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The Builder
Ministers: All members of Christ's Body
Newsletter Editor: Barb
Nisbet
Sunday Morning Schedule:
Office hours: Monday ~~Thursday 8~11:30am, 12:00 ~3:30pm Friday 8~12pm
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Talk with Tracy. . . . . “Sunrise…..Sunset…..Sunrise…..Sunset…..” Simple words to an amazing act on earth! I witnessed a beautiful sunrise driving over to Jacksonville this morning to be with my sister who was having some surgery. (She is doing fine and may get to go home tomorrow.) It was truly a beautiful sky that reminded me of God’s goodness. It is good to be reminded of God’s goodness in our daily lives. Think of all the ways we can witness God’s grace and goodness: the flowers that everyone longs for in the spring, the sweet smile on a baby’s face, the wrinkle on a grandmother’s hand, the angel that gets us through a rough time, the happy tears at a wedding, and many others you may be thinking about right now. It doesn’t always take much for us to recognize God all around us. This past Sunday, our youth lead the worship service for Youth Sunday. We had a great service praising God through music and word. God was definitely all around us! We spoke about how God takes gifts from each of us individually and uses them with gifts from others to become even larger blessings. We set an example of this each week when we share the gifts of our tithes and offerings and when we place our gifts in the Penny Raiders baskets. A challenge was offered during the service on Sunday for each of us to find ways to grow a gift that we were given. Each family received an envelope. In that envelope was a cash amount for each family to do with what they choose to be able to bring back an investment for the Lord. Risky? Maybe a little. Challenging? A whole lot. Each person/family can use as much creativity as possible, even joining together with another family to find ways to make your gift an investment for the Lord. If you need additional ideas, I am happy to help you come up with them. If you re-invest the money, there will be a designated Sunday to bring back your “offering.” If your dollar amount doesn’t increase, there will also be an opportunity to share your story with us about what you did for your investment. If you did not receive an envelope or were unable to be with us on Sunday, please contact the church office. We want as many as possible to be involved in this project . IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ANY FEEDBACK THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT THIS ADVENTURE/PROJECT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. Hearing from you helps me evaluate the projects that we share together. You may wonder what I am going to do with my envelope???? I’m still thinking about it but I look forward to putting my envelope together with yours and making a bigger impact for God. I am very glad to be your Pastor, Pastor Tracy
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. . . . . . . We have been having conversation at First Christian Church about enhancing our worship space with equipment that would allow us to use more audio and visual material during the time that we are in the Sanctuary—worship, weddings, workshops, etc. We have been talking about this for some time and we would like to include as many people as possible with this ministry. Below are a list of some of the Enhancements or Advantages of a new system as well as the Challenges or Disadvantages. The system would basically consist of a screen, projector and sound equipment that would allow us to use visual aids as part of our ministry. Please take time to read and wonder about the lists below.
Enhancements/Advantages to having a Projector system in the Sanctuary With visual material, it could be a real benefit to individuals who have hearing impairment. There would be a smoother flow in worship. There could be more energy and involvement. It would be easier to try new methods of worship. Pulls the congregation together—meeting needs of all interests. Using our C.C.L.I. license to access many kinds of music. A visual representation is good for those who are oriented to that style. We could use the video system for Minute for Missions. We could show pictures from our church events. We could do some education about Outreach ministries. The church will have a more “up-to-date” look and feel and perhaps attract more younger people. More opportunities to learn new music. There are many, many items available including some of the curriculum and resources we already use that have a lot of visual aid material that we are missing out on utilizing. Children and youth seem to respond to visual learning aids and this could be a big advantage for our younger worshippers.
Challenges/Disadvantages to having a Projector system in the Sanctuary Takes time for someone to be prepared for the organization that would be needed to use the system. Placement in our sanctuary. May be hard for some folks to see on the screen so we would need large print. May be too loud for some. The system we get may rapidly go “out of date.” Cost. Some feel that it may take away from the esthetics of our sanctuary. We don’t want too heavily reliance on the internet and not personal messages. Is it an Investment or a Cost?
