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Newcomers Lunch on JUNE 3On JUNE 3 (notMay 6, as previously shared!) our

Membership Committee will once again host a lunch

for newcomers in our church after our 10:30 service.

The lunch will include information about our church,

a time for questions and answers, and a facility tour

for those who are interested. We want children in-

volved in this lunch too, but childcare will also be

provided.

Newcomer is really self-defining: if you feel like

you are a newcomer to First Christian Church, then

we want you to come eat and share with us. We just

need to know how many to provide food for so

RSVP to the church office, or to Dorie Hernandez.

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Disciples Womens Ministry

You are invited to join us for our Tea on this day.

Wear your hat, if you like and bring your mother,your daughter or your friend to enjoy the company

of your sisters and a nice cup of English Tea and a

scone or two.

Our service project for the month is the Relay for

Life, Gail Grove will be on hand to help answerquestions about what this money will be used for.

Also, we invite you to be a part of our Kitchen

Shower. Often times we find ourselves volunteer-ing in the church kitchen and at a loss for certain

items. Well, here is our opportunity to provide some

of those things. Lists have been created by our

womens board as well as the three Bible Studygroups (otherwise known as Circles). Check with

our president, Jill Foster, for ideas and bring yourtreasures to our luncheon or just deliver to the

kitchen prior to May 20.

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FCC His Hands par t ic ipa tes in t he

1 0 t h Annu a l Re lay fo r Li fe !

For the eighth year in a row, FCC His Hands teamjoined the American Cancer Society in the Torrance,

Relay for Life on April 28, 2012 at South High School.Cancer survivors, caregivers, family, friends and

neighbors rallied to support one another and gave bigheartedly to helpfind a cure for cancer. Here are just a few of the wonderful things thathappened at this 24 hour event.

FCC His Hands hosted 6 survivors who proudly carried our bannerduring the survivors lap at the beginning of the relay.

Over 67 different teams from around the South Bay set up camp forthis overnight event. Someone was on the track every hour becausecancer never sleeps. We are pleased to say that FCC His Hands

had walkers circling the Relay track all day and night. God bless youall.

With the kind donations from all of you, FCC contributed $6,575 tothe American Cancer Society for research for a cure. We achievedthe Gold Level.

This years Relay for Life generated $211,353 in donations, withmore on the way (the books are open until August 31).

The FCC family also stepped in to provide support in a multitude ofways. Walkers came and did their laps, our doublewide campsitewas decorated beautifully, Taco Boats, cakes, jewelry and

Opportunity Tickets were sold. Also, we loved having all of youcome down to visit. We also supplied information on colon cancer tothose with questions.

Having said all that, it is safe to say that one of the big-gest benefits of Relay and the days leading up to it werethe offerings of love, acceptance and community that ourchurch family provided. All the team members extend aheartfelt thanks for your generous support. Please markyour calendars for next year to remind yourselves thatRelay for Life will be late April or early May. Hope to see

you there!

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Dear Janie and the Prayer Shawl Ministry,

Thank you so much for giving the prayers blanket/shawlto my brother. He was very touched.

Thank you for the loving prayers.

Mary Matson

Dear Prayer Shawl Ministry,

Thank you most kindly for the lovely prayer shawl. Iappreciate your good wishes for me for Gods comfort,healing and strength. You are to be commended. Thereshould be more people like you all on this Earth!

Sincerely,

Ed Gherna (Mary Matsons brother)

Dear Church Family

I want to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, gifts andvisits during my recent illness. I am doing much better andhope to see everyone soon.

Sincerely,

Beverly Roseberry

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CHURCH FAMILY PRAYERS & CONCERNS

Both Jun Pagdilao and Andre Uys are having tests related to possible heart health con-

cerns Beverly Roseberry is now home, and continuing stroke therapyRich Kootz is

doing well after a second cataract surgery Bernadette Leake is still waiting for a date forcataract surgery Judy Musser has been hospitalized with pneumonia. Continued

prayers for: Virginia Gober, Jim Whobrey, Theresa Ringe, Doug Hedde.

Jim Crawford (Dougs father) has been having respiratory difficulties, and is also dealing

with advancing skin cancer Ted & Janie Odens nephew, Travis, is doing well afternearly dying from pancreatitisLinda Delanghes niece Yadera is gravely illPrayers

are asked for Sue Zukass brother-in-lawJohn, and her sister Diane, as John has been

diagnosed with Muscular DystrophyBryce Robinson (Doreen Jacksons grandson) washospitalized with pneumonia Joe Blain (Steve Fietzs stepfather) is back in the hospital

with congestive heart failure and COPD; there is hope that a pacemaker adjustment will

help.

