The Christian Builder June 9, 2016 A weekly publication of First Christian Church Midland Volume 60 No. 23 Sunday, June 12 9am Contemporary Worship 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional Worship Monday, June 13 9:30am Staff Meeting 7pm Men’s Group Tuesday, June 14 9:30am Concerns 12:30pm Food Pantry Delivery 7:30pm Boy Scouts, Rm 105 Wednesday, June 15 7am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 12:30pm Food Pantry 7pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, June 16 6pm VBS Volunteer Dinner Sunday, June 19 9am Contemporary Worship 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional Worship www.fccmidland.org ● 1301 W. Louisiana Ave., Midland, Texas 79701 ● 432.682.2541 CHURCH CALENDAR Please Pray For Grand Beginnings Campers Ben & Emmalynn Best Paula Brooks Justin, Lauren & Lily Disney Ben & Will Ellis Jessica & Cassi Erwin Jace Esquivel Jerry & Jana Floyd Graham Frerman Cliff & Jonah Hamilton Roy & Jeannine Hurst Linda Hyatt Colton Manley Meredith Martin Elizabeth, Brodee & Cordyn McMellon Dianne Mills Nicholas & Aidan Ramsey Kobi Strickland Ashley & Rylea Tercero Martha & Sophia Trentham Please Pray For CYF Campers Khrysti Bair Luke Bourland Alex Boyd Chandler Carter Lillian Cranford Autumn Crudgington Isaiah Crudgingtion Simon Crudgingtion Syvanna Duarte John Espino Katie Hepfer Dusty Hopper Ethan Magee Collin McCullough Kylar Mills Pete Palmer Laura Pittinger Johnna Slone Garett Stephenson Chris Reynolds Jakob Vines Delaney Walsh Tommy Wells Blake Woods Randy Woods T.J. York
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The Christian Builder
June 9, 2016 A weekly publication of First Christian Church Midland Volume 60 No. 23
Sunday, June 12 9am Contemporary Worship 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional Worship
Monday, June 13 9:30am Staff Meeting 7pm Men’s Group
Tuesday, June 14 9:30am Concerns 12:30pm Food Pantry Delivery 7:30pm Boy Scouts, Rm 105
Ben & Emmalynn Best Paula Brooks Justin, Lauren & Lily Disney Ben & Will Ellis Jessica & Cassi Erwin Jace Esquivel Jerry & Jana Floyd Graham Frerman Cliff & Jonah Hamilton Roy & Jeannine Hurst
Linda Hyatt Colton Manley Meredith Martin Elizabeth, Brodee & Cordyn McMellon Dianne Mills Nicholas & Aidan Ramsey Kobi Strickland Ashley & Rylea Tercero Martha & Sophia Trentham
Please Pray For CYF Campers
Khrysti Bair Luke Bourland Alex Boyd Chandler Carter Lillian Cranford Autumn Crudgington Isaiah Crudgingtion Simon Crudgingtion Syvanna Duarte John Espino Katie Hepfer Dusty Hopper Ethan Magee
Collin McCullough Kylar Mills Pete Palmer Laura Pittinger Johnna Slone Garett Stephenson Chris Reynolds Jakob Vines Delaney Walsh Tommy Wells Blake Woods Randy Woods T.J. York
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This weekend begins another special season for our church and many of those we hold so dear.
Church camps.
I am so proud of our church for its own commitment of No Child Left Behind when it comes to church camp opportunity. Half scholarship for all, more when needed provides for scores of children and youth the opportunity to go away and focus on faith.
And that time is vitally important.
Other commitments of parents and adult sponsors, even willing bus drivers, all working in concert to make these weeks of camp accessible, well sponsored and fully funded.
Because camp makes a difference.
My experience tells me that as much as 70% of those called into ministry first hear that call at church camp.
Other changes can also be revealed while away on spiritual retreat.
At every church I’ve served and every camp I’ve worked I always hear how God is in a special place, like no other…
…and I just smile and nod, that yes, God is here. But I’ve been to enough camp settings to know no one place has a unique lock on God’s presence.
