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sst.West Waynesboro Church of Christ! ! ! ! ! Non Profit Org.

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WWCC (540)949-8670FAX/INFO Line (540)943-4636

Office Hours 9-3 PM E-Mail office@westwaynesboro.com

www.westwaynesboro.com

Deacons and Elders will meetSeptember 3 at 6:30 and 7:00

Missions Guest Speakers 1Chadʼs Chat 2

Youth News and Spotlight

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Special Events 6Whatʼs Happening 7

What’s Inside?God Loves

September 2013West Waynesboro

Witness

SundaySeptember 1

8:45-9:15

CONNECTIONCAFE

! ! Missions Guest Speakers

September 8th - Guest Speaker Wayne Murphy -Executive Director Emeritus Polish Christian Ministries

September 15th - Guest Speaker Christopher Slone - President of Grundy Mountain Mission School

See page 6 for full details. These are dates to place on your calendars. Itʼs always a blessing

to hear good reports from the mission fields.

Equip U begins Wed., Sept. 4th!

Volunteers needed to help with Wednesday night meals. Please contact Cathy VanEpps. (540)946-4887

“The Story” begins Sun., Sept. 22nd

Reading Plan Sept. 22nd: Chapter 1 from

“The Story” Bible. “The Beginning of life as we know it.”

Gen. 1-8Sept. 29th: Chapter 2 from

“The Story” Bible “God Builds a Nation”

Gen. 12-13, 15-17, 21-22,32-33,35,Romans 4, Hebrews 11

Wayne Murphy

Christopher SloneStewardship/NewsletterPreferences

We would like you to help us be better stewards of the Lordʼs money, so we are offering a variety of ways to rece ive th is newsletter.

N e w s l e t t e r s c a n b e p icked-up in person , received electronically via email, or viewed on the church website.

Please contact the church office, if you prefer not to receive it by postal mail. As always, we want you to be blessed and kept up to date on church news and encouraging words from Chadʼs Chat!

Happy Labor Day!

KEEN-AGERS For December 7, we are organizing a

day trip to the Richmond West End Assembly of God church to see their Christmas Presentation. After the morning play, the group will

have lunch, and return to Waynesboro in the afternoon. The cost will be $22 for the play and transportation only. Lunch is NOT included in the price. Transportation costs may be adjusted at the

time of the trip. Everyone is welcome, but the trip must be paid for at the time of sign up. See Lyle or Carolyn Fitzgerald for additional information on the

sign up. The latest sign up date will be September 17, as tickets must be purchased early to assure availability.

CHAD’S CHAT

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Winter Blitz

you might become not only a consumer, but also a contributor, one who doesn't just expect to be served, but also desires to serve.

One last thought, about the fall and this upcoming ministry season; in many ways fall is a time of transition, a time when people re-establish regular routines and establish new ones. Fall is a sort of new year for many people, a time when new people may be moving into the area and a time when new or (may be not so new) people are seeking a church home. September is a great time to invite your unchurched family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to come to worship services with you. During this time of the year, people are making transitions and many are more open to making transitions in other areas of their lives as well. Invite them to church, build relationships with them and pray for them. Help them transition into a meaningful relationship with Jesus.

Okay, so my last thought wasn't really my last thought....sorry, please, forgive me! You might have heard by now, that we have begun our search for a new youth minister and while this is a very good thing that has the potential to really help our church and build on the foundation that already exists, it is by no means the tool that fixes everything. What I'm getting at, is that we need you! We need you to pray for this search process, as we try to discern the leading and will of God, that we would hire the right person to lead the youth program at WWCC. But, just as important, we need you to be willing to be involved in our youth program, both now and in the future, because a youth minister is only one person and cannot do everything himself or be everywhere. I ask that you prayerfully consider how you personally could help to grow the youth program of our church and be of service to these young people, who are the present AND future of our church.

