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124 Trott Road Richlands, NC 28574
910.324.4690 fccrichlands.org
TBD
Senior Minister
Kay Payne Director of Music
Mallorie Adkins Secretary
Francis Straughn Custodian
Church Office Hours
Monday—Friday 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Office Closed Monday, September 3
CMF Meeting Tuesday, September 4
7 p.m.
Elders Meeting Sunday, September 9
5 p.m.
Board Meeting Monday, Sept. 10
7 p.m.
CWF Meeting Tuesday, Sept.11
7 p.m.
Worship One—Love All
A Word For the Church FCC Board Chairman, Steve Rogers
Ebbs and flow of the Church
The mountains my disappear, and the hills may come to an end, but my love will never disappear; my promise of peace will not come to an end – Isaiah 54:10
August 19, we as the church had the privilege to have Pastor Wayne Kent, Executive Director of Disciples Heritage preach at both our Sunday services. His sermon “Making your List” made me think deeply about my life and who I would put on my rhetorical list of names. I know I have may people who helped me along in my path in life; in my career, my studies, my faith and during many character building moments. I hope I get the chance to thank many of them personally, either here on earth or on the other side of the veil. If you didn’t get a chance to hear Pastor Kent’s address, I hope you go to the web page and watch or listen to it.
I was fortunate to have dinner with Pastor Kent and his wife Leslie the Saturday night with many of the Elders (past and present) in the CLC. He discussed about the ebbs and flows of the local churches and how many churches dissolve after 40 years if the church does not revise its common vision and goals. We at First Christian Church of Richlands have a strong heritage and can thank those who had the vision to start our church 178 year ago, about 20 yrs later the vision changed and in 1882 the church built a sanctuary on the Hargett and Church streets. Over time vision continued to evolve change about every 40 years with new generations until we built and opened the doors of the current sanctuary we have today on Trott Road in 2005. It’s the change in vision of a church that allows it to evolve, grow and strengthen. As Terry Jarman said “I’m glad someone had the vision to add indoor plumbing or we’d be still using the outhouse”. With the current transition our church is going through this hit close to home; history may be repeating itself and our vision will evolve to help us grow the kingdom and bring the next genera-tion to Christ.
Please continue keep the Church in your prayers; that he is preparing the one who he has called to lead us in the future. Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God and trust in me.” – John 14:1
By the way if you want to hear more from Pastor Wayne Kent and his wife Leslie; plan to attend the DHF of NC Fall Gathering on September 22, 2018 and enjoy the fellowship with other Christians across NC.
A monthly publication of First Christian Church
CHALICE NEWS Volume 38 | Issue 9 | September 2018
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Christian Women’s Fellowship News Mary Ann Metts, Secretary
On Tues., Aug. 14, at 7 pm our CWF met with several members present. After praises and concerns
were shared, Tammy offered our opening prayer. Our devotion, ‘Grace and Peace’ by Billy Graham
was given by Rosolyn. It was about Jesus being our greatest Tranquilizer (or we may say Com-
forter). The devotion was based on Ephes. 4:7.
The first item of old business discussed was rescheduling our movie, “Miracles from Heaven.” It is
to be shown on Sept. 16, at 2:30pm in the church Fellowship Hall. Popcorn and sodas will be provided by our ladies.
Our church family is invited to the movie. Next, Mary Ann reported a good response from crafters. The CLC and FH
will provide hot dogs, chips, sodas, water, and desserts. We began changing the dates on the banners and posters on
Tues. Night, Aug. 21 at 6:30 pm in the CLC.
Our first item of new business was planning our grilled chicken dinner for Sept. 16 after our 11 o’clock service. Our
menu is grilled chicken, potato salad, string beans, apple rings, rolls, desserts and tea. CWF will provide the chickens.
The ladies will furnish all other items. The adult price is $8 and children 12 and under is $4. Also, an item for new busi-
ness was suggestions for the entertainment for our Dec. 3 Christmas Party at 6:30 in the fellowship hall. We agreed for
Tammy to ask Beth, Angela and Kim McGowan to provide music for this.
