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This beautiful quilted cross shared by Margie McCandless and created by her mother.
Our Next Sunday Service:
Our speaker for Sunday, September 6 at 11:'00 am will be Reverend Marion Phillips. His Sermon will be "They Played Craps at Calvary" and the Scriptue Reading will be: John 19:23-27. Communion will be served..
Our weekly fellowship hour will follow the service in the fellowship hall. We are looking forward to having you with us!
If you are looking for a church home in the area, we encourage you to visit us. You do not have to transfer a membership from your home church to be a member of ours. All are welcome!
Church Picnic:
We will have an ourdoor church picnic on September 13, rather than the usual indoor potluck.
School Supplies Delivered:
Thank you to all those within the congregation and members of the Woods community who generously donated school supplies for the teachers and children of Pleasant View Elementary School. Krista and David O'Brien represented our Chapel at the pre-school fair.
Asking for Proyers:
See New Prayer Request from April in Special Needs Section
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pastor Carl Howard. Pastor Carl was a dear friend to many of us, and a long-time worship leader at Hedges Chapel. More details about Carl's life may be found here. Prayers go out for Carl's daughter, Lita, his granddaughters, and to all of Carl's family.
Prayers are urgently needed for Woods residents and Hedges Chapel members who were recently seriously injured in an automobile accident or hopitalized. See details here.
Congregational Meeting:
The annual congregational meeting for Hedges Chapel will be on Sunday, October 4 after the morning worship service. At that time, elections/re-elections will be held for Chapel Council members whose terms will end in fall 1996: Dan McCandless, Dale Hampton, and Lee Conlon. If you are interested in running for an open position, please notify Donna Dean to be added to the ballot. The Council will also provide annual updates on standing committees and all other chapel matters. Please plan to attend this important meeting.
Thanks to Sheila H., Sheila H., Charlene G, Beckie L., Gary C. and John M. who joined the Outreach Committee in August for another successful Helping Hands food distribution. See below if you'd like to help us in a future month.
Volunteers Needed for Helping Hands food program, September 16 and/or 17
What better way to start the second year of Helping Hands than by giving an hour or two of your time to the Outreach Commintee's food distribution project!
In July of 2025, we started our monthly food bank project, Helping Hands, for 10 families (over 60 people) who received our holiday food baskets last Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Since we are not asking for regular food contributions, you may be wondering how you can help with this project. An hour or two of your time would be a great help in connection with one of our food distribution days. Just this little bit of your time will boost your spirits while helping us to assist families in need by sharing our blessings. If you would like to volunteer or have your questions answered, please call me at 304-754-5806 (landline; texts not possible). Thanks for considering how you can help.
Judy Snyder and the Outreach Committee: Jo Ann Abell, Chris Cubby, Sheila Joy, Natasha Martien, Krista O’Brien (Vice Chair), Laura Powell, Gayle Remenick, Katherine Zborai.
Prayer Requests:
Please let us know of any additions, delections oe corrections needed to the prayer list in the Members Only Section.
See special requests under the Members Only section, Special Needs and Concerns.
Covered Dish Sundays Continue:
The Hedges Chapel Fellowship Committee has a Covered Dish event on the SECOND Sunday of the month following Chapel worship service.
Delicious food items are provided and there is something for every palate. Thanks to all who add to this enjoyable fellowship hour. Please plan to join us! You do not have to bring a covered dish to attend. Come and enjoy good fellowship with us.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Are your special days included on our chapel calendar of events? if not, please send them to us. We don't want to miss anyone!
The 2026 dates are being added to the new calendar as quickly as possible. Thanks for your understanding.