The Z-Disciple OCTOBER 2020 &First Christian Church 3000 Dresden Road, Zanesville, OH 43701-6477 (740) 453-3437 ____________________________________________________________________________ Rev. Dawn Remster, Sr. Minister Kim Paul, Director of Christian Education Rev. Philip Hunt, Pastoral Associate Church Email: [email protected]Website: www.zvillefcc.com Dear Church Family, This morning one of the posts in my Facebook feed was that statement about the church has never been closed, so it doesn't need to be reopened. I've seen it before and have felt the truth of it every time. But this morning I got to thinking of all the wonderful ways our church family has continued to be real and to be a blessing during this time. I can't wait for the day when I can hug all of you, but we have continued to witness to each other and our community. God is present in every season, and the church is wherever you are willing to open your eyes to see how he is working. This is what I have seen over the past several months... - During Sunday School Zoom classes with our elementary children they have joyfully shared: their pets, their favorite toys, how the walls of their bedrooms are painted, the packages they received from their grandparents and their new sports equipment. They have spun in chairs, laid on their beds, their living room floors, and on their backs with their feet in the air. Children who are normally too shy to dance to music when we are together, have danced joyfully during Zoom meetings. As our children have gathered from their own homes, we have gotten to know each other in ways we may not have otherwise had the opportunity too. -During our youth group Zoom meetings, among other things, we did a study on anxiety. I wondered if being over Zoom would mean that the youth would be less likely to participate in the discussions. In fact, it was the most open, honest conversations we have ever had. The youth showed trust and vulnerability with each other, and the fact that we weren't in the building didn't keep them from supporting and encouraging each other as we discussed difficult things. - Our Virtual VBS was still an event for the whole community. We welcomed children from other churches in the area, and even had the blessing of
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The Z-Disciple OCTOBER 2020 &First Christian Church3000 Dresden Road, Zanesville, OH 43701-6477 (740) 453-3437 ___________________________________________________________________________________________Rev. Dawn Remster, Sr. Minister Kim Paul, Director of Christian EducationRev. Philip Hunt, Pastoral AssociateChurch Email: [email protected] Website: www.zvillefcc.com
Dear Church Family, This morning one of the posts in my Facebook feed was that statement about the church has never been closed, so it doesn't need to be reopened. I've seen it before and have felt the truth of it every time. But this morning I got to thinking of all the wonderful ways our church family has continued to be real and to be a blessing during this time. I can't wait for the day when I can hug all of you, but we have continued to witness to each other and our community. God is present in every season, and the church is wherever you are willing to open your eyes to see how he is working. This is what I have seen over the past several months... - During Sunday School Zoom classes with our elementary children they have joyfully shared: their pets, their favorite toys, how the walls of their bedrooms are painted, the packages they received from their grandparents and their new sports equipment. They have spun in chairs, laid on their beds, their living room floors, and on their backs with their feet in the air. Children who are normally too shy to dance to music when we are together, have danced joyfully during Zoom meetings. As our children have gathered from their own homes, we have gotten to know each other in ways we may not have otherwise had the opportunity too.-During our youth group Zoom meetings, among other things, we did a study on anxiety. I wondered if being over Zoom would mean that the youth would be less likely to participate in the discussions. In fact, it was the most open, honest conversations we have ever had. The youth showed trust and vulnerability with each other, and the fact that we weren't in the building didn't keep them from supporting and encouraging each other as we discussed difficult things.- Our Virtual VBS was still an event for the whole community. We welcomed children from other churches in the area, and even had the blessing of including grandchildren from across the state! We sang and danced and praised God together!- We have played together...Members from the ages of 8 to 80 have played charades, Mad Libs, Scattergories, done scavenger hunts...the list goes on. We have continued to find ways to laugh together.-Our mission trip was cancelled, but service was not. We have served at Christ's Table, mowed lawns, weeded flower beds, delivered meals, sent cards, made phone calls and welcomed neighbors.-We have blessed seniors as they graduated and again as they left for college, children, teachers and administrators as they returned to school, welcomed home those who have returned from serving our country, welcomed new babies to the world and comforted friends as they lost loved ones.-In our adult groups we have supported each other as we have grappled with the challenges of the day, like: loneliness, how to visit with family, what to do about school, the stress of changing employment situations, and even where we were able to find the Clorox Wipes!-We have worshiped in our living rooms, our dining room tables, our front porches, our backyards, and our parking lot. We have been reminded of the need to give thanks in all the places God has given us. As we put together plans for ministry this fall, it is sometimes discouraging to know that things will continue to look and be different for a while. But this morning I am reminded to Be Still and know that God is working among us. The church is very much open. Blessings, Kim
Celebrate the Lord’s Supper with the World—October 4th
Over 80 years ago, on November 1, 1936, World-Wide Communion Day was born. In the winter of 1935, a group of ministers met to study the spiritual needs and possibilities of the church during the dark days of the Great Depression. In the Lord's Supper they saw a great opportunity to unite Christians in dedication to Christ. In 1937, the date of World-Wide Communion Sunday was changed to the first Sunday in October, where it has remained. The word 'wide' has since been dropped from the name, giving us the present observance of World Communion Sunday.
