- Vacation Bible School

We are going to a "Beach Party" this year to "Surf through the Scriptures."

Join us June 16-20 from 9am - 12:15pm as we hear about Gideon's call, David's kindness, the Unforgiving Servant,

A woman healed and Jesus & Thomas.

Jesus' love will be seen in the stories, crafts, games, visitors and mission each day. Download a registration form here or pick one up at church. If you have questions call Suzy at the church at 798-5350 x 14.

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- Mission Trip Planned For Red Bird Mission

 

Ashland is sponsoring a mission trip to the Red Bird Mission from September 14-20, 2008.

 

Ashland is looking for those willing to serve, especially those with general construction skills. We will also need those willing to paint, aid in clean-up, etc.

 

For those physically unable to participate in the work camp experience for health reasons, but would like to participate in other volunteer

opportunities at Red Bird Mission, such as drivers, community store   workers, cooks, etc., please contact Debra Keough at 730-4869 or visit Red Bird's web page:

rbmission.org

 

The deadline for sign-up is June 1, 2008.

 

Red Bird Mission is a non-profit agency of the United Methodist Church

located in the Appalachian mountains of Southeastern Kentucky where they provide educational, health, and community outreach ministries to area low-income residents.

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- Interested in a Mission Trip?

Here are some of the UMVIM trips scheduled by our conference this 2008.

1. In June, Robin Landers and Howard Agnew will lead a team of 16 to

Zimbabwe to Old Mutare Mission Centre to do work in the hospital, support the HIV/AIDS respite center and document the water initiative - 2 reservoirs will provide much needed water to the people at the hospital, the orphanage and neighborhing village. Contact Howard Agnew if interested 756-6342.

2. July trip to Bolivia for construction work - Contact Rev. Tony Rowell at

788-1858.

 

For further information, check out the Conference web site at umcsc.org and the select"users" and "vim". Or come to the Volunteers in Mission meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at Leesville UMC, 7 p.m.

-  Shepherd's Center of St. Andrews

- Library news
"Ashland's library is adding new books! Visit the library and see the
large "Book Club" section, the "large print" section, and the
enlarged children's section. Books and bibles for teens are also available. The library is self-serve, so just stop by, choose your book, sign the card in the back and place it in the basket on the desk."

- Be Part of Our Monthly Book Club

We usually meet at Ashland on the third Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. For
more information about Ashland's Book Club, contact Suzy Speas at the church at 803-798-535, Extension 14.

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- "The Ties that Bind"
A time of knitting, crocheting and prayer missions activity at Ashland

- Ashland is a Safe Sanctuary Church
Ashland is a Safe Sanctuary Church. This means Ashland is committed to providing a safe and nurturing ministry for our children. Our volunteers go through a screening process and are trained in youth and child safety.

- Electronic contribution Service:
allows automatic funds transfers from Ashland members' bank accounts.