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2:30 p.m.

First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)
495 East Bakerview Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
360.734.6820
office@bellinghamdisciples.org
bellinghamdisciples.org

October 2015

Bellingham to Celebrate
Global Ministries
Bellingham First
Christian Church
will celebrate its
connection to the
w o r l d w i d e
ministries of the
Christian Church
(Disciples of
Christ) and the
United Church of
Christ on October
3-4 during Global Ministries Sunday
events.
David Owen, associate for Resource
Development with Global Ministries
since 2007 and a former missionary in
Lesotho and Kenya, will give an informal
presentation on October 3. The no-host
dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at China
Palace, 4444 Guide Meridian. Please
contact Lillian Moir to RSVP.
He also will preach at the 11 a.m.
service on October 4 and will be
available for conversation during the
coffee hour after worship. A
photographic exhibit featuring some of
the places where Disciples are in
partnership will be set up in the
fellowship hall. Cookies from around the
world will be served.
We will bless our jars for wells in
Zimbabwe, during worship, so please
bring them and put them on the table

Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower

Sunday, October 25
2 p.m.
for

Makena Schmidling and Baby Jack

Please note that Makena is registered at Target.

From Bread and Wine to Faith and Giving

First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

495 East Bakerview Road

Bellingham, WA 98226
360.734.6820
office@bellinghamdisciples.org
www.bellinghamdisciples.org
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

A movement for wholeness in a fragmented
world. As part of the one body of Christ, we
welcome all to the Lords Table as God
welcomed us.
All of Us
Ministers
Rev. Gary Shoemaker
Pastor
gary@bellinghamdisciples.org
Rev. Tamalyn Kralman
Director of Ed. & Community Outreach
Courier Editor
tamalyn@bellinghamdisciples.org
Michele Fode
Finance Administrator
finance@bellinghamdisciples.org
Amelia Nye
Accompanist
TBD
Childcare Provider
Rev. Sandy Messick
Regional Minister
Rev. Sharon Watkins
General Minister and President

Sunday Schedule
10:50 a.m.
11 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
2 p.m.

Office Hours

Gathering Time
Worship
Fellowship Time
Out-to-Lunch Bunch
(4th Sunday)
Someone Cares! Community Meal
(2nd Sunday)

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - noon
Our staff are in and out of the office throughout the
week. Please feel free to stop by during their office
hours or make an appointment that fits your
schedule.

Officers
Don Hoffman, Chair
Megan Shoemaker, Secretary
Cheryl Perry, Treasurer

From Bread and Wine to Faith and Giving

Stewardship is a responsibility given by God to each and every one of
us. It is an essential element of our faithful obedience to God, which is
on-going from the day we are born till the day we depart this world.
Beginning Oct. 11th, the Stewardship Ministry will be bringing you an
emphasis on faith and giving. Its all about what God has done in your
life, what God has given you, the development of your faith, and
about stewardship in general.
We wont be talking budgets, so you can put away your wallet; but put
on your thinking cap, and get involved in the spirit and discipline of
faith and giving, as we learn and grow together.
This emphasis will continue through October and culminate with a
Fellowship Luncheon on November first, immediately following
morning worship.
You dont have to bring anything, just you and an attitude of gratitude
for all of Gods gifts. Because the meal is catered, we will need
reservations, and will be reminding you as the date approaches.

Announcing Interfaith Coalitions Winter Coat Drive

Join us for Interfaith Coalitions annual winter coat drive and donate
warm outerwear for everyone from babies to seniors. This successful
program brings warm coats to people in need throughout the county.
Please bring clean, gently-used winter coats, hats, gloves and mittens
to the worship services this month. If you are a knitter, handmade
hats and scarves are also cherished. Sunday, October 18 is the last
day to bring in items. Many people appreciate this program because
they dont have to spend their limited income on a coat or go without
one through the winter.
Thanks for sharing the warmth!

What Do You Love about Worship?

