Decatur-Trinity Christian Church      2449 Altruria, Bartlett TN 38134

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October 2, 2001

The weather has been just perfect the last two weeks.  It is so refreshing to step outside first thing in the morning and get hit with a blast of cool morning air and see the condensation lying thick on the grass.  By afternoon the day has warmed up to be very comfortable, but not hot.  I wonder if we can have days like this for very long.  I suppose not.  This kind of weather reminds us that winter is not far behind and we had better enjoy the fall while it is with us. 

Of course this time of year also reminds us of things that will be happening in our lives.  Halloween is right around the corner and Thanksgiving isn't far down the road.  And then there is Christmas and another year has vanished from our calendars.  If you are like me, you're wondering where the year went. 

The church programs are in operation.  Almost every night of the week something is going on at DTCC.  Sunday's are always crammed with services both morning and night with youth programs surrounding the evening SALT service.  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights you can find Bible studies going on for most of the year.  On top of this there is the Fall Retreat scheduled for three weeks from now- October 19^th to the 21^st.  The Rev. Joe Bryan will be the guest speaker at the retreat, concluding with the Sunday morning worship service.  I do hope that you will plan on attending.  In light of all that has happened since the 11^th of September, we as Christians really need to be asking ourselves if we are doing all we can to serve Christ and His Church.  We need to be able to help others find their spiritual way to the cross when they find that their way is not doing the job.  As I mentioned last Sunday, Paul admonishes Timothy and all Christians to "Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called…"

There are a lot of exciting things going on around DTCC and I hope that you are a part of those activities.  Take time to go out to the back corner of the ball field and see what Nathan Luechauer is doing in preparing a devotional area for all of us to use.  This is for his Eagle Scout badge that he is working on and he has a lot of help from other scouts, parents, leaders, and a lot of help from dad.  When it is done, it will be a very nice place to go and worship with others or just spend some time alone with your Father who is in Heaven. 

Let us gather together as the Saints did in Paul's day to read scripture, pray, hear the Word, and have communion.   See you all this Sunday.

Your Pastor

OUR PRAYER CONCERNS

Frances Epperson – Germantown Methodist, room.

Inez Helsley – Health South.

Arnett  Winn – Baptist East.

Jean Goforth.

Lem Gorden. 

Myrtle Sylvester, Nora Carter’s mother.

SYMPATHY

We extend our Christian love and sympathy to the following families:

      Mary Schaedle’s brother, Charles L. Webb, died last Tuesday in Lexington TN.

      Beth Duke’s father, Don Parman died last Wednesday.  Services were held at the Family Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS

      In memory of Mazie Sanders, Oct. 3, from her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Ben Anderson (Keenagers).

      In memory of Mary Lou Archibald from Richard and Wanda Martin.

HONORARIUM

In honor of Dub and Nora Carter’s 50^th wedding anniversary from Helen and Frank Fly.

VISITORS – SUNDAY, September 23

We welcomed the following visitors: Amy & Jordan Craig, Todd Hardin, Carmel Riddick, James Boling, Jamesa Brown, Carole Jones, Jamie Nerper

NOTES OF APPRECIATION

      Don and Sandi Morris would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for all your prayers, phone calls, and hugs during the past couple of months.  We couldn’t have made it through this ordeal without you.  Praise God and give Him the glory.

      Thanks to our church family for the prayers, calls, cards and visits for my mother while she was in the hospital.  A special thanks to Scott and Bob for their visits and prayers.  She’s home now and slowly getting better.  God is great!

     Also thanks for all the cards for our 50^th anniversary.  They were greatly appreciated.          Nora & Dub Carter

STATISTICS – SUN. September 30

Church School                                       138

Worship Service                                    221

SALT                                                      50                

Received September 30                    $6,066

Rec’d to date in September             $38,477

September Budget Needs               $40,067

Debt/Touch the Dream                         $507

Total Debt/Touch Rec’d                $168,264

Speaker for SALT is Rick Pilon.

We would like to thank everyone who responded to the appeal from the Week of Compassion Response Fund.  At this time we have collected $1,880 which will be sent to WOC over and above our normal donations.  Donations will continue to be accepted and sent to support this disaster relief.  Thanks!

REFILL YOUR CUP DINNER

      Reservations are necessary in order to have enough food for every one.  Please make yours Sunday or call the church office by noon Monday!           

TRUNK OR TREAT!

      Get your cars and costumes ready ‘cause DTCC’s 2^nd annual Truck or Treat Party is just around the corner!

      Be here Sunday, October 28^th after SALT from 6 – 8 p.m. for food, fun and fellowship.

      Please see Kathy Srygley if you are interested in being part of the “parking lot pack” (decorating your cars and handing out treats).  Last year’s Trunk or Treat was great fun for all!  Don’t miss the fun this year!

C.W.F. MEETINGS

     Lydia Group - Trina Luechauer, leader, will meet with Wanda Martin, on Monday, October 8, at 7 p.m.

     Sarah Group - Carol Rogers, leader, will meet in the Agape room on Tuesday, October 9 at noon.

      Tabitha Group – Theresa Utley, leader, will meet on Thursday, October 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Disciples classroom.

ATTENTION: CHI RHO

      This Sunday we will have a very important meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Chi Rho room.  Food will be provided.  Information on the November retreat at Bethany Hills will be available.  Hope all of you will be present.

Are you making plans to attend the All Church retreat at Camp Cordova Baptist Center?  If not, you need to get busy and make your plans.  Rev. Joe Bryan will be leading us and you don’t want to miss it!  It is a beautiful facility and there will be good food, good fellowship and hopefully good weather.

Registration forms are available in the narthex.

IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL BUSINESS MEETING THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7,  IMMEDIATELY AFTER WORSHIP TO ELECT OFFICERS AND APPROVE THE BUDGET FOR 2002.  PLAN TO ATTEND!

KEENAGERS TO MEET

      Next Wednesday, October 10, is our regular Keenagers meeting and pot-luck luncheon.  A real good program from Central Church will be presented.  There will be twenty-five or thirty extra people so everyone will need to bring a little extra food.  Hope to see you there!  

Chi Rho Retreat

November 3-4, 2001

Bethany Hills     for grades 6-8

"NO MATTER WHAT"

Limited to first 94 youth – Postmarked by October 22, 2001

Directors – Sharon Frech and Al Gritten

Bring a new bottle of vitamins (expiration date after 12/02) for the Regional Mission Trip to Haiti.

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