Branches May 2019 Junction City First Christian Church

160 Years of Service

First Christian Church 1250 Nyssa Junction City, OR 97448

Return Service Requested

Staff

David Bondurant - Minister Donna Snyder Pianist/Organist Judi Lesan Secretary Karlyne Agoff Children’s Corner Teacher

Sunday Services Worship Service 10:00 AM Education classes - 9:00 & 11:30 AM

Email: junctioncityfcc@gmail.com Phone: 541-998-2364

Our website: www.FCC-JC.COM

This week’s word is CONTAGIOUS.

For the last 2 plus weeks I have had a cough caused by a viral infection in my lungs. I have diligently worked to not share those germs with any of you or anyone else. At my first Dr’s appointment they told me that I was probably not contagious anymore but to be on the safe side I should wash my hands a lot and not cough directly onto people. I also changed how I handled the communion bread – not putting the bread I actually break back on the tray, so I had touched none of the bread you were served.

All of this though reminded me of a Bible Study I have led in the past though = because in all reality – EVERY Christian is called to be CONTAGIOUS in the matter of their faith. In Wednesday’s word I announced that the next Bible Study – Beginning May 1st would be a study in becoming CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIANS – people who will infect their world’s with Jesus love, grace and mercy. When we are CONTAGIOUS in our faith, good things are going to happen. Like what? You ask? 1. People are going to find out they are loved. 2. People are going to be saved. 3. The church is going to grow. 4. People are going to talk about us. It really is a pretty simple process. We care. We share. We grow. People are loved. People are blessed. People come to Jesus.

A word about your Christianity. It is ALWAYS, repeat that out loud, ALWAYS CONTAGIOUS. If your Christianity is bitter – you will share that. If your Christianity is based in joy – that will be what you share. If your Christianity is selfish – you will share that. If your Christianity is generous and loving – you will share that. What or How do you want to share? That’s the focus coming in May. Becoming CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIANS that share the GOOD NEWS – the loving, merciful, gracious and generous GOOD NEWS. Let’s all be contagious together!

On another front- Thank you for praying for 30 days about the roof project over the education wing. I hope you have continued to pray – for unity, for clear direction and for the financial resources to accomplish God’s leading. While you have been praying (47 of you FCC-JC members and friends + 3 from other parts of the country) your building committee has continued to work, and we now have 3 options for you to hear about. Chair of the Board Ken Welch is calling for an after-worship Town Hall Meeting on Sunday MAY 5TH to share what we have learned and a plan for moving forward. Because we believe God has called us to move TOGETHER, we are gathering together to share information, ask questions and to ask for a clear answer from God about our next steps. Remember – we will succeed or fail based on whether we move together or not. Plan to be at this meeting – you will be excited about what you will hear!

See You Sunday, Pastor David

Cornerstone Gospel Singers

Coming to

Junction City First Christian Church 1250 Nyssa

6:00 pm Sunday May 19th

Free Will Offering taken

Fellowship & Refreshments

following

Health Concerns

Clint Beeler—grandchildren’s health Rebecca Burpee for a friend who has suffered some dark times lately Glenda Zimmerman—sister health Sandy Giles— hip surgery, June, July Brink family—Prayers for friends, Lee Holden, Mike Spencer, cancer, Kathern M– back surgery, Virginia I heart attack recovery Muriel Parker—Crystal Arrowood’s feet Donna Zabel—brother’s surgery Mary Nelson serious health issues Clayton Frampton Cancer treatment

