Community of Christ

RV Association 

May, 2009 Newsletter

There are new horizons waiting,

unknown challenges to meet,

goals to set and discoveries to make…

There are magical adventures,

different wonders to explore,

opportunities for each of us to take…

There are endless possibilities

in every present moment

and the promise of success

with each new day…

There’s no limit to the joy

and rich fulfillment we can have

if we only let our visions lead the way!

Amanda Bradley

Looking forward to 2009

Plan ahead so you can share with us

 in at least ONE activity during 2009. 

Come and enjoy the fellowship, and see what

‘good works’ are all about. 

A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

As we all know, the older we get the faster time goes.  I think back to December 5^th, when we left Independence for our winter in the South.  We headed for Alabama where we met with Phyllis & Greg Beitz.  We were there until the first part of January when we headed to Deer Haven Campground.  After being there for reunion, and seeing a lot of friends from our travels, we worked around the grounds for several weeks.  Alice’s brothers were in the same area for over a month, and we had a good time with them.   Then we ended up at the Clearwater Church, and new RVA members Darrell & Connie O’Kelley went with us.  We had a good time, enjoying the congregation.  It was mid-March already, and we started to head back to Independence.  We got back in time to get 3 inches of snow.  Not a happy sight for me!!  Now, it is time to get ready for our spring work projects. 

We will be anxious to see everyone again this year.  Come, and get to know our new members that have joined us in the last year.  They are super people, the same as you!  Hope to see everyone sometime this year.                  

         Don Winship

A WORD FROM OUR TREASURER 

Winter has gone, and spring is slowly approaching.  One thing I am thankful for this spring is that the prices of fuel are at about ½ what they were this time last year, and traveling will not be as costly. 

When this reaches you, the RVA will be busy once again traveling from campground to campground to help repair and restore the grounds.  I personally get so much pleasure from the giving of my time and talent to the different places of worship for our church members.  It helps me to feel that even at my age, there are still things I can do to give of myself in service to our church. 

If you have not traveled with us, or met us at any of the campgrounds, I urge you to try it at least one time.  You will be hooked.  The fellowship we experience is truly wonderful. 

Again, my thanks to each of you who support us with your yearly dues.  I have been busy processing your dues payments, which have been arriving regularly since the first of the year.  It is a pleasure to serve you as your Treasurer.  You are great! 

We hope to see you at one of our job sites.  Our work schedule is posted in this newsletter, and we invite you to join us anywhere along the way.

Myron Crangle

Someone once said…“The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention.” 

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        Treasured Wealth

“You are richer today than you were yesterday – if you have laughed often, given something, forgiven more, made a new friend today, or made stepping stones of stumbling blocks; if you have thought more in terms of thyself than of myself, or if you have managed to be cheerful even if you were weary –

You are richer tonight than you were this morning-if you have taken time to trace the handiwork of God in common place things of life, or if you have learned to count out the things that really do not count, or if you have been a little blinder to the faults of friend or foe.

You are richer if a little child has smiled at you, or a stray dog has licked your hand; if you have looked for the best in others and given others the best in you.”

You will be richer…..if you have exercised your stewardship today: “Stewardship is the response of my people to the ministry of my son, and is required alike of those who would seek to build the Kingdom.”

“The RV Association is stewardship at its best, preserving the good to combine with preparation of the future—we are blessed most when others we bless.”

Senior Version of “JESUS LOVES ME.”

Jesus Loves Me, this I know,

Though my hair is white as snow.

Though my sight is growing dim,

Still He bids me trust in Him.

CHORUS

Yes, Jesus Loves Me…

Yes, Jesus Loves Me…

Yes, Jesus Loves Me

For the Bible tells me so.

Though my steps are oh, so slow,

With my hand in His I’ll go.

On through life, let come what may,

He’ll be there to lead the way.

CHORUS

Though I am no longer young,

I have much which He’s begun.

Let me serve Christ with a smile,

Go with others the extra mile.

CHORUS

When the nights are dark and long,

In my heart He puts a song.

Telling me in words so clear,

Have no fear, for I am near.’

CHORUS

When my work on earth is done,

And life’s victories have been won.

He will take me home above,

Then I’ll understand His love.

CHORUS

I love Jesus, does He know?

Have I ever told Him so?

Jesus loves to hear me say,

That I love Him every day.

CHORUS