FCC STAFF Ministers…………………....The Congregation Sr. Minister……………..Rev. J. Chris Michael Associate Minister……..Rev. Cheryl Russell Financial Manager….…..….……Kristin Callis Secretary……………….…...…..…Anne Carlisle Pianist….……………..…Ann Jeannette Pierce Choir Director………………..…Mike Tichenor Nursery Attendants…….…….Cynthia Smith Chandler Fleischmann Elee Roach Church Office 2706848879 Church Email: [email protected]Web Address: www.fccowb.org Church Office Hours Mon–Thurs 8 am–noon & 1 – 5 pm You may listen to our worship service by dialing 12146995100 using a speakerphone. The access code is 6939237# FCC App for iPhone & Android Stay connected with the church, download today from the App Store and Google Play First Christian Church— Owensboro First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Owensboro, Kentucky Mission Statement “Our mission is to manifest Christ’s love by empowering all to compassionate service.” Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Mission Statement “We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.” FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OWENSBORO (Disciples of Christ) THE CALLER No. 11 Vol. 13 ~ June 6, 2017 From the Preacherman…. How did summertime get so busy? School is out and vacations have commenced and it is supposed to be quieter and slower, but that is just not the case, is it? There is much going on for you to know about, pray about, and keep in mind as the summer progresses. I am moving, not from here, but to here, finally. Sometime in the latter part of this month a moving truck will stop at 934 Standish Place North here in Owensboro and deposit all of my family’s worldly possessions in the house there. Is there anything more exasperating and insane than moving? The answer is clearly no, if you were wondering. I apologize in advance for seeming distracted. I hope you understand. Summer also brings with it church camps, mission trips and Vacation Bible School. We have lots of children and youth involved in various camps and trips this summer. Many adults are also involved behind and in front of the scenes of those ministries, as well as for VBS. Did we have all that years ago? I don’t remember, but the possibilities excite me. I am continually amazed at the opportunities for ministry and service offered to all age groups through this church. You are a blessing. We are also doing something different in worship this summer. We are moving seats in the sanctuary to experience worship in the round starting June 18. While the choir takes a well-deserved break in the summer, we will all be together in a different configuration of seating. How will it be? What will worship be like? Well, we don’t know. Nobody knows, but let’s try it and see what happens and go from there. John Wesley preached from a tree stump in his day in England. Early Disciples of Christ worshiped outside in Cane Ridge, Kentucky two hundred years ago. Come and see. Is that enough for summer? Probably, but every morning I slow my day to read an email from Garrison Keillor and The Writers Almanac. In it he shares poetry and something historical about writers, poets or other important people. Once a week I get an email from poet laureate Ted Kooser and the American Life in Poetry. It’s just enough to get me to pay attention to the God who is quietly at work in this world, in our lives, in our church. Try it. You might like it. Yes, summer is busy here, busy with the work of God in this place. Be a part of it. Watch and listen. Peace….Chris
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FCC STAFF Ministers…………………....The Congregation Sr. Minister……………..Rev. J. Chris Michael Associate Minister……..Rev. Cheryl Russell Financial Manager….…..….……Kristin Callis Secretary……………….…...…..…Anne Carlisle Pianist….……………..…Ann Jeannette Pierce Choir Director………………..…Mike Tichenor Nursery Attendants…….…….Cynthia Smith Chandler Fleischmann Elee Roach Church Office 270-‐684-‐8879 Church Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.fccowb.org Church Office Hours Mon–Thurs 8 am–noon & 1 – 5 pm
You may listen to our worship service by dialing 1-‐214-‐699-‐5100 using a speakerphone. The access code is 6939237# FCC App for iPhone & Android Stay connected with the church, download today from the App Store and Google Play -‐ First Christian Church—Owensboro
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Owensboro, Kentucky Mission Statement
“Our mission is to manifest Christ’s love by empowering all to
compassionate service.”
