May this New Year hold many BLESSINGS for you and … Divinity School where he completed his Master...
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Volume 18, Number 1 Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Inside this Issue ….
New Members
Rev. Charles
January Sermon Series
Insert: 2017 Slate of Officers & Congregational Meeting
Upcoming Events
February Birthdays
Joys and Concerns
Sunday Services
8:30 am — Chapel
10:50 am — Sanctuary
6:30 pm - The Gathering
www.edcc.org
January 15, 2016
Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes
Preaching
Sermon Title
“The Face (Book) of God”
Scripture
Isaiah 43:16-19
John 3:1-3
January 22, 2017
Rev. Colin McRaney
Preaching
Sermon Title
“Bridle Your Tongue - and Fingers”
Scripture James 1:19-19-27
Happy New Year, Church! I am excited for the year to come as we start to live out our theme of “Come Grow with Us!” We are truly in an exciting time as we feel God’s Spirit move among us and guide us towards more faithful discipleship. One of the core aspects of our theme is finding ways
to welcome children into our greater church body. We have already seen our first Children in Worship Sunday last October and will have another at the end of January. The Children and Youth department and I are hard at work in Sunday School and Children’s Church to make sure they are the best possible. Shortly, we will begin planning for Vacation Bible School and other summer activities. We are in an time of holy expectation as we explore God’s will for us.
As a church, we are so excited about all God has in store for us, especially the babies joining our family. It is important to love on and make sure the parents feel welcome and wanted. As such, it’s important to realize that parenting has changed since many of us raised babies. Below are some tips to help us all honor and respect our new parents while also making sure they know they are loved.
Five Tips for Welcoming Babies and Their Families
If you are sick or think you might be sick, please do not hold or touch the baby. Babies are still building their immune systems and even the littlest cold can be really hard for a baby (and the already sleep-deprived parents!).
Respect the boundaries set up by the parents. Ask before you try to hold the baby and listen if the parent says not right now. The baby may have just fallen asleep, be about to spit up, or cry when handed to strangers.
Babies should always be passed back to the parent, not to another person. It is the parent’s right to decide who holds the baby. Further, there is nothing scarier than looking for the person you thought had your baby and not finding the baby.
Be supportive if the baby is fussy. Some parents will choose to keep their baby in worship with them while others will choose the nursery and still others will opt to step out if the baby becomes fussy. All three options are good choices. Let the parent know they are doing a good job and that you support and love them.
Many times, both parents are working and thus keeping (or at least trying to keep) the baby on a schedule is a life-saver. For a portion of the baby’s life, some parents may miss church or not stay for a whole event because its nap time, feeding time, or other such activity. Find ways to let them know they are missed and loved. Do they need a meal? A short card? Don’t stop inviting them to activities, but be understanding if they can’t make it.
And be on the lookout for young children and teen tips coming soon!
Rev. Allison
From Our Youth Minister
May this New Year hold many BLESSINGS for you and yours
EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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NEW MEMBERS
Melinda Riley joined our EDCC family on New Year’s Day by reaffirmation
of faith. We thank Fred Gleber for introducing Melinda to our Wednesday
Bible Study group where has been a regular participant for quite some
time. Melinda resides at 8915 Daytona, Dallas, 75218;
telephone 254-717 7726.
How happy we were to receive Nicole McRaney as a member
of our church family. Nicole comes by transfer of her
membership from Galileo Christian Church on the same day
as she and Rev. Colin dedicated their precious son,
Rhys Jonathan.
