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Dear FCC Torrance,

On behalf of the Peace Corps, it is my pleasure to thank you for yourcontribution of $929.23 to the Peace Corps Partnership program.Your donation was directed to the Girls Leadership Program Projectin Cameroon.

Since its inception in 1964, the Partnership Program has helpedthousands of peace corps Volunteers implement community-initiatedprojects which have benefited millions of individuals worldwide.

Thanks to the generosity of individuals like you, this community inCameroon is able to address a pressing need that may otherwisehave not been possible.

Thank you again for your involvement with the Peace Corps Partner-ship Program. If you would like updates about the work of currentlyserving volunteers in their communities, please visitwww.peacecorps.gov/buildingbridges to sign up for our monthlynewsletter. Also, if you would like more information about this project

or the Program as a whole, please do not hesitate to contact ouroffice.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Chavez RubioDirector/Office of Private Sector Initiatives1111 20th Street, NWWashington, DC 20526(800) 424-8580

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Happy New Year from the Disciples Women! 2011 is going to be agreat year with lots of exciting opportunities. The January luncheonwill be held on Sunday, January 23rd and the service project will be

the OWIN Foundation.

Jan. 23,2011 OWIN Foundation

OWIN (Orphans and Windows In Need) Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charita-ble foundation dedicated to providing aid to orphans and widows throughout the con-tinent of Africa. The number of young widows and orphans living in poverty and des-titution has reached epidemic proportions. OWIN Foundation is devoted to fightingthis international crisis by providing educational, financial, medical and spiritual sup-port directly to the orphans and widows who need it.

OWINs outreach efforts are concentrated currently in Nigeria where the Foundationworks to enhance the quality of life for those living in poverty-stricken communities.

Additional programs and resources are being supplied to communities in South Af-rica.

HISTORY

Founded in 2005, OWIN began its mission to aid and empower orphans and widowsin Africa in response to the declining, and often remote, societal and governmentalassistance given to single mothers, widows and orphans. While humanitarian spon-sored aid readily exists in developed nations for orphans and widows in need, littlehad been done to bring this similar effort throughout Africa, and stem the prevailingwide-spread social injustice. Compelled by this issue, a small group of educators,physicians, entrepreneurs and advisors began developing a plan to bring much

needed resources, care and attention to those in need.

With the aid of partners in Nigeria and the U.S., OWIN was able to launch its missionto improve the quality of life for orphans and widows.

Dr. Lilian Asomugha, an entrepreneur, author and devout Christian, founded OWIN inresponse to this significant need. Her efforts to fight poverty in Africa and bring assis-tance to widows and broken families began decades before founding OWIN. Today,OWIN Foundation continues to grow its support globally and carry on its mission toprovide educational, financial, medical and spiritual support to those in need.

Sunday, January 30, 2011 Womens Sunday

Disciples Womens Ministry

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The Womens convocation will be held from March 11th toMarch 12th. The featured speaker will be Reverend AmyGopp and the featured musician will be Andra Morgan.

Registration packets and forms are available in the churchoffice. Registration deadline will be Tuesday, February 1,

2011. The Convocation will be held at the Double TreeHotel in Orange, California.

It's time to mark your calendars for the 2011 Loch Leven retreat. It will bethe weekend of May 13-15 and all are invited. More details will be sharedas we get closer to the event, but make sure you save this weekend.

If you are interested in helping to plan the retreat let me know because we'd love tohave you. If you can't commit to a couple of planning meetings, but would like tohelp out with something on the weekend itself, let me know as well.

Jill Foster

Two Prayer Shawl Meetings Every Week

Our Tuesday Night Prayer Shawl group meets in the Fireside Room at 7:00 pm (thanks to

the elders for flexibility!) We also have a Wednesday group that meets there every week at

2:00 pm.

Were Recycling!

