From Our Senior Minister Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes Our EDCC Scholars East Dallas Christian Church has been fortunate to have loving donors who bequeathed parts of their estates to us, designated for the sole purpose of educating young adults. The Welsh scholarship was established in memory and in honor of our distinguished former Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. W.A. Welsh, by his children and his widow, Billie Ruth Welsh. The intent of the scholarship is to provide a little help to those high school graduates who are either members of our congregation or connected to any of the non-profits serving with us on our property. Priority is to be given to first generation college students. Over the years we have used the majority of the scholarship fund for deserving students; however, we still have a little left to bestow on this year’s Welsh Scholar—Alexis Wilson, attending Texas Tech this semester. The Skinner Scholarship was established in the estate of Etta Skinner, who at her death set up a perpetual trust that would supply EDCC with the means to help those entering the ministry and Christian service. This year’s Skinner Scholars are Derek Wilkerson (Brite Divinity School) and Lacie Jefferson (Completing her CPE certification and Regional Commission on Ministry classes). We are also using the Skinner Scholarship to help support our XPLOR resident, Leah Michael. We are grateful to those who, through their financial stewardship, have made a difference in the lives of these particular young adults this year, and we look forward to seeing whose lives we can better in the years to come. This is one way our giving changes the world, and any time you would like to designate a memorial or honorary gift, both scholarship funds are good designations. Blessings on our continuing education as Disciples of Christ! SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 AM - Chapel 10:50 AM - Sanctuary October 20, 2019 Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes “Jeremiah’s Second Eu-logy” ( Good Word) Jeremiah 31:27-34 October 27, 2019 Rev. Allison Drake “Predicting Possibility” Joel 2:23-32 Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Volume 20; Number 18 EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH October 13, 2019 Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes “Jeremiah’s First Eu-logy” ( Good Word) Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
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From Our Senior Minister Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
Our EDCC Scholars
East Dallas Christian Church has been fortunate to have loving
donors who bequeathed parts of their estates to us, designated for the sole purpose of educating young adults.
The Welsh scholarship was established in memory and in honor of our distinguished former Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. W.A. Welsh, by his children and his widow, Billie Ruth Welsh.
The intent of the scholarship is to provide a little help to those high school graduates who are either members of our congregation or
connected to any of the non-profits serving with us on our property. Priority is to be given to first generation college students.
Over the years we have used the majority of the scholarship fund for
deserving students; however, we still have a little left to bestow on this year’s Welsh Scholar—Alexis Wilson, attending Texas Tech this semester.
The Skinner Scholarship was established in the estate of Etta Skinner, who at her death set up a perpetual trust that would
supply EDCC with the means to help those entering the ministry and Christian service.
This year’s Skinner Scholars are Derek Wilkerson (Brite Divinity
School) and Lacie Jefferson (Completing her CPE certification and Regional Commission on Ministry classes). We are also using the
Skinner Scholarship to help support our XPLOR resident, Leah Michael.
We are grateful to those who, through their financial stewardship, have made a difference in the
lives of these particular young adults this year, and we look forward to seeing whose lives we can better in the years to come.
This is one way our giving changes the world, and any time you would like to designate a memorial or honorary gift, both scholarship funds are good designations.
Blessings on our continuing education as Disciples of Christ!
SUNDAY SERVICES
8:30 AM - Chapel
10:50 AM - Sanctuary
October 20, 2019
Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
“Jeremiah’s Second Eu-logy” ( Good Word)
Jeremiah 31:27-34
October 27, 2019
Rev. Allison Drake
“Predicting Possibility”
Joel 2:23-32
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Volume 20; Number 18
EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
October 13, 2019
Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
“Jeremiah’s First Eu-logy” ( Good Word)
Jeremiah 29:1,4-7
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As partners again with Central Market at the Feast of Sharing on November 8, please help us take a stand to improve the lives of our neighbors in need by
donating pairs of new, warm socks,
PLEASE NO ANKLE SOCKS We’ll be collecting new pairs of socks (all sizes..children’s to adults’) until November 5. The socks will be distributed at Central Market’s Annual Feast of Sharing at Fair Park
on November 8th where everyone will receive a free holiday feast!
Please help us show that EVERYONE MATTERS!
Donation boxes in the Minyard hallway
The Annual Community Carnival is Saturday,
October 26, 10 am – noon in the Great Hall at East Dallas Christian Church. What fun it is to see the smiling faces of the
many children from EDCC, the neighborhood, and Literacy Achieves all dressed in their favorite costumes enjoying the
carnival activities AND candy!
To make this event a success, we need volunteers to:
♦ Bring decorations and candy to decorate a table for “Table or Treat”
both doing better. The Nakaharas were absent with medical challenges.
given an inspirational service in Ft. Worth where she worked in the police department for
Joni Singer were able to attend his service.
the
character of God. He also wanted to protect God's reputation for "steadfast love" and the
power of God's forgiveness. We learned that forgiving others helps us understand God's
forgiveness.
the
day: God's work done In God's way will never lack God's supplies.
October 6th
Our Class met in the Great Hall today as part of the All Church fellowship. Ann Sanders
furnished the Sunshine/Care report as follows. Jim and Carolyn Frenzel will celebrate an anniversary on October 11. Betty Nyenhuis and Betty Counts remain about the same at home. Bob Jones had knee replacement and a stent at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.
Martha Stone fell at home. She is back home from hospital. Susan Mosty’s husband is
feeling better.
