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In this issue
September 2014/Volume 47/Issue 9
Monthly Newsletter of DFC
Page:
Adult Ministry 2
Children’s Ministry 2
Our People News 3
Celebrate Recovery 3
Youth Ministry 4
Upcoming Events 5
Sports and Fitness
6
Sept. Calendar 7
Kibbe Corner 8
Special Insert–
New Members
Mom’s Ministries
Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a
road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19
New Things, Summer Highlights
& Fall Possibilities
There were great highlights this summer of new things that God is raising up in
our midst and greater possibilities as we pursue the fall.
Summer Highlights
Baptisms
Malvern
Damascus
DFC/Malvern Parade Float
Middle School VBS Trip
Worship
Average
Attendance
July 6—Aug 24
1,038
Malvern
School
Summer Highlights
Between our Malvern and Damascus Campuses of DFC we baptized 75
people. There would be story after story of new things that God is doing in
these people’s lives since they have taken Jesus seriously and trusted Him
completely
Though it lasted only a day, our Bible School and “float” building at Malvern was
unbelievable. Not only did our children work hard to put together a float, they
got first place. Added to this, at our Damascus Campus, our week long
Vacation Bible School in June plus the weekend middle school trip to the
Creation Museum in early August, brought our VBS total to over 300 children
and workers. When added with Malvern, the number goes over 350.
It’s not every day that a church buys a public school. Although, this has
happened, it is even rarer that the public school rents back their facility from
the church. We soon will finalize the purchase of the Malvern School Facility.
It is a great blessing as we dream and we ask God how he wants us to fully
use the 6 acres and 130,000 plus square feet that we will soon own in
Malvern. As the years roll, I believe we will use every inch of that facility.
Fall Possibilities
Currently our staff and elders are dreaming about a new church campus to our
east. We are currently in negotiations for the right location and are now
setting benchmarks for what that will look like for us this fall. Stay tuned for
further details this fall.
Starting in Sept., we will have over 20 Connect Groups available to our people.
In this newsletter you will find the groups that will meet at the church on
Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights and all over our community in our “on
location sites” (OLS). Please pay careful attention and sign up – IT WILL BE
WORTH IT!
Over these years that we have been together, God has been doing a new thing in
our midst. I can’t tell you how thankful I am to all the people that make this
happen. I didn’t even mention above, all that God is doing in Celebrate Recovery
as they have had record attendance even in the summer months. These are all
new things that God is doing all around us. I love serving a God who is always up
to something new. We will do our best to keep up with our great God as we enter
full speed into the fall season.
Pastor John
Children’s Ministry
ADULTS
Fall 2014
Wow! Fall is here and so are our awesome Connect Groups! I
am so excited to see everyone get plugged in and Connected.
Abby Booth
Beginning September 1, 2014
SUNDAY MORNINGS
Our Reign Forest Team is getting ready for another great year of teaching
and fun with our DFC children! Welcome to our new Reign Forest volunteers!
SEPTEMBER 7th is Promotion Sunday...children move to the next grade!
SEPTEMBER FOCUS IN THE REIGN FOREST
•First Look Preschool: God loves me!
“God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, NIV
•Basics 252 Elementary:
RESPONSIBILITY
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be
trusted with much.” Luke 16:10a , NIV
PARENT CUE: That’s the name of our monthly take-home papers. They give
you an overview of what was taught, the memory verse, and some extra conversation starters to reinforce God’s truth each week. Teachers will give you
one when you pick up your child from class.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
K B C (Kid’s Bible Club) begins Sept. 17th
6:30—8:00 in the Reign Forest
The kids will travel to different stations including Lesson, Music, Craft, Bible,
Snack throughout the evening.
Children 4 years old through 5th grade are invited to attend.
Nursery provided for children whose parents are teaching or attending an
adult class.
Thank you, Karen and Mike Bardo, for the many hours you have
invested in our KBC children and for serving so faithfully! We will miss you in
KBC, but pray that God will continue to make you a blessing to others as you
move to different areas of ministry.
