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THE HEIGHTENER "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you." -James 4:10
Welcome Back to School
We are preparing “welcome back to school” baskets for the schools in our neighborhood (Renaissance Elementary, Renaissance Middle School and Langston Hughes High School). We need your help to bring in some of the suggested items for the teachers. Please bring them to church by next Sunday, August 23. Individual bags of chips or pretzels (such as for a lunch box) Any of the “100 calorie” snacks Granola bars Small bags of peanuts Packs of peanut butter crackers Mini bags of microwave popcorn Individually wrapped cookies
Families, congregations, schools, and youth groups across the U.S. are preparing to share their compassion and love with needy children by sending them a simple shoebox packed with toys, candy, hygiene supplies, and clothing. Members of the Churches of Christ distribute these boxes to children in poverty stricken countries who may have never received a present. With your help, thousands of children will have a reason to celebrate the holiday season. Like the Magi of old, you'll bring a simple Christmas gift box to one that Jesus called "the least of these." Filling your "magi Box" is an opportunity to help a child who otherwise might have very little in the way of gifts. It is also a way to experience the simple joy of giving. Important Notes for Packing Your Magi Box • Use a medium sized shoe box or plastic container. Wrap the lid and box SEPARATELY with wrapping paper. • Select the age and gender you would like to shop for and tape the appropriate label to the end of the box. • For Infants: please do not include clothing. Cloth diapers are preferred (with pins). • Pack the box with items from the list of “suggested items” in this brochure. ($20 - $30 value) • Important: Turn in $7 per box for shipping to the church office and we will mail one check for all the boxes. • Place a large, thick rubber band around the box and lid and deliver it to your closest collection center. • Please be sure to tape closed any bottles containing liquids such as shampoo, etc. Suggested Gift Items • Toys: stuffed animals, balls, cars, dolls, yo-yo’s, etc. (Please keep age appropriateness and safety in mind.) For older children you may want to include a flashlight with extra batteries. • School Supplies: notebooks, paper, coloring books, calculators, rulers, glue sticks, crayons, pens, pencils, etc. • Books/Bibles: Please be language sensitive. We strongly encourage you to include a Spanish Bible/ New Testament in each box (see info from Gospel Advocate). • Hygiene Items: Soap, shampoo (NO conditioner), toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, washcloth, Band-Aids, lotion. (Please pack in plastic Ziploc bags) • Clothes: small t-shirts, underwear, flip-flops, caps or purses. • Candy: only individually wrapped hard candy. (NO chocolate) Please pack in plastic Ziploc bag. • Personal Notes: Feel free to add a note (in the appropriate language) and/or photo of your group. • Note: DO NOT include the following: toy guns, knives, war-related items, chocolate, perishable food items, medicines, used items, fragile items, mouthwash, nail polish remover. Boxes MUST be brought to the church by Sunday, September 27.
FROM THE MAILBAG Dear Cedar Grove Family, Although it's been several weeks since our beloved daughter, Amanda, passed away from this earthly life, we still wanted to take this opportunity to THANK YOU once again from the bottom of our hearts for the unconditional support given to us during this difficult time. Words can never express how grateful we are to you for supporting our family during one of the most difficult times in our lives. May God continue to bless you richly as you continue to serve Him! James Elliott, Jr. and the Elliott Family
PIZZA DISCOUNT CARDS The Arlington Christian School Varsity Cheerleaders are selling Domino's Pizza discount cards for $10 each. Please see Hannah Putman if you are interested.
CONGRATULATIONS Former Cedar Grove member Sandy Wisenbaker has been named Assistant Solicitor General of the year for the state of Georgia for 2010. Congratulations Sandy!
GEORGIA AGAPE For over 40 years, Georgia AGAPE has been providing professional childcare services. There is always a need for help, especially in the time of economic recession. You can help AGAPE maintain its level of childcare if you are able to donate now during the "Summer Appeal."
BENEFIT DINNER The Raintree Village Children's Home will host its annual ATLANTA BENEFIT DINNER Thursday evening, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 (7pm) at the Marriott Renaissance Concourse Hotel. This annual event provides us an opportunity to report to our donors and friends on the work, as well as providing a much-needed fundraiser for Raintree Village.
100th ANNIVERSARY You are invited to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the Moreland Avenue Church of Christ on Saturday, August 21 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. More information is posted on the bulletin board.
OUR SICK Peggy Hamby's mother, Gloria Ferguson, will be having some tests this week. Tom and Anne Raines' grandson, Travis Wall, is in the hospital in Tifton, Georgia and is recovering from surgery last week. Clark Coggin has strep throat. Continue to remember Susan Carson, Dick Northcutt, J. W. Raines, Richard Smith and Geneva White.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
RECORD 8/15/2010
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