THE CHRISTIAN BEACON I am the light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in darkness,

But will have the light of life. John 8:12

Volume 59, Issue 2 First Christian Church, Marion, Indiana February 2014

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH EXECUTIVE BOARD

Chairperson Susan Smoker

Vice Chairperson Joe Lewis

Co-Chairs of Finance Larry Garrett Angela Martin

Recording Secretary Julie Hix

Chairperson of Trustees George Hill

Chairperson of Program Support Team

Susan Smoker

Co-Chairs of Elders Bill Beck Martin Koehler

Chairperson of Personnel Bill Boxell

At-Large Representatives Joan Martin Beth Strange

Lead Minister David Mills

MISSION STATEMENT

We believe God s mission for the First Christian Church is to be and to share the Good

News of Jesus Christ witnessing and serving from our doorsteps to the ends of

the earth (Acts 1: 8)

CONGREGATIONAL

VISION STATEMENT

We believe that God is calling the First Christian

Church to care for the mental, physical and spiritual welfare of our greater world

community by becoming more service-oriented and

mission-minded.

Join us as we,

M a r k t h e 20 14 L e n t e n Se a s o n

Gather with us in Fellowship Hall for a weekly hour during which we, via the spiritual disciplines, will follow Mark s account of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

March 9: Mark 1 & 2 March 16: Mark 3 & 4 March 23: Mark 5 - 8:26 March 30: Mark 8:27 - 10:52 April 6: Mark 11:1 - 13:37 April 13: Mark 14:1 - 16:8

Each session will last from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Sign up at the Welcome Center today. Contact Pastor David with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have.

Ash Wednesday Service March 5, 2014 7 pm

Maundy Thursday Service April 17, 2014

7 pm

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thank You Kids Zone would like to thank everyone who donated to the Mitten Tree. A special thank you to those of you who made mittens and hats to add to our tree.

Beth Strange

Dear First Christian Friends, Thank you for your prayers, cards and well wishes during my recent illness. The out pouring of support given to Jane Ann was greatly appreciated. Bill Boxell

Prayer Concerns Dee Dee Carmin, Donna Florea s sister in Indy. Hospital Debbie Folk awaiting test results Jane Simmons @ Sterling House, likes visitors Larry Moore facing surgery 2/3 Paul Bacon, Larry s brother-in-law facing surgery 2/5 Bill Boxell Suzie Oyler, rehab @ Wesleyan Ellen Maines Mason Morrison Bob Harvey in Colonial Oaks Phil Albertson Paul Ragsdale Paul Meyer Sally Thompson Bill Simmons

Our prayers and sympathy To family and friends of Bessie Hall who passed away January 15th.

To family and friends of Wanda Williams passed away January 27th.

To David & Lisa Mills and family, upon the death of Lisa s father, Marion Keen.

Ladies Book Club

February 10 @ 6 pm in the Willing Hearts Room This month s book to be discussed is

And the Shofar Blew by Francine Rivers

Bring a friend & come enjoy a light supper & fellowship. Contact Pattie Garrett if you have any questions.

The Endowment Fund will have $1000 to give away this year and the Endowment Team would like the congregation s assistance in determining where these funds should go. Please submit ideas to the church office by Sunday, March 2nd. The Endowment Team will meet in March to decide on the recipient.

Please remember that anyone can help support the Endowment Fund, if you are interested in making a one-time donation or a recurring donation please contact Larry Garrett or Angie Martin.

February Calendar of Events

2 Youth Group 2 pm (every Sunday)

Film Festival 4 pm The Forbidden Planet

3 VFW use of building 6:30 pm (1st & 3rd Monday) 4 Ladies Bible Study 9:15 @ St. James every Tues.

Elder s Meeting 7 pm 6 Vet to Vets 5:30 pm (every Thursday) 9 Nursery Sack Lunch get together 11:45 am

Youth Group 2 pm Film Festival 4pm On the Waterfront

Young Disciples Skating 2pm 10 Care Council Meeting 10 am (every Monday)

Quilters 10 am Book Club 6 pm

11 Rebekah Ruth Circle 1:30 pm 15 DEADLINE FOR BEACON ARTICLES 16 Blood Pressure Checks 8:45 am - 9:15 am

Youth Group 2 pm Film Festival 4 pm The End of the Affair

19 Finance Meeting 6 pm Ex. Bd. Meeting 7 pm

23 Youth Group 2 pm Parish Nurse Dedication Service 2 pm Film Festival 4 pm The Mission

26 A.I.M Carry-in Lunch (weather permitting)

Nursery Valentine Get Together Sunday February 9th Following Sunday School to 1 pm

Meeting in the Fellowship Hall Children (birth to 5 yrs) and their families

Come & bring your sack lunches and enjoy crafts, games, food, fun & fellowship.

Any questions call Beth Strange 517-1107.

Young Disciples Skating Party February 9th

Parents please drop your children off at Idyl Wyld Skating Rink at 2 pm and pick them up at 4 pm. Please contact Angie Martin or Carol Secttor if you have questions.

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Nursery Workers /same Sunday each Month

Worship Service Hour

1st Sharon Pence & Stacie Watson 2nd Sandie Briggs & Jean Hill 3rd Diane Bartholomew & Christian Jones 4th Marsha Usher & Elissa Watson 5th Joan Martin & Jane Garwood

Nursery Workers /same Sunday each Month

Sunday School Hour

1st Beth Strange 2nd Pat Hill 3rd Suzie Angstmann 4th Joan Martin 5th Joan Martin / Beth Strange

Chancel Flowers

The flowers for 2014 have not all been spoken for, if you would like to provide flowers one Sunday in honor or memory of a loved one or in celebration of a birthday or anniversary the 2014 flower calendar is posted in the small kitchen, please sign your name and the reason for the flowers on the calendar OR call the church office. The cost is $20.00 a Sunday and you are welcome to take the flowers home after the worship service.

Service Schedules

Thanks for planning to fulfill your serving obligations or, if you are unable to be present, making arrangements for your substitute.

Eucharist Preparation

2 Raymond Lopez, Dick Runyon 09 Butch & Sandie Briggs 16 Steve & Janice Maynard 23 Trevor Hix and Jerry Richards

Elders: Bread & Cup

Marianne Beck (and Bread Preparation) Lay Leader to assist Elder

Greeters

Terry & Jean Hill (door) Joan Martin (middle) Lois Runyon (welcome center)

1 Grace Meyer

2 Craig Martin

Jessica Zickafoose

Dan Sanders

Anna Ferguson

Sherrie McAfee

6 Elizabeth Maki

Scott Harvey

Tim Thompson

8 Noah Harris

9 Lewis Kiser

Barbara Coburn

12 Heather Brady

13 Betty Spangler

14 Karen McBride

John Grogg

15 Janet Hamm

18 Ron Nantz

19 Kevin Angstmann

21 Kit Simmons

Seth Snyder

22 Kelsey Ferguson

Charlene Oatess

25 Kaitlyn Duggan

28 Aaron Lewis

5 James & Nancy Farrer

14 Aaron & Lisa Frederick

15 Steve & Janice Maynard

Scott & Jennifer Meyer

Rodger & Brenda Moore

18 Bill & Jane Boxell

25 Beauregard & Sarah Middaugh

Natalie & Jeremy Hills will have their daughter Norabelle Anne (born 12/29/13) dedicated this Sunday, February 2nd, during the morning worship service.

You know big brother Landon, grandma and grandpa Strange and lots of family will be there too!

Come support this young family.

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Rev. David Mills Lead Minister

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