A Thought from Scott
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| BIG Opportunity to Serve
The Annual Winter Conference for the Anglican Mission in America is coming to Greensboro January 28th-31st. Since it is so close, we have been asked to provide volunteers to serve or coordinate aspects of this great event. Here are the areas and dates needed:
- Registration Team, Wednesday – Saturday
- Packet Assembly Team, Monday
- Special Meetings, Thursday evening and Friday lunch
- Flower Committee, various
- Team of Doctors, throughout
- Greeters, Wednesday – Saturday
- Transportation Team, Wednesday – Saturday
- Vendor Team, Wednesday – Saturday
- Information Table, Wednesday – Saturday
- Main Ballroom Team, Wednesday - Saturday
There will be various shifts and I can provide additional information if you like. We are looking for some smiling faces, some willing bodies and also a few with the gift of administration.
Please e-mail me or call if you have any interest. This is an awesome event and I hope many from our church will take advantage of this opportunity to serve and to also come and receive.
Peace,
Scott
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Mike's Stuff
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| “This is what the Lord says—your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea. Your descendants would have been like the sand, your children like the numberless grains; their name would never be cut off nor destroyed from before me.” Isaiah 48: 17-19 NIV
Teresa and I returned last week from spending time with our son Ben and his wife Elizabeth in Colorado Springs. We had a great time, in a very beautiful part of this country, but mainly it was just so wonderful to be with our son and his wife. One evening Ben reminded us of the times when he and our daughter Amy were little and they would wake us up because they had a bad dream. They would want to get into bed with us and we would let them. Being safely beside us caused them to forget whatever monster inhabited their dreams and they would fall fast asleep snuggled beside us. In their young minds, no monster could cross the threshold of our bedroom, and so they were safe.
As I reflected on this later, I wondered what it would be like to trust my heavenly Father like that. I doubt that it ever occurred to my children that I would reject them and deny them comfort in their fears and anxiety. I begin to wonder about what makes me so hesitant to completely trust in the goodness of my heavenly Father. At some point in the life of each of my children they learned that I was not completely trustworthy and that I was as vulnerable to life’s monster’s as they were and so began the process of self reliance that would enable them to become adults. Even though that is necessary, what about those monsters that life sends our way. Anxiety, fear, uncertainty, failure, betrayal, sickness, death and the list goes on. My children, when very young, somehow believed that I was bigger than the monsters in their lives and were able to trust me to give them rest.
In Isaiah 48, God was telling Israel what it would have been like if they had trusted and obeyed Him. They would have found Him to be the one who gave them blessing and peace. Instead, they wanted to do things their own way and all that God offered them was lost.
The offer is still open to us in Christ. Jesus promises in Matthew 11:48, that all who are weary and burdened can come to Him and He will give them rest. Recently, I have been really focusing on that promise. I have been asking God to bring me to the place that I trust in His goodness towards me and believe that I am safe in His loving arms, no matter what monsters pursue me. I don’t want to miss His blessings and all that He has for me, both now and in eternity and besides I can use the rest.
Mike
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Mo's Corner
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| Things to Know From Mo
This Sunday (August 31st) there will be a pool party at the Woodwards home for 6 PM until 8 PM. Youth are asked to meet there and be picked up there as well. The Woodwards address is 360 Fairview Drive, Daleville. If you need directions, their phone # is 992-5751.
Thanks and God Bless!
Mo
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Children's Ministries
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| We still need the volunteers in the following areas before August 24th: 9:00 - (1) Infants, (1) Toddlers on 5th Sunday, Pre-K 1 teacher & 1 greeter, K/1st Grade-1 teacher & 2 greeters, 2nd & 3rd-1 teacher & 1 greeter, 4/5/6th-6 assistants. At 11:00, needed are: (1) Infants, (1) Toddlers, 2/3 yr.class-1 assistant, Pre-K-1 teacher & 2 greeters, K/1st grade-1 teacher & 1 greeter, 2nd/3rd-1 teacher & 2 greeters, 4/5/6th-1 female teacher, 2 male teachers, 6 assistants. Please contact Stephanie at 977-6800 if you would like to volunteer in any of these areas.
