CHRISTIAN the S A R D I N I A C H U R C H O Journal F C H R I S T 7130 Bachman Road, Sardinia, Oh 45171 * (937)446-2594 * website: sardiniacc.com * email: sardiniacc@gmail.com * April 2017 Palm Sunday services at Peace Lutheran church at 7 p.m. April 14th - Good Friday Stations of the Cross from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. April 15th - Easter Egg Hunt from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. April 16th - Resurrection Sunday! Identical morning worship services at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Sonrise Breakfast at 9:00 a.m.
Kevin s Comments Headline: You know that you believe. Now come and discover the evidence for why. Facts don t lie! Discover the real evidence of Jesus death and resurrection. Whether you have questions, are a new believer, or have been a Christian your entire life, you will be touched by the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist and avowed atheist who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife. with unexpected, life-altering results. Starting on March 26th, I began a five-week sermon series based on the major motion picture, The Case For Christ. This moving story will not only inspire you; it will equip you to share the exciting evidence with others. I pray this series, and all the other events that will be happening here in conjunction with Easter, will serve as a tool both to deepen us in our faith and be the catalyst to help someone make the decision to accept Jesus Christ as their risen Lord. Be inviting and sharing with others as we all move toward the one event that all of creation is growing towards: the return of Christ. Our Easter services, the Stations of the Cross Event, the Easter Egg Hunt, etc., can all serve as great opportunities to invite and share with people the truth of God s love for them. Let s seize the moment! In His Service, Kevin
Student Ministry News Questions? Please contact jhenslee.scoc@gmail.com Do you know what is the hardest part about idol worship? It s easier to identify others idols than yours. The reason it is so hard to identify our own is because it becomes a natural function and sometimes essential to every day life. It often appears essentially beneficial for life, which leaves a lot of doors open to a lot of things. Make no mistake - you can be Christian and still have idols. Even the Israelites had this reoccurring problem from Exodus to Malachi. They were God s people that worshipped idols, and while at times they did not worship the one true God there were times they still worshipped God while having idols. Some of the most common idols were said to give human fertility and crop production. To them it probably seemed logically necessary to add these idols to their worship list along with God to make sure they cover all of their bases for success or to prevent their demise. It probably made them feel spiritually deep. Fast forwarding to shortly after Jesus had risen again and ascended to heaven, the early church quickly encounters this old problem of idol worship. In Acts 14:8-18 Paul and Barnabas preach to the citizens of the Greek city of Lystra who then started worshipping them as though they were Greek gods. Paul was equated to the greek messenger god, Hermes, because Paul was bringing the Good News of God. Paul and Barnabas dramatically denied and rejected the elaborate worship given to them. In 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 we can read about a dispute Paul is settling amongst the congregation of Corinth. The issue being that people were embracing their baptizers as superior figures in comparison to others, Paul being one of them. Paul stated that he was glad that he had not baptized most of them. Christians are just as prone to idol worship and idol worship doesn t always look like blatant pagan worship. Just like the early church worshipped their teachers, there are some teachers whom we tend to give as much credence to their word as to God s word. We can treat these teachers as an essential commentator of Christian doctrine and spiritual growth whether or not the teacher meant to be like Paul. It s easy to spot this in others if all of their understanding of their faith comes from these specific teachers whom they quote repeatedly. If we are not careful we can take these teachers as essentially beneficial to Church growth. Joe
Upcoming Student Ministry (SM) Events SM volunteers and students: please contact Joe Henslee for additional information. OHIO TEENS FOR CHRIST April 14th and 15th Life is crazy. Life is messy. Sometimes hard stuff breaks us and we find it impossible to pick up all the broken pieces. Prepare on Easter Weekend for PIECES 2017 Ohio Teens for Christ Convention to discover your missing pieces, soften your heart like clay, and uncover God s plan to mend your broken pieces into something beautiful. An After-Prom Party, for Eastern High School Juniors and Seniors and their dates, will be held here at the church beginning Saturday, April 22nd at 11:30 p.m. and ending on Sunday, April 23rd at 7:30 a.m. During this time students will enjoy an obstacle race challenge, and escape room challenge, a premier movie showing, and other activities including raffled prizes. Soft drinks and chips will be available through the night and breakfast will be served in the morning. Adults who would like to help please contact Joe Henslee for the needs of this event. CIY Move at Anderson, Indiana from June 12th through the 17th. CIY Move is a five day, high school only event, designed to amplify Christ s call on students lives to become kingdom workers. Grundy Mountain Mission School Trip July 10th through July 14th Calling adults and high school students! If you would like to use your skills in a way which would be of benefit to the Grundy Mountain Mission School then now is your opportunity for a mission event. However, this trip is limited to 30 people. If interested please talk with Joe Henslee no later than April 23rd for details.
