apr. 24, 2015 vol. 73, no. 35 - first christian...
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101 N. 10th Street, Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 449-7265 Fax (573) 875-8673E-mail: [email protected] www.firstchristian.org
THEApr. 24, 2015
Vol. 73, No. 35 I S I T O RFirst Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Worship Sunday, April 26
+ Baptism of seven youth in 10:30 a.m.service (see related picture on page 3).
+ Scripture focus: Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16-24.
+ Communion Connection will take place!
+ First Sunday of Stewardship Campaign.
Hymns of the day: Wash, O God, Your Sonsand Daughters; O Master Let Me Walk withThee; and I Come with Joy.
Student Mission Trips Benefit from Garage Sale
A full week of focus for the entire church family created the annual Garage Sale. Fellow-
ship Hall was brimming with items. There were other big items that were pre-sold and
never even had to be moved into the room. A great group of youth, parents, church folk
descended upon the church Easter evening and set up the room. A dedicated group of
church members helped sort and price Monday-Thursday. Youth and parents came each
evening to sort and price. A dedicated team was on site for the sale hours Friday, Satur-
day, and Sunday. Thanks to each person who showed up and happily said, “What can
I do?!” Together we made $6,200! Success!
The proceeds of this sale fully fund the mission trip opportunities of three student groups.
A seven day out-of-state trip of 15 CYF (high school youth), a three day in state trip of 15
middle school youth, and partially funding a week long January 2016 trip of DOC (college)
students. The proceeds toward student mission trips keep the annual church budget
from having to fund an additional $6,000 of ministry program.
Stewardship Campaign Kicks Off Sunday
This Sunday, April 26th is the Kick-Off for
our 2015-16 Stewardship Campaign. The
theme this year is “TOGETHER IN FAITH”.
Next week you will be receiving from Brad
and Julie & John Hickey (Chairs of the Stew-
ardship & Finance Committee) a letter ask-
ing for your prayerful consideration of a
pledge for the coming year. An “Estimate
of Giving” card will come with the letter.
We hope you will return it to the church
office on or before VICTORY SUNDAY, May 18th. You will also be getting with the letter an
“Interest & Information” form so we can get updated information and what church activi-
ties in which you are interested. This four week campaign will allow First Christian Church
to continue its Ministries in the service of God. Thank you all for your continued support
of our wonderful church.
Rev. Meg Hegemann, pictured here withRev. Spear, was the preacher of the dayApril 19. Meg is pastor at Wilkes Blvd.United Methodist Church and was ourguest during the annual “pulpit ex-change among downtown churches.”Our Brad Stagg preached at MissouriUnited Methodist Church. Meg broughta word on our shared ministry of aweand wonder found in serving the home-less and needy in Columbia. Wilkes Blvd.church is host to the Loaves and Fishessoup kitchen as well as other ministriesof assistance to those in need.
News of People & Place
Oasiswill return
on May 6 & 13
Our folks: Bill Crawford continues to recu-perate at The Neighborhoods. Ed Brighthad surgery on Monday morning at BooneHospital and was to head home midweek.Moray Kiehl recuperates at home after hav-ing a pacemaker replaced last Friday. She islooking forward to getting back out amongus! Freda Martz is a patient at Boone Hospi-tal. Wilkie Wilkerson continues to be apatient at Boone Hospital.
Allean Hale (daughter of C.E. Lemmon) diedon Saturday, April 18. A memorial servicewill be held at Columbia College’s DorseyChapel on Saturday, May 2.
Amy Marrero was named the 2015 Outstand-ing Clinician of the Year by the MissouriSpeech-Language-Hearing Association.Amy is a speech pathologist for Early Child-hood Special Education in the Columbia Pub-lic Schools.
Genie Rogers was recently among a groupof special Columbians nominated for theirvolunteer efforts in the community. The Co-lumbia Tribune’s Hero Awards ceremony washeld onApril 13 at Stoney Creek. Congratu-lations, Genie.
Happy Birthday
Ladies’ Book Club
On May 8, the Ladies will gatherto discuss their last selection of the2014-15 reading season, The Goldfinch byDonna Tartt. There are conflicting reviews,from both critics and FCC members. Pleasejoin us on Wednesday, May 8, at noon inBethany Hall to add your response. Afterthe May 8 meeting, the Book Club will notmeet again until August.
Your SpecialBirthday!