God is where people plan and hope for God. God is where folks stop the distractions and business of the liv-ing to see and hear God. God is revealed when we pray, reflect, seek and hope.
In a perfect world, we should all go to camp…as often as we possibly can.
To all those outbound to camp this week, look for God. You won’t be disappointed.
Bible Study
Topic The Rich Man and Lazarus
Scripture Luke 16
Leader: Rev. Mike Hunter
This Week’s Sermon
Title Hello, It’s Me from the Other Side
Scripture Luke 8:26-39
Thoughts… Rev. Mike Hunter Senior Minister
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Visitors June 5, 2016
Celia Ambrose Kierstin Anderson
Doug & Rhonda Buie Buitron Family
Graham Frerman Estrada Family
Russell Hill Stephen & Rose Huskey
Kubacak Family Garland & Jan Lamb
Deborah Lucas Jiovanni Natera
Terry Perry Courtney Ratliff
June Ross Heather Shoop
Tollefson Family
Topics… Rev. T.J. York Associate Minister
It is camp time! The Youth of FCC will be leaving for Ceta Canyon Monday, June 13, at noon. Over the week we will be exploring the theme “Who is my Neighbor?” The whole week is building on what I like to call the Double Love Commandment.
We will use this “double” idea in several ways. Everything that we do for the week will be done in “pairs”. For example, we will ask campers to think about making TWO CHANGES each day, with a focus on making changes that lead toward that place where they can both receive and provide the transformational Grace that Jesus works so hard to illustrate in the stories we will talk about all week. “Come and See” is an invitation to be in faithful relationship with God via Jesus the Christ. We proclaim that Jesus is the revelation of God and in following him, we can better understand God. In John’s gospel, the invitation, “come and see” is initiated by Jesus. That is a lot for a week at camp. As you can see, we have not run away from the hard stuff. We have created worships, keynoters, and Bible studies around “Who is my Neighbor?” Camp starts Monday, June 13, at 4:00 p.m. and ends Saturday June 18, at 10:00 a.m.. Spend time in prayer next week for our campers; lift up our small group meeting times, worship, keynoters, and the camp community. Pray for our adults, campers, and bus drivers.
Disciples Food Pantry May Report
Families served 343 Total People 1,441 New Clients 209 Food Bank Cost $1,509.54 Pounds of Food 13,765
Attendance June 5, 2016
Worship Service Contemporary 52 Children's Church 6 Nursery 34 Total 62
Traditional 138 Children’s Church 19 Nursery 4 Total 161
Total 223 Sunday School Nursery 4 Children 16 Youth 14 Adult 63 Total 97
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Adult Sunday School Studies
Mixed Blessings - Room 102 Topic: In the Beginning Scripture: Genesis 1 Leader: Dave Burgard
2 Chronicles 7:14 - Library Topic: I Know His Name: Discovering the Power in the Names of God Leader: Members of the Class
Genesis - Parlor Topic: Food for Thought Scripture: John 6:1-15 Leader: Tom Jones
Fellowship - Room 307 Topic: Letters to Four Churches Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29 Leader: Jim Mauldin
Young Disciples-Room 201 Topic: The Simple Truths of Service Leader: Members of the Class
Children’s Activities
Sunday School 10am Topic: God wants us to make time to spend alone with Him. Focus: Kids will learn the value of time alone with God. Scripture: Luke 10:38-41 Mary & Martha
Children's Church Topic: Peter & the Beggar
Vacation Bible School June 20-24 5:30-8:30pm Age 3—Grade 5 Register Today
They have more energy than a nuclear power plant and are as confounding as the federal budget. They have tastes as fluid as the Missouri River and dreams that will redefine the future. They are a marketer’s pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and the most lovable and frustrating beings you will ever come to know and love.
