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From Sunday:

Scripture Hebrews 11:1-11

Sermon title: Stories

Rev. Stanley preaching

What is your story?

What role does God play in the story of your life?

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En Agape',

Rev. Michael Weeks

Splinters from the Board

Chad Baugher, Moderator

Next Board Meeting:

July 16, 2023; 11 a.m.

Next Ministry Council Meeting

August 27, 2023; 11:00 a.m.

In His Love,

Chad Baugher, Moderator

Wear red next Sunday for Pentecost Sunday!

The Pentecost Special Offering will be received this week. Your gifts help ensure our movement continues to embody the Disciples of Christ vision: to be and to share the Good News, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth. Thank you for your support!

We will honor our graduates in worship on June 4. The Scholarship Committee will also be presenting scholarship awards to our nine college and graduate school students.

Please contact Rev. Michael or the church office if you would like your graduate to be recognized.

DATE	ELDERS	DIACONATE
	May Elder on Call: Amanda Matassa
5/28	Harold Manahan, Jr.	Mark Highfield Pat Penley
	June Elder on Call: Kelly Benson
6/4	Jessica Colbert	Claudia Wells Elena Highfield
6/11	Kelly Benson	Owen Highfield Kai Verrier-Nass
6/18	Don Moore	Julie Peterman Kristen Wilton
6/25	Harold Manahan, Jr.	Ryan Rafferty Daniel Peterman

Vacation Bible School Coming this Summer

July 17 - July 21

We will launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.

Click here to register!

Spring Bible Study to focus on

Romans: in the Grip of Grace

through June 14th

In-Person Bible Study: Tuesday mornings 10 to 11:30 am

Zoom Bible Study: Wednesday nights 7 to 8:30 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3356372572

During the next few weeks, we will embark on an in-depth exploration of Paul’s message to the church in Rome. During this study, we will learn when Paul wrote the book, the audience to whom it was written, and the background and context in which it was written. But more importantly, through the teaching of Max Lucado, we will explore the key themes Paul relates in the book – and how his teachings relate to us today.

If you are interested in joining in the Bible Study you may either order Max Lucado’s book by clicking on the title,

40 Days Through the Book of Romans: In the Grip of Grace

or you can simply use the Bible Reading Guide below and prepare by reading the selected chapters before we gather for the study.

Each session will feature a video with popular Christian Author Max Lucado teaching on the book of Romans. We hope you will join us in reading the entire letter to the Romans this spring and then join us for this study.

Romans Reading Plan

May 23, 24: The Story We’ve Joined (Romans 9-11)

June 6, 7: The Path We Follow (Romans 12-13)

June 13, 14: The Fellowship We Find (Romans 14-16)

Choirs Meeting

Children's Choir

The Children's Choir will meet on Sundays at 11 am in the Sanctuary following worship through June 4.

Chancel Choir

The Adult Choir will break for summer. All are invited to attend in the fall!

Thank you so much for the donation to the Hanover Ruritan Club in memory of Roger Mitchell. The donation has been put in the 'Club Scholarship Account' and will be used to aid students seeking higher education. Roger was a loyal Ruritan member for more than sixty years and he would have been very pleased with the student scholarship and your generosity.

Love, Gay P. Mitchell and family

On behalf of the board of trustees I want to thank you for your recent generous donation of $110.00 to the Cane Ridge Shrine, Inc.

We plan to celebrate on June 4, with our annual Cane Ridge Day, and to remember the trustees who have helped to maintain this facility since the 1930's.

We are grateful for all the support we receive and are honored to maintain and preserve the history of these grounds. We hope you will continue to support our efforts. Come visit!

James H. Trader, II - Curator

Zoom Room Meetings this week for Slash

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

Monday: 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#

Moments of Hope - Clothing Station

5300 Chamberlayne Road

Richmond, VA 23227

Join us to volunteer at the Moments of Hope - Saturday Servings program at the Clothing Station. We would like four volunteers on the third Saturday of each month from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Please click here to review available time slots and sign up.

Adults only can volunteer at this event. This is a rain or shine event so please dress appropriately. Reach out to Torrie Goodman with questions.

Needed clothing items:

Men's and Women's T-shirts (L, XL and XXL, XXXL/men mostly largest size),

Jeans and shorts for men and women

Tennis shoes or comfortable shoes for men and women

Underwear; belts

Thank you!

Meals on Wheels

The Disciple Women invite you to sign-up to deliver meals for Meals on Wheels. 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.

Youth Group

Craig Springs Camp Dates 2023: REGISTER NOW

Slash Christian Church provides half price camperships for all children and youth to one Craig Springs Camp each summer. Follow the link and choose your camp and you can register now. When you come to the payment question just say your church pays 50%.