Alpha Class News The Alpha Class did not have a meeting and no activities were conducted during the month of March. However, Diana Newman asked if the thank you note below could be included in April s Newsletter. Thankfully, this space is available. L o v e L i v e s On Those we love are never really lost to us, We feel them in so many ways, Through friends they always cared about, And dreams they left behind, In beauty that they added to our days, In words of wisdom we still carry with us, And memories that never will be gone, Those we love are never really lost to us, For everywhere their special love lives on. The family of Dennis Stivers finds healing in God s tender embrace and in knowing others remembered and cared. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.
Area Christian Women s Fellowship Spring Banquet Susan has a passion for inspiring women to discover their divine purpose at any age. As founder of Blank Slate Ministries she has answered God s call on her life by creating a ministry that equips women with tools to live out their God given dreams. Whether she is leading worship at her home church, speaking at a women s conference or interviewing guests on her cable access T.V. show, Divinely Designed, Susan brings an authenticity that is both encouraging and entertaining. susanmcpherson.com Cost: $10.00 per lady Please make your reservation with the fee to Bea Fryman on or before April 2nd
What s Happening Here at Church? STATIONS OF THE CROSS On Good Friday, April 14th, the church will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. so that the whole community may have the privilege of remembering the sacrifice that Jesus made the atrocities that he endured to enable a relationship with us and gain us a place in heaven. You may come and go, as your schedule allows, during the 12 hour period. This event is called Stations of the Cross because there will be ten stations set up in the auditorium which will take the participant from Jesus being condemned by the Sanhedrin to Jesus dying on the cross. Attending all of the stations may take about an hour but you are free to stay longer if desired. Our prayer is that these stations will bring you closer to Jesus as you examine your heart, ask His forgiveness for your sin, and open your heart to the great gift of love and salvation He has for you.
What s Happening Here at Church? Come join in the fun on Saturday, April 15th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for children through 5th grade. In addition to the Easter egg hunt, we will have crafts, bouncy houses, and snacks. Join the fun from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Volunteers, foods, and filled eggs are needed. Please use the sign up sheet at the Welcome Center and have foods and filled eggs to the church by Friday, April 14th. Questions? Please contact Janie Wills at 937-446-2891 or at mammoowills@hotmail.com. Come and bring your whole family, your neighbors, and your friends to celebrate the most significant event ever to happen in the history of mankind! CHRIST AROSE! Our celebrations will include identical morning worship services at 8:00 and 10:00. Kevin sermon title is Conquered the Grave. The Sonrise Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. In addition, a 30 Pieces of Silver Love Offering will be collected for the Christian Missionary Fellowship (CMF). Pick up the silver offering bags from the table to the right of the auditorium doors. Junior Worship and the Nursery will be available for both worship services.
What s Happening Here at Church? Pregnancy Resource Center Spring Partnership Dinner Mark your calendar and plan to attend our Spring Partnership Dinner on April 27th. This is your opportunity to meet the PRC Board of Directors, the staff and volunteers that are responsible for the day to day running of the Center. You will learn about the clients and the services they receive. We ask you to take time to pray for five items between now and the night of the Dinner. 1. Be in prayer for the Center as they plan the dinner. 2. Be in prayer for the speaker as the presentation is prepared. 3. Be in prayer about the amount God would have you give that night to support the Center. 4. Be in prayer for the beautiful feet of the Table Hosts as they invite others to attend and learn what the Center does for our community. 5. Be in prayer for our clients that their hearts are open to our message of life for their baby and salvation for themselves.