I’m talking about children. You don’t have to look too hard to find them. They come in all shapes and sizes, in many colors and are distributed indiscriminately across the world. Our children will define the future, which makes them our most significant and enduring legacy. The world is becoming more complex, but kids maintain the same basic needs as they have for decades: to be trusted, to be loved, to feel safe and to identify a significant purpose in life. We can strive to give our children all the advantages the world has to offer and to motivate them to make the most of available opportunities and resources; but unless their spiritual life is prioritized and nurtured, they will miss out on much of the meaning, purpose and joy of life. In less than two weeks Vacation Bible School will begin. These beautiful gifts from God that I just described will fill our campus not only with their presence, but with their laughter, their questions, their energy and excitement. During this week we will be blessed with the opportunity to love, accept and nurture not only our own children but those from the community. We will have the opportunity to tell them about God’s great love and how much He loves them. We will have the opportunity to not only serve but to show them through our words and actions the difference that Jesus Christ can make in our lives. It promises to be a week filled with fun, fellowship, and most importantly of all, either introducing children to God or nurturing that relationship. Don’t wait to be invited to participate. Come, just simply come. There is a place at the table for all. In loving partnership,
Ponderings… Rev. Paula Brooks Associate Minister
Church Bulletin Board
Lectionary Scriptures
June 12, 2016
1Kings 21:1-10 (11-14), 15-21a
Psalm 5:1-8 Galatians 2:15-21
Luke 7:36-8:3
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Elder - On Call
6/5-6/12 Joe Wright 6/12-6/19 Jon Aaron House
Online Giving
You can now give to FCC through our website! You can make a one-time donation, pay the fees for a children's or youth event, or set up recurring donations.
Online giving is convenient, safe, easy to track, and easy to schedule on a regular basis.
FCC Welcomes New Members
Ruth Kenney and B.H. and Pat Spaw have joined FCC by Transfer of Membership. We are blessed in having them become a part of our church family.
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Alex HardinCongratulations Mr. & Mrs. Alex HardinCongratulations Mr. & Mrs. Alex HardinCongratulations Mr. & Mrs. Alex Hardin On Saturday, June 4, 2016On Saturday, June 4, 2016On Saturday, June 4, 2016On Saturday, June 4, 2016
Brittney Gordon and Alex HardinBrittney Gordon and Alex HardinBrittney Gordon and Alex HardinBrittney Gordon and Alex Hardin Were married at First Christian Church,Were married at First Christian Church,Were married at First Christian Church,Were married at First Christian Church,
Lubbock, TX.Lubbock, TX.Lubbock, TX.Lubbock, TX. May God bless you as you start a May God bless you as you start a May God bless you as you start a May God bless you as you start a
new chapter in your life!new chapter in your life!new chapter in your life!new chapter in your life! Brittney is the daughter of Kris Evers,Brittney is the daughter of Kris Evers,Brittney is the daughter of Kris Evers,Brittney is the daughter of Kris Evers,
the sister of Courtney Gordonthe sister of Courtney Gordonthe sister of Courtney Gordonthe sister of Courtney Gordon And the granddaughter of Twana Evers.And the granddaughter of Twana Evers.And the granddaughter of Twana Evers.And the granddaughter of Twana Evers.
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6/10 Joann Cardozo
6/13 Don Chambers
6/16 Helen Estes
6/16 Diane Faulkner
6/16 Pat Young
6/17 Bailey Estes
6/18 Dusty Hooper
6/18 Dylan Early
6/19 Tara Jones
6/19 Pam Young
6/20 Cathie Windle
6/20 Traci Hopper
6/20 Shorty Williams
6/22 Tyler Navratil
6/22 Simon Crudgington
6/24 Pamala Vannoy
6/25 Frank Benton
6/25Roy Hurst
6/25 Harlow Jones
6/11 Dave & Kaylene Burgard 6/12 Frank & Freda Benton 6/18 John & Mary Lou Midkiff 6/18 John & Sandra Schnable 6/22 Cliff & Carissa Hamilton 6/28 Sandy & Diane Faulkner 6/28 Tom & Marilyn Friday 6/28 Doug & Sandra Wills 6/30 Todd & DeAnn Stanley
Mixed Blessings Sunday School News
Since the sudden and unexpected passing of our teacher Bill Bucy, the Mixed Blessings Sunday School class has struggled to decide how to proceed. We have elected to continue and would like to extend an open invitation to anyone who is interested in studying the Bible through a weekly series of DVD programs that will last approximate-ly thirty minutes each week. This will allow time to gather and share concerns, watch the DVD and discuss for a few minutes after each session. We will begin with the Old Testament on June 12, which is a series of 24 lectures by Professor Amy-Jill Levine of Vanderbilt University Divinity School.
