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1 C O N N E C T I N G P E O P L E TO G O D T H R O U G H T H R O U G H J E S U S E S U S, L I V I N G I V I N G O U T H I S S TO RY A PUBLICATI ON OF FI RS T CHRISTIA N CHURCH, T US COLA, ILLINOIS November 2012, Vol. 52 Sunday, November 18 6:00 pm Join us for a service of Thanksgiving with the area churches in our community on Sunday, November 18th. The service is sponsored by the Tuscola Ministerial Alliance. The speaker for the evening will be Pastor Patty Johansen from the United Methodist Church. We will be meeting at the United Church of Christ, 114 E Pembroke Street at 6:00 pm. Everyone in the community is invited to join with us in worship and giving thanks for the blessings the Lord has given to us. In support of our community, we will be delivering Thanksgiving food to families in our community November Volunteers are needed on Saturday the 17th to help package the food. We also need volunteers to deliver food on Saturday, Sunday, and/or Monday. If you are busy these days, guess what, there is another way to help. We are hoping to provide each family with homemade pumpkin or banana bread. (If you need a taste tester for your dessert creations, please contact Scott Clarkson! ) If you wish to volunteer, please contact Scott or Kelly Clarkson at or or find us in the third row from the back on the left side! Operation Christmas Child Shoe- boxes boxes - We are in the home stretch! Donation items will be accepted through next Sunday (11th). Some items still needed include girls combs, matchbox cars, & coloring books. Packing days will be Monday and Tuesday, November 12 & 13th. Donations for shipping will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 18th. Please make checks payable to FCC and write shoeboxes in the memo line. Questions call Bruce and Lori Thompson w w w. f c c t u s c o l a. c o m

2 MINISTER S CORNER I didn t realize just how rare it was until the next day. When I arrived home after WELD Family Night ended, I took some time to reflect on the event and realized just how uncommon it was to see so many families spending time together at a church event. Typically, at events such as a potluck or Harvest Party or even Sunday morning, parents will spend the majority of their time with friends and the children will do the same. But Phil and I didn t give them that chance last Sunday night. Rather, we had families be TOGETHER. They sat together, ate together, talked together, learned together, laughed together, and prayed together. All this togetherness was a rare sight to my eyes. If I observed the families in the room well, I believe it was a fruitful time for Family Blessings them. I think every family left having learned something about themselves and the members of their own families. Some of the learning had to do with the theme of the night, which was Forgive! Families learned about forgiveness through the parable Jesus told about the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18: Each member of each family discussed times when they were forgiven by someone and how it felt to be forgiven. They learned to forgive a lot because God has forgiven them a lot. In addition, families learned more than the Bible story. They learned the value of talking at mealtime and were given questions to ask each other as they ate. I imagine for some families this went quite well. For others, it may have been Continued on next page- So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. -Isaiah 41:10 SENIOR MINISTER CANDIDATE To the Church Family: The weekend of October 21st, you had the opportunity to meet Michael, our Senior Minister candidate. He was overwhelmingly affirmed with a 94% vote. Unfortunately, Michael has chosen not to take the position. We believed he was the man to lead us here at FCC, but after taking a couple days to think and pray, he believed the timing was not right. We will continue the process of searching for a senior minister. We are also discussing what the best plan is for the interim period. We ask your prayers as we continue our search for who God wants here at FCC. Thank you. NEW MEMBERS Welcome to Riley and Leslie (Kern) Smith who came forward on October 28th to unite with the church family here at FCC. Riley and Leslie Smith make their home at 204 E Scott ST, Tuscola, with their children Quinton, Kirstin, Kylie, and Cameron. Welcome to the church family! PRIME TIMERS Wednesday, November 14 at 11:30 am Join us for our catered Thanksgiving dinner at the Smith House on Main Street. Cost is $9.50 per person, payable at the door. Our program will be music by Susan Patterson. Reservation deadline is Friday, Nov. 9th. Come and enjoy the fellowship, the music and a great meal! Page 2

Ministers.. continued quite a challenge. Whatever the case, families were connecting, and helping families connect is a primary purpose for the WELD Family Night program.

