1 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) All are WELCOME First News February 2016 3105 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666 ~ 512.396.1926 ~ www.fcc-sm.org ~ [email protected]Some Lenten Thoughts Lent comes early this year, right after Christmas holidays with family and friends and gifts and food. It hardly seems fair! But maybe Lent will help to reinforce some of those New Years resolutions about watching our weight and getting back to a more disciplined routine. Lent has always been harder for me than any other season on the church calendar. And it's probably because I used to equate it primarily with giving up something. My reasoning was, Jesus gave himself up for me, so now I should give up something for him. Not myself, surely, but something less demanding and more symbolic. Like, giving up ice cream. Now, that is a real sacrifice! But what is the purpose of such a sacrifice? Again, my young mind reasoned, it's because self-discipline is good for me. The truth is, Lent is not about ME. Not about us. And the sacrifice that is emphasized is more often a waste of time than any- thing, if it's only about ME. As always, Jesus challenges us with the real meaning of sacrifice (and of Lent). He teaches us: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Luke 12:32-34 (NIV) See the point? It's not about our sacrifice. It's about our helping someone else. Not just sell something, but share what we have with someone else, someone who needs it. What do we call that? Jesus calls it the Kingdom of God. Lenten Season & Holy Week Schedule February 10 at 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service February 10—March 26 March 14—Stations of the Cross Opens for Public viewing March 20—Palm Sunday March 24—Maundy Thursday March 25—Good Friday—Live Stations of the Cross March 27—EASTER SUNDAY Services: 7:30 AM—Sunrise Service 10:00 AM—Easter Worship February Events Feb. 6—8:00AM—Special Valentines Male Call Feb. 8—6:00PM—Finance Committee Feb. 9—7:00PM—Butterfly Group Feb. 10—7:00PM—Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 11—6:00PM—Membership Committee Feb. 12—10:00AM—MOMS Group Feb. 13—8:00AM to 3:00PM—Work Day at Disciple Oaks Camp & Retreat Feb. 18—6:00PM—Church Board Meeting Feb. 21—11:30AM—Fellowship Lunch — Souper Bowl Feb. 26-28— CYF Spring Rally
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Lent comes early this year, right after Christmas holidays with family and friends and gifts and food. It hardly seems fair! But maybe Lent will help to reinforce some of those New Years resolutions about watching our weight and getting back to a more disciplined routine.
Lent has always been harder for me than any other season on the church calendar. And it's probably because I used to equate it primarily with giving up something. My reasoning was, Jesus gave himself
up for me, so now I should give up something for him. Not myself, surely, but something less demanding and more symbolic. Like, giving up ice cream. Now, that is a real sacrifice!
But what is the purpose of such a sacrifice? Again, my young mind reasoned, it's because self-discipline is good for me.
The truth is, Lent is not about ME. Not about us. And the sacrifice that is emphasized is more often a waste of time than any-thing, if it's only about ME.
As always, Jesus challenges us with the real meaning of sacrifice (and of Lent). He teaches us: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Luke 12:32-34 (NIV)
See the point? It's not about our sacrifice. It's about our helping someone else. Not just sell something, but share what we have with someone else, someone who needs it. What do we call that? Jesus calls it the Kingdom of God.
Lenten Season & Holy Week Schedule
February 10 at 7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service
February 10—March 26
March 14—Stations of the Cross Opens for
Public viewing
March 20—Palm Sunday March 24—Maundy Thursday
March 25—Good Friday—Live Stations of the Cross
March 27—EASTER SUNDAY Services: 7:30 AM—Sunrise Service 10:00 AM—Easter Worship
February Events Feb. 6—8:00AM—Special Valentines Male Call
Feb. 8—6:00PM—Finance Committee
Feb. 9—7:00PM—Butterfly Group
Feb. 10—7:00PM—Ash Wednesday Service
Feb. 11—6:00PM—Membership Committee
Feb. 12—10:00AM—MOMS Group
Feb. 13—8:00AM to 3:00PM—Work Day at
Disciple Oaks Camp & Retreat
Feb. 18—6:00PM—Church Board Meeting
Feb. 21—11:30AM—Fellowship Lunch — Souper Bowl
Feb. 26-28— CYF Spring Rally
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February 13 – Clean up day at Gonzo
February 21 – Mission trip deposit due
February 26-28 – CYF Spring Rally at Gonzo
Mission Trip Info: When: July 4-8
Where: San Marcos area
What: Flood relief/rebuilding
Cost: $275 per person ($75 deposit due Feb 21 with final due on April 24)
Calling all creative members…
The youth will be selling a new FCC San Marcos shirt in April.
Proceeds will go towards our mission trip this summer. We are looking for a de-
sign for these shirts. It can be a logo, a scripture, a tag line or include them all. A
prize will be awarded to the winner. The judges will be Keith, Denise, myself & 3
of our youth. Please bring your design to us or email it to
EVERYONE is invited to join the men for their monthly breakfast for a Valentines theme! Men, plan on bringing the special women in your life. Women, plan on coming to this special event to enjoy what is known to be an amazing breakfast. Come enjoy the food & fellowship!
Anyone interested in helping with ANY part of the Stations....clean up of trail, live actors, group leaders....please contact Mattie or plan to stay for a short meeting Sunday, February 7 after church.
To our loving Church family, Words can’t express our overwhelming grate-fulness for your support with our loss during the floods of May 24 & October 30, 2015. You are truly a blessing and we thank you so much
Love & God’s Blessings to you all, Nancy & Jennifer Roberts
Invitation from Cecilia Peña
You are invited to attend the
Dedication of the San Marcos Baptist Academy
Rifle Range
It will be named in honor of my son,
CPT Paul W. Peña
The Ceremony will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 27, 2016
In Davidson Hall
San Marcos Baptist Academy
The J.O.H.N.
The “Jumble of Hygienic Necessities” is an emergency pantry for students and staff at Texas
State. The Christ Chapel sponsors the J.O.H.N. and is in need of men's toiletries - razors, shaving
cream. They do not need toothpaste. Deodorants, shampoos, hair products are also appreciated.
Please bring to FCC and we will deliver to Christ Chapel.
ATTENTION Outreach Ministries!!
This section of our monthly newsletter will be set aside for reports, needs, and
upcoming events for the various groups and projects that are a part of our
FCC Outreach.
Please be thinking of things you would like to share with the church family for the
month of MARCH and send to the Church Office by email by February 19,
so that we have time & space to include in the next newsletter.