Most Camps will be Monday-Saturday in 2023

• New Covenant Camp: June 19-23

• Nature Camp: June 25-June 30 (campers arrive on the 26th) *9-12th grade counselors!*

• Special Camp: July 3-8

• Triple 1 Camp: July 10-15

• CAMPDD Camp: July 17-22

• Triple 2 Camp: July 24-29

• Family Retreat: August 4-6

Follow this link and REGISTER NOW

As always, any questions please feel free to reach out.

804-929-7751

Kerby Dalton, Youth Director

The 2023 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.

Next available dates are July 2, 16 & 30.

Independence Christian Church has a bus trip to see Moses at Sight and Sound in Pennsylvania and an Amish Farmland Tour.

We will be leaving September 29 and returning on the 30th. The full agenda is on the flyer posted by the office. For more information, please contact Donna Emerson.

Donna Emerson

Membership Relations Chairman

Independence Christian Church

Slash Church is looking for 5 men or women adult volunteers to help support Hanover Habitat for Humanity with the final stages of a faith build located in Ashland Va.

Habitat Faith Build is a partnership with local faith-based organizations and businesses. Local churches and friends of the faith community will gather to help build and fund a home for a local family. We are inviting area congregations to put their faith into action by getting involved in this local mission work. We will be helping to wrap up the final stages of this build with a variety of projects. This is a great local opportunity for us to spread the love and support of our church as we support a mother and her children move into their dream home. No construction experience needed! The date is Saturday, June 3. Please reach out to Torrie Goodman ASAP if interested in volunteering.

ACES is in need of the following items:

Pantry:

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

Canned vegetables (corn not needed), Canned fruit, Canned soup

Cereal (healthier varieties preferred), Peanut butter, Spaghetti sauce

Instant potatoes (small and medium size boxes)

Rice (small and medium size bags)

Hot & Cold Cereal (healthier varieties preferred)

Personal care items: (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, deodorant)

Toilet paper- we are completely out

Cleaning products (laundry soap, dish soap, etc.)

Children's Clothing:

Boy's and Girl's larger size summer clothes (sizes 12 - 18)

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

Boy's and Girl's shoes (all sizes; especially boys)

Diapers (size 4, 5, 6 and 7). We do not need pull-ups

Baby Wipes

Adult Clothing:

Men's athletic shoes (all sizes)

Men's athletic socks (all sizes)

Men's jeans (waist sizes 32 - 38)

Men's white undershirts (all sizes)

Men's boxers (sizes M, L, and XL)

Women's sanitary products

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

Thank you for your continued support!

The Right Time to Foster a Child Is Right Now!

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 @ HopeTree Family Services - Richmond

1030 Old Bon Air Road; North Chesterfield, VA 23235

804-201-9006 (o)

May 18; 12:00 p.m.

May 25; 6:30 p.m.

June 8; 6:30 p.m.

June 15; 12:00 p.m.

June 22; 6:30 p.m.

The Concerns

~Victims of gun violence

~All those in Ukraine

~Prayers for those who suffered a loss

~Prayers for those dealing with depression

~All those who are sick and suffering the effects of Covid-19 and the variants

~Prayers for kids in unstable homes

~Prayers for those affected by substance abuse

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

The People

Assisted Living: Doris Talley, Betty Pierce (Hanover Manor Room 112)

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

~Dee Bowles (sister of Torrie Goodman; surgery)

~Gail Hellermann

~Hayden Skaggs (friend of Ruthie Weeks; Auto accident)

~Ronnie Mickens (friend of Michelle Weeks)

~Kevin LaBarr (brother of Michael Peterman; home)

~Bill Ridenour (brother of Catherine Young; home)

~Fannie Jones (friend of Gail Hellermann)

~Gail Hellermann (home)

~Marianne Kane (friend of Sue Goodman; recovering from cancer surgery)

~Michael Alleva (friend of the Weeks; heart replacement)

~Chris King (sister of Becky Baugher; hip replacement)

~Skip Dangers (husband of former missionary partner Xuyen)

~Vicki Redman (cousin of Claudia and Julie)

~Lynsey Tinsley (daughter of Julie Moore; health issues)

~Cori Patton (daughter of Julie Moore; health issues)

~Tom Brown (friend of Becky Baugher; advanced stage esophageal cancer)

~Jim Brumley (friend of Madelyn Logan; cancer)

~Joanne Meagher (granddaughter of Julie Moore)

~Kim Dye (pancreatic cancer in MRMC; friend of the Hellermanns)

~Tallulah Heatley (friend of Michelle Weeks)

~Frank Burkett

~Joshua Traylor (son of Julie Traylor)

~Frankie Cornwell (mother of Ginnie Caudell)

~Unspoken prayer concerns

We extend sympathy to Arthur Traylor and family at the death of his wife, Mary.

Arrangements: Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 Washington Highway, Ashland, VA, where visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24th from 6-8 pm, and funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, May 25th at 11 am followed by graveside service in the family section at Kenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, 11208 Elmont Road, Ashland, VA.

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