The Beacon First Christian Church Marion, Indiana JUNE 2017

First Christian Church Vision Statement We believe 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. (Adopted in 2005)

There are two remaining opportunities to come and learn about outreach opportunities

in our community.

June 3, “A Better Life,” Pastor Rick Koop. There will be a light breakfast at 9:30 am followed by Pastor Koop’s presentation. Meeting will end by 11 am. June 13, “Drug Court Process,” Judge Dana Kenworthy and her assistant. Following Judge Kenworthy’s presentation, is Natalie Keller’s presentation on “Blessings in a Backpack.” 6-8 pm. We hope you will join us as we commit to choosing two new outreach projects to begin

working on this year, and as we devote ourselves to furthering the Vision of

First Christian Church.

Calendar of Events for JUNE

Youth and 4th Sunday Funday will resume

in August

Weekly Events Vet to Vet 2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursday at

6:00 pm

James Lutheran Bible Study

discontinued for summer, will begin again in Sept.

Quilters June 19 from 9:30-11:30 am

All women are welcome, you don't need to know how to quilt. We iron, pin, hand sew, hand knot. Just bring your sack lunch and plan to enjoy a

time of outreach, laughter and fellowship.

Every Thursday @ 6:30 pm

Music Group /Choir lead by Kathleen Lawson

Anyone interested, please attend!

Women’s Brunch and Bible Study Group

Every Monday from 9 am - 11:30 am

Please call Sharon Pence for information.

Blood Pressures June 18

8:45 am to 9:00 am

Prayer Concerns 4 Kids Hope Recognition during worship 5 Care Council 1:30pm Elders 7:00 pm 9 Fish Fry 4:30-7pm 11 St. Martin’s lunches 13 “2 for 2017” 6:00-8:00 pm 19 Care Council 1:30 pm 21 Finance mtg.6:00pm/Board mtg.7:00 pm 28 Ivanhoe’s - leave church at 10:45 am

Marsha Usher’s brother -in-law Stan Duggins on

hospice. Ned Gillum with pneumonia on hospice care. Don & Candy Smothers who are struggling with

health issues. Debbie Folk with health concerns. Butch Brigg’s sister, Sheryll, who is battling lung

cancer. Louanne Carter’s son-in-law, who is recovering at

home.

Richard & Charlene Oatess as they recover from health issues.

Continued Prayers

Dick Runyon; Larry Moore’s ex-wife; Kathy; Judy Branham; Bill & Peggy Peterson’s sister & brother-in-law Marilyn & Ken Messersmith; Diana McMahan, Roslyn’s aunt and for Stacey, Roslyn’s sister-in-law; Sgt. Isaac Watson; Lew Huston; Jerry Palmer; Ray Lopez; Rex & Jean Chambers; Fred Richards; Doro-thy Brooks; Bill Simmons; Drevan Pickell; Gina

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Friday, June 9,2017

Time : 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Adults $10.00

Children 6-12 $4.00

Children 5 and under free

All proceeds go to:

CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS

AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH MINISTRIES

PLEASE STAY AFTER WORSHIP ON JUN 4

TO HELP WITH SET-UP

Dan’s Fish and Tenderloin Fry

Volunteers June 2017

Nursery Workers /same Sunday each Month

Worship Service Hour

1st Sharon Pence & Stacie Watson 2nd Sandie Briggs & Diane Bartholomew 3rd Beth Strange, Rachel Lopez & Bonnie Larr 4th Meghan Alumbaugh & Carol Chambers

Sunday School Hour

1st Beth Strange 2nd Pat Hill 3rd Beth Strange 4th Joan Martin

Service Schedules

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

Elders: Prayer & Meditation

Seth & Megan Snyder

Greeters

Bill & Marianne Beck

Welcome Center

Diana Geistler

Visiting Elders

Megan & Seth Snyder and Craig Armstrong

Chancel Flowers

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 in 2017, please call the church office or make note of it on your attendance slip. The cost is $20.00 a Sunday and you are welcome to take the flowers home after the worship service.

4 Carl King 5 Beth Strange Ray Lopez 12 Jean Hill 16 Lillian Snyder 23 Wynoka Lewis

If I have missed your birthday or anniversary, my apologies. Please let me know so that I can update my

records and we can help you celebrate your special occasions. 664-1221 Thank you, Janet

9 Mike and Susan Smoker 14 Lewis & Janet Kiser 18 Steve & Judy Michael 21 Matt & Jessica Zickafoose 25 Joe & Wynoka Lewis

From Family Services

Thank you for being a Champion of Children and helping to promote child & family well-being!

Your donations will have an immediate impact in the lives of children who have been abused.

For every $100 donated to Champion of Children, we are able to provide one counseling session

for a victim of child abuse or neglect. Research shows that children who receive treatment for

the trauma of abuse are much more likely to grow into happy, healthy and whole adults.

Dear First Christian Church,

Thank you so much for the gift card. It is greatly appreciated and really helped me get through

finals week. Thank you for all of the prayers, love and support you have given me throughout

the school year!

God Bless,

Elissa Watson

Worship

Friends, in September you will see changes to our order of worship

and new things will be added to the service as we allow the Spirit to

renew and refresh us.

There are care packages across from the welcome center for anyone coming to FCC requesting assistance.