trunk or treat - First Christian Church

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 2323 Broadway Street, Lubbock, TX, 79401-2916
This issue covers news for
the month of October 2014
Attendance
August 31, 2014
Sunday School: 161
Worship Services:
9:00– 190
11:15 P&W– 91
Total: 281
Contributions
August 31, 2014
General Budget:
$10,793.62
Total Designated:
$405.75
Attendance
September 7, 2014
Sunday School: 155
Worship Services:
9:00– 167
11:15 P&W– 85
Total: 252
Contributions
September 7, 2014
General Budget:
$22,939.80
Total Designated:
$6,924.30
Attendance
September 14, 2014
Sunday School: 167
Worship Services:
9:00– 230
11:15 P&W– 94
Total: 324
Contributions
September 14, 2014
General Budget:
$14,468.81
Total Designated:
$35.00
Attendance
September 21, 2014
Sunday School: 164
Worship Services:
9:00– 199
11:15 P&W–87
Total: 286
Contributions
September 21, 2014
General Budget:
$8,618.11
Total Designated:
$4,560.25
October 2014 Edition
S EPTEMBER 30, 2014
V OLUME XXV , I SSUE 9
The Membership Committee Has Planned A Fun Evening For
ALL AGES At The At’l Do Farms Corn Maize!!
WHEN: 5 pm / Sunday, October 12, 2014 (NO school for LISD on Monday, October 13th)
COST: $8 per person (Includes: Maize, Hayride, Cow Train, Corn Cannon (3 Shots),
Barnyard, Hay Bale Maze, & The Fairly Tale Trail (New this year for families with smaller children)
SCHEDULE: We will meet for a brown bag dinner (or you may purchase dinner there)
at 5 pm, enjoy a camp fire and music at 5:30 and then we will conquer the corn maize!!
 Transportation via church bus will available for our Keenagers. Please call the office
now to reserve a spot on the bus!
 Participation in the Maize is not REQUIRED but we want YOU to join us for dinner & music!!
 Becca will bring fixings to make S’mores!!
DIRECTIONS TO THE MAIZE:
 GPS address: 6323 FM 1294 Lubbock 79415 (you must enter the zip!)
 The At'l Do Farms Corn MAiZE is located 3/4 of a mile west of Frankford Ave
(FM 2528) on FM 1294.
 From 4th Street and Frankford: Drive 7 miles north on Frankford (FM 2528) to
FM 1294. Turn left on FM 1294 and go 3/4 of a mile.
 From I-27: Take the Shallowater exit. Drive 6.5 miles west on FM 1294.
From Shallowater: Drive 2 miles east on FM 1294.
For additional information please contact Kathy Perkins, Dee Dee Odorizzi, or
Mary Jane Ritchey
TRUNK OR TREAT
CALLING ALL TRICKS AND TRUNKS!! Please join us on October 26th from
5:00-6:30pm in the East parking lot! There will be games inside and out, a face painter,
and the “spider climber” will be here again for the kids to enjoy! Frito pies, hot dogs and
drinks will be available for $1 each inside the FLCC. This year we are going to have a
“Halloween Hallway” upstairs in the FLCC that will be run by the youth.
Fun and sciencey and nothing too scary!! Awards will be given to the top 3 most creative
cars. A box will be in the office for candy donations. Anything given will be greatly
appreciated!
Beginning at 7:00 pm (following the Trunk or Treat) will be the All Saints Concert in the
Sanctuary! Please plan to attend. A wonderful night will be had by all!
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A Message From Rev. Carpenter...
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Rev. Paul Carpenter
Senior Minister
[email protected]
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hen I first began ministering
alongside you all I set a few
early objectives: (1) to earn the
honor of being your pastor; (2) to meet with
and join prayers with our Elders; (3) to
develop trust and teamwork between the
staff and myself. Thank you for helping
those things take place and for quickly
accepting me and my family. I pray every
morning at the altar for God to bless my
relationship with FCC and surely He is
working on our behalf.
I am encouraged recently by several things:
our activity in the committees, our growing
Worship attendance and Sunday School
participation, our attendance at Bible
Studies, and all the fruit, miracles, and
results that many of you share with me. I
am encouraged to see the Church find our
hope and success in God and in His Word.