Deuteronomy 6:7b says, Talk about them [commands of God] when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

3 Ministers.. continued quite a challenge. Whatever the case, families were connecting, and helping families connect is a primary purpose for the WELD Family Night program. We want families to take what they ve learned and apply it at home. Deuteronomy 6:7b says, Talk about them [commands of God] when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. In other words, parents have the serious privilege and responsibility of teaching their own children the things of God everyday. But if parents and children are rarely together, how will a parent instruct and influence their children? I personally hope WELD Family Night encourages everyone to be God s family. It was a joy to see so many families, and it was a blessing to be together. My hope now is that the momentum will continue and that seeing families be together will not be such a rare sight. Blessings, Jason Rennert Kids Choir is back! We are practicing three songs to be preformed at the upcoming Christmas program on December Who: Children in grades K-6 When: Practice is from 9:50-10:15 am Sunday mornings (Sunday School will run from 9:15-9:50). What: Song practice followed by lessons on thankfulness. Where: 5th-6th grade room Note: A calendar including dress rehearsal and what to wear will be sent home with your child on the first practice they attend. Sunday s This Month 4 Programming from nursery-4 th grade at 9:15 & 10:30 11 Programming from nursery-4 th grade at 9:15 & 10:30 18 Programming from nursery-4 th grade at 9:15 & 10:30 25 Family Sunday at 10:30! Children ages 4 and up will sit with their families in the adult worship service. Nursery age 3 will attend their usual classes. W.E.L.D. Family Night, 5:30-7:00 pm What s Happening at Elevate (1 4 grade program at 10:30 am) 4 Christmas through the eyes of Mary (Luke 1:36-38) 11 Christmas through the eyes of Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) 18 Christmas through the eyes of Joseph (Matthew 18-25) 25 Family Sunday: A portion of worship service will be designed for the family. Also, Connect Family Ministries will host W.E.L.D. an event for families with children of any age. W.E.L.D. FAMILY NIGHT #2 Got Family Time? Spend time TOGETHER AT WELD Family Night! This once a month family ministry event will help families connect to and focus on the Lord together, to celebrate what God is doing, and to learn together as a family. Sunday, November 25 from 5:30 7:00 pm. The theme this month is On Your MARK!. Families will be led on a journey through a portion of the gospel of MARK. WELD stands for Worship, Engage, Learn, and Discuss. Starting at 5:30 pm, we will serve families a simple supper. At 6:00 pm, we will WELD! Page 3

STUDENT MINISTRY PLUGGED IN Dates for November 2012 4,11,18,25 - Sunday School, 9:15 am 4,11,18 - JR HI Plugged In, 4-5:30 pm 4 - SR HI Dodgeball, 6:00 pm 11 - SR HI Plugged In, 6:00 pm 16-18 ICYC

18 - SR HI Dodgeball, 7:30-9 pm *note time change 25 - WELD Family Night, 5:30-7 pm New Couples See Lori Reed, Paul Lemay, or Phil Davis with any questions.

