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Remember to continue praying for David Restrick and his work in Mozambique. He continues to update us through his online weblog that you can see here.
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In addition, Jonathan Ardrey continues to teach at Africa Nazarene University. You can read his updates and experiences at his blog here.
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Speaking of overseas, our prayer continues for EJ & Keri Lewis' and Sara Miller's brother Greg who is deployed in Iraq. This Saturday (October 10th) there will be a car wash fundraiser at Eastern Nazarene College (23 E. Elm Ave, Quincy, MA) to send personal supplies and needs to Greg and his comrades. Here are some details from Keri:
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Saturday, October 10th
9:00am- 2:00pm
The money raised will go toward buying supplies and shipping overseas to my brother and his Army Infrantry platoon. They are now deployed in northern Iraq. We are also taking donations at the car wash or I will be happy to accept them at church. Some useful items are:
AA batteries
Advil
Baby wipes
Black Sharpie Markers
Books (new or used)
Chapsticks or lipbalms
CDs and DVDs (new or used)
Duct Tape
Hand sanitizer
Magazines (current and used)
Munchies (no chocolate)
Powered drink mixes in packets
Sunscreen
Writing pads & envelopes
Ziploc baggies
We continue to gather each Sunday evening for The Remembrance at 6:00. We've been focused lately around the them of reconciliation, re-membering the Church (the Body of Christ), and healing. Here is our video from last week:
(If you're reading this in e-mail and can't see the video, click here.)
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Lastly, the calendar gives us a unique occurrence this year. November 1st, All Saints' Day falls on a Sunday. Last year, we recognized the day by lighting candles for those who've gone before us just prior to receiving communion together. We'll have candles again this year, but will take a bit more of an intentional and personal approach. If you would like to have a candle lit for someone specific who has died in Christ, e-mail me with his/her name and date of death. If you would like to help cover the expense, $3 per candle would help (but please don't let this amount be a hindrance from sending in names for remembrance!). Remembering the faithfulness and lives of those who've gone before us is a great way to be challenged today in the continued revealing of God's Kingdom.-------------------------------------------------------
As always, use the online calendar to keep up with our gatherings.
