Summer Sundays at First
9:15AM - Art of the Covenant Children's Class
9:15AM- Summer Adult Class
10AM- Worship
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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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First Christian in Photos
July 17 was a big day in the life of First Christian. We had a baby dedication, wonderful music by a guest musician and a 90th birthday celebration. Below is a picture of Don Cain, the birthday boy himself.
Don Cain, 90 years young.  |
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Minnesota Foodshare: July Campaign
 During July, First Christian will take part in Minnesota Foodshare. No, you aren't going crazy. Normally this is an event we do in March, but we are doing it again in July to help Groveland Foodshelf which is facing financial difficulty during this economic down turn.
During July, please consider dropping off your nonperishable food items in the Big Barrel in the narthex, or consider giving a monetary donation. The goal is to raise $1000 and for every dollar raised, the Outreach Committee will match, dollar for dollar. If you are writing a check, please make it out to First Christian Church and place the word, "foodshelf" in the memo line.
Also, please remember to bring your loose change next Sunday, July 25. Associate Pastor Dennis Sanders will be available after worship with his trademark coffee can, collecting donations for the July Campaign. Please consider giving generously.
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Workday at Community Emergency Service
 Thanks to all those who took time out of their Saturday to work at Community Emergency Service. We had 10 folks who came and bagged groceries and delivered them to the folks at St. Paul's residence in South Minneapolis. If you weren't able to make it this time, don't worry: we will schedule another workday at CES in the near future.
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Help Needed for Refugees
Warren and Karen Westphal  | On July 28, a family of four will arrive at Minneapolis/St. Paul air-port from Somalia to start a new life here in Minnesota. Working though the Minnesota Council of Churches, Spirit of Joy Christian Church in Lakeville along with First Christian are working together to welcome the new arrivals.
Warren Westphal, who has long had a heart for welcoming refugees, is coordinating efforts. While Spirit of Joy is go-ing to provide most of the material goods for the family, FCC is hoping to be able to provide transportation to meetings, shopping and other family trips. Currently, 2 drivers have volunteered, but several more are needed so that the driving needs can be shared.
We also need folks who might be willing to welcome the family when they arrive and provide clothing as well.
If you have a passion for refugee ministry, or have a talent in providing hospitality, please contact Warren Westphal after service or call the church office.
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Courier on Summer Schedule
Please note that the Christian Courier Newsletter will be published monthly during June, July and August.
You can download the June 26 issue of the Courier by clicking on the following link.
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African American Music Sunday
 Please join us for worship on Sunday, July 25 as we will sing songs from the African American tradition. We hope you will come and experience the breadth and depth of this great heritage.
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School For Congregational Learning
 Saturday, August 28th, 2010
West Des
Moines Christian Church
West Des Moines, IA
What is
School for Congregational Learning? It is a one-day training opportunity for all individuals in the
congregation to receive training, inspiration, guidance, and direction for
doing the work of the church.
The day's
scheduled events include
Worship, a morning workshop of your choice, a family style lunch, a keynote
speaker, and an afternoon workshop of your choice. Cost for everything is only $20 per person this year.
Workshop
Opportunities and
descriptions of classes are available both in your church office and on the Upper
Midwest Christian Church web site www.uppermidwestcc.org.
Registration
forms and a list of "Frequently Asked
Questions" along with any other information you might need are also available
on the web site or from your church office.
Lunch is included in your registration cost, however if
you have special dietary needs you are encouraged to bring your lunch with you.
Our
Keynote speaker will be
presented after lunch, before your afternoon workshops. This year our keynote
speaker will be Disciples Minister Jose
Morales Jr.
Jose
Morales Jr. is a gifted speaker, writer, and pastor called to be Transitional
Regional Minister of the Central Rocky Mountain Region by a unanimous vote on
Feb. 27, 2010. Jose Morales Jr. is
fluent in English and Spanish. The Transitional Regional Minister Search team
for the Central Rocky Mountain Region was impressed with his deep spirituality,
passion for ministry and ability to relate to a variety of audiences. Jose
Morales Jr. was a morning worship speaker at the 2009 General Assembly of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indianapolis. He followed his parents into ministry,
who were missionaries and recently served as pastors of a Hispanic Pentecostal
congregation on Chicago's South Side. He serves as an adjunct professor at McCormick Theological Seminary in
Chicago. Morales recently served as the associate pastor of Iglesia del Pueblo
- Hope Center- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Hammond, Indiana. Jose Morales Jr. is a freelance writer, and is frequently
asked to be a keynote speaker and preacher. For videos of Jose and any other information about this
important event please visit the Region's website www.uppermidwestcc.org and go to the School for Congregational Learning
link.
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Outdoor Worship/All Church Picnic
Worship and morning Sunday School classes will be held in the Great Outdoors on August 8 at the North Mississippi Park. Worship will feature camp songs and a more informal atmosphere. Our annual All Church Picnic will take place after worship. Look for more information to follow in the Juy Courier, but mark your calendars for this special invent and feel free to invite a friend.
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Upcoming Events
Please be aware of the following events taking place this week at First:
- The Board of First Christian Church will meet Tuesday, July 20 at 7PM in the Lounge.
- Handcrafters will meet at 9AM Thursday, July 22 in the Hearthstone Room.
- The Men's Group meets at 9AM, Saturday July 24.
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In Our Prayers
Prayers for the Outreach Team at First Christian; for Dave Whitaker's father; for Greg Merkel ; for Sharon, the sister-in-law of Kirsten Cackoski, and Kirsten's brother Carl; for Richard Schwersinske; for Wes Creighton and Zach Hesano, who are at camp this week; for Deb Murphy's mother who has been diagnosed with breast cancer; for Aaron Dunlop, who will be deployed to Afghanistan; for Dorothy Wilkins and Fern Risinger as they recover; for Tom Curry; for Lake Harriet Christian Church as the mourn the death member Milt Floyd; for Mark Carlson and others dealing with unemployment.
We remember the people of Turkey. You can find out about the many ministries and mis-sionaries to lift up in prayer by going to www.globalministries.org. We pray for the following churches in our Region: Braddyville Christian Church, Braddyville, Iowa; Waukee Christian Church, Waukee, Iowa; Covenant Christian Church, Urbandale, Iowa. And for the Christian Board of Publication - the Disciples publishing house producing Christian Education and Congregational resources and books.
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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