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Volume 58, Number 8
August 2016
INSIDE Page 2
Ministry Spotlight Page 3
Dave’s Musings Page 4
The Exchange Zone Page 5
Logan’s Corner Page 6
Life Groups News Page 7
Birthdays Anniversaries Thank You Page 8
In His Grip
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10 (NIV)
September Newsletter deadline
August 15th The Reporter can also be viewed online at www.fccsalem.net
This includes all newsletter, calendar and scheduling items.
FCC LEADERS MINISTRY TEAM: Phil Martin Lead Minister Dave Jarrett Creative Arts Minister Jesse Brinkley Children’s Minister
Connect with other moms . . . Daytime MOPS/MOMSnext (geared for moms of preschool & school-aged kids)
Registration: Wednesday, August 24th, 9:30-11:30 am 1st Meeting: Wednesday, September 7th
Logan West Student Minister
Meets on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15 am
Zach Garrett Director of Life Groups
Night MOPS/MOMSnext (geared for moms of preschool & school-aged kids)
ELDERS: Chris Tanner Ed Dolbeare Eldon Prosise Louis Williams, Jr.
Registration: Thursday, August 25th, 5:30-7:00 pm 1st Meeting: Thursday, September 15th Meets on 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm
First Christian Church 1200 West Boone St. Salem, IL 62881 618-548-0867 fax 618-548-0868 [email protected]
Dawn McCoy Church Secretary
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information including sermon downloads and more please go to: www.fccsalem.net
MOPPETS needs YOU! We are currently looking for teachers, helpers and substitutes during our daytime MOPS meetings. As we make some changes to our daytime meetings, we have a BIG need for your help to continue to provide quality childcare. If you are able to serve one or both Wednesday mornings, please contact Kristin Jarrett (618.315.7258) or Terri Crompton (618.322.1543). Please plan to join us for our MOPPETS Breakfast and Training on Wednesday, August 31st at 9:30 am in the Library.
Dave Jarrett
Creative Arts Minister
Dave’s Musings
[email protected]
Count the Cost Jesus said in parables that you must estimate the cost before building, or going into battle. Do you have enough money to complete the project? Do you have enough troops to overcome the enemy? But in telling the parable He was very clear to say that if we would follow Him, we have to count the cost. Being a disciple of Jesus is costly. Does worship cost anything? No, we don’t charge admission to church services. There are people who say that that’s what the plate we pass is for, but that would be missing the point. What does worship cost you? I think if we were really honest, it doesn’t cost us anything. In fact, for a lot of us, if we get a better offer, we’re going there instead. Look at King David in 1 Chronicles 21. God had asked him to worship and sacrifice (they literally sacrificed on an altar) to atone for a mistake he made. There were specific instructions to go to the threshing floor of a farmer and build an altar there for the sacrifice and worship. King David asked to purchase the property so he could obey God in worship. The farmer offered to give his King not only the land, but the animal and the wood for the sacrifice. He wanted to give it to the King as homage. It’s a noble offer. But listen to King David’s words in response, “But King David replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.” (1 Chronicles 21:24) So again I ask, what does worship cost you? I guarantee that making worship a priority will put a damper on some other design. Some other plan or perk or opportunity will have to go by the wayside if we insist on putting worship first. Some of it might hurt. If that’s the case, then it is possible that we’re serving it instead of God. The things we choose instead of Christian worship become our gods. Here’s a better question: What do you need to let go of so you can make worship a priority? What will it take for you to be a part of worship and fellowship twice a month if you only come once? If you come three times, what does it mean for you to come all four in a month? What keeps us from truly putting the Kingdom first? If we can lay those things aside, imagine who we could be as the people of God. Let us not sacrifice that which costs us nothing. Whatever the price is, it’s worth it. Humbly,
Dave
Fall Preaching/Teaching Series : BELIEVE This fall we are embarking on a 30-week journey called Believe. Our goal for this series is to anchor every member of your family in the core teachings of Scripture: the 10 key beliefs, 10 key practices, and 10 key virtues of a Christian. We want your whole family—and our whole church—to learn how to think, act, and be more like Jesus. This journey is guided by Randy Frazee’s book called Believe. Each chapter uses carefully selected Scripture from the New International Version to help us live the story of the Bible. As we journey through this book, whether in a group or on your own, one simple truth will become undeniably clear: What you believe drives everything. The book: Believe can be purchased at most bookstores. It is also available through Amazon.com. LIFE Groups: Most of our LIFE Groups will be using the Believe study. Talk to Zach Garrett about how to join a LIFE Group this fall.
