First Christian Courier-May 28, 2011

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May 28, 2011

Inside the Courier:

A Look at the BriteSide, page 2

A prayer for stormvictims, page 3

June Calendar,

page 4

Board Notes, page 5

Construction update

forum, page 5

On the Web:

First Christian Churchwebsite

Christian Church (Dis-

ciples of Christ)

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FCC Graduates celebrate and look to the future

Wes Creighton graduates fromRobbinsdale Cooper High School,and will attend Iowa State next fall.

Quintin Johnson graduates fromMain Street School of PerformingArts, Hopkins, and will attendDunwoody College of Technology.

Sean Cackoski graduates from MainStreet School of Performing Arts,Hopkins, and will attend Westmin-ster College of the Arts at Rider Uni-versity in New Jersey.

Athena Carlson graduates from St.Louis Park High School, and willattend Grinnell College in Iowa.

CollegeGraduates:

AlisonCreighton,

Truman StateUniversity

Deb Murphy,

UnitedTheologicalSeminary

Congratulations!

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Pastor Bob Brite

Meeting the challenges of many storms

We pray in sympathy for all those who have lost loved ones, especial-ly Karen Kandik, who lost her father Alfred John Kandik, for Do-rothy Stegner, who lost her nephew, the fourth family member Do-rothy has lost this year, and the family ofDon Wharff, former mem-ber of FCC who passed away recently; in celebration with all thosegraduating from learning institutions and with Joyce Swenson andMark Carlson who celebrated their 30th anniversary; for those reco-

vering from recent illnesses, including Belinda Flanagan who hadsurgery recently, Gigi Lowy, June Andrix, who is adjusting to as-sisted living, Mike Hesano's uncle Sharkey Hesano, who is expe-riencing complications from surgery for lung cancer, Kevin Berkey,suffering from skin problems, and Sharon, sister-in-law of KirstenCackoski, who is fighting cancer; for all those afflicted by stormsand tornados, especially our neighbors in North Minneapolis; for allour homebound members, including Elaine Moe and Dorothy Beck-er, Amen.

Thereve been a lot of stormsthis spring, havent there? The

ones that clobbered the south a

few weeks ago, and the onesover the past couple of weekshere, and especially over theweekend that clobbered Joplin,MO, and Minneapolis. Lastweek I went to my insuranceadjustor to go over the haildamage to my car from twoweeks ago. Lots of folks innorth Minneapolis are having

to do the same in the next

couple of weeks. Meteorolo-gists/climatologists are begin-ning to say that this more activeweather pattern might be whatwe will be facing for some timeto come. Oh, joy.

Human life is definitely full ofstorms, weather-related andotherwise. Physical storms thatleave us having to rebuild, rela-tional storms that sometimeshave us doing the same, health-related storms that test our abil-ity to cope, economic stormsthat have us doubting our abili-ty to copethe human journeyis frequently a journey throughsuch storms. It is also fre-quently a journey through sun-shine and Sonshine. What thespirit of Christ calls us to dowith the former is to learn from

them that we might grow as

souls; what that spirit calls usto do with the latter is to tastethe power of joy in our midstthat can help us at all times,stormy or not.

Each day for me presents achallenge to work through, andblessings (sometimes strangeones) for which I am called togive thanks. Sometimes thechallenge that I work throughone day is the same challengeagain the next. Yet respondingto the challenges is what allowsme to grow, and growing iswhat makes us fit for the eter-nal journey. Its always impor-tant to keep in mind where thejourney ultimately heads.

Id like to see YOU on Sunday,Bob

A Look at the Brite Side

In our prayers

Gracious God, we

lift up these persons

in our prayers, ask-

ing the blessing of

your Grace and out-pouring of your Love

upon them.


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A prayer for those affected by natures storms

Gracious and loving God, we do come to you as a gracious and loving God even atthese times -- in fact, especially at these times of concern and worry and fear andloss. We ask that we would be fully aware of your presence at this time, O God; thatwe would know your loving embrace, that we would sense the strength that you giveto us, that you would give us creative and compassionate response.

Be with each of those who are in the way of rising water or blowing winds or ragingfire. Give neighbor the strength and compassion to reach out to neighbor. Give the

agencies of government and civil organizations the preparedness to gather peopleready to respond well and fully. We give you thanks, O God, for the ministries of thechurch, for the ways that we attempt to be the hands and the feet and the voice andthe heart of Jesus in these times.

