12 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Open & Affirming Congregation 701 Franklin St. SE · PO Box 2850 · Olympia, WA 98507-2850 Tel. 360-943-8025 · Fax: 360-236-0896 email: churchoffice@firstchrisanolympia.org www.firstchrisanolympia.org Postage MISSION OF THE MONTH—FEBRUARY Week of Compassion works through a remarkable network of church partner organizaons and partnerships that insures that our response to humanitarian needs in the world is efficient, effecve and faithful. Through these partnerships, Disciples are able to join a tapestry of caring that brings help and hope to hurng people in every corner of the world. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Open & Affirming Congregation Capital Chrisan Vol. 68 No. 2 February 3, 2017 Welcoming ALL People Open Minds Compassionate Hearts First Chrisan Church Disciples of Christ 701 Franklin St. SE PO Box 2850 Olympia, WA 98507 Tel. 360-943-8025 www.firstchrisanolympia.org FCC IN FEBRUBARY PREPARING FOR LENT LENT DEVOTIONALS SOON UPCOMING VIGIL GREETERS NEEDED! Lent begins Wednesday, March 1 ST . Lent devoonals arriving soon — see page 4 for Lent informaon.
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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Open & Affirming Congregation
701 Franklin St. SE · PO Box 2850 · Olympia, WA 98507-2850
In a sermon - entitled REMAINING AWAKE THROUGH A GREAT REVOLUTION - delivered, to a standing room only crowd, at National Cathedral in Washington D.C. on March 31, 1968 four days prior to his assassination. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told the story of Rip Van Winkle. King reminded the gathered how Rip Van Winkle had climbed to the top of a hill and fallen asleep under a tree. He slept for 20 years. When he awoke he came back down the hill and was surprised to see that the sign on an inn had changed from a picture of King George the third of England to George Washington. Dr. King points out a fact that often gets overlooked when we think about the story. According to King we often ruminate on the fact that Rip Van Winkle slept for twenty years. How on earth can a person sleep that long? But Martin Luther King Jr. says what we should be asking ourselves is how did he sleep through the revolution?
While Rip Van Winkle slept a war was raging around him...how could he not wake up?
These are challenging days we live in. Changes are happening at the Federal level that will have deep and painful consequences for our already marginalized neighbors. How should we respond? Will be sleep through a revolution or will we respond to our neighbors in need?
As MLK Jr. said so eloquently:
" we are challenged to develop a world perspective. No individual can live alone, no nation can live alone, and anyone who feels that he can live alone is sleeping through a revolution. The world in which we live is geographically one. The challenge that we face today is to make it one in terms of brotherhood."
Christ calls us to live with compassion and openness, respecting all people, doing our part to create a just world.
Are you awake?
peace,
Amy
Here is a link to Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermon if you would like to read it in its entirety.
Feb. 12 — Jenny Heddin Feb. 19— Helena Wilson & Shirley Reeves Feb. 26 — Katherine & Pat Ely
Taking Communion to Home Bound
Si Sarton
Deacons
Team 1—
Ken Hall
Dorothy Smith
Jessi Downing
Rayanna Downing
Team 2—
Jenny Heddin
Don Hutchings
Helena Wilson
Team 3—
Katherine Ely
Mindy Chambers
Don Hutchings
Mia LaCroix
Judy Gregorius
Team 4—
Lylburn Layer
Edrie Harrington
Peggy Frazier
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FAITH ACTION NETWORK’s Interfaith Advocacy Day
On Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Olympia brings to our elected leaders the voice of compassion and justice. We partner for the common good with people of all faiths who stand up boldly for our shared values. Your meeting with legislators and/or their staff on this day is the most im-portant thing our faith advocates can do. On Interfaith Advocacy Day, you will be able to: Join workshops that will break down the issues on FAN’s 2017 Legislative Agenda Learn current best practices on how to advocate in today’s legislature Prepare for briefings and hearings with advocates from your legislative district Meet with your legislator! Once you reg-ister, FAN will set up an appointment for you and others from your district Lunch will be provided
AMERICAN MUSLIMS: HISTORY, CULTURE,
AND POLITICS —FEB. 6TH 4-6PM
Join the Lacey Timberland Library for a talk that explores
how American Muslim identities have shaped and been
shaped by American culture, history, and politics. A story
covering four centuries, international relations professor
Turan Kayaoglu's talk uncovers how American Muslims
have been integral to the American experience. This is a
Humanities Washington presentation.
Lacey branch of the
Timberland Library
College & 6th
Lacey, WA
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A special thank you to the following people who graciously
provided f e l lowship in
January:
Rachel Crum
Judy Gregorius
Brenda Hatcher
Lizbeth Martin-Mahar
Si Sarton
Schedule for Fellowship in February:
FEB. 5 EDRIE HARRINGTON
FEB. 12 JENNY HEDDIN
FEB. 19 HELENA WILSON &
SHIRLEY REEVES
FEB. 26 KATHERINE & PAT
ELY
Disciples Women’s Ministries
(DWM)
The Disciples Women’s Ministries
met on Feb. 1, 2017 in Koinonia Hall for a sack
lunch and provided dessert.
Hostess: Deb Dick
Study: Edrie Harrington
We continued our theme of the Bible study “Biblical Hos-
pitality”; the Scripture was Acts 10:1-48.
All women of the church and friends are invited and
Did you know there are sign-up sheets on the library window for folks who are willing to serve Communion, take up offering, or serve as a greeter? You can choose to serve once or twice a month or every few months—whatever works for you! It’s super easy! It’s fun! It’s a great way to make sure you meet everyone!
I bet right now you’re wondering who to talk to? Call or email Katherine Ely: 360-705-9003 [email protected]