FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) of Jefferson City, Mo.

8:20AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP 10:40AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 9:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL

THE CHURCH BELL

PASTORAL PONDERINGS

Brothers and Sisters,

On March 4th, Casey and I had the privilege of

sharing with the church the exciting news that

we are expecting a baby in September. This is

one of those strange moments for ministers

because you want to make sure your community

knows and can join the celebration, but you

don’t want to be the center of attention. That

reticence, coupled with personalities not inclined

to “oversharing,” allows me to make the promise

that every sermon, Bell article, and conversation

is not going to be about Baby Geraldine (which is

the nickname we’re using until the baby actually

arrives).

Yet, I will write one piece on the topic because,

well, it has been on my mind recently. This

pregnancy brought great joy to us but also great

relief. Frankly, we had hoped it would happen

a lot sooner and we had been struggling –

mentally, emotionally, and spiritually – that our

desire and prayer to start a family seemed to be

going unanswered. Naturally we remain nervous

and in prayer that all will go well. Your prayers

for the same are certainly invited!

This new reality of expecting a child has changed

things. The parents reading this are going,

“duh,” but I don’t only mean the kind of change

where everything is different and more chaotic.

I mean the kind of change that comes with

waiting and anticipation, of imagining a moment

radically different than what you have known

before. (continued page 2)

MARCH 14, 2018 VOL. 74, ISSUE 6

Who Are We? We call ourselves Disciples, a community of believers who follow Jesus by worshiping God, growing in faith, and serving all in need.

Bound to each other in Christ’s love, we discover our life together through sharing life with the world.

Palm Sunday Parade Palm Sunday is March 25th and our children’s Sunday School class, parents, and any others are invited to join us for our Palm Parade to the Capitol Building at 9:30AM during the Sunday School hour. This annual event is always a fun opportunity to live out a Bible story for ourselves.

Easter Egg Hunt and Potluck Our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Potluck will be on March 21st, 5:30PM, at McClung Park. The main dish will be provided, families are invited to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please let the church office know if you plan on attending. It will be a wonderful time for all our families to gather together. Don't forget your Easter basket!

Fill some Easter eggs! Bags of Easter eggs to be used at our Easter Egg Hunt are now available in the gathering area. If you are able, grab a bag or two and fill them with candy or treats for the kids (please no chocolate!) and return them to church by Sunday, March 18th. Thank you!

Faith Seeking Understanding Book Discussion Sunday, March 25, 9:30AM in the Activities Room (This month’s book Is Table Talk by Rev. Dr. Mike Graves. Copies are available through the church office or with Rev. Sarah.)

NOTE:

The church office has

an answering machine you

may leave your order on. Just call

573.636.5157.

Pastoral Ponderings (continued from page 1)

In ancient Greek (the language of the New Testament) there are actually two words for time. One is “chronos,” which means time passing minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. This is where we get the word chronology or chronological. One thing happens, then the next thing, and then the next thing. We’re all familiar with this understanding of time. We use it and follow it every day. The second word for time is “Kairos.” It means an opportune moment, the “right time” for something to happen. “Kairos Moments” are often referred to as being “pregnant with meaning.” This is the right time for something new to happen. The birth and resurrection of Jesus are both Kairos moments. Something new is happening at the most opportune of times. Trying to imagine what life looks like not just as a pastor and husband but also as a father has this Kairos feeling to it. It seems like this moment is just bursting with possibilities. There is so much potential for what this might become. When our child inevitably acts unruly or disappoints in some shocking way please feel free to remind me of this column and how I had over-sentimentalized parenthood. Yet, what I want to point out to you all (and thus my reason for writing this) is that Kairos moments are everywhere. Each day brings opportunities for new inspirations leading us in new directions. Our lives are not routines but laden with a potential whose source is Divine. This pregnancy is an answer to our prayers but it is also a reminder that God’s time is a beautiful thing. Kairos moments are all around us waiting to be recognized. Steadfast in hope, Rev. Beau

F CC ’ S T UESD AY MARCH 20TH

The Cross and Our Obedience Matthew 26:36-46

MARCH 27TH The Cross and Earthly Powers

John 19:16-22

L E N T E N F O C U S

SUNDAY, MARCH 18TH Committed to Repentance

SUNDAY, MARCH 25TH Committed to the Way of Peace

HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY

WEEKLY @ FCC

MONDAYS AT 5:00PM

Woman of Value Bible Study meets in the parlor.