8:15
Myriad of Men’s Topics -Jon Burch (Canyon View 1)
Girls with Swords, How to carry your cross like a Hero
By Lisa Bevere -JoAnne Lowe(Canyon View #2)
9:30
Chuck Ellyson (Room 200),
Mike Bardo (Canyon View 2)
Pastor Rick Brendlinger (Room 203)
A Fall of topics Marge Ellyson (Canyon View 1)
The Bridge Johnny & Kim Battaglini (World View 1)
The Purpose and Power of Prayer By Dr. Miles Monroe Chuck Williams
(World View 2)
1 John Study
Gary and Barb Bowen (Malvern)
Sustaining Hope
10:45
What Time is it...An End Times Study Pastor Steve Lowe (World View 2)
The Daniel Plan John James & Rachel Hancock (Canyon View 2)
FAMILYLAND Jessica Wallbrown (Canyon View 1)
Beginning Sept. 17, 2014 6:30—8pm
Marriage & Relationships—Unstoppable By Kirk Cameron Pastor Steve & JoAnne Lowe (Canyon View 1)
Creationism vs Evolutionism Paul Clewell
DFC 101 Pastor John Ryser & Pastor Craig Henry
(World View 1)
(Canyon View 2)
Esther-It’s Hard to be a Woman by Beth Moore- Beth Grimm (World View 2)
The Truth Project By Focus on the Family Bryan & Joni Smith (Room 200)
Dare to be a Disciple(maker) Josh & Abby Booth (T House)
Children’s Praise and Worship @ 8:15
Greetings! Where has the time gone? Fair time is in the air. Students, teachers
and administrators are gearing up for success. Children will let go of summer
freedom. Our timely Bible verse for August is from I Peter 2:17a: “Show proper
respect to everyone.” Stressing about new demands can stretch our manners.
“Everyone” means “all.” :) This action packed season gives opportunities to
show respect to our family and “everyone” we see. We have seen many visitors
throughout the summer. Lately Breanna Winters spoke to us about Camp
Gideon and the many wonderful activities the camp has to offer plus friendships
to make! She was a counselor to many of our students. How wonderful that
parents have encouraged this faith building experience! We enjoyed a visit by
Molly St. John, who shared about her recent Youth Group Trip to the Creation
Museum in Kentucky and Camp Gideon camp. Her power point pictures of the
Creation Museum were appreciated too! Tanner Perkins joined us over at the
flagpole in July. He kept us up to speed with how God is at work in his life,
summer work and horse drawn wagon rides on 534. To support the Haiti effort,
our class donated 29 pairs of shoes/sandals for the Haitians this summer. On
August 31st our class will give special recognition to 3 growing students: Amelia
Bartholow, Belle Francis and Julia Kelly. God’s blessings to them as they
advance. Any student who will enter 6th grade will move into their new class 9/1/.
Thankfully serving,
Marilyn Wingett
Beginning the Week of 9/15/14
Sundays at 6:30
Jim & Beth Grimm—515 Geo-Damascus Rd, Damascus, Ohio 44619
The Vine Bill & Kaelin Fish—14364 Seacrist Rd, Salem, Ohio 44460
Shawn & Kathy Fritz (Children Welcome) 29432 Buck Rd, Salem, Ohio 44460
Mondays at 7:00pm
Men’s Bible Study Josh Booth & Pastor Justin Hendershott
DFC Damascus Canyon View Room
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Adam & Tiffany Klemenn (Children welcome)
4881 Bandy Rd, Homeworth, Ohio 44631
Wednesday at 6:30pm
Dan & Rhonda Mitchell 28170 Misty Morning Lane Beloit, Ohio 44609
Joey & Darla Murray Lead by Jim Grimm 4 Apache, Malvern, Ohio 44644
Saturday at 7:00am
The Kings Men’s Prayer Pastor John Ryser DFC Damascus Auditorium
OUR PEOPLE
Hospital/Medical July and August
Marissa Walter
Donna Lautzenheiser
Amy Parilla
Mary Alice Ryser
Robin Weyant
Maratha Brodzinski
Linda Feltner
Chris Cutright
Joan Rauch
Dorothy Santi
Denny Briceland
McKenzie Shuman
Charlene Sparren
Sadie Fusoon
Marilyn Winn
Laura Muhleman
Summer Barnett
Cliff Muhleman
To Caleb and Katie Crowl at the passing of
their infant twins, Samuel on June 30th and
Truly on July. 30th
To Joanne Williams and family at the passing of her husband,
John, on Aug. 2.
