First Christian Church 520 CY Ave Casper WY, 82601 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID CASPER WY PERMIT NO. 129 (307) 234-8964 www.fcccasper .org [email protected]February Sat. Feb 1 ‐ SCRAPBOOKING Anyone interested in scrapbooking is invited to come to the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, February 1st at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Wallace. Sun. Feb. 9 ‐ SCOUT SUNDAY The 10:45 worship service will be led by members of Boy Scout Troop 1013 & Cub Pack 13 as we celebrate Scout Sunday. Friday, Feb. 14 ‐ Valentine’s Day Feb. 14‐17 ‐ Midwinter Youth Retreat Chi Rho & CYF at Camp La Foret. Mark Williams sponsor. Sun. Feb. 16 ‐ Laity Sunday Worship at both services led by the Choir Monday, Feb. 17 ‐ President’s Day ‐ OfNice Closed Saturday, February 22 Love & Friendship Brunch Hosted by CWF. Catered by Silver Fox. Tickets are $13. Tickets go on sale February 2, 2014. Church Staff: Rev. Cynthia McBride Lead Pastor Lois Koch Business Manager, Kathy Winders Church Secretary, Cyndi Trimmer Nursery Care, Jenny Black Preschool Director, Amber French Director of Music, Betty Walts & Arlon Miller Organists
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Sat. Feb 1 ‐ SCRAPBOOKINGAnyone interested in scrapbooking is invited to come to the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, February 1st at 9:00 a.m. If you
have any questions, please contact Jane Wallace.
Sun. Feb. 9 ‐ SCOUT SUNDAYThe 10:45 worship service will be led by members of Boy Scout Troop 1013 & Cub Pack 13 as we celebrate Scout Sunday.
February Diaconate 8 AM Communion Preparation: Al Singleton
10:45 AM Communion Preparation: Elane Burkhalter
10:45 Serving: Elane Burkhalter, Dan Coey, Al Singleton. The Williams family
February Greeters:8:00 a.m. - Janie Nelson & Mena Pagett
10:45 a.m. - Chuck & Suzy StewartTo volunteer as a greeter, call Pat Buck @ 234-1829
Offering StewardVirginia Yohn
Mark Your CalendarsCWF Love and Friendship Brunch
February 22, 201411:30 a.m. FCC Fellowship Hall
Cost $13.00 per personTickets go on sale February 2, 2014
Catered by the Silver Fox.
Please plan to attend the annual Love and Friendship Brunch and bring a guest. Love those Bacon Knots!!!! We hope you’ll come to enjoy fine food, friends and fellowship.
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ATTENTION DIACONATE MEMBERS!!!If you were unable to attend the Diaconate Dinner on Monday, January 20th, please contact Carmen Goodman ASAP to schedule your serving times for 2014.
A Life of Learning and Love....“The Highs and Lows of Ministry”
God is with us in the highs and lows of life, and thank goodness that’s true! December 22nd was one of the fullest Sunday mornings in my 20+ years of
ministry. I was one of the “census takers” in Bethlehem during our Christmas festival, played handbells and sang with the choir in the Christmas cantata, and of]iciated at four baptisms. Two nights later we shared in three services on Christmas Eve. My thanks to everyone on our worship team who made this year’s Advent season so lovely and meaningful. On the day before Christmas Eve, a reporter from the Casper Star‐Tribune called to inform me that my predecessor, Dr. Bryant Badger, had been arrested. I have discussed this matter with Bryant and his family, our elders and church board, and our regional minister. It is unfortunate that the details of this case were sensationalized on the front page. As a church community, we do not condone the behavior described in that article, but neither should we jump to judgment. Let us not forget we’ve all sinned or faced times in life when we hope for mercy and grace, just as I’m sure Bryant’s family would hope for in this situation. Bryant has expressed remorse to me for the distress this has caused our congregation. Those who have known Bryant for a long time may still be sorting through your own reactions ‐ including anger, grief, disappointment, fear or confusion. Now, more than ever, is a time to practice what Christ taught us. We need to support each other and come together as a faith community. This incident may have stirred strong emotions tied to past memories for some individuals. If you need to talk or pray with someone, please know that you can talk with me or our elders. As Dr. Badger pastored First Christian Church in Casper for 25 years, and is still an active member of our congregation, I know that many of you are very concerned about his family. It is not necessary nor appropriate to discuss intimate details of others’ lives. With his family’s permission, I will share that Bryant’s situation is still up in the air. He is seeing health professionals and has retained a lawyer on his behalf. There are many people praying for Bryant, his daughters Jenny and Julie, and for our congregation.
