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"Growing God's Family to Share God's Word" First Christian Church Visitor Volume 68, Number 28 March 23, 2011 WEDNESDAYS IN LENT April 6 – Lenten Bible Study on Fellowship of Prayer. Books are in the church office. LENT 2011 What we believe. We will prepare ourselves to receive the Risen Christ by knowing what we believe and why we believe this and putting those beliefs into action as members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). March 27 April 3 Confession of faith in Jesus Christ Believer's Baptism Matthew 16: 13-20 John 1: 25-34 April 10 Ecumenical-doctrines and human differences should not be allowed to divide believers from each other I Corinthians 12: 12-31a April 17 – Palm Sunday Communion Matthew 26: 17-30 CCF SELLS LEMONADE FOR JAPAN The CCF group headed up Market Street selling lemonade from their Mobile Lemonade Stand and they raised $93.55 that will be sent to Week of Compassion-Japan Relief Efforts. VOTE Remember to vote on Tuesday, April 5th! Voting is a privilege and responsibility. Proud to be an American? Then show your pride and vote. EXPANDED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING The Expanded Executive Committee will meet on Sunday, April 17th at 11:30 AM. The purpose is to discuss Memorial Funds (please bring requests for use of funds) and the 150th Celebration of our church next year! SERVING IN MARCH Deacons: Devan Swift, Stacey Swift, Calvin Seybold Doug Lathrop, Debbie Calverley, Ray Street Custodial Deacon: Jon Mayhue Communion Preparers: Doris Deputy & Esther Calverley Elder on Call: Janice Alka Sanctuary Straightener: Mary Jo Birley Acolytes: Lilly Benedict & Ivy Shehorn Those listed: Breeanna Francis, Trevor Sawyer, Philip Rodgers, Betty Taylor, Charlie Kieffer, Barbara Hering, Harold Schonaman, Sarah Williams, Bob Robinson, Tommy Allen, Leonard Turner, Leroy & Claire Tinsley, Mike Hays, Peggy Peterson, Roger White, Charles Davis, Mildred Locke, Gina Funaro, Gloria White, Leon Liddle, Joan Hackler, Cecilia Rusch, Aaron Foshee, Jeff Raber, Jerry Lathrop, Olive Roberts, Alice Warmoth, Jennifer Koonce, Jean Putt, Elaine Spencer, Guy More, Mary Lucille Cox, our country, it's leaders, all servicemen and women. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OPERATION PRAYER SHIELD Please keep all those in service whose names are on display in our lobby in your prayers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Keith Michels, Sgt. Troy Street, Lcpl Jon E. Arnold, Lt. Col. Jim Summers, Jonathan Smith, Bill Raney, Sarah Beauchamp, Sgt. Sam Shehorn, Trevor Reeves, Ryan Turner, SGT Paul Birley, SSG James Seibert, Spc. J.P. Ewald, Major Clint Seybold, SPC Jennifer Mundy, Sgt. 1st Class Charles Neikirk, Wade Robinson, Andy Garrett, Zeb Ping, Paula Bradshaw, Ryan Cannon, Kye Glossen, Corey McDonald, CPL Chip McFarland, Lt. Col. Dan Bergbower, Kenny Young, Brooks Wheeler, Beth Burkitt and Lcpl Jodi Kirby. THANK YOU! Friends at FCC, You know how to make a girl's spirits soar to their heights. I was having a little pity party when I received your cards. You can't imagine how wonderful it made me feel. That is a great thing you do for the homebound. I really enjoyed all the cards and your thoughtfulness. Thank you for all the prayers and God Bless. Loretta Garrett CAMP WORK DATES There will be days to work at Camp Walter Scott to help get it spruced up and ready for the 2011 camping season. Please consider giving a day of your time to help with this project. The dates are April 16 or 30 and May 21. You need to let the region know ahead so they can plan for meals if you plan to help out. You can call the region at 309-828-6293. Global Ministries is excited to announce that we now have a Vehicle Donation program! Do you need to get rid of an old car or just about any other vehicle (truck, RV, boat, trailer, golf cart, snow mobile, airplane, and more!)? Global Ministries is working in conjunction with CARS (Charitable Auto Resources, Inc.), an organization that provides this service for hundreds of non-profits, including church organizations. Global Ministries will receive 70% of the proceeds but is not responsible for any of the costs. You will receive a tax receipt for the sale price for your charitable contribution. Even if your car hasn't run in years, don't worry, they're equipped for towing, too. Learn more and take the next step by calling 877-537-5277 or visiting: http://globalministries.org/give/unconventional-giving.html. Be sure to identify "Global Ministries" as your charity. After you have called or filled out the form a Vehicle Donation Representative will schedule a pickup that is convenient for you, and will provide you with confirmation of your donation. The average pickup time is usually 24-48 hours from the time you contact them. It is quick and easy, and your tax-deductible donation will touch lives and be a Critical Presence in lives around the world! HUSH….HUSH Seven-year-old Kathy tried to quiet her younger brother during a church service. "Hush … hush," she warned him. "You're not supposed to talk out loud in church." "Why?" asked the brother. "Who's going to stop me?" Kathy pointed to the rear of the sanctuary. "See those men standing back there? Well, those are the hushers!"
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