As Christians, we use a number of words that are packed with meaning and importance: God, Hope, Doubt, Justice, Freedom, Peace, and more.  We are continuing with our summer sermon series called, "Words to Live By," in which we will unpack, explore, and explain what we mean when we use these powerful words, and how they shape our daily life. Join us for worship on Sundays at 10:15 AM to learn more.

Registration forms  can be found in the narthex, but please call me at  991-9952  (The Adventure Nook office) if you have any questions.  

Have you seen our new banner?   Many thanks to Troy for designing it!   We are getting ready for Fall registration and we have a few spots available if you are interested in registering your child.

Believe it or not, children and youth are getting ready to go back to school in just a few weeks, which means it is once again time for our School Supply Drive! This Sunday, July 24 we will have empty backpacks available for you to pick up on a table outside the sanctuary.  Along with the backpacks, you will find a list of school supplies to purchase and use to fill up the backpacks and return to church.  We will then deliver the backpacks full of school supplies to students in need at Vincent Elementary School.  This is a great way to live out our call to love our neighbors.  Thank you so much for your generous support of this much-needed project!

 
 

The church office is open 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Thursday.  The office will be closed on Fridays.  If you need to reach a pastor while the office is closed, please dial 205-295-6708 to reach the minister on call.

Mark your calendars now for these fellowship and outreach opportunities coming up later this summer:
 

Potluck Lunch after Worship:                July 31

Blessing of the Backpacks:                   August 7

All Church Workday:                             August 20

Laura Langley Memorial Blood Drive:   August 27  

CARING & SHARING
Tuesday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary
 

We have so many prayer concerns in our church, our community, and around the world. Join us for Caring/Sharing Tuesday, July 26 at 10:00 in the sanctuary for a devotional and prayer time as we pray for the needs around us. Anyone is invited to join us.
 

Please join us on Sunday, July 31, for our Pot Luck Lunch immediately following worship service. Make your favorite dish to share and come, celebrate the joy of the Lord in Christian Fellowship. 

 
The next General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada will take place July 8-12, 2017, in Indianapolis, IN.  From the general ministry booths in the exhibit hall to the business reports to the special meal events, the General Assembly is one way to get a big picture of who we are as Disciples. The learning communities offer yet another way to meet Disciples with similar interests and share your enthusiasm and knowledge. Mark your calendar and register today at ga.disciples.org and find a place to plug into the larger Church!

Troy Tatum will be out of town on vacation leave July 16-23 for his parents' 50th anniversary celebration.  If you have a pastoral emergency while Troy is away, please contact Robin or one of the Elders, or phone the on-call clergy line at 205-295-6708.

Just a friendly reminder that if you wish to check-out any of the kitchen equipment. Please, would you complete an "Equipment Use/Check-Out/In Form" which are kept in the church office. If you have borrowed something please return it to the kitchen.   Thank you!

 

 
Electronic giving is a convenient and secure way to provide consistent financial support to the mission and ministry of First Christian Church.

To set up a recurring contribution:
 
1. Go to www.fcc-bhm.org/give then
2. Click on the Give Now button.
3. Click on the Create Profile button, then
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule your recurring contributions.
 
If you would like some help setting up your recurring contribution, contact the church office.
 
Thank you for considering this option for giving, and thank you for your generosity and support of what God is doing at First Christian Church!