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Please take a moment to fill out the Welcome Card in front of you. You can place it in the offering plate, drop it off at our
Connection Center or in the black boxes in the lobby.
We are glad you are here!
Welcome Family, Friends, and Guests
1408 E. Benjamin Ave Norfolk, NE 68701
Office: 402-371-5734 [email protected]
www.firstchristiannorfolk.org Worship Times: 9:15 & 11 a.m.
Issue 37, Volume 47 - September 13, 2015
One Thing: Love God Luke 10:38-42
Hard Thing Proverbs 24:30-34
Right Thing James 4:13-17
Sept. 6th
Sept. 13th
Sept. 20th
Join Lead Minister Tim DeFor for First Look. We will discuss the vision, mission, and purpose of firstChristian and how you can be involved. We will also touch on the history, philosophy, and doctrine of firstChristian. Date: Sunday, October 4
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Class times: 4-5:30 p.m. OR 6-7:30 p.m. Date: Wednesday, October 7
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Class time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Each class time will be limited to 12 participants. Sign-up at the Connection Center in the Lobby.
Let us buy you lunch! Tim and other staff will introduce themselves and share briefly about their
ministries. We want to get to know you too.
Sunday, September 27th
after 11 a.m. service RSVP to Molly in the Office
at 402-371-5734 or [email protected]
Sign Up Today!
Are you NEW to firstChristian? Are you curious about FCC?
New Sunday School Class We’ve added a 5
th and 6
th grade Sunday school class
at 11! Both the 9:15 and 11 a.m. class will take a 2-year look at the entire story of the Bible.
Starting THIS Sunday, September 13th
Join us at 9:15 OR 11!
5th & 6
th
GRADE
Anthony Bullock - surgery recovery Dick Field - stroke recovery/improve Judy Gilmore - health issues Marche Schulte - heart issues Cathy Dieter– hospice
firstChristian - Effectively reach northeast Nebraska for Jesus Connection Christian in Columbus - Effectively love people in and around Columbus for Jesus
Prayers for Our FCC Families
Women’s Bible Study
Monday Nights, Starting September 14th @ 6:30 p.m.
Monday Mornings, Starting September 14th @ 9 a.m.
8 week study—$16 for a Bible study book
James, Jesus’ own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how
one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned
an unbeliever into a disciple.
Sign-up in the Lobby or Call the Office 402.371.5734
Young Adult Life Group
Monday Nights @ 7 p.m. at 1005 Woodcrest in Norfolk
We will hang out, have a fire pit and
snacks, and discuss bible study options for the upcoming semester.
All young adults (18-24) are welcome!
For more info contact Karen Spray at 402-379-0694 or [email protected].
Journeymen
Meeting Times
7 a.m. Saturday @ FCC
6:30 p.m. Thursday @ FCC
NEW TIME STARTING SEPTEMBER 15th
6:30 a.m. Tuesday @ Hy-Vee West
For more info call
Steve Wagner at 402.922.4099
JourneyMen is several groups of guys from younger men to, well… the more mature, that meet Saturday morning and Thursday evening. The effect of a group of men on each other in a trusting environment has had some big impacts on men’s lives, mine for one. The single greatest awareness that many have come to realize is that we are not alone on this journey. Some come seeking, while others are shoring up their strength in Jesus. The similarities of our burdens is rather surprising, but the fellowship and simple conversation with other men is sometimes all we need to keep pressing forward in the race marked out before us. Heb 12:1 So come along and join us on the journey. -Steve Wagner
WANTED: MEN MEN, Who seek to be better husbands MEN, Who desire a future without baggage MEN, Who want to be better fathers MEN, Who look for fellowship with other men MEN, Who want to change
Join us for Men on Fire – Thursday, September 24 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (grilled food included)
FCC Picnic Shelter Sign-up for Authentic Manhood 1 or 2
Contact Bob Smith, Steve Wagner, or Tim Pearson
Men on Fire
The Only Day There Is
It is a moment of light surrounded on all sides by darkness and oblivion. In the entire history of the universe, let alone in your own history, there has never been another just like it and there will never be another just like it again. It is the point to which all your yesterdays have been leading since the hour of your birth. It is the point from which all your tomorrows will proceed until the hour of your death. If you were aware of how precious it is, you could hardly live through it. Unless you are aware of how precious it is, you can hardly be said to be living at all.
"This is the day which the Lord has made," says Psalm 118. "Let us rejoice and be glad in it" (v. 24). Or weep and be sad in it for that matter. The point is to see it for what it is, because it will be gone before you know it. If you waste it, it is your life that you're wasting. If you look the other way, it may be the moment you've been waiting for always that you're missing. All other days have either disappeared into darkness and oblivion or not yet emerged from it. Today is the only day there is. —Frederick Buechner
I chose this picture because Frederick Buechner is in a cemetery. It is a visual reminder that all of our days on this earth will one day come to an end. Each precious day that is given will be gone before you know it. Don’t waste it worrying about the unchangeable past. Don’t waste it saying “someday I will”. The someday that God is drawing you too is the “sum of days” God gives you.
Today is the only day there is. Living Day One,
Wednesday Evening Children’s Programming Lil’ K (3yrs-Pre K) 6-7:30 p.m.
