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Your March News & Updates
Get information here and on our calendar. There is also a schedule of Zoom meetings and Facebook Live Worship services for those who continue to shelter in place.
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Current Schedule:
ONE Worship at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary with overflow seating in the Fellowship Hall if needed. Drive-In and Livestream will also be available. We will follow the Elder's Gathering Plan during in-person worship. Everyone will wear masks and social distance on campus. Get more information on our calendar and here in the news. There is also a schedule of Zoom meetings and links for those who are continuing to shelter in place.
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Journey with us at Slash from Lent to Easter!
The kind of Lent Jesus desires for us is the kind that prepares our hearts for a Savior who rises from the ashes of death and injustice to bring us a new life of justice and joy. Lent reminds us that we cannot do everything on our own and that we need and can depend on God.
Both lifelong Christians and people on the edges of the church have some of the same basic questions about life and faith which we will explore as we journey toward Easter.
- Who is Jesus?
- What Matters Most?
- Am I Accepted?
- Where is God?
- What Brings Fulfillment?
- What About Suffering?
- Is There Hope?
Join us during Lent as we answer these questions culminating with our celebration of the Hope of Easter found in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
En Agape' Rev. Michael |
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Help us decorate our Easter Cross on Easter Sunday by bringing fresh cut flowers from your yard.
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Thanks for your support!
Thank you for faithfully supporting our Ministry plans this year. We appreciate those who are sending their offering in the mail from home or the bank, those who are using Engage Online giving as well as all of you who are giving at our worship services.
You can give to Slash using this link.
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Splinters from the Board
David Bremner, Moderator
Next Board Meeting:
Sunday, March 21 @ 7:00 p.m.
If you have concerns you want to express regarding the business of the church, please contact the Moderator, an Elder or our Minister. Communication is key and invaluable in the life of the church. In His Love, David Bremner, Moderator
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Rescheduled Recognition for New Leadership Community
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We invite all the officers of the church to join us for an installation and ordination service on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the 10:00 a.m. ONE Worship.
Congratulations to the leadership community and thank you to all for sharing your gifts and talents. We hope you will join us for this special worship service.
2021 Officers of the Church
David Bremner, Moderator
Leslie West, Secretary
Chad Baugher, Financial Secretary
Keith Dalton, Treasurer
Diana Harrison, Membership Clerk
Torrie Goodman, Historian
Reggie Martin, Trustee (Board)
Sandra Loving, Elder (Board)
Nancy Farrell, Elder (Board)
Chad Baugher, Diaconate (Board)
Kerby Dalton, Diaconate (Board)
Brooken Loving, Diaconate (Board)
Kendall Dalton, Jr. Diaconate (Board)
Jessica Colbert, Assistant Financial Secretary
Shanna Penley, Assistant Treasurer
Trustees: Reggie Martin (2023) Ed Hellermann (2022)
Elders 2023: Norma Miller, Don Moore
Diaconate 2023: Chad Baugher (Board), Mark Highfield, Deborah Sadler, Keith Dalton, Keith Davis, Barbara Davis, Pat Penley
Jr. Diaconate:
Chris Benson, Kendall Dalton, Tristan Goodman, Elena Highfield, Daniel Peterman, Avery Pierce, Hailey Pierce, Kai Verrier-Nass, John Weeks
Key Volunteer Team Leaders:
Children's Choir - Michelle Weeks
Diaconate - Becky Baugher
Disciple Women - Angie Dalton
Education/Nursery - Pat Penley
Elders - Gen Bohannon
Fellowship Café - Julie Moore
Investment Management - Reggie Martin
Membership - Norma Miller, Barbara Davis, Barbara Jean Goodman
Outreach -
Personnel - Claudia Wells
Property/Cemetery - David Bremner
Scholarship - Ed & Becky Baugher
Stewardship & Finance - Mark Highfield
Sunday School Superintendent - Lloyd West
Vacation Bible School - Kristen Wilton
Why the Star? - Dalton Pierce, Leslie West
Worship - Ann Bremner
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Hold the Date! Sunday March 21, 2021
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us as we learn about Christian Ethics in relation to the death penalty in Virginia from the comfort of your own home (via Zoom).
Even though a bill has been voted on to end the death penalty in Virginia - the Governor will soon sign it into law, Christians throughout the world still debate the issue. What do you believe about Capital Punishment? Can you be a Christian and support the death penalty? Are there scriptural arguments for both sides? This is just a part of the discussion!
*Your participation is needed - This gathering is a part of a graded exercise for Frances Stanley's seminary exam. |
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The Elders will meet on March 2, 2021
March Worship Schedule
Winter ONE Worship @ 10:00 a.m.
Sanctuary / Fellowship Hall (overflow) / Online Worship @ 10:00 a.m.