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Mission Statement
“We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all
to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.”
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OWENSBORO (Disciples of Christ) THE
CALLER No. 11 Vol. 13 ~ June 6, 2017
From the Preacherman….
How did summertime get so busy? School is out and vacations have commenced and it is supposed to be quieter and slower, but that is just not the case, is it? There is much going on for you to know about, pray about, and keep in mind as the summer progresses.
I am moving, not from here, but to here, finally. Sometime in the latter part of this month a moving truck will stop at 934 Standish Place North here in Owensboro and deposit all of my family’s worldly possessions in the house there. Is there anything more exasperating and insane than moving? The answer is clearly no, if you were wondering. I apologize in advance for seeming distracted. I hope you understand.
Summer also brings with it church camps, mission trips and Vacation Bible School. We have lots of children and youth involved in various camps and trips this summer. Many adults are also involved behind and in front of the scenes of those ministries, as well as for VBS. Did we have all that years ago? I don’t remember, but the possibilities excite me. I am continually amazed at the opportunities for ministry and service offered to all age groups through this church. You are a blessing.
We are also doing something different in worship this summer. We are moving seats in the sanctuary to experience worship in the round starting June 18. While the choir takes a well-deserved break in the summer, we will all be together in a different configuration of seating. How will it be? What will worship be like? Well, we don’t know. Nobody knows, but let’s try it and see what happens and go from there. John Wesley preached from a tree stump in his day in England. Early Disciples of Christ worshiped outside in Cane Ridge, Kentucky two hundred years ago. Come and see.
Is that enough for summer? Probably, but every morning I slow my day to read an email from Garrison Keillor and The Writers Almanac. In it he shares poetry and something historical about writers, poets or other important people. Once a week I get an email from poet laureate Ted Kooser and the American Life in Poetry. It’s just enough to get me to pay attention to the God who is quietly at work in this world, in our lives, in our church. Try it. You might like it.
Yes, summer is busy here, busy with the work of God in this place. Be a part of it. Watch and listen.
Peace….Chris
2017 -‐ 2020 Capital Campaign Thanks to all of you that have made a pledge and turned in your Capital Campaign card! We have already received pledges in the amount of $______________. Our goal is to raise the needed $400,000.00. We hope that if you have not returned your pledge card, please do so, soon! You may drop your card in the offering plate, the church office, or mail your card. If you need another card to fill out you may pick one up in the church office. These cards will also be at the sanctuary door this Sunday and next. Your commitment to helping with the Capital Campaign of First Christian Church is needed and appreciated! You may start your giving immediately!
The Capital Campaign Committee
Reaching Ringers The music ministry is hoping to restart our handbell program in the fall. The bells need to be refurbished after the fire at a sizeable expense. Before we ship them off, we want to know that there is reasonable interest and enough players to justify that expenditure. Prospective ringers 5th grade through adult please see Mike Tichenor or contact the Church Office. Children & Youth Sunday School Request Teaching a children or youth Sunday school class is a wonderful way to connect with our youngest members. In the coming months, volunteers are needed to teach Sunday school classes. Volunteers are asked to teach four months at a time. The openings are for September through December 2017, January 2018 through April 2018, and May through August 2018. The age groups are Preschool – Kindergarten, 1st -‐ 3rd Grades, 4th – 5th Grades, 6th -‐ 8th Grades, and 9th -‐ 12th Grades. Please contact Pastor Cheryl if you are interested in volunteering.
