First Christian Church
2320 Country Club Rd
Winston-Salem, NC  27104
January 17, 2020


Good day to you all & welcome to 
FCC Weekly News, 
your electronic source for what is happening 
at church each & every week.

In This Issue
Serving in Worship This Sunday
January 19, 2020
 11am  

Pastor:   David Harrison Jr.

Acolyte: Bailey Wishart

Elders: Claudia Colter and Thresa Brinn

Deacons: Ron Minnix, Pattie Bierie, Asa & Lindsey Haddock

Worship Leader: Paul Gillespie

Director of Music Ministries: Regina Pozzi
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Opportunities for Service & Fellowship

Sunday
Hand Bells practice                9:00 a.m.
Sunday School                        9:30 a.m.      
Fellowship T ime                   10:30 a.m.    
Sunday Service                     11:00 a.m.
Congregational Meeting
Youth                                       5:30 p.m.

Monday
CWF Meeting                         3:00 p.m.

Tuesday
Men's Lunch Bunch             11:00 a.m.
@ Clemmons Kitchen

Wednesday
Noon Bible Study                  12:00 p.m.


Worship Leaders

On January 26th there will be a meeting after church at the back of the Sanctuary for those who would like to be a Worship Leader ( continuing and new.) 
Being a Worship Leader is a very important part of our Worship Service. 

See you there!
Crisis Control Ministry

My good friends!

Crisis Control Ministry was started in 1973 by a few churches, our First Christian being one, to provide food and other survival needs to families in difficult situations. We as a church have supported this Ministry every year since with donations of food and other items as well as it being a "line-item" in our budgets.
This month Crisis Control Ministry is asking that we donate BEEF STEW to fill their shelves.

When we give food, it allows the Ministry to use their funds to  supply needed prescriptions, supply a heat source, or keep a family in their home. You have been so supportive over the years and I thank you on behalf of all those families served. Purchase your gift this month and place it in the white container in the office wing. Your help is needed!

Becky Minnix, Christian Action Ministry
Creative Palooza After School & Summer Camp Program

Open 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on  January 20th, 23rd and 24th

Forsyth county schools are closed.

Youth Happenings

Hello all and Happy New Year! 

During the month of January we will discover the "roots" of four classic hymns. Each week, we will learn about the fascinating histories of the hymns and their writers, and learn how we can apply their messages to our contemporary lives. The hymns we will learn about are: 


Jan. 5 - Amazing Grace 

Jan. 12 - What a friend we have in Jesus 

Jan. 19 - How Great Thou Art

Jan. 26 - Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing 


Remember, starting this month, we will meet from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on Sundays. 
We will fellowship and play a group game from 5:30 - 6,
and then our lesson will be from 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Peace,
Kaitlin
Historian

First Christian Church has been fortunate over the years to have Historians among its midst. We have old photographs and some not so old photographs, 
legal documents about the church and just memories. 

Althea Gray has volunteered to be the church  Historian for 2020  and organize all those things into scrap books.  This will give us an opportunity, at a glance, 
to remember those who have come before us and how we got to where we are today.  If you have any such items you would like to share, please talk to Althea.
DWM/CWF Day Group

The women of FCC, Winston-Salem, 
will be hosting the DWM/CWF of the  central  district DOC churches 
on February 29, 2020 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

The DMW/CWF will be sponsoring   a luncheon and book discussion. 
We will have soup & desserts.

We will enjoy fellowship and a lively discussion of Mary Ann Williamson's book "The Gift of Change".

Claudia has copies of the book available for purchase for $7.50 .

As members of First Christian, our registration will be $5.00.
Non-members registration will be $15.
Listen to Sermons Online

You can listen to sermons online here: www.sermoncloud.com/firstchristian. A big thanks to Andy Askew for recording the sermon audio every Sunday!
Samaritan Ministries

The shelter has a year-round list of needs that are always appreciated. They especially have shortages of men's deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, and socks.  Food items are canned meats and #10 size canned fruits, vegetables and applesauce. Please place your items next to the white bin in the foyer outside the office or in the church office.
Online Giving Options!

You will now be able to use your paypal account or credit card! Go to 
http://disciplesofchrist.com/  and click on the donate or give with givelify button under the search bar on the right hand side of the website page. It will lead you to paypal or givelify's secure pages in order to give. It even gives you the option to enroll for monthly giving so you don't forget your offering! 

You can download either of the apps as well to your smart phone! 

 
            
Check out our website for more information:

www.disciplesofchrist.com