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Made for Mission

It's no secret, people long for a life of meaning, a life that matters for something more than our own personal comfort and temporary success. That meaning comes to us when we finally realize that God Made us for Mission.

Made for Mission
, our new worship series, will help unlock the amazing truth that every child of God was Made for Mission. When we surrender our lives to the radical calling of Jesus Christ, who whispers to every heart, "Follow me" suddenly life will be more fun and meaning filled. 

The belief that many of us have that only a select few members of Slash Church are called into ministry is the problem. We are all called and Made for Mission. It is time for each of us to surrender our lives to the radical calling of Jesus Christ, who whispers to every heart, "Follow me." 

Made for Mission
We begin this Sunday with an  examination of the calling of Matthew-the socially outcast tax collector who wasn't on anybody's A-list. If Jesus called Matthew then it is clear that God isn't looking for all-stars, just ordinary people who are willing to join in on an extraordinary mission to change the world through the message of the gospel. That includes you and me!

Together, we will discover the powerful message of God's grace and what it means to share this message throughout every aspect of our lives, wherever God has placed us. One thing this series will make crystal clear is that that no matter where you are in life, whatever career path you have chosen, whatever gifts you think you have (or don't have), God has made each of us unique and has called us to the mission field. Join us on Sundays as we explore the simple truth that we were all Made for Mission.

En Agape',
Michael

Easter at Slash

Ruritan Easter Egg Hunt
These kids say thank you to the Clay Springs Ruritan Club
for sponsoring the Easter Egg Hunt.


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Christ is Risen, indeed!


Confession of Faith
Emmett made his Confession of Faith during Genesis worship.


Easter 2019
Worship at 11 am



Board Meeting

Splinters from the Board
Reggie Martin, Moderator

Next Board Meeting 
May 19, 7:00 p.m. 

Next Cabinet Meeting:
Date TBD, 4:00 p.m. 



Reaching Up

May Serving Schedule
 Elders Meeting: May 7; 7:00 p.m.
Elder of the Month: Madelyn Logan
Communion Prep: Keith Dalton


Date Genesis Elder/Greeter Elders Diaconate Acolytes
5 Leslie West Ted Jones Anna Oliva * Cassidy Penley
  Lloyd West (G) David Bremner Jean Smith Austyn Wilton
      Pat Penley   
      Daniel Peterman (J)  
12 Carolyn Putnam Barbara Dykema Elana Gant * Elena Highfield
  Cathy Tillman (G) Gen Bohannon Keith Davis Adam Pike
      Barbara Davis  
      Olivia Gant  
19 Harold Manahan Mark Highfield Keith Dalton * Grace Rafferty
  Ed Baugher (G) Madelyn Logan Jared Pierce Owen Highfield
      Kendall Dalton (J)  
      Hailey Pierce (J)  
26 Judy Pierce David Bremner Norma Miller * Tristan Goodman
  Dalton Pierce (G) Ted Jones Irene Wells Carrie Peterman
      Deborah Sadler  
      Alan Goodman  
(G) Greeter; (J) Junior Diaconate
*If you are unable to serve please find a replacement or contact  Becky Baugher  

2019 Vacation Bible School



June 17- June 21 
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

At Roar, kids explore God's goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith 
that powers them through this wild life. 


Contact Kristen Wilton or  Katie Pegram to volunteer.

 
Roar VBS Intro | Group's 2019 Easy VBS
Roar VBS Intro 

 
Outreach Opportunities

The Relay for Life Event that was planned for May 19 has been postponed. We will  have our regular worship schedule that Sunday.


Thank you for your generous gifts to the Easter Offering totaling $847.01

 

Habitat for Humanity Faith Build


A new home will start construction in the April/May timeframe and Slash will once again offer the opportunity to be a part of that rewarding experience. More information will be coming soon. If you are interested, please let Cathy Tillman know so plans can be made. Stay tuned for more information - - -


Slash Youth News 
 
May 5, Special Time: Meet at Slash at 2:45 for the Kickball Tournament 
        (taking place at Lebanon UMC). We will text parents when done around 5 pm.
May 19, 5-6:30 pm: Bible Study and Games ahead of Mission Trip.
May 24-26, 2019 (Memorial Day Weekend), Youth Mission Trip
Most have registration forms turned in. If there are any who want to go, get the forms into the office this Sunday. Bring $10 per person with your forms.
June 1, Moments of Hope Breakfast Service Project 7-11 am Saturday morning.
        We will provide food, cook breakfast, serve the food, and meet people.
June 2, 5-6:30 pm: Youth Sunday prep
June 9, 5:6:30 pm: Youth Sunday prep
June 16, 11 am: ONE Worship Youth Sunday
June 17-21, 9-Noon: Sign up now to help with Vacation Bible School

End of the Year Celebration Swim Party
We will select a date in July for cookout and swimming

CRAIG SPRINGS SUMMER CAMP 2019
Theme: Peace Works: Empowering the next generation of peacemakers
CAMP FORMS AVAILABLE NOW AND ARE DUE THIS SUNDAY, 
APRIL 28TH.


