September 2010

Doors Open – 9:00 AM – Setup and Fellowship

Discipleship Classes – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Teen/Adults and Children

Family Worship Service – 11:15 AM

Coffee Klatch – Sunday, September 26^th

Fellowship Small Group

Wednesday, September 8th and 22nd

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Text: Matthew 7:21-22 and 24-29

Join us at the church facility or call-in via the teleconference number (instructions at Information or on our website).

Future Dates:

College Care Packages – Sunday, October 10^th

Fall Social and Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes – Sunday, November 14^th

First Sunday of Advent – Sunday, November 28^th

Christmas Celebration – Sunday, December 26^th

Notices:

Out of respect for those who are chemically sensitive, please avoid using strong perfumes, colognes and other fragrances.

Please do not pour any liquids including ice into any of the trash receptacles.

Ministry Team Meetings

September Ministry Team meetings:

Sunday, September 5^th

Sunday, September 26^th

You are on your own for lunch.  The meeting will begin at 2:15 PM.  If you cannot make it please let Pastor Joel know.

Staff Meeting

CRF staff meeting will be Sunday, September 12^th. You are on your own for lunch.  The meeting will begin at 2:15 PM. Spouses are welcome and children are welcome to hang out at the church.

National Back To Church Sunday

Through the Mission America Coalition and GCI we are registered and participating in National Back to Church Sunday. This single-day event will be held on September 12, 2010, and has more than 2,200 churches participating. This is the time to invite friends, family members, coworkers, fellow students and others to church.  Invite people through Facebook, email, twitter, phone, or any method!  Flyers to handout are available at the table in the lobby. Website: www.backtochurch.com.

College Care Packages

We are planning for seven college care packages this semester. Please begin purchasing items for the care packages.  Deadline for bringing to church is Sunday, October 10^th.  If you have questions please see Karen Irusta,

Prayer List

See Pastor Joel for additions or changes.

Jackie McCoy – health issues

Lindsey McMillan – health issues

Kaye Thigpen – prison and health issues

CRF Youth – please be praying for our youth

“Starting all kinds of churches for all kinds of people in all kinds of places” – Think about it!

Discipleship Classes – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Teen/Adults and Children

Family Worship Service – 11:15 AM

Coffee Klatch – NONE in August

Fellowship Group (Bible Study)

Join us at the church facility or call-in via the teleconference number (instructions at Information or on our website).

Operation Christmas Child ALERT

Now is a good time to be purchasing school supplies as Wal-Mart and other stores stock their shelves for back to school.  Prices and selection are great!  Details for Operation Christmas Child will be announced in the fall.

Notices:

- Out of respect for those who are chemically sensitive, please avoid using strong perfumes, colognes and other fragrances.

- Please do not pour any liquids including ice into any of the trash receptacles.

Ministry Team Meeting

The newly formed CRF Ministry Team will have its initial meeting Sunday, August 8^th following services.  You are on your own for lunch.  The meeting will begin at 2:15 PM.  If you cannot make it please let Pastor Joel know immediately.

Church Picnic

Our annual church picnic will be Saturday, August 14th at the Summit in Brown Summit, NC; 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  We will be in the round building or the youth building.  We will have a cookout so bring the fixings! Please invite family and friends to join us for food, fun and fellowship.

Labyrinth Walk

On Sunday, August 29^th we will have a Labyrinth Walk in place of our usual family worship.  There will not be a Coffee Klatch that Sunday.  The Labyrinth Walk is a way to experience a spiritual disciple together in community in a non-threatening way.  The service will include worship music, teaching, walking the labyrinth, discussion and communion.  This is a great event for introducing unbelievers and un-churched into community so please invite friends, family and acquaintances to join us.  If you have questions please see Jackie McCoy or Pastor Joel.

Prayer List

See Pastor Joel for additions or changes.

Pat Corder – health issues

Stuart Knerr – recovery from bypass surgery

Jackie McCoy – health issues

Lindsey McMillan – health issues

Kaye Thigpen – prison and health issues

CRF Youth – please be praying for our youth

Donations

Make all donation checks payable to Christian Reconciliation Fellowship or CRF and place in the box on the Communion Table.

Purpose

Reconciling to God

Fellowshipping with Others

Reaching for the Nations

To…With…For

Doors Open – 9:00 AM – Setup and Fellowship

Discipleship Classes – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Teen/Adults and Children

Family Worship Service – 11:15 AM

Coffee Klatch – Sunday, July 25, 2010

Fellowshipping Small Group

Wednesday, July 14^th ONLY

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Text: Matthew 7:7-12

Join us at the church facility or call-in via the teleconference number (instructions at Information or on our website).

Operation Christmas Child

Now is a good time to be setting aside shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  Be visiting the dollar stores and buying summer items and toys that are not available in the fall.  Details for Operation Christmas Child will be announced in the fall.

Notices:

Out of respect for those who are chemically sensitive, please avoid using strong perfumes, colognes and other fragrances.

Please do not pour any liquids including ice into any of the trash receptacles.

Ministry Team Forming

The CRF Ministry Team is in the process of forming.  If you feel called please join with us as we join with Jesus in reaching for the nations through evangelism and service.  The deadline for joining is Sunday, July 18^th.  Details are available at Information or from Pastor Joel.