From WTMS Committee Congratulations to Briana Black and Arlon Miller for receiving our 2014 Spring Semester Scholarship Awards! We feel blessed to have awarded these talented young adults and know they will truly bene]it and put these funds to good use during their time of study. We also want to “thank” those in the past who have made this possible. These two awards were a result of the thoughtfulness, generosity and advance planning of Donald Klinker and Dorothy Murphy. Should you have a desire to establish or get more information regarding the FCC Scholarship funding, please contact Judy Baker (307‐277‐1530) or one of the “stewardship” members.
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From the Business Office:Balance on hand, December 1, 2013 $ -4,076.19December Income from Pledges and Gifts $ 18,497.80Invested Funds $ 9,425.53 Total Cash on Hand $ 23.847.14December Expenses - $ 23,847.14Balance on hand as of December 31, 2013 $ 0.00
Special Offerings: Thanksgiving $ 730.00 Books for Needy $ 135.00 Christmas Offering $2,391.00
February BirthdaysDonna Ward Feb 1 Russ Black Feb. 17 Connie Stinson Feb. 3 Melanie Dowler Feb. 17 Joshua Padilla Feb. 4 Tracy Padilla Feb. 17 Judy Potter Feb. 5 Victoria Street Feb. 17 Judy Potter Feb. 5 Dona Ryan Feb. 19 Connor Goodman Feb. 6 Payton Brown Feb. 20 Jo Cox Feb. 7 Allison England Feb. 20 Twilia Herrick Feb. 7 Ben Ambrosino Feb. 21 Marie Robertson Feb. 7 Mark Foster Feb. 22 Jared Baker Feb. 9 Jason Vreeland Feb. 23 Bev Miller Feb. 10 Stevey Kingsolver Feb. 24 Betty Blain Feb. 12 Jackie Tighe Feb. 25Pat Buck Feb. 12 Del Lloyd Feb. 27Michelle Elser Feb. 16
February Wedding Anniversary Dates Scott & Jane Wallace Feb. 20, 2008Larry & Kathy Winders Feb. 22, 1969
SCOUT NEWS
Cub Pack 13 News: Currently, Scott Hawley is teaching the “God & Me” class. The annual “Blue & Gold” Banquet will be held at the Casper Shrine Club on Feb. 17th at 5:30 PM.The annual Pinewood Derby will be coming up in March.Boy Scout Troop 13: Please join “our” Scouts for Scout Sunday on February 9th. They will share in worship leadership during the 10:45 service. Come see what Scouting is all about! On Scout Sunday ‐ All current and former Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Explorers and Guides are welcome to wear their uniform, pins, badges and other identifying items. Also gearing up for Klondike Derby this weekend.
2014 Spring Feast Regional Assembly
Make plans to attend the 2014 Spring Feast Regional Assembly April 25-27 in Ft. Collins. The Host Church is the Heart of the Rockies Christian Church (DOC). Keynote speaker will be Johnny Wray from Week of Compassion. Hotel rooms can be booked at the Ft. Collins Marriott for $99 per night (no matter the number in the room). Saturday afternoon will include hands-on mission opportunities to assist families affected by last yearʼs flooding. More details and reservations form will be coming at a later date. Keep your eyes on the bulletin board. Theme:“Lord, Weave Us Together!”
