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Your October News & Updates
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What is enough?
Too often we humans are dissatisfied with what we have and think there must be something more or better out there. Cultural messages in advertising and from the mouths of our friends and neighbors fuel our dissatisfaction, encouraging us to believe that "enough" is just out of reach, and that we need to keep striving for it.
Not thinking we have enough affects how much we feel we can give to others and how generous we can be.
The Slash Christian Church 2019 Stewardship Campaign, "More Than Enough" invites you to be blessed as you bless others. As a community of faith, we will ask how we should invest our gifts and talents on behalf of God's kingdom. The Good News is that when we go ahead and invest generously and with a loving heart, we will discover that God provides more than enough-more than enough to meet all our personal and family needs, needs in the local community, and the needs of Slash Christian Church.
Have you ever experienced more than enough?
Did God surprise you providing for a need you had right after you made that special gift? It has happened to all of us but we forget because the world tells us we do not have enough.
God can bless us with more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others. May you be blessed to bless others through our gracious, generous God who provides more than enough.
Our Stewardship Campaign begins
October 20th here at Slash. Let's all give generously for our 2020 Ministry Plan.
En Agape',
Michael
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I Love My Church--
Homecoming Celebration
September 15th, 2019 was a glorious day as we celebrated 290 years since the erection of our building and the 177th of Disciples meeting at Slash. We are continuing the celebration through mid-October in worship.
We want to thank everyone who helped prepare the grounds and buildings, all the cooks and volunteers, the organizing committee and special guest speakers. Above all we want to thank each of you who participated in the day.
You can relive some of those moments in our worship by subscribing to the
Slash Christian Church YouTube Channel or follow the link below to our website and watch video and see a few photographs.
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Reggie Martin, Moderator
Next Cabinet Meeting:
October 20, 4:00 p.m.
Next Board Meeting
November 17, 7:00 p.m.
Say YES to the Nominating Committee!
The nominating committee will be contacting people to serve in 2020.
Committee members are Leslie West, Rebecca Highfield, Ed Hellermann, Jean Smith and Wendy Benson.
These wonderful folks will be putting together a new slate of officers, trustees, diaconate, and elders for congregational approval at our December meeting.
Please find your ministry for 2020 by saying yes when they ask.
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October Serving Schedule
Elders Meeting: October 1; 7:00 p.m.
Elder of the Month: Don Richardson
Communion Prep: Alan Goodman
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Elders |
Diaconate |
Acolytes |
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Harold Manahan |
Madelyn Logan |
Kelly Benson * |
Grace Rafferty |
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Cathy Tillman (G) |
Barbara Dykema |
Irene Wells |
Emmet Pierce |
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Anna Oliva |
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Wendy Benson (J) |
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Ed Hellermann |
Mark Highfield |
Chad Baugher *
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Tristan Goodman |
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Dalton Pierce (G) |
Ted Jones |
Deborah Sadler |
Cassidy Penley |
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Pat Penley |
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Jessica Colbert |
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Sandra Loving |
Don Richardson |
Barbara Davis * |
Avery Pierce |
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Brooken Loving (G) |
Patsy Fowler |
Keith Davis |
Elena Highfield |
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Jared Pierce |
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Olivia Gant |
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Leslie West |
Gen Bohannon |
Chad Baugher * |
Ella Baugher |
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Lloyd West (G) |
Madelyn Logan |
Elana Gant |
Carrie Peterman |
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Norma Miller |
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Kelly Benson |
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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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All are invited to join SASS
(Slash Adult Sunday School)
Meet in the Conference Room
of the Education Building at 9:45 a.m.
Our class is studying Anxious For Nothing by Max Lucado during the month of October. Anyone interested should see Julie Peterman. Also, we will be studying the book of Joshua beginning in November, using a podcast with discussion format. (Podcast by Jen Wilkin) Again, anyone with questions should see me Julie Peterman.
The Fellowship Sunday School Class
meets in the Loving Building
next door to the Sanctuary
This class will continue their studies from the NIV Standard Lesson Commentary. All are welcome.
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Raise your hand if you want to learn more about Slash. |
Seekers, Visitors and Members can learn more about the ministries of Slash Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
Once a quarter we invite visitors to join us for an informational small group time so that we can share information about membership at Slash. The next gathering will be on
Sunday, Oct. 13 at 9:45 am following Fellowship Cafe in the Fellowship Hall. We will be handing out invitations during the next couple of Sundays. All are welcome to join us if you want to learn more about our church.
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Reconciliation Special Offering
The Special Offering is used to fund our Church's mission imperative to become a pro-reconciling and anti-racist church utilizing experiential education, inclusive worship and intentional dialogue. Our efforts to promote healing, relationship and restoration in the whole family of God are enlivened by funds from this offering. Through it we are able to provide programs for leadership development, curriculum for dialogue and learning, and partnerships within the Church and our communities.
Recent events have reignited the conversation about human brokenness evidenced in the sin of racism and perpetuated in our institutional structures and systems. Your generous giving to Reconciliation Ministry is transforming lives and strengthening Christ's witness in the world showing that we love one another, even as Christ continues to love us!
