Celebrations: This week I'd like to celebrate our on-line ministry. Each week, hundreds of people tune in to participate in our services. Some are homebound, some are out of town, and some are new and prefer to watch on-line. This week one of our new online attenders sent me an email asking about salvation. I was thrilled to be able to help them come to a saving faith in Jesus. And, thank you for your regular on line giving. This makes everything we do possible. Together we are reaching new people and changing lives on a daily basis, for our good and His glory!

Could God Be Calling Someone You Know?

The upcoming Aldersgate Walk to Emmaus weekends are approaching, and we are especially seeking men who might benefit from this meaningful Christian experience.

If you are an Emmaus, Cursillo, Via de Cristo, or similar community alumnus, please prayerfully consider whether there is a man, woman, or married couple in your life whom you might invite and sponsor. And if you have never attended a Walk to Emmaus but are curious about what it is and whether it might be for you, I'd be happy to talk with you too.

The Men's Walk is October 1–4 and the Women's Walk is October 8–11.

Andrew Schwartz

Aldersgate Emmaus Walk 151

Andrewschwartz511@gmail.com

Rock for All Ages Sunday school meets at 9 am,. We have moved back into classroom #2 off the Sanctuary. Currently for the month of August we are studying “Essentials for Christian Living” with our scripture from the book of 1 Corinthians. The following 6 weeks the topic will be “How God Speaks” with scripture from the Old and New Testaments. We use Bible Studies for Life literature to guide us and we take turns leading the class in discussion. If you aren’t in a Sunday school class, we would love to have you join us – we will feed you!

Walking with the Living Word Sunday School meets 9 am in classroom #4. Our study will becalled “In the Footsteps of the Savior” by Pastor Max Lucado. Pastor Lucado takes us through the Holy Land to the places that shaped Jesus' life such as: Galilee, Capernaum, Nazareth, Bethlehem and more. We will learn insights of the people who experienced the journey with Jesus as well as look at God's Word which helps us see it all through Jesus's eyes and God's heart for humanity. All are welcome.

Pastor’s Wednesday Bible study Join Pastor Greg’s class Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in building B for an in-depth study on 2 Thessalonians. Bring your favorite Bible and a desire to learn more of God’s Word.

Women’s Fun & Fellowship will meet Friday, Sept 11th at 7 pm in Fellowship Hall, bldg B.

We are playing Bingo and other fun activities. Adult Women Only. Please NO Men, children or animals. Come enjoy good fun, conversation and laughter with your Christian sisters.

Munchkins & Moms- meet September 10th from 9-11am. Come for the whole time, or however your schedule fits. Moms with little ones ages birth to PreK are invited to join us in the Lighthouse to engage in sensory play with your child and connect with other moms! This is a free event that will be held each 2nd Thursday of the month. Snacks and coffee will be available.

Fall Festival... Saturday, October 3rd from 6 - 8 pm. This is a free family friendly community event with a chili cook-off, games, a hay ride, face painting and more. So save the date and come join the fun! JenBrown.SLC@gmail.com

We are currently looking for Crafters and Artists to participate in our crafts & art fair at the Fall Festival. Contact Jen Brown at (352)678-1795 or There is a $10 registration fee to reserve a spot.

The Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm in our back parking lot. It is a drive-thru ministry. You need to show a current FL driver’s license or picture ID. Many thanks to our pantry volunteers for their exceptional service to the community and needy.

Did you know we recycle...

Aluminum Pop-Tabs from cans. This project that benefits seriously ill children and their families at the Ronald McDonald House. Glasses for the needy. Your old glasses will be given to the Lion’s Club for their “Recycle for Sight” Program. We no longer take aluminum cans. Please recycle them at home.

Prayer Requests Ministry: 45 Prayer Partners receive updates on all prayer requests via email, to pray over and intercede for requests each week. You may wish to be included as a prayer partner so call Lorenda in the office to add your email to the group. Submit prayer requests through our website or call the church office. We celebrate Praises and answers to prayer also. Prayer requests, updates and praises are shared each week as the Prayer list is updated and sent to all in the Ministry either via email and on the printed copy found in the Sanctuary lobby each Sunday.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: If you are interested in good Christian fellowship, you are invited to join us in our Prayer Shawl Ministry. You can enjoy the company of other women and learn to crochet, knit, or needlepoint all at the same time. We furnish the yarn, needles and instructions. We make shawls, baby shawls, lap robes, and anything else using yarn of all kinds. So for good social interaction, please join us every 3rd Wednesday (Sept 16th) at 10:30 am in classroom S#1 of bldg. D. Contact information Jackie Stout, njackles@icloud.com phone (479)531-2878.

If you like to knit or crochet, you can bring your finished shawls to the meeting or to the office for Pastor to bless. It's very important to follow the size guidelines. We have found these sizes to be best… For Baby Prayer Blankets: approximate size 29” by 29”. NO fringe please, and also solid soft colors are preferred. For Adult Prayer Shawls - please keep them to this size: 26” by 60” (no fringe), or 26” x 55” (with fringe). This adult size is very important—if they are too short, they don’t wrap around an adult comfortably. If they are too long and have extra fringe, they can get caught in the wheels of a wheelchair and create a safety hazard. ~

LIBRARY MINISTRY—Our library has a huge selection of fiction, non-fiction, devotions, biographies, Bible studies, reference books, humor, CD's DVD's, and more. Check out the web for our a vast collection of cataloged material. We recently received a donation of 4 bags of fiction and historical fiction stories. There is always something new at the library! Our books can be lent out for a month at a time to our regular church attendees. We even have a "Freebie section " as you enter to the left. These are free for the taking, for your own home library to read and to share with others.

Volunteer Opportunities:

· Tuesday mornings from 10 – noon, on a rotation schedule.

· Sunday mornings 10:00 – 10:30 and 10:30 – 11:45 on a rotation schedule.

· We can discuss additional opportunities if it better suits your schedule.

Library circulation remains active. We appreciate donations and we evaluate each one for cataloging into the library, or place them on the “free shelf”, or donate to other entities depending on condition, topic, and if the item is currently available in the library. Check out the web for our a vast collection of cataloged material.

The library is open whenever the church is open. If the librarian, or volunteer, are not available, you can check out books by writing your name and the complete date on the card and leaving the card on the desk. You will find the card in the back of the book, CD, or DVD. If you can only make it during the week, the office will be happy to let you into the library to "check out" our material.

Thank you for your continued interest and support in the SpringLife Church Library. ~Lois Johnson, Librarian

Congregational Care - Monthly Report

“Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

Care Companions are matched with a care receiver and are given a guide to share the love of Christ with these persons. Sometimes its just a phone call or card sent in the mail,, while others like a monthly visit to them in their home or Nursing Home/Rehab