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Church Staff
Glenn Van Meter
Senior Minister
Brandon Eaton
Student Minister
Peter Cain
Children’s Minister
Sherry Crews
Financial Secretary
Denise Calloway
Custodian
The Outlook
First Christian Church
December 2011
In 2012, the
church newsletter
will be coming
out every other
month instead of
monthly.
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY
9:30am–Sunday School
10:30am–Morning Worship
6:00pm – Evening Service
WEDNESDAY
7:00pm – Adult Study,
Teen &Children’s Classes
Sunday Morning and
Wednesday Night services
include Nursery.
Dec. 4th Morning Worship
This will be a special morning where we dedicate our chil-
dren born over the last year to be raised in a Christian
home and by the principles God would have. If you have
had a child in 2011 and would like to be a part of this ser-
vice please contact Peter.
Young At Heart
Christmas Banquet Dec. 8th 6:30pmCost: $10.50
Please sign up for a great evening of fellowship and fun. Ralph Sproles will bring the message and song. Rikki Sproles will be cater-ing the meal. You will have a choice of Chicken or Pork with Gravy.
Friday, December 9th @ 7:00pm and Sunday, December 11th @ 10:30am the Music Makers Choir will present the musical
“Back to the Manger.” Also, the Cherub Choir will be perform-ing their Christmas Program.
Christmas Day Candlelight Service
The Outlook
Glenn’s Thoughts As I look into our future here I see God blessing us during this Christmas Season. We have so much to be thankful for and praise Him for as we wrap up another year. May you take time to thank Him for every one of the blessings He has given you. I want to take this time as I do every year to thank you for the opportunity to serve along with you here at First Christian. My family is so blessed to be a part of a loving and caring congregation. We are so glad God led our paths together. May this be your best Christ-mas ever. As we went into Faith Promise I was pray-ing to God about our economy, our church, and the local job situation. I will have to admit I was a little bit nervous. Last year our goal was $50,000 and we pledged around $61,000. We are on course to meet our 2011 pledge by the end of this year. In 2012 we raised our goal to $53,000 trusting God to bless. As of November 21st our pledge has come to $55,392. Praise God that in these hard economic times God’s peo-ple still trust in His providence and provision. Thank you for making this a great Faith Promise. There is so much happening in December so be sure to read the calendar. Our teens, children, YAH, and adults are busy. Please keep in mind we are not having a Christmas Eve Service because of the 24th being on Saturday. If you know anyone in our body who could use a blessing in song on the 21st, please see Glenn. We will do our best to reach them that night of Caroling. Caroling is open to anyone. We will leave at 6pm and return at 8pm. Earl will have a Christmas Lesson for those who wish to attend Bible Study that night. Merry Christmas and may God’s Son give you hope this Christmas Season.
Love in Christ, Glenn
Brandon’s Blog We have so much going on this Christmas Season I
decided to just list the important dates for your conven-
ience.
May God bless and make this Christmas one to re-
member for your family. Thank you for the privilege it is to
serve with you here at First Christian.
Dec. 4th Teen Service Project 6 - 8pm
We will be packing and putting together supplies and
Christmas Bags for the homeless. Later on in the month
we will deliver these bags to the shelter.
Dec. 6 College Age at Brandon’s House
Dec. 10th Teen Progressive Dinner
This is an annual tradition where we go to several different
houses for different courses of the meal. It is a night of
fun and fellowship you will not want to miss.
Dec. 11th Festival of Lights, Tanglewood 6pm
We will drive out to Tanglewood’s Festival of Lights. After
going through the lights we will return to the Allen’s for
hot chocolate and cookies.
Dec. 12th Delivering Gifts to 4pm
Homeless Shelter
We will deliver the gifts made on Dec. 4th to the shelter.
Dec. 13 College Age at Brandon’s House
Dec. 17 Youth Pancake Breakfast/Gift Wrapping
Fundraiser
Dec. 18 College Age Christmas Lunch 12pm
Dec. 21 Christmas Caroling 6pm
For Our Students,
Ladies Missionary Meeting Monday, December 19th @ 7pm
All ladies are asked to bring their favorite
Christmas goody to share with the group.
You’re Invited It’s a boy! You are invited to attend a couples baby
shower for Cory and Amber, Kenneth & Julie Farmer’s son and daughter in law. It will be held Dec. 10 from 2pm-4pm in the fellowship hall hosted by family &
friends. A special thanks to Courtney Booze for coor-dinating all of the games!