JAM Clubs (K-4th grade) 6-7:30pm Kristi Carmichael, Children’s Minister
Liz Spray, Children’s Assistant 402-371-5734 or [email protected]
Wednesday Middle School Programming 5th-6th Grade, Afterschool 2-4 p.m.
Marshal Hardy, Youth Minister Molly Bradley, Youth Ministry Assistant 402-371-5734 or [email protected]
Sunday Evening Youth Programming 6th-8th Grades, 6-7:30 p.m.
9th-12th Grades, 7-8:45 p.m. Marshal Hardy, Youth Minister
402-371-5734 or [email protected]
Children’s & Youth Ministry
Offering Processing the weekly offering can be a big task and we would appreciate your help in two small ways!
Please write the fund (General, Thrive, Missions) on the memo line of your check.
Please write on your checks or envelopes in pen.
Parent Cue—Keep the Conversation Going
We encourage you to take what your kids are learning on Sunday Morning and
talk about it all week long. Below are the ways you can connect!
Connect online. Subscribe to receive emails: http://firstchristiannorfolk.org/jam-parents/
Parent Cue Online: http://theparentcue.org/
Twitter: @JAMKidsMin
Facebook: JAM Children’s Ministry FCC Norfolk
NECC Care Packages
Can you believe school is back in session? firstChristian is collecting goodies to create care packages for Northeast Community College students. We invite you to join in by providing any of the following items:
Individual Drink Packets
Microwave Popcorn
Granola Bars
Pens
Nut-Free Candy
Mini Hand Sanitizer
Individual Sized Snacks
Gum Care package goodies can be dropped off at the church office through September 27
th.
Deaf Missions For its latest project, Deaf Missions is translating and filming the Book of Job into American Sign Language. To aid in that endeavor, an old studio has been transformed into the new, larger sign language Bible translation center that will help further the goal of completing the entire ASL Bible by 2020. Nebraska Christian College
Students at the college have opportunities throughout the school year to hear from those working in ministry. This past week marked the annual Dunning Lecture series for the entire campus community. Three pastors from California focused on "Future Bible" and how to gear it toward preachers, scholars and church planters. Also, the college's Institute for Student Leadership brings in national leaders to speak with students. The next one, "Finding Your Voice," will feature Stuart Hall on Monday, Sept. 14.
Marc and Tina Gebhard, Pioneer Bible Translators In Guinea, West Africa, the people there are struggling with various hardships. The village is mourning the loss of its medical worker, "Doctor" Issa Millimouno. Also, a pastor's youngest daughter died of medical complications earlier this month. As they await this year's harvest, the villagers are also struggling with malnutrition and seasonal illness. The Gebhards ask that you keep their village brothers and sisters in your prayers.
Missions Update
Children & Youth Classes Nursery - fully staffed 9:15 & 11 a.m. Birth - 2 years West Hallway
Preschool 9:15 & 11 a.m. 2-3’s & 4-5’s West Hallway
Elementary School 9:15 & 11 a.m. K-4th grade J.A.M. Town: North Hallway
Middle School 9:15 a.m. 5th & 6th grade Chapel: South Hallway
Jr. / Sr. High (FUEL) Class 9:15 a.m. 7-12th grade Chapel: South Hallway
Adult Bible Classes 8 a.m. Subject: What Does The Bible Say? Chapel: South Hallway
Subject: 2 Corinthians Fuel Room: North Hallway
September 13, 2015
Attendance Worship: (281, 214) 495 Sunday School: 211 General Fund Budgeted weekly: $12,316 Received: $14,680 Budgeted ytd: $433,376 Received ytd: $445,007
Mission Giving Missions received: $1437 Missions ytd: $62,037 Thrive Vision | Building Campaign Received: $4,792 Received to date: $318,763 (includes all giving to building fund in 2015)
Donald Holloway Chairman 402-371-7972
Steve Ball Treasurer 402-371-5734
Larry Glandt 402-371-6970 Jim Hopkins Secretary 402-371-1466
Kevin Mueller 402-379-4943
Steve Smith 402-371-3470
Elders
Tim DeFor
Lead Minister [email protected]
Randall Coffin
Associate Minister [email protected]
Marshal Hardy
Youth Minister [email protected]
Greg Springer
Worship Arts Minister [email protected]
Kristi Carmichael
Children’s Minister [email protected]
Ministers
Worship Services Piano | Elissa Mathis Electric | Josh Bleich Bass | Jared Carriker Drums | Zach Fuoss Vocals | Allen Stateler, Alyssa Hayse, Melinda Cooper Worship Leader | Greg Springer Songs This is Amazing Grace | Phil Wickham Build Your Kingdom Here | The Rend Collective The Same Love | Paul Baloche Christ Be All Around Me | All Sons & Daughters Christ in Me | Tim Timmons
Children & Youth Classes Nursery - fully staffed 9:15 & 11 a.m. Birth - 2 years West Hallway
Preschool 9:15 & 11 a.m. 2-3’s & 4-5’s West Hallway
Elementary School 9:15 & 11 a.m. K-4th grade J.A.M. Town: North Hallway
Middle School 9:15 a.m. 5th & 6th grade Chapel: South Hallway
Jr. / Sr. High (FUEL) Class 9:15 a.m. 7-12th grade Chapel: South Hallway
Adult Bible Classes 8 a.m. Subject: What Does The Bible Say? Chapel: South Hallway
Subject: 2 Corinthians