Seasons of Renewal – Part 4
God Has Been Good to Me | Pastor Jamie Cupschalk
November 21, 2021
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Join us this Sunday as Greg Austen brings us our message.
Come worship with us!
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“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you."
1 Chronicles 29:14
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Tithes and Offerings Update
Current General Fund Giving, as of 10/31/2021
Budgeted: $285,530 | Received: $242,476 | Shortfall: $43,054
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Thank You!
The Deacons want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who donated their time, goods and cash to the annual Food Drive, with a very special thank you to the Ashland Youth who helped sort and pack everything. We were able to donate 10 turkeys, multiple bags of fresh produce and 39 bags of non-perishable food, toiletries, and cleaning products to the Camden Ministries. They were very thankful for the donations. In addition to the donations to Camden Ministries we were able to support additional families in our church community. I am grateful to see how God works in our church and how willing you are to share God’s blessing with others.
—Peg Buckley, Head of Deacons
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Young Adult Small Groups
Our new Young Adult Small Groups will begin next week on Wednesday, December 1. We will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect!
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Giving Tree
Voorhees Pediatrics
This year Voorhees Pediatrics has created an Amazon Wishlist. You can order gifts for different children and have them shipped directly there.
Voorhees Pediatrics Giving Tree Wish List
1304 Laurel Oak Rd.
Voorhees, NJ, 08043
Local Families
Our Deacons will also be helping local community families. If you would like to donate you can contribute a Walmart gift card.
Signups can be found at our Giving Tree table at church.
All giving tree gifts are due December 19.
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African Book Challenge Turkey Trot
This month let's take an unofficial turkey trot and do some moving for ABC! Take a run, walk, ride, whatever you want and make a donation and/or ask your friends to support ABC with you. Donations can be made HERE.
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Clothing, Bag, Linen & Shoe Drive
Help support the Ashland youth retreats and missions by dropping off your donations of clothing, bags, linens and shoes now through November 28.
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Christmas Eve Services
It's time to start planning for Christmas! We would like to invite you to the Christmas Eve Services at Ashland. Schedule as follows:
- Family Service: 5 pm
- Candlelight Service: 7pm
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Welcome!
We extend a special welcome to the folks from Park Ave! We are honored to have you worshiping with us. If you know of someone who would like to receive the weekly Ashland News, let us know by sending an email to office@ashlandchurch.org, and we will get them added to the email list.
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New Class: Keeping Hope Alive In the Wilderness Journey
Join John Tait and Greg Goss at 9am each Sunday as they teach this class on the book of Numbers and journey with Israel from freedom into nationhood.
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Open Art Studio
Thanks to those who joined us for our last Open Art Studio! Our next meeting time will be Tuesday, November 30. No experience needed! Beginners welcome! Come create with us!
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study
REMINDER: The Tuesday Morning Bible Study will meet next Tuesday, November 30.
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Fellowship and Coffee
If you would like to help with the Sunday morning Fellowship and Coffee time, either by donating items like individually wrapped snacks, fresh fruit, and individual yogurts, or by helping to coordinate setting up the fellowship time, please contact Peg Buckley. Donations and help are both needed beginning in September.
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Youth Small Groups
- NO YOUTH GROUPS TONIGHT! See you at the Thanksgiving Eve Service!
- For the winter months, our small groups will be meeting together at the church at 6:30 pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. (Just the 8th in December)
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Children and Youth Christmas Events
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for these amazing upcoming Christmas events!
- Children & Youth Family Ornament Making & Service Project: Saturday, December 11 at 3 pm. Make an ornament to take home and one as a gift for residents at Laurel Brook.
- Youth Christmas Party – Sunday, December 19 from 6:30–8 pm. Bring a gift ($10 or less) for a white elephant gift-giving game!
- Youth Christmas Caroling & Hot Chocolate: Tuesday, Dec 21 at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Janine so we have enough rides (we will stay close to the church). Parents, if you would like to join and can drive your kids, please let Janine know.
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Kids Church
Kids Church is each Sunday during the sermon. We can't wait to see you there!
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Children’s Zoom Sunday School
Don't miss out if you can't be there in person! Each Sunday at 9:30 am, you can join our Zoom for Sunday School. Contact Janine for the Zoom ID and password.
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Care and Counsel
The Care and Counsel ministry is here to help with things developing a healthy life balance, navigating mental health difficulties, finding professional assistance and more. All services are free of charge and provided by a trained Mental Health Coach (more information here). For more information about meeting with a coach, please email care@ashlandchurch.org (all inquiries will be kept confidential).
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Park Avenue Food Pantry
Food donations can be dropped off at the church, and volunteers are needed on Thursday mornings to deliver the items to Park Avenue Church in Somerdale. Contact Janine for more information.
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Small Groups
Small groups have a big impact on all involved. For information about joining or leading a group contact us here.
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Prayer Requests?
Reach out to us here to let us know how we can be praying for you. One of our elders or deacons will reach out to you.
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Get Involved – We Need You!
Are you handy with technology? Can you set up chairs and break down tables? Are you eager to serve but not sure where or how? We have a place for you whether you can help once a month or every week! Fill out our Volunteer Sign-Up form to get in touch with a ministry leader.
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Missions and Ministry Partners
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Church Plant
We are pleased to be supporting our own Dr. Greg Austen in planting a church in South Jersey called Mantua Creek! Also, you can see Greg’s blog, Carpenter Theologian, for many thoughtful posts about life and faith.
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Joy in the Journey
Keep up with Al and Mary Ginter, missionaries that Ashland has had the privilege of supporting and hearing from for many years, at Mary’s blog.
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Communion Sunday
Communion is served the first Sunday of every month. Our next Communion Sunday will be December 5.
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Sunday Morning Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers to help set up for the outdoor service on Sunday mornings, as well as for other worship service functions. If you can help, please let Peg Buckley or Barb Cesare know.
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Upcoming Events
November 24: Thanksgiving Eve Service & Potluck
November 25–27: Church office closed for Thanksgiving
November 28: First Sunday of Advent, Greg Austen preaching
December 1: Young Adult Small Groups Begin
December 5: Communion Sunday
December 11: Children and Youth Family Ornament Making & Service Project
December 19: Youth Christmas Party
December 19: Giving Tree Gifts Due
December 21: Youth Christmas Caroling & Hot Chocolate
December 24: Christmas Eve Services
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Weekly Events
Sundays
9:30 am – Children's Zoom Sunday School
10:00 am – Fellowship and Coffee
10:30 am – Worship Inside, Outside or Online
*Communion is served the first Sunday of each month
Tuesdays
6:30 am – Men's Prayer Group
10:00 am – Seniors Bible Study (2nd & 4th Tuesdays)
*note: for November, the Seniors Bible study is meeting on the 2nd and 5th Tuesday, not the 4th
Wednesdays
6:30 pm – Youth Small Groups (2nd & 4th Wednesdays)
*note: for December, the Youth Small Groups will only meet on 12/8
7:00 pm – Young Adult Small Group (1st & 3rd Wednesdays)
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