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March 23, 2025

Sermon Series: From the Ashes

Contemplation

Mark 1:35

Our Lenten focus of Embracing the Full Life of God continues Sunday. In the busyness of life, we often neglect our connection to the source of life. Drawing near to God through contemplative prayer is the way in which we experience the nearness of God. This is an intentional practice that won’t happen by accident. Sunday we talk read what the Bible has to say about connecting with God.

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En Agape',

Rev. Michael Weeks

Disciple Bible Study

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

through April 8

in the Conference Room

of the Education Building

Rev. Michael will be leading the Bible Study. We will be looking at the book "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado. Everyone in the church is welcome to join in this Bible Study.

Splinters from the Board

Chad Baugher, Moderator

Church on the Hill UPDATE

We are completing the final list of details to make our final payments to the contractor.

Next Board Meeting:

May 18, 2025 - 11:00 a.m.

In His Love,

Chad Baugher, Moderator

Next County Roundabout Meeting:

Hanover County will hold a public Hearing on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hanover County Airport Terminal Building, located at 9500 Sliding Hill Rd concerning the proposed roadway/roundabout improvements at the intersection of Sliding Hill Rd/Mt. Hermon Rd. and Peaks Rd/Ashcake Rd.

More information is available on the Hanover County website.

	March Elder on Call Sandra Loving
3/30	Leslie West	Allie Griffin Laryssa Smith Eric Dodds Caitlin Dodds
	April Elder on Call Claudia Wells
4/6	Nancy Farrell	Caleb Manahan Carrie Peterman Mark Highfield Debbie Bradley
4/13	Claudia Wells	Debbie Sadler Elena Highfield Emma Moyer Leslie West
4/20	Sandra Loving	John Sturgeon Asher Chouinard Melissa Chouinard Kai Verrier-Nass
4/27	Amanda Matassa	Kedric Griffin Laryssa Smith Levi Griffin Julie Peterman

The Scholarship Committee

invites students

to apply for scholarships

We are pleased to be able to support you in furthering your education!

The guidelines/requirements for each of the three categories of available scholarships, Youth Scholarship, Continuing Education Scholarship and Adult Education Scholarships, are listed on the instruction page.

Scholarship awards will be presented to recipients at worship, Date to be determined.

Click here for the instructions.

Click here for the application.

The link for the instructions and the application are also posted on our website.

The deadline for submission is noon on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Applications should be emailed to the office.

Kristen Wilton, Chairperson

Committee members include David Bremner, Justin Moyer, Judy Pierce and Amanda Matassa

Clean Up Days

Get Ready for your opportunity to help beautify Slash via Clean Up Days - Saturday March 29 and April 5; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For those not able to attend these scheduled events please feel free to choose a day that works for you. Use the list below as a guide for areas of focus. Bring ladders to access windows, rakes and tools for grounds cleaning, cleaning supplies (Some spray bottles and towels are available at the church). Power washer will be provided.

Reach out to Reggie Martin with any questions or ideas. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Clean Windows on all buildings
Clean Gutters
Power Wash doors trim and gutters on Brick Educational Building and Pavilion
Clean grounds and cemetery of sticks in prep for grass cutting season, weed flower beds, etc.

KID'S CORNER

KIDS + NATURE + FAITH

We're excited to invite all elementary-aged students to a fun and meaningful afternoon filled with:

Nature-Themed Bible Lessons
Music & Worship
Hands-On Activities & Crafts
Faith, Fellowship & Fun

Slash kids, neighbors, all are welcome. SCHEDULE: Sunday 4-6 pm

March 30; April 6, 27; May 4, 18

Please contact Emma Moyer if you would like to volunteer and help with our new Children K-5 ministry.

2025 Vacation Bible School

July 28th - August 1st

Kids will foster a deeper connection with our faithful friend, Jesus, while discovering the great Alaskan frontier. As kids trek through the tundra of Alaska and experience what it means to trust in Jesus, prepare for amazing faith connections to unfold!

Zoom Room Meetings this week for Slash

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

10:00 a.m. Coffee & Prayer this week

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#

Picture from 2024 Christmas Party

Youth Group Events

2025 Mission Trip Hurricane Relief in North Carolina

June 15-20, 2025

We will be staying at Christmount (a Disciple Camp).

Sponsors for this trip will be Michael Peterman and Kristen Wilton. Rev. Michael is also planning to attend with the youth.