Sheila Frampton safe travels/acceptance to program for Clayton

Cherri Washburn, Cancer Treatment

Lee Holden Cancer Treatment

Cliff Willis, Knee and hip healing

Glenda Evenson, Knee Pain

Donna Zabel’s brother, Cancer

Kathy Helms—kidney ongoing

Ardene Wear, Alzheimer & Jerry Support

Barry Nail—Cancer cure

David Bondurant Sr. Cancer Treatment

Judi Lesan Des, pulled chest muscle

Shut-ins

Martha Helms

Mildred Ross

World Concerns

People in New Zealand after shooting

Our Government & Military

Christians around the world

Hello Everyone,

It is hard to believe that school is almost over. April was a crazy busy month! First, we started with testing for parent teacher conferences, which everyone did amazing at. Then we had our first every Flood Day late start which even a couple of families were not able to make it to school for most of the week. After that was Conferences and a field trip to the Eugene Science Factory. Add to that some amazing art projects and two new readers and we really finished April with a bang! May sees us preparing for our annual Mother's Day breakfast and lunch where we get to honor our students’ mothers, grandmothers and aunts. These women are such a blessing to their children and to us. Don't worry, fathers will not be left out. We will be honoring them in June. May also sees us preparing for Graduation in June so if you happen to see tape on the floor when you go up for communion know that the kids are working hard on practicing their songs and skit for graduation night and we will gratefully accept all your prayers for a successful graduation. Our classroom theme for May is Transportation. So, take a peek in the window as you walk in for church and you will be able to glimpse some of the students colorful air planes. This art project was made possible due to you and your friends’ donation of empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls. The students, Mrs. Hemingway and I thank you very much! We are all so thankful that the rain is slaking off but know everything is in bloom, so allergies are very high in our classroom. So, prayers for the least number of sniffles would be great. We at Children's Corner Montessori would love to say Thank You to the individuals who are maintaining the grounds that the children get to play on every day. It is so inviting and a joy to play Duck Duck Goose or the Princess and Dragon game. Thank you again for all your hard work. Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful women in our church family and everyone have a fun filled month.

Mrs. Agoff

MARCH PRAYER PAGE

Sympathy and Comfort

Vaughan Family strength from grieving our babies we lost Christina Corelli family of friend Tuki that passed unexpectedly Crystal Arrowood sister in law passed

Bud Edwards family & friends

Jim Love’s family & friends

Kim Bires and family

Margaret & Justin Henderson on Nolan’s passing

Life Direction and Leading

Rebecca Burpee Request for a favorable decision on our housing paperwork Bill Washburne Children to come to Christ Melissa Hentze looking for safe place to live for family

David Dickson grandparents move to go well

Dustin Vaughn for strength/peace for family

Vermilyea Family—Starting a Day Care in their home

Rebecca Burpee—a place to live

Matt & Deb Ledbetter son Shay

Church Concerns

The Roof Pledge to Pray

1. No Division in the church

2. 2 God to Show right plan

3. God to provide financing

Church Pastor, Board and leaders faithfulness and protection

How to share the good news

Children’s Ministry Update

Along with the congregation, we continued studying the “I Am” statements of Jesus in the month of April. During the month we made cotton ball sheep, snacked on marshmallow sheep and graham cracker gates, made signs to show “the way” to Jesus, and ended on Easter Sunday with an exciting Easter Egg Hunt. One exciting change we made to the program last month is the inclusion of the nursery kids in the prayer and lesson times. After the Children’s moment, all the children meet at the couches for an overview of the lesson and sharing their joys and prayer concerns. After this time, the younger children go to the nursery while the rest of us move to the balcony. After communion, the nursery children again join us on the couches for that week’s scripture lesson. This has been working very well and I believe it will be especially beneficial as the children get to the age where they are transitioning from the nursery to the balcony. Thank you for your prayerful support of our youngest disciples and the Children’s Ministry program. Tricia Welch

April’s Prayers & Praises from Our Children’s Ministry James—new slide church Charles—praise, Life is a gift Rose—playground for church Daniel—new playground Jack—Happy to go rock climbing Thomas—happy it is Easter Rose, Uncle Matt’s Dad Died Tommy, Grandmas' Eyes Daniel, Mom sick, new playground Barbara , Prayers Sylas—help for his mom Maizey— mom’s toothache Marsaili—pray for new playground Tommy—Grandma’s no feeling well Rosie—pray to see BreAnna more often Maizey - Grandma’s cancer & back hurts Sylas—playground for church/school Tommy—Joy, Dad’s promotion Gavin—Joy, for God Maizey—prayers for Grandma’s cancer Rose—prayers for Caliyah’s leg Daniel—prayers for new slide

I am the Vine You are the Branches.

