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
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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
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
P a g e 3
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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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.
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
P a g e 8
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
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4 9am Church School 10am Worship 1 & 2:30pm Preschool Christmas Programs 6 pm Advent by Candlelight
