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Camp AkitaRegistration

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Deep Griha

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Heart to Heart Extends Services

Celebration of Giving (See Page 20)

Jane Irwin (left), her sons Sam, 2, Teddy, 4 and mother Pam Stewart represent an Early Childhood legacy of 3 generations, dating back to 1954.

Bridging GenerationsEarly Childhood Ministry Provides Lasting Family Legacy Story and Photo By Michael Barber

At four, Jane Irwin was not fond of sleepovers. Unlike her friends, she became homesick easily - a concern for her mother, Pam Stewart.

“I remember her teacher talking with me and helping to get to the root of the problem,” Pam said. “She offered to have Jane come to her house to spend the night.”

Jane easily recalls the moment. “I have vivid memories of that,” she said. “She looked at me and said, ‘It’s alright to have the feelings that you’re feeling.’ She made everything OK.”

Jane’s caring and thoughtful mentor was Mary Evans, the veteran teacher for whom the Mary Evans Child Development Center was named.

The Early Childhood Ministry, led by Director Donice Wooster, includes full-time child care, Preschool and full-time kindergarten services. The ministry benefits from a rich history of caring teachers and receptive parents.

Jane’s sons, Teddy, 4, and Sam, 2, attend the Preschool today. While Teddy is enrolled in preschool, Sam

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enjoys time with his mother at the Twogether class, held each Wednesday and Friday morning.

“I’m a stay-at-home mom,” Jane said. “Twogether is a place to go that is just fun. I enjoy watching Sam grow and develop and be interested in different things. It’s 2 solid hours where I have undivided attention on Sam with no distractions.”

“It’s such a wonderful place for children,” Pam said. “It’s a place to learn basic skills, to sit in circle, share, put things away. The program gives them such fundamental skills and the staff as a resource is unbeatable.”

While neither Pam nor Jane have a history with Mary Evans Child Development Center, connections exists.

Pam Stewart attended the preschool in the early 1950’s and Jane in the early 1980‘s. Both women were taught by Mary Evans.

“I only remember being in the building, it hasn't

changed. It's a sanctuary for imaginative play”

— Pam Stewart, on her time at the Preschool

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Celebrate Early Childhood Ministry in JanuaryOn Sunday, January 13, we will devote a portion of the worship services to the Early Childhood Ministry. A presentation will be made at 10 am, North and 11 am, South.

On Saturday, January 26, all are invited to the Early Childhood All-Family Homecoming Day. The event will be held simultaneously at North and South Campus from 10 am - 12 pm. The homecoming is intended to thank those who have made the ministry successful while bringing awareness of the program’s unique offerings to those considering the program.

For more information, see pages 18 and 24.

Additionally, the center’s administrator, Jamy Zambito, taught Jane in first-grade when Jamy worked at Greensview Elementary. “Miss Nelson (Jamy) went away to get married, Jane said. “When she came back, she was Mrs. Zambito. We thought her new name was too hard to say, so we called her 'Mrs. Z.”

Jamy not only remembers that Jane was her student, she acknowledges she was also a guest at her wedding - properly attired in a frilly dress and knee socks.

Jamy is well aware of the importance of the program’s history. “Though we haven’t been around as long, we have already begun creating our legacy,” Jamy said. “This is our 21st year. The program has been built on a firm foundation of knowledge of child development. Each day is played out with love and the legacy grows stronger every day.”

No doubt the ministry’s impact is far reaching, creating a lasting affect on those who participate. Though Pam said she doesn’t remember details about her time at the South Campus Preschool in the 1950’s, she does treasure the feeling it evokes to this day. “I only remember being in the building, it hasn’t changed,” Pam said. “It’s a sanctuary for imaginative play.”

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–– The Reverend Dr. Richard A. Wing, Senior Minister

Soundings

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week’s service on CW Columbus (WWHO-TV) Sundays at 9 am.

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Dr. Wing is preparing the following sermons:

Looking ahead

MENDING BROKEN HEARTS

January 13

Part I When Other People Hurt Us(The Wound of Grievance)

Psalm 55: 1-14

January 20

Part IIWhen We Have Hurt Others

(The Wound of Guilt)Psalm 38:4, 17

January 27

Part IIIWhen We Are Hurt By Loss

(The Wound of Grief)Psalm 25: 5, 15-16

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In Naples on Wednesday, February 20 In Sarasota on Thursday, February 21

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When Someone Loses A Child

UCC minister Rev. Emily C. Heath has written down the things you can say and should never say when someone loses a child. I have added some of my own language to her wonderful work:

Never Say These Things:

“God needed another angel.”

“Thank goodness you have other children and are young enough to have more kids.” (I have heard this awful thing said to people when they

experienced a miscarriage. That is very painful for them).

“He/she was just on loan to you from God.”

“God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.”

“We may not understand it, but it was God’s will.”

You can say this when someone loses a child:

“God did not want or will this. Period.”

“It’s okay to be angry and God is big enough to handle your anger even when directed at God.”

“We do not expect you to ‘get over’ this.”

“Don’t let anyone tell you how to grieve. Do what works for you.”

“I hate what has happened to you. I am always a phone call away. I love you.”

Universally people tell me that some or most of the top list is recited to them at the loss of a child.

We can do better than that. We need to memorize the second list. I hope this list helps.

Peace to you,

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First Community Foundation Gifts

In Memory of:Vi Sanders Otis & Ginny MaxfieldBob Hudson Tom & Emily Chidester Bill MorrisVirginia Maidlow Jane StoneJohn Goff George and Linda NorrisCharles Hamilton George and Linda NorrisPeg Fleming Eleanor Rauch Belle BolesCatherine Burkhart Nichols Kim SidesMary Jane Kayes Bill Morris

First Community Church Gifts In Honor of:Dr. Wing and the Staff Steve & Cindy Rasmussen

Heart to Heart: Douglas & Darian TorranceIn Honor of:Nancy & Tad Jeffrey Susan BrooksMrs. Robert (Anne Louise) Ports Helen SaxeAnne Riley Cynthia BakerTheresa McAtee EPECO Foundation

Special Offering to NNEMAP:In Honor of:Christine Gillespie Bullock Brian GillespieMary Burns Bob BurnsNNEMAP Board, Volunteers & Staff Deborah EschenbacherFrank & Peg Celeste Ted & Bobbie CelesteBrenda Cindy PeytonIn Memory of:Robert V. Esmond Claire EsmondMorgen Espl AnonymousWilliam D. Krauss Mary Ann KraussWorld Neighbors: Mary Helen Hopkins

Psycho-Spiritual Development Fund: Rosemarie Konrath & Richard Wharton

The Foundation Corner

–– Donald Jameson, Director of Foundation Development

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Ready Or Not, It Is 2013

The complexity in writing this particular column is that it is being written on December 12th, 2012, to meet our printing deadline. We want to start off your 2013 with enthusiasm and encouragement, but right now we don’t know if - when you read this - you might be sitting at the bottom of Fiscal Cliff Canyon or still waiting for Santa to come down your chimney because solar flares fried his computer.

Each day I drive by a large community garden located at the intersection of Goodale Blvd. and Grandview Ave. At present, it is a patch of brown earth, dark and lifeless. Its only inhabitants may be a few small critters that burrowed into the dirt for a long winter’s nap.

