Our Sunday morning Bible Study class will begin their study of Ephesians on Sunday, February 9. The class meets Sundays at 11:15a.m. following worship in room 101. Bring a friend and deepen your biblical knowledge within the fellowship of your church family. Karen P. guides the study.
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Men’s Rally
January 29, 2014 By
Men, mark your calendars. The District 8 Men’s Rally is Sunday, March 2, 3:00p.m. at LivingFaithCommunityChurch in Miamisburg. Tickets are $5. See Matt Lyons to purchase your ticket.
WORSHIP – JAN. 26 @ 10AM
January 26, 2014 By
We will have a simplified worship today @ 10:00 a.m. No Choir.
Celebrate Ministry!
December 27, 2013 By
Join us Sunday, December 29 as we celebrate the ministry of Evan Dean, our Music Director. Evan has accepted a full-time ministry position at Shepherd of the Mountains Church in Murphy, NC where he will serve as their Worship Pastor. (http://www.shepherdofthemountainsmurphync.com/)
We rejoice with Evan that his passion for Christ and gift of music have been recognized with this wonderful opportunity to serve God.
For December 29, Evan has planned a special worship service which celebrates the gift of music. This will be his last Sunday with us. We will have a reception following worship to give everyone an opportunity to wish Evan well.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
December 21, 2013 By
Join us Tuesday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m. for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship. Our time together will be focused on celebrating the Light of Christ that came into the world as a wee babe. There will be carol singing, scripture reading, and special music offerings. We will also gather around Christ’s table and celebrate communion with one another on this sacred night. Worship will conclude by the lighting of candles and singing “Silent Night.”
Congregational Meeting
December 9, 2013 By
On Sunday, December 15 following worship, we will have a congregational meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on several new deacons, one new elder and a board secretary. 
REHEARSAL DELAYED
December 6, 2013 By
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM REHEARSAL:
Tomorrow’s (Saturday) rehearsal been delayed until 1PM.
See you then!
Week of Compassion Response to Philippines
November 22, 2013 By
Your gifts of compassion are already at work. Week of Compassion immediately responded to the news of the horrific typhoon that swept through the Philippines last Friday morning, thanks to you. Funds were sent to the United Church of Christ in the Philippines, through Global Ministries. Typhoon Haiyan is one of the worst recorded typhoons in history. It has already killed at least 1,200 people, but unconfirmed sources estimate over 10,000 deaths. 4.5 million people have been affected. Death toll in the typhoon‐hit areas is rising as areas currently out of contact are reached. Hundreds of thousands of people are displaced. Hardest hit is the central Philippine city of Tacloban, which is said to be flattened and where hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced. The damage to airports and roads is hampering initial relief efforts, the BBC said. The scene across the Philippines is one of severe
destruction with fallen trees, damaged roads and buildings, downed power lines and telecommunications.
Even though the Typhoon has now passed the Philippines, flash floods and landslides which cause additional danger can be expected. The areas hit cover already poverty‐stricken communities, which have suffered from successive and simultaneous emergencies. On October 15, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Bohol province in central Philippines. As a result of that emergency alone, over 344,300 people are displaced and living in makeshift shelters built in open spaces near their homes. These people are in dire need of food, non‐food items and other emergency relief materials. Gifts to Week of Compassion are being used to provide immediate effective lifesaving assistance. Thank you for your generosity during this devastating disaster; it is your compassion that allows Week of Compassion to take action.
If you would like to help financially, you can make a donation through First Christian Church. Mark your offering “Week of Compassion – Philippines” or go to www.weekofcompassion.org .
“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.”
1 Corinthians 12:26
Coins 4 Camp!
November 22, 2013 By
On the third Sunday of each month our children collect loose coins during the Children’s Moment. These coins are used to support Camp Christian. Half of the coins are used to help send our youth to summer camp. The other half is sent to Camp Christian for operating expenses. Bring your coins on third Sundays and support our youth and Camp Christian! For more information about Camp Christian, go to www.ccinoh.org
CWF Bread Sale
November 22, 2013 By
Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) is having a Holiday Bread Sale on Sunday, November 24 before church.
The proceeds of the bread sale will go to both local and Disciple based missions.
