January 22, 2020

Volume 57, Number 30

First Christian Church 3501 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903

Office: (479) 783-1139

Office Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday

Church Staff

Dianna Jackson Director of Music Ministry Mary Beth Oliver Organist Barbara Brown Secretary Pam Shelby Financial Secretary Randy Alexander Custodian Patience Hudlow Nursery Coordinator Lesley Fleming Nursery Attendant Rev. Howard Marshall Pastor Emeritus Rev. Randy Jay Pastor Emeritus

Mission Statement

The mission of First Christian Church, Fort Smith, Arkansas is to lift up Jesus the Christ by: ●Enabling spiritual growth and deepened commitment, both individually and corporately; ●Developing a church family/community that is accepting and encouraging; ●Serving our community and the world through spiritual, physical, and emotional support; and, ●Reaching out in His name to the unchurched in our community.

Guest Pastors

January 26 Reverend Dr. Ellis Robinson February 2 Rev. Miles Cook February 9 Rev. Jim Johnson

Youth Activities

January 26 Paint wooden toys for Earthbound Angels. February 1 (Saturday) We are planning to go to Crystal Bridges to tour the North Forest Lights display. (There will be no youth group the following Sunday.) February 9 Jubilation Bells play in worship. Youth fellowship and membership will help prepare lunch,

help serve and clean up. (Youth group will not meet that evening.) February 16 During the Sunday school hour we will bake cookies and take them to Fire Stations number 1 and 7 to recognize our local heroes. February 23 We will paint a wall in the youth Sunday school room and stencil our names on the wall. February 28-March 1 Snoasis at Camp Couchdale, Hot Springs, AR There are opportunities for you to give your time and talents to the youth by providing a small meal, to pre-sent a devotion or just attend a meeting and hang out with a bunch of outstanding young members of the church. John

“When Jesus Calls Us”

This week, Rev. Dr. Ellis Robinson’s sermon will look at what it means to be a disciple called by Jesus. He asks, “What are we called from and to? What are the sacrifices required?” These questions point toward a life-long call. Join us at 10:00 am on Sunday!

First Blankets Blessed

Rev. Dr. Nadine Burton, GRRCC Executive Minis-ter, offered a blessing on our first set of blankets this past Sunday. These were contributed by Nina Abernathy, Linda Creekmore, Mickie Mathews, and David and Judy Trent. Lula Hanson made the cool labels that we will be stitching in to all that we share in the

community. Five of these are promised to UAMS West, and we will contribute the others to agencies who work with children who are in the care of the state.

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January 26

Rev. Dr. Ellis Robinson “When Jesus Calls Us”

Matthew 4:18-22

Elders Carl Warrington and Zena Marshall Deacon Margot Mundy Prepare Communion

Connie Alexander Greeters Floyd Hamm, Janice Wade, David Williamson Worship Leader

Carl Warrington

Elder on Call Zena Marshall—479-651-0870

Dianna’s Notes

Music Schedule

Children’s Chimes will meet Sunday in the Sanctuary at 8:45 am before Sunday school to rehearse our anthem Make Me a Servant.

January 26 Children’s Chimes February 2 Prime Time Bells February 9 Jubilation Bells February 23 Disciples Bells

Church Calendar

Sunday, January 26 8:30 am Mission Café 9:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship (Sanctuary) 3:30 pm Disciples Bells 5:00 pm Jubilation Bells 5:00-7:00 pm Youth Fellowship Monday, January 27 6:30 pm Men’s Supper Guest Speaker, Mayor McGill Tuesday, January 28 9:00 am Staff Meeting 11:30 am Lunch Bunch (Whole Hog BBQ, Phoenix) Wednesday, January 29 10:00 am Prime Time Bells 4:15 pm Children’s Chimes 7:00 pm Chancel Choir

Thanks, Thanks! to Property

Be sure to say “Thanks!” to our fabulous “grounds” crew. Take a look at all they accomplished this past weekend.

Mission Express O Café

The café opens at 8:30 am each Sunday morning. All the proceeds support the Mission trips. Come join us for fellowship, a cup of coffee and doughnuts.