NEW CLASSROOM LOCATIONS:
Infants/Crawlers - 1st room on the left
1 Year Old - last room on the right
2 Year Old (not potty trained) - 2nd room on the right
2 & 3 Year Old (potty trained) - 1st room on the right
Pre-k(4 & 5 years Old) - 2nd room on the left
Kindergarten & 1st Grade - trailer room on the left
2nd & 3rd Grade - trailer room on the right
(these ages will go to their class after the first song of the service and return during the offering)
Club 456 (4th/5th/6th Grade) - last room on the left (they will leave the service right before Bible Teaching begins & meet their teachers in the Foyer)
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Men's Ministry
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| MEN’S MINISTRY CALENDAR FOR 2008
“People Investing in People for Eternity”
GOALS:
Come alive in Christ. To awaken men’s desire to come more alive in Jesus Christ, living life in Him from the heart.
Connect with a Group. To encourage men to be connected with a “band of brothers” as intimate allies, to facilitate this as no man can walk alone.
Plans are being made for the Men's Retreat October 24-26 in Pigeon Forge, TN in the Great Smoky Mountains. Cost will be $130 per person. Look for the flyers at the Welcome Center and save these dates for great time of Bible Study, prayer and fellowship with other Orchard Hills men! A sign-up sheet is now at the Welcome Center. It's not too early to reserve your spot!
September 20 - Men's Breakfast
October 24-26 - Men's Retreat
November 15 - Men's Breakfast
Contact Information:
Tad Fisher - Retreat - Tad.Fisher@thirdsecurity.com - 239-5600 Cell
John Harlow - Any Issue - JCH0819@aol.com - 774-1813 Home
Mike Moffitt - Any Issue - mike@chsorchardhills.com - 977-9800 Office
Tom Nolan - Service - Thomas.Nolan@NScorp.com - 798-4966 Cell
Karl Uotinan - Activities - Kuotinen@denekalaw.com - 725-5995 Office
Jeff Wolfe - In Him - JKWolfe@trane.com - 765-7901 Cell
If you would like to become involved in a Men's Small Group Bible Study, please give Mike Moffitt a call and he will let you know what is available and how to become involved. There are many, many small men's groups meeting, so give Mike a call and get plugged in!
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Women's Ministry
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| Women's Fall Bible Studies are scheduled to begin on Tuesday morning and evening, September 9th. The morning study will be facilitated by Lisa Uotinen and is entitled "End Times" by R. Paul Stevens. The evening study is entitled "Lord, Change My Attitude Before It's Too Late" by James MacDonald and will be facilitated by Cathy Parker and Irma Stritesky. Please look for sign-up sheets at the Women's Ministry Table this Sunday.
The Extraordinary Women's Conference takes place September 12-13, 2008 in Lynchburg at the Vines Center of Liberty University. Friday evening will be from 7 PM - 10 PM and Sat. will be from 8:30 AM - 5 PM. Tickets may still be available through the Vines Center, Liberty University, Lynchburg.
Check out the Women's Ministry section of the Website for the Women's Ministry calendar for upcoming events.
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Home Groups
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| Orchard Hills Groups
The small group model is an integral part of the life and body of the Church of the Holy Spirit-Orchard Hills. Our church has been founded upon the group model and has benefited from the intimacy and discipleship, which results from meeting together in a small group environment.
Groups are designed to create a safe and inviting environment for individuals to share common experiences and grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and each other through fellowship, Bible study and prayer. They are for adults of all ages, stages of life and spiritual maturity.
Two types of groups available at Orchard Hills:
Discipleship Groups—are small groups of 4 to 5 individuals of the same gender
Home groups—are comprised of 12 to 15 people who meet weekly in the home of one of the group members.
