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First Christian Church
October 2014
Sunday School at 9:30
Worship at 11:00)
Disciples of Christ
The Net
DO JUSTICE, LOVE KINDNESS, WALK HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD.
Inside this issue:
From Your Elders
Friendship
2
Thanks
3
Prayers and
Concerns
3
Movie Talk
4
In Sympathy
4
Board Meeting
Highlights
4
World Outreach
Committee
5
Wednesday Happy
5
Hour Potluck
Dedication of
“Pete’s Place”
6
Birthdays
6
Hazardous Waste
& Electronics
Recycling
6
Indian River Fruit
Sale for C.U.M.
7
Earth Keepers
8
Christian
Education
9
Calendar
10
Ministry Schedule
11
From The Board
Sherry Riley
Excitement is building as members of First Christian Church anticipate the arrival of Cyd Cowgill
as our settled pastor beginning November 3rd. Your Board members are taking the lead in
welcoming Cyd and her husband Ben to our fellowship. Her spiritual leadership will mark a new
beginning in the life of our congregation, building on the long range planning we were able to
undertake with our consultant, Dick Hamm and our interim, Kim Steinhorst’s guidance. As Chair
of the Board, I would like to highlight some of the reasons our Search Committee found Cyd an
ideal candidate for this church, and your Board was unanimous in recommending her to the
congregation.
Sue Tatom and Joyce O’Quinn presented to the Board what they had discovered and why they
felt Cyd was their candidate of choice.

Cyd’s energy and enthusiasm are evident from her very first words. She is brimming with
positive, confident, and contagious joy and hope.

Cyd has a vision for First Christian Church and a strong desire to become our leader. She
knows our Strategic Plan better than we do! She came to our interviews prepared to ask us
hard questions as well as answer our inquiry.

Cyd was especially interested in our youth. She has participated and provided leadership for
young people at Craig Springs for several years.

Cyd is a respected leader and facilitator. She is well organized and prepared. She gave
thoughtful and satisfying answers to our questions and then asked questions of her own
about our individual spiritual formation as well as our experiences in the life of First
Christian Church.

Cyd has a passion for pastoral care. She intends to cultivate a personal relationship with
each member of our congregation. She responded to situational questions with an emphasis
on grace and love.

Cyd’s references are stellar. The Search Committee spoke to many people who have
worked with her in different contexts. They were glowing in their feedback. Several
people in our own community had known about or worked with Cyd. They expressed their
high regard for her as a person and as a pastor.

Cyd grew up in First Christian Church in Winston Salem and was ordained a Disciples of
Christ minister on October 2, 1988.

Cyd is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Greensboro with a Bachelor of Arts
Degree. She completed her theological training at Vanderbilt Divinity School with a Master
of Divinity Degree.
I would like to thank the members of the Search Committee – Bob Knodel and Sue Tatom, the Cochairs; Joyce O’Quinn, Bill Crow, Kaitlyn Seekings, Jim Poats, and Mike Walker. Your faithfulness
and diligence has come to fruition as we embrace Cyd Cowgill as our settled pastor. Your service
to our church has been invaluable. It was a blessing to work with each one of you.
Blessings and peace to everyone,
Sherry Riley
Congregational President and Board Chair
First Christian Church ● 3109 Rivermont Avenue ● Lynchburg, VA 24503 ● 434-384-8626
From Your Elders
Julia Timmons
Friendship
A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter:
he that has found one has found a treasure.
There is nothing so precious as a faithful friend,
and no scales can measure his excellence.
A faithful friend is an elixir of life;
and those who fear the Lord will find him.
Whoever fears the Lord directs his friendship aright,
for as he is, so is his neighbor also.
I have been reflecting over the last months about friendship. The verse from the Book of Sirach in the
Apocrypha, Chapter 6:14-17 happens to be my favorite Bible verse. I was first exposed to these abandoned
books in college religion classes. Later this verse was one used as a devotion during Yokefellow fellowship
group for Lynchburg College students, led by Jan Linn, former LC Chaplain.
