First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
120 N. McArthur Macomb, Illinois
(309) 837-6473
120 N. McArthur Macomb, Illinois
(309) 837-6473
April 19, 2012
Newsletter
ABOUT WHO WE ARE:
The Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ), wile founded on American soil in the early 1800s,
in uniquely equipped to live up to its identity that it is a
“movement for wholeness in a fragmented world”.
The denomination was born in the 1800s, and continues to be
influenced by its founding ideals of our unity in Christ with
openness and diversity in practice and belief.
The Vision of the Christian Church (DOC): To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice (Micah 6:8).
The Mission of the Christian Church (DOC): To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
The Confession of the Christian Church (DOC): As members of the Christian church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.
The church is identified with the Protestant “mainstream” and is widely involved in social and other concerns. Disciples have supported vigorously world and national programs of education, agricultural assistance, racial reconciliation, care of the developmentally disabled and aid to victims of war and calamity.
The Vision of the Christian Church (DOC): To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice (Micah 6:8).
The Mission of the Christian Church (DOC): To be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
The Confession of the Christian Church (DOC): As members of the Christian church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world.
The church is identified with the Protestant “mainstream” and is widely involved in social and other concerns. Disciples have supported vigorously world and national programs of education, agricultural assistance, racial reconciliation, care of the developmentally disabled and aid to victims of war and calamity.
P A S T O R ' S S P O T
April 22 is on the calendar as
Earth Day, which is a secular observance and Earth
Stewardship Day is on my church planning calendar for April
29. Both are worth calling attention to and giving
encouragement for a thoughtful reflection.
Earth Day was first observed in the United States in 1970, so it is a very young holiday as holidays go. Earth Day is now observed and celebrated worldwide as a time to focus on conservation and preservation of the world’s natural resources. Earth Day celebrations often feature educational programs and community activities such as cleaning up public parks and roadsides, and encouragement for people to participate in public recycling efforts. As stewards of God’s gifts, we are called to take care of God’s creation.
Writers of the Biblical stories felt that creation of the earth was important enough that they put two different creation stories in the first two chapters of Genesis. The first story emphasizes the creation of the earth in a “week-long” creative process. Day one featured light from darkness and day from night. Day two was about dry land and the seas. The third day featured vegetation with plants and all kinds of trees. On the fourth day God created the sun and the moon and stars. Living creatures was the work of day five and six, including humankind. And on the seventh day God rested and admired and blessed what had been created.
After each day the writer of the creation story says, “And God saw that it was good.”
The second creation story has more of a primary focus on the creation of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden and with the humans being given dominion over all that was created. Humans were charged from the beginning to be caretakers or stewards of God’s creation.
So Earth Day and Earth Stewardship Day has deep roots and is important as a theological concept. What do you do to help preserve and care for this fragile home which God has given to us to live in, to care for and ultimately be responsible for? Have you given this any thought? Have you prayed about being a good steward?
The earth is much more than a place from which we harvest what we want and give little thought to the long-term health of our planet. We are responsible for taking care of it.
We are Stewards as well as Benefactors.
God Bless!
Terry
Earth Day was first observed in the United States in 1970, so it is a very young holiday as holidays go. Earth Day is now observed and celebrated worldwide as a time to focus on conservation and preservation of the world’s natural resources. Earth Day celebrations often feature educational programs and community activities such as cleaning up public parks and roadsides, and encouragement for people to participate in public recycling efforts. As stewards of God’s gifts, we are called to take care of God’s creation.
Writers of the Biblical stories felt that creation of the earth was important enough that they put two different creation stories in the first two chapters of Genesis. The first story emphasizes the creation of the earth in a “week-long” creative process. Day one featured light from darkness and day from night. Day two was about dry land and the seas. The third day featured vegetation with plants and all kinds of trees. On the fourth day God created the sun and the moon and stars. Living creatures was the work of day five and six, including humankind. And on the seventh day God rested and admired and blessed what had been created.
After each day the writer of the creation story says, “And God saw that it was good.”
The second creation story has more of a primary focus on the creation of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden and with the humans being given dominion over all that was created. Humans were charged from the beginning to be caretakers or stewards of God’s creation.
So Earth Day and Earth Stewardship Day has deep roots and is important as a theological concept. What do you do to help preserve and care for this fragile home which God has given to us to live in, to care for and ultimately be responsible for? Have you given this any thought? Have you prayed about being a good steward?
The earth is much more than a place from which we harvest what we want and give little thought to the long-term health of our planet. We are responsible for taking care of it.
