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Worship with us
Sunday at 10:00 am
February 5
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10
1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Matthew 5:13-30
February 12
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8;
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Matthew 5:21-37
February 19
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-23
Matthew 5:38-48
February 26
Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany
Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2; Psalm 99
2 Peter 1;16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
CWF VALENTINE BAKE SALE
The Christian Women’s Fellowship is sponsor-
ing a Valentine’s Food & Bake Sale following the
worship service on February 12. The proceeds
from the Food & Bake sale will go towards our
youth ministry and to support other ministries at
Bondurant Christian Church.
Donations needed are sweets (cookies, pies,
cakes, bars, homemade candies, etc.) and breads.
Frozen/packaged soups or meals in disposable
containers (individual or regular size) are also
welcomed. If you have any questions, contact
February 2017 Established 1885
THE MESSENGER BONDURANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Page 2 . . . Pastor’s Page
Page 3 . . . Stewardship Report & Church Ministries
Page 4 . . . Prayer Items, Ministry meetings
Page 5 . . . February Ministry Schedule
Page 6 . . . Church Pictorial Directory information
Page 7 . . . Mission news
Page 8 . . . Preschool News & Camp News
Page 9 . . . Calendar
JUNIOR & CYF WINTER RETREATS
Register @: docgeneralassembly.webconnex.com/FindingJonah
Contact Pastor Jason for more information
HIPAA LAW Under the regulations of the HIPAA LAW, hospitals are unable to release any pa-tient information. This includes a pastor contacting the hospital to see if someone has been admitted to the hospital. If you or a family member are taken to the hospi-tal and would like pastoral care, please contact the church office immediately at 967-2328, so care can be provided.
In the children’s moment this past Sunday, we read a line from
Psalm 119, “Your word is a lamp to me feet, and a light to my
path.” The Bible is an incredible book. It’s actually more like a
mini-library that records how humanity has come to know and
experience God. The Bible is a wisdom-filled historical document that clues us into
good living, but more than that the Bible gives us a unique glimpse into who God is.
As we read the Bible we begin to discover the God of us all, what God is about, and
what God might want to do with our lives – and that is a very exciting possibility.
The sad reality though is that we often don’t read the Bible (or only the parts we like
best). One of my Bible professors from college asks students at the beginning of the
Introduction class, “why don’t you read the Bible more?” The responses are usually:
because it’s long, boring, difficult to understand, not very relevant to life today.
Have you ever believed any of these about the Bible? If so why not change?!
In this new year, where bold action on a variety of fronts doesn’t seem to be in short
supply, I’m challenging anyone who wants a deeper, more satisfying, life altering,
more fulfilling faith experience to read the Bible in a year. It doesn’t have to be a
2017 project, you can choose any start date that works for you. I recently ordered
from smile.amazon a new Bible, the New Revised Standard Version Daily Bible. I’m
working on reading it throughout 2017.
Here’s a few links to reading plans to use with your current Bible:
https://www.navigators.org/Tools/Bible%20Study%20Resources/Tools/The%20Bible%
20Reading%20Plans
https://www.biblegateway.com/reading-plans/?version=NIV
http://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-reading-plan/
As you read God’s Word, you’ll probably come across some gems you forgot about, and
hopefully something new you never knew was there! Pick a plan. Use whatever transla-
tion is a good fit for you. Share with people what you’re reading. Let’s know God
through the reading of the Word.
Pastor Jason
#ReadingGodsWord #ExperienceFaith #KnowGod
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JANUARY OFFERINGS
Needed per week $2,758.00
January 1 $2,096.25
January 8 $2,513.15
January 15 $1,690.33
January 22 $2,453.27
January 29 $1,731.00
Preschool Building Usage $350.00
Building Rent $100.00
Direct Deposit $40.00
General Fund Total $11,384.10
Designated Giving
DMARC $35.00
Missions $200.00
Window Replacement $6,550.00
ISU Fundraiser $1,316.11
Trivia Night $1,515.00
Shop at smile.amazon.com
and Amazon will make a donation
to Bondurant Christian Church.
Get started by clicking on the
following link:
smile.amazon.com
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/42-1067646
where you can do your Amazon
shopping and place your order.
The money donated will be used to
further the ministry of
Bondurant Christian Church.
MISSION STATEMENT
...to be witnesses of the love of Christ
in the world.
CONNECT TO OUR COMMUNITY
Our ministries allow us to connect with each
other, share our faith, become more like Jesus,
and serve others.
