Serving in a very Taxing Time

This April 15th will  mark our 4th year at the Post Office passing out free stamps to last minute taxpayers. 
The event requires 2 stamps (State and Federal) per person and in the past, our supplies have lasted only about one hour. But what a time it is!! There are sometimes lines of people waiting get those taxes mailed, so this outreach also serves by reducing the wait.

Of course, we couldn’t begin to afford to buy the stamps to give away. But that has always been provided. We have been blessed in that hundreds of stamps have been given to SIL for this event.  If you can’t be with us, you can drop off stamps or cash at MSC or email us to pick up your donation.

We love doing this outreach and we love the way it impacts people.  Most of all we have a great time showing people God’s love in a very practical way.  We even noticed people leaving (after mailing their taxes) the Post Office smiling. Go figure!

We have always found great truth in the saying, “Small things done with great love will change the world.” 

Here’s your chance to change the world.

Real Time Proof – - James 5:16b

We have been asking for months that you attend meetings and pray that Darrough Chapel Elementary School (DES) would survive the downsizing and closings planned by the school board and Kokomo-Center Township (KCT) administration.  Every single plan proposed by the consultant, blue ribbon committee and KCT to this point included the closure of DES. 

You heard us.  We wondered last week if this was the last time we would see the DES kids at Faith-Fest and it was a little melancholy for us as they made their way through the art and met the artists, but as we always have said, “It’s not about us.”  You heard us and you prayed.  And that’s a praise to a higher authority and a better plan. 

Although we do not yet know the final plan, in the only two options still being considered, DES not only will still function as an elementary school, it will GROW. 

We are filled with joy for the prospect and reminded of what our parents and grandparents (and even a few teachers) have reminded us, “Be mindful of what you pray for, you just might get it.”   We do now have a new set of needs as DES expands to take in children from the consolidations and closures. 

Click on the email links on this page and volunteer as a mentor today!

See you next year!!

Faith Fest 2008 is history.  It was again a one of its kind event for North Central Indiana.  Next year we hope to expand on the number and types of art and artists, the live performances, and the opportunity for families to visit and be a part of this wonderful event.  To the thousands of people who helped, visited, and made us a part of their Easter season we want to say “Thank You”.

Now it’s on to the next event (April 15th – Free Stamps….while they last) and planning for the summer Kokomo Park Band concert series. 

 Here is the lineup beginning June 11….

2008 Summer Concert Programs

June 11 – “March Into Summer”
Dr. Robert Grechesky, Euphonium
featuring The Retired Rum-Runners Dixieland Jazz Band

June 18 – “A Tribute to Richard Rodgers”
Dianna Huntoon, Soprano and Fritz Graf, Tenor
featuring The Kokomo “Men of Note” Barbershop Chorus

June 25 – “Spotlight on Youth”
Robert Sheldon, Guest Conductor
High School Student Soloist Competition Winner
featuring The Youth Percussion Workshop Participants

July 2 – “An American Celebration”

Soloist To Be Announced Later

July 9 – Big Band Night: “A Tribute to Duke Ellington”
Cherresa Lawson, Soprano
featuring The Kokomo Ballroom Dance Club

July 16 – “Side by Side” Concert: “Sports Night”
Col. L. Bryan Shelburne, Guest Conductor
College Student Soloist Competition Winner

featuring The Retired Rum-Runners Dixieland Jazz Band

July 23 – “A Tribute to Henry Fillmore”
Daniel Healton, Clarinet and John Huntoon, Trombone
featuring a program of music played by Henry Fillmore’s Famous Band

July 30 – “A Night in Germany”
Bill Browne, Alphorn
featuring the Park Band “Hungry Five”

Good Friday at Faith Fest 2008

Good Friday at Faith-Fest 2008!!  Seniors visit, community and churches visit, and ….Oh My!!!!…….Live performances!! 

 It’s only Friday……but Sunday’s a commin’  See you Easter at Faith Fest 2008

First Pictures from Faith-Fest2008

Hundreds of children visited today.   We are excited about the Good
Friday Schedule.

Open  Galleries all Day

Special Musical presentation 5-7 PM!!!!   See you at Morning Star!

Faith Fest 2008 – God’s Gift of Art

What a time this will be!!!  It’s a largest and best festival ever.  Mary Beatty has a complete Gallery (several works) and she is bringing a new piece called “Reading Nana’s Bible”.  Over 500 children will be at the Thursday events, and each will get a special present and a chance to leave their own creations for parents and families to see on Good Friday.  Unfortunately, we had to turn down some requests for class visits on Thursday (there are only so  many hours in the day), but the kids from Darrough will all get to come.  Small groups from Day Care and several Christian schools are coming as well.  It begins at 9 am.

On Friday, we welcome Seniors and our Darrough neighbors.  Catherine Trout will play harp as visitors stroll around the church and see hundreds of pieces of sculpture, paintings, carvings, photography …… dozens of mediums and hundreds of pieces.

Friday evening (5-7:30 pm) We have live music featuring Catherine Trout with a Harp solo and two quartets singing all of your favorites!!  Bring the family.

Sunday we have 2 services in the “Connection” with a breakfast (sandwiched) in between.  Click here for a Program

 It’s the event you have been saying you wish we still had around…..it’s FREE and it’s waiting for you at MSC.  See you there!!!!!

Kokomo’s Family Arts Festival (March 20-23)

It’s time again.  There really is nothing else like it.  Thousands come to see the drama, painting, sculpture, photography, and listen to music of the talented artists as they showcase God’s gift of art.  This year we will have hundreds of  pieces, dozens of performances and special galleries from nationally renown artists and from inmate artists at the Miami Correctional Facility.  It will touch you and move you.

  Click here to view a flier…..> 

You will want to bring your family again this year.  Join us and celebrate God’s gift of art. 

  Visit with Artists        Catherine Trout is back!

See you Easter Week!!!!

 Click Here for a .pdf Flier