Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ)
of Jefferson City, Mo.
8:20 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 9:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:40 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP
PASTORAL PONDERINGS Brothers & Sisters, From the moment I started interviewing with First Christian Church, back in the fall of 2014, I was amazed at the commitment of the congregation in sharing life with the local community. This priority was made clear some years ago with the establishment of the “community ministries” endowment that dedicates resources to ministries involving FCC volunteers and focused on the Jefferson City area. Many congregations are teeming with ideas but lack the resources to turn them into reality; we have the resources and just need to keep developing the ideas! This past spring, a group of leaders from our church had a conversation with leaders from East School. There was interest in hearing what more FCC might do to support the students and staff at the school. Two areas were quickly identified. First, we were told that attendance was a real issue. The reasons are complex, but kids weren’t getting to school as often as they needed to be. The second issue that was mentioned involved what happened outside the school day. Sadly many families lacked strong, positive relationships with each other and with the community. Sometimes those negative interactions beyond the school disrupted life inside the school. “If you’re going to bite off a challenge,” they said, “those are the places to start.” (continued page 3)
AUG 3, 2016 ~ VOL. 72, ISSUE 16
THE CHURCH BELL
Brown paper bags
and a list of items will
be available at the
back of the sanctuary
this Sunday for you
to take and fill with
items for WOC School
Kits. Some of these
kits will be given out
to kids at East School
the rest will be taken
to the Festival of
Sharing in Sedalia in October. Any amount you can donate will be
greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity!
The Christian Education Committee is hosting a discussion about Children's Sunday School and Faith Formation on Wednesday, Aug. 10th at 5:30pm in the Activities Room. Parents of children nursery to grade 5 and individuals interested in working with that age group are especially encouraged to attend. We will be brainstorming ways to encourage faith development of the children in our congregation and support their families. There is also a Fall Sunday School Registration Form on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fccjcmo/ for you to fill out that would help us greatly during our discussion. Thank you!
WE PRAY FOR ALL OF THESE (New Additions)
Otis Baker Donna Cook & family
Melba Crago Cheryl Eichelberger
Glen Gonder Berta Hepler
Jeannette Hickman Willadean Jackson & family Preston McClain and family
John & Argie Moses Ericka Owens
Elizabeth & Kay Redding Ken Wagner Loise White (Continuing)
Bradley and family Jess Beck
Vivian Bird Kim Boessen
Richard & Cumalene Carroll Jane Cooper Don Dixon
Terry Fockler Miriam Fuller
Caroline & Mary Gerlt Ray Hagan
Anita Hammann Kent & Norma Hasselman
Virginia Helton Tonya & Reggie Hickem
Patricia King Lyric Kroeger
Calise & Pete Lauf Mary Linhardt
Greg Maire Kay McClain
Dan & Tom Meade Rich Millard
Ian Miller Oz & Jean Mutz
Daniel Olsen Patty Renn
JoAnn Roberts Norb & Carol Rudroff
Jessie Schell Joan Schulte
Fran Smith Kay Thorpe
Richard Vaughn Kelly Steppelman Verslues
Judy Walker Evelyn Ward
Mike Penn & family All members of the military
services & their families Our church families
MEMBERS IN CARE CENTERS CASTLE PARK
Glenda Crow
HEISINGER’S
Judy Hawkins
JC NURSING & REHAB
Kent Hasselman
PRIMROSE RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY
Jessie Schell
WESTBROOK TERRACE
Shirley Jarrett
VILLA MARIE
Don Dixon, Mozelle Smith
OUR HOMEBOUND MEMBERS
Reba Brandenburg,
Margie Janssen, Mary Linhardt,
Joan Raithel, Patty Renn
Our Condolences to Diane
Jones and family on the loss of
her mother, Virginia Burnett,
who passed away recently.
Expressions of sympathy may be
sent to Diane at 1530 Dry Creek
Ct., JC 65109.
Who Are We?
We call ourselves Disciples, a
community of believers who
follow Jesus by worshiping
God, growing in faith, and
serving all in need. Bound to
each other in Christ’s love, we
discover our life together
through sharing life
with the world.
WANT TO CATCH THE REV’S
IN THEIR OFFICE?
