COFFEE & DOUGHNUTS THIS SUNDAY
Enjoy coffee and doughnuts this Sunday morning beginning at 8:30 in the hallway outside of the auditorium.
‘I RAISE A HALLELUJAH’ CHURCH SOCIAL GATHERING
“I Raise a Hallelujah” is the theme for our church social gathering this Sunday. There will be a pasta bar meal following service at 11:30. Please RSVP here to let us know you are coming, and sign up for bringing a salad or dessert through the needs list.
HOMEBUILDERS BONFIRE COMING UP FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
The annual Homebuilders Bonfire will be Friday, Sept. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. at Dan and Monica Moore’s house, 410 Chapel Road, Amelia. This family event – bring the kids – is for those families that still have children at home, aka “homebuilders.” RSVP through CCB. Questions? Contact Monica Moore.
COMMUNITY GIVEAWAY IS SEPT. 17
The Community Giveaway is Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your donations to the church garage behind the Youth House by Wednesday morning, Sept. 14. There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby to volunteer before and during the event.
HELP WITH MEAL FOR IMAGINE YOUTH WORSHIP SERVICE
Imagine is a gathering of youths from regional Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio churches for a time of fellowship, games, food and worship. Withamsville is hosting Imagine on Sept. 18 and will be serving a meal to the youth. A needs list has been created, and we hope that you can help with the requested items. For more information, please see Angela Thompson.
MEN’S RETREAT, SEPT. 23-24 – REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPT. 19
The cost is $60 for the two-day event. The pre-event golf outing is an additional $35. Visit the sign-up table in the lobby this Sunday to register or pick up a brochure for more information.
GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER
Your financial gifts help the church continue our work here and around the world. You can give by placing cash or check in the contribution box, mailing your check to the church, or giving online through CCB.
NEW SUNDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY GROUP
A Bible study group will meet at the church building on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. beginning September 25. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend; please let Jim Farley know that you plan to be there.
‘IMMEASURABLY MORE’ WOMEN’S STUDY BEGINS SEPT. 27
Join us for a women’s study of Immeasurably More by Cassandra Martin starting Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. Babysitting is provided. Sign upon the bulletin board in the hallway. Books are $15. See Karen Mason for more information.
If you cannot join us in person this Sunday, please join through our YouTube livestream.
- Bible class starts at 9 a.m. —The Patriarchs
- Worship service starts at 10 a.m. – I Raise a Hallelujah
Thank you for clicking the “like” button in YouTube under each class and sermon.
SEPTEMBER PRAYER FOCUS
Constantly pray for each other, that we may be worthy of his calling, so that Jesus will be glorified in us. (2 Thessalonians 1:10-12 NIV)
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Virginia Marquett has pneumonia and is in Mercy Hospital Anderson
- Retha Farley fell and hurt her leg
- Fran Johnson as she recovers from knee surgery.
- Jan Eminger as she recovers from breast cancer surgery.
- Nancy Finley’s friend, Marlene, will have surgery for an arterial blockage on Sept. 16
- Patricia Huffman requests prayers for a full recovery for Bob Arnett who has a leg wound.
Send prayer requests and newsletter information to office@withamsville.church or use the prayer request form in CCB.
- Homebuilders Annual Bonfire – Friday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m.
- Community Giveaway – Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m.
- Men’s Retreat – Friday/Saturday, Sept 23 & 24
- Women’s Study Begins – Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.
- Prime Timers Area-Wide Luncheon – Thursday, Sept. 29,11 a.m.
- LIFT Fall Craft Event – Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY MORNING
Adult Classes
Building Stronger Marriages – Fellowship Hall
This class will outline God’s full purpose for your marriage and teach skills to equip you to be a godly spouse. Class will not meet this week due to lunch set up in the Fellowship Hall.
The Patriarchs – Auditorium
God established the nation of Israel through the patriarchs – Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – whose stories are found in Genesis 12-50. Come grow in your understanding of this important history.
College and Young Adults Class –
For this quarter, the college students and young adults will meet in the Fellowship Hall for the Building Stronger Marriages class.
Youth Classes
Jesus Who? Wes Aubrey/Mason – Youth House
For kids in grades 6-8. This class is the first step this year into understanding who Jesus is and why He plays such an important role throughout the Bible and in our lives today.
Wisdom Living James, Christian Thompson/Nathan Daughety – Youth House
For students in grades 9-12. James, the brother of Jesus, writes a letter to the churches throughout the known world. His purpose is to bring out honest, practical, nuggets of wisdom to apply to our everyday lives.
Children’s Classes– Lower-level classrooms, 4-K in the loft
This week’s lesson is Elijah Served as a Prophet, from 1 Kings 16-18.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Adults – All To Us, Joe Pauley
During this fall quarter, we’ll be studying Colossians and celebrating the supremacy of Christ throughout this book.
Youth – Service to the church night
Regular Hangout Time at 6 p.m. and at 7, the youth will help set up for the Community Giveaway.
Children – Kid ages 2-4 are in the loft and kids grades k-5 meet at the pavilion for Running Club classes with Sara Faison and Monica Moore.