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FCC STAFF Ministers…………………....The Congregation Sr. Minister……………..Rev. J. Chris Michael Associate Minister……..Rev. Cheryl Russell Financial Manager….…..….……Kristin Callis Secretary……………….…...…..…Anne Carlisle Pianist….……………..…Ann Jeannette Pierce Choir Director………………..…Mike Tichenor Nursery Attendants…….…….Cynthia Smith Chandler Fleischmann Elee Roach Church Office 270-‐684-‐8879 Church Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.fccowb.org Church Office Hours Mon–Thurs 8 am–noon & 1 – 5 pm
You may listen to our worship service by dialing 1-‐214-‐699-‐5100 using a speakerphone. The access code is 6939237# FCC App for iPhone & Android Stay connected with the church, download today from the App Store and Google Play -‐ First Christian Church—Owensboro
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Owensboro, Kentucky Mission Statement
“Our mission is to manifest Christ’s love by empowering all to
compassionate service.”
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Mission Statement
“We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all
to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.”
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OWENSBORO (Disciples of Christ) THE
CALLER No. 15 Vol. 13 ~ August 8, 2017
From the Preacherman….
How much time did you waste this week? In our culture, that question has taken on religious overtones, provoking guilt and acts of repentance for the game, television show or nap that stole an hour or two from your productivity. We are a people obsessed with being busy, watching the clock, or squeezing another ounce of work out of a spent day. We are likely to get angry with people who waste our time and very unlikely to take all or any of the vacation we have coming to us. We are what we do, and if we aren’t working, then what are we worth to anyone? Such is our secular theology. What is the antidote to this idolatry of efficiency and effectiveness? The worship of God by the people of God. Didn’t see that coming, did you? You thought I was going to say something like rest, Sabbath or vacation. The worship of God is the antidote to busyness, pride, sloth or any of the other deadly sins. The word worship is derived from the Old English worthscipe, meaning worthiness or worth-ship, and directs us towards the only One who gives us true worth. What I like most about worship is that it is a waste of time, or to borrow a phrase from theologian Marva Dawn, a royal waste of time. That’s right: the worship of God is a royal waste of time. It is useless in the very best sense of being inefficient and unproductive, without any intrinsic value for the worshiper. The worship of God is for God, not for us. Ideally, what we do in a worship service at church is designed not to make us feel better or to lift our spirits or have any effect on us at all, but to direct our lives once again to the adoration of God. Period. So why is so much modern Christian worship seemingly about entertainment? Because our culture worships entertainment as much as it does work. Because we are the center of universes created in our own images. Because feelings and emotions are the final measure of truth. But God is the only One worthy of worship. God is the center of creation. God is the final measure of truth. If we are not careful, however, worship becomes whatever is necessary to keep people coming to church. You can draw really big crowds doing lots of entertaining things to make people feel better when they leave. But it won’t be worship.
Peace….Chris
Reaching Ringers The music ministry is hoping to restart our handbell program in the fall. The bells need to be refurbished after the fire at a sizeable expense. Before we ship them off, we want to know that there is reasonable interest and enough players to justify that expenditure. Prospective ringers 5th grade through adult please see Mike Tichenor or contact the Church Office. Children & Youth Sunday School Request Teaching a children or youth Sunday school class is a wonderful way to connect with our youngest members. In the coming months, volunteers are needed to teach Sunday school classes. Volunteers are asked to teach four months at a time. The openings are for September through December 2017, January 2018 through April 2018, and May through August 2018. The age groups are Preschool – Kindergarten, 1st -‐ 3rd Grades, 4th – 5th Grades, 6th -‐ 8th Grades, and 9th -‐ 12th Grades. Please contact Pastor Cheryl if you are interested in volunteering.
Congratulations to … Whitney and Bob Byrnes on the birth of their daughter, Clara Joan, on July 7 in Fishers, IN. She has a very proud big sister, Hadley Jean. Grandparents are Stephanie and Chuck Williams and great grandparents Gloria and John Strehl.
Worship News…..
The worship space is changing August 20. We will be returning to the configuration of seating we shared earlier. Worship in the round has been strange, odd and wonderful this summer for me as a preacher. I am interested to hear what you think. I am grateful for your willingness to change and share worship in a different format. It has been good to see you and experience worship in that format. –CM
The sympathy of the congregation is extended to… Cristina Jones and family in the death of her father, Bruce Jones, who passed away July 27 in Tucson, AZ. The family of Carlton Steele who passed away July 28 in Indianapolis, IN.
