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Midweek Update for February 15
Coming Soon at FCC

Today

6:30 p.m.
Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.
Easter Cantata Practice

Thursday
6:30 p.m.
Young Adults at Mugshots

Sunday, February 19
9:00 a.m.
Sunday School 
10:15 a.m.
Morning Worship
5:00 p.m. 
Children & Youth

Monday,
February 21

President's Day
7:00 a.m. 
Men's Bible Study
11:00 a.m.
Staff Meeting

Tuesday - Thursday 
9:30 a.m. - 1: 30 p.m.
The Adventure Nook Preschool & MDO​

Tuesday, February 22
10:00 a.m.
Ladies Bible Study
11:30 a.m.
Caring & Sharing
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. 
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
 
Prayers for Health & Healing:
Martha Johnson
Dotsy Kennedy
Mary Nelson
Ron Owens
Nickey Rudd
Don Wurner
 
Prayers for Those Receiving Long-Term Medical Care:
Jane Belcher

Janet Clark
Marlene Dillon
David Hamilton
Kathie Owens
Susan Smith
Sunday Servants for February 19

Elders on Call
Hugh Henderson
Earl Strickland

Deacons
 Kallie Blakemore
Linnea Blakemore
Linda Browning
Deb Carpenter
Bob Frederickson
Bruce MacKenzie
Sue MacKenzie
Bruce Moon
Marian Moon
Madi Payton
Art Varvoutis
Regena Varvoutis
Barbara Wyrosdick

Preparer
Molly Springfield

Sunday School Greeter
Steve Pasky

Worship Greeters (Door)
Bob & Janice Lamb

Sanctuary Greeter
Ginny White 

Acolytes
Luke Williamson
Joshua Lee
 
Children’s Worship & Wonder 
Storyteller:

Ashley Chester
Greeters:
Jennifer Powell
Jenny Long

Nursery Volunteer
Sarah Ford
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NEW SERMON SERIES

Sometimes it is easy to convince ourselves that good fences really do make good neighbors.  After all, life is less complicated with a clear line between us and them, ours and theirs, mine and yours.  We prefer things to be nice and simple, black and white...we have little patience for shades of gray.  Yet as disciples of Jesus, we follow one who had little use for the lines and labels we use to separate ourselves. Men and women, Jews and Samaritans, sinners and Pharisees: all have a place around Christ's table.  The question is, are we willing to follow Jesus across the lines and beyond us and them?  To learn more, join us on Sundays at 10:15 AM for Rev. Troy Tatum's newest sermon series, Crossing the Line.

Audio recordings of recent sermons are available to stream or download here.

Week of Compassion


God is most tangibly present in this world where people hunger, thirst, lack adequate clothing and shelter, and are sick or imprisoned. Christ claims as family members people who suffer.  When you give through Week of Compassion to those who suffer from natural disasters, war, or systemic poverty, you let them know: You are here.
 
Week of Compassion offering will be received this Sunday, February 19 during our morning worship.
You can also sign up for the Mardi Gras lunch by emailing the church office here.

Easter Cantata Rehearsal

We will be starting Easter Cantata practice this evening from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Regular Choir practice will be from 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dear Church Members,
 
We are celebrating Valentine’s Day this week.  We know God is love! We are blessed to show His love to these sweet children He has sent us! We have enrolled three new friends this month!  

We are registering for our 2017/18 school year.  It is going well but we would like more to register.  If you know of anyone who might be interested, please tell them about us.

First Christian Church...we love you! And I and the teachers, thank you for the love and support you show us.

Love,
Debbie

FCC Car Decals Available

We now have First Christian Church car decals available to anyone who would like to help spread the word about FCC in our community.  You can pick up a sticker in the church office during the week, or in the narthex on Sundays.  Thanks to a generous gift, there is no charge to you.  Enjoy!  
This Week:
Join us Sunday evenings from 5:00 - 6:30 pm.  Activities for ages 3 years - 5th grade include music, games, stories, and crafts.
                               
This Week:
Join us Sundays from 5:00-7:00 pm for 6th -12th grade. Each week we'll share supper, games, bible study, conversation, and faith!
CARING AND SHARING "Book Swap"
Tuesday, February 21 at 11:30 a.m.
We will meet on Tues., Feb. 21 after Bible study (11:30) in the Farkas room and we will have a "BOOK SWAPPING SPREE"!  Bring your lunch and drink.  
 
Each of you is to bring 3 books that you no longer want. Please label your books as if they are for sale in a chic boutique.  Tags or labels might include your book review.
 
More details on the process later, but you might want to bring some extra cash.  Books wanted by more than one will be "auctioned"!  
Now Hiring
First Christian Church is actively seeking to fill two staff positions.  We are searching for an additional paid nursery worker for Sunday mornings. Interested applicants should contact Robin Blakemore.  We are also searching for a music director.  More information about the music director position, including how to apply, is available here.
February Church Calendar & Serving Schedule
Please click here to download the February calendar and schedule. Printed copies will also be available in the narthex on Sunday.
Electronic Giving:
Fast, Easy, & Secure

We respond to the Good News of God's love by joyfully bringing our tithes and offerings to God, and giving online is a fast, secure, and easy way to do just that.  You can even schedule your offering for carefree, automatic withdrawal.

To create a secure login and schedule a recurring gift, please click here.

To login to your existing profile, please click here.

For help and more information, please click here.

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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