News - Clay Memorial Lutheran Church

COUNCIL MEETING
Church council will meet on Wed. Sept. 3 at 7 PM.

RALLY DAY
SEPT. 7TH--9 AM
KICK-OFF FOR THE NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR
Intergenerational activities
Everyone is invited!!!!

The Bible
book of faith

There are 66 books in our Protestant Bible.... thirty-nine in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

Testament refers to the covenant or promises which God made with his people. The Old Testament contains many different kind of writings. The Law of Moses, history of the Israelite people, songs and poetry, wisdom writings and the words of the prophets are all part of the Old Testament. The New Testament tells about Jesus and early Christianity. The first four books tell us about Jesus. We call them the Gospels--- the Good News that God has saved us from our sin. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John each tell us about the life of Christ. The Acts of the Apostles is the book which tell us about the formation of the Christian Church and how the disciples spread the Gospel. Then there are the letters (epistles) to the early Christians from Paul, John, Peter and others to these early churchs. Revelations is the last book of the Bible and focuses on the final times.

Knowing the author, the time in history, and the context of a book helps us to understand what we are reading.

COPS Steering Committee is planning pool party for youth on Saturday, August 23th at the Mary Fate Park in Plymouth. Meet at the pravilion near the pool at 12....devotions, swimming, and meal will follow.
Hot dogs and buns will be provided. Girls bring snacks and boys bring two litter bottle of pop. See you there.

Web Sites to Visit

www.neos-elca.org

www.elca.org

WELCA Retreat: The Women of the Clay are invited to a retreat at Clark's barn on August 14, 10:30-3:00. We will study baptism, have lunch, fellowship and surprises.Water and baptism are bound together and makes us adopted children of God. What a marvel! Every one is invited.

Synodical Retreat: Saturday,September 6th at Trinity, Ashland.
A Women's Day Away to Rest and Renew my Soul
Plan now to join with the women of the Northeastern Ohio Synod for a day of rest and renewal. Music and the prayer garden at the Ashland Semenary are all part of the day. Registration needs to be sent in by August 16. The cost is $18.

AMOY SENIORS

No meeting in August.
Please mark your calendar for a tour of the Kehoe Center of NCSC in Shelby on Wed. Sept. 24 at 1:00PM.

Thrivent Financial
Picnic in the Park
Sunday, August 10
Brookside Park, Ashland
in the shelter

Hot dogs and buns will be provided by the chapter. Activities will begin at 4 and dinner is at 6PM. Sunday evening concert is at 8 PM featuring the Clear Fork Bluegrass Quartet which includes fiddler Ray Sponaugle. Sounds like a neat evening and plans include alternate site in case of rain.
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CROP WALK

Once again Christians of Mansfield and Northeastern Richland County will join together to make a statement about hunger and to raise money to combat hunger. A three mile walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 5 beginning at the gazebo on the Square. Get a form and sign up sponsors. Money collected will be used 25% in local food pantries and 75% around the world. Plan to give generously!