We were then given a report on our Christmas box balance after tonight’s offering. Brenda Huffman, our CWF Treas-
urer gave an update on the balance in the CWF Treasury. She reported before this meeting, we gave a love offering to
Kim Jones, our speaker for Woman’s Day. Also, we gave $100 to our Youth Bingo. At tonight’s meeting, we agreed to
give a monetary gift to a family in our neighborhood, who has a member with cancer.
Our next meeting’s date is Sept. 11 with Sylvia Hall, as hostess. We encourage ALL LADIES to please join us. You will
be a blessing to God and us. Hopefully, you also will receive a blessing.
After delicious refreshments served by Brenda Pike, our meeting was closed with Peggy giving our closing prayer.
S.T.A.R.S. News!
The STARS played Bunco and had an ice cream bar on Sunday, August 12. There were approximately 20 in attendance.
Great fun and fellowship was had by all! This month we are planning a trip to Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach on
Saturday, September 29. There is a sign-up sheet across from the office and in the vestibule. Please sign up so that we
can have an accurate count to be able to plan accordingly. We are planning to depart from the Church by 8:00 a.m. and
return by 4:00 p.m.
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Samaritan Shoebox Brenda Huffman
ALL THINGS GREAT AND SMALL
One is a very small number; unless, of course, it stands before the mighty word “million.” The number “one” seems insignificant unless you are talking about what God can do with “one.”
So when you see a child sitting in a trash heap in Guatermala, remember—that one child was created by God who values that little soul worth more than silver and gold. In fact, the Bible says that one soul is worthy of the priceless blood shed by the Savior of the world.
One person all alone can easily be overlooked, until you consider this: “It is the same in Heaven,” Jesus said when looking for one lost coin or one lost lamb, “there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner whose heart is changed, through repen-tance,” Luke 15:10.
Many ask, “Why a shoebox?” Try this on for size: “How beautiful . . . are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, who proclaims salvation” Isaiah 52:7.”
Shoes in a shoebox don’t get very far, so why not step up to the challenge? Find that shoebox collecting dust way back in the closet, dump the shoes out and fill it up, wrap it up, cover it with prayer and walk it into a post office or partnering church and send it to Operation Christmas Child. Your shoebox can travel to places you will probably never go. It can wind up at the feet of a little child who is looking down, when he or she needs to be looking up. Through a simple shoebox, you can send good news---the Gospel of Jesus Christ---to a little one who may have never heard His name. Will your feet symbolically carry the Good News to the least of these? If so, you have just discovered the heart of Operation Christmas Child.
Taken from “Operation Christmas Child, A Story of Simple Gifts” By Franklin Graham and Donna Lee Toney
“One” starts with you. One shoebox, one t-shirt, one pair of flip flops, one toothbrush, one pack of crayons, etc. One can equal a whole shoebox of essential items to fill a shoebox for one child in need. Shop for the items on the Samaritan Shoebox calendar of items to fill a shoebox. Bring the items in to one of the two drop off locations (vestibule or fellowship hall) at the church. You can help make our Samaritan Shoebox Ministry the best ever. Be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
29-Jul 4 30-Sep 6
5 11 7 13
12 18 14 20
19 25 21 27
26 1-Sep 28 3-Nov
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
1 3
2 8 4 10
9 15
11 PRAY
OVER
SHOEBOXES 18
16 22 19 25
23 29 26
SAMARITAN SHOEBOX 2018 CALENDAR
Nov-18Sep-18
FINAL PREPARATIONS OF BOXES FOR THEIR JOURNEY
Pack Shoeboxes Into Large Boxes At Baptist Center
Small Stuffed Animals (Boys & Girls)
Small Balls
PRAY FOR THE JOURNEY OF THE SHOEBOXES
Pray for the Child Who Will Receive Each Shoebox
Oct-18
Sundresses (Girls)
