Softball WIN!

Well, I have some exciting news! Your Castle Christian Church softball team, The "Mercy Rules," won its game against Cici's Pizza tonight! The final score was 13-3. No, I'm totally not kidding.

I won't go into a ton of detail about the game itself, but let's just say there is plenty of fairly positive sermon material.

But, on a personal note, I learned a tough lesson about not slapping people high five when they're running down the third base line. It's against the rules. I promise not to do it again.

It was a great game and everyone played really well! Go team Mercy Rules!

Cross Walk Update

Hey gang, the Cross Walk is getting closer. Be watching this week for updates on what is happening.

ALSO, please be finishing raising funds this week! Talk to neighbors, friends, coworkers, etc.!

We'll be having a short meeting after church this Sunday to give instructions on where to meet, and other details.

Thanks!

Jason

Easter and Bake Sale

We will be having two services on Easter Sunday - 9:00 am and 11:00 am. I'm sure Jason will post more info on this...

Also, we will be having a bake sale Easter Sunday to raise funds for the youth program. If you are a 'baker' please bring an item or two to sell for this worthy cause.

Blood Drive

May 27th. 2:30 - 7:30. Mike Earhart is heading up the coordination. Watch for more information and sign-up opportunity.

Castle Christian Church Good Friday Cross Walk 3

Hey Castlers, this is a NEW emailed post to forward to friends. BY THE WAY, even if you're NOT planning on participating, you can still help us raise funds! ALSO, sending this out more than once may remind some to donate! (just erase this line before you forward)

Greetings!

There are only a few SHORT WEEKS before EASTER!

You've probably already heard about our Good Friday Cross Walk event. In fact, some of you have already donated. If you have, THANK YOU!

I want to share some more details with the rest of you that might help you:

Of course, our desire with this event is to help families who have lost their homes due to the difficult economy. We want to reach out, to share God’s love with hurting people. So, on Good Friday, we’re going to humble ourselves and carry a cross to help hurting families to bear their burden with them, to share the love of Jesus for them.

Home-Aid is an organization devoted to providing safe temporary housing for newly displaced families until they can get on their feet. Our Cross Walk is designed to raise funds (from corporate and individual sponsors) to give to Home-Aid’s effort and to raise awareness for the need for a chapter in Forsyth County.

Ar 4:30 in the afternoon on Good Friday, we’ll start at the Fairgrounds in downtown Cumming, taking turns carrying our cross for 3.5 miles. At the end of our walk, we’ll stop to worship and remember Jesus’ beautiful and excruciating sacrifice...but we’ll also look forward to celebrating his resurrection—that singular victorious Easter event which provides our ultimate hope from the struggles of this life!

What I’m hoping is that YOU will sponsor ME in this cross walk and help people who are being displaced in this difficult time. Simply click this link to DONATE online. When you have the opportunity to dedicate your gift, simply type in the words “cross walk” and enter my name.

You can ALSO support us by check. Simply mail your donation to Castle Christian Church, P.O. Box 925, Cumming, GA, 30028. Please note that it is for the Cross Walk and the name of the person you are sponsoring.

Also, I'd like to invite you to come to church with us on Easter Sunday! Go to http://www.castlechristian.com for details on our services.

Softball Game RAINED OUT

Just got an email from Trish, as of about 3:40, tonight's softball game is cancelled.

We'll let you know when it is rescheduled!

Jason

Castle Christian Church Good Friday Cross Walk 2

Hey Castlers, this is a NEW emailed post to forward to friends. There is different information here. (just erase this line)

Greetings!

You've probably already heard about our Good Friday Cross Walk event. In fact, some of you have already donated. If you have, THANK YOU!

I want to share some more details with the rest of you that might help you:

Of course, our desire with this event is to help families who have lost their homes due to the difficult economy. We want to reach out, to share God’s love with hurting people. So, on Good Friday, we’re going to humble ourselves and carry a cross to help hurting families to bear their burden with them, to share the love of Jesus for them.

Home-Aid is an organization devoted to providing safe temporary housing for newly displaced families until they can get on their feet. Our Cross Walk is designed to raise funds (from corporate and individual sponsors) to give to Home-Aid’s effort and to raise awareness for the need for a chapter in Forsyth County.

Ar 4:30 in the afternoon on Good Friday, we’ll start at the Fairgrounds in downtown Cumming, taking turns carrying our cross for 3.5 miles. At the end of our walk, we’ll stop to worship and remember Jesus’ beautiful and excruciating sacrifice...but we’ll also look forward to celebrating his resurrection—that singular victorious Easter event which provides our ultimate hope from the struggles of this life!

What I’m hoping is that YOU will sponsor ME in this cross walk and help people who are being displaced in this difficult time. Simply click this link to DONATE online. When you have the opportunity to dedicate your gift, simply type in the words “cross walk” and enter my name.

You can ALSO support us by check. Simply mail your donation to Castle Christian Church, P.O. Box 925, Cumming, GA, 30028. Please note that it is for the Cross Walk and the name of the person you are sponsoring.

Also, I'd like to invite you to come to church with us on Easter Sunday! Go to http://www.castlechristian.com for details on our services.

Castle Christian Church Good Friday Cross Walk

Hey Castlers, use this emailed post to forward to friends to raise funds for our Cross Walk event! (just erase this line)

Hello friend!

I'm forwarding this email to you to ask for your help. This year, on Good Friday, our church is participating in a very special event. Here are the details:

This year, as a difficult economy worsens and more families lose their incomes and even their homes, a burden grows heavier. Someone needs to reach out, to share God’s love with hurting people—someone needs to care.