Jesse Brinkley
Children’s Minister
The Exchange Zone
[email protected]
What is our Faith@Home Ministry? Deuteronomy 6:5-7 reads, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” As parents and guardians we understand that we will inevitably pass certain things on to our children. Some things will be humorous, some will make us proud, and some will make us cringe, feeling like we should apologize to the poor child. On a positive note, you do get to choose some of the things to pass on. Determining what these things might be, you might start by thinking about who you want your child to become. Do you want your child to be madly in love with God? Do you want your child to seek God’s wisdom? Do you want your child to experience the overwhelming joy of everlasting life? Do you want your child to mirror the image of Christ? If so, then according to Deuteronomy 6, it begins with you. You are the primary spiritual influence in your child’s life. However, just because you are the primary example and influence, it does not mean you have to be the only one. It is the responsibility of the church to equip you, prepare you, assist you, stand with you, and encourage you as you nurture your child’s faith. That’s why we at FCC began Faith @ Home many years ago. The Faith @ Home events we do throughout the year are designed to equip you with specific faith skills and tools that will help you lead your child spiritually. Here’s how it works: Each month we have a different Faith @ Home event. Each event is for children of a specific age and their parents, guardians, or grandparents. During each event we teach how to pass a specific faith skill on to their children. The exciting part about the events is that they are interactive. During each event we explain the skill, inspire you with success stories, model how to do it so you can see exactly what it looks like, practice the skill together, and then we send a tool home with you that will help you succeed in using your faith skill with your children! Be on the lookout in the Reporter and the Bulletin for our next Faith @ Home event! Jesse
PROMOTION SUNDAY Promotion Sunday is August 21st. If your child is: 3-years-old and potty-trained, they will move to the Building Blocks classroom. Going into Kindergarten, they will move to Foundation Rock (K-3rd). Going into 4th grade, they will move to the Power UP room (4th-6th). Also, our elementary students will have a short promotion service at 9:30, so please make sure that your child is present.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER MEETING August 28th Power Up room 9:00am For all children’s workers and teachers.
Logan West
Student Minister
Logan’s Corner
[email protected] www.logansliving.com
Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch In the middle of July my wife and I had the chance to take a group of students to Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch in Clarence, MO. Shiloh was started back in 1977 by two men, Mr. Don McCain and Mr. Stan Way. There are two locations, one in Clarence, MO and one in Kahoka, MO. The Clarence, MO site currently has five houses on location where children are housed by married couples who's mission it is to love these children in a godly way. The children learn how to work hard and everyone throws in a helping hand around the ranch. It was an experience unlike anything I had ever been a part of before. The ranch was gorgeous, the people were uplifting, and the work they are doing is incredible. We stayed with the Van Dykes, who had only been in town for about a year, and only been on the ranch since late June. Mr. Van Dyke was a principal at the local middle school that many of the Shiloh kids attend. His wife was a stay at home mom and they attended Shelbina Christian Church. Through the church they joined a life group that met with several other couples at one of the family’s houses that live on the ranch. Through those relationships and time spent on the ranch they decided to become Shiloh parents. They began the process and a few short months later this is their full time job, loving kids who need it the most. The Van Dykes opened their home to us, shared great conversation with us, told us their stories, and cooked for us (man can they cook!) They were the first step in our Shiloh journey, and we are thankful for them. As well as getting to know our house family, we also got to meet all the other house families that were on site. Each family had a heart of gold. We went swimming in the pond, did a little bit of fishing, and a whole lot of laughing. But it wasn't all fun and games while we were there, we worked hard as well, and so did everyone else. Our students were willing and ready to do whatever task needed to be done that day. One morning we washed every vehicle on site, around 13 or 14, and several of those were 15 passenger vans. That afternoon we picked, shucked, and de-cobbed 133 quarts of sweet corn, all by hand, and everyone on the ranch pitched in. That night we got to go to the church camp that is right next to the ranch and prepare a meal for the kids that were there that week. The next day we went out and started working again, this time it was in the pumpkin, squash, and gourd field. We worked together in teams and pulled more weeds than you can think of! We pulled weeds we didn't even know were there! After that the guys sorted wood while the girls went and took 2x4's off of new concrete that had been laid the week before. They worked hard and learned about something they had never done before. That afternoon a storm blew in so we did a lot of inside work. Some of us were taking down borders, some of us were doing laundry at the houses, some of us were vacuuming, but we all did whatever needed to be done. While being able to cross things off Shiloh’s list of things to get done was great, the conversations had were even better. Getting to talk with some of the kids that had chosen to come to Shiloh and hearing their stories was a blessing. They opened up and talked about why they were there, how long they had been there and how their lives have been changed by the experiences in their past. Those types of conversations really stick with you, and you begin to understand exactly what it is that Shiloh is doing. Getting to hear the conversations that the students were having with the Shiloh kids was awesome as well, real friendships were built and two of the students even decided to become pen pals. The conversations at night after everything had calmed down and we were back in our host home was also great. Listening to our students share stories with each other, laughing, sometimes to the point of tears, talking about life, and wanting to stay close after the trip was FOOD PANTRY an amazing thing. Overall, I think Shiloh helped us more than we helped them. They shared their hearts with us, their DONATIONS homes with us, their children with us, and made us feel like Throughout the month of August family and we are so thankful for that. we will be collecting Soup & Crackers God is blessing Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch. for the Salem Food Pantry. Check them out, you might be able to as well. Items can be left in the collection box in the foyer.
Zach Garrett [email protected]
Director of Life Groups
New Years can be an exciting time for people when thinking about new beginnings and second chances, a time to clean off the old slate to try to do it better. For Life Groups that moment of renewal comes at the end of August when summer plans are wrapping up, kids are heading back to school, and that special night of the week is about to be group time again. Now, there are mixed emotions about this, I know because I’m having them too. Some groups are needing a totally new dynamic, some have been stagnant and need growth, and some are still having their socks blessed off by this time of Christian community that God loves. Whether right now your group is great, okay, or in need of revision, I want to work with you to move into something GREATER this fall because I know it’s there. Waiting. A fountain of spiritual blessings that need only be sought and found, and we’re going to do that.