MONDAYS AT 7:00PM

Boy Scout Troop 333 in the Scout Room

TUESDAYS AT 8:30AM

Prayer Time w/Rev. Beau in the Chapel

WEDNESDAYS AT NOON

Bible Study “The Book of Genesis” in the library.

WEDNESDAY BUDDY PACKING

1PM (Feb. 28th, Mar. 14th, Apr. 4th, Apr. 18th, May 3rd)

6PM (Mar. 7th, Mar. 21st, Apr. 11th, Apr. 25th)

WEDNESDAYS AT 5:00PM

Youth Group

WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30PM

Chancel Choir practice in the Choir Room.

WEDNESDAYS AT 7:45PM

Jubilant Sound Handbell practice in the sanctuary.

THURSDAYS AT 5:45PM

Bible Study “The Book of Genesis” in the library.

THIS MONTH @ FCC

MARCH 2ND CWU World Day of Prayer, 1:00PM

Our Saviors Lutheran Church

MARCH 4TH Missionaries, Phil & Christiana Brande, join us at

the 8:20 & 10:40AM Worship services, as well as

in the Activities Room during the Sunday School hour

MARCH 5TH Mary Circle, 1:00PM, Parlor

MARCH 10TH Faithful Families Retreat, 9AM to Noon at FCC

MARCH 11TH Chili & Trivia, Noon, Activities Room

MARCH 13TH Cabinet Meeting, 5:30PM, Library

MARCH 20TH FCC Hosts the Community Lenten Service & Meal

Noon, CUCC

Elder Meeting, 5:30PM, Library

MARCH 21ST Easter Egg Hunt & Potluck, 5:30PM, McClung Park

MARCH 25TH Palm Sunday Parade around the Capitol, 9:30AM

Faith Seeking Understanding Book Discussion

9:30AM, Activities Room (This month’s book is

Table Talk by Rev. Dr. Mike Graves, copies available

through the church office or with Rev. Sarah.)

MARCH 27TH Card Making Night, 5:30PM, Activities Room

MARCH 29TH Maundy Thursday Mini-Cantata, 7:00PM, Sanctuary

MARCH 30TH Good Friday Service, 6:00PM, preceded with a time

of Meditation and Prayer, 5:30PM, Sanctuary

The next two Church Bell dates are March 11th (articles due

by noon on Monday, March 9th) and March 21st (articles

due by noon on Monday, March 19th.)

19 Ryan Caldwell Sharon Fockler 20 Michael Helton Lindsey Ruff

Rick & Judy Naught

Arnie & Nicole Reynolds 21 Larry Neill 22 Gabriel Gonder Gemma Penn Rebecca Robuck Michelle Sheppard Kristen Thurman 23 Susan Avery John Blosser Reba Brandenburg Dawn Carafeno Katherine Gonder Ray Lister

Drew & Katherine Gonder

Don & Val Lydolph 24 25 Austin Thompson

Tim & Jan Alexander

Brett & Jennifer Baker

26 Russ Dunwiddie Kelly Verslues 27 Luella Alley 28 Megan Ochoa Keith West 29 Rebecca McClain Michele Owens

Norman & LaVerne Porter 30 Sonya Cooley

31

1 David Love Grayson Moore 2 3 Lilith Jones Sue Steppelman Randy Waltz

Keith & Karan West 4 Brooks Jarrett Beth Nolte 5 Alicea Mullen

Henry & Venita Jackson 6 Risa King 7 Kevin Heady

Michael & Allison Lauf 8 Wilma Collins Patty Leddy

9 Jim Morris 10 David & Barbara Plummer 11 Claudia Buse Phoenix Gilpin

Alan & Jeanne Nelson 12 Patricia King Orlo Shroyer 13

14 Hattie Massman David Shaul Rick Vaughan 15 Brett Kuebler 16 Lily Gregory 17 Brooke Hagenhoff Emelyn McClain 18 Lisa Bynum Debi Wells

