STATE OF THE UNION (make that WORLD)
If you are familiar with the truth of current events, not just in the USA, but around the world, you may have noticed an increase in the level of chaos. Maxwell Smart dedicated his career to fighting Chaos. If you think the level of chaos is bad today, just read Job chapter 1 and see what kind of chaos can occur in a single day. And, if you think things can't get any worse today, read Job chapter 2.
The take-home message in Job is actually found in Ephesians 6:12 --- we wrestle against "the rulers of the darkness of this age" which are "spiritual" rather than physical. Even though today, we have the advantage of carrying our cell phones in pockets or purses, rather than in our shoes as Maxwell did, it turns out that our primary weapon is NOT a telephone. Our primary weapon is prayer, and today we need lots of it.
So what should we pray for? How about God's will? So what does God want? In 2 Peter 3:9 we see that God wants "that all should come to repentance." So, while we may do well by praying for our Country and for the World, we may do better by praying for individuals before we all experience the global warming described in 2 Peter 3:10.
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be discovered.
2 Peter 3:10
~ Art Van Eaton
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Livestream link for Sunday August 14th
Or go to youtube.com and search for "First Christian Church The Dalles"
You will also be able to watch any service at any time.
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Get Your Worship On
Do you want to get a jumpstart on Sunday morning worship? Click on this link for the songs that will be featured this upcoming Sunday.
Or maybe you really enjoyed a song last Sunday but forgot the name - go back to the link for that week.
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Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for Mike Lorang who has been in the hospital since July 31st with internal bleeding. Pray the doctors figure out what is going on.
- I have surgery scheduled for August 22nd for my aneurysm at OHSU. ~ Ruthie.
- My brother Walt is having knee replacement surgery Monday August 8th. Pray for peace & ease of surgery & recovery. ~Deb Eddy
- Thank you for praying for our Bible Clubs. We had 10 kids last week at First Christian, even one neighborhood girl. Please continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will remind the kids of God's Word that was taught to them and produce fruit in their lives for eternity. ~ Joyce
- Pray for continued strength right now as I continue my path in recovery from addiction and for all the men at the Grace House. ~ Jordan
- Starting today (August 7) they are inducing Asia (the mom) to have Oliver Bakke (baby). Please pray all goes well. ~ Conley's
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ROOTED
“Rooted” is coming to FCC starting September 12th . “Rooted” is a 10-week small group study that takes you through the seven rhythms of the life of a disciple in Christ. We are coordinating our current Life groups, and all those wanting to be involved, to go through this study. Those not currently in a small group may sign up at the Hospitality Center to form new, short-term groups for this study. Books for the study will be provided at no cost to participants. Sermons will be based on material covered each week. This is an intentional study to do a churchwide event to help us grow and learn as a body together. I encourage everyone to participate in this experience to see where God will lead us as His church. If you have any questions call Mike Wilson (541-980-9459). Pray for this time of being God’s church!
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, 5 in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.
Philippians 3:3-5
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If you have any unused encouragement cards at home that you would like to donate to our "In Touch" ministry, contact Sandy Snow at 541-296-3447 or leave them at the Hospitality Desk. |
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Circles of Eight
Don’t miss out - there are still a few spots available so sign up this weekend in the Fireside Room or contact Nancy Love at 541-298-4400 or
541-993-4113.
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Men's Breakfast
Saturday, August 20th
8am
It’s time for our monthly Men’s Breakfast on Saturday August 20th. The cooking crew will have everything ready to serve at 8am sharp. Invite a friend and come enjoy some “guy time”.
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Nominations Please!
The Nominating Committee is looking for names of individuals who might want to be considered for a leadership position as an elder or trustee. Please submit suggested candidate names to one of these Task Force members:
Gary Conley
Daryln Hansen
Marla Skroch
Claire Sparks
Don Hansen
Jack Cherry, Chairman
Nominations are open until August 28th.
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Children's Sunday School is coming this fall!
We have several fantastic teachers lined up. We are still in need of a teacher for the Preschool-Kindergarten class. We also need assistant-helpers in all the classes. Contact Pastor Trevor or Sarah Smith (541-993-9874) for more info.
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We're in August - the final stretch of summer!
Tracy Van Hee will teach this Sunday, August 14, on Christian temperaments, strengths and weaknesses.
Will Tanner wraps up our summer classes with a two week series entitled "Textual Criticism".
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Kitchen Declutter
Now that things are opening up after covid and we are using the church kitchen again, Women's Ministries is going through the kitchen cupboards and purging out unnecessary supplies & equipment and making some changes. I you are a regular user of the kitchen please contact Dottie Hansen at 541-993-9669 and let her know what things you use in your ministry area.
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Missionary Update August 10, 2022
Paul and Linda Williams. Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Praise for Linda’s much improved health following severe bout with Covid through winter and spring. Pray for complete healing of her lungs.
- Pray for Paul as the Translator’s Notes team continues their work on Luke, Jude and Proverbs. Paul is nearing completion of his work on Hosea.
- Pray that God’s Work will continue to bear fruit among the Bribri people of Costa Rica.
David Moore Family with Firm Foundations in Christ Ministries
- Pray: Son Andrew is back in Juvenile Detention as he refused to comply with policies of residential treatment center. Pray that God will turn his heart to Jesus. Pray for wisdom for David and Denise as to what next steps should be taken.
- Praise: David and children Hannah and Asher will be traveling to Indonesia next month to celebrate NT dedication where they had ministered before. They will talk to leaders there about the work of FFICM.
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Sam Owen's daughter Amy passed away August 4th at 10:30pm from breast cancer that had metastasized to her liver. Please pray for the family. Sam has lost his brother, wife & daughter in a very short period of time. |
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Our Daily Bread
September - November
devotionals are available now
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Definition: “The Ekklesia” : The apostles used “Ekklesia” 112 times in the N.T.
“Ekklesia” describes anything that might be happening within a community that
requires an assembly. This assembly could be social, governmental, or religious.
THE EKKLESIA
September 11, 2022
Mark your calendar and save the date for our annual get together we are
calling “The Ekkklesia.” (“Ekklesia” is a word used by the apostles 112 times in
the NT to describe “an assembly”). Sunday morning, we will “assemble” in the
sanctuary for worship followed by an “assembly” in the fellowship hall for an
all-church BBQ and activities. Burgers, hotdogs, beverages and table service will
be provided. We are asking you to bring a side dish and a friend or neighbor.
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BUDGET
January - July budget amount $234,808.58
received to date: $205,910.54
spent to date: $212,867.20
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WHAT WE BELIEVE...First Christian Church The Dalles is not affiliated with a denomination, instead choosing to be overseen by a team of elders. We consider the Bible to be the words of God, thus being incapable of error. As we seek a unified practice of our faith, we follow the teachings of the New Testament. We share communion each Sunday and follow the Biblical pattern for conversion. We support any who have accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord through belief, public confession of faith, baptism by immersion and continual obedience to Biblical standards of living. We hold firmly to essential doctrines but celebrate freedom in non-essentials as we seek to love God, love people, and make disciples who follow Jesus.
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