What is a friend?
…someone who is always there, no matter the time, the distance, the span between conversations.
…someone who listens and hears
…someone you trust, with whom you can share the deepest truth of your heart
…someone who is forgiving, who does not judge
…someone who sees your strengths, gifts and talents and helps you grow in them
…someone with whom you can truly be who you are, without fear
…someone who doesn’t mind your faults, your dirty laundry, your weakness
…someone who stands with you while others fade away
…someone who can agree to disagree and never holds grudges
…someone who accepts a person as they are, without conditions
I am reminded daily how essential friendship is to each of us. I am also reminded daily in my work with
students with disabilities at Lynchburg College, we never know the burden others may be bearing silently.
Sometimes when I encounter an individual who is particularly annoying, needy, mean, negative, or whinny I
ask myself, “What path have they walked which led them to this place? What life experiences have they
faced? What heavy rocks are in the backpack they carry every moment, everywhere they travel which
color their view of life? How can I lighten the weight, ease the burden?” My faith calls me to walk in their
shoes, “judge not lest ye be judged,” and offer “sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble
mind.”
Who will you meet today who covets your friendship?
Food Drive in October
Phil Stump
First Christian Church conducts food drives in May and October for the Rivermont Area Emergency Food
Pantry (and in August for the Churches for Urban Ministry Food Pantry.) Thank you for your generous
donations in May and August. Although the Rivermont Food Pantry is currently operating in the black, over
the summer the disbursements outnumbered the income by almost three to one. So please consider
bringing a non-perishable food donation this October and place it in the box in the narthex. Also please
consider donating $17 to provide a starter-bag (each order the pantry fills contains at least one bag of
food—the starter bag—and more bags for larger families.) The need is very great—thanks for your help!
Please make your check payable to FCC and in the memo line write Rivermont Area Food Pantry.
First Christian Church ● 3109 Rivermont Avenue ● Lynchburg, VA 24503 ● 434-384-8626
We Hold These Sisters and Brothers in God’s Tender Mercies:
Mattie Bergener (Cynthia Ramsey’s aunt)
Donna Bohlcke
The Family of Emma Davis
(Charlotte Land’s sister-in-law)
Dianne Hall
James (Jim) F. Hatcher (Oeida Hatcher’s father)
Jay Lindsey
Hazel & Joel Mason
(Georgia Delbridge’s parents)
Herb Moore
The Family of The Reverend Paul Parker
(The Reverend Linda Parker’s brother)
Sally Southall
David Timmons
Angela Zigler (Chris Badgett’s mother)
Youth/Children’s Ministries
Homebound Members:
Betty Arington
Roxy Barksdale
Mary Bea Cline
Frank Erwin
Elfriede Hasse
Peggy Hobbs
Chery Scruggs
Jeff Wilson
If you are going into surgery, are ill, or plan to be hospitalized, please let us know.
We will remove people from the prayer list after three weeks.
If you would like to leave your loved one on the prayer list, please let the office know.
Announcements
Ward Green has taken on a new job in Washington, D.C. He is working for a company that is in contracts with the
FAA. It's quite a change from living in Lynchburg all of his life. His office is right next to "the Mall" and this is a
frequent place for his lunch break. It's bitter sweet since he's left the nest, but then again we are so happy for him
in this new adventure in his life. Please pray that this new transition will continue to be a wonderful time for him.
Thanks
Dear Members of the Congregation,
Food to eat. A safe and warm place to live. Family stability. These are but a few examples of
what First Christian Church’s recent gift of $400 means to clients of Virginia Legal Aid Society.
On Behalf of the Board Directors, the staff, and the clients to whom they are so dedicated, thank
you for your contribution. Your thoughtfulness will make it possible for low-income families,
elderly people, and those with disabilities to have their voices heard and their basic human needs
met.
In fiscal year 2013-2014, VLAS closed 3,426 civil cases, helping 7,838 people in Central, Southside, and
Western Tidewater Virginia.