As we grow and thrive with God may we
never forget our dependence on Him and
our desperation for His Spirit’s blessing.
As the Church grows I will be highlighting
the importance of the responsibilities for
being a member of the Church. There are
benefits to being a member, namely you
have a family of believers who are
dedicated to your spiritual care. I’ve heard
many of you say, “I don’t know what I
would do without my church family.”
Church membership is highly beneficial for
our spiritual growth. There are also
responsibilities to the larger Body of Christ.
Please remember these two upcoming
opportunities to contribute and share in the
ministries of Christ at First Christian Church:
October is Stewardship Month. While
stewardship is more than finances, it does
include money. Each of you will be invited
to attend a small group meeting to see our
Church’s proposed budget. I will also be at
each of those meetings to speak with you
and answer any questions you’ve been
holding for me. Please take advantage of
these gatherings.
Tuesday, September 30th, 6:00-7:00PM,
set aside an hour to worship and pray for
God to intervene on behalf of the victims
of the ISIS atrocities. The Church has been
targeted and in faith we’re holding a time
of singing and prayer in our sanctuary.
Please join us as we do the most Christian,
effective and powerful act for times like
this.
“The prayers of the righteous availeth
much” – James 5
God bless you, your family, and FCC!
Paul
“Don’t Take My
Grief Away From
Me”
Book Group Led by
Rev. Carpenter
Mondays, October 6th, 13th, and 20th
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Books: $11. Please contact the church
office if you’d like to participate and
to have a book ordered.
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October is Stewardship Emphasis Month
Home Conversations Begin October 3rd
Our annual Stewardship Emphasis will begin with a series of Home Conversations
on October 3. You will have an opportunity to attend one of 18 different
Conversations during the month.
 What is a Home Conversation?
Our congregation has been divided into 18 different groups. Each group will be
invited to attend a one hour gathering in a member’s home where we will share
financial information about our ministries. Rev. Carpenter will attend each
gathering, giving you an opportunity to get to know him and his aspirations for
our church in a more private setting.
Every household will receive a letter of invitation within the next few days
detailing the program and announcing the home assignments. A volunteer or
staff member will be calling you soon to get your RSVP for attending the Home
Conversation. If another date better suits your schedule, please tell the caller
and an alternate time will be found for you.
You will not be asked to make a financial commitment during the Home Conversation. Rather we will share
information, distribute commitment materials, answer questions, and ask that you take time to prayerfully
consider your level of commitment for 2015. Our Commitment Sunday will occur on October 26. On or before
that day, you will be asked to turn in your financial commitment card so that a final budget for the following
year can be prepared before the Christmas season.
This is a crucial time in the life of our congregation. Your presence at these gatherings is needed. Let us all seek
God’s call as we consider our gifts of time, talents, and financial resources for the coming year.
Upcoming October Gatherings & Meetings...
High Noon Bible Study, Wednesday Afternoons, 12:00 Noon, Kuykendall Hall
Bible Babes, Monday Nights (until November 10th), 7:00pm, Chapel Parlor
Elders Meeting, Wednesday, October 1st, 7:30pm, Chapel Parlor
Deacons Meeting, Wednesday, October 1st, 7:30pm, Room 107
Oasis Book Club, Thursday, October 2nd, 7:00pm, Home of Frances Ansley
Keenagers Program & Lunch, Friday, October 3rd, 10:30am, Kuykendall Hall
“Don’t Take My Grief Away From Me” Book Group, Monday, October 6, 13, & 20, Noon, Chapel Parlor
Worship Committee, Monday, October 6th, 6:00pm, Conference Room
Mary/Martha CWF, Tuesday, October 7th, 9:30am, Chapel Parlor
Finance Committee, Tuesday, October 7th, 11:30am, Conference Room
Executive Committee, Tuesday, October 7th, 5:30pm, Conference Room
General Board, Wednesday, October 8th, 7:30pm, Chapel Parlor
Deborah CWF, Thursday, October 9th, 7:00pm, Home of Carole Berry, “Attributes of God”
CWF Evening Program, Tuesday, October 14th, 6:30pm, Family Life Community Center
Lubbock Music Club, Friday, October 17th, 9:00am, Chapel/Chapel Parlor
Altrusa, Tuesday, October 21st, 6:30am, Chapel Parlor
Foundation, Tuesday, October 21st, 4:00pm, Conference Room
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Military News &
ConCerns
David Abney- USS George
Washington Aircraft Carrier
grandson of John Abney
Lt Heath Brown
Millington, TN- grandson of
Flo Brown
Ethan Diven- HOME
in Fort Campbell
husband & father of
Sabrina, Jacob & Kendall
and son-in-law of
Jerry & Brenda Stanfield
Joys & Concerns of our
Church Family & Friends
We unite with you in your happiness, comfort you in sorrow, and pray for your
concerns. NOTE: If you do not wish for your name to be in our hospital list or prayer
concerns, notify the church office.
