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The Builder
Ministers: All members of Christ's Body
Newsletter Editor: Barb Nisbet
Sunday Morning Schedule:
Office hours: Monday ~~Thursday 8~11:30am, 12:00 ~3:30pm Friday 8~12pm
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IN HONOR OF OUR MOTHERS THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL RECEPTION DURING FELLOWSHIP TIME ON MAY, 13TH. PLEASE PLAN TO STAY!
Mothers hold their children’s hands for awhile, their hearts forever! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
TO OUR DEAR
Thoughts from Chet ….. FEAR What are you afraid of? Mice, spiders, snakes or maybe just coping with the everyday life. Max Luxcado tells of the story of the mouse who was afraid of the cat, so the magician made him into a cat. Then he, as a cat was afraid of the dog, so the magician made him into a dog and so goes the progression until the magician tells the 'mouse' that inside he is still a mouse and has not changed. We too would like to become that wealthier or more 'famous' person, but that does not change what we are inside. We are all running the road of life and encountering its many 'bumps' and wish for a better life, you know "the grass is always greener on the other side". So we need to put our faith in God, trying to see the good in the things around us and when those difficult times come, we must trust God's plan for us and always be encouraged by our faith partners in our church and Christian friends. Chet Brown May Elder of the Month
FCC Office Closed Friday, May 11th and Friday May 18th Both of my daughters are graduating this year and it is necessary for me to be gone these two days. You may leave a message on the answering machine or email me if you need assistance and I will get back to you the following Monday. If you require immediate assistance, please call Pastor Tracy. Thank you for your patience. Barb Nisbet, Church Secretary
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION On Sunday, May 20th, please join us for Fellowship time as we celebrate the 65th Wedding Anniversary of Marion and Dottie Tucker. Marion and Dottie were joined in Marriage on May 22, 1947. May God continue to bless the Tucker’s!
Worship Enhancement Fund
The Trustees of First Christian Church recommended an established Worship Enhancement Fund for anyone wishing to contribute for Audio Visual Equipment. As a congregation, we have been challenged by a donor to raise money for this cause. For every dollar that is pledged, the donor will match up to $5,000.00. This is a great opportunity to raise $10,000.00, for our Church. Please clearly mark your envelope “Worship Enhancement Fund” when dropping in the Offering Plate. Contributions may also be made through the Church Office. Contact Barb with questions. GRADUATION Please let Barb in the office know if you have a child or grandchild who is graduating from 8th grade, High School, College or Graduate School, and the name of the school. We will be honoring all of our graduates during worship and an upcoming issue of the Builder. We do not want to miss anyone.
Church World Services Blanket Sunday May 13 Please consider making an offering in Honor or Memory of a loved one. Cost for one blanket is $5. We will set up a display of “blankets” honoring those donations, on the Church Office window.
Nursery Supervisor Ashley Smith has joined the staff at First Christian Church as our new Nursery Supervisor. Ashley lives in Quincy with her husband Lance and 2 daughters, Rhiannon and Alicia. We welcome Ashley and we encourage you to stop by on Sunday mornings to introduce yourself.
A NOTE OF SYMPATHY Nona Moore was called home to our Heavenly Father on April 27, 2012, at the age of 101. Nona was a member of FCC, until she moved to Texas to be near her family in 2001. Pastor Linda Hunsaker and Pastor Tracy presided at her funeral at Hansen Spear Funeral Home on Saturday, May 5. We were honored to host a Funeral Luncheon following her burial in Providence Cemetery in Ursa, IL. We extend our sympathy to the Moore Family at Nona’s passing. “THANK YOU”
Dear Friends, I want to personally thank you for your generous donation of $112.00, which we recently received to help support our Dress an Angel program. Hundreds of men, women and children count on The Salvation Army each year to help meet their basic human needs. Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue meeting those needs in times of crisis in these individual’s live. God bless you for all you are doing to make life much more pleasant for many who are less fortunate. We are grateful to you and pledge our best efforts to represent God’s love in action toward those we serve in His name. Most sincerely, Major Dan Jennings Senior Kroc Officer Editor’s Note: As stated previously in The Builder, 23 outfits were also donated to ‘Dress an Angel’ program.
