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Your July and August News & Updates
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Do you love music? I sure do. Even if you don't think of yourself as a singer, I would bet that you still love to hear great music. I cannot imagine life without a song. Think about it? Your best friends are gathered around. There's a cake. What do these friends do? They sing to you. And you remember.
If you are married or are in a significant relationship, do you remember the song that was on the radio on that first car ride together? Do you two have a special song?
You're happy and in the shower. Words come out of your mouth with a melody attached. It's halftime at a football game. A band plays. It's the seventh inning of a baseball game. Everybody sings. On the podium at the Olympics or anytime you are celebrating with members of the armed services, they raise a flag while the national anthem plays. Every tender movie scene is backed by strings or a song.
The great moments of our lives all have music. Songs move and motivate us. They stick in our minds. If I were to sing a single bar of a great tune for you right now, you'd remember it for a while. If I were to sing a single bar of "It's a Small World" right now, you'd remember it far longer than you'd like to. When God made us, he made us to love music. He wired us for sound. So, when God wrote to us, he had to include music. That music is found in the middle of our Bibles in the Psalms.
This summer beginning on July 7th we will study some of the 150 songs of praise in the Book of Psalms. We won't cover them all, but you might want to read them all while we're on this adventure. The Psalms are the iTunes of our faith. I am really looking forward to sharing ONE Worship at 10 am with you this summer and these GODSONG worship services.
My thanks to the wonderful leadership that put together our Youth Sunday and ROAR! VBS Bible School Sunday. The future of the faith is in great hands with these kids and youth. And by the way, did you notice that music played a big role in both of those worship services? Indeed, God wired us for sound.
En Agape',
Michael
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Reggie Martin, Moderator
Next Board Meeting
July 21, 11:00 a.m.
Next Cabinet Meeting:
Rev. Weeks and family will be attending General Assembly. Michael will be out of the office July 20 through July 31st. If you have immediate pastoral concerns please contact Harold Manahan, Elder of the Month for July.
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July Serving Schedule
Elders Meeting: July 7; 11:00 a.m.
Elder of the Month: Harold Manahan
Communion Prep: Anna Oliva
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Genesis Elder/Greeter |
Elders |
Diaconate |
Acolytes |
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ONE Worship |
Patsy Fowler |
Irene Wells * |
Austyn Wilton |
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Don Richardson |
Kelly Benson |
Grace Rafferty |
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Chris Benson (J) |
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Wendy Benson (J) |
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ONE Worship |
Gen Bohannon |
Jared Pierce * |
Ben Peterman |
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Barbara Dykema |
Jessica Colbert |
Carrie Peterman |
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Carlton Shelton |
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Hailey Pierce (J) |
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ONE Worship |
Harold Manahan |
Deborah Sadler * |
Emmet Pierce |
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David Bremner |
Olivia Gant |
Ben Peterman |
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Barbara Davis |
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Keith Davis |
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| 28 |
ONE Worship |
Ted Jones |
Anna Oliva * |
Owen Highfield |
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Patsy Fowler |
Ruthie Weeks (J) |
Corinne Colbert |
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Keith Dalton |
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Kendall Dalton (J) |
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August Serving Schedule
Elders Meeting: August 6; 7:00 p.m.
Elder of the Month: Ted Jones
Communion Prep: Deborah Sadler
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Genesis Elder/Greeter |
Elders |
Diaconate |
Acolytes |
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ONE Worship |
Ted Jones |
Elana Gant * |
Ava Verrier-Naas |
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Don Richardson |
Norma Miller |
Grace Rafferty |
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Chad Baugher |
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Jean Smith |
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ONE Worship |
Harold Manahan |
Keith Davis * |
John Weeks |
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Mark Highfield |
Barbara Davis |
Elena Highfield |
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Brenna Peterman (J) |
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Daniel Peterman (J) |
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ONE Worship |
Barbara Dykema |
Jessica Colbert * |
Tristan Goodman |
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Madelyn Logan |
Kelly Benson |
Austyn Wilton |
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Alan Goodman |
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Chris Benson (J) |
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ONE Worship |
David Bremner |
Pat Penley * |
Avery Pierce |
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Gen Bohannon |
Jared Pierce |
Adam Pike |
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Keith Dalton |
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Irene Wells |
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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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2019 Vacation Bible School Sunday
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| The Safari Singers & adult volunteers |
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped the 34 Roar VBS children experience and learn about the stories of the Bible. Thanks to all of you who donated supplies and for all the donations to Zambian moms and their kids.
We collected a total of $547.16 which will help 54 moms and their kids with medical care before birth and at the beginning of life. Thank you.
Special thanks to Kristen Wilton and Katie Pegram for directing this year. We are all looking forward to next year!
If you missed worship on June 23rd follow the link below to watch the children leading worship in song and word. You can also find this link on the homepage of our website:
www.slashcc.org.
