Stop! In the Name of Love!

If you don't get that reference, you missed one fun lake party this past weekend. A little over a dozen Grove members invaded Titus Alabama for a fun, rainy weekend. Even through it rained quite a bit, that did not stop the festivities. In fact, in many ways it enhanced things. I personally marveled at the beauty of God's creation sitting under the deck in the cool morning with the rain gently tapping on the roof. God is so good, even on rainy days! By the way, if you ask me about "turtles", "Celebrate", "CIA Frogmen with spear guns", "Elephigators","the Big House", "the Egyptian Mystery game", "Summer Magic", or "early moons", I'll have to say "I cannot recollect!".

See ya at the Grove tonight.

BPC

Welcome to the Grove - May 26, 2005

Another Spirit-filled Grove has come and gone. If you are missing these gatherings, you are missing a chance to meet with the Living God. Russell Booth provided some excellent insight on the Enemy and his schemes. Beware! His crew rolls deep!
The Will Sledge band did a great job leading us in worship.
And, we had milkshakes!

Please pray for:
-- Blake Harrison on mission to Honduras next week
-- Stephen See on mission in Africa right now

Lake Party at Lake Jordan
This Sunday, May 29 (and Monday, May 30).
Meeting in Wetumpka at 1 p.m. on May 29 and car pool to the lake.
Cookout at 5:30 ish (we need a volunteer or two as grill master).
Inner Tubing, 2 boats, nice swimming area, rock jumping, rope swing nearby, water volleyball.
When the sun goes down, the party doesn’t stop. Karaoke for the brave at heart!
Stay the night if you like (camp out or in).
There’s nothing like Paw Paw’s breakfast on a crisp morning on the deck at the lake.
More water fun on Monday.
Please sign up in advance (sign up sheet at the door) so we can get food.
Bring your own beverages (no alcohol please).
For more information and to sign up to bring a little something, contact Chuck Crews @ 233-4249 or e-mail crewschuck@russellcorp.com
On that Sunday after 2 p.m. or Monday, call 514-1126 for information or directions as my cell won't work on the lake :(.

Rafting Trip to Occoee River - June 10-12
 Leaving that Friday, car pooling up
 $48 per person includes activities but does not include food and transportation
 Contact Chris Kent for more information and/or sign up by the door on Tuesday

Habitat for Humanity
June 25 is our date. 8 to 11 a.m.
825 Millard Fuller Drive. Off North Boulevard near Coliseum.
We have about 10 folks signed up. We can use up to 20.
Please call Chuck at 233-4249 or e-mail at crewschuck@russellcorp.com ASAP to sign up.
All we need to bring is gloves and if you want something other than water to drink.

Third Annual Singles Summit @ First Baptist Church July 8th and 9th. The speaker is dynamic Ken Kington. Plus break out groups led by Single Adult Ministry leaders from around the city.

GroveFest Outdoor Concert is coming.
Saturday, August 13, 2005 @ Gateway. 4 to 10 p.m.
John David Webster, Jadon Lavik, Brittany Waddell, Charity Von plus 5 local artists/bands.
Please see the sign up sheet near the door for details and to get on board.
We need leaders for various tasks and plenty of volunteers of all kinds of fun and excitement.
Contact Chuck Crews @ 233-4249 or crewschuck@russellcorp.com or see the Grovefest Underground blog @ http://grovefestunderground.blogspot.com blog for more info.
For the public, we have http://grovefest.blogspot.com

BPC out

Beyond the Grove - May 19, 2005

May the Force be with you!

Other than the premiere of Star Wars, here are some other things going on:

Please pray for:
-- Blake Harrison on mission to Honduras next week
-- Stephen See on mission in Africa right now

Singles Blue Grass Concert and Dinner @ Eastmont Baptist Church
May 21 @ 5:30 Dinner - 6 p.m. concert
$15 meal and concert. $10 concert only.
You are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance by May 19 if you are interested in dinner.
Concert tickets may be purchased at the door.
Childcare available if needed by calling Eastmont and reserving at 277-6300.

