January 2017 Newsletter
A publication of First Christian Church Richlands, NC 124 Trott Road, Richlands, NC 28574
Office Phone: (910)324-4690
Rev. Kim Holley: Bridge Pastor, Youth Minister Volume 37
Number 1
January 2017
Beyond The Pulpit: Rev. Kim Holley
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! As we bring a close to 2016, I look back with mixed emotions. We, as the FCC family, had a rollercoaster of a ride this past year. We celebrated some great accomplishments and laid to rest some of our dearest family members. But through it all, I feel we have grown together as a family all while our family has continued to grow. We do not know what 2017 holds in store for us as a church family or as individuals. My prayer is that we will continue to grow closer and work together in a spirit of cooperation as we serve our Savior. As we bring in 2017, we are starting the year off with a bang! As you may have heard, we have a prospective pastor coming to spend New Year’s with us. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take the time out of your holiday festivities to take part in the meet and greets that are planned as well as worship on January 1. This is an exciting time in the life of the church and we need to give the Holy Spirit as much of our attention as possible in order to follow its guiding in this situation. (The schedule for the coming weekend is provided in the newsletter.) In this edition of the newsletter, we have included a look back at 2016 in addition to a look forward at events and activities that are already scheduled for 2017. The calendar year may be coming to an end, but our work for the Lord is still running wide open. Save or print the “looking forward” page so that you don’t miss any of the great things that we will have going on this year. It’s sure to be another great year for FCC! Lastly, I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to you all. You all have blessed my family and me beyond words. Your support through this year has been more of a blessing than words can express. We love you all and cannot wait to continue this journey together! Happy New Year my friends!
In Christ’s love, Kim
People Joined 16 People Baptized 2
6th Annual Chili Cook-off and Car Show Craft Bazaar Mission Trip VBS-Vacation Bible School Christian Men’s Fellowship-Camp Caroline Manic Mondays/Youth Mission Work Honduras Samaritan Shoe Boxes Ireland Missionaries-The Swains 5th Friday Concerts COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICES Fall Festival Richlands Community Outreach Ministry-RCOM
January 14-16—Boys’ Chrysalis Flight—Salt & Light Christian Center January 21—Planning Retreat January 29—Elder and deacon training (following soup & sandwich) February 18-20—girls’ Chrysalis Flight—Salt & Light Christian Center March 18—DHF Workshops March 25—7th Annual Chili Cook-off April 6-9—Men’s eMMaus walk—Salt & Light Christian Center April 13—Maundy Thursday Service—7 p.m. April 14-15—24-hour Prayer Vigil—6 p.m.-6 p.m. April 15—Children’s easter CeleBration—11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16—Easter Sunrise Service—Richlands High School at 6:30 a.m. April 20-23—woMen’s eMMaus walk—Salt & Light Christian Center May 4—National Day of Prayer—Richlands Town Hall at Noon May 6—9th Annual FCC Golf Tournament—Rock Creek Country Club 1 p.m. Tee time June 25-29—Vacation Bible School—Over the Moat: Drawbridge to the King! June 30—VBS Commencement July 30—August 5—FCC Mission Trip September 16—DHF Gathering October 7—Craft Bazaar October 22—Homecoming October 31—Community Fall Festival—Kingdom Life Fellowship from 6-8 p.m. November 19—Community Thanksgiving Service—Refuge Church at 6 p.m. December 24—Christmas Eve Service—6:30 p.m.
“EXPLORE CHRISTIAN INSIGHT THROUGH EDUCATION” All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be equipped for every good work. —2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Christian Education is the means through which we learn, grow, and gain wisdom in regards to the God-breathed Word. We are never too young to start and never too old to stop learning about our Lord. As we enter the new year, you will begin to see the word EXCITE more often. We have adopted this acronym as the title for all the education that takes place in our church regardless of the person’s age and regardless of when the education takes place.
