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The Path: A Study in Proverbs

Proverbs 13:12

Dealing with Unreachable Destinations

What do you do when you realize that the destination, you’re trying to reach is unachievable, that the dream you had is not going to come true, that the hope you had is going to go unfulfilled. What do you do when you find yourself trying to reach a destination on your path that is unreachable?

This Sunday we conclude “The Path- our study in Proverbs” by finding out what Solomon can teach us about unreachable destinations?

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En Agape',

Rev. Michael Weeks

Coming soon - Pastor’s class for elementary aged kids to explore Baptism and Membership in the church. Classes will be on Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:15 from Feb. 28-March 27. Please let Rev. Michael know if you have a child that would like to attend.

“Learn About Slash” class will gather in early March for seekers/visitors who are considering membership. Please contact Rev. Michael soon if you are interested.

End of Year Contribution Statements

2023 contribution statements have been emailed. If you need a printed copy for your records please email or call the office (804-798-4520). Thank you for your continued support of the ministries at Slash Christian Church (DoC).

Splinters from the Board

Chad Baugher, Moderator

Church on the Hill UPDATE:

We are excited that work is nearing completion. We are awaiting the doors and some painting.

Century Construction is the church's liaison to all of the contractors.

Leslie West is the church's liaison to Century Construction.

Please contact Leslie with any questions or concerns and she will pass them on to the contractor. Email or text is preferred at leslie@wwnash.com or 804-307-3282. With safety as a top priority, the area is a work zone so contractors and their employees should be the only persons in the area. Century has requested one point of contact for all communications. Any conversation with Century must be handled by Leslie West.

Next Ministry Council Meeting:

March 10, 11 a.m.

Next Board Meeting:

March 17, 2024, 11 a.m.

In His Love,

Chad Baugher, Moderator

SLASH SIX-WEEK BROWN BAG LENT BIBLE STUDY WILL MEET SUNDAY from 5 – 7 pm starting February 18

We will share a meal (bring your own) around the table and then dig into this new book from Rev. Adam Hamilton. We will plan to meet for 6 weeks from Feb. 18 - March 24 each week during Lent concluding on Palm Sunday.

MORE ABOUT THE BOOK (From Cokesbury)

Jesus came to lift up the lowly. Throughout his ministry to his final days on the road to the cross, we find stories of his relationships with ordinary, flawed, and unexpected people. People just like us. He met, dined, and traveled with people who were not perfect. People just like us. Many of them were struggling, some were outsiders or even outlaws. Maybe they were not all just like us. Whoever they were, from those he healed to the outlaws with him at his crucifixion, Jesus brought the good news of God’s kingdom to those who most needed to hear it.

In Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke’s stories we find Jesus’ care and compassion for all as he welcomes sinners and outcasts. As we study Luke and see Jesus’ concern for those who were considered unimportant, we hear a hopeful and inspiring word for our lives today.

ORDER A BOOK TODAY AND SHARE THIS BIBLE STUDY WITH US

Cokesbury

Amazon

Our youngest disciples need you!

Please sign-up by the nursery to keep the nursery for a Sunday morning; 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Thanks!

	Nursery Volunteers
9:45 a.m -11:15 a.m.	Adult	Youth (1 per week)
	2024
2/18	Emma Moyer	Sutton Moyer Alivia Wilton
2/25	Julie Peterman	Gentry Moyer
3/3	Diana Harrison	Carrie Peterman

	February Elder on Call Harold Manahan, Jr.
2/18	Leslie West	Taylor Neiter Don Moore
2/25	Nancy Farrell	Melissa Chouinard Caitlin Dodds
	March Elder on Call Reggie Martin
3/3	Jessica Colbert	Kristen Wilton Julie Moore
3/10	Carolyn Putnam	Nancy Murdock Kai Verrier-Nass
3/17	Amanda Matassa	Trey Chouinard Avery Pierce
3/24	Reggie Martin	Debbie Bradley Tristan Goodman
3/31	Leslie West	Claudia Wells Elena Highfield

We are still searching for a Nursery Worker for Slash!

