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FCC STAFF Ministers…………………....The Congregation Sr. Minister……………..Rev. J. Chris Michael Associate Minister……..Rev. Cheryl Russell Financial Manager….…..….……Kristin Callis Secretary……………….…...…..…Anne Carlisle Pianist….……………..…Ann Jeannette Pierce Choir Director………………..…Mike Tichenor Nursery Attendants…….…….Cynthia Smith Chandler Fleischmann Elee Roach Church Office 2706848879 Church Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.fccowb.org Church Office Hours Mon–Thurs 8 am–noon & 1 – 5 pm You may listen to our worship service via your computer or smartphone by accessing www.MIXLR.com/FirstChristianChurch at 9 am CT Sunday, or by using a speakerphone dialing 12146995100. The access code is 6939237# FCC App for iPhone & Android Stay connected with the church, download from the App Store and Google Play First Christian Church—Owensboro First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Owensboro, Kentucky Mission Statement “Our mission is to manifest Christ’s love by empowering all to compassionate service.” Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Mission Statement “We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.” FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OWENSBORO (Disciples of Christ) THE CALLER No. 1 Vol. 14 ~ January 9, 2018 From the Preacherman…. January is an odd time in the church. We are exhausted from Christmas, worn out by the visitation of family and friends and loved ones. Bills come due—ugh—but routines are there, and gradually life returns to some kind of normal. However, we are not quite ready for Lent and the focused attention that comes with the season. Lent can be hard, a daily struggle to focus on Jesus and following him. Thank God for Epiphany, the season we find ourselves in now, because it provides the remedy for the soul at just the right time. Epiphany is simple, but very deep: the celebration of the manifestation of God in our midst. The texts and stories we hear are modest but profound: the coming of magi to bring gifts to a new born king, Jesus calling the very first disciples, the power of God at work in Holy Spirit through gifts in people at church. The message of Epiphany is not complicated. God is with us, in ways great and small. God’s presence breaks through in this world to shine brightly in odd places, even in your lives and mine. I spend a lot of time telling people just that in January. Yes, the holidays, holy days, are over, but in the dreariness of getting back to work and school know for sure that God has come, not in some shooting star, but in the quiet humility of our lives and our world. God is with you. Epiphany reminds us of that and I am glad that it does. At the hospital for a recent visit I got on an elevator that wouldn’t move. Guests could get on, push the button to go down four floors and exit, but nothing happened. Doors opened and shut, but no movement occurred. Most of the potential riders freaked out, clambering off with exclamations of doom and destruction. They found another way down, I guess. One lady stayed on the elevator, continuing to push buttons, the door opening and closing, until finally, the doors closed and we headed down to the first floor, safely and calmly. I was grateful for someone who took the time and had the patience to coolly work through the problem and get us on our way. In the midst of the struggle and faced with complications, a solution was there, it just needed calm attention. After Christmas, after everyone has gone home, after all the celebrations are over, God is still here, in our midst, working on everything to make life better. Epiphany has come. Thanks be to God. Peace….Chris

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FCC  STAFF  Ministers…………………....The  Congregation  Sr.  Minister……………..Rev.  J.  Chris  Michael                                                                            Associate  Minister……..Rev.  Cheryl  Russell  Financial  Manager….…..….……Kristin  Callis  Secretary……………….…...…..…Anne  Carlisle  Pianist….……………..…Ann  Jeannette  Pierce  Choir  Director………………..…Mike  Tichenor  Nursery  Attendants…….…….Cynthia  Smith                                                                        Chandler  Fleischmann                                                                            Elee  Roach      Church  Office  270-­‐684-­‐8879  Church  Email:  [email protected]  Web  Address:  www.fccowb.org    Church  Office  Hours  Mon–Thurs  8  am–noon  &  1  –  5  pm  

You  may  listen  to  our  worship  service  via  your  computer  or  smartphone  by  accessing  www.MIXLR.com/FirstChristianChurch  at  9  am  CT  Sunday,  or  by  using  a  speakerphone  dialing  1-­‐214-­‐699-­‐5100.    The  access  code  is  6939237#    FCC  App  for  iPhone  &  Android                                          Stay  connected  with  the  church,  download  from  the  App  Store  and  Google  Play  -­‐  First  Christian  Church—Owensboro    

First  Christian  Church  (Disciples  of  Christ)  Owensboro,  Kentucky  Mission  Statement  

“Our  mission  is  to  manifest  Christ’s  love  by  empowering  all  to  

compassionate  service.”  

