Volume XXXIX Issue 2 February 2020
The Messenger
Staying in Love We all know what’s required to fall in love. . . a pulse. Falling in love is easy, but staying there, that’s something else entirely. With more than a thousand matchmaking services available today and new ones springing up all the time, finding a romantic match can be easier than ever. But staying together with the one you’ve found seems to be the real challenge. But, is it possible for two people to fall in love and actually stay there? Absolutely! Learn how in this four-part series this February at FCC!
February 02 Love is a verb!
February 09 Jesus is our Model
February 16 What happens after I say “I do”?
February 23 The Secret
A Note from Brad…. These are exciting times! Our elders and
staff are prostrate before God. We are
seeking His vision for First Christian
Church. We are committed to listening
intently to His voice and to leading First
Christian Church humbly and
courageously in the direction He leads
us. By the time you read this, we will
have already met for “Vision Day 2020”
(January 25th) - a full day of study,
worship, discussion and prayerful
strategizing. Very soon we will be
sharing with you what God is sharing
with us. We love you and we covet your
prayers!
I love being your preacher,
Brad More information will be coming soon
The Sister to Sister Fellowship Luncheon will
resume on Tuesday, February 18, with lunch at
noon at Nick's. Please contact Kim Snyder if you
have any ques$ons.
Volume XXXIX Issue 2 Page 2 THE MESSENGER
Every Christian understands that we are called by
our Lord to be His witnesses, but most struggle
with how to actually do it. In Witness Training Witness Training Witness Training Witness Training you
will learn how to witness for Christ in an intentional, effective way that is Holy Spirit led
and complements your God-given personality.
We strongly encourage every member at First
Christian to attend this class! We will meet on
Sunday, February 23, from 6-7 PM in EDW 105.
If you have any questions, please contact
Brad Windlan.
Come to the Soup-er Bowl Party on Sunday, February 2
at First Christian Church.
Gym doors will open at 5:00 PM. The games begin at 5:30 PM.
For more information or to volunteer to help,
please contact Jeremy Barnes.
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FEBRUARY 2020
You are the salt of the earth...
Matthew 5:13
Our purpose is to call students to a relationship with Jesus, disciple them in the Word of God, help them develop Christ-centered relationships, and equip them to reach their world.
Our youth group name, The Saltshakers, comes from Matthew 5:13, where Jesus is talking to His disciples and He says, “you are the salt of the earth.”
At Saltshaker Youth Ministry we want to use every opportunity to be salt, a taste of God, to the world around us.
Josh Hale
Youth Minister
@SaltshakerYM
931-526-4241
Summer Events Mission Trip—New Orleans
Tentative Date: May 24-30, 2020 Grades 7-12
Cost coming soon.
White Mills Christian Camp May 31-June 5, 2020
Grades 1-5 Cost $150
CIY MOVE—Johnson University May 8-13, 2020
Grades 9-12 Cost $250
CIY MIX—Lee University
May 22-26, 2020 Grade 6-8 Cost $250
Saltshaker Small Groups are for students in
grades 7-12 on Sunday evenings from
6pm to 8pm in the Family Life Center Gym.
Small groups is a (me of hanging out, reflec(on over the lesson from
Wednesday evening, and for students to grow closer together.
Whether it’s Instagram, YouTube, TV, or movies, we are constantly surrounded by “influencers.” But in reality, we are all influencers because we all influence others in some way, whether we mean to or not. We’re all already influencers, but the
question is, “What kind of influencers will we be?” In this series we’ll learn from a few key influencers in the Bible about what real influencers are like.
Week 1: To be an influencer, be humble—not arrogant
Week 2: To be an influencer, chase
good—not evil.
Week 3: To be an influencer, live small—and dream big.
Week 4: To be an influencer, tell God’s
story– not just your own.
@saltshakerym @saltshakerym Follow Us
You are invited to join the Sonshiners for a Valentine’s Day brunch on Friday, February 14, at 10:00 am in the Family Life Center gym.
Come and fellowship with us while we discuss upcoming events for 2020. A sign-up sheet for the food is on the Info Table.
This ministry, designed to encourage the fellowship of those 50 or over, offers a variety of activities and functions throughout the year. The leaders are Denise Cross, Anita Ray and SueAnne Smith.
OUR MISSION
Lead Minister, Brad Windlan………………[email protected]
Youth Minister, Josh Hale………..…………[email protected]
Director of Worship, Jared Wilson….….….jared@ fcc-cookeville.org
Administrative Minister, Scott Francis…[email protected]
Administrative Assistant, Cindy Yockers…[email protected]
Noah’s Ark Day Care, Tiffany Buhl…...…….Phone: (931) 528-7113
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Email: fcc-cookeville.org
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Sunday School 9:00 AM
Sunday Worship Service 10:00 AM
Wednesday Small Groups 6:30 PM
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