Beacon for July 2008.pub

THE CHRISTIAN BEACON
I am the light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in darkness,
But will have the light of life. John 8:12
Volume 53, Issue 7
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chairperson
Bart Bartholomew
Vice Chairperson
George Hill
Co-Chairs of Finance
Larry Garrett
Angela Martin
Recording Secretary
Nancy Hall
Trustees Chairperson
Joe Lewis
Chairperson of Program
Development Group
Carol Secttor
Chairperson of Relationship
Building & Nurturing Group
Susan Smoker
At-Large Representatives
Steve Maynard
Lowell Spangler
Wynoka Lewis
Senior Minister
Rodger Moore
MISSION STATEMENT
We believe God s mission for
the First Christian Church is
to be and to share the Good
News of Jesus Christ
witnessing and serving from
our doorsteps to the ends of
the earth (Acts 1: 8)
CONGREGATIONAL
VISION STATEMENT
We believe that God is
calling the First Christian
Church to care for the
mental, physical and spiritual
welfare of our greater world
community by becoming
more service-oriented and
mission-minded.
First Christian Church, Marion, Indiana
July 2008
Youth Group Independence Day Camp Out!
On Monday night, July 7th, show up at Jeff and Heather s house at
6pm or meet at the church at 5:30pm for the biggest, baddest,
awesomest one-night campout EVER! Bring your clothes, swim suit,
sleeping bag, and some chips or cookies or food of some sort. ALSO!
Since it s an all-nighter, no youth are allowed to drive home in the morning it s a
safety thing. We ll be dropping you off at your house in the Church Van.
Nashville Mission Trip
The Youth Group will be gone from July 20-26 on their mission trip.
Please pray for the youth, the leaders, safe travels, good weather, and
God s Presence or anything else that God lays on your hearts.
NOTE:
MINISTRY OF YOUTH RELATIONS MEETINGS WILL NOW MEET
THE 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH @ IWU.
THE MONTHLY
FOCUS ON WORSHIP
During July, the Worship Team will be sponsoring a special
discussion on opportunities to improve and enhance our worship
experiences. Prior to this time you are invited to submit your
observations and suggestions on our existing worship and visions
for our worship in the future.
Your comments may be submitted to the church office or placed in a basket in
the Narthex. The Worship Team would like to invite anyone who is interested to
attend the discussions beginning on Tuesday, July 8th at 7 pm in the Sojourner
classroom.
Church In The Park
This is a joint activity sponsored by First Christian Church and several other local
churches. . It will be a Combined Service full of excitement and fellowship between
the different churches and an outreach to the community.
Date: Sunday, August 24
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Place: Band shell and shelter at Matter Park
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July 2008
July Calendar At A Glance
4 Office Closed
6 Sunday School 9 am
Worship Service 10 am
Scholarships presented
Youth Campout @ Brady s 6 pm
7 Elders/Relationship Building & Nurturing 7 pm
8 Worship Team Meeting 7 pm
15 Ministry Of Youth Relations Mtg. 5 pm @ IWU
*standing mtg. changed to 3rd Tues. of each month*
16 Finance Mtg. 6 pm
Executive Board 7 pm
17 Young Disciples Swim Party 3 pm - 8 pm
18 Church Woman United 9:30 @ Sterling House
19 Ronk s 50th Anniversary Open House @ Elks
20 Youth Mission Trip through July 26th
27 Oyler s 50th Anniversary @ church 4 - 6 pm
Jeff Brady on vacation 27th - Aug. 2nd
28 Book Club 6 pm
Young Disciples
Swimming Pool Party
July 17th 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
at the home of Jeff & Heather Brady,
416 Walnut Dr., Gas City.
Please bring a snack to share.
Hot dogs and drinks will be provided.
If you need a ride feel free to call:
Angi Spangler or Angie Martin.
The family of Ron & Mary Lou Ronk
would like to invite you to join them in
celebration and honor of Ron & Mary Lou s
50th Wedding Anniversary
Saturday, July 19th
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
@ the Elks Club
Please RSVP to Nicole Simmons
(the original Granddaughter!) at 765-661-1926
You are invited to an open house
celebrating the 50th Wedding Anniversary of
Lew & Susie Oyler
Book Club Meeting
Monday, July 28th @ 6 pm
Book Talk on Family by Karen Kingsbury
If you have a copy that you have read, please share it
with someone. You can give it to Patti Garrett and she
will make sure that someone gets a copy that wants one.
Don t forget to put your name in it! Hope you can
come!!
Finance Committee has begun working on our 2009
Budget. If there are items that you feel need to be
added, contact a board member or notify the church.
School Supplies
CWF will begin collecting school supplies
August 3rd and August 10th. The donated
items will go to Kendall Elementary School.
HEALTH CONCERNS:
Bill Simmons was in MGH this month undergoing
tests; Paul Ragsdale, going though more tests; Scott
Harvey, recent stay in St. Vincent with heart problems,
Esther Oatess, home after being in the hospital; Karrie
Ronk, Ron & Mary Lou s daughter-in-law, home
recovering from major surgery.