Christian  Church                                        (Disciples  of  Christ)                        Mission  Statement  

“We  are  Disciples  of  Christ,                                a  movement  for  wholeness  in  a  fragmented  world.    As  part  of  the  one  body  of  Christ  we  welcome  all  

to  the  Lord’s  Table  as  God                          has  welcomed  us.”  

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OWENSBORO (Disciples of Christ) THE

CALLER No. 1 Vol. 14 ~ January 9, 2018

From the Preacherman….

January is an odd time in the church. We are exhausted from Christmas, worn out by the visitation of family and friends and loved ones. Bills come due—ugh—but routines are there, and gradually life returns to some kind of normal. However, we are not quite ready for Lent and the focused attention that comes with the season. Lent can be hard, a daily struggle to focus on Jesus and following him. Thank God for Epiphany, the season we find ourselves in now, because it provides the remedy for the soul at just the right time. Epiphany is simple, but very deep: the celebration of the manifestation of God in our midst. The texts and stories we hear are modest but profound: the coming of magi to bring gifts to a new born king, Jesus calling the very first disciples, the power of God at work in Holy Spirit through gifts in people at church.

The message of Epiphany is not complicated. God is with us, in ways great and small. God’s presence breaks through in this world to shine brightly in odd places, even in your lives and mine. I spend a lot of time telling people just that in January. Yes, the holidays, holy days, are over, but in the dreariness of getting back to work and school know for sure that God has come, not in some shooting star, but in the quiet humility of our lives and our world. God is with you. Epiphany reminds us of that and I am glad that it does.  

At the hospital for a recent visit I got on an elevator that wouldn’t move. Guests could get on, push the button to go down four floors and exit, but nothing happened. Doors opened and shut, but no movement occurred. Most of the potential riders freaked out, clambering off with exclamations of doom and destruction. They found another way down, I guess. One lady stayed on the elevator, continuing to push buttons, the door opening and closing, until finally, the doors closed and we headed down to the first floor, safely and calmly.

I was grateful for someone who took the time and had the patience to coolly work through the problem and get us on our way. In the midst of the struggle and faced with complications, a solution was there, it just needed calm attention. After Christmas, after everyone has gone home, after all the celebrations are over, God is still here, in our midst, working on everything to make life better. Epiphany has come. Thanks be to God.  

Peace….Chris  

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Primetimers  Plus  Meal  -­‐  Members  and  friends  of  First  Christian  Church  (DOC),  if  you  are  not  currently  joining  others  of  like  interest  and  age  for  Primetimers’  Plus  activities,  we'd  love  to  have  you  come  along  Let  Ron  know  if  you  want  to  join  the  group,  so  you  will  be  included  in  the  reservations.  Home-­‐270-­‐683-­‐8510,  Cell-­‐812-­‐454-­‐8555,  or  [email protected]    Hope  to  see  you  there!!  

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Kyle  &  Sara  Aud  Terri  Bailey  Nancy  Barnard  Nelda  Barnett  Brian  &  Nina  Belcher  Barbara  Bennett  Rodney  &  Joanne  Berry  Verne  &  Sue  Bethel  Ginger  Boehm  Roy  &  Sue  Boling  Ann  Boone  Mike  &  Angela  Bruce  Sally  &  Malcolm  Bryant  Dan  &  Julie  Burg  Janey  &  John  Burns  Sheila  Campbell  Mark  &  Anne  Carlisle  Leslie  &  Richard  Carlisle  

Tab  &  Vicki  Quisenberry  Jason  &  Mallory  Roberts  John  &  Sandy  Roberts  Mike  &  Cheri  Robinson  Harroll  &  Pearl  Simon  Jon  &  JoAnne  Skillman  Mitch  &  June  Stapleton  John  &  Gloria  Strehl  