Give us strength, O God, that in the face of the power of nature we will know thepower of your love. In fact, we will be the power of your love: the witness, the testi-mony of how much you love each one of your children. Be with each one now who isfacing loss, who is needing courage and hope. For we pray it in Jesus name, Amen.

This tree is a block from Dennis Sanders home inNorth Minneapolis.

A church in Montgomery, Alabama, jumped to actionwhen tornadoes hit. A good way to help is to donatetoWeek of Compassion, which posts updates about

relief work around the country and around the world.

The tornado that struck North Minneapolis on Sun-day, May 22, went through Pastor Dennis Sanders

neighborhood, but luckily, his house and the hous-es on the block were not hit. However, all aroundwas devastation: trees blocking streets, houses andbusinesses damaged, and great difficulties gettingaround.

Rev. Sharon Watkins, general minister and Presi-dent of the Disciples of Christ, offered a prayerthrough herblogfor all those around the countrysuffering from natures blasts, from flooding alongthe Mississippi to fires in Texas to tornadoes in Al-abama, and Missouri.
http://www.weekofcompassion.org/updates/http://www.weekofcompassion.org/updates/http://www.weekofcompassion.org/updates/http://www.disciples.org/OfficeoftheGeneralMinisterandPresident/SharonsBlog/tabid/758/Default.aspxhttp://www.disciples.org/OfficeoftheGeneralMinisterandPresident/SharonsBlog/tabid/758/Default.aspxhttp://www.disciples.org/OfficeoftheGeneralMinisterandPresident/SharonsBlog/tabid/758/Default.aspxhttp://www.disciples.org/OfficeoftheGeneralMinisterandPresident/SharonsBlog/tabid/758/Default.aspxhttp://www.weekofcompassion.org/updates/


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Elders Worship Leader ChildrensMoment

Diaco-aco-nate

Bus Drivers Greeters

June 5 Janice BradyMike Brady

Karen Kandik Dennis Sanders EvenTeam

Garry Hesser612-721-4905

Karen Kandik

June 12 Barb CreightonDean Creighton

Sandy Morgan Deb Murphy EvenTeam

Mike Hesano651-645-6758

Valerie Dunham

June 19 Val DunhamJanice Brady

Mike Hesano EvenTeam

Mike Morgan612-926-9384

Ardie Armstrong,Shirley Draine

June 26 Mike BradyBarb Ceighton

Don Cain Bob Brite EvenTeam

Garry Hesser Karen Kandik

June, 2011First Christian Church

Summer Worship Hours

9:00 Spiritual Formation Classes

10:00 Worship

11:15 Fellowship Time in Lounge

1

6 pm Bible Study

2

9 am Handcrafters

3 4

9 am- Mens

Group

10 am Carter

Circle

Brunch@ Pat

Dunlops

5

Summer Wor-

ship Schedule

begins

Raymore, MO

Youth Choir in

worship

Construction

Forum, noon

at Intermedia

Arts

6 7

7 pm Worship

Committee

8

6 pm Bible Study

9

9 am Handcrafters

10 11

9 am- Mens

Group

12 13 14

7 pm Property

Committee

15

5:30 Finance

Committee

6 pm Bible Study

16

9 am Handcrafters

17 18

9 Mens Group

10 am Laura

Lynne/Naomi

circle

6 pm Serve

dinner at St.Stephens19

Food Pantry

Sunday

20

Creation Care

Day Camp

21

7 pm Board

Meeting

22

6 pm Bible Study

23

9 am Handcrafters

7 pm Ministry Cen-

ter Board Meet-

ing

24 25

9 am- Mens

Group

26 27 28 29

6 pm Bible Study

30

9 am Handcrafters


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Nine board members and two staff members attended the May 17meeting of the General Board. The major items addressed at themeeting were the following:

The construction budget was set at $1.5 million, to encompassthe projected $1.33 construction costs plus costs for moving theorgan.

The Pastoral Call Committee will have eight members. Theywill get input from the region, think through criteria for a newminister, hold congregational discussions, and then set a time-line for the search and hiring of a new minister. Board agreedthat the candidate should be a pastor re-developer one withspecific skills to turn a church around.

Board voted to accept the organ design contract of $6,000 sub-

mitted by Charles Hendrickson of St. Peter, MN. TransitionFunds will be used for this contract.

Board voted to apply for a Board of Church Extension bridgeloan to cover construction costs until the closing of the buildingsale to MIA. We will apply for an interest-only, one-year ARMloan of $800,000 at 5 % on a draw down basis.