But, I know within 90 short days a miracle will begin to be seen as green shoots and leaves begin to sprout and rapidly turn the garden plots into a colorful oasis of flowers and vegetable plants. Gardeners will help this happen, but nature will provide most of the labor because that is how the system works. I doubt that any tomato plant will stop growing in June because it wants to think whether or not this is really what it wants to do this summer. So the cycle will continue and we will be nourished because of it.

Perhaps that is the approach we should take to stepping into a new year. We know there will be accomplishments and failures and laughter and tears and surprises of both the positive and negative variety, but with God’s help, we will make it because that is how it works.

The Foundation is looking forward to an interesting and challenging year as it examines its operations on both the giving and receiving ends and adapts to a changing world. We have many new opportunities to serve our church and our community. All we have to do is decide what they are and how we can best reach our goals. Your comments, suggestions and ideas are always welcome. We won’t be growing crops, but hope to be productive in other ways. And the beat goes on!

Happy New Year.

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Learning to Receive

As we begin a new year, I want to start a conversation with you about what it means to be good stewards. One of the most important lessons I learned about stewardship happened while I was a missionary in Kenya, East Africa. I was teaching at the Presbyterian Teachers’ Training College – Rubate, a national college started by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. Students came from all over the country and followed the British model of education, three months on campus then a month home, for the entire two years of the program.

I wanted a chance to get to know our students better and to see some of the country, so I started visiting students during the break. In Kenyan culture, having a visitor is considered a great honor and in each home I visited I was welcomed with unbelievable hospitality. Extended family members were often present to greet me and huge meals were set out to celebrate my presence. I did not mind meeting student’s family, but the meals were a problem for me. I knew that many of the students were poor and I was concerned that they were spending so much money to put on a feast in my honor.

Not certain what to do, I reached out to Jim Wilson, a long-term missionary in southern Africa. I asked Jim how I could get the students to stop spending so much money on me. Jim’s response was simple and powerful. It was not my place to tell my students how to welcome me. Rather, I was to accept their gifts with gratitude and joy.

As a general rule, Americans are not very good at receiving gifts. We are good givers, but struggle to accept the generosity of others. Yet the best stewards I have ever met - those who share their time and talent and financial resources in a way that is an example to the rest of us - have one thing in common; they all know how to receive a gift.

Stewardship is an act of thanksgiving. It is a response to the gracious gifts that God bestows on us. When we learn how to receive what God has given us then we discover what it truly means to share with others.

In 2013 First Community Church will continue to offer life-changing ministries in Columbus and around the world. As you think about what part of your time and talents and money you want to devote to those ministries, I encourage you to pause and first consider all that God has done for you.

Learn to receive those gifts with joy and thanksgiving. They were freely given by the One who created you. Give thanks, then think about how best to share all you have been given with others.

Grace and Peace,

Friends of Adult Education:In Honor of:Adult Education Staff Marilee Lowery Bush Katherine Carnahan

Friends of Akita FundIn Memory of:George & Lilyan Haddad Carolyn Dougherty, Connie Frecker & Diane HaddadJane Hurst Estate of Jane Hurst, c/o J.D. HurstRobert S Le Fevre & Sarah Kathryn Le Fevre Llora Beth Le FevreMegan Patrick Fedorko Carol & David Baker Sue, Jim, Jen, Dave & Olivia Benes Gregg & Heather Cavaliere Judy & Dean Christensen Karen Clark Carol Collier Eileen & Doug Covell Ellen Erlanger Bill & Robin Hall Jen Hegerty April Howe, The Cleary Company Kirsten Knodt & Mairead Reddy Tom & Peggy Landini Joan Moore Paula Russell Steven & Heidi Scarpitti Scott & Diane Sturges Marc & Torre Summers Bob & Dorothy Teater Deborah Tellep Marti & Ned Timmons Mike Walsh Barbara Waters & Gerald Todaro Bob & Jane White Meredith DiMola Dawn Costin Barbara Emery The Linzell Family The Piscopo Family

Friends of Music Ron and Sue MaierIn memory ofLance Workman Jennifer Workman-ReesDonald Keneipp Barbara KeneippIn Honor of:Tom Battenberg Women’s Guild Group QIn Celebration ofSally Beske The Harr Family Joan Marie Moore Erin Byrne Abigail Harr The Harr Family

First Community Church Gifts (Continued)

Stewardship Corner

–– Roger Burns-Watson, Director of Stewardship and Foundation Development

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Take Heart

–– The Reverend Ms. Deborah Lindsay, Minister of Spiritual Care

Learn more about Islam and Christianity By Rev. Deborah Lindsay

On January 6, I will preach a sermon that is one piece of my Doctor of Ministry project on Building Bridges Between Christians and Muslims. Your participation is important, so I hope you will attend and share your reactions. On January 27, First Community Church will host Islam 101, a one hour seminar on the basics of the Islam faith. The seminar will be led by Jeri Millburn, a member of the Noor Islamic Cultural Center in Hilliard. All ages are invited and all questions are encouraged.

Islam 101 will be held Sunday, January 27 at 11:15am at North Campus, Grace Hall. To respond to a brief survey about my January firstnews Monthly Take Heart column, please go to FCchurch.com and click on “Islam Series” box.

Bar None for 2013

“They’re not real Americans and they’re taking over the neighborhood.”

“They want to convert everyone to their religion - and their religion makes no sense.”

“We are not letting our kids play with their kids, no way.”

These are the kinds of things you might have heard around the neighborhood of First Community Church - 75 years ago.

Oh, you thought I was talking about Muslim stereotypes? In the 1930’s, the ethnic friction in the neighborhood around First Community Church (we had only one location then) occurred between Anglo Protestants and Italian Catholics. And “friction” is a polite word for it.

In those days, the church had a gym and a visionary minister named Roy Burkhart. Burkie created quite a ruckus when he invited the Italians into the gym to play basketball. From the perspective of 2013 it sounds almost laughable, but it was a real point of tension then.

To bridge the divide and to give young people a safe place to gather and have “wholesome fun,” Burkhart initiated the Bar None dances. The slogan was “No Bar and None Barred.” Everyone – everyone – was welcome at the church and First Community Church was dedicated to breaking down walls and eliminating barriers between God’s people. That remains our work today.

The most damaging religious divide of the current era is between Muslims and Christians. Worldwide, the number of followers of Islam and Christianity is roughly the same; together we make up more than half the world’s population. As many have said before me, without peace between us, there can be no peace.

Indeed, the future of the world depends on peace between Muslims and Christians.

Over the Christmas holidays a member of our church asked me, “As we were singing the carol about love and peace I was wondering, do Muslims talk about those things too? Do they talk in their mosques about caring and compassion?” The answer is most definitely, yes.

In Islam God is understood to be both loving and the source of love. Every chapter in the Qur’an (with the exception of two or three) begins, “In the name of God, the most

gracious, the most merciful…” Muslims are called by their sacred text to show mercy, compassion and generosity to other people, following God’s example.

In the New Testament, Jesus teaches how we are supposed to treat each other: feed the hungry, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, care for the sick and visit the person in prison. (Matthew 25) The Qur’an has a similar message and even quotes Jesus, saying, “O you who believe! Be helpers of God - as Jesus the son of Mary said to the disciples, ‘Who will be my helpers in (the work of) God?’ Said the disciples, ‘We are God’s helpers!’”