Dont throw that paper away! Hang on to that 2-litre bottle! We are makingan effort to recycle at First Christian Church. There is a marked box in thechurch office for recyclable paper, and a large tub in the kitchen for bottlesand cans. Please help by doing your part when cleaning up, or disposingof recyclable products.

Feed The Hungry Sunday

Our next Feed The Hungry Sunday is January 23. Your faithful donationshave made it possible to help feed needy families around the South Bay.His House continues to thank you for your love and support.

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I just want to thank ya all so much for the visits to the hospital and the get well cards. Thanks

for the beautiful poinsettia from the Elders.

Most of all thank you for the prayers. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful church family

Hilda Coleman

Directory Changes

Dolores Susswain

Personal phone (310) 533-5165

New room Room 128

Nancy Cutshall

New Address 2555 Sonoma Street

Torrance, Ca. 90503

New Phone Number (424) 731-7412

With Sympathy

After a long illness, Ken Potters father died on December 19. Ken journeyed to Atlanta for

services. Our prayers continue with him.

Dorothy Rind died early December 21 from the complications of pneumonia. Her life was

celebrated here on Monday, December 27, at 1 pm.

Maxine Wanbaugh a long time member passed away. A memorial service was held at Green

Hills on January 5th.

Steve Fietzs cousin, Wayne Halstead, has died from complications of a bacterial infection.

Larry Gray, a friend ofTed Odens, has lost his battle with cancerhis wife Debbie is in ourprayers.

Matt Kelly, the son of a friend ofJohn Beechers, has succumbed to cancer. Matt was just

21.

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CHURCH FAMILY PRAYERS & CONCERNS

We continue to hold Ted Oden, Brenda Poindexter, and the new church effort in Westchester in our

prayers.

We celebrate with Matt and Melissa Townsend on the birth of their son on December 17.

Camelia Olloques niece, Amanda, and her baby, Lily, who was delivered at 25 weeks, both con-

tinue to do well. Still in NICU, the baby is getting closer to 2 lbs!

Hilda Coleman has been successfully treated for a blood clot, but has been in and out of the hospi-

tal with continued complications from diverticulitis.

Betty Rogers (Jacks wife) spent some time in the hospital with chest pains that have turned out to

be acid reflux.

Stella McGinnis has had back pain since suffering a backyard fall.

The Crawford family asks prayers for Erin Feller, a friend of Kellys, who has been hospitalizedwith complications after a miscarriage.

Linda Galati asks for prayers on behalf of her uncle, Al Galati, who has had several strokes.

Marie Fowler (Linda Kirbys mother and Misty Levis grandmother) is having great difficulty in

her recovery from a fall suffered earlier this year.

Bonnie Evans asks prayer for her sister-in-law, Lucy, and neighbor, Sue, both of whom have been

sick. We also hold all those suffering seasonal illnesses in our prayers.

Those battling cancer: Test results for Shawn Knutsen (Kelly Rogerss sister) whose cancer has

grownNora Pagdilaos father, Apolinar Reyes, who has lymphomaErnie Wheatley (Billsbrother)June Perkins' s son-in-law Doug JohnstonChuck Baless cousin, Russell Reynolds

Dean Noble (Haley & Madison grandfather), Vi Fietz (Steves stepmother)... Linda Houstons

friend, Sue, who has lymphoma Gene Wiehes friend, Camille Catalogne, who has liver and co-

lon cancer.

Those separated from loved ones: Sarah Iannuccis mother in the PhilippinesLauren Eldik

(Fietzs daughter) and family have moved to the Dominican Republic for a stay of undetermined

length.

Those with mental health issues; specifically Odens nephew Robbie HammelFor those strug-

gling with addiction, and their families.For those dealing with unemployment and income insecu-

rityFor others around the globe who are suffering.

