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August 2018
T H E A P P L E P R E S S
The Ladies’ Prayer Group is on hiatus through mid-August. Please contact Karen Vejraska (970-242-8904 or email [email protected]) for more information.
M E S S T I V A L RESCHEDULED
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date events. Click on any day’s event to get more information regarding the event;
• Photos of past events; • The Apple Press newsletter; • Contact information; • Previous sermons; • Information about the missionaries ACC
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wish to subscribe to this email list, please send an email with the SUBSCRIBE in the Subject line to: [email protected]. The next Family Health West/Canyon Care Center worship service is August 26th at 3:30 PM. If you would like to help, contact Pastor Dan.
To grow fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:19-20
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I read this article by an amazing minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Bob Russell, and I knew I needed to share it with you all. I pray we would be inspired by his observations.
Spiritual Lessons from a Dramatic Rescue
People all over the world were captivated by the plight of a dozen boys and their soccer coach who were trapped in a cave in Thailand for eighteen days. I’m a little claustrophobic, and frankly, that would petrify me. However, as I followed the news reports of their dramatic rescue the past couple of weeks, I couldn’t help but think about the spiritual parallels to Christianity.
They were hopelessly trapped. Once the cave was partially flooded, they couldn’t get out. They would have to swim for hundreds of meters under water, and most couldn’t even swim at all. Escaping on their own was impossible. The Bible teaches us that we are hopelessly trapped in sin. We can’t get out on our own. We can’t overcome our own addictions and habits.
They were destined to die. If no one came to their rescue, they were doomed. It was just a matter of time. The Bible says, “We are dead in our trespasses and sins.” We are destined for hell “…without hope and without God in the world.”
Someone with superior resources came to rescue them. Thailand’s Navy SEALs with oxygen tanks and scuba-diving gear endangered their own lives to rescue them. Jesus, the Son of God, came from the protected environment of heaven into this hostile world to rescue us and lead us out of darkness into his marvelous light.
There was only one way out. The Thai Navy SEALs proved by their very presence there was a way to escape. But that was the only way. Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Their rescue required trust. Those young athletes had to put their faith in someone who obviously knew more than they. They had to trust in a person and follow him for as long as three and four hours, through a narrow, treacherous labyrinth of caves. That’s faith. Jesus said, “Follow me,” “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me will live…”
Everyone rejoiced with their rescue. A friend told me he was riveted to the television and wept for joy when all twelve
Please have bulletin items to the office by 11:00 AM on Wednesdays . You can either call (242-7380) or email ([email protected]).
At A Glance
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The Youth Group continues to meet Wednesdays at 6:00 PM throughout the summer. During my medical leave, please contact one of the following with any questions about youth group:
Kevin Vig, 970-216-7993
Nancy Hagerman, 970-433-9787
Ed McClure, 970-201-3041
Blessings,
Pastor Alan
928-580-9856
August 9—Diaconate meets, 6:30 PM in A.R.K., AC 12—Missions Team meets, noon, A.R.K., AC 16—GJ Downtown Farmers’ Market Booth, see page 3 22—Newsletter items due 25—MESSTIVAL, see page 4 26—Family Health West/Canyon Care Center Worship, 3:30 PM September 3—Office Closed, Labor Day 6—GJ Downtown Farmers’ Market 8—Appleton’s Got Talent Fundraiser Show, see page 3 15—Camp Board Meeting 16—Fellowship Meal, noon 26—Newsletter items due 28-29—Camp Christian shut down 30—Fifth Sunday October 1—Life Line Screening, see page 3
Appleton will have a booth at the
Grand Junction Downtown
Farmers’ Market on Thursdays
August 16 and September 6. This
is a great opportunity for
evangelism and interaction with
the community. We offer prayer,
free water, and literature. We
will also need help in set up,
hosting the booth, prayers, etc.
Please notify Nancy Hagerman,
[email protected] if are
interested in participating.
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Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings will be at Appleton Christian Church, Monday, October 1, 2018. Ultrasound screenings to Identify risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include; Carotid Artery (plaque buildup-a leading cause of stroke), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (an enlargement or weak area in the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body), Peripheral Arterial Disease (hardening of the arteries in the legs), a Heart Rhythm Screening (an EKG to detect Atrial Fibrillation-irregular heartbeat) and an Osteoporosis Risk Assessment for men and women. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early. Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your Community Circle discount and your Preferred Appointment! We have two $70 complimentary vouchers available for the screenings. Call the office to obtain. You must have the voucher number before making your appointment.
Coming up!
