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The Slash Report  ~  September 2014  
  
  
  
Michael's Memo
 
 
Back to Church this Fall!

Slash worship services are awesome, effective, relevant, and God centered with a variety of music styles.  Communion is served every Sunday in all of our worship services either by intinction or by passing trays with bread and the cup. Our worship series in September focuses on how God's love changes us and empowers us through our daily lives.  People of all ages will find power for living in this worship series. Vacations are ending; school is starting and now is a great time to get back to church and invite your friends to church.

According to Thom Rainer's book, The Unchurched Next Door, "82% of people will come to church if they are invited by a trusted relative or friend." And according to an article in The Washington Times, having an active spiritual life is one of the best ways to accomplish a happier, longer life. The Washington Times article, "Churchgoing correlated to longevity," April 2006, reported that those who attend church regularly tend to live an average of 35 percent longer than those who do not. Other research shows churchgoing adults tend to be more optimistic, less stressed and believe they're making a positive difference in the world.  
These are all good reasons for you and your friends to attend Slash Church this fall. Invite a friend to join you at Slash this week.

Sunday September 7 we resume our regular Sunday schedule:
G3nes1s (Genesis) 8:45 am Worship is lead by our minister, worship leader and band.  
Fellowship Cafe', 9:30 am is a time of coffee, snack, and community in the Education Building. 
Sunday School, 9:45 am small groups and classes for all ages.
11 o'clock worship features hymns with organ and piano and our choir. 

I look forward to seeing you Sunday when we continue our focus on John 3:16!
 
En Agape',
Rev. Michael
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  Sermon Series Sept. 2014
 
BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY

285 Anniversary




September 14, 2014 ~ Celebrate Our History

We will celebrate 285 years, Sunday, Sept. 14th in worship. Our white weather boarded building has survived the test of time serving as a Christian place of worship since 1729. We are delighted to be a part of the many congregations who have filled this church with praise for our Lord and Savior. After each service we will serve Birthday Cake to commemorate the day.   Please invite your friends and any past members to join us for this memorable day in the life of our church.

You may click here to read The History of Slash Church posted on our website.

 

 

In this issue
Michael's Memo
Celebrate Our History
September Serving Schedule
Donut Promotion Sunday
Missionary Visit
Women's Bible Study
Join the Choir
Join the Children/Youth Choir
Adult Sunday School & Fellowship Café
Brunswick Stew Sale
Reconciliation Offering
CROP Walk
Fall Festival
ACES
Among Our Own
Reaching Up
September Serving Schedule:
 
Communion Prep: Norma Miller
Elder of the Month: Carolyn Putnam

DateGenesis Elder/GreeterEldersDeaconsAcolytes
7Ed HellermanCarol PayneDebra Sadler*Kirsten Powers
 Erin PayneSteve HarrisonErin PayneAvery Pierce
   Madison Payne 
   Dalton Pierce 
14Harold ManahanSandra LovingGinnie Caudell*Meghan Powers
 Elana GantCarolyn PutnamTom PutnamJohn Weeks
   Joel West 
   Barbara Dykema 
21Carolyn PutnamCatherine YoungAngie Dalton*Ruthie Weeks
 Carlton SheltonDavid BremnerJohn HainesAiden Youngken
   Elana Gant 
   Polly Cheung 
28Ron BryceRon BrycePatsy Fowler*Tanea Webb
 Polly CheungMadelyn LoganMeredith BaugherGrace Gillam
   Kacie Dalton 
   Norma Miller 
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Parents, Children & Youth
DO-NUT Forget Sunday School!
Fall Sunday School Begins 
Sunday, September 7,
9:45 am, Fellowship Hall
 
All children and youth are invited to a Promotion Sunday Donut Party in the Fellowship Hall on the first Sunday in September.  Donuts and Juice provided.  Parents are welcome to come and find out more about Children and Youth Sunday School.  We will eat and then kids will be taken to their Sunday School Classes. This is a great way for kids who are being promoted to meet their new Sunday School teachers and find out where their new classes meet.

 
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Please Join us at Slash on Sunday, September 21, 9:45 am - 10:45 am 
All Church Sunday School in the Sanctuary
A Global Ministry Conversation with Xuyen Dangers, Disciple Missionary


We will have a combined adult and youth Sunday school hour on September 21st.  This will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about how your Outreach dollars help change the world in wonderful ways.  Join us for this great event and you will hear Xuyen interpret our churches' participation in God's mission, which is made possible by Disciples Mission Fund and Our Church's Wider Mission.

missionaryOur speaker Xuyen T. Dangers has served a six-year term as a consultant for development in Laos and Vietnam for Church World Service and Witness, including projects with Disciples and UCC connections.  This is a joint appointment of the Common Global Ministries Board and Church World Service and Witness.

Xuyen has visited us here at Slash before and will also be meeting with our children during the 11 am worship hour.  Join us in welcoming her to Slash.  




