FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

SEEKING GOD’S WHOLENESS. EXPANDING THE TABLE. NURTURING JUSTICE.

SERVANTS IN WORSHIPWorship Leader...........................................Kirsten HydeRed Book Pickup .................. Debby Demos / Bryce WynnDeacons Coordinator .................................. Judy Duncan Ushers ................................. Bill Spurgeon, Patti Obert, Shawn Fulgham, Susan Spurgeon Servers ........................................ Patti Obert, Vicki HillElders at the Table Pulpit Side (Prayer of Consecration) ..... Phil Summerlin Pulpit Side (Pastoral Listener) ................. Barbara Kirby Lectern Side (Prayer of Thanksgiving) .......... Scot Crosslin Lectern Side (Pastoral Listener) .................Sally D. HuntScripture ................................................. Luke 13: 10-17Proclamation .............................................Rev. Brandon

“Jesus Economics: Value”

THE BRIDGE NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 11, 2019SUNDAYS: Christian Education for all ages: 9:30 am | Coffee & Conversation: 10:30 am | Worship: 11 am

The FCC Choir performed Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

Whether you are a seasoned member of FCC, a visitor, or new to the congregation, you have the opportunity to grow your faith while expanding your circle of friends within the church.When the FCC Constitution was revised in 2018, the following ministry teams were created: Education, Worship, Evangelism, Communications, Outreach, and Hospitality. New volunteers are welcome anytime!In addition, Chattanooga area ministries in which FCC is involved include Chattanooga Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Chattanooga Community Kitchen, Chattanooga Room In The Inn, and Bridge Refugee Services. Call the church office at 423-267-4506 or email brandon@firstchristian-chat.com to learn how best to share your talents.

THE WEEK AHEADSunday, August 11 9:30 am Door Greeters; Covenant Group 2 (S Baldwin, P Shoun) 9:30 am Choir Practice 9:30 am Christian Education for all ages 10:15 am Children’s Choir Practice: Choir Room 10:30 am Coffee & Conversation; Crane Lounge 11:00 am Worship 12:00 pm Sanctuary Clean Up; Covenant Group 2 12:15 pm FCC Board Meeting; Conference Room Monday, August 12 11:00 am Staff Meeting; Conference Room 8:00 pm NA Meeting; Fellowship HallTuesday, August 13 10:00 am Turning the Pages Support Group 7:00 pm NA Meeting; Fellowship HallWednesday, August 14 No Scheduled ActivitiesThursday, August 15 7:00 am Men’s Group; Bluegrass GrillFriday, August 16 10:30 am Community Kitchen Volunteering 3:00 pm Community Kitchen Volunteering 8:00 pm NA Meeting; Fellowship HallSaturday, August 17 No Scheduled ActivitiesSunday, August 18 9:30 am Door Greeters; Covenant Group 2 (S Baldwin, P Shoun) 9:30 am Choir Practice 9:30 am Christian Education for all ages 10:30 am Coffee & Conversation; Crane Lounge 11:00 am Worship 12:00 pm Sanctuary Clean Up; Covenant Group 2

Note: Some room assignments have been changed to keep members & guests cool as we address HVAC system repairs.

Lorraine Hipp’s grandson, Cameron; John Little (relative of Angie Cass); Joy Wagner; Joy Parsons (friend of Betty Proctor); Bill, Ann & June Chambers & Louisa Kaplan & The Kaplan Family (friends of the Pennybakers); Vickie Hill’s mother; Jack Wallace (Kate’s brother and Janet’s son); Alan Derthick; Bea Lyons; Rick Butz & Betty Howerton; Raymond Howerton (Betty’s father); Peggy Brannen; Jerry Wimberly (relative of Angie Cass); Scott Kramer & Betty Franklin (Friends of Susan Spurgeon); Jim & Marcia Fletcher; Bert Blackburn (Bea’s sister); Bill Dowell; Edward Everett (Gayle Mingledorff’s cousin); Phyllis Bishop (Scot Crosslin’s mother); Chuck Martin; Jack Barker; Jim & Barbara Northcut; Catherine Shutters; Amanda Mealer-McArtor & Sophie McArtor; Mai “Mike” Nary; Lyndsay Wells (Bill Allen’s Step-Sister); Rona Gary; Mary Gifford (Mary Davis’ sister-in-law); Erick Griggs; John Black (Barbara Voss’s brother); Leroy Lewis (Bob Lewis’ brother).Contact the church office to add or remove someone on the prayer list, 267-4506.

