Weekly Update
Feb 11,
2022
"Christ, be our Light"
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There's a song in every silence, seeking word and melody;
there's a dawn in every darkness, bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.
--Natalie Sleeth, In the Bulb There is a Flower
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CALENDAR
Sunday, Feb 13 -
10 am: Adult Sunday School
11 am: Worship, Rev. Nadine Burton preaching from II Cor. 1:18-22, “I Want to Church”
10:30 - 1:30 SouperBowl of Caring Drive By Pick Up
TBA Arkansas Disciples Work Group arrives
WEEKLY EVENTS
--Options, Mon-Fri 8am-3pm
--New Beginnings AA, Mon 7pm
--Options Music, Wed 10am
--Choir at Summerfield, Wed 1:30pm
--Bridge, Thurs 1pm - 4pm
--Meal for Disaster Volunteers, Thurs 6pm
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Thurs, Feb 17 - Fellowship Meal with Disciples Volunteers, 6pm & Worship Service, 7pm
Sun, Feb 20 - Week of Compassion Offering; Beth LaFargue, Guest Speaker
Thurs, Feb 24 - Tangi Food Pantry
***For other events, click the button below to access website calendar.
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This week we welcome Rev. Nadine Burton to Hammond First Christian to meet with us and to preach for us on Sunday, Feb 13.
Rev. Dr. Burton is the Executive Regional Minister for the Great River Region. She currently provides spiritual and administrative oversight for 100 congregations throughout Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and a pastoral “presence” for pastors, lay leaders, and members.
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Donations for the SLU Food Pantry: Luceia with Rev. Sam Hubbard, Director of SLU Wesley Center. While the university has many food donations, they are in need of hygiene items. Please bring your donations to the narthex.
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Thanks to Hugh's Den for picking up branches in the Northside Parking Lot. It makes driving through much easier and safer.
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Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders UPDATE |
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Things were quiet this week with no work group on campus. On Sunday, however, we will be welcoming some Arkansas Disciples from Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, a total of 9. While they are in Hammond, the world will celebrate the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, and even a full moon! If you would like to send some love to our Disciples brothers and sisters, we'd like some fresh flowers around the building while they are here. Also, we will have a joint worship service on Thursday evening after our Fellowship Meal. Please join us and get to know these GRR friends who are "on vacation" working in our community. |
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Please pray for:
Special prayers for Paulina Vicknair; Larry Delmas (cancer surgery); Jody Hebert (cancer surgery); Family and Friends of Holly Faucheux (Alton’s cousin); Kate Robinson (setting up Kentucky FC Disaster Rebuilders); Family and Friends of Sam Noto (Paulina’s cousin); Christie Bryant (heart surgery); Rev. Betty’s sister, Margaret; Sam Foster; Family and Friends of Edith Walley; Rev. Bonnie Simerly; Alexis Sterling; Infant Avery Grace Gambel and parents Ryan and Laurel; Paulina’s great nephew, baby John (NICU); Family of Bob Priez; Family of Courtney Allen Ridgedell; Family and Friends of Kevin Wolf; Family and Friends of Tommy Bouler; Dr. Jerry Voorhees; Allen & Lori Lloyd; Brian Conn (Deena’ s nephew); Jody Revader; Family and Friends of Val Boudreaux; Jim and Eileen Davis;
Gene Auletto; Angel Blanchard; Erica Blanchard; Mary Beth & Kent Carroll; Joan & Belford Carver; Chip Davis; Lisa Drude; Jane Eubanks; the Felder Family; Debbie & Ricky Henagan; Paul Henagan; Mel King; Ruby Lloyd; Ben & Debbi Nichols; Family of Ben’s nephew, Douglas; Mahaya Powers; Barbara Price; Claudia Ruggia; Mariangela Ruggia; Travis Springer; Laura Thomas; Keith Williams; Pastor Angie & her family, especially her father, Ulrich Kretzer;
Rev. Dr. Nadine Burton and the clergy, staff and congregations of the Great River Region, especially Northshore Disciples Just Love Your Neighbor.
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The January Just Love your Neighbor in Ponchatoula event brought together an ecumenical crew to help remove carpeting and do some painting for a family who needs our prayers. |
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They have been living in a hotel in Covington since IDA, a mom with health concerns and four disabled kids. Please pray for Jody Hebert and her family. |
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In February the staff of the Great River Region will be in Hammond as part of a mission team working with Fuller and Week of Compassion. Rev. Dr. Nadine Burton will be preaching on Feb. 13. On Feb. 17 we will have a Fellowship Meal & Worship Service.
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Bailey Institute: Empowering GRR Disciples Through Learning Opportunities |
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Ways to Utilize Technology to Impact Your Ministry
Rev. LaShaundra McCarty Facilitates
Ways to Utilize Technology to Impact Your Ministry
February 24, March 3, 10, & 17
7:00-9:00 pm Via Zoom
Rev. McCarty has worked with hundreds of ministries, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and companies to navigate the social media landscape, craft their visions and build dynamic teams. LaShaundra currently lives in Biloxi, MS with her husband John McCarty III, and children, Caleb
and Kylar.
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We will continue collecting coins in the narthex in February adding them to our WEEK OF COMPASSION collection at the end of the month. Envelopes will be available Feb. 20 & 27. Week of Compassion was very supportive of our congregation following Hurricane Ida and has a broad reach across the country and world. See the video below to learn more. |
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THANKS Lorraine for your hard work on building our very own Church App! |
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How convenient to have FCC's website, calendar, notifications, links to services, right at our fingertips! The church app by faithconnectors gives us instant access from our smartphones. Click on the button below for detailed instructions on getting the app for I-phones. |
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Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm during Lent--
This study is open to all and will be led by Rev. Bonnie Simerly. Copies of “Gifts of the Dark Wood” by Eric Elnes will be provided and are available from Angela. If you are interested in learning more please contact Karen at hammondfcc@gmail.com .
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Please tell your friends about the Chili Fundraiser on February 13 and have them text their order
to Gina at 985-507-8983. Drive by pick up in the north parking lot, northside of Reimers THIS Sunday from 10:30 - 1:30.
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Next Food Pantry Work Day Feb 24
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How Does Our Garden Grow... |
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Great American Cleanup
Saturday, Feb 12, 10am-2pm, Meet at Clark Park Pavillion, 801 S. Holly St.
For more info, call 985-277-5955
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12 Jaci Guidry
15 Robert Anthon
17 Fay S. Bright
19 Sarah Anthon
21 Ken Bowman
24 Tammy Anthon
26 James Johnson
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Jaci, who is celebrating a birthday this weekend, sends her greetings and an invitation to her vocal recital on March 31. She now lives in Baton Rouge but drives in for classes at Southeastern Monday - Thursday. She is currently singing in the choir at St Joseph Cathedral in BR. Happy birthday Jaci! |
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Many happy returns on the day of thy birth; may sunshine and gladness be given.
And may the dear Father prepare thee on earth for a beautiful birthday in heaven.
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STAY IN TOUCH:
hammondfcc@gmail.com
985-345-0374
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