Volume 69, Issue 26 Thursday, July 15, 2021

The Duncan Christian Here to Worship, Nurture, and Share

TOY SHOP’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY Bring a Toy to Church this Sunday!

HO! HO! HO! Christmas will be here before we know it. The love of God was poured out to all on Christmas morning through the birth of His son, Jesus Christ. We want that love to be known and felt by all the children here in our community each Christmas. One way that is done is through the giving of gifts by the Toy Shop to children who might otherwise not know the excitement of opening gifts on Christmas morning. First Christian Church supports that Christmas morning excitement and blessing by bringing toys and donations to the church during Christmas in July. This Sunday, July 18, we’ll highlight Christmas in July by asking everyone to bring a toy or gift for ages 0-18 to the Sanctuary or make a financial donation to FCC with Toy Shop in the memo. The Toy Shop truly appreciates your gift and FCC thanks you for your support of this mission, so children may always remember Christmas being special. God thanks you most of all for sharing His love with others — especially these children at Christmas!

Kathy Snider

Farewell, Arnold!

As you ride off into the sunset, know that we are eternally grateful for your steadfast love and devotion to God’s word and the people of First Christian Church. You will be missed!

Your FCC Friends & Family

FCC People & Happenings The Amen Corner Coming Up...

Birthdays and Anniversaries July 18—24

18 Ronda Peters 19 Grace Peters 20 John Cornwell

Jordan Keeler Rusty Monkress Julie Wisdom

21 Roy Burk Terry Byerly Nan Kimberley

22 Marty Askins Alea Culberson Amanda Majure

23 Kim Kimberley 24 Ron Corley

—————————————————————————— 21 Tony & Valeria Lanteri 22 Bennie & Joan Drake 23 Steve & Nadine Hill 24 Brent & Jeanna Russell

Sunday was such a wonderful celebration—thank you! The Gathering Hall was so fun and festive. Thank you for the Giuseppe’s gift card. As Linda Guest suggested, I’ll enjoy that while Arnold is on his big adventure. You may remember that FCC Duncan is the only local congregation that Arnold has served while we’ve been married. Previous jobs were in the General Office and as Regional Minister of South Carolina. I’ve heard nightmare stories about the experience that some preachers and families have while serving a local church. Thank you for not being that nightmare! And, thank you for being our friends and loving us like family.♥

Kelly Nelson

The morning of my last week as

your pastor began with Ron Savage

waiting for me to show up. I thought

I was early! He was here to let me

know he’d take over my library on

behalf of the church, and any newer

clergy, who can make use of a lifetime

collection of theology and biblical

studies. I trust things are in good

hands. Then, A.L. Hutson was here

to discuss some personnel issues and

inasmuch as we were in complete

agreement, I knew things were in

good hands.

A brief visit to our daycare and a

visit with Maddie Bacon assured me

these babies and kiddos are being

given love and a good start. Things

are in good hands. Let’s not overlook

Erica and Reba being occupied with

the work of our church office. These

two women are treasures running the

office as though…you know.

Being your pastor has been an

extraordinary blessing to me. Things

are in excellent hands, and someone

younger and taller and smarter will be

glad to be your pastor.

I Know Whereof I Speak,

Arnold

Avery Rose Palmer Congratulations to Blake & Sarah Palmer on the birth of their

daughter, Avery Rose Palmer, on Thursday, July 8. We also congratulate Great Grandparents, Kim & Nan Kimberley!

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Jeff Henricks and family, upon

the death of his father, Don Henricks, on Tuesday, July 6. His funeral was held on July 13 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Sympathy cards may be sent to 1711 S. Delaware Pl. Tulsa, OK 74104.

In Christian Sympathy

The insurance company received the engineering report last week and is reviewing it. We are hoping to have a substantive update next week. As always, the Property Team and I thank you all for your patience during this process!

John Losurdo

SEARCH COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, July 21

6:30 PM Gathering Hall

MEN’S BREAKFAST

Saturday, July 31 9:00 AM

Gathering Hall

Menu Sausage/Egg Casserole, Scrambled

Eggs, Bacon, Biscuits & Gravy

Speaker Darryl Ross

Tydus Lee Myers Congratulations to Chris & Lacey Myers, FCC Nursery Director, on

the birth of their son, Tydus Lee

Myers, on Monday, July 12, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces. He is currently in the NICU on oxygen, but is doing great otherwise. The family welcomes prayers.

