Scoops of all sizes...

SCOOPS are here: The church in Fenwick, Ontario is looking for a preacher.  I (Dale) just completed a meeting there earlier this week and enjoyed the brethren a great deal. It is a church of about 65-70 members.  Their preacher Don Hipwell is retiring. The church loves to be together and seem to be at great peace.  They have three elders.  Here is their ad: "The members of the Church of Christ in Fenwick are actively involved in benevolence, educating children, missions and outreach. Please send resumes by January 1, 2012 to the Elders at: Church of Christ, Fenwick P.O. Box 416 765 Wellland Road Fenwick, ON LOS 1CO email: cofcfenwick@gmail.com"

Dewayne Bryant is leaving the Willow Avenue congregation in Cookeville to begin preaching in Oklahoma.

The Red Bridge Church of Christ in Kansas City, MO is looking for a preacher.  Harvey Smelser has been there a long time, and is transitioning into another field of work. Their website is www.redbridgechurch.org.   For more information contact: Jim Dalton Associate Minister and an Elder Jimdalton1@sbcglobal.net Church:  816-941-0680 Cell:  816-806-3905

Don Williams gets this scoop: North Alabama Christian Children's Home is looking for two sets of faithful christian house parents who love children. The job will begin January 1, 2012. Anyone 21 and older can apply, but they prefer folks 40 years and older. They will be working in a home with up to five teen-age young ladies, ages 13-20.  The house mother receives a regular salary, plus health and dental insurance.  The house father can work off campus if he desires.  Benefits come with this great opportunity. For more information, call Melinda Jackson, Social Worker, at 256-757-4212, or Don Williams, Executive Director, at 256-366-3327.

Steve Rogers is moving to Rome, GA as their new preacher.

Caleb Cochran will be moving to work the Central congregation in Tuscaloosa, AL

Carl Sims is going to work with the Hilldale congregation in an education (I think) role.

Rural Hill in Antioch, TN (just outside of Nashville) is searching for an Involvement Minister to develop, implement and oversee a structure that grows Rural Hill members both spiritually and in Christian service, through ministry and communication with the congregation. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree (related field preferred); five (5) or more years of ministry or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Interested? Submit the following items to Diana Crawford at dlc1lcsw@bellsouth.net no later than Wednesday, November 9, 2011:

  • Cover Letter,
  • Resume,
  • References,
  • Requested Salary Range.

Questions? contact Dan Dozier, Pulpit Minister, at 615-361-1908.

That's all I've got but wanted to get this to you today.