CHRISTIAN Journal S A R D I N I A C H U R C H O F C H R I S T the 7130 Bachman Road, Sardinia, Oh 45171 * (937)446-2594 * website: sardiniacc.com * email: [email protected] * April 2015 April 5th - Resurrection Sunday Sonrise Service at 8:30 a.m. Sonrise Breakfast at 9:00 a.M. Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Kevin’s Comments “ Forward in Faith” I am extremely excited and grateful to be a part of what our precious Lord is doing at the Sardinia church of Christ. I am thankful for how God has blessed this ministry in the past and the present and what He will do in the future. It is my desire that all of our members will sense the leadership of God’s Spirit as we move forward in the coming days. You are the key to the success of this ministry and your obedience to the Lord is crucial. On April 19th you will have the opportunity for fellowship at the “All Church Dinner” which is being hosted at the church at 11:30 a.m. following our morning worship service. You will have the chance to gain information about the “FORWARD IN FAITH” campaign. At the dinner we will try to answer any questions about the finances of the church and why we need your commitment to this campaign to help make the payments on our facilities. On Sunday, April 26th, we will have a “Victory Sunday” where we will make a faith promise for the next three years over and above our regular giving. Our “Celebrating 100 Years Capital Stewardship Campaign” ends in April and the new campaign begins on May 1st. The amount raised in “FORWARD IN FAITH” will be used to pay down the debt of the mortgage on our facilities. Most of all we are asking you to make “FORWARD IN FAITH” a special matter of daily personal prayer. The purpose of these dinners and this whole campaign is to offer ministry and prayer to you and your family. We hope to explain our needs and to request prayer for God’s will in your life and the life of the church. My hope is that every family in our church will help us to literally immerse this campaign in daily persistent and specific prayer about God’s will in your life and our “FORWARD IN FAITH” campaign. Please do not just ask God what He would like you to do. Ask Him what He can do through you. There is a difference. God is not asking for equal gifts but for equal sacrifice. Thank you for being the loving people that you are! Your Minister, Kevin Hamilton Student Ministry News Questions? Please contact [email protected] Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SCOCStudents Twitter.com/SCOCStudents instagram.com/sccstudents When I was a kid one of the movies I watched over and over again was Prince of Egypt. This was on a VHS tape so I had to have the patience to rewind it and then fast forward through all the commercials to get to the movie. I have done this many many times with this movie and if you remember VHS tapes then you know that only someone who really likes a movie would do this repeatedly. I have also done this with a specific Disney movie (I WAS A KID!!!) which I equally enjoyed but I’m going to plead the Fifth on that one. For those of you who have not seen Prince of Egypt, it is an animated movie by Universal Studios about the life of Moses from birth up to the exodus from Egypt. Some of my favorite scenes in the movie are Moses being challenged by Pharaohs’ sorcerers, the plagues on Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea. Even though this is an animated movie, these scenes really emphasize the awful and awe-full absolute unequivocal dominant power of God leaving me in a mixed state of fright and reverence. However, my absolute favorite scene is the one where Moses encounters God through the burning bush. We all know this scene relatively well from reading our Bible’s or Sunday school stories. Moses tries to get himself excused from the God’s job offer by giving several reasons but God already has a solution for each excuse. Finally Moses says (exasperatedly in the movie) “What am I even supposed to say to these people?” and “I can’t even talk well!” In response and almost as exasperated as Moses with his excuses God responds with a trump statement: “Who made man’s mouth? Who makes them deaf or mute, seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go! I will be with you and will teach you what to say.” These words from Exodus 4:11 have stuck with me since childhood because of this movie and this specific scene. Admittedly in this particular scene God is not the most comforting to one’s mind and heart as are other remembered Bible passages. Also, unlike other popularly remembered Bible passages, this is more of a rhetorical question than a comforting statement like the one found in Jeremiah 29:11. The fact that this is a rhetorical question is the reason I remember the passage. It always causes me to respond, “…you are…”; much like a child being reminded by a parent. It is also a reminder that God knows precisely (absolutely, totally, and exactly) who I am and how I am. Strengths and weaknesses, perceived or actual, or even mediocre qualities that draw no attention are all known by God. So when He calls us to a task, all of these things have already been considered. Often we align ourselves with tasks that are to our strengths or even to our weaknesses when working for God. However, God does not align us with a task because of our “strengths” or “weaknesses”. He aligns the task for the person He created. “You’re not dying, you just can’t think of anything good to do”. Joe The Alpha Class The Alpha Class met on Monday, March 16th, at 6 p.m. for a meal of pizza after which we watched the movie God Is Not Dead. Our evening together was very enjoyable. Those of you who were not able to join us for this evening of fellowship were very much missed. Our next meeting is planned for Monday April 20th at 6 p.m. at the Church. If you do not attend