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July 30, 2018 Volume 58—Number 31

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THE HILLSBORO CHRISTIAN

We are supplying dinner for the homeless shelter Wednes-

day evening, August 5th @ 5:30 PM.

The Highland County Homeless Shelter, established in 2004, is located at 145 Homestead Ave., Hillsboro,

Ohio 45133 and is a 501©(3) non-profit homeless shelter. Capacity is 28 beds, and the shelter serves sin-

gle men, women, and families with children. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and offers

clients safe, temporary shelter for up to 90 days. They provide a complete case-managed program that as-

sists the client with overcoming the barriers which led them to homelessness. They also aid the homeless

with resources and referrals that will help them obtain and maintain permanent housing.

(www.hcshelter.org)

We are meeting at the shelter (145 Homestead Ave., Hillsboro, Ohio) at 5:30. The food has been covered

but . . .

If you have any questions or would like to help serve that

evening, please contact Austin Church.

(937) 393-1752

Perspectives from Jim Architectural Proposal Yesterday was a big day with over 120 people gathering in the Fellowship

Hall/Connection Café to learn about an architectural proposal from the

McKnight Group. This proposal, should it be adopted, would increase the

usability and effectiveness of our facility as a ministry tool for the Kingdom

in multiple ways.

Much of our current facility is out of date and out of code, presenting us

with significant challenges. In order for us to be more Christ focused and

outreach oriented, these are issues that we will have to address at some

point. We believe that now may very well be that time. The changes

would make for a warmer and more friendly facility, providing improved

traffic flow and greater handicap accessibility. There would be improved

restroom facilities, greater security with children all in a centralized location,

and far greater energy efficiency and functionality in all areas of ministry.

We have been given much to think about and you have given some valuable feedback as a result. We will be going through your

questions and doing our best to answer them thoughtfully and wisely keeping you fully abreast of direction and developments.

This is just a second or third step in a many step process. What we are convinced of is, that if it is God’s will for us to make this step,

the resources necessary will be available. He has gifted us with more than we may be aware and is able to do far more than we

can possibly ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). We will prayerfully seek wise and godly council each step of the way and we ask you to

join us in prayer.

We can do only so much on our own. What we want to do, however, is something so God-sized that God alone will receive the

glory.

T. J. Britton Makes Unexpected Return to Ethiopia

T. J. & Leah Britton have been home for the summer catching up with family and

snagging a little rest here and there. T. J. was to speak in the A.M. service and

bring a mission update in the evening service, but a medical emergency with one

of the Britton’s co-workers (Jonathan) forced T. J.’s early return.

Among other things the Brittons would have shared with the HCC family, had T. J.

not been called back early, was strategic structural changes in the way the Mission

handles communication and finances, which has been a struggle. Ethan and

Stephanie Magee will be handling written and media updates, which should make

communication better for both the Brittons and supporting churches and individu-

als. Another beneficial change is that all of the financial aspects of His Love Ethio-

pia will now be channeled through HCC, giving us a much better handle of the needs of the Brittons on the field. Please pray

for the Brittons as they return to the field, and the healing of their co-worker, Jonathan.

Summer at the Seaside Concludes with Lakeside Service We’re trying something a little different. In an effort to take advantage of

the days of summer and reach our community in a non-traditional way, on

August 19 we will be concluding our current message series at Rocky Fork

Lake. Join us at 10:30. There will be no A.M. service in town.

This service is structured intentionally as an outreach opportunity for you to

bring a friend or co-worker with you who might not otherwise come to our

intown facility. Our time of worship will conclude with a fish fry and carry-

in. Fish will be provided. We ask you to bring a side or sides and/or dessert

with enough to share. Bring lawn chairs also. There will also be relaxing

and enjoyable activities for the whole family or just sit around under the

Sycamore Grove and enjoy the breeze and the shade. (Maps are availa-

ble at the Welcome Center). Invitations are available at the Welcome Center also - please pick one up and invite a friend!

There will be a chapel service in the evening for those unable to join us at the Lakeside service.

VOLUNTEER Area 937 is looking for runners to pick up supplies once a week from our business partners. Runs take 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Please let Chuck Aurigema know if your are interested.

