FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Disciples of Christ

701 Holly Street Perry, OK 73077

E-MAIL: perryokfcc@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.fccperryok.com

****** Rev. Don Bryant

INTERIM MINISTER 620/352-0072

Kim Ward CHURCH SECRETARY

Paula Shryock CHOIR DIRECTOR

****** CHURCH OFFICE

(580) 336-4576 Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

******

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

8:15am or 10:30am SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:15am

August 21, 2017

Sunday August 20, 2017

ATTENDANCE: 8:15 worship 45 10:30 worship 109 TITHES & OFFERINGS received:

General Fund $2,891.00

The Perry Christian First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

Hello First Christian Church of Perry, Oklahoma!!! I am so excited to begin this adven-

ture with you. I must say from the bottom of my heart how much I appreciated all the ef-

fort getting the parsonage ready for our arrival. Thank you to the CWF for the lovely gift

basket and the goodies, not to mention the Deep cleaning you all did to the parsonage. I

don’t need to tell you how amazing your property committee is but I will! They were so

accommodating with my kids and my wife! I will never be able to express my gratitude

enough for everything you did to welcome us to Perry. Finally, to the search committee

who are the reason I am here, I loved every minute we spent together and cannot wait to

see what we do in the future.

I thought I would begin our weekly conversations by telling you a little about my family.

My wife Carman is from Lavaca Arkansas which is East of Fort Smith, Arkansas. She and

I met at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma while we

were in the Marching Bulldogs. I fell in love with her immediately and she eventually ac-

quiesced and allowed me to be her boyfriend and eventually her husband. My father per-

formed the wedding at the First Christian Church of McAlester, Oklahoma on May 24th,

1998. She is an Accountant and frankly is smarter than me. She is my best friend, my soul

mate, my cheerleader and a great partner as we raise our two children Madeline and Quin-

ton. Madeline is my 13-year-old and she is pretty amazing. She loves Wonder Woman (no

I mean it…LOVES Wonder Woman), basketball, band, and her dachshunds Harley and

Pepper. She enjoys discussing the differences between the protagonists in DC and Marvel

comics and how they are similar. Which leads to me to Quinton our 7-year-old Lego

builder extraordinaire. If you had any questions about Transformers, Legos, Minecraft,

Power rangers, or anything about Iron Man he will tell you all you ever needed to know.

He loves creating and designing “more efficient” Lego buildings while playing games!

Finally, Harley and Pepper who allow us to take care of them. Harley and Pepper, our

dogs, pretty much own us.

Over the next few months my goals are simple: 1. Get to know you. I will be doing this by

having listening conferences that I would like for you to sign up for. They will be Monday

- Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at either the church or someplace of your choosing. I will also

have Monday and Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. for those that work. They should last about an

hour. The goal with this is basically interviewing and getting to know you. These sign-up

sheets will be outside the office in a few weeks. The ultimate goal is to meet with every

single person in the directory before Christmas. 2. I am wanting to meet with each of the

committees between now and the next Board meeting mainly so that I can get an idea of

what you have planned and what you are dreaming about. 3. We will be looking ahead as

we discuss First Christian Church’s mission especially regarding worship (Christmas is

right around the corner), families (Sunday school? etc… 4. I am a teacher and I will start

to stress out if I am not teaching something so part of what I will be listening for is what I

should we be teaching outside of Worship? I love to have bible studies in the congrega-

tions that I serve and I will be looking at where and when can I put those in the lineup at

the church.

Long story short, I am wanting to get to know and you and this congregation. I

will be spending a great deal of time trying to get to know as much as possible in the com-

ing weeks. I hope you are as excited as I am to see what God has in store for First Chris-

tian Church in Perry, Oklahoma.