Rev. Beau THURSDAYS 9 AM ~ Noon!
Rev. Sarah MONDAYS 1 ~ 4 pm
PASTORAL PONDERINGS (continued from page 1)
That initial discussion led to some dreaming that has led to some concrete plans beginning to take shape. We’ve got a few ideas for how we might encourage and incentivize attendance because kids need to be in a classroom now if they are going to thrive in the future. And we’re planning a community block party for East School families on the evening of September 9th from 5 until 7:30 p.m. There will be food, fun, and a positive environment at the beginning of the school year. I have been blown away by the interest from FCC members in bringing leadership to these projects, but succeeding requires the entire church working together. If you’re hearing about this idea for the first time or not sure how you can plug in, I would strongly encourage you to explore ways of getting involved. Vivian Murphy is shepherding the attendance conversation and Elaine West is guiding the block party planning, while Rev. Sarah is providing staff support to both efforts. I would ask that you keep both of these initiatives in your prayers and if you are interested in becoming more involved, even if that means just hanging out at the block party on 9/9, please give Kathy a call at the church and we’ll get you looped in. Thanks for all that each of you do for FCC, and I look forward to partnering with you on these exciting opportunities to share life with the world! Stay Steadfast in Hope, Rev. Beau Underwood, Senior Minister
youtH calendaR
Larry Neill’s Annual Boat Trip Port Arrowhead at Lake Ozark Noon til ??? Middle & High School Youth
AUG 7 SUN
AUG 10 WED
Johnson Shut-Ins and Elephant Rock’s State Park day trip for High School Youth 8AM til ???
We will bring a picnic lunch for the Shut-Ins and roast hot dogs in the evening at Elephant Rocks before we leave.
AUG 31 WED
Kick-off meeting for Middle and High School Youth and Parents
YOUTH GROUP MEETING
SEPT 7 WED
NOISY OFFERING
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Noisy
Offering on July 24th! We collected $311.45 for our
Emergency Assistance Fund.
Keep saving your loose change! We will have another
Noisy Offering on August 28th to support Common Ground
Ministries and their utilities assistance program for families
in our community.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee is in place. This year’s chair is Karla Denny. Other members include: (2015) Judy Brooks, Norm Hicks, Joyce Keitel, Becky McClain, Seth Sims; (2016) Steve Amick, Jenny Hagenhoff, Ken Osman, Wanda King, Callie Thompson, Elaine West. You may turn names for consideration as elder, deacon or lifetime elder/deacon into one of these individuals, to the church office (636-5157) or email [email protected].
PLEASE HELP KEEP THE CHURCH
OFFICE UP-TO-DATE! by informing them of any updates of your
email addresses and/or phone numbers.
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES: Please contact Rev. Underwood
at 815-303-1990
CONTACTING THE CHURCH non-emergency
church-related items after working hours,
Monday thru Friday 8AM to 5PM, we have voice
mail. Please feel free to call the church
(636-5157) at any time and leave a message.
NOTE: IF YOU LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE
ANSWERING MACHINE ON FRIDAY (after 5
PM), SATURDAY, OR SUNDAY, IT WILL NOT
BE CHECKED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING.
Thank you.
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH
ON SUNDAY?
Give the office (636-5157) a call by noon
the Friday before, and they will have the
Sunday driver pick you up!
Buy groceries….help support youth ministry! Sign up for a Community Card at
Schnuck’s grocery store
Here’s what you can do:
Pick up a Community Card at Schnucks or at FCC.
Call 1-800-931-6258 to activate your group I.D. #500015450
Use your Community Card when you buy groceries
“The Church Bell” (UPS 110-580) by First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Jefferson City, Missouri, is published bi-weekly and there is no issue
the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Periodicals paid at Jefferson City, Mo. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Editor/Church
Secretary, First Christian Church, 327 East Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
WHO ARE WE?
WE CALL OURSELVES DISCIPLES, A COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS WHO FOLLOW JESUS BY WORSHIPING GOD, GROWING IN FAITH, AND SERVING
ALL IN NEED. BOUND TO EACH OTHER IN CHRIST’S LOVE, WE DISCOVER OUR LIFE TOGETHER THROUGH SHARING LIFE WITH THE WORLD.
