The final words spoken by Jesus prior to his ascension into heaven were: Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 2819-20 NIV).

And Jesus also said, And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8 NIV).

Linden Heights Baptist Church is in the business of witnessing and disciple making. This is no more evident than in the ministry plans for summer. The purpose behind the planned activities is to bear witness of Jesus and to assist believers in becoming more like him.

As we move forward into the summer, our church will be involved in some special ministries that are in addition to the weekly and on-going ministries of Linden Heights. I urge you to support with your presence, talents, and prayers the following:

* Graduation Sunday-June 6

* Father-Son Tailgate Banquet-June 19

* Vacation Bible School-June 21-25

* Praise in the Park-each Tuesday evening in July and August

* Boarders for Christ teen event-July 4

* Youth Camp at Eagle Eyrie-July 19-24

* Standing Rock Mission Trip-July 26-August 7

* Church-wide Picnic-August 22

Starting on Wednesday, June 30, a new Bible study series will begin: The Story the Bible Tells. Our Bible is organized according to literary types: Law, History, Poetry, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets, Gospels, History, Pauline Epistles, General Epistles, and Apocalyptic. Thus reading the Scripture from Genesis to Revelation will not give you a chronological view of the persons and events as presented in Bible. This study will provide you with that chronology, helping you to place events and people on a biblical time-line. I invite all of you to be a part of this exciting study, especially Sunday School teachers, deacons, and those of you in leadership positions.

During summer, the pace of life changes. If your plans call for travel, I wish you safe travel. And I will look forward to seeing you throughout the summer in worship, study, and ministry. Hopefully this summer will be time of spiritual renewal for you and your family.