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Midweek Update for July 15
This Week at FCC

Today
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Everest Vacation Bible School

Thursday, July 16
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Everest Vacation Bible School
Advocates Men's Bible Study will not meet tonight

Friday, July 17
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Everest Vacation Bible School

Sunday, July 19
9:00 a.m.
Sunday School
10:15 a.m.
Morning Worship

Monday, July 20
7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study

Tuesday, July 21
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
TAN Summer Fun
Prayer Requests 
Prayer requests are
regularly shared 
through our
CareLine telephone 
messages. To share
a prayer request or
to add a telephone
number to receive
CareLine messages,
please email the
church office
or call
991-5000. We are
grateful to Claradel
Holcombe for 
coordinating this
important ministry.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
 
Prayers for Health & Healing:
Bill Brasher
David Hamilton
Nickey Rudd
Barry Storer
Chip Watts

Prayers for Those Receiving Long-Term Medical Care:
Jane Belcher
Luci Colee
Kathie Owens
Susan Smith
Sunday Servants for July 19

Elders

Hubert Nall
Hugh Henderson

Deacons
Jay Barkley
Lisa Burdette
Wayne Dutt
Donni Girratono
Virginia Guthrie
Fletcher Hamilton
Sandy Hamilton
Mike Mee
Donnette Mee
Bob Smith
Darren Williamson
Julia Williamson

Communion Preparation
Rebecca Lange
 
Sunday School Greeter
Steve Pasky

Worship Greeters
Bob & Lyn Frederickson

Sanctuary Greeters
Trudie Edwards
Edith Carreras

Acolyte
Aiden Johnson
 
Children’s Worship & Wonder
Storyteller:
Ashley Chester
Greeters:
Joye Taylor
Hope Beaton
This Week in Sunday School

Christian Comrades:
"Study on the book of Acts"

Disciples Class:
"Justice, Love, and Humility"
Micah 6: 3-8

Young Adults:
No Class on July 19
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Vacation Bible School is Underway NOW!
Summer Sermon Series
Join us for worship this summer as our ministers preach a series of sermons on some of scripture’s most unlikely heroes:
 
July 19  - James (Rev. Jan Watts preaching)
July 26 - Phoebe (Rev. Robin Blakemore preaching)
  • JULY 26: Bring your suit, towel and gear to church Sunday, July 26. Immediately after worship we will load up and head to the lake for the afternoon. Bring $10 for lunch on the road. Dinner will be at the lake. We will return to church late Sunday evening.  
  • JULY 28: Bible and Gym from 1-3. Join us as we begin our final 3 week study on hearing God.
  • AUGUST 7-9: Beach Bash.  We are tentatively planning a weekend retreat to Laguna Beach Christian Center in Panama City before school begins. We would leave on Friday and return Sunday afternoon. Cost is $120. If you are planning on attending please let Robin know by July 5 so we can plan accordingly.

2015 General Assembly chance to learn about Disciples

July 18 - 22
Where else can you talk to the president of a general ministry, interact with a global missionary and have a meal with a fellow Disciple who now lives six states away - all in one place in five days? The General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Columbus, Ohio, from July 18-22 encourages just such encounters. 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 the Disciples. The learning communities offer yet another way to meet Disciples with similar interests and share your enthusiasm and knowledge. Troy Tatum and Robin Blakemore will both travel to Columbus to represent First Christian Church in business and worship at General Assembly.  Jan Watts will preach and lead worship on Sunday, July 19.
PLANNING MEETING
July 29 at 10:00 am
 
Young at Heart is a group of older adults who enjoy getting together for fellowship and experience. This group often explores fun and interesting sites in and around Birmingham and beyond. We are looking at a calendar for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 and we’d love to have your ideas. Please join us for a time of planning Wednesday, July 29 at 10:00 am.
 
 MUSIC NOTES  
We are privileged to have the Dudley family on July 19th.  This special father/daughter duo have not shared their talent with our congregation before and I am looking forward to hearing them. The last Sunday of the month we will be graced by the music of George and Judy Dudley. So, as you can see, we are going to have a special month of music in July. 
In Christ,
Jan    
 The Adventure Nook
Summer Program
We have one more week that your child(ren) can join us for a fun-filled experience at our summer fun camp.  The age range are for children 12 months through 2nd grade. Our program runs 9:30 AM to 1 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  • Week 6: July 21-23
Please call Debbie Braswell (991-9952) in The Adventure Nook office  if you have any questions.
You’re Invited to a Baby Shower
Sunday, July 26, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please join us for a drop-in baby shower honoring Mandy Clark on Sunday, July 26th, in the Fireside Room. Guests are invited to come and go between 1:00 and 3:00 PM. 

Shepard Joseph Clark is due on August 20; his nursery 
will have a Winne the Pooh theme using blue, green, and tan colors.  Mandy is registered at myregistry.com (click here to view the registry): use the password “MandyRobby.”  You do not need to purchase from that site, but can mark items “purchased” to avoid duplicates. 
 
Traveling This Summer?
 
If you think you may miss church services this summer due to travel or other commitments, consider setting up an automatic giving schedule. Your consistent support is vital to our church, especially during summer months. 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 the mission and ministry of First Christian Church!
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