Cancer: Judy Rickabaugh is continuing her 12 week course of treatment with UCLACharlene Brannon (Chuck Bruleys sister) will be having a cancerous kidney removed

Michele Woodasks for prayer for her cousin Michaels fiance, Bobbie Trotter, who has

just been diagnosed with breast cancerBruce Bales (Chucks son) had a cancerous lungremoved Janie Odens coworker, Jennifer, will need further surgery after her double-

mastectomy, as cancer had been found in the muscleContinued prayers: Doreen Jack-son, Shawn Knutsen, Mark Parsons (Claremont School of Theology)

Far from loved ones: Brian Tenace is set to leave for Afghanistan later this month

Bryce Matson in nearing the end of his tour there Sarah Iannuccis mother in the Phil-

ippines is feeling weak and lonelyEarl Woods is in the UK for a six-week work assign-

mentMelanieEmmen will end her Peace Corps service in Cameroon in July.

Congratulations

To David & Wendy (Crawford) Raphael, on the birth of their daughter, Abby IsabellaRaphael, on Sunday, April 28, at 3:36 pm. Abby weighed in at 6 lbs., 14 oz., and was 19

inches. Mother and daughter, and all the rest of the family, are doing well.

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May 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thu

WORSHIP SERVICES8:30 and 10:30 am

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Education 7:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl 2:00C7

6 7 8 9

Newcomers Lunch

Meeting after church

Trustees 7:00 p.m.Prayer Meeting 5:45Prayer Shawl 7:00

Worship Meeting7:00

Bible Study 10:00Prayer Shawl 2:00

Cabinet7:00 p.m.

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NewsletterLove Group 9:30Faith Group 1:30

Prayer Meeting 5:45Prayer Shawl 7:00

Bible Study 10:00Prayer Shawl 2:00

Elders Meeting7:00 p.m.

C7

20 21 22 23

Disciple WomensLunch 12:00

Outreach Meeting 6:00Family Promise 7:00

Prayer Meeting 5:45Prayer Shawl 7:00

Bible Study 10:00Prayer Shawl 2:00

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Pentecost Sunday

Pentecost OfferingFeed the Hungry

Memorial DayChurch Office Closed

Prayer Meeting 5:45Prayer Shawl 7:00 Bible Study 10:00

Prayer Shawl 2:00

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May BirthdaysDoug Crawford (5)

Shirley Brummett (8)Melanie Emmen (8)

Precilla Rogers (9)

Haley Crawford (9)

Jeremy Levi (11)

Camelia Olloque (12)

Sarah Iannucci (14)

Ed Apodaca (15)

Carole Jones (16)

Ryan Rogers (17)

Jillian Teruya (19)

Samantha Fender (20)

Shirley Fender (23)

James Johnston (23)Betty Sleeth (24)

Clifford Marvin (24)

Ed Shroyer (24)

Jacob Gonzalez (25)

Gabrielle Carmona (26)

Jaden Tenace (27)

Robert Reeley (29)

ANNIVERSARIESGene & Doreen Jackson (1)

Manuel & Camelia Olloque (5)

Ed & Kathy Shroyer (6)

Russell Lear & Lynne Redderson

(20)

Aron & Cynthia Fried (21)

Al & Samantha Lubrani (25)Larry & Peggy Campbell (25)

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Mens Breakfast8:30 a.m.

Hot Dog StandArmed Forces Parade

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DATES TO SAVE:

VBS: July 23 July 27th under the mighty direction of Jenifer Teruya. We are in needof some teachers, shepherds (helpers) and donations. Please contact Jennifer if you

are interested in helping out with VBS.

2012 SUMMER CAMP DATES - Obtain registration forms for camp atwww.lochleven.org or request forms in the church office. Also join the Face-book page for Loch Leven at www.facebook.com/LochLeven. Registrationstarted February 1st.

SUPPLIES NEEDED: We are in need of small trinkets and treasures to use to re-ward our Bible Explorer kids for learning scripture and for being great kids. We also

need any small instruments. We are also looking for "fidget" items like small squishyballs with texture. If you are willing to help us with this, please give your donations toShirley Woodman.

If you are an interior designer wanting to lend your gifts to our Christian Ed depart-ment, please see Shirley Woodman for details.

OPPORTUNITY TO USE YOUR GIFTSIf you have been thinking of working with our youth or our Bible Explorers and Wor-ship & Wonder program, please contact Shirley Woodman. We are in need of moreworkshop leaders/helpers and our children need you. If you are curious, please feelfree to join our groups to sit in and worship with them as they do.

Education Notes & News

SESSION DATES EARLYBIRDDEADLINE

EARLYBIRDCOST

REGULAR REG-ISTRATIONDEADLINE

REGCOST

MINI ** 7/1 7/4 June 1 $250 June 16th $275JUNIOR 7/8 7/14 June 8 $340 June 23 $365

CHI RHO 7/15 7/21 June 15 $340 June 30 $365

CYF I 7/22 7/28 June 22 $340 July 7 $365

CYF II 7/29 8/4 June 29 $340 July 14 $365

ALL AGES 8/5 8/11 July 5 $340 July 21 $365

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Feed The Hungry Sunday

Our next Feed The Hungry Sunday is May 27.This ministry of our church has been a huge suc-cess. Your faithful donations of canned tuna,soups, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed pastahave made it possible to help feed needy familiesaround the South Bay. Dave and his crew of vol-unteers continue to thank you for your continuedsupport.

