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• More information about events such as Summer Term 2012
• Introduction of Ministry Convention 2013, Study team in Turkey 2013, and Colloquy 2013
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• May 20, 2012  9:30 A.M. – Rich Valley Mennonite, Kokomo, IN
• 7:00 P.M. – Mt. Olive Beachy Church, Montgomery, IN
• May 21, 2012  6:30 P.M. – Summersville Mennonite Church, Summersville, MO
• May 22, 2012  7:00 P.M. – Cimarron Christian Brotherhood, Perkins, OK
  Program held at the “Lodge” at the Oak Park Retreat Center
• May 23, 2012  7:00 P.M. – Cleburne Christian Fellowship, Cleburne, TX
  Program held at Cleburne Conference Center/Community Performing Arts Center Theatre
• May 24, 2012  7:00 P.M. – Cornerstone Mennonite, Harrison, AK
• May 25, 2012  7:00 P.M. – New Covenant Fellowship, Memphis, TN
• May 27, 2012  9:30 A.M. – Messiah Amish Mennonite, Millersburg, OH
• May 27, 2012 6:30 P.M. – Faith Builders Educational Programs, Guys Mills, PA

Location: Indoors, in the old Randolph school building. Follow Route 198 to Guys Mills, Pennsylvania, then follow the auction signs.

Larger Items: 8×10 mini barn, Amish-built wooden gym set; octagon picnic table (seats 8); 100-gal. propane tank; portable generator; Bosch jigsaw; Craftsman radial arm saw; Delta table router; Bridgewood spindle sander; overhead garage door with track; Caroni 3-point finish mower; 3-point single shank chisel plow; 3-point boom pole; custom web design ($800 value)

Lawn, Garden, & Camping: Garden cart; 10’x10’ canopy; camping chairs; child’s teepee; bicycles; solar walkway lights; 3-inch pocket clip knife; hanging flower baskets

Furniture: Hand-crafted cherry sitting bench; rustic hall tree

Shop: Large selection of Channellock tools; selection of new saw blades; Werner portable work platform; dust collector with fittings; brand new Grace EZ3 edger; case of Wolf’s Head 10W-30 oil; gallon of Cashmere interior acrylic latex paint with small bucket and painting accessories

Quilts & Crafts: Handmade quilt; queen sized comforter; child’s fleece blanket; baby blanket; handmade crocheted afghan; selection of plaques & framed pictures; wood burned plaque made by student; coin banks; little girl’s watermelon dress; soy candles; crocheted hats; cutting boards; various craft items

Food Items: Pizza supper for 8; home-boiled maple syrup; jams; jellies; spreads; relishes

Miscellaneous: Global DV136ZB digital video camera; VCR (VHS); Tupperware Fix ‘n Mix bowl; table top corn-hole game; chiropractic treatments by Dr. Richard Clark; area rug; vanilla musk perfume; clear glass luncheon set (service for 12); Byler’s cookbooks; gift baskets; many gift certificates & much, much more!

Bake Sale: Fresh homemade baked goods – located in gymnasium

BBQ Chicken Dinner – Lunch Stand – Amish Fry Pies – Cinnamon Rolls – Homemade Donuts

Terms: Cash or good check with proper ID. Restrooms on premises. Todd Beichner, Auctioneer, and Faith Builders Christian School are not responsible for accidents. All proceeds benefit Faith Builders Christian School. For more information call Yvonne @ 789-2303 ext. 121.

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After the freezer was dismantled, the men did clean up through a newly made window.  One stage of the renovation process has been reached; it will be an ongoing project.

This issue features an article from Issue 38 of the Faith Builders newsletter by by Paul L. Miller.  The article republished in this edition was originally adapted from a colloquy presentation by Paul in August 1995.

These essays were written last December by students in Introduction to Worldviews.  Click the essays below to download and view them.

Life Out of Death

Jesus Meets the Questioner

Jesus the Philosopher

After supper, FBTI students took charge of clean up and continued child care while the staff and board members moved to the chapel for the state of the school address.  Two board members spoke, then four staff members gave reports on their departments.

Friday evening and most of Saturday were then spent in meetings; the wives of meeting men also took the chance to spend time together.

The volunteers stay at Faith Builders during this week, as well as all staff.

Some things continue as normal.

The kitchen workers cook lunches, including hot lunches for FBCS, and a few suppers during this week.  Faith Builders Christian School continues as usual.  Office staff still put in normal days.

Some things are different.

Volunteers keep up with the ordinary work, but the break gives opportunity for larger projects like deep cleaning and reorganization.  There’s a small group at meals and more opportunity for fun and relaxation.

FB’s admin team goes on a retreat together.  Resource Group members meet, which involves travel.  This year, the week ended with two long days of course development work sessions.

In some ways, this week is quiet.  But it gives the opportunity of time set aside to focus on preparation and evaluation; because the things we humans fill our lives with are worth thinking about.