FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Disciples of Christ

701 Holly Street Perry, OK 73077 (580) 336-4576

E-MAIL: perryokfcc@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.fccperryok.com

****** Martin P. Foster

MINISTER Wade Longan

YOUTH MINISTER Kim Ward

CHURCH SECRETARY Paula Shryock

CHOIR DIRECTOR

****** CHURCH OFFICE Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

******

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 8:15am or 10:30am SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:15am

June 8, 2015

Sunday June 7, 2015

ATTENDANCE: Sunday School 23 Worship Attendance 102 TITHES & OFFERINGS received: General $7,962.00 Vacation Bible School 100.00 Outreach 20.00

The Perry Christian First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

A CONTINUING CONUNDRUM One continuing conundrum of churches is leadership, and specifically board chairperson, a

job many are reluctant to do. Maybe he/she doesn’t feel like they have the talent and organizational

skills to do a good job. Maybe it’s because it involves working with unpredictable staff people. May-

be it’s because he/she feels like they will have too many opportunities to attempt to please everyone,

to put out fires, to smooth ruffled feathers, and to preside over meetings that go on forever and ac-

complish little. Maybe it’s because the pay and rewards are subsistent, at best. Maybe it’s because he/

she feels like the church’s success (numerical, financial, program-wise, etc.) for one year rests solely

on them, and they don’t want to fail.

I don’t understand it.

I’ve never been a board chairperson.

But consider a different perspective. As board chairperson you get to discover talents and

skills you never knew you had. You realize you are partners with God in his plan for the ages and

become a part in how his plans unfold right here in our hometown. You get to see prayers answered,

seeds of faith grow, the joy of cheerful giving, gracious sacrifice, and people that love across their

differences. You get to witness people stepping up in faith and answering the call of God to ministry

and mission right here in Perry. You get to grow in your appreciation of the efforts men and women

of faith make to maintain the unity of the spirit and the bond of peace. You get the chance to affirm

the gifts of others, celebrate how God provides again and again, and observe joyful humble service in

action.

As board chairperson you quickly come to know the future of the church rests in God’s

hands and not ours, that Jesus is building his church, and we can trust him on this.

As board chairperson you join a group of great leaders of the past. We stand on the founda-

tion of men and women who have served the Lord and his church with joy and sacrifice and humility.

Where the church is today is because of their leadership. And we are grateful.

The past leaders of this church weren’t perfect, far from it. Nonetheless, Jesus didn’t call

perfect disciples. He invited them to trust him enough to step behind him, roll up their sleeves, take a

towel and basin, get on their knees and work with him. It is my opinion that’s the way Jesus still ac-

complishes his mission today.

Someone asked me after the board meeting, “Where are we going to find a board

chairperson for this next year?”

It’s perplexing. And yet, experience has taught me God loves to work in perplexing

times.

I answered that person, “God will raise someone up. That’s what he does best.”

And I believe he will.

In His love, Martin

Relay for Life Noble County

Friday, June 12, 2015

7:00pm—2:00am

Perry Downtown Square

625 Cedar

New Requests. . .Ilene Branen, Delard Low, Ray North, Farmers during Harvest time, Amy Young (improved health related to lupus), Amanda Clapper, Mark Self, Cheri Payne continue to pray for. . . . Evelyn Schwandt, Ruby Bell Gleason, Judy Elmwood, VP Biden’s Family in loss

of son, Molly Tucker, the Mike Helwege Family, John Givens, James Gall, Essie Wheatley, Genson Davis,

Alisia Bocox, The Dee & Nadine Oden family, flooding victims, John Givens, Sheena Capps (pregnancy), Jane

Dillon (pregnancy), Charlotte Fultz, family of Claremore firefighter, Harold Price, Maggie Goforth, the family

of Henrietta Kamp, The Leo Beren Family, the Judy Bevins Family, the Jean Golliver family, the Shirley Webb family,

Melody Powers Terry, Norma Hughes (tests), Malachi Zeno, Charlotte Stephens, Diesel Dillon, Maxine Swartz, family of

