be still
Wayne Kent Brian Talty BJ Leonard
Worship Services – Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 9:15am and 11am
| Associate pastor |
Birth–5th Grade – Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 9:15am and 11am
| missions Pastor |
Jonathan Grunden Tim Revis
WEEKENDS
| lead pastor |
6th–12th Grade – Sunday from 4:30 – 6pm
| Discipleship Pastor |
| Care ministries Pastor |
Robert Henderson Josh Koskinen Thomas Hagan
November 2017 • Volume: 85 • No. 11
| chaplain |
| Family Ministries Pastor | | next generation Pastor |
u Father & Child Campout
Partnering With Parsons Elementary By Amanda Elven | [email protected]
u ADM Employees: Matching Gifts u Young Adult Events u Congregational Meeting
For 12 years, First Christian Church has partnered with our neighbors at Parsons Elementary School to care for students and families in our community. With the goal of loving our neighbors, we approached the Parsons staff and asked simply, “How can we help?” The answer has been a beautiful partnership. Together as a church, we care for and encourage staff members, host Parsons events in our building, give students Christmas gifts, pray with the Parsons family, collaborate with the school to meet needs in our city, and care for Parsons students through our after-school program, Club 305. On Tuesdays and Thursdays this fall, our building is again filled with students and leaders working and playing hard at Club 305. Leaders develop caring relationships with students through which children become stronger and more confident academically, grow as better friends and neighbors, and experience the God who created them and loves them. Thank you, church, for loving our neighbors and joining together to care for students and families in our community to the glory of God.
WSOY Community Food Drive By Jonathan Grunden | [email protected]
BE STILL A three-week sermon series beginning November 4/5
The holidays are coming — soon! The rush and bustle will descend on you and your house in all joy, and with the accompanying holiday stress. In the weeks before Thanksgiving, our pastors will unveil a new sermon series: BE STILL. Learn how to enjoy the joyous holiday rush while experiencing a quiet life approach reflecting God’s presence in your daily life.
Our huge thanks to everyone who participated in the WSOY Community Food Drive, which was held October 6. As a church, we donated 2,764 pounds of food — a total that our fourth and fifthgrade students helped sort for delivery. Continued on next page u
Food Drive Continued from front page
ADM Employees: Matching Gifts
UPCOMING EVENTS YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
SENIORS LUNCHEON
By Russ Reimer | [email protected]
If you’re 18-25(-ish), join us for these fun events where you can meet others just like you, have fun, and eat FREE FOOD! Questions? Contact Thomas at [email protected].
Thursday, November 9, from 11am-1pm We invite those age 60 and better to join us for a special lunch event and piano performance by Anita Gifford. A $5 suggested donation will be collected at the door. RSVP by November 6 to 217.875.3350.
ADM’s Matching Gifts Programs supports the ministries of First Christian Church by providing matching financial funds when employee gifts are designated for either Club 305 or for The Arts Academy. These ministries of FCC provide great community outreach and benefit many young people from our area. Please consider supporting these programs. It is an easy process and doubles your financial gift to the church. Questions? Contact Russ Reimer ([email protected]) or Lori Putnam ([email protected]).
• HOUSE PARTY:
Friday, November 3, from 7-10pm We’ll meet at Daniel’s house (4037 N Buckingham Dr).
• SATURDAY DINNER: Saturday, November 4, after
the 5pm service Let’s attend the 5pm worship service together and then eat dinner in Mosaic Café.
MEN’S BREAKFAST During the Food Drive, 23 volunteers served on our phone team to help collect $45,035, which equates to over 237,000 pounds of food. As volunteers handled the phones, 44 sixth graders from Parsons joined in to finish sorting donations and load food on to a truck.
Saturday, November 4, from 8-9:30am Mmm . . . cinnamon rolls! Men age 14-100, join us for a hearty breakfast and honest conversation about God’s plan for our sexuality. Register at firstdecatur.org/men. Questions? Contact Jonathan at [email protected].
The next morning, a total of 32 volunteers showed up at Catholic Charities to help sort donations received by the organization.
Father & Child Campout By Jonathan Grunden | [email protected]
A good time was had by all at our first annual Father and Child Campout at Eagle Creek Group Campground near Shelbyville on Friday and Saturday, September 22-23. Our hope was to create a space for second through fifth-graders and their dads to spend quality time together while also connecting with other families in the church. Despite temperatures both days near 95 degrees, fathers and kids enjoyed fishing, hiking, archery, great food, devotions, and family games. The Campout drew 13 dads and 18 children, and we look forward to this event growing in the future. A big thank you to Brian Edwards, who volunteered a great deal of time to make this event a success.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sunday, November 5, at 6pm The 2018 proposed budget will be the main item on the agenda. All members are encouraged to attend.
RAKING LEAVES & WEINER ROAST ON “THE BLOCK” Saturday, November 4, from 11am-1pm First Christian Church has adopted a portion of the GM Square Neighborhood and has a ministry house at 1520 N. Union Street. Join us as we rake leaves and roast hot dogs. Questions? Contact Amanda at [email protected].
