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AT TURNER FIELDBRAVES VS. PADRES June 10, 7:05pm. Gen. Admission - $10, Advance Parking - $10 A portion of all ticket sales benefit Sharon. Tickets are available to purchase in the Student Café or the foyer. All youth will participate in a pregame parade; line up at the Hank Aaron Ramp by 6pm. The last day to purchase tickets is Wednesday, May 20.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015 VBS: Journey Off the Map is June 8-11, 9 am - noon. Children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend. Sign up to help using today’s CONNECTION CARD or register your children at: sharonbaptist.org/#/in-community. May

CROSSOVER BASKETBALL CAMP Crossover Basketball Camp for boys & girls who have completed 1st-8th grade is June 2-5 (Tuesday - Friday), 6:30pm-9pm. The cost is $65 and will include a t-shirt. To register, visit playcrossover.org.

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WE WANT CANDY!Would you consider donating candy to our Children’s

Ministries? The Good News Club, Children's Church, Route 56 and VBS are in need of sweet treats. There is

a container for donations in the foyer by the upstairs elevator. Thank you!

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS May 20 will be the last Wednesday night meal & Bible Study until activities resume in the Fall.

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KIDS CHOIR! Our Kids Choir will have practice this Wednesday, May 13 at 6:15pm in Room A-112. They will perform on Sunday, June 14. For more information, email kidschoir@sharonbaptist.org.

STAY CONNECTED Join us for breakfast at 9:40am on selected Sunday mornings. This is a great time to connect your family with other families here at Sharon. Meals will be $3 ($10 max/family) & reservations are required. Mark these dates on your calendar: May 17, June 14, July 12, and August 2.RSVP at sharonbaptist.org or with today’s CONNECTION CARD.

UGANDA MISSION FUNDRAISERS Ryan & Megan Kelley have heard God calling their family to live and serve in the mission field, and are in the beginning stages of moving to Mbale, Uganda. They will serve at Lulwanda’s Children Home and will re-open & run the medical clinic on the orphanage campus, as well as organize discipleship programs for the staff and children at LCH. They will spend the month of August there and then plan to move full-time in 2016. Follow their journey at kelleymissions.com.You can support the Kelleys at a fundraiser dinner on Wednesday, May 20 or by purchasing a t-shirt today or May 17.

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SHARON STUDENTS The Summer schedule for students who have completed 6-12 grade is available in the Student Café or at sharonstudents.com.

TODAY’S BAPTISMSWater baptism is a special moment in our church when children, students, and adults go public with their private decision to accept God's gift of eternal life by becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.May 10:

Benjamin Smith, baptized by Daryl Sanders.Maggie Smith, baptized by Daryl Sanders.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE We begin our Summer schedule on Sunday, May 24; attend the 9am Chapel service (no childcare) or Auditorium Worship Service at 11. Grades 1-4 will be dismissed to the Warehouse for Bible Study.

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SUNDAY BREAKFAST On Sunday, May 17, no small groups will meet. Join us for breakfast at 9:40 in the Warehouse. Regular Large group activities will be held at 11:00 for grades 1-6.

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OASIS Middle School students in Grades 6-8 can hang out with friends, play volleyball or basketball from 6:30-9pm on Friday, May 22. This event is free; pizza, milkshakes & other snacks are available to purchase. We are in need of many adult volunteers. Please email donna@sharonbaptist.org to help.

Please complete and place in offering bags.

<< REWINDWatch or listen to past messages, baptisms & baby dedications: sharonbaptist.org/#/media.

CONNECTION CARD for May 10, 2015

Name(s)__________________________________________________

Phone____________________________________________________

Email ____________________________________________________

❏ I/We would like to SERVE with the ministry below:PRESCHOOL DISCOVERY COVE (newborn-K5)❏ 9:40AM Small Groups ❏ 11:00AM Small GroupsCHILDREN (grades 1-4)❏ 11:00AM Traffic Cop❏ I/We want to be part of the VBS Leadership Team:

WEDNESDAY NIGHTSJoin us at Sharon on Wednesday nights for a tasty meal, fellowship, Bible study and activities for all ages.5:30-6:30PM: A delicious Catered Dinner is prepared & served in the Warehouse. Please make Dinner Reservations by using today’s CONNECTION CARD or at sharonbaptist.org by noon on Monday.

May 13: Shoulder Filet, Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes, Parmesan Crusted Broccoli, Dessert & Iced Tea May 20: Lasagna, Salad, Bread, Dessert & Iced Tea (Fundraiser for Kelley’s mission trip to Uganda)

6:15-6:45PM: Kids Choir practice in the Puppet Show Room (A-112)7:00-8:00PM:

Bible Study for Adults: Meeting in The Warehouse.Grades 7-12: Hang out time at 6:30pm, Worship & Small GroupsGrades 5-6: Reconnect Bible Study in Room B-208Grades 1-4: Bible-based crafts, games, music in Room A-1123K thru Kindergarten: Bible time, games, crafts, in Room A-103Newborn-age 2: Nursery in Room A-101

❏ Teacher❏ Assistant❏ Music

❏ Drama❏ Recreation❏ Snacks

❏ I/We am/are GUEST(S) visiting today.❏ I/We would like to be contacted about SERVING opportunities.❏ I/We want to talk about KNOWING GOD.❏ I/We want to learn more or have questions about BAPTISM.❏ I/We want to JOIN THE SHARON CHURCH FAMILY.❏ I/We want to get plugged into a SMALL GROUP.

❏ I/We want to make WEDNESDAY DINNER RESERVATIONS for:Wed., May 13: Shoulder Filet, Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes, Parmesan Crusted Broccoli, Dessert & Iced Tea

Number of adult plates ($5): ______ Child plates ($3): ______

❏ I/We want to make SUNDAY BREAKFAST RESERVATIONS for:Sun., May 17: Eggs, Bacon, Biscuits, Pancakes

Number of plates ($3 each or $10/family): ______

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❏ 60s+❏ Singles❏ Ladies❏ College

❏ Blended Families❏ Parents of Preschoolers❏ Parents of 1-4 Grade❏ Parents of Teens

SHARON CHRISTIAN ACADEMYExciting news! Our weekday Preschool program is operating under a new name: Sharon Christian Academy. Enrollment is open now for the 2015-16 school year. Call 770.954.0500 to schedule a tour.

GET MOVING!• Co-ed Volleyball, Sundays at 7PM, in the Gym.• Co-ed High Intensity Workouts, 5:30AM, MWF, in the Gym. Free.HAVE ANY CHURCH OR MINISTRY QUESTIONS?• Contact our Church Office 770.957.5072• Visit sharonbaptist.org or talk with Daryl, Greg or Johnny.

PROPOSED BUDGETCopies of our proposed 2015-16 budget are located on the counter in the lobby. Please pick up a copy, review it and pray over it. We will vote on the budget during services on May 17.

ELDER NOMINATIONSDoug Barrow & Rogey Wilson are being presented as prospective Elders. Between now and June 7, any active member of Sharon will have the opportunity to present concerns about their ability to serve as an Elder. Concerns may be submitted to elder@sharonbaptist.org.

WEEKLY GIVING Needed - $22,206.71 Given - $16,986.10 Give through our offerings, website, the mail, or your bank.