Both Christians and Muslims believe we are called to love God and love our neighbor. It is a sacred foundation for both traditions. The Bar None dances were one way of living out the message that the doors of First Community Church – and hopefully our hearts as well – are barred to no one. Such inclusiveness is in the DNA of our congregation and it’s why Bar None in Christian-Muslim relations is a worthy New Year’s resolution for all of us.

Blessings,

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Refugee Task Force Meeting By Mary Buzby

A family living in a refugee camp right now will soon learn that they are going to have a new home here in Columbus. You can help this family get a new start by becoming part of First Community Church’s resettlement team.

We are forming a group who will co-sponsor the family with the Community Refugee and Immigration Service or C.R.I.S.

Partnering with C.R.I.S., our team will provide support that connects the family with the community. Team members will act as guides to living in the United States; taking the family to the grocery, enrolling children in schools, demonstrating how to take the bus or use the library.

Co-sponsoring takes many volunteers and we ask for your help. Your involvement will bring comfort and encouragement to the families. Refugee families become self-sufficient more quickly when they have help from faith groups like ours.

Find out more about this rewarding experience at an organizational meeting on January 13 at 11 am in room 115 at North Campus. C.R.I.S. representative, Claudine Leary and members of the Refugee Task Force will answer questions.

A refugee family will soon be arriving at Port Columbus. Working together, we can welcome them and help them on their way to becoming active members of our community.

You Can Help a Child Succeed By Linda Ritter

You can help a child obtain education, nutritious food and medical care. These are expected basics for our children, but only a dream for many children living in Puné, India, who experience depressing living conditions. By sponsoring a child through Deep Griha, you can offer hope and a better life.

Meet a few of the children who are sponsored by First Community members.Six-year-old Suhasini’s father is deceased and she lives with her mother, who is HIV positive. Because of poor health, her mother is unable to work outside the home. Deep Griha provides Suhasini with a meal each day, books and supplies she needs for school. Playing with her doll and eating ice cream are some of Suhasini’s favorite things.

Prachita, an eleven-year-old, lives in a two-room home with her mother and older sister, her grandmother, an aunt and her husband and their four children. Her mother washes dishes to help support the family. Prachita’s sponsorship helps her with school supplies and a tutor. She likes school and wants to become a teacher someday.

Shubham and his sister, Neha, live at City of Child, Deep Griha’s orphanage. Their parents are deceased and their grandmother is unable to care for them. Last year, Shubham won first place in the track and field competitions in Mumbai. His goal is to study commerce and business.

Many other children in Puné would like to have your help so that they can enjoy a brighter future.

A complete sponsorship costs $270 a year. A basic sponsorship for nutrition and medical care is $180 per year and an educational sponsorship, which pays for uniforms, books, and school supplies, is $90. Visit DeepGrihaUSA.org or contact Sandy Wood at SBWood@Wowway.com to sponsor a child or to obtain more information.

Charlie Nichols contributed to this story.

University of Pennsylvania, Annenberg Partners With Deep Griha USA By Sandy Wood

Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania is partnering with Deep Griha USA to publish a website for donations at DeepGrihaUSA.org Deep Griha USA was formed by members of First Community Church. It now has membership from four churches. It is a 501(C)3 organization which supports Deep Griha in Pune, India. First Community Church has been a major partner of Deep Griha since 1975. Deep Griha was established by Neela (a medical doctor) and Bhaskar (a Christian minister) Onawale in 1975 when they returned to Puné, India after a 6 month visit as “missionaries in reverse” at First Community Church. The organization provides a huge variety of medical, educational, nutritional and other services in the slums of Puné, India, a city of 4 million population. Services are provided to the poorest of the poor without regard to race, religion, caste, creed, or ability to pay.

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Scott CampbellScott is a partner at Thompson Hine, LLP law firm. In the church he has served on the Mission Council as Chair and Secretary between 2005 and 2010. He also was a member of the Nominating Committee from 2010-2012. Scott has participated as a Sunday School teacher and attended

family camp from 2001-2010. Scott is also active in a Friendship Circle. In the community, Scott has been involved with the City Year Columbus Advisory Board since 2007. He has also been on the Central Community House Advisory Board the past two years. Scott enjoys the Harvard Club of Central Ohio Schools & Scholarships Committee, is President of American Inns of Court Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer Inn Master, President of the Franklin County Democratic Lawyers Club and Chair of the Columbus Bar Association Judicial Campaign Advertising Committee.

Don GardinerDon is retired from his profession but actively involved in the church and community. He has been Chair of the Governing Board, Finance Committee and North Campus Expansion Review Task Force. He is also active in his Friendship Circle 47.

In the community, Don has been Chair of the First Community Village Board of Trustees. He also has been a member of the National Church Residences Board of Trustees and Columbus Symphony Board of Trustees. Don was president of Scioto Country Club and Adjunct Professor at OSU Law School and Business School.

Hayley HeadHayley is the Director of the Tri-Village Mentor League Director. She has been active in the church as a Middle School leader, a member of Early Childhood Council and a member of K-5 Council. She has been involved with Missions and was Fundraising Chair. Hayley has also

volunteered in Heart to Heart and participated in Wednesday Morning Mom's Group. Currently, Hayley is assisting the Youth Program with transitional and long-range planning.

In the community, she has been a member and volunteer in the Marble Cliff Chamber of Commerce, President of the Columbus Coralina Synchronized Swimming Club, YES facilitator, volunteer for The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio and Grants Reader, as well as YMCA and numerous PTO and school events and functions. She will be a volunteer next year for the Upper Arlington Special Olympics.

2013 Governing Board CandidatesJohn HobergJohn is a retired attorney from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease after 30 years of practicing environmental and oil gas law. He currently assists with videography of the Women’s Guild history and activities and is active in his Friendship Circle. He has also been involved with the Governing Board as

member and Chair, member of the Foundation and Board of Deacons, Bethel Bible series teacher, Sunday School teacher, member of the Media Council and Vision Committee. John was a member of the Same Gender Union Task Force, Strategic Planning Committee, Faith and American Politics, Centennial Video videographer and producer and long-time member of the church. In the community, John has been involved as member and President of the Grandview Heights City School District Board of Education, founder of Forum for Faith in the Workplace, member and President of the Rosemont Center for At-Risk Youth and videographer for Hallmark Channel and Columbus Black History Month Celebration. He has also participated on the Franklin County Republican Central Committee, President of YMCA Board and member of the Columbus International Program.

Susan MurraySusan is a CPA controller for Ohio Medical Physics Consulting. She has been serving on the First Community Church Foundation Board Grants Committee. Susan has also been active as a Chair for K-5 council, a Sunday School teacher and 1, 2, 3 Akita teacher. She has volunteered for Akita

check-in and luggage truck.

In the community, Susan has been treasurer for Greensview Elementary PTO, chaired several PTO committees and volunteered for numerous activities with Greensview, Hastings and Upper Arlington High School.

2013 Nominating Committee CandidatesSherry BargerJoy BarneyBuck ByrneErin ByrneTamar Campbell-SowerBill DittyStephanie EvansTR GrossAllison KingsleyConnor KinseyRose KonrathMary Ann Krauss

Doug ObergefellBrent OsbornKaren PattersonAmy PelzerCydney PhilbinStewart PitchfordDave QueletteCraig SturtzMarc SummersKelsey WalkerPat WhiteMike Zook

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James LedmanJim currently works as a lawyer. He is a North Campus usher and an active member of Friendship Circle 48.