Carroll  Laswell  Ken  &  Sue  Lawson  Jack  &  Martha  Lee  Mark  &  Janet  Luckett  Tom  &  Jackie  Maddox  Ken  McDanell  Joey  &  Teresa  McKinley  Chris  &  Laura  Michael  Ann  Miller  Francy  Miller  John  &  Jane  Miller  Leslie  Mobley  Bob  &  Sue  Ann  Morris  Ginger  Norris  Dr.  Tom  Norvell  Nathan  &  Suzette  Nunley  Gene  Parks  Jim  &  Martha  Quisenberry  

Norma  Collier  Nancy  &  Henry  Connor  Norris  &  Pat  Cotton  Kaye  Farmer  Connie  &  Mick  Ford  Chris  &  Cate  Gaddis  Andy  Goodaker  Wayne  &  Gloria  Goodaker  Morris  &  Evelyn  Guthrie  Carroll  &  Larkin  Hayden  Marbrey  Hedges  Bonnie  Hite  Allen  Holbrook  &  Forrest  Roberts  Ron  &  Jane  Howard  Doug  &  Brenda  Hoyt  Mary  Johnson  Matt  &  Natalie  Johnson  Linda  Jones  

We  are  grateful  to  all  who  have  been  able  to  give  or  pledge  to  the  Capital  Campaign.  Thus  far,  the  following  people  have  made  commitments  to  help  pay  off  our  building  debt  and  plan  for  our  future  as  a  church.  If  you  have  not  pledged  yet,  please  prayerfully  consider  what  you  might  give  to  support  the  ongoing  work  of  God  in  this  place.  -­‐-­‐CM  

The sympathy of the congregation is extended to… Wendell and Marilee Thompson in the death of Wendell’s sister, Elizabeth Oakes, who passed away December 30 in Sedona, Arizona. Habitat for Humanity Apostles Build - The Apostles Build is an ecumenical build sponsored and built by a group of churches. First Christian Church has always been a partner church and we would like to see this partnership continue through a commitment of financial resources and manpower. The Legacy fund will donate $1,000 and the Outreach Committee challenges our congregation to match that pledge. Please make donations payable to FCC and write Apostles Build in the memo section. Donations will be collected through January 14.

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Psalm 127:1

DWM Lenten Devotionals and Salad Luncheons All are invited to the weekly DWM devotionals which start on Tuesday, February 20, at 12:10 pm and continue each Tuesday through March 20. A salad luncheon in the Fellowship Hall immediately follows the devotional service. The luncheon cost is $7.

Congratulations to … Ellen and Matt Jones in Costa Mesa, CA on the birth of their daughter, Larkin Bell Jones, on January 2. Larkin has a very proud big brother, Hendrix. Proud grandparents are Janet & Rich Suwanski. Sarah and Sam Swift on the birth of their daughter, Joanna Ruth Swift, on December 28. Proud grandparents are Mark & Anne Carlisle and proud great-grandmother is Marilyn Carlisle.

Lenten Series: The Way of Resistance All are invited to the community Lenten worship services held each Wednesday during Lent. There are two services on Ash Wednesday, February 14, one at noon and another at 6:30 pm. Meals begin at 5:30 pm with the worship service starting at 6:30 pm. The cost of the meal is $5 for adults, $3 for children (12 and younger) with a $12 family maximum. Date Speaker Location 2/14/18 (noon) Kathy Goodwin Settle UMC 2/14/18 Randy Jones First Presbyterian Church 2/21/18 Bob Coons Third Baptist Church 2/28/18 Jane Rothman Century Christian Church (DOC) 3/7/18 Chris Michael Woodlawn UMC 3/14/18 Keith Switzer Trinity UMC 3/21/18 Betty Sivis First Christian Church (DOC)

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.

