The Messenger Madison Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Madison Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
1400 Hughes Road
Madison, AL 35758
The Messenger
NEWSLETTER
Volume XXVI No. 18 October 8, 2014
Rev. Beth Thomason, Minister
Mark Underwood, Student Associate
Megan Mullin, Secretary
Church Office (256) 837-8182
Fax Phone: (256) 837-1983
E-Mail: info@madisondisciples.org
This community of faith, Madison Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), called by God,
led by Christ Jesus, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, accepts God’s challenge to:
Welcome, Invite, Include, and Nurture all persons in God’s family.
JOIN US AT MADISON CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Thursday, October 30, from 5:30-8:00 PM for
Trunk or Treat Celebration!
What is Trunk or Treat? The congregation gathers at the church, opens up the trunks of their
cars and the back of their trucks and vans, and kids come around to each vehicle to Trick-orTreat.
Are the trunks the only thing that will take place? NO! We will have refreshments, face
painting and temporary tattoos, pumpkin decorating, and more. There will be something for
everyone!
What can I do to help? The Evangelism Committee is so glad you asked!
1. Sign up to decorate your trunk (sign-up on the sheet in the narthex or email the church at
info@madisondisciples.org). You are welcome to decorate however you like and if you
need ideas do a Google search of “trunk or treat ideas” and you’ll find all sorts of great
possibilities. Plan on having enough candy for at least 100 trick-or-treaters. Set up will
begin at 5pm. The more trunks we have the better!!!
2. You can also sign-up to provide snacks such as cookies, brownies, popcorn, and juice
boxes.
3. Help us get the word out! This is a community event. Please invite your friends,
neighbors, and family members. Fliers are available at church that you can take and hang
up at work and give to neighbors and friends. Share about our Trunk or Treat through
your Facebook page or Twitter.
Join us on October 30! Come as you are or be daring and dress up in a costume, but join in
the fun as we offer a safe and fun Halloween night for neighbors.
Peace,
Beth
Beth’s Schedule
Sermon Study/Prep Day:
Monday
Regular Office Days:
Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday
Day Off:
Friday
MCC Recycles
We are recycling many items in an effort to be good
stewards of the resources God has given us. Here is
a reminder of where recycling stations are located in
the church so that you can help us with our
efforts. Though we do not have a bin for glass there
is one conveniently located next door to the church
in the parking lot of Discovery Middle School.
Aluminum cans & tabs:
Plastic bottle caps:
Bulletins/paper:
Church Kitchen
Church Kitchen
Church Entryway
RECYCLING
SAVES
ENERGY
in
the
manufacturing process --- a ton of recycled
aluminum SAVES 95% of the energy needed to
make new aluminum. In other words, recycling 1
aluminum can saves enough energy to power a
television for 3 hours.
Practical Christianity Class
Join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. A new study
began on June 1: “Erasing Hell.” How could a
loving God send people to hell? Will people have a
chance after they die to believe in Jesus and go to
heaven?
With a humble respect to God’s word, Francis Chan
and Preston Sprinkle address the deepest questions
you have about eternal destiny. They’ve asked the
same questions. Like you, sometimes they just don’t
want to believe in hell. But, as they write, “We
cannot afford to be wrong on this issue.”
This is not a book about who is saying what. It’s a
book about what God says.
It’s not a book about impersonal theological issues.
It’s a book about arguments, doctrine, or being
right.
It’s a book about the character of God.
“Erasing Hell” will immerse you in the truth of
Scriptures, together with the authors, you find not
only the truth but the courage to live it out.
Come join a lively discussion with an open mind.
All those with a thirst for lively discussion and an
open mind are invited to join us.
Mission Opportunity
The first Thursday every month we will be taking
food to the New Futures Homeless Shelter for
Families. Food must be cooked and ready to serve
in disposable containers. We will have a signup
sheet for those interested in preparing food each
month.
Thanks to MCC for participating in this ongoing
project.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat is Thursday, October 30 from 5:30
pm until 8:00 pm. Most of the activities will be
outside – weather permitting. There will be a
Haunted Trail, games, prizes, trunks full of treats,
and much more.
There are many opportunities for you to help:
1. Participation: decorate your trunk and bring
candy to hand out, volunteer to work a
game, serve drinks, make popcorn, serve
pizza, be a host(ess), place posters in stores,
help decorate the church/grounds, volunteer
to publicize the event, and pray for a safe,
fun event.
2. Donate: candy, toilet paper cardboard rolls,
gallon milk jugs (with labels removed),
bottles of water, decorations, glow sticks,
lemonade mix.
3. An old worn out twin or baby bed mattress
is needed. It will not be returned.
Fellowship Lunch October 12
There will be a fellowship lunch after worship this
Sunday, Oct. 12. Lunch is being provided. Please
sign up by emailing the church office or calling
(256-837-8182) so that we know how many are
coming!
Disciples Men
Upcoming Events
October 18
Sunny Street Cafe
7:15 am
November 9
Annual Veterans Dinner
Madison Christian Church
6:00 pm
Christian Women’s Fellowship
The Disciples Women is for all women, young or
seasoned. So consider and pray about attending one
of these meetings this month.
Upcoming Meetings / Events
September 25
11:00 am
“We are Beautifully and Wonderfully Made” is the
theme for the Women’s Fall Retreat October 3-5,
2014 at the YMCA Camp Chandler in Wetumpka,
AL. The resource Leaders are Tajuan McCarty and
Alexa James from the WellHouse in Birmingham,
AL. Tajuan is the Founder and Executive Director
of The WellHouse, a nonprofit, faith-based and
Christ-centered agency dedicated to rescuing
women from sexual exploitation/human trafficking.
(www.info@the-wellhouse.org) Early registration
by September 19 is $115.00. After September 19
the price is $125.00. Forms will be on the table in
the narthex
Check out the Bulletin Board in the hall by the
nursery for more information about CWF/DW.
Madison Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
A CHURCH that WELCOMES and INVITES you to visit
and join in worship, study, and ministry.
SEEKS to help meet the spiritual needs of our
community. Is COMMITTED to including all Persons.
SUPPORT SPIRITUAL GROWTH in one’s journey in
life. SUPPORTS EACH OTHER during life’s serious
moments and shares laughter during joyous times.