- Sunday Traditional Worship and Worship and Wonder 9:00 a.m.
- One and All Worship 10:15 a.m.
- Sunday School for Adults 10:00 a.m.
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October
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- October 6: World Communion Sunday and Stewardship Campaign Begins
- October 22: Blood Drive
- October 27: Heritage Sunday
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Office Hours
are listed at the bottom of each
Messenger
issue.
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Priority News!
Property Use
Partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal
Our first major initiative in implementing our Property Use priority is an agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal to use a designated portion of our building for their after-school Teen Club. This use will be every regular school day from 2:30-6:30 p.m. and will involve Boys & Girls Club staff members, numerous volunteers, and 40-60 program participants. The program will use the west entrance and stairwell, Rooms 303, 304, and 307 on the upper level, the east-west hallway on the lower level and the restrooms (Rooms 118 and 120) in that hallway, and Major Hall and the adjacent kitchen. The agreement is effective September 20, 2019, for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional school years.
We anticipate that volunteer opportunities may become available to our members who are interested in direct involvement with this program.
Alan Chapman
Chair of Trustees
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Property Use
– Help our property become a resource to the community and an entry point
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Leadership Development
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The most-recently added priority, which will emphasize training and preparing laypeople and clergy for leadership roles
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Small Groups
— Build on what we’ve learned and do more of these
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Analyze Staffing Needs
— Build budgets to address mission, including how we faithfully staff the ministry for it
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Welcome All
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Begin discernment on building an inclusive faith community
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Meet the Neighbors
— Beginning with existing relationships, take a deeper dive into who God has given us to love in this area – and how our lives might intersect
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THIRD
THURSDAY
FOOD & FELLOWSHIP
October 17 5:00 p.m. Tony’s
Note number coming on Sunday attendance pad
in far right column, OR
Phone FCC office BEFORE 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 15
Tony’s Restaurant is at South Main St. and Oak Creek Plaza, Bloomington; (old Pizza Hut, across from SF Park); turn west at traffic light just south of Veteran’s & Main intersection
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Disciples Women's Ministries
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Operation Santa
The Ladies of DWM have a Fall project of collecting items for Operation Santa. This is a nationwide organization that sends large Christmas stockings filled with things our military people will enjoy receiving during the holidays. There is a poster by the Information Desk with suggestions of items you could purchase to help our church make a nice donation to this worthy cause. We were asked to concentrate on donating black crew socks and beef jerky (shorter ones that are individually wrapped by the manufacturer). Thanks for your help in making our military people feel appreciated as they serve their country.
October Meeting
The next Disciples Women's Ministry meeting will be held on Thursday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Leslie Frizzell will continue leading us in the study of The Ministry of Jesus Christ, "Walking in Jesus’ Footsteps." The subject will be, "Clashes with Religious Establishment." Work continues on our Operation Santa project. Christmas stockings are being sewed and donations are now being accepted to fill them. Please notice the poster by the Info Desk to see items needed.
Happy 145 Birthday, Disciples Women
As I have participated in the 145 Day Birthday Celebration of Disciples women in mission and ministry, I have often given thanks for First Christian Church’s role in that historic event. On October 21, 1874, meeting at the convention in Cincinnati, 75 women from nine states presented a plan to organize the Christian Woman’s Board of Missions. Their plan was adopted. Ten of those women represented the Illinois Christian Woman’s Board of Missions that had recently organized and included the CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS. Mrs. J.H. McCullough, the minister’s wife, represented us. The CWBM became the denomination’s leading missionary movement, establishing mission stations both at home and abroad, administering and raising funds to educate and send missionaries to the various fields for many years. Thus responding to Christ’s command to go into all the word and make disciples.
In our historical files there is a hand-written secretary’s report of the first meeting of our group in August, 1874. Also, records for all these years reflect actions, gifts, and service of women in FCC continuous to this day. Names of the groups have changed, and the focus has expanded to include Bible study, leadership development, spiritual growth, social and justice issues, the role of women in the church, and ecumenical studies. Thus we have been prepared to support the denomination’s mission and ministry as well as in this community and region. It is not surprising that women have been ready and capable to assume leadership roles on all levels of church life. So happy birthday, Disciples women! -- Dorothy Sallee
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2019 Stewardship Campaign
The overarching theme for the 2019 Stewardship Campaign is stewardship in relation to the six FCC priorities and our Vision and Mission statements. Beginning October 6, each week will be focused on one of the priorities and how the congregation can support the priority through stewardship of finances, time, and talents.
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Thank You!