Saturday, September 8, 6:00 PM Talent Show and Silent Auction
Be thinking about your talent to share, or an item or a service you want to auction off in the silent auction. Dress rehearsal will be at 9:00 AM that morning. Contact Aleta Beaslin, 970-245-5009, or Donna Ward, 970-623-3665, if you have questions or want to participate. There will be a sign-up sheet soon in the Welcome Center of the Worship Center. Proceeds help fund the Spring 2019 Casas por Cristo mission trip.
boys were saved. The Bible says, “There is more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who don’t need to repent.”
The boys had to be nurtured and cared for once rescued. They were taken immediately to a hospital where they were given food, liquid, and medical attention. A new Christian needs to be nurtured and discipled in order to survive in a hostile world.
Their salvation cost the life of one Navy Seal. There was one rescuer who paid the supreme sacrifice. The soccer team’s salvation was not without a high cost. Ours isn’t either.
“You know that it was not with perishable things such as silver and gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from our forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect” (1 Peter 1:18-19).
The soccer coach was the last one out. After the Thai Navy SEALs risked their lives and each member of his team had escaped safely proving it was possible, can you imagine that coach telling the SEALs, “No thanks. I’m going to look for another way out,”? No…of course not! He realized this was his only hope of survival and he jumped at the chance.
Only Jesus proved He was God by performing undeniable miracles. Only Jesus died an atoning death for our sins on the cross. Only Jesus conquered the grave and arose to live forever. Only Jesus can legitimately say, “Because I live, you also will live.” That’s why the Bible asks, “…how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?” (Hebrews 2:3).
As we have been focusing on sharing our faith in Christ, this article makes me think about the people here in the valley who are also trapped in a pit waiting for salvation. Since we know that Jesus Christ has already died for them, we need to let them know about Him, too.
I love you all,
Pastor Dan
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Jesus, our shepherd said that "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." (John 10:27) Your elders are very blessed to be serving God with you all here at Appleton Christian. Over the next several months, we will be using at least part of our Elder’s Corner to introduce ourselves to those in the body who may not have met us yet.
Hi, John Wilson here. You've probably seen me around from time to time (since my family has been members here since about 1999 or so). Back in those days, there was just the three of us: my wife Angie, two-year-old Josiah, and me. It seems like just yesterday that Josiah was quietly pushing around his plastic tractor under the table while we were holding Bible study in the – then fellowship hall – now Worship Center foyer. We added Elisabeth to our family in 2001 and Thomas in 2006. And they’re all nearly “full-growed” now! I’ve served as an Elder in the past, but have a new passion alongside my fellow shepherds. I can really feel that God has some important work for us in His church and that things are on the move. I’ve seen a lot of people come and go over the years, and I really want to see a lot more people come than go. People are searching for a place to belong, and that place is securely in God’s arms alongside fellow believers who can share life’s joys and sorrows. I really want to become better acquainted with everyone who comes through the doors, so that I can better minister to them. One of the things I love is to study God’s Word and trying to teach it. I hope that I can be of use to those around me to become better rooted in Scripture, so they won’t be “…tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching…” (Eph 4:14, NIV). I love “visiting with people”, as they used to say. So, next time you see me, ask me some provocative question and we’ll have a conversation about it – and maybe a laugh or two.
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The Elders have created this section of
the newsletter to keep our members
informed of some of the events and
projects on which we are working.
Second Annual M E S S T I V A L
Whatever your age, you won't want to miss any of the fun at Messtival on Saturday, August 25,
from 10 AM to noon, messy lunch included. Messiness will include a super slippery 10' x 75'
water slide, slime, pools of gooey gunk with hidden treasure, Twister with a messy twist, a
frozen T-shirt race, “mud tug”, and more. Bring your friends and come join the fun. Wear clothes
you won't mind ruining because there will be MESSINESS.
God is like BAYER ASPIRIN
He works miracles.
God is like A FORD
He's got a better idea.
God is like COKE
He's the real thing.
God is like
HALLMARK CARDS
He cares enough to send His very
best.
God is like
TIDE He gets the stains out others leave
behind.
God is like
GENERAL ELECTRIC He brings good things to life.
God is like
WAL-MART He has everything.
God is like
ALKA-SELTZER
Try Him, you'll like Him .
God is like SCOTCH TAPE
You can't see Him, but you know He's there.
God is like DELTA AIRLINES
He's ready when you are.
God is like ALLSTATE
You're in good hands with Him.
God is like
VO-5 Hair Spray; He holds through all
kinds of weather.
God is like DIAL SOAP
Aren't you glad you have Him? Don't you wish everybody did?
God is like
The U.S. POST OFFICE Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet nor ice
will keep Him from His appointed destination.
God is like
Chevrolet The heartbeat of America.
God is like Maxwell House
Good to the very last drop.
God is like
B o u n t y
He is the quicker picker upper, Can handle the tough jobs.
