FALL SEMESTER 2016 TEN SUNDAY SESSIONS
September 11 through November 13 at 6:00pm
PRAYING TOGETHER Seminar Leaders: Sandy Mercer and Diane Stanton (Room 205)
This ten-week course is one opportunity to participate in the prayer ministry of our church. This semester we will be using Megan Hill's book, Praying
Together, along with other resources. Each week we will begin with reflection from one of our prayer resources followed by a focused time of
prayer for our church, community, and world events. If your schedule does not allow, it's not necessary for you to attend every week. Come when you
can or if you need prayer. Everyone is welcome!
CHRIST AND CHRISTOLOGY Seminar Leader: Dick Atkins (Room 207)
Christology is the study of the Person, the Purpose, the Teachings, and the Life of Jesus Christ. It is important that every Christian think through vital concepts that are essential to the faith: the Lineage/Family/Historicity of Jesus, various Incarnation Theories, various Atonement Theories, Jesus as Typical Prophet and Unique Messiah, the Gnostic/Docetic/Celestial-Flesh
Christ, the Humanity of Jesus, the Son of Man concept, how Jesus dealt with Scripture, the Eschatology of Jesus, the Spectacular Sayings of Jesus, the
Non-Violence Teaching of Jesus, the Repudiation of Judaism by Jesus, Christophanies (post-resurrection appearances), Cultic Antichrists, and
Essential Christian Beliefs.
Student programming will be held simultaneously. Childcare will also be available.
page 3
Community Groups Rev. Josh Plant
Contact: [email protected]
Want to Join a Weeknight Home Community Group? Contact Josh Plant for more information.
Margaret & Bill Osteen's Home (East Orlando) with Wes & Rebecca Monfalcone 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m. [email protected], [email protected] Cristi & Paul Valdes (Conway) at Merrie & David Harding's Home Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. [email protected], [email protected] Laurie Ducker/Aixa Catala (Winter Park - Aixa's Home) 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. [email protected], [email protected] Sandy & Jack Mercer's Home Community Group-Young Adults; Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. [email protected]
Workshop for Community Group Leaders Sunday, September 25, 11:45 a.m., Fellowship Hall
page 4
Missions/Outreach
Crystal Holic Contact: [email protected]
Center for Life Transitions Ongoing Activities
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings - Mondays, 7:00- 8:00 p.m. English Literacy Ministry Classes - Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Christian HELP Event:
Re-Charge & Re-Energize Your Job Search Thursday, September 15, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to greet participants and help them find their way to the Fellowship Hall. Contact Georgia Stuart at [email protected]
for more information and/or to volunteer.
page 5
Life of the Church
Church Office Contact: [email protected]
Being a mom is a hard job! But you don't have to do it alone. We are starting a new mom's ministry
and would like for you to join us. Starting September 12, we will meet on
the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 9:30 AM. This is open to moms of all ages,
who have kids of all ages. Register at churchonthedrive.org.
COTD 101 Sunday Mornings at 9:00 a.m.,
September 11, 18, & 25
This class is for new members or anyone who wants to know more about our
church. Pastors Jack and Josh will teach you everything you need to know! If you or
anyone you know would like to join us, please contact Josh Plant ([email protected]).
page 6
Church Council Advisory Team Meeting
Sunday, September 11, 4:00 pm in Room 206
Inductive Bible Study
Tuesdays, September 6 - November 29; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Room 206 (second floor above
the Fellowship Hall) Revelation Part 2 - Unveiling the Book of Revelation
The focus of chapters 4-22 is the end times. Through careful observation of the text, discover
exactly what God says will take place. Email or call Toni Carter ([email protected],
407-721-4259) to register or for more information.
October Connection Newsletter Deadline
Thursday, September 15
September Business Meeting Sunday, September 25, 5:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
page 7
F3 (Friends, Family, & Fellowship) Movie Night
Friday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. Movie: Despicable Me
The church office will be closed on Monday, September 5, in
honor of Labor Day.
Monday Evenings, 6:15 - 7:15p.m., Room 213 (Student Wing)
Edith Marlo Wright is teaching a Zumba class here at COTD.
