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Your Monthly News & Updates
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Read about Rev. Landa Simmons, outreach opportunities and so much more!
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This first six years at Slash have been wonderful for me and my family. I want to thank you all for the opportunity to take some time away in July, August, and September and recharge my spiritual batteries. I will also do some studies and come back with new ideas that I will share with our Leadership Community about a key issue we are facing here at Slash right now.
That issue is the need to raise up new leaders. I believe we need to do even more than we are doing right now to raise up, train, and empower new leaders for all our ministries. Slash is known for its mission and outreach in our community and after some recent study, I believe that the mission mindedness of our members can be a pathway to encouraging new leaders.
I plan to read, dissect and interpret "Doing the Math of Mission" and mine it for leadership ideas. I actually have a long reading list and some trips with the family planned for the summer. Additionally I plan to take an online class: "Leadership: Ten Rules for Impact and Meaning. There will be much time for me to reflect on our ministry together and spend time in prayer. I look forward to being with you again in October.
Guest Preacher, Rev. Landa Simmons
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It is my pleasure to introduce Rev. Landa Simmons from Williamsburg, VA. She will be our guest preacher at Slash during my sabbatical. Landa is an old friend who served in ministry with me in Georgia. A wonderful preacher and teacher that I have known for over 15 years. She is currently leading a Sunday School Class at Olive Branch Christian Church on Sundays. Landa is an ordained Disciples minister who studied at Vanderbilt and Candler School of Theology.
Some of you already know Landa. You had the opportunity to meet her when Dr. Anil Henry, our Missionary Partner, came to visit us at Slash. Landa volunteers as the Executive Director of the Rambo Committee which steers and assists the ministry of Dr. Henry at the Christian Hospital in Mungeli India.
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Speaking of the Christian Hospital, I want to let you know that through Landa's work on the Rambo Committee with US Aid the hospital now has a new mobile clinic.
We at Slash were some of the first to help raise money for Baby Boxes to encourage mothers to get prenatal care in the rural areas around Mungeli. The money we raised on Mother's Day this year is already on the way to help the hospital. Every mother who visits the clinicf for care will get a baby box to take home when their child is born. And now with the mobile clinic even more mothers will get the care they need.
I am glad you will all have the opportunity to get to know Landa during my Sabbatical. God will bless Landa and all of you while I am gone.
Pastoral Care and Prayer Concerns
In my absence the Elders will be responding to every family in the congregation with prayers, support, and hospital visits. Remember to stay in contact with each other by emailing eknee@slashcc.org. This email address will be monitored and messages of care and concern passed along to the congregation.
I am so looking forward to returning in October to be with you all again. Until then God's peace be with you all.
En Agape',
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Rev. Landa Simmons' sermon series begins July 10th
During Michael's sabbatical, I know I will not fill his shoes, in the pulpit or pastorally.
However, " while the cat's away, the mice can play," and I do hope that we can have some fun together. Beginning on July 10, I will begin a sermon series "The Hills Are Alive" based on the texts from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) and the music from The Sound Of Music.
Dust off your DVD, and break out the popcorn. Have a family, youth group or Sunday school class party, and relive the great music from the musical--songs like "My Favorite Things", "Do-Re-Mi", and "I am Sixteen Going on Seventeen". Try to guess which songs will go with what texts and come to church prepared to hum along.
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Looking to the Future
By Cathy Tillman, Moderator
Congregational Meeting
Immediately following worship on July 31st we will have a Congregational Meeting to consider the filling of the position of Youth Director, discussion on the new Counting Team process for Sunday collections and new Trustee replacement. We hope you make plans to be there.
Pavilion
Progress has been slow on our new pavilion and storage facility. As with any project such as this, much "behind the scenes work" had to be completed such as obtaining permits and other required signatures. Soon you should be seeing the changes begin so keep your eyes open and continue to help in supporting this new addition to our grounds.
Backup for Financial Secretary
We continue to move forward in making changes to the process of handling our Sunday collections. The Stewardship and Finance Committee has been and is still working through the details to keep our process as confidential and secure as possible. Over the next two months, you will continue to be involved in those details as they develop. Thank you to everyone for understanding the need to change our current process.
