Church Staff

Glenn Van Meter

Senior Minister

fccglenn@windstream.net

Lucas Smith

Student Minister

LucasSmith48@gmail.com

Peter Cain

Children’s Minister

fcckidsminister@usa.com

Ben Allen

Sunday Morning

Worship Coordinator

Denise Calloway

Custodian

Sherry Crews

Volunteer Financial

Secretary

The Outlook

First Christian Church

November/December 2012

T h a n k You

To all who helped

make King Fest and

The Mission Blitz a

success. Your hard

work was a blessing

to all.

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.

November 4 10:30am

Guest Speaker: Rodney Harden Gap Ministries

Sunday School: Jack Swanson Missionary to Chile

Thanksgiving Banquet with Teens/Children

Thursday, November 8 @ 6:30pm

Please sign up in the foyer for a wonderful night of fellowship

with our teens and children. The meal will be a full Thanksgiving

dinner with all the trimmings and dessert. Come join the fun!

November 11 @ 12 noon

We honor our Veterans, men and women in the Armed Forces

with a banquet. Sign up in the foyer for either steak or chick-

en. We appreciate you & your service to our country.

Blood Drive

Nov. 18 12– 4:30

Sign up sheet in the foyer

Come give

the gift of life!

Children’s

Christmas Musical

Friday Dec. 14

7:00pm

Sun. Dec. 16

10:30am

The Outlook

Glenn’s Corner

As we come into our Thanksgiving and

Christmas season we always look forward to

time spent with family. When life hits us hard

with sickness or death the only thing that

really matters is our family and friends. Family

and especially our church family can be such a

blessing during theses tough times.

A chorus we use to sing when I was a

teenager at Poplar springs went like this: I’m so glad, I’m apart, of the family of God. I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood. Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. For I’m part of the family, the family of God. That song brings home a great truth we

often forget. Our church family means some-

thing. We are here to establish, build, grow and

mature our friendships and relationships within

the church. Sadly, many of us come to church

every week like robots and just put in our time,

never deepening the friendships within.

What I am trying to say is this, our friends

in the “Body of Christ’ need not be taken for

granted. They are our fellow soldiers, our

brothers and sisters in Christ, our rock we can

lean on in hard times.

Cherish this holiday season with your family

and friends. Make the most of the time we

have on this earth.

During this season my family and I want to

wish each and every one of you a Merry

Christmas. We cherish the friendships and

time we get to spend with you.

The Van Meter Family

Luke’s Letter to the Flock

Wow is this year moving fast or what?

It is almost time for Thanksgiving and

then yes you know Christmas. I love

both of these so very much and I am very

excited when this time of the year comes

along. This reminds me of Nana’s pump-

kin pies and most of all spending time

with family. That is so very important

and for our teens that is a must today!

This world is very digital driven and lets

face it so is this generation. But as this

season of love, thanks, joy, and family

time comes along, please encourage our

teens and your teens to take some time to

really hang with the family. They will

cherish the time and thank you later!

November:

8th-Young at Heart Thanksgiving Meal

11th-YAC 5-7

18th-YAC 5-7

December:

2nd-YAC 5-7

9th-Christmas Service Project

15th-Progressive Dinner/Party

MERRY Christmas, Lucas

Ladies Missionary Meetings November 19 @ 7pm December 17 @ 7pm

Board Meeting

November 5 @ 7pm

December 3 @ 7pm

THANK YOU

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Dear Church Family,

Thank you for painting

my house during the recent

Mission Blitz. It helped me

so much. I appreciate all

you’ve done for me.

It means a lot to me.

Thanks again,

Onna Lee Hooker

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Thanks for all the hard

work you guys did at my

house. You did a great

job and I appreciate it

so much.