Something new we’re starting this year is a child-care program for Life Group members who are parents of kids age birth-elementary. I know finding sitters has been a big burden for groups, and a turnoff for some when it comes to making a commitment to a Life Group. It is my honest hope that we have eliminated this worry and burden so you can enjoy your group time to the fullest! This Sunday evening child-care service (at present only for Life Group parents) will be every Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7pm here at the church, except for a holiday break in December and in the summer. Last but not least! On August 21st, we are going to have our Fall Kickoff from 5:30 to 7pm in the gym. On this night we will also initiate the child-care service for groups, thus you are encouraged to bring your children so they too can experience intentional Christian community. More details will be popping up in the bulletin, on the screen, and from the stage as we get closer to time. I just want you put this on your calendar and plan to be there, because it’s always a good time, and a great way to start out a new year of groups!
So look for me and other group leaders out in the foyer over the next several weeks as we will be having Life Group signups for those not already in groups. If you have questions, we are here to answer them as well! A Servant of Christ Jesus, Zach
KENDRA SMILEY LIVE! Sister’s in Christ will host Kendra Smiley Live on November 5th at Grace Methodist Church in Salem. Ticket Prices are $15 early bird special until September 1st, after that $20. Ticket includes: breakfast, lunch, a goodies bag, and free child care. Call Dena Kemp at 322-6582 for tickets. Checks can be made payable to First Christian Church with “Kendra Smiley/Women’s Conference” in the memo line.
CUSTODIAL NEED Occasionally, the members of our custodial staff are unavailable for their Saturday evening building walk-thru. Usually requiring two to three hours, the walk-thru involves checking and cleaning (if needed) the auditorium, classrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens; cleaning glass doors; removing baptistery cover; and setting up tables and chairs in the CLC. We are looking for a person who would be willing to fill in when needed. This position includes hourly compensation. Please contact the church office if you have questions or interest.
August 1 - Delyn Stanley 1 - Leia Harrison 1 - Sean Barham 1 - Brinn Detmer 1 - Randy Helm 2 - Tessa Bandy 2 - Caitlyn Ceglinski 2 - Patty Squibb 2 - Ian Stroud 3 - Eileen Arnold 3 - Logan Stanley 3 - Carl Byers 4 - Kevin Pontious 4 - Brian Martin 6 - Lindsey Crane 6 - Michelle Luse 6 - Alli Patrick 7 - Lucy Molenhour 7 - Ron Ball 7 - Frank Lutz 8 - Ed Holsapple 8 - Mark Ferguson
8 - Hudson Gambill 8 - Kevin Kast 9 - John Tierney 9 - Judy Hargis 9 - Mason Morris 9 - Sue Burroughs 10 - Michael Heinzmann 11 - Jobeth Crompton 11 - Elizabeth Hite 11 - Jackie Kell 12 - Pat Baldridge 13 - Bob Cone 13 - Don Maxey 13 - Giz Kohrig 14 - Ethan Kast 14 - Nolan Brinkley 14 - Terry Jo Poff 14 - Kaitlyn Banning 16 - Jon Dunahee 16 - Vicky Hargis 16 - Sue Borger 16 - Jeff Stroud
17 - Callie Schumpert 17 - Joyce Crow 18 - Nic Gruen 19 - Levi Molenhour 19 - Seth Molenhour 19 - Louis Paul Williams 20 - Marie Miller 20 - Adam Bandy 21 - Marshall Goostree 21 - Hannah Louvier 22 - Galen Brant 23 - Kaidon Roddy 26 - Melynda Frederick 26 - Joe Pemberton 26 - Elizabeth Smith 27 - Chris Apgar 30 - Caleb Smith 30 - Stephen Phillips 30 - Bob Wilson 31 - Glenda Schultz
Thank You … 3 - Stephen & Denice Phillips 4 - Paul & Eileen Chitwood 4 - Mike & Patty Squibb 5 - Glenda & Curt Black 5 - Timm & Kendra Squibb 6 - Galen & Martha Brant 8 - Steve & Anne Carol Baggett 12 - Bob & Melynda Frederick 13 - Steve & Pam Bandy 14 - Randy & Cheryl Rose
14 - Mike & Loretta Williams 16 - Nick & Joyce King 19 - Ken & Mary Black 21 - James & Maxine Nash 25 - David & Sue White 28 - Jay & Michelle Luse 28 - Wayne & Linda Puricelli 31 - Shannon & Jackie Kell
W E L C O M E T O T H E FA M I LY ! Grant Green placed his membership with FCC on Sunday, June 26, 2016.
