Have a Very Hippie Christmas

November 24, 2014 By

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On Sunday, December 7 during our regular worship at 10:00 a.m.  our children and youth will be bringing us a very special Christmas message – Have a Very Hippie Christmas.  Their unique retelling of the Christmas story will take us into a world of tie-dye, cool cats, and royal dudes.  Invite your family, friends, and all who need to experience Christ’s hope, peace, love and joy this Christmas.

Rehearsals  All children and youth who want to participate in the Christmas program on December 7 need to attend rehearsals:

Sunday, Nov. 23       11:15AM – 12N        Music

Sunday, Nov. 30       11:15AM – 12N        Music

12N – 2PM                 Full program rehearsal lunch included

Saturday, Dec. 6       9AM – 11AM             Full program rehearsal

Sunday, Dec. 7          9AM                              Run thru prior to worship

Questions? Please contact Laureen Roe, Mary Helen Shetter or Lora Schueller.

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Children’s Christmas Program

October 29, 2014 By

childrens_christmas_program_3Our children’s Christmas Program this year will be Sunday, December 7 during our morning worship service.  The children will begin learning the songs during Youth Choir (11:15-12 each Sunday).  Also, rehearsals on November 30, 12-2:00 p.m. and December 6, 9:00-11:00a.m.  Please make sure your children/grandchildren are in attendance if they are going to participate.  If you have questions, please contact Mary Helen Shetter or Lora Schueller.

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BE SAFE – BE AWARE

October 29, 2014 By

Be Safe Be Aware2Do you ever worry about the safety of the children in your life?  How to protect our children and youth in our crazy world of predators, drugs, and violence is of great concern.  To help our young people navigate through our world safely, we are hosting BE SAFE – BE AWARE.  This event scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 12noon -2:00p.m. will help our youth and adults look at the safety issues facing young people today.  Mike Simpson (Preble County Sherriff), Matt Lyons (Law Enforcement Specialist), and Martin Schaefer (Computer/Internet Specialist) will lead this informative afternoon.  Everyone is welcome.  Lunch will be provided.  Please invite your friends and neighbors.

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NOVEMBER OUTREACH

October 29, 2014 By

Thanksgiving OutreachAs we approach the holiday season, our Outreach Ministry Team is inviting you to share with others within our community.  We will continue our tradition of working with Family Services to provide food for Thanksgiving meals for several area families.  As we give thanks for our blessings, we are thankful for the opportunity to help others.  We will have an Outreach table in the narthex/lobby beginning November 2 to distribute food requests for Thanksgiving.  Please stop by for more information.  We appreciate all that you do to help Outreach continue this giving tradition!

–  Sharon Amburgey and Judy Andrews, Outreach Co-Chairs

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COATS FOR HOPE HOUSE

October 29, 2014 By

On Sunday, October 26 our Chi Rho middle school youth delivered 20 new winter coats to Hope House’s Women’s and Children’s Center.  They helped children find the right size.  The children’s faces were filled with delight as they were zipped into their new coats.  One young girl, stretched her arms as wide as she could and squealed, “It’s purple!”  The money used to buy the coats came from previous mission fundraisers the Chi Rho youth had earned.

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Worship Theme Team

September 11, 2014 By

Theme Team MtgWorship Theme Team brainstorming session Saturday, Sept. 13 @ 9AM. We will be planning October and November. Come add your thoughts and creativity into the mix.

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Elders’ Study

September 9, 2014 By

SW WholeBeginning in September, our Elders will be studying Whole: A Call to Unity in Our Fragmented World by the Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins.  In her hope-filled new book, Sharon Watkins, the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and moderator-elect of the National Council of Churches, shares her vision of how the good news of Jesus calls American Christians to unite around justice, mercy, and openness in the 21st century.  She explores the question of how do we take the liberating gospel of Jesus to the world today?  Then explains that what really matters “is the relationship with a living, loving God, a God who calls us to love each other, to create communities of care and equipping for wholeness, so that the love and hope we know through our relationship with Christ can truly be carried from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.”  The book can be purchased at www.chalicepress.com.

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Harvest Fun!

September 9, 2014 By

Come join the fun at Armco Park on October 5th.  We will picnic, play cornhole, and walk the new trails.   Bring a friend and a covered dish.  We will start eating at 12:30.  Membership committee will provide hot dogs and hamburgers.Fall Tree

Filed Under: Events, Fellowship

Come to the Table

September 2, 2014 By

Table ComeSome of the most important conversations in our lives happen around a table.  Same is true for Jesus and the disciples.  September 14 – October 5 we will explore scriptures focused on the table.

 

 

 

 

 

September 14

Mark 2:13-17

Sermon:  Who’s Invited?

 

September 21*

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon:  Welcoming

This is National Back to Church Sunday. 

We will focus on inviting others to the Table.

Communion will be at the beginning of worship.

 

September 28

Matthew 21:-12-17

Sermon:  Distractions

 

October 5

Matthew 26:17-30

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

 

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Youth Choir

August 6, 2014 By

youth choir_tYouth ages 1st through 8th grades are invited to join our Youth Choir.  Rehearsals begin September 7 immediately following worship.  Our Youth Choir will sing in worship on the first Sunday of each month.  If you have questions, please contact Rachel Eve Davis, Youth Choir Director (redavis@fcc-middletown.org).

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