Many of the thoughts included in these 2 lists were shared by the Cabinet. The Cabinet is made up of the Ministry Area Chairpersons and the Board Chair and Vice Chair as well Pastor Tracy. If you have additional comments to add to this list, please email them to the church at fccqcy@adams.net or submit them in writing to the church office. We will have an updated writing in the next Builder. Let us know what you think — this church is for all of us!!
A Note of Sympathy……. To Diana Underwood, at the loss of her son, Denver Rummenie who passed away on January 22, 2012. To Nancy Elzea whose brother, Buzz Poore, passed away on January 26, 2012. Please lift up both families in your prayers.
OUR YOUTH GROUP NOW MEETS ON WEDNESDAYS, SAME TIME, SAME PLACE! JOIN US FOR LOTS OF FUN, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP
ADMINISTRATION TEAM Our next meeting will be at 5:30p on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
We need your help….. Valentine’s Boxes will be delivered again this year. If you would like to donate candy, cookies, microwave popcorn, or grapes, we would appreciate your help in sharing these special treats with our homebound and nursing home folks, as well as our college students. Mini rice cakes are another great item for the boxes. You can bring items to the Church on Sunday, February 5, or February 12. Thanks, and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Dear Friends, On behalf of the Quanada Board of Directors, staff and clients, please accept my sincere appreciation for your generous donation to our food pantry. In fiscal year 2011 (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011), our food pantry services were accessed by 9,804 individuals comprising 3,862 families. We expect to serve over 12,000 individuals comprising 4,600 families in FY12. Our food pantry services would not be possible if not for your generosity. Again, on behalf of Quanada, I sincerely thank you for assisting us in feeding the hungry in our community. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you. With warmest regards, Megan Duesterhaus Executive Director Quanada
BIBLE STUDY Is held each Wednesday at 6:00p. All are welcome as we continue to study the Gospels. Contact Mecca for details.
The February Board Meeting is Sunday, February 12. The Youth will be serving a Pasta Lunch, replacing the usual Carry In. A free will offering will be accepted. Menu includes, pasta, gluten free pasta, salad and dessert. Leave your covered dish at home, and let us cook for you! Birthday/Anniversary List There is a new list posted in the Fellowship Hall. In an effort to make sure we have the correct information, please review and if correct, place a check mark by your name, If incorrect, please make the proper changes. Thank You!
DINNER & A MOVIE FOR FEBRUARY WILL BE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH Dinner: 5:30~~~Film: 6:30pOur film and topic for discussion is: Music Box
Mark Your Calendars Our Valentine Dinner/White Elephant Gift Exchange will be Friday, February 17, at 6:30pm at the Patio. Please plan to attend this fun event. Sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Table in the Narthex.
FUN DAY We meet the second Monday of the month at 1p. Our next Fun Day will be on Monday, February 13. Plan to join us for an afternoon of fun!
February food item of the month is: Peas Please bring your food items for Quanada by the 4th Sunday of the month, February 26th. This food item is only a guide. Any nonperishable food item can be donated. *Thanks to Mecca Rainey for taking the food in monthly.
YOUTH FUND AUCTION Sunday, March 4, 2012 from 1 to 3p Light Food Served from 12 to 1p Start thinking ahead of items or services that you can donate. Bring your friends for lots of fun, while assisting our youth programs!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY UPDATE Prayer Shawl will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning in February. We invite anyone who is interested to join us for the afternoon. If you have questions, please call Shirley Sawyer at 223-8927. We are running out of yarn on hand and our bank account is dry as well. We need your help in a Monetary way. It costs between $13-$16 dollars for one shawl. We buy the yarn when it is on sale and we do use a specific yarn. Please give your donation to Barb in the office. We appreciate your help-it will keep this ministry going. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Is a FREE, United Way funded, IRS sponsored tax preparation program. Trained volunteers prepare basic tax returns for taxpayers with low or limited incomes. Appointments are required. Pamphlets are on the Welcome Table in the Narthex.