Dear Legacy Fund Committee: The Goodfellows Club board of directors would like to extend our appreciation to the First Christian Church Legacy Fund for the very generous gift to the Goodfellows Club. 100 percent of the funds raised support the needs of children in Daviess County. Every year the Goodfellows Club provides clothing, shoes, coats, dental and medical needs for over one thousand low-income, school-aged children in our community. You join many other “Goodfellows”, who are helping children attend school with better self-esteem and confidence. Again, thank you. The generosity of the Legacy Fund is so vital to the betterment of our community. It is indeed due to friends like you our community is such a special place. Gratefully, Kathy Strobel, Goodfellows Club Director Dear Outreach Committee Members, On behalf of the Community Dental Clinic, thank you for your 2017 gift of $3,000 to our clinic. As a 501(c) non-profit, our clinic has served the Owensboro/Daviess County community since August 24, 2009. Since then, we have served on 12,500 patients, greatly reduced visits to the local Emergency department related to tooth pain, and educated and screened over 2,000 children at local elementary schools this year. We have a special emphasis on serving the dental needs of disadvantaged children in our community. In 2016, we provided over $1 million of care. By improving dental care, one person at a time, the health of the community also improves. We are one of very few places doing what we do in our area. Thanks to the help of generous donors like you, we significantly impact and improve oral healthcare in our area. Thank you, again, for your gift. Respectfully, Suzanne Craig, Board Chair Community Dental Clinic

A  HUGE  THANK  YOU  to  the  96  individuals  and  families  that  have  pledged  their  support  for  First  Christian  Church  for  a  total  of  $362,616.    We  also  want  to  thank  all  the  individuals  and  families  that  continue  to  support  the  Church  financially,  but  do  not  pledge!!    We  could  not  continue  our  Ministry  without  each  and  every  one  of  you!  

Marie  Abell  Kyle  &  Sara  Aud  Terri  Bailey  Nancy  Barnard  Nelda  Barnett  Beverly  Bartlett  Brian  &  Nina  Belcher  Barbara  Bennett    Verne  &  Sue  Bethel  Ginger  Boehm  Roy  &  Sue  Boling  Lenee  Bowen  Nick  &  Candance  Brake  Mike  &  Angela  Bruce  Malcolm  &  Sally  Bryant  Dan  &  Julie  Burg  Casey  &  Kristin  Callis  Sheila  Campbell  Mark  &  Anne  Carlisle  Richard  &  Leslie  Carlisle  Garret  &  Stacey  Carter  Chris  &  Stacy  Castlen  Kirby  &  Bev  Chelgren  Norma  Collier  

Henry  &  Nancy  Connor  Norris  &  Pat  Cotton  John  &  Beverly  Dawson  Lee  &  Aloma  Dew  Joy  Emerson  Kaye  Farmer  Marjorie  Flowers  Mick  &  Connie  Ford  Bill  &  Susan  Frederick  Chris  &  Cate  Gaddis  Robert  &  Maxine  Goebel  Andrew  Goodaker  Wayne  &  Gloria  Goodaker  Morris  &  Evelyn  Guthrie  Sally  Ham  Carroll  &  Larkin  Hayden  Marbrey  Hedges  Bonnie  Hite  Morton  Holbrook,  III  Ron  &  Jane  Howard  Doug  &  Brenda  Hoyt  Matt  &  Natalie  Johnson  Coralie  Jones  Linda  Jones  

Scot  &  Gina  Kane  Carroll  Laswell  Ken  &  Sue  Lawson  Jack  &  Martha  Lee  Alpha  Jo  Luallen  Andy  &  Becky  Luckett  Mark  &  Janet  Luckett  Scott  &  Meagan  Lyons  Tom  &  Jackie  Maddox  Ken  McDanell  Ethel  McElwain  Joey  &  Teresa  McKinley  Joseph  &  Meghan  McKinley  Jim  &  Cathy  Midkiff  Ann  Miller  Don  &  Margaret  Miller  Francy  Miller  Leslie  Mobley  Hilda  Nance  Ginger  &  Terry  Norris  Dr.  Tom  Norvell  Nathan  &  Suzette  Nunley  Gene  Parks  Cathy  &  Steve  Perrin  

Jim  &  Martha  Quisenberry  Tab  &  Vicki  Quisenberry  Herbert  Reedy  Gavin  &  Molly  Roberts  Jason  &  Mallory  Roberts  John  &  Sandy  Roberts  Mike  &  Cheri  Robinson  Robert  &  Patty  Schrecker  Pearl  &  Harroll  Simon  Jon  &  Jo  Anne  Skillman  Mitch  &  June  Stapleton  Tres  &  Katie  Sterett  John  &  Gloria  Strehl  Richard  &  Janet  Suwanski  Philip  &  Sara  Travis  Betty  Troutman  Patty  Wahl  Carolyn  Watkins  Brian  &  Jessica  Wilborn  Russ  &  Amy  Fredrickson-­‐Wilkey  Henry  &  Carolyn  Williams  Sally  Wood  Norman  &  Pam  Woodward  David  &  Debbie  Yates  