Contact her at [email protected] for more
info.
page 8
Reading Roundtable Resumes!
Come, join us, when we start up again on
Friday, September 30, at 11:00 a.m...
A Page from the Library Many thanks go out to Gail Davidson! She was able to get books in the Junior Fiction area from Maitland Public Library AND she also got books from a church that was closing its library. She piled all of them into her car and brought them to COTD. One of Cassie's friends gave her a box of books too. We are growing! Books for this month are: The Sound of God's Applause by Les Hughes Living a life that glorifies the Father, too often we lose our way. In this world, we are desperately trying to gain the praise of others - and neglecting the one opinion that matters most. What's Heaven? by Maria Shriver After her great-grandmother's death, a young girl learns about heaven by asking her mother all kinds of questions.
September Menus
September 7 Chicken Tenders with Gravy
Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Casserole
Salad bar Rolls
Cherry Crisp
page 9
September 14 Pork loin with gravy
Sweet potato Casserole Green beans
Rolls Salad bar
Banana Pudding
September 21 Taco Bar
Brownies and ice cream
September 28 Baked Ravioli
Steamed Broccoli Breadsticks Salad Bar
Strawberry Jello Cake
Senior Adults Debbie Hairel
Contact: [email protected]
Young at Heart Returns! Mark your calendar now to join us
on September 8 10:30 a.m.
Student Ministry Rev. Josh Plant
Contact: [email protected]
page 10
Rock the Universe Saturday, September
10 (all night)
Contact Josh Plant for more information.
Journey Sunday Night Schedule
Worship, Fellowship, Gym Time, and more, on
Sundays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. All students in grades 6 - 12 are
welcome!
Contact Josh Plant for more information.
Sonshine Kids Crystal Holic
Contact: [email protected]
Upward Registration is
Open!
churchonthedrive.org
page 11
Parent-Child Dedication Sunday
September 11, 10:15 am
Contact Crystal Holic for more information.
Weekly Family Story Time Every Friday, 10:30 a.m.
Sonshine
Kids Wednesday Night Schedule
Activities are from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., including dinner ($6.00
donation), and are open to kids in PreK-5th grade. Register your kids today!! We will have a variety of
activities including hand bells, choir, drama, dance, cooking, STEM, and missions. The whole family is
encouraged to eat dinner together at 6:00 p.m. Parents can then go to the Parenting Matters community group at 6:30 PM.
page 12
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri SatHomebound Ministry Team Quilters on Mission
4:00 p.m./Conf. Room 9:30 a.m./Room 255
1 2 3Students to Rock the
Universe3:30 p.m./Meet at COTD
Church Office Closed F3 Movie NightYoung at Heart Despicable Me Adult 4 Social
NO EVENING ACTIVITIES LABOR DAY 10:30 a.m./FH 7:00 p.m./FH 6:00 p.m./CFLT
4 5 6 7 8 9 10Parent-Child Dedication
10:15 a.m./Sanctuary
COTD 101 Deadline for October
9:00 a.m./Library Connection
Properties Committee Quilters on Mission
4:00 p.m./Conf. Room 9:30 a.m./Room 255
Adult 4 Prayer Warriors Monarch Academy
Homebound Ministry Team Mom to Mom Ministry Community Group Meeting Re-Charge Job Search Fundraiser4:00 p.m./Conf. Room 9:00 a.m./CLFC 11:00 a.m./Room 205 6:00 p.m./FH 5:45 p.m./FH
11 12 13 14 15 16 17CP Tailgate Party
5:00 p.m./Yale Street
Tailgate Party