April’s Joys Brink Family—our son & daughter in law are having their first child next November Sandy Giles—thanks to Ryan & Warren for installing new speakers Thank you to all that participated in our Spring Clean up. Nail Family—Thanks to Son Barry, property agreement much improvement David Dickson—Grandparents moving to assisted living in Sheldon area of Eugene. Glenda Zimmerman—Thankfulness for friend’s recovery from emergency surgery Christina Corelli—Eye surgery went well, Thanks for prayers Catie Welch— My open house went amazing and thank you to everyone who came and supported my business. Brandon Bower—Finals are over Joy of Dustin & Courtney Vaughan joining our church David Dickson—Parent’s visiting Warren Giles—Nephew Gabe is a month into Electrician program and loves the work Thank you to the Volunteers that helped in the office this week. We appreciate your help.

Cornerstone Gospel Singers

Cornerstone began singing in 1979 and continues to perform Southern

Gospel, inspirational, and contemporary music in churches, at

festivals, fairs, and other events.

Gordon and Peggy Kuryluk have been performing for over 30 years,

delighting audiences nationwide with original songs, traditional hymns,

great instrumentals, and other favorite Gospel songs. Jesus shines through

the music, the message, and their hearts.

Cornerstone is a member of the Pacific Gospel Music Association and Gordon serves on the Board of Directors as co

-chairman. Peggy is a gifted writer and speaks at women's conferences and events. Their daughters, Stacy and Wendy, bring excitement and great talent to Cornerstone when their

schedules allow.

The Kuryluks own and operate Kuryluk Music Company, a recording studio located in Junction City, Oregon. Gordon produces projects nationwide, helping artists realize their

dreams and share the Gospel through music.

Cornerstone has recorded numerous albums which are available at most concerts.

ANNUAL FLOWER BASKET SALE

$38.00 each

Please Pick up basket by May 31st

If interested in buying baskets or for more information, please contact:

Tricia Welch @ 541-554-3183 or Barbara Bower @ 541-998-1614

Thank you to Thistledown Farms for their generous partnership & support

of this fundraiser for our church.

Thank You for your Support for our Church!

BUNCHES OF LUNCHES

May 1st-9AM PACKING

May 15th—9AM PACKING

Contact: Nancy Brink @ 541-998-1135

Christina Corelli @ 541-688-0711 or 541-521-6400

For more information

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY

Colossians “Against the Tide”

Every Sunday @ 11:30 AM

Meets in the Chapel

Everyone is Welcome!

Play Room for Children next door!

Leaders Tricia Welch @ 541-554-3183

Barbara Bower @ 541-998-1614

General Fund: March 2019

Giving: $9,301.90 Other Income: $1,004.33 CC Rent: $500.00 Compassion Int $ 38.00 Sound System $157.00 Bunch of Lunches $100.00 Non cash donations $209.33

Total Income: $10,306.23 Expenses: $10,501.06 Net Loss for Month ($194.83)

Total income for March For all funds: $10,710.75 Total Disbursements from all funds for March $11,373.05

Inflow/Outflow for the month ($662.30)

ELDER MEETING

May 12 @ 11:30

BIBLE STUDY New Visions Adult Bible Study

Every Sunday @ 9 am Study in

“The Gospel of Luke” Meets in the Fellowship Hall

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, May 1st & May 15th

In the Fellowship Hall

“Becoming a Contagious Christian”

6 pm to 6:30 pm fellowship & finger food

6:30 to 8 pm Bible Study

Childcare will be provided!

Pastor David Bondurant 847-406-9269

FUND BALANCES: Building Fund $5,198.51 Property Maintenance Fund $5,024.12 Mission Fund $6,573.48 Savings (General) $4,389.43

1st & 3rd Wednesday each Month

6 pm to 6:30 pm fellowship & finger food

6:30 to 8 pm Bible Study In the Fellowship Hall

Childcare will be provided! Leader: Pastor David

847-406-9269

First Christian Church of Junction City Presents:

FREE Drop and Shop Movie Night!!

Where: 1250 Nyssa St. Junction City When: May 17, 2019 Featuring: “MULAN” Time: 6 to 8 pm Ages 3 and up Details: Popcorn and drinks are provided. Crafts are available during the movie. Please bring a pillow and/or a blanket.

TOWN HALL MEETING

MAY 5TH RIGHT AFTER WORSHIP

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING MAY 19TH

RIGHT AFTER WORSHIP

If you cannot serve on your scheduled day, please make your own switch with someone.