MARCH 7TH 5 to 7pm

Dinner and Youth Group Buddy Packing

MARCH 14TH

5 to 7pm Dinner and Youth Group

MARCH 21ST

5 to 7pm Dinner and Youth Group

MARCH 28TH

NO YOUTH GROUP

Summer Camp Registration has begun! FCC will fund 50% of the registration costs for any child who wants to go to camp through the Mid-America Disciples, and if a camper registers with a friend, Community Ministry will cover 100% of the cost for BOTH campers! You can register online by going to www.mid-americadisciples.org, click on the Summer Programs tab at the top of the page and then on NEOLA on the left hand side.

Spring is Just Around the Corner!!! Which means Spring Cleaning!! If you need help cleaning your house or yard, we have able-bodied youth working hard to earn money for their summer mission trips. To sign up, please call Tracy 573-837-7346.

Culver’s Night

Please join us at Culver’s on Monday, March 26th, and help support the youth in raising funds for their mission trips this summer. Thank you!

Noisy Offering

Every month the young people in our congregation participate in worship and serve others by collecting our noisy offering. Thank you for supporting the various organizations, causes, and ministries that we collect change for. Our next Noisy Offering will be March 18th supporting our Missionaries. Children are invited to bring their GRATITUDE BOXES with change for the noisy offering each month. If your child needs a GRATITUDE BOX, please see Rev. Sarah. Thank You!

Hopefully, you have received your envelopes with a flyer and tickets for our Pancake Breakfast coming up very soon! Hosting this church fundraiser requires the help of approximately 90 individuals to flow smoothly and to serve those in the community who walk through our doors. Your help is needed in a multitude of ways including: helping us cut advertising costs by distributing your flyer wherever you can (more available upon request from the church office), cooking,

serving tables, beverage prep, ticket takers, trash disposal, clean-up and breakdown. Serving begins at 7:00AM and ends at noon on Saturday, April 21st. Tickets are $10 (10 and under eat free). Your help is needed for the following times and positions:

Cooks - 6:00-9:30AM and 9AM-12PM Beverage Prep - 6:00-9:30AM and 9AM-12PM

Ticket Takers Doors - 6:30-9:30AM and 9AM-12PM Trash Disposal - 7:00-9:30AM and 9AM- 12PM

Clean-up/Breakdown - 11:30AM-1:30PM Please prayerfully consider where you might be able to volunteer an hour or two and mark your name by a slot on the poster board in the gathering area. If you have questions, please give Christian Larson a call at 605.695.5599. Thank you. Christian Larson, Chair

F.I.S.H. (Faith in Senior High)

AND

Middle School Youth Groups

Wednesday Night Dinners Needed

We are looking for individuals, families, or groups who are willing to provide dinner for us. We eat at 5:00PM and generally need food for 30-35 people. If you are willing to provide a full meal of just a part of a meal (meat, side, or dessert) for the youth, please contact Tracy@firstchristianjc mo.org.

Musical Notes

AT THE MOST RECENT WORSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING the group revisited a topic that has been discussed on multiple occasions: the purpose of the musical prelude in worship. This topic was resurrected after a recent offering by our handbell choir largely went unnoticed due to boisterous conversation in the sanctuary just prior to worship.

Historically, the prelude served two purposes in church music. First, it was a time for the organist or other musicians to “warm up” their instruments, getting them in tune with one another and the like. As it related to the mass, the prelude intoned the key of the first hymn to enhance the singing of it. Secondly, and most importantly, the prelude in church history was viewed as the start of worship, not something that merely preceded it. Its purpose today is to set the tone for the worship service, acknowledging the service theme or liturgical season. It may also be used to teach new melodies or reinforce ones to be sung within the service. All in all, it is to be a time of preparation: a time to pray and reflect; a time to quiet our minds against the noise of the world and the “business” of a church body; a time to intentionally open our hearts in order that we might hear God’s Word for us through the Scripture, sermon and prayers to come.

