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MISSION: To speak and live for Christ in our community and world. VISION: To be a worshipping community in which all people
At First Christian Church…
We believe God wants to transform our lives individually and collectively for His purpose. In everything we do, we speak and live for Christ. The way we do that is simply to take God’s love and our God given gifts and talents into the world to make a difference. We gather on Sundays to worship and refuel.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH - Tyler, Texas www.fcctyler.org September 17, 2014 Vol. 57 No. 19
2015 SUNDAY
SCHEDULE
Want to be informed? Want to
know what’s going on? Remem-
ber when you came when our
2020 Vision Team regularly met
with our congregation to present
plans for our “Spread the Word”
Project? This Sunday (at both
“shortened” worship services),
our 2015 Vision Team will
present the plan for our 2015
Sunday schedule. We hope all
of you will come to worship, then
stay for the presentation. After
listening to a variety of groups
and reading over 100 question-
naires, our 2015 Vision Team
has decided upon a plan for our
Sunday mornings going forward,
and they want to share it with
you.
THE PUMPKINS
ARE COMING!!
All hands on deck! If you can
lift, haul and walk, and can give a
few hours after work, we need
YOU Monday, September 29th.
An entire truckload of pumpkins
is heading to FCC and we need
to unload them into what will
become the 2014 Patch.
We cannot have too much
help! Come as soon after 5 as
you can. Whole families are
welcome and elementary-age
children will have projects to
keep them busy. Church will
provide water and snacks – please
bring gloves if you’ve got ‘em.
Also look for a green volun-
teer sign-up form in the entry to
the sanctuary starting this Sunday.
We’re asking for pairs of folks to
work a sales shift in the Patch.
INSTALLATION, LUNCH
AND “POUNDING”
HONORING REV.
ROBERT GOODRICH
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
September 28th will be our latest
big Sunday as we welcome and
install Rev. Robert Goodrich as our
new Associate Minister. ONE SER-
VICE ONLY THAT DAY AT 11
A.M., followed by a covered dish
lunch and a good old fashioned
“pounding” with a 21st century
twist…meaning gift cards, soup
(esp. tomato or chicken noodle),
pancake mix, or anything organic.
As for lunch, last names begin-
ning with A-M bring a main cas-
serole dish; N-S bring vegetables/
salads; T-Z bring desserts. Bread
and drinks will be provided.
Don’t miss out on this historic
day. God is up to something BIG
in our midst. It’s happening!
From the Senior Minister ...
I cannot decide who I am most excited for...our church family,
Robert Goodrich and his family, or myself? Monday, September
22nd, begins Robert Goodrich’s ministry here with us at FCC
(on that day, he and I will be traveling to Garland for a preaching
festival and time with colleagues). On September 28th Robert’s installation
will be part of one beautiful blended hour of worship at 11 a.m.
I look forward to your gracious welcome of Robert, Molly, Ruth and
Sarah. I look forward to all the smiles, handshakes and hugs they will
receive—the welcoming gifts at the “pounding”. I look forward to seeing
the Goodrichs realize that FCC Tyler is an amazing church family.
Still, please don’t be offended if he doesn’t remember your name or
doesn’t remember meeting you. Don’t expect him to have revolutionary
ideas ready to unveil...to have it all figured out on day 1 or day 101. Don’t
expect him to preach like Fred Craddock or Andy Stanley, but encourage him
in every way.
In my sermon Sunday I preached about the close relationship between
faith and gambling. In both, we have no control over the outcome, yet as
gamblers in faith (with God) we know the odds are stacked in our favor
because we put the outcome in the hands of God who loves us, who is with
us, for us, and ahead of us. If you don’t know, by faith we are trying some-
thing new (a gamble). Rev. Robert Goodrich has an unusual job description:
1) primary responsibility for our Contemporary Worship Service, and 2)
oversight responsibilities for our Youth Ministries. Along with all the other
ministry elements—meetings with Board, Elders, staff, hospital visits, coun-
seling with congregation, to name a few—Robert will be a very busy minis-
ter. I believe he’s up to the “calling” and challenge and I believe he believes
he is up to it as well.
Join me in praying specifically for him and his ministry at FCC Tyler.
