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March 11, 2020 Volume 57, Number 37 First Chrisan Church 3501 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903 Office: (479) 783-1139 Office Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday Church Staff Dianna Jackson Director of Music Ministry Mary Beth Oliver Organist Barbara Brown Secretary Pam Shelby Financial Secretary Randy Alexander Custodian Paence Hudlow Nursery Coordinator Lesley Fleming Nursery Aendant Rev. Howard Marshall Pastor Emeritus Rev. Randy Jay Pastor Emeritus Mission Statement The mission of First Chrisan Church, Fort Smith, Arkansas is to liſt up Jesus the Christ by: ●Enabling spiritual growth and deepened commitment, both individually and corporately; ●Developing a church family/community that is accepng and encouraging; ●Serving our community and the world through spiritual, physical, and emoonal support; and, ●Reaching out in His name to the unchurched in our community. SBKey shares her word of farewell...for now Sonna will share her word on the Word this Sunday. Our friend and “Priscilla” Soniyyah B. Key has accepted her call to serve as the senior minister at Parkway Chrisan Church in Springfield, IL. Sonna says that her departure from this area is biersweet. She is moving away from friends and family and three emerging organizaons including PACE (Police & Community Engagement), the Arkansas Cizens Climate Lobby (ARCCL), and Bridges, but she is hon- ored to begin the next chapter of her ministry. We are so proud of her, and it looks like Parkway is excit- ed about her arrival. Party Food Potluck—Sunday, March 15 Our congregaon has the exceponal opportunity to wish our beloved Priscilla Soniyyah "Sonna" B. Key farewell as she fulfills God's call to minis- ter to Parkway Chrisan Church in Springfield, IL. On March 15 we will gather aſter worship service in Disciples Hall to celebrate and collect a love offering. Please bring your favorite party food dish and let Sonna know how much she means to us. We want to send her off with our love and best wishes as she begins this new life adventure in ministry. Acts of Kindness Community Outreach has placed a shamrock tree in the narthex for the month of March. Each shamrock has an act of kindness on the back. The congregaon is invited to take a shamrock and fulfill the act printed on the back. Some of the shamrocks simply say: “I am going to...”, and you can decide what your act of kindness will be. Others are specific to kids. Once you fulfill the act, bring the shamrock back to the tree for others to choose. Enjoy spreading kindness! Beans & Bingo Dinner March 11 Membership Ministry is hosng a bean, cornbread, and gumbo dinner on March 11 at 5:30 pm. Please bring a small giſt to add to our collecon of prizes for the Bingo winners. We will eat from 5:30 to 6:00 then play bingo unl the last prize is won. Please join us for good food and a family fun me. Called Congregation Meeting This Sunday There will be a called congregaonal meeng at the con- clusion of this week's worship service for the purpose of vong on an interim minister that has been called by the search commiee. Danny Lynch, Board Chair Seeing Through the Eyes of the Youngest Among Us Aſter a recent Sunday service, Elizabeth Vaughn found herself with a flat re. With quick acon by Jimmy Hudlow and David Williamson, the flat re was removed and replaced with the spare in less than 10 minutes! — all under the supervision of Dan Marshall. The problem was assessed by Cannon Hudlow to be coming from the valve stem. He pointed to it and told Elizabeth, “It’s loose. That’s your problem, right there.” Sure enough, the re repair shop reported Cannon’s diagnosis to be spot-on! Thanks to all the fellas who came to the rescue. And thank you, Cannon, for sharing your wisdom. You are a great kid!!
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March 11, 2020
Volume 57, Number 37
First Christian Church 3501 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903
Office: (479) 783-1139
Office Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday
Church Staff
Dianna Jackson Director of Music Ministry Mary Beth Oliver Organist Barbara Brown Secretary Pam Shelby Financial Secretary Randy Alexander Custodian Patience Hudlow Nursery Coordinator Lesley Fleming Nursery Attendant Rev. Howard Marshall Pastor Emeritus Rev. Randy Jay Pastor Emeritus
Mission Statement
The mission of First Christian Church, Fort Smith, Arkansas is to lift up Jesus the Christ by: ●Enabling spiritual growth and deepened commitment, both individually and corporately; ●Developing a church family/community that is accepting and encouraging; ●Serving our community and the world through spiritual, physical, and emotional support; and, ●Reaching out in His name to the unchurched in our community.
SBKey shares her word of farewell...for now
Sonna will share her word on the Word this Sunday.
Our friend and “Priscilla” Soniyyah B. Key has accepted her call to serve as the senior minister at Parkway Christian Church in Springfield, IL. Sonna says that her departure from this area is bittersweet. She is moving away from friends and family and three emerging organizations including PACE (Police & Community Engagement), the Arkansas Citizens Climate Lobby (ARCCL), and Bridges, but she is hon-ored to begin the next chapter of her ministry. We are so proud of her, and it looks like Parkway is excit-ed about her arrival.