11:30 a.m./Yale Street
COTD 101 Prayer Workshop
9:00 a.m./Library 9:00 a.m./Stanton's Home
18 19 20 21 22 23 24COTD 101
9:00 a.m./Library
Community Group
Leaders Workshop
11:45 a.m./FH
Deacons' Meeting
3:45 p.m./Room 209
Business Meeting Mom to Mom Ministry Quilters on Mission Reading Roundtable
5:00 p.m./FH 9:00 a.m./CLFC 9:30 a.m./Room 255 11:00 a.m./Stanton's Home
25 26 27 28 29 30
KEY TO CALENDAR:CFLT = Center for Life TransitionsCOTD = Church on the DriveFH = Fellowship Hall
SEPTEMBER 2016 CHURCH ON THE DRIVE CALENDAR
Church on the Drive Serves Lunch at Daily Bread (Christian Service Center)
Women's Retreat - Mission Inn Resort
page 13
Ministry Staff Ongoing ActivitiesSenior Pastor Monday Dr. Jack Mercer TNT Elite Hoops/2:30 p.m./CLC GymAssociate Pastor Zumba! Class/6:15 p.m./Room 213 Rev. Josh Plant Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting/7:00 p.m./CFLTMinister of Community Outreach Crystal Holic TuesdayMinister of Church Administration Ministry Team Meeting/2:15 p.m./Conference Room Cynthia McInvale TNT Elite Hoops/2:30 p.m./CLC GymMinister of Senior Adults Inductive Bible Study - Revelation Part 2/6:30 /p.m./Room 206 Debbie Hairel Community Group-Conway/7:00 p.m./Cristi & Paul Valdes' HomeDirector of Music Edith Marlo Wright WednesdayInstrumental Music Associate TNT Elite Hoops/2:30 p.m./CLC Gym Abby Mejeur Library Opens/3:30 p.m./LibraryAudio/Visual/Lighting Technician Wednesday Night Dinner/5:00 p.m./FH Brendan McCarty Sonshine Kids Activities/5:15 p.m./Kids' WingMinistry Assistant Adult Bible Study/6:00 p.m./Room 205 Colleen Cart English Literacy Ministry/6:00 p.m./CFLTMinistry Assistant Knitting Group/6:00 p.m./Room 207 Betsy Stern Quilters on Mission/6:00 p.m./Room 255Director of Food Services Praise Team Rehearsal/6:00 p.m./Room 211 Shelley Garza Parenting Matters/6:30 p.m./Room 116Custodian Adult Choir Rehearsal/7:00 p.m./Music Suite Calvin GilleyCustodian Thursday Dan Rudolph TNT Elite Hoops/2:30 p.m./CLC Gym
Highway '28 Band Rehearsal/6:45 p.m./Room 211Community Group for Young Adults/7:00 p.m./Sandy & Jack Mercer's HomeCommunity Group-Winter Park/2nd & 4th Thursdays/7:00 p.m./Aixa Catala's Home
FridayFamily Story Time/10:30 a.m./LibraryTNT Elite Hoops/2:30 p.m./CLC Gym
SaturdayTNT Elite Hoops/9:00 a.m./CLC GymCommunity Group-Far East/10:00 a.m./1st & 3rd Saturdays/Bill & Margaret Osteen's Home
Sunday
Prayer Time/8:30 a.m./Room 205
Library Opens/8:30 a.m./Library
Living Water Café Opens/8:30 a.m./Café
Community Groups/9:00 a.m./Various RoomsWorship Service/10:15 a.m./SanctuaryStudents - Journey /5:30 p.m./Gym, Student WingCelebration Ringers Rehearsal - 5:45 p.m./Music SuiteAdult Discipleship: Christ & Christology/6:00 p.m./Room 207Adult Discipleship: Praying Together/6:00 p.m./Room 207Wind Ensemble Rehearsal/7:00 p.m./Sanctuary
page 14
Coming Soon! Students Food Bank Mission Saturday, October 1 Edgewater High School Homecoming Parade Friday, October 7 Setup at 4:00 p.m., in all COTD parking lots Parade starts down Edgewater Drive at 6:00 p.m. CORE Day Camp 1st Camp Day is Friday, Octobe14 Changing of the Seasons Trip - October 17 - 21 Registration for this trip is closed! All the slots are filled. However, there is a waiting list. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, contact Debbie Hairel ([email protected]). Operation Christmas Child Kickoff Sunday, October 16, 10:15 am
page 15
Top Related