We are Stewards as well as Benefactors.
God Bless!
Terry
SECRETS OF THE KINGDOM
THE PARABLES OF JESUS
The 2012 Summer Camp Program
Guide for the Christian Church (DOC) in IL-WI is shown on
page 4 of this newsletter. Many will tell that they met
Christ at a church youth camp. We want every child to have a
meaningful experience at a camp. It is a vital ministry which
enables our youth to tell their story and to share their
experience and their faith.
This year’s camping theme is “Secrets of the Kingdom—The Parables of Jesus”. We urge our young people to consider signing up for one of our camps this summer.
The church has Kimler Youth Funds to help defray the cost of a camp. Please see Rev. Foland if you are interested in registering. Please see him this week!!!
***Early registration deadline
for all camps must be postmarked by April 15, 2012
****Late registration deadline for all camps must be postmarked by May 15, 2012
This year’s camping theme is “Secrets of the Kingdom—The Parables of Jesus”. We urge our young people to consider signing up for one of our camps this summer.
The church has Kimler Youth Funds to help defray the cost of a camp. Please see Rev. Foland if you are interested in registering. Please see him this week!!!
| CAMP NAME | COMPLETED GRADE | DATE | LOCATION | EARLY FEE | LATE FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JYF #1 | 3rd-5th | JUNE 17-23 | Pilgrim Park | $340.00 | $365.00 |
| CYF #1 | 9th-12th | JUNE 24-30 | Camp Walter Scott | $325.00 | $350.00 |
| BEGINNERS CAMP #1 | 2nd-3rd | JUNE 24-27 | Camp Walter Scott | $190.00 | $215.00 |
| BEGINNERS CAMP #2 | 2nd-3rd | JULY 1-4 | Pilgrim Park | $205.00 | $235.00 |
| CHI RHO #1 | 6th-8th | JULY 1-7 | Pilgrim Park | $340.00 | $365.00 |
| CYF #2 | 9th-12th | JULY 1-7 | Pilgrim Park | $340.00 | $365.00 |
| JYF #2 | 3rd-5th | JULY 8-14 | Camp Walter Scott | $325.00 | $350.00 |
| CHI RHO #2 | 6th-8th | JULY 8-14 | Camp Walter Scott | $325.00 | $350.00 |
| CYF #3 | 9th-12th | JULY 15-21 | Camp Walter Scott | $325.00 | $350.00 |
| 8TH GRADE CAMP | 8th | JULY 22-28 | Eureka College | $325.00 | $350.00 |
| ADDaM CAMP | 9th-12th | JULY 22-29 | FCC-BLM, IWU | $330.00 | $355.00 |
| JYF #3 | 3rd-5th | JULY 29-AUG 4 | Camp Walter Scott | $325.00 | $350.00 |
| CHI RHO #3 | 6th-8th | JULY 29-AUG 4 | Camp Walter Scott | $325.00 | $350.00 |
****Late registration deadline for all camps must be postmarked by May 15, 2012
CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY
APRIL 24, 25 and 26
It’s not too late to be a part of our new family directory program–-we need YOU to make our new family album complete! You do not have to be a church member to participate in this pictorial directory. When you have your picture taken for the directory, you will receive a free 8 x 10 photo and a free church directory—just for showing up with a smile!
Monill and Marcia will be available before and after church this Sunday to schedule your appointment for your photo. Pictures will be taken between 2:30 and 8:50 pm on Tuesday-Thursday, April 24-26.
If you are not able to have your picture taken at this time, you can submit a photo to put in the directory. See Monill or Marcia about obtaining copyright release for the photo.
It’s not too late to be a part of our new family directory program–-we need YOU to make our new family album complete! You do not have to be a church member to participate in this pictorial directory. When you have your picture taken for the directory, you will receive a free 8 x 10 photo and a free church directory—just for showing up with a smile!
Monill and Marcia will be available before and after church this Sunday to schedule your appointment for your photo. Pictures will be taken between 2:30 and 8:50 pm on Tuesday-Thursday, April 24-26.
If you are not able to have your picture taken at this time, you can submit a photo to put in the directory. See Monill or Marcia about obtaining copyright release for the photo.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
LOOKING AHEAD: MAY 2012
May is the month for First
Christian to help at Loaves & Fishes. Our duties include,
but are not limited to, daily stocking of shelves so the
volunteers will be able to easily grab items and sack them up
for those who come in.
