Summer 2009

Wow! It is already hot in Texas!

We have begun the summer here with a bang. Children’s Camp and Youth Camp were both incredible experiences for our students and leaders. David Butts and his team did a splendid job this year at Children’s Camp. Our children were truly challenged spiritually and they had a great time at Riverbend. Kurt Krodle led his first Youth Camp for us here at First Baptist Arlington. He did a great job and our students were the beneficiaries.

As you know, Nick Pitts has joined our team as our College Ministry Associate. He has made an impact already as he has been busy getting to know our college students and leaders. He has had the opportunity to preach at The Journey and the students love him!

Jerimiah Smith has led his first mission trip as our Director of Global Ministries. He led a team to Sierra Leone and he will be traveling a good bit this summer visiting the places where we are involved as a church.

Brian Sepulveda has been busy as always providing recreational activities and ministry for children, preschoolers and youth. He will have a busy summer as Vacation Bible School, Summerfest and WOW camps get kicked off.

My point? This church will be busy in ministry this summer! Nanette Johnson, David Butts, Kurt Krodle, Brian Sepulveda, Nick Pitts and Jerimiah Smith will be rocking and rolling all summer. Plus, Kim Grice is leading us to be more intentional than ever in connecting with this community as we seek to share Christ’s love with the people of the metroplex.

All of the staff will be at full-tilt as summer activities provide great opportunities for ministry to families. We’ve got a great summer planned. Find your place in it! Be in prayer for the various folks in charge of these ministries. Volunteer your time and energy. We need you!

We’ve had a great start. I am excited about what this summer holds for us at First Baptist Arlington.

Blessings.

Dr. Dennis Wiles