firstnews614 488.0681 FCchurch.com February 1 - 28, 2014 Vol. 60 No. 2

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Bollywood & Barbequefor Deep Griha

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North Campus Sanctuary Design

“Our church, this beautiful building, was built to last, to withstand time.” — Pam Jameson, Director of Facilities Ministry

Cydney Philbin, left, Capital Projects Committee liaison to the South Campus Design Committee, and Owner's Representative Nan Weir share a light moment as Cydney defines the acronymns used for various committees connected to the Capital Projects.

1320 Poised to Serve ‘Far Into The Future’ Story and Photos By Michael Barber

The passion surrounding South Campus, connected with a concern that it may close as a proposed North Campus Sanctuary takes shape, prompted the issuance of a strong statement that might well have been penned by songwriter Ira Gershwin; Our Love is Here to Stay.

The South Campus Design Committee (SCDC) hosted a Community Forum on January 12, bringing nearly 100 congregants to a place of understanding. South Campus is valuable, viable and essential to the future ministries of First Community Church and Our 20/20 Vision.

Following remarks from Senior Minister, Richard Wing, Governing Board Chair, Jason Barger and Capital Projects Committee Chair, Paul Anderson, representatives of the SCDC provided statements.

Mary Ann Krauss, a church member since 1967, reported that the growth and redevelopment of Grandview puts 1320 Cambridge Boulevard in perfect position. “We are just where we want to be for the next 50 years,” she said.

Pam Jameson, Director of Facilities Ministry, acknowledged the efforts of those instrumental in breaking ground more than 100 years ago. “Our church, this beautiful building, was built to last, to withstand time,” Pam said.

“We are here now today because previous generations had the desire and the fortitude to assure we would continue our message of love and acceptance.”

Donice Wooster, Director of Early Childhood Ministry, crafted a day in the life of 1320, which begins at 6 am on any given weekday and includes everything from memorial services and meetings to neighborhood joggers stopping in for a drink of water.

“It is a holy buzz of activity throughout the week,” Donice said. “We are stewards of all that happens here and of it having a home now and in the future.”

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Bollywood and Barbeque: Cultural Feast, Fabulous Food

Join in a celebration of Deep Griha. We’ll gather on Sunday, February 23, from 5 to 7:30 pm at North Campus for a special evening to celebrate the inspiring work of our mission in Puné, India.

Indian culture and arts will be introduced with fun and food for all. Tickets for the event, including dinner catered by City Barbeque, are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. This was a sell-out event last year, so please register soon. Online registration is available at

FCchurch.com/bollywood and tickets will be for sale at coffee hours on Sundays.

From 5 to 5:50 pm, there will be activities for all ages. Choose from Indian dance classes, henna painting, yoga and crafts for young children. A lecture about Indian belief and culture will be given by Jiten Ruparel.

Mr. Ruparel, a retired nuclear engineer, will discuss the difference between spirituality and religion and what the Vedas can teach us about success, pleasure and happiness. The Vedas are among the oldest books written and are still studied today.

Rev. Deborah Lindsay will speak and students from the Nalanda School of Dance will entertain. They will be joined by our own students who participated in the dance classes earlier in the evening.

We hope you will join us for this remarkable evening of Indian cultural events and will help us raise awareness and funds for the work of Deep Griha. Our goal is to provide 100 student sponsorships this year.

Women’s Spring Retreat April 4 - 6, 2014

Honoring the Transition from Princess to Queen Archetype

GROWING UP &GROWING WISE

Registration available online at FCchurch.com/spring-womens-retreatFor more information contact Natalia at njones@FCchurch.com or 614 488.0681 ext 113

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–– The Reverend Dr. Richard A. Wing, Senior Minister

Soundings

WatchFirst EditionFeatures the previous

week’s service on CW Columbus (WWHO-TV) Sundays at 9 am.

Worship Live StreamSundays at 11 am

FCchurch.com

Join Dick and Shirley Wing For Lunch

In Naples on Thursday, February 13In Sarasota on Thursday, February 20

For for information, contact Robin Taylor at 614 488.0681 ext 235 or rtaylor@FCchurch.com

Dr. Wing is preparing the following sermons:

Looking Ahead

Visit FCchurch.com and click on This Week in Worship for a message about the upcoming week's sermon.

Contemplation in the New Year

I thank Dan Davis for calling my attention to a list that Sheldon Koop gave us long ago for contemplation.

You can see the total list in his book, If You Meet the Buddha on the Road . . .

Nothing lasts.There is no way of getting all you want.You can’t have anything unless you let go of it.You only get to keep what you give.

The world is not necessarily just. Being good often does not pay off and there is no compensation for misfortune.You have a responsibility to do your best nonetheless.It is a random universe to which we bring meaning.You don’t really control anything.You can’t make anyone love you.All evil is potential vitality in need of transformation.Evil can be displaced but never eradicated, as all solutions breed new problems.Yet it is necessary to keep on struggling toward solution.Love is not enough, but it sure helps.We have only ourselves, and one another. That may not be much, but that’s all there is.All important decisions must be made on the basis of insufficient data.Yet we are responsible for everything we do.It is most important to run out of scapegoats.All of the significant battles are waged within the self.Learn to forgive yourself, again and again and again and again…

Peace to you,

A Lenten Sermon SeriesLIVING BEYOND YOURSELF

Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit

Galations 5:22-26

February 2LOVE

February 9JOY

February 16PEACE

February 23PATIENCE

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Nan Weir, Owner’s Representative for the Capital Projects effort that is inclusive of building a North Campus Sanctuary and improvements to South Campus and Camp Akita, has partnered with the SCDC to assess the needs of the property and to connect 1320 with the overall Vision.

“The church is working with Phillip Markwood Architects to design the North Campus Sanctuary,” Nan said. “We decided we would also work with the firm to look at South Campus. We are one church in multiple locations. We feel there needs to be integration in the planning.”

As one might expect, there are many needs associated with a structure built more than a century ago.

“We have a lot of questions before us,” Nan said. “Over the next 4-6 weeks, the architects and the SCDC will explore some of the big ideas and develop preliminary concepts for the Master Plan."

"We plan to come back in early March with another Forum, make refinements, and wrap up the master planning stage by the end of April.”

Questions from the congregants were acknowledged, including one asked by church member Sandy Pfening regarding the church’s financial capability to make the needed improvements.

