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THE
CALLER FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OWENSBORO
(Disciples of Christ)
No. 2 Vol. 15 ~ January 29, 2019
FCCSTAFFMinisters……………..……....TheCongregationSr.Minister……………....Rev.J.ChrisMichaelMinisterofPastoralCare...PamWoodwardFinancialManager….…….….……KristinCallisSecretary……………………...…..…AnneCarlislePianist….………..……..…AnnJeannettePierceChoirDirector……….….……..…MikeTichenorNurseryAttendants.……..…….CynthiaSmithChandlerFleischmann EleeRoachChurchOffice270-684-8879ChurchEmail:[email protected]:www.fccowb.orgChurchOfficeHoursMon–Thurs8am–noonand1–5pm
FirstChristianChurch(DisciplesofChrist)Owensboro,KentuckyMissionStatement
“OurmissionistomanifestChrist’slovebyempoweringallto
compassionateservice.”
ChristianChurch(DisciplesofChrist)MissionStatement
“WeareDisciplesofChrist,amovementforwholenessinafragmentedworld.AspartoftheonebodyofChristwewelcomeall
totheLord’sTableasGodhaswelcomedus.”
Youmaylistentoourworshipserviceviayourcomputerorsmartphonebyaccessingwww.MIXLR.com/FirstChristianChurchat9amCTSunday,orbyusingaspeakerphonedialing1-214-699-5100.Theaccesscodeis6939237#FCCAppforiPhone&AndroidStayconnectedwiththechurch,downloadfromtheAppStoreandGooglePlay-FirstChristianChurch—Owensboro
February3
NEWS Community Lenten Series: The Way of
Resistance All are invited to the community Lenten worship services held each Wednesday during Lent. Two services are planned for Ash Wednesday, February 14, one at noon and another at 6:30 pm. Meals begin at 5:30 pm with the worship service starting at 6:30 pm. The cost of the meal is $5 for adults, $3 for children (12 and younger). Offering will be donated to Working Hands.
Date Speaker Location
2/14/18 (noon) Kathy Goodwin Settle UMC
2/14/18 Randy Jones First Presbyterian Church
2/21/18 Jane Rothman Third Baptist Church
2/28/18 Micah Spicer Century Christian Church (DOC)
Thesympathyofthecongregationisextendedto…SusanandBillFrederickandextendedfamilyinthedeathofSusan’ssister,MarthaEliseDixon,whopassedawayJanuary5inMuscleShoals,AL.BrendaandDougHoytandextendedfamilyinthedeathofBrenda’smother,EdnaDuke,whopassedawayJanuary12.LindaWardandextendedfamilyinthedeathofherhusband,DonWard,whopassedawayJanuary13.AnnJeannettePierceandextendedfamilyinthedeathofherfather,WilliamFrugé,whopassedawayJanuary20.
First Christian Church, Thank you so much for all the hats and gloves! Our students are so lucky to have churches like yours taking care of them. Country Heights truly appreciates your donation! Merry Christmas, Country Heights Elem. School Staff and Students
Dear FCC Friends, We will like to thank everyone for their prayers and kind words during our time of need. We would also like to express how much we enjoyed and appreciated the wonderful meal that was prepared for our family. Brenda & Doug Hoyt
First Christian Church Friends, Thanks for all the visits, cards, food, and flowers this last year. They were greatly appreciated. Thank you for the beautiful flowers and the good food brought to the funeral home. It does my heart good to know that I have a caring Church family. Love, Linda Ward
Dear Friends at FCC, Thank you to everyone for the wonderful cards, good food, and kind calls. Thank you to Laura and Pastor Chris for their visits. Beverly Bartlett
Dear Friends, Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers sent to my father’s funeral and for your expressions of sympathy. Ann Jeannette Pierce
Marie Abell Kyle & Sara Aud Nancy Barnard Nelda Barnett Brian & Nina Belcher Ginger Boehm Roy & Sue Boling Lenee Bowen Mike & Angela Bruce Malcolm & Sally Bryant John & Janey Burns John & Jenny Busse Casey & Kristin Callis Sheila
Norris & Pat Cotton Margaret Craig John & Beverly Dawson Kaye Farmer Mick & Connie Ford Bill & Susan Frederick Chris & Cate Gaddis Robert & Maxine Goebel Andrew Goodaker Wayne & Gloria Goodaker
Scot & Gina Kane Ken & Sue Lawson Carroll Laswell Jack & Martha Lee Andy & Becky Luckett Mark & Janet Luckett Cathy Maddox Tom & Jackie Maddox Ken McDanell Joey &
Tab & Vicki Quisenberry Gavin & Molly Roberts Jason & Mallory Roberts John & Sandy Roberts Mike & Cheri Robinson Nancy Rowe Bobby & Patty Schrecker Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Mitch & June Stapleton John & Gloria Strehl Rich & Janet Suwanski Philip & Sara Travis Betty Troutman Patty Wahl Ron Waite Carolyn Watkins Henry & Carolyn Williams Sally Wood Norman & Pam Woodward David & Debbie Yates Dick & Mary Yerington
A HUGE THANK YOU to the 84 individuals and families that have pledged their support for First Christian Church for a total of $328,570. We also want to thank all the individuals an families that continue to support the Church financially, but do not pledge! We could not continue our Ministry without each and every one of you!
