GLAD TIDINGS MAY 2019

Letter from the church council

John 15:5-8

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much

fruit; apart from me you can do nothing…”

On Saturday, March 30th, the Church Council met together at the home of Erwin Kinsey for a Council retreat. Enjoying the warm hospitality of Erwin and Angelika, the Council members reflected on the year past and set the priorities for the year ahead. We rejoiced in the growth of the children and youth ministries as well as the increase in the number of small groups meeting together for Bible Study, prayer and caring support. We reviewed some of the challenges we have faced this past year and identified the areas we want to grow in and move forward during this next year.

Recognizing the richness of our diverse congregation, we will pursue ways to increase the involvement of even more people who attend Arusha Community Church (ACC). We understand that almost everything that happens in and through our church is done by people volunteering their time and abilities. Some volunteers have expertise in certain areas and others are just learning. There is room for everyone in our congregation and everyone is invited to participate fully! Galatians 6:9-10 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers”.

Why do you come to church? What is meaningful for you? Have you ever thought about church services and asked yourself, “why do we do things like sing, pray, preach, take communion, gather the offering” etc.? During the month of May and part of June, we will be doing a series of sermons on the Theology of Worship. We will have various preachers speak to the different elements of a church service and talk about why they are important. We are expecting to learn some new things and trust that this will make our services even more meaningful for each one of us.

Karibuni wote!
~ Sharon Mkisi

CHURCH COUNCIL’S RETREAT

Left to right: Sharon Mkisi, Eric Mbelle, Rebecca Mosley, John Kraft, Monica John,
Christopher Kenyi, Erwin Kinsey, Christy Rowe Miller,
Michael Pallanore, Doreen Marandu.
Missing: Moses Manyama and Elizabeth Hudgin.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Improvements coming: The ACC Church Council met in April and approved a proposal to make a number of repairs and improvements to the church facilities. In the coming months, expect to see workers refurbishing the sound room, painting Sunday school rooms, repairing cracks, painting and replacing the lighting in the sanctuary and working to make our worship space more beautiful and functional. If you have any questions, please approach any member of council.

May 2019 Service Schedule

 

 

May 5

May 12

May 19

 

May 26

 

 

 

 

 

 

Church

Third Sunday

Fourth Sunday of

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sixth Sunday of

Calendar

 

of Easter

Easter

 

 

Easter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service

 

Communion

Morning  “Preaching”

Communion  “Sacraments”

 

Family

Type

 

 

 

 

 

“Prayer”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leader

Christy Rowe-

John Kraft

Moira Brehony

Marilyn Simonson

 

 

Miller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preacher

 

Rebecca

Mike Taylor

Mark Holder Rich

 

Dr. Shao

 

 

Mosley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Musician(s)

 

Daniel Kalule

Erwin Kinsey

Mike & Katie Taylor

Rebecca Mosley

 

 

 

 

 

 

w/ Alex

 

 

 

 

 

 

LaChapelle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duty Elder

 

Eric Mbelle

Rebecca Mosley

Sharon Mkisi

Sharon Mkisi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prayer

 

Service leader

Service leader will

Service leader will assign

Service leader will

Team

 

will assign

assign

 

 

assign

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

Godlisen

Philip Mvungi

Gabriel Francis

Edmund Massawe

 

 

Masangwa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projector

 

Ombeni Peter

Godlisen Masangwa

Philip Mvungi

Chrisant  Lyimo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ushers

Mathew Martin

Rogers Eliahu

Eliachim Happimark

Julius Nguru

 

 

Oleng’ Diago

Doreen Mwandri

Andrew Thomas

Shedrack Barnaba

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flowers

 

Yoka

Helena Koster

Christy Rowe  Miller

Rebecca Ndorosey

 

 

Bruinsma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library

 

Sion Miraa

Narola Mollel

Eliel Gideon

 

Sion Miraa

 

 

 

 

 

 

Books

 

Alexander

Justice Justin

Anita Daniel

Justice Justin

 

 

Ahmed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVDs

 

Anita Daniel

Ombeni Peter

Alexander Ahmed

Nancy Kimaro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scripture

Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]

Acts 9:36-43

Acts 11:1-18

 

Acts 16:9-15

Readings

 

Psalm 30

Psalm 23

Psalm 148

 

Psalm 67

Revelation 5:11-

Revelation 7:9-17

Revelation 21:1-6

Revelation 21:10, 22-

 

 

14

John 10:22-30

John 13:31-35

-22:5 John 14:23-29

 

 

John 21:1-19

 

 

 

or John 5:1-9