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Your January News & Updates
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New Sermon Series starts January 13
I must admit that I am a fan of the TV Show "This is Us." Now it is not a particularly Christian show. In fact, the actors in it are not mean or evil, but they use swear words and mess up their lives, just like you or I would. A friend recently confessed to me that the show was exactly like his own family. It seems that everybody who becomes a fan of "This Is Us" says the same thing:
"THIS IS US". They literally see themselves in the stories. Well there are also a lot of great Bible stories about us as well, so in the spirit of the show, we will explore some of those stories of betrayal, anger, selfishness... and just plain old sin this winter.
Romans 3:23 says
"... all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" and all the people said,
"THIS IS US"
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En Agape',
Michael
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Reggie Martin, Moderator
January 20, 7:00 p.m.
Next Cabinet Meeting:
February 18, 4:00 p.m.
2019 Ministry at Slash
It is hard to believe we have arrived in another new year. 2019 is here. Let's make it a great year at church, home and throughout the world community both here and abroad. Christ has taught us how. Love God and love your neighbor. While these words are great, they are even better when witnessed in action.
Service to Christ's Church is both a privilege and a necessary part of our Christian journey through life. As the scripture says the body has many parts and all are important to the its health and well being. If you are serving in a role "Thank You" if not and want to contribute your talent we are looking forward to it. There are many opportunities where you can share your talents in a meaningful way. Everything we need in life God has provided for us. All we need is a willing heart and positive spirit to make this world a little better each day. There was a movie out a number of years ago called "Pay it Forward" . What an inspiring idea!
If you have a special area you are interested in let myself or Pastor Michael know.
In Christ's Service
Reggie
Schedule for 1/13/19
9:45 a.m. Church School
11:00 a.m. ONE Worship with Installation of Officers
5:00 p.m. Elder/Deacon Training
and Meal
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2019 Slate of Officers
The slate of officers was approved by the congregation at our Annual Meeting on December 16, 2018.
General Board 2019
Reggie Martin, Moderator
David Bremner, Vice Moderator
Irene Wells, Secretary
Gen Bohannon, Financial Secretary
Steve Harrison, Treasurer
Helen Kersey, Membership Clerk
Dianne Jones, Historian
Ginnie Caudell Trustee
Harold Manahan, Jr. Elder
Barbara Dykema, Elder
Chad Baugher, Diaconate
Keith Davis, Diaconate
Jean Smith, Diaconate
Kendall Dalton Jr. Diaconate
Non-Voting Officers
Sandra Loving, Asst. Financial Secretary
Shanna Penley, Asst. Treasurer
Trustee (Elected through 2021) - Ginnie Caudell
Elders (Elected through 2021) - Gen Bohannon, Barbara Dykema, Don Richardson
Diaconate (Elected through 2021) - Anna Oliva, Kelly Benson, Irene Wells, Jessica Colbert, Olivia Gant, Alan Goodman
Junior Diaconate (One Year) - Chris Benson, Wendy Benson, Kendall Dalton, Daniel Peterman, Brenna Peterman, Ruthie Weeks, Hailey Pierce
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Are You Ready to Study the New Testament?
The winter Fast Track Bible Study will begin on January 22. Would you like to sign up? Sign ups will begin on Sunday morning January 6 at worship.
Books are $16 each and will be available beginning January 6th.
There are two times a week to fit your schedule.
Daytime group meets on Tuesday from 10 to 11:30.
The evening group meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm (study begins on January 23rd).
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January Serving Schedule
Elders Meeting: January 8; 7:00 p.m.
Elder of the Month: David Bremner
Communion Prep: Pat Penley
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Genesis Elder/Greeter
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Elders
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Diaconate
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Acolytes
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Ed Hellermann |
Patsy Fowler |
Pat Penley * |
Cassidy Penley |
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Lloyd West (G) |
Ted Jones |
Jean Smith |
Carrie Peterman |
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Carlton Shelton |
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Brenna Peterman (J) |
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ONE Worship |
David Bremner |
Elana Gant * |
John Weeks |
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Harold Manahan |
Deborah Sadler |
Owen Highfield |
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Chad Baugher |
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Ruthie Weeks (J) |
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Carolyn Putnam |
Gen Bohannon |
Keith Dalton * |
Avery Pierce |
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Cathy Tillman (G) |
Don Richardson |
Barbara Davis |
Ben Peterman |
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Keith Davis |
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Kendall Dalton (J) |
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Mark Highfield |
Madelyn Logan |
Norma Miller * |
Emmet Pierce |
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Carlton Shelton (G) |
Ted Jones |
Olivia Gant |
Tristan Goodman |
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Anna Oliva |
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Alan Goodman |
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(G) Greeter; (J) Junior Diaconate
*If you are unable to serve please find a replacement or contact
Becky Baugher
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According to IRS regulations any monetary gifts/donations given to the church for 2018 tax purposes must be given in church by 12/31/18 or postmarked by 12/31/18.
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Outreach Opportunities
Thanksgiving Offering
Thank you for your support of this special offering
totaling $790.00.
Christmas Special Offering
Our Christmas Offering was received December 16 and 23. Through this offering we
witness to the power of God to make things new. We foster faith development and nurture the development of new pastors. Your gifts go far to support regional ministries. As of this writing, $267.46 has been received and sent to the Disciples Mission Fund. Additional gifts will be sent in January. Thank you for your support.
