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Worship with us
Sunday at 10:00 am
December 4
Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-2
December 11
Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10
Luke 1:46b-55; James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
December 18
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
December 25
Nativity of the Lord
Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96
Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
December 2016 Established 1885
THE MESSENGER BONDURANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Page 2 . . . Pastor’s Page
Page 3 . . . Stewardship report & Church Ministries
Page 4 . . . Prayer items, Ministry meetings
Page 5 . . . December Ministry Schedule
Page 6 . . . Birthdays, Anniversaries
Page 7 . . . Focus on Missions
Page 8 . . . Preschool News & Christmas Offering News
Page 9 . . . Calendar
JOIN THE CONGREGATION
Anyone who considers Bondurant
Christian Church to be his or her
primary place of worship is invited
to make a profession of faith and
join the congregation at Bondurant
Christian Church. Please contact
Pastor Jason at 967-2328 for further
information.
ADVENT SCHEDULE
December 4 9 am Church School
& Adult Advent Bible Study 10 am Worship
1 pm & 3 pm Preschool Christmas Program 6 pm Advent By Candlelight
December 11
8 am CMF 9 am Church School
& Adult Advent Bible Study 10 am Worship
11 am CWF Christmas Cookie Walk,
Gift Basket Silent Auction
December 18
9 am Church School & Adult Advent Bible Study
10 am Worship 6 pm Disciples Kids Club & CYF Caroling
December 24
5:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 25 10 am Worship
Traditions change, but one thing remains:
Jesus Christ and the hope He brings into the world!
I love holiday traditions because they give me something to look forward to.
Growing up we always had Christmas Eve dinner and bingo with my dad’s extended
family. It was a night I anticipated all year long and it was filled with good food, fun with
cousins, presents, and the best part was that Christmas morning was just a few hours away!
Even among this tradition were traditional bingo presents that came back year after year,
including a pair of red underwear, an Indian statue that had a traveling picture book, and a
plastic red lobster. It was always a surprise who would open these presents which would be
creatively disguised. The best was when the red underwear was hidden in a Jack-in-the-box
and when it was opened the person turned the crank and when jack went “pop” out flew the
red underwear which landed half way across the table. The room erupted into laughter!
Sadly this particular tradition has run its course. Time moves forward as time always does.
Traditions change. And my family no longer has this particular gathering….but Christmas still
remains.
These days Christmas Eve looks a lot different for me. It’s not the quaint family event it once
was. Now I help lead the Christmas Eve service (our biggest service of the year). This year
we’re having 2 services, 5:30 & 7 pm, with a short time of fellowship in-between in Fellowship
Hall. Even though traditions change, Christmas Eve still fills me with an abundance of anticipa-
tion and fun. And instead of celebrating with my extended family, I get to celebrate with an
even more “extended family” in Christ. Instead of the red underwear present we have red,
juicy apples. Instead of Bingo presents (which could be stolen) we have gift bags for the kids
and share in Christmas Eve Communion.
Times and traditions change, but one thing remains constant: Jesus Christ, and the hope,
peace, joy and love he continues to bring into the world. My prayer for you is that you might
experience the hope, peace, joy and love that Jesus brings through your traditions. And if they
change, know that the One whom our holiday traditions honor always remains there for us.
May your family traditions point you towards Christ. Praying that you might find ways to
“prepare the way” for Christ this Christmas season. We have Advent devotionals, Advent by
Candlelight event, weekly services leading up to Christmas Eve, and a special Church School
study.
In Christ’s service and love,
Pastor Jason
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Dear BCC Family,
Thank you for all of the kindness you’ve shown me during ministry appreciation month.
The beautiful homemade card (Cindy Tendall), notes, words of appreciation, and generous
gifts have all been a source of encouragement. Serving as your pastor is truly an honor and
privilege. The ministry we do here is sacred and I cherish it, and I cherish each and every
member and friend of BCC. Thanks for sharing the journey of life and faith together!
Clothed in Christ,
Pastor Jason
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NOVEMBER OFFERINGS
Needed per week $2,717.00
October 30 $1,744.00
November 6 $1,997.00
November 13 $2,118.70
November 20 $1,571.00
November 27 $2,902.25
Preschool Building Usage $350.00
Building Rent $280.00
Direct Deposit $40.00
General Fund Total $11,002.95
Received year-to-date $107,015,45
Needed year-to-date $124,982.00
Designated Giving
Thanksgiving Offering $133.54
DMARC $57.00
Poinsettias $540.00
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The money donated will be used to
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Bondurant Christian Church.
MISSION STATEMENT
...to be witnesses of the love of Christ
in the world.
