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Your September News & Updates
Get information here and on our calendar. There is also a schedule of Zoom meetings and Facebook Live and YouTube Worship services for those who cannot worship with us in-person.
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Sunday Schedule beginning September 5, 2021:
Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.
ONE Worship - 10:00 a.m.
Children will depart for Children Worship & Wonder
Elders, Worship & Education Teams Announce plans for Fall Worship
Sunday School for all Ages at 9:00 a.m.
Sanctuary / Live Stream Worship at 10:00 a.m.
Indoor Sunday School and Worship Plans Beginning September 5th
- We ask everyone to wear masks as directed by the CDC. We ask those feeling ill not to come but to instead join us online.
- We will have Sunday school in our rooms and worship in the sanctuary and everyone will wear masks for the protection of our community. We will continue to monitor the spread of the COVID variants and make changes as needed.
- We returned the hymnals to the pews along with envelopes, pencils earlier this summer.
- We will offer printed bulletins and will continue to email a .pdf of the bulletin during the week for those people watching the services online. The bulletin will not contain the words to the songs and hymns. Instead we will project them in the sanctuary and our live stream folks will be able to see them during the broadcast. People in the sanctuary can use the hymnal or read the words on the screen.
- We will have the diaconate serve as a welcome team to receive offerings and hand out communion as you enter the sanctuary.
- Nursery will not be available at this time.
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New Sermon Series
Revival: Stronger Than Ever
Sermon Series starts September 5th.
For many months now our country has been shut down. Lives have been lost, jobs have been lost, loneliness has crept in, and it's been hard to hold onto hope. Today, we are in the midst of the recovery. Our country is continuing to open up. Businesses are trying to figure out how to stay open just like Slash Church. The reality is we are not in the same place we were in when the pandemic began, and it will take time to recover what we've lost. The Revival: Stronger Than Ever worship series takes a look at current events through the lens of the Old Testament book of Chronicles. The Bible has lessons for every situation we will ever face. Chronicles was written to teach us how to recover from a national crisis. Each week we will read God's plan of recovery. We will learn to remain strong in the face of adversity, hope-filled in the midst of scarcity, and determined in the face of opposition. These timeless principles, along with many others, will encourage and strengthen Slash Church to come back stronger than ever. Revival is not something to be taken lightly. Over the history of our faith, we can point to many instances of genuine revival amongst communities of faith. As diverse as the specific instances may be, there are generally similar circumstances surrounding these occurrences. Hunger for God, desperation, stagnancy in the faith, adverse situations, etc. The point is that there is no reason why we at Slash cannot begin the revival now-this fall. You will be welcome to join us for church school at 9 am and sanctuary worship at 10 am for Revival beginning September 5. Is there any reason why revival couldn't happen now?
En Agape' Rev. Michael |
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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, September 19 @ 7:00 p.m.
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Thank you in advance for serving on the following dates. If you have a conflict please try to switch with someone or call the office.
September Serving Schedule
Elder of the Month: Rebecca Highfield
Elders Meeting: September 7 @ 7:00 p.m. - Fellowship Hall
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10:00 AM Service
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Elders
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Diaconate
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9/5
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Nancy Farrell
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Dalton Pierce
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Chad Baugher
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9/12
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Norma Miller
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Kerby Dalton
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Jessica Colbert
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9/19
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Rebecca Highfield
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Brooken Loving
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Tristan Goodman
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9/26
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Don Richardson
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Deb Sadler
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Pat Penley
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September Zoom Room Meetings at Slash
| Mondays | 10:00 am | Coffee & Prayer
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Psalm Bible Study begins 9/8
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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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Slash Youth News
Mission Trip!
The youth headed on a mission trip in July to Charleston, SC to serve in that community and they are planning to share stories, pictures and video as they lead worship on October 24th.
Kerby's Notes
I hope everyone has had a fun, relaxing, and healthy summer! I am so looking forward to starting to meet again for Youth Group. I want to take this time to invite ALL 6th-12th graders to join us in youth group this year. We have lots of fun listening to music, playing games, volunteering, studying the Word, and forming really awesome friendships with one another!
This summer the youth were busy serving in Charleston, SC and attending camp at Craig Springs Camp! We will share our experiences with you all later in the fall.