First Christian Church, We appreciate your support of Soccer Fun Camp 2016. Salem Soccer Association Inc. Board
First Christian Church of Salem Family, Thank you so much for keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers as we have gone through this difficult time. It has been all the prayer that has made us strong enough to get through all of this. Please keep those prayers coming! Thank you also for your generosity, it means more than you will ever know. Love, Derek & Kayley Bailey
In His Grip Phil Martin, Lead Minister [email protected]
Acts chapter 6 is an account in the early life of the church where a group of Grecian widows where being neglected in the distribution of food. The apostles did not deny the problem; rather, they initiated a plan to solve it. The delegated a group of servants (deacons), provided authority to serve, and trusted them to meet the need without second guessing the process. Think of what might have happened if the apostles had not been Spirit-filled men and good leaders. Suppose they had tried to control all aspects of the work. The quality of their own time in the Word and prayer would certainly have suffered. Before long, the effect would be seen in a decline in the spiritual growth of the flock, and then in the size and health of the flock. Or, the apostles might have formed a committee to meet and talk about the legitimacy of the need, budget needs, the number of volunteers needed, a menu, scheduling…We’re going to need more meetings! Sadly, “action” committees often turn into “inaction” committees. Or, a split might have occurred in which the “Grecian Widows Matter” sect withdrew from the “All Widows Matter” branch, each with their own supportive apostles. Of course it is silly to imagine such things, but are they much different from some of the things that have happened in the history of the church? These things are written for our learning, and wise people will value the lessons they provide. In His Grip, Phil
First Christian Church 1200 West Boone Street Salem, Illinois 62881
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7:00 p.m. Booth Brothers concert
9:30 a.m. Ladies Bib Study
12:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball
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31 9:30 a.m. MOPPETS Breakfast
Sunday Worship Services: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00
6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study
Sunday Bible School: 9:30
August 2016 SERVING SCHEDULE August 7, 2016 Arts - Vocals Worship Team Arts - Band Acoustic Guitar Banjo Bass Guitar Drums Piano Arts - Technical Audio Producer Propresenter FIM - 8:00a Team Leader Welcome Center Auditorium Greeter Auditorium Usher Front Door Greeter FIM - 9:30a Auditorium Greeter
Auditorium Usher Front Door Greeter FIM - 11:00a Auditorium Greeter Auditorium Usher Front Door Greeter Servers - 8:00a Communion Prep Overseeing Elder Lead Server Attendance Servers
Servers - 9:30a Attendance Servers
Servers - 11:00a Attendance Servers
Children's Ministry - 8:00a Nursery Workers Children's Ministry - 9:30a Nursery Workers
Children's Ministry - 11:00a Nursery Workers
August 14, 2016
August 21, 2016
August 28, 2016
Andy Smith Patty Wilkins
Connie Tierney Ed Phillips
Susan Jones Wayne Puricelli
Allison West Debbie Cartwright
David Jarrett
David Jarrett
Garren King Caleb Smith Kendra Galbraith
David Jarrett Joe Telford Garren King Zach Garrett DeAnna Clark
Garren King Dave White Kim Martin
David Jarrett Joe Telford Logan West Mason Morris Kendra Galbraith
Bryan McIntosh Kyle Thompson
Bryan McIntosh Bryan McIntosh David Gaston
Andy Smith Bryan McIntosh Katie Wilson
Curtis Black David Jarrett Denice Phillips
Katharine Black Katharine Black Judy Beard Mary Wilkinson
Sue White Sue White Paul & Eileen Chitwood
Lucy Molenhour Lucy Molenhour Joe & Cheryl Pemberton
Dave White Eldon Prosise Joe Pemberton
Marshall Goostree
Pat Baldridge Pat Baldridge Sydne Kelley Saundra Banning Curt & Glenda Black Eldon Prosise
Mike & Linda Malan
Sydne Kelley
Jan Luse
Saundra Banning Curt & Glenda Black Eldon Prosise
Clint & Danette Wolfe Mike & Linda Malan
Karen Charlton Sydne Kelley Saundra Banning Bob Jamison Eldon Prosise
Jan Luse
Eldon Prosise
Keith Kemp Eldon Prosise Brian Banning Wayne Puricelli Bob Lybarger Brian Lipe David Blair Joe Pemberton
Jay Luse Wayne Puricelli Ian Stroud Jeff Stroud Joe Telford Kenny Detmer Nick King Phil Williams
Clint & Danette Wolfe
Dave White Eldon Prosise Elizabeth Hite Jan Luse Joe Pemberton Justin Harrison
Joe & Cheryl Pemberton
Dave White Eldon Prosise Jan Luse Joe Pemberton Justin Harrison
Betty Jane Easley
Chris Tanner Bob Wilson Wayne Puricelli Curt Piper David Johnson Lindell Mulvaney Mike Dye Mike Malan Paul Chitwood
Jan Luse Marshall Goostree
Jan Luse Marshall Goostree
Jeff Baldridge Louis Williams Keith Kemp Wayne Puricelli Ken Brewer Max Dye Wayne Puricelli
Paul Chitwood John Williams Ryan Decker Jim Martin
Jeff Baldridge Jeff Baldridge Michael Gaston Timm Squibb
Richard Burge Bob Westman Brian Martin Jeff Molenhour Larry Szaro
Jeff Baldridge Dave Lamb Ed Phillips Mike Squibb Zach Garrett
Carl Eilbes John Gaston Mike Shaw Mike Ferguson Rich Crouse Justin Harness Coleton Harness Jole Liddle Brian Smith
Carl Eilbes Andrew Banning Curt Black Kaidon Roddy Randy Borger Randy Schultz Tim Merta Trevor Banning Clint Wolfe Steve Phillips
Carl Eilbes Aaron Middleton Dave White Dowell Kelley Galen Brant Gary Kennedy Randy Rose Steve Baggett TJ Burge
Carl Eilbes Carl Eilbes Mark Ferguson Robert Uchitjil Terry Barnfield Ron Ball Marshall Goostree
Connie Dunahee Glynis Barnfield
Kacey Puricelli Lynn Jones
Connie Williams Louis Williams
Linda Puricelli Terri Blair
Janet Padberg LeAnn Pemberton Patty Squibb
Sheri Molenhour Trisha Alvis Belinda Alvis
Saundra Banning Tara Gaston LeAnn Pemberton
Mary Piper Donna Charlton Melinda Stroud
Cheryl Kennedy Sonya Squibb Kori Arnold
Linda Merta Janel Giese Christin Hays
Tabitha Williams Donna Charlton
Barbara Ball Judy West Leia Harrison
August 2016
INSIDE Page 2
Ministry Spotlight Page 3
Dave’s Musings Page 4
The Exchange Zone Page 5
Logan’s Corner Page 6
Life Groups News Page 7
Birthdays Anniversaries Thank You Page 8
In His Grip
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10 (NIV)
September Newsletter deadline
August 15th The Reporter can also be viewed online at www.fccsalem.net
This includes all newsletter, calendar and scheduling items.
