No. 28 Vol. 11 ~ November 10, 2015

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FCC  STAFF  Ministers………………....The  Congregation  Senior  Minister………..Rev.  Jake  Caldwell  Associate  Minister…  .Rev.  Cheryl  Russell  Financial  Manager….….………Kristin  Callis  Secretary……………….….…..…Anne  Carlisle  Youth  Ministry  Intern…..Kassidy  Krueger  Organist……………………...Phyllis  Newman  Choir  Director………….….…Mike  Tichenor  Nursery  Attendants….……..…Patty  Finley  

                                   Regina  Moredock                                                          Cindy  Smith                                

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This  Sunday  is  consecration  Sunday,  when  we  bring  our  commitments  to  support  the  ministry  of  our  congregation  in  the  coming  year.    Please  remember  to  bring  your  commitment  cards  with  you  to  church  to  place  in  the  offering  plate.    If  you  can’t  be  here  on  Sunday,  it  would  be  great  help  to  our  church  staff  and  lay  leadership  if  you  would  mail  or  drop  off  your  estimate  of  giving  card  to  the  church.  

Church-­‐wide  Brunch  

Who:              All  are  invited  to  attend.    The  cost  is  $6.00  for  adults  and  $3.00  for                                          children.    Grandy’s  will  cater  eggs,  bacon,  sausage  and  biscuits.    We                                        will  also  have  doughnuts,  milk,  orange  juice  and  fruit.  What:          Celebration  of  our  commitment  to  serve  God  and  to  support  the                                              ministry  and  mission  of  First  Christian  Church.  When:        Sunday,  November  15,  immediately  following  the  9:15  service.                                        No  Sunday  school  classes  will  meet.  Where:    Fireside  Room  How:              With  the  love  of  God  and  all  of  our  friends  and  family  at                                                                              First  Christian  Church    

We  hope  to  see  you  there!  

 Did  you  know:      

that  a  group  of  people  from  First  Christian  Church  continues  to  help  out  at  Journey  Fellowship?    Journey  requested  assistance  in  their  soup  kitchen  to  help  with  serving  and  clean  up,  and  a  group  from  First  Christian  stepped  right  up  to  help.    They  not  only  serve  every  second  and  fourth  Wednesday,  they  also  bring  dessert  for  the  50  to  100  people  who  attend.    Their  involvement  has  expanded  from  the  initial  request  into  much  more.    Our  members  realized  that  several  children  share  the  meal  at  the  soup  kitchen.    At  Christmas,  Easter,  and  Halloween  this  group  puts  together  gift  bags  for  those  children.    Our  DWM  and  others  give  donations  to  help  fund  the  gifts.    Journey  Fellowship  was  there  for  FCC  in  our  time  of  need,  and  this  group  has  found  a  way  to  give  back  to  them  and  to  the  community.      

Contact  Hilda  Nance  if  you  would  like  to  help  with  this  mission.    

News and Notes

The sympathy of the congregation is extended to… Todd, Amy and Wade Harper in the death of Todd’s father, Wade Lee Harper, who passed away November 2 in

Henderson, KY.

THANK YOU to the Friends in Faith Sunday school class for funding 5 Backpacks and to the individuals who funded 4 more bags! Our Backpack Ministry is now fully funded for the 91 backpacks that are delivered each week to students at Burns and Cravens Elementary Schools! Flower Ministry Thanks The FCC Flower Ministry would like to thank all those who continue to remember and honor loved ones with their flower dedications in the chancel each Sunday. You make our Flower Ministry possible!

DWM Bake Sale on November 22 ~ Just in Time for Thanksgiving! Everyone is invited to purchase irresistible treats right before the holidays begin! The baked items will be located in the Atrium and will be for sale before and after worship. Come early and pick up your favorites! Parents, please put some change in your pockets so the kids can get a cookie on bake sale day. Proceeds benefit our DWM church mission projects in our community and globally. DWM News

December DWM groups will continue the goals of service and outreach as they meet this month. The daytime group will meet on Tuesday, December 1, at 1:00 pm in the game room at church. Janet Tichenor will have the devotional for the group, followed by shut-in visit assignments for the month. Ellen Hayden and Hilda Nance are hostesses for this month.

