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THE ARLINGTONIAN
| August 2010
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS
| | (Click on a title to go to that section or article) | | | | | • | ARLINGTONIAN DEADLINE | | • | READERS' THEATRE PRESENTATION | | • | BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS, AUGUST 10, 2010 | | • | ARLINGTON SPECIALS, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 | | • | DISCIPLES HABITAT OFFERING THIS MONTH | | • | INTERESTED IN EVANGELISM? WANT TO STRENGTHEN OUR CHURCH'S WITNESS? | | • | SUMMER READING DISCUSSION, SEPTEMBER 12 | | • | LIBRARY WORK DAYS IN EARLY SEPTEMBER | | • | TRANSY STUDENT LUNCH, 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 | | • | LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS AND HEARING-ASSISTANCE DEVICES | | • | THE FALL 2010 COOKING CLUB BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER | | • | INTERESTED IN STARTING A BOOK CLUB? | | • | SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN THIS FALL | | • | CHURCH SCHOOL FOR ADULTS | | • | SEASONAL FLU CLINIC, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | | • | HEALTH TIP: MANAGE STRESS | | • | CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP | | • | CELEBRATIONS | | • | CONCERNS | | • | THANK YOU | | • | WORLD COMMUNION DAY | | | | | • | Previous Issue of The Arlingtonian |
CONTENTS
ARLINGTONIAN DEADLINE
The
deadline for the next Arlingtonian will be Sunday, September 12, 2010. Please bring any information that you would like
included in the next issue to the church office by then, or email your submission to arlingtonchristian@windstream.net.
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READERS' THEATRE PRESENTATION
Join
Us for Worship Sunday, September 5, for our fourth annual "Play on Labor Day". Our Sunday Morning Worship
will feature a readers' theatre presentation of the good news. The drama "Loose Connections" will remind us
that nothing separates us from God's love - even in a car-repair shop!
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BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS, AUGUST 10, 2010
Summer
has taken its toll on attendance at our meetings with only 20 members being present. We hope that this will improve
with the change of the seasons.
The Deacons had prepared an excellent meal. We were happy to see Kris back
from her vacation. She discussed up-coming events such as the Ice Cream Social and the Cooking Club event at her house.
Al Nevius, speaking for the Trustees, reported that there had been a dip in our trust-fund account. We are seeking better
ways to monitor this. Patrick Smith reported that the Deacons met to discuss their questionnaire and to prepare for
elevator and chair lift duty. Beverly Troy reported that the CWF had served lunch for the Hughes family after Manford's
funeral and had discussed a memorial gift from Anna Pugh's daughter in her mother's memory. Bruce Wall noted numerous
property concerns including the roof, the exterior paint, emergency lighting, door closers, and signs to mark our parking
lot. Our old building needs lots of attention! The Discipleship Committee had an excellent outing to the Legends
baseball game. It was noted that the Arlington Specials need entertainment. Please make suggestions! Lonnie
Jackson reported for the Stewardship Committee that we remain in black, but just barely. A Welcome Task Force was formed
to greet visitors. This is a recommendation by the ARC Committee. We hope that it has an immediate and positive
effect on getting folks to become a part of Arlington.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Jones
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ARLINGTON SPECIALS, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
Fellowship
is at 10:30 a.m.; lunch is at Noon.
The new price for a delicious hot meal is $5.00. Come and enjoy a morning
of fun and games (dominos, Rook, BINGO) followed by a delicious luncheon. After lunch we will be treated to the voice
of solo gospel music artist Dean Weddle.
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DISCIPLES HABITAT OFFERING THIS MONTH
This
month, during worship on Sunday, August 22 and 29, we will give our annual offering to Disciples Habitat for Humanity.
Please give generously to this important work.
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INTERESTED IN EVANGELISM? WANT TO STRENGTHEN OUR CHURCH'S WITNESS?
Come to one of the P.I.E. meetings in September. Three meetings are being held,
so come to the one that fits in your schedule: Sunday, September 19, after worship; Tuesday, September 21, at 1:00 p.m.,
and at 6:00 p.m. also September 21. Everyone is invited to join in on this church-wide brainstorming about evangelism.
P.I.E. stands for "People Interested in Evangelism", and real pie will be served at all the sessions.
For
more information see J.D. Wright, Discipleship Chair, or Pastor Kris.
