… the New Year as a church, all are encouraged to attend.
…all our volunteers, teachers, helpers, worship, sound, first impression team
members, 212 youth leaders, child care.
…the church calendar for 2022 will be presented.
…and much more information for you in 2022.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 – 6 PM – Bring your favorite soups and recipes to share.
The Church on Purpose
If you will take out a coin from your pocket or purse and observe it from a side angle where you can see the edge that goes around the circumference of the coin, you’ll notice that most coins have grooves carved into the edge. The grooves on the edges of coins appeared in the early 16th century. At that time, people would often cut off small amounts of precious metal from coins to sell, and then they'd pass on the damaged coins at full value. To counter this practice, a special process known as “reeding” was introduced. It consisted of carving a series of grooves on the edges of coins so that it would be easy to see if a coin had been tampered with. Hardly anyone clips coins nowadays, but reeding remains a long-standing tradition.
There’s always a purpose for everything. I simply can’t think of a single thing that absolutely serves no purpose, except maybe my appendix which was removed years ago. At least, that’s what the doctor said.
But what about the church? What purpose does the church serve in this world?
We believe that the purpose of the church is recorded in God’s Word. It is our desire that everything we do as a church family reflects what God has designed us for. So, this Sunday, we invite you to come and join us as we take a deeper look at the church on purpose and see where you fit into the ministry here.
John
Upcoming Events
January
11 - Soup-er Tuesday Volunteer Supper 6 PM
21 - The Way Young Adults
25 - A Call To Prayer 7 PM
February
4 & 5 - Women's Conference
8 - Women's Bible Study, New Study
11 - Date Night
Mark your calendar for these special events. All events are subject to change so keep an eye on the "E-newsletter" and the "First to Know" bulletin for more details.
Life is better in community! We have a handful of small groups that meet on various days and times and could be a great fit for you!
We gather weekly, share in fellowship and take the Word of God deeper into our hearts and lives.
If you are interested in joining a LIfeGroup or starting a LIfeGroup, please contact Rob and he will help get you started.
As I Am Music, our student-led worship band and music ministry, has grown so has our need for leaders and teachers. If you are musically gifted and would be willing to spend Tuesday evenings from 6-8 PM pouring into our students, I Am Music is looking for you. Even if you could only spare one Tuesday a month, please contact Shaun at shaunratcliff@fccunion.org so we can work together to help our students grow as musicians, Christians, and leaders.
The study will cover women of the Bible. We will be using the Bible and the book by John MacArthur "Twelve Extraordinary Women" to guide the study. You will not need to purchase the book or workbook to participate in the study. If you would like you can purchase one on Amazon or if you are unable to order contact the church office. This is not a progressive study so if you miss a night it will be okay. Join us when you can.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kristen Wideman at 832-513-8345 or kristenwidemanjp@gmail.com.
Men's Bible Study
Join us Saturday, January 15 @ 7 AM for a men's Bible Study at Red, White, and Brew Coffee Company.
Needs arise more than just on a Sunday morning. If you need prayer at any time, please know you can text ‘prayer2fcc’ to 94000 and a staff member will receive your request any time and be praying for you.
You can also email your request or call the church office to be placed on the prayer list. There is a prayer table in the lobby where you can place a prayer request in the box and we will pray for you!
We are family, and we want to support you in any way we can and prayer is always the first and best place to start. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time.
Join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for Celebrate Recovery. We will start with a time of food and fellowship at 6 PM. We have childcare starting at 6 PM. Please follow the sign for check in. We want to spread the love of Jesus to everyone in recovery from life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
So many times we hear “leave a legacy'' which sure, we should leave a legacy. In fact, Dave Ramsey has spent the better part of his life teaching how to do just that financially with his ‘7 Baby Steps’. There are many people who have left legacies, like Albert Einstein in the educational world and who can deny the spiritual legacy left by Billy Graham? What if, instead of dying to leave a legacy we strive to live a life of legacy. Check out how Celebrate Recovery can help you start living your best life and living to leave a legacy. Click here to see our new blog!
Check out our Facebook page at @FCCUnionCR. If you have any questions, comments, or requests feel free to email us.
Tai Chi Fitness
Tai Chi Fitness Fun for All!
Monday's from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, First Christian Church,Union will be a place to participate in a free class for (mostly) senior citizens, but anyone pursuing a healthier life is welcome. Tai Chi fitness is a program developed by Dr. Paul Lam, a Chinese physician living in Australia. It is used worldwide for anyone who wants to improve their physical health and strengthen themselves for fall prevention.
Tai Chi originated in the orient, but the emphasis will be on Christ, beginning and ending each session with prayer. Any reference to any kind of oriental philosophy will be turned toward Christ and His sovereignty.
The medical field and Medicare recognize its effectiveness in improving health and vitality. It is a slow-moving exercise designed to deliberately make a mind/body connection, enabling awareness of our center of gravity, weight distribution and where our balance lies. It is not rigorous, and we don’t get down on the floor. If necessary, this program of Tai Chi can be done by holding onto a chair or even sitting in one. So, if people can get into the building, they can do it! Sessions will be held downstairs in the large, blue room nearest the glass double doors.
Questions? Call the church office, ext 5, or Jenny Hannaford.
Have you ever wanted to do a Bible study with your spouse, kids or maybe a group of friends but you didn’t know where to start? Leading a Bible study can seem like such a big task. Planning what to say and what questions to ask can be one of the reasons people are so hesitant to lead a study. Well, what if we took all the planning and prep work out of it and made it easy for you to do right in your own living room?
As someone who attends First Christian Church you have access to RightNow Media, a website with hundreds of video-driven studies. There are studies on just about every topic you may want; from parenting to having “the talk” with your older kids, marriage, studies on books of the Bible and so much more. There are even cartoons for the kids that teach Biblical principles. And the best part is, it costs you nothing! If you would like to check out this incredible resource you can sign-up here.