4 STUDENT MINISTRY PLUGGED IN Dates for November ,11,18,25 - Sunday School, 9:15 am 4,11,18 - JR HI Plugged In, 4-5:30 pm 4 - SR HI Dodgeball, 6:00 pm 11 - SR HI Plugged In, 6:00 pm ICYC for SR HI in Indy; leave Friday 16th at 2:30 pm; return Sunday about 2:00 pm SR HI Dodgeball, 7:30-9 pm *note time change 25 - WELD Family Night, 5:30-7 pm New Couples See Lori Reed, Paul Lemay, or Phil Davis with any questions. Congratulations to these happy couples recently married from our church family Mike Peters & Megan Reeder were married on August 11th. The newlyweds are at home at 208 N Chase ST, Monticello, IL Adam Beals & Elizabeth Otto were married on September 22nd. The new couple is at home at 427 Iowa ST, Apt 411, Davenport, IA Matthew Whittington & Linda Romine were married on September 29th. The new couple are making their home at 129 N CR 750 E, Hammond, IL New Baby Thank You Daniel Kennison Micka was born on Oct. 11th to Nick and Amber. He weighed 8 lbs and 10 oz. The happy family is at home at 607 E Daggy ST, Tuscola. Congratulations! FCC Moving Team, Many thanks to all the men and women that helped us move to our very first home. It was just another wonderful example of our church family s love and commitment to one another. We feel blessed to be part of such an amazing church! In Christ, Nick & Amber Micka Community Support Salvation Army Kettle Drive: We have Friday, Dec. 7th (filled by Tara Martin), and Saturday, Dec. 8th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. to ring the bell at Shopko for the Salvation Army. Sign up with Martha Rhoades for a one hour time slot inside the store, not out in the cold! If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to Salvation Army and give to Martha. The money collected helps folks right here in our town, not only at Christmas but through out the year. What a wonderful way to tell others Merry Christmas, God Bless, and help those in need all at one time. - Martha Rhoades, SAM Pantry: Following a strong food drive led by the Rotary, the shelves are looking good, but the items that go quickly are paper goods: toilet paper, paper towels. Canned goods are welcome too! Financial gifts are appreciated so other food can be purchased. We appreciate your faithfulness in supporting the SAM Pantry. November Birthdays & Anniversaries 1- Eric Tillis 2- Joe Harris, Bruce Thompson, Joel Middleton 3- Howard Bossle, Cindy Lamb, Tim Seip 4- Martha Burns 5- Graham Rodmaker, Dan Meyer, Curt & Orlena McDaniel (A) 6- Bob & Martha Rhoades (A), Jeron & Mackenzie Walker (A) 11- James Knight 12- Lori Lansky 13- David Meyer 14- Jeron Walker 15- Taylor Horn, Makenna Lacine 16- Ray Kerkhoff, Geoff Summerville 18- Justin Martin 19- Ashley Root 20- Debbie Beeson, Gary Foltz, Kayla Postlewait 23- Noah Gingerich, Cindy Surma, George Rotramel 24- Barb Alexander, Timothy Summerville, Chase Kauffman, Scott & Paige Cisney (A) 25- Martha Rhoades, Josh Shelmadine, Jason & Amanda Rennert (A) 26- Cory Griffin 27- Don Rudder, Sara Brandenburg, 28- Linda Kincaid 29- Jason Goad, Shelley Knight 30- Gary & Susan Hoel (A) Page 4

5 Keep In Prayer... Millie Oakley (neighbor of Dale/Martha Burns) Tom Burns (Dale s brother) Orlena McDaniel Joe Kramer Mitzi Koberlein (friend of Stephanie Taylor) Shirley Ogden Jake Groves Pat (Orlena McDaniel s sister) Kelly Burns (Dale & Martha Burns granddaughter) Larry Jones (Amanda Rennert s uncle) Hetti Pugh (Brian & Keri Dean s neighbor) Orville Hudson (Ehrsam s son-in-law) Kathy Allen (Tina Hausmann s aunt) Peggy Deckard, Amie Deckard (aunt & cousin of Emily Tillis) Matt Owens (Sarah Pratte s brother) Jacob Cox (Joyce Ragle s nephew) Marjorie Blakeney Our Sympathy goes out to Jeff & Ronda Davis in the loss of his mother Mae Davis; and to Hank & Denise Groves in the loss of her father Marvin Branch Jr. Missions we support: Sairattanyu s (Thailand), Swanson s (Chile), Hancock s (Mexico), Claudia Munoz (Italy), Pleasant Meadows Christian Village, Little Galilee Christian Camp, Lincoln Christian University, Christian Campus House EIU, Illini Christian Ministries, Stadia Church Planting Military service men and women and families from our church, national, state & local leaders. Church Leaders, Small group leaders and teachers, Phil, Jason, Adam. PRAYER CHAIN To start a request on the prayer chain, please contact Phylliss Ehrsam ( ), Joyce Allison ( ), or Chris Johnson ( , ). Serving for November Greeters/Fit Team 4 Joe Harris/Alison Bowen; Team #1 11 Jack & Phylliss Ehrsam; Team #2 18 Joyce Allison/Myron Gingerich; Team #3 25 Dave & Val Morgan; Team #1 Communion Meditation 4 1 st - C. Romine 11 1 st - M. Knight 18 1 st - J. Fortney 25 1 st - H. Bossle Serving Leader November 8:00 am - Gale Underwood 10:30 am-- Mike Snider Serving Out 4 D. Dundas 11 M. Otto 18 A. Reeder 25 D. Dundas Communion Prep November 4/11 Jenni Boyd November 18/25 Tim & Chris Johnson Communion Clean Up November 4/11 Tommy & Angie Cravens November 18/25 Alison Gilles Attendance Worship Sun. School September October October October October OCTOBER 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 General Fund (missions giving is 10% $ 6, $ 8, $ 5, $ 8, $ 9, Benevolence Memorial Debt Reduction Other/Reimbsmts TOTAL $ 7, $ 9, $ 7, $13, $11, Page 5

