this weekend

SATURDAY

• 4th Saturday FREE community meal from 4 to 6pm.  Volunteers arrive at 3:30.  Pass the word.  Invite people to join us.
• Marriage enrichment begins at 6pm (those who serve at our community meal are invited to stay for the enrichment class as these classes will be offered 3 more times this year; there will be plenty of food).

SUNDAY

• Begins our new series MARGIN.
• want to be part of a men’s Bible study?  See David Terry or Pastor Michael.

it is time to PRAY

notes from The Community Fellowship (January 20, 2012)

We continue our series called CHANGED, and last week the message was about the spiritual battle that is going on around us.  As we seek God, Satan tries to distract us and destroy what God has already done.  Please continue to seek God, and join us this Sunday as the series continues and we seek God.

Spiritual warfare is happening all around us.  Because God is working through us and making a difference in many lives, Satan is trying like mad to hurt, confuse, and even cripple people.  That is not going to happen as we keep seeking God.

Your church leaders and the Dream Center team continue to seek a building for us to use for the homeless ministry and transition/discipleship program we have.  In the coming weeks, we hope to share some of the victories ahead.

You are invited and encouraged to be part of the 24 Hour Prayer Vigil for our Dream Center that begins at 6pm Sunday and goes through Monday at 6pm.  Go to this link on FaceBook (http://www.facebook.com/events/343026302382065) to get more information and sign up, or you can sign up Sunday.

Pray for Bryant (20 years homeless man we are serving who is currently in the hospital), for Patrick (also a 20 year old homeless man we are serving and is struggling) and others we serve with as well as those who are hurting that come our way.

Thank you for praying for Pastor Michael, our leaders and each person who is part of our church family.  This is an important time in the life of our church, and you are an important part of the family.  Keep seeking God and we look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

for more information email info@thecommunityfellowship.org or call the church at 276-647-8231.  The Community Fellowship worships every Sunday morning at 10:10am

24 hour prayer vigil for The Community Dream Center

START — 6pm, Sunday, January 22nd

END — 6pm, Monday, January 23rd

WHY — asking God for open doors and wisdom for the ministry of the Dream Center in Henry County, Virginia.

You are invited to pray with to 15 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour.  Everyone is welcome to take part in this special time of prayer.

For more information write info@thecommunityfellowship.org or call 276-647-8231

You can also join in on Facebook at this link http://www.facebook.com/events/343026302382065/

Pray for Cindy Adams and her family

Please pray for Cindy Adams and her family as Cindy’s mother, Peggy Gilley, passed away last night.  Arrangements will be made through Bassett Funeral Home.  (Please watch for an update regarding arrangements.)  You may write to Cindy and Kasim Adams at 600 Bittersweet Dr.  Bassett, VA  24055.

Please pray for Cory Bragg and Lisa Hollingsworth who are both in the hospital.

 

UPDATE: Visitation will be at Bassett Funeral Home on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 6 – 8 PM.  Funeral service will be held at Bassett Funeral Home at 1 PM on Friday, January 13, 2012.  Burial will follow at Roselawn Burial Park.

hope4thehomeless5k run, Saturday, March 3rd

It is that time again. The 2012 and our 2nd annual 5k run/walk to benefit our work with the homeless and to educate our community is set. It will be Saturday, March 3rd at 10am. You can register online or download a form at  http://www.tcdc.info

Pass the word. Sponsors are also needed. Go to the same site for sponsor forms too.

In 2011 we raised over $10,000 for the cause of the serving the homeless in Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia, and we hope to raise much more and double participation this year. Since last year’s event many people have been served through Citizens Against Family Violence (CAFV serves women) and The Community Dream Center (TCDC serves men and families).  These are the partner organizations for this event.

Want to register or sponsor the event? Got to http://www.tcdc.info or call us at 276-647-8231.  If you’d simply like to send support, write your check to STEP and mail it to TCDC, PO Box 388, Collinsville, VA 24078. You can also send gifts solely for the Dream Center by clicking the online giving link on the right side of this blog.

Thank you for your support as we are “reBuilding the Lives of Broken People” by meeting needs and sharing the hope Jesus gives.

Michael

starting right

news from The Community Fellowship

There are only 51 weeks left in 2012.  Ok, that is a lot of time, but we are in the new year and starting right.  Our current series on Sunday morning is titled CHANGED, and we are discussing the fact that God changes lives as we follow Him.

Continue to pray that we will see God move in huge ways, in changed lives and more.  This year will include a possible building for the Dream Center, new opportunities in kid’s ministry and small groups, and many ways to serve the people around you.

Tonight is the 1st session of our Marriage Enrichment classes is this evening.  There is some room left.  Come to church at 6pm to be part of the 8 session study (includes a free meal, marriage assessment and child care if you RSVP).

Bring someone with you church Sunday.  It all begins at 10:10am.  2012 will be great!

for more information email us at info@thecommunityfellowship.org or call 276-647-8231

church updates can be found at http://thecommunityfellowship.wordpress.com/ (and watch for our website to be updated AND brand new in the coming weeks)

read pastor Michael’s blog at http://e-devotion.blogspot.com/

start the new year in church

We’d like to invite you to The Community Fellowship for worship on the first day of 2012.  A new series will begin as well as a challenge to make this one count in great ways.  Over the last 5 and a half years God has used our church to impact many, many lives, but 2012 is sure to impact the most.  Start the New Year right.  Worshipping Jesus.  In church with friends.  And may God blow our minds as we pursue Him in 2012!

youth lock in & the new year

Hello COMMUNITY family

The new year is upon us, and we have lots to celebrate.  Thank you to everyone who made our Christmas excellent.  Many of you gave gifts to those in need, many of you volunteered at church and more.  This is more evidence that we are “demonstrating the love of God to our community” through helping people find hope in Jesus!

This Tuesday and Wednesday is our youth lock-in, and all students 6th grade through 12th grade are invited to be part of the event.  It begins Tuesday at 7pm.  For more information contact Jennifer Terry or Yvonne Elgin.  Bring money for food and bowling.

Sunday we will begin a new series called CHANGED.  Plus it will be the first day of a brand new year.  What an awesome way to start the year … worshipping Jesus and preparing to impact more lives for Jesus.

If you have not given to our annual mission offering, you can still give until the 2nd Sunday in January.  Remember if you want to give and have your gift counted for taxes in 2011 you will need to send a gift post marked by the end of December 31, 2011 or give online at this link.

The church offices are closed this week, but if you have a need, please leave a message on the church phone (276-647-8231) or send us an email (info@thecommunityfellowship.org).  May God bless you this week and bless the new year!

With GOD as my guide,

Pastor Michael
– James 1:5

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP

Join your friends at The Community Fellowship for Christmas worship tonight, Friday, at 7pm and for dinner before worship at 6pm (it’s pot-luck; being food and invite people who don’t attend church and who are hungry).  Join us Christmas Sunday at 10:10am for a family Christmas service that will include several surprises (wear your Christmas pajamas; Pastor Michael and many others will be).  Christmas reminds us to think about and worship Jesus!  Join us….

Christmas worship

Christmas Service this Friday at 7pm with dinner at 6. Also Sunday at 10:10am. who are you inviting to come with you?