International Conference

Pastor Joel and family will be attending the GCI 2010 International Conference in Orlando, FL, July 20^th through July 25^th.  Your prayers are requested for a safe and profitable time.

Donations

Make all donation checks payable to Christian Reconciliation Fellowship or CRF and place in the box on the Communion Table.

Christian Reconciliation Fellowship

2118 Veasley Street

Greensboro, NC 27407

Joel and Karen Irusta, congregational pastoral leaders

Phone – 336-861-5585; Cell – 336-687-3331

Email – jirusta@earthlink.net

www.ZOGRON.org

www.twitter.com/zogron

Facebook Page (become a fan): Zogron

Noteworthy Quote – think about it!

Christians in America are quickly finding more meaning in not-so-structured times of fellowship and dwelling in the word. Younger Christians are no longer attracted to locations; they are looking for authenticity. Seems like old burned out Christians aren’t looking for anything other than to be left alone. Maybe a better approach to evangelism is needed. Instead of “Come to our building and meet our cool new preacher” we might should try something like, “We are a small group of Christians being shaped in the image and likeness of Christ.” — Jeff Christian, “Little Pink Houses,” The Empty Pulpit, 17 June 2010

Doors Open – 9:00 AM – Setup and Fellowship

Purpose

Reaching and Teaching Small Group

Wednesday, June 9^th and 23^rd

7:00 – 8:00 pm

Text: Matthew 7:1-5

Join us at the church facility or call-in via the teleconference number (instructions at Information or on our website).

Operation Christmas Child

Now is a good time to be setting aside shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.  Be visiting the dollar stores and buying summer items and toys that are not available in the fall.  Details for Operation Christmas Child will be announced in the fall.

Notices:

Out of respect for those who are chemically sensitive, please avoid using strong perfumes, colognes and other fragrances.

Please do not pour any liquids including ice into any of the trash receptacles.

Important Quarterly Staff Meeting

CRF Quarterly Staff Meeting will be Sunday, June 13^th following service.  You are on your own for lunch.  Spouses and children are welcome.

Prayer List

See Pastor Joel for additions or changes.

Pat Corder – health issues

Stuart Knerr – recovery from bypass surgery

Jackie McCoy – health issues

Lindsey McMillan – health issues

Melanie Swift – family issues

Kaye Thigpen – prison and health issues

CRF Youth – please be praying for our youth

Donations

Make all donation checks payable to Christian Reconciliation Fellowship or CRF and place in the box on the Communion Table.

Christian Reconciliation Fellowship

2118 Veasley Street

Greensboro, NC 27407

Joel and Karen Irusta, congregational pastoral leaders

Phone – 336-861-5585; Cell – 336-687-3331

Email – jirusta@earthlink.net

www.ZOGRON.org

www.twitter.com/zogron

Facebook group: Christian Reconciliation Fellowship

Here are resources and links that we highly recommend.

The Office of Reconciliation Ministries is part of the Worldwide Church of God. Their mission states that they exist “To share the good news that God has reconciled all mankind to Himself through Christ and that we can all get along.” Please visit their site to learn more about racism and reconciliation. Be sure to check out the Resources page.

We highly recommend a video titled Called to be Free, by Living Hope Video Ministries. It’s an awesome video about the journey of the Worldwide Church of God from legalism to grace, from heresy to orthodoxy, and from being a cult to being part of the Body of Christ. The video will inspire you and encourage you as you learn about a modern day miracle. The video is available for $4; shipping is free in the U.S. Click here to watch online for free or to order. Living Hope Video Ministries is not affiliated with the Worldwide Church of God.

The Shack by William P. Young is a powerful little novel that will enlighten you about Trinitarian theology. This novel will challenge the way you view the Christian faith. You can order The Shack from Amazon.com or through TheShack website by clicking here.

Reaching and Teaching Small Group

Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (except holidays)

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Text will be announced

Location: Church facility or teleconference

Teleconference instructions:

Call (712) 432-1690

When prompted enter  838887#.

Once connected to the live conference, every caller will be able to talk.   The following keys are available:

*3 – Exit the call

*4 – Instructions

*6 – Mute/unmute

Each meeting is also recorded and the most recent meeting is available for you to listen to:

Call: (712) 432-1285
Enter 838887# when prompted

Please be aware that long distance charges may apply when you call these numbers!

Summary of Our Christian Faith

• There is one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• God the Father made all things through the Son, sent the Son for our salvation, and gives us the Holy Spirit.
• The Son of God, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, was born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully human, and is the perfect revelation of the Father and the perfect representative of humanity. He suffered and died on the cross for all human sin, was raised bodily on the third day, and ascended to heaven. Standing in for all humanity before the Father, Jesus Christ provides the perfect human response to God. Since he died for all, all died in him, and all will be made alive in him.
• The Holy Spirit brings sinners to repentance and faith, assures believers of their forgiveness and acceptance as God’s dearly loved children, and works in them to conform them to the image of Jesus Christ.
• The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God that testifies to Jesus Christ. The Bible is fully authoritative for all matters of faith and salvation.
• Salvation comes only by God’s grace and not by works, and it is experienced through faith in Jesus Christ. Christians respond to the joy of salvation when they gather in regular fellowship and live godly lives in Jesus Christ.
• We look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come.
• For details on what we believe click here.