Other Events
4th -West Stokes
Ladies Ensemble
5th - 11th
Gym Closed for
Cleaning/Waxing
21st @ 6pm - All Church
Christmas Caroling
________________ With love in our hearts and
much gratitude for the
ones that made the Mis-
sion Blitz such a success.
Hoover and myself were so
overwhelmed to have you
at our home taking care of
so many kind deeds, plus
the needs. The Ladies and
Gentlemen, the caring
teens that took a Saturday
morning to help us. The
time was given in such a
meaningful way. The
prayers before you left by
Hoover’s bedside have
blessed us. We won’t ever
forget you. Christ our Lord
and Savior was upon us
that day. Everyday when
we both are really feeling
tired, you are there uplift-
ing us in your prayers.
Hoover & Frances Brown
peter’s point of view
Well another year is almost under our belt. Time just contin-ues to pass us by as we watch our children grow. As the year
closes we have a lot ahead of us. I want to just say in advance a big thank you to Scott Tedder, Betsy Yohn and all those who
have worked behind the scenes helping with music, sound, lights or set building, thanks for all your hard work with the children’s programs. Also a big thank you to all the parents for your sacri-
fices and efforts to get the kids here to learn songs, hand bell parts and speaking parts. Finally last but not least a thank you to
the kids who have worked hard, some listening to and singing Christmas music since June. Great job kids!!!! With that being
said, you are not going to want to miss out on your part in the children's programs..., playing the audience. I hope your calen-
dars are marked for a blessing! Also kids don’t forget our needy family that we are helping this Christmas. Please see Amy or
myself for more information and a list of the needed items. I hope you all have a great Christmas season!!! God Bless and
Merry Christmas.
Great family activity: “Drive-Thru Christmas Story” Dec. 8-11 Thursday and Friday 7pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:30-9pm
@ Jefferson Church of Christ (336-969-2341)---Free admission (7 scenes from the life of Christ)
December
-Dec. 9th Fri. Christmas Program @ 7pm -Dec. 11th Sun. Christmas Program @ 10:30
-Dec. 17th Sat. Christmas Party Out Reach @ 3pm -Dec. 18 Sunday School Christmas Party During Sunday School
-Dec. 25th Family Sunday no evening activities
Jan. -4th Wed. Christmas Program Cast Party @ 7pm (Everyone In-
vited Cast or not) -8th Sun. Family Feast Following Morning Service
Feb. -5th Sun. Super Bowl Party @ the Kellam’s...Time....TBA
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
PO BOX 504
625 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE
KING, NORTH CAROLINA 27021
(336) 983-2206
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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PO Box 504
First Christian Church
Phone: 336-983-2206 Fax: 336-985-3559
MISSION OF THE MONTH
TCM International
November Finances
General Fund $20,528.85 Building Fund $ 4085.00 Missions $ 5035.00
November Attendance
Averages
Sunday School— 88 Morning Worship— 238 Evening Worship – 101
Wednesday Night – 101
ADDITIONS FOR 2011
16
K O M Just a reminder that
we have a box in the
lobby for collecting
food, toiletries, per-
sonal hygiene items,
and other items
needed by King
Outreach Ministry.
We do this on an on-
going basis to help
with their monthly
needs. As you are
grocery shopping,
pick up a few needed
items and drop them
in the box!
NONPROFIT ORG.
US POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #2
FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
Thank You Thank you Philip and Sherry Crews and their crew
for a great Veteran’s Banquet Meal. Thank you Elders & Deacons Wives for a great
meal on the “We are the Body “ weekend. It was great chicken stew and chili!
The goal of TCM is to develop International Disciple Makers who will share the love of Je-
sus and His Gospel with their own people for a lifetime. Then each will mentor others to
become disciple makers as well.
A Few Facts...
TCM is the largest fully accredited graduate seminary serving Europe and Central Asia
TCM serves a geographic area twice the size of the United States
The typical student and graduate speaks several languages, functions competently in his or
her own culture, and will serve a lifetime in their region.
Of TCM's 800+ students, 71 in 2010 are former Muslims who now share Christ in their re-
gions.
66 courses were taught in 2010 at 10 course locations throughout Eastern Europe.g with
missionaries to develop culturally appropriate multimedia products to serve the needs of e
In 1991, Dr. Tony Twist, second President of TCM International, Inc., established the ―Institute for Biblical Studies‖ (now TCM International Institute). TCM is designed to provide graduate-level study for pastors and church lead-ers. All of the required classes are taught at Haus Edelweiss or at 12 TCM teach-ing sites in 11 countries. The work is severely needed throughout the organization for evangelism and teaching in the form of videos, books, audio stories, web tools,
Faith Promise Pledge: $55,392