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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!
CREATION MUSEUM ARK ENCOUNTER TRIP
Tour Dates: Sep 04 - Sep 07, 2019
Sunshine Tours has limited seats available on the bus leaving from Richmond to go to Northern Kentucky to visit the Creation Museum. Anyone interested should call Sunshine @ 1-800-552-0022 to hold a seat and give the $50.00 deposit on credit card or can mail it in. The balance will be due the first of August. There are wheelchairs and scooters available on a first come service. If anyone has a foldable wheelchair, they are welcome to bring along on the bus.
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2019 Summer Worship Schedule Starts July 7th
Regular Sunday Schedule resumes September 1, 2019
8:45 am Genesis Worship
9:30 am Fellowship Cafe'
9:45 am Church School
11:00 am Worship
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Outreach Opportunities
Thank you for your generous gifts to the Pentecost Offering totaling $
1018.00
A
CES Food Drive
18 bags of groceries and 2 large bags of clothing were delivered on Wednesday, June 12.
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9:00 a.m. Sunday School
Did you ever wonder what the first Sunday School class was like? Sunday school started in the 1880's. Join us on Sunday morning outside in the Pavilion.
Meet one of the first Rectors of Slash Church
Rev. Patrick Henry will greet you and introduce our special guests.
10:00 a.m. ONE Worship Celebrating the Anniversary
Building is 290 years old. 177th Anniversary of Disciples meeting here.
Rev. Dr. William Blake will preach on Sunday, a former VCU history professor and retired Disciple minister.
11:30 a.m. Potluck Picnic to celebrate in the Pavilion.
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Slash Youth News
Do Something Youth Sunday
The Youth want to thank all of you for your support during the year. They celebrated the year at Youth Sunday on June 16th. If you missed this special Sunday follow the link below to watch the worship service or log onto our website: www.slashcc.org to view the service.
CRAIG SPRINGS SUMMER CAMP 2019
Theme: Peace Works: Empowering the next generation of peacemakers
Campers love to receive mail! Postal service in Craig County is slow. Mail your letters early! Even "overnight" packages mailed in-state can take more than three days to arrive. Please allow plenty of time for mail to travel to camp. Campers Name (session of camp), Craig Springs Camp, 30 Craig Springs Circle, New Castle, VA 24127
Elena Highfield, Ava Verrier-Naas
Ann Bremner,
Kerby Dalton
Kendall Dalton, John Weeks, Ruthie Weeks
Triple 2 - July 28-August 2
Lois Haines
Elena Highfield, Owen Highfield, Ava Verrier-Nass
New Covenant Camp - August 4-9
Janet Williams, Ruthie Weeks
Tristan Goodman
Family Camp - August 9-12
Lois Haines, Don Richardson
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A driver is needed for Tuesday, August 13 and Tuesday, August 27. Please check your availability and sign-up on the Disciples Women bulletin board.
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How will I stay cool in the August heat?
at the Slash Church
Ice Cream Social,
Watermelon Feed &
Water Fight
August 18; 3:30 p.m.
Don't miss the opportunity to play water balloon games, eat watermelon and homemade ice cream. Plan to make your favorite flavors and come and share some fun and fellowship with people of all ages on Sunday afternoon in the pavilion.
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Flower Ministry
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. August 18, September 1, 8 and 29 are the next available dates.
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Women's new underwear - all sizes
Boy's new, large socks
Girl's new large socks and new, large underwear (sizes 14-16)
Spaghetti noodles,
Spaghetti sauce,
Soup
Cereal,
Canned fruit
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Church Family:
Frank Burkett, Betty Pierce, Dianne Jones
Homebound: Doris Talley,
Buck Hale, H.T. Loving
For Healing
Edward Cockes (cousin of Ted Jones), Jerry Kersey (brother of Don Kersey),
Chris Carroll (friend of Nancy Farrell),
Blaine Prince (friend of John Weeks),
Dave Lamamma (friend of Christine Harrison),
Jerry Hatton (friend of Steve Harrison),
Tootie Blake (friend of Lois Haines),
Frankie Cornwell (mother of Ginnie Caudell),
Bob and Mary Cook (relatives of Julie Moore), Gabe Fuson (friend of Joel West),
Brenna Canning granddaughter of Frank Burkett),
Steve Bunce (brother of Gail Hellermann),
John Verrick, Kelly Graham (nephew of Jessica Colbert and his mother),
Maria Goodman (former coworker of Judy Pierce),
William Yauger (brother-in-law of Barbara Stanley),
Linda Peters (mother of Elmer Peters),
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),
The Scott family (cousin of Gail Hellermann),
Pam Brown (friend of Gail Hellermann),
Joyce McDowell (aunt of Harold Manahan),
Keith Boyer (former member),
Bob Henderson,
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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