Club History

The Association of Christian Treasure Searchers metal detecting club started on March 6, 2001. We started with six people from Adult III Sunday School Class of Grawood Baptist Church in Keithville, Louisiana, and two friends of class members. Charter members of our club are Alton Braddock, Jack Huffman, Jimmy McWilliams, Bob Overby, Henry Payne, Charles Permenter, Ronnie Pullen, and Mack Weaver. Our first monthly meetings were held in members' homes.
Our June 2001 meeting was held at Stonewall Community Park. Keith Wills was our guest speaker, and 18 people attended this meeting. Keith gave an interesting presentation that really helped in motivating our club.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

ACTS Club meeting 2/25/10

The meeting tonight had a great turnout of 15 members and was fun for all. As usual we had a wonderful meal. Mark Head gave us all an update on his son Austin who is recovering from major surgery. Austin is still in our prayers.  
Gary Blake gave a book report on "Brother Against Brother" which is the true story as told in the diary of Lt. Edmund Halsey (Union Army) about the trials and tribulations of being on the front lines of the Civil War while his own older brother was fighting on the Confederate side.Truly an interesting read.
Gary and Barbara Blake also gave everyone an update on the new club "website" which is actually this blog. I think everyone is pleased with the result.
 There were a few entries for Find of the Month and with the coming warm weather there should be more at the next meeting. Let's hope so, because we really like to see people getting out to hunt. There were some great door prizes awarded tonight too! Enjoy the pics! 










We discussed our upcoming club hunt due to occur this spring (no date set yet), and a club auction which we will conduct at the April meeting.
All club members are reminded to send me your stories and pics that you want posted on the site to actsclub@gmail.com.

Take care and move some dirt.

GB
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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Anyone see the "NEW" penny yet?

I just saw a picture of the "NEW" Lincoln penny that is due out (it may already be out???) this year but I haven't seen it yet? Oh great ... now I get to find an even uglier stinkin' Lincoln.

So What's the nickname of this one? The SHIELD penny? Oh well for those that haven't seen it, I added the picture. Let me know what you think. Gary


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ACTS Club Meeting 2/25/10

Just a reminder to all that want to come, our ACTS Club meeting for February will be Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm at Grawood Baptist Church. Remember to bring your Find of the Month items! As a reminder, the categories are COIN/TOKEN, JEWELRY, RELIC and MISC.

Also, Gary Blake will give a book report on the book "Brother Against Brother" which is the story of two brothers, Edmund Halsey and Joseph Halsey, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Civil War with a father in between who is torn and afraid for both his sons.
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Our Club Today

Our club has approximately 20 active members. At our meetings we have good food, fun, and fellowship. Our club has a friendly Find of the Month competition, and many of our meetings include outside guest speakers who make excellent presentations on a variety of topics related to historical research and metal detecting.

We have club hunts to various sites including beaches, parks, fairgrounds, and trade day sites. We either take picnic lunches or eat at local dining facilities.

The Association of Christian Treasure Searchers invites you to join us. We have truly found the greatest treasure imaginable. This treasure requires no digging. This treasure is a free gift. John 3:16 states, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Eternal life is the greatest treasure anyone could possibly obtain. The only way to obtain it is to accept it as a free gift. A gift paid for with the blood of Jesus Christ, God's Son, who was crucified for you and me on an old rugged cross. You can have the gift of eternal life by asking Jesus, in a simple prayer, to forgive you of your sins and be your Lord and Saviour. If you haven't secured your eternity in heaven, we invite you to do so right now. If you have any questions, please click on the Grawood Baptist Church link for more information or to be contacted by a minister.