Lake Party at Lake Jordan
Sunday, May 29 (and Monday, May 30).
Meeting in Wetumpka at 1 p.m. on May 29 and car pool to the lake.
Cookout at 5:30 ish (we need a volunteer or two as grill master).
Inner Tubing, 2 boats, nice swimming area, rock jumping, rope swing nearby, water volleyball.
When the sun goes down, the party doesn’t stop. Karaoke for the brave at heart!
Stay the night if you like (camp out or in).
There’s nothing like Paw Paw’s breakfast on a crisp morning on the deck at the lake.
More water fun on Monday.
Please sign up in advance (sign up sheet at the door) so we can get food.
Bring your own beverages (no alcohol please).
For more information, contact Chuck Crews @ 233-4249 or e-mail crewschuck@russellcorp.com

Rafting Trip to Occoee River - June 10-12
 Leaving that Friday, car pooling up
 $48 per person includes activities but does not include food and transportation
 Contact Chris Kent for more information and/or sign up by the door on Tuesday

Habitat for Humanity
June 25 is our date. 8 to 11 a.m.
825 Millard Fuller Drive. Off North Boulevard near Coliseum.
We have about 10 folks signed up. We can use up to 20.
Please call Chuck at 233-4249 or e-mail at crewschuck@russellcorp.com ASAP to sign up.
All we need to bring is gloves and if you want something other than water to drink.

Third Annual Singles Summit @ First Baptist Church July 8th and 9th. The speaker is dynamic Ken Kington. Plus break out groups led by Single Adult Ministry leaders from around the city.

GroveFest Outdoor Concert is coming. Saturday, August 13, 2005 @ Gateway. 4 to 10 p.m.
John David Webster, Jadon Lavik, Brittany Waddell, Charity Vaughn plus 5 local artists/bands.
Please see the sign up sheet near the door for details and to get on board.
We need leaders for various tasks and plenty of volunteers of all kinds of fun and excitement.
Contact Chuck Crews @ 233-4249 or crewschuck@russellcorp.com or see the blog for more info.

BPC out

Open Mic Night was Spirit Filled!

Wow! Another fantastic display of the Holy spirit at work this past Tuesday! If you missed it, you missed a blessing. Once again, we did not have a full agenda of speakers scheduled as we left the mic open for people to share their hearts. 4 people in all shared and it was incredibly heartfelt and powerful. The Holy Spirit is truly at work at the Grove.

Beyond the Grove for this week and beyond:

Ballroom dancing Friday night May 13 at 301 Dexter Avenue. $5
6:30 lessons
7:30 dance.
Big Poppa Chuck will be there to acclimate any newcomers.
Swing, Rumba, Two Step, Line Dancing, Cha-Cha, Barn Dance, etc.
233-4249 for more info.

Country's BBQ on Zelda Road @ 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
Contact Chuck Adkinson @ 657-6159 for more info.

Grove Fest Organizational Meeting
Monday, May 16 – 7 to 9 p.m.
Chuck Crews’ house. 6807 Eastern Ct (36117) off Wares Ferry Rd
in Eastern Oaks Subdivision.
Come prepared to develop our vision for Grove Fest
and to sign up for your part in organization.
Map it on Yahoo! or call 233-4249

Singles Blue Grass Concert and Dinner
Eastmont Baptist Church
May 21. Dinner and Concert. $15

Rafting Trip to Occoee River - June 10-12
-- Leaving that Friday, car pooling
-- $48 per person plus food and transportation
-- Contact Chris Kent for more information

Habitat for Humanity
June 25 is our date. We have about 10 folks signed up.
We need about 20 or 25.
Please call Chuck at 233-4249 or
e-mail at crewschuck@russellcorp.com ASAP to sign up.

Third Annual Singles Summit @ First Baptist Church July 8th and 9th.
The speaker is dynamic Ken Kington. Plus break out groups led by
Single Adult Ministry leaders from around the city.

GroveFest is coming. Saturday, August 13, 2005.

BPC out.

Grove Fest Organizational Meeting

Wow! Wow! Wow! Open Mic Night was incredible this past Tuesday. We had a plan for the night with Chuck and Russell sharing but the Holy Spirit had more in store. After they finished sharing their hearts with us, the Lord called others to share even more. The Lord's presence and guidance was definitely in our midst.

Don't miss another chance to see our awesome Lord and Savior at work at the Grove!

We know the Lord is also going to work through Grove Fest that is coming up on August 13. An organizational meeting has been set for May 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. The location: Chuck Crews' house at 6807 Eastern Ct (off Wares Ferry in the Eastern Oaks subdivision). Come prepared to develop the vision of Grove Fest and get things rolling on the organization of the whole event. After this meeting, we'll only have 3 months to get this together so we need to get moving.

Beyond the Grove this week meets at Moe's on Zelda Road at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night (May 7). Be there or be square!

Habitat for Humanity is set for Saturday, June 25. Please sign up as we need 20 to 25 folks to make this happen. No experience necessary, just a desire to serve.

BPC out.