If you are interested in joining a group, please contact Mike Moffitt at (540) 977-6800 or mike@chsorchardhills.com.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17
“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1
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Upcoming Events
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| THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY FOR THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.
A New Bible Study for Men and Women will begin September 11th and continue each Thursday evening from 7 until 9 PM. It is a two part Equipping Series entitled "The Journey To Wholeness in Christ". Facilitators for the class will be Donna Cudworth, Abby Lipscomb and others. Sign-up is necessary in order to have books available to purchase. A sign-up sheet is available at the Welcome Center or by calling the Church Office. For more information, please call Donna Cudworth at 992-2627.
Just a reminder to anyone who has and would like to submit photos of church events for the website to please contact Teresa Moffitt at 520-1164.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is going to be offered at Orchard Hills beginning with an introduction on September 7th at 5 PM. The class will then begin on September 14th and go through December 7th. A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Center. If you have questions, please call Mike Moffitt at 977-6800.
ATTENTION MOMS!There is an opportunity for you to become part of a group called Moms In Touch International. This is a group of mothers who meet once a week for an hour to intercede on behalf of their children and the schools they attend. We know our children face much pressure at school, and to stand in the gap for them through prayer is our highest calling. If you are interested in being part of this praying support group, please contact Jennifer Hodge at 580-1971. There will also be a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Centeron Sunday morning.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Roy and Carol Loope in the death of Roy's brother, Larry, last Friday.
Congratulations to Bill and Barbara Hughes, proud grandparents of Jesse Thomas Amos, son of Jennifer and Frank Amos, born Saturday, August 23rd, weighing in at 10 lbs. 3 oz. Congratulations also to Jennifer and Frank!
Congratulations to Gibby and Becky Gibson, proud grandparents of Elliana Grace Haynes, born to their daughter, Haley and husband Matt in Fairbanks, Alaska on Monday, August 25th, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz.
ALTAR GUILD SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, August 31, 2008
IF YOU ARE ON THE SCHEDULE AND ARE NOT ABLE TO SERVE, PLEASE FIND A REPLACEMENT AND THEN GIVE MICHELLE STEPHENSON A CALL AT 473-3388 AND LET HER KNOW WHO WILL BE TAKING YOUR PLACE!
9 AM
Setup:Bill & Barbara Hughes
Reader: Sam Ratcliffe
Servers:
Scott McLucas (Bread Server)
Teresa Moffitt
Carolyn McLucas
Bill or Barbara Hughes (Bread Server)
Bill or Barbara Hughes
Joe Masching
Mike Moffitt (Bread Server)
Connie Masching
Brenda Switzer
11 AM
Setup:Debbie Stathos
Reader: Debbie Stathos
Servers:
Scott McLucas (Bread Server)
Scott Felts
Les Talbot (Bread Server)
Teresa Moffitt
April Estrada
Mike Moffitt (Bread Server)
Donna Cudworth
Irma Stritesky
(1 Chalice Bearer Needed)
NURSERY & CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, August 31, 2008
Infant Volunteers
9 AM - Courtney Heck
11 AM -
Toddler Volunteers
9 AM - Cristy & Keith Spencer
11 AM - Crissy Porter
Two Year Olds/Diapers - 9 AM Only
9 AM - Shannon & Summer Underwood
Two Year & Three Year Old Sunday School Volunteers
9 AM - Michelle Jones
11 AM - Vicky Hurt
Pre-K, Kindergarten (4,5,6 yr) Volunteers
9 AM - Shenna Massey
11 AM - Cathy Clubb
Kindergarten/1st Grade Volunteers
9 AM - Gerry Bingeman
11 AM -
2nd & 3rd Grade Volunteers
9 AM - Barb Rigatti
11 AM - Sandy Foley
4th, 5th & 6th Grade Volunteers
9 AM - Lara Bingeman
11 AM - Jutta Woodward
MULTIMEDIA SCHEDULE
August 24 - 9 AM - Robbie Karim
August 24 - 11 AM - Jeff Stritesky
A full schedule can be seen by going to: www.chsorchardhills.com/multimedia.asp
GREETER TEAM SCHEDULE
August 31 - 9 AM - Team 3 (Ralph Fitzgerald Team Leader)
August 31 - 11 AM - Team 2 (Carol Loope Team Leader)
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Prayer Requests
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| Continue to pray for Mikayla Sabins, that she will continue to make progress and her health will continue to improve.
