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| The Christian Caller December 30, 2016 |
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Julie's Jar
~~Inspired by Richard Rohn~~
The story is a doorway to the infinite. The story is NOT the infinite. We cannot contain the infinite in the story. That is the mistake made by fundamentalism.
Our story, the Christian story, opens the doorway to these truths: God overcomes the gap and comes to the most material part of life, God comes in the most humble circumstances, God is hidden in the ordinariness of straw in a manger, God is vulnerable.
The story opens up God reality from the inside. Our job is to unpack the story and let it work in us. The tendency among many Christians is to try to prove the story is fact. That's a waste of time and energy because it cuts us off from the infinite love of God, not because God has moved away, but because we have ignored the un-hiding of God that will come when we allow the story to reveal what is deeply held within it. What is deeply held is beyond fact, beyond information.
What is deeply held is the love of God, which is not a sentimental feeling but a power, a transforming power that makes it possible for people to love enemies and forgive. This love is not contained in the story; it is deeply held and grounded in the story so that it can grow beyond the limits of the story.
Let the story of Jesus take you into the limitless bounds of God's love this year.
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Announcements!
- If you would like to contribute for communion elements, the cost is $20 per month. You can either write a check to the church and put on the memo line "communion elements", or give the $20 to Nancy DeWolf. Either way, you will get credit for the amount on your giving record.
- If you would like a new copy of the church membership directory, please let the church office know and we will get one to you.
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Congregational Meeting - January 8
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The purpose of the meeting is to vote on the 2017 budget. A time for questions and discussion is scheduled for the morning at 9:00. Light
refreshments will be served. The 2017 budget will be presented for a vote during worship during our regular offering time.
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Marilyn Fiddmont From Christian Church Foundation Preaching Jan. 8th
Epiphany Sunday is a
celebration of the mission of
 the church. Our congregation has its Permanent Funds at Christian Church Foundation. Because of the stewardship of the congregation AND the Foundation, our congregation is able to continue the mission of the church.
Marilyn Fiddmont is our representative from Christian Church Foundation and has helped us celebrate Epiphany Sunday in past years. Rev. Fiddmont is an engaging preacher who brings her commitment to the gospel of Christ to life in word.
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Conference Room
Reiki promotes relaxation and the reduction of stress which in turn support physical well being. People report experiencing deep calm, reduction of pain and for some, spiritual wellness. Physical and emotional trauma, the wear and tear of ordinary life, these cause our systems to become imbalanced over time. Reiki helps restore the body's natural state of balance. It has be shown that stress is a significant contributor to illness. One of the most powerful aspect of Reiki is its ability to reduce stress.
What can you expect? Reiki master teacher Julie Roberts-Fronk begins with a brief introduction to Reiki followed by time for people to experience Reiki first hand if they so choose. Reiki is given through light touch or no touch, depending on a person's choice. Wear comfortable clothes.
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This inter-generational/family ministry of spiritual formation begins again on Wednesday, Jan. 18
th. Learning begins at 5:30, followed by a shared meal and recreation, ending at 7. Every 3 weeks, the adults participate in their own learning in an extended Logos ending at 7:30. If you are interested in participating with the children/youth in your household, please join us on Jan. 18
th. A freewill offering is taken at dinner to cover food costs.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
**=Non-Church Activity
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If someone should be added to this list, please let the church
- 1st ~ Jarod Davis
- 5th ~ John Eckeard & Darlene Jones
- 6th ~ Carol Bremer
- 13th ~ Jane Spees & Russ Bohse
- 14th ~ Norma Puntney
- 17th ~ Stan Adams
- 22nd ~ Charles Kurtek & Alicia Martin
- 23rd ~ Mel Adams
- 30rd ~ Bea Ross
We'd love to wish you a happy anniversary here in The Caller!
If you would like to have your anniversary listed,
contact the church office.
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| CELEBRATIONS AND PRAYER CONCERNS 
We join together in prayer for our community and our world. Please let us know if you would like to add someone to the list or if someone should be removed. We review the list quarterly and will give you a call if it is unclear if someone should stay on the list. Please let us know if someone has inadvertently been removed. |
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HOMEBOUND & convalescing
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Hilda Faulkner
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Janice Newborn
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Lois & Rhodes Thompson
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Bob & Jackie McCallister
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ONGOING PRAYERS
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Elizabeth Akin
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Sue Hunter
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Jose Mendiola
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Lucy Hyde
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Carolyn McKee
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Laura Zivnak
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Ed Ross
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Norma Puntney
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Cindy Koskan
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Ron & Martha Gorsuch
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Tim Reed
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Bret Wiley
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Diana Tillinger
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Nicole Brooks Rios
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Sandy Toppen
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Stan Adams
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Nelson Mann
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Lorraine Rogers
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Harry Pearson
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Phil Smith
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China & Seth Isler
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The Charlie Weaver Family
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Annette Anderson
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Eloise Williams
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Jake, Marie, & Elaine Tillinger
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Evelyn Lepire & Family
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Gary Paulson
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Nancy DeWolf & Family
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Shirley Ewing & Family
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About First Christian Church Pomona
We are an active, informed, progressive Christian community worshiping and serving in Pomona, CA. Our congregation is a part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Denomination.
All are welcome to worship, take Communion and serve the world with us.
| Join Us for Bible Study:
9 am Sunday |
Join Us for Worship: 10 am Sunday |
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