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January 2011Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thu

WORSHIP SERVICES8:30 and 10:30 am

Sunday School 9:30 am2 3 4 5

New7:00

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Trustee Meeting

7:00

Prayer Meeting 5:45Prayer Shawl 7:00

Disciple WomensBoard 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study 10:00Prayer Shawl 2:00

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Martin Luther KingChurch Office Closed

Love Group 9:30Faith Group 1:30

Prayer Meeting 5:45Prayer Shawl 7:00

Bible Study 10:00Prayer Shawl 2:00

Elders 7:00C7

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Feed The HungrySunday

Disciple WomensLunch12:00

NewsletterPrayer Meeting 5:45Prayer Shawl 7:00

Bible Study 10:00Prayer Shawl 2:00

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Womens Sunday

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January BirthdaysCharlotte Sandberg 2

Pat Sebaugh 6Casey Hubbard 7

Dan Carmona 8Russell Lear 13David Matson 15

Brian Thompson 15Maureen Estolas 16Suzanne Nelson 17

Eli Rogers 17Nancy Cutshall 18Lynne Redderson 18Lori Jonas 21

Don Zukas 23Katy Zukas 24Andrea Carmona 24Janet Wysong 24Priscilla Crawford 25

Kim Rogers 26Natalie Wright 27Dolly Barnbeck 28Dimitri Monson (30)

Lee Sebaugh 31

ANNIVERSARIESDavid & Mary Matson 26

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Congratulations to our Scripture Verse winners for the time period June to December2009. Jillian Teruya was the first place winner for our Pre-K to 1st grade and our 2ndand 3rd place winners were Mackenzie Monson and Maddy Campbell. Our winnersfor 2nd grade to 6th were first place Haley Crawford and 2nd and 3rd place Gabby

Campbell and Nathan Campbell. Winners received Baskin Robbins gift certificates.

Our contest continues and will end in June. Our January scripture verse is:

I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars inthe sky and as the sand on the seashore. Genesis 22:17a

In January the children are learning about Gods covenant with Abraham.

It is never too late to say thank you. I want to say thank you to everyone who helpedmake our all church Christmas party a wonderful success. Many thanks and bless-ings to Jill Foster, Jennifer Teruya, Anna Rogers, Kara Ryan, John Beecher, Peggy

and Larry Campbell, Chery Carew, Dave Marvin. If there are any that I have forgot-ten please know that your help was much appreciated.

YOUTH ADVENTURE / CHI RHO

We will meet on 1/9 and 1/30 in Room 4. A light lunch will be provided and we willplan upcoming activities.

FEB CAMP FOR 9th to 12th Grades

2/18 - 2/21 at Pilgrim Pines Camp and Conference Center in Yucaipa, CATheme: SEEK PEACE YOU LONG TO HEAR

COST: $175.00 if postmarked by 1/17 and $200 postmarked after 1/17

SUMMER CAMP DATES TO BE NOTED SOON - WATCH FOR DATES ATLOCHLEVEN.ORG

Happy New Year to all and thank you for being a part of a successful 2010!

Education Notes & News

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Offering Envelopes=Better Record Keeping

If you have not already picked up your 2011 offering envelopes, they areavailable at the front entrance of the sanctuary. Each set is boxed, with anassigned number, and pre-dated envelopes for each week through thewhole year.

We encourage all members and participants of our church to use these envelopesnot as pressure to give more, or more often, but because this is simply the best wayto insure accurate record keeping.

If you would like a set of envelopes, of if you have any questions, write a note on apew card, or talk to our financial secretary, Charlotte Sandberg. Confidentiality is apriorityonly our financial secretary has access to anyones full record of giving.

Welcome New Members

Joe and Judy Burrow reaffirmed the Good Confession on December 26. Long-timeresidents of Torrance, they bring their transfer of membership from the Church ofChrist. Joe and Judy have been attending our Sunday morning class and 10:30 wor-ship for several weeks nowwe are pleased to welcome them into the full covenantof membership. Please offer them your good wishes, and add the following informa-tion to your directories:

Joe & Judy Burrow20701 Christine Avenue

Torrance, CA 90503310-316-4779

Regional History Books Available

We have purchased two books on the history of the Christian Church in the

Pacific Southwest: The Disciples in the Pacific Southwest Region, by Edwin

Linberg; and Disciples in Ministry, the collected histories of a number of re-

gional ministries, including All Peoples Christian Center, Chapman University and

several others. Anyone interested in either of these book can check them out of our

church library.