“We have great capability in this church,” replied Bruce Pontious, Stewardship and Development

1320 Poised to Serve ‘Far Into The Future’ (Continued from Page 1)

Consultant. “We’ve seen it time and time again. This church has always been up to the challenge, inspired by possibilities.”

“This community, frankly the world, needs First Community Church. This is our time.”

“I hope that what we are doing here will help people

understand that this building is critical, this campus is critical. It will stay. This building stays here and it stays active. It does have a future.”

— Jackie Cherry, Church Historian

Church Historian Jackie Cherry’s position on the future of 1320 was unmistakable. “I hope that what we are doing here will help people understand that this building is critical, this campus is critical,” she said. “It will stay. This building stays here and it stays active. It does have a future.”

Congregants listen intently as members of the SCDC present their findings.

ABOVE LEFT: Church Historian Jackie Cherry comments on the necessity of South Campus.ABOVE RIGHT: SCDC representative Mary Ann Krauss reports that South Campus is "where we want to be for the next 50 years."

For related video and text, visit FCchurch.com/vision

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North Campus Sanctuary Design Taking Shape As the Capital Projects Committee continues to explore the needs related to a proposed North Campus Sanctuary, renderings emerge. Though still very much an evolving design, the sketches reflect many thoughtful hours of discussion with the congregation, church staff, committees and Phillip Markwood Architects.

For updated information regarding progress and all aspects of the Capital Projects, visit FCchurch.com/vision.

Exterior - East Perspective

Interior - Sanctuary Perspective Looking East

Interior - Narthex Perspective Looking South

Exterior - Memorial Garden Perspective

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Foundation GiftsIn Memory of:Pauline S. Kennard Frank Kennard Rowland Brown Michael McGill and Jennifer KuehnPaul Stearns John and Cheryl Zeiger Diane Niermeyer George and Linda Norris Bob and Sherri WhetzelIn Honor of:Roselyn McVey Dick Helland

Church Gifts Early Childhood Scholarship Fund Matthew and Lisa McConnell Anne Sheline Jeff and Patti Link Holly CavallaroIn Honor of:Mary Evans Meg WagnerDonice Wooster Dave and Loretta HeigleJamy Zambito Elizabeth GloverLilly Barney Iola T. LanamanRuth Gardner Bob Gardner Lori LovelessIn Celebration of:John Robert and Jessica Ann Patton Jodi PattonIn Memory of:Samson Geller Anonymous

Prayers & SquaresIn Honor of:Sally Wandel Donice Wooster

Spiritual GuidanceIn Thanks of:Vickie Murphy Pud Baird, PhD

In Celebration of: Camp Akita Jason & Amy Barger John Davis Dr. & Mrs. John A. Klamar

In Honor of:K-5 Children J Thomas & Kathleen Jones

Heart to Heart Joe & Susan Caruso Pete & Pidge Diehl Friendship Circle #35 Timothy & Cora Hamman J Thomas & Kathleen Jones Susanne McLaughlin Maier Stephanie Evans Barb Irwin Amanda Naprawa Mary B. Olson Lynda Paul Anne Sheline Nan WeirIn Celebration of:Not being in need any more Bob BurnsIn Honor of:Peggy Johnson Estelle & Dave Scott Susan HuhtaLamar Graham Tom & Mary Jo RubyIn Memory of:Mary & Jenny Goldberg Charles & Ruth BoltwoodSusan E. Pearson Jim & Jane Ledman Brenda K. SmithSeeran & Chuck Traphagan Joan Sant

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Foundation CornerIntro to LOVE 101 — Lauri Speight Sullivan, Interim Director, First Community Foundation

I confess. I have written and talked about the Foundation as a savings account for the church, but I’m going to let you in on a big secret. The Foundation - at its core - is countless gifts of LOVE. As Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote, “let me count the ways…”

Just last year, the Foundation received more than 500 gifts as memorials or honorariums. Each and every check acknowledges someone who is valued, missed, loved. Often it is for someone who has recently died, but occasionally it is for someone

long gone, but still remembered and cherished.

Gifts of honor, thanks or birthday wishes are receipts of love, too. The Foundation always sends a note of thanks to the donor and to the family or honoree, but more importantly I find myself praying for these people. It is a privilege to continue the love that is so generously bestowed.

Additionally, the Foundation is comprised of 102 funds and endowments. At last count, there were 65 named funds initiated with a $5,000 gift and 37 endowments started with $25,000. Some of the named funds have been established by current members, but many are deceased. Many of the funds and endowments are designated for a particular ministry. All of them were started with a love and ardor for First Community Church.

Donors had the ability to conceptually believe the church would need resources for years beyond their earthly life and have invested with the Foundation. Just last month we received a life insurance policy payout from Jim Wiggins’ estate. Jim had set up the policy in the church’s name back in 1993 and the only stipulation for use was “for the good of the church.” Jim paid the premium annually, nourishing the gift and that is love.

I confess I am a bit passionate about this Foundation, but it is only because I look at all of these fund and endowment names as real disciples of Christ, people who “got” the message that their treasure came from God, shared their riches and who have heard (or will hear), “Well done, my faithful servant.” Simply, these individuals bolster my faith and stewardship. Without knowing them, I feel their love and it is contagious.

So as my Intro to LOVE 101 homework, please take the time to look at the Foundation center next time you are in the 1320 building. Read the names of the funds and endowments and offer a prayer of thanks. You too may be bitten by the LOVE bug.

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The Begin Again Month

February is a month of holidays what with Valentine’s, Presidents', et al. It interests me that the holidays have a common theme regardless of their sharing the month.

There may have been two Valentines. One story says that the Roman emperor decreed that no young men could marry before serving in the army because unmarried men made better soldiers than married men.

Therefore, the emperor dismissed married men from the army. Valentine performed marriages to help men escape from the army. The emperor had Valentine executed.

Another story says that Valentine helped Christians escape from prison. So the emperor had Valentine imprisoned. Legend has it that he fell in love with the jailor’s daughter and sent her love notes signed, “From your Valentine.” The jailor didn’t appreciate that and had Valentine executed. It is probably from this legend that we have Valentine’s Day.

During the Revolutionary War, George Washington lost more battles than he won. The Continental Congress came close several times to voting him out of leadership, but fortunately could never agree on who should replace him.

Abraham Lincoln lost more elections than he won until finally he was elected President. His tenure during the Civil War was rocky, to say the least, but he persevered until the war was won.

The common theme for the month is “success out of failure,” which, granted, may be stretching things a bit for Valentine. But, he does have a worldwide holiday in his honor. Success out of failure. “If at first you don’t succeed...” and all of that. The theme should guide us throughout our lives and February should always remind us that we can regroup, renew and move ahead.

