First Christian Church
2320 Country Club Rd
Winston-Salem, NC  27104
November 10, 2017


 

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In This Issue

Keep the Angel and Leonard family in your prayers

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

His service will be  this Friday -Nov. 10th -2:00 pm at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory.

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

If you would like to send condolences to the family  her daughter's contact info as follows:
Barbara Whitt
(704) 57-0684 phone #

Her service will be a graveside service Dec. 2nd at  Forsyth Memorial Park.  Time to be determined.
Serving in Worship This Sunday
                                  November 12, 2017

11am  

Elders: Janice Taylor and Connie Hance

Acolyte: Bailey Wishart

Deacons: Ron Minnix, Gina Pruitt, and Grant Minnix
 
Worship Leader:  Doug Cardwell

Organist:  Regina Pozzi
 
Preacher: Reverend Ken Massey
 
 Isaiah 40:28-31

Sermon Title: 
"The Gift of Strength"
Opportunities for Service and Fellowship 

 SUNDAY

Sunday School         9:30 a.m . 
              Fellowship Time (Sunday Times)       10:30 a.m. 
            Worship Service       11:00 a.m
           Handbell Practice      12:00 p.m. 

       MONDAY

            Executive Committee Meeting        6:00 p.m. 

Tuesday

   Staff Meeting         10:00 a.m. 

    WEDNESDAY

               Youth Group             6:00 p.m.
        Choir Rehearsal              7:00 p.m.

      Saturday

   New Communion Community Event 
Shout Outs!
Thank you all who supported the youth in their grab and go soup luncheon on Sunday! The turnout was so wonderful we ran out of soup! 

CWF Nut Sale- Nuts Available Now
 
The nuts have been delivered.  They will be available for pick-up on Monday, November 13th, between 10:00 am and 12 Noon at the church.  If you have not placed an order, these items below are available on a very limited basis.  If you wish to place an order, please call Frances Murphy at 336-724-2686, or Thresa Brinn at 336-765-7715.
 
Price List                                                         Price     
Pecan Halves                                                $10.50  
Pecan Pieces                                                  10.50         
Black Walnut Pieces                                       10.00         
Deluxe Mixed Nuts                                          10.50         
Pistachios                                                          9.00         
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix                                  6.75        
Milk Chocolate Coated Giant Cashews            9.00   
Milk Chocolate Fruit & Nut (Bridge Mix)           7.00                   
Milk Chocolate Coated Peanuts                       6.50                    



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.   
Sponsor a Family

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. 
Poinsettia Sales

Starting November 5th there will be 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


New Communion

Mark your calendars for November 18th, December 16th, and December 21st. These will be community events where either we are offering a community supper or distributing holiday meal boxes. We continue to be grateful for all of your support and prayers as both David and Monica are working in chaplain residency full-time.
 
Listen to Sermons Online

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!
Important dates from the Music Director
 
Choir rehearsal at 7 p.m. this Wednesday. 
 
Handbell rehearsal this Sunday at 12 p.m. 

#givingtuesday

We are celebrating #givingtuesday November 28, 2017. There are four ways to donate:
 
1-Paypal us at newcommunionws@gmail.com and sponsor a holiday meal for a family of ten. Each family is $32.00
 
2-Drop a check by the church between 9-1 Monday through Friday
 
3-Order any items off our Amazon Wish List and have them sent to the church for children/families in need
 
4-Stop by the church and purchase merchandise; T-shirts and Shared Abundance Candles make great holiday gifts and are priced at $25.00 each
 
Contact us with any questions newcommunionws@gmail.com or 336-722-2714
 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/JZVQFQ08Y4QW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_d_g__wb
 
#sharedabundance #newcommunion #hungersucks #givingtuesday
 
We hope that any day could be a giving day as well. Please feel free to donate in any of these ways this month
Crisis Control October Request: Cooking Oil

Crisis Control Ministry has requested for the month of November
COOKING OIL.  I will admit that it is not the most exciting thing to gather but it is an essential ingredient.  In today's world, emphasis is on healthy meals and healthy meals begin with healthy ingredients.  I would suggest you choose oil in small containers so that your gift can be shared by more people.  I saw a billboard today stating "Hunger never takes a vacation".  
 
With the holidays quickly approaching, please put several of those bottles in your cart and place them in the white bin in the Education Hallway. As always, you will be blessed.
 
~Becky Minnix
 

Easton Backpack Fund

For over four years now, we have been providing weekend food for 50 elementary kids at Easton. It costs $180.00 to provide food to one child for an entire school year, or only $5.00 to provide food to one child for a weekend.  If you are able to make a donation, please put your check with "Backpack Fund" on the memo line in the offering plate or deliver it to the church office. 
New Communion Mobile Food Pantry needs  Peanut Butter & Jelly

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.
Samaritan Ministries

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.