First Christian Church
2320 Country Club Rd
Winston-Salem, NC  27104
May 17, 2019

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.
In This Issue
Serving in Worship This Sunday
May 19, 2019
 11am  

Senior Pastor: Rev. David Harrison

Acolyte: Aleks Malay

Elders: Becky Minnix and Brenda Smith
 
Deacons: Lindsay Haddock, Asa Haddock and Ron Minnix

Worship Leader: Shellie Veschio

Director of Music Ministries: Regina Pozzi

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.
Choir                                     7:00 p.m. 
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.
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:
  1. Your level of interest
  2. Evenings that you Cannot meet
  3. 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

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 - 5:30 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  at alannagrace11@gmail.com for more information.  Proceeds will go to the church.
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 .

Youth Happenings

Hello everyone and Happy May! Our theme for this past month was Awareness April, during which we reflected on Christ's responses to concerns faced by young people around the globe. This included mental health, hunger, poverty, family separation, and violence. We used passages from Isaiah and Mark to guide these meditations and inform our own responses.

This month's theme is Miraculous May. During the first four weeks, we will focus on one miracle from each of the gospels: The calming of the storm (Matt. 8:23-27), the casting out of an unclean spirit (Mark 1:23-28), the healing of a faithful woman (Luke 8:43-48), and the opening of the eyes of a man born blind (John 9). During the fifth week, we will focus on modern-day miracles, and examine how we can use the example of Jesus and the faith of those in the gospels to inform our own response to and awareness of miracles in our everyday lives.

The youth group will also head to an escape room Friday, May 10th! If you are interested in chaperoning this awesome fellowship event, let Kaitlin know!

Thank you so much to everyone who has provided meals for the youth during the month of April. If you are interested in providing a meal for the youth on Wednesday nights or if you have any questions about other ways you can get involved with the youth group, contact Kaitlin at (828) 713-2570.

Peace,
Kaitlin 


Crisis Control Ministry

Crisis Control Ministry's food pantry is in need of CRACKERS for the month of May. 
In the grocery store it seems like the 
cracker aisle is here-a-cracker, 
there-a-cracker, everywhere a 
cracker-cracker. Any kind of cracker will do! A box of crackers may seem like a small request, but think of how many times you eat a cracker. A cracker is a great side item for a salad or a cup of soup and a cracker or two, often keep the "hungries" away. 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
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 Alanna in the church office, or send an email to churchonedoc1@gmail.com if you would like one emailed or mailed.
Listen to Sermons Online

You can listen to 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! 


 
            
Check out our website for more information:

www.disciplesofchrist.com