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The weekly
e-newsletter of Tomoka Christian Church |
Wednesday,
July 23, 2008 |
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a message from the pastor |
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 Hear
last weekend's audio sermon,
The Big Moe: At One With God,
by Pastor Joe Putting.
Audio podcasts from previous weeks are
available here.
Sermon Title:
One Bad Meal
Scripture:
Numbers 11
Number in worship: 1,921
Additions:
Leo Hayes
Janice Hayes
Greg Ozoniak*
Chris Russell
Megan Russell*
Riece Russell*
Gerecht Russell*
Jenny Lax
Timothy Lax
Ron Cain
Carley Cain
Tina Nolen* |
Clayton Ash*
Taylor Fulcher
Kim Fulcher
Summer Fulcher*
Nancy Burgess*
Altheda Gross*
Jacob Putting
Antionette Mandas Bowling*
Chandler Froman*
Janaya Stevens*
*= baptized |
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Pastor Joe's blog is at
www.joeputting.com. |
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To the
Faithful Servants,
I write simply to let all of you know what an honor it is to
serve Jesus with each of you.
Your commitment to our Savior and dedication to His work are
commendable. As Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church, "The
good news of Jesus is ringing out all over the world because
of you."
We had an emotionally full week, which included three memorial
services. Your ministry to hundreds who attended was powerful.
A few highlights from the past week:
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Three
Jesus-honoring memorials for Pam, Debbie and Kay
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The
Michigan and Haiti teams left and now are busy ministering to
those who need Jesus
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Pastor
Carrie's week of camp saw 22 decisions for Christ — four from
Tomoka and 18 from other congregations
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Our weekend
attendance was 1,921
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Our nursing
home and jail ministry volunteers brought the love of Jesus to
those who otherwise might not hear of it (volunteers needed in
these two ministries — call the office for details)
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22
made decisions for Jesus here at TCC
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Our church
family welcomed Vivek Lall and provided $25,000 in
assistance to his ministry in India
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Tuesday
Church experienced a record 110 in attendance.
Some of
you are aware that a dear brother, John O’Neal, a partner
here at TCC, recently received a kidney transplant. It was
a successful procedure and John is doing well. But he needs
help. He will need expensive medicines for the rest of his
life that his insurance only partially covers. If you’d
like to make a tax-deductible donation to help John and his
wife, Deborah, you are encouraged to
visit this website for details.
Don't
forget to register your children for Vacation Bible School.
We still are in need of a few volunteers to help minister
to 300 to 400 children and help them learn about Jesus.
More information is available below in Children's Ministry.
I Love Being Your Pastor,
Pastor Joe
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upcoming events at tomoka |
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Marriage course openings are available.
Six weeks remain in the latest marriage course, meeting at
5 p.m. on
Saturdays in Room 103 of the Cafe'. These Bible-based classes
are appropriate for pre-marital and marital counseling.
Contact
Pastor Ed
for details or to register.
As
our children head back to school, most Wednesday
activities that are taking a summer hiatus will
return. On Aug. 20, all children's activities and choirs,
as well as the main gathering in the Worship Center, swing
back into gear. One exception is the elementary WOW choir,
which resumes a few weeks earlier — at 5:15 p.m. on
Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the Point. Wee Choir for
preschoolers will start up on Aug. 20 with everything
else.
Vacation Bible School
is
almost here! Volunteers are reminded that a MANDATORY
meeting for all VBS Cosmic City volunteers is set for
7 p.m.
TONIGHT, Wednesday, July 23, in the Family Life Center. Coffee and
dessert will be provided. Please note: This meeting takes
the place of the Sunday afternoon meeting held in previous
years. Instead of meeting Sunday, all are welcome to
decorate Sunday afternoon, July 27.
Middle and high school
update: Awakening midweek and weekend element will
not meet this week. While element returns next
weekend, Aug. 2-3, Awakening midweek will not return for
two additional weeks, returning August 12-13 with “That
70’s Night!” More student ministries news is below.
Get your taste buds ready for Bob Evans night this Saturday, July 26, in the Holy Ground Cafe'. From
4:30 to 7:30 p.m., enjoy a Bob Evans favorite —
turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and salad. Make it a
"dinner and a sermon" night by attending the 5 or 6:30
p.m. Saturday service. TCC thanks Bob Evans of Port
Orange for donating the meal. All proceeds from food
sales go to the Virginia and Wyoming missions. |
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