FCC LEADERS MINISTRY TEAM: Phil Martin Lead Minister Dave Jarrett Creative Arts Minister Jesse Brinkley Children’s Minister
Connect with other moms . . . Daytime MOPS/MOMSnext (geared for moms of preschool & school-aged kids)
Registration: Wednesday, August 24th, 9:30-11:30 am 1st Meeting: Wednesday, September 7th
Logan West Student Minister
Meets on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 9:15-11:15 am
Zach Garrett Director of Life Groups
Night MOPS/MOMSnext (geared for moms of preschool & school-aged kids)
ELDERS: Chris Tanner Ed Dolbeare Eldon Prosise Louis Williams, Jr.
Registration: Thursday, August 25th, 5:30-7:00 pm 1st Meeting: Thursday, September 15th Meets on 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm
First Christian Church 1200 West Boone St. Salem, IL 62881 618-548-0867 fax 618-548-0868 [email protected]
Dawn McCoy Church Secretary
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information including sermon downloads and more please go to: www.fccsalem.net
MOPPETS needs YOU! We are currently looking for teachers, helpers and substitutes during our daytime MOPS meetings. As we make some changes to our daytime meetings, we have a BIG need for your help to continue to provide quality childcare. If you are able to serve one or both Wednesday mornings, please contact Kristin Jarrett (618.315.7258) or Terri Crompton (618.322.1543). Please plan to join us for our MOPPETS Breakfast and Training on Wednesday, August 31st at 9:30 am in the Library.
Dave Jarrett
Creative Arts Minister
Dave’s Musings
[email protected]
Count the Cost Jesus said in parables that you must estimate the cost before building, or going into battle. Do you have enough money to complete the project? Do you have enough troops to overcome the enemy? But in telling the parable He was very clear to say that if we would follow Him, we have to count the cost. Being a disciple of Jesus is costly. Does worship cost anything? No, we don’t charge admission to church services. There are people who say that that’s what the plate we pass is for, but that would be missing the point. What does worship cost you? I think if we were really honest, it doesn’t cost us anything. In fact, for a lot of us, if we get a better offer, we’re going there instead. Look at King David in 1 Chronicles 21. God had asked him to worship and sacrifice (they literally sacrificed on an altar) to atone for a mistake he made. There were specific instructions to go to the threshing floor of a farmer and build an altar there for the sacrifice and worship. King David asked to purchase the property so he could obey God in worship. The farmer offered to give his King not only the land, but the animal and the wood for the sacrifice. He wanted to give it to the King as homage. It’s a noble offer. But listen to King David’s words in response, “But King David replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.” (1 Chronicles 21:24) So again I ask, what does worship cost you? I guarantee that making worship a priority will put a damper on some other design. Some other plan or perk or opportunity will have to go by the wayside if we insist on putting worship first. Some of it might hurt. If that’s the case, then it is possible that we’re serving it instead of God. The things we choose instead of Christian worship become our gods. Here’s a better question: What do you need to let go of so you can make worship a priority? What will it take for you to be a part of worship and fellowship twice a month if you only come once? If you come three times, what does it mean for you to come all four in a month? What keeps us from truly putting the Kingdom first? If we can lay those things aside, imagine who we could be as the people of God. Let us not sacrifice that which costs us nothing. Whatever the price is, it’s worth it. Humbly,
Dave
Fall Preaching/Teaching Series : BELIEVE This fall we are embarking on a 30-week journey called Believe. Our goal for this series is to anchor every member of your family in the core teachings of Scripture: the 10 key beliefs, 10 key practices, and 10 key virtues of a Christian. We want your whole family—and our whole church—to learn how to think, act, and be more like Jesus. This journey is guided by Randy Frazee’s book called Believe. Each chapter uses carefully selected Scripture from the New International Version to help us live the story of the Bible. As we journey through this book, whether in a group or on your own, one simple truth will become undeniably clear: What you believe drives everything. The book: Believe can be purchased at most bookstores. It is also available through Amazon.com. LIFE Groups: Most of our LIFE Groups will be using the Believe study. Talk to Zach Garrett about how to join a LIFE Group this fall.