Anne Tomlin- 92on April 29Not being at Worship and other church ac-
tivities these many weeks has been difficult.The concern and assistance expressed byso many in so many ways, has reminded meagain of what a loving family is First Chris-tian Church. Delicious food, beautiful cards,phone calls, and transportation assistancefrom so many have made this stressful timeeasier. The church flowers brought by Peggyand LarryVeatch and Eric Seaman were beau-tiful. Special thanks to Jimmy , Brad and Sallyfor pastoral care and to Coffman-Watsongroup for many things. I hope to see yousoon. ~Moray Kiehl
I have enjoyed the floral arrangement, let-ters, visits and prayers from so manythoughtful church members since my recentstroke. I appreciated Rev. Stagg’s visit too.Thanks to all my First Christian Churchfriends. ~Shirley Park
Avoid the Mulch!
Great efforts have been made to cover mudwith mulch and newly planted peony plantshave been placed on the island between thealley driveway and parking lot. We havehad a habit of treading on mulch, kicking itinto the driveway and then tracking into thebuilding. There are now more plants takingover the area north of Bethany Hall. Pleaseuse sidewalks and stepping stone paths toenter/exit. Thanks to Peggy Veatch and MaryDaugherty for their efforts in beautifyingthese areas. (js)
April 27Trish StaggGary Unterschutz
April 28Pamela HunsakerMagdalena
Schaefer
April 29Sherry DobbsKelli EmbryRoy FullingtonJade MooneySusan RamseyAnne Tomlin
May 1Jane Ann Hackett
May 2Doris NeidhardtDale Richardson
Church in Society Update
First Christian Churchis sponsoring Break-fast for Our Brethrenduring the month ofMay. This project pro-vides breakfast topeople in need. On average 20 people par-take in the breakfast. This is a wonderfulmission for FCC to be involved in and is sobeneficial to our community! With hostingBreakfast for Our Brethren in May we areneeding to provide breakfast every Satur-day during this month. There are manythings you can do to help make our monthof hosting a success!1) Provide food or drink for breakfast:
There is a list of needed food in thechurch office. Please stop by & signup to bring something!
2) Help serve breakfast on one of theSaturday mornings (7:00-9:00 am).
3) Donation of small toiletry items.4) Provide a monetary donation to have
food/drink/various items to be purchased on your behalf.
There are lots of ways that you can help outwith this important project. Please thinkabout how you can support Breakfast forOur Brethren during the month of May.
Choir Rocked, Rain Fell
Last Sunday the Chancel Choir totallyrocked! Drum and other percussion joinedthe fullness of voice bringing their Anthem“Halle, Halle, Halle” to fullness.
The only disappointment of the day wasfound in the rain that surely caused a poorattendance. One member of distinction washeard saying, “I have been baptized, I’m notafraid of a little water!”
Scholarship ApplicationsForms Due in May
It is time for those in undergraduate educa-tion to apply for First Christian Church Schol-arships. Applications are available in the of-fice and via email from Rev. Jimmy Spear.Applications are due May 18, 2015.
Weekly Reports:April 12, 2015
Received this week $6,497Received to Date $338,874Needed to Date $354,597
Attendance - 200(includes early service - 41, visitors - 14)
April 19, 2015Received this week $4,610Received to Date $343,484Needed to Date $364,312
Attendance - 150(includes early service - 34, visitors - 15)
JYF (grds 3-5) &Chi-Rho (grds 6-8)
4:30-6:00 p.m.CYF (grds 9-12)
6:00-7:30 p.m.
youth@ fcc
Spring Youth Calendar:April 26: JYF, CYFMay 3: Chi-Rho, CYFJune 14-16: Chi-Rho Summer Mission TripJuly 5-11: CYF Summer Mission Trip
Children’s Choir dates:April 26 - CC Practice, 4:00-4:30 p.m.May 3 - CC Practice, 4:30-5:30 p.m.May 10 - CC Practice, 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Camp Registration is done!But if you forgot we can still get you in+$25. Talk to Jimmy.Forms etc: www.neolacamps.org
Who’s Who......teachers of FCC
To say Hayley Batterson loves our littlestmembers is an understatement! Bringing apassion for sharing the joy of Jesus’ loveto small children is part of who HayleyBatterson is each Sunday morning. Hayleyteaches the preschool Sunday SchoolClass, coordinates the preschool sectionof Vacation Bible School, serves on theChildren’s Education Department, and is anElder. Hayley is married to Matt and motherof Delaney and Ryley. During the week youcan find her friendly face as a customer ser-vice representative at Smart Business Prod-ucts.
The Garage Sale: a look at future years
Want to pre-shop? Sure, but you will need to volunteer at least 2 hours to the garage salesetup week.
NO TVs-Computer Monitors. Each year we have 10 TVs that did not sell/could not even begiven away. Jimmy then has to haul them and pay a fee per TV to be disposed of properly.
