Sure Foundation: Part 1
February 20, 2022 | Pastor Jamie Cupschalk
1 Corinthians 3
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Coming This Sunday – Sure Foundation: Part 2
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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 12/31/2021
Budgeted: $342,637 | Received: $291,638 | Shortfall: $50,999
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Congregational Meeting
Our next congregational meeting will be this Sunday, February 27 immediately following services.
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New Bible Class: Joshua
John Tait and Greg Goss will be starting a new class this Sunday at 9 a.m. studying the book of Joshua.
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Get to Know Ashland
For anyone who would like to find out more about the ministry, history, and vision of Ashland Church, a "Get to Know Ashland" class will begin on Sunday, March 6. The class will be taught by Pastor Jamie and Ashland Church Elders.
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COVID Update
Remember that in light of recent improvements, the Re-Opening Team has updated our COVID policy and asks that everyone to continue to wear their mask whenever moving around in the building. However, as before the surge, masks may be removed when at your seat during the worship service.
To read the full update, visit ashlandchurch.org/covid-19-policy.
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Used Laptops and Mobile Phones Needed
ABC needs used laptops and mobile phones for ABC scholars who are currently attending Teaching Training College, Nursing Training College and University in Ghana. All donations are to be dropped off in the main office at church, or call Fred Acheampong (856-534-9565) to have them picked up from your home.
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Blessing Bags Donations & Project
Thank you to all who donated and helped put together the blessing bags for our neighbors without homes.
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study
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Young Adult Small Groups
Our Young Adult Small Groups meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect!
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Ashland Kids Sing!
We are resuming Wednesday night Ashland Kids Club with a Spring session of Ashland Kids Sing led by our worship arts director, Carol Holmes. The children will prepare something to share in the service on Palm Sunday (April 10). Email janine@ashlandchurch.org to register.
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Easter Eggstravaganza
In partnership with Tender Hearts Preschool & Daycare, Ashland will host this year's egg hunt at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 16 on our property, RAIN or SHINE!
Candy donations – small individually wrapped candy donations are due by Sunday, April 10. Each child will be getting a bag of candy. We will have peanut and non-peanut bags, so a variety of candy donations are appreciated. See Janine Fleming or Jacqui Rivera with any questions.
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Please Donate!
We will collect clothing, shoes, linens (any fabric items) and bags through the end of February. All donations benefit Ashland Youth Retreats and Missions. We receive money by the pound and have many service projects in the work and hope to return to retreats this year. Thank you for supporting Ashland Youth!
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Youth Small Groups
Our small groups will continue meeting together at the church building at 6:30 pm on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.
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Kids Church
Kids Church is each Sunday during the sermon. Join us in person for mixed-age Bible lessons and crafts. 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.
Teleconference appointments are available. Our coaches welcome adults, young adults, teens and children. 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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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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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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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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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 typically served the first Sunday of every month. Our next Communion Sunday will be March 6.
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Upcoming Events
February 27: Joshua Bible Class begins
February 27: Congregational Meeting
March 4: Youth Hangout
March 6: Get to Know Ashland Class begins
March 9: Ashland Kids Sing begins
April 16: Easter Eggsravaganza
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Weekly Events
Sundays
9:00 am – Adult Sunday School Class
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)
Wednesdays
6:30 pm – Youth Small Groups (2nd & 4th Wednesdays)
7:00 pm – Young Adult Small Group (1st & 3rd Wednesdays)
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