Our prayers and sympathy to Ruby Robertson and
family upon the death of her husband, Howard.
Thank You Note. . .
We would like to thank everyone who helped with
VBS. You all are the reason VBS is successful and we
appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to
work with the children. It is always a busy week but a
fun week.
Thank you again!
Angi(e)'s
I want to thank everyone in the church for their prayers
and their concern during my time of trouble and need.
Love and Thanks
Larry W. Moore
To the Church, Words cannot express the gratitude and
Christian Love we have for this church. Thank you for
the help you have been to us during our move to this
lovely apartment, plus the kindness you have shown
during Paul s illness. I wouldn t even know how to list
all the names of the many people who have helped us.
This church is truly following Christ. Thanks again
Donna Ragsdale and Paul Ragsdale
Sunday, July 27th
2:00 - 4:00 pm
@ First Christian Church
The only gift to bring is the joy of your presence!
Hosted by their children.
Thank you to everyone that made our 50th Wedding
Anniversary Party a surprise. Also a thank you for the
cards we received and to those that came to help make
our celebration so special.
Sincerely,
Janet & Lou Kiser
VOLUNTEERS FOR JULY
Elders
8:50 Bread & Cup
Bart Bartholomew
Lay Leader to assist Elder
Bread Preparation
Terry Hill
11:15 Bread & Cup
6th Combined Service
13th Roscoe & Jackie Johnson
20th Roscoe & Jackie Johnson
27th open
Acolytes:
6th Trevor Hix
13th Elissa Watson
20th Kaity Harville
27th Brendan Henry
Turners and Ushers
The schedule is posted on the bulletin
board next to the hall phone. Please
be aware which Sunday you are
needed.
Lay Leaders
6th Julie Hix
13th Larry Garrett
20th Scottye Wilson
27th Donna Florea
Element Preparation
6th Sam & Scottye Wilson
13th Wynoka Lewis
20th Nancy & Chuck Hall
27th Linda & Carlon Carr
Greeters
6th Bob & Mozelle Humbert
13th Bart & Diane Bartholomew
20th Thurman & Marilyn Harter
27th Joan Martin, Doris Lucas
Shut-in Communion
July 13th
Terri Williams and Brian Arnold
are the proud parents of a
new baby boy!
Peyton Lee James Arnold
Born June 14th
Weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces
And 19 3/4 inches long.
BIRTHDAYS FOR JULY
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Karen McNeeley
Carol Welton
Duane Holland
Lois Mains
Hubert Tucker
Jakob Brady
Margaret Orsborn
Jerry Jump
Mozelle Humbert
Diane Bartholomew
Robert Short
Joan Watson
Marylou Cooper
Helen Richards
Lois Runyon
Aaron Brock
Peggy Briggs
Kyle Martin
Diana Geistler
Susan Smoker
Nursery Workers
1st Service:
(Crib) Sandy Briggs
(Toddlers) Jean Hill
22 Roscoe Johnson
23 Mary Lou Ronk
24 Ann Butler
Edwin Hendey
Leah Jennette
Beulah Richcreek
Marilyn Horan
Catherine Brandon
Beth Simmons
25 David Black
26 Billie Miller
27 Dylan Meyer
29 Michaela Conner
Lucretia Ferguson
Emma Maki
Jim Childers
30 Nathan Goins
Valerie Simmons
Rodger Moore
31 Angie Hall
Sunday School: Joan Martin
2nd Service:
(Crib) Joan Martin
(Toddlers) subs
Combined Services: Jean & Sandy
Chancel Flowers
6th Bob & Dorothy Jones
13th Ron & Mary Lou Ronk
For their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
20th Dick & Lois Runyon
For their 61st Wedding Anniversary.
27th Dave & Missy Black
In loving memory of Aunt Faye Wright.
Welcome Our New Members
Terri Williams and Brian Arnold were baptized and
welcomed as new members on Sunday, June 8th. Their
address is 508 N. 1st, Van Buren, IN 46991.
Blon & Becky McCue transferred their membership from
Sunnycrest Baptist Church on Sunday, June 15th. Their
address is: 706 South G Street, Marion, IN 46953
Please welcome our new members with a
handshake, a hug or drop them a note in
the mail!
6 Scott & Kim Harris
Terry & Jean Hill
10 Phil & Carol Maggart
17 Bruce & Dana Berry
18 Ron & Mary Lou Ronk
19 Robert & Dorothy Jones
Paul & Marsha Usher
20 John & Catherine Brandon
Dick & Lois Runyon
22 Hubert & Imogene Tucker
27 Rex & Valree Kinch
28 Larry & Susan Bowman
31 Adam & Laura Frank
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H o n o r i n g Ch r i st m a s
I n Yo u r H ea r t
Remember to do something special for someone on the 25th!
July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
Joel 2:28
Hebrews 13:16
2 Timothy 2:15
2 Corinthians 9:6
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