CLOTHES FOR THE HOMELESS

Just a reminder that we receive gently usedclothing donations on behalf of His House ministryand the newly opened Doors of Hope WomensShelter (see the Daily Breeze article and brochureon our bulletin board.) Bob Schnepp keeps an

eye on the clothing donation hamper near theSippel Hall restrooms, and makes deliveries whenits full.

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Upcoming Sunday Messages

May 6: The Un-Tribe (Galatians 3:23-28)Cinco de Mayo makes us mindful that we are a culture of culturesa host of peoples from

all over, who blend sometimes like stew, and mix sometimes like salad. This is not a newchallenge to the church, as Pauls words to the Galatians shows.

May 13Mothers Day: Let Us Praise (Not So) Famous Women (Acts 9:36-42)Another secular holiday gives us the opportunity to consider the lives of life-changing

women, some of them from the public sphere, others out of our own experiences, all of

them women to be celebrated as women of great spiritual power.

May 20Ascension Sunday: Out, Not Up (Acts 1:6-11)Astronomy tells us that what we tend to think of as up is really outnot up in the

sky, but out into space. So also our faith, in the form of an angelic message that comes

after Jesus return to God, directs us, not upbut out.

May 27Pentecost: Intoxication vs. Inspiration (Acts 2:1-21)On Pentecost, onlookers mistook the spirit-filled disciples for a bunch of mid-morning

drunks. What would it do for the reputation of the modern church if we were so filled with

Gods presence that people thought we were intoxicated? What would that be like?

Sunday Morning Adult Class

Larry Campbell continues to facilitate a series of fascinating discussions on Rob Bells

book, Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who EverLived. We gather each Sunday at 9:45 am, in Room 7. All are welcomeno special

knowledge required!

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

After a brief break, our Wednesday Morning Bible Study will reconvene on May 9 with anew study on the Gospel of John. Bible Study meets each Wednesday in the Choir Room,

from 10:00 to 11:30 am. All are welcome!

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This space is where I often try to pass on something inspiring, encouraging, or provocative.

Sometimes its space for church activity updates. This time, if you dont mind, its just per-sonal updates.

I want to thank you all for allowing me the Reading Week. It was enjoyable, insightful, re-generative, and relaxing. I finished three books Id already started, started another, reread

most of yet another, and actually read one book from beginning to end. Even the slightly

annoying book was worthwhile.

Im giving the Cabinet a more detailed reading report, but heres a list of titlesmost also

have helpfully descriptive subtitles: Embodying Our Faith: Becoming a Living, Sharing,

Practicing Church (Tim Morey), The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as If

He Doesnt Exist (Craig Groeschel), Craddock Stories (Mike Graves & Richard Ward,

eds.),Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths (Karen Armstrong),I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Di-

vorced(Nujood Ali with Delphine Minoui), A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier(Ishmael Beah).

I have appreciated your prayers on behalf of my stepfather, Joe Blain. It has been another

round of phone calls with my brother and sister, and quite a rollercoaster of news and deci-sions. Right now, there is some measure of hope (see concerns on page 5). Your prayers

are still coveted.

On the other end of the spectrum, many of you have asked about our impending grandson.

Lauren did have some labor pains on April 23, but nothing since. All has gone well withthis pregnancy, but because of her history, Lauren has been scheduled for induced labor this

Thursday, May 3. I will be driving to Las Vegas May 1, and returning in time for Family

Fiesta Night on May 5. One way or another, we will have a grandson by the time you readthis! Pictures, Im afraid, will be quite unavoidable

Shalom, Steve

Home phone: 310-212-5950 email: steefeets@hotmail.com

Next Newsletter articles need to be at the church office by May 14, 2012

Footnotes

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2930 El Dorado Street

Torrance, CA 90503

(310) 328-2820 Fax 310 328-2929E-mail - office@fcctorrance.org

Web address - www.fcctorrance.org

Sunday Schedule

8:30 a.m. - Worship - Informal

9:30 a.m. - Church School for all ages10:30 a.m. - Worship - Traditional

Childrens Worship - Ages Pre-school through

2nd Grade

(During the Traditional Worship Service)

Nursery Provided

For birth through age 3 during Sunday Schooland Contemporary & Traditional Service

Office Hours

Monday - Friday9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Staff

Steven Fietz, Senior PastorTed Oden-Minister of Contemporary Worship

Administrative Assistant Camelia Olloque

Choir Director - Ken PotterNursery Attendant - Amanda Ruhs

Dorie Hernandez

Officers

Chair - Chery Carew

Vice Chair - Francisco Sanchez

Treasurer Jimmy KoontzFinancial Secretary - Moggy Emmen

Clerk Nancy Johnson

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