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES ERVICES: 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM 8:00 AM & 10:30 EDUCATION CLASSES LASSES: AM FOR ALL AGES 9:15 AM 100 E Church Street Tuscola IL 61953 Phone: 217-253-2394; Fax: 217-253-3869

com Office Hours: 8am-4pm Mon-Fri Ministers: Phil Davis, Jason Rennert, Adam Singley November 2012 November Calendar 4 JR HI Youth Group, 4 pm; SR HI Dodgeball, 6 pm 7 Quilting group, 9 am 9

6 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES ERVICES: 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM 8:00 AM & 10:30 EDUCATION CLASSES LASSES: AM FOR ALL AGES 9:15 AM 100 E Church Street Tuscola IL Phone: ; Fax: office@fcctuscola.com Office Hours: 8am-4pm Mon-Fri Ministers: Phil Davis, Jason Rennert, Adam Singley November 2012 November Calendar 4 JR HI Youth Group, 4 pm; SR HI Dodgeball, 6 pm 7 Quilting group, 9 am 9 Reservation deadline for PrimeTimers dinner 10 Financial Peace University garage sale at the church 11 JR HI Youth Group, 4 pm; SR HI Youth Group, 6 pm 12,13 Operation Christmas Child packing days 14 Prime Timers, 11:30 am at the Smith House ICYC for SR HI in Indianapolis 17 Packing Thanksgiving baskets at the church 18 Community Thanksgiving Service, 6:00 pm 18 JR HI Youth Group, 4 pm; SR HI Dodgeball, 7:30 pm 20 December Newsletter Deadline Office closed for Thanksgiving 25 W.E.L.D. Family Night, 5:30-7:00 pm 29 Elders and Trustees meeting, 6:30 pm Tuscola Christmas Bureau is accepting donations to assist people in need living in Tuscola this Christmas. More information is on the bulletin board. Send donations to: Tuscola Christmas Bureau, General Delivery, Tuscola, IL ELDERS LDERS: Gary Foltz, Mike Haste, Kevin Kauffman, Mike Otto TRUSTEES RUSTEES: Russ Brown, Jeff Davis, Suzanne Davis, Jeff Martin, George Nichols MINISTRY DEACONS EACONS: Benevolence Matt Reed Building/Grounds Jon Higar Caring Clayton & Judy Harriss Stewardship- Dan Wakefield Student JR HI Lori Reed Student SR HI Paul Lemay Treasurer Lori Reed Asst Treasurer Kent McGillen Financial Secretary Barb Alexander Asst Financial Sec Phylliss Ehrsam How we thank God, who gives us victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord! 1 Corinthians 15:57

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TUSCOLA CHRISTIAN. Publication of First Christian Church, Tuscola, Illinois TUSCOLA CHRISTIAN Publication of First Christian Church, Tuscola, Illinois Christmas Day Dinner Community churches through TAMA are sponsoring a Christmas Day dinner for those in the Tuscola community