Shalom, Joshua Bell

New Requests: Joyce Loveless (fell and broke her hip, will have surgery), the family of Trevor Navratil, Tony Kegin

(recovering in hospital), Tara Smith, Terri Carter (James Meier’s sister)

continuing prayers. . . .Quinley Rigdon (Newborn great niece of Jean Vasek), Beth Noteware, the family of

Alan Cunningham (ex-brother-in-law to Roy Kendrick), the family of Fred Kohman, the family of John Brid-

al, Carol Orr, Martha Nimmo loss of her Mother, the family of Janice Edwards, K.D. Webb (infant with seri-

ous health problems in NICU, grandchild of Keith & Julie Webb), Leonard Branen, Willa Coker, Kathy Wil-

son, the family of Rev. John Givens (Shelley Hawkins step-father), the family of Stacy Norris (Kristi Cook’s

father), the family of Dave Iske (Jean Vasek’s relation), the family of John Bulling, Cheri Payne, Carolyn

Gray (lymphoma treatment sister to Petie Cutsinger), Harold Price (heart problems), Maverick Dean Jeffrey

(newborn son of Chance & Jess Jeffrey, nephew to Anglia Klingelsmith), Matt & Cindy Mitchell (auto accident), Brant-

ley Taylor, Zoey Johnson

Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Homebound: Dick Sullins, Ilene Branen, Maxine Schwartz, Colleen Robison, Priscilla Wal-

lace, Dr. Charles Martin, Jean Yeager/Stillwater, Barbara St. Clair

Cancer survivors: David Riggs, Joyce Bailey, John Taylor, Karen Bigbee, Connie Henderson, Linda Stangl, David Tharrington, Wayne

Speer, Duane Dickson, Marilyn Goforth, Kristie Cook, Gerald Payne, Melva Edgar, Gary Moore, Kate Yost, Harold Price, Becky Hammock,

Bonnita Foster, Misty Leeper, Jim Taber, Gene Zavodny, Jim Gall, Beverly Klingaman, Randy Beeman, Keli Schweer, Branen Kirtley, Nor-

ma Hughes, Marilyn Ewy, Jim Ewy, Cathy Wells-Drury, Gary Wells, Barbara Habina, Maxine Schwartz

Missionaries: Casey &Karen Z. Southeast Asia, Andrew & Reilly Bowers (granddaughter of the late Faye and Mary Odell),

West Africa, Lauren Anderson-Park, Thailand

these serving our country: Nehemiah Scott-Navy, Ethan Stringer-Army National Guard, Anthony Moore, Austin Moore, Devin Blan-

sett-Marines, Shelby Schultz-National Guard, Colonel Stephen Lightfoot-Marines, Thomas Henke-Marines, Jared Mann-Air Force,

Ryan Padilla, Bryson Running-Navy, John Maehs, Scott Collins, Chip Collins, Jr., Jeremiah Givens, Lindsey Bishop, Trevor Schultz-

National Guard, Kyle Thomason

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” Philippians 4:6

August 20-August 31 Jim Henley-18 Lavona Niles-18 Nila Nuttle-19 Dick Postelwait-19 Ed Russell-21 Janet Wilhelm-22 Ryan Wilson-23 Donna King-23 Lillian Cunningham-26 Raymond Coker-27 Happy Anniversary Jim & Pam Lightfoot-14 Dick & Phyllis Postelwait-18 Johnny & Helen Fuller-22 Gerald & Nancy Wells-25 Arlie & Marilyn Goforth-28 Gerald & Cheri Payne-29 Larry & Suzanne Voise-30

If we missed a special day, please let us know.

for the week of August 21, 2017

Total needed for the week: $5,170.00

Received this week: $2,891.00

Under weekly budget: $2,279.00 Total needed for the month: $22,298.00

Received for August $14,602.00

Under monthly Budget: $7,696.00

VISITORS IN WORSHIP Sunday, August 20, 2017

Evelyn, Vivian & Mitchell Lightfoot,

guests of Lightfoot’s

Krista & Kevin Freeze

Pansey Hansen, Copperlane, TX

guest of Ferrell Greeno

Mark & Linda Dolezal

guest of Leanna Holt

Crystal & Gabrielle Dilbeck

guest of Nila Nuttle

Darren Postelwait, Abilene, TX

guest of Dick & Phyllis Postelwait

Kathy Bryant, Wellington, KS

guest of Don Bryant

Natasha & Emmaline Seymour

guest of LeValley’s

CHOIR NOTES

Both the Choir and the Bell Choir will resume their regu-lar practice schedules on Wednesdays at 6:30 and 7:30 pm, respectively. If you are interested in singing or ringing with us, let me know. We'd love to have you! Sunday's special music will be the Bell Choir playing "In the Shadow of His Cross." In both services, we will sing a new closing song, "Majesty!" See you Sunday! Paula

THANK YOU!!

