The Journey. SPEER-itual Moments. In this issue: First Christian Church of Allen

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In this issue: Re- Study 3 Next Food Collection 3 Sundays of October 4 Disciples Women General Gathering Popcorn and Christmas Wreaths 4 5 Regional Assembly of the Church in the Southwest 6 The

Don t worry this is not contagious at least I hope not.

means for you and me to have Christ in our lives. Think about this. As I told you on Sunday, on Saturday night I got a bad case of Sooner flu.

1 In this issue: Re- Study 3 Next Food Collection 3 Sundays of October 4 Disciples Women General Gathering Popcorn and Christmas Wreaths 4 5 Regional Assembly of the Church in the Southwest 6 The Journey First Church of Allen October 3, 2016 Volume 14, Issue 38 SPEER-itual Moments Kansas next Saturday, and I can wear purple again on Sunday, and I will be fine. Don t worry this is not contagious at least I hope not. But something that can be contagious is our faith when we are willing to open ourselves to others and when the opportunities present themselves, to share about our faith and this church, and what it means for you and me to have Christ in our lives. Think about this. As I told you on Sunday, on Saturday night I got a bad case of Sooner flu. I realize I am self-diagnosing, but the symptoms are obvious: An inexplicable desire to ride in a Conestoga wagon and to get there before everyone does; also an inexplicable desire to sit down and read in one sitting, start to finish, The Grapes of Wrath; and the final symptom, seeing RED. See you Sunday AND Wednesday as we begin Re- Study again. Devotedly, Gary There is no doubt I have the Sooner flu. The only cure is for the Horned Frogs to beat

2 Here s What s Happening October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Study (at the Church) 6 6-8:30 pm Girl Scouts 7 8 General NTA Disciples Women Gathering at FCC, Denton 9 10 COLUMBUS DAY Church Office Closed 10 am Disciples Women Study (Location to be announced) Study (Location to be announced) :30 pm Girl Scouts Study (Location to be announced) Regional Assembly of the Church in the Southwest (at Northway Church) 30 ONLY After, Church Board Meets Regional Assembly of the Church in the Southwest (at Northway Church) 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Re- Study Re- Study begins AGAIN this Wednesday, October 5. Pat Conner has offered to provide our refreshments. We will meet at the CHURCH from 7-8 p.m. We will continue our study of the Psalms picking up where we left off last May.

3 Re- Study Re- Study begins AGAIN this Wednesday, October 5. Pat Conner has offered to provide our refreshments. We will meet at the CHURCH from 7-8 p.m. We will continue our study of the Psalms picking up where we left off last May. We should have a pretty good run of seven weeks or so before we begin our holiday break. Join us this Wednesday at the church from 7-8 p.m. for bible study. Bring a Bible and a desire to engage in faithful biblical conversations. We meet on Wednesday evenings for one hour locations will vary. This is a great time to get involved as we begin this time of study again. Next Food Collection We are off to a small beginning for our newest food collection for the month of October canned meats and soups but I am sure it will grow as we continue to add to this over this next month we have five Sundays in October. Thank you we collected 325 lbs. of beans and cornbread mix. Well done! Thank you Richard Conner for delivering this to the Allen Community Outreach Food Pantry. So this next Sunday remember to bring canned meats and soups.

Sundays of October Sunday, October 9 9:15 a.m. Coffee/ 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. NEW series continues Sunday, October 16 9:15 a.m. Coffee/ 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Series concludes Sunday, October 23 9:15 a.

Regional Assembly of the Church, at Northway Church) Disciples Women General Gathering Saturday, October 8 First Church, Denton Program: Music Provided by

Outreach: bring both requests to the General Gathering on October 8: Canned foods for the North Texas Area Food Bank, and letters/cards of encouragement to

4 Sundays of October Sunday, October 9 9:15 a.m. Coffee/ 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. NEW series continues Sunday, October 16 9:15 a.m. Coffee/ 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Series concludes Sunday, October 23 9:15 a.m. Coffee/ 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. NEW two-part series begins Sunday, October 30 10:30 a.m. ONLY Series concludes After, Church Board meets (October 29-30, Regional Assembly of the Church, at Northway Church) Disciples Women General Gathering Saturday, October 8 First Church, Denton Program: Music Provided by the FCC Denton Choir. Outreach: bring both requests to the General Gathering on October 8: Canned foods for the North Texas Area Food Bank, and letters/cards of encouragement to be delivered to the VA Hospital in November. Labyrinth Walk at FCC Denton! Registration: 10 a.m. Program begins at: 10:30 a.m. Lunch $7.00 R.S.V.P. by Monday, October 3 to Charlotte Stephens. Please provide the name of the church and how many women are attending.

5 Popcorn and Christmas Wreaths So our scouts are busy with Popcorn Sales (comparative to Girl Scout cookies for the Boy Scouts) goal $500 per scout--$7500 for the troop you can contact Angela Harper there are some new flavors and other changes to the popcorn said to be even better. Get your Popcorn right here! Have a beautiful wreath to hang during the Advent/Christmas season! Christmas is ONLY 88 days away! Christmas Wreaths here is all the contact information for Latricia Smith or phone and Jim Hogan had order forms available on Sunday and can again this Sunday wreaths range in price from $32-37 FedEx delivered to your home in early December. Money raised will support camping, equipment, and camps. Popcorn sales run until October 11. Christmas wreaths you can order up to October 25.

7 Open Arms. Open Minds. Open Table. Open Hearts. First Church of Allen (Disciples of Christ) 1207 Twin Creeks Dr. Allen, TX Tel: Senior Minister: Rev. Gary H. Speer Office Mgr./Admin. Assist.: Maryse Laurin Music Director: Betsy Durnin Childcare Attendant: Lin Rosenquist We re on the Web! fccallen.org Also on Facebook! First Church Allen Ministry for Sunday, October 9 Sermon: Rev. Gary H. Speer Leader: N/A Elder: Lynn Odle Children s Sermon: Sandy Bloomer Deacons: Lanette Dyer & Sandy Linder Sunday Morning Refreshments: Rev. Gary & Kathy Speer Altar Flowers: Richard & Pat Conner

The Journey. SPEER-itual Moments. In this issue: First Christian Church of Allen

The Journey. SPEER-itual Moments. In this issue: First Christian Church of Allen In this issue: Final 2015 Troop #2112 Court of Honor 3 Re-NEW Bible Study 3 Angels Arriving 3 Annual Congregational Meeting 2015 Advent Devotional Booklets 4 4 Deck the Hall with Golf Balls 5 Thanksgiving