CONNECT TO OUR COMMUNITY
Our ministries allow us to connect with each
other, share our faith, become more like Jesus,
and serve others.
• Sunday Worship
• Church School (December- May)
• Children’s Church Ministry (K-5 grade)
• Nursery (Newborn - 4 yr. old)
• Disciples Kids Club (1-5 grade)
• CYF (Christian Youth Fellowship) grades 6-12
• F.R.O.G.S. (Kids Choir grades K-6 grade)
• Chancel Choir
• Praise Band
• Puppet Ministry
• Small Group Ministry (December- May)
Tuesday Morning Bible Study @ 9:30 am
• Special Family Events
• Monthly Coffee Fellowships
• Christian Men’s Fellowship
• Christian Women’s Fellowship
Check our Website calendar for up-to-date events and times.
www.bondurantchristianchurch.com
#buildcommunity
NEED A GREAT PLACE TO HOLD YOUR EVENT?
Bondurant Christian Church’s Fellowship Hall is a great place to rent for special occa-sions and birthday parties. It is spacious enough to hold family events, and has easy access to the kitchen and restrooms. We have tables and chairs for over 120. Everything is handicap accessible. Call the church office for availability and rental costs @ 967-2328.
HOME COMMUNION
The Elders take communion once each
month to those who are homebound, in a
nursing home, or hospitalized. If you are
not receiving communion or know of
someone who would like communion
brought to them, please contact Elder
Co-Chairs Jan Johnson or Carl Sprague.
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PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR CHURCH
SECURE AND ENERGY EFFICIENT
REMEMBER TO. . .
Lock Doors – east & south doors
Turn off all lights
Check thermostats – turn the
thermostat in the Fellowship Hall down
to 62 degrees in winter.
Kitchen – wash and put away items that
are used, empty trash.
Coffee Pots – Empty and rinse out
coffee pots and dispose of filters.
Fellowship Hall - Wipe tables off and
vacuum.
CHRISTIAN MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
CMF meets December 11 @ 8:00 am
All men are encourage to attend. Break-
fast will be served, followed by devotions
and planning.
“THE MESSENGER”
Articles for the December BCC
Messenger are due December 20. If you
have a scheduled activity, announcement,
or information to put in the upcoming
newsletter, please submit your article in
writing to the church office, or email your
article to the church @
bondurantcc@gmail.com.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Kay Scheffler and Poon Tigges.
(Gomattie’s mom & sister), Skylar
Coder, Lynette Hubler, James Tomlin-
son, Bill Walling, Abram Brown (Jean
Mauch’s great nephew), Angie Mann, and
Mary Wood (Carol Simpson’s mother)
PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS
If you would like to be included on the prayer
chain or request someone to be added to the
list for prayer, please contact Pastor Jason or
Tamara Schopf at the church, 967-2328,
Pat Haning, 967-2497, Mary Lou Lathrum,
967-4638, or send an email to
bondurantcc@gmail.com.
OUR CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to Everette Mauch, Jean Mauch, Sue McMain, & Dan &
Linda Mauch on the death of Kendall Mauch’s sister Phyllis Frette on
November 24, 2016.
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE
The 2nd Sunday of each month the
Membership team sponsors a Fellowship
Coffee so our church family can connect
with one another, catch up on all the latest
news and encourage one another in our
daily lives. Plan on lingering a little longer
on December 11 following worship for
treats & beverages provided
by Robin McNichols, Linda
McCullough, Michelle Scheel,
& Carol Roovaart.
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THOSE SERVING IN DECEMBER
ELDERS
Joni Cosner & Gomattie Hewlett
DIACONATES
Preparer: Criss Vandehaar
Servers: Matt Vandehaar
John & Susie Alshouse
STEWARDSHIP
Robin McNichols & Kayla Vandehaar
GREETERS
December 4 Tammy Davis
December 11 Robin McNichols
December 18 Jean Mauch & Sue McMain
Christmas Eve 5:30 pm Vandehaar family
Christmas Eve 7:00 pm Judy Wegele
December 25 Carol Simpson
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
December 18
Swift family
Nursery
December 4 Carrie Harvey
December 11 Volunteer needed
December 18 Karla Crawford
December 25 Volunteer needed
Snow Removal
Week of December 5 Volunteer needed
Week of December 12 Volunteer needed
Week of December 19 Matt Vandehaar
Week of December 26 Matt Vandehaar
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to BCC member
Shari Walling on being named
All-Iowa Girls Swimming Coach
of the year.
THANK YOU PRESCHOOL!
Thank you to the students, families
and teachers of the Bondurant Christian
Church Pre-School for their very generous
donation of 131 canned good items for
the Food Pantry.