Congratulations to...
Maxine Dudley on the birth of her 13th great grandchild, Sidney
Shea Fisher. Parent are Megan & Bo fisher.
Those with ongoing health issues
Russella Anderson
Barb Headland
Chuck Ivan
Mary Wuthrick
Carol Santee
Jean Christian
John Stanley
Please contact the church office if you or someone you know of
would like prayer and/or a pastoral visit.
The DFC Library will have a
book giveaway on September 7
at the main entrance of the library.
Books to be included in the giveaway
are old editions withdrawn from the
library’s collection or donations given to
the library but not needed for the
collection.
There are a number of new books added to our collection
including books on women in church leadership. Come and
check them out!
Sean & Megan Weyant at the birth of their daughter, Mackenzie
Allison.
Congratulations to College Graduates:
Jessica Wallace who graduated from the University of
Akron on Aug. 16th with her master’s in Speech and
Language Pathology. Her husband is Luke and
daughter, Scarlett.
Primetime
Luke Smith who graduated from the University of
Akron on Aug. 16th with his bachelors in Human
Resource Management and Supply Chain/Operations
Management . His wife is Maria.
Summer Weddings:
Cody and Ashley (Davis) Lautzenheiser on Aug. 22nd
Nick and Heather (Kitzmiller) Sanor on June 28th
Tony and Holly (Cannon) Ford on June 14th
Senior Care is being changed.
We are vamping it up and making lots of changes.
Our new name will be "Primetime". We are about connecting
with others our age and doing new and exciting things. Let's
connect with each other and our community.
We meet every
Thursday from 10am-1pm
In the Canyon View Room.
This is for all adults 55 yrs and beyond in our church &
community. Come for devotions, fellowship, crafts, games,
guest speakers, snack/refreshments and more.
6:30pm Thursdays
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying; "Whom shall I send" And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here I am. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8
Wow what an amazing ride the last 2 months have been. Celebrate Recovery had a total of 17 leaders attend the 2014
Summit. They opened their hearts and minds to where God wanted to lead them and have returned excited and ready to further this
ministry through the tools and encouragement they received. Thank you for your continued prayer and support as this ministry
continues to grow and keeps Moving Forward.
We invite you to Join us and hear NCAA Ohio State Buckeyes Champion, Maurice Clarett, Thursday September 25th at 6:30 in the
Sanctuary where you will hear how Christ turned his life around.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NEW
RESTAURANT...SAME
FUN TIME!
Young-at Heart is going
to
Don Panchos
in Alliance
September 19
Watch for announcements
on signing up.
These events are open to
retired and semi-retired. We have a
blast so invite a friend!
Pick up a registration form in the Atrium (D)
Welcome Center (M)
Ladies:
You're invited to be part of this global,
one-day simulcast that will encourage
you to dive deeper into the Word of
God. Beth follows the leading of the Holy
Spirit to prepare a specific message for
each of her events, and the simulcast is
no exception. Don't miss out on this
special event! Bring your friends!
Register in the lobby or at dfcnow.com—
$10.00 includes lunch
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Sports & Fitness
If you have a heart for kids, teens, adults and sports/fitness and are looking to get involved call
Mark and Sue Cosma or Rachel Hancock or call the DFC office and they will pass the information on.
Welcome Sports fans!
This summer is an exciting one. DFC sports was privileged to be
in charge of the Salem Church Softball League which consisted
of 8 teams. The League Commissioner was Mike Seidel who did
an outstanding job. We're also grateful to report that our DFC
Malvern team finished in a strong 2nd. place. The DFC Malvern
team was managed by Steve Deckerd.
