The SALTSHAKER. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in. VCC Mission Statement. What s INSIDE

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NOVEMBER 2012 What s INSIDE A publication of the Versailles Christian Church, Versailles, Ohio 2 November Meetings 2 Church

s 5 God s Vision for VCC 5 Men s Ministry 6 Calendar And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of

Colossians 3:17 Just a reminder please move your clocks back one (1) hour on Saturday, November 3 rd.

1 NOVEMBER 2012 What s INSIDE A publication of the Versailles Christian Church, Versailles, Ohio 2 November Meetings 2 Church News 3 Missions & Outreach 3 Thank You Notes 3 Youth & Children News 4 Upcoming Events 4 Birthdays 4 Shift News 5 Thank You s 5 God s Vision for VCC 5 Men s Ministry 6 Calendar And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 Just a reminder please move your clocks back one (1) hour on Saturday, November 3 rd. If you don t you ll be r-e-a-l-l-y early for the Sunday worship services! VCC Mission Statement Reaching people with the saving grace and love of Jesus Christ through prayer, serving, teaching, and joyful praise. 1

Flowers at the Pulpit If you would like to provide flowers at the pulpit for a specific Sunday (Nov. 18, 2012 Jan.

In CHRISTIAN Sympathy Our prayers surround the family of SANDRA CWIK (mother of Brenda Hole) who passed away on October 13 th. DON T FORGET TO VOTE!

m. Newest Members of VCC VCC Congregational Meeting Sunday, Nov, 18 11:30 a.m. VCC Trustees Meeting Monday, Nov. 19 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27 7:00 p.m. Deacon/Deaconess Meeting Tuesday, Nov.

2 Flowers at the Pulpit If you would like to provide flowers at the pulpit for a specific Sunday (Nov. 18, 2012 Jan. 27, 2013) in honor or in memory of a loved one please sign up at the information table in The Gathering Place. In CHRISTIAN Sympathy Our prayers surround the family of SANDRA CWIK (mother of Brenda Hole) who passed away on October 13 th. DON T FORGET TO VOTE! November Meetings at VCC Council of Churches Thursday, Nov. 1 6:00 p.m. VCC Outreach Team Mtg. Sunday, Nov. 4 11:45 a.m. Finance Team Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 6 7:00 p.m. CE / FM Mtg. Tuesday, Nov. 13 7:00 p.m. Newest Members of VCC VCC Congregational Meeting Sunday, Nov, 18 11:30 a.m. VCC Trustees Meeting Monday, Nov. 19 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27 7:00 p.m. Deacon/Deaconess Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27 7:30 p.m. SAM & BARB BLAIR Sam & Barb have been worshipping at VCC for the past several months and united with the VCC fellowship on September 30th. Sam & Barb are both employed with the U.S.A.F. (Wright Patterson Air Force Base) and are the parents of three grown children. The Blair s reside at 6596 Smith Road Bradford, Ohio TOM & MARY HALL Tom & Mary Hall united with the VCC family on October 7 th. They have been faithfully attending VCC for the past 7 months and were first invited to VCC by Michelle Elliott. Tom is enjoying retirement and Mary is employed at GTI. The Hall s reside at 2111 Hillgrove Woodington, Union City, OH KRIS, LORI, YUKAHN & D.J. RIFFELL - The Riffell family first came to VCC this past summer at the invitation of J.J. and Christina Riffell. Kris, Lori, YuKahn and D.J. became a part of the VCC family on October 14 th. Kris is employed with Weaver Brothers and Lori is employed with BMI Karts. The Riffell s reside at 8872 Seibt Road Bradford, Ohio Election Day November 6, 2012 Celebrating Baptisms The following Baptisms were joyfully celebrated on September 30 th : Grace Jeffery, David & Connie Seibert, Glen & Sharon Craig, Chalmer Unger, Jean Unger and Andrew Pfiffi. Congratulations! Congratulations to JOE BRANDT who was selected 1 st in the nation in wrestling by the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association. Joe is a sophomore at Ashland University and the son of Tim & Amy Brandt. Church Office Closed The VCC office will be closed November for the Thanksgiving holiday. Congratulations to... John & Suzanne Roquemore who welcomed the newest addition to their family Emily Marie born on October 13 weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and was 19 inches long! She is welcomed at home by her big brother, Will and big sister, Amalea. 2

Operation Christmas Child During the upcoming holiday season the VCC family will once again be reaching out and sharing God s love around the world through the ministry of Operation: Christmas Child.

