SPRING REVIVAL
Our Spring Revival with Dr. Joe Arthur will be start today at 5pm.  Monday, May 18th  - Wednesday, May 20th at 7pm.  Please be in prayer for our revival.

YOUTH CAMP
Just a reminder!  For all the ones attending Youth Camp - all camp forms are due TODAY.  Also, you can place your $50.00 (per each child) in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center.

BREAKFAST FOR DINNER FUNDRAISER
The WGBC youth invite you to join us for Sunday Night Breakfast on Sunday, May 31st, after our 4pm evening worship service in the upper fellowship hall!  The price will be $15.00 a plate which includes - Pancakes w/topping, Choice of Bacon or sausage, Biscuit w/gravy or apple butter, scrambled eggs, and drink.  All proceeds will go to our Youth Ministry.

FISH FRY FUNDRAISER
The WGBC youth invite you to join us for A Fish Fry on Sunday, June 14th, after our 4pm evening worship service in the upper fellowship hall!  The price will be $15.00 a plate which includes - Fish, Fries, Coleslaw, Dessert & Drink. All proceeds will go to our Youth Ministry.
                                                                                                                                 
KIDS & YOUTH EVENT
The Kids and Youth will be going to Skateland, Tuesday, June 2nd  from 5:30pm – 9:00 pm. We will leave the church at 5:30pm to arrive at Skateland by 6:00 pm. Please sign up at the Welcome Center.  Also, please let us know if you will be riding the bus or meeting us there.

ITEMS NEEDED
The Care Team has a container in the library to collect snacks for families in ICU waiting rooms, Cancer and Hospice facilities.  If you would like to contribute snacks it would be greatly appreciated. The Care Team will take care of delivering them.  Ideas are: Little Debbie's, individually wrapped chips, crackers, snack bar, water bottles, and etc. Please NO expired snacks.

GIRLS FOR JESUS
PJ’s and Praise!  Come out for a night of girl talk centered around God, testimonies, prayer and worship! Wear your favorite pj’s on Saturday June 6th! Starts at 6pm and ends at 9pm. We will meet in the upper fellowship hall for subs then move over to our Girls for Jesus room. Please let Jada know if you have any questions.

CAMPING TRIP MEETING
The Triple C’s we will have a short meeting for those who plan to go on the camping trip TODAY right after morning service.  

BRYSON CITY TRAIN RIDE WITH TRIPLE C'S:
Join us for a fun weekend away to ride the Bryson City Train.  Bryson City Train Ride:
Friday September 18th and Saturday September 19th  
Pricing:1 Person Per Room $265.00 Per Person
2 People Per Room $198.00 Per Person
3 People Per Room $179.00 Per Person
4 People Per Room $ $169.00 Per Person
Prices Includes train ticket, parking, hotel stay for Friday night, breakfast and lunch Saturday. Please place a non-refundable 50% deposit no later than June 28th to secure your ticket.  You can pay online with the QR-Code or you can place your money in an envelope and place in the Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center.

FAMILY CAMPING WITH TRIPLE C'S
Join us Friday May 29th  - Sunday May 31st on a family camping trip at Linville Falls Campground. Bring your tent and family for a fun weekend of devotion provided by a special speaker each day and fellowship with friends.  Sign up using QR code beside this event posting!
Pricing:
$40 Per person
$10 each child under 18 years of age.  
Pricing includes Friday night and Saturday night stay, all meals Saturday, and breakfast Sunday before departure. Balance must be paid in full by May 18th to secure your spot.  You can pay online with the QR-Code or you can place your money in an envelope and place in the Ministry Box located at the Welcome Center.   We will have a meeting Sunday May 17th after morning service to discuss details!  
                                                                                                                     
GRADUATES
Our church would like to recognize our graduates, if you are graduating from High School or College this year, please sign up at the Welcome Center.  We will be honoring you on Sunday, June 7th.

SHOEBOXES
The suggested items for your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for May are: Personal Care Items.    *Helpful Tip: You may remove items from their packaging before putting them in your shoebox.

ATTENTION CHILDREN & YOUTH WORKERS
If you help with our children, youth in anyway including the nursery - we are in the process of updating our records and we need an updated background check for anyone that works with children 17 and under.  We have new forms located at the Welcome Center that need to be filled out.   Also, if you never received our Child Safety Policies Booklet, please contact the church office to receive a copy or we can email you a copy.  Please fill the new form out and return it to the Church Ministry Box by Sunday, May 24th.  Thank you!

SENIOR STARS BEACH TRIP
It’s time to sign up for the Senior Stars Beach Trip.  It will be Monday, September 21st - 25th.  The cost will be $465.00 per person for Senior Adults.  If you are not a Senior Adult (62) or not a member, the cost will be $600.00 for non-members and non-seniors.  Your $100.00 deposit will be due on Sunday, June 28th.  Your final payment will be due Sunday,  August 23rd.  Please sign up at the Welcome Center. Please put your money in an envelope and place it in the Church Ministry Box.
                                                                                                                                             
GET IN THE GROOVE.......WITH THE
“GROVE YOUTH SUMMER FUN EVENTS”
Get ready for a summer full of Fun, fellowship, and exciting activities!
All youth ages 8 and up are invited to come join the fun. Mark your calendar & sign up today at the Welcome Center. We will be meeting for these events in the lower fellowship hall.
Wed., June 10th  - 9am - 1pm.
Games, crafts, food, ice cream and lots of FUN!  Lunch will be provided.

Fri., June 26th - 6pm -8:30pm:
Luau night! Games, dinner and fun.

Thurs., July 9th - 9am - 5pm:
Mission-Popsicles in the Park & Water Day. Lunch & snacks will be provided.

Fri., July 24th  - 6pm - 8:30pm:  TBA (To Be Announced)

We can’t wait to see you there! If you have any questions, see Jada Kistler or Kim Deal.
                                                                                                                             
MEMBER’S CANCER LIST
Please continue to lift up our “Church Member’s Cancer List” in prayer.  They are: Rick Abee, Barbara Abernathy, Faye Brittain, Ralph Davis, Jewel Fields, Barbara Huffman, Bill Kistler, Jeff Myers, Terry Petty, Wayne Price, Steve Roberts, Jerry Richardson, Sharon Spears,  Connie Stephens, Harold Wright Sr.,and Charlotte Young.