Flip Flops (Boys)
Flip Flops (Girls)
Sheets of Stickers & Shortage of items from prior weeks
PACKING PARTY FELLOWSHIP HALL NOV 5 AFTER 11 SERVICE
(LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED) PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU
WILL BE HELPING SO I CAN PREPARE FOOD
T-Shirts (Boys)
Small Toys (Puzzels,Cars,Jump Ropes,Musical Instruments,Paddle
Ball,Jack & Ball Sets, Yo-Yos, Etc.) (Boys)
Small Toys & Games (Puzzels,Jewelry,Jump Ropes,Musical
Instruments,Paddle Ball,Jack & Ball Sets, Yo-Yos, Etc.) (Girls)
Aug-18
Toothbrush & Dental Floss
Wash Cloths & Soap
Hairbands, Ponytail Holders, Hairbows & Clips
Combs & Brushes
Purchase school supplies while on sale (pens, pencils, colored
pencils, crayons, notebooks)
First Christian Church would like YOU to help with Operation Christmas Child. It is a part of Franklin Graham's ministry that we have the opportunity to participate in. Please note the Calendars provided indicate the scheduled items for each week. Drop the items purchased in the
boxes provided in the vestibule & fellowship hall. If you prefer not to shop, but would like to participate, I would be hap py to accept cash or check and shop for you. Please let me know by Oct. 1, 2018 if you would like me to shop for you.
Everyone is invited to come help pack all items received into the Shoeboxes. on Nov 5, 2018 in the CLC Building. If you prefer to pack your own Shoebox please bring them to the Fellowship Hall by Nov. 5, 2018. They will need to be sent out with all other boxes. REMEMBER: Candy, Gum,
Toothpaste, toy soldiers, warlike-weapons, camo items (clothing, etc.) super heros, such as Spiderman or Nija Turtles, liquids, vitamins, medicines or chocolates.
ALSO: Be sure to send a letter/card and picture with your Shoebox and the $9.00 check for postage.
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Donate Your Christmas Cards
We continue to collect the fronts of Christmas cards, if there is no writing on the inside, for next year’s Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. You can bring them to Church office or give to Brenda Huffman. Thank you.
S.T.A.R.S. NEWS
We invite our S.T.A.R.S (55 and older) to join us Saturday, September 29, for a trip to Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach. Sign-up sheets are available in the vestibule and across from the office.
Needs
During a time of need, you are not without during our transition period. Should you need something please contact Mary Ann Metts and she will set it up with our Elders to be with you and assist you during your time of need.
Mary Ann Metts: 910-330-0398
OFFICE CLOSED
The office will be closed Monday, Septem-ber 3. (Labor Day)
Movie and Popcorn!
Come on out and join us for
the movie “Miracles from
Heaven”. The CWF is hosting
this movie but the ENTIRE
church is invited! Please join
us Sunday, September 16 at 2:30. We hope to see
you there!
Worship & Wonder
It’s back in action, beginning September 2!
Shoebox Donation Schedule
Sept. 2—Small stuffed ani-mals (boys & girls) Sept. 9—Small balls Sept. 16—Small toys and games (puzzles, cars, jump ropes, musical instru-ments, paddle ball, jack & ball sets, yo-yos, etc.) FOR BOYS Sept. 23—Small toys and games (puzzles, jewelry, jump ropes, musical instruments, paddle ball, jack and ball sets, yo-yos, etc.) FOR GIRLS Sept. 30—T-Shirts (FOR BOYS)
Wednesday Nights
Supper and Youth Bible Study is back! Join us on Wednesday evenings as a family at 5:45p.m. for Supper, or just drop off the children/youth for Bible Study from 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. $3 per Person or $10 for a family
Wednesday Suppers
September 5—Taco Night
September 12—Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
September 19—Spaghetti and Salad Night
September 26—Breakfast
DHF Fall Gathering
The DHF of NC is having the Fall Gathering here at FCC on September 22 from 9:30am to 2:00pm. Please join us for this fellowship. Lunch will be pro-vided. Please sign-up on the Church website or use the sign-up sheets posted in the Vestibule or out-side of the office by September 17.