Thank You...Dear Church Family~~What a blessing you have been to us. CWF Group 2 has sent monthly thinking about you cards with special notes from members. Paul Hallock and Tracy Padilla have brought communion, Pastor Cynthia, Pat & Darlene Bishop have visited, Debbie Mestas brought goodies from the Godly Girlfriends, and the Chancel Choir caroled. Lynn was most pleased about their visit. There were others who have visited but I don’t know their names. Bless you all for everything you have done to make Lynn’s life more comfortable. In friendship, Lynn & Anne Klocksiem
Thank you to Laura Glasspoole for serving FCC the past several years with the ministry of sending birthday cards to FCC members. We appreciate Laura’s service to FCC. ~~Melanie Dowler
Dear FFC. I write to simply thank you for your hospitality and for allowing me to share in ministry with you on Sunday, December 15, 2013. It is always a great joy to fellowship with you all‐‐a fellowship that began the previous evening at the Walts residence. It was a joy to share with the Homebuilders class on the importance of the Regional Church. And worship, as always, was uplifting and Spirit‐]illed. ~~In Christ, Jose Morales, Jr., Ex. Regional Minister
To my church family: Thank you for the cards, prayers & calls following the death of my dear mother. Your thoughtful words have helped my heart heal. I’m glad some of you got to meet my mother especially at the church Thanksgiving dinner. God Bless You All..............Annette AmbrosinoDear Church ‐ Thank you for ALL of the signs of affection that Charles and I received during Christmas. ‐ Pastor Cynthia
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HOMEBUILDERS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Brad Hopkins, the director of the Central WY Rescue Mission will talk about the programs they offer to provide temporary housing and life support to the homeless in our community on Sunday, February 9th at 9:30 a.m. Please join us in the Inner Room.
NOTES OF APPRECIATION Thank you to Carmen Goodman and Laura Chipperfield for taking on leadership responsibilities for Youth Activities. Thank you to Mark Williams for chaperoning and driving for CYF/Chi Rho Mid Winter Retreat at Camp LaForet, February 14-17th.
FACILITATORS AND MEALS NEEDED FOR WEDNESDAY
EVENING YOUTH MEETINGS.Please see the sign-up sheet outside the church office to sign up to facilitate and/or provide meals for our Wednesday evening youth group meeting. Contact Carmen Goodman (267-9892) or Laura Chipperfield (234-8692) for details.
LEADERSHIP FOR CHILDRENʼS PROGRAMMING NEEDED. We are still in need of an individual or individuals to provide leadership for childrenʼs programming (Nursery - grade 5). This leadership position can be broken down even further to the following components -- nursery, childrenʼs Sunday School, Worship and Wonder, Junior Youth Fellowship and VBS. (Luka Burch has agreed to head up VBS). This position does not require attendance at monthly board and commission meetings. Please contact Jennifer Grooms if you have any questions about responsibilities, etc. 234-1138 or [email protected]
NEW CLASSES ON SUNDAY MORNING (9:30-10:30 A.M.) Jane Wallace is teaching a Sunday School Class for preschool-aged children. Luka Burch is facilitating a Sunday School Class on the Five Love Languages for people of all ages.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m. Contact Jennifer Grooms if you can coordinate this event.
________________________________________________WILL OUR CHILDREN BE GENEROUS?
(Excerpts by Kathy Haueisen)
Every day, children are exposed to messages telling them to spend money on themselves. These messages try to convince children they are worth what they possess. Who will send them messages about the benefits of being generous people who share and save their money as well as spend it? Who will teach them that they are valued by God just the way they are, regardless of what they own or what they wear? There are no guarantees that generous parents will raise generous children. Even parents who intentionally practice and teach faithful stewardship habits cannot be assured that their children will be equally motivated to be good stewards in their adult years. However, there are things we as parents can do to influence our children’s attitudes and actions as co-stewards of the family household: Read or watch age-appropriate stories about generous people with your children. Then talk about the story together. For example, Zach Bonner, age seven at the time, founded the Little Red Wagon Foundation in 2005 with the help of his mother. When asked about why he wanted to spend so much effort helping children living in poverty he said, “These kids don’t have a home, they don’t have a safe place to sleep at night. They’re out on the streets not because they want to be, but because it’s out of their control.” He started by pulling his own little red wagon through his Florida neighborhood to collect items to help people who’d suffered from the hurricanes that plagued Florida in 2004.