The total cost of vandalism to the Fellowship Hall and loungewindows, including video surveillance, replacing broken win-dows and doors, and overnight security, will be about $14,000.

Elders, deacons and all others participating in a worship serviceare reminded to meet at 10:20 (or 9:50, summer schedule) in the

choir room for a moment of prayer.

Board NotesThanks for HelpingThanks to everyone who braved thrain to join in our Spring cleaning oSaturday. Much-needed clean-ing/decorating was accomplishedalong with wonderful fellowship.Both FCC and SoSSCC memberscontributed to a productive morninWe finished off with a lunch repastfrom Bobs Gourmet Pizza (many

thanks, Bob!).from the FCC Property Committee

Keep pledges updatedThe finance committee reports thatwe are currently $8.000 behind onpledges. If you havent given your

pledge yet, please consider doing sas soon as possible to support themission and ministry of First Christian. Thank you and God bless youyour giving!

Summer Worship Schedulebegins June 5Our summer worship schedule willgo into effect on Sunday, June 5, wworship at 10:00 am and Sundayschool (for those that have it) at eit9:00 am or following worship. TheBreakfast Club will be in hiatus ovthe summer worship schedule

Creation Care Day Camp stilltaking registrationsKids from age 4 through 6th gradestill have time to register for CreatiCare Day Camp, a joint summer

project between FCC and several oer churches.

The camp will be held June 2024from 9 am until 3 pm each day atZion Lutheran, 33rd and Pillsbury well as other locations, including thBlaisdell YMCA.

Construction forum on new Ministry Center on June 5will include slide show and Q & A with contractors

A construction show and

tell forum will be held at

noon, Sunday, June 5, atIntermedia Arts. Slidesshowing schematics and

drawings of the MinistryCenter interior and exte-rior will be shown on a bigscreen.

Vivid illustrations will help viewers have a better idea of what thenew building will look like.

Following the slide show, architect Kim Forsberg, contractorDoug Carlson and owner representative Paul Livdahl, member ofSalem Lutheran, will be on hand to answer questions.


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Address Service Requested

Sundays at First Christian Church

Sunday Worship at 10:30 am (10:00 am starting June 5)

Before Worship After Worship

Breakfast Club 8:45 am Fellowship Time 11:45Spiritual Formation Classes 9:15 am

Bi-Weekly Calendarn

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

OF MINNEAPOLIS

(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

2201 1st Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55404

A Thoughtful Church in the

Heart of the City

Ministry TeamAll Members of the Congregation

Robert Brite, Interim Minister

Dennis Sanders, Associate Minister

of Diversity and Mission

Chris Wogaman, Office Manager

Rick Bowman, Building Manager

Deb Murphy, Director of Spiritual

Formation & Community Ministry

James Baumgartner, Interim MusicDirector

Bryon Wilson, Interim Organist

Serena Carlson, Nursery Attendant

Martha Harris, Courier Editor

Telephone: 612.870.1868

Prayer Phone: 612.870.0984

Christian Courieris published bi-monthly. Send items and ideas tochurch office or to Martha [email protected] Sunday, June 5th, for the nextissue.

This Week at FCC

Sunday, May 29Graduate and Camper Recognition

Monday, May 30Memorial Day; church office closed

Wednesday, June 1Bible Study 6 pm

Thursday, June 2Handcrafters 9 am

Saturday, June 4

Mens Group 9 am

Carter Circle Brunch 10 am

at Pat Dunlops

Reflections on the Wordfrom readings for Pentecost 6.12.11

In the last days it will be, God dec-lares, that I will pour out my Spiritupon all flesh.... Acts 2:17 quoting

Joel 2:28ff

With the tornadoes the day after thesupposed rapture, we get real ques-tions of why God permits suffering,and indeed seems to want to destroythe world at some scary but unknownfuture date. What is going on? Wecannot know the day and hour, butwhy does there have to be a day andhour? Why does God comfort withone hand and seem to afflict with theother, seeming to cause acts we call

of God?

Great and mighty God, you are theseat of power in the Cosmos. See usthrough times of trial, as you prom-ise this in the name of your Son, Je-sus. Amen. Chris Wogaman

Next Week at FCC

Sunday, June 5Summer Worship begins 10 amRaymore, MO Youth Choir

Tuesday, June 7

Worship Committee 7 pm

Wednesday, June 8

Bible Study 6 pm

Thursday, June 9Handcrafters 9 am

Saturday, June 11

Mens Group 9 am
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