Thank you so much for all the cards, notes,

gifts, meal, and many other expressions of

gratitude which you shared with me on my

final Sunday as your Interim Pastor. Most of

all I am grateful for your prayers, encourage-

ment, and help during the time I was your

Interim. Keep me in your prayers as my wife

Kathy and I go to serve as interim ministers

at Central Christian Church in Enid. Please

give your New Minister, Rev. Joshua Bell,

your prayers and dedication which you gave

to me and my leadership. I will always cher-

ish our time together and I will keep First

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in my

heart and prayers.

In Gratitude, Interim Pastor Don

Brick By Brick

A Brick Is Forever. . . .

We have an ongoing project

of filling a sidewalk running

north and south on the west

side of the church’s educa-

tion building with personal-

ized bricks. Several people

have marked their place in

Perry First Christian Church

history by engraving a brick

in the name of a loved one or

commemorating a

special event.

Youth News

…..Education Committee Meeting, Wednesday,

August 23 at 5:00pm. Watch for details concern-

ing Upcoming Youth Programs.

Thank you to Joniece LeValley, Anglia Kling-

lesmith, Nancy Frazier and Don Bryant

for helping with our Sunday evening

VBS . All of the children as well as their parents and others

adults enjoyed the stories of Jesus, the games, the crafts and

the good food. And even the field trip. (In the NEW Van).

Pam Cunningham

YOUTH GROUP EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

6:00PM 7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES

Fall Fest October 19, 2017

Find us on

Facebook FCC Perry Oklahoma

A beautiful purple nine-patch queen

size quilt will be drawn for at Fall

Fest, October 19, 2017. The quilt was

hand quilted by the First Christian

Church Quilters. You may get your

chance for this quilt through the

church office or any quilter.

$1.00 per chance or 5 for $6.00

PURPOSE STATEMENT OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Perry, Oklahoma

To glorify God by leading people to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Servers for Sunday, August 27, 2017

ELDERS: Johnny Fuller & Arlie Goforth

WORSHIP LEADER: Johnny Fuller

8:15 DEACONS: Cecil Loveless & James Meier

10:30 DEACONS: Marilyn Branen, Bobby Cunningham,

Helen Fuller & Kim Sheets

DEACONESS: Johnny Fuller

8:15 GREETER: Sherry Schweer

10:30 GREETER: Arlie & Marilyn Goforth

COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND: Fred & Joniece Le-

Valley, Jim & Pam Lightfoot

Servers for Sunday, September 3, 2017

ELDERS: Fred & Joniece LeValley

WORSHIP LEADER: Jim Lightfoot

8:15 DEACONS: Diana & Nicole Noteware

10:30 DEACONS: Levi Karcher, Anglia Kliglesmith, Deah

Stubbs, Randy Parrish

DEACONESS: Johnny Fuller

8:15 GREETER: Cecil & Joyce Loveless

10:30 GREETER: Nila Nuttle

PRAYER CHAIN: Call your prayer request to the church office at 336-4576. Prayer warriors are ready to receive your need for prayer.

If you are unable to attend Sunday Worship, you may view the service on Sundays at 2:00pm on PIN Channel 14. www.pin.cityofperryok.com

Rev. Joshua Bell

Senior Minister

First Christian Church

Rev. Bell’s first Sunday in the

pulpit will be August 27, 2017

Join us in welcoming Rev. Bell

and his family this Sunday.