First Christian Church Weekly Newsletter
Friday, December 17th of 2021
Dear Friends,

Welcome to FCC Weekly News, 
your electronic source for what is happening 
at God's church each & every week.

2320 Country Club Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
Website: disicplesofchrist.com
Office: (336) 722-2714
Email: admin@disciplesofchrist.com


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Opportunities for Fellowship & Service
~11am Sunday Service~

Sermon Text: Psalm 80:1-7
Sermon Title: "Here Comes The Sun"
1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
    you who lead Joseph like a flock!
You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth
2     before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh.
Stir up your might,
    and come to save us!
3 Restore us, O God;
    let your face shine, that we may be saved.
4 O Lord God of hosts,
    how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?
You have fed them with the bread of tears,
    and given them tears to drink in full measure.
You make us the scorn of our neighbors;
    our enemies laugh among themselves.
7 Restore us, O God of hosts;
    let your face shine, that we may be saved.



Scripture Reader: Aleks Malay
Praise & Worship

Prelude: "Worship Melody"

Special Music: "Mary's Boy Child"

Opening Hymn: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" #148 (v.1-2)

1 O come, all ye faithful,
joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
come and behold him,
born the King of angels:

Refrain
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

2 Sing, choirs of angels,
sing in exultation,
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, all
glory in the highest; [Refrain]


Lighting of Advent Candle: "One Candle Lit" #128 (v.4)

4 Come, wander where lion and lamb gently play,
where evil is banished and faith takes the day,
a babe in a manger to fool the world's eyes.
One candle is lit for God's loving surprise.

Special Music: "Mary, did you know?"

Closing Hymn: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” #150 (v.1-2)

1 Hark! the herald-angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King;
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with the angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark, the herald-angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King!"

2 Christ, by highest heaven adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold him come,
offspring of the Virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail the incarnate Deity,
pleased in flesh with us to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark, the herald-angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King!"


Postlude: "Worship Melody"


- Join Us For Noonday Prayer on Wednesday -
12-12:30!
&
View our Pastor's Wednesday Midweek Reflection
on First Christian Winston Salem YouTube channel



The shelter has a year-round
list of needs that are always appreciated!

They're especially short on men's deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors & socks. Food items: canned meats, #10-size canned fruits/vegetables & applesauce.

Please sit your donations under the shelter, next to FCC's parking lot,
at the set of double doors with a mailbox.

Proverbs 31:8-9
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Christian Action Ministry

My Christian Friends! For the month of December, Crisis Control Ministry has selected SALTINE CRACKERS as the food of the month. Most often the Ministry chooses a food that we automatically think of as a staple food—one that we like to have in our kitchen cupboards. This month, they did exactly that! SALTINE CRACKERS go with so many things. Added to a bowl of soup or eaten along side, makes the soup go farther. If we spread Peanut Butter between two CRACKERS, we get a small sandwich. If we eat CRACKERS by themselves, we can enjoy a great snack. So you see, SALTINE CRACKERS are very much a good staple to have on hand. Pick up several boxes when you are out and about and bring them by the church for delivery to the Ministry.
Also, I thank all of you on behalf of the clients served and the Ministry itself for the many things you have brought to the church to be shared. You have given so much for so many during the year and this is truly appreciated. I wish I could tell you that our job is over, but it isn’t. The need for extra food for residents of Forsyth County is ongoing. I know First Christian Church will continue to respond in their most generous way.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
 
Becky Minnix
Christian Action-Community Ministry
 
December Birthdays
4- Ginny Tussey
10- Gillian Pruitt
12- Susan Malay
14- Doug Cardwell
14-Makenzie & Spencer West
16- Emma Haddock
18- Julia Archer
26- Walker Stephens
27- Linda Burdick
The 2022 offering booklets will be available for pickup in the rear of our Sanctuary! Books that are not picked up will be mailed before year's end.
The Poinsettias in the sanctuary are
given to the Glory of God:
There will be a Christmas Fellowship lunch immediately after service on this Sunday!
Christmas Eve Service will premiere on our YouTube Channel at 5pm on Christmas Eve! If you would like to send a holiday greeting to the church, please send your video or written greeting to: admin@disciplesofchrist.com, no later than December 17th!
Our Youth department and Nursery relaunch is underway!
Our first Sunday will be January 9th, 2022! Keep a look out for more information and a special announcement this Sunday!
Please find the prayer list below,
and remember to keep our church family in your prayers.

Philippians 4:6-7  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Prayer List

Church Members
Atkinson, Doug

Bierie, Patty

Butler, Dale & Jackie

Calder Carmichael, Faye

Calder, Jim

Hill, Candy

Seller, Sandra

Stephen, Walker
 
Home-bound Members                      
Fox, Bob & Barbara          

Gillespie, Joan            

Morris, Lou           

Taylor, Frances        

Tesh, Peggy

Ward, Lois
 
Friends & Family of Members

Chrysson, Jeff - friend of The Munnell Family

Hudspeth, Judi - friend of FCC

Madison, Diane - prayer for friend

Mandy,- niece of The Bowen Family

Patrum, Penny - friend of Kathy Sink

Rude, Adam- nephew of Patty Bierie

Sawrey, Bob & Laverne- Mother & Father-in-law of Megan Sawrey

Woosley, Patty- Pam Bowen's Mom

Military Service

Byerly, Jacob & all military-nephew of Paul & Patty Bierie

Hance, Drew-nephew of Charlie & Connie Hance