A sign-up sheet is posted on the Parlor bulletin board. Timing is somewhat flexible; two or three people can accomplish the task in an hour or less. Please think about your personal schedule and volunteer to help at Loaves & Fishes in May in the name of FCC.
A sign-up sheet is posted on the Parlor bulletin board. Timing is somewhat flexible; two or three people can accomplish the task in an hour or less. Please think about your personal schedule and volunteer to help at Loaves & Fishes in May in the name of FCC.
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
WHEN: October 12-13, 2012
WHERE: Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Normal, IL
Please mark this date on your calendars. We will be sharing more about this Assembly time in future newsletters.
The Regional Assembly is a meeting that all church members should be interested in attending. The Assembly always brings us up-to-date on what is going on in the Region, how our sister churches are doing, and gives us an opportunity to meet other Disciples from across the state.
We are looking for volunteers to be delegates to this Assembly. If you are interested, please see Rev. Foland or Mike Drake.
WHERE: Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, Normal, IL
Please mark this date on your calendars. We will be sharing more about this Assembly time in future newsletters.
The Regional Assembly is a meeting that all church members should be interested in attending. The Assembly always brings us up-to-date on what is going on in the Region, how our sister churches are doing, and gives us an opportunity to meet other Disciples from across the state.
We are looking for volunteers to be delegates to this Assembly. If you are interested, please see Rev. Foland or Mike Drake.
MOWING HELP NEEDED
It’s that time again! The
church yard needs to be mowed! If you could take a turn for a
week, or two, or a month, please sign up on the sheet on the
parlor bulletin board. If many would take a turn, the task
would be easier for everyone
HELP WITH CHURCH SIGN NEEDED
Volunteers are still needed in
May and June to update the church sign each week. Would you
consider accepting this chore for a month?
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Third Sunday of Easter
Sermon Title:
Keeping God’s Promise
Scripture:
Luke 24:36-53
Other Lectionary Readings:
Acts 12-19
Psalm 4
I John 3:1-7
Psalm 4
I John 3:1-7
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Lectionary Readings:
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
I John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
Psalm 23
I John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
SERVING THIS WEEK OF April 22, 2012
Worship Leader:
Janet Shank
Elders:
Dan Reed (bread); Bob
Chatterton (cup)
Diaconate:
Floor
Rachel Bliven, Josh Butcher,
Karen Chaterton, Judy Graves, Patti Jones, Jack McKinnon, Ron
Vaughn
Balcony
Collin Reed, Grant Reed,
Shannon Reed
Preparatory
Monill McClure, Marcia Higgins,
Phyllis Rogers
Greeters:
Front
LouAnn Herriman
Central East
Judy Graves
Balcony South
Grant Reed
Balcony East
Genelle Tarr
Elevator
Les Herriman
Sanctuary Superintendent(s):
Jeff & Teresa Bennett
Fellowship Time:
Jonelle Schauble
Children’s Moment:
Marcia Higgins
Soundboard Tech:
Eric Reed
Hospital Caller(s):
for Week of April 22
Dan Reed
Financial Escort:
Karen Chatterton
Sunday Morning Office Staff:
Monill McClure
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, April 22
Eric Reed opens/closes
church
Eric Reed drives the van
8:30 AM – Prayer Group
9:00 AM – Sunday School
10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
10:30 AM – Worship
Eric Reed drives the van
8:30 AM – Prayer Group
9:00 AM – Sunday School
10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
10:30 AM – Worship
Monday, April 23
6:00 PM – Stephen
Ministers
Tuesday, April 24
1:30 PM – Martha Shemwell
Circle
6:00 PM – Itoko Maeda Circle at Italian Express
7:00 PM – Bertha Gilchrist Circle
7:00 PM – Boy Scouts
6:00 PM – Itoko Maeda Circle at Italian Express
7:00 PM – Bertha Gilchrist Circle
7:00 PM – Boy Scouts
Wednesday, April 25
5:30 PM – Interim
Ministry Steering Committee
6:30 PM – Choir Rehearsal
6:30 PM – Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, April 29
Rod Burg opens/closes
church
Jack McKinnon drives the van
8:30 AM – Prayer Group
9:00 AM – Sunday School
10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
10:30 AM – Worship
Jack McKinnon drives the van
8:30 AM – Prayer Group
9:00 AM – Sunday School
10:00 AM – Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
10:30 AM – Worship
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
27 - Phyllis & Sam Shields
(a), Lois Clanin
28 - Linda Braun
28 - Linda Braun
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