THE CHRISTIAN VISITOR

The Newsletter of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) February 2020

First Christian (Disciples of Christ) 302 North Church Street Fayette, MO 65248

Address Service Requested

Sun., Feb. 2 Boy Scout Sunday 5:30 p.m. Evening Service—CANCELLED!

Wed., Feb. 5 3:00-5:30 p.m. After School Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice

Sun., Feb. 9 Last day to bring Valentines. Lenten Devotionals are due to Jay! Board Meeting following Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service 6:15 Young Adult Bible Study in Church Basement. Pizza & childcare provided.

Wed., Feb. 12 3:00-5:30 p.m. After School Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice

Sun., Feb. 16 (Week of Compassion Offering) 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship Service

Mon., Feb. 17 President’s Day—Office Closed.

Wed., Feb. 19 3:00-5:30 After School Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice

Sun., Feb. 23 (Week of Compassion Offering) Chili Cook-Off at First Baptist Church. Drop off entries from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Meal beginning at 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Evening Worship

Wed., Feb. 26 3:00-5:30 After School Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service

Please be sure to save your “Best Choice “

food labels. The Outreach Committee

only needs the UPC code from the label,

not the entire label. Thank you for your

assistance!

The 2020 Lenten Devotional Booklet

We are once again collaborating with Boonville First Christian to put out a joint devotional this year. And, we will be sharing our devotional with a couple other smaller Disciple churches as well. But we will need to get a total of 40 devotionals minimum for the book, plus children’s sketches. The DUE DATE is SUN., FEB. 9th at noon.

Church Cancellation Policy due to Weather

The Minister &/or the Board Chair will decide by

8:00 a.m. if they need to cancel church. It will be

placed on Channel 8, 13 & 17 news. It will also be

on Facebook and texted to those signed up.

The same policy holds true for

the evening service.

Valentines Due

Feb. 2 Feb. 9 16-Feb Feb. 23

ELDERS Com. Skip Vandelicht Mike Thornton Novy Foland Gary Bagby

Off. Sara Bagby George Rasche Steve Frevert Pat Hilgedick

DIACONATE Melody Vandelicht Leah Flaspohler Mona Stevenson Pansy Kean

Aimee Sage Ben Gladden Brian McMillan Jan Kunkel

Rick Sage Dale Linhart Emily Bange Jr. Kunkel

Lisa Cook Margie Linhart Leslie Sutton Rosie Thornton

LAY LEADER Chris Rohlfing Aimee Sage Fred Eaton Cathey Monckton

GREETERS Mona Stevenson Russell Zellner Melody Vandelicht Kenny Blakely

Wade Monckton Marcella Zellner Pansy Kean Bonnie Blakely

COMMUNION Diaconate Team Diaconate Team Diaconate Team Diaconate Team

PREP/CLEAN-UP

NURSERY Paige Frerking Paige Frerking Paige Frerking Paige Frerking

Hailey Sage Hailey Sage Hailey Sage Hailey Sage

HOSPITALITY ROOM Nancy Symes Jay Stevenson Edris Wilhoit Cathey Monckton

Rosie Thornton Mona Stevenson Jan Kunkel Lesley Monckton

Shut-In Communion George Rasche

2-Feb

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES

February 26 @ 7:00 p.m.

(Childcare provided from 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.)

It is undecided whether we will have a meal prior to the

Ash Wednesday Service this year.

Email, Bulletin and Facebook notifications will be sent out

prior to the service

302 North Church Street Fayette, Missouri 65248 Office: (660) 248-3795 Office-email: 1cchurch@sbcglobal.net Rev. Stephen Johnson, Transitional Minister Stephen’s email: pastorstephenjohnson@gmail.com

Adult Sunday School—9:00 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School—9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship -10:15 a.m. Evening Worship—5:30 p.m.

Nursery Provided @ both services www.fayettefcc.org

February Birthdays

and Anniversaries

February 1 Clay Gladden

February 2 Patricia Hilgedick

February 4 Jonah Barringhaus

February 6 Rachel Phillips

February 7 Nancy Symes

February 8 Chris Rohlfing Russell Dehn

February 9 J.A. & Cathy Johnmeyer Hayden Sage

February 13 Ryan Hackman

February 14 Lucy Beeler

February 17 Pam Huttsell Addison Newell

February 19 Lillian Marchbanks

February 21 Elizabeth Conrow

February 23 Peggy Clatworthy

February 24 Marcia Lyon

February 28 Amanda Frevert

February 29 Mickayla Holloway

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First Christian Church

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Fayette, MO Worship Schedule for February Sun., Feb. 2 Sermon Title: “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven” Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Choir Anthem: “We Bring Thanksgiving”

Sun., Feb. 9 Sermon Title: “A city built on a hill cannot be hid” Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20 Choir Anthem: “You are the Salt and Light”

Sun., Feb 16 Sermon Title: “Let your word be Yes, Yes or No, No”

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37 Choir Anthem: “Walk with Me”

Sun., Feb 23 Sermon: “His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.” Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9 Choir Anthem: TBA

Sunday Evening Worship in 2020 Our Sunday Evening Service has evolved into more of a Bible study,

discussion and communion. The service starts at 5:30 p.m., dress is

casual, and the service lasts approx. 30 minutes. Those that are

coming really love it.