3 Operation Christmas Child During the upcoming holiday season the VCC family will once again be reaching out and sharing God s love around the world through the ministry of Operation: Christmas Child. You are encouraged to get a shoe box (or several shoe boxes!) and fill them with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a small child. Instructional brochures will be available at the morning worship services on Sunday, November 4 th. Shoeboxes will be collected in The Gather- Worship Service at VHCC VCC will provide the monthly worship service at the Versailles Health Care Center on Sunday, November 4 2:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist at this service to help the residents with using the hymnals and serving Communion. This is ing Place through Sunday, November 18 th and will then be shipped to needy children around the world! Get your family and friends involved in this marvelous ministry of love! (Additional brochures will be available on the information table in The Gathering Place.) a wonderful ministry for the entire family to serve in! To volunteer please be in the Activities Room at VHCC by 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Pastor Dennis. VCC is leading a community-wide effort to assist families in New York who have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy. We will receive a special offering on Sunday (November 11), and you ll find a special offering envelope in your bulletin on Sunday, November 4th. 100% of the donations will be given directly to affected families in New York City and the surrounding area. Your donations will be distributed by the Orchard Group, a para-church organization located in Manhattan ( Following 9/11 the Orchard Group gave away over $1,000, in donations. Please make your checks payable to: Versailles Christian Church. Additional envelopes are available on the information table in The Gathering Place. Let s share the love of Jesus as we pray with our eyes open! REACHING OUT TO THAILAND Please continue to surround Kendra Wheeler with your prayers that God will provide her with safety and that He will work powerfully through her while she is serving in Thailand! You can stay in contact with Kendra via kendrawheeler7@gmail.com. She will be returning home on December 13 th. THANK YOU NOTES: We would like to say Thank You! The cookout was very enjoyable. The food was very good. We all had a great time playing Bingo with you. Thank you for spending your evening with us. We all enjoyed the time we shared with all of you. Thank you and God bless! Debbie Kunk, Activities Director Darke County Home Thanks to everyone who donated candy for Trick-or-Treat at the Versailles Health Care Center. We collected 284 pounds and needed it all. Thanks again! Susan Browder, Activity Dept. Versailles Health Care Center Breakfast at the Manger Saturday, December 1, 2012 Hey kids (and parents)! Breakfast at the Manger is coming on Saturday, December 1 st! It s an awesome morning for preschoolers through 5 th graders! Come to VCC from 9:00-10:00 a.m. - - you ll hear & see the real story of Christmas Build-Your-Own pancakes make a Christmas craft decorate Christmas cookies pet some barn animals and even visit with Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus! It s all FREE!! Be sure to bring your parents and your friends! 3

This Month s Birthdays November 3 Angel Pierron November 4 Jean Hartzell November 4 Samantha Knapke November 8 Connie Apple November 9 Jean Unger November 9 Jacob Garrison November 10 Mary DiSalvo

Menke November 24 Phyllis Davis November 24 Debra Gallagher November 24 Ross McRill November 27 Kara Didier November 30 Dewey Ward RESERVE THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR!

Available for sale will be a variety of baked goods and treats at the Bake Sale. Then stop by the Fellowship Hall from 4:00pm-8:00pm for soups, sandwiches, and desserts.

