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Your Church Newsletter
June 29, 2006
Parson’s Page
Dear FCC Family,
"Feel like a nobody? How do you handle discouragement?"
Come to church this Sunday as we begin a summer series
called "Getting a Handle On..."
Anna Covington did an outstanding job of sharing the
good news through the theme of facing our fears! She is
indeed gifted with the Spirit of God and it showed through
her faithfulness to the text, her awareness of various
fears we face, and her hope in Christ who is there even
when we are walking from one cabin to another in the dark
(great camp story!).
Sundays are a chance for us to be centered, to be
still, to be aware of the bigger picture beyond ourselves.
As I sat in the balcony for the first time in five years, I
was able to sense your faithful worship, your hunger for
God, and your songs of thanksgiving. It is a joy to be with
you at FCC.
The Medina Ohio group finishes their work on the
"DISCIPLES HOUSE" with Habitat for Humanity led by Jerrell
Polk, Benn Covington, Joe Johnson, Pete Willis, and others.
Thank you to the CWF for your lunches, to Lisa Moore for
her goodie basket for the Ohio Group, to John Bounds for
his mission house, and to all who are helping with the
Disciples House!
This house is sponsored by FCC and funded by Week of
Compassion (over $40,000). We are a mission station this
summer for other Disciples of Christ church groups!
A special thank you to Robin Johnson for representing
FCC women at the "Mix in 06" celebration in Indiana this
past week. Robin is a key leader in our church, region and
denomination. We are very proud of you Robin!
See you at the Table.
Love,
Pastor Tom
The Beth Moore Bible Study will not meet this Tuesday, July
4th, but will resume the following Tuesday, July 11th.
Habitat Meals
The habitat meals project is in full action. This week we
are hosting 8 men from First Christian of Medina, Ohio.
Barbara Bosarge of the Elizabeth Barnes Circle is in charge
of the daily meals this week, and thanks go out to the
women preparing a lunch each day for these men and our
local volunteers also. Next week, July 3rd –July 7th, the
meals will be prepared by members of the Marjorie Griffin
circle, with Kay Wolfe in charge. Then, Karrie Goodman of
the Jo Ann Apperson circle will coordinate the meals for
the week of July 10th -14th. If you have not been contacted
by these women for a specific task, please call them, or
better yet, bring a surprise snack to the kitchen any day!
The workers plan to eat lunch each day around 12 noon. The
church is providing all paper products and instant tea.
Next week we will have a group of 17 people coming in, so
all gifts of prepared food will certainly be appreciated.
For any questions, please contact Jane Swanson.
Serving Sunday, July 2nd
At the Table: Elder B.B. Archer and Elder Joe Johnson
Serving communion and collecting the offering: Bill Autry,
Kerry Tomlinson, Olivia Wurner, Will Ballou, Mike
McKelvaine, Marcel Telders, Marcus Willis, Eric Stubbs
Lector: Mignonne Carmichael
Acolyte: Melissa Moore
No Youth Groups
Refuge Recovery
Sunday afternoon from 3 P.M.-4 P.M.
In the Merritt House
Thank you to Thomas and Sarai Ann Webb for donating the
copier to the Church office!
The Flowers at the baptistry are given to the glory of God
and in honor of the 59th wedding anniversary of Elder and
Mrs. Jack Shank by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Longmeier and Miss
Meagan Scott.
CMF Playground Tiles
Are you looking for a fun and worthwhile activity for your
children this summer? Well, we’ve got the perfect answer!
Simply go by the Cubby Hole on the corner of 9th Street and
23rd Ave. where you and your children can put your artistic
talents to work designing a 6”x 6” ceramic tile, which will
be permanently displayed on the wall in our new playground.
Adults are also invited to contribute their own designs of
artwork, bible verse, etc.
The cost is $20 each, payable at the Cubby Hole. This is a
fundraiser for our Christian Men’s Fellowship as we
continue to work to improve and make additions to our new
playground.
Congratulations to Jennifer Purvis and Jason Walton who
were united in marriage on June 23rd.
MIX in ‘06
Carol Lee and Robin Johnson want to thank the Disciple
Women for the financial assistance which allowed them to
attend the Mix in ’06 this past weekend.
They had a wonderful time meeting new friends and getting
reacquainted with some old friends.
Carol and Robin both commented on the great quality of the
music, the speakers and the worship experience.
Thank you Carol and Robin for representing us so well!
Quote for the Day
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed
in overalls and looks like work.
Thomas Edison
Newsletter Schedule
Your church newsletter will be published only 2 times in
the month of July. Dates for mailing will be July 13th and
July 27th. If you have any news or information that you
would like included in the newsletter please email it to
the church office at fccms@bellsouth.net or call Carmen at
601-693-1425.
Please consider giving flowers for the worship service.
Openings on the Flower Chart:
July 16th and 23rd and the entire months of August and
September.
In Our Prayers
Christian sympathy is extended to Betty Toney at the loss
of her sister, Carolyn Heard.
Prayer concerns: Joe Skinner; Randolph Smith; Rick, Claire
and Katie Hassell, friends of Susie Morgan; Gina Berdami,
friend of Sandra Newell & Cathy Feinstein; Robin Davis;
Kenneth Winter, nephew of Madge Glenn/cousin of Rose
Justice; Rev. Henry Hudson; Mike & Renee Cumberland; Becky
McDade; Bobby Merritt, son of Lillian Merritt, brother of
Myra Mabry and Sally Brown; Cliff Walker; Robert Van
Morrison, friend of Preston Davison; Father Elvin Sunds,
friend of Sandra Newell; Charlie Harper, friend of Billy
Moore; Rhonda Hawkins, friend of the McDonald family; Lynn
Bowers, friend of Maxine Sinclair; Abby McCardle; Dylan, 6
year old grandson of Clint Fletcher; Ira Jack Covert,
friend of Olivia Wurner; Brendon Penny, great grandson of
Mike and Wanda Sullivan; Larry Williams; Louise Mabry,
mother of Joe Mabry; Gloria Hughes and family, friends of
the Buslers and the Bosarges; Jennifer Parsons, friend of
the Thomas Webb family; Heather Bean, friend of Buddy &
Cindy Bennett; Jessie Feazell, friend of Cathy Feinstein;
Esma Canfield , mother of Sarai Ann Webb; Ford Walker, son
of Cliff & Martha Walker; Cole Bacot, nephew of Kerby &
Jennifer McDonald; Marie Harrington; Buddy Stephens,
friend of Jeff Holloway; Ruby Easter, friend of Ruth
Fletcher; Lynn Bowers, friend of Penny Purnell; Leon Nason,
friend of the Bennett family; Alan Pankiewicz, brother of
David Pankiewicz; Gilbert Shank, son of Jack Shank; Pat
Barber; Lisa Grantham, friend of Barbara Royal; Patti
Bresler, cousin-in-law to Michael Longmeier; Bill Doughty,
father of Jennifer McDonald; Oscar Burt Sr., father of Von
Burt; Sal Macaluso, nephew of Barbara Bosarge; W.M. Gray,
father of Eleanor Umphlett; Martha Miller, mother of Scott
Morgan; Glenn Ball; Harold Harrington; Midge Meeker, aunt
of Patti Pankiewicz; Mary Perkins, grandmother of Jason
Briggs; Karen Strader, friend of Barbara Bosarge; Pansy
Light; Ellen Little, friend of Pastor Tom; Bebe Freeman,
friend of the McDonald family
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