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A Big THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Trunk or Treat event, It was a great success. From the families who decorated their trunks, church members who baked goodies for the cake walk, volunteers for the face painting, popcorn poppers, cooks, set-up and clean-up crews. It takes a whole team of people accomplish something like this. First Christian Church you are amazing!
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Workday at Vincent Elementary School
Saturday, November 7
8 AM to 12:30 PM
Join us on Saturday, November 7 as we partner with parents, teachers, and administrators from Vincent Elementary School to begin landscaping the school courtyard (pictures below). There are several projects for us to work on, including removing some existing plants and shrubs, weeding, possibly removing pea gravel as well as replanting and planning for future projects. Lunch at VES is included and childcare is provided (on the VES playground) if needed.
Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bring shovels, rakes, and other tools you think might be helpful.
This is a great opportunity to invite a friend!
Come make a difference in the lives of some of God's precious children. Click here to sign up now for this amazing opportunity to serve our community.
We are also in need of people who are especially handy or skilled in landscaping to serve as work team leaders. If this sounds like you, click here to email Troy Tatum to volunteer to lead a work team.
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Grace at Work
First Christian Church T-Shirts
"Grace at Work" is a new outreach effort of First Christian Church, and is a reminder to us all of God at work in our own lives as well as in the lives of those we serve for and with. We will be selling these First Christian Church t-shirts for $12 per shirt. We have adult sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. Email the church office or purchase yours on Sunday! |
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What If?
New Sermon Series
What if we put our faith in action?
What if we let God lead the way?
This Sunday we conclude three weeks of exploring together the endless possibilities God has in store for us when we walk in faith. Along with these messages from Rev. Troy Tatum, we will hear lay leaders from our church and our community talk about the impact and the potential of our mission and ministries. We will also have the opportunity to prayerfully consider our financial stewardship and make our commitments to support what God is doing in, with, and through First Christian Church.
Click here to listen to last Sunday's sermon. |
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October Church Calendar & Serving Schedule
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Faith Foundations Groups:
FAITH FOUNDATIONS GROUPS WILL NOT MEET TONIGHT
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Sunday Evening Children’s Programming
Bible Buddies (4K-1 grade) and Cool Kids (2 – 5 grade) are in full swing. BB and CK begin at 5:00 pm with a snack supper, they have the opportunity to participate in Praise Kids, a musical group for 4K-5th grade, and have fabulous leaders who play games, tell stories, make crafts and learn more about God’s love for all of us.
Upcoming Events for Kids:
12/6 Praise Kids Christmas Musical;12:00pm
12/13 Christmas Party 5:00pm
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Sunday Evening Youth Programming
Upcoming Events for Youth:
11/11 Mission Day Time:TBA
11/15 Youth-led worship 10:15am
12/6 Christmas Party 5:00pm
1/15-17 Winter Ski Retreat
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Vertical Lift Winter Ski Retreat
January 15-18, 2016
Come join us for an amazing 3 day youth retreat in the mountains of West Virginia. The trip , open to all 6-12 graders, will include 2 days of skiing and lessons, 7 meals, lodging, and programing. Cost is $350 for skiing and $400 for snowboarding. Pick up a form at church or email Robin for more information. |
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TAN FALL FESTIVAL
Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 p.m.
We would like to invite you all to come to our "Fall Festival" tomorrow evening, 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. You are guaranteed to have a great time! Our smallest friends, will be dressed in costumes. The T.A.N. support group, headed by Sylvia Almond, will be serving food and possibly manning some of the fun games. Mack Carpenter will be cooking some of his almost famous spaghetti! The cost is $7 per person, unless you would like to volunteer to work and then we will gladly feed you for free! We can always use extra hands for the games or serving food. Just call the T.A.N. office at 991-9952 or email us at debbie@fcc-bhm.org. We look forward to a fun time together and hope you make plans to join us.
Thanks for all the love and support First Christian Church gives us! We love you all!
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Congregational Meeting
The annual congregational meeting will take place after worship on Sunday, November 1. Our agenda will include recommendations from the Mission Council for church officers and the 2016 annual budget.
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MEN'S TENNIS FELLOWSHIP
Several men at FCCBH are interested in starting a group which would play twice a month on soft courts at Brook Highland Racquet Club. This group will mainly focus on fun and fellowship not athletic competition. Some guys interested have not played in years, but would like to get out and hit a few balls. Some us us who play regular are not very good, but would enjoy the fellowship.
We will be surveying the best days and times for those interested. For more information contact Fletcher Hamilton at 981-2757.
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BLESSING BOXES
THE H.O.P.E
Being made right with God by his grace, we could have the hope of receiving the life that never ends.
(Titus 3:7-NCV)
Eucharisteo, thanksgiving, envelops the Greek words for grace, charis & joy, chara. Does this not offer a way into the fullest life?
Grace, thanksgiving & joy. Eucharisteo, the Greek word…that has meaning for life. November is the month when we think more of expressing gratitude. We gather with friends and family to give thanks. What if we sent a note of thanks to our civil servants who protect us daily, or baked some cookies? Best of all, add these servants to your prayer list; and lift them up to God daily. Count your blessings this Thanksgiving.
H:-Heavenly
O:-Omnipotent
P:-Powerful
E:-Everlasting Savior
Hope for each of us,
Charles & Peggy Daniels
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Don't forget to put one clocks back one-hour at bedtime on this Saturday - Fall Back!
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Electronic Giving:
Fast, Easy, & Secure
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!
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