Jim has also been a member of the Governing Board, First Community Church Foundation Board of Trustees and First Community Village Board of Trustees. He has participated in church as a Deacon, an Usher, a member of High School Council and Worship and Arts Council. He has been involved with Stewardship campaigns and in the community, a member of Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio Board of Trustees.

Donald RossDon is currently retired. He was active in the church for many years during the 1980s and 90s. Don has been a

Deacon, on the Governing Board, a Sunday School teacher for 25 years, and a member of the Akita Council. He also has been on 10 Mexico Mission trips, a member of the Vietnam Refugee Committee and a member of the Spiritual Guidance Weekends Committee.

Darian TorranceDarian works as a Grants Manager at the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is currently a member of the Adult

Learning Council Program Committee and active in Women’s Guild Group C. Darian has also served on the First Community Church Service Board, participated on the Women’s Retreat Committee and a member of the Adult Learning Council. In the community, Darian was the Area Coordinator of the A.R.E. of Central Ohio.

Ginny CunninghamGinny works part-time in a neuro ophthalmologist office. She currently is active in her Friendship Circle and Guild Group

V. Ginny participated in KEO (Know Each Other) before joining the church. She then became a member on the Service Board, three time member of Mission Council and representative for Habitat for Humanity. Ginny has been a member of the Local Family Selection Committee, Deacon, Sunday School teacher, volunteer for Heart to Heart and Refugee Task Force.

Patrick DonadioPatrick is a Business Communication Coach and Speaker. He has been on the First Community Church Mexico Mission

Trip. He also was a member of the Senior Minister Focus Goal Review Group and Strategic Planning Committee. Patrick was a member of the Marketing and Development Council and Chair and member of the Media Advisory Council. He has been to Family Camp and is active in his Friendship Circle.

Robert EberhartBob is currently an attorney. He was a member of the Service Board from 2010-2012. Bob also was a member of

Kiwanis Club of Columbus.

Jude EndicottJude works as a leasing specialist. She has been active in the church and on the Service Board, a current Greeter at North

Campus and an alternate Usher at North Campus. Jude is Chair of the outside area of the church Garage Sale and member of the Women’s Guild. Jude has also been an active volunteer for the church’s children’s events, Meals on Wheels, Flying Horse Farm, Make A Wish Foundation, American Heart Association, RACE for the Cure, Dave Thomas Foundation and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Matthew GatschMatt is an Actuarial Consultant with Oliver Wyman Actuarial Consulting. He is an active member of

Friendship Circle 80 and volunteer with elementary age activities and events. He also has attended Family Camp. Matt was an active member in the church his entire life, earning all charms through high school. He also has been active in the community as Committee Chair and Den Leader of Cub Scouts and the soccer coach for HRSL.

Laura Kubik HellandLaura works as a chef for Local Matters. Laura currently is involved with Youth Council and volunteer for Sunday

School teacher. She has also been a member and Chair for the K-5 Council and past Sunday School teacher. In the community, Laura has been involved with PTO, Upper Arlington District Wellness Committee, American Culinary Federation and volunteer chef-instructor for Cooking Matters.

2013 Board of Deacons Candidates

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Christmas MemorialsWe remember before God all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore, and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom in the Lord Jesus we are one forevermore.

Ronald J. AdamsFloyd & Dorothy ArledgeSusan C. ArmstrongVirginia B. ArmstrongWarren A. ArmstrongWarren C. ArmstrongPaul I. BainbridgeTillie BainbridgeNorman E. BakerSamuel M. BeatyMary Alice BentleyMaury & Germaine BerryK. Spencer BillmanEd & Martha BinderDavid H. BlairBarbara Gilchrist BoggsMr. & Mrs. John G. BoggsDavid A. BowmanRoger C. BoydJohn BradfordTom BradfordBill BradleyKent BrandtBette J. BrethCarolyn & Charles BrooksLauren Elizabeth BrownGeorge & Clara BrushGeorge Nitschke BrushRalph BurgesRalph Burges, Jr.Violet D. BurgesDr. Roy & Hazel BurkhartDr. William E. BurkhartMillard F.W. ByrneNancy Wilson ByrneJohn J. “Jack” CannellMichael J. “Mickey” CannellMr. & Mrs. Howard ChardJean & LaClaire ChidesterStanley Hale ChidesterAlvan ClarkAlfred C. ClarkeJohn & Jo ConklinBob & June CorwinChad & Annette CountissJohn E. CoventryDorence S. “Doc” CowlesJulie Ann CowlesRay, Maxine, & Helen CumminsLeonard DavidekMartha DavidekDavid W. (Bill) DavisGinnie Perry DavisIsabelle DavisMary Lea DavisMaynard & Eleanor DavisHarold & Lillian DayRobert DeatonDavid DewDolly DewJeff DewElla Kathaleen DimesCharles E. DobkinsJim & Jean DonesDean L. DoudnaAnn Walsh DountzFred Dountz

Catherine DrazicDean A. DuggerEthel R. DuggerWendy EdwardsMr. & Mrs. Dan EgerRobert V. EsmondJack C. EvansLloyd EvansWilliam F. EvansWilliam E. Ewing, Jr.Tom, Carol, & Mike FalkMary Elizabeth FarmwaldMegan FedorkoCharles & Jeanne FeldpauschAl & Evalyn FendrickDavid FennerKen & Marty FishelPeg, Ned, & Don FlickMr. & Mrs. Konstantins FolkmanisJoyce FortneyRobert H. FoxBilly FrederickJames B. FrickLee Funk, Jr.Louise D. FunkJohn & Betty GarvinNorman & Lucille GatschMr. & Mrs. Charles W. GilchristCharles “Bud” GilchristJames “Eyes” GilchristRobert GlazeDr. George D. GordonMiriam M. GordonMariana GosnellMary Lou GossardLois GraberDan & Marjorie HaagRobert D. HaagPeggy HanhilammiPaul A. & Frances Virginia HankeJohn HartenfelsRussell & Emmie HartenfelsJohn Andrew HartmanVirginia “Fritzi” HartmanRuth E. HeatonBob HegedusRobert Roderick HenryWilliam D. Henry, Jr.Brenda HillPatricia HintonKenneth I. HittleRoma J. HittleDr. Donald E. HoffmanJames H. HolcombAnn HollandMartin E. HowellJohn M. HunterBill & Betty HutchinsMarsha HutchinsAndrew & Margaret JackRussell C. JamesPaul & Charlotte JenkinsByron M. JohnsonEllie (Lee) JohnsonHuldah A. Johnson