Nominating Committee
It is that time of year again when our nominating committee will begin to meet to discuss Slash's leadership for 2017. That seems like a long way away, but believe me - it is just around the corner. If you are contacted by a member of our nominating committee, we hope that you will be willing to be a part of our leadership in continuing the growth of Slash Christian Church in serving our Lord!
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July Serving Schedule
Elders of the Month: Steve Harrison, Catherine Young
Communion Prep: Patsy Fowler
| Date | Elders | Diaconate | Acolytes | | 3 | Troy Payne | Sherri Beth Smith* | Daniel Peterman | | | Judy Pierce | Julie Peterman | Cassidy Penley | | | | Norma Miller | | | | | Carlton Shelton | | | 10 | Gen Bohannon | Tom Putnam* | Christopher Benson | | | Carolyn Putnam | Olivia Gant | Hailey Pierce | | | | Becky Baugher | | | | | Elizabeth Farrell | | | 17 | Steve Harrison | Brooken Loving* | Carrie Peterman | | | Catherine Young | Christine Harrison | Lauren Markley | | | | John Haines | | | | | Lois Haines | | | 24 | Nancy Farrell | Pat Penley* | Aiden Youngken | | | Reggie Martin | Jared Pierce | Tristan Goodman | | | | Julie Moore | | | | | Don Moore | | | 31 | Troy Payne | Angie Dalton* | Kaylee Coffey | | | Carolyn Putnam | Elana Gant | Elena Highfield | | | | Jean Smith | | | | | Meredith Farrell | |
August Serving Schedule
Elder of the Month: Reggie Martin
Communion Prep: Christine Harrison
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| Elders | Diaconate | Acolytes | | 7 | Judy Pierce | Polly Vaughan* |
Kirsten Powers
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Patsy Fowler
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Avery Pierce
| | | Catherine Young | Ruthie Weeks | Tristan Goodman | | | |
Julie Peterman
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Alex Smith
| | | 21 | Steve Harrison | John Haines* | Daniel Peterman | | | Reggie Martin | Lois Haines | Cassidy Penley | | | |
Brenna Peterman
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Christine Harrison
| | | 28 | Carolyn Putnam | Tom Putnam* | Christopher Benson | | | Troy Payne | Jared Pierce | Lauren Markley | | | |
Wendy Benson
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2016 Summer Schedule starts in July
This summer we will again have 10 am ONE Worship and offer Children Worship & Wonder during the service for kids 4 years old through 4th graders. The Fellowship Adult Sunday School Class will continue to meet in the Loving Building in the summer at 9 am and they invite all members of the church to join them.
Dates the office will be closed
July 4 - Independence Day July 15 - Kathleen out of town
August 15 - 19 - Kathleen on vacation
September 5 - Labor Day
Office hours are Monday through Friday; 9 am - 2 pm
Regular Sunday Schedule resumes September 4, 2016
8:45 am Genesis Worship
9:30 am Fellowship Cafe 9:45 am Church School
11 am Worship
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Thanks to everyone who helped make Vacation Bible School fun for all the kids!
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Outreach Opportunities
ACES June Food Drive
Thank you to every single person who donated food and other hygiene items to support Ashland Christian Emergency Services. The summer brings many new challenges for this volunteer organization to help serve those in need in the Ashland area. With your support, local families are better able to keep their families healthy and fed.
Ashland Open Door
You also supported our drive for Ashland Open Door - helping to give families the opportunity to get their feet on the ground and in safer living quarters. Our drive continues through July 3rd so as of this time, the final numbers are not quite available. As of the third week in June, our pyramid was rising with additional food for ACES and monetary donations to support families being vacated from Ashland hotels. Life is not always easy and through your kindness, many families have a better chance to stay safe. As the next several weeks continue, we will provide to you the final updates on these two Outreach projects. THANK YOU SO MUCH !
Again this year the Disciple Women will be promoting the YMCA's fill a backpack program.
Watch for more information in late July in the Slash Flash and the bulletin!