Disciples Women’s Ministries
Soup and Bake Sale
Just in time for the super bowl!
February 3
8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
All are welcome to purchase delicious homemade soup and baked i tems!
If you would like to prepare bread or soup to include in the sale as support for the
DWM, please bring your food donation to the sale Sunday morning.
LentenSeries
DWMLentenDevotionalsandSaladLuncheons
2019LentenFellowshipofPrayer
Coming Soon…. A Book Study with the pastor….
Starting Thursday, February 7, at noon at Church. Bring your lunch.
Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now
By Walter Brueggemann
DearFCCFamily,Wordscannotadequatelyexpressmygratitudeforalltheprayerslifteduponmybehalf.TheloveandconcernexpressedintheabundanceofcardsandcallsIreceivedwashumbling.ThankyoualsotoChrisandPamfortheirprayers,calls,andhospitalvisits.Mysincerethanks,JuneStapletonDearFirstChristianChurchLegacyFund,OnbehalfofSuttonElementarySchoolandourParentTeacherOrganization,wewouldliketothankyouforgenerouslydonatingresourcesthathelpedcompleteourplayground.Yourinvestmentwillprovideourcurrentandfuturestudentsyearsofenjoymentandnecessaryphysicalactivity.Ourplaygroundwasdesignedaroundtheexistingwalkingtrackandincludesaplayareawithslides,monkeybars,abasketballcourt,afoursquarecourt,andswingsetarea.Allofthesecomponentsweredesignedsostudentscancontinuetoworkandenjoybuildingahealthylifestyle!OurmissionatSuttonisforstudenttoLEADandGROWandyoursupportenablesustocontinuetomakeadifferenceinthelivesofourchildren.Withthehelpofdonationsfromsupporterssuchasyou,wewillcontinuetoseeimprovementsinourschoolthatwillbenefitSuttonStudentsforyearstocome.Thankyouagainforyourgeneroussupport!Sincerely,DannaJohnson,SuttonElem.SchoolPrincipalDianeFord,SuttonElem.PTOPresident
Pr imet imers’ Plus Lunch - February 4, 11:30 am Lunch at Shogun, Hwy 54 with Dr. Tom Norvell speaking on “Near Death and Out of Body Experiences” Any member or friend of FCC is cordially invited to all Primetimers’ Plus events. Contact Ron to make reservations and feel free to bring guests: Home – 270-683-8510, Mobile – 812-454-8555 or email [email protected].
Flowers in the Chancel There is an opening for flowers in the chancel on February 10. If you are interested in providing flowers for this date, please contact the Church office at 270-684-8879.
ServinginWorship
February10~Epiphany5~9:00AMLiturgist:BoyScoutsServingElders:Nathan&SuzetteNunleyAcolyte:IssacSterettBellRinger:ScarlettRoarkElderofthemonth:Deacons:NancyBarnard,EmilyBaur,BrianBelcher,LeslieCarlisle,JoyEmerson,LarkinHayden,CarrollLaswell,BrendeLottYouthDeacon:CCWebbWorship&WonderStoryteller:BrianBelcherShepherds:JanetLuckettandMarjorieFlowersMessageinMusic:Come,ChristiansJointoSingPrelude:JesusLoveMeOffertory:ILovetoTelltheStoryCommunion:TheLoveofGod
Hymns:Holy,Holy,Holy;IHaveDecidedtoFollowJesus;AnUpperRoomDidOurLordPrepare;LetUsTalentsandTonguesEmploy
February3~Epiphany4~9:00AMLiturgist:AngelaBruceServingElders:Jon&JoAnneSkillmanAcolyte:ScarlettRoarkBellRinger:BrennanBenjaminElderofthemonth:Deacons:Kyle&SaraAud,LeneeBowen,Libby&AndyJohnson,NatalieJohnson,AndyLuckett,PattyWahl,BradWebb;SallyWoodYouthDeacon:WhitleyFordWorship&WonderStoryteller:MissieHaydenShepherd:LibbyJohnsonChoirMessage:WalkintheSpiritofLovePrelude:MoreLovetoThee,OChristOffertory:JesusLovesEvenMeCommunion:O,HowILoveJesusHymns:GodofGraceandGodofGlory;TheGiftofLove;LetUsBreakBreadTogether
Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Jon & Jo Anne Skillman to the glory of God and in honor of
Lucy, Liya, Charlotte, Luke, Speer, and Stella.
