Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Greeters – David Haines Marlene Betances

Invocation – Daren Maierle

Guests – Eden Farwell

Birthdays – John Burtoft, Cory Benz & John Armacost

Check Presentation – Emily Gough/WCHS Environmental Club Program for the amount of $1,000.00. The National Conservation Foundation NCF-Envirothon is an international environmental education competition.

High school teams (grades 9-12) compete in five core areas: aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, wildlife, and current environmental issues. The program uses hands-on field testing and oral presentations to promote environmental stewardship.

Announcements –

• Fundraisers Reminders & Updates
  • Fall Displays – Kris Williams
  • BIG THANKS to Rick Kerlin and Adam Heckaman for bailing straw for the Fall Display
  • Golf Outing – Chris Hanson & Chris McCray

RELOCATION DATES – Due to the Kosciusko County 4H Fair (2): 7/8, 7/15 @ Grace College Alpha Dining

Membership – Angie Tom/Paul Finley
New Member Induction by Bob Jackson – John Sloat sponsored by Jim Kessler

Sergeants –Members were harassed with bogus fines for bogus reasons.

• Mitch Goon – 1974-76 Grace Basketball Camper, finally received his T-Shirt

Program – Clark Shepherd, Allowing Christ to Shine (ACTS)

Here is a video providing more info about ACTS  ACTS_2023.mp4

Clark Shepherd was first exposed to the suffering and poverty of the world first hand in 2008 when he traveled to Honduras with a mission team. He witnessed children and families living in homes made of scrap metal and dirt floors. He spoke with children and families that shared their struggles to have food to eat and clothes to wear. But with their faith, love, and hope in Jesus, they were content and joyful for the blessings in their lives. The Spirit began to speak to Clark’s heart and compelled him to continue to take steps of faith in his life. He left his corporate job in the fall of 2008 and became the Disaster Relief Coordinator for a ministry. He continued to make mission trips and respond to disasters around the world. During this period, Clark raised his own salary through support and donations. He was trusting God to provide for him and his family and The Lord was faithful.

Clark began to talk with people that would go on mission trips or see a disaster on the news and felt called to action to do more. People he spoke with felt a strong desire in their hearts, one that’s rooted in listening to the Holy Spirit, searching for an outlet for their passion or idea to become a reality. This is why Allowing Christ To Shine was created. It is a vehicle or outlet that allows individuals to have a partner in making their spirit led passions become a reality.

Optimistic Quote –
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. ~ George Washington

Next week’s Program – Grace College & Orthoworx/Catalyst Corridor Lilly Implementation Plans/Andrea Sullivan & Dr. Emiko Kreklau