I appreciate your commitment to fairness and equality for all people, including the poorest
residents in our area. Your gift this year is especially welcome. For poor people the recession
continues in full force and every gift helps us meet the increased need for our services.
Sincerely,
David B. Neumeyer
Executive Director, Virginia Legal Aid Society
The family of
Elizabeth Hamner Dillard Ogden
Is grateful to God for her life,
For your friendship,
And for your
Kindness and prayers.
First Christian Church ● 3109 Rivermont Avenue ● Lynchburg, VA 24503 ● 434-384-8626
Board Meeting Highlights
Sherry Riley
The Stewardship Campaign planning is underway . The campaign will start October 26, budget requests are
coming in from committees and departments so we know what the final budget will look like. The Property
Committee will have some significant expenses because some of the older air handlers will need to be
replaced in the near future.
The Outreach Committee has invited Sharon Stanley Rea to speak on Understanding Children in Crisis and
Immigration Issues on October 26. On November 12 there will be information on Disaster and Readiness
Training and the speaker will be William Perrow from the City of Lynchburg.
The Worship Committee has scheduled the pastor on call and elder on call during the time before Cyd
arrives. Lisa Schafer will have a copy of the names in the office.
The Evangelism Committee will have the member quilt moved from the narthex to the fellowship hall and
will also move some furniture, thus making room and creating an area more inviting to visitors.
The Elders discussed the Faith Leaders Class and identifying future faith leaders. The Elders Retreat will be
on November 11.
Thirty members of First Christian Church attended Roanoke’s Pride in the Park.
The Board approved a letter to Westside Christian Church expressing our gratitude for Cyd, acknowledging
their loss, and sending our blessings in their search process.
Movie Talk
Nita Floe Hempfling
The Movie Talk group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on October 27, in the parlor (hosted by
Jeff and Debbie Wilder). After the death of Robin Williams, the group decided to
discuss one of his old movies, "Patch Adams", This is a true story about Hunter
"Patch" Adams who, after spending some time in a mental institution, decides to
become a doctor. He uses humor to help treat his patients. The movie is available
on Netflix, but is too old for Redbox. If you would like to see the movie but do not
have access to Netflix, please contact Nita Floe Hempfling, 239-8118.
In Christian Sympathy
Condolences
To the families of
The Reverend Dr. Bennett Gerardy
(Son-in-Law of Marilyn Taylor)
July 17, 2014
Elizabeth Hamner Dillard Ogden
(Mother of Jean Ingram)
August 29, 2014
Emma Davis
(Sister-in-Law of Charlotte Land)
September 14, 2014
First Christian Church ● 3109 Rivermont Avenue ● Lynchburg, VA 24503 ● 434-384-8626
World Outreach Committee
Lou Gregory, Chair
Faith in Action/ Central American
Children in Crisis
According to information sent to World Outreach and
Social Justice Committee from Refugee and
Immigration Ministries’ Director, Dr. Sharon Stanley
Rae; thirty-seven thousand children arrived in this
country between January and July 2014 primarily
from three countries hardest hit by drug related
violence: Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala.
Fifteen percent of these children were placed in
Virginia, Maryland and DC.
Children are arriving still with refugee-like stories,
having escaped conditions of extraordinary violence
and extortion by gangs and drug lords. They are
fleeing “join or die” gang recruitment, human
trafficking, sexual violence, daily extortion, violence
by drug cartels, social cleansing by abusive police
forces, and horrible poverty. Often the regional
governments are not able or likely unwilling to
protect their citizens or bring perpetrators to justice
compelling families to relocate to other cities and
countries to escape. Parents have been forced to
make agonizing decisions to send their children away
to seek safety in light of the very real threat to their
children’s lives.
Director of Refugee
and
Immigration
Ministries of The
Christian
Church
(Disciples of Christ)
as our pulpit guest
on October 26 at
First
Christian
Church Lynchburg.