Gerry Bingeman has requested that we remember Officer Lawrence, the Roanoke City Policeman who was beaten by a suspect and is now paralyzed and in a rehab center out-of-state. Pray for a full recovery for this young man and also pray for the Doctors and therapists who are working with him.
Please pray for Penny Felts' mom, Sue, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Pray for peace, strength and healing for her mom and pray that the family will have peace and strength during this time.
Cristy Spencer has requested prayer for her grandparents who have declining health and have moved into assisted living and are not adjusting well to their new environment.
Cristy has also requested prayer for her dad who is helping to care for his parents and is going through a major life change.
Please pray for Roy and Carol Loope and their family in the loss of Roy's brother, Larry to cancer last Friday.
Brian and LaClaire Pennell have requested prayer as they are struggling financially at this time and also for Brian's father who is recovering from kidney problems. Pray for healing for his dad and for stability for Brian and LaClaire.
Mary and Steve Forbes have requested prayer for Steve's dad who has a diabetic condition in the joint in his foot. He is in a cast and a boot for a month. Please pray for complete healing.
Missy Phillips has requested prayer for her dad and his friend. His friend has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray that she will seek the Lord at this time and they will both find peace and comfort.
Shaye Thomas has requested prayer for a co-worker who is suffering from ALS. Pray that she would come to know the Lord and allow his grace to strengthen and encourage her through this illness.
Please be in prayer for the wife of Pat Good's cousin, who is dealing with some serious health issues at this time. Pray for healing, faith and comfort for this family.
Gibby and Becky Gibson have requested prayer for their daughter and her husband. After nearly 3 years of prayer, Hayley has given birth to their first baby this past Monday. Her husband is scheduled to be deployed to Iraq in September. Pray for Gibby and Becky as they are in Alaska to help out and as they move Hayley and baby home during Matt's deployment.
Brenda Simmons has requested prayer for her son and his current health issues. Pray that medications that he is taking will work and will have no side effects and healing will take place.
Debbie Stathos has requested prayer for her 82 year old neighbor who has been hospitalized due to some serious health problems. Pray for healing and for peace for the family of this lady.
Debbie has also requested prayer for their family as Amanda leaves for her first year of college.
Michael Shirley has requested prayer for some serious health issues that he is dealing with at this time. Pray for peace and strength for him as well as healing.
Brooke McGlothlin has requested prayer for the daughter of a friend who has a drug addiction and has been living on the street. She has gone to Teen Challenge for help. Please pray that the Lord will work in her life and use the people at Teen Challenge to minister to her and her family at this time.
Cristy Spencer has requested that we pray for Young Life as it starts a new club at William Byrd High School this year. Pray for the leaders and for young lives to be changed.
Carolyn Martin has requested prayer for a friend who just lost her son.
Lori and Danny Culver have requested that we pray for their son, Jordan who is in the hospital battling an infection that has traveled to an internal cyst. He is responding well to the antibiotics but they want to monitor him in the hospital. Pray for the infection to leave and for the upcoming surgery that will be necessary in the weeks to come.
Please pray for Tamara Bell, who has been admitted to Lewis-Gale today (Wed.) for 24-48 hours. Pray for Greg and Tamara during this time and for Tamara's pregnancy. Pray that Tamara and the baby will be fine and that God will give the doctors and nurses the knowledge they need to care for them.
Please pray for Mo's aunt, who lives in Florida, is having to have her arm amputated due to cancer. She is also a caregiver to a couple of foster children. Pray that God will provide the peace and strength she needs as she goes through this process.
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