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SUMMER READING DISCUSSION, SEPTEMBER 12
This
summer everyone was invited to read the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird, and we also viewed the movie based on
that novel at the August 21 Cinema Grill.
Join us for a BYOL (bring your own lunch) discussion of the novel after
worship on Sunday, September 12, in Fellowship Hall. (Cookies and a beverage will be provided.)
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LIBRARY WORK DAYS IN EARLY SEPTEMBER
Please
join us as we work in the library Wednesday and Thursday, September 8 and 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. People can
come for as long as they want, for an hour or more or all day. Some books need to be boxed up, and others need to be
checked for labels and pockets and to be organized on shelves. Sign up on the bulletin board near the church office
if you think you can help Cheryl Shimfessel and Sheila Core on these special library work days.
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TRANSY STUDENT LUNCH, 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
We
are hosting a lunch in Fellowship Hall, Tuesday, August 31, for a small group of new Disciples of Christ students at Transylvania
University. If you would like to attend and/or help with food, please let us know. A Transy Lunch sign-up sheet
is on the bulletin board near the church office.
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LARGE-PRINT HYMNALS AND HEARING-ASSISTANCE DEVICES
New
large-print hymnals have been purchased by the Worship Committee for use during worship. We also have hearing-assistance
devices available. Feel free to pick up a hymnal or one of the hearing- assistance devices before worship. They
are available near the sound booth at the back of the sanctuary. The sound-system operator is available to help you.
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THE FALL 2010 COOKING CLUB BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER
The
Fall 2010 Arlington Cooking Club begins Wednesday, September 8, and we are getting ready for the second year for this neighborhood
outreach ministry by our congregation. Many things about the Cooking Club have remained the same as last year - 12 fifth
graders will be selected by the school to be in the class and will learn cooking and nutrition from some members of our church.
Like last year, we have partnered with the Arlington Elementary School Family Resource Center and the Fayette County Extension
Service in organizing the club. Also like last year, the fifth graders and the church cooks will host a meal for the
children's families after the last session of the class, Wednesday, October 27. We have changed a few things to strengthen
the club this year, including new recipes, learning activities, and some kitchen-related crafts.
You may join with
the cooking club as volunteers if you would like (just call the church office and let us know). You may also help us
out by providing some of the groceries we need to make the food each week. We are grateful for donations of non-perishable
foods or Kroger's gift cards to help with the weekly purchase of needed ingredients. We have a "Cooking Club"
donations box in the church office. If you label what you donate, we can say "thank you".
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INTERESTED IN STARTING A BOOK CLUB?
Week
of Compassion is inviting Disciples to startWeek of Compassion book clubs to expand our horizons! If you think you are
interested,you may pick up information in the church office.
If you like using the Internet, you may also connect
with WoC and get a list of recommended books, both fiction and non-fiction, that address the kinds of issues to which Week
of Compassion responds in the world. Links to Amazon.com are provided. Click here for the WoC book club information.
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SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN THIS FALL
Children
Worship and Wonder Resumes September 5
An open house and orientation for Children Worship and Wonder will be
held during the Church School hour (9:10 - 10:00 a.m.) on Sunday, September 5, in room 106. Sarah Shewmaker will be
back with us, and she will lead the orientation, which is designed for children (especially new children) and their parents.
That same day children will be invited to go to Children Worship and Wonder after the Children's Time during worship.
Church School Classes for Children and Youth
This fall we are offering two Church School classes on the
second floor.
Children five years old through 5th grade are invited to come to room 202 for "Friends and Family
in Faith", a class that will help children grow in their relationship with their friends, family, and church as well
as with Jesus. Children will have their own "friendship albums" as a part of the class. The class will
be lead by a teaching team of five people. Betty Nevius, Paula Jackson, Erin Salmons, Cheryl Shimfessel, and Teresa
Sams will take turns in teams of two each Sunday to lead this class.
Youth in 6th through 12th grades are meeting
in room 201/203 for "Theology Theatre", a class that examines what youth feel and think about their faith through
discussion about movies they watch together. The first movie being viewed is "Stand By Me", a classic film
that reveals the challenges facing many youth as they each search for their own identity and their own set of values.
Perry Bentley and Bruce Wall lead the class.