Jesse Brinkley
Children’s Minister
The Exchange Zone
[email protected]
What is our Faith@Home Ministry? Deuteronomy 6:5-7 reads, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” As parents and guardians we understand that we will inevitably pass certain things on to our children. Some things will be humorous, some will make us proud, and some will make us cringe, feeling like we should apologize to the poor child. On a positive note, you do get to choose some of the things to pass on. Determining what these things might be, you might start by thinking about who you want your child to become. Do you want your child to be madly in love with God? Do you want your child to seek God’s wisdom? Do you want your child to experience the overwhelming joy of everlasting life? Do you want your child to mirror the image of Christ? If so, then according to Deuteronomy 6, it begins with you. You are the primary spiritual influence in your child’s life. However, just because you are the primary example and influence, it does not mean you have to be the only one. It is the responsibility of the church to equip you, prepare you, assist you, stand with you, and encourage you as you nurture your child’s faith. That’s why we at FCC began Faith @ Home many years ago. The Faith @ Home events we do throughout the year are designed to equip you with specific faith skills and tools that will help you lead your child spiritually. Here’s how it works: Each month we have a different Faith @ Home event. Each event is for children of a specific age and their parents, guardians, or grandparents. During each event we teach how to pass a specific faith skill on to their children. The exciting part about the events is that they are interactive. During each event we explain the skill, inspire you with success stories, model how to do it so you can see exactly what it looks like, practice the skill together, and then we send a tool home with you that will help you succeed in using your faith skill with your children! Be on the lookout in the Reporter and the Bulletin for our next Faith @ Home event! Jesse
PROMOTION SUNDAY Promotion Sunday is August 21st. If your child is: 3-years-old and potty-trained, they will move to the Building Blocks classroom. Going into Kindergarten, they will move to Foundation Rock (K-3rd). Going into 4th grade, they will move to the Power UP room (4th-6th). Also, our elementary students will have a short promotion service at 9:30, so please make sure that your child is present.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEER MEETING August 28th Power Up room 9:00am For all children’s workers and teachers.
Logan West
Student Minister
Logan’s Corner
[email protected] www.logansliving.com
Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch In the middle of July my wife and I had the chance to take a group of students to Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch in Clarence, MO. Shiloh was started back in 1977 by two men, Mr. Don McCain and Mr. Stan Way. There are two locations, one in Clarence, MO and one in Kahoka, MO. The Clarence, MO site currently has five houses on location where children are housed by married couples who's mission it is to love these children in a godly way. The children learn how to work hard and everyone throws in a helping hand around the ranch. It was an experience unlike anything I had ever been a part of before. The ranch was gorgeous, the people were uplifting, and the work they are doing is incredible. We stayed with the Van Dykes, who had only been in town for about a year, and only been on the ranch since late June. Mr. Van Dyke was a principal at the local middle school that many of the Shiloh kids attend. His wife was a stay at home mom and they attended Shelbina Christian Church. Through the church they joined a life group that met with several other couples at one of the family’s houses that live on the ranch. Through those relationships and time spent on the ranch they decided to become Shiloh parents. They began the process and a few short months later this is their full time job, loving kids who need it the most. The Van Dykes opened their home to us, shared great conversation with us, told us their stories, and cooked for us (man can they cook!) They were the first step in our Shiloh journey, and we are thankful for them. As well as getting to know our house family, we also got to meet all the other house families that were on site. Each family had a heart of gold. We went swimming in the pond, did a little bit of fishing, and a whole lot of laughing. But it wasn't all fun and games while we were there, we worked hard as well, and so did everyone else. Our students were willing and ready to do whatever task needed to be done that day. One morning we washed every vehicle on site, around 13 or 14, and several of those were 15 passenger vans. That afternoon we picked, shucked, and de-cobbed 133 quarts of sweet corn, all by hand, and everyone on the ranch pitched in. That night we got to go to the church camp that is right next to the ranch and prepare a meal for the kids that were there that week. The next day we went out and started working again, this time it was in the pumpkin, squash, and gourd field. We worked together in teams and pulled more weeds than you can think of! We pulled weeds we didn't even know were there! After that the guys sorted wood while the girls went and took 2x4's off of new concrete that had been laid the week before. They worked hard and learned about something they had never done before. That afternoon a storm blew in so we did a lot of inside work. Some of us were taking down borders, some of us were doing laundry at the houses, some of us were vacuuming, but we all did whatever needed to be done. While being able to cross things off Shiloh’s list of things to get done was great, the conversations had were even better. Getting to talk with some of the kids that had chosen to come to Shiloh and hearing their stories was a blessing. They opened up and talked about why they were there, how long they had been there and how their lives have been changed by the experiences in their past. Those types of conversations really stick with you, and you begin to understand exactly what it is that Shiloh is doing. Getting to hear the conversations that the students were having with the Shiloh kids was awesome as well, real friendships were built and two of the students even decided to become pen pals. The conversations at night after everything had calmed down and we were back in our host home was also great. Listening to our students share stories with each other, laughing, sometimes to the point of tears, talking about life, and wanting to stay close after the trip was FOOD PANTRY an amazing thing. Overall, I think Shiloh helped us more than we helped them. They shared their hearts with us, their DONATIONS homes with us, their children with us, and made us feel like Throughout the month of August family and we are so thankful for that. we will be collecting Soup & Crackers God is blessing Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch. for the Salem Food Pantry. Check them out, you might be able to as well. Items can be left in the collection box in the foyer.
Zach Garrett [email protected]
Director of Life Groups
New Years can be an exciting time for people when thinking about new beginnings and second chances, a time to clean off the old slate to try to do it better. For Life Groups that moment of renewal comes at the end of August when summer plans are wrapping up, kids are heading back to school, and that special night of the week is about to be group time again. Now, there are mixed emotions about this, I know because I’m having them too. Some groups are needing a totally new dynamic, some have been stagnant and need growth, and some are still having their socks blessed off by this time of Christian community that God loves. Whether right now your group is great, okay, or in need of revision, I want to work with you to move into something GREATER this fall because I know it’s there. Waiting. A fountain of spiritual blessings that need only be sought and found, and we’re going to do that.
