This Week at First Christian Church

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1 This Week at First Christian Church For the week of JULY 3, 2018 A Note from Your Pastor Dear Friends, Hello! On the heels of a great vacation, I am excited to be back with you all. I am particularly excited about our conversation on race, bias, and diversity which begins on Thursday. Let me say a few things about it: * The conversation shared by adults and older youth will be based on the book Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving. Meanwhile, if you don t have the book or haven t read it, you are still welcome! While this book is a jumping off place for our conversation, you will be fully able to participate even if you haven t had a chance to read. * Summer is a busy time and the reality is that many of us won t be able to be make it to all four weeks of the class. I hope that you can make most of them, but again, don t let your schedule deter you from participating in the conversation. Come to the ones you can and learn with us. * This conversation is around topics that are often difficult to talk about. We will simply acknowledge that and find our way through. One of our strategies for this is that we will help each other remember that we can each speak only for ourselves and we can listen to learn. Different ones of us will have different experiences and all are welcome in this conversation. Just because your experience isn t like mine doesn t make it less true. This conversation will be better when we give each other space to be honest. * The groups for children and younger youth will focus on the same general topics with age appropriate activities. The children (1st 4th grades) will focus on celebrating diversity while the younger youth (5th 8th grades) will begin talking about racism and privilege. * We have asked for registration for this event. That is important for two reasons so those preparing the meals can know how many to prepare for and so we can have enough supplies for the children s/youth classes. If you plan to attend, please register right now using this link. It allows you to indicate what days you ll be present. It s good to be back and I m glad to be your pastor! If not before, then I hope to see you Sunday! Jill What s Going on in The Region? As a congregation in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) we are part of the Upper Midwest Region. We often talk about regional church camps and the Christian Conference Center, but there is so much more to our region. Click here to read this month s regional newsletter it contains information about the upcoming All Congregational Gathering (August 24-25), a fall Women s Retreat, a possible Motorcycle Retreat, Disciples participation in the Iowa State Fair, and more. There are many ways you might connect.

2 This Week at First Christian Church July 3, 2018 UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday Bible Study meets at 12:30pm each week. No Bible Study on July 4 holiday. July 11 - Genesis 22:1-19 July 18 - Ezra 9:1-10:5 Conversations on Race, Bias, and Diversity Our new study begins Thursday, July 5 with dinner at 5:45pm and conversation at 6:30pm. It will last four weeks Thursday evenings in July. The adults and older youth will share conversation based on the book Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Deb Irving. Children will celebrate diversity and younger youth will explore race, bias, and privilege. Please RSVP to the office today if you plan to attend. July Hunger Forum On Sunday, July 15 at 9am, Nicki Ross from Table to Table will be with us for our next Hunger Forum. Table to Table is an organization that works to connect businesses that have excess food with helping agencies and childcare facilities who need it. Come and learn more about this innovative project. Activities for children are offered during this time, too. ALL LADIES WELCOME! Come join us at Olive Garden in Coralville July 19 at 5:30 PM. Enjoy the company, good conversation, and wonderful food choices. Bells Are Ringing FCC s Handbell Choir rehearses on Sunday afternoons at 2:30pm. There is always room for new members. If you haven t played before, you are invited to come and try. If you have experience, you are welcome to join us. Questions? Talk to Laura (icdisciple.music@gmail.com) Children, Youth & Families August 19: Back-to-School Blessing August 25: All Congregational Gathering in Newton (activities for all ages) September 9: Bible presentation (2nd graders) and Kick-Off Sunday (with lunch and carnival games to follow worship) September 29: Food Pack event Sunday, July 8, 2018 Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Sermon: "The World God Created"

