This Week at First Christian Church For the week of July 19, 2017 Thank you for a wonderful Installation Sunday. I feel honored to be your pastor to be installed (or downloaded, as Laura said in Children s Moment) into the life of this congregation. I celebrate the line of pastors I have now become a part of. I celebrate the gifts that each of you has and look forward to the ways that we can share our gifts together. I have to tell you that I am remembering that beginning a new ministry can be overwhelming. Don t worry I say this in the best sense of this word. There are so many of you and I want to get to know all of you right now I have to remind myself it takes time. There are so many ministries I dream of us doing together, so many conversations I look forward to us having and I m ready for all of them to start right now again, I am reminding myself that there is time for this. So, for now I am working on listening (and continuing to learn your names!). I am trying to listen to learn who you are, what you love and dream both for yourself and this congregation. I am trying to listen to hear what God has in store for us and to discern with you what comes next. As we said on Sunday, there is a great history here at First Christian and a great future as well. We should always be listening to figure out which pieces of who we have been continue and what new details are taking root and blossoming. Hopefully we are always doing that, but as we begin a ministry together the reality is that we are likely to be more intentional. So, that is the work that I will be doing even as I get to know you as people to learn more about who we are as a congregation and where God is calling us in the future. It is work I hope we will be doing together. On a different note, while last Sunday had excitement of its own, this coming Sunday promises even more. We have several families who will be bringing their children to be dedicated. In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a denomination that baptizes people who are old enough to choose it themselves, this act of dedication is a way to remember God s claim on each of us, a chance for parents to covenant to raise children to know a loving God and an opportunity for us as church to offer our ongoing support to the families in our midst. It s another wonderful celebration. I hope you ll be here. Pastor Jill Editor s Note: Peggy will be on vacation the week of July 24. If you have items that need to go in the July 26 newsletter, please email them to Pastor Jill (icdisciple.pastor@gmail.com) by Monday, July 24.
This Week at First Christion Church July 19, 2017 Installing Rev. Jill Cameron Michel Sunday, July 16, 2017 Rev. Bill Spangler-Dunning presented the service of installation. Our Sunday message was delivered by Rev. Tammy Buseman, The Next Chapter. Previous Pastors attended Jill s installation: (L to R) Rev. John McKinstry, Rev. Brad Thornton, Rev. Jill Cameron-Michel, Rev. Ken Kline, and Rev. Robert (Bob) Welsh.
This Week at First Christion Church July 19, 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday School for Children & Youth continues throughout the summer! Please join us on the lower level each week! Ladies Night Out will gather together at Wig & Pen at 5:30 PM Thursday, July 20. All Ladies are welcome to participate in a meal of their choice and the fellowship which comes with a gathering of like minded women. For the rest of the summer all adults and middle/high school youth will share conversations around Faith Questions at 9 AM on Sundays. The other adult Bible Study group is on hiatus and will join this group Come Join Us! FCC BOOK CLUB France in WWII is the setting of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Two sisters face the challenges of Nazi-occupied France in very different way, but their experiences make for enthralling reading. Join us to discuss the book at Martha Melton's, 747 Keswick Drive, Iowa City at 7 P.M., July 27. JOIN Pastor Jill and other friends, Join the conversation on Wednesdays from 12noon 1pm (bring your lunch along if you would like) as we explore the Bible. On Wednesday, July 26-Matthew 14:13-21 BIBLE QUIZ: What is Gideon doing when the angel of the Lord appears to him with God s call to lead Israel s fight against the Midianites? A. Threshing wheat B. Harvesting grapes C. Keeping sheep D. Making a sacrifice to the Lord Answer: Judges 6:11
This Week at First Christion Church July 19, 2017 PRAYERS & PRAISES JULY 19, 2017 We pray good times and safe returns for all campers from our church family. Charlie Hall headed to ChiRho #10 camp July 16. Marina Eisenmenger and Quinn Thomas head to camp Adam July 23. We continue to pray for our members who are in nursing home, homebound, have medical, and physical needs and problems. Praise from Ava, who is thrilled with a new puppy and will have all kinds of wonderful moments ahead of her. Prayers and Praise for all the previous Ministers who were able to be with us last Sunday. SEND A CAMPER A NOTE! First Christian Church has 19 children and youth, and 1 adult heading to camp over the Summer to our Camp and Conference Center in Newton: Please take a moment to send a note of encouragement to our youth and children attending camp. You can email to christianconferencecenter@gmail.com (please use the subject line for the campers name and camp attending). The emails are printed daily and given to the campers (they will not be able to reply). You can also send a note via postal mail to the camper at: Camper name & Camp, c/o Christian Conference Center, 5064 Lincoln St, Newton, IA 50208 Charlie Hall, ChiRho #10, July 16 21 ========= Marina Eisenmenger, Adam, July 23-28 Quinn Thomas, Adam, July 23-28 ======== FCC kids head home from an awesome week at Junior Camp #4 at the Christian Conference Center in Newton (7-14-17).