Not only will she be
our guest speaker
at the 11:00 am
service, she will
stay to have lunch
and lead us in a
discussion of the
crisis
at
our
borders and how
we might choose to
respond.
We feel very lucky to have Dr. Stanley-Rae, as our
pulpit guest and invite you to join us on the 26th of
October for lunch and a lively discussion afterward.
Dr. Stanley-Rae is a dynamic speaker and great
discussion leader so put this date on your calendar:
Sunday, OCT. 26th for worship, lunch and discussion.
For questions contact Lou Gregory chair World
Outreach and Social Justice [email protected] or 434The World Outreach and Social Justice Committee 229- 5571.
has invited The Reverend Dr. Sharon Stanley Rae,
Wednesday Happy Hour Pot Luck Supper
Jeff Wilder
Wednesday Happy Hour Pot Luck Suppers are back once again. Come and join your church family for some
good food and great fellowship, not to mention stimulating conversation! We’ve picked out some fun (and
some challenging) themes this year—see below. Just prepare a dish to share and come enjoy the fun. If you
have questions or need more information, just call Jeff Wilder or the church office. See you on Wednesday!
October 1 – Movie Food
October 8 – Breakfast Food
October 15 – Minister's Favorite Food
October 22 – Pie
October 29 – Something That Starts
With the First Letter of Your Last Name
November 5 – Vegetarian
November 12 – Comfort Food
November 19 – Literary Food
November 26 – No Happy Hour :(
December 3 – Holiday Colors
December 10 – Favorite Childhood Food
December 17 – Finger Food
December 24 – No Happy Hour :(
December 31 – No Happy Hour :(
January 7 – New Recipe
January 14 – Chili
January 21 – Italian
January 28 – Take Out Night
February 4 – Soup
February 11 – Romantic Food
February 18 – Picnic Food
February 25 – Heritage Meal
March 4 – Which Came First?
(Must have chicken or egg in it)
March 11 – German
March 18 – Irish
March 25 – Grandma's Recipe
April 1 – Bar-B-Que
April 8 – Easter Food
April 15 – Mediterranean
April 22 – Family Favorite
April 29 – Facebook Recipe
May 6 – Mexican
May 13 – Favorite Church Salad
May 20 – Mom's Favorite
May 27 – From the Barnyard
June 3 – Restaurant Copy Cat
June 10 – Stuff It
June 17 – Dad's Favorite
June 24 – Budget Stretcher
First Christian Church ● 3109 Rivermont Avenue ● Lynchburg, VA 24503 ● 434-384-8626
Dedication of “Pete’s Place”
President Kenneth R. Garren, and Mrs. Sheila J. Garren
cordially invite you and a guest to join them, and
the family of Dr. D.L. “Pete” Warren ’12 DHL at the Dedication Celebration of the
“Pete’s Place” Club & Organization Room
Drysdale Student Center
A Place for Leadership, Service, Diversity, Wellness
Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, Va.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The College is pleased to recognize
Mrs. Rebecca Burnette DuFour '82, LC Trustee, and Dr. Richard P. DuFour,
Dr. Rosel H. Schewel '71 MEd, '83 EdS, '00 DEd, LC Trustee,
and Sen. Elliot S. Schewel '00 DHL, who made the original challenge grant for the Pete’s Place Challenge
RSVP by October 20
800-621-1669 or 434-544-8665
Birthdays—A Time to Celebrate!
10/4
10/6
10/7
10/8
10/9
10/10
10/11
10/13
10/17
10/18
10/19
10/21
Joseph Southall
Donna Storm
Charlie Grainger
Will Poats
Leslie Phillips
Chris Wilson
Sally Southall
Catherine Driskill
Maggie Kicklighter
Emily Sitzler
Matthew Tatom
Bill Cloyd
Mike Campbell
10/22
10/24
10/26
10/27
10/28
10/30
10/31
Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling
Dianne Hall
Julia Timmons
Sandy Knodel
Scott Baker
Caroline Crow
Andy Tatom
William Schneider
Herb Moore
Austin Tatom
Patsy Warren
Steve Southall
Terri Barron
Bryan Rice
Vera Brandt
Once again, the Earth Keepers at First Christian Church invite you to bring the following items (which should NEVER be
placed in your normal trash collection) to the church anytime from October 5—October 10.