The day remains as it began: 'A great opportunity to unite the membership in dedication to the Lord Jesus Christ.' People from the four corners of the world gather to answer Christ's invitation, 'This do in remembrance of me.' Plan to join us in worship on October 4th as we gather around the Lord’s Table with the world.
Worship During the Month of October:During the month of October we will continue to offer worship online beginning at 8:30 a.m. each Sunday and invite folks to worship with us in our sanctuary (limited to 50 household units) at 8:30 a.m. Our 10:30 drive in service will be held in our parking lot on October 4th to celebrate World Communion Sunday and then on October 11th worshipers will have a choice to come into the fellowship hall for worship (limited to 50 household units) or continue to worship in our parking drive-in service with the worship service transmitted via your FM radio. We appreciate your patience while we work out the details of this move. We also offer our 1:00 p.m. Wednesday worship service in our sanctuary. If you have any questions about our services, please ask.
Attention Deacons! As we move our worship services back inside the building, we will need the help of our deacons. While we are still not passing the offering plates and communion trays, we do count on you to help distribute communion elements as people enter the sanctuary/fellowship hall and to help facilitate seating in a distanced manner. We will hold a deacon training session on Sunday, October 4th at 11:10 a.m. (following the drive-in service) in the fellowship hall to get instructions and let us know how you can serve. We hope you will join us. If you have any questions, call Philip Hunt.
150th Anniversary CelebrationAs we have announced in various ways the past few weeks, the big anniversary celebration that we had planned for October 18th has been moved to May 2. 2021. This is the week of our 151st Anniversary. We hope to be able to gather for a catered meal and celebration event on that date. In the meantime, we continue to make adjustments to our anniversary calendar as needed. We still may have a couple of guest speakers join us for worship this fall and we look forward to viewing the finished anniversary quilt in a few weeks. On September 27th we will bury the anniversary time capsule in the church courtyard immediately after the 10:30 drive-in service. The time capsule will include drawings from our children, a list of church members, some articles from our history, photographs, a bulletin from the service, a news article about COVID-19, a face mask, an anniversary t-shirt, etc. with instructions to open it in on the 175th anniversary of the congregation.
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We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the McPherson family on the death of our long-time member Elsie. She died on September 7th.
Congratulations!Carson and Cody Chapman welcomed baby Coleman Vance on September 3rd. Carl (Sonny) and Connie Coleman are his proud grandparents.
We celebrate with Erin Remster and Ben Appleby and Lillian and Logan Appleby who “officially” became a family through adoption on September 24th. Our prayers continue with them all.
Thank You from the McPherson family Your prayers, calls, cards, and the lunch provided by the church after the service meant so much to our family. Thank you!
From Adalyn MoonI wanted to say thank you for the bible I got.
From Norma JardineAs my two youngest grandchildren left for college, I look back and remember how important our church family meant to them. I want to thank the pastor, associate pastor, elders, deacons, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, mission trip leaders, committees, choir, staff, dedicated congregation, extended family, and of course their parents.“It does indeed take a church to raise a child.”
Men’s BreakfastThe men of the church have continued to gather for their monthly breakfast meetings via ZOOM. You are invited to join them on Saturday, October 17th at 8 a.m. Contact Cato Coleman (740-982-6991) for more information.
Anniversary Christmas Ornaments will be available for sale this fall. The Anniversary Committee arranged to have Christmas ornaments celebrating our 150th Anniversary made by Hartstone Pottery. They are round ceramic ornaments that have our anniversary dates and the chalice. (We tried to include a drawing of the church building, but it did not fit well.) They are for sale for $10 and would make great gifts. They are available from the church office.