SENIOR MINISTER Rev. Beau Underwood [email protected] ASSOCIATE MINISTER Rev. Sarah Kingsbery [email protected] DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY Gretchen Huedepohl [email protected] YOUTH DIRECTOR Tracy McClard [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Kathy Speidel [email protected] FINANCIAL SECRETARY Marilyn Schroer [email protected] FACILITY & GROUNDS COORDINATOR/SUPERVISOR Scott Campbell [email protected] BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR Terri Lloyd [email protected] ACCOMPANIST Scot Stout [email protected] CHILD CARE COORDINATOR Missy Mann [email protected] FIRST STEPS DIRECTOR Pam Hart [email protected]
CONTACT US AT 327 East Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, Mo 65101 Phone: (573) 636-5157 Fax: (573) 893-5608 firstchristianjcmo.org
facebook.com/fccjcmo facebook.com/fccjcyouth
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Deadline for news articles in
The Church Bell: Noon Monday
JULY 31, 2016 WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
8:20AM 68 10:40 AM 85 New Members 25
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
ATTENDANCE
Integration NF
Friendship 7
Rediscovery NF
Searchers 11
ALL AGES SS NF
Youth (6-8); (9-12)
K-5th Preschool Nursery
(NF-No Form Turned In
NC-No Class)
JULY 24, 2016 WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
8:20AM 76 10:40 AM 109 New Members 25
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
ATTENDANCE
Integration NF
Friendship 12
Rediscovery NF
Searchers 17
ALL AGES SS NF
Youth (6-8); (9-12)
K-5th Preschool Nursery
(NF-No Form Turned In
NC-No Class)
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS
Keith Krueger, Barb & Sid Belshe, Doug & Lori Hoover, Alex, Rita & Mike Dallmeyer, Bri & Nancy Mormann, Kevin Heady, Mary Rhodes, Tiffany East, Joe & Kaylea Bruns, Judy Nienhueser, Ashley Dahl, Emily Schultz
Please wear your name tags so our new members may get-to-know you.
1st Sunday, AUG 7
2nd Sunday, AUG 14
3rd Sunday, AUG 21
4th Sunday, AUG 28
ELDERS
8:20 a.m. Susan Vaughn, Norm Hicks
10:40 a.m. Barb Kuebler, Rita
Starnes
DIACONATE
8:20 a.m. Morris Woodruff, Sherry
Hoskins, Bob Jordan, Eva Pratt
10:40 a.m. Sharon Williams, Seth
Sims, Alexis Gann, Gin Britton,
Manny Gerlt, Martha Davis,
Brenda Foutes, Rebecca McClain
LITURGISTS
8:20 a.m. Sue Snell
10:40 a.m. Alan Nelson
USHERS
8:20 a.m. Jim Roberts, Morris
Woodruff 10:40 a.m. Jack Maxwell,
Ray Lister
GREETERS
8:20 a.m. Bob Robuck, Loise White
10:40 a.m. Betty Schramm, Marilyn
Langley
COMMUNION PREP
Betty Schramm
COFFEE HOUR
OPEN
Bob Robuck
VAN DRIVER
Steve Case/John Blosser
PEW POCKETS Sue Snell
(1st & 5th Tues)
Flowers in the Chancel
ELDERS
8:20 a.m. Norm Hicks, Cindy
Blosser 10:40 a.m. Barb Kuebler,
Steve Amick
DIACONATE
8:20 a.m. Nike Thompson, Lauren
Eichelberger, Kathy Brown, Jim
Roberts 10:40 a.m. Sally Moore,
Missy Mann, Taylor Mann, Cindy
Leveron, Sonya Cooley, Lori