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UPCOMING  EVENTS  

September  10,  2017  ~  Pentecost  12~  9:00  AM  Liturgist:    Vicki  Quisenberry  Serving  Elders:  Mike  &  Angela  Bruce  Acolyte:                Bell  Ringer:    Elder  of  the  month:    Tom  Maddox                                                                                                    Deacons:  Nancy  Barnard,  Emily  Baur,  Brian  Belcher,                            Leslie  Carlisle,  Joy  Emerson,  Becky  Gordon,  Larkin  Hayden,  Carroll  Laswell,  Brende  Lott  

Offering for the Month $39,047.00 Other Revenue Month 776.00 Total Revenue $39,823.00 Expenses for the month 44,063.00 Net for the month (4,240.00)

YTD Offering 408,290.00 YTD Other Revenue 68,044.00 YTD Revenue 476,334.00 YTD Expenses 463,752.00 YTD Net $12,582.00

Disciples Mission Fund 1,785.00 Christian Church in KY West Area 1,071.00 HELP Office 450.00

Serving  in  Worship  

   August  7,  2016  ~  Ordinary  14  ~  9:15  a.m.    Liturgist:  Eric  Farmer  Serving  Elders:  Tab  &  Vicki  Quisenberry  Acolyte:    Clayton  Roberts  Elder  of  the  Month:  Wayne  &  Gloria  Goodaker  Deacons:    Kyle  &  Sara  Aud,  Lenee  Bowen,  Libby  &  Andy  Johnson,  Natalie  Johnson,  Andy  Luckett,  Leslie  Mobley,  Patty  Wahl,  Brad  Webb,  Sally  Wood                                                              

   September  17,  2017  ~  Pentecost  13  ~  9:00  AM    Liturgist:    Andy  Goodaker  Serving  Elders:  Ginger  Norris  and  Nancy  Connor  Acolyte:              Bell  Ringer:      Elder  of  the  month:    Tom  Maddox                                                                                                  Deacons:  Barbara  Bennett,  Shannon  Divine,  Andy  Goodaker,  Sale  Gordon,  Sally  Ham,  Cathy  Maddox,  Teresa  McKinley,  Cathy  Midkiff,  Forrest  Roberts,  Sandra  Roberts,  Janet  Tichenor                    Youth  Deacon:      Worship  &  Wonder  Story  Teller:  Sara  Aud  Choir  Message:    Namasté  Prelude:  As  the  Deer  

STEWARDSHIP  November  2017  

OUTREACH  

Board  meeting  –  Tuesday,  November  14,  at  5:15  pm  in  the  FaHoLo  classroom.    

Elders’  Meeting  –  Thursday,  November  30,  at  5:30  pm  in  the  FaHoLo  classroom.  

January  21  ~  Epiphany  3  ~  9:00  AM  Liturgist:    Nelda  Barnett  Serving  Elders:  Mark  &  Janet  Luckett  Acolyte:    Max  Sterett          Bell  Ringer:  Reise  Elliott                                Elder  of  the  month:    Anne  Carlisle  Deacons:  Barbara  Bennett,  Shannon  Divine,  Andy  Goodaker,  Sale  Gordon,  Sally  Ham,  Cathy  Maddox,  Teresa  McKinley,  Cathy  Midkiff,  Forrest  Roberts,  Sandra  Roberts,  Janet  Tichenor                  Youth  Deacon:    Zoe  Carroll  Worship  &  Wonder  Story  Teller:  Beverly  Dawson  Choir  Message:  Speak  O  Lord  Prelude:  Hallelujah!  What  a  Savior                                    Offertory:    Be  Thou  My  Vision  Communion:  He  is  Our  Peace  Hymns:  When  In  Our  Music  God  Is  Glorified;  O  Jesus,  I  Have  Promised;  Come  Share  the  Lord;  Go  My  Children  with  My  Blessing    

Flowers  have  been  placed  in  the  chancel  by  Ron  Waite  to  the    glory  of  God  and  in  loving  memory  of  his  father,  Floyd  B.  Waite.  