University Medical Center
Bud Reeds
Carillon House
Pat Renfro
Carillon House
Jack Schneider
Carillon House
Frances Evans
We remember our friends and family struggling with ongoing medical issues.
Members & Friends In Need of Prayer:
Linda Adams, Tom Brown, Taylor Cunningham, Paul & Lois Kirkman, Randell Resneder,
Danny Robinson, Melissa Santiago
son of Mark & Susan Price
Rev. John Givens, Jim Jackson, Linda Keeton, Mary Kubacak, Nick Lanotte,
Chevo & Mary Lou Lumbrera, Chris Mackey
Ryan Mansell
Homebound Prayers:
Jeffery Howell-HOME
grandson of Jim Bales
Jeremy Oswalt–Norfolk,VA
Petty Officer First Class (PO1)
nephew of Wade & Lori Wilson
Cody Traitz Oswalt–
Norfolk,VA
Petty Officer Second Class
(PO2)
nephew of Wade & Lori Wilson
Josh Stevens- HOME
husband & father of Barbie,
Luke, & Scarlet
son and son-in-law of
Larry & Marsha Stevens and
Tom & Ginger Brown
1st Lt Nicholas Swanson
USAF, Tinker AFB,
Oklahoma City, OK
grandson of
Virginia Myers Dorman
Capt. Nathaniel Swanson
USMC, Oceana Naval Station,
Virginia Beach, VA
grandson of
Virginia Myers Dorman
Spec. Brian Wilhelm- HOME
son of Richard & Lori Wilhelm
If you desire to add one of
your family members to our
military list, please contact
the church office -763-1995.
Flo Brown
Janice Craighead
Al Crossland
Frances Evans
Ruth Fields
Carolyn Gunter
Ernest Hyman
Joyce Manning
Lynise McDonald
Betty McNeill
Charlie Moss
Meg Murphy
Molly Pattillo
Jane Pearce
Ruby Power
Bob Renfro
Ethel Thurman
Wilma Yoder
It is a joy to report those dismissed from the hospital. We continue to pray for
them as they recover at home:
Darla Croom, Larry Deardorff, Lois Kirkman, Elizabeth Mackey, Oscar Power,
Judy Ribble, Ben Santiago, Gypsie Taylor, Virginia Vincent
Our Deepest Sympathy...
We lift up Carolyn Wragg Russell in the passing of her father-in-law, Bill Russell. Bill
passed from this life on Thursday, August 28, 2014 in California.
We lift up the family of Rev. Bobby Taylor. Rev. Taylor passed from this life on
September 11, 2014 in Pensacola, Florida. Services were held at the First Christian
Church in Pensacola on September 19th.
We lift up Ben Peebles in the passing of his grandmother, Laura Peebles. Laura passed
from this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Funeral services were held on
Monday, September 22nd at the First Lutheran Church in Temple, TX
We lift up Mollie Parsley in the passing of her husband, George Parsley. George passed
from this life on Thursday, September 25, 2014. A Celebration of Life Service was held
on September 27th in the Sanctuary of First Christian Church.
We lift up Mike Chase in the passing of his mother, Elizabeth "Bea" Chase. Bea passed
from this life on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Services will be held at Brook Hollow
Christian Church in Abilene, TX.