Christmas Family
Our Christmas Family thanks you so much for opening your hearts for them. You stepped up as always with your truly generous outpouring of love to those less fortunate and to whom you do not even know. Gifts of bicycles, toys, dolls, clothing, gift cards and items for the home were delivered on Thursday, December 20th. Your gifts were so much appreciated and needed. Wouldn't we have loved to see the looks on their faces as they opened Santa's gifts! Thank you again from the Outreach Team!
GLOVES AND HATS for the Christmas Mother! Again, you have helped to keep little hands warm. On behalf of the Christmas Mother, thank you to everyone who donated gloves to help those less fortunate!
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Slash Youth News
Christmas Party
Join us Sunday night (December 23, 6-8 pm) at the home of Leslie and Lloyd West for our Christmas Party. Bring a snack to share and a $10 gift card for our gift exchange. See you there.
Youth Group in January
January 7 & 27, 5:00-6:30 pm
The first meeting in January will be a time for games and planning. We will plan a lock-in, talk about Youth Sunday and more.
May 24-26, 2019
Spring Work Weekend at Craig Springs. We will organize soon for our weekend trip to camp. Make sure the dates are on your calendar now.
Go to Craig Springs this Summer
Remember Slash provides half price camperships to one camp for each youth in our church as well as paying 100% of the fees for our 9th-12th grade youth who volunteer as counselors at Nature Camp. Camp sign up forms will be out in the new year.
2019 Camp Dates
Nature Camp - June 23-28
Special Camp - June 30-July 6
Triple 1 - July 8-13
AMPDD Camp - July 8-13
Triple 2 - July 28-August 2
New Covenant Camp - August 4-9
Family Camp - August 9-13
Fall Work Weekend - October 11-13
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2019
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
July 20-24, 2019
Des Moines, Iowa
#Abide2019 #CCDOC
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Flower Ministry
The 2019 flower chart is posted in the sanctuary and will be moved to the wall by the office eaerly in January.
If you would like to purchas
e flowers
in me
mory 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.
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Thank you for your kindness in remembering our mother, Ann Kersey Graham, and honoring our Aunt Helen and Uncle Don. Mom has been a devout member of Winfree and her church meant a great deal to her. Joan Heath & Kathy Traxler (daughters)
We so appreciate your contribution to our Hats for Hanover Christmas Mother project. Your generosity of 212 pairs of gloves and 25 hats was wonderful. We meet on Wednesday night and anyone is welcome to join us. Please keep knitting and crocheting, so we can make this possible again next year. If interested contact June Chappell at 730-1418.
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Current Needs:
Adult Clothing:
Men's and Women's Athletic Shoes - all sizes
Men's Work Boots - size 10 and larger
Men's Undershirts and Underpants (boxers and briefs) - plus sizes
Women's Underwear and Bras - all sizes
Children's Clothing:
Boy's and Girl's Underwear and Undershirts (all sizes)
Boy's and Girl's socks (all sizes)
Size 5 & 6 Diapers,
Baby wipes
Pantry:
Jelly and Peanut Butter,
Oatmeal
Toiletries:
Soap,
Toothpaste,
Shampoo,
Toilet paper,
Deodorant
Because of your continued support, this has been a very successful year for ACES. When we are in need, you fulfill that need. We remain an all-volunteer organization with a total of 46 volunteers, 9 of whom are drivers for our Senior Rides program.
On behalf of everyone at ACES, thank you!
We are very grateful.
We wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
(We will be closed December 24 through December 26 and on December 31)
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Prayer Requests
Church Family
Chris Benson, Gen Bohannon, Madelyn Logan, Frances Stanley, Dianne Jones
Homebound
MaryLee Jones, Norma Jennings, Beverly Vaughan
Buck Hale, Alvin Loving, H.T. Loving (Hanover Manor)
For Healing
Jen Cooper (sister of Becky Baugher), Rebecca Loving (granddaughter of Brooken and Sandra Loving), Irving Vesely (friend of Cindy Toombs), Shelby Slaughter (friend of Elana Gant), Jerry Van Dyke (step grandfather of Joey Oliva), Nick Harrison (father of Steve Harrison), Victims and families of the fires in CA, Brenna Canning (granddaughter of Frank Burkett), Whitney Bush (friend of Patsy Fowler), Charlie League (friend of Patsy Fowler), Connor Bartz (nephew of Carol Kurz), Steve Rennick and family (friends of Shanna Penley), Kathy Markwood (friend of Steve Harrison), Jerry Kersey (brother of Don Kersey)
Thelma Wyatt (mother of Norma Miller), Bill Ridenour (brother of Catherine Young), Larry Wells (brother-in-law of Irene Wells), Elissa Hoyt (granddaughter of Frank Burkett), Beth Harris (niece of Don Kersey), Bob Henderson (chemo)
Jessica Thompson and Victoria & Joseph Wix (niece of Jessica Colbert and niece's siblings), All those struggling with substance abuse and domestic violence
Iris Epps (friend of Gail Hellermann)
All military personnel, first responders and their families
Unspoken prayer concerns
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