Good CallUsing the Browser on your smartphone, go to

FCchurch.com/minute to give an offering to First Community Church.

–– The Reverend Mr. Paul E. Baumer, Minister to the Staff

Church Gifts (Continued from Page 6)

Heart to HeartIn Honor of:Miriam ClarkJane DavisJeanne BlairJulie OsborneGuild Group YWomen’s Guild Betty O’NeillDavid R. Jaffe Scott GlaserBob & Linda Cummins Mary Helen HopkinsAnne Powell Riley Cynthia BakerDeb Linville John & Judith Hoberg

Friends of MusicIn Honor of:Lois Zook Louise KutzThe Music Program Stacy McVey

Worship TechnologiesIn Honor of:Scott BinderNed Timmons Donnalynn and Christian Laver

Deep Griha & Friends of Homeless Corlene Adams Sonya Albery Paul & Sandy Anderson Angie & Frank Andujar Ron Arledge Gregg & Sue Bachmann Randolph & Jacintha Balch Joy Barney Marshall & Ginny Barney Jane Barry Amy Becker Joe & MaryEllen Berger Bryan & Sally Beske Jeanne Blair Tim Blair Lucia Bortoli Eric Braaten Susan Bradford Barbara Bradley Susan Brooks Jerry & Harriet Brown David & Elaine Buck Brett & Melissa Burns Dave & Jeanne Busch Peg Carmany Shawn Carryll Austin Carter Dana & Janet Ciccone Nek & Colleen Clark Miriam Clark John & Cathy Conner Dan & Robin Conway Dave & Dawn Costin Terry & Barb Davis Patrick Donadio & Beth Kennard Pat Donovan Jason & Elizabeth Downey Sue Dunlap Potts & Thomas Potts Larry & Gayle Dunn Jim Evans Ann Falk Doris Gamble William and Ellsy Gannon Willman Golden Jim & Mary Gossard Barbara Hack Gene & Carol Hagemeier Reginald & Elizabeth Haines Carolyn Hall Lisa Hallenbeck Patti Hambley Mr Haworth Mary Heft Patti Heintzelman Dick & Laura Helland Daniela Hendrickson Bruce & Cathie Hickin Bill Hoffman

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Take Heart

–– The Reverend Ms. Deborah Lindsay, Minister of Spiritual Care

Church Gifts (Continued from Page 7)

Rick & Jo Hollander Tom & Cindy Hudson John & Sally Hughes Carol Hydinger Marilyn Jennings Craig & Mindy Johnson Peggy Johnson Steve & Betsy Johnson William Johnson Brian & Connie Johnston Courtney Jones Susan Jones Tom & Geri Kaparos Tony & Julie Keefer Robin Kelley Barbara Keneipp Rollie & Anne King Scott & Allison Kingsley John & Natalie Kompa Boyce Lancaster & Beverley Ervine Linda Larrimer Jim & Jane Ledman Deb Leno & Leslie Phillips William and Marie Libby Deb Linville Sam & Holly Linzell Jim & Clare Long Mark Loux Lindsey Margaroli Rob & Amy Marshall Richard & Judy Martin Ernie & Laura Mazzaferri McAlleski Family William & Sharon McGraw Christine McKiterick Stacy McVey & Ken Dodson Jay & Sharon Michael Adam & Helen Miller Jason & Camille Milligan Mark & Sandra Misicka Kay Moore David & Denise Morrison Nancy Morrison Ms Jeanne Morrow Amanda Moses Michelle Mundy Steve & Rachel Mushrush Bill & Susan Napier Hilda Neff Carl & Linda Nelson Andrew & Lauren Norelli Susan Peppe Chris & Susan Petersen Richard & Cindy Peyton Terry & Cydney Philbin Wendy Pinta Calvin Porter Blake & Chris Rafeld Elaine Ragan Dale & Julie Richards Dave Richardson Mark Ringer Karen Ritchey Linda Ritter Randy & Betty Rocke Gabriel Rook Chuck & Dorothy Rowland Tom & Mary Jo Ruby Paula Russell Marjorie Sayers, Dave & Elaine Buck Jerry & Debbie Sayre Keith Schneider Susan Schneiter Andrew & Kari Scott Jerry & Sharon Scott Ronald and Cathy Sech Hasan Shah & Gigi Boggs Steve & Kate Shaner Jana Shipley Jean Sickles Gregory Smith Robert Sneed Todd & Sandie Southern Bob & Laura Stillman Steve & Mary Stover Craig & Cris Sturtz Talmage Family Foundation Glenna Texler Doug & Darian Torrance Brian Towns Eleanor & Greg Trapp Jim, Joy & Alex Tredway Maggie Tressler

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Embrace the Chaos

Uncertainty is one of the few certain things in life; we don’t know what is ahead in our own lives, the lives of our loved ones and, for that matter, the planet.

Keeping our bearings in the face of the unknown is not easy and that may be why it is such a common theme in the Bible. These are a few of the best-known verses:

We walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)

For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? (Romans 8:24)

Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1)

In all things God works for good. (Romans 8:28)

For some people, words of scripture are comforting and reassuring. They are a reminder that we never have all the pieces to the puzzle and that God has a much wider view. For others, a perspective from the Buddhist tradition might be helpful. The following reflection is from Tiny Buddha: Simple Wisdom for Life’s Hard Questions by Lori Deschene. (Conari Press, 2012)

If you’ve been stressing out about chaos and uncertainty:

Learn to recognize when you know all you can.To some degree you can manage uncertainty by learning and making educated decisions, but there are always going to be variables you didn’t know to plan for. No decision is 100 percent risk free, and you need to embrace that or you’ll spend your whole life clinging to what feels safe, only to one day realize that nothing is. Instead of paralyzing yourself because of the things you don’t know, empower yourself when you feel you know all you can, aware that whatever happens you can make the best of it.

Recognize the value in not knowing.It’s human instinct to want to understand, but maybe the point isn’t to have all the answers—maybe it’s the experience of exploring the uncertainty and chaos. Because we don’t know, we create, we innovate, we explore together. We find new ways to piece together the knowns and the unknowns to give life to new ideas.

Find your creative outlet.In any picture, there are usually patterns and connections. What do you do when you find them? Do you write about them? Draw them? Make them into a quilt pattern...or a song...or a poem? Instead of trying to control everything to feel a sense of order, identify how you can take the disorder to create something beautiful and useful.