 


Six week Women's Bible study:
Video only series on the life of David 
Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, and Kay Arthur are the teachers 

@ Julie Peterman's home

Sunday evenings at 7 pm

Beginning September 7th

Email Julie or call (789-8645) to sign up

 
 
 









Slash Choir will begin rehearsals on September 3rd at 7 p.m.  

We welcome anyone to join regardless of your experience level with choir.  

We're looking for availability, not just ability! 

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 3rd!

Contact Michael Peterman, Choir Director, for more information.















Children's Choir
Children & Youth Choir 
Begins Meeting September 14, 9:45-10 am
 
The Children's Choir director, Michelle Weeks, is inviting our outstanding Children's Choir back to rehearse for the Fall beginning September 14th.
Our choir plays bells and sings in our worship services. Children in Kindergarten through 4th grade have been a part of this choir in the past, but now we would like to invite any interested youth to join the choir this fall. If you are new to Slash Church your kids can participate as well.  The choir meets in the sanctuary at 9:45 am.  Children then go to Sunday school at 10 am.  
 
Adult Sunday School Resumes September 7, 9:45 am
Join us for Sunday Morning Fellowship Caf�, 9:30 am



On Sunday morning at 9:30 am we offer a time of fellowship with coffee, juice and breakfast items. Ann Bremner, Polly Cheung, Barbara Dykema, Melinda Gillam, Christine Harrison and Catherine Young have been the Caf Preparer team this year and we would like to thank them for their participation in this ministry. 
Each week they set up the area, make coffee, decaf, and hot water for tea, set out juices and trays of breakfast items donated by persons attending Sunday School or Worship. Breakfast items may be donuts, muffins, pastries and/or fresh fruit. They clean up the area before attending worship or Sunday School. If you would like to be involved as a Caf Preparer for 2015 please email Polly Cheung. Directions and training are provided!

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District IX annual Assembly will be held at Ashland Christian Church on Saturday, September 20th. The business meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by the service/program.  The speaker for the program will be Cassie Baudean, a local attorney who will speak on Planning for the Future: Wills, Advance Medical Directives, and Powers of Attorney.  A  BBQ lunch will be available after the program. Please plan to attend and gain invaluable information. 

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Very truly yours,
William Sydnor Jr.,
(804)-814-0962


Outreach Committee Updates:

Reconciliation Offering 
Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4

 

Won't you be a part of breaking down the walls to encourage mutual respect and love for all those who wish to become better individuals?  Give to the Reconciliation Offering collected on September 28th and October 5th.

 

 

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Relay for Life 2014 Update

It was a BEAUTIFUL day at Camp Wilderness in Doswell for our Relay for Life walk on June 21st.  Our Slash Church team earned the Silver Award for donations and had a great turnout and wonderful support this year.  As a matter of fact, we collected donations of $3,674.00 which I believe is the best year yet!  Thank you to our team members, those who supported those walkers, and those who joined us during our fellowship meal.   If we continue to fight this battle, HOPE will not be a word without meaning.  Through our support, we are able to provide help to those with cancer, to further research, to hopefully make cancer a symbol of the past. Thank you so very much!

- Cathy Tillman

 

 

 

2014 CROP WALK

CROP WALK - October 4th at 9:00 AM - Carter Park in Ashland

Sign up now for our CROP WALK for 2014 to be held on Saturday October 4th with registration at 8:30 AM, and the walk beginning at 9:00 AM.  There will be several churches participating in this year's walk.  Click here to go to the on-line link for the Crop Walk and you can sign up and collect donations as well.  

Donate to a walker on line or sign up where you see Slash Christian Church as a team to join.  Let's make a difference and prevent starvation.  Walk, collect, rock, stroll in our effort to make our community more aware of the extreme hunger that occurs around the world.  Your donations do not just go to provide food to the hungry, but also to provide the knowledge and tools in order to help prevent hunger by growing foods in harsh environments.    Remember also that 25% of the monies that we collect go straight to ACES right here in Hanover County.  This is a time of awareness, fellowship, and it provides for a healthy walk in the process.  Collection envelopes are available from Cathy Tillman.  PLEASE participate in whatever way you wish:  with donations, manning a water station, walking with our teams, or rocking in a rocker.  Remember that many companies also offer corporate matches for an employee's donation.  This is a quick and easy way to collect money.  Checks can be made payable to CWS/CROP.  Let's get out there and make a difference!  

 

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ACES Food Drive 

In conjunction with the CROP WALK this year, we are holding a major non-perishable food drive/hygiene items for ACES. As always the following items are in constant need:  beef stew, rice, cereals, canned soups with meat, powdered milk, boxes of macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, toilet tissue, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes.  So pick up your grocery bag to fill on September 28th and bring it back to church on October 5th.   There will be a simple soup and salad luncheon following worship on October 5th for all to attend as well.

 

And speaking of the Soup Luncheon, we are looking for some great chefs to bring in their favorite pot of soup on October 5th.  If you would be willing to provide a pot of your delicious soup, please let Cathy Tillman know.  We are planning on soup, salad and crackers with beverage.  

