After 12 years as daycare director at First Baptist Winnfield, Mrs. Linda Keyes will be retiring at the end of June. A reception will be held in her honor on Sunday, June 23, at 4 p.m. in the Fireside Room of the church. Everyone including current and former students, parents and teachers are invited to attend.

“Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Keyes’ years of service and dedication,” says Pastor Dr. Jerry Pipes. The church is now accepting applications for the positions of daycare director and teachers as well as students. Application deadline for the director position is Friday, May 31. For more information, contact the church office at 318-628-3544.

First Baptist students will be leaving for their annual trip to Mission Arlington on June 16. Mission Arlington provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn to serve in a mission field. Also on July 8, students will attend the Falls Creek Youth Camp in Oklahoma. Students who have completed 7th through 12th grades may sign up for either trip by contacting the church office.

And Vacation Bible School is on the way. Children, ages 3 through those who have completed 6th grade, are invited to join the excitement for this year’s VBS, with the theme “The Great Jungle Journey!” The dates are June 30 – July 3 from 5:00 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.