2011 Nominations Requested

The Nominating Committee invites suggestions from the congregation of persons qualified for nomination to the office of Deacon or Elder. The committee anticipates needing nominations for both Deacon and Elder in 2011.

Please prayerfully consider the qualifications of those whose names you suggest and determine their willingness to consider serving prior to returning this form or contacting a member of the committee. The active term for both Deacons and Elders is three years.

God gives necessary and appropriate gifts and talents to people who are called to exercise special functions and duties in the church. Deacons and elders, in addition to cultivating and possessing the necessary, God-given gifts for ministry, should also be people of strong faith, dedicated discipleship, and love of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel in the church and in the world. They must have the approval of God's people and the concurrence of the Session.

Do you enjoy playing Bingo? Plan to come to the Silver Flashes monthly luncheon Wednesday, September 29 for a good time! There will be no charge, just a "freewill donation" to help offset the cost of the prizes. This will be held at Zion United Church of Christ, 8921 E. Troy Avenue. A freewill donation lunch will be served at 12:15 with Bingo beginning at 1:00. R.S.V.P.'s should be called in to Becky Burgess-Osher at 891-0312 by Sunday, 26.

No Ordinary Appointment

Just imagine! The same God who spoke the worlds into existence without a lot of fanfare, is speaking a creating word directly to us. God's purpose in these commands is to establish an exclusive, dynamic, respectful, intentional relationship with us! Today we come to the Fourth Commandment. It is the final word written on the first of the two tablets inscribed by the finger of God on stone. In these first four commands, taken together, we now have a complete picture of the quality of the relationship that God wants to have with us:

A Passionate Relationship is:

• Exclusive (The First Word)
• Dynamic (The Second Word)
• Respectful (The Third Word)
• Intentional (The Fourth Word)

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Friday, September 10, 2010
5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $15/child;$10/second child;$5 each additional sibling
Infants through 5th Grade
Bring a sack supper; milk will be provided!

Bring your children for an evening of fun, while you enjoy dinner and a movie (or go home to a quiet house)! Pre-registration required; to register complete the form below and return it to the child care office by September 8. Age-appropriate games and activities planned. Program will be staffed by LHLP staff and church volunteers. Call 862-1191 if you have any questions.

Mark Your Calendars!

In February and March 2011, the Southminster congregation will begin a study of the Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations.

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February 6 | Radical Hospitality
February 13 | Passionate Worship
February 20 | Intentional Faith Development
February 27 | Risk-Taking Mission and Service
March 6 | Extravagant Generosity

(Engraving by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld [March 26, 1794 - May 24, 1872] Illustration was published in "Die Bibel in Bildern" [1860]. Scan by Ivan Burmistrov.)

The Third Word: Treasure the Name!

This week our Small Group Fellowship and Bible Study groups take on the commandment that many people think of as the commandment against cussing. However, as we have learned about both the First Commandment and the Second Commandment, there is more at stake for believers in this commandment than appears at first glance. This Third Commandment is also intended to safeguard and preserve our lives. The LORD our God desires a relationship with us that is living and passionate. God wants to be close enough to us that we know his name and call on it frequently. Join us this week as we learn to keep the Third Commandment!