Thank you First Christian Friends, We want to thank everyone who has helped us. Your kindness is appreciated so much. Thank you for your visits and all the delicious food that has been delivered to our home. Thanks to Ken Lawson for transportation to Church. Jim & Trudy Wimsatt
I’m sending you this note to let you know that your generosity of time and financial resources to the Region and General Church do not go unnoticed. Your gifts to the Disciples Mission Fund and Christmas Special Day Offering support our shared ministries. On behalf of the CCK Board and Staff, please accept our sincere thanks. It is a blessing to be in ministry with you. Peace, Greg Alexander, CCK General Minister
Brother John & Men of First Christian, What a great fellowship we had with you and the brothers of First Christian. We were greeted with warm, friendly smiles and the aroma of the treat to come. The spirit was upbeat and joyous. The effort you and your crew put into this event was obvious, for no stone was left unturned. On behalf of all the men present, we thank you for all of your hard work and providing us with such a scrumptious breakfast along with great fellowship. In the words of the songwriter – It was a foretaste of Glory Divine… Thanks again for everything! The Men’s Mass Choir & the loving Brothers of our Community
Dear Friends, Today, through your gift, you helped care for 5,000 Older Adults! Most are active and living independently on one of the Christian Care Communities’ campuses located across Kentucky. They simply need an affordable and safe place where they feel supported and loved – a community they call home. Others are frail and need skilled care in one of our Christian Care Health centers where help is always close at hand. Chaplains at each Christian Care Communities’ location work to fulfill the mission of enhancing the journey of life for older adults by focusing on the spiritual care of our residents, their families and staff members. Worship services and Bible studies are a regular part of each community. Thank you for partnering with us to enhance the journey of life for Older Adults. Your gift of $250 is appreciated. In His Service, James W. Patton, L.L.M.,M. Div., Vice president – Mission Advancement and General Counsel
Primetimers’ Plus Meal - Tuesday, June 13, 12 pm – Meet at the Miller House porch. The guest speaker will be Vicki Quisenberry of the Daviess County Public School's Foundation. All are welcome and if you want to attend the luncheon, please contact Ron at home 270-683-8510, mobile 812-454-8555 or email [email protected]. Come join the fun!! Habitat for Humanity's 10th Women's Build will be June 15, 16, 17. No skills or tools are required...on the job training provided by fabulous leaders along with hammers, nail aprons, gloves, and sunscreen, snacks, and lunch. There will be morning and afternoon sessions. Call the Habitat office at 270-926-6110 to participate in this local awesome mission.
Children Worship & Wonder and Children’s Sunday School
In order to give our wonderful volunteers a break and to give the children at FCC a new worship opportunity, there will be no Children Worship & Wonder for the summer. Beginning June 18, there will be a special Children's Worship Area set up in the sanctuary. In this special area, there will be several quiet Worship & Wonder style activities available for children to interact with during worship. Parents are welcome to join their children in this area or simply sit near the Children's Worship Area during the service. Our hope is to give your children a new kind of worship experience. Children Worship & Wonder will resume when school starts at the end of the summer. Sunday School will continue through the summer with the exception of Sunday, July 2 (4th of July weekend).
The Disciples Women’s Ministries would like to invite the entire Church to support the June outreach project which is a monetary gift to Foods Resource Bank. Monetary gifts may be placed in the offering plate or dropped off in the Church office (Please indicate that your gift is for Foods Resource Bank). We would like to provide enough funding ($2,000.00) for a green house to be built in a developing country. Foods Resource Bank raises money to help people in developing countries grow their own food. Each year nearly 200 U.S. growing projects, volunteers, companies, and organizations raise over $3 million to support 50-60 overseas programs. Through its growing projects Foods Resource Bank promotes agriculture, sustainability, community, grassroots empowerment, and awareness.