2025 Youth Ministry Calendar

Sunday Regular Meeting times: 5-7

(subject to change)

Recreational activities / Mission activities / Regular Meetings

Dates	Times
Apr. 6	5-7	Youth Meeting
Apr. 27	5-7	Youth Meeting
May 4	10	Youth Sunday at Slash
May 18	10	Senior Sunday
May 18	TBD	Sr. Party
June 8	11	Youth Summer Kickoff Pool Party at the Wilton’s
June 15	9	Load Van for Mission Trip
June 15	10	Mission Trip Commissioning at Worship (leave for NC right after)
June 20	3:30-4:30	Return to Slash from Mission Trip
	9-12	True North VBS- opportunities for youth to volunteer
Aug. 3	10	VBS Sunday

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Virginia

2025 Camping Ministry

Registration is open now. Visit this page to register for camp.

Follow the links for your camp. Remember that the 2025 Ministry Plan provides a half price scholarship for 15 Slash children and youth. Nature Camp fees for high school leaders are also covered by a generous donor for 4 of our youth.

Please Bring your check to pay for half the camp to the church office.

SEVA Food Truck ministry to the Hungry will partner with Slash in 2025

Website information

Above is the link to a website that talks about the food truck and mission. You are invited to join us in this ministry to the community. Meals will be prepared here at Slash.

Right now SEVA is working on partnerships in Ashland with agencies and those in need. We will soon be asking for volunteers to help.

If you have questions please contact Justin Moyer.

Justin Moyer invites us to help feed those in need by partnering with FeedMore and the YMCA in Ashland.

This YMCA program takes place on the first Tuesday of every month in the Rose's parking lot in Ashland at 10 a.m.

2025 Flower Chart

The Flower Chart is posted by the office. Flowers cost $27.00 with checks made payable to Slash Christian Church. Please take your flowers home with you after worship. Please take your flowers home with you after worship.

Next available dates are April 27 and May 4.

Easter Flowers

We invite you to honor a loved one and beautify our sanctuary for Easter. Daffodils, Hyacinths, and Tulips are $16.40 per plant. Please take your plant home with you after Easter worship.

Order forms are in the sanctuary and are due to the office by Monday, March 31st.

ACES is in need of the following items:

You may drop off items at ACES on Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or place them in the blue bin here in the hall by the kitchen.

Pantry:

Canned fruit (all types), Canned meat, Pork & Beans/Baked beans

Dry rice (smaller bags/flavored pouches)

Laundry detergent

Shampoo, Bar soap

Toilet paper

Children's Clothing:

Boy's and girl's zip-up sweatshirts and fleece tops (all sizes)

Boy's winter pants and shirts (sizes 3 - 18), Boy's jeans sizes (sizes 4 - 10)

Boy's pajamas (all sizes), Boy's undershirts (size 14-16)

Boy's socks sizes (L and XL), Girl's winter pants & shirts (sizes 6 - 18)

Girl's pajamas (all sizes), Girl's underwear (size 4 & 8), Girl's socks sizes (XS & S)

Baby Wipes

Adult Clothing:

Men's jeans (sizes 28 - 36), Men's boxers and boxer briefs (all sizes)

Men's white undershirts (all sizes)

Women's sanitary napkins

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.

Joys

The Concerns

~The victims and families of the recent plane crashes

~All those affected by the wildfires in CA

~Victims of gun violence

~All those in Ukraine, Gaza 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

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

~Jakob Hellermann (home)

~John Sturgeon (basil cell removed)

~Richard Knox (relative of Ed Baugher; home but more tests)

~Mary Hall (aunt of Joey Oliva; aFib with heart text on 4/4)

~Rhonda Valls (cousin of Joey Oliva; blood infection cleared before chemotherapy)

~Nancy Murdock (cataract surgery)

~Helen Robertson (mother of Torrie Goodman; broken shoulder blade)

~Ed Via (recovering from knee replacement surgery)

~Shawn Jordan (friend of Michelle Weeks; home)

~Shelba Powell (broken hip; rehab)

~Sarah Jo Bryce

~Barbara Stanley

~Jen Cooper (sister of Becky Baugher, recovering from knee replacement)

~Chris King (sister of Becky Baugher)

~Steven Williams (friend of Torrie Goodman)

~Sue Goodman Franz (daughter of Barbara Jean Goodman; waiting for CT results)

~John Melling (father of Jessica Colbert)

~Lauren H. (niece of Nancy Murdock; stage 4 melanoma)

~Rosemarie Soehngen (grandmother of Kristijan)

~Linda Adkins (unexplained pain is an autoimmune disorder)

~Linda Locatelli (family member of Judy Pierce; radiation and chemo)

~Max Blake and Brian Parker (friends of Lois Haines; both fighting cancer)

~Unspoken prayer concerns

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