God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.
James 4:6
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When I was 15, I played summer baseball for the mighty Billies of Pleasant Hill, OR. We were a good team and had already added a mid-summer tournament win to our resume. We kept winning during the summer which landed us in the championship game at summer’s end. The fourth inning found us down 3-2 to our archrivals, the lowly Bulldogs. Our team was up to bat and we had two men on base as I walked to the plate. I took my place in the batter’s box and readied myself for the pitch. Suddenly, our coach bolted from the dugout shouting in a loud voice,” Wait, wait…I don’t want him to bat!” I have never stood in front of packed grandstands in my underwear before, but I sure felt like it that day…it was humiliating.
Since then, I have learned that humiliation can be a good thing if it leads to humility. James tells us, “God…shows favor to the humble.” Isaiah writes, “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my Word.” (66:2). As we humble ourselves before God, He lifts us up (James 4:10) and continues shaping us to be more like Him. Let God have His way with you even in the midst of humiliation.
Update: Oregon continues to be one of the states where COVID cases are on the rise. It is essential we stay with our current protocol to curb the spread of this virus. Thank you for your continued cooperation in helping with the pandemic and praying for its end. Keep praying for those who have been personally affected through loss of life and illness during this time.
God’s favor be on you!
Mike Wilson
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To watch this Sunday's live-streaming service click on this link
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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PRAYER REQUESTS:
- Please pray for my grandson, Cooper Cummings. He may have something wrong with his heart. They are doing testing this week at Dornbeckers. He's very active and we're hoping that everything is fine.
- Pray for our government and church leaders as restrictions are easing.
- Pray for those in our body who are experiencing loss of income.
- Pray that by doing what we are asked to do by staying home, we will be protected from the virus.
- Pray for God's special protection on those with underlying illnesses that make them more vulnerable.
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We ask you to reserve seating each week online HERE or by calling the church office 541-296-6189. (seating limited to 60)
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Family Outreach Opportunity
Harvest Party Packs
We will be preparing, praying over, and delivering to families in our community Harvest Party Packs filled with lots of goodies, fun activities, a Bible game, and the Gospel message on Friday, October 30. These blessing bags are intended to share the love of Jesus with our friends and neighbors and help them come together with their family to safely celebrate the harvest season during this pandemic.
Will you please help? We need the following items donated to help fill our Family Harvest Party Packs:
- Candy – lot of bags of individually wrapped candy
- Cash – no donation is too small and will go toward purchasing items to fill these packs
- Capri Sun – cases of individual fruit juice drinks
Donation bins for bags of candy and cases of Capri Sun will be set up in the church entry beginning Sunday, October 11, and will be accepted through Sunday, October 25, 2020, and also in the church office foyer beginning Monday, October 12, and accepted there through Friday, October 23. You may drop off or mail your cash donation to the church, clearly marked “Family Harvest Party Packs.”
If you know a local family who needs to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, and who would appreciate a free Family Harvest Party Pack, please provide three pieces of information by October 25 to Janny Hall at 541-579-0558 or hjhallfamily@gmail.com: their address, the number of children, and the number of adults in their household. You can also use the back of the blue cards at church to submit this information, then place your blue card into one of the drop boxes in the sanctuary.
If you would like to present one or more families with this gift of love on behalf of FCCTD yourself, please let us know how many packs you will be delivering and we will have your Family Harvest Party Packs ready for you to pick up on October 25. Thank you for your generosity and love for God and the families in our community!
Questions? Please contact either Nancy Love: 298-4400 or Marlene Long 980-5039.
Reminder: The church office is open from 9:00 am-12:00 pm only, Monday through Friday.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
These are the days & times for the public to drop off their boxes at FCC. Because of Covid19, Samaritan's Purse is having us do curbside, so we'll need to add outdoor set up/put away times for helpers.
- Mon - Fri Nov. 16-20: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Sat & Sun Nov. 21 & 22: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Mon, Nov. 23: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
We will be receiving on the 8th street basement side of the church. And the training video said we should make it noticeable and attractive so people know where to go and feel welcome to drop off their gifts. Since it will be outside in November, we'll need a canopy with inviting OCC shoebox decor that can be easily taken out and back in each day.
The representatives from the Central Drop Off in Vancouver are coming Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11 am to show us how to properly receive the gifts from donors and put them in the cartons that we'll need to get to Vancouver on Nov. 23rd.
As for our own FCC boxes, we still have some items needed, such as bouncy handballs, mild bar soap, washcloths, flexible rulers and other small toys. We also still need the boxes assembled.
We won't have one big packing party due to Covid19, but individuals and families can sign up for a time to pack. Masks & gloves required (we'll provide gloves).
Thank you to all who have donated and helped already. Please continue to pray for the kids who will receive these gifts.
Anyone interested in being part of our Drop Off team or helping with FCC's boxes in some way, contact Joyce or Jennifer Goodman, 541-296-3391.
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Church Service Attendance Guidelines
1. One service at 10:30am
3. Enter church through south side entrance; exit through north or south entrances.
4. Please stay in your seat for the entire service.
5. Face masks will be mandatory during entire service.
6. If you are sick, sneezing, coughing, have a fever of 100.4º or more, stay home.
7. Those who are at high risk for severe complications (over age 60 or underlying medical
conditions) should consider staying home even if you feel well.
8. Social distancing of at least six (6) feet between you and people you do not live with will
be practiced.
9. Social interaction will be limited to parking lots and at your own risk.
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Sunday Morning Prayer
The book of Acts tells us the early disciples devoted themselves to prayer and the ministry of the Word. As a result, the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Join us each week at FCCTD as we follow their example, beginning with prayer for God’s church, our community, our state, nation and world, and for all those who serve and lead us.
This prayer time is open to all and we invite you to bring a mask and join us this Sunday and every week before Sunday School beginning at 8:45 am in the Kum Dubbles classroom. We will call on the name of the Lord starting at 8:45 am sharp. If you are late, please, still come as we seek God’s direction, wisdom, and favor together.
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Adult Sunday School classes begins at 9:30am
Art Van Eaton leads a class in the Fellowship Hall in the basement while Mike Smith begins a class on the book of Acts on the third floor big classroom.
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Do you have a skill or passion for taking photos? We need a person, or several persons, to take some candid shots of life at First Christian Church. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact Mike Wilson or Cheri Thomas for more details of what we're looking for. |
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Use your phones to check on each other
If you have needs, please call the church
541-296-6189
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