• Sunday Worship
• Church School (February-May)
• Children’s Church Ministry (K-5 grade)
• Nursery (Newborn-4 yr. old)
• Disciples Kids Club (1-5 grade)
• CYF (Christian Youth Fellowship grades 6-12)
• F.R.O.G.S. (Kids Choir grades K-6 grade)
• Chancel Choir
• Praise Band
• Puppet Ministry
• Small Group Ministry (February-May)
Tuesday Morning Bible Study @ 9:30 am
• Special Family Events
• Monthly Coffee Fellowships
• Christian Men’s Fellowship
• Christian Women’s Fellowship
Check our Website calendar for up-to-date events and times.
www.bondurantchristianchurch.com
NEED A GREAT PLACE TO HOLD YOUR EVENT?
Bondurant Christian Church’s Fellowship Hall is a great place to rent for special occasions and birthday parties. It is spacious enough to hold family events, and has easy access to the kitchen and restrooms. We have tables and chairs for over 120. Everything is handicap accessible. Call the church office for availability and rental costs @ 967-2328.
HOME COMMUNION
The Elders take communion once each
month to those who are homebound, in a
nursing home, or hospitalized. If you are
not receiving communion or know of some-
one who would like communion brought to
them, please contact Elder Co-Chairs Jan
Johnson or Carl Sprague.
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PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR CHURCH
SECURE AND ENERGY EFFICIENT
REMEMBER TO. . .
Lock Doors - east & south doors
Turn off all lights
Check thermostats - turn the
thermostat in the Fellowship Hall down
to 62 degrees in winter.
Kitchen - wash and put away items that
are used. Empty trash.
Coffee Pots - Empty and rinse out
coffee pots, and dispose of filters.
Fellowship Hall - Wipe tables off and
vacuum.
WORSHIP TEAM MEETING
The worship team will meet February 5.
CHRISTIAN MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
CMF will meet February 12 @ 8:00 am
All men are encourage to attend.
Breakfast will be served, followed
by devotions and planning.
ELDER MEETING
All Elders please meet February 19
following worship. If you have any
questions, please contact
Jan Johnsonor Carl Sprague.
DEADLINE FOR THE
“THE MESSENGER”
Articles for the March BCC Messenger are
due February 21. If you have a sched-
uled activity, announcement, or infor-
mation to put in the upcoming newsletter,
please submit your article in writing to
the church office, or email your article to
the church @ [email protected].
Our condolences to Todd,
Kristin, Ashley, Nick, & Alex
Swift on the death of Todd’s
mother Carol Swift. Carol
died on January 26th follow-
ing a short battle with leukemia.
REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Boyce Bailey, Karen Jensen, Donna
Hargis, (Larry Hargis’s mother),
Kay Scheffler and Poon Tigges,
(Gomattie’s mom & sister), Greg McMain,
Lynette Hubler, James Tomlinson, Abram
Brown (Jean Mauch’s great nephew), Angie
Mann
PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS
If you would like to be included on the
prayer chain or request someone to be
added to the list for prayer, please contact
Pastor Jason or Tamara Schopf at the
church, 967-2328, Carol Roovaart,
967-5608, Mary Lou Lathrum, 967-4638, or
send an email to [email protected].
JOIN THE CONGREGATION
Anyone who considers Bondurant
Christian Church to be his or her primary
place of worship is invited to make a
profession of faith and join the congrega-
tion at Bondurant Christian Church. Please
contact Pastor Jason at 967-2328 for
further information.
1 Tamara Schopf
4 Kelly Currant
5 Scott Day
8 Brody Gipple
8 Linda McCullough
9 Jason Grow
9 Jason Sprague
11 Beverly Sprague
12 Sarah Davis
13 Austin Ingle
14 Bob Frederickson
14 Christian Hooper
14 Todd Swift
16 Pam Greene
18 Pat Haning
18 Julianna McAnally
18 Mariya Newcomb
20 Jerry McCullough
21 Lance Halder
21 Ervin Sanny
22 Alden McNally
22 Jane Pearson
23 Jan Hall
23 Garrett Hubler
26 Carrie Harvey
26 Alex Swift
28 Tim Hewlett
1 Buster & Lavon Rounds
14 Bob & Angie Frederickson
23 Erv & Linda Sanny
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THOSE SERVING IN FEBRUARY
ELDERS
Gomattie Hewlett & Carol Roovaart
DIACONATES
Preparer: Ted Bishop
Server: David Doty
Jr. Diaconate: Nick Currant & Nik Clos
STEWARDSHIP
Todd Swift & Rod West
ACOLYTES
Caitlyn Jensen & Kate Ripperger
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
February 12 & 19
Jasa Clos
GREETERS
February 5 Cindy Tendall
February 12 Ginie Birchmier
February 19 Walling family
February 26 Volunteer needed
NURSERY
February 5 Karla Crawford
February 12 Cindy Tendall
February 19 Crista Shawler
February 26 Carol Simpson
SNOW REMOVAL
Week of February 6 Travis McDowell
Week of February 13 Tim Hewlett
Week of February 20 Rory Walling
Week of February 27 Clos Family
USE OF CHURCH EQUIPMENT
As a service to our members and regular
attendees, church equipment is available
for your personal use. Use of equipment is
first-come first-served. Please check the
church calendar if items are available.
