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Your Monthly News & Updates
Read about the summer worship series, Vacation Bible School information,
Camp and Mission Trip plans and much more!
The next newsletter will be combined for July and August.
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Many years ago I had the privilege of attending graduate school classes led by Bernard Brandon Scott. It is not often that one has the opportunity to learn from the author of the classes textbook, but that was the case with Dr. Scott. The book was called "Hear Then the Parable." It was widely recognized by scholars as the most important book of this generation about parables in the New Testament. Brandon, as I ended up calling him after defending a few papers and having lunch a few times, opened my mind to the religious genius who had discovered a unique and new vision of God that he shared with anyone and everyone he ever met. Jesus was the man's name and one could argue that his preferred form of teaching and sharing his vision of God was the parable.
This summer, following Pentecost, I will attempt to pass along some of what I learned as we explore Jesus' parables. Join us in worship as we reveal what we can discover about Jesus and his vision of the Kingdom of God and then together we will reimagine a world based on what the parables reveal. Then we can challenge one another to begin living in the world that Jesus imagined. Join us as we do our part to build the Kingdom.
En Agape',
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June Serving Schedul
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Elder of the Month: Reggie Martin
Communion Prep: Christine Harrison 6/4, 6/11, 6/25; Brooken Loving 6/18
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Genesis Elder/Greeter |
Elders |
Diaconate |
Acolytes |
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Harold Manahan |
Catherine Young |
Jared Pierce* |
Avery Pierce |
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Carlton Shelton |
Nancy Farrell |
Jim Ostrander |
Carrie Peterman |
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Ruthie Weeks |
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Heather Ostrander |
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| 11 |
Sandra Loving |
Mark Highfield |
Lois Haines* |
Owen Highfield |
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Brooken Loving |
Gen Bohannon |
Becky Baugher |
Lauren Markley |
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Ed Baugher |
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Olivia Gant |
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| 18 |
Carolyn Putnam |
Tom Putnam |
Brooken Loving* |
Tristan Goodman |
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Ed Baugher |
Reggie Martin |
Angie Dalton |
Elena Highfield |
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Patsy Fowler |
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Kendall Dalton |
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| 25 |
VBS Sunday |
Ted Jones |
Sherri Beth Smith* |
Carrie Peterman |
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ONE Worship 10 am |
Catherine Young |
Alex Smith |
Cassidy Penley |
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Pat Penley |
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Jean Smith |
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Youth Group
There has been a change in plans for our mission trip this summer. Group did not have enough people to serve in Indianapolis the week of July 2, so the week was canceled there.
Therefore, we are going to be serving people in York, PA instead. We will leave the morning of July 2 and return home the afternoon of July 7th. Those who have been called to serve are Ron Bryce, Kendall Dalton, Meredith Farrell, Elana Gant, Olivia Gant, Juliana Kurz, Delane Markley, Lauren Markley, Logan Markley, Brenna Peterman, Ruthie Weeks, and Anna West.
We will commission them in our worship service on June 11 at 11 o'clock.
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All Youth & Adult Volunteers
Please join us in worship on June 11 when we will pray for you and commission you to go to church camp this summer and on the Week of Hope mission trip.
Nature Camp Volunteers: Elana Gant and Amy Jones
Triple Camp Participants and Volunteers: Kendall Dalton, Meredith Farrell, Ann Bremner, Cynthia Bremner
New Covenant Participants and Volunteers: Tristan Goodman, Elena Highfield, John Weeks, Aiden Youngken, Angie Dalton, Kerby Dalton and Janet Williams
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Outreach Opportunities
ACES Food Drive
- Our next food drive will be at the beginning of June.
W
e want to see if we can collect 500 food or clean hygiene items to donate to ACES.
So collect your ACES bags on the first Sunday in June to fill and bring them back throughout the month.Let's see if we can reach our goal! Watch the numbers rise as we progress through the month!
Pentecost Special Offering
Churches Change the World... Start More! is the theme for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 2017 Pentecost Offering, which will be celebrated Sunday, June 4 and June 11. Starting new churches brings people together with new experiences and new ideas. This offering supports the specialized ministry of new church development through both regional and general programs. We hope that you will give to help in the building of churches and leadership growth so that we can continue to focus on what God has called us to do.