If you were present in worship on Sunday, September 13, you know
that we threw away our normal way of doing things and turned
everything cattywampus. This is an introduction to what, we hope, will
be a serious look at the whys and wherefores of how we, as a church,
do worship. Stay tuned as our Worship Team works to create a
worship service that is meaningful for all in times that are a changin.

October 2015

Coming Events
Wild Goose Worship is an alternative worship experience for young(er) adults who seek to experience and serve God
in ever changing ways.

Calling all geese: Its time to return to the nest after flitting and flying around for your
summer fun. Wild Goose Worship begins again, this fall, with a new schedule. We will meet
once a month, on the first Tuesday of the month. Activities will include worship, service,
learning, laughter, and dessert.

6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6

Wild Goose Worship Returns

Whos on First?!

Health Ministries Sunday

October 18, 2015
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
495 East Bakerview Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
360.734.6820
office@bellinghamdisciples.org
bellinghamdisciples.org

11 a.m.
Worship

12:30 p.m.
Potluck & Program

The Health Ministries teams of both First Christian Church

and Peace Health St. Joseph Medical Center invite you to
view the short film, Being Mortal, featuring Dr. Atul
Gawande, based on his book of the same title. In his book,
Dr. Gawande writes, We need to live our lives to the last
with autonomy, dignity, and joy. Too often we medicalize
aging, frailty, and death. Medicine is not all we need as we
age but rather living a life and dying a death with
meaning.
Discussion will be led by leaders of St. Josephs Health
Ministries team.
Please bring a food item to share.

Open Mic Night is Here!

Pull out those dusty old ukuleles and french horns. Tune your windpipes. Practice your knee slapping
jokes and your heart melting poems.
On Saturday, October 24, 6:30 p.m., First Christian Church will host an open mic for anyone with talent or a semblance of talent - or wishes they had talent. This is a night for fun and family and a night to
raise money for families in need.
This CWS CROP Project helps provide basic necessities in areas where clean water is lacking, medical
care is next to nil, education is a luxury, and housing is minimal. Learn more at crophungerwalk.org.
Sign up in the church office to secure your time slot.
Suggested donation: $5

October 2015

Whos on First?!

October

Sunday, October 4
Elders: Leslie Pinkston (O), Joe Plancich (C)
Lock-Up: Margaret Brown
In Home Communion: Don Hoffman
John Riseland
Deacons: Jane Kletka, Lynn Plancich,
Alexis Pinkston
Reader: James Becker
Greeters: Brenda and John Riseland
Flowers: TBD
Fellowship Time: TBD
Mower: Leslie Pinkston
Sunday, October 11
Elders: John Riseland (O), Melody Hoffman (C)
Deacons: Marian Overcash, Linda Heyne,
Max Perry
Reader: Don Hoffman
Greeter: Lois Oswalt
Flowers: TBD
Fellowship Time: TBD
Mower: Gary Shoemaker
Sunday, October 18
Elders: Margaret Brown (O), Gregg Heyne (C)
Deacons: Lois Oswalt, Pat Whitney, Connie Page
Reader: Melody Hoffman
Greeters: Kathy Wheeler and Alisha Sanchez
Flowers: TBD
Fellowship Time: TBD
Mower: Gregg Heyne
Sunday, October 25
Elders: Brenda Riseland (O), Lillian Moir (C)
Deacons: Kathy Wheeler, Ardythe Hannah
Reader: Gregg Heyne
Greeter: Russ and Bekki Weston
Flowers: Esther Group
Fellowship Time: Esther Group
Mower: Leslie Pinkston
To assist in these important ministries,
contact the office or sign up in the
fellowship hall.

Save the Dates

Sun., Nov. 1 Consecration Sunday

Sat., Nov. 14 Bazaar, 9 - 3

Happy Birthday
Andrew Hoemann
Marian Crim
Bob Fisher
Zach Shoemaker
Renee Hoemann
Allan Botts

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8
18
25
26
29

Happy Anniversary
Gregg & Linda Heyne 12
David & Donna Fairchild 14
Marlin & Betty Erickson 28

Joys and Concerns

Please submit written requests to update this list.