Your Friend and Pastor, Chris
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Adult Sunday School
Believers Class
Rob Bradford
“Convictions”
by Marcus Borg
Disciples Class
Mary Waldrop
"A New Future"
Jeremiah 32:2 - 9, 14 - 15
Cana
“The Life I Have
Always Wanted”
Seekers Class
Jackie Littleton
The Choir/Forum Class
Troy Smith
Genesis Class
“Current Issues”, using the
Rob Bell NOOMA Series.
Koinonia Class
Michael Lewis
Café Class "Raising Kids for True
Greatness", Subtitle: Redefine
Success for You and Your
Child, by Dr. Tim Kimmel
First Christian Church &
The Stalcup Lecture Series Present
Dr. Shelly Matthews, Professor
Brite Divinity School
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES:
TAMING THE TONGUES OF FIRE
Saturday, October 11th 9—1:45 pm CLC Conference Room
$20 registration includes light lunch and childcare.
The orderly and reassuring presentation of events in the book of Acts is at odds with the unruly and
dramatic events it describes. This seminar addresses the tension as Acts seeks to tame the events
through order and truth. At the same time, it unsettles that structure by pointing to gaps, fissures
and alternate voices in the narrative which suggests the presence of a complex religious movement.
WORSHIP FLOWERS
AVAILABLE DATES:
OCTOBER 5TH, 19TH, 26TH
If you would like to provide flowers
in memory or honor of someone or something
special, please call the church office (561-8138).
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THE CARING CONNECTION
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
The Caring Connection will meet Sunday,
September 28th, at 4 p.m. in the church office.
This month we will have an open discussion so bring your questions and/
or concerns with you.
The Caring Connection strives to reduce caregiver isolation, provide
support, explore relevant topics, discover resources, share coping strate-
gies, and learn new ones.
If you would like to be a part of this group, contact Nancy Grant at
903-561-8138 or Kaye Kraus at 903-581-8308. Or simply join us
September 28th at 4.
YOUNG ACTORS
AGES 7-14
for Christmas play on
December 5, 2014.
General meeting
Wednesday, October 1st
6:30 p.m.
in the Choir Room
PRIME-AGERS!
If you’re a Prime Celebrator – or anyone in retirement age with an
opening for lunch once a month – you’re invited to our ‘We’re Back’
luncheon, at Cotton Patch Café (facing the Loop, next door to FCC)
Thursday, September 25th at noon. I’ll be at the restaurant early to hold
our spot. To make our reservation most accurate, please call the church
office by Wednesday, September 24th, to RSVP.
Remember, friends are always welcome! Thanks – and I can’t wait to
see you after 2 summer months off our meetings.
—Rev. Ginger B.
YOUTH NEWS AND CALENDAR…
Youth groups kicked off a couple of Sundays back and plans are being
made for a great semester. A variety of activities are coming up and every
week could be something new, so come and see what we are up to. Youth,
bring a friend along. Adults, give Rob Mason a call (405-642-9046) if you
want to be a part of what we’ve cooked up. Mark your calendars for:
October 5th ……. .Fire Mountain
October 12th …… Pumpkin Patch
October 26th …….Trunk or Treat
November 23rd…. Thanksgiving Banquet
We will find youth serving the church community in a variety of ways,
as well as worshipping, playing games, and continuing to learn about the
“Four Loves” found in Scripture. Come see how these four loves affect
our daily lives, our friendships, our dating, our online presence and more.
The Pancake Breakfast... ...benefitting the 2015 Mission Trip
to Guatemala raised $4,016. Thanks to
everyone for coming out and support-
ing our Mission Team.
OCTOBER
DEACONS
9:00 A.M.
Bettie Cole, Tom DeWitt, Steve
Hammack, Katie Hammack, David
Lowry*, Libby Lowry* , Ernie
Phillips, Jan Phillips
11:00 A.M.
Dale Barton, Don Simmons,
Percy Wang, Ying Ying Yang
*Team Leaders
Have fun and get to know
Rev. Robert Goodrich. To
help cover the cost, bring
$10. Or bring 3 friends and
we’ll cover your cost. All
friends come for free.
THANKSGIVING
BANQUET
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Our annual Thanksgiving Banquet will
be Sunday, November 23rd, immediately following worship. We
will have one worship service at 11:00 a.m. University Christian
Church will join us for the banquet.