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Serving in April
Acolytes—11:00 Worship Will Resume Once There Is An Interim Pastor
Audio/Video—8:30 Worship September 2 — Will Holley, Ralph Murphy September 9 — Tom Barbee September 16 — Ben Black September 23 —Will Holley, Ralph Murphy September 30 —
Audio/Video—11:00 Worship Ken Brown, Cindy Lunceford
Communion Set Up & Pick Up—8:30 Worship September 2 — No Service; Unity Worship September 9 — Tammy Gurganus September 16 — Terry Jarman September 23 — Youth Sunday September 30 — Donna Muller
Communion Set & Pick Up—11:00 Worship September 2 — Terry Jarman, Donna Muller September 9 — Kim Metts September 16 — Angela Bostic September 23 —Youth Sunday September 30 — Terry Jarman
Diaconate
September 2 — Mac Tucker, Mike Bennetch, Adam Murphy, Devan Murphy September 9 — Taylor Bostic, Kristy Cottle, Ethan Richmond, Courtney Rogers September 16 — Mike Gurganus, David Murphy, Josh Ad-kins, Will Holley September 23 — Mike Lechette, Roy Metts, Beth Lechette, Olivia Lechette September 30 —Ralph Murphy, Edward Williams, Colton Metts, Adam Murphy
Elders Serving at the Lord’s Table September 2 — Jane Anderson, Mark Lunceford September 9 — Terry Jarman, April Jones September 16 — Ben Black, Kim Metts September 23 — April Jones, Mark Lunceford September 30 — Jane Anderson, Terry Jarman
Serving At The Heritage September 2 — Kim Metts September 9 — Ben Black September 16 — April Jones September 23 — Billy Jones September 30 —Jane Anderson
Greeters—8:30 Worship
September 2 — No Service; Unity Worship September 9 — Peggy Jarman September 16 — Leah Hall September 23 — Tammy Gurganus September 30 — Mike Gurganus
Greeters—11:00 Worship September 2 — Ashley Brown, Jese Brown September 9 — Bob Woodard, Shirley Woodard September 16 — Debbie Rogers, Steve Rogers September 23 — Christa Bostic, Taylor Bostic September 30 — David Murphy, Jennifer Murphy Nursery September 2 — Ben Black, Beverly Black September 9 — Mallorie Adkins, Mara Adkins September 16 — Shannon Jones, Randall Jones September 23 — YOUTH SUNDAY, NO NURSERY September 30 — Elyse Byrne
Worship & Wonder September 2 — Vicki Paul, Juli Paul, Jodi Paul September 9 — Will Holley, Debbie Rogers, Colton Metts September 16 — April Jones, Tammy Gurganus, Felicity Markl September 23 — Youth Sunday, No W&W September 30 — Beverly Black, Debbie Rogers, Bailey Brown
Organist—11:00 Worship: Janet Bryan
Pianist—8:30 Worship: Kim McGowan, Kay Payne
Pianist—11:00 Worship: Kay Payne
1 Faye Marsh 2 Brenda Huffman, Herb Pick-lesimer 3 Linda Barbee 5 Dakota Byrne 6 Riley Davis, Linck Hall, Belinda Picklesimer 7 Kristy Cottle 9 Burt Hall, Will Holley, Betty Apodaca 10 Brady Harrington 11 Bailey Brown, Mary Ann Metts 13 Kurt Jones Jr., Elaine Rocker 15 Joshua Adkins, Jennifer Murphy 17 Julianna Paul
18 Jessica Cottle, Carol Tripp, Roger Burgin 20 Carl Metts 21 Jeff Britt, Alexis Byrne, Ae-dan Byrne 22 Susan Barbee, Roy Metts 24 Krystal Metts 26 Ashley Brown 27 Courtney Rogers 28 Kim McGowan, Beth Lechette, Rita Mills 29 Karen Metts, Kay Payne
If your June birthday is not listed, please contact the Church office so we can update our files.
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