New to Our List:
Janet Franks, recovering from knee
replacement surgery
Ardythe Hannah, who is praying
for Irinas cancer surgery and Stevie
and Jeremys reconciliation
Betty Erickson, on the loss of
her beloved Uncle John Sauer
Ongoing:
Bill Pribilsky, recovering at
home
Bea and Ralph Gilfilen,
whose dear friend Rena Kenoyer passed
away on August 2.
Mary Lee Wiser, health concerns
Joanne Harrell, health concerns
Donna Fairchild, health concerns
Ethan Powers, great-grandson of Marian Crim, immune
system is intact, hes in full remission & being weaned off his
medications; his bone marrow is currently at 76% (needs to
be at 90)
Disciples House Residents, past, present and future
Iglesia de Dios, as together we share Gods love from this
space
Raices Culturales and the children in their gardening
program in our field
Kristine Tissinger, missionary partner in Ghana
Rev. Sandy Messick, Regional Minister
Rev. Sharon Watkins, General Minister and President
Our General Church ministries
Yakama Christian Mission
Victims of injustice, violence, poverty, and disease
worldwide
All troops involved in world conflict
Peacemakers worldwide

Wed., Nov. 18 Prayer Vigil for

Peace in the Middle
East, location TBD

Thurs., Nov. 26 Thanksgiving

Sun., Nov. 29 First Sunday of
Advent

October 2015

October 2015
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday
1

Friday

Saturday
3

7:30a Mens
Breakfast,
Dennys
4

Global Ministries
Sunday
9:30 a Sunday School
10:50a Gathering Time
11a Worship
12:15p Fellowship Time
2:30 p Animal Blessing

11

9:30 a Sunday School

10:50a Gathering Time
11a Worship
12:15p Fellowship Time
2p
Someone Cares
Community Meal
& Josephs Closet
18

Health Ministries
Sunday
9:30 a Sunday School
10:50a Gathering Time
11a Worship
12:15p Fellowship Time
Potluck & Program
5:30 p.m .
Prayer Vigil for Peace in
the Middle East, Faith
Lutheran Church
25

9:30 a Sunday School

10:50a Gathering Time
11a Worship
12:15p Fellowship Time
12:30 p Out-to-Lunch
Bunch
2 p.m. Baby Shower
for Makena
and Baby Jack
7p
Book Group

October 2015

10

Turner Lecture Series, Yakima

Noon
Bible Study
6:30 p.m.
Wild Goose
Worship,
Room 2/4/6
12

Indigenous
Peoples
Day

6:30 p
Stewardship
Meeting

13

14

7 p.m.
Interfaith
Annual Mtg
20

15

16

Courier
Deadline
6:30 p.m.
Pub
Theology,
Hops n
Headz

Bulletin
deadline

Noon
Bible Study

19

11:30 a.m.
Esther Group

7:30a Mens
Breakfast,
Dennys

Bulletin
deadline

21

22

7:30a Mens
Breakfast,
Dennys

23

Bulletin
deadline

24

7:30a Mens
Breakfast,
Dennys

5p Checking
in Group

Noon
Bible Study

17

6:30 p.m.
Open Mic
Night

26

27

Noon
Bible Study

28

Bulletin
deadline

29

30

31

7:30a Mens
Breakfast,
Dennys

First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)
A church of grace and welcome for all!
495 East Bakerview Road
Bellingham, WA 98226-9168

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Share the Spirit

Bazaar

Saturday, November 14, 2015

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Socks Needed for CAST

As the weather changes and cools, a reminder that
First Christians Socks On The Street program for the
CAST downtown homeless ministry needs your help.
Please bring mens new crew socks and place them in
the bin in the Fellowship Hall. Or, if you dont like to
shop, give your cash to Brenda Riseland and she will
shop for you.
Many cold feet will appreciate your donations of socks.
Our wet and colder weather is on its way. Contact
Brenda if you need more information.

First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

495 East Bakerview Road

Bellingham, WA 98226
360-734-6820
office@bellinghamdisciples.org
bellinghamdisciples.org
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