July 21, 2015
The Gazette
Colonial Hills Newsletter
THIS SUNDAY AT CHURCH
Upcoming Activities:
August 2, 2015
“One In Christ”
Dan Speigle
Speaking
9:00 am: SUNDAY SCHOOL
Donuts, yogurt, juice and coffee
• Adult Class – Bible study (see page 2)
• Youth - Classes for ALL ages (see page 2)
10:15 am: WORSHIP – Janné Grover, speaking
Evan Manuel, presiding
Administration is available every Sunday after church.
Please see Jim Crum, Karen Main or Evan Manuel
if you are in need of this ministry.
www.colonial-hills.org
Prayer List
Rollie Anderson
Bud Atwood
Deb Baker
Cliff Barr
Betty Bernard
Barbara Bettingham
Penny Bowerman
Mary Budworth
Micah Russell Cano
Church Family
Coleman Family
Scott Crum
Joe Day
Rina DeBarthe
Rena Ellis
John & Marian Ferrell
Clayton Foss
Fowler Family
Alyssa Fritz
Sandy Fritz
Gard Family
Cherie Garfield
John Gray
Brett Grevle
Alisha Groner
Marilyn Hakes
Stephen Hakes–Brown
Patti Hansen Braun
Bradley Hardin
Debbie Harris
Connor Hartnett
Gloria Hilliard
Stephen Homer
Vicki Hopwood
K. Johnson Family
Koch Family
Michael Krueger
Joyce Kuhn
Bill Landrum
Wallace Laws, Sr.
Joshua Lumbard
Joshua Madewell
David Mahurin
Art Main
Judy Mallen
Emy Mayes
Jerry McClanahand
Lynn McClanahand
Upcoming Activities, con’t:
Margaret McClendon
Marc McKenzie
Kathi McNerney
Jerry Miller
Cameron Morse
Ethan Netter
Liam Netter
Carol Noffsinger
Jay Noffsinger
Ron Oxley
Marla Parks
Brad Peele
Shaun Pickens
Gabby Pittman
Mark Pittman
Deena Pope
Pycior Family
David & Felicia Roth
John Sartin
Hayden Sellars
Silis
Kian Shafe
Dave Sheridan
Bob Shotwell
Eric Smith
Steve Thomas
Tom, Sherri & Drew
Caitlyn Troeh
Derby VanWhye
Barbara Violett
Walker/Scafe Family
John Welsh
White Family
Chris Wiley
Lisa Wilson
Sharon and Kyle Wilson
Myrna Winch
Colton Wyse and Family
Gary Zimmerman
Janice Zimmerman
August 11
7:00 pm
Women's Spiritual Wellness Group
We will meet at Dana Clark's home. We will be discussing
Mark 2:1 - 12, focusing on the paralyzed man and his four
friends.
August 23
2:00 pm
Wedding Shower
Please join us for a wedding shower honoring Claire
Blackstone and Jonathan Curtis on Sunday, August 23, at
2:00 in the afternoon. The shower will be held at Colonial
Hills. The couple is registered at Macy’s, Crate & Barrel,
and Target.
Summer Church Camps
Church camps have begun. Let us remember all the
youth and adults attending these camps as they
worship, learn, grow spiritually and have fun fellowship
together.
July 28 – August 2 – Peace & Justice Mission Trip
Program Announcements
Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Classes for all ages!
Join us at 9 a.m. for Coffee & Conversations. This informal
gathering is a great place to get to know one another.
Adult Class: Current Events and Scriptures: Come join our
Bible study class with a modern twist. You'll enjoy
applying theology to today’s current topics. Dave Byrn,
facilitator.
For prayer needs, please email: info@colonial-hills.org
www.colonial-hills.org
Mark Your
Calendar
Updates & Initiatives
GO GU!
Plan now to support the Yellowjackets!
Follow this link to get all the schedules for Graceland University fall sports:
http://www.gujackets.com
Women’s Soccer • Men’s Soccer • Football • Women’s Volleyball • Men’s Wrestling
Heart of America Athletic Conference
Necessities Pantry
Current items needed: Mens/Women’s Deodorant, Toothpaste, Mens/Women’s
Disposable Razors, Bath Bar Soap.
We set a record of 43 families we helped in June at the Necessities Pantry. The
previous record was 31 families in May. We gave out 1,827 items. We gave three
families information on refinancing a pay day loan, two families needed assistance in
filing back taxes, and two families asked for information on our congregation youth
activities. Seven families asked for information on the Living on a Small Income class we
are teaching at CSL. Several Colonial Hills members are teaching the class each week.
Colonial Hills is now on Facebook!
Please visit and "LIKE" us:
www.facebook.com/ColonialHillsCOC
Your financial contributions and donations of items are greatly appreciated.
Prepare Through Prayer
If you would like to be a part of a group who will pray for our Sunday Worship experiences here at Colonial Hills,
please email Evan Manuel at emanuel39@comcast.net You will receive an emailed copy of the bulletin for the
upcoming Sunday Worship Service each week. You will then be able to pray for the specific Worship participants as
they prepare for the service.
