SHIRE CHANGE: High School will meet at the Thrush's

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Same deal as if we were going to meet at the Hainly's ... except we'll meet at the Thrush's. Meet at the church at 6:40 p.m.

There is sickness in the Hainly house :( Alyssa ... get better ... you'll be in our prayers!

UPDATED: SHIRE FALL RETREAT INFO FOR FRIDAY

By the way, there are still some spaces available for this weekend retreat if you haven’t yet signed up … It’s going to be a great time!

For those who are going, here are two additions that you need to know:

Please print out and sign the form that I’ve attached to this email. Without it, you will not be able to participate in the afternoon activity on Saturday. (I will have copies available at leaving time on Friday – a parent’s signature is needed.)

2. Also, for Saturday’s activity: you must have shoes and socks that cover the entire foot. Be ready for being outside.

3. Lastly, bring along a snack to share with the group.

See you all tonight!

SHIRE FALL RETREAT INFO FOR FRIDAY

INFO FOR THOSE WHO ARE ATTENDING THE SHIRE’S FALL RETREAT:

This weekend is the Fall Retreat at Camp Hebron. This is going to be a great time away!

Here are some key details as you prepare for the weekend.

LEAVING TIME:

We will leave Devonshire Church at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30, and return on Sunday, November 1 in time for the morning worship service.

What to bring

• · Pillow
• · Hiking Boots (for hiking)
• · Sleeping bag
• · Clothes for two days
• · Bible
• · Pajamas
• · Notebook/pen
• · Toiletries
• · No audio/video gear (no games)
• · Great Attitude
• · Come expecting great things.
• · Remaining $$ for balance owed.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Derek

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHIRE MEETINGS

Just wanted to give a heads up on the plans for tomorrow night at the Shire ….

 

MEETING AT THE HAINLY’S: High School Students (MEET AT CHURCH AT 6:40 PM)

For the HIGH SCHOOL students … Wednesday night’s going to be a great night over at the Hainly’s.  Plan to meet there at 6:50 p.m.  or grab a ride with Derek, Staci, or Bob at the church at 6:40 p.m.  The van will head back to the church for pickup there at 8:15 p.m.  If you need directions, please reply to this email or call 545.8485.

 

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MEETING AT THE PROCTOR’S: Middle School Students (MEET AT CHURCH AT 6:40 PM)

For the middle school students … Wednesday night’s meeting will be at the Proctor’s in Piketown.  Plan to meet there at 6:50 p.m.  or grab a ride with Heather and Andrew at the church at 6:40 p.m.  The van will head back to the church for pickup there at 8:15 p.m.  If you need directions, please reply to this email or call 545.8485.

 

The Shire

 

THIS WEDNESDAY AT THE SHIRE: PROJECT SERVE & THE CROUSE'S

Just wanted to give a heads up on the plans for tomorrow night at the Shire ….

 

PROJECT SERVE: High School Students (MEET AT CHURCH AT 6:30 PM)

Wednesday night we’ve got the opportunity to serve at Paxton Home Ministries through this month’s Project Serve. Paxton Ministries purpose is to be a home for the poor, the disadvantaged, the mentally challenged, and the downcast in our community. . The way that we will be serving Paxton Home tomorrow night is by heading down to the home to hang out and play games with the residents …

 

**Please arrive at the church at 6:30 p.m. …

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MEETING AT THE CROUSE’S: Middle School Students

For the middle school students … Wednesday night’s going to be a great night over at the Crouse’s.  Plan to meet there at 6:50 p.m.  or grab a ride with Eric, Heather, or Andrew at the church at 6:45 p.m.  The van will head back to the church for pickup there at 8:15 p.m.  If you need directions, please reply to this email or call 545.8485.

 

The Shire

 

The Shire: Middle School Night at the Fuller's

Tonight, Friday, October 16th, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. the Shire Middle School students will be meeting at the Fuller's home for a fun night ... Grab your friends and plan to attend! If you need directions contact Heather at whfuller @ gmail dot com.

Project Serve Bethesda Mission & Meeting at the Fetter's

Just wanted to give a heads up on the plans for tomorrow night at the Shire ….

 

PROJECT SERVE: Middle School Students

Tomorrow night you’ve got the opportunity to serve Bethesda Mission through this month’s Project Serve. Bethesda Mission is located in Harrisburg and aims to provide food, shelter, clothing and life-changing counseling based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who seek our help. The way that we will be serving Bethesda tomorrow night is by labeling, collating, and stuffing 1,500 pieces of their quarterly newsletter. That’s a good size task … so the more people that we have to help the better …

 

**Students bring out your friends …  and we’d like to encourage parents to stay and serve alongside their young people for the service project.

 

Please arrive by 6:45 p.m. … if you can make it out by 6:30 p.m. we’ll have plenty for you to start at that time also!

 

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FELLOWSHIPPIN’ AT THE FETTERS: High School Students

For the high school students … tomorrow night’s going to be a great night over at the Fetter’s.  Plan to meet there at 6:50 p.m.  or grab a ride with Staci at the church at 6:45 p.m.  The van will head back to the church for pickup there at 8:15 p.m.  If you need directions, please reply to this email or call 545.8485.

 

Getting Started in Philemon

"I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ. For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you." Philemon 4-7


Paul is thankful for some stuff in Philemon’s life:

1. His love and faith (loyalty) for Jesus Christ and others.
2. His sharing of his faith.
3. People have been refreshed through him.

Some Questions to Consider:

1. Does your faith stick out to others? What are people saying about you? Are people talking about your love and faith?
2. Are you living your faith out … or is it just something that’s in your head … you won’t “know the full knowledge of every good thing” unless you live it out.
3. Who do you know who encourages you in the Lord? Are your refreshing to others? (a drink in the midst of a run is refreshing)