January Newsletter

Happy New Year from the staff at FCC! May God bless you in the new year!

Message from Greg

First, my family and I would like to say thank you for the 'love gift' we received from the church during the Christmas season. We are grateful for your generosity. Nancy and I are thankful to be able to serve as pastors of this wonderful congregation. Thank you again for your many expressions of support not only at Christmas, but throughout the year.

On a different note, we are beginning a new year and that means that many of us are making plans or setting goals for the future. A number of you will be making resolutions as 2017 begins. That usually is a good news/bad news kind of exercise. The good news is you are looking forward with hopes and dreams for the future and you are expressing that in resolving to do a list of certain things. Now for the reality check or the bad news. It is widely acknowledged that most of those resolutions will be broken within the first two weeks after they have been made. According to researchers virtually no one keeps or even remembers their resolutions after a month has passed.

So if you are going to make a resolution this year let me suggest one from Theodore Roosevelt that doesn't involve making a list of things to do: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." And I would add, with Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, as your guide! That is a resolution worth remembering and keeping. GOD BLESS YOU! AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! Peace, Greg

Scripture of the Month

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a time for everything , and a season for every activity under the heavens:

KAIROS

John Prewett

It is that time (chronos) of year when we turn the calendar to a new year. We can look back at the past or contemplate the future. What experience would we change if we could? What experience do we want to hold fastly in our hearts forever? The latter speaks to KAIROS.

Last Advent, hopefully, we all experienced (kairos) time. That time in which we were lost in the awe of God's gift for each one of us. It is the time in which we cry out with joy for the love sent to us in the presence of Jesus, The Christ. Here at First Christian Church, there are many ways to experience kairos. Get involved in Gods work! Get out of your box! (Remember Peter getting out of the boat!) Give of your God given talents, time and resources. Go to a bible study or prayer partners. Share the "Word of Truth" with others you encounter. Give back a portion of the love in which God has extended to you.

Lastly, many thanks for the cards, comments, prayers for me and my family in the loss of my mother, Rosalee, on Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving. They have given me GREAT comfort.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:

HOSPITAL:

REHAB:

NURSING HOME/HOMEBOUND: St

Anthony's : Lynn Mann, Martha Oliver

Norma Sue England - Fowler Apts # 514 - Broke foot Cumberland Pointe : Harriett McDowell

Signature Healthcare : Mary Bogan- broken hip GreenTree: Suzie Mounts Westminster: Frances Britt

Rosewalk Commons : Vernetta Lynn; Verne & Rosemary Comer

St. Mary's Jim Sipple (now in secure area) see person at desk

At Home : Jeanne Dible, Marilyn Galloway; Ruby Ward at home of son, Marcus Haley 8415 Turner Rd. West Point, IN 47992

Becky Britt - 2106 S. 7 th St. Lafayette 47905

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER REQUESTS: Loretta Lowe - Louise McDole's niece - cancer, Ann Prather - eye issues

Jan Rybka recovering at home, Cindy Garvey - chronic shoulder pain, Cay Long - health issues

Our sympathy to the family of Mary Coon who passed away in Connecticut at age 100 - There will be a service on January 20, 2017 @ Hippensteel with Visitation from Noon - 1:30 - Service @ 1:30 with private burial

Our sympathy to Mary Lou Curtis on death of her sister, Jane Packard on 12/8

Our sympathy to the family of Thelma Dolick who passed away in Colorado on 12/8

Our sympathy to Beverly Conn and family on the death of her daughter, Kathryn Flinn on 12/15

January Diaconates

Jan. 1st

10am

Team Leader: Quil Standiford

Serving: Joan Standiford

Serving: Sally Brunger

Serving: Mary Sego

Serving: Daryl Killian

Set Up & Clean Up: Joan Standiford & Sally Brunger

Jan. 8th

10am

Team Leader: Quil Standiford

Serving: Joan Standiford

Serving: Sally Brunger

Serving: Mary Sego

Serving: Daryl Killian

Set Up & Clean Up: Mary Sego & Daryl Killian

Jan. 15th

10am

Team Leader: Dave Schluttenhofer

Serving: James Sanders

Serving: John Sanders

Serving: Denise Sanders

Serving: Matthew Stewart

Set Up & Clean Up: Sanders

Jan 22nd

10am

Team Leader: Donna Adams

Serving: Robin Sturgeon

Serving: Larry Sturgeon

Serving: Paula Floyd

Serving: Letcher Floyd

Set Up & Clean Up: Paula & Letcher Floyd

Jan. 29th

10am

Team Leader: Kathy Stirlen

Serving: Melanie Davis

Serving: Michael Davis

Serving: Harriet Beeler

Serving: Crystal Cover

Set Up & Clean Up: Melanie & Michael Davis

Memorials

For Vera Idle: Harriet Beeler; Louise McDole; Wanda Sharp; Channing & Janet Blickenstaff; Mary & Nelson Mosson; Harry & Charlotte Martin and the Chad Clevenger family;