Please find thank you notes on the Centrum bulletin board from Dave Eyman and Shelley Hunt (prayers, cards, and calls), Helen Joyce Barclay (birthday wishes), Gail Corbett (sympathy), and Leonard & Charlene Maupin (health).
Blood Drive
We will have a blood drive on October 22. -- Wholistic Health Council
INtegRIty Counseling
will be offering a one-day class on the
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
on Saturday, October 26, at the HUB next door to INtegRIty Counseling at 502 S. Morris in Bloomington. A meet and greet continental breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. with the session running from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A $10 fee, to be paid by October 17, covers the workbook and a light lunch! You may pay by cash, check, on our Facebook, or on our website! Registration is limited to 20 participants. If you have questions or would like to register, call 309-827-9100 or email info@integrityhelps.org.
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Reach Out/Meet the Neighbors
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October 6 Fundraising
Totes, etc., from Block Party available for purchase, with donations going to the purchase of supplies for Bent and Sheridan schools. Also, red insulated FCC cups will be for sale for $10. After our current supply is sold, orders will be taken.
Gifts for Another Table
In October we will collect items for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Let’s help them with the following items: rice and rice dinners, potato dinners, pasta of any kind, pasta sauce, Hamburger Helper, dinner meals, cereal, mashed/boxed potatoes, and canned fruits and vegetables. Thank you!
Abundant Life Church Meals
FCC will be serving on October 20, November 17, December 15. For information, contact Julie Robinson at jerobinson21409@yahoo.com.
Teacher Wish Lists
Reach Out is collecting supplies for Sheridan and Bent Schools’ teachers. Please find a display at the Info Desk with specific needs on pick-and-take tabs.
Visitor Welcome Gifts
The Reach Out ministry has put together visitor gift packages. If you see a visitor, after greeting them, make sure they pick up a gift at the Info Desk.
Bed Blitz
is a community driven project sponsored by the WBRP Tool Library and Youth Build McLean County. The Bed Blitz program is a one-day event (October 12) where volunteers come together to assemble bed frames for local children who are 4-18 years old in low income families. Through the Bed Blitz, local youth will receive a “bed set” that includes: twin bed frame, mattress, handmade quilt, pillow, sheets, teddy bear, laundry detergent, and books! What a fun opportunity for a Small Group, family, or anyone who loves to be creative and do a day-project! Talk to Julie Robinson or Holly Irvin, or go to the Info Desk to sign up. Note the deadline to sign up is September 29. We have 18 spots open for the 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. youth’s slot. The slot for adults is from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. See a signup sheet at the Info Desk, also, to donate pillows.
Christmas Outreach
Adopt a Family needs and gift tags will be out before Black Friday!
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Our Youth, grades K-12, kicked off the year with a Celebration on Sunday, September 22! Around 35 attended. Fun and tacos made for great fellowship and the promise of many great gatherings to come. Youth Director, Holly Irvin, and Youth Coaches Naomi Kosier, Kim Cox, and Gregg Kiesewetter are excited and hope our young people will continue to invite friends to join in in the future.
Upcoming Events
October 12 – Bed Blitz
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 360 Wylie Drive #305 Normal. Sign up by September 29. We will build bed frames for local children in low-income families. Meet at Youth Build.
October 27 – Our Annual Bonfire!
For K-12 at 5:00 p.m. Sign up by October 20.
November 2-3 – CCIW Illinois Cluster Youth Fall Retreat
For
grades 6-12, $10. Deadline is October 16 (give $/form to Holly). Schedule and registration forms are on the Youth board and Facebook Youth Group Page.
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Spiritual Growth/Small Groups
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Our small groups are getting off to a great start this week (week of September 22). Each group may decide their path of study. Holly has ideas and materials to share. If you are thinking about being in a small group but haven't signed up yet, you are welcome to contact Holly Irvin, Becky White, Bill Robitske, or Stephanie Kiesewetter. They will be happy to hear from you!!! Join in... you will be glad you did!
Brown Bag Bible Bunch
This weekly study group meets on Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. The topic is the scripture for the upcoming Sunday. Pack a lunch and join us!
Grief Small Group
We would like to offer a structured grief/loss support group led by an Integrity counselor for anyone who has experienced loss or grief. If you are interested, please contact Holly, or the church office for more information. The group will be a 10-week session, meeting at First Christian Church.
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Blood Drive
We will have a blood drive on October 22. --
Wholistic Health Council
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Deadlines for Publications
Please follow these deadlines for publications to ensure that your item is included!
The Messenger
(mailed last Wednesday of the month with some exceptions)
Deadline Friday at noon before mailing date as a general rule (verify with church calendar on FCC website or in previous issue of
The Messenger
)
Upcoming
Messengers
:
- November 22 Deadline for November 27 mailing. No Messenger in December.
