Coastal Christian's Musical Fund Raiser

Feb 23rd Musical Fund Raiser Coastal Christian to Build a Gym some of their music played on the harp, the piano and violin. Kim Townsend (mom) is a teacher at Coastal and Due to their increasing student body and the is part of the group. Along with her son and two need for a place to hold indoor events, the school has daughters, they sing and play in various combinations. decided to build a gym. Keeping with their tradition of All of the kids are now attending Coastal. Formerly, building debt free, a Musical Fund-Raiser will be some of them were home schooled. The level of presented to help raise funds in advance of construction. expertise is quite amazing, considering this is supposed to be a "non-professional" group. Bring some friends, you'll all be impressed. Humble Beginnings Founded in 1980 with 18 students, Coastal Christian School has continuously expanded due to its focus on excellence and integrity. The Bible is the backbone of the educational process there. Students grow in emotional, social and academic excellence as they are continuously encouraged and nurtured in God's love. Small class size and more individualized attention, provides an advantage over the larger and less personal public school classes L to R: Pastors Gary Leet, Tim Connelly, Tom Rawley A lifestyle of service is encouraged; a natural Heaven's Blend, a local Gospel Music group, result of becoming personally acquainted with God's will host a musical fund-raiser along with the Coastal Love. Each year through their annual short-term mission Christian Hand-Bell Choir and The Townsends. All trip, students get an opportunity to practice service in a proceeds will go to the Coastal Christian Gymnasium foreign setting. A previous trip that included a building Fund. It all starts at 7:00pm, Saturday evening, project in Mexico, provided students with a very February 23rd at the First Baptist Church, Route personal and up-close experience of the way people One, Waldoboro. outside the United States live. These trips are priceless Heaven's Blend is comprised of the wit and for helping students get a perspective on the needs of the talents of three musical Pastors. Tom Rawley, pastor of rest of the world, beyond the comfort and safety of a nearby Church, (Waldoboro Word of Life) has been America. connected with many local musical groups, including The school would like to thank The First Baptist one called Hosanna, who used to do fund raisers at Church of Waldoboro, (next to Moody's Diner) for Medomak Valley High School, in years past for Coastal graciously offering their facilities to host this event. This Christian. Pastor Rawley has had two daughters attend gymnasium is very familiar to the families and friends of Coastal and currently, has a son enrolled there Coastal Christian, as it is where most of their assemblies, Gary Leet, Pastor of the Lisbon Free Baptist Christmas Programs and indoor athletic events are held Church, started out as a drummer in a rock and roll band at present. before he was saved, but now he sings for the solid Rock Those wishing to support this fund-raising effort that never rolls…Jesus. are encouraged to publish this event as far as possible, Tim Connelly, has been singing with Heaven's and to come, and to bring lots of people with them. It Blend for the last 3 years and keeps their presentations will take a lot of small donations to meet the need, but serious and professional….yeah…right! God has always been faithful to meet the need through Along with Heaven's Blend, this musical event people of like vision. Thanks in advance from the will also present the Coastal Christian Hand-bell Coastal Christian School parents, students and board. Choir. This is an impressive sight, watching a great Saturday, February 23rd at 7:00 PM at the number of individuals coordinate their efforts, to First Baptist Church, Route One in Waldoboro, produce one harmonious blend of tones in perfect time - Maine. not unlike the coordinated effort for this event….many FMI : call Heaven's Blend 975-3558 people working together for a common goal. Donations can be sent to: Coastal Christian School If you have never seen The Townsend Family, 574 North Nobleboro Rd. Waldoboro, ME 04572 you will be amazed after you do. They will be presenting