Ashland News (8/12/21)

Chris SloneWeekly News

The Spinas Share an Update With Ashland

Welcome to the Ashland Church Weekly Newsletter!

What's Happening

Church Family Picnic
Join us on Sunday, September 19th after church for a picnic! More details to come.

Church Family Meetup at Popcorn Park Zoo 
This Saturday, August 14th at 11am, come visit the zoo for a Church Family Meetup (see here for info and pricing).

Youth Paint Battle This Sunday!
This Sunday, August 15th at 6:30pm, all your favorite games, but with paint! Wear old clothes and bring a change and an old towel.

Invite your friends and RSVP to Janine.

Move for ABC
Walk, run, bike or swim 5 miles during the week of August 22-28! Share your adventures with friends and family along the way to let people know about and support ABC!

Suggested donation $25 (or any amount you choose), register here.

Children and Youth

Saturday, August 14, 11am – Family Meetup at Popcorn Park Zoo (see here for info and pricing)

Sunday, August 15, 6:30pm – 8pm – Youth Paint War

August 22 – 28 – Move for ABC fundraiser (register here)

Sunday, September 19, after the service – Church Family Picnic

Children’s Zoom Sunday School, 9:30 am – every week, contact Janine for the zoom id and password

Connect and Serve

Bring a Meal to the Buzards Bill and Linda could still use one or two meals per week, and have been greatly blessed by those they’ve received. You can click here to sign up for a date and to find more information.

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.

Small Groups Small groups have a big impact on all involved. For information about joining or leading a group contact Barb Cesare.

Prayer  Reach out to us here to let us know how we can be praying for you.

We Need You! Are you handy with technology? Can you set up chairs and breakdown 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.

2021 Pedal for Promise

2021 Pedal for Promise

Ride and raise support for Urban Promise on October 2, 2021! Donate or sign up to join Team Ashland by registering here. Please contact Darrell Proctor for any questions about the team.

Worship

Fellowship, 10am – Outside Fellowship and Coffee before the service.

Worship Service, 10:30 am – There is seating inside and outside (weather permitting), plus other rooms equipped for overflow. You can also join via our live-stream at youtube.com/ashlandchurchNJ.

Childcare is available during the service; please let Janine Fleming know by Saturday morning if you plan to drop off your young one(s).

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.

The Spinas Update Ashland on Ministry in England
The Spinas share an update with Ashland

Giving
Click below if you would like to give online, either as a one time donation or a recurring tithe. You may also mail your offering to the church or bring it on Sunday morning.

Recurring Gift One Time Gift
Budget Update
General Fund Giving, for calendar year 2021, as of 7/31/2021;

  • Budgeted: $199,872
  • Received: $166,176
  • Shortfall: -33,696

Did you know? We are pleased to be supporting our own Dr. Greg Austen in planting a church in South Jersey! You can see Greg’s blog for more information and many thoughtful posts about life and faith at https://www.carpentertheologian.com.

Now Hiring Sign

Note: as of 8/14/21 this position has been filled.

Ashland is looking for someone to fill a part-time position for janitorial work at the church, $15/hr for five hours a week. Please email us here if you are interested.