The Church Scroll

Volume 70 #1 “Reaching Up and Reaching Out” January 5, 2012

What’s Inside Pastor’s Message pg. 2 Celebrating our Church Family pg. 3 Calendar pg. 4 Children’s Message pg. 5 Youth Message pg. 5 Volunteering pg. 6 Numb3rs pg. 7 Housekeeping pg. 7

The First Christian Church ~ Disciples of Christ ~ Salem, Oregon Church Services ~ 8:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am ~ Sunday School ~ 9:45 & 11:00 am

All Church Taco Lunch and Workshop Saturday, January 28

We want to extend a special invitation to all of you to participate in an important afternoon. In addition to a great lunch, a workshop called “The Zaccheus Principle” will be lead by a couple who will teach us about being a welcoming congregation. Their energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Mark you calendar and join us.

The George Fox Players - January 15 Eight traveling ambassadors for the college will be sharing with us in a worship experience through story, drama, movement and song at all three services.

January (The Way on Wednesday) WOW Event Plan to be at the January WOW event on Wednesday, January 25. We will share dinner together from 5:30 – 6:30 pm, followed by a bluegrass gospel concert.

We are asking people to bring non-perishable can goods or cash donations to benefit the Union Gospel Mission.

Service Sunday - January 29 10:30 am Combined Worship

We will gather for a short, combined communion and commission-ing service at 10:30 am and then we will go and do service in our communities. We will return to the church at 1:00 pm for a combined meal and to hear reports on our service projects.

Service Sunday is an opportunity to take the Great Commission seriously and "go" as Christ commanded us into our community for service.

Lists of projects and sign-ups are at the Welcome kiosk in the Chalice entry and the Information Center in the Narthex. For any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Matt.

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Bite of Bread from Bob Someone left this article on my desk a couple of weeks ago and I thought it was appropriate.

God Bless, Pastor Bob Imagine that you had won the following prize:

Each morning your bank deposits $86,400 in your bank account. However, this prize has rules.

The first set of rules would be: 1) Everything that you didn’t spend during each day

would be taken away from you. 2) You may not simply transfer money into some

other account. You may only spend it. 3) Each morning upon awakening, the bank deposits

another $86,400 for that day.

The second set of rules: 1) The bank can end the game without warning. 2) It can close the account in an instant and you will

not receive a new one.

What would you do? Would you buy anything and everything you wanted? Not only for yourself, but for all the people in your life. Maybe even for people you don’t know? Would try to spend every single cent, every day?

Actually, this game is reality, but not with money! The magical bank is TIME!

Each morning we awaken and receive 84,600 seconds as a gift of life, and when the day is done, any remaining time is gone and not credited to us. What we haven’t lived up to that day is lost forever.

So, what will YOU do with your 86,400 seconds? Think about that and always think of this: Enjoy every second of your life, because time races by so much quicker than we think. Take good care of yourself and enjoy life. Live each day to the fullest, be kind to one another, and be forgiving. Harbor a positive attitude and always be the first to smile.

Here’s wishing you a wonderful, beautiful day, make each second count!

Sunday Sermon

8:30, 9:30 and 11:00 am

January 8 Pastor Matt Gordon “The Only Message You Need to Hear, version 2” Scripture Focus: Luke 11:25-29. A second look at the gospel account of the greatest commandment of “love the Lord your God with all of who you are and love your neighbor as yourself.” January 15 George Fox University Players Eight traveling ambassadors for the college will be sharing with us in a worship experience through story, drama, movement and song at all three services.

Resolution to Serve As the new year has come, perhaps you decided to become more involved at church. We have several opportunities for you to serve:

• See Allison to serve as a Greeter, Money Counter, Coffee Cart Barista, Information Center or Coffee Hour Volunteer (see page 6).

• See Chris: to help with the youth. • See Laurie: to help with the children. • See Matt: Sound/Lighting and Adult Sunday

School teachers.

There will be sign ups at the Information Center in the Narthex.

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Celebrating our Church FamilyCelebrating our Church FamilyCelebrating our Church FamilyCelebrating our Church Family Prayers For Ken Blair, recovering from surgery. Earnest Freeman, recovering from an eye procedure. Faye Munkers, she is at Avamere in Keizer.