Trunk or Treat—Sunday, October 25th
Plan to join us for our second annual Trunk or Treat Event that will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. on Sunday, October 25th in our church parking lot. Since many Halloween activities are not so safe during the pandemic, we want to treat the children to a little Halloween fun in a safe, distanced manner. This is your opportunity to get creative and decorate your trunk and dress up in costume and pass out treats to the children of our church and neighborhood. We are asking that everyone wears face masks and gloves to distribute wrapped treats. We will have gloves and masks available. We are hoping to reach approximately 100 trick or treaters. This was a fun event last year and we hope to make it an opportunity to have a little fun together again this year. Please let us know if you will participate. If you have any questions see Lori Buchanan, Philip Hunt or Dawn.
Attention MusiciansSince COVID 19 prevents us from singing as a choir, we are exploring some virtual choir experiences. Contact Susan Davis (740-221-1030) if interested.
The Z-Disciple OCTOBER 2020Board Meeting Highlights September 10, 2020
Zoom Meeting opened with prayer by Moderator Jason Kehrberg Committee reports were reviewed as submitted Return to worship guidelines have been sent to members in the September issue of the Z-Disciple. Finance Committee shared that our congregational giving has remained steady throughout 2020 despite
not being able to gather for worship as we would like. Thank you to the congregation for making it possible for ministry to continue.
We discussed Consecration Sunday and 2021 budget and the board decided that we would keep our 2021 budget the same as the 2020 budget. Will ask committee chairs to review the line items in their budget as many need adjusted because of spending needs to deal with COVID pandemic. This fall will be a time of thanksgiving for the blessings we know through faithful stewardship in our congregation, rather than a specific Consecration Sunday emphasis.
Susan Davis has asked to resume giving piano lessons following COVID protocol of masks, distance, sanitation, etc. She will use the chapel which provides more space and ventilation, increase time between lessons and decrease the number of lessons. Following discussion, the board granted approval.
Next meeting is scheduled for November 12 at 7:00 pm. Meeting closed with prayer.
Ways to keep in touch with the church
Where do I find worship services?Our worship services are accessed through our website at www.zvillefcc.com . You will see a black box at the top left of the screen with instructions to click for the service information.
How do I access First Christian’s Facebook Page?https://www.facebook.com/FCCZanesville/ is our public information page that shares our general church information.
Our members group is located at https://www.facebook.com/groups/530602930924824/. This page is where we can share information of a personal nature and where Dawn’s daily message is shared.
Three options to continue your gifts to the church*Mailing your offering to the church*Setting up an auto deduction service which will electronically transfer funds from your bank account directly to your offering here at church. If you would like more information about this service, or to sign-up, please contact Janice at [email protected].*Scan the QR code at the right of this page.
Children’s Sunday SchoolThe children took a short break from Sunday School while their families settled into a new school year with unique challenges. The Sunday School teachers are excited to resume Sunday School with the children in October. Below are the details for our program, which for the time being will be virtual. If your child enjoyed our Virtual VBS program, they are going to love Sunday School too! How to Participate:Visit http://www.zvillefcc.com/sunday-school/. From here you will navigate to either the page for preschoolers or K-5 children. This is where you will go to find everything you need, including videos, music, parent resources and links to Zoom meetings. Weekly Zoom Meetings-Preschool- Wednesdays at 10 am beginning October 7th (around 15 minutes in length)K-5- Sundays at 9 am beginning October 4th (will dismiss in time for families to get to 10:30 service)*Please plan to log in 5 minutes prior to the start time so that meetings can begin promptly What if my child isn't able to participate in Zoom meetings?We still have resources for you! You can watch the weekly videos, which can be found on the web page above at a time that works for your family. If you want a little more, you can check out the weekly Parent Guides and Parent Cue that are also posted on this page. They will offer discussion starters, activities and prayers that you can pick and choose from to help extend the learning that the videos introduce. Setting Up Your Technology:We will be watching videos and playing music together during the meeting. This can be done by either using two devices or splitting the screen. Directions for how to split your screen can also be found on the web page listed above. Preschool parents/caregivers are asked to join Kim for a brief Zoom meeting on October 1st at 10 am. In order to join the meeting, just go to http://zvillefcc.com/preschool and click on the Zoom meeting link. If you have any issues or questions regarding the technology, please reach out to Kim Paul (740-221-1305). We want this to work for you and your family! Let Us Know If your child plans to participate in Zoom meetings please let Kim Paul know so that she can be sure to keep you informed of any updates or announcements ([email protected]) We know that there will be seasons when there are interruptions to your schedule. Please know that your child is welcome to join us at any time! Children Worship and Wonder We took a short break over the summer, but we are back to telling stories! You will find the CWW story for each week posted on our webpage at this link, http://www.zvillefcc.com/worship/services-and-info/. Based on the feedback we received from families at the beginning of the summer, we have shortened the videos to better match your children's attention spans. We hope that these stories will be a blessing to your families! A big thank you to our JC and Kingdom Kids who allowed Kim to tape them singing "Be Still" during our creek stomping adventure last week to use in our online videos.
