The Christian Builder August 1, 2013 A weekly publication of First Christian Church Midland Volume 57 No. 31 www.fccmidland.org ● 1301 W. Louisiana, Midland, Texas 79701 ● (432) 682-2541 Church Calendar Sunday, August 4 10am Sunday School 11am Combined Worship Monday, August 5 9:30am Staff Meeting Tuesday, August 6 5pm Share Parent Meeting 7:30pm Boy Scouts Wednesday, August 7 7am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 10am Wild Wonderful Wed. 6pm Executive Meeting 7pm Choir Rehearsal Friday, August 9 5pm Share Saturday, August 10 10am Share Party Sunday, August 11 9am Contemporary Worship 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional Worship We Are Pleased to Announce the Congregation Voted Favorably on the Board’s Recommendation of T.J.York as Associate Minister For Youth ...And a Call has been extended! T.J. is a life-long disciple, growing up in Wichita Falls, TX. He currently serves in a dual setting with FCC, Jacksboro and First United Methodist, Jacksboro. In just a few years, his youth ministry has grown from zero to an average of 60 youth. He has taken mission trips abroad to Mexico and Brazil and led several community wide youth ministry events. He is already active in the Central Area youth and camping program. Many of our youth know him and have worked with him at camp and on the recent mission trip. He is an adult member of the youth council for the Central Area and will also be an adult at the Regional Youth Leadership event. He is a commissioned/licensed minister in the Christian Church and plans to enter a Seminary distance learning program while on our staff, with the hopeful outcome of full ordination. It will be our joy and privilege to serve as his sponsoring congregation during this ordination education journey! T.J. plans to be here by September 1, though housing in this Midland economy is challenging. Members of the search committee are in full search mode for affordable and appropriate housing. This is the Day the Lord Has Made Psalm 118:24
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The Christian Builder August 1, 2013
A weekly publication of First Christian Church Midland Volume 57 No. 31
www.fccmidland.org ● 1301 W. Louisiana, Midland, Texas 79701 ● (432) 682-2541
Church Calendar Sunday, August 4 10am Sunday School 11am Combined Worship
Monday, August 5 9:30am Staff Meeting
Tuesday, August 6 5pm Share Parent Meeting 7:30pm Boy Scouts
Wednesday, August 7 7am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 10am Wild Wonderful Wed. 6pm Executive Meeting 7pm Choir Rehearsal
Friday, August 9 5pm Share
Saturday, August 10 10am Share Party
Sunday, August 11 9am Contemporary Worship 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional Worship
We Are Pleased to Announce the Congregation Voted Favorably on
the Board’s Recommendation of
T.J.York as
Associate Minister
For Youth
...And a Call
has been extended! T.J. is a life-long disciple, growing up in Wichita Falls, TX. He currently serves in a dual setting with FCC, Jacksboro and First United Methodist, Jacksboro. In just a few years, his youth ministry has grown from zero to an average of 60 youth.
He has taken mission trips abroad to Mexico and Brazil and led several community wide youth ministry events.
He is already active in the Central Area youth and camping program. Many of our youth know him and have worked with him at camp and on the recent mission trip. He is an adult member of the youth council for the Central Area and will also be an adult at the Regional Youth Leadership event. He is a commissioned/licensed minister in the Christian Church and plans to enter a Seminary distance learning program while on our staff, with the hopeful outcome of full ordination. It will be our joy and privilege to serve as his sponsoring congregation during this ordination education journey!
T.J. plans to be here by September 1, though housing in this Midland economy is challenging. Members of the search committee are in full search mode for affordable and appropriate housing.
This is the Day the Lord Has Made Psalm 118:24
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You have probably heard by now that earlier this week Willie Ramos, one of our custodian’s, unexpectedly passed away. I have been searching for ways to cope with this unexpected tragedy. I have found solace in the scripture below.
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” -Matthew 11:28-30
His sudden passing has caused me to reflect upon life and how fragile it is.
In my readings I came across the following story about a sheep named Shrek. He became famous several years ago when he was found after hiding out in caves for six years. Of course, during this time his fleece grew without anyone there to shear (shave) it. When he was finally found and shaved, his fleece weighed an amazing sixty pounds. Most sheep have a fleece weighing just under ten pounds, with the exception usually reaching fifteen pounds, maximum. For six years, Shrek carried six times the regular weight of his fleece. Simply because he was away from his shepherd.
This reminds me of John 10 when Jesus compares Himself to a shepherd, and His followers are His sheep. Maybe it’s a stretch, but I think Shrek is much like a person who knows Jesus Christ but has wandered. If we avoid Christ’s constant refining of our character, we’re going to accumulate extra weight in this world—a weight we don’t have to bear.
When Shrek was found, a professional sheep shearer took care of Shrek’s fleece in twenty-eight minutes. Shrek’s sixty pound fleece was finally removed. All it took was coming home to his shepherd.
I believe Christ can lift the burdens we carry, if only we stop hiding. He can shave off our ‘fleece’—that is, our self-imposed burdens brought about by wandering from our Good Shepherd.
Life is too fragile for us to be carrying heavy burdens. I encourage not only you but myself to be more intentional in spending time with our great Shepherd. Let Christ handle those things that tend to weigh you down so that you can enjoy, appreciate the blessings that God has to offer each and every day. May we all strive to make each day count not just for ourselves but for those we meet.