NEWS
Calendar of Events
July 24, 2016 ~ Ordinary 12 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Pam Woodward Serving Elders: Carroll Hayden and Alpha Jo Luallen Acolyte: Daniel Lott Elders of the Month: Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Deacons: Aloma Dew, Steve Divine, Eric Farmer, Chris Gaddis, Blake & Missie Hayden, Matt Johnson, Michelle Long, Abbe Quisenberry, Marilee Thompson No Worship & Wonder Message in Music: VBS Singers
SUNDAY, June 18 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Boy Scouts WEDNESDAY, June 21 6:30 am MBS Panera THURSDAY, June 22 1:30 pm Bible Study SUNDAY, June 25 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 6:30 pm Boy Scouts WEDNESDAY, June 28 6:30 am MBS Panera THURSDAY, June 29 1:30 pm Bible Study
June 18, 2017 ~ Pentecost 2 ~ 9:00 AM Liturgist: Chris Gaddis Serving Elders: Mike & Angela Bruce Acolyte: Addie Travis Bell Ringer: Broderick Divine Elder of the month: Wendell Thompson Deacons: Barbara Bennett, Shannon Divine, Andy Goodaker, Sale Gordon, Sally Ham, Cathy Maddox, Teresa McKinley, Cathy Midkiff, Forrest Roberts, Sandra Roberts, Janet Tichenor Youth Deacon: CC Webb Message in Music: In the Garden Hadley Rouse, soloist Prelude: Come Thou Almighty King Offertory: Rock of Ages Communion: Brother James’ Air (The Lord’s My Shepherd) Hymns: We Sing Your Mighty Power, O God; Here I am, Lord; Come and Find the Quiet Center; Alleluia
Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Sheila Campbell to the glory of God and in honor of the
Summer Youth Mission Trip members and sponsors.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT FOR APRIL 2017 Offering for the Month $39,926.00 Other Revenue Month 4,324.00 Total Revenue $44,250.00 Expenses for the month 36,925.00 Net for the month $7,325.00
YTD Offering 139,483.00 YTD Other Revenue 9,802.00 YTD Revenue 149,285.00 YTD Expenses 141,833.00 YTD Net 7,452.00
APRIL 2017 OUTREACH Disciples Mission Fund 1,785.00 Christian Church in KY West Area 1,071.00 HELP Office 450.00
Serving Schedule
June 11, 2017 ~ Trinity Sunday ~ 9:00 AM Liturgist: Steve Divine Serving Elders: Vicki & Tab Quisenberry Acolyte: Jackson Roark Bell Ringer: Addie Travis Elder of the month: Wendell Thompson Deacons: Nancy Barnard, Emily Baur, Brian Belcher, Leslie Carlisle, Joy Emerson, Becky Gordon, Larkin Hayden, Carroll Laswell, Brende Lott, Sue Ann Morris Youth Deacon: Adam Lott Worship & Wonder: Storyteller: Circle Shepherd: Feast/Wondering: Choir Message: Only God Prelude: All Creatures of our God and King Offertory: On Jordan’s Stormy Banks Communion: I Will Arise and Go to Jesus Hymns: God of Grace and God of Glory; I Have Decided to Follow Jesus; Break Thou the Bread of Life; The Lord’s My Shepherd
Flowers are given in thanks to God and with love for the life of Georgetta Madole.
SUNDAY, June 11 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am FCC Café 10:30 am Sunday School 12:00 pm Pitino Shelter 6:30 pm Boy Scouts MONDAY, June 12 6:00 pm Worship Team Mtg. TUESDAY, June 13 12:00 pm Primetimers’ Plus Meal at Miller House 5:15 pm Board Meeting WEDNESDAY, June 14 6:30 am MBS Panera THURSDAY, June 15 1:30 pm Bible Study 2:30 pm Food Pantry 5:30 pm Elders’ Meeting
August 7, 2016 ~ Ordinary 14 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Eric Farmer Serving Elders: Tab & Vicki Quisenberry Acolyte: Clayton Roberts Elder of the Month: Wayne & Gloria Goodaker Deacons: Kyle & Sara Aud, Lenee Bowen, Libby & Andy Johnson, Natalie Johnson, Andy Luckett, Leslie Mobley, Patty Wahl, Brad Webb, Sally Wood Worship & Wonder: Storyteller – Gloria Goodaker Circle Shepherd– Laura Farmer Feast/Wondering Scriptures: Ephesians 4:4-‐6; 1 Corinthians 11:23-‐26 Prelude: Give Me that Old Time Religion Message in Music: Church in the Wildwood Wendell Thompson, voice, guitar; Jim Stuart, guitar; Ted Lolley, bass Offertory: He is Lord Communion: Near to the Heart of God
Hymns: This Is the Day; I Come with Joy; Hear Our Prayer; Here Is Bread; Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant; I Come with Joy
Flowers have been placed in the chancel to the glory of God and in memory of Clay Burns by his loving family.