FORMS ARE HANGING OUTSIDE OF MICHAEL'S OFFICE. 
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.  
2019 Summer Camp

If you register online you will pay full price. If you want the half price campership print out the form and turn it in at Slash with a check made payable to Slash for one half of the cost.

2019 Camp Dates
Nature Camp - June 23-28
Special Camp - June 30-July 5
AMPDD Camp - July 8-13
Triple 1 - July 14-19
Triple 2 - July 28-August 2
New Covenant Camp - August 4-9
Family Camp - August 9-12
Fall Work Weekend - October 11-13


May is Foster Care Month! 


Did you know that there are children and teens right here in our community who need homes? HopeTree Family Services is looking for people like you to consider long-term or short-term foster care for young people who are in need of a safe and loving home. HopeTree provides you with the training and support you need to be the parents that they need. To hear more about this opportunity, please come to one of our Information Sessions:
May 13, 2019 from 6:30-7:30 pm.
HopeTree Family Services Foster Care Office,
11745 Chester Road,
Chester, VA 23831
OR
May 14, 2019 from 6:30-7:30 pm.
The Baptist General Association of Virginia
2828 Emerywood Parkway,
Richmond, VA 23294
 
Call (804) 201- 9006 or email Shannon  for more information.




2019
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

July 20-24, 2019

Des Moines, Iowa

#Abide2019 #CCDOC
Flower Ministry

sanctuary flowers
The 2019 flower chart is posted by the office.  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. May 19 and July 7 are the next available dates.



The office will be closed on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.




Current Needs: 
 
Adult Clothing:  Women's athletic shoes - all sizes
 
Children's Clothing:  Boy's and Girl's spring/summer clothing (sizes 12 and larger)
 
Pantry:  Boxed Potatoes (potato flakes),  Canned Meat (chicken, ham, tuna, salmon, etc.),  Apple Sauce, Canned Fruit and  Canned Peas
 
Toiletries:  Soap,  Shampoo



Church Family
Michael Wilton, Julie Peterman, Betty Pierce,  Dianne Jones

Homebound
Beverly Vaughan, Doris Talley 
Buck Hale, H.T. Loving (Hanover Manor)
 
For Healing
John Verrick and Kelly Graham (nephew of Jessica Colbert and his mother)
Maria Goodman (former coworker of Judy Pierce),  William Auger (Barbara Stanley's brother-in-law),  Families and communities hit by storms in the US,  Families and communities in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi,  James Slater (brother-in-law of Ed Baugher),  Linda Peters (mother of Elmer Peters),  Kevin Leonhardt (nephew of Madelyn Logan),  Coretha Loughridge (Transitional Regional Minister) , Gabrella Verrier-Naas (mother of Ava, daughter of Nancy Murdock), Jody (friend of Hellermann's), Rebecca Wyatt & baby Benjamin; (friends of Callee Young),  Kathy Whiteside (friend of the Moore's), Rhonda Dole (friend of the Hellermann's),  Beth Bareford and family (neighbor of Becky Baugher), Jessica Thompson (niece of Jessica Colbert), Robert Munn (friend of Tori Goodman), Mark Scott and family (cousin of Gail Hellermann), Pam Brown (friend of Gail Hellermann), Joyce McDowell (aunt of Harold Manahan), Keith Boyer (husband of Nancy Boyer; former members), Bob Henderson, Rebecca Loving (granddaughter of Brooken and Sandra Loving), Sydni Meadows (friend of Amy Jones), Jerry Kersey (brother of Don Kersey), John Cox (mentor of Buddy Fowler), Shelby Slaughter (friend of Elana Gant), Nick Harrison (father of Steve Harrison), Charlie League (friend of Patsy Fowler),  Iris Epps (friend of Gail Hellermann), All military personnel, first responders and their families, Unspoken prayer concerns

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