So often, a special group of individuals go unnoticed. They are those who are so faithful to work in vacation Bible school. This event takes a lot of responsibility to put together. As the director, they must find the workers and make sure transportation is provided for those who need it and a good time to have this event so that you have the workers. A large part of the workers are volunteers who take their vacation time during that week to work with our children.

They also spend hours planning lessons, activities and crafts. Therefore, the next time you see a VBS workers in your church, tell them how much you appreciate them.

Belated birthdays wishes go out this week to Tommy Blankenship on July 1; Kaylee Fortenberry and Greg Terry, both on July 2; Melissa Legg and Martha Reed, both on July 4; Josh Lamberti on July 5, Jon Motes on July 7, Baron Bates and Lynlee Dove on July 8, Mark Carlson and Kandy Gibson on July 9.

Belated anniversary wishes to Pat and Kristy Halbrooks on July 2, Doug and Leona Fortinberry and Darryl and Tammi, all July 3, and Matt and April Dean on July 8.

Happy birthday wishes to Beverly Spicer on July 11, Tyde Borden, Solita Mathews, Jason Jenkins, Bud Gibson and Buddy Posey, all on July 12, Ellie Cheuvront, Wayne Brown, Chad Day, Kylie Jones and Nicole Keeling, all on July 13, Ann Heath, Tim Nelson and Jose Mora, all on July 14, Eden Bolan, John Hawkins, Anna Beth Ratje and Kenneth Selby, all on July 15, Michael Bell on July 16 and Eddie Letson and Michael Halbrooks, both on July 17.

Happy anniversary wishes to Rickey and Dee Wright on July 11, Larry and Donna Kirkpatrick and Terry and Michelle Thornton, all on July 17.

New Center Baptist Church VBS kick-off rally is Sat., July 13, 10 a.m. until noon. vacation Bible school is July 15-19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Recreation begins at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Worship rally is at 6 p.m. Make plans now to attend. A great time is planned.

Clear your calendar for the Plainview School Fifth Annual Reunion at Sparkman Civic Center in the gym, 406 Nanceford Road SW, on July 27. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. Eat at 5:30. Enter-tainment, music, karaoke and fellowship throughout the reunion. Please bring finger foods enough for your family and enough to share. Drinks, plates, cups, utensils and napkins will be furnished. Also, remember to bring your pictures and albums to show and tell. Because the committee doesn’t have address for everyone, please feel free to pass this information along.

Local upcoming events at Somerville Baptist Church presents rekindle summer Bible conference. During the month of July, Wednesday night service is moved to Thursday night so other churches may attend. The following is a list of guest speakers, dates and time: July 11, Bro. John Reynolds Volusia County Baptist Church, 7 p.m.; July 18, Bro. Vennis McBride, Campus Church Pensacola Christian Academy, 7 p.m.; July 25, Dr. Clarence Sexton, Temple Baptist Church; Aug. 1, Bro. Johnny Nix, Way of the Cross Baptist. For more information, contact the church office at 256-778-8844.

Enrichment Retreat: A Lifeline for Ladies “Extreme Makeover Heart Edition” July 26-27 at Somerville Baptist Church, located at 41 Main St. in Somerville. Special guest speaker will be Mrs. Vicki Taylor.

The conference cost is $40, including meals and all conference materials. Friday only is $20. Saturday only is $20.

For more information, feel free to contact the church office at 256-778-8844.