Baby Boxes:
You were invited
to help babies and their families served by our Global Mission Partners and you responded by donating $700, that's 28 boxes, to be given to every mother who completes four prenatal visits to the clinic. This ministry is making a big difference to the health of babies in rural India.
SIGN UP TODAY - Relay for Life Walk - Saturday June 17th - 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM -
Hey, everyone, we are winding down to the date of our Relay for Life Walk. There is still time to sign up. There is still time to make a donation. There is still time to purchase a luminaria to honor or remember someone who has been impacted by cancer. This year's Western Hanover Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, June 17th at Kings Dominion Camp Wilderness Campground in Doswell.
The link is
www.relayforlife.org/westernhanoverva
Find Slash Christian Church team. Join now - don't wait - be a part of our team! OR obtain a registration form from Cathy Tillman now. Can we reach our $3000 goal?
If you would like to make a donation, you may do so by making a tax deductible donation by check made payable to the American Cancer Society and give to any team member. Let's kick cancer right off the map! Even if you cannot walk in this event, we would be honored to have your presence for our fellowship meal to be had between 5 and 6 PM that evening. So plan to join our fellowship meal where we will all come together in HOPE, STRENGTH, and LOVE! Be a part! Support our team - WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH EVERY DOLLAR WE COLLECT!
Relay for Life Bake Sale - We collected $353.00 from our Name Your Price Bake Sale - that was simply AMAZING! I hope that many of you enjoyed some sweet treats! Thank you to all who participated - whether as a baker or by making a donation. You made this event such a success! THANK YOU!
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 19 - 23
9 am - 12 pm
VBS SUNDAY ~ JUNE 25
9 am Church School ~ 10 AM ONE Worship
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Be a witness for ONEness!
In July we will gather as ONE for the 2017 General Assembly in Indianapolis. Thousands of Disciples gather from across the United States and Canada to demonstrate our unity in service to the Christ. We will hear inspiring messages, elect a new General Minister and President, hear about the results from Mission First! and learn together.
Bible studies on the theme text (John 17:20-21a) from scholars at Disciple-related seminaries are available online so you can go deeper into the scripture.
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Renee will be away in June, July, and August. A sign up sheet will be posted on the nursery door for summer volunteers to keep the nursery.
We will have ONE Worship in July and August
~Patsy Fowler
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Stop by the Fellowship Café on Sunday mornings at 9:30 by the kitchen for some breakfast snacks, coffee and a time of fellowship.
Our café volunteer preparers come in early and set up the coffee, decaf, juice and snacks and then stay afterwards to clean up the kitchen. They also provide the juice. Thanks to Ann Bremner, Jessica Colbert, Melinda Gillam, Julie Moore, Shanna Penley, Carolyn Putnam and Catherine Young for serving in this ministry.
Individuals and families are invited to provide some breakfast snack food; donuts, muffins, pastries and/or fresh fruit. It's as easy as signing up on the sheet by the kitchen door. There are only 5 Sundays left before we take a break for the summer. Which Sunday will you be willing to bring the snacks?
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The Slash Christian Church Pastoral Relations Committee (PRC)
If you have any questions or concerns about anything happening at Slash you are encouraged to share them with Rev. Michael. The PRC team works with him to nurture, guide, and support his ministry. The PRC also serves as another channel of communication which you can use to pass along praise and or concerns about Rev. Michael and all our ministries.
Again you are welcome to communicate directly with Rev. Michael or any of the current PRC members. They are Gen Bohannon, Alan Goodman, Christine Harrison, Sandra Loving, Jim Ostrander and Sherri Beth Smith.
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Disciple Women
The Disciple Women will have a salad luncheon on June 10th at 11:00am in the pavilion, weather permitting. (We will move inside if it is raining). This is open to all ladies in the church who would like to attend.
Also, please turn in Blessing Box Offerings to Barbara Jean Goodman by May 28th.