Marian Godeke Miler; Dorothy Lantz; Steve & Carolyn Henry; Lenora Smith; Patricia Buschman; and Nell Merimee

For Don Smith: Claire Brettnacher; David & Carol Luhman; David & Anita McGaughey; Norm & Cay Long; Barbara Bigler; Channing & Janet Blickenstaff; Mary & Nelson Mosson;

Polly & Donald Halter; Tim & Karla Smith; Steve Dobler; Jim Vruggink; Jean & Joann Evans; Harry & Charlotte Martin & the Clevenger family; and Marian Godeke Miller. Beth & Barney Wick

For Lenora Smith: David & Anita McGaughey; Claire Brettnacher; Nelson & Mary Nelson; Ronda Connoway & Martha Gentry; Sylvia Moore; Barbara Bigler; Marian Godeke Miller; Lafayette Quality Products; Purdue Alumni Association; Kim DeWees; Sue Scholer; Steven Mather; Debbie Vansco, Cheryl Church; Timothy & Karla Smith; Polly Halter;

David & Carol Luhman; Harriet Beeler; Jane Kenny; Helen Hunt Smith, Elizabeth, Lynne and Michael; Larry & Lynette Swanson; Jane Hickman; Robert & Linda Pierret;

Carolyn & Steve Henry; Mary Alice Bauman; Matt & Cheryl Sutton; Sheila Klinker; Pamela Grenard; Tjhomas & Paula Robertson; Richard & Helen Hayden; Charlotte & Harry Martin & the Clevenger family. Lucille Maris; Barney & Beth Wick

For Rachel Roudebush: Jim & Nell Merimee; William & Billie Forney; E.K.& J.R. Hale; William & Corliss Fassel; Ruhl & Judith Robbins; Barbara & James Montgomery;

Paul & Lisa Fallen; Rodger & Cheri Brouwer; Keth & Mary Sapp; Larry & Joyce Shaw; Charles & Joyce Lange; Lonnie & Darlene Courtney; Charlie & Ceil Ante; Jane Kenny;

Wanda Sharp; Shirley Ellsworth; Harry & Charlotte Martin & the Chad & Mary Clevenger family; Marian Godeke Miller; Harriet Beeler; and Roberta Pilotte.

Lucille Maris; Claudia McLaren

Thank You!

Dear Friends, We want to thank all of you who have called, prayed and/or brought food to our home while I've been ill. We still do not have answers to the cause of my headaches but the doctors are working on it. Again thank you for all your care and concerns. Thank you Cay

Kids Club (K-5th grade)

Jan. 1st NO KIDS CLUB

Jan. 8th Game Night at Pizza King (18th & Veteran's Mem.) 5-6:30pm

Pizza provided just bring money for a drink and a friend!

Jan. 15th Get Air Trampoline Park Noon-1pm Cost: $13

3540 St. Rd. 38 Your parents need to sign a waiver go to www.getairlafayette.com

Jan. 29th Kids Club in Fellowship Hall 5-6:30pm! Bring a friend!

Jan. 1st NO MTG!

Jan. 8th Game Night at Pizza King (18th & Veteran's Mem.) 5-6:30pm

Pizza provided just bring money for a drink and a friend!

Jan. 15th Get Air Trampoline Park Noon-1pm Cost: $13

3540 St. Rd. 38 Your parents need to sign a waiver go to

www.getairlafayette.com

Jan. 29th Youth Mtg in Fellowship Hall 5-6:30pm (We need to plan a few

winter events.....like the Ski Trip!)

GOD CONVERSATIONS

Come join us on Wednesday evenings in Fellowship Hall at 6:30pm.

Mr.Enosh Kazem of the Muslim Student Association at Purdue will be coming to speak Wednesday, January 25th at 6:30pm. Mr. Kazem will be a guest speaker to share with our church so that we may have a better understanding of the Muslim believes and community. Our guest speaker has grown up in W. Lafayette and is a doctoral student at Purdue University. His title is: Understanding our Muslim neighbors. Rev. Greg & Nancy

Click on this link to see the calendar. http://www.fcclaf.org/#/calendar

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