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Thank You…
“We just wanted to thank the church for the sweet baby blanket graciously given to our Holly. We appreciate
everyone’s kind help and prayers for our family and very much look forward to returning to church.”
Gratefully, Aaron & Sarah Brittain
Dear FCC VBS Kids, Parents and Friends,
“On behalf of the Community Partners of Lubbock Board, thank you so much for the donation from the Penny
Push during VBS this year! Through your giving hearts, the Rainbow Room received $248.00! This is an
amazing gift! This should allow us to purchase the equivalent of 2 new cribs and some clothing for children
and families working with CPS. We sincerely appreciate you thinking of us. If any of you would ever like more
information on the Rainbow Room feel free to contact me.”
Thank you again for this wonderful gift,
Paige Belew and the Community Partners of Lubbock Board
“Thank you to all of you who participated in the North Texas Day of Giving benefiting
Juliette Fowler Communities. Your generous donations that produced bonus funds will go
to "The One Heart Fund" that provides Christian benevolence to the foster children and
adult residents of Fowler. Your continued prayers and support of this outreach of the
Christian Churches of the Southwest allows Juliette Fowler's mission to go forward.
Blessings, Jill Nelson”
A Prayer to thank you. May God, whose love is everywhere, bless you every day, for being what you always are
– so nice in every way! “Dear First Christian Church, Bob and I appreciate the church so much for being there
for us! Bob & Skeet Brown.”
Kindness is the heart of God expressed in thoughtful ways. Your expression of His heart is appreciated so much.
Thank You! “To our First Christian Church family, It is with mixed emotions that we say farewell after almost 50
years being a part of this wonderful church. We are moving to Fayetteville, Arkansas to be close to our 5
grandchildren. Thanks for all of the cards, phone calls, and for the fun coffee in the home of Lois Swindle. We
are most appreciative of all your prayers and concerns over the last several months.
God bless you and our love to all, Lois & Paul Kirkman”
I just wanted to share this photo of my mom, Mary Lou Lumbrera, with all
of you. Mom turned 68 on September 12, 2014. We had a surprise party for
her and this photo is one of my favorites. We had a great time and she was
definitely surprised!!! Thank you all for your continued prayers for her.
Mary Jane Ritchey
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Prayer Ministry
Prayer and Trust . . Marilyn Wragg
Our Deborah CWF group once did a Bible study that strongly reinforced the trustworthiness of our
Sovereign LORD. It struck us as ironic that right after a great lesson inspiring us to trust God, we would raise
prayer requests that revealed excessive anxiety. We began prompting each other to ask whenever such
anxiety surfaced, “Do I trust God, or don’t I?” I totally attest to lyrics from last Sunday’s prayer hymn, “Through
it all, through it all, I’ve learned to trust in Jesus; I’ve learned to trust in God.” And yet there is still the daily
temptation to let dangers, toils, and snares of life generate fear and anxiety. I so identify with the father in
Mark 9:24, who in desperation proclaimed to Jesus, “I do believe; help my unbelief.” I do trust; yet I need God
to help my lack of trust.
Trust grows nowhere so readily and so richly as
Prayer puts us in a position for God to help us.
in the prayer-chamber. Its unfolding and
Prayer connects us with the Holy Spirit, Who empowers
development are rapid and wholesome when they
us to trust and hope. Like manna for the Hebrews in the
are regularly and well kept. (E. M. Bounds)
wilderness, trust must be garnered daily through prayer.
When practices like those listed become daily
habits, we will find ourselves seldom having to ask
whether or not we trust God. My daily prayer for
myself, and for each of you, is that of Paul in Romans
15:13, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and
peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow
with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
A copy of the October 2014 Prayer Calendar can be
picked up in the church office and found online at:
www.fcclubbock.org
• Ask God each morning to enable you, through His Holy
Spirit, to trust in Him.
• Read scriptures about trusting in God. Know them; pray
them.
• Thank God often for your blessings and for past times
He helped you through.
• Praise God that He is trustworthy and sovereign, and
pray to grasp the significance.