Even if you know the Old Testament well, you will find it enlightening to hear Professor Levine discuss how it appears against the larger background of the ancient Near East as revealed by research in archaeology, cross-cultural studies and comparative religion.
We expect to start the New Testament shortly after Thanksgiving.
Please join us this Sunday in the Bedford Room (room 102) at the southeast corner of the campus at 10am.
Dave and Kaylene Burgard
Summer fun at the CLC.
Gifts received for Building Fund and Flooring Fund in Memory of Bill Bucy
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and You Tube for previous sermons!
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accurate and up-to-date information to you.
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Special Notes: Our joys, concerns and deepest
needs are already on God’s heart long before we put them to paper.
…for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8
Prayers & Praises
Those in need of prayer: Doris Miller Sherry Ladd Sheila Crudgington Julie Stephenson Lastoka
George Cooper Bernice Varner
Bill Griffin Pat Howard Jerry Johnson Johnny Espino Doris Stewart Mary Mauldin John & Mary Lou Midkiff Erlene Thomas George Head Bruce Stanley Bill & Char Womack
Military: Joe Henderson - son of Holly Moore Nicky Miller - son of Vicki Miller
Families/Friends beyond FCC: Jessa Davis – grand daughter of Nell Coats Gail Pate – mother of Sara Cranford Louella Smith – aunt of Mark Cranford Herb Miller – Disciples Minister known to many Kimberly Smith & Family – Bea Lea Somerville Vickie Williams & Family – Bea Lea Somerville Anetta Arnett – mother of Garry Arnett Family of Kirby Collier – Jill Wright Bob Black Family – Janice Courtney Anderson Family – Janice Courtney Vark Family – Janice Courtney
Martha Belden – granddaughter of Enid Davis Barbara Brown – Dolores Hodges sister Jay Zumwalt – brother-in-law of Stephen & Betty Forbes Trent Hawthorne- great-nephew of Austella Berry Dustin Davis – grandson of Nell Coats Donna McAdams – friend of Patty Walsh John McCuan – brother of Patty Walsh Richard Smith – son-in-law of Ray Stewart Marcia Chandler – friend of Ray Stewart Patrick Mauldin – son of Jim Mauldin Melissa Thompson – daughter-in-law of Gary & Carol Thompson Father of Sean McCarthy – co worker of Bob Rymal Pam Ruffin – friend of Mary Beth Corbett Dennis Blevins – friend of Mary Beth Corbett Ed Shelton – nephew of Scotty Alcorn Janice Smith – sister-in-law of Eveline Smith McCuan George Capps – cousin of Sara Cranford Randy Quimby – uncle of Lynda Terry Nieta Stephenson – mother of Mike Stephenson & Michelle Hepfer Joe Langford – father of Carol Cook Martha Pollock – friend of Sara Cranford Liz Hickerson – friend of Leslie Vines Abbye Irons – friend of Steve Vaughan Walker Hughes – grandson of Steve & Lucille Vaughan Brenda Bradshaw – friend of Lucille Vaughan Jo Smith – daughter-in-law of Donna Lathrop Tom Hewitt - brother of Anne Schwiening Please inform the church office if you or a loved one are admitted into a hospital, so we may be there for you & your family. For submission to prayer list contact any staff, submit via web, or e-mail [email protected]
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