Blessings,

Chad

The early fall weather, consisting of cool mornings and evenings and the refreshing breezes, that we've had this August, reminds us that whether we like it or not, summer is almost over. The kids have gone back to school, Labor Day, the unofficial end to summer, is just around the corner and summer vacations are beginning to come to an end. Fall means many things, to include sweatshirt weather, football and the ministries of the church shifting into another gear. Summer is good; vacations, rest, travel, family, picnics, fireworks and a whole bunch of other wonderful activities and experiences, and summer has been good for our church as well. We sent eight students to summer camp at Camp Rudolph, which is more than our church has sent in several years. Several people worked hard to coordinate, plan and chaperone some fun and exciting youth trips. The middle/high school youth group began meeting again and enjoyed some fun activities of their own. We had a great experience of getting outside of our building to share the love of God, as we sponsored and hosted a Waynesboro Generals Game and we got to celebrate with the team as they went on to win the Valley League Baseball Championship. In spite of an overcast sky, cooler temperatures and some scattered showers, we enjoyed a great time of fellowship and picnic at the Dunlap Farm (some even did some swimming!). We also had a wonderful Vacation Bible School, made possible by a whole lot of wonderful workers, who love God and love children. Summer is good, but now it's time to focus on the fall.

This fall at WWCC I hope and pray that you will become involved in one or more of the ministries, that are continuing or starting up, ministries that are designed to help you to connect with others and grow in your faith, as you seek, serve and worship the Lord Jesus Christ. Be sure to check out the rest of this newsletter and of course the weekly bulletin or website, for all that is going on in our church this fall and prayerfully consider how God would have you to get involved. Consider how

PRAYER BREAKFASTS Saturday, September 21!MEN: Join the WWCC Men’s Fellowship Prayer Breakfast at 8:15 at Golden Corral.

WOMEN: The women will meet at 9:00 for their Prayer Breakfast at Rowe’s Family Restaurant in Staunton.Please join us. We need a consistent 10 people there to

ThursdayMorning Ladies’ Bible Study This group will begin meeting again on September 5th from

10-12 noon in the fellowship hall for prayer, fellowship, and discussion. Ladies of all ages are invited. The group is starting a study of the Book of Titus at this time. If you have questions or wish to join, see Carolyn Fitzgerald. Study guides need to be ordered for those who are joining the group.

On Sunday, Sept. 22nd, we will begin a 31-week church-wide experience called “The Story.”

The Story is an exciting new church-wide experience that unites and equips

participants as they engage the Bible. Reading like a novel, The Story offers a seamless, compelling narrative. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps readers into an unfolding chronological progression of Bible characters and events.

On Wednesday nights during our EQUIP U programming, we will be going deeper into the story. The adults will be using a DVD based study, “Getting To The Heart Of God’s Story.” Participant’s guides will be available to aid us along this 31 - week journey. There will be a suggested donation, to be given to the Wednesday night offering, to cover the expense of these books. We are also in the process of setting up youth classes for pre-school, elementary and Middle/High School, so that the finding of your story in God’s story, can be a journey we take as a family.

If you ordered “The Story” chronological Bible for the super cheap price of $5.00, it should arrive soon. If you have not yet paid for your Bible(s), you can give your money to Chad, Joann or Lyle. If you missed out on the opportunity to order one, don’t worry, we ordered a few extras. If you would like one, please, let the office know ASAP.

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Free Daily Devotional BooksThe current quarter of the "Our Daily Bread" devotional books are available at the Mickey Center (Information counter).  For a daily blessing from God's Word, pick one up and enjoy!

The Gift of Hospitality is a precious one in the Lord eyes. He equips you with a heart and available space to room disciples of Christ. If you have been given this gift, we would like to give you the opportunity to room one or more students from Milligan College. They will be performing special music on Sept.15th. The group is called “Heritage,” and it consists of four women and four men. We are certain you will be blessed. Sign up at the Mickey Center or call the office.

During Children’s Church,our elementary school children will also be

learning from God’s Story, with the help of

“The Story for Kids,” beginningSunday, September 22nd.

Children’s Church dismisses from the main worship service after

communion.