The night DWM group will have a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 3, at Mobley’s, 4621 Loftwood Drive. Members will be contacted by email closer to the date for food details. This group’s service project will also be shut-in bag assembly and assignments for visitation. Members are reminded to bring items for the shut-ins to the meeting. All ladies of the church that would like to visit a DWM group and join in service projects are welcome to participate. Advent Devotionals Booklets Available The season of Advent begins November 29. Advent devotional booklets, “Partners in Prayer” written by The Young Clergy Women Project, are available for $3.00. Be sure and stop by the office to pick up your copy. Mitten Tree Each year we collect new mittens, gloves, caps and scarves for children at a local elementary school. From November 22 – December 6, collection bins will be placed in the adult Sunday school classes to place donations. Flu Shot Clinic Gary Mayfield, PA-C will be giving flu shots at Third Baptist Church near the reception desk area of the atrium on November 22 from 10 – 11 am. Be sure and bring your Medicare or Medicare replacement insurance card. SAVE THE DATE FOR ELDERS! December 1 at 6:00 pm at the Hampton Inn & Suites - Waterfront All First Christian Church Elders are invited to an exciting opportunity for the future of our church. Watch your mail for an invitation and further details! Handel’s Messiah ~ The Owensboro Choral Society will present the 75th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 6, at 2:30 pm at Third Baptist Church. Dr. Connie Ford is directing with church members Carroll Laswell, Marjorie Flowers, Bonnie Brown, Cheryl Russell, Shane Armstrong, Janet and Mike Tichenor singing in the choir. This annual event raises money for Owensboro’s Goodfellows Club, which purchases clothing and shoes for Owensboro-area children. OCTC Christmas Concert ~ The Owensboro Community and Technical College Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Connie Ford and accompanied by Angel Bruce, will present a Christmas Concert on Monday, December 7, at 7:30 pm at St. Stephen Cathedral. Church members in the Chorus include Mike Bruce, Bonnie Brown, Marjorie Flowers Janet & Mike Tichenor, and Carroll Laswell.

THE  WEEKS  AHEAD  AT  FCC  

 Serving  Schedule  November  22,  2015        Twenty-­‐Sixth  Sunday  of  Pentecost  ~  9:15  a.m.    

Liturgist:    Malcolm  Bryant  Serving  Elders:    Vicki  &  Tab  Quisenberry  Acolyte:    Annalee  Yager    Elder  of  the  Month:    Ginger  Norris  Deacons:    Rodney  Berry,  Janey  &  John  Burns,  Aloma  Dew,  Steve  Divine,  Chris  Gaddis,  Blake  &  Missie  Hayden,  Michelle  Long,  Abbe  Quisenberry,  Mitch  Stapleton,  Marilee  &  Wendell  Thompson                                                                                                                          Prelude:    My  Tribute                                                                                                                                      Message  in  Music:  For  the  Beauty  of  the  Earth                        Offertory:    I’m  Forever  Grateful                                                                                            Communion  Meditation:  Now  Thank  We  All  Our  God  Hymns:  Open  Our  Eyes,  Lord;  Give  Thanks  for  Life;  O  Lord,  You’re  Beautiful;  Spirit  Song;  How  Firm  a  Foundation;  O  God  of  Love    

Flowers have been placed in the chancel by Mary Ellen Gant to the glory of God and in loving memory

of her husband, Justice William M. Gant.

   Serving  Schedule  November  15,  2015  Twenty-­‐Fifth  Sunday  of  Pentecost  ~  9:15  a.m.    

Liturgist:  Bob  Morris  Serving  Elders:  Wayne  &  Gloria  Goodaker  Acolyte:    Jackson  Kyle  Elder  of  the  Month:    Ginger  Norris  Deacons:  Barbara  Bennett,  Diana  Caldwell,  Shannon  Divine,  Andy  Goodaker,  Sale  Gordon,  Sally  Ham,  Teresa  McKinley,  Cathy  Midkiff,  Forrest  Roberts,  Sandra  Roberts,  Janet  Tichenor                                                    Scripture:                                                                                                              Prelude:    Peace  Like  a  River                                                                                                                                                  Choir  Message:    Because  I  Have  Been  Given  Much                                      Offertory:    I  Know  Whom  I  Have  Believed                                                                        Communion  Meditation:    He  Leadeth  Me  

Hymns:  Open  Our  Eyes,  Lord;  My  Soul  Gives  Glory  to  My  God;  O  Lord,  You’re  Beautiful;  Spirit  Song;  Take  My  Life;  O  God  of  Love    

Flowers have been placed in the chancel to the glory of God and in memory of Clay Burns by his loving family.