• When a concern arises, stop, tell it to God, and say,
preferably out loud, “I trust You with this, God.” Do your
best to leave it with God and move on.
Repeat as necessary.
Welcome New Members!!
Andrew Lundborg
Not pictured in last
edition of
“The Light”
Joined on 8-17-14
We joyfully welcome Nelda Jett as the newest member of our family of faith at FCC.
Nelda joined by transfer of membership on Sunday, September 21, 2014 during the
9:00 worship service. It is a true rejoicing when new persons choose to align their
lives with Christ in our congregation. Welcome!!
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FCC Music Ministry Ensemble Performance Schedules
Children’s Choir
Both services on:
November 23- Thanksgiving Sunday
March 29- Palm Sunday
May 10- Mother’s Day
LifeSong Student Choir
Late Service on:
November 2
December 7
February 22
April 12
May 17
Alleluia Ringers
Early service on:
October 19
November 16
December 21
March 22
April 19
Sunday, October 26, All Saints' Concert, 7 p.m.
This year our Sanctuary Choir will be presenting Mark Hayes' Requiem to
remember All Saints' Day following Trunk or Treat. This is one of the most moving
services at FCC, in which we remember all the saints of First Christian we have lost
since November 2013. This evening worship service is open to everyone. The
service ends with a loving tribute on the screens while the choir sings Dan Forrest's
in paradisum.
Parking Lot Schedule for
Youth Choir:
Saturday, October 11
Saturday, October 18
Saturday, November 1
Saturday, November 15
All times are TBA.
Proceeds benefit the
youth choir's singing
mission tour in May. All
interested youths are
encouraged to attend to
help with parking!
Keenagers Welcome Paul & Valerie Carpenter on October 3rd!!
Join the Keenagers in Kuykendall Hall on Friday, October 3rd at 10:30am as we
proudly welcome our very own Paul & Valerie Carpenter. Together, Paul and Valerie
will be sharing the place of church, Christ, and faith in the roles of their family. In
addition, they will share their hopes and views for FCC’s role in offering discipleship
to younger families. After the program, a delicious catered lunch will be served for
$10.00 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the church office at
763-1995 or by signing up at the information table in the Great Hall. Please RSVP by
Wednesday, October 1st. We hope to see all of you there!!
Oasis Book Club Meets October 2nd!!
The Oasis Book Club will meet at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 2nd, in the home of
Frances Ansley, 306 York. Marsha Weiss will lead the discussion of "The Invention of
Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. The book for November 6th will be "The Girl's Still Got It" by
Liz Curtis Higgs. We will not discuss a book in December. Instead, we will have a
brunch December 6th at Lakeridge Country Club.
If you are a woman who enjoys reading and discussing books, please join us. For more
information call VaDonna Anthony at 798-2462 or 790-8642.
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CWF Cases for Casa
Thank you to all who came to CWF on September 9th and donated to our project of making pillowcases for the
children of CASA (aka, Cases For CASA). We have collected enough money so far to buy fabric to make 122
pillowcases. We have also received other very much appreciated donations of fabric. Shirley Sharp donated
quite a few finished pillowcases she had already made and has begun making even more! We are so thankful
for all these gifts! There are, however, around 150 children in the CASA program, so we are still in need of more
donations, seamstress hands, extra fabric you might have in your closet that you may no longer need, and/or
sewing machines to use. Therefore, we are having a fabric cutting get-together on Sunday, October 5th at the
Family Life Center, from 4:00-6:00 pm for anyone who wants to help with cutting the fabric. Our CWF meeting
on October 14th will be a hands on sewing meeting also at the Family Life Center for any and all of you who can
donate your talents, time, dollars, sewing machines, irons and ironing boards (to borrow). You do not even have
to be able to sew to be a part of this fun evening. If you can iron, roll fabric, pin fabric, we need you. Questions?
Contact Susan Evans at (790-8482) or Jan Holmes (632-3283) for more information.
CMF PLANNING ALL-CHURCH WORKDAY
The Christian Men’s Fellowship is planning an all-church workday to provide some much needed repairs to the
exterior of the Promise House facility that is owned by the church on November 9, 2014. This date was chosen
as it is a bye week for Tech football, so there should be no distractions for the membership.
