FCCSTAFFMinisters……………..……....TheCongregationSr.Minister……………....Rev.J.ChrisMichaelMinisterofPastoralCare...PamWoodwardFinancialManager….…….….……KristinCallisSecretary……………………...…..…AnneCarlislePianist….………..……..…AnnJeannettePierceChoirDirector……….….……..…MikeTichenorNurseryAttendants.……..…….CynthiaSmithChandlerFleischmann EleeRoachChurchOffice270-684-8879ChurchEmail:anne@fccowb.orgWebAddress:www.fccowb.orgChurchOfficeHoursMon–Thurs8am–noon&1–5pm

Youmaylistentoourworshipserviceviayourcomputerorsmartphonebyaccessingwww.MIXLR.com/FirstChristianChurchat9amCTSunday,orbyusingaspeakerphonedialing1-214-699-5100.Theaccesscodeis6939237#FCCAppforiPhone&AndroidStayconnectedwiththechurch,downloadfromtheAppStoreandGooglePlay-FirstChristianChurch—Owensboro

FirstChristianChurch(DisciplesofChrist)Owensboro,Kentucky

MissionStatement

“OurmissionistomanifestChrist’slovebyempoweringalltocompassionateservice.”

ChristianChurch(DisciplesofChrist)MissionStatement

“WeareDisciplesofChrist,amovementforwholenessinafragmentedworld.AspartoftheonebodyofChristwewelcomeall

totheLord’sTableasGodhaswelcomedus.”

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OWENSBORO (Disciples of Christ) THE

CALLER No. 16 Vol. 14 ~ August 21, 2018

Listen to Worship Services Online You may listen to FCC worship services using your computer or smartphone by accessing www.MIXLR.com/FirstChristianChurch at 9:00 am CT on Sunday mornings. The sound quality is amazing! There is also an archive of prior services. The site may ask you to register and download an app, but that is not required. If you need help setting this up, please call or text Ken Lawson at 270-485-1971.

From the Preacherman….You have to take time for the pain. James Forbes, pastor of the

Riverside Church in New York, said those words in a sermon I heard in seminary nearly thirty years ago. I did not know then just how deeply important those words would be in my life. How could I have known in my early 20’s? And yet, of the thousands of sermons I have preached or heard, those words still ring in the depths of my soul. You have to take time for the pain.

Forbes was preaching that day from Romans 8, with a particular interest in verse 26: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.” How did the apostle Paul know, how did Forbes know, that there would be times in my life in which I could not articulate the pain in my soul? I could only weep or moan or feel my whole body heave with sobs and tears. How could they know, unless of course, they had been there first, and found words to explain what had been discovered. You have to take time for the pain. That very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words.

On the basis of these simple truths is a foundation for much in my ministry. Grief takes time, will have its own way and take its own path, and we ignore it at our peril. Many of our struggles come from trying to rush grief, to make things seem better before they really are. After nearly a quarter of a century of being a pastor, I can honestly say that much of my ministry is just encouraging people to take time for the pain, pain that often arises in sighs too deep for words. When that grief is expressed, room is cleared in our souls, room to breathe and live and create and love. So I sit and listen and pray and point towards the hope that is ours in Jesus of Nazareth, one who followed this same path of grief, even unto death, because on the far shore of the sea is Hope.

What is your grief? What have you kept hidden away for years, even decades, thinking that the loss or pain or failure makes you unworthy and unloved? People here will listen, and even weep with you. We believe, come what may, that in the far county is something astounding and astonishing, something ineffable, but hopeful. Grieving well is a gift from God for all of us to share. Take time for the pain. Or it will take time for you.

Peace….Chris

NEWS

Offering for the Month $40,392.00 Other Revenue Month 4,295.00 Total Revenue $44,687.00 Expenses for the month 45,584.00 Net for the month (897.00) YTD Offering 266,092.00 YTD Other Revenue 18,300.00 YTD Revenue 284,392.00 YTD Expenses 240,921.00 YTD Net $43,471.00

Christian Church in Kentucky 1,071.00 HELP Office 450.00 Disciples Mission Fund 1,785.00

STEWARDSHIPJuly2018

OUTREACH

MarkYourCalendarsfor…..5THSUNDAYFELLOWSHIPMEAL

ANDBirthdayCelebrationSeptember30

Allareinvitedtoour5thSundayFellowshipMealfollowingmorningworship.

