September 5: “Why I Live” Pastor’s History of Finding Purpose
Join us for a worship service September 5, 2010, as Pastor Rich talks to us about why he lives. In this message, Pastor Rich opens up the pages of his own life and unpacks the answers to the most basic Why I question. And as he uncovers the answers, we have the opportunity to not only understand why we are here, but also what God calls us to do with this one and only life.
Labor Day Holiday
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday and Back to Church Sunday, several of our ministries will break:
- No Monday Evening Worship Service on September 6th, 2010
- No High School Youth Group on September 5th, 2010
- No Truth Project class on September 5/6 or 12/13, 2010
- No Kids Konnection on September 5/6 or 12/13, 2010
- No 4:twelve 6th Grade Class on September 5/6 or 12/13, 2010
Our Fall semester of Christian Education Hour will begin on September 19th and continue weekly.
Read MoreBack to Church Sunday: Who Can You Invite?
How many people do you know who “used to go” to church, but just don’t anymore? Back to Church Sunday is a special service dedicated to people who do not regularly attend church, a time when those who have left the church are encouraged to return and give it another try. We have been giving invitation cards out in the bulletin the last two weeks, and again this Sunday. These invite cards can be a non-threatening way to help you invite your friends, relatives, co-workers, and neighbors back to church Sunday, September 12th, 2010. We will be serving breakfast during both Sunday morning worship services. Pastor Rich will have a great message to bring a guest for. If you would like to have Pastor Rich pray for you or a guest you have invited, please contact pastor@aboitechurch.org
Join Us for Fall Fun Fest
Meet us at Indian Trails Park after the 11:00am service on September 26, 2010 for Fall Fun Fest. We will have one big service as a family at 11:00am, and then meet in the park for lunch and games together. We will have a hot dog cart, ice cream truck, organized sports and yard games, a magician, and much more, all at no cost to you or anyone else in the park. Please remember to bring a chair or picnic blanket for yourself, and a side dish or dessert to share if you wish. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend!
Volunteer Spotlight: Video Presentation
Pastor uses lots of media in his presentations. Aboite is very blessed to have industry standard equipment to help us spread the Word, and a dedicated team of volunteers to make it all happen! Video volunteers come before the worship service to coordinate with Pastor and the worship leader, run the equipment during the worship service, and shut it all down after the service. We are grateful to these volunteers for their faithful service. There are several opportunities to get involved in this valuable ministry, especially for Monday evening worship services. The time commitment is approximately 3 hours, once or twice per month. If you are interested, we prefer that new volunteers have a basic knowledge of PowerPoint and be middle school age or older. We will provide training for the presentation equipment. For more information, please contact Justin@aboitechurch.org
Amazing Grace Teaching Series
Beginning September 12th, 2010
In this series Pastor Rich teaches on grace, the heart of our faith and our relationship with God. He begins by defining it, and in the following weeks, looks into the many facets of grace. He teaches on how God helps us start over, how he sustains us with the power to keep on going, and how God uses miracles in our lives. He looks at how to break free from perfectionism, how God restores Christians who have fallen away from the faith, and the wonderful message of forgiveness entitled Offering Grace.
Ephrem Timothy Lloyd
Timothy Lloyd, Aboite’s former Director of Worship Arts, and his wife Elisabeth are the proud parents of Ephrem Timothy Lloyd, who was born August 27, 2010 at 6:47pm. He weighed 8lbs and 1.3oz and was 20 inches long. Tim and Elisabeth are so grateful for God’s grace and goodness! They thank all those who have been lifting them up in prayer. Since leaving Aboite, Tim has completed a Master of Divinity degree at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and is now an ordained minister in The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church. He is currently serving as Minister of Youth at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, in Decatur, Georgia. Find Tim on Facebook if you would like to send him your congratulations, or contact justin@aboitechurch.org for his contact information.
August 29/30: “Why I Trust” What trust really is–and isn’t
Join us for a worship service August 29/30, 2010, as Pastor Rich talks to us about what trust is and isn’t. We all know people who declare, “I won’t believe something until I see it for myself!” But is real trust based simply on what we can see, feel, touch, taste or smell? In this message, Pastor Rich asks the question that is essential to the Christian faith. And as he unpacks the answers, we have the opportunity to see what trust really is–and isn’t.
