T-shirts
T-shirts are on sale in the church lobby!  If you would like to sport a t-shirt with the BCC or K-Zone logo and mission statement, place your order ASAP.  There are over 60 different shirt colors to choose from!  Sunday, August 22, is the LAST day to place your orders.  T-shirts are $8 each.

Connection campout
Bridgetown Church of Christ’s August connection service is focused on Share Life.  Harry and Juanita Hammond, long-time servants at BCC, have graciously offered to host the event on their farm in beautiful Metamora, Indiana.  All who are interested are welcome to camp anytime from Friday through Sunday afternoon, August 27-29.  The events will start on Saturday morning. There is something for everyone from arts and crafts to a huge slip ‘n slide.  Saturday evening there will be a hot dog dinner at the campfire and a low-key Vespers service.  Sunday will culminate in one Share Life connection service. Following the service we will share lunch together (provided by the church).  This weekend is a great opportunity for our church family to Share Life.  We encourage all who are able to bring a tent and spend the night.  If camping is not your thing, please consider coming for the Saturday events and returning for worship on Sunday.  Again, Sunday, August 29, church will be held at the Hammond’s. No service will be held at the BCC building. If you would like to carpool, please meet at the church at 9:30am. This is also a great opportunity to Invite neighbors and friends. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy!  Pick up a campout guide at the Information Table in the church lobby or call the church office for more details, 513.574.1111.

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A ministry for men.  Anyone is welcome to attend the upcoming events:

August 21                             Serve Him                             8:00-11:00am
Meet at the church and wear old clothes. We will be helping folks in our church and community who have small jobs that need done but cannot do them on their own.

October 1                              Share Life                             7:10pm
Red’s Game! We have THIRTY half-price tickets for the first game of the last series of the season (Reds vs. Brewers). $11 each for View Level Box Seats behind home plate (Section 426, Rows A-C, seats 1-10). Here is the catch: tickets go on sale at the Serve Him event on August 21. First come, first serve!
Harvest Home Fair
If you purchased a BCC or K-Zone t-shirt, be sure to wear it when you visit the Harvest Home Fair September 9-12, 2010. Also, stop by the BCC booth that will be stationed at the fair. 

Drive-In Movie
On Friday, September 17 BCC will host another “drive-in” movie right in our parking lot.  We will be showing a double-feature beginning with Disney/Pixar’s UP at dusk (around 8:00pm). Then, for those who think the night is still young, we will show The Princess Bride. This is a perfect Invest & Invite opportunity for you to bring neighbors, friends and family. There will be FREE POPCORN!  Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and any other refreshments you would like.

All-Church Work Day
Our annual fall work day is coming up, Saturday, September 25 from 8:00 to 11:00am. We will be done by 11:00am, so you will have your whole day ahead of you. Childcare will be provided! Come and help make your church look great. We will be cleaning up the landscaping one last time this year. Plan to participate in this great Serve Him opportunity.

Reminder
Check the bulletin board outside the church office as well as the Sunday program and the Information Table in the church lobby for updates on other events and opportunities. 

Missions
The Christian Benevolent Association
Spring 2010
Dear Friends of the Christian Benevolent Association:
This year the Christian Benevolent Association is celebrating its 50th year.  In April 1960 Richard Crabtree, minister of the White Oak Christian Church met with several ministers at the Central YMCA and shared his dream of establishing a Home for the Aging.  The ministers were very excited about Brother Crabtree’s dream and soon committees were selected to form a non-profit organization.  Out of this dream the Mt. Healthy Christian Home was established.  Later, in 1984 the concept of Mason Christian Village was developed. 
One man’s dream became a reality that has served thousands of residents on two beautiful retirement campuses, the Mt. Healthy Christian Home and Mason Christian Village.  The services include independent living in cottages and garden apartments, various levels of assisted living, dementia care and full nursing care.  In recent years rehabilitation services have been added.  Our mission statement, SERVING WITH EXCELLENCE, REFLECTING JESUS’ COMPASSION, is CBA’s focused motivation.
The founders of CBA knew a separate fund would need to be established to care for residents who might run out of funds.  Thus, the Partners of compassionate Care Fund exists today to provide financial assistance for residents who have no assets, only social security and some residents may have a small pension for income.  Since 1966, the year Mt. Healthy Christian Home opened its doors, hundreds of residents who have run out of funds turned to the Christian Benevolent Association for financial assistance. Churches, Bible School classes and individuals contribute to this fund so these individuals can be cared for in a safe and secure environment.  Several ministers and missionaries are recipients of Compassionate Care.
Thank you for your prayers and your financial gifts.
Sincerely, J. Donald Sams, Chief Executive Officer

A Special Announcement                                                                                                       March 22, 2010
Dear Friends:
The Christian Benevolent Association of Greater Cincinnati, Inc., the parent company over the Mt. Healthy Christian Home and Mason Christian Village has signed an agreement with our sister organization, Christian Homes, Inc., Lincoln, IL to manage both campuses, beginning April 1, 2010.
The CBA Directors voted unanimously to partner with CHI, mainly because it is a faith-based organization, owned by Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.  CHI is the largest non-profit senior care organization in the mid-west, with 14 campuses and over 2800 units.  They have cottages, independent apartments, assisted living, affordable housing and nursing care.
The contract was not a purchase, only a contract to manage CBA’s business.  CBA’s mission is Serving With Excellence, Reflecting Jesus’ Compassion. The partnership between CBA and CHI is one of historic significance in our Brotherhood of churches.  We believe this partnership allows for greater services to the members of our churches, especially to Midwesterners, where there are hundreds of Christian Churches.  When you attend the North American Christian Convention or the National Missionary Convention be sure and visit CBA’s and CHI’s booths.
God’s Blessings To You, J. Donald Sams, Chief Executive Officer

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