Date Greeter Sound Coffee Hour Communion prep Open Church Close Church

5/5 Barbara Bower David Dickson

Warren Giles Judi Lesan Donna Zabel Brad Helms Judi Lesan

5/12 Karlyne Agoff, Donetta Wood Brad Bower Judi Lesan Sally Moffett Bill Washburne

5/19 David Dickson, Barbara Bower

Ryan Vermilyea Sally Moffett Judi Lesan Lloyd Callahan

5/26 Sheila Frampton, Bill Washburne

Warren Giles

Anita Nelson Bill Washburne Judi Lesan

6/2 Sheila Frampton Barbara Bower

Brad Bower Birthday

Celebrations Lloyd Callahan Judi Lesan Bill Washburne

Date Sermon Scripture Nursery Leaders

5/5 Who Is Jesus and Why Does it

Matter? John 15:1-7 Barbara Bower

5/12 Who are YOU and Why Does that

Matter? Matthew 5:13-16 Karlyne Agoff

5/19 Deeping Your Relationships John 15:1-8 Donna Zabel

5/26 Telling Your Story – (Means You

have to know it) 1 Peter 3:13-18 Barbara Bower

6/2 The Bridge John 3:16-21

SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

April 28 9 am New Visions 10:00 am Worship Svc 11:15 Fellowship time 11:30 Bible Study

April 29 6:30 Cub Scouts 7:00 Boy Scouts

April 30

7:00 pm AA mtg

May 1

9:00 am Bunches of Lunches packing

6:00 pm light food & fellowship 6:30 pm Bible Study

May 2

May 3 12:30 to 2:30 CE

May 4 Kitchen reserved 11-3 FH reserved all day

5

9 am New Visions 10:00 am Worship 11:15 Town Hall meeting Fellowship time 11:30 Bible Study

6 6:30 Cub Scouts 7:00 Boy Scouts

7 7:00 pm AA mtg 6:30 pm Program Cabinet meeting

8 6:30 Children’s Corner Board meeting in Chapel

9

10

Preschool Make up snow day 12:30 pm CEF 7:00 pm CAA

11

12 Mother’s Day 9 am New Visions 10:00 am Worship 11:15 Fellowship Time 11:30 Elder Mtg

13 6:30 Cub Scouts 7:00 Boy Scouts

14

7:00 pm AA mtg

15 9:00 am Bunches of Lunches packing 6:00 pm light food & fellowship 6:30 pm Bible Study

16

17 Movie Night 6-8 pm

18

19 7:00 Sunrise Svc 10:00 am Worship Congregational mtg 11:15 Fellowship 11:30 Bible Study 6:00 Cornerstone Concert

20 6:30 Cub Scouts 7:00 Boy Scouts

21 7:00 pm AA mtg 6:30 Board Meeting

22

23

24 7:00 pm CAA

25

26 9 am New Visions 10:00 Worship Svc 11:15 Fellowship Time 11:30 Bible Study

27 6:30 Cub Scouts 7:00 Boy Scouts

28 7:00 pm AA Mtg

29

30

31 Preschool Make up snow day

June 1

June 2 9 am New Visions 10:00 Worship Svc 11:15 Birthday Celebration 11:30 Bible Study

June 3 6:30 Cub Scouts 7:00 Boy Scouts

June 4 7:00 pm AA mtg

6:30 pm Program Cabinet meeting

June 5 9:00 am Bunches of Lunches packing

6:00 pm light food & fellowship 6:30 pm Bible Study

June 6 6:30 pm Finance & Stewardship meeting

June 7

June 8

Date Child Time Worship Leader Elders Third Elder Deacons

5/5 Pastor David Brad Helms C-Crystal Rutherford

O-Pastor David Bill Washburne John Nail

Brad Helms

5/12 Pastor David Brandon Bower C-Clayton Frampton

O-Bill Washburne Nancy Brink

David Dickson

5/19 Kathy Helms Bill Washburne C-Crystal Rutherford

O-Christina Corelli Lloyd Callahan

Lolita Callahan

5/26 Pastor David Anita Nelson C-Ryan Vermilyea

O-Clayton Vermilyea Bob Nelson

Anita Nelson

6/2 Bill

Washburne Sally Moffett C-Warren Giles

O-Karlyne Agoff Larry Zabel,

Donna Zabel