Winter Coats
If your family is missing a coat, be sure to check the foyer coat rack.
Fall Sunday School Teachers Needed!
Please consider teaching Sunday school this fall. It's a really important part in the lives of our children. See Julie Magel
if you are interested in blessing our children with your ministry. Thank you!
www.colonial-hills.org
6th – College
Join us for a service
project, lunch and swim!
Meet July 18, 9:30 a.m.at
Colonial Hills to carpool to
the Holden Congregation.
More details to come.
!
C o l o n i a l
H i l l s
YOUTH!
Summer Camps 2015!
http://www.centralmission.org/youth/camps
For camperships contact Kevin Clark at krclark89@att.net
Ideas are Welcome
In August, our Youth Leaders will
meet to plan activities for the
2015-16 school year.
Ideas for Play Group, Community
Kids’ Club, Youth Group and
ELEVATE! are welcome!
Please email your suggestions for
field trips, crafts, guests and
programs to Wendy Scafe at
scafewendy@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Summer Sunday School 9 a.m.
Join us for Sunday School! There
are classes for all ages! Please
bring bottle caps for a fun summer
project!
Parents - Enjoy gourmet coffees,
cappuccinos, lattes, teas and cocoas
with your donuts & yogurt!
Adult Class - Current Events and
Scriptures
Coffee and Conversation This
informal gathering is a great place to
get to know one another.
CHILDREN'S CAMP:
Completed Grades 1-2
Dates: July 10-12, 2015
Lake Doniphan
Director: Dana Hicks
This introductory, two-night camp will
allow your child to experience some of
the great things about camp - group
classes, campfires, crafts, outdoor
games, swimming, boating, fishing and
more!
JUNIOR CAMP:
Completed Grades 3-5
Dates: July 13-17, 2015
Lake Doniphan
Director: Tara McConnell and
Sarah Clark
Junior Camp provides an adventurous
week with games, swimming, fishing,
boating, worship and praise, campfires
and much, much more!
MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP:
Completed grades 6-8
Dates: July 5-10, 2015
Lake Doniphan
Directors: Nathan and Ryanne
Carlson
From classes, group activities, cabin
time, swimming, boating, worship and
praise, and campfires to big events, you
will experience opportunities to discover
the person God created you to be.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMP:
Completed Grades 9-12
June 28 - July 3, 2015
Lake Doniphan
Director: Doug Roberts
There will be over the top
events, exciting campfires,
fun in the sun, and quiet times
to develop and nurture your
spiritual life. Come to camp
ready for new experiences, as
well as shared experiences in
community that will change
your life and strengthen your
journey.
SPECTACULAR:
Completed Grades 9-12
July 18 - 25, 2015
Graceland University
All campers will have
opportunities to participate in
leadership and discipleship
development, diverse
worship, and expression of
arts, music, and sports.
PEACE AND JUSTICE
MISSIONAL EXPEREINCE:
Completed Grades 9-12
July 28 - August 2, 2015
St Louis & Detroit
Director: Tyler Horringa
We will participate in various
educational, missional, and
relational experiences that
help participants receive a
deeper grasp of the racial
injustice throughout history.
Directory Updates
Miscellaneous…
If your contact information for the directory has
changed, please contact Dana Speigle at
info@colonial-hills.org.
Attention Young Adults!
Communion In The Home
If you would like to have Communion served in your home,
please contact Chris Wilson 816-220-1245. Chris will be
happy to make arrangements to bring Communion to you.
Did you know that Central Mission has a Young
Adult Ministries website? Check it out at
http://www.centralmission.org/youngadult/ for
information about events, activities, resources, and
more .
Reminder to all Presiders
Please check the website for the Presider’s
responsibilities for developing the service. Additions
and updates have been made recently to help you
with organizing and sending the bulletin to the
Mission Center.
ALSO, please send a copy of the bulletin to Joy
Goodwin at dgood64015@aol.com. This will help
with the video announcements regarding the service.
Website
Our new Colonial Hills website is LIVE! Check it out
at www.colonial-hills.org. The password for the
member section is “joyhopelovepeace".
Cleaning Schedule
August 1 – Cadys/Pecks
August 8 – Church/DeHaans/Stamps
August 15 – Outsource Company
August 22 – Lysingers/Clows
August 29 – Frebergs/Hawes/Hughes
Bulletin Pickup
August 2 - Volunteer Needed
UPCOMING WORSHIP
8.9
8.16
8.23
Theme
Speaker/Presider
“Live In Love”
Evan Manuel/
Jena Wight
“Camping and Service
Youth Sharing/
Experiences for Youth” Katie Arnold-Clow
Wear your camp shirts!
“Prepare!”
Greg Goff/
Cindy Thomas
Church Reservations
If you have a need to reserve the
church, whether it be the sanctuary or
individual classroom, simply contact
Dana Speigle at info@colonial-hills.org.
Please be specific on the date, time and
location you would like to reserve.
Want something posted in The Gazette? Please email your request to: info@colonial-hills.org.
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