Phyllis JohnsonLynne Shepard JonesMr. & Mrs. Ralph E. JonesCarolyn Cole JudyPauline & Reg KaithernRand Hamilton KampmeierMr. & Mrs. Alfred KatzLeo & Betty KaylorJoseph F. Keeler, Jr.Ralph KiddDale KingAunt Kitty & Uncle WardDietmar KnodtMartha KohrTed KohrBill LanierFern LauberHenry W. LauberDr. Philip A. LauberHerb LedmanKaren LeeBetty & Flip LerschEugene F. LetcherAnna LindsayJan LongJim & Betty LongJim & Jeretta LongMabel D.& Wilfrid E. MacDonaldMildred MahoneyAllen John MarkworthJohn & Ruth McDowellJohn McDowell, Jr.Keith E. McVeyEugene McVeyRussell & Helen MechlingRaymond & Mildred MeyerRick MeyerRosaleen MeyerSalo MillerWilliam Jacob & Floy MillerArthur F. MitchellPauline D. MitchellNelda F. MooreMarv & Sunny MooreheadRobert J. & Martha R. MorrisJames P. MulroyLink & Martha MurphyRobert & Phyllis MurphyMr. & Mrs. William S. NapierAlfred A. & Ruth W. NeffJohn NeffRobert A. NeffCatharine NicholsRev. Charles S. NicholsRev. Josephine Z. NicholsMargaret M. NicholsYoshino M. NicholsCarl NorrisM. DeWitt & Frances NorrisSybil NorrisClarice OwenMyrna H. PackardSally PapeRobert Pearson, Sr.Dr. Claude & Jo PerryBill & Penny PettusFerd Pickens II

Dorothy Sandles PiermanDavid & Nancy PutnamBea & Earl PyneroRobert & Ellen QuiggMargaret Gordon RainesUncle RalphMarjorie RamseyerJoe RatajczakChet & Evelyn RileyLowell & Beth RileyGrandma RoseanneDaniel G. RussellDr. & Mrs. Carl R. RyanBob & Vivian SchmidtRooney SeibertCatherine & Ralph SetterlinSteven John SetterlinBeatrice T. ShepardBrian A. SherwoodWyn ShimerJim SippCourtney Lea SmithArt & Adele SnashallMarjorie S. SnoufferBill & Juanita SnyderBob & Dottie SnyderLinda Marie SnyderMary Lou SnyderThurman & Florence SnyderWilliam T. SnyderPete SohlIsabel & William SpencerBill & Page StewartMartha StoneW. Wallace & Virginia StoverMartha ThomasJohn W. & Alberta K. TownsendOra VanDeusenSharon VarnellMr. & Mrs. Hollis B. VaughanRuth VaughanMr. & Mrs. J. L. VesperDr. & Mrs. Robert W. VesperJerry WalshWilliam & Emily WandelGale WeismanJohn Robert WetmoreHarry WeyrichJane WeyrichPaul C. WieseMr. & Mrs. Paul E. WieseGeorge & Helen WilliamsJeff WilliamsTom WilsonCarol WinfieldJohn & Kay WintersOrrin M. WoodAndrew WoodsJoy B. YoungMary Miller YoungRobert E. S.Young, M.D.Ruth C. YoungLeonard A. ZaneFronnie S. ZookJohn J. Zook, Jr.Sarah A. Zook

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Women’s Guild By Jill Eliot

Joy to the world, the Lord has come and, in turn, a new year has arrived. However, we need to keep this wondrous season in our hearts

and forever remember the song of the angels, the brightness of the star, the kindness of the kings, the love of the shepherds.

Can we prepare your dinner for you? The Soup & Casserole Sale is Sunday, January 20 after services. This is a wonderful opportunity to treat yourself and your family to a delicious meal on a cold day. The sale is held at both campuses at the Guild tables. Please contact Rose Kandel at 614 442.9020 or rk930@sbcglobal.net

Reserve the Date

The “We Love You” Luncheon will be held Tuesday, February 12. This is a special event to thank our wonderful First Community Church staff. Please contact Loretta Heigle at 614 488.1541or lheigle@att.net

Christmas has come and gone, but we women of the world will continue the joy.

The Women’s Guild is forming new Groups. If you are interested in learning more about Guild membership, and want to see if it’s a fit for you, come check it out. Lunch will be provided.

Saturday, February 2, 12 – 1:30 pmNorth Campus.

Please RSVP to Joy Plassman, Guild Membership Chair at 614 634.2824 or plassmans@yahoo.com

8:30 am • Burkhart Chapel, SC - Rev. Long preaching8:30 am • Grace Hall, NC - Rev. Lindsay preaching10 am • Grace Hall, NC - Rev. Lindsay preaching Chancel Chamber Choir11 am • Sanctuary, SC - Rev. Lindsay preaching Chancel Choir

8:30 am • Burkhart Chapel, SC - Rev. Hett preaching8:30 am • Grace Hall, NC - Dr. Wing preaching10 am • Grace Hall, NC - Dr. Wing preaching Chancel Chamber Choir11 am • Sanctuary, SC - Dr. Wing preaching Chancel Choir

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Back Bay Work Camp 2013April 28 - May 4

Calling all those willing to roll up their sleeves and get to work. We are looking for 15 church members to travel to Back Bay Mission to continue relief efforts on the Gulf Coast.

Informational meeting for those interested in participating:Thursday, January 10, 7:30 pmRoom 111, North Campus.

For more information or to register for the trip, visit FCchurch.com/experience

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Care and Spirit

– – The Reverend Mr. James M. Long, Minister of Pastoral Care

Parish RegisterWe share the joys and sorrows of our church family in our prayers.

BIRTHSHudson Walter O'Riordan 11/712 son of Sean & Cristin O'Riordan grandson of Tom & Cindy Hudson

BAPTISMSHarper Rosslynne Weaver 12/16/12 daughter of Tiffanie & Benjamin Weaver

WEDDINGSLaura Wickerham & Mike Elliott 12/12/12

HOSPITALIZEDRick WatsonJoan HeslerJeanne JohnstonEmily ChidesterMargaret WoodBette SolisRose HollandMark Stull

DEATHSKathryn McArtor 11/17/12Dottie Shepard 11/20/12 wife of Art ShepardMary Jane Kayes 11/20/12Betty Foster 11/4/12Megan Patrick Fedorko 11/29/12Joe W. Walker 12/5/12 grandfather of Scott WalkerViolet Dennis 12/8/12 mother of Marianne BedellEsther Evans 12/16/12Christopher Sandell Parsons 12/15/12 son of Karin Sandell & John Parsons Jean Cook 11/29/12

Traveling in the Dark

We receive enlightenment only in proportion as we give ourselves more and more completely to God by humble submission and love.

Ascent to TruthThomas Merton

I recently read a profile of the rock star Bruce Springsteen in The New Yorker (We Are Alive, David Remnick, July 30, 2012, p. 38). It describes his great success after coming from very humble beginnings in New Jersey. Like many people, he has painful memories of his upbringing,

particularly of his relationship with his father. After he achieved great material success, he found himself driving many times at night by his old house in Freehold, New Jersey. He was depressed and later entered therapy:

. . . Springsteen introduced his song “My Father’s House” by recalling what the therapist had told him about those nighttime trips to Freehold: “He said, ‘What you’re doing is that something bad happened, and you’re going back, thinking that you can make it right again. Something went wrong, and you keep going back to see if you can fix it or somehow make it right.’ And I sat there and I said, ‘That is what I’m doing.” And he said, ‘Well, you can’t.’”

Therapy often involves such a “reality check” or a “wake up call.” How many of us keep driving by a painful or dark place in our lives, hoping to fix it or make it right. But, we can’t do it.

However, we can go deeper. I have heard it said that spirituality is about reality. On our spiritual journey, we cannot be in denial about what has happened in our lives or the pain it has caused. However, we can wake up to the reality of God, the one who loves us unconditionally through the pain. We can become enlightened on our journey of faith.

Thomas Merton has written that the journey of faith seeks light, but generally is traveled in darkness. He asserts that the person who waits to see clearly before beginning the journey will never start. “We do not first see, then act: we act, then see.” (id.) This is an act of will in love, and not of the intellect.