The Worship Committee recognizes that conversation during the prelude is not a problem unique to FCC. At some point in our culture, a shift was made that relegated music to background music – a seeming necessity for nearly every event, but one that shouldn’t have too much attention given to it. This cultural shift inevitably – and regrettably -- found its way into worship as well, probably as churches tried to break down barriers by being more “casual.”

The Worship Committee has experimented with different ways of addressing this issue – prayer slides, using acolytes as a visual cue, providing a countdown clock on the screens, and more. The issue is tricky because we also fully recognize the importance of fellowship to create a sense of belonging in this family of faith. Hospitality, too, is a must to visitors, but consider -- might there be other ways to make them feel welcome among us aside from the 5 minutes prior to worship when we should be centering ourselves to worship God with all that we are and have? What might happen in my individual spiritual walk if I adopted a spirit of prayer during the prelude rather than visiting with my neighbor about the sporting event I just attended or the chores I need to do after the service?

In the big picture of life, this is not an earth-shattering discussion. But it is worth considering because the chatter has proven disruptive (a proverbial “stumbling block” Scripture cites?) to the worship of at least a few who draw meaning from musical offerings, even those offered as preservice music. The act of offering music in worship is two-fold. First, it is a musician’s offering of worship to the One who is our true audience. Thus, playing or singing whether people in the pews are listening or not has merit. But secondly, musicians are also offering a gift that is to be shared in hopes that it may be a worship aid to the larger community. When loud conversation and laughter prevents that, we’ve not lived out part of our purpose. In fact, not honoring the gift also denies the stewardship of time – often hours in choosing and rehearsing music – made by many volunteers within our music ministry. Bear in mind, too, that musicians offering that music are often from our community; how hospitable are we being to them if we talk through their musical offering simply because it takes place before the pastor’s welcome?

I know personally how easy it is to succumb to the temptation to talk over music as we try to greet those around us on Sunday mornings! But I also know how the musicians I’m privileged to work with give of their time and talent, often sacrificially, and I desire for that gift to be honored by a grateful congregation. May we all strive to be respectful of the many gifts we value in this beloved church family! As always, I’m happy to continue this conversation with you one and one if you have comments or concerns regarding this or anything else that is music or worship related.

UPCOMING SPECIAL MUSIC: *March 18, 8:20 – Dr. Natasia Sexton, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choirs at Westminster College and choir director at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson City, will share an arrangement of the hymn, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” *March 18, 10:40 – Lydia Knatcal and Cameo Hoeme reprise a moving duet, “Worn,” by Christian group Tenth Avenue North. This is not-to-be-missed! Also, take a listen to Rend Collective’s new song, “Rescuer (Good News)” which we will sing for the first time as a congregation. *March 25 (Palm Sunday), 8:20 – Chancel Choir sings “A Palm Sunday Jubilation,” based on the early American tune Followers of the Lamb. They will also provide the offertory, a lovely setting of John 3:16-17, “God So Loved the World” by Lloyd Larson. *March 25, 10:40 – Add this new song, “Prepare Ye the Way,” by Michael W. Smith to your playlist so you will be ready to lift your voice to welcome our King on Palm Sunday! *March 29 (Maundy Thursday), 7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir and the Women’s Ensemble provides 5 anthems throughout this meaningful service, accompanied by these gifted instrumentalists: Johanna Boyer and Hannah Huedepohl, violin; Nathan Erickson, cello; Laurie Janeczko, flute; and Scot Stout, piano. Instrumentalists will provide music before the service as well, so plan to arrive early! *April 1 (Easter), 8:20 and 10:40 a.m. – Chancel Choir brings special music to our celebration of the Lord’s victory over death and the grave, singing arrangements of “In Christ Alone” and “Crown Him with Many Crowns.” A brass quartet will accompany these anthems as well as congregational hymnody, providing the punctuation mark to our festival services. I’ve no doubt you will be blessed by what promises to be a stellar quartet comprised of Tom Tripp and Dan McClard (trumpet) and Dan and David Witter (trombone).