In loving partnership,
Ponderings… Rev. Paula Brooks
Associate Minister
Birthdays
8/2 Amanda Bourland 8/2 Fred Schwiening 8/3 George Cooper 8/5 Scotty Alcorn 8/6 Diane Wright 8/7 Candace Navratil 8/7 Ashton Naumon 8/8 Kayla Stone 8/8 Mary Lou Midkiff
Anniversaries
8/2 Gerald & Janell Burnett 8/5 Gary & Carol Thompson
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July 28, 2013
Sunday Worship Combined Worship 120 Children’s Church 10 Nursery 3 Total 133
Sunday School Nursery 3 Children 9 Youth 6 Adult 43 Total 61
Visitors Corner
July 28, 2013
Attendance
Thank You for Thank You for Thank You for Thank You for
worshipping worshipping worshipping worshipping
with us!with us!with us!with us!
Kris Beggs
Paula, Jazzmin & Julian Espinoza
Noble & Elijah Farr
Suzanne Gonzalez
Larry & Debra Griffin
Brianna, Cole, McKenna,
Gabe & Caleb Hurst
Jeffery Lara
Paula McMillan
Curtis Pechacek
Nic Ramsey
Rene Sanchez
Elder - On Call 7/28 - 8/3
Enid Davis
Deacon Openings On the Church Board
Due to job relocations there are four openings for Deacon on the church board. If you would be interested in serving out an unexpired term, please contact Becky Anderson, Board Chair.
Duties include quarterly board meetings and serving once a month in
the 11 am worship service. It is a great way to get involved in the life of
the church.
Building God’s KingdomBuilding God’s KingdomBuilding God’s KingdomBuilding God’s Kingdom
Calling All Choir Members: Past, Present, & Future!
Regular
choir rehearsals will resume
Wednesday night, August 7th, at 7 PM.
We invite you to enter into this ministry with us
as we prepare music for our Sanctuary Worship Service each week, and for Christmas!
Come join us and recommit yourself to the ministry of God’s music!
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Church Bulletin Board Adult Sunday School Studies
Mixed Blessings/Pairs & Spares Topic: Sunday’s Scripture
II Chronicles 7:14 Topic: Jesus in the Upper Room Scripture: John 13-18 Leader: Class Members
Genesis Topic: The Thessalonians’ Faith Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1-2 Leader: Paula Brooks
Fellowship Topic: Women of the New Testament - Salome Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28 Leader: Jim Mauldin
Children’s Summer Activities
Sunday School Topic: 3rd Commandment: Speak God’s Name With Respect Pathway Point: Our words tell what’s in our hearts. Scripture: Exodus 20:7 Leader: Lynda Terry
Children’s Church Topic: Joshua & Caleb Leader: Meta Jones and Jennifer Cooper
Wild Wonderful Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm Ages 4 yrs thru completed 5th grade Theme: Movie & Popcorn
Coming Attraction August 14 11:30am Big Spring Water Park RSVP by August 9th
Lectionary Scriptures
August 4, 2013
Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23;
Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-21
Online Giving
You can now give to FCC through our website! You can make a one-time donation, pay the fees for a children's or youth event, or set up recurring donations.
Our Deepest SympathyOur Deepest SympathyOur Deepest SympathyOur Deepest Sympathy
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayer to the following
families who have recently lost a loved one:
The Family of Mary Kenny…….Mary passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 in Midland, TX. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, July 30, at St. Stephens Catholic Church, Midland, TX.
Mary is the mother of Diane Faulkner.
The Family of Gerry Edney…….Gerry passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in Midland, TX. Memorial services were held on Friday, August 2, at Memorial Christian Church, Midland, TX.
Gerry and his wife Donna are former members of FCC.
The Family of Willie Ramos……Willie passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in Midland, TX. Memorial services are pending.
Please keep these families in your prayers.
“With the peace and grace of Christ, may the Spirit of God gently enfold all those who sorrow.”
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Website Don’t forget to check out our
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previous sermons!
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Special Note: Prayer list names are renewed every three weeks as we seek to keep the list as current as possible and
allow space for new requests. Our joys, concerns
and deepest needs are already on God’s heart long before
we put them to paper.
…for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Matthew 6:8
Those in need of prayer: Oley Hedrick Erlene Thomas George Head Pat Pickle Mike Nance Dee Head Bruce Stanley Bill & Char Womack Judy Spruell Blanche Alcorn Those in extended/long term care: H.G. Bedford Nancy Gill Jerry Johnson Jackie Hanna Charlotte Millican Keith Somerville Mary Jane Strobel Dorothy Wadley Military: Joe Henderson - son of Holly Moore Nicky Miller - son of Vicki Miller Damon Darnell - grandson of Floyd & Doris Miller Bennett Dobbs - extended family of the Espino’s Eric Schuff - extended family of the Espino’s Families/Friends beyond FCC: Jennifer Gehami – daughter of Dave & Kaylene Burgard Pete Herndon – nephew of Vicki Miller David Alldredge – friend of Kelly Cook Joe Langford – father of Carol Cook Linda Odell – mother of Jeweli Flores Martha Pollock – friend of Sara Cranford Liz Hickerson – friend of Leslie Vines Barry Hardaway – brother of Erich Hardaway Teresa Ledford – sister of Martha Fentem Abbye Irons – friend of Steve Vaughan Blake Woods – friend of John Ross Walker Hughes – grandson of Steve & Lucille Vaughan Charles Lout – friend of George & Dee Head Brenda Bradshaw – friend of Lucille Vaughan Jo Smith – daughter-in-law of Donna Lathrop Tom Hewitt - brother of Anne Schwiening Kim Walters - foster daughter of Diane Bailey Fisher Families/Friends beyond FCC in long term care: Lori Hays - cousin of Mary Anne Benton Sonya Hopkins - friend of Kelley McCullough
For submission to prayer list contact any staff, submit via web, or e-mail [email protected]
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