January  14  ~  Epiphany  2  ~  9:00  AM  Liturgist:    Carroll  Laswell  Serving  Elders:  Jon  &  Jo  Anne  Skillman  Acolyte:  Reise  Elliott        Bell  Ringer:  Landry  Roberts          Elder  of  the  month:    Anne  Carlisle  Deacons:  Nancy  Barnard,  Emily  Baur,  Brian  Belcher,                            Leslie  Carlisle,  Joy  Emerson,  Becky  Gordon,  Larkin  Hayden,  Carroll  Laswell,  Brende  Lott  Youth  Deacon:    Loriana  Phillips  Worship  &  Wonder  Story  Teller:  Michelle  Long                                                                                  Choir  Message:  Great  Is  the  Lord  Prelude:  Shall  We  Gather  at  the  River                                                                                          Offertory:    Whosoever  Will    Communion:  My  Shepherd  Will  Supply  My  Need            Hymns:  Here  We  Gather  as  God’s  People;  Help  Us  Accept  Each  Other;  You  Satisfy  the  Hungry  Heart;  One  Bread,  One  Body    

Flowers  have  been  placed  in  the  chancel  by  Susie  Alford                            and  Sally  Wood  to  the  glory  of  God  and  in  loving  memory                              

of  their  parents,  John  S.  &  Marjorie  M.  Hager.  

November  26,  2017  ~  Pentecost  25~  9:00  AM  Liturgist:    Nelda  Barnett  Serving  Elders:  Vicki  &  Tab  Quisenberry  Acolyte:  Max  Baur    Bell  Ringer:  Sam  Busse          Elder  of  the  month:    Ginger  Norris                                                                                        Deacons:  Aloma  Dew,  Steve  Divine,  Eric  Farmer,  Chris  Gaddis,  Blake  &  Missie  Hayden,  Matt  Johnson,  Michelle  Long,  Abbe  Quisenberry    Youth  Deacon:    Jules  Allen  Worship  &  Wonder  Story  Teller:  Michelle  Long                                                                                          Message  in  Music:  This  Is  My  Father’s  World  

SUNDAY,  January  14        9:00  am  Worship    10:00  am    FCC  Café  10:30  am    Sunday  School  12:00  pm    Pitino  Shelter    5:00  pm    Chi  Rho/CYF  Youth  Grp      6:30  pm    Boy  Scouts  MONDAY,  January  15  Office  Closed      6:00  pm    Cub  Scouts  Meeting      6:00  pm    Worship  Team  Mtg.  TUESDAY,  January  16      9:30  am    Faithful  Sewing      5:30  pm    Elders’  Meeting  WEDNESDAY,  January  17      6:30  am    MBS  Panera      6:00  pm    Choir  Rehearsal  THURSDAY,  January  18  10:00  am    DWM  Board  Mtg.        2:30  pm    Food  Pantry      6:00  pm    Outreach  Team  Mtg.  SUNDAY,  January  21        9:00  am  Worship    10:00  am    FCC  Café  10:30  am    Sunday  School      5:00  pm    FCC  Kids!    5:00  pm    Chi  Rho/CYF  Youth  Grp      6:30  pm    Boy  Scouts  

Need  December  

SUNDAY,  February  4        9:00  am  Worship    10:00  am    FCC  Café  10:30  am    Sunday  School      5:00  pm    Chi  Rho/CYF  Youth  Grp      6:30  pm    Boy  Scouts  MONDAY,  February  5      6:00  pm    Cub  Scouts  Meeting      6:00  pm    Worship  Team  Meeting  TUESDAY,  February  6      9:30  am    Faithful  Sewing      1:00  pm    DWM  Day  Group  Meeting                                            at  First  Christian  Church  

 

MONDAY,  January  22      6:00  pm    Cub  Scouts  Mtg  TUESDAY,  January  23      9:30  am    Faithful  Sewing  WEDNESDAY,  January  24      6:30  am    MBS  Panera      6:00  pm    Choir  Rehearsal  FRIDAY,  January  26      6:00  pm    Ski-­‐Thing  SATURDAY,  January  27  Ski-­‐Thing  SUNDAY,  January  28        9:00  am  Worship    10:00  am    FCC  Café  10:30  am    Sunday  School      6:30  pm    Boy  Scouts  MONDAY,  January  29      6:00  pm    Cub  Scouts  Mtg  TUESDAY,  January  30      9:30  am    Faithful  Sewing  WEDNESDAY,  January  31      6:30  am    MBS  Panera      6:00  pm    Choir  Rehearsal  THURSDAY,  February  1      2:30  pm    Food  Pantry  6:00  pm    DWM  Night  Group  Mtg                        at  First  Christian  Church  