- January 3 deadline for January 8 mailing (this is an exception to the rule. The timing will necessitate planning ahead for the November Messenger so your event does not get missed.)
The Bulletin, Moments for Mission/Ministry
Deadline Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.
The Friday Email
Deadline Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Announcements/Prayer Concerns
Deadline Thursday noon, unless it is an emergent prayer concern
Worship, Pre-Worship, Centrum, and Foyer Screen Items
Deadline Thursday, 4:30 p.m. (note these include Time for Children and Moment for Mission/Ministry screens)
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Serving Schedule
Serving Schedules
are included in each
Messenger
and in the Friday Email (sent via email to all who have subscribed) two days before worship services. These are to help you as a final reminder of your duties. Ministry areas send initial serving calendars or schedules for each area of duty, and we hope you have already marked your calendar.
When you find it necessary to find a substitute, please try to trade with someone else and don’t forget to tell the church office at 309-829-9327 or office@blmfcc.org as soon as you can.
Knowing who is actually serving is important to the staff and leadership for various reasons. Thank you for your help!
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Sunday, October 6
Acolyte:
George Davis
Building Lock-up:
Chip Jamerson
Child Care:
Trish Logan, Naomi Kosier
Deacons:
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9:00 Michelle Kiesewetter, Jim Underhill
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10:15 Scott & Valerie Fisher
Jr. Deacons:
Mason Janvrin, Logan Janvrin
Drivers:
Rich Crusius, Gary Thompson
Elders:
Nancy Trefzger,
Tamara Shields
Visiting Elders:
Marla McElroy, Mike Robinson
Coffee Fellowship:
Nany Guither
Fill Candles:
Marla McElroy
Greeters:
Rich & Sherry Erickson, Marla McElroy
Info Desk:
Betty Steinlicht
Livestreaming Tech:
Dave Phillis
Scripture:
Tamara Shields
Sound Tech:
Brian Metz
Time for Children:
Camille Taylor
Video Tech:
Todd Chapman
Worship & Wonder Greeter:
Sue Bandy
Pulpit:
Jim Warren, Matthew 9:10-13
“Eating a Real Meal in a Fast Food World”
The table invites us to dine with Jesus. The meal we have in Christ’s presence stands in vivid contrast to the hurried, junk food meals we often have. This sermon will invite us to be intentional in sitting at table with our Lord.
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Sunday, October 20
Acolytes:
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Building Lock-up:
Mike Robinson
Child Care:
Trish Logan, Michelle Kiesewetter
Deacons:
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9:00 Michelle Kiesewetter, Robyn Loftin
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10:15 Peg Larson, Jim Underhill
Jr. Deacons:
Carter Kiesewetter, Drew Logan
Drivers:
Gary Thompson, Ralph Lehmann
Elders:
Camille Taylor, Art Taylor
Visiting Elders:
Art Taylor, Camille Taylor
Coffee Fellowship:
Robyn Loftin, Holly Rocke
Fill Candles:
Marla McElroy
Greeters:
Brian Metz, Austin Metz, Doug & Stephanie Reed
Info Desk:
Pete Whitmer
Livestreaming Tech:
Dave Phillis
Scripture:
Emily Mejia
Sound Tech:
Dave Phillis
Time for Children:
Linda Lehmann
Video Tech:
Austin Metz
Worship & Wonder Greeter:
Corin Chapman
Pulpit:
Jim Warren
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Sunday, October 13
Acolyte:
Khloe Nussbaum
Building Lock-up:
Joe Bandy
Child Care:
Trish Logan, Stephanie Reed
Deacons:
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9:00 Doug & Stephanie Reed
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10:15 Drew & Jenny Henneberg
Jr. Deacons:
Abby Logan, Averie Kiesewetter
Drivers:
Ryan Newton, Ralph Lehmann
Elders:
Rich Crusius, Karen Crusius
Visiting Elders:
Tamara Shields, Nancy Trefzger
Coffee Fellowship:
Pam Yerkes
Fill Candles:
Marla McElroy
Greeters:
Justin & Kim Cox; Bill, Susan, & Tom Chaney
Info Desk:
Nancy Trefzger
Livestreaming Tech:
Dave Phillis
Scripture:
Heather Damery
Sound Techs:
Austin Metz,
Brian Metz
Time for Children:
Jim Warren or Holly Irvin
Video Tech:
Nate Damery
Worship & Wonder Greeter:
Bethany Warren
Pulpit:
Jim Warren
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Sunday, October 27
Acolyte:
Ellie Chapman
Building Lock-up:
Bill Robitske
Child Care:
Trish Logan, Marcia Christensen
Deacons:
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9:00 Robyn Loftin, Holly Rocke
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10:15 Pat & Jenny Lawler
Jr. Deacons:
Austin Metz, Gabe Warren
Drivers:
Ryan Newton, Rich Crusius
Elders:
Valerie Fisher, Scott Fisher
Visiting Elders:
Karen Crusius, Rich Crusius
Coffee Fellowship:
Wannie Beard
Fill Candles:
Marla McElroy
Greeters:
Art & Camille Taylor, Betty Steinlicht
Info Desk:
Sharron Wright
Livestreaming Tech:
Dave Phillis
Scripture:
Bob Trefzger
Sound Tech:
James Nussbaum
Time for Children:
Patty Thompson
Video Tech:
James Nussbaum
Worship & Wonder Greeter:
Karen Crusius
Pulpit:
Jim Warren
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Livestreaming! What is That?