We will begin with breakfast in Kuykendall Hall and an overview of the effort for the day. We will be repairing
areas of the overhangs of the two buildings and sealing areas that are not damaged to help prevent further
damage prior to the winter months that are fast approaching.
We are needing tools and equipment, but more importantly, many hands to help in all areas of this effort. We
will be tearing out and replacing the damaged areas, so we will need folks who are comfortable being on ladders
working over their heads. But we also need help in getting the materials set up and provided to those on ladders.
Everyone can contribute, no matter what your respective talents may be. Youth are especially encouraged to
participate, learning that every effort is special when helping those who deserve the hand up that the Promise
House provides. Lunch will also be provided as well as water and snacks throughout the day.
CMF is making an assessment as to what is needed and details will be forthcoming later in October. Your
support and effort will be not only welcomed, but each of us will have the satisfaction of knowing we are doing
great work in support of this worthwhile program.
Empty Nesters LifeGroup Needs YOU!
Join us every Thursday evening from 7-8:30 beginning October 2nd for a LifeGroup
Study of a gripping Series called "Living Crazy Love" by Frances Chan. This 10-week
study will help us embrace God's intense love as we watch that love transform every
aspect of our being. We will gather at the home of Ronnie and Linda Taylor at 4501
79th for the kick-off social. For more info call 793-5537.
The General Board of FCC now has an e-mail address!!
This email address is: [email protected]
This will enable all of our members to be able to send messages and questions to the Board through
electronic means.
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Children’s Ministry News
The all-church Corn Maize Adventure will be held on October 12th at 5:00.
Enjoy a night of fun and fellowship as we gather around the campfire and
venture through the maze!
$8 per person (Includes: Maize, Hayride, Cow Train, Corn Cannon (3 Shots),
Barnyard, Hay Bale Maze, & The Fairly Tale Trail (New this Year for families with
smaller children). You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner or purchase a
meal there.
Mrs. Becca will be bringing supplies for the kids to make S’mores!
The Cherub Children’s Choir meets on Sundays from 4:00-5:00. The children
practice songs that are sung during worship services throughout the year, as well as,
practice playing with ORFF instruments.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Mark your calendars for October 26th, 5:00-6:30 p.m.!
Bring your decorated trunk and your kids for a wonderful night!
New Acolyte Training Has Begun!!
All 3rd graders are now eligible to become an Acolyte! This is a great honor
and service to our church, in which 3rd - 5th graders participate. Some even
continue to serve through 6th grade! If you are a 3rd grader, or in 4-6th grade and
have not been through the Acolyte training, it is not too late to join us! The first 2
trainings were held on Sunday, September 21st and Sunday, September 28th. The
next training will be on Sunday, October 5th from 10:15– 11:00 a.m. On this day,
the children will be practicing in the Sanctuary and there will be a meeting with
the parents of new Acolytes, in the foyer of the Sanctuary at 10:45 a.m.
Not only will you will learn about how to bring in the light as an Acolyte, but also the sacraments in the
Christian church, Christian symbols, and the meaning of colors used during worship services. It's fun!!!
Please contact Claire Dulaney with any questions - [email protected].
On Sunday, October 12, 2014 during the 9:00 a.m. Traditional Service, we will recognize our outgoing
Acolytes and we will present & dedicate our new Acolytes! Please plan to join us on this special Sunday!!
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never
walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
John 8:12 (NIV)
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Sunday Series - We will have one four week series for our Sunday Morning Class time in October. The series will be
called “Road Signs” where we will discuss the various paths we take and how to navigate through to get us on the
correct roads! We will be discussing various verses from Proverbs in hopes of gaining wisdom to help us steer
through the various roads of life. Structure of Sunday class is as follows:
10:00am-10:15am- Fellowship time (Play table games, draw, talk, eat donuts, and fellowship)
10:15am-10:45am- Large Group study (Taught by Scott: All students)
10:45am-11:10am-Small Groups (Divided: Middle School SG and High School SG)
Middle School Nerf Night!- Come on Oct. 22 from 6:00pm-7:30pm for a Middle School Nerf Night (Grades 6-8). It will
be a blast! We will come and have a Nerf war and then have a devotional lesson that corresponds with the Nerf
game that we play. Invite your friends, bring your Nerf guns, and get ready for a high-energy, compelling devotional.