Announcements Capital Campaign Status as of March 26, 2017 Amount Received Amount Remaining is $223,481.82 is $112,147.62 If you would like to participate in this Building Fund Campaign, please use the Building Fund envelopes on the back of the pews. It is time to spring clean the church! May 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the chosen day and time. Contact Jeannie Puckett (937-597-3532) if you d like to help clean, for details concerning work needed to be done, and for cleaning items you can bring to put the church building back into pristine shape for the year. Fitness Activities Every Monday classes in Zumba Tone convene at 6:30 p.m. and Yoga begins at 7:30 p.m. Every Wednesday Zumba begins at 6:30 p.m. and Yoga at 7:30 p.m. Both evenings the church building will be unlocked for those who wish to walk inside or outside. (The track is available for use at any time.) Each session costs $2 per person. Bring your own mat if you have one. Sardinia s Hamburger/Tuna Helper, Tomato and Chicken Noodle Soups, Canned Tuna and Chicken, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Crackers, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Mashed Potatoes or other boxed potatoes, Gravy, Jello or Pudding, Canned Fruits and Vegetables
More Announcements Spring is here and Butler Springs is gearing up for a very busy summer camp schedule. This year they are asking us for 80 bottles of assorted 100% fruit juices which need to be delivered to the camp before May 31st. Please bring your bottles of juice to the Welcome Center or place them on the table in the Library. Sardinia Church of Christ, Thank you all for the support you have given our family. The meal after the funeral was delicious. Mom enjoyed being a member of such a wonderful congregation. During a time like this we realize how much our friends and relatives mean to us.your expression of sympathy will always be remembered. The Family of Betty Gatts Ratliff The Cans for Christ s Church Campaign (in memory of Darold Fender) is still going on as started in 2006. The all time total with the recent checks turned in is $5,331.07. Part of that amount has been used for several needs at the church: the path, the benches, and Darold s favorite project, the flag, the pole, and a light to keep the the flag lit at night. I want to thank all who have donated cans from far and near to make it all possible. A special thanks to Scotty Mays for a pick up load of cans, and the special help of Danny Newman, Perry Yochum, Jim and Janice Burns, and Regge Fender and family for their help in many other ways. May God s blessings be upon you all for your love of our Lord and His church. Sincerely, Ethel Fender
April 2017 Calendar April 4th - Friendly Circle Meeting at 7:00 p.m. April 4th - GriefShare from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. April 9th - Palm Sunday service at Peace Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m. April 6th, 13th - P2P 2017 Spring Class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 14th - Good Friday Stations of the Cross from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. April 14th & 15th - SM Ohio Teens for Christ April 15th - Easter Egg Hunt from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. April 16th - Resurrection Sunday! April 17th - Alpha Class meeting at 6:00 p.m. April 20th - Area Christian Women s Fellowship Dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 22nd - SM After-Prom Party at 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. April 27th - PRC Spring Partnership Dinner at 7:00 p.m. May 6th - Spring cleaning day at the church from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WORSHIP TIMES SUNDAY SCHEDULE SARDINIA CHURCH OF CHRIST 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m Worship Office Staff l Mission Statement l Elders Kevin Hamilton, Minister kevinscoc@gmail.com Ed Fryman Joe Henslee, Youth Minister jhenslee.scoc@gmail.com Bill Boling Scott Mays Joe Etienne Alexa Koewler Worship Co-ordinator Dave Mignerey alexakoewler@gmail.com Deacons Ruth Ann Goodlin Jeremy Mignerey Secretary sardiniacc@gmail.com Regge Fender We are committed to worshiping GOD, making Jesus the Lord of our lives, and sharing the truth of God s Word with our community and the world.