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First Christian Church
2320 Country Club Rd
Winston-Salem, NC
27104
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Welcome to FCC Weekly News!
Hello to you all and welcome to FCC Weekly News, your electronic source for what is happening at your church each and every week.
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Serving in Worship This Sunday
July 7, 2019
11am
Elders: Claudia Colter and Cheryl Askew
Deacons: Tom, Tracy and Denise Glenn
Worship Leader: Andy Askew
Director of Music Ministries: Regina Pozzi
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Opportunities for Service and Fellowship
Sunday
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Time 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday
Staff Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Men's Lunch Bunch 11:30 a.m.
(at Clemmons Kitchen)
Wednesday
Youth 6:00 p.m.
Thursday (July 4th)
Happy Independence Day!
Thank you to ALL who served for our nation's freedom
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Congregational Meeting on July 14th
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend
after the 11 o'clock worship service. There will be at least two important items for the congregation to discuss and vote on. Watch your email and your mailbox over the coming weeks for more information.
If you are in need of an Absentee Ballot please contact our Moderator, Becky Minnix, at (336) 922-1815 or
bhm@triad.rr.com.
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Message from Myrna Law
Dear First Christian Church,
In a few weeks I will be moving to Dogwood Terrace in Richmond, Va. I am writing to thank you for the care and love you have given me in so many ways -- phone calls, visits, flowers, cards, food and etc! You made me feel wanted even though physically I have not been able to participate for some years. You hear of special congregations, and I want you to know you are a member of one of the best! The way you have managed the challenges of the past some years has made me proud just to say I know you. You have pulled together under some topnotch leadership and have overcome many challenging situations that have destroyed other congregations. The level of trust and faith has been exemplary. I pray for each of you that your spiritual journey as part of this congregation will influence and guide you as much as it has me since 1962. When we joined the church, the leadership was in the hands of the folks who slaved and worked to build this building. Almost all of them are gone now, but the church is continuing on. I learned many things from them -- things I didn't know that I did not know. The one I remember most came from Mrs. Johnson, Ralph Johnson's mother,
"God doesn't have any grandchildren!"
-Myrna Law (myrnalaw70@gmail.com)
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Crisis Control Ministry
Dear Friends!
We will be doing the month of July a little differently from what Crisis Control Ministry requests. The usual food for July is peanut butter. Knowing that New Communion always requests that food, I feel we should not compete. Therefore, we will be choosing CANNED VEGETABLES OF ANY KIND. Yes, home grown varieties are wonderful, but all folks do not have access to them, so canned goods is the answer. Share what you can so others can eat. Place them in the white bin in the Education Foyer. Thank you on behalf of many!
Please choose a few cans the next time you shop for your family.
Together we make
a huge difference.
Bring what you can to share.
I have said many times, the more we share, Crisis Control Ministry can use their funds to help with other
life-sustaining needs.
We all feel blessed when we share with others.
Becky Minnix,
Missions Ministry
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DWM/CWF Day Group
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eetings will NOT be held in June and July.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 19
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, at 3:00 p.m. in the library.
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PINC
To those interested in renewing our PINC (Partners In Christ) meetings, please respond in an e-Mail.
In your answer, please relate the following answers:
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Your level of interest
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Evenings that you
Cannot
meet
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Types of activities that interest you
Our goal is to meet together and get to know each other in a more personal way. In sharing various activities, I think we accomplish that in a very Christ-like way.
In the past in addition to opening devotionals (when appropriate) we have performed several service projects - Valentine and Easter Baskets for seniors, Preparation of eggs for our Easter egg hunt,and help with fund-raising projects of the church.
In addition we have prepared items for sale to raise funds and had sale of donated items.
We have also participated in fun activities such as movies, bowling, art and wine parties, and dinners out. We also had interesting speakers for our meetings as well as instructors for arts and crafts projects.
Your response to this message is important in deciding the future of PINC.
Janice Taylor
taylormarlene911@gmail.com
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Five Points Farmers' Market
On every LAST
Friday of each month through October First Christian Church is hosting a Farmers' market in the parking lot from 3:30 pm - 6 pm, and we invite craft vendors too. If you or someone you know is interested in
becoming a vendor or sponsor
please
email Alanna Harris
for more information
at fivepointsfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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Proceeds will go to the church.
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Fall Craft Show - September 28, 2019
First Christian Church is having a craft show so crafters start crafting. If you have friends and/or family members that are crafters let them know about the show too. There will be a fee for the crafter's space (to be determined) and all money made by selling crafts is the crafter's. Proceeds from the selling of spaces will go to one of the missions of the church. If you would like to participate please contact Judy Gillespie at 336- 602-2430 or 336-817-3403. More information to follow as date gets closer.
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Attendance for Worship Service
You will find a black book for members and visitors alike to sign. Please complete your information and pass it along to the person next to you. If you are the last person to sign the book on the row, pass it back to the beginning. The first person who signed will remove the sheet and place it in the offering plate
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Hi friends,
Emily, here. My first few weeks with the youth have been nothing short of an adventure. I think they are teaching me far more than I'm teaching them.
We wrapped up Joyful June and our study of the Psalms with some hands-on activities. In the pictures from last Wednesday, the youth have traced each other on paper and are writing what they love about themselves and each other after we read and discussed Psalm 139. These will be on display in the youth room if you want to stop by and see for yourself!
I am so looking forward to July! Our theme this month is "Justice July." We will look at Bible passages such as the Great Commission that call us to create a more just and equal world for everyone. We will participate in some activities that show us the importance of working together for real change. We will also be doing a service project this month that the youth will decide on this week! It's going to be a busy and productive July.
We would love to have you get involved with the youth! One great way to do that is by providing dinner on Wednesday at 6pm. If you or a book club or other group that you're involved in would like to sign up to provide dinner for hungry teenagers, you can email me at hallje18@wfu.edu or call/text me at (423) 248-9063.
Peace,
Emily
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Pledge Cards
If you didn't turn in your pledge card and need one you may print one off
HERE
, find one on the table in the sanctuary, see Jesse in the church office, or send an email to admin@disciplesofchrist.com if you would like one emailed or mailed.
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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.
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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!
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