With love,

Frankie Caudle

CHILDREN’S Corner

It’s hard to believe it’s time to talk Christmas but it’s right around the corner! Our chil-

dren have been working very hard on a wonderful Christmas program to share with you. The pre-

school through kindergarten children’s choir will also share with us the message of Christmas

through music, word and hand bells. They always touch our heart and our funny bone! Our 1st though

5th grade choir will tackle the message of Christmas in a different way this year. For many people, it

is by faith alone that they believe Jesus was the Son of God and the Savior of the world. For oth-

ers, this belief doesn't come as easily--they need facts and proof to support this truth. This

Christmas, through music and drama the FCC children will share the evidence surrounding Jesus'

birth as it all actually happened as promised and prophesied in Scripture. In The Mystery of the

Manger, Jane Blonde, an investigative reporter for The Morning Star newspaper wants the

facts...just the facts! Her questions and searching make headline news on Christmas morning. As she

observes rehearsal for the Christmas Eve pageant, the children teach her through their songs that

"Like the Wise Men" we're all searching for the truth, and that the gospel accounts of Jesus' life

are "The Gospel Truth." In examining these facts from Scripture, she discovers the overwhelming

proof that the baby born 2,000 years ago in that manger IS the Savior of the world! Please

make sure you make time to attend the children’s program.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas season. May God bless you and

your families.

-Wrapping Party December TBA

-TBA Parents Night Out (possibly Dec. 7) If enough adults are interested in helping. If you

would like to help, please sign up in foyer.

- Sunday School Christmas Party… December 9

-Our Christmas programs will be Friday Dec. 14 @ 7pm and Sunday Dec.16 during 10:30 am

during the morning worship service.

-Christmas Caroling Wed. December 19

6-8pm

-Please be sending in the remainder of your

Great Wolf Lodge payment

-Great Wolf Lodge Trip Jan. 12-13th

-Grow January 26 ( time TBA )

Christmas Caroling Wednesday, December 19 6-8pm

We will meet at the church and divide up to

bring Christmas cheer to our shut ins and

nursing homes around King.

Join the fun and singing!

Thank You We appreciate the family of Joan Thacker

having flowers one Sunday in memory of

Joan. We also appreciate the flowers

provided by Dura Smith in memory of Joe

and Johnny and Betty Moser

in memory of Craig.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

PO BOX 504

625 MEADOWBROOK DRIVE

KING, NORTH CAROLINA 27021

(336) 983-2206

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

PO Box 504

King, NC 27021

First Christian Church

Phone: 336-983-2206 Fax: 336-985-3559

MISSION OF THE MONTH

Harvest Fields, Inc.

Sept./Oct.. Finances

General Fund $46,465.50 Building Fund $9,687.00 Missions $9,414.50

Sept/Oct Attendance

Averages

Sunday School— 74 Morning Worship— 220 Evening Worship – 75

Wednesday Night – 75

ADDITIONS FOR 2012

12

K O M

We have a box in

the lobby for collect-

ing food, toiletries,

personal 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!

Thank YOU

NONPROFIT ORG.

US POSTAGE

PAID

PERMIT #2

FIRST CHRISTIAN

CHURCH

Handbell Choir Practice

Working on Christmas Songs

Wednesday Nights at 8pm

New members welcome!

No experience is necessary!! This is a great time

to join and be apart of this ministry!

Harvest Fields, Inc. was organized locally in 1985 with the purpose of helping nationals serve their people in their own countries and help bring them to Christ. Pam Tillman went with a group of medical missionaries during the summer of 2012 to the Togo, Africa area. They assisted alongside the locals and

medical teams as they served with Harvest Fields.

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Dear Church Family:

We thank you for our weekly service cd’s and bulletins from the

church. It means so much for us to be able to stay connected with our

church family and continue our worship of the Lord in our home since

we are unable to be there with you. Although we are not there in body,

please know that we are there in our hearts. We can’t tell you how

meaningful it is to us to be able to hear the same wonderful messages

that you do from Preacher Glenn. We love all of you and we miss you

so very much. Come to see us when you can and please continue to

keep us in your prayers. Love, in Christ, Frances & Hoover Brown

Communion Servers November 4

Elder: Gary Thomas Deacon: Carlton McKinney

Bill Abbott, Steve Johnson, Noah Johnson, Max Soetermans,

Nick Soetermans, Terry Sorrells, Austin Cooke, Dave Fisher

November 11

Elder: Chris Booze Deacon: Scott Marion

Jonathan Allen, Bobby Atkins, Allan Brown, Elijah Cox,

Thad Cox, T J Daniel, Lawrence Voss, Robbie Voss

November 18

Elder: Larry Wise Deacon: Nick Brouwer

Steve Campbell, Cody Crews, Trevor Mabe, Tony Mabe, Brandon

Mabe, Brian Winfrey, Michael Winfrey, Len Tillman

November 25

Elder: Ronnie Calloway Deacon: Carlton McKinney

Joe Billings, Dylan Jarrell, Derek Joyner, Andrew Newsom, Austin

Newsom, Danny Tucker, Andrew Voss, Earl Voss

Greeters

Main Lobby East Lobby

11/4 M/M Ronnie Calloway M/M Tony Mabe

11/11 Edna & Lucas Smith M/M Arnold Lane

11/18 M/M Andrew Newsom M/M Allan Brown

11/25 M/M Brent Hunter M/M Darron Tate

Special Music Baptistry Workers 11/4 Tondra Walker Steve & Karen Johnson

11/11 Rachel Hunter

11/18 Brettan Cox

11/25 Paula Wolff

Sound System Computer

11/4 Scott Tedder Dana Booze

11/11 Len Tillman Carissa Tillman

11/18 Andrew Voss Pattie Smith/Robin Voss

11/25 Jeff Fishel/Jonathan Allen Gary Clanton/Denise Calloway

November 11th is Family Sunday.

Teachers for Children’s Church 1st —5th Teacher—Peter

1st—5th Helper—Karen Johnson

1st—5th Song Leader—Peter

4yrs—K Teacher/Helpers—Missy & Austin Blakley

Teachers for Wednesday Evening

November

Teacher - Peter Cain

Helper - Nobody

Preschool – Dave & Jan Gross Please see Peter Cain if you have questions or concerns.

Thank you for serving in our children’s department.

Ushers

11/4: Team # 1 11/11: Team # 2

11/18: Team # 3 11/25: Team # 4

Communion Preparation Jan & Carlton McKinney

Roxanne & Brent Hunter

Nursery 11/4- 9:30am: Tina Brouwer 10:30am: Stephanie Tate & Amy Cain 11/7- Wed: Frankye Jones & Cathy Moore 11/11- 9:30am: Paula Wolff 10:30am: Tami Fishel/Tondra Walker/Jan Gross 11/14-Wed: Frankye Jones & Cathy Moore 11/18-9:30am: Andrew & Casey Voss 10:30am: Meredith & Meagan Soetermans 11/21-Wed: Frankye Jones & Cathy Moore 11/25-9:30am: Karen Van Meter & Kay Atkins 10:30am: Dana & Courtney Booze 11/28- Wed: Frankye Jones & Cathy Moore

*If you cannot serve on your assigned date please find a replacement from the substitute list.

November Birthdays 1-Troy Bottoms 2-Stephanie Brown 4-Joyce Hobson

6-Chancey Stone, Jane Allen, Savannah Eaton 7-Tina

Bassiri 8-Tina Brouwer, Abby Cain 9-Lori Schamay,

Jordan Jones 10-Steve Demertzis 11-Susan Hartle,

Genny Adkins 12-Shirley Wise 13-Mark Winfrey,

Mike Berwanger 14-Earl Voss, Hunter Winfrey

15-Callie Yohn, Jessica James 16-Marion Hauser

17-Betty Moser, Bob Crumley, Kay Atkins, Chase

Moorefield 19-Seth Farmer 20-Zachary Hartle

21-Len Tillman, Hoover Brown, Zack Hooker, Josh

Williams 23-Melissa Lomax 24-Teresa Watson

26-Norma Lawson 27-Christy Tedder, Abbey Jones

28-Mark Hicks, Breanna Thorpe 29-Emily Southern,

Sarah Berwanger 30-Joshua Allen

November Anniversaries 9-Chris & Dana Booze

12-Bob & Cathy Moore

26-Steve & Tammy Demertzis

28-Terry & Karen Sorrells

Communion Servers

December 2

Elder: Tony Mabe Deacon: Scott Marion Bill Abbott, Steve Johnson, Noah Johnson, Max Soetermans,

Nick Soetermans, Terry Sorrells, Austin Cooke, Dave Fisher

December 9

Elder: Mitch Allen Deacon: Nick Brouwer

Jonathan Allen, Bobby Atkins, Allan Brown, Elijah Cox,

Thad Cox, T J Daniel, Lawrence Voss, Robbie Voss

December 16

Elder: Gary Thomas Deacon: Carlton McKinney Steve Campbell, Cody Crews, Trevor Mabe, Tony Mabe, Brandon

