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Through Week of Compassion, 

North American Disciples reach out 

in the name of Christ to provide emergency and long-term assistance to people in the aftermath of natural and human catastrophes. 

Disciples respond with: help, hope & hospitality to people who have been uprooted and displaced from their homelands... 

support self-help programs of development, rehabilitation that empower people and communities, encourage/support volunteer groups in "hands-on" mission/service opportunities. Disciples through WOC participate with Christians 

in nine other Protestant denominations in One Great Hour of Sharing, 

thus multiplying the effectiveness and extent of our witness many times over.

YOUTH HAPPENINGS

Hello all and Happy February -

 

In January, we had a great time studying the histories of popular hymns and we even wrote a hymn of our own! 

 

We know that the forty days of Lent are a time when we

prepare our hearts for Easter, but what should we do in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday on February 26th? How do we prepare our hearts and minds for the Lenten season?

 

On  Feb 16 , we will create a map of where we spend our  energy  each day. How much of that energy is spent on things that glorify God? How much of our energy do we spend on things that are life-draining?

Isaiah 40:28-31 is our guide this week.

 

Finally, on  Feb 23 , we will  prayerfully  make decisions about what we will do to renew our relationship with God during Lent. The Creation story in Genesis 2 will be our guide for this week.  

Peace,
Kaitlin

Crisis Control Ministry

Emily Elizabeth Madison-Cooper

Class of 2019
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
BS in Marine Biology

She is currently at home in Wilmington

with her sweet dog, Ophie,

checking out Graduate programs

and working part-time.

DWM/CWF Day Group

You can listen to sermons online here: www.sermoncloud.com/firstchristian. A big thanks to Andy Askew for recording the sermon audio every Sunday!

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.