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News from Xuyen:
Xuyen Dangers , Social Work Consultant/Missionary working through Global Ministries and Church World Service in Laos for many years was missionary partner with Slash. Xuyen is now retired and living in Arkansas with her husband. She sends greetings of love and blessings to the people of Slash Church who she grew to know and love during her 12 years with us as missionary partner. Xuyen, originally from Vietnam was commissioned to Laos more than 20 years ago.
With the energy, enthusiasm and dedication to her work, the traveling to different countries, teaching, helping, healing, ministering, and then moving to a new country and culture, retirement didn't come easy. And the land they owned in Arkansas didn't "perk" so they couldn't build their dream house, so they bought one.
Bits and pieces from email from Xuyen in her words...
"Slowly, maybe I am happier here in this little town of Ozark, after a year and half of transition full of challenges especially when I was ill off and on for two months last August-September. Thank God I am now very well and full of energy. SO HERE ARE WHAT I AM DOING NOW. Exercise a few times a week (Silver Sneakers) and Yoga. I just joined a group of older ladies and go every Tuesday to learn how to quilt,(I love this traditional heritage of American Art), and I also show the group some weaving of Laos. They are so kind and talented and tell me many stories and teach me gardening. I also go to Adult Education Center of Arkansas Tech University to study English Writing and more computer and really enjoy it. We visit "The Woodland" our property, I call it Shangrizaka or Shngrila or Ozark Arkansas, every week to rest, play in the creek or just observe all the flowers, trees and animals. I am doing a whole lot of gardening now, we bring logs, wood chips, soil and rocks from the creek to build our gardens and walkway in our backyard. I feel very happy when I do gardening, I realize how much I missed this hobby. I can't wait to harvest the first broccoli or lettuce or something-----I am blessed I am able to live here the whole winter and the beginning of spring, it bring me back to life just like those daffodils and Irish. I have reconnected with my relatives in California, at least 35 of them, and some friends who are retired social workers from Vietnam. We have had visits from our daughter and grandson from Boston as well as friends from different parts of the US. All those friends and family visitors have warmed up our new house and now it become like a home again. Thank God."
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Craig Springs Summer Camp
Please keep campers, counselors and volunteers in your prayers! They also love to receive mail.
Campers Name (session of camp)
Craig Springs Camp
30 Craig Springs Circle
New Castle, VA 24127
Postal service in Craig County is slow. Mail your letters early! Even "overnight" packages mailed in-state can take more than three days to arrive. Please allow plenty of time for mail to travel to camp.
Triple I Camp, July 10 - 15: Kacie Dalton, Kendall Dalton, Ann Tyler Darden, Meredith Farrell, Juliana Kurz, Ruthie Weeks, Joel West
New Covenant Camp, July 24 - 29: Elena Highfield, John Weeks
Family Retreat, July 29- Aug. 1: Elana Gant, Elizabeth Farrell, Nancy Farrell, Janet Williams and Jeannette Williams
Adult volunteers, Various Camps: Ann Bremner, Cynthia Bremner, Angie Dalton, Kerby Dalton, Lois Haines, Amy Jones, Justin Ott, and Janet Williams
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Mission Trip to Red House, West Virginia on July 29-August 1
Please offer prayers and support to our Mission Trippers who will be representing our church this summer on a weekend home repair mission trip. The group will be leaving at 8:00 am on July 29 from Slash.
Participants will be: Chris Benson, Wendy Benson, Meredith Farrell, Olivia Gant, Juliana Kurz, Ruthie Weeks, and Joel West.
Kelly Benson and Michael Weeks will accompany them on the trip. Leslie West will be helping with logistical support. Please keep them all in your prayers.
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Children Worship & Wonder Training Event
Trainer: Elaine Austin, Roanoke, VA
Dates: Friday, August 12th, 5 - 9 pm
Saturday, August 13th, 9 am - 5 pm
Location:
Ashland Christian Church
301 S. James St.
Ashland, VA 23005
Cost: $120 per person
Plus purchase of book Young Children and Worship
Deadline: July 29, 2016
(cost after deadline: $150)
More info? Call 317-713-2441: Jessica Kramer; Ministry Associate
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Thank you so much for your support as I have grown up here. The bracelet I received in worship in honor of my graduation is beautiful. I am blessed to have each and every one of you in my life. Thanks again, Anna West
Thank you so much for the bracelet I received for graduation. I appreciate your support through my college education. Love, Elizabeth Farrell
I just wanted to thank the scholarship committee for my scholarship gift to pursue my Bachelor's in Nursing.