Themenuishamburgers,hotdogs,mac&cheese,salad,birthdaycake,and(homemade)icecream-$5perperson

WatchTheCallerformoredetails!

Only?MoreBackpacksLefttobeFunded!Wearewithin?bagsofreachingourgoaloffunding65children’sbackpacksatCravensElementary.Please

PrimetimersPlusLunch–Comeandjointhefun!Allarewelcometoaluncheonon???Ifyouplantoattend,pleasecontactRonWaiteathome270-683-8510,cell812-454-8555,oremailRonwownsbr@aol.comtomakeareservation.

Nominees for Church Office Each year the Church has the opportunity to select Elders and Deacons for the upcoming year(s). This is a vitally important task and we need every Church member’s help. Please take a moment and submit the names of members you believe could serve in these important roles in the life of our Church. The nominating committee will take this list and propose a final list of names for the Congregation to approve. Thank you. I suggest that the following person(s) be nominated for election as… ELDER: __________________________________________________________ DEACON: __________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE: Please fill out this form and drop it off at the office or drop into the offering plate on Sunday.

The Nominating Committee members are Bob Morris, Suzette Nunley, Kaye Farmer, Sara Travis, Natalie Johnson, Elizabeth Yager, and Brian Belcher.

BackpackMinistryMakesaDifferenceinaChild’sLife

Soonchildrenwillreturntoschool.Formanychildren,schoolmealsaretheonlymealstheyhaveduringtheweek,sowhathappensovertheweekend?TheBackpackMinistryprovidesnutritiousfoodeachweekoftheschoolyearforthechildrenandyouthtoeatovertheweekends.Wehopetosponsor65childrenatCravensElementaryagainthisschoolyear.Wouldyouconsidersponsoringonechild’sbackpackfortheschoolyear?Ayear’ssupplyofweekendfoodcosts$150;however,alldonationsareappreciated.Ifyouareabletodonate,pleasemakecheckspayabletoFCCandwriteBackpackMinistryinthememosection.Youmaydropthedonationintheofferingplateorinthemail(P.O.Box966,Owensboro,KY42302).Deliveryofthebackpackswillbeginassoonschoolstarts.

Kentucky Disciples Women’s Ministries 2018 Fall Retreats

If you are interested in attending these retreats, please contact Nelda

Barnett or Nancy Connor. Fall Retreat #1 November 17-18, 2018 Rough River State Resort Park 450 Lodge Road, Falls of Rough, KY Fall Retreat #2 Silent Retreat November 9-11, 2018 Knobs Haven Retreat House, Loretto, KY

ThesympathyofthecongregationisextendedtoShirleyFuquaandextendedfamilyinthedeathofherson,WilliamRobert“Doc”Fuqua,whopassedawayAugust8inRochester,MN.

AttentionChrismonWorkshopFriends:TheChrismonworkshopswillresumeonMonday,September10,at1:00pm

intheFellowshipHall.Moreitemstodecoratewillbewaiting!AdditionalworkshopswillbeonMondays,September24,October8&22.

23rd Annual All Disciples Sing & Annual Meeting

September 23, 2018 First Christian Church, Mayfield 4:00 pm

Mass Anthem: Joy In The House

Choirs: Registration information is on the website: www.westareadisciples.org

Pleasejointheupcoming

AllCommunityBreakfastSaturday,September8that9:00amOwensboroRiverfrontOverlook(westofSmothersParkfountains)

PleasejoinusforathankfulmorningofrestandgraceoverlookingourbeautifulOhioRiverindowntownOwensboro.WecelebrateourtreasureddiversityeachFifthSaturdayoftheyear(howeverdetouringalittleforthisdate)infellowship,celebratingtherhythmofgoodnessthroughourCreatorandeachother.Diversityistheonetruethingweallhaveincommonandwecelebrateiteveryday.