EXCITE will include (but not be limited to): Sunday School Morning or evening Bible studies Women’s or Men’s studies Small groups Specialized studies Vacation Bible School Worship and Wonder
Weekend Visit Agenda December 31 5:00 p.m. Pastor Search Committee 5:30 p.m. Elders’ Meet & Greet 6:00 p.m. Children, Youth, & Families Meet & Greet (CLC)
January 1 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services 3:00 p.m. Question & Answer Session (Sanctuary) Meet & Greet with refreshments to follow (CLC)
Attention: All continuing and oncoming 2017 Elders’ and Deacons
Elders’ Meeting January 8-5:00 p.m. Board Meeting January 9-7:00 p.m. Elder & Deacon Training For ALL Elders and Deacons Returning and New Regardless of years served
January 29 Following the Soup & Sandwich
Annual Planning Retreat January 21, 2017 9:00 a.m. All Committee Chairs & Elders need to attend Committee Chairs should bring names of those who wish to serve on their committees & dates for any events to be placed on the calendar
8 y r a u n Ja 5:00PM
January 9 7:00 PM
Christian Men’s Fellowship Birthday Breakfast January 21 7:30 AM angie’s restaurant Jacksonville
Shawn, Kelly, Patrick, Ethan Richmond, and Alex Ripolio Donald, Laura, Alec and Felicity Markl Erla Forrester
Piano 8:30 Worship
Greeters - 8:30 Worship Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan.15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29
Peggy Jarman Dianne Randall Carolyn McGowan Ruth Divens Susan Barbee
Terry Jarman
Jan. 8
Kristy Cottle
Kay Payne-Piano Janet Bryan-Organ
Communion Set Up & Pick Up 8:30 Worship Peggy and Elwood Jarman
Worship and Wonder
Communion Set & Pick Up-11:00 Worship Jan. 1
11:00 Worship
Kay Payne Kim McGowan
Jan. 1
April Jones, Karen Metts, Julianna Paul
Jan. 8
Vicki Paul, Debbie Rogers, Josh Adkins
Jan. 15 Beverly Black, Tammy Gurganus, Adam Murphy
Jan. 15 Brenda Huffman
Jan. 22 Cathy Cabrera, Liz Paul, Will Holley
Jan. 22 Shirley Woodard
Jan. 29 April Jones, Karen Metts, Colton Metts
Jan. 29 Mary Ann & Krystal Metts
Serving At The Lord’s Table Greeters -11:00 Worship
Elders
Jan. 1
Debbie Rogers, Shelby Goodrode
Jan. 1
Tom Barbee, Ray Randall
Jan. 8
Brian & April Jones
Jan. 8
Jane Anderson, Terry Jarman
Jan. 15
Kim Metts, Ben Black
Jan. 22
Tom Barbee, Ray Randall
Jan. 29
Jane Anderson, Terry Jarman
Jan. 15 David & Jennifer Murphy Jan. 22 Ann Jones, Cameron Jones Jan. 29 Anita Brown, Madge Huffman
Deacons/Deaconesses Nursery - 11:00 Worship Jan. 1
April & Brian Jones
Jan. 8
Shannon & Randall Jones
Jan. 15 Dawn Taylor, Debbie Rogers Jan. 22 Jennifer Murphy Jan. 29 Kristy Cottle, Mallorie Adkins
Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29
Serving At The Heritage Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29
Ray Randall Jane Anderson Terry Jarman Kim Metts Ben Black
Von Jarman, Taylor Bostic, Josh Adkins, Courtney Rogers April Jones, Edward Williams, Adam Murphy, Ethan Richmond Ralph Murphy, Mike Lechette, Beth Lechette, Halan Byrdy Stanley Bryan, Karen Metts, Julianna Paul, Colton Metts Donald Morton, David Murphy, Courtney Rogers, Adam Murphy
*Please Note* If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, please make arrangements to switch with someone . Thank You
Sound Room
Acolytes 11:00 Worship
8:30 a.m. Worship
Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29
Jan. 1 Jeremy Holley Jan. 8 Tom Barbee Jan. 15 Ben Black Jan. 22 Jeremy & Will Holley Jan. 29 Jeremy & Will Holley
Aaliyah Duggane Jason Lester Cameron Jones Tarique Adkins Peyton Adkins
11:00 a.m. Worship Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford
Office Phone: (910)324-4690
Rev. Kim Holley: Bridge Pastor, Youth Minister Volume 37
Number 1
January 2017
Beyond The Pulpit: Rev. Kim Holley