Since the beginning of August we have been “livestreaming,” or broadcasting, our 9:00 a.m. Sunday service on Facebook. You can watch from our website homepage, as well as on Facebook. On our website, scroll down to the bottom of the homepage and see that the current or most recent broadcast is toward the top of the selections there. You can also watch older broadcasts. If you use Facebook, just go to our Facebook Page and see the broadcast start a few minutes before 9:00 a.m.
Thank you to Kevin Kiesewetter and Dave Phillis for their hard work in making it possible for folks who are traveling or who can’t get to church to worship along with those at FCC on Sunday mornings.
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Contact Us
Senior Pastor:
James Warren
Consultant:
Patti Case
Minister Emeritus:
John Trefzger
Dir. Music, Dir. Music & Youth
Ministries:
Holly Irvin
Organ/Piano:
Lou Ann Fillingham
One and All Music Coordinator:
Bill West
Communications Coordinator:
Jenifer Petri
Office Receptionist:
Maggie Burton
Financial Secretary:
Deborah Stumm
Child Care Coordinator:
Trish Logan
Worship and Wonder Storyteller:
Susan Sanders
- (217) 931-2430
- suznwally@hotmail.com
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*** Reminder
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Please let the church office know if there’s someone who needs a call or is in the hospital. ***
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Witness of the Faithful
Attendance:
- 9/1/19: 115, 30
- 9/8/19: 39, 83 (worship in the park)
- 9/15/19: 132, 46
- 9/22/19: 130, 29
Offering:
$
48,506.21
Prayer Concerns
Advocate BroMenn:
- Mickey Drexler
- Dennis Huber
- Myra Komnick
- Leonard Maupin
- Betty Metz
OSF St. Joseph:
Art Headley
Awaiting Tests/Surgery
:
Richard Malone
Aftercare:
- Wannie Beard
- Rob Blessing
- Sherry Blessing
- Max Chapman
- William Etchison
- Dave Eyman
- Mary Ellen Gottselig
- Nancy Gramley
- Hal Jennings
- Kaleigh Menken
- Eddie Robinson
- Mary Smart
- James Wills
Treatment:
Paula Robb
Hospice:
- Harold Goyen
- Marilyn Kopp
Assisted Living:
- Mickey Armstrong (Luther Oaks)
- Niola Daily (Westminster)
- Helen Fry (Blair House)
- Mary Lou Mercier (Home)
- Glenn & Betty Metz (Villas of Holly Brook)
- Neil & Dorothy Sallee (Westminster)
- Alma Samuels (Taylors’ home)
- Suzanne Summers (Evergreen Village)
Nursing Homes:
- Alden Valley Ridge, Bloomingdale – Hazel Kuhn
- Heritage, Blm. – Merle Murray
- Heritage, El Paso – Sonna West
- Heritage, Normal – Harold Goyen
- Liberty, Clinton – Corena Meyer
- Martin Health – Myrna Cable, Niola Daily, Carol Kline, Marlyn Mahannah, Neil Sallee, Barbara Thatcher
- McLean County -- Marilyn Kopp
Military:
- Adam Jacobs (Army)
- Harley Scott (Phillis niece/Navy, VA)
Update:
Harley graduated from Fire School September 19 at the top of her class! She has been at an Air Force Base in Texas for three months going to school and fighting fires. She is on her way back to VA now to join her Navy group.
Sympathy to
family and friends of Forrest Kaufman, who died on September 18.
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Office Phone
309 829-9327
Fax
309 829-2865
Address
401 W. Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL 61701
Hours
Of
fice hours
have changed. The office is open
Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
, and
Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
The office closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. every day. The best times to contact the church office are while Maggie is here, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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