Ourtimetogetherisverycasual,uplifting,FREEINCREDIBLEBREAKFAST,andfullofgreathumor.Youwillbetreatedtogreatmusicbysomeofourbest.Putitonyourcalendarnow.Thewholefamilyandallyourfriendsareinvited!

5THSUNDAYFELLOWSHIPMEALAND

Centenarians’BirthdayCelebrationSeptember30FOLLOWINGWORSHIP

Allareinvitedtoour5thSundayFellowshipMealfollowingmorningworship.

Let’scelebratetheSeptemberbirthdaysofJimWimsattandMargaretCraig,followedbyadeliciousmealprovidedbytheFellowship

committee.

Themenuishamburgers,hotdogs,mac&cheese,salad,birthdaycake,andicecream-$5perperson

Childrenactivities

OntheseSundays,wewillallbetogetherinfellowshipinlieuofSundaySchoolclasses.

ThankYouKevin&Iwanttosaya“big”thankyoutothosewhohelped

withandattendedourreception.Wearesothankfulforthebeautifuldisplayofsupportandlove.

KevinandNaomi

DearFirstChristianFriends,Thankyoutoallwhohavetransportedmetoandfrom

dialysisonThursdays.Itisagreathelpforus.WetrulyappreciateourcaringChurchfamilyandallyoursupport.

Verne&SueBethelandfamily

AllladiesofthechurchareinvitedtomonthlyDisciplesWomen’sMinistriesMeetings

TheDayGroupwillmeetat1PMonSeptember4atPattyWahl’shome,2217TurnburyCove.

TheNightGroupwillmeetat6PMonSeptember6atGingerBoehm’shome,2425WhirlawayDr.

UPCOMINGEVENTS

September10,2017~Pentecost12~9:00AMLiturgist:VickiQuisenberryServingElders:Mike&AngelaBruceAcolyte:BellRinger:Elderofthemonth:TomMaddoxDeacons:NancyBarnard,EmilyBaur,BrianBelcher,LeslieCarlisle,CoriDouglas,JoyEmerson,LarkinHayden,CarrollLaswell,BrendeLott

ServinginWorship

August7,2016~Ordinary14~9:15a.m.Liturgist:EricFarmerServingElders:Tab&VickiQuisenberryAcolyte:ClaytonRobertsElderoftheMonth:Wayne&GloriaGoodakerDeacons:Kyle&SaraAud,LeneeBowen,Libby&AndyJohnson,NatalieJohnson,AndyLuckett,LeslieMobley,PattyWahl,BradWebb,SallyWood

September17,2017~Pentecost13~9:00AMLiturgist:AndyGoodakerServingElders:GingerNorrisandNancyConnorAcolyte:BellRinger:Elderofthemonth:TomMaddoxDeacons:BarbaraBennett,AndyGoodaker,SallyHam,CathyMaddox,TeresaMcKinley,CathyMidkiff,ForrestRoberts,SandraRoberts,JanetTichenorYouthDeacon:Worship&WonderStoryTeller:SaraAudChoirMessage:NamastéPrelude:AstheDeer

August26~Ordinary21~9:00AMLiturgist:JosephMcKinleyServingElders:Wayne&GloriaGoodakerAcolyte:SamBusseBellRinger:MackenzieElliottEldersofthemonth:Wayne&GloriaGoodakerDeacons:AlomaDew,EricFarmer,ChrisGaddis,Blake&MissieHayden,Brenda&DougHoyt,MattJohnson,MichelleLong,JosephMcKinley,AbbeQuisenberryYouthDeacon:Worship&WonderStoryTeller:BeverlyDawsonChoirMessage:ShareHisLovePrelude:PraiseHim!PraiseHim!Offertory:TheGiftofLoveCommunion:HowDeeptheFather’sLoveforUsHymns:AllThingsBrightandBeautiful;Lord,WhoseLoveThroughHumbleService;InRemembranceofMe

Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Robert & Yvonne Julius to the glory of God and

in loving memory of his daughter, Rebecca Julius.

