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Indiana on a bi-weekly basis for the distinct

purpose of informing its members and friends of its ministry of

“making disciples” to the glory and honor of Christ her Head!

Vol. XXIX December 23, 2014 No. 26

Facts and Figures:

12-14-14 General Fund $ 2565.60 12-14-14 Missions $ 641.40 12-21-14 General Fund $ 2704.40 12-21-14 Missions $ 676.10

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A Christmas Diet

Over the last couple months of this year, many

of us struggle with or have given up on the proper

eating habits that we have held to over the course of

the year due to the holiday gatherings and the great,

wonderful, and tasty creations that have been created

to consume. The other day I ran across some advice

given from an expert on eating and dieting. The

advice given was this: “Do not concentrate on the

amount or volume of the food you are eating, but

concentrate on enjoying the taste of it, savor it, relish

it.” In following this, the idea is that we will not take

as large a portion and will then not eat too much;

instead we will actually enjoy the flavors of the food

prepared with more appreciation. This sounds like

some decent advice for eating without becoming

gluttonous, yet I think we can also find a lesson from

that thought as we think about the Christmas season.

I am no great economist, but I can look out over

this nation of ours and see many people that are not

feeling like they are better off now then they were

several years ago. The world is in a time of unrest and

volatile situations. People are working extra hours

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and often extra jobs just to make ends meet. It would

seem that there is less money to spend and citizens are

reluctant to spend the money they do have because

they are unsure of what the future holds.

Unemployment/underemployment is at some of the

highest rates seen. Jobs are being lost or at least hours

are being cut. Healthcare is a nightmare. Illogical

violence is breaking out in parts of the states. Our entire

nation is in major economic chaos with spending and

the debt out of control, and our government doesn’t

seem to be making the right decisions to turn things

around.

So why not during this cherished time together of

Christmas this year, apply, somewhat, the advice of the

dietician expert. “Don’t concentrate on the volume,

number, or expense of gifts and festivities, but let us

concentrate instead upon enjoying what we do give and

get!” No time is better than now to emphasize the true,

spiritual meaning of the celebration of what Christmas is

about rather than its external traditions and secular

activities.

“And the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for

behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall

be for all the people; for today in the city of David there

has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the

Lord.” (Luke 2:10, 11). God has given us the greatest of

gifts in Christ Jesus… salvation from our sins in this

world. With great joy throughout the year, let us

treasure and daily remember the gift of a Savior given to

us.

ELDERS:

MIKE ALKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-584-1474

JEFF BOYER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-744-1390

CHURCH STAFF:

Minister, Doug Nolen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .765-576-1338

First Care Director, Tammerrie Nolen . . . .765-874-2590

Youth Program Coord., Philip Williams. . .765-789-0834

Secretary, Robin Brumbaugh . . . . . . . . . . 765-874-1826

Email Address . . . . . . . fcclynn@juno.com

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Jan 03 10:00am . . . . . . .Ladies Bible Study

Jan 11 4:30pm . . . . .Missions Ministry Mtg Jan 14 1:30pm . . . . . . . First Care Ministry Mtg Jan 15 Opening Night at Arts Depot 7-9:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reception FCC’s Frances Nichols Love paintings

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January 18

Sanctity of Human Life Day

Guest speaker, Tom Sears (TCM)

Annual Congregational Meeting

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May we cherish this gift to the fullest, but strive in our

purpose as Christians to take this gift to others who have

not yet accepted the forgiveness that is offered.

In His service,

Doug

Prayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer ConcernsPrayer Concerns

Home (Health Concerns): Connie Alka, Steve Brewer (Jackie Brown Brewer’s husband), Charlie Cole, Dr. Fisher and family, Rhea Martin, Antoinette Meyers, Karen Meyers, Gus Michalos, Rex Ratcliffe, Dee Shelton, and Pat Sturgis (Vicki Ratcliffe’s sister) Our Missions, including: Johnson University - Knoxville, TN Dr. Gary Weedman, President Educates students for Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations. **Vision: to bring glory to God and hope to the world by preparing promising students for excellence in Christian ministry through an affordable, community-oriented, Christ-centered education.** Assisted Living and/or Nursing Home: Addison House (New Castle): Kathy Ratliff Autumn Hills (Bloomington): Helen Stewart Modoc Group Home: Rochella Newland Randolph Nursing Home: Jim Alexander Joe & Eula Newland room #312 Summers Pointe: Beulah Kirk room- #32 Ruth Welch

Guest Speaker in January 2015

First Church of Christ has invited Tom Sears with TCM (Training Christians for Ministry) of Indianapolis to come and speak. TCM is one of our missions that we help to support. Tom will be here to speak during Sunday School and AM Worship on Sunday, January 18.

Missions Ministry Meeting- Sunday, January 11, 2015

4:30pm

End of Another Year!

Please have your end-of-year reports turned in soon. Leave in church office or you can email information to fcclynn@juno.com. Thank You!

Closed for the Holidays

First Care will be closed for the holidays beginning December 24. Will resume on January 2, 2015.

Ladies Bible Study Saturday, January 3, 2015

10:00am / chapel

First Care Ministry Meeting- Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015

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Frances Nichols Love

Our collection of Love paintings that we have all around the church building will be on loan to the Art Association of Randolph County for approximately six weeks. The Art Association will be featuring artist Frances Nichols Love along with another artist, Elizabeth Keesling from January 15 through February 20 at the historic Arts Depot in Union City. We have been asked if we would be interested in “sharing” our Love paintings with the public. All are encouraged to come to the reception on Opening Night (January 15) from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Paintings will receive attention from the News Gazette of Winchester.