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Do not pray for a lighter load, but for a stronger back. “Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his presence continually!” I Chronicles 16:11 Find out where you can render a service; then render it. The rest is up to God. (S.S. Kresge) “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people…” Galatians 6:10(a) No time is lost when you are waiting on God. “Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him.” Psalm 37:7(a) Progress involves risks. You can’t steal second and keep your foot on first. (Frederick Wilcox)
“Where there is no vision, the people
perish.” Proverbs 29:18(a)
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Disciples Men’s Fellowship News All men of the church are invited to the monthly meeting on Saturday, June 19, at 8:30 am in the fellowship hall. Please come and bring a guest! Bible Study A Bible study led by Chuck Clary will begin July 13, 2010. It will be held on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., using the book, Praying Together, by Margaret Rowley. The book is an examination on how churches can begin a prayer ministry. All are invited to attend. The study will last about six weeks.
JULY 4 COOKOUT The church is planning a cookout after services on Sunday, July 4. Volunteers are needed to grill hamburgers and hot dogs. Please contact Nancy Merrill, chair of the Christian Nurture Ministry, or Rev. Osgood. The church will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs. Everyone is asked to bring chips, salads, desserts and other side dishes. A sign-up sheet will be in the narthexLeisure Time News Pack your bottles and join our Leisure Timers on a trip to Healing Springs on Monday, June 28. We will meet at the church at 10 a.m. for a day of fun. First we will have lunch at the Bread Box in Blackville and then stop by the springs on our way home. (They have really changed since our last visit.) We may even stop by an herb garden. Direct your questions to Dick Davis or Bonnie Rabon. See you on the 28th! Midlands Emmaus Gathering at First Christian The monthly Emmaus Gathering will be held at our church on Friday, June 25, at 7 pm beginning with a covered-dish supper followed by worship. The service is open to anyone who has been on a weekend Walk to Emmaus or who is interested in learning about this experience. You are all invited to participate in the gathering which involves churches from all denominations. Coming Soon: 2010 School Supply Drive The Cooperative Ministry has sponsored a school supply drive for the last 19 years, and it has been well-supported by members of First Christian. This year’s goal is to help 10,000 students in Richland School Districts One and Two. First Christian’s annual participation is now underway. Our local Disciples Women will be collecting supplies for the next few weeks. Paper, notebooks, rulers, erasers, pens, pencils, etc., are needed. Just drop your donations in the boxes in the narthex by Sunday, July 25. This is a church-wide project open to everyone. Thanks to your giving, it has been very successful in the past. Let’s make this another banner year. Thank you for your support! Deacons Meeting The deacons will meet on Sunday, July 11, immediately after worship in the Trailblazers classroom. Items of business include schedules for serving the Lord’s Supper, communion preparation and securing the building after services. See you there!
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DISCIPLES-RELATED FARM FOR ADULTS Join the Pepsi Refresh Project and help adults with autism. This Pepsi challenge doesn't involve drinking sodas. Instead, supporters of the Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community in Hiram, Ohio are asking people to vote for their project at a special web site until June 30. The project with the most votes will win $50,000.
The Hiram Farm is a multi-partnered venture that helps adults with autism “grow, learn, and work.” The farm was launched by Hiram Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 2009. If it wins the top prize, the money will be used to construct a building on the farm, says Roger McKinney, pastor of Hiram Christian.
"We are an independent, church related social service agency," said McKinney. About 90 percent of our funding comes from the state of Ohio. But it's the remaining 10 percent that we couldn't make happen without help from others."
Visit www.refresheverything.com/hiramfarm to help Hiram Farm become the top vote getter in the Pepsi project by June 30. 2010 Officers & Ministry Chairs Moderator: Chuck Clary Vice Moderator: Wade Guyon Secretary: Jim Hockman Treasure: Hal Guyon Financial Secretary: Bonnie Rabon Christian Education: Kathy Guyon, Lauren Schmoltze Evangelism: Carolyn McLean Missions: Jim Hockman Nurture: Nancy Merrill Property: Ann Bishop, Merle Slaton Stewardship/Finance: Chris Carawan, Herman Fuller Worship: Julia Raines Elder Chair: Ann Bishop Deacons Chair: Christy Beach DWF Leaders: Tootsie Crouch, Ann Bishop DMF: Wade Guyon Leisure Time: Dick Davis Webmasters: John Capizzi III, Jim Hockman
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