Our class will resume its regular schedule on October 13.
Knit-Witters bagging soap for the Feast of Sharing
Cultivating Trauma-Informed Faith Communities for
Trauma-Responsive Care Seventh Betty Jo Hay Seminar on
Religion and Mental Health
Saturday, October 19
9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Northway Christian Church, Dallas
Trina Armstrong, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Theology and Chair of Pastoral Care and Director of
Clinical Training, GarretEvangelical
Theological Seminary, Evanston, Il.
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Sunday, October 13, 2019
Serving Schedules & Visitors
Presiding Linda Busdiecker
Cup Mark Byrkit
Loaf Richard Dooley
Chapel David Hamer
Fowler Marilyn Hearne
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Presiding Mark Byrkit
Cup Richard Dooley
Loaf David Hamer
Chapel Marilyn Hearne
Fowler Robert Hearne
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Carolyn Howell 1st
Nancy Cox 2nd
Chrys Halyburton 3rd
Kim Clowe 4th
David Hamer 6th
Keith Watkins 7th
Linda Mueller 11th
Tonia Kuesel 11th
David Turner 13th
Karen Hill 14th
Todd Kappelman 14th
Paisley Meilinger 14th
Margot Lilley 15th
Janice Pinyan 15th
Don Stokes 16th
Raymond Lang 17th
Marvin Kuers 20th
Crystal Pardo 20th
Shay Houston 23rd
Ruthie Thomas 23rd
Allison Herrold 24th
Kim Vega 27th
Jackie Andrews 29th
Steven Baker 30th
If you have a birthday in October and are not on this list please let us know…….214-824-8185
Chapel Preparation Vicki & Miguel Fuentes
Sanctuary Preparation Allison Herrold
Jane Green
Chapel Preparation Joffa LaRoe
Sanctuary Preparation Vicki Fuentes
Miguel Fuentes
Visitors September 29, 2019
Fred Wilson Rie Watts
Amanda Tatlock Jenna & Ryan Brosette
Mark Sanders
Visitors October 6, 2019
Rie Watts Jim & Rosalyn Johnson
Jacque Lambease Pam Martin
Dylan Michael Bill & Nyla Morgan
Jimmy Percival Amanda Tatlock
Fred Wilson
November 3rd A LEGACY OF BLESSING (ALL SAINTS) Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
November 10th SURPRISED BY ABUNDANCE Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
November 17th DEVOTED TO GENEROSITY Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
November 24th THANKS - FOR - GIVING Rev. Dr. Larry Ross
• All our children and youth, including Emerie Jefferson and Logan Brooks
• Our young adults away at college or in town including Bethany Vasquez
• Great time meeting and greeting our neighbors at Porchfest; Thanks, Bob, Steve, Deborah, Joffa, Janie
• Celebrating our Concert Series in the beautiful backyard of the Kuesels.; delightful music from individual choir members; delicious Mexican food; Thanks to all who worked so hard!
• Great ideas and energy from the Committee Leaders of the Strategic Visioning Process
• Disciple Men’s Breakfast
• Another All Church Sunday School in Great Hall
• Denise Turner back to playing bells after recent eye surgery
• Hiroo Nakahara back in worship
• Rev. Deb’s sermon on “Joy of Eu-Catastrophe”
• Kevin Prouix dismissed from hospital and back at church
• Shari Hartrick in worship
Each Tuesday from 7-9 a.m., EDCC elders gather for prayer. From wherever you may be during this time period, the elders invite you to join them in prayer, using this prayer list or your own.
Pray for Those In our Church Family:
For Ongoing Concerns In our Community, including:
• Unrest in our city
For Ongoing Concerns Outside our Congregation, including:
• Tyler Weir
For Our Limited Activity Members, including:
• Betty Nyenhuis
For Those Serving in the Military, especially:
• Daniel Webster
For Our Ministries, including:
• Nominating Committee
For Those serving our world, including:
• Pastor Alex and the people of Malawi
For Those Seeking Employment
Answered Prayers!
Outside our Congregation:
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• Seasonal allergies and illnesses (flu)
• Annie Langford
• Vickie and Miguel Fuentes
• Carl Ray
• Ron Pettie’s family
• Leah Michael
• Bob Jones
• Mary Zerda
• Natalia Rom
• Paru Hindocha
• Mark Carden
• Keith Watkins’s brother, Barbara, Elaine, Erica
• Karol Dyess
• Catherine Williams
• Sara Jane Moon Lichte
• Mike Bohde
• Will Nelson
• Dwight Williams
• Wendell Evans
• Sharon Boikess
• Wilma King
• Nyla and Bill Morgan
• Family of Maree Grove
• Chase Gonzales
• Beth
• Family of Carolyn Bowles
• Mulu Desta
• Stephanie Riley
• Mary Anderson
In Memory of
Lucille Cannon
Dorothy Wilcox - Undesignated
Dean Stokes
Doug & Alecia Petty - Undesignated
George Elliott
Carl & Tricia Ray - Undesignated
Frank Fry
Carl & Tricia Ray - Undesignated
September 30, 2019
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Our Ramp It Up for Safety fundraiser is off to a great start! Keep an eye on the donation chart in the Social Room and watch it rise. Donations can be made at any time - just
reference “Ramp It Up” on checks. Come by the Social Room on Sundays to donate and
check our progress.
Credit cards accepted.
Thanks for helping EDCC get updated quickly for safety!
