THANKS
TO ALL who remained following last Sunday's (November 9th)
worship service for the congregational meeting. Officers for the coming
year were elected, new Guidelines of Procedure were accepted and several
motions were passed. Anyone who missed the meeting and wants further
information should see either Moderator Mark Mayer or Pastor Judy.
Officers will be installed in December and begin their service in
January.
It's
time for the annual Island Christian Church VIP SUNDAY. This year
it is scheduled for Sunday, November 23rd immediately after worship
service. A sign-up sheet is available at the church. Chicken, rolls and
beverages are being provided by the church. Members are all bringing
different side dishes and desserts. Be sure to invite all of the "VERY
IMPORTANT PEOPLE" in your life for a wonderful afternoon of
food and fellowship.
THANKSGIVING
2008 OFFERING
The
Thanksgiving offering supports OUR Disciples Colleges, Universities,
Seminaries, and Divinity Houses. This offering will be received in most
congregations on NOVEMBER 16th and 23rd. CLICK
HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NEWEST CHURCH MEMBERS
All
the members of the Island Christian Church welcome the newest members to
our congregation. JoEllen Tweedlie, Kayla Tweedlie and Jason Morris made
their confession of faith during the November 2nd worship service. After
baptismal classes with Pastor Judy Kayla and Jason will be baptized by
immersion in January 2009. They are also going to be married in June of
2009 with Pastor Judy presiding. Kayla and Jason are pictured below with
Pastor Judy.
WELCOME
JOELLEN, KAYLA AND JASON!!
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CHURCH
MEMBER HELPS OPENING OF "MADAGASCAR" MOVIE!
Our
own Doug Leech took some special guests to the opening of the movie
"Madagascar Escape 2 Africa." Doug and Oglebay Good Zoo fellow
volunteer Vincent O'Leary and Animal Specialist Michael Moran took hissing
cockroaches, an African hedgehog, and giant African millipedes to the
Marquee Cinemas at the Highlands. Movie goers were able to see and touch
the creatures as the got ready to attended the show. Michael Moran of the
said the animated animal film provided the perfect chance to get children
interested in animals and science. The congregation has politely asked
Doug to keep the bugs AT THE ZOO!!!
(from the Sunday News-Register,
November 9, 2008)
CHURCH'S
NEWEST TEEN
The
Island Christian Church celebrates its newest "teen" member.
Emily Jean (EJ) Toland celebrates her 13th birthday on November 10th. Emily
is the daughter of Susan and Tim Toland of Wheeling. She attends
Triadelphia Middle School and is a member of the vollyball team and band.
Emily is pictured below with her mom Susan and Pastor Judy.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY EJ!!!
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BOATSIE'S
BOXES STOCKINGS UPDATE!!
The
Christmas Stockings are overflowing with gifts and goodies for the
troops!!! The response from our members was fantastic and a heartfelt
thanks goes out from the Outreach Committee. Susan Toland
collected and labeled all of the stockings and was taking them
to the creator of Boatsie's Boxes after the November 9th church
service. Below is a photo of members of the Outreach Committee
displaying the filled stockings!
Susan
Toland and the Outreach Committee is asking for donations of Christmas
toys for the less fortunate children of the community. St. Lukes Church on
Wheeling Island holds it's annual Christmas Party for local families on
Christmas morning. As many as 300-400 children have benefited each year
from this wonderful gift of giving. Ages ranges are newborns to early teen
(13-14 years old). Gently used toys in good shape or new toys are needed
to make Christmas for these children extra special this year. Deb Edge
spoke with the Pastor Kelly of St. Lukes Church and he is overwhelmed with
excitement knowing that the children will be taken care of this year.
There is a beautiful Toy Box in the back of the church to place your toys
in. If you have any questions or need more information please speak to
Pastor Judy or Susan Toland!