UPCOMINGEVENTS
SUNDAY,February179:00amWorship10:00amFCCCafé10:30amSundaySchool11:15amEducationTeamMtg.2:00pmCubScouts5:00pmFCCKids!6:30pmBoyScouts
FRIDAY,February84:00pmSetUpforValentino’sSATURDAY,February92:00pmPrepareforValentino’s6:00pmValentino’sSUNDAY,February109:00amWorship10:00amFCCCafé10:15amHospitalityTeamMtg.inConferenceRoom10:30amSundaySchool12:00pmPitinoShelter6:30pmBoyScoutsMONDAY,February116:00pmCubScouts6:00pmBookStudyTUESDAY,February129:00amFaithfulSewingWEDNESDAY,February136:30amMBSPanera6:00pmChoirRehearsalTHURSDAY,February1412:00pmBookStudy
Offering for the Month $34,048.00 Other Revenue Month 1,786.00 Total Revenue $35,834.00 Expenses for the month 31,327.00 Net for the month 4,507.00 YTD Offering 423,101.00 YTD Other Revenue 27,074.00 YTD Revenue 450,175.00 YTD Expenses 376,640.00
YTD Net $73,535.00
Christian Church in Kentucky $1,785.00 HELP Office 1,071.00
STEWARDSHIPNOVEMBER2018
OUTREACH
BOOK STUDY
Everybody Always
Each Monday Through March 4
At 6PM at the Church
PITINOSHELTERVolunteersonJanuary13,2019
Janet&MarkLuckettSallyHam
March10,2019
*NancyFlachskam(270-683-0023)
NancyConnor(270-684-9144)
CathyMidkiff(270-314-9008)
LeslieMobley(270-683-9102)
SuzetteNunley(270-926-3605)
April14,1019WithDecemberfinancialsincludetotalfor2018ofLegacyFund,ThanksgivingandChristmasoffering,totalforyearofgivingtoCCK,HELP,andDMF
Elders’Meeting-February5at5:30PMintheFaHoLoClassroom
SUNDAY,February3DWMSoup&BreadSale9:00amWorship10:00amFCCCafé10:30amSundaySchool6:30pmBoyScoutsMONDAY,February49:00amConferenceRoominUse11:30amPrimetimers’PlusLunchatShogunHwy.546:00pmBookStudy6:00pmCubScoutsTUESDAY,February59:00amFaithfulSewing1:00pmDWMDayGroupMtg.atFCC5:30pmElders’Mtg.WEDNESDAY,February66:30amMBSPanera6:00pmChoirRehearsalTHURSDAY,February711:00amSanctuaryinUse12:00pmBookStudy2:30pmFoodPantry6:00pmDWMNightGroupMtg.atFCC
SecondweekdeaconsDeacons:NancyBarnard,EmilyBaur,BrianBelcher,LeslieCarlisle,JoyEmerson,LarkinHayden,CarrollLaswell,Brende&ChrisLott
ThirdWeekDeaconsDeacons:BarbaraBennett,AndyGoodaker,SallyHam,CathyMaddox,TeresaMcKinley,CathyMidkiff,ForrestRoberts,SandraRoberts
FirstSundayDeacons:Kyle&SaraAud,LeneeBowen,Libby&AndyJohnson,NatalieJohnson,AndyLuckett,PattyWahl,BradWebb;SallyWoodSecondSunday
FourthSundayDeacons:EricFarmer,Blake&MissieHayden,Brenda&DougHoyt,MattJohnson,JosephMcKinley,AbbeQuisenberry,MichelleWhitmer
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Owensboro, KY 42303
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Dreamingofwarmsummerdays?MakeplansnowtoattendcampthissummeratKum-Ba-Ya.Registrationformsareavailableintheoffice.
Summer2019EarlyFeeAfter
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YoungDisciples6/6-6/8Grade3$98$113
CYF6/9-6/15Grades9–12294309
CYFSailing6/17-6/21Grades9–12320335
ChiRhoSailing6/23-6/28Grades6–8320335
ChiRho7/1-7/6Grades6–8245260
Junior7/8–7/12Grades4–5196211
Discovery7/12–7/14Grades1–298113
Valentinos
Saturday,February9,at6PM
Enjoy a delicious meal of Salad, Spaghetti, Breadsticks, and an amazing
dessert of Chocolate Raspberry Trifle
WhilesupportingourCYFSummerMissionTrip.
WestAreaSki-ThingOnFridaynightaround45youthandadultsponsorsarrivedforaneveningofgames,worship,pizza,and
reunitingwithcampfriends.PicturedaboveareouryouthwhotraveledtoPaoliPeaksforadayofskiingandtubing.Aspecialthankyoutoallthevolunteerswhohelpedmakethiseventasuccesswithdonationsoffood,helpedwithregistration,servedpizzaorbreakfast,stayedovernightasachaperone,transportedyouthtoPaoli,orcleanedthebuilding.Thankyouforsharingyourtimeandenergy.