(Facebook Live and YouTube)
Children Worship & Wonder @ 10:00 a.m.
Church School @ 11:00 a.m.
March Serving Schedule
Elder of the Month:
Rebecca Highfield
One Elder will serve in the sanctuary and two diaconate
will serve in the sanctuary and the fellowship hall.
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10 a.m.
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Sanctuary
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Sanctuary
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Fellowship Hall
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Elders
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Greeters
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3/7/2021
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Nancy Farrell
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Kerby Dalton
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Daniel Peterman
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Michelle Weeks
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Jessica Colbert
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3/14/2021
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Don Richardson
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Irene Wells
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Brandon Pegram
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Brooken Loving
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Katie Pegram
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3/21/2021
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Norma Miller
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Keith Davis
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Pat Penley
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Barbara Davis
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Kai Verrier-Nass
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3/28/2021
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Judy Pierce
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Anna Oliva
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Dalton Pierce
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Joey Oliva
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Chris Benson
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March Zoom Room Meetings at Slash
| Mondays | 10:00 am | Coffee & Prayer
| | Wednesdays | 7:00 pm | Bible Study - Gospel of John
3/3/21 - 5/26/21
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Save this Link so you can Join in All Slash Meetings
You can join your meeting by following this link.
Meeting ID: 780 850 1748
Password: Slash
Or you can call from your home phone and join the meeting without video.
+1 646-558-8656
3 Steps to Join by Phone:
1. Enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 780 850 1748#
2. You will be prompted for the participant ID. Just press #.
3. You will be asked for the Password. Enter 950320#
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All are welcome to join us on Wednesday evenings on Zoom at 7 pm.
We are studying the Gospel of John through May 26, 2021.
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March 3rd
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Gospel of John Chapter 8
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March 10th
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Gospel of John Chapter 9
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March 17th
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Gospel of John Chapter 10
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March 24th
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Gospel of John Chapter 11
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March 31st
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Gospel of John Chapter 12
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April 7th
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Gospel of John Chapter 13
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April 14th
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Gospel of John Chapter 14
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April 21st
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Gospel of John Chapter 15
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April 28th
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Gospel of John Chapter 16
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May 5th
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Gospel of John Chapter 17
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May 12th
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Gospel of John Chapter 18
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May 19th
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Gospel of John Chapter 19
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May 26th
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Gospel of John Chapter 20
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Slash Youth News
We have exceeded our goal of $500 and have directed $764.00 to ACES! Thank you for your generosity and for joining us as we tackle hunger here in Hanover County.
Youth Meeting Schedule Everyone 6th grade through 12th grade is invited to join us for youth group. Youth Group schedule is below.
Right now all meetings will be on Zoom or outside in the pavilion or in the Fellowship Hall and we will wear masks and practice social distancing guidelines. Contact Kerby Dalton, Youth Director for more information.
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March 7
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5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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YOUTH MISSION TRIP to Charleston, SC, July 4-9, 2021
The parents meet in February and we are moving forward with planning for the trip. We will all sign up now and get together as a group to make the final decision in early May. Contact Kerby Dalton for more information.
Craig Springs Camp Dates 2021 2021 dates have been announced and contingency planning is underway. The youth are looking forward to returning to the mountain this summer for camp. We just received an update from Craig Springs about camp this week.
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2021 Dates
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May 28-31
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Spring Work Weekend
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June 25-27
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Craig Springs Homecoming Weekend
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Jun 27-July 2
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Nature Camp
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July 4-9
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Special Camp
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July 11-16
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Triple 1
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July 19-24
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CAMPDD
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July 25-30
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Triple 2
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August 1-6
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New Covenant
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August 6-8
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Family Retreat
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Sunday, March 14, 2021 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
Remember to change your clocks before going to bed!
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The Scholarship Committee
invites students to apply for scholarships
The link for the instructions and the application will be in the Slash Flash on Monday, March 15th and posted on our website. The deadline for submission is noon on Thursday, April 15th. Applications should be emailed to the office.
The guidelines/requirements for each of the three categories of available scholarships, Youth Scholarship, Continuing Education Scholarship and Adult Education Scholarships, are listed on the instruction page.
Scholarship awards will be presented to recipients at worship on Sunday, June 6.
We are pleased to be able to support you in furthering your education!
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Easter Special Offering will be received on March 28 & April 4
Imagine what God can do when we share our gifts. The Easter offering reaches deep and wide with the limitless power of the risen Christ by - developing Disciples,
- forming new faith communities,
- connecting with ministry partners around the world,
- serving God's people in need.