Rest in Peace Mary Anna Graham Owsley mother of Kathy Tomlinson passed away on April 30 at the Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO. Our condolences to the Tomlinson family.
BIBLE STUDY Each Wednesday at 6:00p. Join us as we continue to study the Gospels. Board Meeting & Lunch If you were unable to attend the Board Meeting on Sunday, May 6th, please pick up a Board packet on the Welcome Table in the Narthex. Immediately following Worship in the Sanctuary on Sunday, May 20th there will be a vote on a few bids for repairs to our property. The usual Board Meeting and Carry In will be held on June 10, 2012
Ladies Friendship Tea
I would like to thank everyone who attended the Ladies Friendship Tea. It was a huge success. The "Hat Lady" Joanne Ragan was excellent and had an abundant variety of hats and accessories. Thank you to Jim Rainey, Randy Riley, Troy Cook and Chet Brown for being our servers for the event. I would like to thank, Shirley, Suzanne and Janet Wear, Sarah Reif, Kay Webster, Lia Balke, and Mary Cludray for their help in making this event such a success and so much fun this year. Also, to Pastor Tracy for the challenge, Dawn Cook for the fundraiser idea, and everyone who donated, thank you for helping to raise the money to pay for the entertainment. Thanks, Mecca Rainey
Youth Group Our Youth Group is taking a “vacation” for the Summer. We have had a great year full of fun, food and service to our Congregation and the Community. A big THANK YOU to Troy and Dawn Cook and Pastor Tracy for investing their time and energy in our youth. Have a wonderful summer, and we will see you back in the fall!
“Tailgate & A Movie” Mark your calendar for Sunday evening, May 27, for "Tailgate & A Movie”, here at FCC. Watch the bulletin for details.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Mark your calendar for July 31 through August 3, for our 2012 VBS, “Sky”, Everything is possible with God.
Honor Flight We are once again collecting Pepsi caps to help sponsor Honor Flight Trips for our Veterans. The chest in the Narthex will have a container for you to deposit your caps. What a great way to honor those men who gave so much for our country! Quanada May food item of the month is: Crackers Please bring your food for the 4th Sunday of the month, May 27. This food item is only a guide. Any nonperishable food can be donated.*Thanks to Mecca Rainey for delivering the food each month!
BIBLE STUDY Is held each Wednesday at 6:00p. All are welcome as we continue to study the Gospels. Contact Mecca for details.
We have a variety of items that have been found around the church grounds. If you have missing items, please give Barb a call, or stop by to identify your “goods”.
FUN DAY!
Come have a “Fun” Day at 1p on Monday, May 14, 2012. Play your favorite game, share a snack, and have fun! Your friends are always welcome!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Meets the second Wednesday of the month. If you knit, crochet, or would be willing to learn, WE NEED YOU! Join us Wednesday, June 13, at 1:30p. CALENDAR May 11: OFFICE CLOSED, 6p Wedding Rehearsal May 12: 2:30p Wedding May 13: Blanket Sunday May 14: 8:30, 10:15a, 1:15p, 1p Fun Day, 5:30p Choir Chimes Rehearsal May 15: 4:45p Exercise, 6:30p Nurture Team Meeting May 16: 2:30p Violins, 4:45p Exercise, 6p Bible Study May 17: 6:30-9p Movie Mavens May 18: OFFICE CLOSED, BUILDER ARTICLES DUE May 20: 8:15a Choir Chimes Rehearsal May 21: 8:30, 10:15a, 1:15p Computers May 22: 4:45p Exercise May 23: 9a Builder Folders, 9a Unmet Needs, 4:45p Exercise, 6p Bible Study, 6:30p Worship Team Meeting May 24: 6:30-8:30p Tablet Users May 27: Pentecost, Pentecost Special Offering, 8a Elder’s Meeting May 28: MEMORIAL DAY, OFFICE CLOSED May 29: 11:30a Carley Class Luncheon, 4:45p Exercise May 30: 4:45 Exercise, 6p Bible Study May 31: 11:30a Altrusa
