Gilbert Angel passed  away Nov. 7th. He was 93 years old. He and his wife Mary were longtime members of FCC.

Mary Leonard passed away Nov. 8. She was going to turn 101 Dec. 3, 2017. 

We are the "green beans" church again this year for the event! Please bring in non-perishable green beans for the box labeled "green beans" next to the New Communion box in the foyer outside the offi ces.   

The holidays are quickly approaching. Please consider sponsoring meals for families in need. Each meal box is $32 and feeds a family. Checks can be made payable to First Christian church with "New Communion" in the memo line. 

There is an insert in the bulletin to purchase poinsettias in memory of a loved one or in honor of a friend or relative. The cost is $13.00

They will be red poinsettias with green wrap and a red bow. If you are interested, please return the form filled out along with a check to the church office or place it in the offering plate. (Make checks payable to: First Christian Church)  

Orders are due November 26th. 

Youth Activities!

This month, the youth will spend Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights preparing for our Christmas and Carols presentation on Dec. 17th at 6 pm. Our presentation will model the four weeks of Advent: Peace, Joy , Love, and Hope. We are creating four skits that reflect those four themes. 

 

Thank you to all the parents and church members who have offered to feed the youth on Wednesday nights. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved in FCC's youth ministry, please email me at  mundkm12@wfu.edu . 

 

Peace,

Kaitlin Mundy

 

 The Youth group at Carowinds

You can listen to Ken Massey's sermons online here: www.sermoncloud.com/firstchristian. A big thanks to Andy Askew for recording the sermon audio every Sunday!

Who doesn't love a Christmas Card to feel like others are thinking of them during the season? 

Get the whole family involved while you are spending time with them during the holidays to think of others who don't have the privilege of spending as much time with their family!

PINC women's group will be sponsoring a Christmas Card Express for our church family and friends.

If you would like to participate without the high cost of postage, there will be a mailbox for this purpose in the education wing near the entrance ramp to the sanctuary for your use. PINC members will sort these each week and get them to members, shut ins, and all. We hope that you will take advantage of this way to honor our members whether active, home bound, or in assisted living.

 

Please try to have your cards in before Christmas!

December 3rd t here will be a Board meeting following the service.

December 10th there will be a Congregational meeting following the service. 

Come support the youth and the Palooza kids as they sing the evening away in Taylor Hall. Please bring your favorite batch of cookies to the event to share. 

December 17 @ 6:00 p.m. 

It's peanut butter and jelly time! FCC members have been asked to make peanut butter and jelly a permanent staple in your grocery carts to help stock the mobile food truck on a regular basis. Please make sure they are in plastic containers so they do not break. We are making a difference in helping to feed hungry people in our community! Keep up the good work!  Check out the New Communion bulletin board across from Taylor Hall for volunteer opportunities and the distribution schedule.

The shelter has a year-round list of needs that are always appreciated. They especially have shortages of men's deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, and socks.  Food items are canned meats and #10 size canned fruits, vegetables and applesauce. Please place your items next to the white bin in the foyer outside the office or in the church office.