WednesdayYouthNight (WYN) – The first and second Wednesday nights of October, we have youth group time from
6:30pm-7:30pm in the Teen Room (FLCC Rm. 23). This hour usually consists of a topical lesson and/or service project.
House Church- On Oct. 29, we will have House Church. We will meet at Scott and Kaitlyn Hall’s home for a
dinner and a devotional. This event will begin at 6:30pm and end around 7:30pm. Being so close to Halloween, it will
be Halloween themed! So bring a costume (Dibs on being Spiderman) and get ready for a blast. Our address is:
7305 Aberdeen Ave, Apt 2704 (2nd floor), Lubbock, TX, 79424. Parents are invited to join as well if that is more
convenient! If you need a ride, there will be a van in the church parking lot ready to leave at 6:15pm. It will drop
students off back at the church parking lot at 7:45pm/7:50pm. However, You MUST RSVP so enough transportation
seating will be made available.
Experience! – Our October Experience! will be Oct. 15th from 6:00pm-8:45pm in the Youth Room at the FLCC
(Room 23 upstairs). If you have never been to an Experience before, basically, we come together to eat dinner and
watch a modern movie together (dinner is free!). Then after the movie is over, we discuss the spiritual themes or
good morals of the movie as well as try and pull out the main message of the movie (whether good or bad) and
discuss it as a group. It is a blast and a unique way to see how God can speak in different ways.
Trunk or Treat: Halloween Hallway- We will be in charge of the Halloween Hallway for this year’s Trunk or Treat,
Oct. 26 from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Please come and help out in this event. We will need people to come and help
decorate, work the hallway during the event, and help take down the Hallway later. More details will be discussed
on Sunday Mornings during Youth Group class time.
Teen’s Choice - We will have a Teen’s Choice Night on October 19th from 6:00pm-9:00pm (ending time can vary).
At a Teen’s Choice, we meet at the FLCC and the Youth Group will decide what we do that night. In the past, we have
done things such as going to the IMAX, getting ice cream, going out to eat, playing games at the church building, and
other such activities. It is simply a time for the youth group to get together and enjoy fellowship with one another.
Ekklesia- We are starting a quarterly community mission work project starting this Fall quarter. Our project will be
making Blessing Bags for the homeless population at Tent City here in Lubbock, TX. Ekklesia focuses on bringing the
church together in unity for the purpose of serving the community. Thus, we will be joined alongside with Raintree
Christian Church Youth Group and Buffalo Springs Community Church Youth Group. This will be a two day project.
We will meet October 25th at 12:45pm at FCC in order to hop on the van(s) and drive to Raintree Christian Church to
make blankets and Blessing Bags. This will be our preparation day. Then we will distribute the Blessing Bags to the
homeless population at Tent city on November 8th (More details soon about this day).
