FAITH BRIEFS
David Ring to speak at East Hill

Nationally known speaker, David Ring, will be speaking Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 pm at East Hill Baptist Church in Pensacola. The service will focus on how to emerge victorious rather than victimized in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. David Ring's appearance on James Dobson's Focus on the Family is one of the most requested shows ever.

David Ring knows a thing or two about being victorious in the face of insurmountable odds. Born in 1953, David was deprived of oxygen for 18 minutes at birth leaving him with cerebral palsy. Orphaned at the age of 14 after both parents died of cancer, he was cast from family to family with nowhere to call home. He endured constant physical pain, humiliating public ridicule and constant discouragement. Yet he chose to be victorious rather than a victim.

After surrendering his heart and life to Jesus Christ, he learned self-respect and acceptance of his physical challenges. To most, physical challenges of this magnitude would prove to be a tombstone. For David Ring, this coming of age was and remains a milestone.

Although difficult at first to understand, Ring quickly captures his audiences with his quick wit and warm personality. He always focuses on an individual's need to conquer the personal challenges and adversities of life. As one who has not been stifled by his physical limitations, he clearly states his challenge to everyone. "I have Cerebral Palsy…what's your problem?" asks Ring. Ring has authored one book, and speaks to more than 100,000 people annually.

Entrance to the event is free and childcare will be provided. Arrive early as seats will fill up quickly. For more information contact the church office at 850-433- 0095. East Hill Baptist Church is located at 3960 Spanish Trail Road in Pensacola.

More information is available at www.davidring.org

GBUMC readies for Relay for Life

The Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church (GBUMC) will participate in the Relay for Life Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26. Cancer never sleeps! That is why participating members won't either. This year GBUMC members will walk all through the night in honor of cancer survivors and to raise funding for cancer research. Please call Olga Batova at 850-932- 3594, Donna Dotson at 850- 934-7988, or Terri Huffman at 934-04807 for further details.

The Senior Adult Ministry offers many programs for senior adults. Each Wednesday morning at 10 in Room 7 on the Main Campus, located at 75 Fairpoint Drive, the Rev. Ruth Knights leads a Bible study. THe group is just beginning the three books written by John. Then at 11, the Lunch Bunch meets behind the Sanctuary to travel to a local area restaurant to enjoy fun, food and fellowship (Dutch treat - no reservation necessary.)

On Monday, April 28, the group will travel to Ocean Springs, Miss. to visit the Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge and Visitor Center with the Walter Anderson Museum (WAMA). Cost of the trip is $15, and lunch is on your own. We depart at 8 am and return around 6:30 p.m. Call Terrye Takacs at 850- 932-3594 for more information.