Thus, we receive the light by giving ourselves completely to God in the darkness. He came to us in Jesus Christ who endured the darkness for us. He came so that we would have life in abundance, even in the midst of the dark places. Merton is certain that if we have the grace to start the journey, we will receive all the grace needed to continue on and reach the end. This is reality. This is faith.

Peace and blessings,

New Member SeminarJanuary 19, 9:15 am - 1 pmBrownlee Hall, South Campus

For more information or to register, please contact Paula Russell, Director of Membership, at 614 488.0681 ext 228 or prussell@FCchurch.com

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January Daily ReadingsThese Bible readings are from the Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings. In general, readings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are selected to prepare for the Sunday reading; readings on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are selected to reflect the Sunday lectionary.

1 Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 Revelation 21:1-6a Psalm 8 Matthew 25:31-46 2 Proverbs 1:1-7 James 3:13-18 3 Job 42:10-17 Luke 8: 16-21 4 Isaiah 6:1-5 Acts 7:44-53 5 Jeremiah 31:7-14 John 1:1-18 6 (Epiphany) Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Matthew 2:1-12 7 Daniel 2:1-19 Ephesians 4:17—5:1 8 Daniel 2:24-49 Ephesians 5:15-20 9 Numbers 24:15-19 Luke 1:67-69 10 Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 11 Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 12 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 2:11-16 13 (Baptism of Isaiah 43:1-7 Acts 8:14-17 the Lord) Psalm 29 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 14 Judges 4:1-16 Ephesians 6:10-17 15 Judges 5:12-21 1 John 5:13-21 16 Numbers 27:1-11 Luke 11:33-36 17 Jeremiah 3:1-5 Acts 8:18-24 18 Jeremiah 3:19-25 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 19 Jeremiah 4:1-4 Luke 11:14-23 20 (Sunday) Isaiah 62:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Psalm 36:5-10 John2:1-11 21 Isaiah 54:1-8 Romans 12:9-21 22 Song of Solomon 4:1-8 1 Corinthians 1:3-17 23 Song of Solomon 4:9—5:1 Luke 5:33-39 24 Isaiah 61:1-7 Romans 7:1-6 25 Nehemiah 2:1-10 Romans 12:1-8 26 Nehemiah 5:1-13 Luke 2:39-52 27 (Sunday) Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Psalm 19 Luke 4:14-21 28 Jeremiah 36:1-10 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 29 Jeremiah 36:11-26 2 Corinthians 7:2-12 30 Jeremiah 36:27-32 Luke 4:38-44 31 2 Chronicles 34:1-7 Acts 10:44-48

Heart to Heart Food Pantry TotalsFor November 2012

Households served .........................551Individuals served ........................1,256 Children served ...........................381 Adults served ...............................764 Seniors served .............................111Meals provided ..........................11,304

Year-to-Date

Households served ......................5,423Individuals served ......................11,981Meals provided ........................107,829

Heart to Heart offers a helping hand and caring heart in times of need.

Heart to Heart Extends Services By Angie Weber

First and foremost I want to thank everyone who has supported Heart to Heart over this past year. A huge thank you goes to all the donors and the volunteers. We are able to help those in need because of you.

Heart to Heart is continually trying to evaluate what we do to make sure we are serving the needs of our families while watching expenses. Our pantry has grown so much over the past year that we have decided to make some changes beginning in February.

We are currently serving 40-50 families each day we are open in a 2 ½ hour period. We have decided to extend our hours to allow working families to visit us during their lunch hour. We will be open 4 ½ hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 am – 1 pm. To help reduce expenses while increasing hours, we will allow families to visit us once each month instead of twice. Most pantries follow this rule.

We have a couple of other exciting additions to the pantry:

We will become a Benefit Bank site, •which will allow our families to find services and benefits to which they are entitled. This will be run by volunteers, so we will not incur any additional expense.

We will provide an hour of group •time once each week. This is intended to be a safe place for those struggling to share with others in a similar situation. We have a counselor volunteering her time to help make this possible.

Finally, Heart to Heart will provide hot meals for our homeless friends and to the community in the Franklinton area once each month instead of once each week. We will still cook out, but they will be able to eat and visit inside Jericho’s Lighthouse. The meal will take place the last week of the month when our friends are struggling to get through the end of the month.

Thank you for making Heart to Heart possible.

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The Infinite Quest

– – The Reverend Mr. David S. Hett, Minister of Religious Life and Learning

Wholly Embodied Spirit

Early on, says Richard Rohr, the church lost touch with the key element of the True Self: being created “in the image of God.” Thus we lost the awareness that “divinization” is our objective identity in God, he says describing the theme of his new book, Immortal Diamond: Search for the True Self.

Such an awareness separates the mystics from the theologians. Anthony deMello, for instance, taught that following Christ means an inner transformation, not an external conformity to

some suspected “likeness” to God:

You know, sometimes people want to imitate Christ but, when a monkey plays a saxophone, that doesn’t make him a musician. You can’t imitate Christ by imitating his external behavior. You’ve got to be Christ. Then you’ll know exactly what to do in a particular situation, given your temperament, your character, and the character and temperament of the person you’re dealing with. No one has to tell you. But to do that, you must be what Christ was. An external imitation will get you nowhere.

This is where the theologians of whatever stripe can freak out: “You’re calling yourself God! How arrogant! What blasphemy!”

That would be true if there was a “self” present when the realization of our complete oneness with the Divine arose. But on the contemplative way, says Spiritual Searcher James Finley, “there is a moment where you and God simultaneously disappear as other than each other.” Our stubborn holding on to the sense of a separate self makes that realization impossible.

“This insight,” says Finley in his classic Merton’s Palace of Nowhere, “arises as an obscure yet deep realization in faith that our ultimate identity is hidden in the secret of God’s identity.”

Julian of Norwich said that we come from the Womb of the Eternal. We are not simply made by God, she said, we are made “of God,” to which the contemporary Celtic-Christian mystic, John Philip Newell, adds, “Christ’s soul and our soul are like an everlasting knot. The deeper we move in our own being, the closer we come to Christ. In Christ, we hear not foreign sounds but the deepest intimations of the human and the divine intertwined.”

This, in fact, is the True Self. Hameed Ali calls it the Essential Self, the Point of existence—to realize our true nature as humans of Being. Divine Beings.

Or, a phrase that comes to me as I contemplate the nature of our true reality: (W)hol(l)y embodied spirit. This is the meaning of Epiphany, Jesus’ recognition of his true divine nature, and our inner journey to the depths of our own being, the Christ.

Shalom,

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Weekly Adult Learning GroupsClasses are free except where noted and open to the public. Books for most classes are available at the Furber Book Corner. For information on registration or financial aid, contact the Adult Learning Office at 614 488.0681 ext 113 or njones@FCchurch.com

For more details on specific classes, go to FCchurch.com, search: adult learning.

Sunday Morning Seminar at SouthScience and Religion TodayWalter Watkins leads a DVD-based study on some of the current topics related to science and religion, including Darwin and Responses to Evolution and Fundamentalism and Creationism. Featuring weekly opening lectures by Professor Lawrence Principe of John Hopkins University as a lead-in to group discussion. Free and open to all.