THANK YOU Thank you to the Church family for the visits, flowers, food, prayers and support for me and my family during the loss of my Mother. Roy Boling Attention Women of the Church – The Disciples Women’s Ministries (DWM) invite all women to come to a luncheon at Colby’s on August 12 at 11:30 am. Please join us for fellowship and a delicious meal which is self-‐pay. RSVP by email to [email protected] or call the office at 270-‐684-‐8879. Property Team Request Anyone who is interested in serving on the Property Committee is encouraged to contact Stuart Gant by phone 270-‐314-‐4060 or email [email protected].
Kentucky Disciples Women’s Ministries 2017 Fall Retreats
If you are interested in attending these retreats, please contact Nelda Barnett or Nancy Connor. Retreat #1: Barren River Lake State Park November 4 -‐ 5 Cost: $30.00 Keynote Speaker: Rev. Erin Miller Cash Retreat #2: Silent Retreat at Knobs Haven Retreat House, Loretto November 10 -‐ 12 Cost: $95.00 Limited to 17 women Facilitator: Dr. Bonnia Cook Fouts
NEWS
2017 -‐ 2020 Capital Campaign Thanks to all who have filled out and turned in Capital Campaign cards! We hope that if you have not returned your pledge card, that you will do so, soon! You may drop the card in the offering plate, the church office, or mail your card. Your commitment to helping with the Capital Campaign of First Christian Church is needed and appreciated! You may start your giving immediately! The Capital Campaign Committee
Choir Notes
Choir rehearsals have resumed each Wednesday at 6 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to join the choir and ensure yourself a seat in the sanctuary!
Free Community Prayer Service and
Free Breakfast
Saturday, August 12, 2017 9:00 A.M.
Smothers Park Overlook Stage (at the foot of Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY) Sponsored by the Men’s Mass Community Choir
Everyone is invited for a morning full of Praise, Fellowship, and Music
July 24, 2016 ~ Ordinary 12 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Pam Woodward Serving Elders: Carroll Hayden and Alpha Jo Luallen Acolyte: Daniel Lott Elders of the Month: Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Deacons: Aloma Dew, Steve Divine, Eric Farmer, Chris Gaddis, Blake & Missie Hayden, Matt Johnson, Michelle Long, Abbe Quisenberry, Marilee Thompson
SUNDAY, August 13 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 12:00 pm Pitino Shelter 6:30 pm Boy Scouts MONDAY, August 14 4:00 pm Primetimers’ Plus Meal Tichenors’, 4100 Yewells Landing W 5:15 pm Investment Team Mtg. 5:30 pm Parking Lot in Use WEDNESDAY, August 16 6:30 am MBS Panera 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, August 17 1:00 pm Lifetouch Mtg. 1:30 pm Bible Study 2:30 pm Food Pantry SUNDAY, August 20 Promotion Sunday 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Boy Scouts
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 13, 2017 ~ Pentecost 10 ~ 9:00 AM Liturgist: Kyle Aud Serving Elders: Mark & Janet Luckett Acolyte: Camryn Kyle Bell Ringer: Clayton Roberts Elder of the month: Gloria & Wayne Goodaker Deacons: Nancy Barnard, Emily Baur, Brian Belcher, Leslie Carlisle, Joy Emerson, Becky Gordon, Larkin Hayden, Carroll Laswell, Brende Lott Youth Deacon: Adam Lott Message in Music: Higher Ground Mike Tichenor, solo Prelude: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Offertory: Sonata in A Major, K. 331 Communion: Bind Us Together
Hymns: All Creatures of Our God and King; Restless Weaver; This Is a Day of New Beginnings; Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Flowers have been placed in the chancel to the glory of God and in memory of Clay Burns by his loving family.
Offering for the Month $47,073.00 Other Revenue Month 164.00 Total Revenue $47,237.00 Expenses for the month 91,937.00 Net for the month ($44,700.00)
YTD Offering 223,890.00 YTD Other Revenue 11,181.00 YTD Revenue 235,071.00
Serving in Worship
August 7, 2016 ~ Ordinary 14 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Eric Farmer Serving Elders: Tab & Vicki Quisenberry Acolyte: Clayton Roberts Elder of the Month: Wayne & Gloria Goodaker Deacons: Kyle & Sara Aud, Lenee Bowen, Libby & Andy Johnson, Natalie Johnson, Andy Luckett, Leslie Mobley, Patty Wahl, Brad Webb, Sally Wood
July 17, 2016 ~ Ordinary 11 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Brian Belcher Serving Elders: Tom Maddox and Carolyn Williams Acolyte: Annalee Yager Elders of the Month: Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Deacons: Barbara Bennett, Shannon Divine, Andy Goodaker, Sale Gordon, Sally Ham, Cathy Maddox, Teresa McKinley, Cathy Midkiff, Forrest Roberts, Sandra Roberts, Janet Tichenor
August 28, 2016 ~ Ordinary 17 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Nelda Barnett Serving Elders: Mark & Janet Luckett Acolyte: Miles Baur Elder of the Month: Wayne & Gloria Goodaker Deacons: Nancy Barnard, Emily Baur, Brian Belcher, Leslie Carlisle, Joy Emerson, Becky Gordon, Larkin Hayden, Carroll Laswell, Brende Lott
Readd Sue Ann Morris when Andy says she is able to come back Worship & Wonder: Storyteller –
Board meeting – Tuesday, August 8, at 5:15 pm in the FaHoLo classroom. Elders’ Meeting – Thursday, August 9, at 5:15 pm in the FaHoLo classroom.
