FORT DES MOINES CHURCH OF CHRIST. Love God Love People Serve Everyone Fort Connections

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1 FORT DES MOINES CHURCH OF CHRIST Love God Love People Serve Everyone Office: Fort Connections Service Times: Sunday School 9 AM Worship 10 AM Mike Demastus July 2016 As a young kid growing up in central Florida I found myself neck deep in ditches and the woods looking for snakes, turtles and lizards. With no father physically present in my life, one of the mainstays for me was my Uncle Steve. Before he and my Aunt Angie had kids, they were always picking me up and taking me to their home. Steve would put me behind a lawn mower or give me a bottle of ArmorAll and pay me to keep me busy and out of trouble. My Uncle took me fishing more times than I can count. He just wanted to keep a close eye on me. He told me recently that he thought I was going to wind up in prison one day. Well, he was wrong. I still like to go find the occasional snake or turtle, but my hellion days are pretty much over. He doesn t need to hire me to clean out his car to keep me out of trouble anymore. A couple months back my Uncle Steve had a stroke. It was a real gut check for me. The people in our lives that help shape who we are will not be around forever. The Psalmist wrote, Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12, NIV) In essence, never forget that we are all here for only a little while. So take advantage of the time you have been given. Buy a plane ticket. Take a trip. Hug an Uncle. Go see a ball game (may I recommend the Cubs). And always tell your family what they mean to you. Let them know you love them. I have been sincerely blessed in my life. And I am so grateful that I have an Uncle Steve. I may have learned a few interesting cuss words on our fishing excursions from the other fishermen around us, but I had an Uncle that stood in the gap for me and stepped into my life as a father figure when I didn t have one. Having just celebrated Father s Day, I can t think of a more appropriate person to celebrate it with. So, thanks Aunt Angie for letting us have him for a little while. To remove your name from our mailing list, please notify us by secretary@godsfort.org or call

2 And The Manliest Man at The Fort is NATHAN SHANKS! Missions Ministry Update By Jim Meisch During the early por-tion of his earthly ministry, Jesus spoke very little concerning missions; but during the final portion the period between his resurrection and ascension he spoke of little else. There were so many matters Jesus and his disciples could have discussed during his final forty days on earth, but Christ s mind was filled with encouraging his followers to take the good news everywhere. At times he spoke on this matter as a master would address his soldiers or a king his subjects. At other moments he suggested, he exhorted, he urged. But in Matthew 28:16 20 we observe the com-mands to Go and to make disciples. The gospel message must be delivered to the whole world, the primary reason for evangelism and missions. Missions are the solemn duty with which Christians are charged. The command to Go was not given merely to the apostles but is the responsibility of all who profess the name of Christ. We trust that Christians will continue to obey the Lord, just as all true disciples do, fulfilling the Great Commission and the promise that Jesus will continue to build his church. Excerpt taken from The Importance of Christian Missions by Adam Murrell Please pray for and support financially The Fort s Missionaries and don t forget that it is your job to go and tell others as well! 2

3 Fort Facts Total Income for May:$13, Total Expenses for May: $11, Dinner and a Movie at the Demasti House! VBS is less than a month away!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? If you signed up to bring supplies, please bring them ASAP and put them in the church office! We also need bleach and soft dog treats to donate to AHeinz 57 Pet Rescue and Transport! For the closing program we are going to have a piñata for the children, but we still need LOTS of candy. If you can help us by donating a bag or two of candy, that would be FANTASTIC! Don t forget to get your kiddos signed-up for this awesome event! There are registration forms on the back table in the auditorium or you can go to our website Invite your friends and neighbors! Please also, pray for our VBS! We desperately want to share the good news of Jesus with the children in our neighborhood. Pray for our staff and for the children who will come in our doors! Mommy and Me will meet at Cathy Selsor s house to swim (so wear your swim gear with swim diapers if needed!) on July 12th and 26th from 10:00-12:00! Bring a sack lunch and invite your friends! Scripture Memorization for July Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 3

4 Birthdays Anniversaries: 7/3 John McCuddin 7/14 Luther and Jennie Abel 7/5 Linda Saylor 7/7 Timmy Croy 7/19 Jennie Abel 7/20 Marge DeRuyscher 7/27 Austin DeYoung 7/29 Ivan Eggers 7/30 Forrest Glick *If your birthday or anniversary was forgotten, please send an to Special Dates to Remember 7/10 Board Final VBS 7/12Mommy and 7/14 Elders/Deacons Meeting and VBS 7/15-7/17 VBS 7/21 CIA outdoor Movie 7/26 Mommy and 7/30 CIA Pool Party Server Schedule 07/03/16 07/10/16 07/17/16 07/24/16 07/31/16 Greeters Roy/Celeste Charity Dan/Cathy Kirk/Ashley Nathan/ Deanna Scripture Miles Hunter VBS Jennie Roy Praise Team Mary/Team Nate/Team VBS DVD/Team Abel's/Team Offering Meditation Doren Ben VBS George Kevin Meditation Jim Makya VBS Lonnie Nate 2 Server Terry Parker Station Leaders Miles Doren Closing Prayer Kirk Carter VBS Richard George Stewardship Terry/Miles Nate 1/Nate 2 Doren/Bruce Dale/Kirk Nursery/ Toddlers Justin/Lindsay LeAnn/Miranda Nate/Melissa Jake/Shan Shawn/ Austin Cameron/ Shannah Junior Church Lindsay #28 No Jr. Church VBS Shay #29 Cleo #30 Prep Marge/ Doug/ to the Sick Richard Kevin George Jacob Jim Security Lonnie/Ben Richard/Shawn Kevin/Doug Mike/Nate 1/ Forrest Bruce/Miles/ Austin Mowing in July 7/1 Cameron & Shannah 7/15 Miles 7/22 Doren 7/29 Nate/Deanna 4

5 July 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Skyzone Board Final VBS 17 VBS Closing Program! Mommy and Elders/Deacons VBS Decorating 21 CIA Outdoor Movie Mommy and CIA Pool Party 31 5