CHANCEL CHOIR TO BEGIN SOON

Voices, young & old are needed to lead in

song and praises during worship. If you are 16

years or older please consider joining the

Chancel Choir. Rehearsal begins August 30.

Chancel Choir meets each Wednesday at 7 pm

for about an hour to rehearse. If you have any

questions, contact Director Lynette Hubler.

PRAISE BAND

The Praise Band performs the 3rd Sunday

of each month with practice at 6 pm the two

Wednesday’s before. If you are interested

in being a part of the Praise Band,

please contact Merri Cory.

F.R.O.G.S. (Fully Rely On God Singers)

Children’s Choir (K-6th grade)

1st practice will be

September 6 @ 3:35 pm

August 2017 Established 1885

THE MESSENGER BONDURANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

Worship with us

Sunday at 10:00 am

August 6

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 32:22-31;Psalm 17:1-7, 15

Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21

August 13

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b

Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-23

August 20

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133

Romans 11:1-2a. 29-32

Matthew 15:10-28

August 27

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 1:8-2:10; Psalm 124

Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:10-20

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Page 2 . . . Pastor’s Page, Prayer Requests

Page 3 . . . Stewardship Report, Church Ministries

Page 4 . . . August Ministry Schedule

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Page 5. . . Ministry Meetings, Celebrations this month

Page 6 . . . Mission News

Page 7 . . . Christian Conference 50th Anniversary

Page 8 . . . All Congregational Gathering news

Page 9 . . . Calendar

The State Fair is coming soon

and the Upper Midwest

Disciples of Christ is sponsoring

the daily hymn sings at First

Church in Heritage Village. Stop by at

11:30 am or 6:30 pm for an inspiring time

of singing favorite hymns and lifting our

voices together in praise to God.

Bondurant Christian Church is

hosting the hymn sing on Tuesday,

August 15 at 11:30 am. Join Pastor

Jason, Lindsay, & Merri as they lead this

time honored tradition at the State Fair.

This past July, I was blessed to be able to attend

General Assembly. The Disciples of Christ have 3 expres-

sions of the church: congregational, regional, and gen-

eral. General Assembly is the gathering of our entire

denomination for worship, business, fellowship, and

overall direction. We met in Indianapolis July 8-12.

One of the major events of General Assembly was to elect a new General Minis-

ter and President, and we did. The church elected Rev. Teresa Hord Owens.

There was a lot of build up to the election, and it was quite historic as she is

the first African-American woman to ever hold this office.

Her spiritual gifts have a great blend of business acumen, spiritual discipline,

and a pastoral presence, which will serve her well in the coming years. For such

a time as this, God has gifted us with this new leader. I would invite you to hold

Rev. Terri in prayer in the coming days and weeks as she transitions into a new

role of leadership for our church.

If you’d like to learn more about our new GMP, check out:

http://disciples.org/ogmp/meet-the-gmp-nominee/

Clothed in Christ,

Pastor Jason

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REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Judi Webb, Janette Young, Lynette Hubler, Agnes Stewart (Michelle Scheel’s

aunt), Mary Simon (Bev Sprague's sister), Arlene Lewis, Donna Hargis,

(Larry Hargis’s mother), Greg McMain

PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS

If you would like to be included on the prayer chain or request someone to be added to the

list for prayer, please contact Pastor Jason or Tamara Schopf at the church, 967-2328,

Carol Roovaart, 967-5608, Mary Lou Lathrum, 967-4638, or send an email to

bondurantcc@gmail.com.

Our Condolences to Randy and Patti Pruismann on the death of Randy’s

Father, James Pruismann. James died on June 15 at Taylor House Hospice.

HOME COMMUNION

The Elders take communion once

each month to those who are home-

bound, in a nursing home, or hospital-

ized. If you are not receiving communion

or know of someone who would like com-

munion brought to them, please contact

Elder Co-Chairs Jan Johnson or

Carl Sprague.

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JULY OFFERINGS

Needed per week $2,758.00

July 2 $1,768.00

July 9 $1,426.37

July 16 $1,786.00

July 23 $965.08

Direct Deposit $40.00

Girl Scout Donation Building Use $60.00

General Fund Total $6,045.45

Designated Giving

DMARC $25.00

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The money donated will be used to

further the ministry of

Bondurant Christian Church.

MISSION STATEMENT

...to be witnesses of the love of Christ

in the world.

CONNECT TO OUR COMMUNITY

Our ministries allow us to connect with each

other, share our faith, become more like Jesus,

and serve others.