Deep.... - leadership development programs for college and seminary students
- Bible studies that challenge and inspire
- opportunities for clergy to gather in prayer
- spiritual care for those in prison
- resources for mental health and trauma care
- visionary leadership that calls the church to imagine new ways to witness to God's love
and wide ... - global ministry partners who work for justice, reconciliation, and peace
- colleges, universities, an theological institutions that nurture Christian leaders who are transforming church, society, and world
- volunteers who help in the aftermath of disasters
- new congregations who worship in a variety of languages and worship styles
- ministry grants for congregational service ministries that serve hungry neighbors
Thank you for your gifts to the Week of Compassion, "Let Love Flow", totaling $120.00
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Flower Ministry
The 2021 flower chart is posted by the office door. If you would like to purchase flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one please sign up on the flower chart by the office, fill in an order form and return it to the office. You may call (798-4520) or email the office as well. The flower price is $27.00 with checks made payable to Slash Christian Church. Orders do not have to be prepaid. March 14, 21 and 28 are the next available dates.
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All Aboard!
2021 Vacation Bible School
June 21 - June 25
Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life's ups and downs. Contact Kristen Wilton with any questions.
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Due to the recent rise in COVID outbreaks, beginning immediately, ACES will only be open for food distribution or the donation of food items. We will continue to be open only 1 day a week - Mondays from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Current needs:
Pantry: canned meat, canned potatoes, canned mixed vegetables, protein soups (soups and stews with meat and/or beans)
Thank you for your understanding.
Blessings,
Bonnie Hoskin
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Give the gift of HOPE - open your home to a young person in foster care. Each year over 2,000 children and youth enter the foster care system in Virginia. Each one of these young people need someone like you to give them a temporary safe and loving home until they can return to their birth family. HopeTree Family Services provides the training and support you need to be the parents that they need. To hear more about becoming a foster parent, please join us for ONE of our online Information Sessions:
March 11, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
March 18, 2021 @ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. March 25, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Many Blessings, Abigail Schreiner Lee, MSW Foster Parent Recruiter HopeTree Family Services 2828 Emerywood Parkway Henrico, VA 23294 804-545-1205 (office) 804-698-9370 (cell)
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Assisted Living: Doris Talley, Buck Hale Homebound: Dianne Jones, H.T. Loving, Betty Pierce
The Joys
Brenna Canning, Frank Burkett's granddaughter has recovered from surgery and plans to attend college in the Fall.
Helen Kersey's test result is benign.
Ruth Carter is named Teacher of the Year at Cool Spring Elementary School.
Visitors to Online Worship. Keep sharing our services with your friends.
Vaccines in many arms!
The Concerns
~The United States of America
~The people in Texas
~Prayers for Buddy Fowler and all the delegates and senators making laws in Virginia
~All those who are sick and suffering the effects of the Covid 19
~All those who are furloughed or have lost their jobs
~Prayers for medical personnel, truckers, manufacturers, suppliers, grocery workers
~Prayers for teachers and students
~Prayers for workers at home and especially those still going to work
~Prayers for kids in unstable homes
~Prayers for those affected by substance abuse
~All military personnel, first responders and their families
The People
~Frances Stanley (knee)
~Mick Outten (father of Elizabeth Rafferty; recovering from heart surgery)
~Brooken Loving (blood pressure)
~Page Wilhoite (co-worker of Angie Dalton; medical tests)
~Helen Kersey (taking B12 shots prior to scheduling surgery)
~Kerby Dalton (back problems)
~Leslie Davis (daughter-in-law of Barbara & Keith Davis; MCV kidney recovery)
~Arthur Manis (relative of the Weeks; cancer)
~Mary Lynn Sergent (daughter of Ted Jones; recovering at home from hip surgery)
~Scott Matassa (Achilles surgery recovery at home)
~Barbara Stanley (home after surgery)
~The Dean Family (friends of the Torrie & Alan Goodman family; house fire)
~Norma Miller (dislocated shoulder & broken arm)
~Torrie Goodman (Cornea scratched)
~Tristan Spangler-Dunning (son of our regional minister; chemo)
~Antwoine White (friend of Don Moore; house fire)
~Betsy Murdock (Nancy Murdock's sister; caregiver)
~Ann Spence (aunt of Gail Hellermann)
~Sally Novinger (friend of Madelyn Logan; Chemo)
~Thelma McClain (cousin of Michelle Weeks; home health)
~Jennifer Parks (friend of Nancy Murdock; undetermined illness)
~Delanie Gordon (friend of Kerby Dalton; breast cancer treatment)
~Julie Moore and family
~Mimi Guyton (sister of Claudia Wells and Julie Matthews; Alzheimer's)
~Kolenda Family (family of Becky Baugher)
~Unspoken prayer concerns
Love and sympathy are extended to Ed Baugher and family upon the death of his brother, Dana Baugher
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