Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Youngstown, OH Permit 144 Volume 28, Issue 34 Published Weekly August 13, 2019 onnextions Change Service Requested Four Mile Run Christian Church 701 N. Four Mile Run Rd. Youngstown OH 44515 Office Phone ------------------ 330-799-7831 Fax------------------------------------ 330-799-1929 E-Mail ------------------ [email protected]Web --------------------- www.fourmileruncc.com Office Hours: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Mon-Fri CONNECT TO CHRIST Sunday Services: Traditional Worship 8:30 am Connection Time 9:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Contemporary Worship, Pre-School and Junior Worship 10:30 am
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Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid Youngstown, OH
Permit 144
Volume 28, Issue 34 Published Weekly August 13, 2019
o n n e x t i o n s
Change Service Requested
Four Mile Run Christian Church 701 N. Four Mile Run Rd. Youngstown OH 44515
CONNECT TO CHRIST Sunday Services: Traditional Worship 8:30 am Connection Time 9:00 am Sunday School 9:30 am Contemporary Worship, Pre-School and Junior Worship 10:30 am
This past Sunday on our Unexpected Journey we talked about doubt. Some of us when we made our connection to Christ would have never thought that they would have any doubts about how God loves them or doubt that they would fail in following God.
School is coming up and parents will be sending their children in to environments too numerous to mention.
I see facebook posts and hear conversations about wanting to put God back into school, but see very little action on how to make this happen.
I mentioned in my message a couple of weeks ago that I saw a post on Facebook about praying for your child’s teacher. I don’t know the source of the post, but we can have a huge impact by praying for our teachers.
Even if you don’t have children in school don’t use that as an excuse to not Go Beyond and pray for the teachers that our children at church will have.
How to pray for the new teacher in your child’s life
1. Pray for the teacher as she looks at her summer to do list; she might not have had a vacation or success in taking care of needs.
2. Pray for the teacher as she needs to be refreshed and healthy; her summer may’ve included loss, grief, disappointment, or trial.
3. Pray for the teacher as she has concerns about how her relationships will change with the school year starting: daycare, marriage, family, needy children.
4. Pray for the teacher as she gets her classroom ready; she may have to move rooms, may not have supplies yet, or might have issues to address.
5. Pray for the teacher as she attends staff development and meetings; she may have requirements to meet or assignments to finish.
6. Pray for the teacher as she re-connects with fellow staff & faculty; some working relationships might be challenging.
7. Pray for the teacher as she sorts through curriculum; a change in grade level, publisher, or requirements can be difficult.
8. Pray for the teacher as she begins to do her planning; teachers have so much to pack in, and the unexpected will enter in.
9. Pray for the teacher as she receives information about her students; she needs openness, insight, wisdom, and compassion.
10. Pray for the teacher as she meets a whole new group of parents; parent relationships are crucial to the success of students & teachers.
Every teacher is a real person who goes to the grocery store, does laundry, has dinner with friends, cries, hurts, and worries. She needs the Kleenex and the hand sanitizer, but most of all, she needs your prayers.
Going Beyond,
Mike
Challenge:
Where is doubt preventing me from
becoming more like Christ?
Back-to-school Humor
What kind of school do you go to if you’re … … an ice cream man? Sundae school
… a giant? High school … a surfer? Boarding school … King Arthur? Knight school
Teacher: What’s the chemical formula for water? Student: H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O
Teacher: What are you talking about? Student: Yesterday you said it was H to O.
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CONNECT TO COMMUNITY
THIRD THURSDAY PRAYER NIGHT: The monthly Prayer Night, previously scheduled for Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 7:00 pm has been cancelled. GARRIS CORN ROAST: Everyone is invited Saturday, August 17 to the home of Josh & Ann Garris, 1461 Chestnut St. Mineral Ridge for their annual Corn Roast. Dinner will begin at 5:00 pm. The meat and drinks will be provided; we ask everyone to bring a side dish or dessert to share. BABY SHOWER: Everyone is invited to join us Sunday, August 18 following the second service in the Fellowship hall for a baby shower for John & Rachael Ray. They are registered at Amazon.com. They already have the large items needed and are asking for small items listed on the registry for baby boy John (due Sept. 11). A light lunch will be served. If anyone would like to help please see Becky Smith
or Carey Silvestri. BOARD MEETING: The next board meeting will be held Sunday, August 25 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. SCRAPPERS BUCK NIGHT: Invite your neighbors, friends and relatives to “Buck Night” at the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on Thursday nights this summer. Admission is just $1.00! Hot dogs and soft drinks are $1.00 too. Join other Christ followers from FMRCC to fellowship and watch the game. The next “Buck Night” is this Thursday, August 29. The box office opens at 6:00 pm and the first pitch is at 7:05 pm. Join the Bebech and Mills families as they host this event throughout the summer. See you at the ballpark!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, August 15: 7:00 pm Prayer Night Saturday, August 17: 5:00 pm Corn Roast Sunday, August 18: 11:45 am Baby Shower Sunday, August 25: 6:00 pm Board Meeting
CONNECT TO SERVING
COFFEE & DONUT CONNECTION TIME: Volunteers are needed to set up Connection Time on Sundays at 8:30 am for the rest of 2019. Just bring your smiling face! Donuts, coffee and juice will all be provided. Assist and serve members in a time of Fellowship and gathering. Please sign up on the kitchen bulletin board in the Upper Building or contact Carole Dios with questions.