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Slash Youth News
Everyone 6th grade through 12th grade is invited to join us for youth group. Our student leaders are planning a wonderful year of mission, study, and fun. During our last meeting, the youth identified what areas of leadership and ministry they would focus on this year. We will begin implementing their ideas at our first meeting in October. See you soon.
MISSION TRIP MEETING FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH
OCTOBER 13, 5 pm
Parents we are planning to do a weeklong mission trip next summer.
The dates we are targeting are July 5-10, 2020. Please check your summer calendar over the next few days.
You will also want to get the camp dates on your calendar for next summer. They are listed below. We will plan our fund- raising efforts toward the trip as well as discuss details on October 13 at 5 p.m.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Event
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Regional Lock-In: Ruthie and Kendall will attend and report to youth on Sunday. |
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Sun., Sept. 29
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5-6:30 pm
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Youth Group at church
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Sat., Oct. 5
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7-11 am
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Cook and Serve
Mo Hope Breakfast in Hanover
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Sun., Oct. 13
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5-6:30 pm
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Mission Trip Parent and Youth Meeting at church
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Sun., Oct. 27
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4:30-6:30 pm
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Fall Festival
get your Halloween Costumes ready
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Sat., Nov. 2
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8-noon
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Shalom Farms
We will work in the garden to help provide healthy food for those in need.
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Sun., Nov.10
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5-6:30 pm
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Youth Group at church
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Sun., Nov. 24
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5-6:30 pm
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Youth Group at church
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2020 Dates
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June 26-28
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Craig Springs Homecoming Weekend (NEW!)
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June 29-July 3
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Nature Camp
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July 5-10
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Special Camp
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July 12-17
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Triple 1
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July 20-25
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AMPDD
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July 26-31
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Triple 2
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August 2-7
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New Covenant
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August 7-9
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Family Retreat
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Fall Assembly
Madelyn Logan, Reggie Martin, Don Richardson, and Michael Weeks attended the assembly earlier in September. They met with congregations from around the district and the new Regional Minister, Rev. Bill Spangler-Dunning.
The district is considering adopting a project or cabin at Craig Springs this year. We will be raising funds and sending workers to remodel and update at the camp. We look forward to working together with other churches sharing our gifts and talents and resources on this project.
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Fall Bible Study
We are studying Acts in our day and evening Bible Studies on Tuesday mornings at 10 and on Wednesday evenings at 6:30. You will not be required to purchase a book, but Frances and Michael will be teaching from
Called to Be Church by Anthony Robinson.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL!
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Hot dogs, beverages and paper products will be provided.
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Children in grades K-5 are invited to join us for bells and singing at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday in the sanctuary.
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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. October 20 and November 10 are the next available dates.
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Adult Clothing:
Women's new underwear and bras - all sizes
Men's new white t-shirts and underwear - all sizes (especially boxers)
Men's gently used tennis shoes,
Men's jeans
Children's Clothing:
Girl's sport bras/bralettes (all sizes),
Girl's summer clothes (sizes 10 and larger)
Boy's underwear (sizes 5 - 8), Boy's summer clothes (sizes 10 and larger)
Boy's socks (for shoe sizes 4 and larger),
Diapers, Pull-ups, and Baby wipes (all sizes)
Pantry:
Canned soup (we are completely out of soup!), Canned tomatoes, Canned fruit
Canned meat and fish (spam, tuna, chicken, etc.), Canned pork and beans
Canned baked beans, Canned vegetables (except not green beans or corn)
Boxed cold cereal,
Shelf stable milk
Pasta sauce, pasta,
Boxed rice, potatoes
Toiletries:
Toilet paper,
Feminine products
Toothpaste and toothbrushes, Soap, Shampoo
Thank you for your continued support!
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Church Family:
Lauren Markley, Becky Baugher, Betty Pierce, Dianne Jones
Homebound: Doris Talley,
Buck Hale, H.T. Loving
For Healing
David Young (husband of Catherine Young),
All affected by Hurricane Dorian,
Berrocal Family (friends of Julie Moore),
Corie and Aaron Patton (daughter of Julie Moore),
Anaya Elzby (Madelyn Logan's sister-in-law's granddaughter),
Louise Hodges Hill (friend of Michelle Weeks),
Sandra and Bob Boclair (friends of Judy and Dalton Pierce),
The Spence family (relatives of Gail Hellermann),
Christopher Keenan (father of Kelly Benson),
Allen Loving (son of Sandra and Brooken Loving),
Bill Ridenour (brother of Catherine Young),
Keith Boyer (former member),
Bob Henderson,
Edward Cockes (cousin of Ted Jones),
Jerry Kersey (brother of Don Kersey),
Chris Carroll (friend of Nancy Farrell),
Dave Lamamma (friend of Christine Harrison),
Tootie Blake (friend of Lois Haines),
Brenna Canning (granddaughter of Frank Burkett),
Steve Bunce (brother of Gail Hellermann),
Beth Bareford and family (neighbor of Becky Baugher),
Jessica Thompson (niece of Jessica Colbert),
The Scott family (cousin of Gail Hellermann),
Pam Brown (friend of Gail Hellermann),
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),
Military personnel, first responders and families,
Unspoken prayer concerns
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