NO dirty stuff. Come on friends, some of you pass off some pretty nasty boxes of junk –that is, filthy. Remember, you are handing this off to a friend to deal with – it won’t sell, weare grossed out, and now have to throw it away. No thank you. The same goes for clothesand cat haired items. Bring stuff we can sell! Thanks!
NO drop-offs after Thursday noon. Seriously, we have spent four full days getting the G-Sale prepped and need Thursday night off in order to be present Fri-Sun. We are donepricing and really could have used your stuff when we had volunteers Mon-Wednesday.
There will be Team Leaders: Food team – feeding volunteers; week day leaders 8 a.m.-5p.m. managing volunteers; week night leaders 6-8 p.m. managing volunteers. These leaderscan and will need to come from the whole church membership. (js)
Baptism & Discipleship Class
Pictured are students and mentors from l tor: Richard Barnard, Abe Creasy, Max Gre-gory, Abigail Reardon, Ava Hoenes, EmmaHawkins,Andrew Stormer, Dalton Whipple,Chris Creasy, Dave Nichols. These sevenyoung disciples will be baptized on Sunday,April 26 in the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
STARS May Trip:Overnight Trip to St. Joseph, MOMay 20-218 a.m. departure Wed.-- return 6 p.m. Thurs.
DEADLINE moved up to: RSVP by May 3!
-- Walter Cronkite Memorial/Museum atMissouri Western State University
-- Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art-- Historic Churches and Windows.
We will enjoy the best tastes and sightsplus get to see resident Molly Read!
STARS Aug. Trip: LyceumRSVP Now“Driving Miss Daisy”at the Lyceum in Arrow RockThursday, August 27, (2 p.m. show)
Tickets: $35.Seats are selling fast: RSVP bySunday May 3! Sign up in office oron pew pad.
STARS is the 55+ fellowship group of FCC.All are welcome!
RSVP for two STARS trips by Sun., May 3!
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573-449-7265
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Return Service Requested
Ministerial Staff:Rev. Brad Stagg, Senior Minister
[email protected]. Jimmy Spear, Associate Minister
[email protected] Shirey, DOC Intern
Music Staff:Mary Bancroft, Coord. of Music & Organist
[email protected] Price, Director of Chancel & Bell Choirs
Mother’s Day Out: Tracy Westhoff, [email protected]
Columbia Area Older Adult Ministry:Rev. Sally Robinson, Chaplain
Support Staff:Kay Beissenherz, Administrative Assistant
[email protected] Mottaz, Business Manager
[email protected] Picker, Custodian
Minister Emeritus: Dr. John J. Yonker
The Mission of First Christian Church: to know God and follow Jesus Christ
Serving Schedule - Sunday, April 26
Van Driver: Kim LeonOffice Receptionist: TBA
Flower Ministry - Arranged by: Betty Moon
Delivered by: David and Julie Nichols
Servers for 8:30 Worship Service
Worship Assts.: Eric Seaman and Eli Gaffney
Elder: Tom Gray
Servers for 10:30 Worship Service
Communion Preparation: Dan, Holly and Drew Gieseke
Liturgist: Elizabeth Mottaz
Elders: Fred Mottaz, Steve Lightner and Hayley Batterson
Deacons: The Stanley Team
Greeters: Alan Street (N. Door), Connie Street (S. Door)
Frances Brown (Atrium), Joe Reardon (Portico)
Ushers: The Scott Team
Banner Bearers: Joseph McCormack and Andrew Stormer
Candlelighters: Kameron Freed and Max Gregory
Children’s Worship: EricArnett (ldr.); Kim Leon (hlpr.)
This Week (April 26 - May 2)
Sun. - Baptism and Communion Connection Sunday- Stewardship Campaign Kickoff- Bell Choir, 8:30 a.m., 3rd Floor Education Bldg.- Lenoir Healthcare Worship, 3:30 p.m.- Children’s Choir Practice, 4:00-4:30 p.m.- JYFYouth Group (grades 3-5), 4:30-6:00 p.m.- CYF (grades 9-12), 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Mon. - Newsletter deadline and Church Staff Mtg., 2:00 p.m.- Serving Loaves & Fishes - Bible Study Group- Drennan Singers Rehearsal, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Tue. - Tuesday Bible Study, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bethany Hall- Drennan Group Salad Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Morris Parlor- Financial Policy Task Force, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Hall
Wed. - Men’s Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Senior Center- Chancel Choir, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sanctuary- Church in Society Dept. Mtg. 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall- DOC (college group), 8:45-10:00 p.m., Bethany Hall
Fri. -All Church Dine-Out, 5:30 p.m., Bob Evans RestaurantEveryone Welcome!