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CHURCH SCHOOL FOR ADULTS
During the
month of August, we have three options for adults during the Church School hour. The Beacon Class meets in room 104,
and the Darnell Bible Study meets in the chapel (room 103). In the library (room 102), Pastor Kris Bentley will lead
a three-week study titled, "How Does Jesus' Death Save Us?" Kris also will lead a two-month study of the book
of Revelation, beginning September 12, in the church library.
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SEASONAL FLU CLINIC, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
After
worship on Sunday September 26, Christian Care Communities is holding a seasonal flu-shot clinic in our Fellowship Hall, 11:30
a.m. - 1:30 p.m., for individuals over 18 years of age. More information about the clinic will be coming; shots will
be covered under Medicare, Part B.
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HEALTH TIP: MANAGE STRESS
•
Balance work, home, and play.
• Get support from family and friends.
• Stay positive.
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Take time to relax.
• Get 7-9 hours of sleep each night; make sure kids get more based on their age.
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Ask for help and get counseling if needed.
Information provided by the CDC and Department of Health and Human Services
This tip is submitted by our Spring 2010 student nurses from the U.K. College of Nursing
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CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
September
2010 Schedule and Service Project
CWF invites all women of the church to join! The circles will meet
on September 7 at the following times:
| | Ruth Circle | | 1:30 p.m.
| | Home of Ora Lewis | | | Rachel Circle | | 2:00 p.m. | | Church Library | | | Esther Circle | | 4:00 p.m. | | Home of Olivia Turner |
The CWF service project for September is to collect money for DOM/Global Ministries for Haiti. You may give your donation
directly to a CWF member or bring or mail it to the church at 1206 N. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40505.
Lexington/Fayette
County Church Women United
2010-2011 Schedule
Meet at 9:30 to socialize; the meeting begins at 10:00
a.m.
September 8 - Christ Church Cathedral Episcopal, 166 Market Place. The topic is "Offering of Letters
on behalf of Bread for the World."
October 13 - Virginia Place, 1156 Horsemen's Lane on the corner at the
end of the road. (Horseman's Lane is off Red Mile Road.)
Beverly Henderson, director, will be the speaker.
November 5 - Crestwood Christian, 1882 Bellafonte Drive. World Community Day Celebration.
East
Central Regional Event (hosted by CWF)
October 15-17 in Louisville, KY
Women from Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, and Ohio will join in this event to CLAIM THE VISION TOGETHER. This will be a wonderful opportunity to worship
and share with other women who love Christ and love each other! Information on this event is available in the church
office.
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CELEBRATIONS
Join us in welcoming Rebecca
Ann Cloud, daughter of Jonathan and Christina Cloud and great-grandchild of Geneva Higgins. Rebecca Ann was born Sunday,
July 25, 2010 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY.
We rejoice that Barbara and Brian Cornish are celebrating
their 60th wedding anniversary on August 26.
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CONCERNS
Our prayers and love are extended
to the Hughes family, especially Lavina, Brian, and Wayne and Betty Hughes. Manford Hughes died on Tuesday, July 27,
2010, and his memorial service was held Friday, July 30.
We give thanks for the life of Phillip Ditchen and keep
his wife, Margaret, and all of his family and friends in our prayers as they mourn his death on Wednesday, August 18.
On Thursday morning, August 19, Florence Aubrey died at St. Joseph's Hospital. We give thanks for her life and pray
for her family and friends.
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THANK YOU
The family of Manford Hughes
sends a special thank you to all of our church friends, neighbors, and family who shared in our loss, and especially to Kris,
who did a beautiful service and visited him often at the nursing home. Thank you to CWF and all the ladies who prepared
the delicious food and served it for our family and friends following the funeral service.
A special thanks to
all who prayed for Manford and who sent flowers, food, and cards; stopped by; or just made a phone call. We will always
remember your thoughtfulness and kindness. Manford always loved Arlington.
Thank you,
Lavina and Brian
Hughes
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WORLD COMMUNION DAY
Plan to join us
on World Communion Day, Sunday, October 3! Celebrate the Lord's Table that extends around the world. Rev. Dr.
Wesley Allen, Professor of Worship and Preaching at Lexington Theological Seminary, will be our preacher of the day.