Colleen Casper, family of Gayle Elliot, family of Opal Chambers, Linda Fowler, Kenny Cheney, Joyce Loveless, the fam-

ily of Pete Byers, Malachi (T. Karcher’s relation), Tammy Hollinsworth, Jack Thompson, Max Thomas, David Itski, Richard William’s

mother (broken ankle), Judy Patak, Mittie Goff, Mittie's friend Deborah, Andrew, (Deborah's son, needs to know Jesus), Marilyn McPherson

(stroke), Pamela Denise Vaughan (finances), Cindy Rolling, Peggy Brady, Eddie Hembree, Cynthia Hembree, David Tharrington and wife,

Joann, Keith Langley, Mike Lumbers, David Wilson, Jean Crider, Kaylee Jess Edgar, Brantley Taylor, Zoey Johnson

Please Note: A request in the above section will run for two weeks. Contact the church office to renew.

Homebound/Nursing Home/Assisted Living Jean Crider, Colleen Robison, Priscilla Wallace, Vallie Webb

Cancer survivors: Linda Stangl, David Tharrington, Wayne Speer, Duane Dickson, Jean Crider, Marilyn Goforth, Kristi Cook,

Gerald Payne, Melba Edgar, Gary Moore, Kate Yost, Harold Price, Becky Hammock, Bonnita Foster, James Gall, Misty Leeper,

Jim Taber, Gene Zavodny, Jim Gall, Beverly Klingaman, Randy Beeman, Keli Schweer, Branen Kirtley,Velma Lindsey, Norma

Hughes, Marilyn Ewy, Jim Ewy, Cathy Drury, Gary Wells, Barbara Habina these serving our country: Thomas Henke-Marines, Jared Mann, Ryan Padilla, Bryson Running-Navy, John Maehs, Scott Collins, Chip Collins,Jr., Jeremiah Givens, Lindsey Bishop, Blake Crispin, Justin Crispin, Matt Venable,Trevor Schultz-National Guard, Jon Greenlee, Kyle Thomason, John Morrill-Army, Carl Morrill-Air Force

June 7— June 20 Mary Roberts-11 Olivia St. Clair-12 Arlie Goforth-15 Tammy Kelly-16 Kasey Harman-19 Happy Anniversary

Leon & Norma Hughes-7 Levi & Teresa Karcher-10 If we missed your birthday or anniver-

sary, please, let us know.

for the week of June 7, 2015

Total needed for the week: $4,982.06

Received this week: $7,962.00

Over weekly budget: $2,979.94

Total needed for the Month: $19,928.25

Received for June: $7,962.00

Under monthly Budget: $11,966.25

Meal Prep & Serve Wednesday nights

6:00 – 7:00

For 30 youth

There are dates open

throughout the summer

months. Please call

Wade or the church of-

fice to volunteer.

VISITORS IN WORSHIP Sunday, June 7, 2015

30 youth

CHOIR NOTES

The praise songs for next Sunday will

be "Come As You Are" and "Holy is the

Lord." The choir will be singing

"There's Something About that Name,"

a popular piece written in 1970 by Glo-

ria and Bill Gaither.

See you Sunday!

Paula

Hope & Guild will continue meeting through June and will begin meeting as a combined

circle July 8, 2015 at 1:00pm.

Guild—June 8 @ 6:30pm

Women’s Noon Luncheon—June 24

Vacation Bible School

JUNE 28 — JULY 2 Sign up Today in

church foyer

A Sincere Thank you Dear First Christian,

It is hard to believe that we are finally be-

ginning this journey. We ae so grateful for

your partnership, enabling us financially

to be doing this work. We know that you

are also remembering us an lifting us up,

and we covet and cherish that.

The journey of “becoming” — learning to

be part of a new community — is definite-

ly not easy. We see a steep learning curve

ahead of us. Hanan and Lauren are still

adjusting and very attached to us. Be His

grace, we see then slowly improving and

are grateful. We daily need wisdom and

grace to know how to parent them and help

them adjust, as we learn ourselves.

Sometimes, small things get to us — a fau-

cet that is constantly dripping, the endless

stream of ants. The seemingly unending

sicknesses.

Please continue to remember us and check

on us. And let us know how we can re-

member you.

In His love, C and K

Ask not what your children’s

ministry can do for you, but

what you can do for your chil-

dren’s ministry!” – JFK

Our new VBS-Style Sunday School

has incorporated songs, skits, small

groups, and even games as we’ve uti-

lized fun new themes to draw attention

to timeless truths!