September9~Ordinary23~9:00AMLiturgist:MikeBruceServingElders:Mike&AngelaBruceAcolyte:ScarlettRoarkBellRinger:BrennanBenjaminElderofthemonth:NancyConnorDeacons:NancyBarnard,EmilyBaur,BrianBelcher,LeslieCarlisle,CoriDouglas,JoyEmerson,LarkinHayden,CarrollLaswell,BrendeLottYouthDeacon:EvanLeBoutillierWorship&WonderStoryTeller:MalloryRobertsChoirMessage:DeclareYourMaker’sPromiseTracyDay,OboePrelude:Come,ThouFountofEveryBlessingOffertory:BesideStillWatersCommunion:Serenity

Hymns:MorningHasBroken;OpenMyEyes,ThatIMaySee;WePlaceuponYourTable,Lord;AnUpperRoomwithEveningLampsAshine

Flowers have been placed in the chancel to the glory of God and in loving memory of

Robert Lee Watson by Patricia Watson Kelley.

FRIDAY,September75:30pmSanctuaryinUseSATURDAY,September85:30pmSanctuaryinUseSUNDAY,September99:00amWorship10:00amFCCCafé10:30amSundaySchool12:00pmPitinoShelter6:30pmBoyScoutsMONDAY,September101:00pmChrismonWorkshop6:00pmCubScouts6:00pmWorshipTeamMtgTUESDAY,September115:15pmBoardMtgWEDNESDAY,September126:30amMBSPanera6:00pmChoirRehearsalTHURSDAY,September131:30pmBibleStudySUNDAY,September169:00amWorship10:00amFCCCafé10:30amSundaySchool5:00pmFCCKids!6:30pmBoyScoutsMONDAY,September179:00amFellowshipHallinUse6:00pmCubScoutsTUESDAY,September185:30pmElders’Meeting

Worship Services and Bulletin Online You may listen to FCC worship services using your computer or smartphone by accessing the church website at www.fccowb.org and going to the link under Worship Listen Live to Our Service. The current week’s worship bulletin can be found on that page if you would like to follow along during the service.

FlowersintheChancelThereareopeningsforflowersinthechancelonSeptember30,October7,21,and28.Ifyouareinterestedinprovidingflowersforanyofthese

dates,pleasecontacttheChurchofficeat270-684-8879.

November26,2017~Pentecost25~9:00AMLiturgist:NeldaBarnettServingElders:Vicki&TabQuisenberryAcolyte:MaxBaurBellRinger:SamBusseElderofthemonth:GingerNorrisDeacons:AlomaDew,EricFarmer,ChrisGaddis,Blake&MissieHayden,Brenda&DougHoyt,MattJohnson,MichelleLong,JosephMcKinley,AbbeQuisenberry

RegionalAssemblyOctober19–20,2018

BeargrassChristianChurch,Louisville,KYSpeakers:FridayRev.ErinMillerCash&Rev.SotelloV.Long

Saturdaymorning,Rev.J.GregoryAlexanderRegistration:http://www.ccinky.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Assembly-Registration-Forms.pdfHotel:http://www.ccinky.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Assembly-Lodging.pdf

SUNDAY,August269:00amWorship10:00amFCCCafé10:30amSundaySchool6:30pmBoyScoutsMONDAY,August276:00pmCubScoutsWEDNESDAY,August296:30amMBSPanera6:00pmChoirRehearsalTHURSDAY,August301:30pmBibleStudySUNDAY,September29:00amWorship10:00amFCCCafé10:30amSundaySchool6:30pmBoyScoutsMONDAY,September3OfficeClosedTUESDAY,September41:00pmDWMDaytimeGroupMtgatWahl’s,2217TurnburyCvWEDNESDAY,September56:30amMBSPanera6:00pmChoirRehearsalTHURSDAY,September61:30pmBibleStudy2:30pmFoodPantry5:15pmOutreachTeamMtg6:00pmDWMNightGroupMtgatBoehms’,2425WhirlawayDr.