Finally, remember these words: this too shall pass. They are not from the Bible—really, they’re not—but they are words of wisdom for tough times.

Blessings,

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Church Gifts (Continued from Page 8)

Tom Unger Joe & Sharon Vesco Dick & Meg Wagner Scott & Kesley Walker Bonnie Webb Bryan & Heather Webb Michael & Nan Weir Amy Wentz Kathie Wertenberger Bryce & Shelly Wessel Bob & Sherri Whetzel Bill White & Kris Reber Wynn Wiksell Jerry & Roberta Williams David and Terry Williamson Sally Willson George & Cory Wilson Carole Yoder John & Cheryl ZeigerIn Memory of:Ben L and Joan Pfefferle Bill and Ellsy GannonGreg Hall Carolyn HallBrett Jones Courtney and BlakeWilliam T & Elleanor R Blair Tim BlairHollis, Rebecca & Dick Bell Bonnie Bell WebbGrandma Brydon Barbara BradleyCharles D. Shipley Jana ShipleyAlvan Clark David and Terry WilliamsonIn Honor of:Marge and Mark Kincaid Miriam ClarkMiriam Clark David and Terry WilliamsonCathy Klamar Susan Napier

Refugee Task Force In Honor of: Sally Wandel Susan Napier

In celebration of:Third Grade Bibles Brianna Fortunate Don & Joni Fortunate Lily Garish Laura & James Garish Ethan Kingsley Scott & Allison Kingsley Anna Lenhart Steven & Ashley Lenhart Cady Mullins Jamie & Stephanie Mullins Wesley Reasinger Larry & Missy Reasinger Jack Rickert David & Julie Rickert Davey Schlembach Paige & Gerard Schlembach Marin Summers Marc & Torre Summers Zoe Weaver Jennifer & Scott Weaver

Additional Christmas Memorial Names

Elizabeth Theis CourtrightGeorge, Jr. & Marilyn Quelette

2014 Parent Retreat Presenters

Child Development = Parent DevelopmentDonice Wooster has had a 30-year career in early childhood education, the last 23 as the Director of Early Childhood Ministry at First Community Church. She leads three parent groups at FCC, gives workshops in other locations and consults with parents.

Spirituality – Grounding the Parent and the PersonRev. Katherine H. Shaner, Minister of Mission, has served as an EMT trainer, a nurse and in a variety of ministries at First Community Church and elsewhere. She has a passion for social justice and for a partnership between spiritual life and our lives in the world.

Understanding How Families WorkRev. Robert I. Mathis, PhD, is an ordained minister and pastoral counselor. He is a Facilitator for the Healthy Leadership Seminars held at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus and serves on the Board of Directors of Healthy Congregations, Inc. Dr. Mathis, a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, has a

pastoral counseling practice in Dublin, OH where he provides a broad range of counseling services for people from all walks of life.

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Care and Spirit

– – The Reverend Mr. James M. Long, Minister of Pastoral Care

Parish RegisterWe share the joys and sorrows of our church family in our prayers.

RECENTLY HOSPITALIZEDJack BargerPeggy ConcillaAnne CooperRev. Barbara CunninghamDon EliotRobert GardnerJudy HaagarKathleen JonesBrian Wilson

BIRTHSEvelyn Marie Wirth 11/28/2013 Granddaughter of Kitty & Dick RohrerCalvin David Logue 1/15/2014 Grandson of Loretta & David HeigleSuzanne Louise Carlson 1/16/2014 Daughter of Erica & Tim CarlsonCarson David James Post Son of Marti & Steve Post

WEDDINGSCarol Wright & Chad Claussen 10/19/2013 Son of Karen & Bob Claussen

DEATHSHarry Craft, 12/20/2013 Father & Father-in-law of Betsy & Rev. Dr. Matt WoosterHeather Brown 12/22/2013Paul Stearns 12/28/2013 Husband of Libby StearnsGladys Williams 12/28/2013 Mother of Shirley Weasel Grandmother of Jennifer Bower & Angie MatessaMarcelle Bostick 1/11/2014Eleanor Deis 1/12/2014Cathy Raines Wright 1/16/2014 Daughter to Rev. Robert Raines Stepsister to Dave Markworth

East and West

I am taking a risk disclosing this to my readers living in winter climates, but I was blessed to take a trip with my family to Hawaii after Christmas. I had not been there for 30 years, since my brother-in-law, Sam Nichols, was married at the Submarine Base Chapel at Pearl Harbor. He was an officer in the United States Navy, and his wife Kay, a physician, was from Hawaii. My daughter, Elizabeth, was 4 months old at the time. We celebrated her 30th birthday in a restaurant in the hotel where we had stayed when she was a baby. Her husband, Jason Downey, also took his parents

on the trip. His father, Bob, had received his Master’s Degree from the University of Hawaii when he was in the Navy 39 years ago, and his mother, Patty, had never been there.

As you might expect, I was very interested in the history of these islands which are a crossroad between East and West. Of course, we went to Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial on Oahu, as well as toured the Battleship Missouri, which now is anchored there. We saw the place on the deck where the surrender of Imperial Japan took place in Tokyo Bay. In a sense, we were able to see in the Arizona and Missouri the beginning and end of the war in the Pacific in World War II. It was very moving.

We also saw on the big island of Hawaii the first church established by our congregational forbearers who were missionaries. Many have read James Michener’s novel, Hawaii, or have seen the movie and remember the clash of cultures between the missionaries and the native population as well as the growth of the Christian faith on the islands. We also visited the Place of Refuge not far from there on Kona, which represents the native culture, law and religion with which the missionaries served and often clashed.

Finally, I saw a wonderful museum on Waikiki to Father Damien and Sister Marianne who served the leper colony on the island of Molokai. It reminded me of the call God often places on his people to serve, sometimes in faraway places and in trying circumstances. Father Damien ultimately gave his life in service to those with whom he lived and served. It was a long way from his native Belgium, but his openness to God’s call upon his life and willingness to respond remain an inspiration.

When we were at Elizabeth’s dinner, we saw Air Force One departing with President Obama and his family at the end of his vacation. It reminded me that in many ways his life and background represent the multiculturalism of Hawaii. Also, there literally were tourists from everywhere, particularly Asia, Australia and the mainland of the U.S. It reminded me that even in this once remote place, it is a shrinking world with a variety of races, cultures, and religions. And it is still a world in which God calls us to serve.