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Upcoming Sermons

January 9, 2011 Our Too Humble Lord (Matthew 3:13-17)

John the Baptist is portrayed as not feeling worthy to baptize Jesus. We sometimes findourselves wondering the same thing: Why would our savior feel the need to submit to bap-

tism? This lesson begins an Epiphany series on Jesus ministry and teachings as found in

Matthew.

January 16, 2011 Disciples of Disciples (Matthew 4:12-23)

After Johns imprisonment, Jesus takes up his own ministry, and calls his own disciples.How do we understand our call as Christians? What does that call invite us to take up?

January 23, 2011 Find Your Bliss (Or It Might Find You!) (Matthew 5:1-12)

Matthew portrays Jesus beginning the Sermon on the Mount with a litany of now well-

known blessingsthat on closer inspection dont quite seem so blessed! How do we define

bliss? How does the person and teaching of Jesus guide us in our pursuit of happiness?

January 30, 2011 WOMENS SUNDAYUnder the guidance of the Disciples Womens Board, this Sunday will be devoted to listen-

ing to some of the women in our congregation, and celebrating their place in our whole min-

istry.

Adult Sunday Class

The class meets in Room 7 at 9:30or as soon after first service as possible!

Barbara Myers will be facilitating class on January 9. We are looking towards aseries on religion in film.

Discussion is always lively and enlightening. All are welcome!

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

On January 12, our Wednesday Morning Bible Study will start a new series onHosea. We meet in Sippel Hall from 10:00 to 11ish on Wednesdays. All are

welcome!

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Once again, Janie and I want to thank you all for your constant generositynot just inyour gracious Christmas gifts, but in the outpouring of caring and affirmation that con-

tinues to leave us gratefully, humbly, amazed!

As you receive this newsletter, we will have just returned from some holy day, holiday

and birthday celebrations, as well as just plain vacation, with children and grandchil-

dren.

We look forward to seeing you all on Sundayand we anticipate another new year of

abundant and blessed fellowship and service together!

Shalom, Steve

Home phone: 310-212-5950 email: steefeets@hotmail.com

Mens Prayer Group

Our Mens Prayer Group is a casual time of sharing and prayer. All menare welcome. Our next meeting is at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 15just

after the 8:30 Mens Breakfast.

Prayer Meeting Continues on Tuesday Evenings

Our Tuesday evening prayer meetings continue in the sanctuary everyTuesday, from 5:45 until about 6:30. It is an informal time of sharing, si-

lence, and praying for the needs of one another, our congregation, and the

world.

Next Newsletter articles need to be at the church office by January 24, 2011

Footnotes

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(Disciples of Christ)

2930 El Dorado Street

Torrance, CA 90503

(310) 328-2820 Fax 310 328-2929E-mail - fcctorr@pacbell.net

Web address - fcctorrance.org

Sunday Schedule

8:30 a.m. - Worship - Informal

9:30 a.m. - Church School for all ages10:30 a.m. - Worship - Traditional

Childrens Worship - Ages Pre-school through

2nd Grade

(During the Traditional Worship Service)

Nursery Provided

For birth through age 3 during Sunday Schooland Contemporary & Traditional Service

Office Hours

Monday - Friday9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Staff

Steven Fietz, Senior PastorTed Oden-Minister of Contemporary Worship

Administrative Assistant Camelia Olloque

Choir Director - Ken PotterNursery Attendant - Amanda Ruhs

Dorie Hernandez

Officers

Chair - Chery Carew

Vice Chair - Jerry Jonas

Treasurer Jimmy KoontzFinancial Secretary - Charlotte Sandberg

Clerk Angie Ahumada

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