• Sunday Worship @ 10 am

• Nursery (Newborn-4 yr. old)

• Praise Band

• Puppet Ministry

Ministries September - May

• Church School @ 9 am

• Children’s Church Ministry (K-5 grade)

• Disciples Kids Club (1-5 grade)

• CYF (Christian Youth Fellowship grades 6-12)

• F.R.O.G.S. (Kids Choir grades K-6 )

• Chancel Choir

• Tuesday Morning Bible Study @ 9:30 am

• Special Family Events

• Monthly Coffee Fellowships

• Christian Men’s Fellowship

• Christian Women’s Fellowship

Check our Website calendar for up-to-date events and times.

www.bondurantchristianchurch.com

JOIN THE CONGREGATION

Anyone who considers Bondurant

Christian Church to be his or her primary

place of worship is invited to make a

profession of faith and join the congregation

at Bondurant Christian Church. Please

contact Pastor Jason at 967-2328 for

additional information.

1 Arlene Lewis

3 Walt McCleary

4 Linda Mauch

6 Shannon Welch-Groves

9 Kate Lenhart

10 Jerry Kunze

12 Brooke Butler

12 James Valentine

13 Taylor Ramus

14 Kayla Vandehaar

15 Shelby Kaura

18 Ted Bishop

18 Jaren Lindstrom

19 Amy Williams

22 Kristin Brazelton

22 Mary Kate Walling

29 Jean Mauch

30 Joni Cosner

3 Anthony & Samantha Blakley

4 Ted & Carol Griffieon

5 Eric & Stacia Sanny

9 Roger & Bernita Ohde

10 Steve & Lynette Hubler

10 Scott & Brianna Valentine

12 Kevin & Joni Cosner

23 James & Marlene Valentine

24 Jerry & Mary Johnson

24 Randy & Patti Pruismann

27 Larry & Tina Hargis

29 Ed & Judy Wegele

30 Walt & Dorothy McCleary

31 Chad & Pam Greene

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THOSE SERVING IN AUGUST

ELDERS

Christie Jensen & Robin McNichols

DIACONATE

Preparer: Matt Vandehaar

Servers: August 6, 20, 27

Karla Crawford, Criss Vandehaar

& Judy Wegele

August 13 Darline Brooks, Karla Crawford

& Criss Vandehaar

STEWARDSHIP

Heather Byers & Kayla Vandehaar

ACOLYTES

August 6 Lily Engelbrecht & Brock Carver

August 13 Zavery Hooper

August 20 Summer Scheel

August 27 Bret McDowell

GREETERS

August 6 Pat Haning

August 13 Len & Carol Roovaart

August 20 Sandra Carpenter

August 27 Matt & Kayla Vandehaar

NURSERY

August 6 Carrie Harvey & Amy Williams

August 13 Tammy Davis & Rachel Currant

August 20 Michelle & Autumn Scheel

August 27 Cindy Tendall & Karla Crawford

LAWN CARE

Week of August 7 Matt Vandehaar

Week of August 14 Volunteer needed

Week of August 21 Tim Hewlett

Week of August 28 Volunteer needed

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NEED A GREAT PLACE TO HOLD YOUR EVENT?

Bondurant Christian Church’s Fellowship Hall is a great place to rent for special

occasions and birthday parties. It is spacious enough to hold family events, and has easy

access to the kitchen and restrooms. We have tables and chairs for over 120. Everything

is handicap accessible. Call the church office for availability and rental costs @ 967-2328.

Wedding Congratulations

to Scott & Kassy Day.

They were married

July 13. This was a

special day for them as they met

eight years ago on this date at camp

and Scott proposed to Kassy on

this day four years ago.

Scott and Kassy will reside at

2120 Evergreen Ave. #30

Des Moines IA 50320

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

or TELEPHONE INFORMATION

Please help the church office keep the

membership and flock lists up-to-date.

If you have moved, changed your phone

number or email address, or have children

who no longer live at home and have their

own address and phone number, please

notify Tamara at 967-2328 or e-mail us at:

bondurantcc@gmail.com.

PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR CHURCH

SECURE AND ENERGY EFFICIENT

REMEMBER TO. . .

Lock Doors - East & South doors

Turn off all lights

Check thermostats - Turn the thermostat

in the Fellowship Hall up to 80 degrees in

the summer.

Kitchen - Wash and put away items that

are used. Empty trash.

Coffee Pots - Empty and rinse out coffee

pots, and dispose of filters.

Fellowship Hall - Wipe tables off and

vacuum.

BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEMS,

MINUTES AND REPORTS

Board Chairs, please submit your

reports and/or meeting minutes to the

office by Monday, August 21 for the August

28 meeting.