Mabe, Brian Winfrey, Michael Winfrey, Len Tillman

December 23

Elder: Chris Booze Deacon: Scott Marion Joe Billings, Dylan Jarrell, Derek Joyner, Andrew Newsom,

Austin Newsom, Danny Tucker, Earl Voss, Andrew Voss

December 30

Elder: Larry Wise Deacon: Nick Brouwer Conner Harris, Mark Hicks, Darron Tate, Mark Thorpe, Phil Holt,

Ted Nelson, Scott Tedder, Joe Wingo

Greeters Main Lobby East Lobby

12/2 Lauren Mosley M/M Gary Thomas

12/9 M/M Todd Hill Monnette Cook/Sunni Shores

12/16 M/M Nick Brouwer M/M Conner Harris

12/23 M/M Dave Gross Marie & Austin Cook

12/30 M/M Thad Cox M/M Mickey Allen

Special Music Baptistry Workers 12/2 Sharon Wingo Keith & Sandra Smith

12/9 Mike Grayson

12/16 Pattie Smith

12/23 Tami Fishel

12/30 Frankye Jones

Sound System Computer 12/2 Scott Tedder Dana Booze

12/9 Len Tillman Carissa Tillman

12/16 Andrew Voss Pattie Smith/Robin Voss

12/23 Jeff Fishel/Jonathan Allen Gary Clanton/Denise Calloway

12/30 Nick Brouwer/Elijah Cox Max Soetermans

December 9th is Family Sunday.

December Teachers for Children’s Church 1st —5th Teacher—Peter

1st—5th Helper— Amy Cain

1st—5th Song Leader—Peter

4yrs—K Teacher/Helpers—

December Teachers for Wednesday Evening Teacher - Peter Cain

Helper -

Preschool – Dave & Jan Gross Please see Peter Cain if you have questions or concerns.

Thank you for serving in our children’s department.

Ushers

12/2: Team # 1 12/9: Team # 2 12/16: Team 3

12/23: Team # 4 12/30: Team # 5

Communion Preparation Ann Thomas & Tina Brouwer

Nursery 12/2- 9:30am: Tina Brouwer 10:30am: Stephanie Tate & Amy Cain 12/5- Wed: Frankye Jones & Cathy Moore 12/9- 9:30am: Paula Wolff 10:30am: Tami Fishel/Tondra Walker/Jan Gross 12/12-Wed: Frankye Jones & Cathy Moore 12/16-9:30am: Andrew & Casey Voss 10:30am: Meredith & Meagan Soetermans 12/19-Wed: Frankye Jones & Cathy Moore 12/23-9:30am: Karen Van Meter & Kay Atkins 10:30am: Dana & Courtney Booze 12/26- Wed: Frankye Jones & Cathy Moore 12/30-9:30am: Robin Voss & Kara Fisher 10:30am: Cathy Moore, Cam & Kellee Casper 01/02-Wed: Frankye Jones & Cathy Moore

*If you cannot serve on your assigned date please find a replacement from the substitute list.

December Birthdays 1-Todd Lomax, Darron Tate 2-Melissa Carico

4-Della Bennett, Spencer Edwards, Cathy Brown

6-Todd Hill, Cathy Nelson, Brycen McKinney 7-

Dana Booze, Jonathan & Jaylin Schlesinger 8-Brian

Winfrey, Myra Caudle, Haley Larrowe 9-Paula Wolff,

Cathy Moore, Ruth Falconer, Chad Brown 15-Seth

Walker 16-Amanda Benson 17-Carlton McKinney,

Conner Harris 18-Rebecca Smoot 20-Karli Allen

21-Amanda Winfrey 22-Butch Calloway, Kevin

Walker 24-Ashley Gross, Erin Lynch, Kim Griffin

25-Dave Gross 27-Ann Smith 28-Dott Covington,

C.A. Kapp, Alexis Newsom 29-Sharon Wise 30-Jane

Crumley

December Anniversaries

4-Conner & Ann Harris

10-Steve & Karen Johnson

22-Cam & Kellee Casper

26-Earl & Robin Voss

27-Lyle & Tana Epperson