Peace and blessings,

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February Daily ReadingsThese Bible readings are from the Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings. In general, readings on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are selected to prepare for the Sunday reading; readings on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are selected to reflect the Sunday lectionary.

1 Micah 3:1-4 John 13:31-35 2 (Sunday) Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Psalm 15 Matthew 5:1-12 3 Ruth 1:1-18 Philemon 1-25 4 Ruth 2:1-16 James 5:1-6 5 Ruth 3:1-13; 4:13-22 Luke 6:17-26 6 Deuteronomy 4:1-14 1 John 5:1-5 7 Isaiah 29:1-12 James 3:13-18 8 Isaiah 29:13-16 Mark 7:1-8 9 (Sunday) Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12] 1 Corinthians 2:1-12[13-16] Psalm 112:1-9[10] Matthew 5:13-20 10 2 Kings 22:3-20 Romans 11:2-10 11 2 Kings 23:1-8, 21-25 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 12 Proverbs 6:6-23 John 8:12-30 13 Genesis 26:1-5 James 1:12-16 14 Leviticus 26:34-46 1 John 2:7-17 15 Deuteronomy 30:1-9a Matthew 15:1-9 16 (Sunday) Deuteronomy 30:15-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Psalm 119:1-8 Matthew 5:21-37 17 Exodus 20:1-21 James 1:2-8 18 Deut. 23:21-24:4, 10-15 James 2:1-13 19 Proverbs 2:1-15 Matthew 19:1-12 20 Exodus 22:21-27 1 Corinthians 10:23-11: 1 21 Leviticus 6:1-7 Galatians 5:2-6 22 Leviticus 24:10-23 Matthew 7:1-12 23 (Sunday) Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Psalm 119:33-40 Matthew 5:38-48 24 Proverbs 25:11-22 Romans 12:9-21 25 Genesis 31:1-3, 17-50 Hebrews 12:14-16 26 Proverbs 3:27-35 Luke 18:18-30 27 Proverbs 12:22-28 Philippians 2:19-24 28 Isaiah 26:1-6 Philippians 2:25-30

Heart to Heart Food Pantry TotalsFor December 2013:

Households served .........................220Individuals served ...........................656 Children served ...........................231 Adults served ...............................344 Seniors served ...............................81Meals provided ............................5,904

Heart to Heart offers a helping hand and caring heart in times of need.

Year-to-Date:

Households served ......................2,713Individuals served ........................7,399 Children served ........................2,673 Adults served ............................3,976 Seniors served .............................750Meals provided ..........................66,591

Caring Is Sharing By Lamar Graham

Since taking the helm at Heart to Heart, I have learned that I can sum up First Community Church in two words: caring and sharing.

We at Heart to Heart have received an outpouring of your benevolence in the form of love, food and monetary donations. It is our desire to utilize the resources you provide to their fullest extent. So far, in my humble opinion, we have done just that.

For the month of November, we set out to distribute between 200 and 300 turkeys for Thanksgiving. We hit our goal by distributing 220 turkeys to our clients in just two days.

For the month of December, we wanted 25 families to be adopted for Christmas. Again, we hit our goal of 25 families. These families received gift cards, toys and clothing for children and a caring smile from someone who truly cares.

The congregation’s support of food and toy drives was fantastic.

Heart to Heart Sundayis February 16

The need is upon us again to provide for our families who do not have the means to consistently acquire sustenance. The special offering that day would be a great time to contribute.

Help Heart to Heart continue to serve others: whatever we do for the least of these brothers and sisters of His, we do for Him.

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The Infinite Quest

– – The Reverend Mr. David S. Hett, Minister of Religious Life and LearningEssential Blindness

"While we are by nature spirit manifesting in a body,” he says, “as our ego develops we become blind to that reality. … We could call this seeing and experiencing of only part of what we are and what is around us essential blindness." — A. H. Almaas, Facets of Unity

Otis Moss III began his Spiritual Searcher lecture here in October by genuinely expressing how honored he was to be among the many leading voices invited to be a First Community Spiritual Searcher over its now 25-year history, like Marcus Borg, Matthew Fox and Amy-Jill Levine.

For our collective ego, the best moment of Rev. Moss’ talk that night had to be when, after referring to that great Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann, turned to where Dr. Wing and I were sitting, and said, “I suppose he was a Spiritual Searcher, too, right?”

We both just smiled and nodded.

The Rev. Dr. Moss’s brilliant lecture that night challenged us to look at the “racialized imagination in America.”

Each Searcher challenges us in new ways, either religiously, psychologically or ethically, to see through the consensual reality in which we are necessarily blinded to our existing cultural fog.

Second Isaiah’s Servant of God is said to bring forth God’s “newness” in the world by “opening eyes that are blind” (Isaiah 42:1-9). That same former Spiritual Searcher, Walter Brueggemann, reminds us that these words are spoken to a people in exile, “in darkness,” but who have lost sight of a deeper reality. He issued this challenge to our essential blindness:

The exile of the contemporary American church is that we are bombarded by definitions of reality that are fundamentally alien to the gospel, definitions of reality that come from the military-industrial-scientific empire, which may be characterized as ‘consumer capitalism.’

As our first Spiritual Searcher in this 25th anniversary year, John Dominic Crossan will present a similar call to look beneath the American societal veneer:

“It is the radicality of God’s justice and not the normalcy of civilization’s injustice, that as a Christian, I find incarnate in Jesus of Nazareth,” writes Dr. Crossan. “In the challenge of Christian faith, we are called to cooperate in establishing the Kingdom of God in a transformed earth. In the challenge of human evolution, we are called to a Post-Civilization, to imagine it, to create it, and to enjoy it on a transfigured earth.”

Like any good spiritual teacher, Dom Crossan will call us to question our unchallenged assumptions, to potentially see through our essential blindness.

Good religion is always about seeing rightly. … And to see rightly is to be able to be fully present—without fear, without bias, and without judgment. It is such hard work for the ego, for the emotions, and for the body, that I think most of us would simply prefer to go to church services. — Richard Rohr, The Naked NowShalom,

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Lecture Series: Friday, March 7, 7 – 8:30 pmSaturday, March 8, 9 am – 3 pm

Is God Violent? How to Read the Christian Bible…and Still Be Christian

Be among the first to hear this new work by the author of Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography and The Power of Parable: How Fiction by Jesus Became Fiction about Jesus

Early Registration Fees through February 9.