Advent WorkshopThe little elves of the Christian Education Committee are already hard at work making sure that families will get to enjoy the fun of the Advent Workshop this year. If we are not able to gather in the Fellowship Hall, families will have the opportunity to complete crafts in the safety of their own home and then join their church family for a devotion, activity and sharing of crafts in an optional Zoom meeting (similar to how VBS worked this summer). There will be a lot more preparation involved for the committee, so registration will be required and is requested by October 18th. If the church has your email address, you will be receiving a link to register via email in the month of October. If you don’t receive an email, but want to participate, just call the church office and let us know! We look forward to this opportunity to “Fill the Night with Music and Light” during our journey to Bethlehem. Hey, Grandparents! Want to help your grandchildren connect to their faith while they are with you? Try enjoying one of these online experiences with them:- Listen to a Worship and Wonder story together, http://www.zvillefcc.com/worship/services-and-info/.- Watch one of our fun Sunday School videos together or join us for a Sunday School Zoom meeting. Videos and information- http://www.zvillefcc.com/children-and-youth/sunday-morning/sunday-school/ If you have any questions, let Kim know ([email protected], 740-221-1305).
The Christian Education Committee would like to lift in prayer all of those who continue to find new ways to educate our children, keep them safe and surround them in love. As you uphold the children of our community, we uphold you in prayer and love.
Mary ArnoldBob BednarczukDanielle ChristyZack DevollJim FineranEd GeisKris GeisSusan Grubbs
Todd HawkGeorgia HuyAna KehrbergJason KehrbergMatt McCandlishKatie McCuenMichelle NealHeather Near
Tim RemsterJamie TaylorJason TaylorAmber ThomasMeagan UlbrichKari WardLori WardAmy Wilson
JC and Kingdom Kids (K-5th Grade)The JC and Kingdom Kids went on a Creek Stomping Adventure together at Canoe Creations on Labor Day. It was a beautiful day to enjoy God’s playground. We met a Red-Tailed Hawk and splashed in the water as we searched for crawdads, minnows, and anything else bold enough to dart our way!
The Z-Disciple OCTOBER 2020Upcoming:Friday, October 16th, 5-7 pmPigeon Roost Farm, HebronBring the whole family and enjoy more fall fun that you can imagine! You can play in the HUGE outdoor Fun Center, enjoy petting and feeding the barnyard animals and select pumpkins and fall decorations to take home! This place is a blast! Check out their website at http://pigeonroostfarm.com/ for more information. If you RSVP by October 7th, the church will cover the cost of the Fun Center Admission for our JC and Kingdom Kids.
Chi Rho (6th-8th grade) and CYF (9th-12th grade) The youth are thrilled to be meeting again and are looking forward to sharing another year together “Loving God and Loving Each Other”. Our meetings will continue to be on Sundays at Spangler Memorial as long as the weather allows. Youth need to bring a chair and a water bottle. Currently we are meeting from 6-7:30. As the evenings get cooler, we may need to move our time up and will let the youth and their parents know as these decisions are made. Youth are asked to wear their masks to meetings but will be allowed to remove them when we are seated for discussions at an appropriate spacing.
Upcoming Events:Saturday, October 3rd, 7:15Outdoor Movie NightBundle up, grab a blanket and a camp chair, and join us for a movie under the stars. We will light a fire, roast s’mores and enjoy a movie of the groups’ choice.
Sunday, October 11th CROP/Prayer WalkAlthough the traditional CROP Walk will not take place, our Youth have created their own way to support CROP Walk! On Sunday, October 11, the youth will hold a prayer walk downtown. They will stop at landmarks like the courthouse, the jails, Christ's Table, the Y Bridge, the Library, the Board of Elections, and other locations to pray for an end to hunger and social justice. Members are encouraged to support them with donations which will be turned into the CROP Walk organization and used to address the needs of hunger locally and globally.