The Missions & Outreach Team proud-
ly added this donation to the food items
that were taken to DMARC's Food Pantry
this past week. The canned items you
donated will feed many families and will
be greatly appreciated by those who will
walk away from the dinner table with full
stomachs. Thanks again for your kindness
and generosity.
The Missions & Outreach Team
THANK YOU
FROM WAUKEE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The 3rd Annual Shoe Drive is back in
the box for another year. Thank you to
the many DOC congregations who helped
make this year’s mission a success. With
your help, we collected nearly 8,000 pairs
of shoes.
The last of the shoes were loaded on
trucks in mid-September and headed to
developing countries. Once they arrive,
they will create inventory for a local
entrepreneur. This isn’t your typical shoe
store, however. These shoes are sold on
the side of road or in small villages and
the income helps to support a family and
boost the economy.
Your generosity makes a big impact.
Thank you! Thank you! And thanks to
Tiff Williams, Assistant Regional Minister,
for organizing the shoe drive with our
summer camps. What a great collabora-
tive mission.
1 Matthew Vandehaar
3 Nicholas Clos
6 Laura Potts
9 Brock Carver
10 Hazey Engelbrecht
12 Ashley Dush
13 Elise Sanny
14 Josh Lindstrom
15 Quinton Grow
16 Rory Walling
17 Bently Bishop
17 Isabella Newcomb
17 Wynter Scheel
18 Steve Hall
18 Joyce McNichols
18 Marlene Valentine
21 Mary Johnson
22 Ginger Palmer
27 Gary Palmer
27 Stan Sprague
28 Kate Lesan
28 Cora Harrington
28 Kevin Scheel
29 Chuck Thompson
30 Lily Engelbrecht
31 Carson Baer
11 Ted & Teri Bishop
16 Leonard & Carol Roovaart
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STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Throughout the year, the Bondurant Christian Church
staff goes above and beyond what is expected to provide
a wonderful and meaningful church experience for our
members. If you are interested in expressing your
appreciation for their efforts, this is the perfect time of
year to do so.
If you give a monetary gift, please feel free to put your
donation in the weekly offering or mail to the church
office no later than December 18th.If you are
giving cash in the weekly offering, please place it in an
envelope, seal, mark “Staff Gifts” on the front, and write
your name on the envelope if you want to receive a tax
deduction. If you write a check, please make it payable
to the "Bondurant Christian Church" and mark “Staff
Gifts” on the memo line. Only contributions marked
"Staff Gifts" will be used for this purpose. It is important
to identify as a staff gift so Stewardship knows how to
record it in the accounting program. If it isn't identified
as a staff gift, it will be placed in the regular offering.
Your gifts are income tax deductible, as are your regular
offering gifts to the church. When Kristin provides
personal taxable income lists in January for everyone
who has given to the BCC in 2016, the amount of your
staff gift will be included.
The BCC staff includes the Pastor, Administrative
Assistant, organist, choir director, Treasurer and custo-
dian. Please take a moment to show your appreciation in
any way you choose. Your generosity will help to make
the holidays merrier for our minister and church staff.
Cindy Tendall
Board Chair
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
If B-F schools close on Wednesday, F.R.O.G.S will be
cancelled. If there is inclement weather on Sunday please
check with WHO 13 or KCCI 8, or Facebook to see if
services will be held.
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Red Kettle Bell Ringers
What is the red kettle? … In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was
distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry.
During the holiday season, he resolved to provide a free Christmas dinner for the
destitute and poverty-stricken. And, so it all began. Each November through Christmas
Eve, volunteers are the difference between the empty kettle and one that raises about
$30 per hour – enough to provide a family with two large bags of groceries or shelter
an individual for a night.
We are “almost” there. Thanks to your willingness to volunteer, nearly all of the sign-
ups are complete! Please take a second look at your calendar to see if you and/or your
family could squeeze an hour or two out of your busy schedules to ring the bell at Brick
Street Market. You will be so glad you did … and you are likely to see friends you
haven’t seen in a while. Presently, the following dates/times are still available:
December 10 10:00 - 11:00 am (1 person, 1/2 shift)
December 14 6:00 – 8:00 pm (1 person)
December 15 6:00 - 8:00 pm (2 people)
Please call Tamara (967-2328) if you can help out for an hour or two. She can add
your name to the sign-up sheet or simply note it yourself on the clipboard located on
the bulletin board in the hallway. We hope we can count on your support!
The Missions & Outreach Team
Birthday Gifts – Home Ministries Children (ages0-12)
Thank you to everyone who continues to shop and drop off presents for the children
at Hope Ministries. You are doing a fabulous job selecting gifts! I dropped off our latest
round of gifts and learned they also have two boys … one age 9 and one age 10.
