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The Christian Builder May 30, 2012

A weekly publication of First Christian Church Midland Volume 56 No.23

Church Calendar

Sunday, June 3 9am Contemporary Worship 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional Worship 12pm CYF Youth depart for CYF Conference Monday, June 4 9:30am Staff Meeting Tuesday, June 5 7pm PDAP 7:30pm Boy Scouts Wednesday, June 6 7am Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5pm SHARE Sib Shop Parent Support Group 6pm Executive Meeting 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Friday, June 8 6pm SHARE Saturday, June 9 3pm CYF Youth return from conference Sunday, June 10 9am Contemporary Worship 10am Sunday School 11am Traditional Worship 6pm All-Church Picnic at Hogan Park

June 10

All-Church Picnic

Hogan Park

6-8PM

Meat will be provided

Please bring a side dish

ALL CHURCH PICNIC/VBS KICK-OFF

It’s A Contest!

This month the Sunday school classes will be having a contest to see who

can bring the most food contribution for the Memorial Food Pantry.

All classes from Preschool to Adult are encouraged to participate.

Item for the month of May: CANNED MEATS (tuna, chicken, salmon)

It is not too late to contribute and help your Sunday school win! The winners will be announced at the

All-Church Picnic on Sunday, June 10.

The winners will have the privilege of throwing pies in our very own Rev. Mike Hunter’s face! You won’t want to miss this!

Each unit of meat brought counts as 1. It is not too late for some of the classes to catch up and win!

Help us keep count by marking it in your Sunday school binders.

Support your local Food Pantry!

Canned Food Drive II Chronicles 7:14 0 Fellowship 1 Genesis 110 Mixed Blessings/Pairs & Spares 31 New Class (Mike Hunter’s) 194

Total: 336

The Builder, First Christian Church

Thoughts… Rev. Mike Hunter Senior Minister

I'm Not Waiting John 3:1-11

This Week’s Sermon

Only a handful of you have met our two daughters or their families. Other than the very beginning of my ministry out of college, this is the first call that has been without our kids. Both girls literally grew up on the campus of the churches we served. I’m glad to say both are very connected still to

local congregations. Cameron and her family are still in Lufkin where she teaches. We attended granddaughter Cadence’s dedication on Mother’s Day. Micah and her family have been in seminary the past three years, and in February gave us a grandson, Oden. But this week isn’t about daughters. It’s not even about grandchildren. This Saturday is Micah’s ordination. We’ve known since Micah’s eighth grade year that she has expressed a call to ministry. As a father, and someone who served the church, I must confess my initial response to that call back then was more protective than supportive. I wasn’t sure I wanted for my daughter what I knew was called of me. Over the past few years, more than once, I’ve confessed that I let my parenting get in the way of God’s call for her. On Saturday at East Dallas Christian Church I will confess my shortcomings one more time. I will watch elders and clergy gather around her, lay hands upon her and complete her ordination. Sometimes all this call language makes folks nervous. It shouldn’t. I don’t have to spend very much time with folks before I can usually discern their calling. Good teachers don’t teach for any other reason. It’s not the hours or the pay…it’s all about the call. Good elders don’t volunteer for the gig…in fact Godly elders often humbly accept the office, even though others have seen God’s hand on them for a long time. We all know a call when we see it…hear it…or feel it. Called folks are what make a difference in this world, clergy or otherwise.


May 27, 2012

Contemporary Worship 54 Children’s Church 9 Total 63 Traditional Service 123

Sunday School Nursery 5 Children 7 Youth 17 Adult 58 Total: 87

Musings… Rev. Cory Glover Associate Minister

Visitors Corner May 27, 2012

Attendance

Thanks for worshipping with us!

Jared, Kate, Jack & Kaeli Clark Tommy & Connie Hawkins

Kristen Hepfer Clay, Brianna, Colton & Gabe Hurst

Steve, Christy & Anna James Georgia Kent Linda Linam Greta Renfro John Robeck

Glen & Margie Sigler Art & Carla Wilson

This week, Marlene is away on a girls trip...

Which means, this week, I am a single parent...

Which means, this week, I come face to face with my weaknesses.

In the normal rhythm of life, everyone has moments of strength and moments of weakness. It is part of the human condition. When you have a two year-old, these moments tend to fluctuate far more than you'd hope or imagine. This is why it is so good to have a partner. When one is weak, the other can be strong and visa versa.

Yet, when we are alone, we have to confront these impulses. We face the reality of ourselves in weakness. It isn't always pretty. And while it is occasionally good to look in the mirror and seek to grow as a person, life wasn't meant to be lived alone. We need each other. We need friends. We need help. And we need mirrors.

Anne Lamont says the most powerful words in the English language are "Me Too".

Just having someone who understands is a tremendous gift. Having someone willing to walk beside you and partner with you is even better.