Workshop & Luncheon: Friday, March 7, Noon – 3 pm

The Character of the Biblical God (Geared toward Clergy & Religious Professionals)

Presented by:Center for Spiritual SearchFirst Community Church3777 Dublin Road, Columbus OH 43221

John Dominic

CROSSAN

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Weekly Adult Learning GroupsClasses are free except where noted and open to the public. Books used for classes are available after Sunday Worship at both campuses at the Spiritual Searcher/Adult Education table & at the North Campus reception desk. For more information on books, registration or financial aid, contact Natalia at njones@FCchurch.com or call 614 488.0681 ext. 113.

For more details on specific classes, go to FCchurch.com, search: Adult Learning.

Sunday Morning Seminar at NorthWhy Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?: Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World - Our Sunday morning seminars continue discussion of Brian McLaren’s recent book focused on Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World. Walter Watkins facilitates. Consecutive weekly attendance not required.

Sundays, 9 – 9:50amRoom 115, North Campus

Sunday Morning Seminar at SouthWhy Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?: Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World - See description above. Mike Elliott and members of Adult Learning Council facilitate.

Sundays, 9:30 – 10:45amWicker Room, South Campus

Tuesday at TenThe class continues study of Bishop John Shelby Spong’s 2013 book, The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic. In February, we will be discussing Chapters 9-16, at a pace of 2 chapters per week. This will be led by Pete and Pidge Diehl. You will need a copy of the book, as well as any version of the Bible that you prefer for this journey.

Tuesdays, 10 – 11:30 amWicker Room, South Campus

Tuesday PM The class is discussing “Great Figures of the New Testament,” a DVD lecture series by former Spiritual Searcher Amy-Jill Levine. Includes in-depth studies of such people as Mary Magdalene, “Doubting Thomas,” the Magi and Shepherds and “The Samaritan Woman,” among others. No advance reading or registration required. Just come and enjoy the stimulating video lectures.

Tuesdays, 7 – 8:15 pmRoom 128, North Campus

Men’s Study GroupMen are welcome to join our current study: Paul’s Letter to the Romans.Contact Price Finley at 614 488.7978 or pfinley@bricker.com, or Craig Sturtz at 614 481.9060 or craig.sturtz@squiresanders.com

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 amWicker Room, South Campus

Men’s Wednesday FellowshipPresentations and discussion of leading-edge topics. Ends promptly at 8 am.

Wednesdays, 7 – 8 amBrownlee Hall, South Campus

Women Living the Questions This on-going women’s group continues reading for discussion Brené Brown’s book, Daring Greatly; How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead, during the month of January (1-2 chapters per week). Contact Cara Shary at carashary@columbus.rr.com or 614.459.3691 if you have any questions.

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 amWicker Room, South Campus

Wednesday Evening Bible StudyA time to study scripture and pray. Led by Rev. Jim Long. Open to all.

Wednesdays, 7 – 8:15 pmConference Room, North Campus

Contemplative Way GroupA time of sacred reading, meditation and discussion. 11:45 am-12:15 pm Sacred Reading: Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castle; 12:15-12:45 pm Group Silent Meditation; 12:45-1 pm Comments & Reflections. You are welcome to join in just for the 30-minute meditation time. Free-will offering supports Psychological-Spiritual Fund. New participants welcome.

Thursdays, 11:45 am – 1 pmWicker Room, South Campus

Saturday Morning Contemplative Way GroupOur newest opportunity for spiritual practice: sacred reading, meditation and discussion based on Mirabai Starr’s newest book, a translation of The Showing of Julian of Norwich. Facilitated by Rose Konrath, Spiritual Searcher committee, and Vickie Murphy, Spiritual Director. Free-will offering. New participants welcome.

Saturdays, 10-11:15 amSpiritual Guidance Room, South Campus Annex2nd Saturday: Heart to Heart Community Room, Annex

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Discover CrossanSpiritual Searcher is providing two different opportunities to learn more about Dr. John Dominic Crossan before his visit on March 7 & 8.

February 13, 7 pmWicker Room, South Campus

Viewing Dominic Crossan’s lecture on History and Jesus from May 14, 2005 in our Sanctuary looks at the questions, “Why did Jesus happen when he did?” and “Why did two movements begin—that of John the Baptist and that of Jesus—in the time of Herod Antipas?" It serves as a wonderful introduction to the “why” of Jesus in the context of Galilee and the Roman Empire in the 1st century. Rev. David Hett will lead some discussion following the video lecture.

February 27, 7 pmRoom 128, North Campus

People have been known to find Dr. Crossan’s writings a bit daunting, but Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography was a national best-seller when it was published as “A Startling Account of What We Can Know about the Life of Jesus,” so it clearly spoke to many who wanted to read the gist of Dr. Crossan’s magisterial academic study, The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant without wading through all the academic footnotes and arguments. Rev. David Hett will lead this book group discussion.

Please register for these classes at FCchurch.com/discover-crossan or contact Natalia Jones at njones@FCchurch.com, or at 614 488.0681 ext. 113.

You may purchase a book at the Sunday morning Spiritual Searcher/Adult Learning book tables or by reserving a copy through Natalia for pickup at one of the campuses during the week.

Spiritual Searcher Event March 7 & 8Crossan Lectures Will Stimulate, Delight

One thing you immediately discover about our March 7 & 8 Spiritual Searcher, John Dominic Crossan (see advertisement on page 12 of this month’s firstnews), is that he is a stimulating presenter with a brilliant, comprehensive mind, and an engaging personality.

Some may find his books and other writing heavy—and “heady”—going, but being in his presence and listening to him weave strands of history, biblical interpretation, Jesus-knowledge and God-talk together is as exciting as it is

delightful with his charming Irish brogue and his gift of humor.

We couldn’t fit the descriptions of his four lectures on our brochure, so they are only available below or on the website at FCchurch.com/crossan. They will give you an idea of the complexity of his themes, but also how his vast understanding of the cultural, political and religious context of all the biblical themes and materials is vital to a more complete awareness of how 21st century Christian lives and lifestyles might be impacted.

When we corresponded with Dom Crossan, he also told us that he hopes these themes and descriptions would “raise more questions than pre-supply answers.” We eagerly await the dialogue that Dr. Crossan’s visit will stimulate with him and with each other.