Also, new this year was the DFC Golf
League. There were 18-20 co-ed golfers ranging
from great to never before golfed. The league
played at the Damascus Pine Meadows
course. What a great connect group in which players
reached out to others to witness that Christian
athlete's know how to have fun and laugh as well as
play hard.
As exciting as this Summer was…
this Fall and Winter are going to unbelievable!
On September 21 the legendary basketball
star Jerry Lucas will be speaking in our
morning services. Jerry was on 2 high
school state championship teams, a
national championship team at Ohio State,
won an Olympic gold metal and won an
NBA Championship.
Then on September 24-25 Maurice Clarette from NCAA
championship OSU football team will be speaking in area
schools and at Celebrate Recovery on 9/25.
K-1 & 2-3 basketball will begin on October 25 and will
run through Nov. 15. This is a co-ed program where
fundamentals are taught by our crack DFC basketball
staff.
Middle School Basketball (which is also co-ed) begins
Dec. 6th.
H/S Basketball is a boys league and it begins Dec. 6th
Low impact volleyball league, (co-ed) starts Nov. 17th
For those looking to really add some fire, we have the
high Impact Volleyball League which is run by Kurt
Coffee.
We have so much more in the way of sports for adult men and
women as well, and by watching the DFC web site and checking
the sports and fitness table near the gym for registration forms
and information you'll never miss a thing.
If you're wondering where you can help build God's kingdom and
use your love of sports and be involved in some way ...we at DFC
Sports and Fitness want to sit down and listen to you. Just let the
DFC office know or let Mark and Sue Cosma or Rachel Hancock
know. Please pray for the sports & fitness ministry for wisdom,
safety and above all saving souls.
DFC
Mondays
5:00 PM
Tuesdays
Thursdays
ZUMBA Fitness
9:00 AM
Healthy & Fit Over 50
5:30 PM
Body/Soul Sculpt *NEW*
9:00 AM
Healthy & Fit Over 50
5:30 PM
Co-ed Strength/Cardio Class –Free
child care!
Join us the week of Sept 8th to celebrate the kick off of our
12th year of fitness here at DFC!
Prizes and giveaways! Don’t miss it.
No ZUMBA Monday Sept.1st.—Labor Day.
No Co-ed Strength/Cardio Thursday Sept. 4th.
Starting Sept 2nd new women’s classes are coming to DFC Fitness—
Tuesdays @ 5:30 PM
Introducing
—a fun class geared toward women to
include calorie torching, muscle toning, and fat burning exercises.
This class will change formats every 4 to 6 weeks which is by design
to keep your body challenged and at it’s full calorie burning potential.
In between Body Sculpt format changes there will be a special 1 week
class. This class is designed to refresh and sculpt
your soul through total relaxation and meditation on God’s Word. A
must for ALL women. (No sweating required!)
Fall Schedule—Tuesdays @ 5:30 PM:
Body Sculpt
Sept 2nd—Sept 30th
Soul Sculpt
Oct 7th
Body Sculpt
Oct 14th—Nov 11th
Soul Sculpt
Nov 18th
Body Sculpt
Nov 25th—Dec 16th
September Co-ed Strength/Cardio
“Sore Today, Strong Tomorrow”
Sept 11th thru Oct 16th
Thursdays @ 5:30 PM
Child Care available
DFC Sports & Fitness Commission- Directors: Rachel Hancock, Sue &
Mark Cosma. Members: Mark Curry, Mike Bardo, Steve Deckerd, Doug
Miller, Laura Muhleman, Jeff Oyster, Adam Klemann, Chad Johnson.
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A great routine that can definitely improve your strength as well as your cardiovascular
endurance. Co-ed Strength/Cardio class off Sept 4 & Oct 23.
