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July 7, 2017
ACF is hosting Pray Together Sunday, a gathering of interdenominational churches THIS SUNDAY, asking God to bring spiritual renewal across America. 

This nationwide event is being organized by the National Association of Evangelicals.

Pray Together Sunday is a simple opportunity for churches to join with hundreds of other churches across the country and ask God for spiritual renewal. Together we will lift our voices on behalf of our communities and nation.

The gathering will take place in the Upper Room at 6 p.m.
Food trucks, family games, worship and Bible teaching Wednesday evenings
 
After a lengthy city approval process, ACF introduces its first weekly Wednesday evening food truck picnic under the trees in the courtyard this coming week. 
 
Trucks will begin serving a variety of food at 5:30 p.m. Family games will follow until 7, when worship and Bible teaching will begin. Child care and activities will also begin at 7.
Words in Red art exhibit now in Ashland

Words in Red, a fine art exhibit presenting the direct, uncensored, provocative Words of Jesus from the Bible, is now open in Ashland. It is a journey featuring the work of 19 top contemporary artists. 

These pieces present their depictions of direct quotes of Jesus Christ as they appear in t he four gospels, the Book of Acts and the Book of Revelation.

The collection of more than 45 paintings and sculptures showcases the seven- city traveling fine art exhibit by the same name sponsored by Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation in 2017 and 2018.

The exhibit is being held at Rogue Coworks, corner of E. Main and 64 N. Pioneer across from the Black Swan Theater in Ashland, now until July 23.
Hours are Mon. - Sat 11 am to 7 pm., Sunday Noon - 6 p.m. Daily Admission is free

Group tours available call 541-601-7496 or for more information contact Jeanne info@mcfineartsfoundation.org
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Broaden your family's  horizons

CCI invites you to share your life to change another by hosting a CCI Greenheart exchange student!

As a CCI Greenheart host family, you will offer a high school international student the opportunity to discover America through your eyes. Your family will not only gain a new family member, you will also learn about a different culture, its values and traditions, language, food, and more. There are currently international students from over 60 countries available for host families.

As a CCI Greenheart host family you:
  • Welcome a student into your home as a family member for one or two semesters
  • Provide a bed and bedroom (can share with same gender close in age)
  • Provide meals with the exception of lunches on school days
  • Provide necessary transportation
For more information, please contact  Kristin Hague at 760-552-0940 or e mail hague19@gmail.com. You may also check out the organization's website at www.ccigreenheart.org
Learn how to draw at Ladies' Third Tuesday

Did you know that anyone who can see can draw? Cynthia Swaney is living proof of that, she says. And she will demonstrate how you, too, can draw at the Ladies Third Tuesday gathering, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Upper Room.
Bigger, better ACF Christmas bazaar returning

Why are we talking about Christmas in June?

It's to let you artists and crafters in the fellowship know that you have five months to get ready for this year's Christmas bazaar. It will be held this year on Saturday, November 18.

As wonderful as last year's was, this year's bazaar is going to be even bigger and better, says event coordinator Becky Saraceno, with more customers, more vendors, live music, and greater marketing in the community.

All of the items on sale will be made by talented ACF people.

There will be bargains, too. Some of the offerings are also on sale in Ashland retail stores at higher prices. 

So mark your calendars and plan to come to the bazaar early.

For more info and to reserve a booth, contact Becky at 541 734-9196.