Also, clothing donations are not being accepted at this time.

Y A C Youth After Church will be Sunday evening, August 5th, at the home of Jeff and Andrea Spruill. We will leave the church at 4:00 pm and return by

A.M. Worship: 251 P.M. 61 Total: 312 Offering: Weekly Need: 9,925.54 Received: 7,919.50

A complete financial report is available upon request to the church office.

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE JULY 29, 2018

50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE

You are invited to an Open House 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration for Ted and Barb Ruble on Sunday, August 5, 2018 from 2:00 pm –4:00 pm. The celebration will be held at Hillsboro Church of Christ. RSVP via email to mruble@reagan.com (No gifts, please. If you are unable to attend and would like to send a card, please send it to the care of Jerri Hauke at 7380 Hightop Rd., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133)

Sunday Evening Speakers: August 5: Darren Sanderson; August 12:

Mark McKInney; August 19: Tom Claibourne; August 26: Danny Dodds

Gifts in Memory of: Audrey Davidson’s birthday and in honor of Mary

Hogan’s birthday given by Mabel McGraw and Marsha Williams

@ Webster 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

August 12, 2018

Contact Adam Steele to see how you can help with this event ( serve food, supervise games, etc.)

C o m m u n i t y

OHIO MISSION BIBLE TRAINING CENTER GRADUATION

Southside Praise and Worship Center is hosting the Ohio Bible Mission Training Center’s Graduation Banquet this year. Saturday evening, August 25th at 6:00 PM. Tickets for the event are $20.00 per person. Ponderosa will be catering. Please RSVP as soon as possible to Jeff Liscik at 937-509-0373 or email him at jayfombtc@gmail.com to order tickets or if you have any questions.

CARD SHOWER Paul Pence will turn 95 this week. Please help him celebrate by sending a card to:

Paul Pence 119 Oak Hill Dr.

Hillsboro, Ohio 45133

4 wheeling in West Virginia - October 26-28 This is a family event so if you are interested in going,

please contact Rick Hughes

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Nadia Karnatova will be speaking at the First United Methodist Church on Friday, August 10th. When she was 9 years old growing up in Ukraine, she was a recipient of one of the Christmas shoeboxes. Come listen to her tell her story and learn what an impact these shoeboxes can have. 133 E. Walnut St., Hillsboro, Ohio. Please RSVP to 937-218-1964. A love offering will be taken that evening to be used to help cover the cost of shipping boxes. Also, if you were not able to give to Operation Christmas Child last week, just mark your envelope “Shoebox” and place it in the offering plate as it is passed and we will make sure it gets to Marsha Williams or Sharon Yochum.

Penny-A-Meal & Jeff Liscik Update the Ministry House: A special thank you goes out to the Penny-A-Meal ministry

for making much needed improvements in the Ministry

House. They provided the funds to replace old and worn

vinyl flooring in the kitchen, bathroom and utility room. They

also provided funds to replace the bathroom sink and cabi-

net.

Jeff Liscik, Brian Milks and Titan Gray of The Ohio Mission Bi-

ble Training Center provided the labor. Jeff led the team

and did an excellent job with all the renovations. The house

will now be much more presentable and functional for our

missionaries when they come home for rest and reporting.

What a blessing this house has been for this kind of hospitali-

ty ministry. We are so blessed to have it and so grateful for

the assistance of Penny-A-Meal & OMBTC for your labor of

love.

MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS/ELDERS/DEACONS We will meet this Sunday, August 5th, right after worship service. Please bring $5.00 to help cover the cost of lunch. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Week 4 Aug. 26, 2018 8:45-11:45 Scott Haines 8:45-10:00 Britton Haines 9:30-10:45 Gary Smaltz 10:00-11:30 Open

Week 3 Aug 19, 2018 8:45-11:45 Brian Fauber 8:45-10:00 Open 9:15-10:25 Dan Fauber 10:00-11:30 Open

Week 2 Aug. 12, 2018 8:45-11:45 Harley Maines 8:45-10:00 Jason Maines 9:30-10:45 Ron Hughes 10:00-11:30 Jamie Heiser

Week 1 Aug. 5, 2018 8:45-11:45 Bill Huber 8:45-10:00 Greg Waggoner 9:30-10:45 Open 10:00-11:00 Open

If deaf interpreting services are needed please see someone at the Welcome Center.

