From the Pastor:

Written on Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015…

Waking up to 55 degrees in August is pretty crazy. I’m not used to it at all,

but it is beautiful. It gets me thinking of Christmas when it’s still 4 months

away. As you know, we are collecting for Operation Christmas Child, and I

thought it would be great to read a story about someone effected by the

program. Please read it, and then pray to see what God would have you do.

Love You All In Christ,

Bro. Nick

Abandoned at a Romanian orphanage at age 2, Livia Satterfield dreamed of one day owning her own hair clips. After spending 10 years in poor conditions, Satterfield received a package from Operation Christmas Child that not only fulfilled her dream, but changed the course of her life. Satterfiel, recalled the hot summer day a mission group from Georgia arrived at her orphanage to help pass out the packages. Operation Christmas Child, a program of the international Christian charity Samaritan's Purse, collects and distributes shoe boxes of items for millions of children in need around the world each year. Making her way past hundreds of other children at her orphanage, Satterfield said she found herself at the front gate. Satterfield, who said she had no idea what it felt like to be loved, craved attention. Zoning in on one woman in particular, Satterfield said she quickly made a connection. “I didn’t even let her go to the bathroom. I was so afraid of losing her,” said Satterfield, a national spokeswoman for Operation Christmas Child. As she tore open her shoebox, Satterfield was shocked to find her childhood dream sitting on top. “My dream came true,” Satterfield said. “I had very short hair at the time and I put all the clips in my hair.” As Satterfield explored the rest of her presents, she found what she called a “best friend” necklace and gave half to the woman. “I gave her half and she said she wanted to adopted me,” Satterfield said. “God wanted to me have so much more.” Two years later, Satterfield said the adoption was finalized. She then made her first trip to the United States to be with her new family in Atlanta. Knowing what it was like to receive an Operation Christmas Child package, Satterfield said she volunteered with the organization 10 years ago. Although she doesn’t know what happened to the hair clips, Satterfield said her adoptive mother saved the necklace. Now, when she creates her shoe boxes, Satterfield said she is sure to add a set of hair clips and a letter. “I tell them that I received the shoe boxes too,” she said. Had she not received that package and met her adoptive mother, Satterfield thinks her fate would have been much different. “I probably would have ended up on the streets,” she said. “But I got everything in a bundle. I got love. I got hope. I got a family.” --fsacco@lancastereaglegazette.com

We would like to welcome new members, Travis and Renita Leffew along with their two children, Peyton and Karrington.

11th - Evonna Marcum 20th - Donya Baker

11th - Anne Nita Rankin 20th - Anna DeMarcus

11th - Rosanna Sutherland 20th - Allie Sebastian

11th - Kyle Walls 20th - Kendall Smith

13th - Mildred Goodwin 22nd - Herner Burton

13th - Hartese Johnson 22nd - Allyson York

15th - Marcus Denham 24th - Nakeya Derringer

15th - Christine Killen 25th - Jamie Leigh

15th- Amy Tracy 25th - Debbie Playforth Rudd

17th - Glenda Estes 25th - Devona Stamper

18th - Dallas Fletcher 27th - Keeton Burnside

18th - Roby Mullins 29th - Kayla Upchurch

19th - Sue Brewer 30th - Lynne Farmer

19th - Lowell Jones 30th - Ramona Wall

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Chaplain of the Week

Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Robert Glazener (& wife Stephanie)

U. S. Army Based: Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia 950 Jefferson Ave.

Ste. 4060, Rm. 4055 Fort Eustis, VA 23604

Pray that all chaplains will guard their faith, be strong and courageous and do everything in love.

The September Deacons meeting has been moved to Monday, August 31 at 7:00 PM.

1st - Nancy Humphrey

1st - Rita Maddox

3rd - Trena Carrier

3rd - Farris Marcum

4th - Tate Curlis

9th - Maonia Jones

9th - Hallie Stafford

10th - Tim Whitis

Sunday, August 30 is

Sunday School

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Promotion Day.

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move to your new class.

Registration dates: September 26 * October 3

Christian Life Center You can also register anytime during regular office hours.

Cost: $55.00

Saturday, August 29

Musically Speaking

Stuart Underwood, Minister of Music

Thanks to Becky and Laura Lee for a great job on "minuet in G" for our offertory. The Adult Choir did a beautiful job on "In Christ Alone Medley". This anthem was a special request. This Sunday Becky and Laura lee will be playing the offertory. The Adult Choir will be singing a beautiful new anthem "The Beauty of the Blood" with soloist Rachael Yaden. The Adult Choir is starting their Christmas music. We would welcome new members as we start to prepare for Thanksgiving and the Advent season, as well as our weekly services. We meet at 4:45 each Sunday in the Choir room and would love to have you!

Have a great week! Stuart

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From the Mailbox:

I wanted to take the time to thank all of my church family. I appreciate everything that was done for me. I'm truly blessed and can't ask for better support from home! I also wanted to say a special thanks to Shawn and Johanna, wouldn't be here without y'all! With much love and hoping to come home soon. - -Miranda Goens

Thank you for all of the many ways you have expressed your love and sympathy to our family during our time of loss. We certainly felt God's love and comfort through the prayers, cards, meals, and visits you have shared with us. With much love and gratitude, The Johnson Family Milton, Bill & Susan, Denise, Bobby & Lisa

Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all the cards, gifts, food, and for your prayers during our time of need. Everything you did for us was deeply appreciated. We love our church family and are truly blessed to have you. --Shawn, Johanna, & family

PRAYER LIST Frank Allen Nick Manzie, Sr. Shut-ins Josh Bastin Amy Patterson Grace Blanton George Bertram Gary Peck Glen Davis David Black Anne Nita Rankin Freddie Fox Randy Blevins Dorothy Robbins Marjorie Gooch Brenda Bottoms Woodrow Rodgers Geneva Hawkins Eric Brown Bob Russell Bill Holloway Jimmie Brown Barry Sexton Edith James Mildred Burchell Latisha Shepperson Pauline Shearer Josephine Coffey Donna Sheron Golden Living Center Drake Cottin Anna Sims Billie Sue Cornelius Michael Coulter Fay Sims Bertha Ernst Logan Cox Joe, Norma, & Lily States Mildred Goodwin Casey Davis, Casey Co. Court Clerk Lyda Sallee Harriet Denham Pastor Ray Stedhem Donald Dunaway Amy Lane Stevens Lancaster Christian Care Carolyn Emerson Marge Toombs Wilda Sweeney Hobert Estep Chris & Missy Whitis Lynne Farmer Unspoken requests Katelyn Folger Bereavement New Believers: Ledger Folger Bonnie Dick family Coy, Tim, Dalton, Candice Franklin Mary Johnson family Mark & Billy Bill Frazier Ray Bertram family Russell & Gwen Gastineau Matrie Lucas family Paul Greer Military Becky Hacker Josh Bastin Bob Hollifield Marcus Denham Jane Ann Howerton Maria Hunter Anne Ison Jared Johnson Joe Kizzee Samantha & Josh Zinkievich

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SERVING THIS WEEK

Lady Greeter: JoAnn Miracle

Deacon Greeters: Dennis Spangler, Steve Howerton, & Paul Playforth

Van Driver: Paul Playforth (859-583-7788)

Children's Church: Craig & Trena Carrier

Nursery Workers: Devona Stamper & Tara Hoskins (AM)

Deacons of the Week: Dennis Spangler (859-516-8044) Paul Playforth (859-583-7788)

Deacon Nominations close August 31st