Sunday
Monday
1
Tuesday
Wednesday
2
Thursday
4
3
Friday
5
6
7:00am Men’s Prayer
12
13
LABOR DAY
9:00am Healthy & Fit over
50
8:30AM Ladies Breakfast Fellowship–
Perkins
11:00am Annual WB
Teacher Appreciation
Luncheon
Saturday
9:00am Healthy & Fit over 50
10:00am Primetime
(Sr. Adults)
6:30pm Celebrate Recovery
5:30pm Women’s Fitness
(Body Sculpt)
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8:15am - 12pm
Worship Services
6:15pm Wildfire
(HS Youth)
6:30pm The Vine
(Young Adults)
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5:00pm Zumba
11
9:00am Healthy & Fit over
50
9:00am Healthy & Fit over 50
6:30 Mission Health
7:00pm Men’s Bible
Study
15
10:00am Primetime
(Sr. Adults)
5:30pm Women’s Fitness
(Body Sculpt)
6:30pm Celebrate Recovery
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17
18
5:00pm Zumba
9:00am Healthy & Fit over
50
7:00pm Men’s Bible
Study
5:30pm Women’s Fitness
(Body Sculpt)
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5:00pm Zumba
7:00pm Men’s Bible
Study
6:15pm Wildfire
(HS Youth)
9:00am Healthy & Fit over
50
5:30pm Women’s Fitness
(Body Sculpt)
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6:15pm Wildfire
(HS Youth)
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10:00am Primetime
(Sr. Adults)
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25
6:30pm
KBC, Adult Connect
Groups, Middle School
Youth
9:00am Healthy & Fit over 50
5:30pm Tailgate
Party at WB
10:00am Primetime
(Sr. Adults)
6:30pm Celebrate Recovery
W e e k
8:15am - 12pm
Worship Services
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9:00am Healthy & Fit over 50
6:30pm
KBC, Adult Connect
Groups, Middle School
Youth
6:30pm MOJO
Teen MOPS
6:30pm The Vine
(Young Adults)
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20
6:30pm Celebrate Recovery
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8:15am - 12pm
Worship Services
Welcome Jerry Lucas
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9:00am MOPS
6:30pm The Vine
(Young Adults)
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9:00AM
BETH MOORE
SIMULCAST
6:30pm
MOJO
Teen MOPS
Elder’s/Team Mtg
CR Leadership Mtg
8:15am - 12pm
Worship Services
6:15pm Wildfire
(HS Youth)
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S t a r s —see page 5
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5:00pm Zumba
7:00pm Men’s Bible
Study
9:00am Healthy & Fit over
50
5:30pm Women’s Fitness
(Body Sculpt)
6:30pm The Vine
(Young Adults)
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Non-Profit Org
US Postage Paid
Permit No. 55
Salem, OH
Sunday Services
D—8:15am, D & M—9:30am & 11:00am
D—6:15pm High School Youth Group
Address Service Requested
6:30pm– The Vine (Young Adults) meet at
the Rysers
Wednesdays Sept. thru April
6:00pm Middle School Youth Group (D)
Kid’s Bible Club (D)
Adult classes (D)
DFC
PO Box 205, 28857 Walnut St.
Damascus, OH 44619
Phone: 330.537.2581
Fax: 330.537.3982
E-mail: [email protected]
www.dfcnow.com
Located at the
Damascus Campus Offices
Counseling Services
Jessica Wallbrown,MA
FALL SCHEDULE:
-September 5th - Coffee social @ Copeland Oaks, 2pm. JOY
ministries will be presenting blankets to Crandall residents. Details
on the table in the atrium.
- September 25th - Spa Day @ DFC with Copeland residents.
10am-1pm in the Canyon View room.
- October 9th- Crafting holiday center pieces with Copeland
residents for Copeland's upcoming holiday party. Details on the
table in the atrium.
Men of DFC, Mark you calendars as we kick-off
our Fall Bible Study in a BIG way!!! Monday
Nights ...starting
Sept 8th @ 7p.m.
in the Canyon View Room.
Plan on being there as we explore God's word
for a 10 week series.
- October 31st - Holiday party with Copeland residents starting at
2pm. Meet in the main lobby @ Copeland.
Also—A Connect Group will be lead by Chuck & Shirley Williams
starting in September. Check the table in the atrium for details.
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