Lecture 1 (Fri., 7 pm): “Original Sin”: Sexual Temptation or Escalatory Violence?Why does the Christian Bible start its story around 4000 BCE in southern Mesopotamia? Why then, why there? What happened at that time and in that place? When Adam & Eve in Genesis 2-3, as well as Cain & Abel in Genesis 4 are read within their original Sumerian matrix rather than their later Christian interpretation, “sin” has nothing to do with sex but everything to do with escalatory violence. Lecture 2 (Sat.,9 am): Covenantal Law: Human Destiny or Divine Sanction?Why did the biblical tradition choose “covenant” as metaphor, model, and matrix to express its relationship with God? Did it imply a sacred but domestic covenant between husband and wife, or a sacred but political covenant between suzerain and vassal? What are the advantages and liabilities of each model? How important, for example, was the Assyrian matrix of the 700s BCE for prophetic consciousness, vision, and challenge? Lecture 3 (Sat.,11 am): God’s Kingdom: Violent Revolt or Non-Violent Resistance?According to Daniel 7, God’s final Kingdom is the promised replacement for Earth’s successive Empires. What then about God and Rome in the first-century Jewish homeland? Should it be countered by violent rebellion or non-violent resistance—both done in God’s name, for God’s dream, and as God’s Kingdom? In that Judeo-Roman matrix what was the vision of John the Baptist and how did it differ from that of Jesus? Lecture 4 (Sat., 1:30 pm): Christianity’s Criterion: Historical Jesus or Biblical Christ?From Genesis through Revelation, the Christian Bible presents a God of both non-violent distributive justice and violent retributive justice. Even Christ, the image and revelation of God for Christians, is similarly bipolar—from the non-violent Sermon on the Mount to the violent Book of Revelation. For Christians, is the ultimate norm and criterion of our Bible rather the historical Jesus than the biblical Christ?

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Watercolors Wash Into Brownlee By Gail Evans

An exhibit of paintings by 15 members of the Central Ohio Watercolor Society (COWS) is currently on display in Brownlee Hall through March.

This group was founded in 1964 and is the preeminent transparent watercolor society in the region. Founding members include notable central Ohio painters Richard Bauer, Don Dodrill, Mary Lou Jackson, Byron Kohn, Leland McClelland, Richard Phipps and Edward Tracy.

Watercolor artists must apply and are juried into the society. Many members are award-winning artists with regional and national reputations.

Though there are many varied techniques and styles, COWS members are dedicated to its original purpose of promoting and preserving the traditional unique character of transparent watercolor.

There’s Love and Then There’s LOVE! By Rebecca Wolfe

February brings Cupid forth with his arrow set for the heart of his sweetheart. Romantic love is stirred and many an engagement and wedding will occur.

God comes forth every month of the year setting a bow with love for the hearts of all people. While romantic love is to be celebrated and cherished, there’s a whole lot more loving to be done every day by all of us.

Heart to Heart Sunday, February 16, provides us with an every day kind of opportunity to love. This year, Tri-Village Trading Post is partnering with our food pantry offering gift certificates that can be given to Heart to Heart clients allowing them to buy needed clothing in our shop.

As winter continues, help our Heart to Heart friends clothe themselves not only in warm clothes, but in the knowledge that someone from FCC loves unconditionally.

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YOUTH SPRINGRETREAT

AKITA OLYMPICSThe Olympics are coming to Akita! Compete in ridiculous Olympic games, represent your make-believe country, and, of course, spend plenty of time relaxing between events. Go for the gold!

All this fun for just $100.For registration and details on times, please visit:

FCchurch.com/youth-retreat

CAMP AKITAFEBRUARY 28 TO MARCH 2

GRADES 6-12

Blosser, Rogers to SingMonday, February 3 at 8 pmWeigel Auditorium, OSU1866 College Rd., 43210

C. Andrew Blosser will present a recital featuring the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe, and Benjamin Britten's Canticle II, assisted by Assistant Professor Katherine Rohrer, Ohio

State, Emily Rogers, OSU alum, and Suzanne Newcomb, Otterbein University.

The concert is presented as part of the School of Music Faculty Recital Series and will take place in Weigel Auditorium. Admission is:

• $10 general public

• $5 senior citizens, Alumni Association members, non-OSU students, children

• FREE to Concert Card holders and all Ohio State students, faculty and staff

Women’s Guild By Jill Eliot

Our First Community Church staff is a colorful garden of talented, creative and caring human “flowers.” The Women’s Guild will celebrate our staff with the annual ‘We Love You’ luncheon in Brownlee Hall, Tuesday, February 11 at noon.

Sign-up sheets and donations for the luncheon need to be given to Loretta Heigle. Send donations to Loretta at 2375 Southway Drive, Columbus 43221 or contact her at lheigle@att.net. Sign-up sheets may be sent by e-mail. The set-up crew begins work at 10:15 am with decorating and making the room look special for the staff.

The clean-up crew arrives at 12:45 pm. The luncheon itself isn’t a surprise to the staff, but the door prizes are usually a bit interesting. In the past, there have been singing Valentine animals, various items of clothing and all sorts of Valentine and special-person gifts. The purpose of the occasion is to thank our wonderful staff for their hard work.

The First Community Church

invites you to a casual get-together.

Saturday, February 22 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Auddino’s Bakery and Café3560 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard 43026

Discover why more than 300 women of FCC have become part of something special!

Drop in for refreshments and visit with current Guild members. Learn about the unique role the Guild plays in our church, our history and plans for the future.

Women’s Guild

For more information, contact Estelle Scott:614 457.1037 (h)614 580.5760 (c)emscott1037@wowway.com

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fundraising isas easy as

ordering a pizza!Come join friends and supporters for

First Community Church’s “DOUGH” Day

SUnDay, FebrUary 9tH

From 11 a.m. to Midnight, the Donatos locations listed below will donate 20% of all Dine-In, Pick-Up, & Delivery orders to help

First Community Church raise money for their mission trip.Please give this flyer to your delivery driver.

Grandview 1612 Northwest Blvd. 486-5363

Upper Arlington 3000 Northwest Blvd. 340-0905

Mill Run 3703 Fishinger Blvd. 921-1800

Hilliard North 3817 N. Main St. 876-4444

Hilliard South 1730 Hilliard Rome Rd. 529-7200

Kenny & Henderson 4515 Kenny Rd. 459-9523

Bethel Road 2522 Bethel Rd. 442-8666

fundraising isas easy as

ordering a pizza!Come join friends and supporters for

First Community Church’s “DOUGH” Day

SUnDay, FebrUary 9tH

From 11 a.m. to Midnight, the Donatos locations listed below will donate 20% of all Dine-In, Pick-Up, & Delivery orders to help

First Community Church raise money for their mission trip.Please give this flyer to your delivery driver.