There's a famous poem call "Footprints in the Sand" that talks about Jesus carrying us when we feel alone. I think this poem has it all wrong. While that might make sense spiritually, the reality is that Jesus uses others to carry us. We need people who can be strong when we are weak...who can believe when we are unable...who can help carry the heavy burdens that life often brings our way.

Folk-rock band Mumford & Sons says it this way: "You are not alone in this. As brothers, we will stand, and we'll hold your hand..."

Perhaps wise Solomon said it best:

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If they fall down, they can help each other up. But pity those who fall and have no one to help them up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Who is helping carrying you? Who are you helping to carry?


Birthdays

5/31 Carol Thompson Linda Hicks Del Windle 6/1 Barbara Tranum 6/3 Kaylee Campbell 6/5 Dustin Rucker Gene Duke Morris Vannoy 6/6 Shaun Gill Hilary Howard 6/7 Charlie Morgan Vicki Miller Blake Branum 6/8 Paula Johnson Zac Curtis Huey Sandifer

Ponderings… Rev. Paula Brooks Associate Minister

Hey Boys & Girls, Moms & Dads, Granddads & Grandmoms!

It is hard to believe but school is almost out!

Summer is around the corner!

And with that in mind First Christian Church wants to announce it’s summer line-up for children ages 3 up through those who have just completed 5th grade.

Below, you will find a list of all of our activities for the summer. Place it on your refrigerator or where you keep a list of all your activities. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us. You won’t want to miss out on any fun.

As each event draws closer you will receive more information. Be on the look-out for updates through the newsletter, the Sunday bulletin, email, text messages and the good old snail mail.

Come and join us for a wild and wonderful summer!

Summer Activities for Children First Christian Church

Sunday, June 10 All Church Picnic - Hogan Park (6-8 pm)

June 11-15 Vacation Bible School (5:30-8:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 20 Trip to the Abilene Zoo

June 22-24 Grand Beginnings Camp (ages 4-3rd grade)

Wednesday, June 27 Flip-Flop Frenzy (activity at church - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm)

July 9-14 JYF Camp (grades 4 & 5)

Wednesday, July 18 Splendiferous Popcorn Party (activity at church - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm)

Wednesday, July 25 Trip to Monahans Sandhills

Wednesday, August 1 Crazy Slinky Day (activity at church – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm)

Wednesday, August 8 Trip to Big Spring Water Park

Sunday, August 26 Back Pack Blessing during Worship Back to School Party (5:00-7:00 pm)


Anniversaries 6/1 Fred & Anne Schwiening 6/5 Omar & Larenda Gallardo 6/6 Matthew & Mycah Glover 6/7 Jim & Crecia Reynolds 6/8 Jerry & Darla Fisher 6/8 Larry & Beverly Rusk

Lectionary Scriptures

for the week of June 3, 2012

Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29

Romans 8:8:12-17 John 3:1-17

Elder - On - Call

5/27 - 6/2 Jim Morris

6/3 - 6/9

Enid Davis

6/10 - 6/16 Fred Schwiening

Church Bulletin Board Please send your announcements to Katie by 5 PM on Mondays.

Please welcome our newest members Steve, Christy, & Anna James. They joined in the Traditional Worship service on Sunday, May 27.

CYF Conference Retreat

This Sunday, June 3rd, our CYF youth will be heading to Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat! Please keep them in your prayers.

Campers: Taylor Hamilton Hannah Wright

Corbin McCullough Zac Curtis

Sarah Jones Brittani Beggs

Amber Colburn

Courtney Gordon Ambrey Stone Chris Hopper Stephen Reid

Sponsors:

Cory Glover Robert Beggs


Church Bulletin Board Please send your announcements to Katie by 5 PM on Mondays.

Adult Sunday School Studies

Mixed Blessings/Pairs & Spares Room 301 Topic: Revelation Takes Musical Form II Chronicles 7:14 Room 302 Leader: Members of the class Topic: Knowledge & Practice of Truth Scripture: 2 Peter Genesis Room 304 Leader: Paula Brooks Topic: Women of the Old Testament Part 1 Fellowship Room 307 Leader: Jim Mauldin Topic: Ezekiel the Prophet – Who was he and what he may have seen. Scripture: The Book of Ezekiel Mike Hunter’s Class Montgomery Room Leader: Mike Hunter This class will not be meeting this week.

Children’s Sunday Activities

May 27, 2012

“In God We Still Trust” A Patriotic Musical

On Sunday evening, June 24th, at 6:30pm the Sanctuary Choir, Brass and Rhythm

Ensemble, and Adult Handbells, will present a program of patriotic music. It

will feature a "Salute to the Armed Forces", an "Anthem For the Unsung

Heroes", and the always inspiring "Battle Hymn of the Republic". Please invite your friends of all ages to be present as we honor those who have helped to make our country great. If your service picture was not in last

year’s video, please send us one to include this year!