4 This Month s Birthdays November 3 Angel Pierron November 4 Jean Hartzell November 4 Samantha Knapke November 8 Connie Apple November 9 Jean Unger November 9 Jacob Garrison November 10 Mary DiSalvo November 10 Emily Clack November 11 Abigail Cress November 14 Arthur McRill November 15 Lois Kindell November 15 Nancy Poling November 16 Tristan Gilbert November 17 Don Keller November 22 Lauren Menke November 24 Phyllis Davis November 24 Debra Gallagher November 24 Ross McRill November 27 Kara Didier November 30 Dewey Ward RESERVE THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR! Election Day Dinner On Tuesday, November 6th, the VCC Women and helpers will be sponsoring an Election Dinner and Bake Sale to support the Women s Activities. Available for sale will be a variety of baked goods and treats at the Bake Sale. Then stop by the Fellowship Hall from 4:00pm-8:00pm for soups, sandwiches, and desserts. This event will be open to the community. In order for this Dinner/Bake Sale to be successful, we will need donations from our church family plus volunteers to help with cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Please sign up on the Communication Slip in your church bulletin. If you need additional information, please contact chairperson Sharon Craig ( ) or Diane Yakos ( ). Women s Fellowship Bake Sale The Women s Fellowship will be holding a bake sale on November 6th during the Election Day Dinner, which will be open to the community. Co-Chairs, Sue Ann Leichty and Carol Brewer, are asking that ALL women of the church consider donating some type of baked good, candy, treats, potato salad, etc. to this event. The bake sale will be held in the entry area of the Fellowship Hall so that it will be accessible to dinner participants. In addition, they will also be raffling off two fall center pieces. So please consider contributing to this activity. There is a sign up sheet on the back table in The Gathering Place. If you would like to work on the committee, please see Sue Ann or Carol. Remember how captivating it was when you first fell in love with your spouse? Every moment was special. As real life takes over, that memory can grow less vivid, and you might not feel like the center of their world as often. That s where the Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway from FamilyLife comes in. The getaway weekend is a time to be together as a couple to invest in and strengthen the foundation of your marriage, no matter how firm or fragile it is. By getting away from the distractions of life, you can fortify your most important relationship and work toward building wonderful memories together, for decades to come. The next upcoming conference near Versailles is in Ft. Wayne, IN - - November 9th- 11th. Information/Registration brochures are available on the table in The Gathering Place. You can learn FamilyLife.com. Reserve this date on your calendar VCC s 5 th Annual Christmas Candlelight Service (featuring guest harpist Deidre Grennen) is Sunday, December 16 7:00 p.m. The beautiful worship experience has become a tradition for many families in the church and community! Upcoming Events: Girls Night Saturday, November 10th from 5pm- 10pm. A night of chick flicks and pj s!!! At the home of Justin & Heather Carner. Bring snacks! Turkey Bowl November 23 from 12pm-5pm across the street from VCC. 7 on 7. One girl must be playing at all times. Hot dogs and Gatorade provided! 4

It s Time To Order Christmas Poinsettias During the 2012 Christmas season at VCC the church sanctuary will be decorated beautifully in white and gold!