Worship and Communion at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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PREVIOUS ISSUE OF THE ARLINGTONIAN
ARLINGTONIAN DEADLINE
The deadline for submitting articles for the next Arlingtonian will be Sunday,
August 8, 2010.
Please bring any information that you would like included in the next issue to the church office
by then, or email your submission to arlingtonchristian@windstream.net.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF WORSHIP IN AUGUST
Join us Sundays, 10:30 a.m.
August 1: Rev. Jim Mahoney, Guest Preacher
August 8: Rev. Charles Dale Waugaman, Guest Preacher
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SPECIAL MUSIC DURING WORSHIP, SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
Join us during worship, Sunday, August 8, to hear special music by The Winchester Journeymen,
a quartet of singers from the First Christian Church (DoC), Winchester, KY.
We are delighted to have them with
us during worship.
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LEMONAID STAND, JULY 25
Look for the lemonAID stand at the church on Sunday, July 25! Some of the young people of the
church will be staffing a LemonAID stand that morning. All proceeds will go to the Salvation Army's LemonAID ministry to aid
homeless children here in Lexington.
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BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS, JULY 13, 2010
We started the evening with a great meal prepared by the elders. We welcomed the
new board members to the board and the meeting. The committees reported on their meetings and activities. The
Elders and Deacons had a joint meeting to kick off the new year. The Elders are discussing the business organization
of the church. The Deacons are discussing ways to assist our members in accessing the church. The CWF has distributed
a questionnaire to the women of the church. The Missions Committee has met about the Crestwood Christian Church Project
of serving communion to the inmates of the Lexington Detention Center. Property is getting the outside of the sanctuary
painted and getting the chairlift installed. Staff Relations noted that we need volunteers for the office during Gail's
vacation at the end of August. A committee was formed to plan the Fall Worship Event to be held on Sunday, October 3.
Linda McMillen and Beverly Troy were elected to represent Arlington at the Regional Assembly at Central Christian Church in
September.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Jones
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HOORAY FOR THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE!
July 1-4 we held a collection of red, white, and blue work clothes for Pyramid Professional
Resources, a ministry in town that help homeless men and women as they enter the work force. Thank you to all who helped
with this collection. We collected 48 pairs of pants or blue jeans, 4 bandanas, 21 shirts, 3 sweaters, 1 pair of shoes,
and 6 pairs of socks. May these gifts be a blessing to the men and women who receive them.
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ARLINGTON SPECIALS, AUGUST 18, 2010
Fellowship at 10:00 a.m. - Lunch at Noon
The new price for a delicious hot
meal is $5.00
Come and enjoy a morning of fun and games (dominos, Rook, BINGO) followed by a delicious luncheon.
After lunch we will have a guest from Silver Sneakers talk to us about their programs and how anyone can become involved.
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AUGUST SUNDAY MORNING STUDIES FOR ADULTS
In the month of August, two of our regular adult classes will resume meeting on Sunday
mornings during the Church School hour (9:10 – 10:00 a.m.). The Beacon Class meets in room 204 and the Darnell
Bible Study meets in the chapel (room 103). Instead of meeting in their regular room, members of the Crusaders Class
will be attending the short-term classes being offered in the library during August. On August 1 and 8, the older youth
class is invited to join the group in the library for an intergenerational viewing of two Bible music videos produced by the
American Bible Society. The group will share ideas and discuss these contemporary video Bible interpretations.
August 1 will be Two Brothers and a Father (a country-western music video translation of Luke 15:11-32), led by Luther
Hilliard, and August 8 will be The Visit, (an African-American spiritual music video translation of Luke 1:39-56),
led by David Couchman. On August 15, 22, and 29, Pastor Kris will lead a three-week class on the topic of "How
Does Jesus' Death Save Us?" In September and October Pastor Kris will lead a Bible study of the New Testament book
of Revelation.
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CINEMA GRILL
Join
us for "Cinema Grill" Saturday, August 21, at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall for the film, To Kill A Mockingbird.
The food includes chicken wings with fixings, dessert, and beverages. The suggested donation is $5.00 per person (pay
when you arrive that night). Please be sure to sign up by Sunday, August 15, so we know how many are coming and can
order the right amount of food. The final film, Faith Like Potatoes, will be shown on October 16.
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APRONS!