Sundays, 9:30 – 10:45 amBeginning January 6Wicker Room, South Campus

Sunday Morning Seminar at NorthThe Best of James Finley, DVD talks by the renowned spiritual teacher who is our March Spiritual Searcher. Facilitated by Spiritual Director, Lisa Bueche.

Sundays, 11 am – NoonBegins in FebruaryRoom 115, North Campus

Tuesday at TenRev. Pete Diehl, Dr. Pidge Diehl, and Rev. Deb Lindsay will lead the class of neurotheology using a video-based lecture series entitled, “The Spiritual Brain: Science and Religious Experience”. The group will explore topics such as the relationship between the human brain and spirituality, the impact of prayer and meditation, differences between atheists and believers, how the brain changes God and how God changes the brain. Free and open to all.

Tuesdays, 10 – 11 amBeginning January 8Wicker Room, South Campus

Men’s Study GroupJoin the men’s study group as they explore the Enneagram personality system and its impact on psychological and spiritual growth. Contact Price Finley at 614 488.7978 or pfinley@bricker.com, or Craig Sturtz at 614 481.9060 or craig.sturtz@squiresanders.com

Wednesdays, 7 – 8 amWicker Room, South Campus

Men’s Wednesday FellowshipMembers and invited speakers discuss a wide range of topics.

Wednesdays, 7 – 8 amBrownlee Hall, South Campus

Women Living the Questions The group will begin Richard Rohr’s stimulating new book, The Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self on January 9. Any woman on the spiritual search, whether church member or not, is invited to attend. Contact Lisa Bueche at lisabueche@ymail.com if you have any questions.

Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11 amBeginning January 9Wicker Room, South Campus

Wednesday Evening Bible StudyA time to study scripture and pray. Led by Rev. Jim Long. Open to all.

Wednesdays, 7 – 8:15 pmConference Room, North Campus

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Spiritual SalonAugustine—Appealing or Appalling Theologian?

Thursday, January 247 – 8:30 pmWicker Room South Campus

Saint Augustine was one of the first and greatest of theologians, most famous (or infamous!) for his teaching on original sin. But is this all he is to be remembered—and perhaps despised—for?

Walter Watkins, nearing the completion of his Master of Theological Studies, will present more about Augustine of Hippo (354-430) at this informal “salon” discussion.

We might be surprised at how modern, and even postmodern, Augustine can sound. For instance, he wrote the following, which would not be out of a place in a First Community Church sermon: “Since it is God we are speaking of, you do not understand it. If you could understand it, it would not be God.”

Free and open to the public, registration is requested online at FCchurch.com, or by contacting Natalia at njones@FCchurch.com, 614 488.0681, ext. 113.

Experiencing the Presence of God

A Class on James Finley’s Christian Meditation with Rev. David Hett

Thursdays, January 17 - February 28Noon - 1:15 pmWicker Room, South Campus

We will use this time to look at what spiritual teacher James Finley “experienced and has come to understand of Christian contemplative spirituality during

the five and a half years” he lived as a monk at the Abbey of Gethsemani where Thomas Merton was his spiritual director.

We will also practice a time of group meditation each week with a brief time for comment and discussion as we prepare for Dr. Finley’s “Contemplative Way” Spiritual Searcher retreat March 1-3 in Grace Hall.

Free and open to the public, registration is requested online at FCchurch.com, or by contacting Natalia at njones@FCchurch.com, 614 488.0681, ext. 113.

Sunday, January 27, 11:15 am -12:15 pmGrace Hall, North Campus

Following the 10 am North Campus worship service on January 27, grab a cup of coffee and stay for Islam 101, a one-hour seminar on the basics of the Islamic faith.

Jeri Milburn, an engaging Muslim woman from the Noor Islamic Center in Dublin, will be our presenter, and is open to any questions about Islam you may have.

The Spiritual BrainTuesdays, beginning January 810 - 11 amWicker room, South Campus

Tuesday at 10 will begin a study of neurotheology on Tuesday, January 8, at 10 am in the Wicker Room. Using a video-based lecture series entitled, The Spiritual Brain: Science and Religious Experience, the group will explore topics such as the relationship between the human brain and spirituality, the impact of prayer and meditation, differences between atheists and believers, how the brain changes God and how God changes the brain. The course uses the latest in brain-imaging studies of different spiritual practices to peer into the brain during intense prayer, meditation, speaking in tongues and other states.

The lecturer, Dr. Andrew Newberg, is Director of Research at Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is also a professor of Emergency Medicine and Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. Each video lecture runs 30 minutes followed by a discussion led by Rev. Pete Diehl, Dr. Pidge Diehl and Rev. Deb Lindsay.

All are welcome in this group which meets Tuesday mornings through May.

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The Older Adult Writer’s Group will be led by Emma Shaner, a senior at Upper Arlington High School, for her Senior Capstone project. She will be working with Missy Obergefell, Director of Older Adult Ministry, who will serve as her mentor for the project.

A Story Can Change A Life By Emma Shaner

The Senior Capstone project is a year long project that allows the senior students at Upper Arlington High School to study something that they love. It consists of a thesis paper, community service and a final product. I chose to study writing and stories because that is what I love and hope to study in college.

Part of my project is starting a writer’s group for older adults. This group will meet to write fiction or nonfiction together. The focus of our group will be on stories and the impact that they have on us. It is my hope that by the end of February each participant will create a finished piece to share with their loved ones.

In March, a reception will be held at the church where members of the group will have the option to share their work.

We will meet every Sunday in February at 3 pm in the Older Adult meeting space on the second floor of South Campus.

For more information, contact Missy Obergefell at 614 488.0681 ext. 246 or mobergefell@FCchurch.com. To register, contact Robin Taylor at 614 488.0681 or rtaylor@FCchurch.com. The deadline to register is Friday, February 1.

K-5 Midweek Missions Donations NeededWe are collecting travel-sized toiletries for February projects.

Shampoo Soap Tooth Brushes Conditioner Razors Tooth Paste Lotion Shower Gel

You may bring donations to Sunday School classrooms on Sundays or drop off at the Midweek Missions classroom at North Campus, room 115 on Wednesday evenings.

Contact Torre Summers 614 488.0681 ext 116 or tsummers@FCchurch.com

Third-Grade BiblesAll third-graders will receive a Bible as a gift from the church on January 27. Bibles will be presented during worship at the 10 am service at North campus and the 11 am service at South Campus.

To reserve a Bible for your third-grader, please visit the K-5 Ministry page at FCchurch.com/k-5. If you would like your child’s name in the Bible in calligraphy, please submit forms by January 4, otherwise forms can be submitted through January 20.

Please contact Dawn Costin at 614 488.0681, ext 109 or dcostin@FCchurch.com

Cindy Harsany AppointedDr. Wing has appointed Cindy Harsany to the permanent position of Director of Finance and Operations with the support of the Governing Board, Personnel Committee and the Program Staff.

“It has been an honor to serve First Community Church within the Finance and Operations role over the past few years, Cindy said. “We will be increasing staff resources within the Business

Office to support my expanding role within operations. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve this church and staff.”