Regular schedule: Today - May 26, 2024, 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.;

2 hours and 30 minutes; Pay: $75.00 per Sunday

Summer schedule: June 2 - August 4, 2024; 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.;

1 hour and 30 minutes; Pay $50.00 per Sunday

We are looking for someone who is good with preschool age children and babies. There will be a background check. We may be able to job share with two people sharing every other month or every other Sunday.

Please notify Claudia Wells if you are interested.

If a non Slash member is interested have them contact the church office at 804-798-4520.

Thanks,

Claudia Wells, Personnel Chair

WEEK OF COMPASSION OFFERING RECEIVED FEBRUARY 18 & 25

Over the last 80 years, in communities recovering from disasters; among those creating new lives after fleeing their homes; and and when creating hopeful futures in the face of extraordinary challenges, you have been there, because you are Week of Compassion.

You continue to share GIFTS TO LIVE ON, with compassionate generosity. Thank you for your constant support and partnership, throughout the year, throughout the world.

In gratitude,

Rev. Vy Nguyen Executive Director, Week of Compassion

Zoom Room Meetings this week for Slash

(Instructions for Calling on the Phone instead of Video are included.)

10:00 a.m. Coffee & Prayer

Save this Link so you can Join in All Slash Meetings

You can join your meeting by following this link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7808501748

Meeting ID: 780 850 1748

Password: Slash

You may 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#

Slash will collect new, handmade, or slightly used blankets to give to those in our community that would enjoy feeling the love of God wrapped around them.

The blankets will be distributed to those experiencing a difficult life situation. Please attach a prayer or words of encouragement of God’s love to each blanket you donate. All blankets are due back to Slash by Sunday, February 18th. Reach out to Torrie Goodman with any questions at 804-690-3023.

Independence Christian Church presents

“Daniel” in Lancaster, PA on June 21-22, 2024.

Flyers with reservation forms are on the back table in church. Reservations taken on a first come first serve basis. For more information or to make reservations, contact Donna Emerson @ 804-798-0643.

Youth Group

Upcoming youth meeting dates

Feb. 25th 4 -7pm Preparing and serving at Pasta Palooza

We are planning some outings, and continuing our devotional series on who Jesus is.

We have planned a Pasta Palooza fundraiser in February.

And a spring Yard Sale in April fundraiser with all proceeds going toward our mission trip.

Please reach out with any questions you may have. Texting is the quickest form of communication with me.

Looking forward to a great year!

Kerby Dalton

Youth Director

Slash Christian Church

Middle School Sunday School Room Redecorating and Update

You can help Elena Highfield with her project to Update the Middle School Room by following the QR code on the right. Or use the link below! Thank you for your donations.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3M63KNPMPVNXF?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_aVpHGCefYRdls

Dive into Vacation Bible School at Slash this summer!

July 22 - July 26, 2024

VBS Sunday will be July 28, 2024

Registration will be open in mid-April

Meals on Wheels - 2024

The Disciple Women invite you to sign-up to deliver meals for Meals on Wheels in 2024. Drivers are needed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Delivering meals is a simple and rewarding way to help seniors and people with disabilities in need of hot meals and a daily visit from a friendly face, and you can do it over lunch! Meals are picked up at 10:45 a.m. at 1st Baptist Church,800 Thompson St., Ashland, VA 23005. Instuctions and delivery route are provided. All you need to do is sign-up!

SEVA Food Truck ministry to the Homeless

Website information

Above is the link to a website that talks about the food truck and mission that Justin Moyer spoke about in church. He invited us to join him and his family in their ministry to the homeless.

Please sign-up to help through the link below.

New dates have been added.

If you have questions please contact Rev. Michael.

The 2024 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.