February Homebound Communion February 5, 2012 Lia Balke & Don Moseley Chet Brown & Bob Moore Service Schedule Communion Preparation: February: Ken Hokamp March: Bob Moore Worship Leader: February: Janet Wear March: Troy & Dawn Cook Greeters: February: Mary & Robert Belew March: **Volunteers Needed** Elders: February 5: Chet Brown & Dale Gasparovic February 12: Brenda Vose & Randy Riley February 19: Jim & Mecca Rainey February Elder of the Month: Mecca Rainey March Elder of the Month: Jim Rainey Diaconate: February 5: Joe Elmore, Kathleen Fisher, Jim Otto, Don Moseley February 12: Sharon Otto, Bonnie, Rupp, Jeff & Isaac Armstrong, Josh Davis February 19: Dawn & Troy Cook, Bob Moore, Elaine Herbert, Courtney Bowen Acolytes: February 5: Veda Belew & Bailey Gasparovic February 12: Abby & Veda Belew February 19: Jarod & Grace Cook Fellowship Time: February 5: Birthday Sunday, Chet Brown February 12: Board Meeting & Youth Group Pasta Lunch Kitchen Clean-up for February Board Meeting: Jim & Mecca Rainey Kathleen Fisher Mary Ellen Stiegemeier
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE February 2: 11:30a Altrusa February 5: 8a Choir Rehearsal, Blood Pressure Check, 11:45a Birthday Celebration, Homebound Communion February 6: 8:30, 10:15a, 1:15p Computers February 7: 4:45 Exercise, 5:30p Admin Team Meeting, February 8: 2:30p Violin, 4:45p Exercise, 5:30p Youth Group, 6p Bible Study February 9: 1:30p Prayer Shawl February 10: BUILDER ARTICLES DUE February 12: 11:45a Board Meeting & Youth Group Pasta Lunch, 5:30p Dinner & A Movie February 13: 8:30, 10:15a, 1:15p Computers, 1p Fun Day, 5:30p Choir Chimes Rehearsal February 14: 4:45p Exercise February 15: 9a Builder Folders, 9a Unmet Needs, 4:45p Exercise 5:30p Youth Group, 6:p Bible Study February 16: 11:30a Altrusa
In Our Prayers: Chelsie Myers, Jill Issleb & Amanda Doyle (Chet Brown’s daughters), Charlotte Smith, Mike Brannan (Jessica Brannan’s brother), Joshua Vieth (Bonnie Rupp’s nephew), Bill & Marilyn Howell (Rosa’s AZ neighbors), Jim Hunsaker, Mark Sidell (Ann Sidell’s husband), Helen Kim (friend of Bob March), Lori Sanders (Josh Reiff’s Aunt), Eugene McHone (Charlotte Smith’s brother), Christine Yates, Megan and Jackie Jones, (Dawn Cook’s nieces), Lia Balke’s daughter, Angie, Brian Johnson (Barbara Wingen’s son), Nancy Elzea, Allen Rosa, Benjamin Dillon (Rosa’s grandson), Jamie Smith (Wendy Smith’s sister), Ross Warden, Sandra Moore, Ruth Mays, Shirley Strieker, Kay Webster (Janet Wear's sister), Tina and Ron Dobson (Pastor’s sister and dad) Chevy Nichols. Healthcare Center Residents: Barbara Wingen, Gertrude Lile, Nancy Burchette, Ermal Bridge, Inez Clow, Helen Sanborn, Lola Stegeman, Winnie McGaughey, E.V. “Cowboy” Riehn, Melva Riley and Enid Humphrey (Curtis Creek). Prayer requests can be added or removed by contacting Barb in the church office.
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