Preschool News Itʼs hard to believe we are more than halfway through the year and time to start thinking about next fal l . Preschool enrollment for the 2014-15 year has started. If you are interested in enrolling a child, please contact the preschool or the church office for information. February is a busy month for the students with visiting Old Chicago to make pizzas, Pajama Day and Pancakes, quilting and of course the wedding of “Q & U”. You are invited to the ceremony on Friday, February 7th at 11:00. Sun, sand and swimsuit day, making tie dyed tshirts and tumbling. Our annual Spring Program and Silent Auction will be at the Casper Elks Club on March 6th. If you are interested in donating an item for the silent auction, contact Teacher Jenny or Teacher Annette. As always, We appreciate the help and the support of the congregation.
FUNDRAISER SPAGHETTI DINNER Sunday, January 26th Noon in Fellowship Hall
This lunch is a fundraiser for Josh Black and Val Williams to attend the DOC International Affairs Seminar in Washington, D.C. and NYC representing FCC Casper and Wyoming. Donations will be accepted. Come eat a delicious meal and support the youth of FCC on this wonderful journey.
ATTENTION SHEPHERDING LEADERSMeeting of all Shepherding Leaders, Sunday, Feb. 9th at 12:15 p.m. in Board room. Contact Paul Hallock if you have any questions.
In the year ahead, we will undoubtedly share more highs and lows of ministry. In 2013, 21 new members of]icially joined our congregation. Who knows how many will ]ind Christ in our midst in 2014? The Saturday sandwich ministry is going strong. Our youth continue to meet every Wednesday and will experience a “30‐hour famine” this Spring. New lay leaders are beginning their terms of service and we are moving into a more focused church structure, to help us live out the vision statement: to be a faithful growing church that demonstrates true community, deep spirituality and a passion for justice. It is a privilege for me to share the highs and lows of the walk of faith as your pastor. Blessings! ‐ Pastor Cynthia
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 A.M to 2:30 P.M. Fridays - 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
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GROUNDHOG DAY IB Testing - NCHS at church (Inner Rooms)
SCOUT SUNDAY MID WINTER RETREAT - VAN USED
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VALENTINE'S DAY
LAITY SUNDAY
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CALL DEADLINE
Jane Wallace Quilt School
8 AM Worship Service
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:45 AM Worship Service
6 PM CSA
7 PM BSA
7 PM AA Meeting 9 AM Quilters
6 PM Youth Suppers
7 PM Choir
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study
8:30 AM Scrapbooking
8:30 AM Sandwich Minis...
1 PM Allen Memorial Ser...
8 AM Worship Service
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:45 AM Worship Service
2 PM Circle of Caring
6 PM CSA
7 PM BSA
7 PM Elder's meeting
7 PM AA Meeting 9 AM Quilters
6 PM Youth Suppers
7 PM Choir
10 AM Munch Bunch Cof...
10 AM CWF board meeting
7:30 AM Men's Bible Study
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10 AM State Quilters
8 AM Worship Service
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:45 AM Worship Service
12:15 PM Shep. Leader ...
6 PM CSA
6:30 PM Worship Comm...
7 PM BSA
7 PM Commissions
8 PM Exec. Board Mtg
7 PM AA Meeting 9 AM Quilters
12 PM CWF #2
6 PM Youth Suppers
7 PM Choir
10 AM CWF #1
11:30 AM CWF #3 7:30 AM Men's Bible Study
8:30 AM Sandwich Minis...
8 AM Worship Service
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:45 AM Worship Service
5:30 PM CSA Blue & G...
7 PM BSA
7 PM AA Meeting
9 AM Quilters
10 AM Call Folders
6 PM Youth Suppers
6:30 PM Jane Quilters
7 PM Choir
5:30 PM CWF Mission Meal
2 PM CWF setup 7:30 AM Men's Bible Study
8:30 AM Sandwich Minis...
11:30 AM CWF Luncheon
8 AM Worship Service
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:45 AM Worship Service
6 PM CSA
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7 PM AA Meeting 9 AM Quilters
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5:30 AM Godly Girlfriends 7:30 AM Men's Bible Study