They will be taken to the city collection site very early on the morning of October 11. You may leave the items on the
lower level behind the Health Information Table. Please DO NOT bring any items before October 5, as we have
very limited storage space.
Items accepted for recycling:
Acids/Bases
Aerosols
Antifreeze
Auto Starter
Batteries
Brake Fluids
Cleaners
Corrosives
Drain Openers
Flammables
Furniture
Herbicides
Kerosene
Lighter Fluids
Oil Base Paint
Oven Cleaner
Oxidizers
Pesticides
Photo Chemicals
Poisons
Polishes
Pool Chemicals
Solvents
Strippers
Thinners
Used Motor Oil
Weed Killers
Wood Preservatives
Fluorescent Light bulbs
CD's
Circuit boards
Electronic components
Computer accessories
Computer monitors
Computer Printers
Scanners
Plotters
Computer systems (CPU units)
External Disk and Hard Disk Drives
Laptop and Notebook Computers
Network Hubs
Modems and Routers
Televisions
(console, projection-screen,
plasma, LCD)
Toner Cartridges
(ink and laser jet)
First Christian Church ● 3109 Rivermont Avenue ● Lynchburg, VA 24503 ● 434-384-8626
Churches for Urban Ministry Annual Fruit Sale
FLORIDA INDIAN RIVER GROVES
Orders end Sunday, Nov. 2
Fruit delivery by Thursday, Dec. 11
Proceeds from this sale help support ministries of Churches for Urban ministry, which include Camp
Timothy, the Food Pantry, a male mentoring program, and II Timothy (a tutoring program), and other
projects that help provide emotional, spiritual, and physical programs for children. Your help is
greatly appreciated.
Name:___________________________________________
Phone Number:_________________________ Cell Number:______________________
Number of Boxes
Total Money
10 lb navel oranges
____________________
@ 19.00
____________________
20 lb navel oranges
____________________
@ 27.00
____________________
10 lb red grapefruit
____________________
@ 19.00
____________________
20 lb red grapefruit
____________________
@ 27.00
____________________
10 lb mixed fruit
____________________
@ 19.00
____________________
20 lb mixed fruit
____________________
@ 27.00
____________________
10 lb tangelos
____________________
@ 19.00
____________________
20 lb tangelos
____________________
@ 27.00
____________________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:
____________________
Make check payable to: C.U.M or Churches for Urban Ministry
Mail to: First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Or turn your order into: Sherry Riley, Phil Stump, or you may leave at the church office
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PRE-PAID.
Churches For Urban Ministry Annual Fruit Sale
First Christian Church ● 3109 Rivermont Avenue ● Lynchburg, VA 24503 ● 434-384-8626
Earth Keepers
In October 2013 I was diagnosed with Psoriasis.
Progressively it became worse and worse. Summer
and sun are supposed to help psoriasis – for most
people exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun
makes this condition better.
Mine is apparently
photosensitive, and I became much worse in the
summer heat. In the
meantime, in January I
was diagnosed as prediabetic. WHAT? There
is no diabetes in my
family!! Time for some
introspection and some
serious consideration
about the way I was
taking care of my body.
My diet was horrible –
lots of sweets, breads,
packaged foods, soda….
My weight was the
highest it had been in
my life – EVEN higher
than during pregnancy.
Mari Normyle was the Dean of the department I work
in at Lynchburg College, and as part of her leaving to
explore new horizons, she placed a large number of
books on a table in our workroom “for grabs.” One
which caught my eye was Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
by Barbara Kingsolver. What an eye opener. Barbara’s
family moved from Arizona to western Virginia to a
family farm. They pledged initially to reduce their
carbon footprint by eating everything local and
growing as much as they could on their land. The
abundance of food variety in our grocery stores is a
direct result of shipping foods from all over the world.