If you have an item to be discussed,

please talk with Scott Davidson, Board

Chair, at least one week prior to the meet-

ing.

Members of BCC are welcome to attend

the monthly board meeting.

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ARTICLE DEADLINE FOR

THE AUGUST “MESSENGER” IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 15.

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Back to School Supplies Needs

Summer is flying by, and there are already aisles in the stores starting to fill with school

supplies. For many homes with school-age children, shopping for school supplies is an exciting

time; however, there are also many more homes with school-age children where purchasing

school supplies is a hardship. This is where our church family comes in. We can make a differ-

ence in the life of a child and the family.

Cindy Tendall contacted Bonita Wiley (B-F School-to-Home Coordinator) and she has provided

a list of needed items. Please note! The school supplies items needed are only up to “5” of each

item to replenish the school supply cabinet. Bondurant Men’s Club has generously provided

funds to purchase school supplies for children but being able to replenish the school supply

cabinet is important so supplies are available throughout the school year for children. Before

shopping, please sign up for specific items at the back of the sanctuary starting this

Sunday (July 30th). If you are not at church, feel free to contact Tamara Schopf at the church

during office hours to see which items are available to choose from and she will sign you up for

those selected items. Otherwise, please sign up and pick up slips for what you would like

to shop for, and check off these items when you bring them to church. Note! You are

not required to purchase five of each item … only the number of items you wish.

Not interested in shopping but still want to help? Gift cards from Walmart and Target will

be gladly received to allow the school to purchase items as needed throughout the school year.

Deadline? Anytime before school starts. Whenever we fill the list of needed items, Cindy will

make sure they are delivered to the school.

Thank you to everyone for supporting this worthwhile project.

Cindy Tendall

Missions Co-Chair

Total Number of Needed Items

School Supplies

5 Fine tip washable markers

5 Watercolor paint sets

5 1 or 1 ½ “ 3-ring binders

5 Pencil holder boxes

5 Pointed scissors - Any size scissors with a point to get into small spaces.

5 Earbuds or headphones

5 Black fine point Sharpie markers

5 Plastic coated folders with pockets (blue, yellow, green, purple, red)

5 Composition wide rule notebooks (black& white speckled cover)

5 Trapper Keepers (binder style works well)

5 Avery Big Tab Pocket Insertable Plastic Dividers with 5 tabs

5 3 x 5 index cards line or unlined

No limit Kleenex

No limit Disinfectant wipes

Thank you for the 57 items given to the DMARC Food Pantry in July!

Food of the month for August is whole grain cereal, hot or cold.

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ALL CONGREGATIONAL GATHERING ART DISPLAY

We are going to turn Holy Ground into a Faith Art Gallery for the day and would love to showcase your art pieces to let others see a sample of the depth and breadth of the creativity at work in our Region. Let us share yours!!

Any type of visual art is welcome and if your piece is too large to bring to the Conference Center, we would be happy to display it with a digital photo-graph.

Art pieces may be dropped off at the Christian Conference Center in Newton prior to the event to facilitate display. However, if that is not possible, pieces may be delivered prior to registration on Saturday, August 26. All art must be registered by Friday, August 25.

Go to the following website to register your art: https://docgeneralassembly.webconnex.com/2017ACG.art

AUGUST 2017AUGUST 2017

Tamara out of the office

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

Office Closed

5

6 10 am Worship

7 8 9

6 pm Praise Band

10 11 Office Closed

12

13 10 am Worship

14 15

11:30 am State Fair Hymn Sing

16

6 pm Praise Band

17 18 Office Closed

19

20 Food Pantry Sunday 10 am Worship

21 Board Reports Due

22 23 1st Day of B-F school

24 25 Office Closed

26 All Congregational Gathering @ Christian Conference Center

27

10 am Worship 6 pm PS Back to School Night & PS After Party

28

7 pm Board Meeting

29 8 am - 4 pm Fellowship Hall & Kitchen reserved

30

7 pm Chancel Choir

31

Tamara out of the office Cindy subbing

Published monthly by the Bondurant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

The deadline to submit articles for the next issue of The Messenger is August 15.

All articles must be submitted in writing.

Church School - 9:00 am

Worship Service - 10:00 am

Nursery is available for infants through preschool

during Church School & Worship.

Handicapped facilities are also available.

Church Staff

Jason Grow, Pastor

Merri Cory, Organist

Lynette Hubler, Choir Director

Tamara Schopf, Administrative Assistant

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Phone: 967-2328 Fax: 957-8276

E-Mail: bondurantcc@gmail.com

Website: bondurantchristianchurch.com

BONDURANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

304 GRANT STREET SOUTH

BONDURANT, IA 50035-2004