You’re Invited

It’s time to kick off our boots and CELEBRATE! You are invited to come on over

and say “HOWDY” to the graduates, Emily Fentem & Hannah Wright!

They want to say thank you for the love and support you’ve shown them over the years!

Hope to see Y’ALL there!

June 2, 2012 2-4PM

2102 N. “L” St. (Wright’s House)

Sunday School: Preschool Lesson: My Life Belongs to Jesus Scripture: Corinthians 6:18 Elementary Lesson: Jesus Came to Save US Scripture: John 3:16 Children’s Church Lesson: Trinity

Received gifts to Next Step Capital Campaign

In Memory of: Shirley Stiles, Loela Northcutt (Andrea Hardaway’s Mother), & Pat Faulkner


For submission to prayer list contact any staff, submit via web, or e-mail

[email protected]

Prayer Room Chapel Lock Box Code #1301

Hogan Park Signs

Hogan Park is the site of our All-Church Picnic coming up

shortly. To help get the word out about this event to the

community and to help stir some excitement about our upcoming Vacation Bible School, we have placed signs at the corners of

Hogan Park. Thank you church for your support in growing

beyond our church walls.

Summer Youth Calendar

Last week the Summer Youth Calendar was sent out. If you

didn’t get a copy, or just want to see what the Youth will be up to in the next few months, copies of the calendar are located in the back of

the narthex.

Those in the hospital: H.G. Bedford - Senior Care Center Mary Jane Strobel - Senior Care Center Those in need of prayer: Hank Kirk Bill & Char Womack Judy Spruell Curtis Pechacek Those in extended/long term care: Blanche Alcorn Nancy Gill Clarese Gough - mother of Jeannie Gough & Janice Beckner Jackie Hanna Jerry Johnson Charlotte Millican Jerry Sloan Keith Somerville Dorothy Wadley Military: Trevor Forbes - son of Stephen & Betty Forbes Travis Zumwait - nephew of Stephen & Betty Forbes Van Forbes - nephew of Stephen & Betty Forbes Joe Henderson - son of Holly Moore Nicky Miller - son of Vicki Miller Rich Klumpp - nephew of the Midkiffs Damon Darnell - grandson of Floyd & Doris Miller Bennett Dobbs - extended family of the Espino’s Eric Schuff - extended family of the Espino’s

Families/Friends beyond FCC: Sherry Harrington - friend of Jake Spruell Clifton Carter - Sara Cranford Kim Walters - foster daughter of Diane Bailey Fisher DeWayne King - friend of Sara Cranford Frank Frerman - grandfather of Emma & Graham Frerman Kasey Vasicek - niece of Mark Cranford Bob Stark - friend of The McCuan’s Don Ballard - relative of Janice Courtney Teena Atchley - friend of Kay Hill Shirley Stone - friend of Taylor Pechacek Michelle, Kaylyn & Kyler McMillan - friends of Kris Evers Elizabeth Fentem - cousin of Emily Fentem Brett Willingham - brother of Jessica Willingham Spencer Suann Bommersbach - granddaughter of the Faulkner’s Nancy Genzel - friend of Sandy Faulkner Robert Southerland - friend of Sara Cranford Jodi Meacham - daughter of Sandy & Diane Faulkner Ken Craig - friend of Sammie Hodges Dean Stephenson - brother of Meta Jones Ashton Dunavan - friend of John Ross Espino Families/Friends beyond FCC in long term care: Stan Wigley & family - friends of LuAnn Morgan Lori Hays - cousin of Mary Anne Benton Sonya Hopkins - friend of Kelley McCullough Michael Castillo - nephew of Meta Jones

Special Note: Prayer list names are renewed every three weeks as we seek to keep the list as current as possible

and allow space for new requests. Our joys, concerns and deepest needs are

already on God’s heart long before we put them to paper.

…for your Father knows what you need

before you ask him. Matthew 6:8

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Vacation Bible School 2012Vacation Bible School 2012Vacation Bible School 2012Vacation Bible School 2012Vacation Bible School 2012Vacation Bible School 2012Vacation Bible School 2012Vacation Bible School 2012 June 11June 11--1515

5:305:30--8:30 PM nightly8:30 PM nightly

For children, age 3For children, age 3--5th grade5th grade

Music, arts & crafts, dinner, Music, arts & crafts, dinner,

bible teaching, & morebible teaching, & more

Proceeds collected during VBS will Proceeds collected during VBS will

benefit Christmas in Action, a local benefit Christmas in Action, a local

mission agency. We will also be mission agency. We will also be

building a playhouse that will be building a playhouse that will be

given away to a family in need.given away to a family in need.

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