June 13th, 2025

We Have A New Pastor!

As chairman of the Pastoral search team, I have been amazed at how God has led us in the search for a new pastor. From the beginning we decided that we were not going to settle for the convenient choice but wait for God to reveal His man in His time. Early in the process there were times when the job seemed overwhelming, and sometimes futile. I spoke to every potential candidate, but none of them seemed right for FCC.

Then we were told of a highly sought after candidate formerly with New Beginnings Christian Church and Eagle Christian Church in Boise, by the name of Justin Sturgeon. Even then, acquiring him as our new lead pastor seemed a long shot. He had family in the Boise area, and he was looking for a larger church with a better demographic balance. But Justin also assured me that first and foremost, he wanted to serve where God wanted him. That’s when God stepped in and showed both Justin and us that FCC was where He wanted Justin to serve.

On June 1, Justin presented himself to our congregation as a candidate for lead pastor, by preaching a sermon and sharing himself with church members during a question-and-answer session at our church luncheon, following the service. Last Sunday at a special congregational meeting we voted overwhelmingly to invite Justin to be our new lead pastor. As of Wednesday, Justin has verbally agreed to accept the position. We hope to have a signed contract soon with the projected starting date of August 1. At that time Mike Wilson will be moving to a half-time position in support of Justin’s new ministry, and to help with the transition. We are looking forward to this new phase in the life of FCCTD.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank the members of the pastoral search team. I could not have asked for a better group of Godly men and women to serve with. They worked and prayed over many weeks and months to bring us to this point. Please be sure to thank Mike Smith, Gladys Caddy, Marilyn Nielsen, Deb Eddy, Will Tanner, Mike Lorang, Lynn Kent and Mike Wilson for all their hard work.

Lynn Long, Chairman pastoral search team

Kay Pratt lost her home during the Rowena fire on Wednesday. Please keep her and her family in prayer as they navigate this loss.
PRAISE: Butch is doing well. His final heart surgery is scheduled for July 28th. ~ Dee
PRAISE: Randall & Shantelle are doing great!
Please pray for Brenda Derryberry that she regains full use of her hand after her stroke.
Pray for Yvonne's mother, Delcie Brown, as she has colon cancer, kidney disease and heart failure.
Praise Jesus for such a wonderful church family we have.
Mark saw his oncologist Friday and received great news: slow growing cancer is all removed! No follow-up treatments needed! We appreciate your prayers. ~ Barb Tumilson
Jill (my new believer friend) is on a trip to re-connect with her sister after a breech of 20 years. Her sister told her on the phone "I'm so glad you're a believer!" Pray for our time together - we need to tackle a few difficult topics - language, past abortions, etc. Giving it to God. Thank you! ~ Lois
Thank you all for all of your prayers. ~ Evan

Livestream link for Sunday June 15th

"Moving From Friendship to Fellowship"

sermon notes

or go to youtube.com

search for "First Christian Church The Dalles"

You will also be able to watch any service at any time.

Get ready to worship with us on Sunday June 15th. Here is a playlist of the songs we will be singing this Sunday.

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Are you one of our awesome volunteers but perhaps forgot when you're scheduled to serve? Here is the June 2025 Volunteer Schedule

Fashion Through The Ages

Fashion Show & Dinner

June 21st - 3pm

$5.00

tickets on sale NOW at the Hospitality Desk

Our FCC family,

Thank you so much, for the financial gift you sent to us. It's very timely for this season's ministry activities. We deeply appreciate your generosity, love, and support.

Blessings from Ronnie and Stella Kakaire

Redemption Ranch

Vacation Bible School

July 21st - 25th

9am - 12noon

We are still looking for a few volunteers for VBS. We need 1 or 2 people for the craft station (crafts are already prepared, just need someone to direct the kids on how to do the craft). We also need at least 3 people to help lead groups around to the different stations (you are not teaching, just helping the kids get to where they need to be).

There are still items needed for VBS and those items can be found on the bulletin board in the fireside room. Also if you have any western decorations that we can borrow that would be great too, just fill out the slip hanging on the bulletin board and attach it to the item you are letting us borrow.

Questions? Contact Tiffany Anderson 541-980-8789 or Tia Anderson 541-980-3918.

Friday Night Meals during June & July.

No cooking or cleaning required, just set up.

BUDGET

May 2025 budget amount $181,528.75

received to date: $156,697.50

spent to date: $165,628.40

WHAT WE BELIEVE...First Christian Church The Dalles is not affiliated with a denomination, instead choosing to be overseen by a team of elders. We consider the Bible to be the words of God, thus being incapable of error. As we seek a unified practice of our faith, we follow the teachings of the New Testament. We share communion each Sunday and follow the Biblical pattern for conversion. We support any who have accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord through belief, public confession of faith, baptism by immersion and continual obedience to Biblical standards of living. We hold firmly to essential doctrines but celebrate freedom in non-essentials as we seek to love God, love people, and make disciples who follow Jesus.

First Christian Church, The Dalles