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Think about people who aren't here with us today or maybe people who haven't stepped into a church in a long time or ever. I'd be willing to guess that some of them would describe coming to church like we describe going to the DMV.
Is that what God intended when the church was created? 
I believe the Bible tells us that no, that wasn't nor is God's plan for the church.
I believe that God wants us to love the church. Not just hold onto our memories of life here at Slash Church or maybe things we have experienced in the past, but love the church we are right now, as God intended it to be. That's what this six-week series is going to be about-- learning to be the community God intended us to be.  

En Agape',  
Rev. Michael Weeks



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Sanctuary Flowers

If you would like to purchase flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one for this Sunday, September 8, please notify the office by Tuesday afternoon.

September 8, and 29 are also available.

The price is $27.00 with checks made payable to Slash Christian Church. Orders do not have to be prepaid.


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Monday: Labor Day; Office Closed
Kathleen will be out of the office a few days this week. Please call before stopping by to be sure Michael is in the office.
Tuesday: Elders  Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Choir - 7:00 p.m. 
Thursday: Decorating team in Fellowship Hall - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Workday - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday: Promotion Sunday

Message from our New Regional Minister, Bill Spangler-Dunning

Dear Disciples throughout Virginia,

There is a part of me that wishes that there was a simple way of telling you who I am and who I will be as your new Regional Minister.  I further wish that I could just as quickly get to know who you are so that we could have the needed trust and friendship to go about the world changing ministry that is needed in our world.  Yet, I know that all of these things come only through intentional time and experience with one another.

As I begin to serve as your Regional Minister, I look forward to visiting every congregation along with the clergy and faithful members who already go about amazing ministry in those places.  I want to know what your struggles are and lift up to others the successes you have had in your part of the Region.  I hope, along the way, you will learn about my own passion for ministry and gifts I bring to this servant role.

As we begin this journey with each other, let me start by telling you two things about who I am and how I go about my role as Regional Minister.  1.  I am never too busy to talk to anyone.  So call me, text, message me or just arrange to meet with me.  I may be on the road somewhere or in between my meetings with other people in the Region, but I want to hear from you.  2.  I love to dream impossible dreams and I hope you will be willing to consider dreaming with me in time.

Blessings,
BSD
 
 
 


Slash Church 290 Anniversary

Just One Week from this Sunday!
Patrick Henry will greet you as you enter church 
and then introduce our special guests.

9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10 :00 a.m. ONE Worship  
11:30 a.m. Potluck Picnic.
Take home a flyer to share with family, friends and co-workers.

290th Anniversary Workday
 
Thanks to all who came out to help us get the grounds and our buildings ready for our September 15th Celebration! 

We have scheduled another workday.   Can you come and help? 
This Saturday, September 7th, 8am-Noon
We will work outside and inside (general cleaning and especially on the windows). Bring your shop vac, weed eaters, push mowers, and yard tools.


  

Nominating Committee
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.



~HT Loving (had a mild stroke last week and is a patient at Memorial Regional)
~Melinda Peters (emergency appendectomy; now home recovering)
~Please keep all in prayer during Hurricane Season
~Anaya Elzby (Madelyn Logan's  sister-in-laws granddaughter; heart surgery) 
~Louise Hodges Hill (friend of Michelle Weeks; breast cancer)
~Pray for people in Midland, Texas after shooting there.
~ Sandra and Bob Boclair (friends of Dalton and Judy Pierce)
~The Hellermann family
~Vicki Cairns (mother of Jessica Colbert )
~Christy Loving (Alan Goodman's cousin's wife; back surgery)
~The Spence family (relatives of Gail Hellermann)
~Christopher Keenan (father of Kelly Benson)
~Bob Maphis (former minister; back home)
~Allen Loving (son of Brooken and Sandra; home)
~Bob Henderson (chemo started)
~Bill Ridenour (brother of Catherine Young; home)
~Edward Cockes (cousin of Ted Jones)
~Jerry Kersey (brother of Don Kersey; in Autumn Care; suffered a setback)
~Chris Carroll (friend of Nancy Farrell; stroke)
~Tootie Blake (friend of Lois Haines)
~Dave Lamamma (friend of Christine Harrison; stage 4 esophogeal cancer)
~Jerry Hatton (friend of Steve Harrison; car accident)
~Brenna Canning (granddaughter of Frank Burkett)
~Steve Bunce (brother of Gail Hellermann; bipolar, having lots of issues)
~Keith Boyer and family (home; continues rehab)
~Beth Bareford and family (neighbor of Becky Baugher; better)
~Jessica Thompson (niece of Jessica Colbert)
~The Scott family (cousin of Gail Hellermann; stage 4 colon cancer)
~Pam Brown (friend of Gail Hellermann)
~Doris Talley (mother of Cathy Tillman; staying with Cathy)
~John Cox (mentor of Buddy Fowler; hospice care)
~Shelby Slaughter (friend of Elana Gant)
~Betty Pierce (home)
~ Nick Harrison (father of Steve Harrison)
~ Charlie League (friend of Patsy Fowler)
~Dianne Jones 
~Iris Epps (friend of Gail Hellermann)
All military personnel, first responders and their families
Unspoken prayer concerns

Love and sympathy are extended to Kathleen Prettyman and family upon the death of her mother, Marge Lenihan

Joys
Dianne and Thomas Jones celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary
Don Moore celebrate a friend who will be baptized next Sunday.


We will see you Sunday!
Slash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
11353 Mt. Hermon Rd. | Ashland, VA  23005 | 804.798.4520 
 



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