Or, The Roof is Caving In What makes an item on the Internet go viral? I’ll get to the point. I have a personal need and hate to even publicize it. The conventional wisdom is to dive into the world of Crowdfunding, but I don’t have all that big of followership, and certainly not a… Continue reading My Viral Need Seems to be Vaccinated. Lend Me a Hand and Make Me Sick
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Important Update for Folks with Email Accounts on My Server
The site was recently migrated, and some things have broken. If you’re having trouble with your email, visit my Info Page for details on how to fix it. It may fix itself with time, but if not, visit the page and follow the instructions. If you aren’t using secure settings, please remove the email account… Continue reading Important Update for Folks with Email Accounts on My Server
Physicals, Doctors, and Captain Red Shirt the Brave
I went for some doctor appointments last Thursday. Nothing out of the ordinary, just a check on the progress of neuropathy, and its steady advancement. Also a regular, annual check up. The check up has a double importance. It gets a list of requirements started for me to return to Chicago, and some refresher training… Continue reading Physicals, Doctors, and Captain Red Shirt the Brave
Help Me Launch My First Book, Christmas Timeline
I started this last year, but shelved the book due to not having it finished until after the holiday season. After pulling my file out of my storage archives, blowing the dust off, and reading up on what Amazon requires, I rounded up cover art, thanks to Doug McCoy, formatted my text, and worked through… Continue reading Help Me Launch My First Book, Christmas Timeline
Heltsley Family Reunion 2017
A reunion is planned for the weekend of May 12 though 14, 2017. If you’re a Heltsley, and can attend, consider yourself invited. If you need a place to stay, visit Hazlet Cottages for a special rate, before cottages fill up. Use their site for making reservations, and contacting for driving instructions. If you can’t… Continue reading Heltsley Family Reunion 2017
Men’s Breakfast
All men are invited to a breakfast and video presentation by Christian Comedian Dennis Swanburg. We will start serving at 7:30 am on Saturday, October 5th. Be sure to invite your friends! Make sure to come to this fun event, and help kick off our regular men’s ministry and outreach.
It’s Almost Here – Super Saturday Seminar
Be at the church, ready to either take the bus, or caravan out to Mt Vernon at 7:00AM on Saturday, August 24th. It’s not that far, but we’ll want to be pulling out no later than 7:15AM. Here’s the details. Where: Park Avenue Baptist Church 900 Park Avenue, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 When: August 24,… Continue reading It’s Almost Here – Super Saturday Seminar
Take the Interest Survey Online
In order to help our nominating committee to fill out the diverse roles in our church leadership and worship, we offer a questionnaire to tell us what areas of service might interest you. Normally, you can pick up the form, fill it out, and return it to the church office. We now offer a convenient,… Continue reading Take the Interest Survey Online
Keeping Our Church Safe, Background Checks
It’s time again for all of our volunteers at Altamont First Baptist to renew your Background Checks. Everyone serving in our church is required to complete a form annually to continue serving. Forms are in the front foyer and the deadline is Sept 2nd, 2012! Pick one up, fill it out, and turn it in… Continue reading Keeping Our Church Safe, Background Checks
Proposed Yoke-fellow Program
At our May business meeting we will vote on a proposed Deacon Yokefellow program. The proposal is as follows: A yokefellow is a man from the church family who assists the deacon in his ministry as a deacon. Prospective deacons may be asked to serve twelve months as a Yokefellow, working beside other deacons to… Continue reading Proposed Yoke-fellow Program