Order some beautiful flowers in honor

or in memory of a loved one  to be placed 

in the sanctuary for Easter Sunday.

Each plant is $15.50.

Make checks out to First Christian Church.

Indicate on your check the payment is for Easter flowers.  Please complete the form below, and return it with your check  to the church office .

Please turn in orders by March 22nd.

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We are looking forward to the Blessing of the Animals and the Easter Egg Hunt on 

April 11th at 10 am!

My good friends!

Crisis Control Ministry is requesting for the month of March INSTANT GRITS.  Even though our weeks have warm days, I'm sure ol' man  Winter isn't through with us just yet.  Anything warm in the tummy starts the day off better and gives energy to last until lunch.  Be generous with your gift as we remember there are so many folks who depend on us. The big, white box awaits your gifts.

Becky Minnix, Christian Action Ministry

John Alan Riefenberg September 30, 1931  ~  March 17, 2020  (age 88)

John Riefenberg was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Elmer and Cassie Riefenberg. He graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. John married Janette Meyer in Luling, Texas on the day of his graduation in 1961. 

John dedicated over 35 years to serving others as a Clinical Social Worker. He worked at Family Services in Shreveport, LA, where he became President of the NASW chapter and helped integrate the chapter. He was Director of Family Services in Corpus Christi, Texas. He also worked at Child Guidance Clinics in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When he moved to Winston-Salem, NC he  became Head of the Social Work department with the Child Guidance Clinic and later worked for Family Services until his retirement. Upon his retirement, he and Janette moved to Charlotte to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

John was a member of the Rotary Club in Corpus Christi and Winston-Salem. He served as a Deacon and Elder at First Christian Church in Winston-Salem. He and Janette are currently members at SouthPark Christian Church in Charlotte.

John loved music, playing in the 90th Division Army Reserve Band and singing in the church choir for many years. He enjoyed stamp collecting, tennis, coaching his children's soccer and basketball teams, gardening, and being the family historian.

John deeply loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Janette; his son, Paul Riefenberg and (wife Terrie); his daughter Erica Donnalley and (husband Kevin); his grandchildren Kayla Donnalley, Thomas Donnalley and Matthew Donnalley; and his sister, Louise Naven of Austin, Texas.

To honor John's dedication to serving others, the family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to a charity of your choosing. 
 

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!