Flowers in the Chancel -There are openings for flowers in the chancel on February 4 and 11. If you are interested in providing flowers, please contact the church office at 270-684-8879. 2018 Lenten Fellowship of Prayer devotional booklets are available for purchase in the Church office and in the entry foyer on the welcome desk. The daily Lenten devotionals were written by the Bethany Fellows, and include two devotionals written by Rev. Cheryl Russell. The cost of the booklet is $4. Stop by the office and pick up your copy today! Dear Legacy Fund Committee: The Goodfellows Club board of directors would like to extend our appreciation to the First Christian Church Legacy Fund for the very generous gift to the Goodfellows Club. 100 percent of the funds raised support the needs of children in Daviess County. Every year the Goodfellows Club provides clothing, shoes, coats, dental and medical needs for over one thousand low-income, school-aged children in our community. You join many other “Goodfellows”, who are helping children attend school with better self-esteem and confidence. Again, thank you. The generosity of the Legacy Fund is so vital to the betterment of our community. It is indeed due to friends like you our community is such a special place. Gratefully, Kathy Strobel, Goodfellows Club Director  

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Owensboro, KY 42303

Youth & Children Ministries

On  November  19,  (every  third  Sunday  of  the  month),  we  welcome  all  children  (Preschool  -­‐  5th  grade)  to  come  to  First  Christian  Church  for  FCCKids!    This  is  a  rotation-­‐based  program  where  children  learn  Bible  lessons  through  Storytelling,  Art,  Games,  Science,  and  Cooking.    The  program  runs  from  5-­‐7pm  and  includes  dinner.      We  also  need  help  each  month,  contact  Pastor  Cheryl  if  you’d  like  to  volunteer  to  lead  one  of  these  rotations  for  one  (or  more)  sessions,  help  provide  dinner,  or  come  to  be  an  extra  set  of  hands.    We  hope  everyone  will  come  out  and  give  it  a  try!  

Youth  Group  for  6th  –  12th  Grades  Sundays  at  5:00  pm  Kum-­‐Ba-­‐Ya  Dates  2018  

Young  Disciples                            6/1  -­‐  6/3                                Grade  3  

Junior                                                                6/4  -­‐  6/8                              Grades  4  -­‐  5  

Discovery                                                  6/8  -­‐  6/10                          Grades  1  -­‐  2    

CYF  Sailing                                            6/11  -­‐  6/15                      Grades  9  -­‐  12  

Chi  Rho  Sailing                            6/18  -­‐  6/22                      Grades  6  -­‐  8  

CYF                                                                        6/24  -­‐  6/30                      Grades  9  -­‐  12  

Chi  Rho                                                          7/2  -­‐  7/7                                Grades  6  -­‐  8  

West  Area  Youth  Ski  Thing  January  26  –  27  

For  Youth  in  Grades  6  –  12  Don’t  miss  out  on  the  Fun  as  our  Church  hosts  Ski-­‐Thing!    Meet  youth  from  all  over  West  Area  and  beyond.    Enjoy  fellowship,  games,  and  worship.    On  Saturday  morning  after  we  clean  up,  we  will  head  to  Paoli  to  go  tubing  or  skiing!    Friday  Night  

7:00  -­‐7:30  pm    Registration,      Room  Assignment,  Settle  in    

Saturday  Morning  7:00  am    Breakfast,  Clean  Up  8:30  am    Leave  for  Paoli  Peaks    

Stop  by  the  Church  office  for  registration  forms.  

Mark Your Calendar for

Valentino’s Saturday, February 10, at 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious meal of Salad, Spaghetti, Breadsticks, and

an amazing Chocolate Raspberry Trifle while supporting our

CYF Summer Mission Trip

Cost: $8 per adult and $5 per child