IMPORTANT NOTESLadies Prayer Circle will NOT meet during Aug. or Sept. Meetings will resume beginning October 2019. Call Debby Demos with any requests to be called through the prayer chain.August 19: Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame Meeting, 5-7 pm, Fellowship Hall

FROM THE TABLEIt was good to be in Des Moines with the Disciples.Every two years, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) gathers together for its General Assembly. Resolutions are presented, debated, and voted upon; ministries are celebrated; learning opportunities are launched; colleagues reconnect.As I mentioned on Sunday in worship, I was so proud and tickled to hear colleagues, mentors, and friends repeatedly say, “We hear great things are happening at First Christian-Chattanooga.” Word about the ministry we do together is getting out; I was proud to be able to thank people on behalf of the good work you do, Church!We also celebrated 50 Years of the Design and

Merger Agreement of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Blueprint document that merged the administrative networks of the Anglo and African-American Disciples, and turned us into the denomination we are today.During the Sunday School Hour this week, I’ll provide a presentation on the General Assembly, so you can be aware of some of the decisions that were made and the news that was shared. I hope you can make it.The next assembly is scheduled for 2021 in Louisville, KY, and the 2023 Assembly is slated for Memphis. Both of these cities are close enough for FCC to have a good delegation! Let’s make it happen.Grateful to be in ministry with you, Brandon

FCC Children’s Choir begins Sunday, August 11!Our organist, Sarah Harr, will practice with the children (K- 5th grade) from 10:15-10:30 am in the classroom across

the hall from the nursery. They’ll meet every 2nd and 4th Sunday to practice. The children will be preparing to sing during our worship service, including a few songs for this year’s Christmas

program! Older and younger siblings are welcome to sing, as well. We’re super excited about praising God through music with the children of our church!

 

AUGUST15 Jim Davis, Jan Webster16 Rusty Russell18 Matthew King23 Shawn Fulgham25 Gail Dobbs, Gail Holcombe27 Tina Chadwick, Matthew Petree28 Nancy Dobbs, Meredith Lambert, Patrick Kirby, Buz Smithers 29 Heather Droke, Sally D. Hunt30 Ike Summerlin, Kimberly Wynn31 Maxwell King, Brad Northcut

CONNECT WITH FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Senior Minister ......................................... Rev. Brandon Gilvin brandon@firstchristian-chat.comAssociate Minister ....................................Rev. Jonathan Hyde jonathan.h.hyde@gmail.comOfficeManager .................................................. Victoria Flores victoria@firstchristian-chat.comFinancial Assistant .......................................... Hannah Stansel hannah@firstchristian-chat.comMusic Director .......................................................Gary Wilkes gwilkes428@gmail.comOrganist ...................................................................Sarah Harr sarahharr@ymail.comGeneral Church email ............. church@firstchristian-chat.comWebsite ....................................... www.firstchristian-chat.comFacebook ......................www.facebook.com/FCC.ChattanoogaInstagram ..................www.instagram.com/firstchristianchatt/ Twitter ................................ www.twitter.com/fcc_chattanoogaAddress ................ 650 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37403Phone Number .................................................423-267-4506OfficeHours ............................ Monday-Thursday 10 am-2 pmBridge Newsletter Deadline ........................... Monday, NOON