First Christian Church
2320 Country Club Rd
Winston-Salem, NC  27104
February 21, 2020


Good day to you all & welcome to 
FCC Weekly News, 
your electronic source for what is happening 
at church each & every week.

In This Issue
Serving in Worship This Sunday
February 23, 2020
 11am  

Pastor:   David Harrison Jr.

Acolyte: Hannah Harrison

Elders: Marilyn Cardwell and Thresa Brinn

Deacons: Renee Stephen, Tom, Tracy and Denise Glenn

Worship Leader: Shellie Veschio

Director of Music Ministries: Regina Pozzi
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Opportunities for Service & Fellowship

Sunday
Sunday School                        9:30 a.m.      
Fellowship T ime                   10:30 a.m.    
Sunday Service                     11:00 a.m.
~ Week of Compassion February 16-23 ~
Love like Jesus "by this they will know!"
Youth                                       5:30 p.m.

Tuesday
Men's Lunch Bunch             11:00 a.m.
@ Clemmons Kitchen

Wednesday
Noon Bible Study                  CANCELLED
Ash Wednesday Service         6:00 p.m.


February 16-23 Week of Compassion

Please give generously to this annual offering.

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?
 
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

My good friends!

The food request for Crisis Control Ministry  for the month of February is INSTANT POTATOES.  I am amazed every month at how generous you are!  Each month, when Ron delivers the food to the  Ministry, he is greeted by an excited volunteer.  That person knows more clients will be served  because someone else cares.
 
Please continue to do your part so Forsyth Co. families have food on their tables. 

The white box in the hallway awaits your gifts. 

When we give food, it allows the Ministry to use their funds to supply needed prescriptions, supply a heat source, or keep a family in their home. 

You have been so supportive over the years, and I thank you on behalf of all those families served. Purchase your gift this month, and place them in the white container in the office wing. Your help is needed!

Becky Minnix, Christian Action Ministry

"She did it!"

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

All women are welcome to join us!

The women of FCC, Winston-Salem, 
will be hosting the DWM/CWF of the  central  district DOC churches 
on February 29, 2020 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

The DMW/CWF will be sponsoring   a luncheon and book discussion. 
We will have soup & desserts.

We will enjoy fellowship and a lively discussion of Mary Ann Williamson's book "The Gift of Change".

Claudia has copies of the book available for purchase for $7.50 .

As members of First Christian, our registration will be $5.00.
Non-members registration will be $15.
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.
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