ACES is in need of the following items:

Pantry:

Canned meat (tuna, salmon, spam, ham, etc.), Canned fruit

Baked beans, Pork & Beans, Rice, Boxed Potato flake,

Peanut butter, Cold cereal, Oatmeal (smaller sizes, or instant packets)

Laundry detergent, Toothpaste/toothbrushes (packs of 1, 2, 3, or 4)

Toilet paper

Children's Clothing:

Boy's winter clothing (size 6 thru size 18)

Girl's winter clothing (size 14, 16, and 18)

Girl's underwear (size 8), Boy's underwear (size 4)

Boy's and Girl's winter pajamas (all sizes)

Boy's and Girl's shoes (all sizes, including toddler sizes)

Diapers (size 5, 6 and 7). We do not need pull-ups

Baby Wipes

Adult Clothing:

Men's work boots (sizes 9 - 12), Men's athletic shoes (sizes 6 - 12)

Men's jeans (sizes 29 - 38)

Men's and Women's winter coats (sizes XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Women's sanitary products

We are truly thankful for all that you have done for ACES and the vulnerable families of central Hanover County.

Please note: Because our storage facilities are limited, we prefer that clothing donations be limited to fall/winter clothing.

Have You Ever Wondered How One Gets Started in Fostering Children and Youth?

Foster Care Info Open House on Thursday, February 8^th

We are opening our Richmond office for people to stop by anytime

between the hours of 5:30-7:30 pm on 2/8/24

to learn more about fostering with us, ask questions, and enjoy light snacks.

HopeTree is in search of people like you to become a foster parent for a teen in your community. Foster care is temporary care for a young person during a time that he or she cannot live with his or her birth family. HopeTree provides you with the training, support, and resources you need in order to care for youth in foster care. To hear more about this opportunity, or for more information or to RSVP contact Dejene Young-el or visit our website

Information Sessions:

February 15; 12:00 p.m.

February 22; 6:30 p.m.

You can schedule an individual virtual session for a day/time that works for you!

Joys

Don and Julie Moore awaiting next grandchild as is the Williams family awaiting a new birth in the next two weeks.

The Concerns

~Victims of gun violence

~All those in Ukraine and Israel

~Prayers for those who suffered a loss

~Prayers for those dealing with depression

~Prayers for kids in unstable homes

~Prayers for those affected by substance abuse

~All military personnel, first responders, medical personnel, and their families

People

Assisted Living: Doris Talley

Homebound: Margaret Gentry, Dianne Jones, Don & Helen Kersey, Frank Burkett

~Dianne Jones (cancer treatments)

~Scott Woody (friend of Chad Pierce; cancer)

~Fred and Shelba Powell (Covid)

~Michael Estes (friend of Carol Payne; stroke)

~Al Gregory (Frances Stanley's brothers father in law)

~Ralph Stanley (recovering from surgery)

~Linda Underdown (sister of Ed Hellermann; recovering from knee replacement)

~Killian (nephew of Mark Highfield; cancer has returned)

~Chris King (sister of Becky Baugher; heart catheterization)

~Charlie Cooper (nephew of Becky Baugher; aortic aneurism)

~Sherry Rhinehart (friend of Claudia Wells; cancer with stroke)

~Dianne Jones (cancer treatments)

~Stephen Harlow (friend of Barbara Davis; paralyzed)

~Nathan Harris (Matassa's friend; 5 year old with seizures)

~Sue Goodman Franz (daughter of Barbara Jean Goodman; home, Chemo)

~Barbara McKinney (friend of Judy Pierce, grief)

~Ellen Gilley (friend of Torrie Goodman; cancer)

~Peggy Cross (mother of Emma Moyer; chemo started)

~Betsy Murdock (sister of Nancy Murdock; needs new medication)

~Erin (sister of Caitlin Dodds; Baby, Wyatt is 2.5 lbs; Mom is fine)

~Helen Robertson (mother of Torrie Goodman; back)

~Chad Tinsley (son-in-law of Julie Moore)

~Liam Meagher (grandson of Julie Moore)

~Wally Thurston (friend of Jessica Colbert; cancer has returned)

~Gina Thurston (friend of Jessica Colbert; health issues)

~Bill and Joan Frazier (brother-in-law and sister of Jean Smith)

~Lynsey Tinsley (daughter of Julie Moore; pregnancy complications)

~Jim Brumley (friend of Madelyn Logan; cancer)

~Tallulah Heatley (friend of Michelle Weeks)

~Unspoken prayer concerns

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