Support

Have you ever been on a mission trip (is there anything Wikipedia can't do)? Awkward opening? Ok, I'll try a different angle. Have you ever been on a mission trip? Tact is not a gift...well, it is a gift, just not my gift. All the same, I am going on a mission trip (they really will let anyone in, nowadays). Surprised? Yeah, me too. But Jake, you're not holy enough for that kind of stuff? Yeah, that's what I said. It turns out that doesn't really matter....you just have to be willing enough. Who knew?

All right kids, I'm sandbagging (UD is falling apart) my performance this week. Like I said (wrote?), I am going on a mission trip to Nicaragua and just finished typing my support letter. As a result, I'm fresh out of anything intelligible to say...you've got to assume I once had something intelligible to say and that I included those things in my support letter. A big assumption, no doubt but work with me people.

If you've ever written a support letter then you know what I've just gone through. It was a harrowing experience to say the least. I have difficulty asking someone for a dollar or to hold the elevator. Imagine the stones it takes to ask someone to pray for you. Exactly...I had to borrow a pair.

Consider this your official notice, Summer is back, again. I know this because I am an internet toasting superstar and I have access to that kind of information. I get the memos. You lay people have to rely on less obvious things like noticing the sudden increase in temperature, humidity, and outdoor activities available this weekend.

Augusta Canal Tours: I wouldn't recommend floating in the Augusta Canal but I fully endorse floating on the Augusta Canal. Small difference, maybe but your physician will thank you. I've been on one of the twilight canal tours and it was fantastic. Twenty bucks is a steal so bring a date or me, you sly fox.

Candlelight Jazz: The folks over at Garden City Jazz are kind enough to entertain any and all comers every Sunday night from May to August. The concert is outdoors at the 8th street bulkhead on the Riverwalk. Bring a picnic basket and your dancing shoes. Guys, seriously you have to trust me on the dancing thing. She knows you can't dance she just wants you to try. Shows are $6 and start at 8pm.

Appleby Garden Series: I don't really know how to sell something like this so I'm going to try a little free word association. Free, Outdoor Concert, Free, Summer, Free, Evenings, Free, Eclectic, Free, Southern, Free, Library, Free, Garden Party, Free, Tuesday, Free. Marketing is not my strong suit. I'm much better at Jenga! Shows start at 8pm every Tuesday in May and June. The show is free but donations, which benefit the library, are accepted.

Nicaragua Mission Team: While not exactly something to do, this trip certainly deserves mention. Also, you might have noticed that this is my toaster and I'll do what I want. I've included this item because the whole team needs your support. Prayer, Money, you name it; we need it. We are leaving June 9th and returning June 17th. The focus of our trip is working with orphans and building housing for other missionaries in the area. Team Members: Anna, Anne, Cassie, Charlie, Clint, Jake, Kristin, Pete, Trent, Sean for those of you who like to pray for people by name.

The weather is wonderful this time of year, so get out there and enjoy every second of it.

-Jake