September2~Ordinary22~9:00AMLiturgist:EricFarmerServingElders:Mark&JanetLuckettAcolyte:BrennanBenjaminBellRinger:SamBusseElderofthemonth:NancyConnorDeacons:Kyle&SaraAud,LeneeBowen,Libby&AndyJohnson,NatalieJohnson,AndyLuckett,LeslieMobley,PattyWahl,BradWebb,SallyWoodYouthDeacon:MaggieLottWorship&WonderStoryTeller:MalloryRobertsMessageinMusic:Prelude:ToGodbetheGloryOffertory:RestintheLordCommunion:Speak,OLord

Hymns:SingPraisetoGod;BlessedAssurance;ThisIstheDayofNewBeginnings;BlessedAssurance

Flowers have been placed in the chancel by the Dan & Ed Burg families to the glory of God and

in loving memory of George & Ida Jo Burg.

Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Ken & Sue Lawson to the glory of God and in loving memory of their parents.

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Youth & Children Ministries BackpackMinistry

WecontinuetoaskforyoursupportinsponsoringourBackpackFoodMinistry.Eachweekoftheschoolyearbackpacksfilledwithchild-friendly,nutritiousfoodsaresenthomewithchildren.OurChurch

hopestosponsor65childrenatCravensElementaryagain.Wouldyouconsidersponsoringonechild’sbackpackfortheschoolyear?Ayear’ssupplyofweekendfoodcosts$150;however,alldonationsareappreciated.Ifyouareabletodonate,pleasemakecheckspayabletoFCCandwriteBackpackMinistryinthememosection.Youmaydropyourdonationintheofferingplateorinthemail(P.O.Box966,Owensboro,KY42302).

VBS Children & Youth Registration Form July 16-19, 2018 8:30 am – 11:15 am

Preschool (must be at least 3 & Potty-trained) to completed 5th grade Name _________________________________________________

Date of Birth _____________ Grade Completed _____or Age _____ Parent’s Name

___________________________________________

Address

VBS Volunteer Registration Form July 16-19, 2018 8:30 – 11:15 am

If you are able to volunteer, please fill out this form and drop it off in the Church Office. Name ________________________________________ Phone (H) _______________(C) __________________

PitinoShelterVolunteersSeptember9

ForrestRobertsYouthGroups

CookingClassesresumeOctober23Tuesday9-11AMSeptember11Caller

WaterStepAChurchwideServiceProject

SponsoredbytheDWMWaterSteptrainspeopleindevelopingcountriesonhowtousesafewatersolutionstotakecareoftheirwaterneeds.Howcanyouhelp?Bydonatingneworgentlyusedshoesofanysize,type,orstyle,aslongastheyarefreefrommold/mildew.Simplycleanoutyourclosetsandyou’llhelpfundsafedrinkingwaterprojectsallovertheworld—projectsthathelptosavehundredsofthousandsofliveseachyear.YoumayplacedonatedshoesintheWaterStepdonationboxlocatedinthefoyer.

FCC Kids! Third Sunday of Every

Month Starting

September 16

5 PM – 7 PM

Preschool – 5th Grade

Games, Art, Cooking, and Science

Work Day set for Camp KBY

Fall Work Day

October 27 �Here we help get things ready to close

up for the season.

BackpackMinistryMakesaDifferenceinaChild’sLife!

of65BackpacksFunded

Formanychildren,schoolmealsaretheonlymealstheyhaveduringtheweek,sowhathappensovertheweekend?TheBackpackMinistryprovidesnutritiousfoodeachweekoftheschoolyearforchildrentoeatovertheweekend.Wehopetosponsor65childrenatCravensElementaryagain.Wouldyouconsidersponsoringonechild’sbackpackfortheschoolyear?Ayear’ssupplyofweekendfoodcosts$150;however,alldonationsareappreciated.Ifyouareabletodonate,pleasemakecheckspayabletoFCCandwriteBackpackMinistryinthememosection.Youmaydropyourdonationintheofferingplateorinthemail(P.O.Box966,Owensboro,KY42302).Deliveryofbackpacksbeginsnextweek.