Grandview 1612 Northwest Blvd. 486-5363

Upper Arlington 3000 Northwest Blvd. 340-0905

Mill Run 3703 Fishinger Blvd. 921-1800

Hilliard North 3817 N. Main St. 876-4444

Hilliard South 1730 Hilliard Rome Rd. 529-7200

Kenny & Henderson 4515 Kenny Rd. 459-9523

Bethel Road 2522 Bethel Rd. 442-8666

Tuesday, February 18Dine-In: 5:30 - 7:30 pm • Carry-Out: 5 - 7 pmGrace Hall, North Campus • 3777 Dublin Rd.

$8 per adult • $5 per child

Tickets available after Sunday services, online at FCchurch.com/pastadinner,

or at the door ($10/adult, $6/child).

Akita 5K - Run for Funds The 5th Annual Akita 5K Race and Family Fun Run will be held in Fred Beekman Park at The Ohio State University on Sunday, April 27.

This event raises money for Friends of Akita Fund, providing scholarships for campers who need help paying for summer camp.

Participants can run or walk the entire course themselves, or team up with two additional family members or friends and complete the course as a relay team.

Each team member completes one lap around the park, handing off a relay baton to the next runner or walker. Children can also run or walk their very own one mile fun run.

Each participant will receive an Akita 5K technical shirt and a chip timer for accurate race times. This event has helped raise over $20,000 in scholarships.

Not a paid advertisement.

Akita 5K Schedule 12:30 pm: Check-in begins1:15 pm: Children’s fun run1:30 pm: 5K run/walk/relay

For more information, visit campakita.org/akita5K

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A Month of Sundays

8:30 am • Burkhart Chapel, SC - Rev. Hett preaching8:30 am • Grace Hall, NC - Dr. Wing preaching10 am • Grace Hall, NC - Dr. Wing preaching Chancel Chamber Choir, Kindergarten & Cherub Choirs11 am • Sanctuary, SC - Dr. Wing preaching Chancel Choir

8:30 am • Burkhart Chapel, SC - Rev. Long preaching8:30 am • Grace Hall, NC - Dr. Wing preaching10 am • Grace Hall, NC - Dr. Wing preaching Youth Bell Choir 2 & Middle School Vocal Ensemble, Chancel Choir11 am • Sanctuary, SC - Dr. Wing preaching Columbus School for Girls Choir

8:30 am • Burkhart Chapel, SC - Rev. Lindsay preaching8:30 am • Grace Hall, NC - Rev. Shaner preaching10 am • Grace Hall, NC - Rev. Shaner preaching Chancel Choir11 am • Sanctuary, SC - Rev. Lindsay preaching Whitechapel Ringers

8:30 am • Burkhart Chapel, SC - Rev. Baumer preaching8:30 am • Grace Hall, NC - Dr. Wing preaching Whitechapel Ringers10 am • Grace Hall, NC - Dr. Wing preaching Youth Bell Choir 1 & Junior Choir11 am • Sanctuary, SC - Dr. Wing preaching Chancel Choir

Check the website for the most up-to-date information. For additional information:

Click: FCchurch.com Email: info@FCchurch.com Call: 614 488.0681 Visit: The Welcome Center at North or South Campus

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February Parent GroupsFor Moms OnlyFebruary 10, 7-8:30 pmGuild Room, South Campus

For Dads OnlyFebruary 11, 7-8:30 pmGuild Room, South CampusTopic: Parents as Partners - negotiating the space between you as parents and as people

Parent GrowthMondays, 9:30-11 amGuild Room, South CampusChild care available for $4 per child

Because of the snow day on January 6, our topics have all shifted back a month; February topics are:

February 3 Falling Apart - what it means and how to helpFebruary 10 Girls and their social interactionsFebruary 17 NO SESSION - church closed (Presidents' Day)February 24 Boys and their social interactions

All parents are welcome to join us in the parent groups led by Donice Wooster.

The Early Childhood Council invites young children and their parents to a 45 minute before-bedtime gathering. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas, bring a bear or blanket and settle in on the floor with parents for stories, singing and a snack. Event is free.

Story Time also supports The Pajama Program, a non-profit which delivers new pajamas and story books to domestic violence shelters in our area, where families sometimes come without time to pack anything. You are welcome to bring new pajamas and books for children from infants through teens to this event and we will get them to The Pajama Program.

Friday, February 7 6:30 to 7:15 pmBrownlee Hall, South Campus

PajamaYou are invited to

StoryTime

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Got Coats?Refugee Task Force

will collect new or gently used winter

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,THE PROGRAM STAFF OF FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH Richard A. Wing, Senior Minister; Paul E. Baumer, Minister to the Staff; David S. Hett, Minister of Religious Life and Learning; Ronald J. Jenkins, Minister of Music and Liturgy; Deborah Countiss Lindsay, Minister of Spiritual Care; James M. Long, Minister of Pastoral Care; Katherine H. Shaner, Minister of Mission; Michael Barber, Director of Marketing and Communications, Sally R. Beske, Assistant Organist/Director of Youth Choirs; Scott T. Binder, Director of Worship Technologies, Tim Carlson, Director of Camp Akita Ministries and Youth Programming; Dawn J. Costin, Director of K-12 Ministry; Cynthia Harsany, Director of Finance and Operations; Pam Jameson, Director of Facilities Ministry; Scot Nicoll, Executive Director of Camp Akita; Missy Obergefell, Director of Older Adult Ministry; Paula L. Russell, Director of Member and Visitor Services; M. Donice Wooster, Director of Early Childhood Ministry.

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Sunday, February 23 • 5 - 7:30 pmGrace Hall, North Campus • 3777 Dublin Road, 43221

The evening will highlight the exotic culture and people of India and celebrate First Community Church’s involvement with Deep Griha.

Tickets:$10 adult$5 children (12 and under)

• Barbeque Dinner• Bollywood Dancing Instruction• Religious Lecture• Henna Hand Painting• Yoga

Please make reservations in advance after Sunday worship services or online at FCchurch.com/bollywood

& BarbequeBSecond Annual

Sunday, March 2, 9:15 & 11 amNorth Campus

The Chancel ChoirRonald J. Jenkins, Minister of Music & Liturgy

Robert A. Griffith, OrganistSally R. Beske, pianist

The Reverend Dr. Richard A. Wing, homilist

There will be celebrative and meditative hymnsfor the congregation to sing. The choir will sing works

by Duruflé, Stanford, Paulus, Tichelli, and Helvey.

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