Friday, April 30th, 2010
During the month of May at actionchurch we’ll be talking about FAMILY in “the Hood” sermon series. To celebrate families (and give Mom just what she wants for Mothers day) were going to help you to SHOOT YOUR FAMILY!
Ok, maybe that didn’t come out exactly right…I’ll try again. On Sundays in May our official photography Jedi, Garrett will be shooting family portraits before and after the Sunday services at club 19. (starts @ 10 am Sunday Morning) I’m not sure how Garrett managed to run faster than the speed of light and photograph himself with his family, but that’s him above with his (very photogenic) family. On Sundays, you’ll be able to get a family portrait like the one above…with your own (very photogenic) family members of course 
After your fabulous photo session, we’ll provide you with a link where you can download your favorite photo files from the shoot all for one low price of ABSOLUTELY FREE.
So this Sunday morning, show up early at club 19 to SHOOT YOUR FAMILY. Make Mom happy on Mothers day. Hook your friends up with a free family portrait. . And check out our musical guest this week, Yesterday is Waiting.
See ya Sunday!
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010
“Families are about love over coming emotional torture”
-Matt Groenig (the Simpsons creator)
This month at actionchurch we’re gonna talk family. All the “hoods” will be covered. (Parenthood, childhood, fatherhood, motherhood, sisterhood, brotherhood, familihood…okay I just made that last one up.)
We’ll be talking about inspirational families in the Bible. We’ll talk about weird families . We’ll definitely talk about totally screwed up families in scripture that will make us feel better about our most dysfunctional relatives. Most of all we’ll be talking about God’s plan for all of the building block relationships that make up our families.
So Buckle up, we’re headed for “the hood.” And go to the bathroom first…because we’re not stopping ’til we get there.
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Every year at Relay for Life one of the most powerful events happens “off the radar” for most of us. When I think of Relay I think of the walkers, the teams, the music and fun…and yeah my aching feet. (I’ve got to remember to bring something other that flip flops this year!)
On Friday night during Relay, the Survivor banquet is a time where Cancer survivors and caretakers are honored. Each year they gather to share a catered meal and celebrate another year successfully battling cancer. The cancer survivors and caretakers that gather for the banquet are the REASON the relay exists!
As I announced Sunday, we heard that this year the Survivor Banquet needed a sponsor. It’s been a tough year(s) for all of us…and that certainly affects what people can give to charities such as the American Cancer Society.
This year actionchurch will be sponsoring the Survivor banquet at Relay for life. (June 18-19) We’ll be providing (and serving) dinner for 600. I can’t think of a more appropriate event for a church that is on a mission to Love God, Love people, and Take action, to sponsor. The entire Banquet will cost $5/person or $3000.00 total. We will still be asking actionchurch folks to join us in walking/serving at the relay, but our main fundraising focus this year will be to provide the banquet.
Is it a big “ask” in a tough economy? Absolutely. Can we do it? Absolutely. Just as we managed to provide 550+ coats for the York City Schools before Christmas, we’ll do it one small donation at a time. This Sunday we will be providing sponsorship card to ask our friends and coworkers to sponsor a plate at the banquet. Just $5 provides a meaningful celebration for someone who has battled cancer for another year, or someone caring for a loved one with cancer.
Thanks to all of you who donated Sunday for the Banquet. Thanks to all of you who will use our sponsorship cards to raise donations for the event. Thanks to all of you who are doing other creative things to raise funds (Jewelry parties , etc???)
Dinner for 600…here we come.
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