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! As we bring a close to 2016, I look back with mixed emotions. We, as the FCC family, had a rollercoaster of a ride this past year. We celebrated some great accomplishments and laid to rest some of our dearest family members. But through it all, I feel we have grown together as a family all while our family has continued to grow. We do not know what 2017 holds in store for us as a church family or as individuals. My prayer is that we will continue to grow closer and work together in a spirit of cooperation as we serve our Savior. As we bring in 2017, we are starting the year off with a bang! As you may have heard, we have a prospective pastor coming to spend New Year’s with us. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take the time out of your holiday festivities to take part in the meet and greets that are planned as well as worship on January 1. This is an exciting time in the life of the church and we need to give the Holy Spirit as much of our attention as possible in order to follow its guiding in this situation. (The schedule for the coming weekend is provided in the newsletter.) In this edition of the newsletter, we have included a look back at 2016 in addition to a look forward at events and activities that are already scheduled for 2017. The calendar year may be coming to an end, but our work for the Lord is still running wide open. Save or print the “looking forward” page so that you don’t miss any of the great things that we will have going on this year. It’s sure to be another great year for FCC! Lastly, I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to you all. You all have blessed my family and me beyond words. Your support through this year has been more of a blessing than words can express. We love you all and cannot wait to continue this journey together! Happy New Year my friends!
In Christ’s love, Kim
People Joined 16 People Baptized 2
6th Annual Chili Cook-off and Car Show Craft Bazaar Mission Trip VBS-Vacation Bible School Christian Men’s Fellowship-Camp Caroline Manic Mondays/Youth Mission Work Honduras Samaritan Shoe Boxes Ireland Missionaries-The Swains 5th Friday Concerts COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICES Fall Festival Richlands Community Outreach Ministry-RCOM
January 14-16—Boys’ Chrysalis Flight—Salt & Light Christian Center January 21—Planning Retreat January 29—Elder and deacon training (following soup & sandwich) February 18-20—girls’ Chrysalis Flight—Salt & Light Christian Center March 18—DHF Workshops March 25—7th Annual Chili Cook-off April 6-9—Men’s eMMaus walk—Salt & Light Christian Center April 13—Maundy Thursday Service—7 p.m. April 14-15—24-hour Prayer Vigil—6 p.m.-6 p.m. April 15—Children’s easter CeleBration—11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16—Easter Sunrise Service—Richlands High School at 6:30 a.m. April 20-23—woMen’s eMMaus walk—Salt & Light Christian Center May 4—National Day of Prayer—Richlands Town Hall at Noon May 6—9th Annual FCC Golf Tournament—Rock Creek Country Club 1 p.m. Tee time June 25-29—Vacation Bible School—Over the Moat: Drawbridge to the King! June 30—VBS Commencement July 30—August 5—FCC Mission Trip September 16—DHF Gathering October 7—Craft Bazaar October 22—Homecoming October 31—Community Fall Festival—Kingdom Life Fellowship from 6-8 p.m. November 19—Community Thanksgiving Service—Refuge Church at 6 p.m. December 24—Christmas Eve Service—6:30 p.m.
“EXPLORE CHRISTIAN INSIGHT THROUGH EDUCATION” All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be equipped for every good work. —2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)
Christian Education is the means through which we learn, grow, and gain wisdom in regards to the God-breathed Word. We are never too young to start and never too old to stop learning about our Lord. As we enter the new year, you will begin to see the word EXCITE more often. We have adopted this acronym as the title for all the education that takes place in our church regardless of the person’s age and regardless of when the education takes place.
