taking a year off...

I have decided to take a year off of short-term mission work. My last trip was to Myanmar and had hoped to return to Cuba this coming year. I will concentrate on my Prayer Odyssey and travel in that way. Hopefully I will be able to do more short-term mission work in the future.

Youth Bell Choir

The Central Baptist Church Youth Bell Choir played during the service today. They played 'Where You There When They Crucified My Lord' for the Offertory and 'When I Survey the Wondrous Cross' for the Postlude.

Karen Youth Scholarships Awarded

The First Annual Thomas J Foran Karen Youth Scholarships were awarded during service. The winners receive money to help them with their post High School studies.

Khadara Htoo, Caroline Htoo, Taw Mu Ku

The winners were:

First Winner was Khadra Htoo with $1000 for study at Capital Community College
Second Winner was Caroline Htoo with $500 for study at Manchester Community College
Third Winner was Taw Mu Ku with $200 for study at Great Path Academy

Middletown Gospel Fest

Caught the end of the First Annual Middletown Gospel Fest today on the green. Heard two groups: 'Wine and Water' and 'The Believers'. They were both great. Will make sure I get to attend the whole Fest next year!

KBTS website

Just found this website for the Karen Baptist Theological Seminary where I taught this last January and February.

blognote: great music on the site

Infant Dedication

Nguyen Thien Han Gabriella daughter of Nguyen Duc Kinh-Luan and Nguyen Le Thanh-Tuyen was dedicated this morning. She is the granddaughter of The Rev. Nguyen Duc Ich our Associate Minister. A cake was served in the Parlor after service.

Linda Carrasquillo's Retirement Celebration

Yesterday the congregation, family and friends celebrated Linda Carrasquillo's retirement at the Chowder Pot restaurant. It was a wonderful joy-filled and sad afternoon as we wished her the best in her retirement.