Something new we’re starting this year is a child-care program for Life Group members who are parents of kids age birth-elementary. I know finding sitters has been a big burden for groups, and a turnoff for some when it comes to making a commitment to a Life Group. It is my honest hope that we have eliminated this worry and burden so you can enjoy your group time to the fullest! This Sunday evening child-care service (at present only for Life Group parents) will be every Sunday evening from 5:30 to 7pm here at the church, except for a holiday break in December and in the summer. Last but not least! On August 21st, we are going to have our Fall Kickoff from 5:30 to 7pm in the gym. On this night we will also initiate the child-care service for groups, thus you are encouraged to bring your children so they too can experience intentional Christian community. More details will be popping up in the bulletin, on the screen, and from the stage as we get closer to time. I just want you put this on your calendar and plan to be there, because it’s always a good time, and a great way to start out a new year of groups!
So look for me and other group leaders out in the foyer over the next several weeks as we will be having Life Group signups for those not already in groups. If you have questions, we are here to answer them as well! A Servant of Christ Jesus, Zach
KENDRA SMILEY LIVE! Sister’s in Christ will host Kendra Smiley Live on November 5th at Grace Methodist Church in Salem. Ticket Prices are $15 early bird special until September 1st, after that $20. Ticket includes: breakfast, lunch, a goodies bag, and free child care. Call Dena Kemp at 322-6582 for tickets. Checks can be made payable to First Christian Church with “Kendra Smiley/Women’s Conference” in the memo line.
CUSTODIAL NEED Occasionally, the members of our custodial staff are unavailable for their Saturday evening building walk-thru. Usually requiring two to three hours, the walk-thru involves checking and cleaning (if needed) the auditorium, classrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens; cleaning glass doors; removing baptistery cover; and setting up tables and chairs in the CLC. We are looking for a person who would be willing to fill in when needed. This position includes hourly compensation. Please contact the church office if you have questions or interest.
August 1 - Delyn Stanley 1 - Leia Harrison 1 - Sean Barham 1 - Brinn Detmer 1 - Randy Helm 2 - Tessa Bandy 2 - Caitlyn Ceglinski 2 - Patty Squibb 2 - Ian Stroud 3 - Eileen Arnold 3 - Logan Stanley 3 - Carl Byers 4 - Kevin Pontious 4 - Brian Martin 6 - Lindsey Crane 6 - Michelle Luse 6 - Alli Patrick 7 - Lucy Molenhour 7 - Ron Ball 7 - Frank Lutz 8 - Ed Holsapple 8 - Mark Ferguson
8 - Hudson Gambill 8 - Kevin Kast 9 - John Tierney 9 - Judy Hargis 9 - Mason Morris 9 - Sue Burroughs 10 - Michael Heinzmann 11 - Jobeth Crompton 11 - Elizabeth Hite 11 - Jackie Kell 12 - Pat Baldridge 13 - Bob Cone 13 - Don Maxey 13 - Giz Kohrig 14 - Ethan Kast 14 - Nolan Brinkley 14 - Terry Jo Poff 14 - Kaitlyn Banning 16 - Jon Dunahee 16 - Vicky Hargis 16 - Sue Borger 16 - Jeff Stroud
17 - Callie Schumpert 17 - Joyce Crow 18 - Nic Gruen 19 - Levi Molenhour 19 - Seth Molenhour 19 - Louis Paul Williams 20 - Marie Miller 20 - Adam Bandy 21 - Marshall Goostree 21 - Hannah Louvier 22 - Galen Brant 23 - Kaidon Roddy 26 - Melynda Frederick 26 - Joe Pemberton 26 - Elizabeth Smith 27 - Chris Apgar 30 - Caleb Smith 30 - Stephen Phillips 30 - Bob Wilson 31 - Glenda Schultz
Thank You … 3 - Stephen & Denice Phillips 4 - Paul & Eileen Chitwood 4 - Mike & Patty Squibb 5 - Glenda & Curt Black 5 - Timm & Kendra Squibb 6 - Galen & Martha Brant 8 - Steve & Anne Carol Baggett 12 - Bob & Melynda Frederick 13 - Steve & Pam Bandy 14 - Randy & Cheryl Rose
14 - Mike & Loretta Williams 16 - Nick & Joyce King 19 - Ken & Mary Black 21 - James & Maxine Nash 25 - David & Sue White 28 - Jay & Michelle Luse 28 - Wayne & Linda Puricelli 31 - Shannon & Jackie Kell
W E L C O M E T O T H E FA M I LY ! Grant Green placed his membership with FCC on Sunday, June 26, 2016.
