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| Weekly Announcements from First Christian Church, Minneapolis | May 16, 2010 |
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Greetings!
Greetings. we wanted to test a new method of sharing the news of First Christian Church, Minneapolis. Please share your views by sending an email to communications@fccminneapolis.org.
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Pentecost Offering  The annual Pentecost Offering supports Disciples new church developments across North America. The offering goes to help people like Steve and Rebecca Haney, who are planting a new church in Rochester, MN. We will receive this offering May 16 and May 23. You can also give online by going to www.disciplesmissionfund.org.
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Give to Week of Compassion  As Nashville recovers from devastating floods, please consider donating to Week of Compassion, the relief and development agency of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). You can give during worship or online at
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News from the Wider Church
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| Transition Team Survey
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The Transition Team of First Christian church invites all members and visitors to take part in a congregational survey over the first three weeks in May. The Team wants your opinions on the future of First Christian - in what ways we need to transform our worship service and community life, in what direction and form we should vacate our current premises, and the like.
A survey is available as bulletin insert and also online by clicking here. If you are filling out the form in your bulletins, please drop them off in the appropriate locations in the church building.
Hurry! You still have some time to fill out the survey online.
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| Solio Deo Gloria!
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The Chancel Choir of First Christian Church performed Mozart's Mass in C Minor on May 16. Directed by FCC's pianist, James Barrnett a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota, the choir gave praise to God in song. To God be the Glory!
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Summer at First
Summer is a time to rest, relax and renew yourself after a busy winter and spring. There are several activities going on at First Christian that will help you in your walk with God and each other. Feel free to take part!
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New Summer Worship Schedule
Beginning on Sunday, May 30 we will move to our Summer worship schedule. This year, summer worship will start at 10AM instead of 9:30AM as it has in past years. Please make a note of this on your calendars.
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Art of the Covenant: Summer Edition
Art of the Covenant, our children's Sunday School class will continue to meet during the summer with an abbreviated class at 9:15AM. This is wonderful opportunity for kids to learn about God through art. If you want to find out more, please contact Deb Murphy at christianformation@fccminneapolis.org. .
Coming Soon: Vacation Bible School  First Christian will join Plymouth Creek Christian Church in Plymouth and Lake Harriet Christian Church in Minneapolis, in holding a joint Vacation Bible School June 26-27. Grounded in Jesus' Parable of the Sower, ReNew: The Green VBS brings together the Bible and environmental stewardship. From tiny towns to huge cities, kids grow in faith as they play, learn, sing, and work toward renewing their congregations and communities. By serving in the community and inviting the community into church, kids demonstrate that being green can be easy, faithful, and fun. Although current threats to our environment can seem scary, ReNew is about hope, opportunity, and service. Kids and congregations lead the way as stewards of the earth.
What happens when heads, hearts, and hands are in harmony? Kids grow in faith, have fun, and change the world.
If your kids are interested in taking part, please contact Deb Murphy. You register or volunteer by going to the Plymouth Creek website at http://www.plymouthcreek.org/.
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Summer Faith Formation Class
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Who is Jesus? That's a question people have been asking for centuries. Join us this summer beginning on May 30 at 9:15AM as we attempt to seek for ourselves who this son of carpenter is to us. We will be using the book, "The Meaning of Jesus" by N.T. Wright and Marcus Borg as our guide. We are meeting in the church library. If you would like to purchase a book, please see Pastor Dennis.
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 Pentecost Sunday
Next Sunday, May 23 is Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the church and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Remember to wear RED on that Sunday and be on the lookout for kites flying in the sanctuary!
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Handcrafter Sale on May 23
The Handcrafters Group will host a sale on Sunday, May 23, in the Hearthstone Room following worship. Many handmade items will be for sale.
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Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
Monday, May 24 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Temple Israel
Presented by Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness
and the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition
Ending Homelessness: What
is the role of the government in meeting basic needs of jobs, housing,
health and human services? How do our values inform our response?
Come and listen to the candidates address these issues.
All are welcome.
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Board Meeting; Transition Team Meeting
The Board of First Christian Church meets this Tuesday, May 18 at 7PM in the Lounge. All are welcome.
The Transition Team meets Wednesday, May 19 at 7PM in the Lounge.
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In Our Prayers
Prayers for Outreach Team at First Christian; for Tristian Whitaker; for Deb Murphy's mother, recovering from hip replacement surgery; for Richard Schwersinske; for Jenn Caughron, member of Lake Harriet CC recovering from a liver transplant; for Karen Kandik's father; for Dorothy Wilkinson and Fern Reisinger as they recover; for Dorothy Becker; Mark Carlson and others dealing with unemployment.
We remember the people of East Timor. You can find out about the many ministries and missionaries to lift up in prayer by going to www.globalministries.org. We pray for the following churches in our Region: - Altoona Christian Church, Altoona, Iowa;
- First Christian Church, Eddyville, Iowa
- Woodburn Christian Church, Woodburn, Iowa .
We also pray for the Northwest Regional Christian Church.
If you have a prayer request or would like to join our online prayer team, please contact either Pastor Bob Brite at pastor@fccminneapolis.org or Associate Pastor Dennis Sanders at associatepastor@fccminneapolis.org. You can also leave a message by phone by calling the church office at 612-870-1868.
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Contact
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
2201 First Avenue, South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-870-1868
office@fccminneapolis.org
www.fccminneapolis.org
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