Linhardt, Brenda Johnson, Alicea
Austin
LITURGISTS
8:20 a.m. Otis Baker
10:40 a.m. Barbara Kuebler
USHERS
8:20 a.m. Joe Payne, Nike
Thompson 10:40 a.m. Jerry West,
Jon Miller
GREETERS
8:20 a.m. Marge Blosser,
Georgialee Dallas 10:40 a.m. Elaine
West, Darlene Charles
COMMUNION PREP
Sharon Gonder
COFFEE HOUR
OPEN
Nike Thompson & Joe Payne
VAN DRIVER
Steve Case/John Blosser
PEW POCKETS Marge Blosser
Flowers in the Chancel
ELDERS
8:20 a.m. Rochelle Reeves, Bill
Marshall 10:40 a.m. Norm Hicks,
David Avery
DIACONATE
8:20a.m. Rick Naught, Craig
Starnes, Terry & Brenda Ruff
10:40a.m. Jim & Cheryl
Eichelberger, Doug & Jenny
Hagenhoff, Peggy Hicks, Mindy
Ochoa, Megan Ochoa, Charlotte
Middleton
LITURGISTS
8:20a.m. Carol Andris
10:40a.m. David Avery
USHERS
8:20a.m. Jim & Russ Dunwiddie
10:40a.m. Gregg Ochoa, Elizabeth
Coffman
GREETERS
8:20a.m. Sue Snell, Nancy
Dunwiddie 10:40 a.m. Sharon
Williams, Martha Davis
COMMUNION PREP
David Durbin
COFFEE HOUR
OPEN
VAN DRIVER
Steve Case/John Blosser
PEW POCKETS Venita Jackson
Flowers in the Chancel
ELDERS
8:20 a.m. Steve Amick, Norm Hicks
10:40 a.m. Ken Osman, Susan
Vaughn
DIACONATE
8:20 a.m. Vivian Murphy, Larry
McArthur, Eden Dietle, Joe Payne
10:40 a.m. Chris Bell, Patty Osman,
Chris Sheppard, Dean Love, Gail
Watkins, Venita Jackson, Jerry &
Elaine West
LITURGISTS
8:20 a.m. Eden Dietle
10:40 a.m. Joyce Keitel
USHERS
8:20 a.m. Manny Gerlt, Rick
Vaughn 10:40 a.m. Bill Trimm,
Doug Hagenhoff
GREETERS
8:20 a.m. Eleanor Ballew, Russ
Dunwiddie 10:40 a.m. Sharon
Fockler, Ray Lister
COMMUNION PREP
Karla Denny
COFFEE HOUR
OPEN
VAN DRIVER
Steve Case/John Blosser
PEW POCKETS Chris Bell
Flowers in the Chancel
1. Sharon Gonder 2. Cooper Anderson, Elaine Woodson 3. Barbara Kuebler, Jane Plassmeyer 4. Summer Allen 5. Rita Connell, Brenda Johnson, Wade Park, Larry Veatch 6. Elaine West 7. Judy Brooks, Cumalene Carroll, Marc Miller, Rick Naught 8. Douglas Crousore 10. Stephen Drake 11. Ethan Meyr, Nancy Ordway 12. Maren Moore 13. Alex Wood 15. Drew Bell, Wayne Hepler, Shirley Mahoney, Patty Renn 16. Rev. David Avery, Karen Davis, Denise Woodruff 17. Eden Dietle 20. Ainsely Anderson, Delany Anderson, Dot Baker, Clancy
Dunn, Gary Gonder, Maxine Wood 22. John Mann, Barbara Rackers 23. Barbara Drake, Robb Ferriman, Ralph Horne 24. Gene Adkison 25. Lauren Eichelberger, Georgia Gonder, J.T. Yarnell 26. Stephanie Bell, Brenda Foutes 28. Laura Avery, Susan Vaughn 30. Betty Schulte, Colleen Williams 31. Ginger DeFreece, Travis Jackson
1. Darryl & Connie Hubble 3. Orlo & Karen Shroyer 4. Mike & Beckie Huckriede 6. Jerome & Jody Anderson, Mark & Sue Snell 7. Rich & Cyndy Millard, Tom & Barbara Rackers 8. Steven & Kathy Brown, Rev. Danny & Nina Stewart 11. Tony & Katie Ramirez 12. Mark & Elaine Woodson 14. Val & Gayla Dunn 20. Jerry & Jane Cooper, Morris & Denise Woodruff 21. Dan & Karen Davis 23. Chris & Sonya Cooley 25. Wayne & Berta Hepler, Don & Winnie Shaw 29. Brian & Shelly Drake
1 Corinthians 13:7
