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Loved Peanuts … The new young pastor was calling on the elderly who could no longer go to church. His first call was a lady known to everyone as Aunt Sally. She was quite old and in a nursing home. The pastor was quite nervous, and loving peanuts, he kept eating some from a bowl at her bedside. When he got up to leave, he

noticed he had eaten all of the peanuts.

Embarrassed, he stammered, “I’m so sorry. I ate all your peanuts.”

“Oh, that’s all right,” replied Aunt Sally. “I’d already gummed all the chocolate off them anyhow.”

Untimely Answered Prayer … One Sunday

during the minister’s prayer, there was a loud whistle from one of the back pews. Ben’s mother was horrified. She pinched him into silence and, after church, asked, “Ben, whatever made you do such a thing?”

Tommy excitedly answered, “I asked God to teach me how to whistle and He did!”

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June Sunday School Worship 05/07 27 87 05/14 25 78 05/21 24 60 05/28 23 58

General Fund $11,302.25

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2 - Birthdays & Anniversaries

2 - Thank You Notes

2 - Missionary Kahala Cannon

2 - Springfield Cardinals Game

2 - Vacation Bible School

3 - Fun Day at MVIS

3 - 150th Celebration

3 - Trivia

3 - Upcoming Events

4 - Attendance & Offering

4 - Loved Peanuts

4 - Untimely Answered Prayer

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A BIG THANKS! Through your love and generous hearts you made my birthday so special! Your birthday song, special gifts and heartfelt cards are a blessing to me and my family. Thank you for loving, nurturing, and caring for us and holding each of us in your prayers and close to your hearts. Love in Jesus, Pastor David

Our Staff:

Senior Pastor - David Nordyke

Admin. Asst. - Sherry Curtis

Custodian - Jason Thrasher

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Thursday

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Friday - 8:30 am - 12:00 (Noon)

Email: fccmtvmo@gmail.com

Website: www.fccmtvmo.org

Phone: (417) 466-3345

Fax: (417) 466-4755

JUNE 2017

SATURDAY - JUNE 24

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

150th Celebration & Revival

5:00 - 8:00 PM

SPECIAL

GUESTS:

JACK DANIEL

THAT DALTON

GANG

BOUNCE HOUSES & GAMES

FREE FOOD:

PULLED PORK, HOT DOGS, BBQ BEANS,

CHIPS, CAKE, ICE CREAM, WATER

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17th - Tronel Bacon

18th - Sharon Bacon

19th - Harriet Cremeen

26th - Susan Buffington

26th - Synthia Burlison

2nd - Buddy & Sandy Hunt

5th - Ed & Donna Lou Spencer

22nd - Dennis & Loretta

Thrasher

24th - Keith & Michelle

Schaedler

25th - Hugh & Phyllis Moore

Vacation Bible School will be held at the Methodist Church on June 25, 26, and 27 beginning at 5:30 pm and concluding at 7:30 pm. The theme this year is Camp-Out, Getting S’more of Jesus. On Sunday, June 25th, FCC will be providing hot dogs, buns, cookies and chips. If anyone (youth and adult) would be willing to volunteer to help out at VBS, please contact Karen Millsap. Registration forms for children to attend VBS are in the Library and need to be submitted to the office by June 18, 2017.

FCC Youth & Family Cardinals Game was a home run!!!

FCC Children, Youth and Families had a fantastic time at the Springfield Cardinals Game on Saturday May 20th. Thanks to everyone who helped to organize and attend this special event.

Please watch the bulletin and Newsletter for children/youth summer activities!

Disciples Christian Church Nevada- We are so very grateful for your special financial help, banners and water glasses. Phillips Seminary– Thank you for your gift for student scholarships. Emergency Services for Children- We appreciate your continued support. Council of Churches of the Ozarks- Thank you for your partnership.

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FELLOWSHIP, FOOD AND

FIREWORKS!!!

JULY 2, 2017

7:00 PM

at

TOM & LISA

FURGSON’S

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Trivia … Do you know the gentlemen in this photo? It was taken on Father’s Day, June 16, 1996.

Submit you answer to Sherry in the office by June 12, 2017.

Last month’s winner: Betty Tunnel

Flip-Flop-Fun-Day at MVIS a Huge Success!!!!

For the special May outreach project the Anniversary Committee chose to reach out to the Mt. Vernon Intermediate School which

serves grades 3-5 with a fun day and lots of giveaways. After

collecting our supplies, we assembled 330 giveaway

packs which included flip-flops, sunglasses and sunscreen. We also gave

out more than 300 custom drawstring backpacks with the church’s web-site.

Additionally we gave away ice cream cups and Jell-0. Activities included playing in bounce houses donated by Brads True Value,

parachute games, and a bead bracelet craft. The children, faculty and staff

loved it and we’re so thankful for this “ministry” as they referred

to it.

Special thanks to the Mt. Vernon Schools for allowing us to do this special outreach project. Special thanks to each of our

volunteers for picking up supplies, assembling gifts, and working this outreach event. Finally thank you for your thoughts and prayers for

the success of this event.

Upcoming Events: June 12 - 6:30 pm Board Meeting June 17 - 7:30 am Men’s Breakfast

June 18 - Father’s Day June 24 - 5:00 pm 150th Celebration

June 25-27 - 5:30 pm VBS

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… WOW! It’s hard to believe we’re just about half-way through this special 150th Year. Our special monthly outreach activities have been tremendous ranging from food drives, to pancake breakfasts, to giving away more than 300 summer fun bags for students.

For June’s outreach activity the church is hosting a free community BBQ and Gospel message fashioned after the old-time Tent Revivals. This is the first of two big events celebrating the church's 150th Anniversary so PLEASE mark your calendars and plan to attend! This is a great opportunity to reach out to friends, neighbors, and church members you haven’t seen for a while.

Special guests include Pastor Jack Daniel from FCC El Dorado Springs and That Dalton Gang. See you on June 24th at 5:00 pm!