Saturday, October 24th, 5-7 pmMcDonald’s Greenhouse and Corn MazeLet’s enjoy all the fun fall has to offer together at this local family farm! You will get to pick a small pumpkin, enjoy s’mores around the campfire, get lost in the corn maze, and enjoy attractions like the Gaga Ball Pit and the Enchanted Forest. The church will cover the cost of admission for each youth group member who sends an RSVP by October 18th.
CROP Walk: Although the traditional CROP Walk will not take place, our Youth have created their own way to support CROP Walk and they need our help! On Sunday, October 11, the youth will hold a prayer walk downtown. They will stop at landmarks like the courthouse, the jails, Christ's Table, the Y Bridge, the Library, the Board of Elections, and other locations to pray for an end to hunger and pray for social justice. Please support them with your marked donations which can be dropped in the bucket at drive-in worship, added to the offering plate at in-person service, or mailed to or dropped off at the Church. These gifts will be turned into the CROP Walk organization and used to address the needs of hunger locally and globally.
SOUPer Bowl LuncheonThe 24th Annual SOUPer BOWL Benefit Luncheon has been cancelled due to COVID-19; however, there are still opportunities to help.
Drive up and donate canned soup/food on Sunday, October 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Secrest Auditorium, 334 Shinnick St. or bring to the Drive-In service and deposit in the grocery cart.
Purchase a “NO SHOW” SOUPer Bowl Ticket for $5.00 and be entered into a DOOR PRIZE drawing! (All proceeds benefit our 5 recipient organizations.)
During the first six months of 2020, over 246,000 meals were served to folks in need in our community by Eastside Community Ministry, Fellowship of Christ’s Community, Christ’s Table. Salvation Army, and theMuskingum County Center for Seniors
Angel Tree Project: First Christian Church has committed to supporting 40 Angels this Christmas through Prison Fellowship. Outreach will contact local families of incarcerated parents identified through Prison Fellowship to learn needs/desires. Once the Angel Tree is ready, church members can take an Angel and shop for that child ($10-15 total), wrap the gift and return it to church. We will deliver those gifts, along with a personal message of love to the children on behalf of their parent in prison. If you would like to shop for an Angel but cannot come to the church, we can mail you an Angel or call or email with the information, and an Outreach member can pick the gift(s) up from you. Look for more information about this as we receive our Angel information in October/November.
Serving at Christ’s Table: We will serve next at Christ’s Table on Saturday, November 28. If you can help, please contact Kris Hawk at (740) 624-0810.
Christ's Table Coordinators Needed: We still need more coordinators for our service at Christ's Table. We serve every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November). If you would like to be a coordinator, you will receive training. If you have any questions or are interested, please contact the church office.
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Happy Birthday to:Betty Barr October 1Ben Kight October 1Michelle Neal October 1Jacob Newlon October 1JoAnn Van Gilder October 2Andrew Griffin October 3Tammy Pierson October 3Barbara Watts October 5Marcia Coleman October 6Adalyn Thomas October 6Ben Appleby October 7Frank Blaney October 7Brooke Anderson October 9Arielle Robison October 9Judy Robinson October 11Tillman Hawk October 12Autumn Kight October 12Susan Davis October 13Reece Neal October 15Bob Payne October 17Bob Ambrose October 20Dr. Herbert Hicks October 21Richard Newsom October 21Parker Roberts October 24Lila Kinney October 25Lona Kuehn October 25Dawn Tonneman October 27Kenton Casey October 28Margo Cooper October 29Maxine Rice October 29Tim Wilson October 30
Happy Anniversary to:Steven & Susan Kimberly October 1Heather & Bryan Near October 1Jared & Sarah Moon October 2Joe & Janet Burns October 3Gary & Charlotte McGuire October 4Gloria & Roger Moore October 5Phil & Kathy Short October 8Dennis & Karen Huy October 14Scott & Nicole Wegner October 16Robert & Sharon Wise October 18Rev. Philip & Rolanda Hunt October 20Ben & Peggy Gordon October 27David & Penny Higgins October 29
Special Events this month:Lila Kinney celebrates her 91st birthday. Her address is 334 McConnell Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701.
Margo Cooper celebrates her 80th birthday. Her address is 2521 Pinkerton Lane, Zanesville, OH 43701.
Your Special DayWe typically list special birthdays as 80, 85, 90, and each year thereafter. We list anniversaries at 50, 60, 70, etc. However, we are happy to share your special day whenever it is; just let us know.