Please keep this in mind when selecting gifts. I don’t think we have boys in this age
group covered.
I did ask about Christmas gifts for the children and learned they have people from
other organizations who have volunteered to purchase gifts and food for the moms and
children. I was told they will be well taken care of. So pleased to learn this.
As a reminder, birthday gifts need to be “new” and not gently used. Hope Ministries
said it is important for the children to know they are worthy of a “new” gift. Educational
presents are recommended since most are 18 months behind in development of other
children their age due to the environment they came from.
Cindy Tendall
Missions Co-Chair
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What a month November was! The preschoolers really worked
hard on sharing this past month. Between all of our classes, we
were able to collect 132 cans of soup to donate to the food
pantry! A special thank you to the parents for encouraging their
children to share! And, a special thank you to the church for
delivering these for us!
We will continue our season of giving by collecting items for a few different organiza-
tions this Christmas season! With the generous support of our families, I’m sure this
will be a successful service project as well. If any of you are interested in helping,
please see the “Pajama Drive” note and “ornaments” outside of the preschool door.
All pajamas/items/monetary donations need to be returned to the preschool
(unwrapped) by December 12 (with the “ornament” attached). Thank you!
Christmas is also just around the corner and that brings much excitement to the
preschool! This month we will be focusing on all things Christmas. We have a lot of
exciting art projects planned and books to read. Our Christmas program is scheduled
for December 4 and the preschoolers have really been practicing their songs! They are
really excited!
We, at the preschool, wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We hope you can all take the time to enjoy the real reason for the season!
Cheri Waterhouse, Preschool Director
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST CHRISTMAS OFFERING Assist congregations and leaders in claiming their unique mission and ministry, and provide resources and support.
Call, commission and ordain new pastors, and support and equip all pastors for their ministries.
Revitalize existing congregations and plan for new congregations.
Connect Regional Disciples to give witness to ministries of justice, hope and compassion.
Provide camps, conferences and retreats where children and youth find hope and Christ’s love and a community of faith that embraces “everyone.”
Make visible the care for all of God’s family through ministries of reconciliation and anti-racism.
Call and equip passionate leaders for today’s church.
Provide pastoral care for clergy and congregations.
Bondurant Christian Preschool
N E W S
December 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 9am & 12:30pm Preschool Stewardship Iowa State Concessions fundraiser
2 Office closed
3
4 9am Church School 10am Worship 1 & 2:30pm Preschool Christmas Programs 6 pm Advent by Candlelight
5 9am & 12:30pm Preschool
6 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 9:30am Bible Study
7 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 3:35pm FROGS 6 pm Praise Team 7pm Chancel Choir
8 9am & 12:30pm Preschool
9 Office closed
10 FH in use 11am-3pm
11 8am CMF 9am Church School 10am Worship 11am Fellowship Coffee 11am CWF Cookie/Candy Walk Gift Basket Auction
12 9am & 12:30pm Preschool
13 9am & 12:30 pm Preschool 9:30am Bible Study
14 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 3:35pm FROGS 6pm Praise Team 7pm Chancel Choir
15 9am & 12:30pm Preschool Preschool Christmas Parties 4-8pm FH in use
16 Office Closed
17
18
Food Pantry Sunday 9am Church School 10am Worship 6pm DKC & Chi Rho & CYF Caroling
19 No Preschool
20 Messenger Articles Due No Preschool 9:30am Bible Study
21 No Preschool 3:35pm FROGS 7pm Chancel Choir
22
No Preschool
23 Office Closed
24
5:30pm & 7pm
25
10am Worship
26 Office Closed No Preschool 12-4pm FH in use
27 No Preschool
28 No Preschool
29 No Preschool
30 31
Published monthly by the Bondurant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The deadline to submit articles for the next issue of The Messenger is December 20.
All articles must be submitted in writing.
Worship Service - 10:00 am
Nursery is available for infants through preschool during & Worship.
Handicapped facilities are also available.
Church Staff
Jason Grow, Pastor
Merri Cory, Organist
Lynette Hubler, Choir Director
Tamara Schopf, Administrative Assistant
Julie McAnally & Meghan Phifer, Nursery Directors
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: 967-2328 Fax: 957-8276
E-Mail: bondurantcc@gmail.com
Website: bondurantchristianchurch.com
CHANGE OF ADDRESSES
Please help the church office keep the membership and flock lists up-to-date. If you
have moved, changed your phone number or email address, or have children who no
longer live at home and have their own address and phone number, please notify the
church at 967-2328 or e-mail us at: bondurantcc@gmail.com
BONDURANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
304 GRANT STREET SOUTH
BONDURANT, IA 50035-2004