Butch Peterson, chairman of our Fellowship board had open heart surgery this morning at Missouri Baptist Hospital to replace a valve in his heart. The doctor said all went well. Butch will be in the hospital for about 5 days for recovery so keep him in your prayers for a complete healing and fast recovery.  "I guess Butch decided he wanted to become a Baptist after all!"
 

The following is a final reminder about the youth group meeting this Wednesday, see below from Vickie.  

This is a reminder of our next meeting next Wednesday at 6pm at Esic Baptist Church in the Sanctuary......dinner and dessert will be provided.......One hour of community service will be added to your hours list for clean up and attendance......! 

Again, this meeting is about the choices we make, and about drug abuse, specifically Heroin use.   David Frazier, a recovering addict will be speaking and taking questions.....He is a really nice young man, born and raised in Edwardsville...is now 25 years old.  I have known him since he was in Middle School....He has been sober since last August...almost a year!  He is a very smart young man, so if he can fall, anyone can.....we need to be informed......knowledge is power guys!!!  He is a survivor....and becoming stronger every day........HE is very lucky to still be here........I think his mom will be there as well.....a parents perspective will be a good thing!! 

WE all love our kids, and we need you all to know that there is nothing you can't come to us with....any place, anytime.  As parents we all know that you, our kids, are on loan to us from God....it is an honor, and a privilege to have you in our lives, and we will do whatever it takes to make sure you are loved and safe.......I hope to see you all tomorrow night.....6:00!!!

Keep building your relationship with God! Talk to Him often. As you reach out to Him, He will reach out to you.

Love, Kent