Birthdays

January

Joan Behen 17 Ken Blust 17 Ed Gish 17 Wayne Smith 17 Don Vowell 17 Scott Bigham 20 Deana Costello 20 Sharon Gilberts 20 George Carlislie 21

Thank You To the wonderful people of FCC: Thank you so much for your continued generosity and giving to First Christian Church that makes it possible for us to serve you. Thank you also for the Christmas bonus! As we reflect on 2011, we thank you and thank God for all the opportunities of service and ministry. We look forward to even more in 2012.

Pastor Matt, Pastor Bob, Allison, Laurie, Chris, Mark and Melissa. Thank you for your prayers for my surgery and re-covery. I am doing very well, it just takes longer when you are “old as dirt.”

Lee Hanna Sincere thanks to our church family for your thoughts, prayers and help during Sally’s surgery and recovery.

Sally & Chuck Austin

January

Jerry Jones 9 Bert Mackaman 9 Laurie Dyer 10 Mary Ann Smith 11 Sandra Gross 12 Alicia Bolen 13 Mildred Wheeler 14 Richard Adams 15 Nick Hill 15 Robert Jenner 16

Flower Calendar The 2012 Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board by the staff offices.

Please consider sharing your memories and celebra-tions with your church family through flowers.

Thank you.

Rice Bag Ornaments - Results! The rice bag sale was a wonderful success. Thank you all for participating. We were able to write a check to Marion-Polk Food Share for $1805.

Welcome to our Newest Member On December 18 Liz Allen came forward at the 11:00 am service to join the congregation.

Liz has been attending with the Hill family. She works at Taco Bell and plans to enter nursing school soon. She has lived in Salem the last 18 years.

Condolences Pat Wolford’s sister, Ruby, recently passed away. Our prayers and sympathies go out to Pat.

Address Update Bob & Linda Jordan, and Nicholas and Jennifer, have moved from Keizer to:

11342 Sunset Sky Ln SE Turner OR 97392.

Their new phone number is 503-743-3404. Please update your directory information.

Financial Peace University Thursday, January 5 6:30 pm, Library

This is a preview session. The 13-week coarse starts on January 12. For cost, to sign up and ques-tions, contact Irene Jones, 503-362-1531, irenejones67@msn.com or Allison Pfaff at the church. Childcare Meeting Sunday, January 8 12:30 pm, Fellowship Hall CWF Rosa Dots Meeting Tuesday, January 10 6:00 pm, Parlor Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday, January 11 2:00 pm, Parlor Pinochle Wednesday, January 11 6:30 pm, Chapel George Fox University Players Sunday, January 15 All Services. Church Office Closed Monday, January 16 In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Scroll Submissions- All items need to be 100 words or less and due no later than Tuesday at 10:00 am– January 17, 2012 Email to- melissah@salemfcc.org Or drop off in Melissa’s box.

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Mark Your CalendarsMark Your CalendarsMark Your CalendarsMark Your Calendars CWF Business Meeting Thursday, January 19 10:00 am, Parlor Young Adult Fellowship Thursday, January 19 6:30 pm, Youth Lounge Craft Day Saturday, Janauary 21 10:00 am-5:00 pm Fellowship Hall There are plenty of tables for all CRAFTERS… including quilters. The fellowship is awesome and there is always laughter. Come and create! Dedication Sunday January 22 This Sunday will be an opportunity to dedicate and bless our new sound/audio/lights/video system and our new church sign. These are gifts purchased with endow-ment funds. Rebuilders Potluck Lunch Tuesday, January 24 12:00 pm, Chapel This is a support group for any and all who are rebuilding from any life experiences. Friendship Sewing Circle Wednesday, January 25 9:00 am, Sunshine Room The WOW (The Way on Wednesday) Bluegrass Gospel Concert Wednesday, January 25 5:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

Cabinet Retreat Saturday, January 28 10:00 am-12:00 pm Fellowship Hall All Church Workshop and Lunch Saturday, January 28 12:00-2:30 pm, Fellowship Hall Service Sunday January 29 See the cover for more details.

Movie Night- Attention ladies Tuesday, January 31 6:15 pm, Fellowship Hall

Join us for another Movie Night as we view “Letters to Juliet.” Bring an appetizers to share. Ciao!