Sunday School we invite you to join us at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays in the Alpha Classroom. The Friendly Circle News The Friendly Circle did not hold a meeting in March 17, 2015 due to the weather conditions. The next meeting will be April 7, 2015, at 7 p.m. at the church. Hostess will be Hazel Downing; Devotions: Carolyn Carr; Special: Carla Carr; and Social: Anna Jones. We invite all ladies to come out and join in with the plans that we will be making for the April 16th Women’s Christian Fellowship meeting at Sardinia Church. We hope many of you will come out and help with this and help make the ladies from the visiting churches feel welcome on April 16th. This is always a very interesting evening with a large group of Christian Women fellowshipping together. Don’t miss it! April Events Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, APRIL 4TH from 1:00 to 3:00 pm For children through 5th grade. In addition to the Easter egg hunt, we will have crafts, inflatables, and snacks. Join the fun from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Questions? Please contact Janie Wills at 937-446-2891 or at [email protected]. PRC Spring Partnership Dinner here on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Speaker: Monica Wenstrup, Master of Ceremonies: Harriett Groh, Vocalist: Rebecca Carter You are invited to join us as we share the ministry of the Pregnancy Resource Center. Please remember, it is only with your support….financially, volunteering, praying, and encouragement…that we can remain A Place of Hope here in Brown County. Each and every one who contributes is truly a partner in this ministry and we want to update you on the progress made in providing a safe, loving environment for women (and their families) in the midst of unexpected pregnancies. Be sure and plan to attend. You won’t be sorry! April Events Preview of May Events Check the bulletins, May’s Christian Journal (the Newsletter), and/or the church calendar for further details. May 7th - National Day of Prayer May 10th - Mother’s Day Breakfast from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. May 12th - 14th Spring Clinic at Restoration Acres May 15th - 16th - BSCC Women’s Retreat May 15th & 16th - SM Teen Campout at Winton Woods May 15th - 16th CMF Dinner Theater May 17th - Scottie Mays presents the work of the CMF during Morning Worship May 24th - Our Graduates are recognized during Morning Worship May 31st - The Oaks, Tommy and John Thomas, here with “Star Queen” Thank You Dear friends and neighbors here at the church and for those both from far and near, My family and Darold’s family would like to thank everyone for your love, concern, and special prayers for Darold, me, and our families, before, during, and after Darold’s illness and the kindness and comfort given at the time of his passing. He is so very missed by all! We want to thank Kevin for his beautiful and meaningful words of comfort, all the pallbearers, all who sent flowers and donations in Darold’s memory, the American Legion and Honor Guard for their services, and the Beam-Funeral Home for letting Darold ride for the last time in his “twrucky”, as he called it; he would have loved that had he known. Darold was very proud to serve his country in Korea and talked about it a lot. A special “Thank You” for the beautiful throw brought by Kevin from Kenny and Karen Inlow to the Atlantes Rehab Center while Darold and I were there. Darold loved it! Darold was a wonderful friend, neighbor, and most of all, a great husband of over 47 years. His dreams in life were to own a dairy bar and to get married. His dreams were accomplished and he was great at both! We thank God for all who shared their love, prayers, and all kindnesses which will live in our hearts always. Love and Prayers, Mrs. Darold Fender and families Announcements We rejoice along with the angels in heaven and welcome into our church family through baptism: Luken Roades on March 8th Alexander roades on March 8th and Brian and Lisa Poynter who transferred their membership on March 1st. Butler Springs Christian Camp requests donations of 60-64 oz. bottles of 100% fruit juice for the upcoming summer camp sessions. Please bring in your donation to the Welcome Center by Sunday, May 24th. Sardinia’s April’s suggested donations are toothbrushes and bars of soap (no liquid). Thank you. Pork & Beans/Baked Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Tomato and Chicken Noodle Soups, Spaghetti Sauce, Peanut Butter, and Jelly Calendar for April 2015 April 2nd - Last FPU seminar at 6:30 p.m. April 4th - Easter Egg Hunt here from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. April 5th - Resurrection Sunday Sonrise Service at 8:30 a.m. Sonrise Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. April 7th - Friendly Circle Meeting April 9th - Last FPU meeting at 6:30 p.m. April 16th - Area Christian Women’s Fellowship Dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 19th - All Church Dinner following Morning Worship Service April 20th - Alpha Class meeting at 6:00 p.m. April 23rd - PRC Spring Partnership Dinner at 7:00 p.m. April 23rd & April 30th - GriefShare from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. April 29th - Victory Sunday SARDINIA CHURCH OF CHRIST WORSHIP TIMES SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m Worship Office Staff Kevin Hamilton Minister [email protected] Laura Hamilton Worship Co-ordinator [email protected] Ruth Ann Goodlin Joe Henslee Secretary Youth Minister [email protected] [email protected] Deacons Elders Jeremy Mignerey Ed Fryman, Scott Mays Bill Boling,Dave Mignerey l Mission Statement l We are committed to worshiping GOD, making Jesus the Lord of our lives, and sharing the truth of God’s Word with our community and the world.
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