SUPPORT FCC MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY at the same time by attending one of the following musical events: The Jefferson City Community Symphonic Band, including FCC members Nancy Priddy, John Kuebler, and Dan and Tracy McClard, invite you to attend their next concert this Sunday, March 18, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran High School. Bob Priddy of our congregation will narrate the program titled, “Big Band, No Strings Attached,” which will feature “Moon River,” “Blue Moon,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and other jazz standards. MOstly Opera, accompanied by Southside Philharmonic, presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute on Thursday, March 22, 7:00 p.m. at Mitchell Auditorium. Sandra Troutt of our church family is among the cast and Terri Lloyd plays clarinet in the ensemble.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY

We pray for these Pam Brown, Jane Burd, Jackie Natsch,

Lucas Robey, Cindy Roberts, Betty Schulte, Starlin Sims, Fran Smith

Individuals will be kept on our prayer list for four weeks at a time. At the end of four weeks, please give Kathy a call at 636.5157 or email her Kathy@firstchristian jcmo.org, if you would like continued prayers for an individual. Thank you!

Our Members in Care Centers THE ARBORS AT WESTBROOK TERRACE

Rita Connell

CASTLE PARK

Glenda Crow

HEISINGER

Richard Carroll, Judy Hawkins

PRIMROSE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

John Griffith, Jessie Schell, Fran Smith

THE TIMBERS

Helen Allen(CCC-KC), Mae Oehring

WESTBROOK TERRACE

Shirley Jarrett

VILLA MARIE

Don Dixon, Mozelle Smith

OUR HOMEBOUND MEMBERS

Reba Brandenburg, Patty Renn

OUR OUT-OF-TOWN MEMBERS

Jess Beck, Betty Mansur

Worship Attendance

New Members in 2018 - 11

MARCH 4, 2018 8:20AM - 101 / 10:40AM - 106

MARCH 11, 2018 8:20AM ~ 66 / 10:40AM - 110

Welcome to Our Visitors Jim & Darcy Blosser, Phil & Christiana Brande, Nellie Campbell, Kathy Cavender, Alex & Bri Dallmeyer, Dana DeWeese, Lisa Echelberry, Joyce Engle, Greg Francis, Robin Grumm, Linda Heller, Curt & Chris Hillis, Mike & Beckie Huckriede, Leah Johnson, Carlin Johnson, Risa King, Herb & Becky Kuhn, the Larson family, Don & Joelle Macleod, Barb Mahne, Rachel Myers, Kathy Mitchell, Julie Park, Sandy Robinson, John Ruth, Mike & Ann-marie Scott, Ethan Schulte, Kevin Strobel, Cindy & Doug VanCamp, Judy Wakeland-Jordan, Beth Waller

WELCOME TO FCC! FCC has been blessed, again, with three new members, who joined this past Sunday! They are: Tabbitha Howard, Raven Redel and Dakoda Ballard. Be watching for more information about each of them in a future Bell.

Joy! to Miranda and Tyler Fishback on the birth of their son,

Cash Robert Fishback, born March 6 weighing 7lbs. 14oz.

Our Condolences to Beverly Anderson on the loss of her

significant other, Nathaniel Harrison, who passed away March 5. The funeral was held in St. Louis.

Thank You So Much! I want to thank each and every one who took time to send cards, gifts and flowers. Each time I received one, I said a little prayer for you. I’m home doing fine and anxious to get back to see everyone. Georgialee Dallas

New Bible Study A new Bible study on Romans will begin on Wednesday, April 4th, at 5:45PM and Thursday, April 5th, at noon. All are welcome to join the study.

First Steps Part-Time Interim Director First Steps Preschool & Enrichment is a ministry of First Christian Church and is seeking to hire a part-time Interim Director. This position includes but is not limited to program development, supervision of staff, school planning, general administration, and coordination between school and church, with an emphasis placed on First Christian Church values and beliefs. Qualified applicants must have a college degree and be able to pass a criminal background check. A more complete job description and the application form can be found on our website: www.firststeps. weebly.com. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, employment application and resume to J.T. Yarnell, Personnel Chair, First Christian Church, 327 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101, or via email to Sarah Kingsbery, Associate Minister, at sarah@firstchristianchurchjcmo.org. Preference will be given to complete applications received by April 2, 2018.