Scott Hall
Youth and Family Minister
First Christian Church-Lubbock TX
Cell: (806)283-0566 Work: (806)763-1995
Email: [email protected]
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WHO
TO CONTACT ABOUT:
Adult Sunday School Info:
Crystal Vinson
Bulletin Insert
Announcements:
Crystal Vinson
Children/Nursery:
Becca Williams
Church Calendar:
Crystal Vinson
Contributions/Offerings/
Statements:
Marlene Hutton
“Light” Mailing List
and Membership News:
Crystal Vinson
“Light” News Articles:
Crystal Vinson
Membership Information
Changes:
Crystal Vinson
Memorials:
Marlene Hutton
Middle/High School Youth:
Scott Hall
Music/Choirs Info:
Jacob Miller
Order of Worship Info:
Jacob Miller
Room Reservations:
Main Building-Jim Evans
FLCC—Bob Irvin
Seminary Student
Financial Support:
Lyn Williams
Sermon Audio Tapes:
Frank Richardson
OFFICE PHONE—763-1995
Fax—763-5904
MINISTERIAL STAFF:
OFFICE STAFF:
Senior Minister:
Rev. Paul Carpenter
Phone Ext: 228
E-mail: [email protected]
Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Crystal Vinson
Phone Ext: 229
E-mail: [email protected]
Associate Minister & Administrator
Mr. Jim Evans
Phone Ext: 237
E-mail: [email protected]
Bookkeeper/Accounting:
Mrs. Marlene Hutton
Phone Ext: 230
E-mail: [email protected]
Church Growth Minister
Rev. Jim Bales
Cell Phone: 789-1110
E-mail: [email protected]
Foundation Administrative Director:
Ms. Lyn Williams
Phone Ext: 222
E-mail: [email protected]
Minister of Music
Dr. Jacob Miller
Phone Ext: 233
E-mail: [email protected]
Computer Technology
Mr. Frank Richardson
Phone: 548-4370
E-mail: [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministries
Mr. Scott Hall
Phone Ext: 227
E-Mail: [email protected]
Director of Children’s Ministries
Mrs. Becca Williams
Phone Ext: 224
E-mail: [email protected]
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MINISTRY DIRECTORS
Family Life Community Center
Director: Mr. Bob Irvin
Phone: 747-5962
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Mondays—Fridays
OTHER STAFF:
Wedding Coordinator:
Mrs. Brenda Stanfield
Home Phone: 786-4914
Nursery:
Mrs. Becca Williams
Phone: 806-763-1995
Child Development Center:
Mrs. Nina Anderson, Mrs. Alicia Garcia,
Mrs. Marian Giles, Mr. Jessie Conaway Jr.
Phone: 763-3212
Custodial Staff:
Mr. Esmo Hinojosa, Head Custodian
Mr. Eric Montes, Custodian
Mr. Gabriel Lujan, Custodian
Mr. Juan Lopez, CDC Custodian
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2323 Broadway Street, Lubbock, TX 79401-2916.
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Worship Times
Sundays:
Traditional Service:
9:00am
Sanctuary
MISSION STATEMENT OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Empowered by the Holy Spirit we will NURTURE: help individuals become
more Christ-like, SHARE: lead people into a relationship with God through
the love of Jesus Christ, and REACH OUT: call each member to respond to the
needs of others in Jesus’ Name.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:15am
Praise & Worship
Service:
11:15am
Sanctuary
PHONE:
806-763-1995
Fax: 806-763-5904
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-Noon
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Family Life
Community Center
747-5962
Office Hours: 3-6 p.m.
We’re on the web!
www.fcclubbock.org
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MEN’S
BREAKFAST
Tuesdays, 7:00 a.m.
Cast Iron Grill
620 19th Street
October 2
Jaroy Moore
October 11
Norma Brown
Cindy Wall
Kay Martin
Wilson Belew
October 3
Robert Grimes
October 12
Charles Schmidt
October 4
Cara Irvin
Charlotte Johnson
Leslie Castellano
October 13
Ernest Hyman
Kyle Pettit
October 1
Vicki Berrier
October 5
Beverly Nix
Anne Garnett
Camden Redenbaugh
October 6
Alton Brazell
October 7
Don Lewis
Bobbie Rains
October 8
Jack Nelson
Cameron Weeks
October 10
Tommy Davis
Jim Lupton
Leslie Hoskins
Cecily Trujillo
October 14
Marsha Teichelman
October 15
Dianne Breaud
Joy Gorsuch
October 16
Becky Taylor
Gavin Smith
October 17
Marcy Moffett
Connor Williams
October 18
Keegan Conner
October 20
Greg Pierce
October 21
Judy Ribble
Steve Jerden
Andrew Lundborg
October 22
Gary Greenstreet
Emerson Becker
October 23
Jerry Stamps
Lucy Lanotte
Les McGrew
Julia Brown
October 25
Stumpy Greer
Bryan Cunningham
October 26
Trey McClendon
Jack Lewis
October 27
Howell Forman
Jan Baum
Jordan Smith
October 30
Mable Guhl
Gary Voyles
Caeden Jenkins
October 31
Brentley Williams