Summer Singers! Thanks to all those who have shared special music in our services these past few weeks. We have welcomed Hadley Rouse, Ann Miller, Greg Jones, and David Taylor. We appreciate your warm welcome to each of these. In the weeks to come, we have Wendell Thompson and Friends, the 1st/3rd Quartet, some of our Sunday School Singers, and Kennedy Jones. Watch for announcements regarding the resumption of choir rehearsals. See you Sunday, Mike Tichenor Board meeting – Tuesday, August 8, at 5:15 pm in the FaHoLo classroom. Elders’ Meeting – Thursday, August 10, at 5:30 pm in the FaHoLo classroom.
August 20, 2017 ~ Pentecost 11 ~ 9:00 AM Liturgist: Wayne Goodaker Serving Elders: Ken Lawson and Jason Roberts Acolyte: Clayton Roberts Bell Ringer: Walker Gaddis Elder of the month: Gloria & Wayne Goodaker Deacons: Barbara Bennett, Shannon Divine, Andy Goodaker, Sale Gordon, Sally Ham, Cathy Maddox, Teresa McKinley, Cathy Midkiff, Forrest Roberts, Sandra Roberts, Janet Tichenor Youth Deacon: CC Webb Choir Message: 10,000 Reasons Prelude: We Praise Thee with Our Minds, O Lord Offertory: I Need Thee Every Hour Communion: Bass Concerto in D Major, 2nd Movement Guest Bassist: Will Pierce Hymns: Thou Art Worthy; God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens; O God of Vision; Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Robert & Yvonne Julius to the glory of God and
in loving memory of his daughter, Rebecca Julius.
STEWARDSHIP JUNE 2017
OUTREACH
MONDAY, August 21 5:15 pm Education Team Mtg. WEDNESDAY, August 23 6:30 am MBS Panera 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, August 24 1:30 pm Bible Study SUNDAY, August 27 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Boy Scouts WEDNESDAY, August 30 6:30 am MBS Panera 6:00 pm Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY, August 31 1:30 pm Bible Study SUNDAY, September 3 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Boy Scouts MONDAY, September 4 Office Closed
Pitino Shelter Volunteers August 13
John and Janey Burns Vicki Quisenberry Andy Goodaker Mary Lynne Roach
Flowers in the Chancel There are openings for flowers in the chancel on September 3, October 1, 22, 29, November 5, and 12. If you are interested in providing flowers for any of these dates, please contact the
church office at 270-‐684-‐8879.
Primetimers Plus Meal -‐ Members and friends of First Christian Church (DOC), if you are not currently joining others of like interest and age for Primetimers’ Plus activities, we'd love to have you come along to Mike & Janet Tichenor's home, at 4 pm on Monday, August 14. The cost is $10.00 per person (catered meal). Guest speaker will be Adrienne Allen, discussing the Nurture to Nature Wildlife Center. Let Ron know if you want to join the group, so you will be included in the reservations. Home-‐270-‐683-‐8510, Cell-‐812-‐454-‐8555, or [email protected] Hope to see you there!!
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Youth & Children Ministries
The school year has begun and it’s time to think about supporting our Backpack Ministry. This program provides food each weekend for children at Cravens Elementary School who might otherwise be hungry during the weekend. It costs $150 to support one child’s weekend meals for one school year. If you are able to support one child that would be wonderful; however, all donations are appreciated. Please make checks payable to FCC, write Backpack Ministry in the memo section, and either drop the check in the offering plate or mail to the church at P.O. Box 966, 42302.
Promotion Sunday August 20
We look forward to celebrat ing with our children and youth as they move into new classes. There wi l l be a special
recognition of 3rd grade children who wi l l receive a Bible from the church.
Worship & Wonder resumes August 20
