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Issue 03
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Jeffrey Mensendiek Statistics Remember in Prayer Spiritual Disciplines Wk Prayer Requests, Jan. 12 Serving in the Military Week of Compassion Souper Bowl Search Committee Senior Adults/Book Club Parlor Class Mission Trip Founders Day Week of Compassion Serving Sunday 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 6
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The Caller
Senior Pastor: Rev. Darrell McGowan Associate Pastor: Rev. Debra Todd Editor: Donna Woodbridge
January 19: 8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service 9:00 A.M. - Galatians/James Bible Study, Chapman Lounge 10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER, Traditional Service 1:00 P.M. - Youth Group 5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH January 20: 6:30 P.M. - Old Testament Bible Study @ Woodbridges January 21: 9:00 A.M. - Pathways General Board Chapman Lounge Noon - Sr. Adult Ministry Group, Chapman Lounge 6:30 P.M. - Bible Study @ Barrys 7:00 P.M. - Casa use Sanctuary and Chapman Lounge January 22: 7:00 P.M. Council of Elders, Chapman Lounge January 23: 1:00 P.M. Book Club , Chapman Lounge 3:30 P.M. - Psalms Bible Study, Chapman Lounge 6:30 P.M. - Bell Choir; 7:30 P.M. - Choir Practice January 25: 9:00 A.M. - PSWR Boundary Training, Chapman Lounge 3:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Casa use Fellowship Hall January 26: Missionary Sunday 8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service 9:00 A.M. - Galatians/James Bible Study, Chapman Lounge 10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER, Traditional Service, Jeffrey Mensendiek, Missionary to Japan, speaking 11:30 A.M. - International Luncheon, Chapman Lounge 1:00 P.M. - Youth Group 5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH January 27: 5:30 P.M. Alzheimers Facilitators Meeting, Chapman Lounge 6:30 P.M. - Old Testament Bible Study @ Woodbridges January 28: 6:30 P.M. - Bible Study @ Barrys 7:00 P.M. - Casa use Sanctuary and Chapman Lounge AA Groups: Sun. 8:00 P.M., Friday, 7:30 P.M., Sat. 8:30 P.M., NA Group, Tues., 7:30 P.M. 1
International Luncheon
Welcome Ministry Team will host an International luncheon after the 10:15 service next Sunday. Jeffrey Mensendiek who will be speaking at 10:15 will also share more of his ministry at the luncheon. Please plan to come and taste the foods of Poland, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and America. A free will offering will be taken to help offset the cost.
Sunday Statistics
Jan. 12, 2014 109 (Remember Service) 8 (Reawaken Service) 98(Casa 5 P.M. service) Weekly Giving: $2,349.52 Missions: $234.95 Budget Goal: $3,881 2
Remember in Prayer
Continue to pray for: Sue Bacon, Dottie Bense, Harold Brickens, Mary Brill, Vio Danna Brant, Sandra Brown, Linda Christman, Chris Collett, Matt Davis, Phyllis Elliott, Lorna & Skip Farnum, Harold Horn, Anna Lou Horspool, Kevin Johnen, Carolyn Kenrick, Flora Miller, Sue Miller, Jim Piper, Norma Rill, Julie Stuart, Claudia Tammen, Dorothy Tanner, Anna Van Diest and Bob & Donna Vannoy
The Steimman family as Dians tumor on the brain has grown. For Jim Young whose wife Dottie passed away on Jan. 7. All those who are ill particularly those with the flu. Anna Van Diest for continued healing following hip replacement.
Readings and Prayer Concerns for Weeks of Jan. 20 Jan. 26, 2014
Monday, January 20: Reading: Matthew 4: 12-17; pray for peace in the world as we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Tuesday, January 21: Reading: Matthew 4: 1823; pray for the Sr. Adult Ministry Meeting today in Chapman Lounge. Congregational Prayer Day, January 22: Reading: Psalm 27: 1, 4-9; pray for the Council of Elders meeting tonight in Chapman Lounge. Thursday, January 23: Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-4; Pray for the Book Club meeting in Chapman Lounge today. Friday, January 24: Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 114; Pray for Global Ministries Missionary Nicole Betteridge in Laos. Saturday, January 25: Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 14-18; pray for the PSWR Boundary Training taking place in Chapman Lounge this morning. Sunday, January 26: Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-4; Pray for Jeffrey Mensendiek, our partner missionary in Japan as he speaks to us today in the 10:15 service.
2014 FOUNDERS
Founders Day is an annual event sponsored by the Office of Church Relations, connecting students, faculty and community members with an outstanding scholar in the area of religion (Founders Education Day) and a renewal and reunion event for Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ. In 2014, the Founders Education Day will be extended because of a partnership with Chapman's Department of Religious Studies. The scholar is John Dominic Crossan. Founders Day is March 13-15. Nancy Malotte will be our coordinator. Watch the Caller for more details. For now, mark this date on your calendar!
Rev. Thaddaeus B. Allen serves as the Regional Minister and President of the Christian Church in West Virginia. Late last week, a chemical spill rendered water undrinkable across several counties of the state. Tuesday, January 14, Thad offers this reflection on our partnership and response.
Water is life! This year as the church has been contemplating the Baptism of Jesus (in the liturgical calendar), we in West Virginia have also been made keenly aware of the precious place water holds in our life. Late last week the drinking water supply of a major portion of our state's population, including our capital city of Charleston, was tainted with a chemical that is not fit for human consumption. Suddenly our water was not life giving. As of Monday, it is still unfit to wash dishes with, bathe in, or drink. As much as one third of our state's population has been affected. As Disciples, you need to know that you have been here from the beginning, jumping into action. Our congregation in the heart of the capital, United Disciples of Christ, was checking on members and neighbors. The pastor and region were in contact and the region made immediate plans to deliver drinking water, wipes for bathing, and other essentials for our members and neighbors. Week of Compassion immediately provided funds for this need. Thank you, Disciples. We have deep ecumenical ties in this region, so we do this work always with our brothers and sisters, particularly the West Virginia Council of Churches. So when an appeal was made for supplies, congregations from Fairmont to Parkersburg mobilized to take needed items to the ecumenical warehouse for distribution. Christian Unity is still our polar star and together the church is meeting needs immediately! When the call came for vans and drivers to deliver water and check on the disabled and most vulnerable, congregations from Wheeling to Princeton said "Send Me!" Thank you, Disciples, for being there! Last evening after rounds of conference calls and texts and prayers, I became very much aware of my gratefulness for the church, the institution which is Christ's Body. Because of the body, we are able to move immediately. We have each other, networks, and relationships to get things done when things need to be done! We have bones and muscle. The body is life too! So thank you brothers and sisters for caring for us. This morning we think we have adequate supplies. This could change, but for now supplies remain stable. Many ask--what can we do? Well, we appreciate your prayers and solidarity in these days. Remember the poor, service workers, and businesses who struggle with closings. Make gifts through Week of Compassion so that the body can continue to be present when disaster strikes. This is the best and most appropriate vessel for holding our offerings! Come visit when we get this fixed. You will love West Virginia: it really is almost heaven! And we love you for your concern, compassion, and presence in the body. You make real the very presence of Christ, thank you for being life.
First Christian Church 109 E. Wilshire Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 Reawaken (Early Worship Service) Sunday, 8:00 A.M. Church School for all ages: Sunday, 9:00 A.M. Remember (Traditional Worship Service) Sunday, 10:15 A.M. Youth Groups: Sunday, 1:00 P.M. & Wednesday, 3:30 5:15 P.M.