With a Purpose – March Meetings

 Posted by Tracy on February 21, 2012
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Are you a young adult looking for a place to build community and deepen your faith?  Come and join us for food and fellowship.  On the first and third Sundays of the month, we meet for a relaxed covered dish lunch and conversation.  Our upcoming meetings will be:

March 4th: The Creation Story (Genesis 1&2)

March 18th: The Story of Noah (Genesis 6-9)

We’re also planning a pizza and game night sometime in March, so stay tuned to hear more information about that.

If you have questions or want to find out how to get involved, please contact Thandiwe Gobledale (thandiwe@fccgreensboro.org).

2012 Lenten Series

 Posted by Tracy on February 20, 2012
Feb 202012
 

“Into the Depths: Deepening our Spiritual Lives”

The season of Lent, a time when we prepare for Jesus’ journey into Jerusalem and to the cross, offers us a chance for self-reflection and growth, a chance to think deeply about how we can grow closer to God, a chance to incorporate in our daily lives reminders of God’s presence, gifts and calling of us.  Spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, and reading scripture offer concrete ways of quieting our minds so that we may listen more closely for God’s voice.  Sometimes we may not know where or how to begin with these practices or we may find it difficult to do them on our own.

For the six weeks of Lent, I will be leading an evening series that will offer the chance to experience different types of spiritual practices.  Each session will last an hour and will include a brief devotional, some history about that week’s practice, instruction in the practice, the chance to practice together and some time to reflect on our experience.  If you are interested in exploring prayer, meditation or spiritual reading and the ways in which these practices can deepen your spiritual life, I invite you to join us on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm beginning on Monday, February 27th.  Why not invite a friend to come along?

In order to offer this class, I need at least five people to commit to attending four out of six sessions, so please let me know if you are interested or if you have questions (thandiwe@fccgreensboro.org).

CMF Annual BBQ Sale – March 3

 Posted by Tracy on February 15, 2012
Feb 152012
 

The FCC Men’s Ministry (CMF) will conduct their annual BBQ sale on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Tickets are $7.00 which includes 12 oz. BBQ, slaw and rolls. A single order is more than needed for a light eater but not quite enough for two.

As always, our profits are used to provide for the CMF benevolent projects. If you would like to see how past profits have been spent, just ask!

All men of the Church will be receiving at least 10 tickets for sale. The Church office also has some extra tickets.

The CMF looks forward to a successful BBQ event. Please support our efforts by contacting your favorite church guy for tickets!

Ash Wednesday Service – Feb 22

 Posted by Tracy on February 15, 2012
Feb 152012
 

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.

Habitat for Humanity Lunch Ministry – Feb 18

 Posted by Tracy on February 15, 2012
Feb 152012
 

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.

Regional Assembly – Apr 27-29

 Posted by Tracy on February 15, 2012
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.

 

Vintage Bunch – Mar 14

 Posted by Tracy on February 15, 2012
Feb 152012
 

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.

FCC Golf Tournament – Apr 21

 Posted by Tracy on February 1, 2012
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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.

Vintage Bunch – Feb 8

 Posted by Tracy on January 25, 2012
Jan 252012
 

Join us for the next Vintage Bunch on February 8 at 11:30am. We will be hosting a book swap. Bring any books you would like to swap, for example, if you bring five books, then you can take five books. This should be a good time! Be prepared, you may be asked to tell about the book you are swapping. There is nothing like a good read so bring your latest good read to the February Vintage Bunch.

The luncheon is $6.00 per person. Please call the church office at 273-4725 or email admin@fccgreensboro.org to sign up.

See you there!