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THE HEIGHTENER "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you." -James 4:10
BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST There was rejoicing at the ACS spiritual retreat last week. 36 young people responded to the gospel and were immersed for remission of sins. Among those baptized was Levi Henderson of our Cedar Grove family. We give thanks for the commitment he has made and pray for his spiritual journey.
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.
LADIES' BIBLE STUDY All ladies are invited to meet for group discussions on God's answers to fulfillment in worship. Discussions will cover five elements of worship with study one month from the Old Testament and study on the same element the following month from the New Testament. Please join us the first Tuesday of each month in the Fellowship Room at 7:00 p.m. The first meeting will be this week, September 7.
GUEST SPEAKER Jim Neal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Georgia AGAPE, will be at Cedar Grove on Sunday, September 12.
HOMECOMING AT NORTH AVENUE The 63rd Homecoming at the North Avenue Church of Christ will be on Sunday, September 12. The speaker will be Forrest Chapman. More information is posted on the bulletin board.
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.
ATLANTA INNER CITY MINISTRY Plans are being made to take food and clothing items to the Inner City on October 3.
YOU CAN HELP! There is a new list on the bulletin board to sign if you are willing to help with locking the building after service. Also there are some blank spaces to sign for help with communion preparation and nursery help.
FOOTBALL DINNERS Lanita Henderson is organizing dinners for the ACS football team before their home games this fall. The first meal last week was quite a success and the team expressed appreciation. The next dinner will be on September 10.
OUR SICK Willie Mae Warren is scheduled for neck surgery on September 14. Debbie McDowell is recovering from shoulder surgery. Continue to remember Susan Carson, Everett Hayes, Dick Northcutt, J. W. Raines, Richard Smith and Geneva White.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
RECORD 9/5/2010
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