We have been happy to welcome three special soloists over the last month. Two Sundays ago, Adri Bugh came to sing one of my favorite Christian C&W songs. Julie has invited two of her very talented friends, Yali Zhao and Katherine Tribble to sing as well. We have enjoyed beautiful classical pieces in both English and Chinese. We are very grateful to all of them for sharing their talents, and looking forward to some special guests - Natalie and Becca Mitchell - on August 5, invited by Brian. Thank You!

As everyone probably knows by now I will be moving to Nevada at the end of August. There is one last item that needs to be taken care of before I leave--the Angel Tree. We really can't let this outreach project fall through the cracks. It would take one person or two people working together to do it. It takes planning but it's over in about a month.

In October or the first of November there is a luncheon at the Salvation Army where you pick up the Angels. You then need to plan to have the tree up sometime in November. Last year I had it up 3 times - Nov. 12, 19 and 26. Then the Angels bags were due back to the Salvation Army by Dec. 6.

So it's not hard--it just takes some planning. I can go over everything with whoever will take this over and give you all my notes.

Bright Beginnings Preschool will start the new school year on August 27 with our Open House for the children and parents. We are looking forward to an exciting year with new and returning children and families. We do have openings in most age groups. Please let your friends and family know about our Christian-based Preschool.

A CPR class will take place on Wednesday, August 22, for anyone interested. The cost is $25/person and will take place from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at 5000 Preston Rd. Childcare is not provided. Contact Linda Gulick at 214-770-0854 if you are interested.

The staff of BBPS and I want to thank Disciples Christian Church members and staff for all their support of the school and the wonderful relationship we share with you. We feel privileged to be doing God's Work in educating the children and preparing them for their futures.

Remember, church leaders can find important documents on the download page. Additionally, all of Rev. Coats' sermons can be found on the front page now.

Also, don't forget to visit the online calendar. It enables you to send yourself reminders of upcoming events, send invitations to friends and colleagues and download the church schedule to your personal computer. You can find all of the church activities, birthdays and anniversaries on that calendar, as well as the scheduled Elders, Deacons and Connectors for each Sunday.

Also, there is a place to submit prayer requests.