Blazers For Christ

I just wanted to post a little note to acknowledge I've been slacking off and not posting updates like I should have been.

But we are still going strong at the CSC. We went to Gulf Coast Getaway this past weekend and I think it really helped us kick this year off right. I look forward to the devos and retreats I'll try to get some of that posted up here pretty soon so you all can follow along.


Come join us at the CSC on Wednesday nights.

The Student Center will NOT meet this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. However, a special Thanksgiving devo will be held at the Central church this Tuesday evening at 7:00, with a finger food fellowship following. All of you who are still in town are more-than-welcome to come! And don't worry about bringing any food, as there will be plenty!

On Friday night, December 4, we'll have a relaxing evening of food, fun and fellowship at the CSC. Take a break and celebrate the end of classes as we gear-up for finals. We'll start around 6:00, and a meal will be provided.

Finally, on Wednesday evening, December 9, we'll have our annual Finals Breakfast (for dinner!) Jake and Cassie Dasher will be helping with the breakfast again this year.

Take care and have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Dinner:
spaghetti casserole, salad, garlic bread, pear salad, and dessert.

Dinner @ 6:30pm
Devo @ 7:15pm

I also received the info about Gulf Coast Getaway this week. I will be bringing that in for everyone to read about. I will also be getting pricing together. I hope with some fund raising and maybe some help from the church we can make the cost very low.

We are eating tonight at the CSC. BBQ. Bring a hungry stomach and a hungry soul.

Tonight we study Silence.

As many of you heard announced on Wednesday Night, some of the guys at the CSC are shaving their heads to raise money for childhood cancer research. if you would like to donate to the cause please visit the link below:

http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/team_info.php?TeamKey=2009-64791


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I have also included an email Don Williams sent out via the "Prayer Warriors" email list:

You heard it right - I'm shaving my head in solidarity with children who have cancer and typically lose their hair during treatment, while raising critical funds for childhood cancer research!

In the US, more children die of childhood cancer than any other disease. Please make a donation on my behalf to support childhood cancer research so that all children diagnosed with cancer will have a better chance for a cure. I am sure we have all been affected one way or another by cancer, but for so many, childhood cancer has been a firsthand experience.



In 2004, my friend Kristin McLeod’s younger brother, Rett McLeod, was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma at age 3. I went to Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL to see him, and my eyes were open to the number of children fighting for life. The courage of children like Rett and others is inspiring to us all! Rett has won the battle so far, and he is approaching the five year mark since he was diagnosed. He is currently visiting Shands yearly for routine checkups, but he is continuing to be resilient, working hard in school, having fun playing baseball, and has turned out to be a fine young man. However, that is not the story for some of these children, and each day more are diagnosed with some form of cancer. Let’s do whatever we can to support foundations like St. Baldrick’s that raise money to research for a cure!



I need everyone’s help! Forward this to anyone that maybe willing to donate for the cause. It doesn’t matter to me whether they know me or not…seeing me with a bald head is going to be hilarious! Below is the link to my St. Baldrick’s Website.

(I removed the link in favor of linking to the Team page above)

If any questions or problems email me back, and I will be sure to resolve them asap.

Thanks,

Don Williams