So, on Good Friday, we’re going to carry a cross…just like Jesus. We’re going to humble ourselves and carry a cross to help hurting families, to bear their burden with them, to share the love of Jesus for them.

Home-Aid is an organization devoted to helping hurting families by providing safe temporary housing for newly displaced families until they can get on their feet. Our Cross Walk is designed to raise funds (from corporate and individual sponsors) to give to Home-Aid’s effort and to raise awareness for the need for a chapter in Forsyth County.

On Good Friday, we’ll walk 3.5 miles through downtown Cumming, taking turns carrying our cross. At the end of our walk, we’ll stop to worship and remember Jesus’ beautiful and excruciating sacrifice. We’ll weep as we consider his suffering…but we’ll also look forward to celebrating his resurrection—that singular victorious Easter event which provides our ultimate hope from the struggles of this life!

What I’m hoping is that YOU will sponsor ME in this cross walk and help people who are being displaced in this difficult time. Simply click this link to DONATE online. When you have the opportunity to dedicate your gift, simply type in the words “cross walk” and enter my name.

Also, I'd like to invite you to come to church with us on Easter Sunday! Go to http://www.castlechristian.com for details on our services.

Concert Announcement

Judy Ware asked me to inform everyone:

Cheryl & Paul Turner, who are in the bluegrass band with Lorie and me, will be presenting a concert with their a capella/Gospel group at First Baptist Church next Thursday evening for the 50+ covered dish supper club. If anyone would like to go, they are welcome to attend. I will need to know if you plan on going so there will be enough seating available. It is not required, but I recommend you bring a covered dish to share to insure there is enough food for everyone.

Time: 6:00 - 7:30

Place: First Baptist Church Atrium
1597 Sawnee Drive
Cumming, GA

Dress: casual


There will be no praise team rehearsal next Thursday night, March 12th. Praise team will practice on Sunday morning at 8:30.

Thanks!

Jason

Daylight Savings Time Weekend

Hello everyone,

Just got a reminder from one of our Servant-Leaders that this weekend is Daylight Savings Weekend. This means on Saturday we're "springing forward" an hour.

Please remember to set your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night. Church on Sunday could be really sparse if we forget!

Here's a website giving more detail about DST: http://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/b.html

Later!

Jason

Softball Practice

Calling all Softball players:

Because the weather is going to be so great this weekend, it's been suggested we take advantage on Sunday and bump practice to 2:30 in order to allow us to get a scrimmage game in. Of course, practice is at Central Park.

Especially after the heartbreaking, nail-biting narrow loss on Monday, it's clear that a little practice might just put us over the edge for the next game! ;-)

Please contact Mike Freeman or Trish Earhart if you can't make it at that time. Otherwise, see you after church on the diamond

Beth Ann Amos Update AND Prayer for Lorie Short's Family

Hey gang,

I got a call from Mike Amos a little while ago and Beth Ann's surgery was a SUCCESS!!! They were able to successfully implant the rod in her bone and remove the apparatus outside of her leg. As I understand, she is more comfortable now and should heal fine. This is very good news!

I also got an email from Lorie Short. Her aunt Virl passed away last night. She was sick with Alzheimer's for some time and went through some very difficult times at the end of her life. The funeral for her will be this Thursday and Lorie plans to attend. Let's pray for her family (2 daughters, 1 son, 6 grandkids, 1 great-grandkid) and for Lorie's safe travel.

Jason

Beth Ann Amos Update

Just got this from Diane:

"We met with the trauma ortho surgeon today... he thinks he has an 80% chance of successfully placing an internal rod in Beth Anne's leg which will be a HUGE improvement. The surgery will be at 9:15 Tues. morning at N. Fulton. He expects that Beth Anne will be able to go home Wed. Please pray that the surgery will go well, that God will use the doctors hands to His purpose, and that we will see Him at work through all this. Thanks!"

OH...and your Castle Christian Church softball team suffered a devastating defeat. The final score (I think) was 19-0. However, the score doesn't reflect how close the game actually was (I'm not sure what that means, I've just always wanted to say it). The GOOD news is that this is a massive improvement compared to the final score of our first game LAST year!

Thanks everyone!

Softball Schedule

I'm setting aside a block on the side of the blog containing our softball schedule.

Thanks!

Jason

Castle Christian Church Good Friday Cross Walk

Hello friend!

I'm forwarding this email to you to ask for your help. This year, on Good Friday, our church is participating in a very special event. Here are the details:

This year, as a difficult economy worsens and more families lose their incomes and even their homes, a burden grows heavier. Someone needs to reach out, to share God’s love with hurting people—someone needs to care.


So, on Good Friday, we’re going to carry a cross…just like Jesus. We’re going to humble ourselves and carry a cross to help hurting families, to bear their burden with them, to share the love of Jesus for them.


Home-Aid is an organization devoted to helping hurting families by providing safe temporary housing for newly displaced families until they can get on their feet. Our Cross Walk is designed to raise funds (from corporate and individual sponsors) to give to Home-Aid’s effort and to raise awareness for the need for a chapter in Forsyth County.


On Good Friday, we’ll walk 3.5 miles through downtown Cumming, taking turns carrying our cross. At the end of our walk, we’ll stop to worship and remember Jesus’ beautiful and excruciating sacrifice. We’ll weep as we consider his suffering…but we’ll also look forward to celebrating his resurrection—that singular victorious Easter event which provides our ultimate hope from the struggles of this life!


What I’m hoping is that YOU will sponsor ME in this cross walk and help people who are being displaced in this difficult time. Simply click this link to DONATE online. When you have the opportunity to dedicate your gift, simply type in the words “cross walk” and enter my name.


Also, I'd like to invite you to come to church with us on Easter Sunday! Go to http://www.castlechristian.com for details on our services.