THURSDAY,  November  26  Office  Closed  SUNDAY,  November  29      9:00  am    Light  Breakfast      9:15  am    Worship  Service  10:30  am    Sunday  School  TUESDAY,    December  1  12:00  pm    Stewardship  Meeting        1:00  pm    DWM  Daytime  Group    Meeting  in  the  Game  Room      6:00  pm    Informational  Meeting  for    Elders  at  Hampton  Inn  -­‐  Waterfront  WEDNESDAY,  December  2      6:30  am    MBS  Panera      9:00  am    Knitting  Group  12:15  pm    Choir  Rehearsal-­‐Atrium      6:00  pm    Choir  Rehearsal  THURSDAY,  December  3      2:30  pm    Food  Pantry      5:30  pm    Inquirer’s  Gathering  &  Meal      6:00  pm    DWM  Night  Group  Potluck    Mtg.  at  Mobley’s,  4621  Loftwood  Dr  SATURDAY,  December  5      5:00  pm  Chi  Rho  &  CYF  Christmas    Party;  Russell’s,  3750  Ralph  Ave  #732  SUNDAY,  December  6      9:00  am    Light  Breakfast      9:15  am    Worship  Service  10:30  am    Sunday  school      2:30  pm    Handel’s  Messiah  

SUNDAY,  November  15      9:00  am    Light  Breakfast      9:15  am    Worship  Service  10:30  am    Commitment  Brunch        3:00  pm    Game  Room  in  Use  MONDAY,  November  16  12:15  pm    Bible  101  in  Game  Room      5:15  pm    Bible  101  in  Game  Room    TUESDAY,  November  17  12:00  pm    Stewardship  Meeting        5:15  pm    Ministry  Table  Mtg.  WEDNESDAY,  November  18      6:30  am    MBS  Panera      9:00  am    Knitting  Group  12:15  pm    Choir  Rehearsal-­‐Atrium      6:00  pm    Choir  Rehearsal  THURSDAY,  November  19      2:30  pm    Food  Pantry  SUNDAY,  November  22  DWM  Bake  Sale  in  the  Atrium      9:00  am    Light  Breakfast      9:15  am    Worship  Service  10:30  am    Sunday  School    MONDAY,  November  23  12:15  pm    Bible  101  in  Game  Room      5:15  pm    Bible  101  in  Game  Room    TUESDAY,  November  24  12:00  pm    Stewardship  Meeting  WEDNESDAY,  November  25  Office  Closed  

Mark  Your  Calendar:    Bible  101  will  not  meet  on  November  30  or  December  7.   Ministry Table Meeting All are welcome to attend the Ministry Table meeting on November 17 at 5:15 pm in room 120.  

STEWARDSHIP REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2015

Offering for the Month $26,628.00 Other Revenue Month 3,369.00 Total Revenue $29,997.00 Expenses for the month 30,066.00 Net for the month (69.00) YTD Offering 331,397.00 YTD Other Revenue 17,386.00 YTD Revenue 348,783.00 YTD Expenses 337,631.00 YTD Net $11,152.00

COMPASSIONATE OUTREACH OCTOBER 2015

West Area 1,071.00 HELP Office 450.00 Disciples’ Mission Fund 1,785.00 Memorial Flowers There are openings for memorial flowers in the chancel on January 3, 10, 17 and February 7. If you are interested in providing flowers for any of these dates, please contact the church by calling 270-684-8879.

       

PERIODICALS  POSTAGE  PAID  

AT  OWENSBORO,  KY  42303  

THE  CALLER  USPS  085-­‐600  Published  Bi-­‐Weekly  by  FCC,  Owensboro,  KY  Periodicals  Postage  Paid  at  Owensboro,  KY    42303  POSTMASTER:    Send  address  changes  to:  First  Christian  Church  (Disciples  of  Christ)  P.  O.  Box  966  Owensboro,  KY    42302  

Upcoming Youth Events for Chi Rho and CYF

December 5 Chi Rho and CYF

are invited to a Christmas Party at Cheryl Russell’s home

3750 Ralph Avenue Please bring $5 to cover the cost of your meal.

December 13, the youth will be

helping prepare & serve a meal at the Pitino Shelter from 11:30–3:00 pm.

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If you haven’t driven past the church lot lately, you have missed seeing the structural steel going up. Our new church building is taking shape!