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One of the keys to fully being able to sing Psalm 100 is found in the translation of verse 2, "Worship the Lord, with gladness."
Worship is such an important thing that the Hebrew language has seven words for it, and they all mean something slightly different. This one is abad. Abad means to work, to serve, to til, to keep in bondage. This is an active word about serving the Lord.
One way we worship is by loudly proclaiming God's praise. Another way is by serving God with gladness.
 
En Agape',  
Rev. Michael Weeks



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Monday: Ruritan Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Kathleen out of the office
Sunday: Fellowship Class - 9:00 a.m.
ONE Wo rship - 10:00 a.m.

bright beginnings

Thanks to everyone who participated in the YMCA Brighter Beginning backpack program with Disciple Women. If you have not returned your backpack with school supplies to church please text or call Nancy Farrell at 804-357-2317. 

Slash Church 290 Anniversary

DON'T MISS THIS!
Meet one of the first Rectors  of Slash Church, Patrick Henry. 
9:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10 :00 a.m. ONE Worship and 11:30 a.m. Potluck Picnic.
Take home a flyer to share with family, friends and co-workers.


290th Anniversary Work Days
 
Help us get the grounds and our buildings ready for our September 15th Celebration! We have scheduled two Saturday workdays.
Which day can you come and help? Or can you be at both days?
Saturday, August 24th 8am-Noon
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.


Click here to read the July Virginia Christian issue.

CRAIG SPRINGS SUMMER CAMP 2019
2019 Summer Camp

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
 
New Covenant Camp - August 4-9; Janet Williams, Ruthie Weeks
Tristan Goodman

Family Camp - August 9-12;  Lois Haines, Don Richardson, Olivia and Elana Gant

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.

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

sanctuary flowers
Sanctuary Flowers

If you would like to purchase flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one, t he next available dates are August 18, September 1, 8, and 29.

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


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How will I stay cool in the August heat?

At the Slash Church Ice Cream Social, Watermelon Feed & Water Fight  on August 18 at 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.
 




~Gun violence in El Paso and Dayton
~Bob Henderson starts Chemo on Wed
~Barbara Jellison another gall stone removal surgery
~The Spence family (relatives of Gail Hellermann)
~Christopher Keenan (father of Kelly Benson; successful cancer surgery; Waiting a week for next steps)
~Bob Maphis (former minister; suffered 2 heart attacks recently)
~Allen Loving (son of Brooken and Sandra; rehab after stroke and afib)
~Joshua Traylor ( son of Judy Traylor; recovery; back to work)
~Erica Nolan (1st cousin of Leslie West)
~Bob Henderson (cancer still growing; prayers for new treatment)
~Bill Ridenour (brother of Catherine Young; home)
~Edward Cockes (cousin of Ted Jones)
~Marge Lenihan (mother of Kathleen Prettyman)
~Jerry Kersey (brother of Don Kersey; rehab after surgery)
~Chris Carroll (friend of Nancy Farrell; stroke)
~Tootie Blake (friend of Lois Haines)
~Frankie Cornwell (mother of Ginnie Caudell)
~Dave Lamamma (friend of Christine Harrison; stage 4 esophogeal cancer)
~Jerry Hatton (friend of Steve Harrison; car accident)
~Brenna Canning (granddaughter of Frank Burkett; back in the hospital; difficulty with anti-rejection drugs)
~Steve Bunce (brother of Gail Hellermann; bipolar, having lots of issues)
~John Verrick and Kelly Graham (nephew of Jessica Colbert; had a seizure and his  mother diagnosed with stage 3 sarcoma)
~Maria Goodman (former coworker of Judy Pierce)
~Kathy Whiteside (friend of the Don and Julie Moore)
~Rhonda Dole (sucessful brain surgery; friend of the Hellermanns)
~Jody (friend of Hellermann's; breast cancer)
~Keith Boyer and family (home; continues rehab)
~Robert Munn (friend of Tori Goodman; home with months of recovery ahead)
~Beth Bareford and family (neighbor of Becky Baugher; cancer)
~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


Joys
Grateful for camp
Fresh produce from the garden


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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