Part-Time Facilities Worker

One of our part-time facilities employees, Hunter Marsh, has submitted his resignation, and we are currently looking for someone to fill that position, hopefully starting in early April. Hunter had the opportunity to do similar work elsewhere making substantially more that we offer. We wish him the best. If you know of someone who is looking for a part-time job working for Scott Campbell, please have them call me at 680-2255. Ideally, the schedule is two mornings a week, eight hours per week total. However, we do have some flexibility on the schedule. We would appreciate your help. J. T. Yarnell, Personnel Chair

1ST SUNDAY

MAR 4

8:20AM

ELDERS

Cecile Landrum

Stephen Waters

DIACONATE

Larry McArthur

Russ & Kathy Dunwiddie

Eden Dietle

LITURGIST

Pat Amick

USHERS

Jim Roberts

Morris Woodruff

GREETERS

Bob Robuck

Loise White

10:40AM

ELDERS

Bill Marshall

Wanda King

DIACONATE

Joyce Wagner

Martha Davis

Brian & Kara Knight

Jon & Amanda Prouty

Tyler & Miranda Fishback

LITURGIST

Ingrid Caldwell

USHERS

Mike Tanner

Wayne Hepler

GREETERS

Marilyn Langley

Willadean Jackson

COMMUNION PREP

Mary Ann Weaver

PEW POCKETS

Sue Snell (1st & 5th Tues)