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For Children and YouthFor Children and YouthFor Children and YouthFor Children and Youth Flurries from Chris Over the past week I thought about the foundational texts and stories of the Bible that are important for all Christians to know. I began to make a list of my top 10 stories of the Bible, trying to include different themes that are present in the Old and New Testa-ment. My original list went as follows; the stories of Creation in Genesis, the call of Isaiah, the Exodus story, Sermon on the Mount, Birth of Jesus, Tempta-tion of Jesus, the Passion narratives, Resurrection, and finally the flood story.

After I made this list I began listening to a podcast of Walter Brueggemann talking with Krista Tippett about his works with the Old Testament. One of the things that Brueggemann said struck me as profound. He indicated that we have forgotten the book of Lamentations, the lament texts where the people cried out in response to disaster, death, loss, and great pain. This struck me in part because we find ourselves wrapping up Christmas and New Year’s celebrations where everyone is expected to be happy, but what about those struggling with pain and loss through the holiday season?

In response to the question of “what scriptures or stories do I find important to know” the youth and I will be entering into a series of foundational scrip-tures for our faith over the next several Sundays. Even though I have my list I would ask you to come up with a list and share it with me either by email, or drop your list in my box at the church. Along with your list I would encourage you to think about what makes those texts stand out from the rest.

Peace, Chris Snow

A Little Light from Laurie HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope your Christmas was wonderful and you carry that sparkle through the new year. If you are having a hard time deciding which resolution you could make, the Children's Ministries at First Christian Church has some ideas.

Studies show that most Christians make their commit-ment to Jesus when they are young. Jesus says to come as a child. We love to see families make Jesus a prior-ity in their lives and give their children the strong foundation they need as they face life's challenges, and better yet... to secure their future. Reading the Bible together, praying as a family and attending church are just a few ways you can make that commitment this year. Start a good habit with your children.

Are you looking for a way to share your blessings this year? We have many ways you can share your gifts and talents. Teaching your children about the impor-tance of supporting the church financially is very important because it helps towards the many outreach programs we support, but it also helps pay the bills. If you enjoy children, we have many children's ministry opportunities throughout the year, including being a Sunday School teacher. We have Sunday School rotations starting soon and are looking for teachers for 2-week commitments. We also need teachers to learn the Children's church program. Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Lenten Faire. If working directly with children isn't your thing, we would love help in the planning, preparations, recruiting help, decorating or any other hands on work that goes into each of these events.

I would like to thank Nancy Stebbins once again for being our team leader for the last three years. You will continue to see her assisting with various chil-dren's activities. The new Children’s chairpersons are Bill & Diane Wilkson! Please give Nancy, Bill and Diane a big hug when you see them as a thank you for their commitment to our children.

If there is any way we can help you solve your New Year's resolution dilemmas, please let Bill, Diane, or me know, and we will point you in the right direction. May this be a joyous year for you and your family filled with many blessings!

Happy New Year, Laurie

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Volunteer Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity Our church has a Habitat workday on Saturday, January 21 from 8:00 am– 12:00 pm. The location is on Samaritan Lane.

Directions are from Commercial St go west on Kuebler turn left (south) on Sunnyside, turn right (west) on Mildred, turn right on Samaritan Lane there are four different work sites.

For questions contact Rick Ikeda: rick@westerntool.com or 503-798-7221.

If you cannot make it on Saturdays, Habitat is looking for more walk on volunteers. They have workdays on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 am-12:00 pm.

Coffee Hour We are looking for people who would like to help serve coffee at the Coffee Hour after the 11:00 am service. Everything will be set up for you, you only need to bring a centerpiece, serve and do a little clean up afterward. It's a great way to meet other members of the congregation.

Call Norma Loquvam 503-391-4701 or Melissa at the church office 503-363-9273.

Thank you and God Bless.

Salem Pastoral Counseling Center presents “An Evening in Tuscany” This is a benefit for the Client Assistance Program. A Lasagna Dinner and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, February 25, at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Doors open at 5:30 pm and dinner begins at 6:30 pm. To purchase tickets or make a donation, contact Debbi Rehbehn, 503-881-6420.