Thanksgiving Sunday promises to be a great time filled with
fellowship and thanksgiving. All proceeds for the banquet will
go to support Disciples Crossing in Athens.
Make plans to join us for a day of worship and thanksgiving.
THANK YOU…
How does one express the feelings of a very grateful heart by just saying “thank you”? The visits, calls,
texts, emails and voicemails were in the hundreds, and many from those I didn’t have any idea even knew me.
There is no doubt FCC has the best cooks ever! I was so well fed by you that I gained 10 pounds in the first
3 weeks! Some of you kept me supplied in Gatorade after I became dehydrated and I am now an expert on the
different flavor combinations. Those providing taxi service did an excellent job getting me to the various
medical appointments and to the pharmacy.
Your prayers have sustained me for the last 12 weeks. Prayer is so powerful and I have felt it surrounding
me and aiding in my healing. Suffering has opened my eyes and heart to many things and I hope I am a better
person for it. One thing I know for sure, I am loved by you and my cup truly runs over!
“Thank you” is inadequate but I don’t have the words to express my deeper emotions, so for now it will
have to do.
In Christian Love, Ann Russell
P.S. A couple more minor procedures and I should be completely well.
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IT’S NOT TOO LATE… ...we’ve only just begun (as the song
goes)! Join us in the choir room this
Tuesday (and every Tuesday at 7 p.m.)
and be a part of the Music Ministry at
FCC.
WANTED
A FEW GOOD MEN
(Women are welcome too!)
Mission Trip to Georgia, USA
Cherry Log Ministries, The Craddock Center
Leave Tyler Monday, October 13; return Saturday, October 17
We will be assisting the Cherry Log Mission to build a storage
building for their ministry to the people of southern Appalachia.
This mission assists people of southern Appalachia in acquiring
furniture and mattresses for their homes.
We will stay in cabins in the mountains of southern Appalachia
while we are working. If Dr. Fred Craddock’s health will permit,
he plans visit the site with us.
We need 6 to 8 more people that have an interest in Outreach
INSIDE the USA.
NAMETAGS NEEDED
In a two pronged attack, the Welcome
Team is inviting you (yes, you!) to wear
your nametag every Sunday. First, you
will help Robert Goodrich learn your
name more quickly and second, you will
prepare yourself to welcome the visitors
coming our way in the months ahead. In
fact, the Worship Team is so serious
about nametags, they plan to slap a
temporary nametag on anyone not prop-
erly identified, members and guests alike.
Face it, we are much more likely to
approach someone when we know his/her
name. That’s how connections are made,
and we are all about connections.
SUNDAY SCHOOL HOUR
ADAPTIONS AHEAD…
To FCC Parents: I hope you’ve already read
something about upcoming changes in the
Sunday School hour. They affect our young
and elementary-age children, and us! We’ll
soon be starting the 10 o’clock hour together –
children from age 3 up, and parents, who are
expected to come with your children to the opening session of Sunday
School.
Changes start September 28th. All families are invited into the CLC
gym at 10 a.m. for a weekly large group kick-off. Every Sunday will begin
with 10 minutes in large group, followed by breakout small groups for
children and for adults.
Our first offering for parents is a book study through October 19th
on “Raising Kids for True Greatness” by Dr. Tim Kimmel. No advance
reading required; handouts provided weekly.
For children and for us, as we develop multiple adult groups, is a
curriculum that works through the Bible sequentially, telling key stories
and teaching key Scriptures. We’ve mapped out lessons through Hallow-
een, starting with some key players in Genesis.
Building on Chris’ sermon on September 14th, I urge you all to “gamble
with your own money” and get involved here. (“God’s people have always
been big gamblers – but the odds are stacked in our favor!”) In fact, this
new format and way of instructing/ teaching/ community-building can only
work if a group of us parents PLUS others around the church family get
invested.
Here are some starter ways anyone could help:
Greet children (be in gym lobby by 9:55; usher families into
the gym);
Be a playmate (sit at the interactive stations in gym as children
arrive, and done by 10:05);
Sit with children (take a rug and a specified age group; hold up
a sign to show these ages where to sit);
Make music (play guitar, piano or any other instrument with us,
given a few week’s notice).
Ginger B.
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Happy Birthday!!