Official Notice2013 Annual Meeting Sunday, February 3, 2 pm North Campus, 3777 Dublin Road

Annual Meeting of the Congregation will include:

• Call to Order, Michael Schoedinger• Opening Prayer, Rev. Kate Shaner• Opening Hymn• Treasurer’s Report • Introduction of the 2013 budget • Recognition of outgoing Board members and

Past Chair • Outgoing Board Chair Remarks, Michael

Schoedinger• Election of Governing Board, Board of Deacons,

and Nominating Committee• Senior Minister Richard A. Wing’s Vision for 2013

and Beyond• Introduction of incoming Board Chair, Jason Barger• Meeting Adjourned, Jason Barger

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Children’s ChoirJanuary is a great time to join the children’s choirs. Children have a fun, positive experience in church while learning how to read music, be effective singers and meaningful participants in worship.

We are on a brief recess for the holiday and will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, January 9. The Middle School Vocal Ensemble rehearses on Sundays beginning January 6 after Crossroads. All rehearsals are at the North Campus.

Kindergarten Choir: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6 pm, Room 118

Cherub Choir: For grades 1 & 2Wednesdays, 6 - 6:30 pm, Room 118

Junior Choir: For grades 3, 4 & 5Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:15 pm, Room 118

Middle School Vocal Ensemble:Sundays, Choir Activity and Fellowship immediately following Crossroads, rehearsal from 11:30 - 12:15 pm, Room 118 Youth Bell Choir 1: For beginning ringers Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8 pm, Room 111

Youth Bell Choir 2: For experienced ringers Wednesdays, 8 - 8:45 pm, Room 111

Contact Sally Beske for information about Bell Choir openings or for general information at 614 488.0681 ext. 107 or sbeske@FCchurch.com

Nicole Taylor, Marin Summers, Evelyn Schleappi and Sophia Barger pose after participating in the children's musical, How to Be the Perfect Christmas Tree, in December.

Parent Groups for JanuaryParent GrowthResumes for winter, meeting on Monday mornings (excepting holidays) from 9:30 to 11 am in the South Campus Guild Room. Child care is available for $4/child, and the sessions are $5, or $45 for the full 10-week winter session.

January 7 Parent Language – choosing effective and encouraging words

January 14 Parent Actions – how to follow through

January 21 NO SESSION – Martin Luther King Day holiday

January 28 Kindergarten Readiness – more than a birth date

For Dads OnlyMeets from 7 – 8:30 pm in the South Campus Guild Room. All fathers are welcome.

January 8 Parent Language – choosing effective and encouraging words

For Moms OnlyMeets from 7 – 8:30 pm in the South Campus Guild Room. All mothers are welcome.

January 28 (Date change due to MLK holiday) Fairness and Sharing - ongoing work

Early ChildhoodAll-Family Homecoming Day

Mark your calendar for a rare opportunity to celebrate our Early Childhood Ministry’s past, present and future.

Two simultaneous homecoming events will take place at South and North Campus on Saturday, January 26 from 10 am - 12 pm.

Families that have enjoyed this ministry and contributed to their success are invited to participate and encouraged to bring guests.

A photographer will be on-hand to make quick family pictures while music, snacks, crafts and the occasional exotic animal entertain.

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Akita Ready for 2013 By Tim Carlson, Director of Camp Akita Ministries

When the weather reaches its coldest and we celebrate the beginning of a new calendar year, I know it’s time to start thinking about summer at Camp Akita. Akita is home to many programs and groups throughout the entire year and the largest of these is the youth summer camp from June to August. You probably don’t have to go very far in Columbus before you see an Akita T-shirt or run into someone who has been to summer camp and was affected deeply by the loving ministry that takes place.

Akita is an exciting place to be during the summer and campers are never bored. They experience the climbing tower, the giant swing, swimming, crafts, basketball, hiking and lots of games on the athletic field. The staff at Akita are experts at leading energetic and silly activities that everyone will enjoy.

Along with all the fun and excitement, we create dedicated and purposeful times to be quiet, to reflect and to strengthen our relationships with ourselves, with each other and with God.

We realize our campers are looking for more than just fun and games and we are excited to offer educational opportunities during our camp sessions. Last summer, we offered cooking classes with our camp chef, yoga in the woods with a yoga master, a giant swing physics lesson, woodworking and more. This summer, we look forward to adding guided nature hikes, photography classes and Adirondack chair building. Stay tuned as we add more exciting programs taught by experts in their field.

If you have a passion that you would be willing to share with our campers, please let me know. We are always looking for volunteers to enhance our camping experience.

This summer is also special for me, because I will be directing the summer camp program for the first time. Before stepping into my current role, I spent five summers as a counselor and leader at Akita. I was also a Crossroads leader for eight years and have been involved in numerous groups and activities at the church and at Akita.

Camp Sessions Dates

Entering 3rd/4th Grade Session 5 July 1 - 3 Session 9 July 29 - 30

Entering 4th/5th Grades Session 11 Aug. 5 - 8

Entering 5th/6th Grades Session 4 June 26 - 30 Session 6 July 6 - 10 Session 10 July 31 - Aug. 4

Entering 7th/8th Grades Session 2 June 14 - 19 Session 3 June 20 - 25 Session 8 July 19 - 24

Entering 8th/9th Grades Session 7 July 12 - 18

Entering 9th - 12th Grades & Graduated Seniors Session 1 June 7 - 13

Special Sessions Dates

HS Backcountry June 20 - 25 MS Backcountry June 26 - 30 1, 2, 3...Akita! July 23 - 25 Family Camp Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

L.I.F.E. Guard Sessions Dates

A (Graduated Seniors Only) June 7 - 19 B June 20 - July 3 C July 6 - 18 D July 19 - 24 E July 29 - Aug. 8

Whatever your plans are for this summer, make sure they include Camp Akita — you need to be there, and we can’t wait to welcome you!

Member registration for summer camp begins January 14; non-members may register starting January 28. To sign up, go to CampAkita.org/summer. For more information, Contact Tim Carlson at tcarlson@campakita.org

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Celebration of GivingIt is with appreciation that we acknowledge those who have pledged to First Community Church.

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Meals for MissionPlease join the First Community Church Family in support of our youth as they prepare to travel to Mexico to build houses for those in need. Instead of worrying about what's for dinner, please take a coupon, grab the family and have someone else cook for you. Each restaurant is donating a portion of their sales back to our Mexico Mission Trip. If you can't make it out for dinner but would still like to make a donation to the trip, please contact Sarah Kientz at skientz@FCchurch.com or 614 488.0681 ext 103.

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,THE PROGRAM STAFF OF FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH Richard A. Wing, Senior Minister; Paul E. Baumer, Minister to the Staff; David S. Hett, Minister of Religious Life and Learning; Ronald J. Jenkins, Minister of Music and Liturgy; Deborah Countiss Lindsay, Minister of Spiritual Care; James M. Long, Minister of Pastoral Care; Katherine H. Shaner, Minister of Mission; Michael Barber, Interim Director of Marketing and Communications, Sally R. Beske, Assistant Organist/Director of Youth Choirs; Scott T. Binder, Director of Worship Technologies, Roger Burns-Watson, Director of Stewardship and Development, Tim Carlson, Director of Camp Akita Ministries; Dawn J. Costin, Director of K-12 Ministry; Cynthia Harsany, Director of Finance and Operations; Pam Jameson, Facilities Manager; Scot Nicoll, Executive Director of Camp Akita; Missy Obergefell, Director of Older Adult Ministry; Randall R. Rocke, Director of Mission Through Media; Paula L. Russell, Director of Membership; Scott Walker, Director of Camp Akita Ministries; M. Donice Wooster, Director of Early Childhood Ministry.

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