Please save the following dates for upcoming youth events:
Kick off the School Year: Sept. 12th 5 - 7 p.m.
Youth Group: Sept. 26th 5 - 7 p.m.
Youth Activity: Oct. 3rd *activity TBD by youth group*
Youth Group: Oct. 17th 5 - 7 p.m.
Mission Trip Sunday: Oct. 24th
Mission Trip 2022
July 3rd - July 8th to Roanoke, VA! More information will be shared at the kickoff event and then sent out to parents.
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Kerby Dalton Youth Director Slash Christian Church
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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. The next available dates are September 5 and 26.
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Smyrna Christian Church Mission Trip Charity Golf Tournament
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Queenfield Golf Club - 1896 Dabneys Mill Road - Manquin, VA 23106
We are planning a mission trip to Chinandega, Nicaragua partnering with Amigos For Christ. The dates for our trip are scheduled for January 29 - February 5, 2022. To raise funds to offset the cost for those going, we're planning a golf tournament.
Enjoy a complete program of special events: 18 holes of golf (including cart), range balls, dinner at the end of the tournament, gift bags for all players, raffle prizes, awards for top 3 teams... All for just $100 / player!
CONTESTS
* Longest drive contest * Straightest drive contest * Two closest to the pin challenges
Golf attire is required. Collared shirts and slacks. No steel spikes are allowed on the course. All participants must be at least 7 years of age.
Cost: $100 per player/ $400 per team; Prepayment required to hold your spot
Registration begins at 11:30 AM; Tournament capped at 25 teams
To help us properly plan for this event, please pre-register by email or call 804-247-0118.
For more information contact Rev. Michael.
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ACES is now open on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. We will be closed on Labor Day (September 6th)
Thank you for your continued support!
Pantry: Non-sugar-coated cold cereal (cereal for adults)
Tooth paste, Tooth brushes (small packs; 1 or 2 per pack)
Shampoo, Deodorant, Feminine hygiene - pads
Small containers of laundry detergent
Children's Clothing: We are currently well stocked
Adult Clothing: Women's bras (all sizes), Men's undershirts (size L and XL)
Men's athletic shoes (sizes 10 - 13)
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Did you know that there are children and teens right here in our community who need temporary care from safe and loving families? HopeTree Family Services is looking for people like you to consider long-term or short-term foster care for young people in our community. 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.
September 9 @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
September 16 @ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
September 30 @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
October 14 @ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
October 21 @ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. October 28 @ 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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The Joys
Visitors to Online Worship. Keep sharing our services with your friends.
The Concerns
~The United States of America
~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
Assisted Living: Doris Talley
Homebound: Dianne Jones, H.T. Loving, Betty Pierce
~Faye Tignor (niece of Barbara Jean Goodman; chemo then radiation)
~Becky Baugher (recovering from back surgery)
~Gary Weeks (father of Michael; cancer tests on esophagus)
~Tom Logan (son of Madelyn Logan)
~Clay Brantley (friend of Michelle Weeks; home after COVID, wife has COVID)
~Scott Signori (stepbrother of Keith Dalton; not responding to brain cancer treatment)
~Brian Murtaugh (friend of Don Moore; tumor on Pituitary gland)
~Greg Naas (father of Kai; dialysis)
~Sally Novinger (friend of Madelyn Logan; hospice)
~Denise Dykema (sister of Bill; brain tumor surgery 8/24)
~E.J. Weeks (aunt of Michael)
~David Kelso (friend of Madelyn Logan; brain surgery)
~Diana Patriquin (cousin of Gail Hellermann; recovering from cancer on eyelid surgery)
~Vaughn Schmitt (friend of Michelle Weeks; prostate cancer)
~Michelle and Steve Rice (friends of Ryan Rafferty; Leukemia)
~Cindy Loving (daughter of Brooken and Sandra; recovering)
~Cassandra Droujinski (friend of Michael Peterman; cancer treatments)
~Danette Baumbach (friend of Torrie and Alan Goodman)
~Arthur Manis (relative of the Weeks; cancer)
~Mimi Guyton (sister of Claudia Wells and Julie Matthews; Alzheimer's)
~Unspoken prayer concerns
Sympathy to the family of Billy Vial at his death earlier this month.
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