It is most appreciated and a true blessing. Love, April Pierce
Thank you. Sometimes we just don't say it often enough.I want to make sure you know how much I - and all the ministries of the general Church - appreciate your support of Disciples Mission Fund. Your congregation is one of the top 250 in the denomination for DMF giving January to May, 2016.
Because of you Disciples Church Extension Fund was able to respond with disaster services within 24 hours of devastating fire in Lake Jackson, TX. Because of you, restorative work is being done in the Middle East. Because of you, hope -filled Hispanic congregations are supported in leader development, Disciple Volunteering can dig in to long-term rebuilding in SC and Disciple Home Missions can offer Worship & Wonder training so we can teach the next generation of Disciples. Thank you for bringing hope and wholeness through your exceptional support.
Because of you, I am thankful.
The Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins, General Minister and President
(complete letter is hanging by Michael's office)
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Flower Ministry
The 2016 flower chart is posted by the office. If you would like to purchase flowers in memory of or in honor of a loved one please sign up on the flower chart, fill in an order form and return it to the office. You may email or call the office (798-4520) to order sanctuary flowers. The sanctuary 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 3, 10 and 24.
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Drivers are needed for August, September, October and November!
Please sign up on the sheet on the Disciple Women bulletin board next to the nursery.
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During the months of July and August ACES will be closed on Fridays.
We will also be closed on July 4th for the holiday.
Current Needs:
Men's jeans - all sizes, Men's summer shorts - sizes 30-34, Men's new undershirts
Men's gently used shoes and work boots - size 10 and up, Adult's gently used tennis shoes - all sizes Women's new underwear
Children's summer pajamas - all sizes, Children's summer tops and bottoms - all sizes
Boy's summer shorts - sizes 6-20, Boy's new underwear, socks and t-shirts - all sizes
Toiletry items: toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner
Can openers, gently used small appliances, gently used pots and pans
Our Senior Rides program is growing! We need drivers! If you're interested in giving a few hours monthly to this very worthwhile program, please contact us at www.youraces@verizon.net or 804-543-6115. The Montpelier, Beaverdam, Rockville area needs drivers as well. ACES will be coordinating drivers and riders until WHEAT (Western Hanover Emergency Action Team) can find a coordinator.
Thanks for your continued support!
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Prayer Requests
Church Family
Becky Baugher, Norma Jennings, Dianne Jones, Carolyn Nash, Monroe Loving, MaryLee Jones, Jo Richardson, Brooken and Sandra Loving, Ernest Goodman
For Healing
Faisal Saeed (coworker of Cathy Tillman), Dean Spence (cousin of Gail Hellermann)
Victims and families of mass shooting in Orlando, FL
Carey Staley (daughter of Peg Reynolds and sister of Justin Ott), Krista Edelman (friend of Meredith Baugher)
Vernon Clarke (knee replacement), Shot Mangum (brother of Judy Pierce)
Sheryl Snellings (friend of Dianne Jones), Lindsay Lucchese (great niece of Becky Baugher)
Bob Henderson (husband of Barbara Henderson), Ann Graham (sister of Don Kersey)
Tammy Harris (friend of Ted and MaryLee Jones), Jack McGuire (uncle of Michelle Weeks)
All military personnel, first responders and their families
Unspoken prayer concerns
Love and sympathy are extended to...
Rev. Sandra Bottoms upon the death of her mother, Frances Bottoms
Cathy Tillman upon the death of her sister-in-law, Karen Wagenbauer
Norma Jennings and family upon the death of her husband, Bill Jennings
Lloyd West and family upon the death of Charlotte West, his sister-in-law, and Kevin Wayne Campbell, his cousin's husband
The Elders respectfully request that prayer concerns be updated every two weeks by notifying the office by phone (798-4520) or email (admin@slashcc.org)
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