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Your September News & Updates
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Happy Birthday to Us!
The Birthday Celebration of our congregation is upon us. For 290 years people have been meeting for worship here at Slash Church. More than 177 of those years, Disciples have been here for worship and many other ministries and happenings during the week.
We Love Our Church and all of us have made Slash our church home. We look forward to celebrating our anniversary on September 15th (the full schedule below). We will also celebrate with a new six-week sermon series called I Love My Church.
We hope you will join us this Fall for the celebration. Remember on September 1st we return to our regular worship schedule beginning with Genesis Worship at 8:45 am.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
En Agape',
Michael
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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.
Patrick Henry will greet you as you enter church and then 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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Reggie Martin, Moderator
Next Board Meeting
September 22, 7:00 p.m.
Next Cabinet Meeting:
October 20, 4:00 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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September Serving Schedule
Elders Meeting: September 3; 7:00 p.m.
Elder of the Month: Barbara Dykema
Communion Prep: Jared Pierce
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Genesis Elder/Greeter |
Elders |
Diaconate |
Acolytes |
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Sandra Loving |
Madelyn Logan |
Carlton Shelton * |
Cassidy Penley |
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Brooken Loving (G) |
Don Richardson |
Jessica Colbert |
Emmet Pierce |
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Kelly Benson |
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Wendy Benson (J) |
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Judy Pierce |
Mark Highfield |
Olivia Gant * |
Corinne Colbert |
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Jared Pierce (G) |
Ted Jones |
Deborah Sadler |
Ben Peterman |
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Brenna Peterman (J) |
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Ruthie Weeks (J) |
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| 15 |
Harold Manahan |
Harold Manahan |
Keith Dalton * |
Owen Highfield |
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Carlton Shelton (G) |
Madelyn Logan |
Anna Oliva |
Avery Pierce |
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Irene Wells |
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Kendall Dalton (J) |
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Carolyn Putnam |
Patsy Fowler |
Norma Miller * |
John Weeks |
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Ed Baugher (G) |
David Bremner |
Elana Gant |
Ava Verrier-Naas |
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Chad Baugher |
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Daniel Peterman (J) |
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| 29 |
Leslie West |
Don Richardson |
Jean Smith * |
Emmet Pierce |
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Lloyd West (G) |
Gen Bohannon |
Jared Pierce |
Austyn Wilton |
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Carlton Shelton |
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Olivia Gant |
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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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Regular Sunday Schedule resumes September 1, 2019
Choir practice resumes on Wednesday, September 4th
Children's Choir resumes on Sunday, September 22nd
Promotion Sunday is September 8th
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Regular Sunday School Schedule
Resumes on September 1st, 9:45 am
All are invited to join SASS
(Slash Adult Sunday School)
Meet in the Conference Room
of the Education Building.
Our class will be doing a study called Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado beginning September 22. All are welcome. See Julie Peterman for details.
The Fellowship Sunday School Class
meets in the Loving Building
next door to the Sanctuary
This class continued to meet through the summer at 9 am and will continue their studies from the NIV Standard Lesson Commentary. All are welcome.
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Church building and grounds clean up
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
September 7
In preparation for the 290th anniversary and homecoming
Please come out to support the clean up effort!
Windows to clean, general grounds clean up and shrub trimming.
Let's make the grand buildings shine
Property Committee
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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
Fall is here and while we all had busy, fun summers many of us are looking forward to seeing our friends and getting back into the Fall routine. We are pleased to invite the youth of Slash to come and join us as we build community and serve in mission this Fall. Everyone 6th grade through 12th grade is invited to join us for youth group. See you soon.
BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION
Join us for a Labor Day Weekend back to school celebration. We will meet
September 1st at the church at 5:00 pm for the 6:05 pm game with Fireworks. Your General Admission tickets are being provided by Nash and Sons Paint Company. We will leave from the church at 5:00 pm on Sunday Night to carpool.
MISSION TRIP SUMMER OF 2020
Parents we are planning to do a weeklong mission trip next summer. We want to get this date set as soon as possible. We hope to have camp dates at the end of August and then set our week and destination. We will have a parent meeting as soon as possible to get you all the details.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Time
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Event
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Sun., Sept. 1
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5:00 pm-?
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Flying Squirrels Game
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Sun., Sept. 15
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5-6:30 pm
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Youth Group at church
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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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Youth Group 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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CRAIG SPRINGS WORK WEEKEND
OCTOBER 11-13, 2019
Kerby Dalton, our Youth Sponsor, would like to try and organize a group of youth to attend the weekend. Would you like a break in the Mountains this fall? We will begin organizing for the retreat and work weekend in early September
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Meet Our New Regional Minister Bill Spangler-Dunning at the Fall Assembly
At this event we will welcome our new regional minister and explore the theme Partnering with God and Local Congregations, the District Church, the Regional Church, our communities and the world. Many of us from slash will be attending will you join us? Sign up will be available in worship in September.
District IX Assembly: Saturday, September 21, 10 am to 2:00 pm
Location of the Assembly:
Smyrna Christian Church
3655 Powcan Road
Bruington, VA
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Fall Bible Study
We will begin a study of Acts in our day and evening Bible Studies on September 17 or 18. You will not be required to purchase a book but Frances and Michael will be teaching from
Called to Be Church by Anthony Robinson.
Reading List will be provided soon so you can be ready for our first session.
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Your generosity is changing children's lives!
Thank you for your congregation's gift of $547.16. Churches like yours enable World Vision to provide essential care, encouragement, and hope to hurting children and families.
As we continue to see God's miraculous hand transforming lives, please know that you are an essential part of this work. Your congregation is truly a champion on behalf of the children and families we serve. In the words of Paul, "I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now" (Philippians 1:3-5,NIV).
World Vision is truly blessed to have you as a church partner--and a champion for kids. Thank you for your gift and your compassion for others.
In His Name,
Edgar Sandoval Sr., President
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your contribution of $50.00 to District IX. It will help the District provide scholarships to District youth attending Craig Springs Camp.
Best wishes,
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Disciples Women News
Thank you to all those who participated in the Backpack Buddy Program.
Slash helped send 10 students to school with a sturdy backpack filled with the school supplies they need to be prepared, confident and successful in school!
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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. September 1, 8 and 29 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:
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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