Sunday is a big day! The long awaited Branding Team Presentation is this weekend. In each of the three services (8:30, 10:00 & 11:15), the team will present and explain the brand concept. The brand is our identity. What is unique about Cool Spring? This is about our distinctiveness and what we are trying to communicate to those around us. You'll discover the team's timeline, the process and get a glimpse at the final product. This is just the beginning. Where do we go from Sunday with the brand? Post presentation, we'll begin an intentional process (over the next several months) of updating all media. Included with this update is the establishment of brand guidelines to help maintain the Cool Spring brand. You're going to like what you see.

This Sunday is part two in our series "Family Matters." We will look at the importance of Honoring Relationships. How can I respect the relationships in my family? Why should I honor my parents? Why does God place such an importance on my family relationships? Can I truly live in relationship without regret? We'll look at some of these questions and others this weekend. Romans 12:10, Colossians 3:10 and Ephesians 6:1-4 are our primary texts for Sunday. I'm exited about the message, and I'm looking forward to sharing it with you.

See you Sunday,

Brad

Does the church have your e-mail address?

If not...please send an e-mail to Candace at      cnahodil@coolspring.org so your address can be added to our database. You may also write your e-mail address on the tear-off card from your Sunday bulletin.

Are you receiving our e-Courier (weekly newsletter) at your e-mail address??? If not, and you would like to receive     it, please go to the church website at www.coolspring.org and           click on "Join a Mailing List."

Nehemiah by Kelly Minter

Thursdays Beginning July 5 

6:00 - 7:45 pm 

This seven week DVD-driven study will be facilitated by Wendy Berenson. The study offers authentic Bible teaching, recipes, music selections and a relational approach with real-life ways to put feet to your faith. The Focus is on Nehemiah whose heart was so broken for those in need that he left the comfort of his Persian palace to help them. Please call Wendy (550-9763) or Alice Rusher (746-8972) if you are interested.

The Food Pantry stocks and distributes the following food items to families in need in the 23116 & 23111 zip codes. The ministry will serve 120 families in the next three months. Please be generous with your donations. Collection bins are located in the Welcome Center and Parlor.

Rice/Instant Potatoes

Tuna/Tuna Helper

Cereal/Oatmeal/Granola Bars

Peanut Butter/Jelly

Canned or Dried Beans (navy, pinto or kidney) 

Canned Pasta

Canned Chicken, Ham or Spam

Macaroni & Cheese

Spaghetti Sauce & Noodles

Canned Fruit

Canned Vegetables

Saltine Crackers

Condiments

 2012 High School & College

Graduate Recognition Service

Sunday, June 10

The formal presentation of graduates will be held at the 10:00 am worship service. A PowerPoint presentation will take place during the service. If you would like to be included, please provide us with a baby picture and a graduation or recent picture. We also need to know which high school you currently attend and what your plans are for the future. All graduates will meet at a nearby restaurant for lunch with Bryan beginning at 12:30 pm. Please e-mail the pictures and information and your RSVP for lunch to Laurie Spiers at

lspiers@coolspring.orgby Sunday, June 3.

Support the Middle & High School

Summer Mission Teams!

You are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 6 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall for dinner to support the summer mission teams. Middle School students will be heading to Philadelphia and High School students will minister in Richmond.

MENU: Roast pork with cornbread dressing, baked apples, broccoli & cheese casserole, salad bar, roll and dessert.  Children age 10 & under may substitute chicken nuggets for the pork. There is no charge for this event, but we need you to sign up by Sunday, June 3 to make sure we prepare enough food. Sign up in your Sunday school class or Sunday mornings in the Welcome Center. You can also call Laurie Spiers at 746-8972 Ext 3 or e-mail her at lspiers@coolspring.org . A love offering will be taken at the event. All proceeds will support the summer mission teams in Philadelphia & Richmond. 

Silent Auction Items Still Needed!

The Philadelphia & Richmond Mission Teams are requesting that individuals or Sunday school classes donate items for our Silent Auction which will be held during the Mission Dinner on Wednesday, June 6. All proceeds from the auction will benefit both summer mission teams.

Examples of Items to Donate:

• Themed gift baskets
• Gift certificates for bowling, putt-putt, movie tickets, ice cream etc
• Services such as landscaping, painting, babysitting or cleaning
• A weekend at a vacation spot

E-mail Laurie Spiers at  lspiers@coolspring.org to let her know what your item will be. Please suggest a retail value of each item/basket donated. All items must be new and will be collected at the Welcome Center on Sunday, June 3. For those of you who have already donated to the Silent Auction...Thank you!

Cool Spring Travelers

Friday, June 22

5:30 to 8:00 pm

New Highland Baptist Church 

Picnic Shelter

"Short Hall Bluegrass Band"

Join us for a fun-filled evening of good food and music. Chicken, rolls, drinks and paper products will be provided for the event. Please bring a salad, vegetable, fruit or dessert to share with the group. "Short Haul", a local band that performs traditional and gospel bluegrass, will entertain us after dinner. A love gift will be collected for the group.

This event is being held in conjunction with the New Highland Baptist Church Senior Group at their picnic shelter on New Ashcake Road. Picnic tables are available. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs to sit back, relax and enjoy themusic. Register at the Rec Center and indicate what dish you'll bring by June 18.

Upward Flag Football & Cheering

Register NOW for rising K-7th grade boys & girls. Early registration is $95 per child; $110 after June 3. We've added 7th grade this year! Click hereto register by July 10. If you have any questions, please call the Upward Hotline at 746-8974. Practice begins the week of August 13. Games begin Saturday, September 8.

Summer Basketball League

 For Girls Age 12-17

ULTRA SPORTS SUMMER CAMP 

Presented by Overtime Athletics

 Boys & Girls in Grades 1-5

Go online towww.overtimecamps.com and click on Richmond, VA. Scroll down to Cool Spring Baptist Church Sports Camp & register online. You will receive a confirmation email. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers & bring a water bottle, snack and bag lunch each day.

Sunday, May 20