Slash Flash 10/17/2016

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Fall Worship Schedule

8:45 a.m. Genesis

9:30 a.m. Fellowship Cafe

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

9:45 a.m. Children's Choir

11 a.m. Worship

Children Worship & Wonder at both services;

Optional nursery provided all morning

Pulpit: Rev. Michael Weeks

Elder of the Month of October - Nancy Farrell

Communion Prep: Julie Moore

Date	Genesis Elder/Greeter	Elders	Diaconate	Acolytes
23	Steve Harrison	Carolyn Putnam	Lois Haines*	Carrie Peterman
	Becky Baugher	Catherine Young	John Haines	Lauren Markley
			Tom Putnam
			Elana Gant
30	Harold Manahan	Gen Bohannon	Don Moore*	Aiden Youngken
	Carlton Shelton	Judy Pierce	Julie Moore	Hailey Pierce
			Angie Dalton
			Jean Smith

If you are unable to serve please find a replacement or contact Becky Baugher

Children Worship & Wonder

Storyteller: TBD ( 8:45 & 11)

Greeters: TBD (8:45), Kaylee Coffey (11)

Sanctuary Flowers: November 6 and 13 are available

Slash Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

11353 Mount Hermon Road

Ashland, VA 23005

www.slashcc.org

804-798-4520

Dear Members and Friends of Slash:

Our stewardship theme this year, Go and Do the Same, is a powerful reminder of our commitment to be genuine followers of gospel. It is a call to discipleship, to be more like the image of Jesus, so that our faith may be recognized by our actions toward others. At one level, we could infer that our "job" as a Christian is to do for others the way that the "good" Samaritan did for the man who fell among robbers.

Be kind, compassionate, generous, and concerned for others in need. Give of yourself. Give financially. Make a difference. All laudable characteristics, to be sure.

At another level however, it is a commitment not to just a set of particular actions or behaviors, but a dedication to a way of being. It is about a response to God's purpose at work in individuals and the community as a whole. This understanding is about being agents of transformation in the unfolding Kingdom of God around us. It is about extending the blessing of health and wholeness to all of creation, because we are certain that this is ultimately what God desires. The world is broken and hurting and we are called to be a movement for wholeness among its many fractured pieces.

We are agents of grace.

Our faithful financial stewardship is one way we work against the powers that harm and divide. Our generosity funds the mission and ministry that we are deploying as a sign that God's Kingdom is among us.

On Sunday, October 23rd you will receive your 2017 Slash Ministry Plan and Covenant Cards in worship or we will mail them to you following the service. Please return those cards by November 13.
Commitment Sunday will be a part of worship on November 13 and I hope you will be intentional about being with us, not simply to offer your estimate of giving covenant card, but that you will also join us for the Holiday Luncheon that Sunday so we can celebrate 287 years of mission and ministry as well as our commitment to Ministry in 2017.

God has done, and continues to do remarkable things through and with us - things that matter! Your prayers and your participation are keys to helping us get to the next level of discipleship. We know that when the early church gathered, they did so with glad and generous hearts and that there was no need among them (Acts 2). We desire such a spirit of true community to be among us. I look forward to considering with you what it means for us to "go and do the same," as we seek to be faithful disciples in this place.

Blessings,

Rev. Michael Weeks

Jesus calls us to do the things he did, including living a life of compassion and generosity.

Gifts received for our annual operating fund become ministry and mission.

Thank you for your partnership in the work God has called us to do together.

From the Message on Sunday

This is the second week of our stewardship emphasis inspired by the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. We began last week with a call to practice generosity from the stories of the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Dorcas. Our generosity can promote healing. It can help raise the dead. In the strange way that things sometimes happen with God, our generosity can become a source of healing for us. Our giving can actually bring us back to life.

Today we think about stewardship from another point of view of the conversion of the first Gentiles. You might wonder, "What does that have to do with sharing the gospel through stewardship?"

Today we will find out as we continue to challenge ourselves to Go and Do the Same.

En Agape',

Rev. Michael Weeks

Next Sunday:

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This Week's Calendar

Monday: Investment Committee Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

Stewardship & Finance Meeting - 6:45 p.m.

Personnel Committee Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: No Youth Group

Choir - 7 p.m.

Thursday: Guests in Fellowship Hall - 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: Youth Group meet at the West's home - 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday: Children's Choir - 9:45 a.m.

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Needed: Lots of Gloves!

The "Knitters" have been hard at work knitting hats for our Hanover Christmas Mother. The hats along with pairs of gloves will be shared with those in need this winter. Glove donations may be placed in the boxes in the Loving and Education Buildings until October 30th. We need lots of gloves! If you have any questions, please contact Betty Sue Martin on 804-798-4553.

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FALL FESTIVAL

The annual Fall Festival will be on Sunday, October 30 at 4:30 pm at Slash. There will be a meal at 5 pm where every family is asked to bring either two side dishes or a side dish and a dessert.

There will be a scavenger hunt, face painting, costume contest, bonfire and Trunk or Treat!

So decorate your trunk and bring some treats for our trick or treaters!

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2017 Mission Trip:

After much discussion during the parent's meeting, it was decided the 2017 Youth Mission Trip will be A Week of Hope in Indianapolis, IN. We will depart July 1st and will likely be back July 8th. In order to reserve your spot for the trip a $50.00 deposit is requested by Sunday, October 30th. Please make checks payable to Slash Christian Church with mission trip on the memo line and give them to Anna West, Youth Director. Thank you for prayerfully considering this Mission Trip as you are looking into you summer calendar.

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Habitat for Humanity:

Slash members are invited to participate in a Hanover Habitat for Humanity project on October 21st from 8:30 - 3:30 at 7116 Senn Way, Mechanicsville, VA. Parking on the street only. We are looking for 12 persons hopefully that day from Slash to participate the entire one day. This is a project that requires no special expertise - just a desire to help! If you are interested in helping, please contact Cathy Tillman or any member of the Outreach Committee.

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Edwin L. Hodges Ministries

It is time to collect all of our old Sunday School materials. Each year we mail these materials to Edwin L. Hodges Ministries in Alabama. They in turn ship it to third world countries who really want and need our help. They also want bibles and any Christian materials in good condition. Please bring whatever you have to the Loving building, Fellowship class (that's the one with the piano) by 11-30-16. If you have any questions contact Betty Sue Martin on 804-798-4553.

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Flower Ministry:

Sanctuary Flowers

If you would like to purchase flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one please call (798-4520) or email the office or sign up on the 2016 sheet by the office door.

Next available dates are November 6 and 13.

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