To use church equipment:
1) Please check the with the church
office for availability of items.
2) Fill out the Church Equipment Use
form.
3) Have either the Board Chair or
Trustee Chair authorize the form and
return it to the church office.
This will enable the trustees to keep track
of items more effectively. Forms are avail-
able in the kitchen, on the south entrance
table, and at the back of the Sanctuary or
contact Tamara in the church office.
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I would like to say a big thank you to my church family for the generous staff gift I received at Christmas. I look forward to purchasing some new music with it! I so appreciate the opportunity to serve this wonderful congregation. Thanks again. Merri Cory Dear BCC Family, THANK YOU so much for the Christmas gift from this past December. I used some of the money to buy a new splash cymbal for the drums in the Sanctuary! Your gen-erosity and caring spirit make this church a beautiful place. Love and Gratitude, Pastor Jason Dear Church family, Thank you for the staff gift given at Christmas. I appreciate it very much. It is a joy to serve you and be part of Bondurant Christian Church. In Christian love, Tamara Schopf
CHURCH PICTORIAL COMING SOON
The Membership Team has
reserved the dates March 30, 31,
& April 1 with Life Touch to create
a church pictorial for 2017. The
Membership Team is asking
anyone in the congregation who might
be interested in helping with the planning
of the church directory to attend a meeting
on February 13 @ 5:30 pm. Contact Judy
Wegele if you are able to attend and if you
have any questions.
BCC EVENT PICTURES
Have you taken some
great pictures of events
this past year at BCC? The
membership team is looking
for pictures to add to our pictorial that
shows the different facets of our church.
Please send any digital pictures to the
church office ([email protected])
that you would like considered for insertion
in the upcoming pictorial directory. Please
include the date taken and what the event
is. You may also give prints to Judy Wegele
or Tamara in the church office. If you
would like them returned, please put them
in an envelope with your name and phone
#.
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Week of Compassion Offering
February 19-26, 2017
A special offering for Week of Compassion on
February 19 and 26 will be here before we know
it. This is your reminder to make plans to
support this important Missions focus of our
church. Your dollars not only help those in need on the other side of the world, but also
people/families in the United States and perhaps even in our state/county/community …
wherever there is a great need. This offering is steeped in more than just decades of
tradition. It is rooted in responding to Christ’s call to welcome the stranger. The Week
of Compassion offering connects our church’s resources to others to provide help
beyond just emergency food, water and shelter. Our offering will help people in need
begin a new life free from violence, persecution, shifting climate -- a new life with hope
for the future.
Food Pantry Sunday – February 19th!
The Missions team would like to once again request your support for Food Pantry
Sunday. The last time donations were checked to take to the Food Pantry, the cart was
bare. Even though donations won’t be delivered until the end of the month, donations
(monetary or grocery items) can be given any time. Their most needed item for Febru-
ary is diapers. However, it you prefer to give something else, please feel free to do so.
If you need a refresher of preferred items, please take a copy of the list clipped to the
grocery cart as you enter the front door of the church. Thank you for your
generosity and continued support.
Exciting news! … In December, DMARC became the recipient of the $30,000 Ignite
Community Innovation Challenge grant. The money will be used to fund Food Pantry
2.0 – incorporating new technologies, expanding access to fresh fruit and vegetables,
and incentivizing healthy choices by implementing an EBT-style vending system in one
of DMARC’s food pantries.
Birthday Gifts – Hope Ministries Children (ages 0-12)
Thank you to everyone who continues to shop and drop off presents for the children of
Hope Ministries. They are joyously received by Hope Ministries. We are receiving lots of
items for younger children, and greatly appreciate that, but would like to ask that you
remember the older children, too. In December, we learned there are two boys in the
9-10 years of age range. The Missions team would like to continue this worthwhile
project in 2017. With your help, we will be successful.
Cindy Tendall will be contacting Hope Ministries soon to learn of any other needs we are
unaware of, any changes we need to make with the birthday gifts, and to also visit with
them about Easter baskets for the children. Stay tuned for further updates!
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THE WALLS ARE GOING UP AT CAMP
WITH YOUR HELP!
At the August 2016 All Congregational
Gathering meeting it was announced that
Neill Mckee from First Christian Church,
Keokuk IA, and First Christian Church,
Minneapolis MN were excited to give a gift so
we can begin the next phase of building in
the Our Path Together plan.
This building will be located in the Chi Rho
area and will serve as housing for directors
and nurse/office, meeting rooms during the
camp season and a tornado shelter. It will
also be used during the other nine months of
the year as a retreat building for other
groups.