CHANCEL FLOWERS

ILM Luvena Wehmeyer

GB Loise White

2ND SUNDAY

MAR 11

8:20AM

ELDERS

John Bennett

John Mann

DIACONATE

Jim & Lauren Eichelberger

Patty Osman

Jeanne Naeger

LITURGIST

Norm Hicks

USHERS

Joe Payne

Nike Thompson

GREETERS

Marge Blosser

Venita Jackson

10:40AM

ELDERS

Gregg Ochoa

Steve Amick

DIACONATE

Beth Nolte

Missy & Taylor Mann

Steven Claycomb

Charles & Melanie Highland

Cindy Leveron

TBD

LITURGIST

Charlotte Middleton

USHERS

Jerry West

Jon Miller

GREETERS

Elaine West

Darlene Charles

COMMUNION PREP

Betty Schramm

PEW POCKETS

Marge Blosser

CHANCEL FLOWERS

ILM Barb Miller

GB the Miller Family

8:20AM

ELDERS

Bill Marshall

David Avery

DIACONATE

Cindy Collins

Bob & Sherry Jordan

Marsha Graham

LITURGIST

Cindy Blosser

USHERS

Jim & Russ Dunwiddie

GREETERS

Sue Snell

Nancy Dunwiddie

10:40AM

ELDERS

J.T. Yarnell

Brenda Johnson

DIACONATE

Laura Avery

Jenny & Doug Hagenhoff

Kevin Heady

Charlotte Middleton

Willadean Jackson

Carolyn Green

Ingrid Caldwell

LITURGIST

Diana Haugesag

USHERS

Gregg Ochoa

Tom Mahoney

GREETERS

Scott Lange

Karla Denny

COMMUNION PREP

David Durbin

PEW POCKETS

Venita Jackson

CHANCEL FLOWERS

ILM Kathy Trimm & Paula

Trimm Ballard

GB Billie Kay and Linda &

Bill Trimm

3RD SUNDAY

MAR 18

4TH SUNDAY

MAR 25

8:20AM

ELDERS

Wanda King

Bill Marshall

DIACONATE

Clint & Tami Barrett

Jim Roberts

Donna Brown

LITURGIST

Deanna McKay

USHERS

Manny Gerlt

Rick Vaughan

GREETERS

J.T. & Susie Yarnell

10:40AM

ELDERS

Cecile Landrum

Stephen Waters

DIACONATE

Chris Bell

Jerry & Elaine West

Alyssa Angell

Stephen Foutes

Ryan Vegiard

TBD

TBD

LITURGIST

Alyssa Angell

USHERS

Gregg Ochoa

Tom Mahoney

GREETERS

The Bennett Family

COMMUNION PREP

TBD

PEW POCKETS

Chris Bell

CHANCEL FLOWERS

NO FLOWERS

PALM SUNDAY

5TH SUNDAY

8:20AM

ELDERS

Wanda King

Steve Amick

DIACONATE

Clint & Tami Barrett

Jim Roberts

Donna Brown

LITURGIST

Deanna McKay

USHERS

Manny Gerlt

Rick Vaughan

GREETERS

J.T. & Susie Yarnell

10:40AM

ELDERS

Cecile Landrum

Stephen Waters

DIACONATE

Chris Bell

Jerry & Elaine West

Alyssa Angell

Stephen Foutes

Ryan Vegiard

Ashley Dahl

Sherry Anderson

LITURGIST

Alyssa Angell

USHERS

Gregg Ochoa

Tom Mahoney

GREETERS

The Bennett Family

COMMUNION PREP

TBD

PEW POCKETS

Chris Bell

CHANCEL FLOWERS

ILM

GB

SENIOR MINISTER Rev. Beau Underwood Beau@firstchristianjcmo.org

ASSOCIATE MINISTER Rev. Sarah Kingsbery Sarah@firstchristianjcmo.org

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY Gretchen Huedepohl Gretchen@firstchristianjcmo.org

YOUTH DIRECTOR Tracy McClard Tracy@firstchristianjcmo.org

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Kathy Speidel Kathy@firstchristianjcmo.org

FINANCIAL SECRETARY Marilyn Schroer Marilyn@firstchristianjcmo.org

FACILITY & GROUNDS COORDINATOR Scott Campbell Scott@firstchristianjcmo.org

BELL CHOIR DIRECTOR Terri Lloyd Terri.schenkel.lloyd@gmail.com

ACCOMPANIST Scot Stout blueeyedbear@aol.com

CHILD CARE COORDINATOR Missy Mann gohuskermann@yahoo.com

FIRST STEPS DIRECTOR Pam Hart Firststepsjc@gmail.com

CONTACT US AT 327 East Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, Mo 65101 Phone: (573) 636-5157 Fax: (573) 893-5608 firstchristianjcmo.org

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Deadline for news articles in The Church Bell: Noon Monday AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES: Please contact Rev. Underwood at 815-303-1990 Non-emergency church-related items after working hours, Monday thru Friday 8AM to 5PM, we have voice mail. Please feel free to call the church (636-5157) at any time and leave a message. NOTE: IF YOU LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON FRIDAY (after 5 PM), SATURDAY, OR SUNDAY, IT WILL NOT BE CHECKED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING. Thank you.

WEBSITES YOU NEED TO STAY CONNECTED

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Disciples Together (Resources for Pastors): http://disciples.org/dns/disciples-together?

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NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON

SUNDAY?

Give the office (636-5157) a call

by noon the Friday before, and

they will have the Sunday driver

pick you up!

PLEASE HELP KEEP THE CHURCH

OFFICE UP-TO-DATE! Be sure to

give the office any updates of

your address, emails and/or

phone numbers.

REMEMBER… to wear your name tags so our new members may get-to-know you. If you need a n e w o n e , p l e a s e e m a i l Kathy@firstchristianjcmo.org

Buy groceries….help support youth ministry! Sign up for a Community

Card at Schnuck’s grocery store

Here’s what you can do:

Pick up a Community Card at Schnucks or at FCC.

Call 1-800-931-6258 to activate your group I.D. #500015450

Use your Community Card when you buy groceries

The 2018 Flower Chart is ready and laying on the desk across from the office. We

have one basket of flowers for each Sunday.

WANT TO CATCH THE REV’S IN THEIR OFFICE?

REV. BEAU ~ THURSDAYS 9~11AM REV. SARAH ~ MONDAYS 1~4PM

Gluten-free Communion Bread is available. Please let one of the

ushers know as you come into the sanctuary.