January 1 2012 sermon, “A Chorus of Praise” by Thandiwe Gobledale.
Luke 2:22-40; Psalm 148
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Join us as we begin the Lenten season with a simple service of scripture, prayer, music, and the optional imposition of ashes. Ash Wednesday reminds us of human mortality and sin, even as we celebrate God’s good gift of grace.
The service will be held on Wednesday, Feb 22 at 7:00pm.
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This is a Christian ministry that brings together people of all faiths to work as partners with people in need around the globe, building decent, affordable homes and eliminating poverty housing.
At First Christian Church we have made a commitment to the Lunch Ministry by providing a meal for Habitat volunteers, and it is time for the first of four lunches this year. The Outreach team takes care of the shopping; however, we need help with the prep work and the serving of the meal.
Please consider assisting with this great Christian ministry February 18. Please contact the office at 336-273-4725 for more information or to sign up to help.
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Week of Compassion continues to focus on the ways “Sharing Brings Joy,” this year specifically on how “Sharing Brings Joy to Others.” Much of the time, our gifts bring joy to others through the tangible results of our sharing:
A family displaced by natural disaster or political unrest is grateful to receive food, shelter, and the comfort of a safe place to begin to rebuild their lives.
A woman who has had to walk miles to carry potable water for her family smiles as she draws water from a clean well near her home.
A child excitedly arrives for the first day of class at her village’s new school.
Of course, when we “sow bountifully” by giving to others, we reap bountifully by sharing in the joy that our gifts bring to those whose basic needs are met through the important work of all our partners in service.
This year, as you share your tithes and offerings with Week of Compassion, remember all the ways your gifts bring joy to others. Sow bountifully and share abundantly, knowing that you are not only helping change the statistics, you are also helping change lives.
For more information please visit weekofcompassion.org.
Feb 152012
Disciples from all over North Carolina will gather in Raleigh, April 27 – 29 for the 164th Regional Assembly. More information is available at www.ncdisciples.org.
Interested in going? Please contact Sam Tucker, board chair.
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On Wednesday, March 14, the Vintage Bunch will visit the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and have lunch in Raleigh. The bus will leave at 9:30am. Please sign-up early to get your reservation on the bus.
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The Servant Center offers food for people in Guilford County who are having trouble obtaining food. People can come to the food pantry and obtain enough food for 3-4 days and they also have volunteer drivers who deliver a bag of groceries to shut-in clients once a month. Please consider picking up an item or two from the list when you go grocery shopping for your own household.
Canned Foods: corn, peas, green beans, carrots, fruit cocktail, peaches, pears, soups, spaghetti sauce, ravioli, beef stew, salmon and tuna.
Bagged/Boxed Food: macaroni and cheese, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, jelly, shelf stable milk, peanut butter.
They are also in need of personal items: deodorant, paper towels, disposable diapers, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, and toothpaste.
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On January 28, the leaders of First Christian Church gathered for a retreat to spend some time exploring where God is calling our congregation. Here are the resources we used to start the conversation.
Calling Conversation – Calling and Teaching New Leaders
Calling Conversation – Ministry to Children and Families
Calling Conversation – Involvement in Our Community
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The annual FCC Captains’ Choice Golf Tournament is scheduled for April 21 at Walnut Wood Golf Course. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex, please sign up early so the arrangements can be completed and food purchased. If you have any questions, please contact either Bob Bowman or Steve Benbow.
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With a Purpose welcomes young adults to join us in Christian Fellowship. We have a variety of things going on and each meeting is filled with new learning experiences. There is a potluck following church with fantastic conversation. Currently, Pastor Lee is leading us in a Bible Basics class that is off to a great start. It’s not too late to join us. Our next class is February 19th. Childcare is also provided. If you are not able to attend but would still like to experience all that we have to offer there is also Volunteering at the YWCA Women’s Shelter on February 20th. Please contact Thandiwe Gobledale at thandiwe@fccgreensboro.org for more information.