5 It s Time To Order Christmas Poinsettias During the 2012 Christmas season at VCC the church sanctuary will be decorated beautifully in white and gold! We ll be using white poinsettias wrapped with gold foil as décor on the stage area. You are invited to place poinsettias in honor or in memory of your loved ones. Orders for poinsettias ($8.00 per plant) will begin on Sunday, November 18 th and continue through Sunday, December 2 nd. Orders can be placed on your Sunday morning Communication Slip. If you have any questions, please contact the church office. Thank you! for VCC Pastor Dennis has been sharing a God-sized vision for VCC. A vision so grand, so huge, so impossible that it can only be accomplished by God, and He alone will receive the glory! Let s pray together, worship together, work together and serve together in accomplishing God s vision, purpose and will for His church! Vision #1: Spiritual leadership at VCC (Elders) Vision #2: Raising up new leaders at VCC. (Continual leadership training, equipping and empowering) Vision #3: Every leader and every member of VCC committed to weekly involvement in corporate worship and a small group Bible study and tithing. Vision #4: Grow His church (VCC) to (reaching the lost) Vision #5: Become an extravagantly generous church. Give away 50% of VCC s annual income to ministries and missions locally and around the world. Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:18-20 THANK YOU TIM & AMY BRANDT, BRUCE & JANE STALL for providing refreshments in The Gathering Place during October! ELLA BENNING, JIM & MARIA KEY- SER, BRENDA CAVIN, ELI MANN, LARRY HAMPSHIRE, SUSAN CLACK and LORI RIFFELL for sharing special music in the October worship services! DICK DAVIS for mowing & trimming the church yard in October! DAVID & DEB LOEWER for organizing The Hollywood Squares fun-filled evening on September 29 th! DOUG CHRISTIAN, KYLE CHRISTIAN, BRIAN PEARSON, JUSTIN & HEATHER CARNER, MARK & DENISE GOOD, RICK & SUZANNE FENNELL, GLEN & SHARON CRAIG, TIM BRANDT, ADAM & JENNIFER DIDIER, DEWEY & DEB WARD, LAURA CRESS, ERIC HAMMITT, JULIE GOLEN, BEN- JAMIN & ETHAN DAVIS, BOBBY & STACY RANKIN, KRIS & LORI RIF- FELL, ASHLEY SEIBERT, MEGAN WARD, BRIAN CLACK, BRANDON CHRISTIAN for assisting with the 3 rd annual Cruise In on September 30 th! DENISE GOOD and her team of VOL- UNTEERS for organizing, and preparing the outreach event at the Darke County Home on October 13 th! JON & CARMEN SNYDER for hosting another Harvest Party for the entire church family on October 14 th! MELINDA JEFFERY and her team of VOLUNTEERS for organizing the Fifth Quarter Party on October 19 th! DAVID LOEWER and JUSTIN CARNER for preparing a scrumptious breakfast for the men on October 27 th! Men s Breakfast & Bible Study Attention men!!! Reserve this day now for the next Breakfast & Bible Study Saturday, December 15th at 8:30 a.m. We will meet in the VCC Fellowship Hall and enjoy another scrumptious breakfast buffet prepared by Chef David Loewer and Pastor Dennis will lead us in a study in God s Word. Be sure to make your reservations on your Sunday morning Communication Slip, or call , or dennis_wheeler123@yahoo.com. 5

6 November 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Council of Churches 6:00pm Set your clocks back one hour! FPU 10:15am Outreach Mtg 12:00pm VHCC 2:00pm FPU 7:00pm Election Supper & Bake Sale 4-8pm Finance Team Mtg 7:00pm Girl Scouts FPU 7:00pm Girl Scouts 6:30pm Girl Scouts 9-11am Shift Girls Night 5-10pm FPU 10:15am FPU 7:00pm Boy Scouts 7:00pm Christian Education/ Family Ministry 7:00pm FPU 7:00pm Girl Scouts Boy Scouts 7:00pm Church Office Closed Church Office Closed Girl Scouts 9-11am Congregational Mtg 11:30 am Shift Turkey Bowl 12:00pm Board Mtg 7:00pm Boy Scouts 7:00pm Deacon/Deaconess Mtg 7:30pm 6

7 The Saltshaker VERSAILLES CH RISTIAN CH U R CH 105 W. Ward St. Versailles, Oh Phone: More of JESUS... Less of me!

VERSAILLES. Christmas Candlelight Service. December 16, :00 p.m. Guest Harpist Deidre Grennen CHRISTIAN CHURCH DECEMBER 2012

VERSAILLES. Christmas Candlelight Service. December 16, :00 p.m. Guest Harpist Deidre Grennen CHRISTIAN CHURCH DECEMBER 2012 DECEMBER 2012 VERSAILLES CHRISTIAN CHURCH...because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7, KJV WHAT S INSIDE 2 December Meetings 2 Church News 3 Church News 3 Thank You s 4 Missions & Outreach