Events

Vendor & Craft Sale

church_craft_saleSpread the word! On Saturday, May 3, 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. we are hosting a Vendor and Craft Sale. Vendor & Craft tables include: jewelry, massage, woodwork, candles, Tupperware, Origami Owl, Mary Kay, blankets, animal treats, 31, Avon, scarves, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, children’s books, leather works, and many more. There will also be food, drinks and baked goods for sale. Table rental fees and proceeds from food items go to support our Camp Christian Fund to help send our youth to church camp this summer. Make sure to invite your neighbors, friends and co-workers. This is a great opportunity to pick up something for Mother’s Day. If you have questions, please contact Tina Yarber.

Maundy Thursday

maundy thursday_std_tJoin us Thursday, April 17 at 7:00p.m. as we remember Jesus’ final days.  Our Elders have planned an interactive time of worship and reflection that includes:  The Last Supper, foot washing, praying in Gethsemane, and Jesus’ crucifixion.

JOIN US EASTER

Join us Sunday, April 20 as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Sunrise ServiceSunrise Celebration @ 7:30 a.m. in our outdoor worship center

 

 

 

Breakfast @ 8:15 a.m.

Easter Egg HuntEgg Hunt for children @ 9:15 a.m.

 

 

 

Easter CelebrateWorship Celebration @ 10:00 a.m.

Let’s Go to a Movie

On February 28, SON OF GOD will be released in theatres. The movie is an epic retelling of Jesus’ life. The movie is produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downing (producers of the mini-series The Bible) and directed by Christopher Spencer.
Want to see the movie? How about seeing it with your church family? Saturday, March 15 we will gather as a group and go see a matinee. Following the movie we will have dinner and discussion. If you want go, please let us know. Sign-up is located on bulletin board near drinking fountain. Want to know more about the movie, go to www.sonofgodmovie.com.sonofGodpromo

Sock Collection

socksJoin us for First Sunday Mission Day on March 2. We have all been impacted by the extreme cold temperatures this winter but not nearly as hard as the homeless in our area. As a result, Outreach will be collecting socks for men, women and children from this Sunday through March 2nd. We invite you to add to our collection of new socks and join us immediately following worship on the first Sunday in March. At that time we will be adding prayer cards to each pair of socks to be given to individuals temporarily staying at Hope House and the Hope House Center for Women and Children in Middletown.

Lenten Book Study

the questionTuesdays during Lent, Rev. Roe will lead a book study on Philip Yancey’s book, The Question That Never Goes Away: Why. Yancey addresses the challenges to faith in the face of extraordinary pain, random suffering, and extreme tragedy. All of these cause us to ask “Really, God?!” If the question “Why?” nags at your spirit, join us for this deep exploration of faith.  We are offering two group times:
Tuesdays @ 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Groups will begin March 11. You can purchase the book at www.cokesbury.com. Current cost is $11.55. If you do not wish to purchase the book, you are still welcome to participate in a group.

Salad Luncheon

Salad Lunch 2014

CWF’s annual Soup and Salad Luncheon will be held on Monday, March 17th this year.  We will be calling members of the congregation for assistance with food items and also we will need help in the kitchen with serving and clean-up that day.

Andra Moran to Lead Worship

Andra MoranOn Sunday, February 9, Andra Moran will lead our worship.  Andra lives in Nashville, Tennessee where she works as a songwriter, singer, author, worship designer and freelance touring musician.  She is the daughter of two ministers in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  Andra studied music at BelmontUniversity in Nashville.  Her most recent music, “Harmony Grove” and “Little Miracles” expresses her deep faith and a mature sense of self.  Andra currently serves Woodmont Christian Church in Nashville as the Creative Director at The Bridge alongside her husband, musician Stephen Daniel King.  Want to learn more go to www.andramoran.com

Plan to be present for this very special morning of worship.  Invite your friends and neighbors for this extraordinary experience in worship.

Week of Compassion

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February 16 and 23 we will be collecting offerings for the Disciples strongest mission arm – Week of Compassion.  For 70 years, Week of Compassion has made a difference in the lives of people and communities around the world by pooling resources, leveraging funds and serving through partnerships.  Gifts given through this special offering empower people in poverty to learn a trade, raise their own food, and grow in faith. United in Christ, we help to provide access to healthy food, good education, excellent health care, and shelter after devastating storms.  Each time a gift is given a connection is made that builds a bridge or tears down walls.  Each resource shared answers God’s call to love our neighbor, because in Christ Jesus, we are one family.  Please give generously.  To learn more go to www.weekofcompassion.org

 

First Sunday Mission Project

February 2 is our MISSION SUNDAY.  Following worship we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for Chili and to make special mission kits:

1) Health Kits for Church World Service

2) Visitor Kits

Below are items needed.  Please bring your donations and stay to help put the kits together.

Health Kits: 30 count                     Visitor Kits: 30 count

Hand towels                                      Plain color gift bags
Wash cloths                                       Religious/Inspirational:
Combs                                                                  Pencils
Nail clippers                                                      Notepads
Bar of soap                                                         Post/note cards
Toothbrush
Band aids

Need one large cardboard box for shipping kitsCWS

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