 

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Brunswick Stew 
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The Clay Springs Ruritans will be having their annual Brunswick Stew cooking on October 18th here at Slash. So remember that you can purchase a quart (or more) of stew for those cool winter days from any member of the Ruritan Club.  The proceeds from the sale go to provide scholarships for high school seniors. Thank you for helping us in this endeavor.



You don't want to miss the Fall Festival: October 26th

Mark your calendars for the Fall festival which will be held at Slash Christian Church on Sunday, October 26th at 4:30 p.m. The Membership Committee will provide hot dogs and buns, chips, sodas, hot cider and hot chocolate. Guests are asked to bring either two side dishes or one side dish and a dessert.  

Dress up for the occasion and you could take a prize home for best costume. 
Please no scary costumes. trunk or treat

We will need lots of vehicles decorated for Trunk or Treat with prizes given for the top three winners. The very popular Scavenger Hunt will be back, so wear your running shoes and put on your thinking caps. You could be on the team that takes the prize for being the fastest to solve the riddle. There will also be games for the children and a cupcake walk. If you are able to provide cupcakes, bring them on the 26th. Invite your friends and family. Come and have a great time of fun, fellowship and great food!

   

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ASHLAND CHRISTIAN EMERGENCY SERVICES
  
  

Adults:

      undergarments - all sizes;  tennis shoes - all sizes

 

Children's:
      tennis shoes - all sizes;  winter pajamas - all sizes

 

Food:
      potatoes, rice, oatmeal
      Brunswick stew, beef stew, Spaghetti sauce, soups
      Hamburger helper - or similar boxed dinners
      Baked beans, pork and beans
      Canned vegetables - with the exception of corn and green beans, canned fruit
Our food pantry is lower than it has been in a long time. The Boy Scouts usually give us a substantial food donation in November, but until then we are concerned that we will continue to struggle. On numerous occasions this summer we have had to purchase groceries in order to supply our clients with the very basics. Considering that we only give groceries to a client every 60 days, we would certainly prefer to do more. Please let your congregation know that our need for food items is greater than usual and we would greatly appreciate anything they could donate. The list above is the greatest need, but any food item and any toiletries (toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.) would be greatly appreciated.
 

 

 
  
Prayer Requests

Church Family

Callee Young, Dianne Jones, Norma Jennings, Teresa Manahan, Zachary Fowler, Ernest Goodman

 

Homebound

Dorothy Wade (Autumn Care Nursing & Rehab)Eleanor Thurston (Ashland Convalescent Center)

Meg Miller (staying with relatives)

 

For Healing

Chris Hairfield and family (friends of Suzi Young), Edith Goodman (mother of Carol Ann Dickerson)

Alissa Nashwinter (coworker of Steve Harrison), Joe Franklin (uncle of Ginnie Caudell)

Rebecca Loving (granddaughter of Brooken and Sandra Loving)

Betty and Jack McGuire (aunt and uncle of Michelle Weeks) 

Nora Mackey (grandmother of Michelle Weeks), Marty Whitlow (cousin of Dawn Westbrook-Boyd)

Ralph Mason (father of Jordan Mason), Jay Branch (son of Sibrena Stevenson-Wyche)

Glenda Colbert (mother of Mike Colbert), Bob Henderson (husband of Barbara Henderson)

Rhonda Harris (friend of Steve Harrison), Doris Campbell (grandmother of Erica Redd)

Angie Walls-Cox (friend of Suzi Young), Susan Maze (mother of coworker of Gail Hellermann)

Tom Burns (client of Polly Cheung), Erma Traylor (mother of Patsy Fowler)

Rachel Robertson (mother of Ronnie Benson), Rex Reed (friend of Polly Cheung)

Kenny Stewart (friend of Judy Pierce), Marion Bryce (mother of Ron Bryce)

All military personnel and their families

Unspoken prayer concerns 

 

The Elders respectfully request that prayer concerns be updated every two weeks by notifying the office by phone (798-4520) or email ([email protected])

   

Additional Events this month


 
September 1: Labor Day; Office Closed

September 2: Ruritan Meeting

September 3: Choir practice begins

September 4: Worship Committee and Stewardship & Finance Committee Meetings

September 7: Return to Fall Worship Schedule; Promotion Sunday; Women's Bible Study begins

September 9: Elders Meeting

September 10: IMPACT Youth Group meets;  Nominating Committee Meeting

September 14: Bring a Friend Sunday; 285th Celebration;  Children's Choir begins

September 20: Disciple Women's Meeting

September 21: Missionary Visit

September 28: Board Meeting 12 pm

September 29: Ruritan Board Meeting
 

Sunday morning: Children's Choir

Sunday evenings: Women's Bible Study

Wednesday evenings: Choir practice; IMPACT Youth Group         

 

   

 

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Phone: 804-798-4520

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