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Sunday, July 23
This Week's Sermon:
"To Be Told: David, Hero & Horror"
2 Samuel 23:1-7
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Deacon Spotlight on Fellowship and Life Groups
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This month we are spotlighting the Fellowship team led by Rick Poland and Susan Pope. Members Crystal Brightwell, Raymond Jewell, Judy Johnson, Bob and Barbara Linthicum, Buck Otis, Gayle Poland Kaye Ratzlaff, Susan Shea, Ann Werline, and John and Charlotte Wrather have planned, set up, decorated, facilitated, and cleaned up following monthly opportunities for fellowship and special events.
Many others also have been of invaluable assistance. More than just meals, these are times we are given to come together as the extended family of God and grow in faith. If you or someone you know would be interested in being a part of this Team, please contact staff liaison Beau Sullivan.
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The Life Group Deacon is Paul Szafran and his team includes all of the facilitators: Mary Goll, Mary LeTourneau, Kathie Ramey, Karen Harris, Mariana Sullivan, Bill Franklin, Wil White, John Michaels, Becky Birdsong, and Shelley & Jon Kral. Staff liaison is Beau Sullivan. Currently we have from 8-10 groups made up from couples to individuals to young adults. If you are interested in being in a Life Group, please contact Paul or Beau for more information.
Life groups
are a wonderful opportunity to meet together and study God's word and His plan for us set in the format that Jesus modeled with his Disciples. We come together to connect on a more personal level, and, as we study together, we grow in faith and love toward our fellow Christians.
"Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them." Matt. 18:20
Thank you to all of our volunteers! Tammy Moyes, Connections Deacon
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New Directory On the Way!
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The 2017 Directory is almost complete, we're just missing a few pictures from members of our faith family. If you did not get your picture taken earlier this year, or would like to submit a new photo, please mail, email, text, or bring it to the office this week! You can see a current copy on the website.
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Buckner Summer Fun July 25, 26, & 27!
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Join in as we share the love of Christ with families living at the Longview Square Apartments. We will provide a heavy snack and VBS style activities from 5:30 – 6:30 PM July 25-27. There are plenty of spots available, so sign up in the narthex or sign up here.
Please note you will
not
click the box for group sign or contact Emily Holloway. It's fun!
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Longview Community Ministries Needs Box Fans
A
s a result of the recent spike in temperature there has been a great demand for fans which has totally depleted LCM’s supply. They are asking for 20” box fans which can be purchased for about $16-17 at the big retailers. Any donations of fans would be greatly appreciated at this critical time.
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Meals on Wheels Drivers for 4th Wednesday of each month
Begin
at 10:30 am.from First Christian Church. This route needs two people working together. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Terrye Hudson or the church office as soon as you can.
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"Blessings" to Ware: Going on Now!
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At Longview EPC we have the honor of providing weekend meals for children in need at Ware Elementary School.
Only $80 will provide one child with nine non-perishable food items for each weekend of the 2017-2018 school year. If you are willing to sponsor one (or more) children, please send your donation to Longview EPC and write “Blessings” in the memo line. We are asking the Lord to provide enough money by the end of August to bless as many as 100 children!
Also, we need people to pack bags each week. Will you consider grabbing an old friend or making a new one by serving with another person through this ministry? If so, simply contact Terrye Hudson to reserve your spot today!
Thank you for the gifts we have already received! Donations can be made by check or online with check or credit card via the web link - under SERVE - GIVING.
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Prayer Concerns:
Current Need: John Dalton, William Butler (Father of Kaye Ratzlaff)
Continuing Need: Mary Jon Bass, Bob Bement, Jack Mitchell, Sr.,
Debbie Bankston,
Ann Howell,
Barry Stillwell, Phyllis Shaw,
Tobi Radke, Barbara Steinbach
Our Retired Community:
At Home- Betty Rader, Frances Sample
Gilmer- Charlotte Poole
Buckner- Byron Horne, Martha Ellis,
Vi Hammett, Dorothy Chandler, Elaine Beckett, Ruth Warner, Lanette Yancey
Colonial Village- A. J. Luna, Jennie Swafford
Treviso- LaVerne Byrd
Henderson- Marjorie Davis
Lindale- Dotty Rawlins
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Happy Birthday!
7/22: Annah Grace Williams
7/25: Kathy Anderson, Leonard Wiley
7/26: Larry Frazier, Jack Hunt, Jean Pollock, Fiona Rolland
7/28: Eulene Neeld
7/31: Mariana Sullivan
8/1: Alisa Yancey
8/3: Alex Bickham, Michael Goolsby
8/4: Sandra Skoog
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We are a faith family walking together to know Christ and to make him known by engaging in dynamic worship, pursuing spiritual wisdom, investing in deep relationships, and affecting social renewal.
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