February 2, 2015 messenger - First Christian Church of Beaumont

Beaumont, TX
No. 6 February 9, 2015
The past two Sundays during morning worship, we have
read and heard spiritual advice from the small book of James. The author of the
book of James was believed to have been a brother of Jesus and was a leader in the
first church in Jerusalem.
James wrote down some of his thoughts about living as a follower of Jesus. He passed
onto readers practical ideas about a variety of issues Christians face daily.
During February, we look at only three portions of the New Testament letter. The
first week we heard about James’ call to not only read God’s Word but know it,
internalize the Word, then put it to work in their faith. His key idea:
“Be Doers of God’s Word not Hearers Only” (James 1:22)
Last week we heard about the source of true spiritual wisdom. God in His grace
blesses his people with wisdom when they ask for His gift.
“If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and
ungrudgingly and it will be given you.
But ask in faith never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea,
driven and tossed by the wind…”
James 1:5-6 (NLT)
This Sunday we turn our attention to the Power of Words.
We will read and hear James 3:1-2 and 3:3-12.
Our speech has great potential for good as well as harm.
Jesus calls on His followers to use their words in ways that build other people up
according to their needs. (Eph. 4:29)
Learning to use words wisely is a process that is the result
of growing in the Grace and Wisdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I look forward to seeing you for worship this Sunday.
God’s continued blessings of His Peace and Joy,
Pastor Linda
Ash Wednesday Service
February 18 6:00 pm
Soup Fellowship 6:30 pm
Choir 7:00 pm
Reaching…. Outside Ourselves
February is the Disciples' month that includes the "Week of Compassion". This is a
time when all Disciples everywhere join together to help those in need. This is an outreach time when our church joins with the Disciples of Christ and gives to needy causes,
such as fire, flood, hunger, and storm. May you remember that people from our own
congregation were assisted after the hurricanes of Rita and Ike. Now it is our turn to give
to the "Week of Compassion" during the last two weeks of February. I know to expect a
wonderful gift from this generous church. Envelopes will be made available
February 15 and 22nd. Please look for them.
God bless you. Beth
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Join us for our bible study
series entitled:
“God is Closer Than You Think”
Date: February 11 Wednesday
Time: 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Place: Fellowship Hall
Facilitator: Pastor Linda
Come early for Supper at 5:15 pm
Galavanders
Friday, February 13
9:30 am Games
11:30 am Lunch- Homemade
Mexican Food
Spring Garage Sale
If you are spring
cleaning or weeding out,
bag or box what you are
getting rid of and place in
the Scott class/Disciples
class in the west wing of the Fellowship Hall.
We will have a spring garage sale in several
months. Thanks for helping out.
The monies earned will be put to good use or
wherever needed at the time.
If you are bringing clothes, PLEASE be kind
and hang them on hangers and label the size.
Call Evelyn Gerber at 860-3970 if you have a
question.
Please bring any of the items listed to
the left to help us with this L.I.P.S.
project by Sunday, February 15.
There will be a box in the Narthex.
Join us as we
work one of the
refreshment
tables during the
marathon.
Every year we
have a blast
during this
event.
Where are you???
The sun is shining, the birds are singing
and you were not here! Golf can wait until 1 PM,
grocery stores are open late, read the paper in
the afternoon and join your Christian friends at
church!
If a visitor can find us who came from
Nebraska surely you can find your way also!
God sees you!
Children & Youth
Sunday, February 15
11:45 am Lunch
Activity following
Bring a friend!
(Evelyn Gerber)
Prayer Group
Thursday, February 12
12 Noon in Parlor
CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
Wednesday, February 11
5:15pm Dinner
6:00 pm Bible Study
7:00 pm Choir
Thursday, February 12
12 Noon Prayer Group
Friday,
February 13
9:30 am Galavanders
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015
WORSHIP DEACON:
ELDERS:
WORSHIP LEADER:
HOME CENTERED:
JOYCE COWART
LINN WALLACE,
GENE HARBERT
JOAN MORROW
LINN WALLACE,
GENE HARBERT
TITHE COUNTERS:
JO HACKLER, JOYCE COWART
USHERS:
DRAKE EDWARDS,
JON SAN MIGUEL
GREETERS:
SID ELLIOTT
SHELBY EVANS
MIKE MILICH
JIM PURKEY
LINN WALLACE
PRAYER REQUESTS
The following need to be lifted to God in our
prayers:
Mandy Gerber.
Marsha Ferrell Stephens is having testing done.
Stephanie Cowart, Joyce Cowart’s daughter-inlaw.
John T. Franks has serious health problems.
Jennifer Michaelis.
John & Shirley Wise, Cindy Summers mother
and step father. John has major health issues.
Don Tantzen, friend of Helen & Steve Smith,
recuperating from back surgery.
Denise Westfall, former FCC member, had a
kidney transplant last week. She needs prayers
that her body will accept the new kidney and that
her body heals.
Search & Call Team as they search for our new
Pastor.
Christian Church, Disciples of Christ
Leadership
WE CONTINUE TO REMEMBER:
Steve Allen, AJ Arisco and wife Julie, Helen
Ashley, Inge & Dr. Brad Black, C.H. Brawley,
Tommy Busselle, Billy Canant, Debbie Cowart,
June Crawford, Linda Dallas, Mary Dalton, Linda
Sue Earls, Shirley Hilton, Barbara Huffhines, Bob
Hyslop, Norman Lowrey, Billie Martin, James Earl
McAnally, Betty McLean, Ramon Ordonez,
Michael O’Rear, Laura Riddick, Hazel & Virgil
Roberts, Grady Willingham, Brandi & Joe Wood,
our church staff