We are hoping that you might help us again
in the building of another building. On
June 3rd, we plan to blitz build all of the walls
… We need as many people/groups to come
that day or the whole weekend.
Please email Linda Wolf for more details
and to let us know your are coming @
The preschoolers will begin the month of February by showing
their love on our annual “Dad’s Day Out” February 2. They are
excited to get to show their Dad or special friend all around the
preschool. They will be working on a fun craft and playing fun
carnival games. The preschoolers always get excited about
exchanging Valentines to show how much they care about each
other. During the month of February, we will also talk about
healthy teeth and our 5 senses.
It’s a busy time of the year at preschool with our annual registration starting. If you or
any one you know is interested in learning more about Bondurant Christian Preschool
for the 2017-2018 school year, please give us a call at 967-2328. Thank you!
Director Cheri Waterhouse
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.bondurantchristianpreschool.com
Bondurant Christian Preschool
N E W
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2017 CAMP DATES
Grand Camps (ages 4 up to completed 1st grade plus grandparent(s)
June 16-17 & July 14-15
Pee Wee Camps (completed 2nd grade)
June 11-16; June 18-23,
July 9-14; August 6-11
Junior Mini Camps (grades 3-5)
June 11-16; June 18-23;
July 9-14; August 6-11
Chi Rho Camp (completed grades 6-8)
June 11-16; June 18-23; June 25-30;
July 16-21; August 6-11
ADAM Camp - Art, Drama, and Music
(completed grades 6-8) July 23-28
(completed grades 9-12) July 30-August 4
Water Sports Camp NEW!
(completed grades 6-8) July 30-August 2
(completed grades 9-12) July 30-August 2
CYF Camp (completed grades 9-12)
June 25-30; July 16-21; July 30-August 4
Family Camp (ages 0-18 plus adult family member(s)
August 18-20
Senior Adult Retreat (ages 55+) June 26-28
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
If B-F schools close on Wednesday,
F.R.O.G.S will be cancelled.
If there is inclement weather on Sunday, please
check with WHO 13, KCCI 8,
or Facebook to see if services will be held.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 3:35pm F.R.O.G.S. 4:15pm Baptism Class 7pm Chancel Choir
2 9am & 12:30pm Preschool Dad’s Day Out FH in use all day
3 Office Closed
4 10am-2pm FH in use
5 9am Church School 10am Worship 11am Worship mtg.
6 9am & 12:30pm Preschool
7 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 9:30am Bible Study 6:30pm Alpha w/Elders
8 9am & 12:30pm Preschool
3:35pm F.R.O.G.S. 4:15pm Baptism Class 6pm Praise Band 7pm Chancel Choir
9 9am & 12:30pm Preschool
10 Office Closed
11
12
8am CMF 9am Church School 10am Worship 11am CWF Food & Bake Sale
13 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 5:30pm Membership Pictorial planning
14 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 9:30am Bible Study Preschool Valentine Parties
15 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 3:35 pm F.R.O.G.S. 4:15pm Baptism Class 6 pm Praise Band 7pm Chancel Choir
16 9am & 12:30pm Preschool
17 Office Closed
18 Butler 50th anniversary party FH in use all day
19 Food Pantry Sunday 9am Church School 10am Worship 11am Elder mtg.
20 Board Reports due 9am & 12:30pm Preschool
21 Messenger Articles due 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 9:30am Bible Study 6:30pm Alpha w/Elders
22 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 9:30am Bible Study 3:35pm F.R.O.G.S. 4:15pm Baptism Class 7pm Chancel Choir
23 9am & 12:30pm Preschool
24 Office Closed
25
26 9am Church School 10am Worship
27
9am & 12:30pm Preschool 7pm Board meeting
28 9am & 12:30pm Preschool 9:30am Bible Study 6:30pm Alpha w/Elders
February 2017
Published monthly by the Bondurant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The deadline to submit articles for the next issue of The Messenger is February 21.
All articles must be submitted in writing.
Church School - 9:00 am
Worship Service - 10:00 am
Nursery is available for infants through preschool
during Church School & Worship.
Handicapped facilities are also available.
Church Staff
Jason Grow, Pastor
Merri Cory, Organist
Lynette Hubler, Choir Director
Tamara Schopf, Administrative Assistant
Julie McAnally & Meghan Phifer, Nursery Directors
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Phone: 967-2328 Fax: 957-8276
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: bondurantchristianchurch.com
CHANGE OF ADDRESSES
Please help the church office keep the membership and flock lists up-to-date. If you
have moved, changed your phone number or email address, or have children who no
longer live at home and have their own address and phone number, please notify the
church at 967-2328 or e-mail us at: [email protected]
BONDURANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
304 GRANT STREET SOUTH
BONDURANT, IA 50035-2004