3 This Week at First Christian Church July 3, 2018 Crisis Center Food Bank Needs YOU! Have you been wondering how you can respond to hunger and food insecurity in our area? Do you have 3 hours a week you could share for the next 6 months (or more)? The next Volunteer Training Session at the Crisis Center Food Bank is coming up. Applications for training are due by July 6. To apply to volunteer, click here or call Sydney Hofferber at (319) ext DVIP The following thank you arrived: Dear First Christian Church, Thank you so much for supporting The Domestic Violence Intervention Program s Summer Supply Drive. Your contributions will go a long way to help the victim/survivors that our agency works with! Best Wishes, D.V.I.P. We donated: Pkgs. of baby Diapers Pkgs. of baby Wipes Containers of Baby Formula Containers of Disinfecting Wipes Gift Card Women s briefs Deodorants Coffee & filters Cooking oil. Nice job and well done. THANK YOU INDEPENDENCE DAY LESSONS FOR CHURCH LIFE Return to the basics On July 4 we commemorate the origins of our country. In terms of faith, we also periodically need to hear again the foundational stories of Creation, the Israelites and, of course, Jesus. Honor the gift of freedom For freedom Christ has set us free do not submit again to a yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1, ESV). We strive as citizens to preserve and live out our national freedom. Likewise, as citizens of God s kingdom we live gladly in the freedom of salvation and share that gift with others. Enjoy community July 4 is known for picnics, parades and other community gatherings. Similarly, the church is nourished by coming together for worship, meals and other special events. Be light in the darkness As fireworks brighten the sky with light and color, the church is called to display the Gospel s unique light in a dark world. Our word dynamite and the Greek word for power as in, You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you (Acts 1:8) share a root. Through God s power in us, we share Jesus dynamically! with others. Heidi Mann

4 July 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Pack PM CRC 10 Adhoc Comm KARA AT CAMP July 1 thru July 3 FCC Office Closed By-Laws 5:30 PM 16 Staff Mtg 11:30 AM S&F Mtg 1 PM NO BOARD MTG IN JULY Bible Study 12:30 Disc. Strings & Singers 7 PM M&W Mtg 10: Hunger Forum and Kids Activities 9 AM Pack PM Venturing Crew 6 22 Hannah Circle 1 PM By-Laws 5:30 PM Bible Study 12:30 25 Ladies Night Out Wig & Pen Staff Mtg 10 AM Bible Study 12:30 Disc. Strings & Singers 7 PM NO Book Club JILL AT SUMMER CHURCH CAMP JULY 22 THRU JULY POT-LUCK Bell Choir TBD 30 By-Laws 5:30 PM 31 WORK CAMP in Southeast Missouri July 29-August 4 Anniversary: 22-Joy & Mark Clark 31-Tara & Steve Clark BIRTHDAYS:: 3-Jared Trullinger 9-Ava Clark 14-Allison Greathouse 17-Martha Hedberg 23-Marina Eisenmenger 27-Darrell Flinn 31-Samuel Rodriguez

5 2018 Leadership Calendar Ministry JULY 8 JULY 15 JULY 22 (point of Contact) Greeters (2) (Beth Smith) Martha Melton Jan & Carl Christensen Sabra & Brian Fleck Terry Dahms Ushers (2) (Beth Smith) Nancy Ream Caroline Boerner Mark Hall Jane John Joy Clark Charlie Hall Servers (5) (Beth Smith) Joann Cuppy Jen & Ted Knights Sheila Kepler Karen Dawson Jan Ricklefs Jan Jensen Brian & Sabra Fleck Maggie Keyser Jack Jensen-Fitzpatrick Cameron Michel Barb Brodersen Brenda & Thom Powell Reader (Beth Smith) Jon Feaver Bruce Fischer Dale Kepler Elder (Sara Riggs) Emily Steeples Emily Steeples Linda Flinn Homebound Communion On 3rd Sunday Emily Steeples, Linda Flinn, On 3rd Sunday (Sara Riggs) Sabra Fleck Hospitality (Office) Sabra Fleck Linda Flinn Acolytes (Kara Seaton) Payton Teegan Michel Jaida Children s Moment Jill Michel (Sara Riggs) A/V (David Klein) (prepare) Diane Hertel (prepare) Laurie Dahms (prepare) (video) Diane Hertel (video) Cameron Michel (video) (audio) David Klein (audio) David Klein (audio) David Klein Accompanist (Laura Kittrell) Laura Kittrell Al Zimmerman Special Music Communion Prep Barbara Brodersen (Jay Thomas) Money Counters Maggie Keyser Beth Smith Jan Ricklefs (Jan Ricklefs) Trudy Conklin Terry Dahms Steve Clark If you should find your name under a date which does not work with your schedule please call your point of contact first. If you find someone to trade dates with you or cover your date please, let point of contact know first. Thank You to everyone who has and continues to help with services. Job well done!

6 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 900 LINCOLNSHIRE PLACE CORALVILLE, IA Sunday Services: 10 AM Church Service 11 AM Coffee/Fellowship Church Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9AM to 1PM Phone #: Staff: Pastor: Rev. Jill Cameron Michel (home) (cell) Office Administrator: Peggy Bothell Music Director: Laura Kittrell Director of Christian Formation: Kara Seaton Janitorial: Michael Hull