Have
you seen the aprons made by Janet Timberlake to support the Arlington Cooking Club? A few adult aprons are still available
and they are hanging on display in the church office. A donation of $10 or more and your choice of one of the aprons
is yours. Janet has also made aprons for the children who participate in the Cooking Club this fall. Thanks, Janet!
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CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
August 2010 Schedule and Service Project
CWF invites all women of the church
to join! The circles will meet on August 2 at the following times:
| | Ruth Circle | | 1:30 p.m. | | Church Communion Room | | | Rachel Circle | | 2:00 p.m. | | Church Library | | | Esther Circle | | 4:00 p.m. | | Church Communion Room |
The CWF service project for August is to collect money or supplies for the Nest. You may give your donation directly
to a CWF member or bring or mail it to the church at 1206 N. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40505
CWF News
The Christian Women´s Fellowship is beginning a new year. We continue to ask for your prayers as we strive
to serve Arlington and our Lord. At the General Meeting in June, new officers were elected and installed.
| | President
| | Beverly Troy | | | Vice-President/Project Chairman | | Lynda
McMillen | | | Secretary
| | Helynn Stewart | | | Treasurer | | Sheila Lowe | | | Study
Chairman | | Paula Jackson |
In the past few months a lot of discussion and prayer has taken place in order for us to make a decision about a Fall Festival
that is traditionally held in September/October each year. We have decided to forego this event for this year.
We hope that this is an event we may bring back in the future. In this Arlingtonian, you will find a survey
for the women in the church. We hope you will take a few moments to fill this out for us and return it. This will
help us greatly in planning for the future.
Just a reminder - each month the CWF has a service project. All
are welcome, and encouraged, to contribute toward this project.
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TV NEEDED
A
TV is needed for use in the children´s classroom on the second floor. It does not need to be new (or digital),
since it will be used for viewing DVDs and VHS cassettes only. It does need to have a screen large enough for a classroom
to view the program. If you think you might be able to help us out with the TV, please talk to Pastor Kris.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Cody
Timothy Cornish, son of Patrick and Stephanie Cornish and first great-grandchild of Brian and Barbara Cornish, was born Wednesday,
July 14, at the Naval Base Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. All are doing well.
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THANK YOU
Thank
you, thank you, thank you. Words alone cannot express my gratitude. All of your prayers were felt by me and
with God´s help, I became better. My church family really means a lot to me. Also, thanks to Kris for her
support then and now.
Sincerely, Lynda McMillen
Thank you for the Prayer Quilt. What a
nice surprise to receive the personalized prayer quilt! It is so pretty. I will use it as I continue chemo.
Thanks to those who made it and said prayers for me as it was tied.
Mrs Jim (Maxine) Bailey
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HEALTH TIP
Protect
Yourself this Summer
| •
| Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, motorcycle, or ATV. | | • | Wear your seatbelt
in the car! | | • | Remember to apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out in the sun and reapply after swimming and every 2
hours. | | • | Don´t forget your lips - find a lip balm with sunscreen. | | • | Wear a hat on sunny days and protect the tops
of your ears with sunscreen. |
Information from the CDC and the American Cancer
Society.
This tip is submitted by our Spring 2010 student nurses from the U.K. College of Nursing
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SANDWICHES AND COOKIES FOR THE HOPE CENTER
Each Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday night we provide space for homeless men from the Hope
Center to sleep in Fellowship Hall. Although the weather is warmer now, the Hope Center continues to have more men needing
a place to sleep than they have space. If you would like to help support this ministry by providing 15 sandwiches or
cookies on a particular night, sign up on the "Help Bring Hope" sign-up sheet near the church office. You
may bring the sandwiches or cookies to church that morning and we will put them out for you.
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PRAYER MINISTRY
A
group meets at the church regularly to pray. Anyone wishing to request prayer may do so by leaving a written request
in the offering plate any Sunday or in the basket in the office labeled for prayer requests. You may also speak to the
pastor or contact the church office (252-4393).
Resources to support individuals in their practice of prayer are
available in the literature rack near the church office. Copies of the church´s printed prayer list are also available
in that location as well as in a brightly colored folder on the bulletin board across from the church office.
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COMMUNITY GARDEN IS GROWING
Check out the North Limestone Community Garden - It is your community and your garden (in
the 900 block of N. Limestone). It is close to the church, so stop by and say, "hi!" or stay to help on Saturdays
in July (10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon).
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