And He won't fall apart on you.
God is like the Energizer Bunny
He Keeps Going, Going,
and Going
Mission of the Month
Dave Downey Western Colorado Christian
Campus Ministries
PO Box 40313 Grand Junction, CO 81504
Phone: (970) 433-8585 Email: [email protected]
www.wcccm.org Facebook: Christian Student
Fellowship@CMU and
Western Colorado Christian Campus Ministry Birthday: Aug 28
Ministry: Western Colorado Christian Campus Ministries is a collection of churches, businesses, and individuals that have teamed to support the students of Christian Student Fellowship on the campus of Colorado Mesa University. This involves three main areas: 1. Encouraging and ministering to the needs of these college students. Helping them to stand on their own in a broken world. 2. Equipping students with everything they need to discover what God has for their lives. 3. Enabling students to
become leaders in their lives and churches. Prayer Requests: There are 10,000 young adults on the campus of CMU. Many of them are on their own for the first time and facing pressures of every kind. Please pray that God meets them where they are and covers them in His loving arms. We are in need of people to join this mission. Three areas of support: 1. Prayer for these hurting students. They need to know that they are loved and that there is hope in a broken world. There is a great deal of pain in the eyes of these kids. 2. Experience. We need you to share your lives with them. 3. Finances. We need about $50,000 a year to do this ministry. Please go to the website: www.wcccm.org and sign up for our monthly newsletter and needs list.
“And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you,
he shall not lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42
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First Service Communion Servers August Joe Zeni Dave McIlnay Jack Costello Open Spot (Contact the office to volunteer for this rotation.)
September Craig Spoering Steve Moseley Saul Tompkins Open Spot (Contact the office to volunteer for this rotation.)
ways to send Prayer Requests:
Include on your bulletin prayer card on Sunday (check the box to be included in the weekly email distribution); OR
email [email protected] ; OR call Paul @242-8904, or Jason @314-
0456, or Nancy @241-0858.
For shut-in communion, please call 242-7380 during office
hours or contact person listed below:
August
5—Dan Baker
12—Kelly Messamer
19—Jack Costello
26—Randy Pifer
Clip and post in your home as a reminder when you serve, or put into your smart phone.
Contact Us:
Pastor Dan Baker [email protected]
Pastor Alan Dyson [email protected]
Elders: [email protected]
Dan Baker 822-2717 [email protected]
Scott Draper 250-7261 [email protected]
Alan Dyson 928-580-9856 [email protected]
Doug Steiner 250-9900 [email protected]
Mark Vejraska 242-8904 [email protected]
Kevin Vig 216-7993 [email protected] John Wilson 640-6326 [email protected]
Diaconate:
Jeanne Baker 908-399-8012 [email protected]
Aleta Beaslin 245-5009 [email protected]
Malinda Lyons 245-5632 [email protected]
David McElfresh 719-930-0012 [email protected] Kelly Messamer 424-6864 [email protected] Jennifer Murrell 434-6613 [email protected] Mark Murrell 434-6613 [email protected]
Josh Vig 623-5688 [email protected]
Donna Ward 623-3665 [email protected]
Lacey Weber 210-5361 [email protected]
Charlotte Zangerle 245-6907 [email protected]
Communion & Offering Meditation August August 5 David McElfresh 5 David McElfresh 12 Dave Sloan 12 Jenny Nichols 19 Doug Steiner 19 Doug Steiner 26 Scott Draper 26 Scott Draper September September 2 Josh Vig 2 Josh Vig 9 Dan Baker 9 John Wilson 16 Scott Draper 16 Scott Draper 23 David McElfresh 23 David McElfresh 30 Dave Sloan 30 Michael Costello
GREETERS First Service Second Service August August 5 Charlotte Zangerle 5 Brett & Debbie McDonald 12 Sandy Calkins 12 Sandy Calkins 19 Steve & Peggy Moseley 19 Jenny Nichols 26 Mark & Jennifer Murrell 26 Doug & Jan Steiner September September 2 Kelly Messamer 2 Kelly Messamer 9 Dan & Karen Smith 9 Brett & Debbie McDonald 16 Barb Robinson/Aleta Beaslin 16 Randy & Beth Pifer 23 Sandy Calkins 23 Sandy Calkins 30 Steve & Peggy Moseley 30 Jenny Nichols
August Prayer Families
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5—Jeff & Jenny Nichols Chip & Sharon Palmer
12—Randy & Beth Pifer Elaine Powers
19—Emily Predovich Jim & Jean Radebaugh
26—Tim & Karen Ranville Michael & Barb Robinson
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AUGUST 2018 Our Mission
To grow fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:19-20 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Worship 9:30 AM Sunday School for all ages
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