Guest Author - Angela Watkins

Fun Summer Opportunities for College Students Abound at Bellevue

College students looking for fun and friends during their summer have plenty of opportunities at Bellevue Baptist Church. With beach retreats, water skiing, Bible studies, baseball games and much more, the College Ministry at Bellevue offers a wide range of activities to provide some "serious fun" this summer. Nonmembers are invited to visit any or all of these college activities.

Rob Mullins, Minister, College Students, said Bellevue's College Ministry is all about building quality relationships and having what he calls "serious fun."

"We try to facilitate students to be able to build more than just superficial relationships and to have a great time in the process," Mullins said. "It's all about having a great time and encouraging them to know Jesus Christ more fully."

On average, 200 college students attend the weekly Bible Fellowship classes on Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. A weekly Bible study is also held each Monday at 7 p.m. in Room F209 at the church. Other upcoming events include the Summer Smash Retreat at Pickwick June 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; a beach retreat in Sandestin, Fla. June 20-25; and a missions project to Belize July 24-31. The group will go to a Red Birds game July 17 at 6 p.m. "Afterglow" activities for bowling, skating and other fun opportunities are also held once a month after church on Sunday nights.

In addition to the summer activities, weekly classes and Bible studies, the College Ministry participates in ski trips, tailgate parties, hayrides and dorm lobby fellowships throughout the year. For more information contact Larry Thompson at 347-5420 or to register for any of these events, call 347-5770.

Pastored by Dr. Adrian Rogers, Bellevue Baptist Church is located on Appling Road at Interstate 40 in Cordova. Persons wanting more information about Bellevue or the College Ministry may call the church at (901) 347-2000 or visit Bellevue Baptist Church