First Christian Church Weekly Newsletter
Friday, October 29th of 2021
Dear Friends,

Welcome to FCC Weekly News, 
your electronic source for what is happening 
at God's church each & every week.

2320 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
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Office: (336) 722-2714
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Opportunities for Fellowship & Service
~11am Sunday Service~

Sermon Text: Mark 12:28-34
Sermon Title: "What Really Matters"
28 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; 30 you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32 Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that ‘he is one, and besides him there is no other’; 33 and ‘to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,’ and ‘to love one’s neighbor as oneself,’—this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34 When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one dared to ask him any question.


Scripture Reader: Shellie Veschio
Praise & Worship

Prelude: Improvisation on "Take My Life"


Opening Hymn: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” #16

1 Come, thou fount of every blessing,
tune my heart to sing thy grace;
streams of mercy never ceasing
call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious measure
sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it,
mount of thy redeeming love.

2 Here I raise to thee an altar;
hither by thy help I've come;
and I hope, by thy good pleasure,
safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
wandering from the fold of God;
he, to rescue me from danger,
interposed his precious blood.

3 O to grace how great a debtor
daily I'm constrained to be!
Let thy goodness, like a fetter,
bind my wandering heart to thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
prone to leave the God I love;
here's my heart, O take and seal it,
seal it from thy courts above.


Special Music: "As The Deer"

Closing Hymn: “Rejoice, the Lord is King!” #699

1 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
The risen Christ adore!
Rejoice, give thanks, and sing,
and triumph evermore:
lift up your heart,
lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

2 God's reign can never fail,
Christ rules o’er earth and heaven;
the keys of death and hell
are to our Jesus given:
lift up your heart,
lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

3 Rejoice in glorious hope!
For Christ, our Judge, shall come
to glorify the saints
for their eternal home:
lift up your heart,
lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!


Postlude: “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” arr. by Don Hustad

- Join Us For Noonday Prayer on Wednesday -
12-12:30!
&
View our Pastor's Wednesday Midweek Reflection
on First Christian Winston Salem YouTube channel



The shelter has a year-round
list of needs that are always appreciated!

They're especially short on men's deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors & socks. Food items: canned meats, #10-size canned fruits/vegetables & applesauce.

Please sit your donations under the shelter, next to FCC's parking lot,
at the set of double doors with a mailbox.

Proverbs 31:8-9
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
First Christian Friends,
 
With thankful hearts, we welcome October!

Thank you so much for your showing of love and generosity, whether it be through monetary donations or donation of time and talent, that made this year a success thus far. All of your efforts and thoughtfulness are sincerely appreciated! 

If you would like to volunteer please contact Paul or Pastor David. For more information on our distribution schedule, visit www.newcommunion.org/calendar.   

We continue to be grateful for all of your support and prayers! Please continue to bring your peanut butter and jelly. Share this good news of the gospel with your friends and coworkers. As we continue to put faith in action, through the practice of shared abundance, with our neighbors in Winston Salem!

Peace and continued shared abundance,
Rev. David Harrison Jr. and Paul Gillespie 
#sharedabundance #hungersucks

A special word of thanks to all of our volunteers!

New Communion: David Harrison - info@newcommunion.org
Backpack program: Paul Gillespie - pgillespie@triad.rr.com
Christian Action Ministry

Hello Fellow Christians!

Good afternoon, First Christian! Today is a beautiful day! I have just walked back into our house from standing in the warm sunshine for a few minutes. It is the second full day of Fall and I still have Lantana blooming along with geraniums! In my kitchen, I have all the ingredients to make Ron his “one real meal of the week” that I promised him at Christmas one year. However, there are so many people, who live right her in Forsyth County, who cannot say that. One of the most important things today for me “to be happy about” is the fact I have everything I need in my kitchen to make that “real meal”.
Putting a meal together is not difficult, but for some, it is very difficult. Cupboards are bare all across our area and folks are hungry. The item Crisis Control Ministry has chosen for the month of October is APPLESAUCE. This item can be eaten alone as a needed fruit. It can be used in baked goods and so many other things. Small containers can be included in “take-along” lunches for children and adults. Why not visit your favorite grocer and gather containers of APPLESAUCE you would like to give to those folks who might not have “all the ingredients”! You will be blessed many times over.
 
CCM does request no glass jars for the APPLESAUCE. Glass tends to break.
 
Becky Minnix
Christian Action-Community Ministry
 
October Birthdays
1- Jennifer Mabe
11- Gabriella Pruitt
13- Warren Hodges
14- David Wommack
16- Diane Madison
17- B.J. Carmichael
19- Pat Grubbs & First Lady Renee Harrison
24- Bailey Wishart
28- Tom Tart
Pledge Cards for 2022 have been mailed out! Please return all pledge cards before Consecration Sunday on October 31st! As we continue to be good stewards over what God has entrusted into our hands, as we strive to do the work of ministry, and continue "Putting Faith Into Action!"
Grow. Serve. Give.
November 7th- We have a wonderful opportunity to continue Putting Faith Into Action,” as we serve at The Dwelling Church at 520 N.Spring St. 27101, immediately after morning worship. We will provide non-perishable food items! Come out and serve!
Please find the prayer list below,
and remember to keep our church family in your prayers.

Philippians 4:6-7  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Prayer List

Church Members
Atkinson, Doug

Bierie, Patty

Butler, Dale & Jackie

Hill, Candy

Seller, Sandra

Stephen, Walker
 
Home-bound Members                      
Fox, Bob & Barbara          

Gillespie, Joan            

Morris, Lou           

Taylor, Frances        

Tesh, Peggy

Ward, Lois
 
Friends & Family of Members

Chrysson, Jeff - friend of The Munnell Family

Hudspeth, Judi - friend of FCC

Madison, Diane - prayer for friend

Mandy,- niece of The Bowen Family

Patrum, Penny - friend of Kathy Sink

Rude, Adam- nephew of Patty Bierie

Sawrey, Bob & Laverne- Mother & Father-in-law of Megan Sawrey

Woosley, Patty- Pam Bowen's Mom

Military Service
Brammer, Roger & family-friends of Brenda Smith

Byerly, Jacob & all military-nephew of Paul & Patty Bierie

Hance, Drew-nephew of Charlie & Connie Hance