PRAYER If you would like to add your name to the newsletter’s prayer list, please contact the church office. Other prayer requests will be provided to our intercessory prayer team.
Please pray for the following... Charlie Michels Curtis Wilson Linda Orr Gene and Helen Henderson FCC Equip Classes Families in Decatur looking for work
BABY DEDICATION CELEBRATION Saturday, November 11, at 10am Baby Dedication Celebration is a wonderful event for families with children birth to age two. Around family tables with friends and loved ones, parents dedicate themselves to raising their child to know and follow Jesus. Details and registration can be found at firstdecatur.org/babydedication. Questions? Contact Brandy at [email protected]. MEMBERSHIP EVENT Sunday, November 19, from 1-3pm Membership at First Christian Church means stepping into our mission and committing to develop as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ by growing and serving together. If you’re ready to take that step with membership, RSVP by November 13 to Morgan at [email protected] or 217.875.3350.
MEMORIALS Fern Bellatti Wayne Collins Robert Whiteman
MONTHLY REPORT How you have blessed First Christian Church
Giving GRAND TOTAL Sept 9/10 – $42,436 Sept 16/17 – $47,371 Sept 23/24 – $30,383 Sept 30/Oct 1 – $37,962 HARVEY RELIEF Sept 9/10 – $14,915 Sept 16/17 – $825 Sept 23/24 – $185 Sept 30/Oct 1 – $475
JULIE MCCLAREY & FRIENDS Sunday, November 19, at 2pm Join pianist Julie McClarey and friends, including Pastor Wayne Kent, in a concert at Tabernacle Baptist Church (650 N Wyckles Rd). An offering will be taken for The Salvation Army.
Attendance Sept 9/10 – 1,241 Sept 16/17 – 1,256 Sept 23/24 – 1,107 Sept 30/Oct 1 – 1,085
BAPTISMS Jackson Bilyeu / Ray Fox / Kendall Gibson Meredith Honnold / Grace Manning
DONATIONS TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Whether part of our weekend services or at some other time throughout the week, contributing your tithes and offerings is an act of worship. In addition to the weekend in-worship offering, we also offer: A giving kiosk located in the lobby near the Welcome Center; On-line giving for one-time or recurring contributions at firstdecatur.org/give Text to 2176264006 with the dollar amount in the body of the text.
• • •
Neighbors from The Block carve pumpkins.
Thank you so much for your support!
Worship Services – Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 9:15am and 11am
| Associate pastor |
Birth–5th Grade – Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 9:15am and 11am
| missions Pastor |
Jonathan Grunden Tim Revis
WEEKENDS
| lead pastor |
6th–12th Grade – Sunday from 4:30 – 6pm
| Discipleship Pastor |
| Care ministries Pastor |
Robert Henderson Josh Koskinen Thomas Hagan
November 2017 • Volume: 85 • No. 11
| chaplain |
| Family Ministries Pastor | | next generation Pastor |
u Father & Child Campout
Partnering With Parsons Elementary By Amanda Elven | [email protected]
u ADM Employees: Matching Gifts u Young Adult Events u Congregational Meeting
For 12 years, First Christian Church has partnered with our neighbors at Parsons Elementary School to care for students and families in our community. With the goal of loving our neighbors, we approached the Parsons staff and asked simply, “How can we help?” The answer has been a beautiful partnership. Together as a church, we care for and encourage staff members, host Parsons events in our building, give students Christmas gifts, pray with the Parsons family, collaborate with the school to meet needs in our city, and care for Parsons students through our after-school program, Club 305. On Tuesdays and Thursdays this fall, our building is again filled with students and leaders working and playing hard at Club 305. Leaders develop caring relationships with students through which children become stronger and more confident academically, grow as better friends and neighbors, and experience the God who created them and loves them. Thank you, church, for loving our neighbors and joining together to care for students and families in our community to the glory of God.
WSOY Community Food Drive By Jonathan Grunden | [email protected]
BE STILL A three-week sermon series beginning November 4/5
The holidays are coming — soon! The rush and bustle will descend on you and your house in all joy, and with the accompanying holiday stress. In the weeks before Thanksgiving, our pastors will unveil a new sermon series: BE STILL. Learn how to enjoy the joyous holiday rush while experiencing a quiet life approach reflecting God’s presence in your daily life.
Our huge thanks to everyone who participated in the WSOY Community Food Drive, which was held October 6. As a church, we donated 2,764 pounds of food — a total that our fourth and fifthgrade students helped sort for delivery. Continued on next page u
Food Drive Continued from front page
ADM Employees: Matching Gifts
UPCOMING EVENTS YOUNG ADULT EVENTS
SENIORS LUNCHEON
By Russ Reimer | [email protected]
If you’re 18-25(-ish), join us for these fun events where you can meet others just like you, have fun, and eat FREE FOOD! Questions? Contact Thomas at [email protected].