EXCITE will include (but not be limited to): Sunday School Morning or evening Bible studies Women’s or Men’s studies Small groups Specialized studies Vacation Bible School Worship and Wonder
Weekend Visit Agenda December 31 5:00 p.m. Pastor Search Committee 5:30 p.m. Elders’ Meet & Greet 6:00 p.m. Children, Youth, & Families Meet & Greet (CLC)
January 1 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services 3:00 p.m. Question & Answer Session (Sanctuary) Meet & Greet with refreshments to follow (CLC)
Attention: All continuing and oncoming 2017 Elders’ and Deacons
Elders’ Meeting January 8-5:00 p.m. Board Meeting January 9-7:00 p.m. Elder & Deacon Training For ALL Elders and Deacons Returning and New Regardless of years served
January 29 Following the Soup & Sandwich
Annual Planning Retreat January 21, 2017 9:00 a.m. All Committee Chairs & Elders need to attend Committee Chairs should bring names of those who wish to serve on their committees & dates for any events to be placed on the calendar
8 y r a u n Ja 5:00PM
January 9 7:00 PM
Christian Men’s Fellowship Birthday Breakfast January 21 7:30 AM angie’s restaurant Jacksonville
Shawn, Kelly, Patrick, Ethan Richmond, and Alex Ripolio Donald, Laura, Alec and Felicity Markl Erla Forrester
Piano 8:30 Worship
Greeters - 8:30 Worship Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan.15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29
Peggy Jarman Dianne Randall Carolyn McGowan Ruth Divens Susan Barbee
Terry Jarman
Jan. 8
Kristy Cottle
Kay Payne-Piano Janet Bryan-Organ
Communion Set Up & Pick Up 8:30 Worship Peggy and Elwood Jarman
Worship and Wonder
Communion Set & Pick Up-11:00 Worship Jan. 1
11:00 Worship
Kay Payne Kim McGowan
Jan. 1
April Jones, Karen Metts, Julianna Paul
Jan. 8
Vicki Paul, Debbie Rogers, Josh Adkins
Jan. 15 Beverly Black, Tammy Gurganus, Adam Murphy
Jan. 15 Brenda Huffman
Jan. 22 Cathy Cabrera, Liz Paul, Will Holley
Jan. 22 Shirley Woodard
Jan. 29 April Jones, Karen Metts, Colton Metts
Jan. 29 Mary Ann & Krystal Metts
Serving At The Lord’s Table Greeters -11:00 Worship
Elders
Jan. 1
Debbie Rogers, Shelby Goodrode
Jan. 1
Tom Barbee, Ray Randall
Jan. 8
Brian & April Jones
Jan. 8
Jane Anderson, Terry Jarman
Jan. 15
Kim Metts, Ben Black
Jan. 22
Tom Barbee, Ray Randall
Jan. 29
Jane Anderson, Terry Jarman
Jan. 15 David & Jennifer Murphy Jan. 22 Ann Jones, Cameron Jones Jan. 29 Anita Brown, Madge Huffman
Deacons/Deaconesses Nursery - 11:00 Worship Jan. 1
April & Brian Jones
Jan. 8
Shannon & Randall Jones
Jan. 15 Dawn Taylor, Debbie Rogers Jan. 22 Jennifer Murphy Jan. 29 Kristy Cottle, Mallorie Adkins
Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29
Serving At The Heritage Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29
Ray Randall Jane Anderson Terry Jarman Kim Metts Ben Black
Von Jarman, Taylor Bostic, Josh Adkins, Courtney Rogers April Jones, Edward Williams, Adam Murphy, Ethan Richmond Ralph Murphy, Mike Lechette, Beth Lechette, Halan Byrdy Stanley Bryan, Karen Metts, Julianna Paul, Colton Metts Donald Morton, David Murphy, Courtney Rogers, Adam Murphy
*Please Note* If you are unable to serve on your scheduled date, please make arrangements to switch with someone . Thank You
Sound Room
Acolytes 11:00 Worship
8:30 a.m. Worship
Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29
Jan. 1 Jeremy Holley Jan. 8 Tom Barbee Jan. 15 Ben Black Jan. 22 Jeremy & Will Holley Jan. 29 Jeremy & Will Holley
Aaliyah Duggane Jason Lester Cameron Jones Tarique Adkins Peyton Adkins
11:00 a.m. Worship Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford Ken Brown/Cindy Lunceford