Over the last few months our chil-

dren’s Sunday School class has grown,

and we are seeing lots of new faces on

Sunday mornings!!

Many of these children have no real

church experience, and this may be

their first time attending a church on a regular basis!

HOW EXCITING!!!

For this important ministry to continue we need your help!

There’s a lot that goes into making Sunday meaningful for

children.

Most of our young people do not have a parent that drives

them to church, instead the church van must go and get them.

After they arrive we feed them a light-snack breakfast, be-

cause many of them do not eat breakfast on the weekends.

They attend their Sunday school class while the young adults

slip away for a few minutes of study and conversation. After

Sunday School, we try to sit quietly together in the sanctuary

observing and absorbing worship and answering the whis-

pers…“Why do we pray so much? What’s communion, can I

have some? Why do I have to sit still while that guy talks?”

Then it’s back on the van, to drop everyone off!

What a joy it is to serve these little ones, and their families!

There are many ways to be involved with our Children’s

ministries –Would you consider partnering with us over the

summer to drive a Sunday School Van, Serve PopTarts, Teach Class for a Week, or Sit With the Children in the Sanctuary

Upcoming Plans:

June 22nd – 26th – CYF @ Guthrie!

June 28th - July 2nd – Vacation Bible School

5:00 – 8:15 each night. We need volunteers! This is going to

be a lot of fun!

July 19th – Faith Night with OKC Dodgers $15 Hawk Nelson concert and OKC Dodgers baseball game, and

a Dodgers hat for just $15! More details coming soon!

August 7th - 9th – “The Summer Chill” - This is THE

EVENT OF THE YEAR! You don’t want to miss this! Of all

the things we do all year, this is the one you DON’T want t

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more in-

formation please call or text Wade at (405) 385-2584.

There are extra newsletters

available in the foyer.

Vacation Bible School

JUNE 28 — JULY 2 5:00-8:15pm

Veggie Tales (The Pirates Who Don’t

Do Anything)

Ages 4 to completed 8th grade

Adult classes too

Nursery available for Adults and

Teachers

Church Budget and Board Nominations

for 2015-2016

The following members and the enclosed budget will be voted on by the congregation during wor-ship services, June 21, 2015. Continuing Board Members: Kim Sheets Cindy St. Clair J.D. Koch Verna Skouby Jay DeBord Bobby Cunningham Shelby Ingram Levi Karcher Brandan Sheets

~ Proposed New Board Members: Diana Noteware Ron Frazier Pam Cunningham Betty Dillon Marilyn Branen Jim Lightfoot Melanie Cunningham

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PURPOSE STATEMENT OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Perry, Oklahoma

To glorify God by leading people to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Servers for Sunday June 14, 2015

ELDERS: Cindy St. Clair & Gerald Wells

WORSHIP LEADER:

8:15 DEACONS: J.D. Koch & Cecil Loveless

10:30 DEACONS: Leanna Holt, Nathan Smith, Deah Stubbs,

Brandan Sheets

DEACONESS: Tommie Cargill

8:15 GREETERS: Verna Skouby

10:30 GREETERS: Tom & Hulda Trumbla

COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND: Jim & Pam Lightfoot,

Tom & Hulda Trumbla Servers for Sunday June 21, 2015

ELDERS: Jay & Sherry DeBord

WORSHIP LEADER: Sherry DeBord

8:15 DEACONS: Gerald Payne & Verna Skouby

10:30 DEACONS: Rich & Miriam Lambert, Nathan Smith &

Deah Stubbs

DEACONESS: Tommie Cargill

8:15 GREETERS: Velma Shelton

10:30 GREETERS: Deloris Marshall & Dixie Nicewander

PRAYER CHAIN: Call the church office at 336-4576

Van Rides available on Sunday morning

For Church or Sunday School

Call the church office 580/336-4576

A congregational meeting will be held

JUNE 21

following each worship service.

The proposed budget for the fiscal year

July 1, 2015—June 30, 2016 and the

nominations for church board members and

officers for First Christian Church will be

voted on.

Thank you

Rich Lambert, Board Chairman

If summer vacation plans keep you

from attending Sunday worship, you

can always view First Christian

10:30 Worship on PIN Channel 19

on Sunday’s at 2:00pm.