Thursday, November 9, from 11am-1pm We invite those age 60 and better to join us for a special lunch event and piano performance by Anita Gifford. A $5 suggested donation will be collected at the door. RSVP by November 6 to 217.875.3350.
ADM’s Matching Gifts Programs supports the ministries of First Christian Church by providing matching financial funds when employee gifts are designated for either Club 305 or for The Arts Academy. These ministries of FCC provide great community outreach and benefit many young people from our area. Please consider supporting these programs. It is an easy process and doubles your financial gift to the church. Questions? Contact Russ Reimer ([email protected]) or Lori Putnam ([email protected]).
• HOUSE PARTY:
Friday, November 3, from 7-10pm We’ll meet at Daniel’s house (4037 N Buckingham Dr).
• SATURDAY DINNER: Saturday, November 4, after
the 5pm service Let’s attend the 5pm worship service together and then eat dinner in Mosaic Café.
MEN’S BREAKFAST During the Food Drive, 23 volunteers served on our phone team to help collect $45,035, which equates to over 237,000 pounds of food. As volunteers handled the phones, 44 sixth graders from Parsons joined in to finish sorting donations and load food on to a truck.
Saturday, November 4, from 8-9:30am Mmm . . . cinnamon rolls! Men age 14-100, join us for a hearty breakfast and honest conversation about God’s plan for our sexuality. Register at firstdecatur.org/men. Questions? Contact Jonathan at [email protected].
The next morning, a total of 32 volunteers showed up at Catholic Charities to help sort donations received by the organization.
Father & Child Campout By Jonathan Grunden | [email protected]
A good time was had by all at our first annual Father and Child Campout at Eagle Creek Group Campground near Shelbyville on Friday and Saturday, September 22-23. Our hope was to create a space for second through fifth-graders and their dads to spend quality time together while also connecting with other families in the church. Despite temperatures both days near 95 degrees, fathers and kids enjoyed fishing, hiking, archery, great food, devotions, and family games. The Campout drew 13 dads and 18 children, and we look forward to this event growing in the future. A big thank you to Brian Edwards, who volunteered a great deal of time to make this event a success.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sunday, November 5, at 6pm The 2018 proposed budget will be the main item on the agenda. All members are encouraged to attend.
RAKING LEAVES & WEINER ROAST ON “THE BLOCK” Saturday, November 4, from 11am-1pm First Christian Church has adopted a portion of the GM Square Neighborhood and has a ministry house at 1520 N. Union Street. Join us as we rake leaves and roast hot dogs. Questions? Contact Amanda at [email protected].
PRAYER If you would like to add your name to the newsletter’s prayer list, please contact the church office. Other prayer requests will be provided to our intercessory prayer team.
Please pray for the following... Charlie Michels Curtis Wilson Linda Orr Gene and Helen Henderson FCC Equip Classes Families in Decatur looking for work
BABY DEDICATION CELEBRATION Saturday, November 11, at 10am Baby Dedication Celebration is a wonderful event for families with children birth to age two. Around family tables with friends and loved ones, parents dedicate themselves to raising their child to know and follow Jesus. Details and registration can be found at firstdecatur.org/babydedication. Questions? Contact Brandy at [email protected]. MEMBERSHIP EVENT Sunday, November 19, from 1-3pm Membership at First Christian Church means stepping into our mission and committing to develop as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ by growing and serving together. If you’re ready to take that step with membership, RSVP by November 13 to Morgan at [email protected] or 217.875.3350.
MEMORIALS Fern Bellatti Wayne Collins Robert Whiteman
MONTHLY REPORT How you have blessed First Christian Church
Giving GRAND TOTAL Sept 9/10 – $42,436 Sept 16/17 – $47,371 Sept 23/24 – $30,383 Sept 30/Oct 1 – $37,962 HARVEY RELIEF Sept 9/10 – $14,915 Sept 16/17 – $825 Sept 23/24 – $185 Sept 30/Oct 1 – $475
JULIE MCCLAREY & FRIENDS Sunday, November 19, at 2pm Join pianist Julie McClarey and friends, including Pastor Wayne Kent, in a concert at Tabernacle Baptist Church (650 N Wyckles Rd). An offering will be taken for The Salvation Army.
Attendance Sept 9/10 – 1,241 Sept 16/17 – 1,256 Sept 23/24 – 1,107 Sept 30/Oct 1 – 1,085
BAPTISMS Jackson Bilyeu / Ray Fox / Kendall Gibson Meredith Honnold / Grace Manning
DONATIONS TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Whether part of our weekend services or at some other time throughout the week, contributing your tithes and offerings is an act of worship. In addition to the weekend in-worship offering, we also offer: A giving kiosk located in the lobby near the Welcome Center; On-line giving for one-time or recurring contributions at firstdecatur.org/give Text to 2176264006 with the dollar amount in the body of the text.
• • •
Neighbors from The Block carve pumpkins.
Thank you so much for your support!