First Christian Church, We appreciate your support of Soccer Fun Camp 2016. Salem Soccer Association Inc. Board
First Christian Church of Salem Family, Thank you so much for keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers as we have gone through this difficult time. It has been all the prayer that has made us strong enough to get through all of this. Please keep those prayers coming! Thank you also for your generosity, it means more than you will ever know. Love, Derek & Kayley Bailey
In His Grip Phil Martin, Lead Minister [email protected]
Acts chapter 6 is an account in the early life of the church where a group of Grecian widows where being neglected in the distribution of food. The apostles did not deny the problem; rather, they initiated a plan to solve it. The delegated a group of servants (deacons), provided authority to serve, and trusted them to meet the need without second guessing the process. Think of what might have happened if the apostles had not been Spirit-filled men and good leaders. Suppose they had tried to control all aspects of the work. The quality of their own time in the Word and prayer would certainly have suffered. Before long, the effect would be seen in a decline in the spiritual growth of the flock, and then in the size and health of the flock. Or, the apostles might have formed a committee to meet and talk about the legitimacy of the need, budget needs, the number of volunteers needed, a menu, scheduling…We’re going to need more meetings! Sadly, “action” committees often turn into “inaction” committees. Or, a split might have occurred in which the “Grecian Widows Matter” sect withdrew from the “All Widows Matter” branch, each with their own supportive apostles. Of course it is silly to imagine such things, but are they much different from some of the things that have happened in the history of the church? These things are written for our learning, and wise people will value the lessons they provide. In His Grip, Phil
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7:00 p.m. Booth Brothers concert
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Sunday Worship Services: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00
6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study
Sunday Bible School: 9:30
August 2016 SERVING SCHEDULE August 7, 2016 Arts - Vocals Worship Team Arts - Band Acoustic Guitar Banjo Bass Guitar Drums Piano Arts - Technical Audio Producer Propresenter FIM - 8:00a Team Leader Welcome Center Auditorium Greeter Auditorium Usher Front Door Greeter FIM - 9:30a Auditorium Greeter
Auditorium Usher Front Door Greeter FIM - 11:00a Auditorium Greeter Auditorium Usher Front Door Greeter Servers - 8:00a Communion Prep Overseeing Elder Lead Server Attendance Servers
Servers - 9:30a Attendance Servers
Servers - 11:00a Attendance Servers
Children's Ministry - 8:00a Nursery Workers Children's Ministry - 9:30a Nursery Workers
Children's Ministry - 11:00a Nursery Workers
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Andy Smith Patty Wilkins
Connie Tierney Ed Phillips
Susan Jones Wayne Puricelli
Allison West Debbie Cartwright
David Jarrett
David Jarrett
Garren King Caleb Smith Kendra Galbraith
David Jarrett Joe Telford Garren King Zach Garrett DeAnna Clark
Garren King Dave White Kim Martin
David Jarrett Joe Telford Logan West Mason Morris Kendra Galbraith
Bryan McIntosh Kyle Thompson
Bryan McIntosh Bryan McIntosh David Gaston
Andy Smith Bryan McIntosh Katie Wilson
Curtis Black David Jarrett Denice Phillips
Katharine Black Katharine Black Judy Beard Mary Wilkinson
Sue White Sue White Paul & Eileen Chitwood
Lucy Molenhour Lucy Molenhour Joe & Cheryl Pemberton
Dave White Eldon Prosise Joe Pemberton
Marshall Goostree
Pat Baldridge Pat Baldridge Sydne Kelley Saundra Banning Curt & Glenda Black Eldon Prosise
Mike & Linda Malan
Sydne Kelley
Jan Luse
Saundra Banning Curt & Glenda Black Eldon Prosise
Clint & Danette Wolfe Mike & Linda Malan
Karen Charlton Sydne Kelley Saundra Banning Bob Jamison Eldon Prosise
Jan Luse
Eldon Prosise
Keith Kemp Eldon Prosise Brian Banning Wayne Puricelli Bob Lybarger Brian Lipe David Blair Joe Pemberton
Jay Luse Wayne Puricelli Ian Stroud Jeff Stroud Joe Telford Kenny Detmer Nick King Phil Williams
Clint & Danette Wolfe
Dave White Eldon Prosise Elizabeth Hite Jan Luse Joe Pemberton Justin Harrison
Joe & Cheryl Pemberton
Dave White Eldon Prosise Jan Luse Joe Pemberton Justin Harrison
Betty Jane Easley
Chris Tanner Bob Wilson Wayne Puricelli Curt Piper David Johnson Lindell Mulvaney Mike Dye Mike Malan Paul Chitwood
Jan Luse Marshall Goostree
Jan Luse Marshall Goostree
Jeff Baldridge Louis Williams Keith Kemp Wayne Puricelli Ken Brewer Max Dye Wayne Puricelli
Paul Chitwood John Williams Ryan Decker Jim Martin
Jeff Baldridge Jeff Baldridge Michael Gaston Timm Squibb
Richard Burge Bob Westman Brian Martin Jeff Molenhour Larry Szaro
Jeff Baldridge Dave Lamb Ed Phillips Mike Squibb Zach Garrett
Carl Eilbes John Gaston Mike Shaw Mike Ferguson Rich Crouse Justin Harness Coleton Harness Jole Liddle Brian Smith
Carl Eilbes Andrew Banning Curt Black Kaidon Roddy Randy Borger Randy Schultz Tim Merta Trevor Banning Clint Wolfe Steve Phillips
Carl Eilbes Aaron Middleton Dave White Dowell Kelley Galen Brant Gary Kennedy Randy Rose Steve Baggett TJ Burge
Carl Eilbes Carl Eilbes Mark Ferguson Robert Uchitjil Terry Barnfield Ron Ball Marshall Goostree
Connie Dunahee Glynis Barnfield
Kacey Puricelli Lynn Jones
Connie Williams Louis Williams
Linda Puricelli Terri Blair
Janet Padberg LeAnn Pemberton Patty Squibb
Sheri Molenhour Trisha Alvis Belinda Alvis
Saundra Banning Tara Gaston LeAnn Pemberton
Mary Piper Donna Charlton Melinda Stroud
Cheryl Kennedy Sonya Squibb Kori Arnold
Linda Merta Janel Giese Christin Hays
Tabitha Williams Donna Charlton
Barbara Ball Judy West Leia Harrison