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Men's Softball
Come out and support our men as they share in a time of fellowship and fun on Tuesday nights at Pole Green Park.
| Date |
Time |
Home Team |
Away Team |
Field |
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6/6
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8:30 PM |
Slash Christian Church |
Life Church #2 |
#3 |
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9:30 PM |
Life Church #2 |
Slash Christian Church |
#3 |
| 6/13 |
8:30 PM |
Black Creek |
Slash Christian Church |
#4 |
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9:30 PM |
Slash Christian Church |
Black Creek |
#4 |
| 6/20 |
6:30 PM |
Faith Landmark |
Slash Christian Church |
#4 |
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7:30 PM |
Slash Christian Church |
Faith Landmark |
#4 |
| 6/27 |
6:30 PM |
Hope Nazarene |
Slash Christian Church |
#4 |
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7:30 PM |
Slash Christian Church |
Hope Nazarene |
#4 |
| 7/11 |
8:30 PM |
Slash Christian Church |
Mechanicsville Church of Christ |
#4 |
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9:30 PM |
Mechanicsville Church of Christ |
Slash Christian Church |
#4 |
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Flower Ministry
The 2017 flower chart is posted by the church office. If you would like to purchase flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one please sign up on the flower chart, fill in an order form and return it to the office. You may email or call the office (798-4520) to order sanctuary flowers. The sanctuary flower price is $27.00 with checks made payable to Slash Christian Church. Orders do not have to be prepaid.
June 4 and June 11 are available
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We will honor our graduates in worship in June and would like to invite anyone with a graduate in their family to submit their information for publication in next month's newsletter as well as recognition in worship. Please email and let us know what school you are graduating from, future plans for work or more school.
High School
Elena Gant: Graduating- Hanover High School
College
Kerby Dalton- Longwood University
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Over 3,300 members of the Garden Club of Virginia join me in thanking you for being a part of Historic Garden Week, a Virginia legacy highlighting the hospitality, beauty and history found throughout our state. Garden club members have enjoyed working with you during the past year and appreciate your efforts and commitment to this worthy event. Thank you!
Meg Irby Clement
State Historic Week Chairman
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Current Needs:
Women's new underwear - all sizes
Men's and women's new sports socks - all sizes
Men's gently used undershirts - all sizes,
Men's jeans
Adult's gently used tennis shoes
Children's: diapers - size 5,
new underwear - sizes 10, 12, 14,
new socks - sizes 10 and up
Jelly,
Canned fruits,
Instant potatoes,
Pork & beans
Toiletry items - shampoo, shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap
Thank you for your support.
ACES will be closed on May 29 for Memorial Day.
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Prayer Requests
Church Family
Frances Hale, H.T. Loving, Alvin Loving, Dianne Jones, Jakob Hellermann,
Norma Jennings,
Carolyn Nash,
MaryLee Jones,
Jo Richardson,
Brooken Loving
Polly Vaughan who is caregiving for her mother, Beverly Vaughan
For Healing
Dave Sergent (son-in-law of Ted and MaryLee Jones)
Bob Peters (cousin of Ginnie Caudell)
Terry Kinum (friend of Don Moore)
Pam Cross (friend of Catherine Young)
Bob Henderson (husband of Barbara Henderson)
Amy Bates (former accompanist at Slash)
David Brent (friend of Krystal Melton)
Beth Harris (niece of Don and Helen Kersey)
Wayne Smith (brother of Beth Harris)
Brian Cummings (friend of Sherri Smith)
Iris (friend of Gail Hellermann)
Pam and Craig Brown
(friends of Gail Hellermann)
Vaughn Schmitt (family friend of the Weeks')
Nancy Hooper (sister of Brooken Loving)
Dickie Tomlin (brother-in-law of Buddy Fowler)
Charlie Hunt (friend of Judy Pierce)
Faisal Saeed (coworker of Cathy Tillman)
Shot Mangum (brother of Judy Pierce)
Ann Graham (sister of Don Kersey)
Jack McGuire (uncle of Michelle Weeks)
All military personnel, first responders and their families
Unspoken prayer concerns
The Elders respectfully request that prayer concerns be updated every two weeks by notifying the office by phone (798-4520) or email ([email protected])
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