9/22 Steven Whiteman
Quin Neal
Kara Spitz
9/23 Don Cooper
Ingrid Boeker
9/24 Tiffany Honea
Wayne Jones
Alex Huffines
9/25 Merlin Long
Suzi Teegarden
9/26 Addie Moore
Ken Smith
Nancy Townes
Conner Burke
Ryan Wang
9/27 Emily Pulliam
9/28 Patty Sims
Diana Patterson
9/29 Joey Holthus
Sebetha Jenkins-Booker
9/30 Paul Weskamp
10/1 Steve Hammack
10/2 Bob Nichols
Austin Covey
10/3 Owen Brandt
Harfon Kemp
10/4 Johnny Wills
Sam Jernigan
Harold Wilder
Happy Anniversary!!
9/21 Brian & Janice Baber
9/23 Tim & Martha Boyd
Burt & Paula Ford
Al & Sheila Matson
9/24 Richard & Amy Clay
10/4 Ryan & Susan Soward
CONGRATULATIONS
EVA DENSON!!
The ETMC Gift Shop was remodeled in honor of Eva
Denson and her years of volunteering. Friday over 100
people gathered for the dedication.
The August
financial
statements are
available for
review in the
church office.
WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Dr. Chris Pulliam preaching
9:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. - Contemporary Worship
Elders: Ginger & Chris Faulk Elders: Sheila & Al Matson
Deacon Team Leaders: Wayne Aaron, Jeremy Brandt
WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
Dr. Pulliam preaching 11:00 a.m. - One Worship Service
Lunch & “Pounding” for the Goodrichs to follow
ATTENDANCE
September 7th
9:00 a.m. - 112
11:00 a.m. - 101
Total Worship - 213
Sunday School - 138
September 14th
9:00 a.m. - 150
11:00 a.m. - 103
Total Worship - 253
Sunday School - 160
Church Calendar
Sunday, September 21st
9:00 AM - Traditional Worship
10:00 AM - Sunday School
11:00 AM - Contemporary Worship
Youth Ministry
3:00 PM - Jr. High
4:00 PM - Open gym
5:00 PM - Sr. High
Monday, September 22nd 6:00 PM - Greek Class
Tuesday, September 23rd
7:00 AM - Elders Breakfast
6:00 PM - Handbell rehearsal
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
Wednesday, September 24th
8:00 AM - Breakfast/Bible Study
5:30 PM - Contemporary Worship
6:00 PM - Personnel
7:00 PM - Men’s basketball (CLC)
Thursday, September 25th 7:05 AM - R2D2 Men’s Study
12:00 PM - Prime Celebrators
6:00 PM - Nominating Committee
6:30 PM - Praise Band rehearsal
Sunday, September 28th
10:00 AM - Sunday School
11:00 AM - One Worship Service
12:00 PM - Lunch & “Pounding”
Youth Ministry
3:00 PM - Jr. High
4:00 PM - Open gym
4:00 PM - The Caring Connection
5:00 PM - Sr. High
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Joys & Concerns
Congratulations to Gene and Barbara Diedrick on the birth of their great
granddaughter, Rylee Makena Allport (9 lb. 14 oz.) in North Richland
Hills.
We extend our sympathies to Harfon Kemp on the passing of his brother,
Rev. Thomas Kemp, on September 7th in North Carolina.
Our sympathies also go out to Ann Russell on the passing of her niece,
Starla Hand Horton, on September 8th.
Keep these members and their families in our prayers: Holly Barry,
Doris Davis, Gladys Howard, Ombra Hughes, Bob Randall, Ellen Ritchey,
Pam Sartain, Reba Smith, Nina Sue Thorndike, Johnny Wills…and our
friends: Jim Barry, Adam Bradford, Inge Crawford, Jim Denson, Cecile
Diamond, Pat Dietrich, Donna Lee Laney, Jake Lee, Al Matson, Sr.,
Mozelle Roberts, Clayton Smith, Rosalee Sprouse, the family of Lani
Sykes, and Carley Wallace.
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THANK YOU…
1 Corinthians 1:4: I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.
The family of Loyd A. George wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the gracious, loving support you provided us during his illness and passing from his earthly home to his heavenly one. We have been sustained by your prayers and visits to the hospi-tal, rehabilitation center, and hospice. We so appreciate those of you who brought the Lord’s Supper to his bedside, and walked with us “through the Valley.” May you be richly blessed, as you have blessed us.