If you are one that Sunday Morning Worship does not fit into your

schedule or it is not what you are looking for, please join us to see if the

evening service will be a better fit. We look forward to seeing everyone.

Anyone who would like to know more about

membership with Fayette First Christian Church,

making a public Confession of Faith or

Christian Baptism, is encouraged to contact

Pastor Stephen. He will be happy to schedule a

time to talk with you and answer any questions.

Needing Volunteers! We have many opportunities to volunteer at

First Christian Church. Please contact Lori in the office

if you would like to do any of the following:

Be on the Card Committee. You would bring cards about

4 times per year. It is such a great outreach project.

Volunteer on the Membership Committee. They sponsor

various events and organize fellowship dinners.

Join a Funeral Dinner team. We need people that are

available throughout the week to help.

Volunteer on the Property Committee. This work is being

done by the office and a couple of volunteers right now.

Work with the Children.

You could chair the Education Committee or volunteer to help

with Sunday School or Youth Group.

The Week of Compassion Each year in February, congre-

gations across the United

States and Canada collect a

special offering for Week of

Compassion. While many

congregations choose to collect their offering during

this designated week, the offering truly supports the

work of this ministry throughout the whole

year! Funds received through the offering allow the

Church to respond to disaster when it occurs,

enabling Week of Compassion to immediately provide

grants for urgent needs like emergency supplies,

water and food. Special Offering is a time when

congregations come together to lift up and celebrate

this important work that we do together.

Week of Compassion is in conversation with our

partners about the Coronavirus outbreak in China.

This is a health emergency, requiring immediate

attention. We are responding now to help provide

much-needed medical supplies-- particularly protec-

tive items for medical staff to prevent further spread

of the disease. We will remain in touch with our

partners and be prepared to offer support as further

needs become clear. Please be in prayer for all of

those affected by this illness, and those who are

caring for the sick.

One at a Time The story is told of a business man who was overworked and decided to take some time off. While vacationing on the coast, a terrible storm hit. When it died down, he decided to take a walk down the cost to see what damage had been done. As he walked along the shore, he noticed thousands of starfish which had washed upon the shore. He knew that in a few hours the sun would come out and the starfish would dry out and die. As he thought about the starfish, he noticed a young boy who was throwing the starfish back one by one. The man was amazed by the youth’s diligence and shocked by his feeble attempts to make a difference. As he looked up the long beach, he saw thousands of starfish. When he caught up with the young man, he informed the boy that he could not possible save them all and said to the little boy, “You’ll never be able to make a difference to the starfish population.” The boy bent down, picked up a starfish, looked at it, then threw it back into the safety of the ocean. Then he said, “I sure made a difference to that one.” We cannot personally make a difference in the lives of everyone that fills this world, but we can make a difference to a few of them. It is interesting that when Jesus spoke of those on His right hand on the Day of Judgment, he described them as having made a difference in the life of one person. He said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” (Matt. 25:40). I sincerely believe that each of us can make a difference in the life of someone. This is how Jesus worked—one at a time. Sure, He preached to thousands, but He visited with families, and helped individuals.

Wade L. Webster via Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ Rock Hill, SC Bulletin Digest (June 2003)

Valentine’s Day Cards It’s time to send Valentines !

Please note the valentine list below. If you would like to send a valentine to anyone or everyone on the list, please bring them to church by Sunday, Feb. 9th. There will be

boxes at both Sanctuary entrances for you to place your valentines in.

Valentines available to purchase in the hospitality room.

Dewey Holst

Helen & Doddie Frevert

Bill & Betty Crigler

Jr. Frevert

Lawrence & Juanita Dickerson

Larry & Carol Leech

Don & Gail Mounter

Sarah Overstreet

Margie McMillan

Leon & Betsy Frevert

Bonnie Hackley

Charlie Moore

Dolly Campbell

James Byrd

Gerry Hall

Bud Schumacher

Donna Baker

Martha Holman

Vanita Williams

Ken & Pat Smith

Fifth Annual

Fayette Ministerial Alliance

Sunday, Feb. 23rd @ First Baptist Church

Meal served between 11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

Please contact First Baptist for registration form