The Hillsboro Christian is also available on our Website @: www.hillsborochurch.net

TV Broadcast on Cable Channel 15 / Tues. at 2:00 PM

Times of HCC Events Sunday: 8:45 A.M. ASAP - (Always Say a Prayer) meet in the Prayer Room 9:00 A.M. Adult Bible Fellowship/Youth Sunday school (various locations) 10:00 A.M. Coffee and conversation @ Connection Café 10:30 A.M. Worship service 11:30 A.M. 1st Sunday of the month Ministry Leaders/Deacon & Trustee Meeting 4:00 P.M. YAC (Youth After Church) Jr. & Sr. High 5:45 P.M. Hilltop Kids (age 4 through 5th grade) will resume in fall 6:00 P.M. Chapel Service Monday: 6:00 P.M. Grief Ministry in Next Steps room 6:30 P.M. Elders & Ministers meeting 1st Monday of the month 6:30 P.M. 3rd Monday - Nursing home visitation at The Laurels Thursdays: 6:00 P.M. Worship Team Rehearsal Saturdays: 8:00 A.M. Men’s Healthy Sexuality Connection 2:42 groups meet in various homes and locations throughout the week. Please call the office for a current list. You are more than welcome to be a part of our small group ministry - Connection 2:42

Health: Sophie, Jim Brunner, Melissa Brunner, Sue Bryan, Georgianna Burton, Denver Conley, Pat (Nixon) Hargrave,

Larry Moore, Harold Nixon, Sheri Nixon, Ohio Mission Bible Training Center, Janet & Paul Pence, Ken Roades, Ted Ruble, Sandy Spruill, Ashlee Town-send, Wayne Weidenbein, Olin Wigginton, Bernie Wysong,

Shut Ins: Hazel Allen, Mae Bennett, Mary Hogan, Ramona Hunter, Mable McGraw, Harold Smalley Cancer: Judy Barr, Bethany Butler, Bev Carroll, Carl Copas, George Dorgan, Heather Edwards, Melissa Elmore, Anna Fleming, Sherry Garen, Dianna Denny Hawes, Bill Hess, Chad Hodson, Patty Johnson, Fred Lamb, Lora McCleese, Sue McConnaughey, Debra McKay, Bob Morgan, George Quallen, Amber Reeves, Ron Reeves, Sara Reifenberger, Tonya Schlaegel, John Smith, Dan Sweeney, Marsha Wierwille

Spiritual: America Family Loss: Mission: The Brittons, The Millers, The Newmans, The Shoaffs, Shelby Wertsbaugh Military: Tyler & Cindy Amos, Chad Blankenship, Mark Conover, Taylor Sweeney HCC Leadership: Steve Allen, Jim Bush, Mike Labig, and Richard VanZant Names in bold type are due to be the removed from the next newsletter, PLEASE contact the church office with an update if they should remain. You can also fill out

the tear off sheet of the bulletin you receive on Sunday.

Prayer

Security

HOME COMMUNION: Aug. 05: Ken N., Jerry T., Curt W. Aug. 12: Chuck A., Joe B., Dan F. Aug. 19: Larry B., Jamie B., Deon F. Aug. 26: Scott H., Rick H., Ron H.

NURSERY: Aug. 05: Stella E., Katina F., Herb M. Aug. 12: Krissy H., Abby M., Lyndsey K Aug. 19: Trisha H., Patty W., Cinda W. Aug. 26: Tessa G., Andrea S., Kay Mc.

ELDER ON CALL: Aug. 05: Richard VanZant Aug. 12: Steve Allen Aug. 19: Mike Labig Aug. 26: Richard VanZant

VAN DRIVERS: Aug. 05: Larry Lyons Aug. 12: Larry Burns Aug. 19: Rick Kisling Aug. 26: Ron Hughes

Serving

All the Picou boys are home and doing well! Little John has some short term memory problems but is improving every day!