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Disciples of Christ Springfield, IL |
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First Christian Church |
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This will allow you to see the weekly announcements from the weekly newsletter. It will also share who will be serving on Sunday during Worship. |
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Announcements |
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Sunday School—9:15 am / Worship Service—10:30 am
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Christian Apologetics 101 (A Defense - Not an Apology) "Always be prepared to give a reason for the hope that you have..." 1 Peter 3:15 WHEN August 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 10, 17, 24, 31 All sessions led by: Rev. Rick Irwin WHERE First Christian Church 700 South 6th Street Your RSVP would be helpful! Springfield, Illinois Call 528 - 3407 TIME 5:00 –6:00 PM Lesson One: Cultural Trends - Understanding the culture we hope to influence. Lesson Two: Apologetics Defined - The defense of the faith is a Biblical command. Christians should be prepared to explain what they believe and why. Lesson Three: Internal Evidences - Christian Instinct - looking beyond ourselves. Lesson Four: The Existence of God - It is logical to believe in God. The alternative is unlivable. Lesson Five: Evidences for the Bible - The Bible as a unique religious document within history. The Bible passes legal scrutiny. Lesson Six: Jesus Christ - The criteria for the Messiah. Lesson Seven: Christian Doctrine Overview - The Christian must understand doctrine to know what to defend and what to proclaim. Lesson Eight: Christianity is Unique - Obedience, motivation by grace, not fear. Lesson Nine: Comparisons to other World Views - What are essential requirements? Lesson Ten: The Difficulty in Not Believing - Considering all the questions. Lesson Eleven: Evangelism - Utilizing your gifts for the Kingdom Lesson Twelve: Humble Apologetics - Providing a defense of the faith through humility and respect.
Sunday, July 18th Worship Information A new hymn written by David Mitchell will be introduced during our worship service. Lend your voice as we sing together "Spirit of God, Surround Us With Your Love." We will also be blessed by the music of guest soloist Johnny Dreyzehner, grandson of Don and Eloise Van Fossan.
Pastors Class Rev. Rick will be offering a Pastor’s Class on Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM from August 8-29. The intent of this class is to inform, clarify, and generally prepare young people for a commitment to Christ through baptism. Please call the church office to enroll. If you know someone outside your family or this church who might be interested please feel free to forward this information. Holy Land Trip 2011 When: March 7, 2011 (10 days + optional Egypt Extension) Where: The Land Where Jesus Walked How Much: $2,648 (+ $898 for Egypt Extension) $50 discount for sign-up before September 7th. See Rev. Becky Sundquist for details and/or sign-up.
Psalm Readers Needed Attention FCC Youth! Please sign up to read a Psalm for Sunday worship. We appreciate your participation in worship and ask that you help us out by signing up to read. The sign-up sheet is on Rev. Becky’s door.
Contribution statements are ready! You can pick yours up on the window outside the office or call & we’ll mail it!
VBS Volunteer Party There will a VBS Volunteer & Staff Party at the home of Becky & Steve Sundquist (421 S. 9th St. Petersburg) on Tuesday, July 20th at 6:00 P.M. Meat dish, beverage and desserts will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Please let Becky know if you are planning to attend! Let’s celebrate a VBS that was truly “out of this world!”
Send Greetings to CYF Campers Zack Mapes & Selby Glynn will be going to CYF Camp at Camp Walter Scott on Monday, July 19th (van leaves at 8:00 am). Please send them your greetings and care packages to: Camp Walter Scott c/o Campers Name 15290 E. 300th Ave. Dieterich, IL 62424 Please pray for these two young people as they seek to get closer to God at CYF Camp!
Pickering Scholarship The Scholarship Committee met on 7-11-10 and approved the scholarship applications of Diedre Irwin & Drew Irwin. The Scholarship Committee recommends that the scholarship funds be sent directly to the selected students educational facilities to their account (after the students have been accepted and enrolled). The Committee also recommended that advertising this opportunity begin each January with articles in the Visitor. This scholarship is for 3-$1000 scholarships to be given by August 1st each year. Applicants must either be active church members or their parents must be active church members. Applications must be handed in by June 1st...the announcement for this scholarship was ran in March this year. Our apologies that it wasn’t ran again in May, we will be sure to give much more notice in years to come.
Thank you for your support! We received a check for $41 from Bob Evans! Thank you to those of you that chose to dine there on our fundraising day! This amount will go into our missions fund! Thanks again for always being so supportive of FCC!!!
Bookmarkables The August meeting will be held on Thursday, August 12th at the home of Marti Doyle at 7:00 pm. Discussion of The Help by Kathryn Stockett will be led by Marcia Monier. Start reading now!
Thank you! Thank you to Jim & Diane Edwards for hosting the July Celebrations this past Sunday!
Great Donation! Our sincerest thanks to Sharon Fouke for the donation of the Hoveround motorized wheelchair to the church. It is in excellent condition and will be available to the FCC Family for use in the building and off-site for special occasions. Thank you Sharon for your love!
A Little Laugh: Say A Prayer Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his Grandmother’s house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When Little Johnny received his plate, he started eating right away. “Johnny, please wait until we say our prayer!” said his mother. “I don’t need to,” the boy replied. “Of course you do.” his mother insisted. “We always say a prayer before eating at our house.” “That’s at our house” Johnny explained. “But this is Grandma’s house and she knows how to cook!”
Disciples Men The next meeting will be held on Saturday, August 7th at 8:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. “Bring Your Own Breakfast”! All men welcome to join this meeting!
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Senior Pastor |
Rev. Rick Irwin |
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“Choosing What is Better” |
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Associate Pastor |
Rev. Rebecca Sundquist |
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Scriptures |
Amos 8:1-12/Psalm 52:8-9/Luke 10:38-42 |
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Children’s Moment |
Rev. Rebecca Sundquist |
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Instrumental |
David Mitchell, Organist |
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Special Music |
Johnny Dreyzehner |
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Van Driver |
Ron Hayward |
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Greeters |
Joe & Jeanne Sommer, Kent McFarland, Dorothy Backer, David Wyatt & Reba Crawford |
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Deacons |
Justin Hayward, Ron Hayward, Joe & Jeanne Sommer, Steve Sundquist |
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Deacon Prep Communion |
Don Mohr |
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Elders |
Marty & Steve Harris |
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Elder Serving Teachers |
Ross Van Dettum |
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Elders Serving Shut-ins |
Marty & Steve Harris |
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Offering Bearers |
Justin Hayward & Steve Harris |
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Nursery Workers |
Patti Finney |
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Sanctuary Flowers |
Provided by Dorothy Denney Nolan in memory of Bill Denney and Maxine & John Nolan. |