Party Food Potluck—Sunday, March 15
Our congregation has the exceptional opportunity to wish our beloved Priscilla Soniyyah "Sonna" B. Key farewell as she fulfills God's call to minis-ter to Parkway Christian Church in Springfield, IL. On March 15 we will gather after worship service in Disciples Hall to celebrate and collect a love offering. Please bring your favorite party food dish and let Sonna know how much she means to us. We want to send her off with our love and best wishes as she begins this new life adventure in ministry.
Acts of Kindness
Community Outreach has placed a shamrock tree in the narthex for the month of March. Each shamrock has an act of kindness on the back. The congregation is invited to take a shamrock and fulfill the act printed on the back. Some of the shamrocks simply say: “I am going to...”, and you can decide what your act of kindness will be. Others are specific to kids. Once you fulfill the act, bring the shamrock back to the tree for others to choose. Enjoy spreading kindness!
Beans & Bingo Dinner March 11
Membership Ministry is hosting a bean, cornbread, and gumbo dinner on March 11 at 5:30 pm. Please bring a small gift to add to our collection of prizes for the Bingo winners. We will eat from 5:30 to 6:00 then play bingo until the last prize is won. Please join us for good food and a family fun time.
Called Congregation Meeting This Sunday
There will be a called congregational meeting at the con-clusion of this week's worship service for the purpose of voting on an interim minister that has been called by the search committee. Danny Lynch, Board Chair
Seeing Through the Eyes of the Youngest Among Us
After a recent Sunday service, Elizabeth Vaughn found herself with a flat tire. With quick action by Jimmy Hudlow and David Williamson, the flat tire was removed and replaced with the spare in less than 10 minutes! — all under the supervision of Dan Marshall. The problem was assessed by Cannon Hudlow to be coming from the valve stem. He pointed to it and told Elizabeth, “It’s loose. That’s your problem, right there.” Sure enough, the tire repair shop reported Cannon’s diagnosis to be spot-on! Thanks to all the fellas who came to the rescue. And thank you, Cannon, for sharing your wisdom. You are a great kid!!
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March 15
Rev. Soniyyah "Sonna" B. Key
Elders Linda Creekmore and Hardie Jefferies Deacon Jesse Bailey Prepare Communion Greta Pryor Greeters Jesse Bailey, Dwayne Pryor, Greta Pryor Worship Leader Linda Creekmore
Elder of the Month Danny Lynch-479-719-8759
Church Calendar
Sunday, March 15 8:30 am Mission Café 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship (Sanctuary) Called Congregational Meeting Reception For Sonna (after
meeting) 3:30 pm Disciples Bells 5:00 pm Jubilation Bells 5-7:00 pm Youth Fellowship Monday, March 16 6:30 pm Men’s Supper Tuesday, March 17 9:00 am Staff Meeting 10:00 am Book Club (Barton Stone Room) 11:30 am Lunch Bunch La Mesa (6500 Hwy 271 South) Wednesday, March 18 10:00 am Prime Time Bells 4:15 pm Children’s Chimes 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Thursday, March 19 11:00 am Pastoral Care Group
For the Record – March 8
Operating Receipts .............. To Date ................................ Endowment ......................... To Date ................................ Monthly Budgeted Needs ........................
$ 4,293.82 24,837.40
180.00 590.00
29,118.21
Van Driver
The van driver for March is Tim Randolph, 479-462-1712.
MEMORIALS: We gratefully acknowledge the fol-lowing gifts, given as a thoughtful expression of sympathy and of care…
In Memory of Gwen Long by Mickie Matthews In Memory of Marlene Rhodes by Steve &
Rebecca Parke In Memory of Dean Randolph, Jr. by Steve &
Rebecca Parke
Book Club Meets Soon
FCC Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 17, in the Barton Stone Room at 10:00 am. We will discuss the book Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. This book is in our Church Library.
Guest Pastors
March 15 Rev. Soniyyah “Sonna” B. Key March 22 Rev. Dr. Jim Johnson
Dianna’s Notes
Music Schedule
Prime Time Bells will meet Sunday in the Sanctuary at 8:30 am before Sunday school to rehearse “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”.
March 15 Prime Time Bells April 5 Children’s Chimes and Jubilation Bells April 10, 7:30 pm Good Friday Service of Tenebrae April 12 Disciples Bells
No rehearsals March 22-29 (Spring Break)
Mission Express O Café
The café opens at 8:30 am each Sunday morn-ing. All the proceeds support the Mission trips. Come join us for fellowship, a cup of coffee and doughnuts.
