Page 1
May 21, 2009
Pentecost Offering
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)has set the goal of starting 1,000 newchurches by the year 2020. We continue to be well ahead of the pace needed to meetthat goal, having started hundreds of congregations.Our New Church Movement is contributing most of the growth of our larger church— and it is also transforming who we are! Many of these churches serve a great variety of ethnic communities—Haitian, Hispanic, Korean, and many more. In so doing, our NewChurch Movement is reaching out to a world that looks much like Southern California.Each year, to honor the work of the Holy Spirit in our new congregations, we receive aspecial, over-and-above Pentecost offering on behalf of the New Church Movement.Envelopes will be available on May 24, and on Pentecost Sunday, May 31. If you haveany questions, please go to
newchurchministry.org.
Congregational MeetingsSunday, May 31
after each worship service
to approve a slate of nominated officersand a new budget for the coming fiscal year.Copies of the Board-approved budget have been set out for review.
Page 2
Y’ALL COME – AND THEY DID!
The Disciples Women’s Board decided this year to try something a little differentfor their family activities. Last Saturday night, our church was filled – yes, filledwith lots of families and friends enjoying each other. The kids were running around outside, playing games, and getting their faces painted! A cakewalk was in progress over in room 4.Inside Sippel Hall, there were some serious scrabble, darts and checker games in progress,and a puzzle being put together by two ladies who didn’t want to stop long enough to eat!Pictures were being taken, complete with hay bales and a rocking chair! Throw in some friedchicken, biscuits, and apple pie and you have the makings for a great evening!As if that wasn’t enough, the entertainment (talent – variety??) was really amazing.There was something for everyone - we had music, dancing, singing, instrumentals,humor, and more! Best of all, there was love, and fellowship, and the coming together of our church family to share in the community of Christ that is our foundation.If you were unable to be with us – you were missed. The DWF would like to thank each andevery one of you who participated with your willing hands and your presence. Individualthank you’s are not really important, because working together and being together was why itwas a great evening!Taking a deep breath, the DWF Board is moving on to our next adventure. New board mem- bers have been chosen by the nominating committee for three positions, and our Installationof Officers for the next year will be at our June 28
th
luncheon. Please plan to be there, andsupport these women who serve our Lord and our church in so many ways.Our May luncheon is just around the corner. Be sure to join us on May 31
st
at 12noon for our annual “Spring Tea”. This is always a fun afternoon, and a relaxingtime of fellowship. Our hostesses will be the New Hope group, and MaureenEstolas will lead worship. Our service project is OWIN, Orphans and Widows in Need, anorganization founded by Dr. Lillian Asomugha, a member of our church. We welcome everywoman of the church to join in our fellowship.I hope you had a chance to check out the regional activities of our Disciples Women throughthe website. There are lots of interesting things coming up. Check out the 2009-2010 calen-dar for some exciting events in the future.May we all stop a moment on Memorial Day, and thank our God for the men andwomen who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could worship Him in freedomand in peace.
Disciples Women’s Ministry
Page 3
Nursery Attendant Search
Most of you know that we are about to wish Sherril Wiechmann a fondfarewell as she heads off to be with family in Northern California. Thiswill leave our second service at FCC with an opening in our nursery.If you are interested in fulfilling this role or if you know someone whowould be interested, please contact Don Zukas at (310) 618-8375 or don-ald.zukas@gmail.comfor further details.
Youth Adventure Missionary
Youth Adventure has adopted a missionary family through Global Ministries. Our family is Anil and Teresa Henry and they are in Mungeli, India (SouthernAsia). They have 3 children - a daughter Ankita who is 16 and twin boys Abhisher and Abhijeet that have just turned 11 on April 20th. Anil is a doctor and Teresa isan anesthesiologist appointed to serve a four-year term with the Synodical Board of Health Services of the Church of North India. This is a joint appointment by theCommon Global Ministries Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) andthe United Church of Christ.Please look up on the internet with your child to learn more about the Henry familyat:www.globalministries.org/news/sasia/you-wanted-a-challenge-you-got-html
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Evening Meetings: 4
th
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm(Next Meeting: May 26)Daytime Meetings: 4
th
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 pm(Next Meeting: May 27)Come knit or crochet prayer shawls for those in need of comfort and solace. We will enjoyfellowship, tea & cookies, and meditative music as we create the shawls.All skill levels welcome—including those who want to learn.For more information, contact Janie Fietz at 310-212-5950
Beverly Roseberry would like to thank everyone for their continued cards,calls and prayers. She has been released from home health therapy and willbegin this week as an out patient at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Muchprogress has been made from her stroke.
of 00
5-21-09
251 Reads
Info and Rating
| Category: | Uncategorized. |
| Rating: | |
| Upload Date: | 05/22/2009 |
| Copyright: | Attribution Non-commercial |
| Tags: |
Leave a Comment