McRaney and Lanteigne Families
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Rev. Charles Gnanamuthu Completes Ministry at EDCC Christmas Day marked the close of Charles ministry as Media Minister at EDCC. Charles walked into EDCC four years ago as a visitor. He had come to this country to attend Dallas Theological Seminary in an effort to complete a theological degree and ordination. Shortly after attending here he asked Reverend Deborah Morgan-Stokes if this church could ordain him. She replied yes and steered him to Brite Divinity School where he completed his Master of Divinity Degree in December. EDCC agreed to sponsor him in our Region as a commissioned minister. Charles has served his required internship for Brite Divinity school with our church as Media Minister. Under Rev. Morgan-Stokes’ supervision he has gained experience in all phases of ministry including preaching, leading worship, teaching, Bible study, committee functions, board meetings, and visitation and much more. EDCC has been blessed by Sylvia, Charles wife, who has taught in the EDCC children’s Sunday School. We have been amazed with their two sons Angelo who is a senior in high school and served as a junior deacon, and JD who is now in the 3rd grade. With Charles computer science background he greatly enhanced our media ministry including YouTube broadcasts of church worship, music and other programs of our church. Charles has also been under the care of a Congregational Care Committee on his journey toward ordination. Committee members are, Rev. Ron Somers-Clark, chair, with Ann Sanders, Marvin Kuers, Jules Martinez and Rev. Morgan-Stokes and formerly (Julie Alexander and Jim Frenzel). The committee has assisted in guiding Charles through his preparation in ministry and toward his ordination as a minister in the Christian Church (DOC). Charles has completed his required paperwork for ordination and placement as a minister in the Christian Church. He is now preparing to be interviewed by the Region for ordination approval during the week of January 23rd. After successful completion of the ordination committee plans will be made for ordination at EDCC. At that time we will celebrate his shared ministry with us. With the sponsorship of the North Texas Area of the Christian Church, Charles has just begun a new Christian Church (DOC) in Sachse, Tx. Please keep Charles and his family and this new congregation in your prayers as they begin this important faith journey. Your prayers are also requested for Charles as he prepares for his ordination interview in a few weeks. You may email your well wishes to Charles at [email protected] or send cards to 7423 Maringo, Dallas, TX 75227. EDCC has been blessed by this journey with Charles and his family and we will miss them. by Ron Somers-Clark
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT ELM, EAST DALLAS CAMPUS OF VMLC
If you or someone you know have been thinking about a new volunteer opportunity,
now is a great time to sign up at VMLC, our mission partner who provides English literacy and early childhood programs for nearly 1,200 immigrants and refugees. Classes are gearing up now for the 2017 spring semester which officially starts later this month.
On January 12, VMLC will host a volunteer training event at Park Cities Baptist Church. We invite you to come and learn more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity.
The time commitment is once a week for two hours, and we have several daytime openings – either 9-11 am or 12:30-2:30 – Monday-Thursday.
Please contact VMLC at [email protected].
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CHILI COOK-OFF
Sunday, February 12th
NOON in the Great Hall More details to come at a later date
02.12
Sunday
DISCIPLES WOMEN 10:30 AM ♦ Disciples Room
Speaker Christine Byrkit 01.17
Tuesday
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
NOON ♦ Great Hall
We will be serving lunch - RSVP Required 01.22
Sunday
MLK DAY
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED 01.16
Monday
MEDIA COMMITTEE MEETING
5:30 PM ♦ Disciples Room 01.18
Wednesday
NASHIM
7:00 PM ♦ Location TBD
01.24
Tuesday
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
10:50 AM ♦ Sanctuary 01.29
Sunday
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Speaker: Dr. Marcia McFee
Worship Design Studio
Saturday January 28, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Creekwood Christian Church
2660 Forest Vista Dr. Flower Mound, TX 75028
January 15 The Face (Book) of God
Isaiah 43:16-19, I John 3:1-3 Rev. Deborah
Theme - what’s positive about social media
January 22 Bridle your Tongue - and Fingers!
James 1:19-19-27
Rev. Colin
Theme - the dangers of social media/a discussion of civility and Christian behavior
January 29 A Brave New World
Romans 12:1-2
Rev. Deborah
Theme - other ethical decisions we will have to make as Christians
Re: DNA/genetic testing; etc.
