First Christian Church
2320 Country Club Rd
Winston-Salem, NC  27104
April 27, 2018

 

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In This Issue
Serving in Worship This Sunday
April 29, 2018

11am  

Elders:Becky Minnix and Tracy Glenn

Acolyte: Bailey Wishart
 
Deacons: Asa Haddock, Lindsey Haddock, Paul Bierie, and Patty Bierie

Worship Leader: Becky Minnix

Organist: Regina Pozzi
 
Preacher: Reverend Ken Massey

Scripture: "Who We Are"  1 John 4:7-21

Opportunities for Service and Fellowship

                                  
SUNDAY

Easton Drum Band             9:30 a.m.   
Fellowship Time             10:30 a.m.    
                                Sunday Service              11:00 a.m.
                  
               TUESDAY

     Staff Meeting               10:00 a.m.  


                 WEDNESDAY

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

You and the Church

Dear fellow members of First Christian Church,

At our congregational meeting we had good discussion of issues related to the new governance structure the Transition Team has challenged us to create.  Now that we have approved the establishment of the Leadership Council as the first step, we can begin the process of reviewing our constitution and bylaws to provide us with a more focused and efficient structure, better adapted to our current size and to increased congregational engagement.

The concept of the Transition Team was not that the Leadership Council alone would do this, but that it would form a task force to study alternatives and come up with a proposal.  It would be good to begin soon.

If you would be interested in being a member of this task force, please let me know by May 1.

Yours in Christ,
Doug



April 27th 8:30 p.m.-April 28th 8:30 a.m.
This Sunday is 5th Sunday

We would love for members to come early to meet and greet. 


Baby Shower!

Please join us as we celebrate this joyful occasion! Rebecca Sink Smith is Mike and Kathy Sink's daughter and Dan Traylor's niece. 

Hostesses: Emily Sink Wilson and Debbie Traylor Thompson. 
 
 Date: June 3 at  2 p.m.  in the Parlor. 

She is registered at babylist.com and at Target. 
CDL Bus Driver Needed!!!

Would you be willing to help our youth by driving them occasionally to camp or other events?  

If you are under the age of 72 and willing to get a CDL to drive the bus, First Christian Church needs you! 


Click here for more info about the CDL license and what you will need. 


Crisis Control Ministry

During the month of April, Crisis Control Ministry would like CANNED FRUIT to fill their shelves.  The need continues and the
situation never changes. When we help fill the Ministry's shelves, they can help keep a
family in their home or supply a life-saving drug.  Please place your items in the white box and be generous, as you always are.
 
Becky Minnix
Christian Action Ministry 
 


New Communion

Please continue to bring Peanut Butter and Jelly for New Communion's Mobile food Pantry. 

Thanks! 
Youth Happenings!

Hello all and Happy April! 
 
In March we stocked cans for New Communion, wrote prayers for ending violence in schools, and took
Polaroid pictures around the church as a lesson on
discipleship. 
 
In April, we will break down Jesus' Sermon on the
Mount into four weeks: the Beatitudes, the Antitheses ("you've heard it said..."), sayings on Materialism, and parables around judgment and forgiveness. Our goal is not to just memorize the sayings or talk about them abstractly. We want 
to take these lessons seriously, and really reflect on how Jesus' teachings inform our Discipleship. 
 
Our Summer mission trip to Christmount is July 8-13! For details on the trip or to sign up you or someone you think would be interested, please contact me at  mundkm12@wfu.edu . 
 
If you are interested in providing a meal for the youth during April, please contact me at  (828)713-2570 . 

Peace -
Kaitlin
 
 
 
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!
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.
Online Giving Options!

You will now be able to use your paypal account or credit card! Go to 
http://disciplesofchrist.com/  and click on the donate or give with givelify button under the search bar on the right hand side of the website page. It will lead you to paypal or givelify's secure pages in order to give. It even gives you the option to enroll for monthly giving so you don't forget your offering! 

You can download either of the apps as well to your smart phone!