Men's Ministry Guiding Principle: Our job is to proclaim the awesomeness of Christ so that He can do His life-transforming work in men. "We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me." (Colossians 1:28-29) UPCOMING EVENTS:   2nd Saturday Breakfast—Aug 13will feature Steve Bernard describing Rod’s House and its work serving homless youth. September 10, Ric Cole of the Yakima County Blockwatch Patrol and Jaime Gonzalez of YPD will talk about the citizen efforts that serve our own neighborhoods in the city and the county of Yakima. Come at 7:30am prepared for a big breakfast, interesting talks and fellowship. Summer Study: Secrets of the Vine (video study of Bruce Wilkinson’s "Secrets of the Vine", from John 15:1-5) August 3, 10 and 17 in room 215/216. We have some new men, some of every age group, and some great times. Come at 5:30pm and bring your hotdog, hamburger, chicken or steak, and a drink. The Band of Brothers will bring the barbecue, chips, salads, cookies and coffee. We’ll all have fellowship, study and prayer. It is not necessary to have come to the earlier sessions to gain a great deal out of this wonderful teaching. For details call Ron Schenk at 480-8111 or rnjs@compwrx.com. Men's RoundUp 2011 - Sept 9-11 at Camp Tadmor. Cost $115, signup at the Connections Counter or in the Resource Center for Men’s Roundup. We have a cabin reserved and will take a van, but want more men than just a van full and can take cars and tents. There is some scholarship money to help those who need it, as well. John Lynch, 33 miles, and Shawn McDonald should bring an outstanding time to the 1200 – 1400 men who will gather among the towering trees of the Oregon Cascades. Deadline is Aug 21. Click here for more information or contact Rick Dieker 966-9761 or diekerfam4@msn.com.  Sons of Thunder - for men and their sons ages 1st-8th Grade – Take your son or sons to Camp Tadmor, Lebanon, Oregon August 12 – 14, or Camp Elkanah, La Grande Oregon August 26 – 28 for a great event person to person: you two, the Lord and some wonderful times – both planned and free times - in the great outdoors. Brochures at the Connections Counter or call Bob Whitney 575-8769 or listenupnow@gmail.com. August 18 – 21 the Fishers of Men will go to Whidbey Island for salmon in a trip that has annually become a highlight of their fishing season. There is a lot of planning for poles, cars and boats, so sign up at the Connections Counter before it is full or call chief fish-story teller Clark Smith at 678-568. On June 25 a number of the men and women of West Side, organized by Fishers of Men, took a busload of kids from Madison House to Clear Lake for fishing, food, and the gospel, presented by our youth interns. KidFish gives some wonderful young kids a day in a magnificent part of God’s creation – and the blessings back to us are just as wonderful as those that they take home. Other areas of opportunity to serve and grow: IronMan meets in January-February every Saturday Morning at 7:30 am in the Commons for a great meal with a great speaker. Join us and bring a friend. Helps Ministry, a ministry of men helping people of West Side in practical ways such as home repair, automotive, yard work, etc. If you have skills, please contact Ron Rhillips and see how you can be involved. Outdoor Connections: Fishers of Men (scheduled fishing trips), West Side Shooters and a fall Golf Tournament. Consider inviting your friends, neighbors, and others to one or more of these events. They will enjoy meeting other men of West Side in a non-threatening environment.           Questions about men's ministry can be addressed to...  Bob Whitney, Ron Schenk, Dave Brown, Rick Dieker, Bryan Calamia and Bruce Crockett