DAYCARE BOARD MEETING Monday, July 19

5:30 PM Koinonia Room

FCC News & Activities

No CW&W unt i l Augus t

COMING EVENTS July 18—24

Sunday, July 18 Good Morning Service, Sanctuary 8:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Traditional Worship, Sanctuary 10:45 AM

Monday, July 19 Daycare Board Meeting, Koinonia Room 5:30 PM

Tuesday, July 20 Staff Meeting, Office Conference Room 9:00 AM

Wednesday, July 21 Search Committee Meeting, Gathering Hall 6:30 PM

A-YIP-I-O-E-AY! Two groups of scouts from Troop 4434 left last week

for a new adventure! One group is at the San Isabel Scout Ranch near Pueblo, CO for summer camp, where they’ll learn new skills and work on earning individual merit badges. The second group is at the Philmont Scout Ranch where they will backpack 60 to 80 miles in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico and camp in the wilderness. Please pray for them as they share new experiences, explore new places, and learn new leadership skills! (Thanks to Delyn Cronk for this info.)

STAFF OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Youth Coordinator Chris Cowan Staff Secretary Erica Hancock Bennett Business Secretary Reba Ford

Organist Patty Jennings Sanctuary Choir Director Kevin Zinn A.V. Manager, Sanctuary Richard Herndon Kitchen Hostess LaDonna Brown

Head Custodian Frank Timmins Custodian Angela Norton Daycare Director Meranda McClennen

Daycare Assistant Director Maddie Bacon Daycare Programs Manager Tosha Matheny Nursery Director Lacey Myers

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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 912 W. Walnut Duncan, OK 73533 Phone: 580-255-6116; Fax 580-606-6752 Email: erica@fccduncan.com Website: www.fccduncan.com

Published weekly, except Thanksgiving & Christmas weeks

Sermon Jared Smith

Christmas in July Luke 2:8-12

Scripture Reader Suzy Bruner

Communion Prep & Prayer Terry Snider

Serving Deacon Susan Elliott

Assistant Treasurer Marty Askins

10:30 — WORSHIP SERVING SCHEDULE Sunday, July 18, 2021

Sanctuary Sermon

Jared Smith Christmas in July

Luke 2:8-12 Scripture Reader

Brent Russell Serving Elders

Communion Prayer: Vicki Vermedahl

Invocation & Lord’s Prayer & Dedication of Offering:

Bama White Serving Deacons

Head Deacon: Sharon Burum Dale Jennings Donna Shaw Randy Shaw

Assistant Treasurer Brent Russell

Communion Preparation Terry Snider

Communion Clean-Up Sharon Burum

God’s Love...it’s Cookin’!

July 21 — Team Bowman

@FirstChristianChurchDuncan @theWellFCC

LABEL

THE DUNCAN CHRISTIAN USPS Pub. #162-360

Periodical Duncan, Oklahoma 73533

Sally Anderson

Scott Beebe Steve Bolt — Son of Gene & Jo Fuller

Sharlotte Campbell — Cousin of Gloria Hetherington Andrea Daughtrey

Max Daughtrey Reba Ford

Paula Sue Hightower — Mother of Joy Galloway Cathy Jacobs

Bob Jones Martha King

Cynthia Peters Robert Russell — Brother of Norma Thomson

Gary Scott Joyce Spears-Porter Annica Steffensen

Jennifer Steil Ronnie & Kathy Thompson

Richard Williams

Jane Aldridge — Canoe Brook Sally Anderson — Elk Crossing

Esther Coker Bolding — Canoe Brook Pat Elam — Canoe Brook

Lynda Galloway — Chisholm Trail Linda Hooker — Canoe Brook

Perle Lindley — Brookdale Senior Living Veronica Miranda — Elk Crossing

Evelyn Slifer — Voraden Senior Living Jackie Van Alstine — St. Simeon’s

July 11, 2021 10:30 AM Worship in the Sanctuary 135 Online Worship in the Sanctuary 627 Nursery 9 Total Worship Attendance 771 Sunday School 8 General Budget $ 3,959.10 General Budget (July 4) $ 10,405.78

8:30—WORSHIP SERVING SCHEDULE Sunday, July 18, 2021

Sanctuary