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March 7, 2010

Announcements 

Village Chapel Will Be Starting Sexaholics Anonymous Meetings in March. Because meeting dates, times and
locations are confidential, they will not be listed in the bulletin. meeting times or more information, contact
Pastor Brown at pastorbrown@villagechapelumc.org or 740-983-4268.
 
Are You Interested In Adoption Or Becoming A Foster Parent? Maybe you are already and could use a network of support. A group of interested people will be meeting at Village Chapel Wed. March 10 at 6:30 in Room 230 to share interests and needs for an Orphan Ministry at Village Chapel. If interested please contact Eva Rase Leach at
474-3587 or emrase@aol.com.
 
Mark Your Calendars Now for the Walk Through the New Testament... April 24th 9am - 4pm; "Kid's in the Book" for 1st - 4th grades, all others can register for the adult session. Registration begins March 21st— $20/adult; $10/kid with a $50 maximum/family. Cost includes workbook, lunch and snacks.
 
Attention Men! We will be starting a Purpose Driven Life study on Sunday mornings at 10AM in the main conference room starting the first Sunday in March. The study spans 40 days. This is a life changing study authored by Pastor Rick Warren pastor of Saddleback Church in southern California. If you are interested contact John Scribner at 740-248-9527or any of the other Men’s Ministry leaders to sign up.
 
The Men's Ministry will be sponsoring a Men’s Breakfast on Saturday March 20th at 7:30AM. Free to all. We will be providing a brief ministry update. We will also have several special guests sharing what is going on at the Skate Park ministry. Come and join us in Room 325 for a great breakfast and fellowship. If you have any questions call John Scribner at 740-248-9527.
 
Village Chapel is hosting the VC Freedom Run 5k and Kids' Fun Run on Saturday, July 3rd. We hope to make this an annual event and part of Ashville's 4th of July tradition.  We need a team of people willing to help us plan.  Interested?  Contact Linda Brown at lbrown@ashvilleohio.net or
740-412-5357.
 
Survey Results Now On The Web...The survey results of the Congregational Health Survey are now posted on the Village Chapel website., www.villagechapelumc.org. See responses to questions like “What Ministry at Village Chapel has the most Christ-like impact?”
 
Easter Flowers...remember to pick up an order form at the Welcome Center for your Easter flowers.  Deadline to order is March 15th.
 
There will be a CIA overnighter at the church on Friday March 12th beginning at 7:00pm.This is for all 4th and 5th graders. For more information, please contact Robin Welsh at 740-954-1055 or rwelsh@villagechapelumc.org
 
Men...“The Water Cooler”  meets every Thursday at 8:00 pm in Room 345—all men are welcome.  Men’s Group
Studies, Sundays, at 10:00 am in the Conference Room.
 
Ladies:  FRIENDS for LIFE confidential phone line.  If you are going through a difficult time and need someone to pray with and support you, please call us at 614-557-1552.
 

Good Friday Services...will be Friday, April 2 at 12:00 noon and at 7:00 pm at First English Church, 94 Long St. in Ashville.  Pastor Don Blankenship of the Ashville Church of Christ will bring the message.
 
Susanna Wesley Circle will be meeting this Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 pm at the home of Carolyn Lutz, 641 W. Main St., Ashville.
 
Think Spring!!  The Pickaway County Master Gardeners will be offering classes in March.  Class topics include community projects, fruits, flowers, lawns, vegetables and much more. For more information, contact arty Mathers at
740-983-2120.
 
Foundations to Grow on Preschool is now accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 school year.  Pick up a registration packet at the literature display by the Welcome Center or call 740-983-7157 for more information.
 
Prison Ministry News
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the cookies and prayers for Kairos prison ministry. You may never know the difference that your generosity makes. Your loving action does make a difference and is greatly appreciated.
5 members of our church family will be involved in Kairos weekends this spring and your help will definitely be needed once again. Thanks again. Jim Mathers
 
Do you feel God calling you to step out of your comfort zone? Do you want to be involved in a ministry that is rewarding and feel that you are making a difference? Consider being a part of a Torch team serving at Circleville Juvenile Correction Facility. Team meetings begin Sunday March 14th and the weekend will be
April 30-May 2. Both men and women may serve. For more  information contact Becky Roberts 614-440-6381 or Jim Mathers 983-2120.
 
One Community Ministries is in need of sweat suits. These are provided to those being released. We especially need sizes XL and XXL. Thank you. Jim Mathers
 
To sign up or for more information on any event listed here, please complete the “Interest Card” found in your bulletin, on the back of the
Welcome Card 
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Altar Flowers
Altar Flowers are Given Today By:
Mike & Sandy Wilson
In Honor of Our Anniversary
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Our Worship Attendance and Giving
Attendance 02/28/10

Sunday School

150

8:45 Service

87

11:00 Service

430