FMRCC FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2019: Jump in with eleven other people from FMRCC to play Fantasy Football this fall while building some incredible community in a fun, competitive way! If you’ve never played before, all you do is select players from the NFL and then score points based on their weekly performances. It’s that easy! Our Draft/Selection Party will take place at Four Mile Run on Sunday, September 1, at 6pm. The first eleven people to sign-up and commit to being at the Draft Party claim their spot in the league. See Brian Morrissey to sign-up today! WOMEN’S RETREAT: Women's Retreat 2019 at Elkhorn Valley Christian Service Camp is fast-approaching. The retreat is scheduled for Friday, September 6 - Saturday, September 7, 2019. It is 24 hours devoted to JOY in Christ. Women of all ages are invited to attend. Registration forms are available on-line at elkhornvalley.com and paper copies will be available at the Welcome Center. The retreat features workshops dealing with contemporary issues from a Godly perspective. Music, fellowship, Talent Dollar sharing, campfire, early bird activities, canteen, late night activities, and more await you! If you have never attended please see Jeania for details or contact her at 330-507-4239 or [email protected]. CEDAR POINTS’ POINTFEST: Join us for Cedar Point’s Pointfest, Saturday, September 14. Sign up before August 15 for a discounted rate of $48 including park admission and concert. Artists include; TobyMac, Elevation Worship, comedian John Crist and more. After the 15th its $58. So sign up soon! Call or contact Cameron Smith to sign up or sign up at the Welcome Center on Sundays. SAVE THE DATE: The annual church picnic will be held on Sunday, September 22, from 11:45 am until 3:00 pm at the Church. Mark your calendars, invite your neighbors and friends. Sign up sheets for side dishes will be available the end of August; paper products, meats, beverages and desserts will be provided by the church. Games for all ages and inflatables will be available. More details to follow. HUBBARD COMMUNITY GROUP: Weekly meetings are being held on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at the Vestals’ home. (3860 Liberty Ave SE, Hubbard) Please contact Shirley Vestal if you have any questions. OUTBREAK: The weekly meeting of middle and high school students, Outbreak, will be cancelled this week, August 14. Meetings will resume next week as scheduled.
Connection Time: Carole Dios 8:30 am Greeters: Bill & Effie Lewis 10:30 am Greeters: Vicki Billey & Shirley Vestal Communion: Pete Fabian, Dan Bitner, Kurt Blackburn, Matt Fabian, Carl Hensley, Dave Summers, Glenn Johnson, Matt Johnson, Tom Kelley, Josh Spalding, Shawn Vestal Ushers: Cooper Smith Josh Morrissey
Nursery: SS – Jennifer Bitner
Worship – Jenna Silvestri
Youth Worship:
Pre & K – Carey Silvestri
Grades 1-5 - Kim Cameron
Tech Team: Computer: 8:00 am - Josh Garris
10:30 am -
Sound: Matt Fabian
Lock up: Ted Cox Vince Silvestri
Church Staff
Mike Smith Senior Minister
Brian Morrissey Associate Minister
Rachael Ray Administrative Assistant
Joann Gurd Custodian
Attendance August 11, 2019
Sunday School Attendance .................... 52
Worship
8:30 AM ........................ 31 10:30 AM ...................... 74 Nursery ........................... 0 Pre-School Worship ...... .4 Junior Worship ................ 7 Total .......................... 116
PRAYER REQUESTS Cumisha Amado, Margie Barnett, Bob Beckett, Carl Beckett, Chris Beeman, George Beil, Alexis Bezilla, Joseph Billey, Karen Billey, Barb Caspary, Rhea Christopher, Priscilla Cole, Kelly Connor, Bobby Czopur, Ceil Czopur, Debbie Dilks, Carole Dios, Charles Eckley, Austin Evans, Stacy Evans, Debbie F., Barbara Frederick, Craig Freudenrich, Donna Glover, Laura Haines, Madeline Haines, Tim Hanick, Leona Hasen, Diane Heckrow, Jeff Herbert, Bob Hillman, Jen Hodgdon, Wendy Horvath, Karen Ita, Ali Kelley, Denise Kelley Art King, Michael Kline, Cyndi Loar, Matt Loede, Ashley Loutzenhiser, Mikela Lovrinoff, Lovrinoff Family, Margie Ludt, Jim Maher, Annette Mahood, Nelson Malone, Henry Marshall, Gabriel Mathews, Terry Metsals, Tina Miller, Charles Monk, Ron & Joyce Moser, Brooklyn Moore, Angelo Mozzillo, Ron Nicholson, Kristen Osiniak, Amy Parkinson, Tommy Peachock, Kelly Phillips, Kenny Rambo, Angela Schaper, Christine Schultz, Drew Schultz, Lucy Secka, Ethel Sheesley, Danny Shoemaker, Linda Shoemaker, Cara Smeltzer, Danny Stanley, Mary Stefanik, Ann Sterzbach, Janice Summers, Bill Taylor, Ella Taylor, Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Thomas, Kennedy Turek, Shirley Vestal, Judy Yohman, Lynn Yovanovich, Cherly, Amanda, Val, Alice, Karen, Harper, Drew Retirement Home Residents: Inn at Christine Valley: Hope Fairbanks - room 215 Personal Touch Retirement Home: George Olinger Military: Austin Beckett, Daniel Beckett, Dustin Beckett, Travis Beckett, Jordan Cranor, Jason Donelson, Mike Eaglen, Heather Kirk, Jordan Mack, Michael Moy, Kodey Paden, Mark Porter, Michael Scott, Jeffrey Shaffer, Ronnie Shaffer, Stefan Yuhas, Angelina Vargus **Please update the office by calling, emailing or filling out a Connextion Card if someone can be removed from the prayer list.