Service Schedule Communion Preparation: May: Joe Elmore June: Troy & Dawn Cook Worship Leader: May: Lorraine Steinberg June: Taylor Steinberg Greeters: May: Marion & Dottie Tucker June: Amy Tkach Elders: May 13: Brenda Vose & Randy Riley May 20: Jim & Mecca Rainey May 27: Chet Brown May Elder of the Month: Chet Brown June Elder of the Month: Brenda Vose Diaconate: May 13: Sharon Otto, Bonnie Rupp, Jeff & Isaac Armstrong, Josh Davis May 20: Dawn & Troy Cook, Bob Moore, Elaine Herbert, Courtney Bowen May 27: Ken Hokamp, Amy Tkach, Janice Riley, Shirley & Suzanne Wear Acolytes: May 13: Brianna Nixon & Abby Belew May 20: Jarod Cook & Quinten Wright May 27: Dylan Wright & Andrew Armstrong Fellowship Time: May 13: Mother’s Day/Nurture Committee May 20: Mary & Robert Belew May 27: Sarah Reiff BOARD MEMBERS Board Chairperson Dale Gasparovic Board Vice-Chair Chet Brown Financial Consultant Larry Gorrell Treasurer Bonnie Rupp Asst. Treasurer Robert Riley Asst. Financial Secretary Ken Hokamp Recording Secretary Kathleen Fisher Historian Dorothy Omer Asst. Historian Diana Underwood Elders Jim Rainey Mecca Rainey Chet Brown Dale Gasparovic Brenda Vose Randy Riley Trustees Taylor Steinberg Carol Ann Moseley Elaine Herbert Lynn Gorrell Sharon Otto Diaconate Kathleen Fisher Amy Tkach Elaine Herbert Don Moseley Jim Otto Sharon Otto Troy Cook Dawn Cook Janice Riley Joe Elmore Isaac Armstrong Jeff Armstrong Bob Moore Bonnie Rupp Ken Hokamp Suzanne Wear Shirley Wear Jr. Diaconate Josh Davis Courtney Bowen Elder Emeritus Marion Tucker Ed Sawyer Admin Chairperson Gary Balke Nurture Chairperson Lia Balke Evangelism Chairperson Carol Ann Moseley Outreach Chairperson Lynn Gorrell Education Chairperson Brenda Vose Worship Chairperson Mary Ellen Stiegemeier Pastoral Relations Chair Elaine Herbert Memorial Chairperson Phyllis Reed
In Our Prayers: Chelsie Myers, Jill Issleb & Amanda Doyle (Chet Brown’s daughters), Bill & Charlotte Smith, Eugene McHone (Charlotte’s brother), Joshua Vieth (Bonnie Rupp’s nephew), Bill Howell (Rosa’s AZ neighbor), Jim Hunsaker, Mark Sidell (Ann’s husband), Lori Sanders (Josh Reiff’s Aunt), Christine Yates, Baby Annabelle, Andrew, Bekka and the McKenzie family (Dawn Cook’s family), Brian Johnson (Barbara Wingen’s son), Jamie Smith (Wendy’s sister), Ruth Mays, ‘Hop’ Webster (Janet Wear’s brother in-law), Chevy Nichols, Clayton Otto (Jim & Sharon‘s grandson), Tina, June & Ron Dobson (Pastor Tracy’s sister & parents), Rev. Lee Reffett (FCC Mt. Sterling), Don Moseley, Mark Ludwig,Bill Hendricks (Bob March’s son-in-law) Barb Kestner (Barb’s cousin), Benjamin Dillon (Rosa's Grandson), Jason Nixon (Don & Carol Ann’s nephew), Paul Otto, and Martin Britt (friend of the Gosney’s). Healthcare Center Residents: Barbara Wingen, Gertrude Lile, Nancy Burchette, Inez Clow, Helen Sanborn, Lola Stegeman, Winnie McGaughey, E.V. “Cowboy” Riehn, Melva Riley, and Enid Humphrey (Curtis Creek). Prayer requests can be added or removed by contacting Barb in the church office.
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