Statewide Service in Richmond
On Sunday, August 16th, the Virginia Churches of Christ held a Statewide Service at the Richmond Convention Center. The Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Potomac Valley, Blue Ridge, Richmond and Roanoke churches were all in attendance.
Mike Fontenot from Hampton Roads preached a sermon on spiritual blindess from John 9, and Kent and Heather McKean from Northern Virginia shared a moving communion message. It was a memorable service, and we are always deeply grateful for and encouraged by the times we spend with our brothers and sisters from all over the state.
Shulers’ Farewell Party
Join us immediately after the Sunday evening service (6pm) at the Jones’ house to bid a fond farewell to Steve, Annette, Carmen, Cesca and Simon Shuler. They have been wonderful, faithful members of the church since 2004 and are now moving to Austin, Texas, next week. They will be placing membership with the Austin Christian Church.
Most of the women will be returning from the statewide women’s retreat that afternoon, while the men will be worshiping at the Jones’ house at 5pm.
HOPE Worldwide Compassion Tour: Cambodia 2009
This November, the Sihanouk Hospital Center of HOPE in Cambodia is celebrating the giving of one million patient consultations since it opened its doors in 1996! You can join us for this celebration by participating in HOPE worldwide’s 2009 Compassion Tour.
For more information about this service opportunity, please visit HOPE worldwide
ICMC 2009 The Whole World Will Know
Thursday, August through Sunday, August 9. For more information, go to the ICMC conference site.
Parenting with Kingdom Purpose
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Through the month of July, the marrieds’ ministry will be reading Parenting with Kingdom Purpose by Ken Hemphill and Richard Ross. From the book jacket:
Children are a constant reminder of God’s goodness. In that light, Christian parents are called to celebrate and nurture the unique personality traits and talents of each precious one with a gracious and eternal perspective.
Yet studies indicate 70 percent of teenagers from evangelical homes will drop out of church within two years after high school graduation. What the world has to offer will win their closer attention.
Parenting with Kingdom Purposelooks at Bible teaching and the recent National Study of Youth and Religion to shape a fresh approach to raising children that will cut through the chaos of modern life and bring families closer to each other and the Lord.
The church has ordered thirteen copies that just arrived today; please see Bobby and Audrey to claim yours!