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Wednesday Night Meals @ 6PM $5/individual or $10 family

Sept. 4 - Lasagna, Corn, Peas, ! Salad, Bread and DessertSept. 11- Carry In

Sign up at the Mickey Center to help. Pizza is available $1 per slice,

YOU MUST SIGN UP

Please sign up on the Connection Cards or call Monday Mornings with your RSVP.

If you have not let the office know by noon on Tuesday that you will be attending, please call Cathy VanEpps directly at (540)649-3466.

FAITH PROMISE MISSION SUNDAY RALLY September 15th GUEST SPEAKER

CHRISTOPHER SLONEPresident of Grundy Mountain

Mission SchoolSpecial Music presented by

“Heritage”"Heritage, Milligan's premier traveling ensemble, is

comprised of eight Milligan students.  With more than 20 years of history, the a cappella group regularly

performs in churches as well as for civic and community events."

Ethan Scott Gochenour, son of Paul Gochenour & grandson of Paige. Ethan is 9 years old. He is a 4th grader at William Perry Elementary School. He really loves going to church and the library. He really enjoyed VBS this summer.

COLLECTING CANSWWCC is collecting aluminum cans to cash in to buy new playground equipment. A collection box is in the Fellowship Hall. Total donations to date: $1,095.40

YOUTH NEWS SPECIAL EVENTS

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Elementary School youth group will resume Sunday, Sept. 8th, 5:30 to 7 PM. If your group would like to sponsor an event for the youth contact Rick Modlin to coordinate a calendar date. (540)487-9567

Youth will be meeting Sundays 6-7 PM, be sure to invite your friends and look out for special events. Contact Stephanie Grondin at (540)256-3576 for more information.

Ladies Fall Retreat October 18 and 19

“Jesus’ LoveBubbles Over”

www.remember-the-children.org

There will be a collection of donations, both monetary and items for her to take to Romania for

this ministry.Registration is $75 thru Sept. 15th. Registration

includes, four ladies to a room, bed and bath linens provided, dinner, a light breakfast and brunch. A

hayride will be offered at 4:30 PM on Friday. Arrival time is anytime after 3:30 PM Friday and

done by 2 PM on Saturday.

Kim Jackson

ASSOCIATE /YOUTH MINISTER UPDATE:

WE HAVE BEGUN THE SEARCH FOR AN ASSOCIATE/YOUTH MINISTER. PLEASE,

KEEP THIS PROCESS IN YOUR PRAYERS.

MISSION SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH

GUEST SPEAKERWAYNE MURPHYExecutor Director

Emeritus Polish Christian Ministries

WWW.PCMUSA.ORG

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Special DatesSept. 2 - Labor Day - Office ClosedSept. 8 - Mission Speaker -" Wayne MurphySept. 15 - Faith Promise Sunday

Whoʼs busy in September?

PREPARING COMMUNIONRichard & Cathy VanEpps

HOME BOUND COMMUNIONLewis Gilbert & Tom DeNome

SECURITYAlbert Taillon

WEE WORSHIPCynthia Modlin

GREETERSEmma Houghton & Diane Spurlock

IN THE NURSERY1 SS" Betty Parker     AM "Robbi Blackburn & " Connie Johnson"8 SS" Betty Parker      AM"Debbie McCracken & Bev Hite15  SS" Debbie McCracken AM" Debbie McCracken & " Karen Beegles22 SS" Debbie McCracken      AM" Angie Critzer & " Marsha Dean"29 SS Debbie McCracken AM Lisa Moneymaker & " Paul Gochenour

*IF ITʼS A 5TH SUNDAY, ITʼS A FAMILY SUNDAY!

Everyone stays upstairs except nursery and Wee-Worship. (pre-school)

Sunday School 9:15 WEST WAYNESBORO CHURCH OF CHRIST (540)949-8670AM WORSHIP 10:30 2212 CORTLAND STREET FAX/INFO LINE Equip U Wednesday 7:00 WAYNESBORO, VA 22980 (540)943-4636Office Hours 9-3 Email office@westwaynesboro.com www.westwaynesboro.com

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