CPR/1st Aid Class Saturday, February 11 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

Cost: $25 per person Now is a great time to become certified in CPR and 1st Aid or renew your status. Milan Miller is once again our instructor. He has over 25 years professional paramedic experience.

Contact Melissa in the church office to sign up.

We Need Books! And games, puzzles, videos, CDs, DVDs, tapes and plastic bags for the annual CWF Book Sale on February 3 and 4.

Start bringing in your donations now to the Fellow-ship Hall.

Volunteer sorters will work each Tuesday and Thursday in January from 9:00-11:00 am.

Proceeds go to Christian Women Fellowship Mission Projects. Thank you.

For questions, contact: Penny Blackwell, 503-399-0371 Joan Lloyd, 503-585-0811 Joyce Zook, 503-385-1607

Recycle your Christmas Cards for a Good Cause The children at St. Jude’s ranch in Boulder City, Nevada collect greeting cards and turn them into new cards that are sold in their gift shop. Only the front of the cards are used. Due to copyrights they cannot accept cards from Hallmark, Disney or American Greetings.

Through January a box for the card fronts is at the Information Center in the Narthex.

Let’s make this an all church effort, as yet another way to spread God’s love through our recycling efforts. You may call Judy Dyer if you have any questions.

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HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping Serving Sunday, January 8

ELDERS

8:30 & 9:30 am– Orin Bruton 11:00 am– Virginia Krebs, Dave Rehbehn, Irene Jones, Bud Pierce, Loyst Streeter

JANUARY DEACONS

8:30 am Service– Faith Coleman, Russ & Tammy Colgan 9:30 am Service– Robin Bigham, Sally Dalke 11:00 am Service– Ione Adolf, Jim & Penny Blackwell, JD & Arty Day, Judy Gilbertson, Debbie Hegr, Bob Krebs, Wayne Smith Choir: Don & Ila Russell

SATURDAY FILL Need Deacons

COMMUNION CLEAN UP

Need Deacons

COFFEE HOUR Need Volunteers

HOLY GROUNDS

Colleen Revello, Rebecca Revello

Serving Sunday, January 15

ELDERS 8:30 & 9:30 am– Gene Clemens 11:00 am– Loyst Streeter, Kent Hazelwood, Dave Rehbehn, Kim Resch, Sharron Streeter

JANUARY DEACONS

8:30 am Service– Faith Coleman, Russ & Tammy Colgan 9:30 am Service– Robin Bigham, Sally Dalke 11:00 am Service– Ione Adolf, Jim & Penny Blackwell, JD & Arty Day, Judy Gilbertson, Debbie Hegr, Bob Krebs, Wayne Smith Choir: Don & Ila Russell

SATURDAY FILL Need Deacons

COMMUNION CLEAN UP

Need Deacons

COFFEE HOUR Eileen Shine, Jonna Neff, Laura Rolen

HOLY GROUNDS

Rebecca Revello, Riane Towery

January 1, 2012

GIVING General– $6087.12

Building– $10 Special Offering– $20

ATTENDANCE

8:30– 26 / 9:30– 73 11:00– 189

Sunday School– 68

December 25, 2011

GIVING General– $3546.50

Building– $0 Special Offering– $20

ATTENDANCE

11:00– 173

December 18, 2011

GIVING General– $46,331.25

Building– $0 Special Offering–

$10,570

ATTENDANCE 8:30– 29 / 9:30– 90

11:00– 307 Sunday School– 126

N U M B 3 R S

First Christian Church Phone: 503-363-9273

Fax: 503-378-0971 info@salemfcc.org www.salemfcc.org

First Christian Staff

Senior Pastor Bob Hanna

Associate Pastor Matt Gordon

Youth Director Chris Snow

Children’s Ministries Director Laurie Dyer

Business Manager Allison Pfaff Secretary

Melissa Houston Keeper of the House

Mark Ridings Music Director

Judy Dyer Nursery Coordinator

Teri Garland Praise Service Music Coordinator

Lucas Anderson Handbell Choir Director

Christine Sinibaldi Organist

Marilyn Reischke Security

Terrance Jull, John Erickson Sound Engineer Loring Hermann

Published Semi-Monthly by the First Christian Church 685 Marion Street NE

Salem OR 97301-3729

Habitat for Humanity Workday Saturday, January 21

Volunteers Needed See page 6 for details.