This Week at First Christion Church July 19, 2017 CORALVILLE FOOD PANTRY First Christian has a long history with the Coralville Food Pantry and the work that happens there is important. In fact, a recent thank you note from one of their clients said, All the workers are friendly and helpful. It s nice to see all their smiling faces. I don t know what I would do without the food donated by our generous local purveyors. Thank you all SO much. There are many ways you can connect with the Food Pantry: 1) School Break Nutrition Program distribution (set up in the pantry entryway with extra food for families with school-age children). Sign up here to help on July 25, 26, 27, or 29. 2) The August calendar is ready to go! Check it out here to sign up for your favorite shifts. 3) Here's the July calendar if you'd like to see what openings are available for the rest of this month. If you have not previously been through Volunteer Orientation, you need to do so before first volunteering. The next orientation is Thursday, August 17 at 6:30pm at the Pantry (1002 5 th St., Coralville). You can sign up for orientation at coralvillefoodpantry.org/volunteer. If you can t make this orientation but want to get started volunteering, contact Nora Heaton at nora@coralvillefoodpantry.org. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FCC FOLKS (Mike Alber, Jonni, Aly & Lydia Hecker, Kara & Kalea Seaton) who helped the Coralville Community Food Pantry with a food drive at New Pioneer Coop on Saturday July 15. CHRISTIAN SYMBOL SPARROW Birds in general symbolize God s presence. Sparrows represent God s concern and care even for those thought insignificant. In Jesus words, Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father s care. So don t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows (Matthew 10:29, 31, NIV). July 23: PASTOR JILL SERMON TITLED: "THE NEXT CHAPTER" SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 13:1-9, 18-23.
July 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please but as the opportunity to do what is right. Peter Marshall 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Weed Pulling Party after Worship Pack 2000 3 PM 9 Independence Day FCC office closed Small Group Bible Study 12 PM Disciples Strings & Singers 7 PM Peggy out of office July 3rd thru July7 10 11 12 13 Rev. Jill out of Office July 7 thru July 13th. 2017 General Assembly, July 8-12 14 15 Small Group Bible Study 12 PM Choir Practice 7 PM Rev. Jill out of Office July 7 thru July 13th.@ General Assembly Arrow Chapter 7 PM Choir Practice 2:30 PM 16 Choir WarmUP 9 AM Pastor Jill s Installation Pack 2000 3 PM Venturing Crew 6PM 2017 General Assembly, July 8-12 INDIANAPOLIS 17 Hannah Circle 12:30 @ Eunice Welsh s 18 Staff Mtg 10 AM 19 Small Group Bible Study 12 PM Disciples Strings & Singers 7 PM 20 Ladies Night Out 5:30 @ Wig & Pen 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Infant/Child Dedication 30 Pot-Luck Sunday 31 Small Group Bible Study 12 PM FCC Book Club: Nightingale @ Martha Melton s at 7 PM Peggy out of office July 24 thru July 28th
Ministry 2017 Leadership Calendar (Point of Contact) July 23 July 30 August 6 Greeters (2) (Beth Smith) Ushers (2) (Beth Smith Servers (5) (Beth Smith) Mark & Charlie Hall Marilyn & Del Gilmore Tricia & Cory Coobs Gene Hanson Margaret Rossman Brenda & Thom Powell Becky Hall Jan Ricklefs Ruth & Del Ebersole Sheree Williams Quinn Thomas Jay Thomas Vince Risdon Sharon Sass Beth Smith Nancy Lang Colée Hospers Sharon Pickens Joann Cuppy Jan Ricklefs Reader (Beth Smith) Elder (Emily Steeples) Special Hospitality (Beth Smith) Acolytes (Kara Seaton) Children s Moment (Sara Riggs) A/V (David Klein) Accompanist (Laura Kittrell) Special Music Communion Preparation (Mark Hall) Money Counters (Jan Ricklefs) Thom Powell Bruce Fischer Linda Flinn Sara Riggs Mark Clark Carol Mertens Jane John & Isaac Samuel Joann & Gayle Cuppy Krista Kronstein & Emily Steeples Selected on Sunday Selected on Sunday Selected on Sunday Rev. Jill Michel David Klein/Brandon Diane Hertel David Klein Lazarre Lynn Conway Al Zimmerman Ting Davidson Carol Mertens Jon Feaver Jane John Ric Gerard Jan Ricklefs Jan Ricklefs Trudy Conklin Steve Clark (or Maggie Keyser) Maggie Keyser Nancy Ream If you should find your name under a date which does not work with your schedule please call your point of contact first. As the office updates and changes people and/or positions on the calendar it is soon evident nobody knows what is really going to happen. If you find someone to trade dates with you or cover your date please, let point of contact know. Thank You to everyone who has and continues to help with services. Job well done!
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 900 LINCOLNSHIRE PLACE CORALVILLE, IA 52241 Sunday Services: 9 AM Sunday School 10 AM Church Service 11 AM Coffee/Fellowship Church Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 1 PM Phone #: 319-337-4181 Staff: Pastor: Rev. Jill Cameron Michel icdisciple.pastor@gmail.com Office Administrator: Peggy Bothell icdisciple.sec@gmail.com Music Director: Laura Kittrell icdisciple.music@gmail.com Director of Christian Formation : Kara Seaton icdisciple.kids@gmail.com Janitorial: Michael Hull m.hull84@yahoo.com