July 17, 2016 ~ Ordinary 11 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Brian Belcher Serving Elders: Tom Maddox and Carolyn Williams Acolyte: Annalee Yager Elders of the Month: Jon & Jo Anne Skillman Deacons: Barbara Bennett, Shannon Divine, Andy Goodaker, Sale Gordon, Sally Ham, Cathy Maddox, Teresa McKinley, Cathy Midkiff, Forrest Roberts, Sandra Roberts, Janet Tichenor
August 28, 2016 ~ Ordinary 17 ~ 9:15 a.m. Liturgist: Nelda Barnett Serving Elders: Mark & Janet Luckett Acolyte: Miles Baur Elder of the Month: Wayne & Gloria Goodaker Deacons: Nancy Barnard, Emily Baur, Brian Belcher, Leslie Carlisle, Joy Emerson, Becky Gordon, Larkin Hayden, Carroll Laswell, Brende Lott, Sue Ann Morris Worship & Wonder: Storyteller – Mallory Roberts Circle Shepherd– Jo Anne Skillman Feast/Wondering –Russ Wilkey Scriptures: Exodus 13:21-‐22 Luke 12:49-‐56 Prelude: Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above Message in Music: How Can I Keep From Singing Emily Malone, solo Offertory: I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go Communion: Communion
Hymns: This Is the Day; O Worship the King; We Fall Down; All Who Hunger; It Is Well With my Soul; I Come with Joy
Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Robert & Yvonne Julius to the glory of God and in loving memory of his daughter, Rebecca Julius.
Pitino Shelter Volunteers for June 11 Candance & Nick Brake Nancy Castlen Flowers in the Chancel There are openings for flowers in the chancel on July 2, 9, 16, August 20, and 27. If you are interested in providing flowers for any of these dates, please contact the church office at 270-‐684-‐8879.
Board Meeting – June 13 at 5:15 pm in the FaHoLo classroom. Elders’ Meeting – June 15 at 5:30 pm in the FaHoLo classroom.
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Commissioning of Youth Mission Trip Members
On Sunday, July 2, during worship, we will commission the youth and adult sponsors who are traveling to Baton Rouge on July 2 – 7 for a mission trip.
I can help with VBS in the following ways (circle all that apply): Registration Breakfast/Lunch Nursery
Set up/Clean up Prepare Snacks Serve Snacks
Early Drop-off Small Group Guide Games/Activities
Storytelling/Drama Music Decoration Crafts
I am available (circle all that apply): M T W TH If you are able to volunteer, please fill this form out and drop it off in the Church office.
Camp Kum-‐Ba-‐Ya We have 3 campers attending CYF Camp at Kum-‐Ba-‐Ya the week of June 11-‐17: Hannah Kate Divine, Kaley Hall, and Sally Lott. Pastor Cheryl will be directing the camp. You may send a note to the campers to let them know you are thinking of them and praying for them!
Camper’s Name -‐ Camp KBY 4943 Barge Island Road Benton, KY 42025
Email may be sent to [email protected]. Please put camper’s full name (no nicknames) in the subject line and no attachments of graphics.
HELP NEEDED We are still looking for one more adult (preferably male) to travel to Baton Rogue, LA with the youth on the summer mission trip. The trip is July 2 -‐ 7. Please contact Pastor Cheryl if interested or have a lead on someone who might want to go.