2/13/17 A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson
3/13/17 The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe-C.S. Lewis and The Golden Compass
by Philip Pullman
4/10/17 The Road to Cana by Anne Rice
Sunday, January 22, 2017 Presiding Dan Busdiecker Cup Gerry Fagg
Loaf David Hamer Chapel Mike Herrold Fowler Betty Hillin Preparation Luke Nakahara
Dale Hogue
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Presiding Richard Dooley Cup Mike Herrold
Loaf Gerry Fagg Chapel David Hamer Fowler Mike Herrold Preparation Heather Wood Scott Taylor
Visitors January 8, 2017
Travis Drake Barbara Herrold
Leo Pena
Jay and Bill Thomas Barb McRaney Sandra Webb
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Serving Schedules
To Those of You Who Were Born in
FEBRUARY
Bob McKelvy 1st
Buck Peace 6th
Pam Sparks 6th
Maria Godinez 7th
Jean Bainbridge 8th
Denise Turner 8th
Jerri Brooks 10th
Stacey Hargrave 10th
Doris Holmes 10th
Margie Marrs 10th
Natalie Lilley 11th
Ivan Vasquez 12th
Joe Stalcup 13th
Glenna Taite 13th
George Hedick 15th
Sally Perez 16th
Raymond Chavez 17th
Paige English-Baker 17th
Hannah Stanford 19th
Joshua Singer 21st
Joe Zerda 21st
Wes Sanders Jr. 24th
Betty Nyenhuis 25th
Sally Queen 25th
Charles Gnanamuthu 26th
Vincent Ramos 27th
Claude Maples 28th
If you have a birthday in FEBRUARY and don’t see your name
call the church office (214.824.8185) YOU are important to us!
Celebrating and giving thanks for:
Celebrating and giving thanks for all our children and youth including Rachael and Marisa Carson
Our young adults away at college or in town including Christian Bentley
Our new member, Nicole McRaney
Dedication of Rhys Jonathan McRaney
Rev. Allison’s sermon, “Star Words”
Productive Church Life retreat
Engagement of Jamie Thompson and Justin Griffin
February wedding for Susan McNabb and Chrys Halyburton
Each Tuesday from 7-9 a.m., EDCC elders gather for prayer. From wherever you may be during this time period, the elders invite you to join them in prayer, using this prayer list or your own.
Pray for Those In our Church Family:
For Ongoing Concerns In our Congregation, including:
Paul Parker
For Ongoing Concerns Outside our Congregation, including:
Community Garden
For Our Limited Activity Members, including:
Joe and Jean Gilbert
For Those Serving in the Military, especially:
Andrew Broadwell
For Our Ministries, including:
Small Groups
For Those serving our world, including:
Caitlin and Brandon Alexander
For Those Seeking Employment
Answered Prayers!
God is at work at EDCC
Outside our Congregation:
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Seasonal Illnesses
Janet Hopkins
Donna Robins and Kathy Zahrt
Kenneth Melvin
Wilda Brewer
Wes Sanders
Jack and Lucille Cannon
Bettie Queen
Family of Ruth Campbell
Amy Alexander
Toni Cline
Chris Marshall
Marc Carden
Russ Van Buren
Cathy Hosick
Matthew Krimm
Toby’s Uncle Curtis
Norma Webb
Dr. Jack Ehrhardt
Family of Bruce Waddell
David Sheppard
Family of John Newman
We will hold our annual congregational meeting on January 22nd, immediately following our
Sanctuary service. We hope that you will attend church service that morning and stay for this
important meeting after the service.
Agenda
We will receive the 2017 slate of officers and leaders of the Congregation from the Nominating
Committee.
We will receive a report from the By-Laws Revision Committee for congregational approval.
We will present the 2016 financial statement results and propose a 2017 budget for
congregational approval.
We want to provide information concerning the two parking lots on the north and east side of Peak Street. The Church Board has approved the signing of a listing agreement with a commercial real estate broker, offering the land for sale. We have signed the listing
agreement and are only listing the land for sale—this is NOT a sale agreement. These two lots total approximately 63,300 square feet. The Board is seeking authorization from the
congregation to negotiate with a buyer if we receive an acceptable net offer price (after commissions). When/if we do receive such an acceptable offer, we will present it to the
congregation for your final consideration and vote.
If you have questions, please contact Doug Lueckemeyer, Roland Melton, or committee members
Bob McKelvy, Owen Hooten, or Mike Herrold.
Doug Lueckemeyer, President of the congregation
Roland Melton, Treasurer of the congregation
629 N. Peak Street Dallas, TX 75246
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