The environmental cost in fuel burned is devastating.
Additionally, most of the fresh produce is genetically
modified artificially. Several major companies control
upwards of 90% of all the seed production in the
world. Heirloom crops, native to various areas of the
world are disappearing. Packaged convenience foods
carry heavy loads of chemicals, sugars and unnatural
ingredients.
As winter eased into spring and summer, I resolved to
make some serious changes in my diet. Gardening,
organically, was first on the list. I attended a class at
Lynchburg College on Sustainable Gardening.
I
purchased seeds from Southern Exposure Seed
Company. Our neighbor graciously gave us access to a
large field behind his home to set up shop. David built
Julia Timmons
Fort Knox – woven wire fence with three rounds of
electric above and one round at the base, powered by
a solar charger. Groundhogs and deer drooled all
summer! Soil was tested and dolomite was added. We
found horse manure on Craigslist – really clean and
fresh. Another neighbor loaned us his heavy duty tiller
to break ground and rid the area of crabgrass and
ground ivy, mixing in the manure, my compost and the
dolomite. We dug out Grampy Jonas’ old manual
garden tiller, with which I made the rows and did the
fine tilling. Seeds were sown, watered and nurtured.
The harvest, though late, has been bountiful. I broke
out the pressure canners and supplies. I picked,
snapped, simmered, chopped, peeled, sweated, and
preserved. As I worked, I reflected on my gardening
heritage.
One of my pressure canners was my
grandmother’s. What did she grow? How hot was it in
the kitchen as she processed and canned? How in the
world did she control the canner pressure with her old
stove? Dad, sitting under the big crab apple tree,
sipping coffee between weeding and mulching, 100
degrees out! Sitting on the big screened porch at the
family farm in Bedford County, snapping beans,
shucking corn and shelling butter beans (which I did
not eat)!
My cupboard is full to overflowing – canned green
beans, tomatoes, pickles, tomato sauce, salsa, relish,
pasta sauce, pizza sauce, beets; frozen corn, squash,
pumpkin, and herbs; sweet potatoes and butternut in
cold storage. I am exhausted, but thrilled. In my own
little way, I am making a difference, both in my own
life and health, and in my responsibility to take care of
the earth. Organic gardening isn’t easy, but is deeply
rewarding. I compost, use heritage seed and seed
save, nourish rather than deplete my land, offer
healthy food for the bees so important to our survival,
save water. There is a deep fulfilling joy in sustaining
the earth, smelling the fresh crops, wiggling my toes in
the compost, falling into bed exhausted and satisfied.
As I pop the first jar lid open this fall, appreciate the
first spaghetti sauce and my health improves, I am
thankful in my small little plot of land I can also be a
good steward of God’s gift of the earth…
“Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant
on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has
fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.”
Genesis 1:29
First Christian Church ● 3109 Rivermont Avenue ● Lynchburg, VA 24503 ● 434-384-8626
Christian Education News
Margaret Dunifon
TRUNK OR TREAT and HAUNTED HOUSE
Plans are being made for this annual fun event. Stay tuned for details!
WANT TO BE AN ACOLYTE?
Fourth through twelfth graders are invited to serve as acolytes for the worship services. If you are interested, please
see Margaret Dunifon.
CHECK IT OUT!
The library has a large selection of devotional, meditation, and prayer books. If you are looking for something for
personal reflection/prayer time or in a group setting, come see what there is. And check out anything you would
like!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Adults
Four classes are available for adults.
Who Are the Disciples of Christ? Want to know more about our denomination and what being
a Disciple of Christ is all about? This class continues through October 19. You need not
have attended other sessions to come. Meets in the Hugh Toler Room.
Spirituality. Sherry Riley will continue leadership of a group studying In the Sanctuary of
Women by Jan Richardson. Drawing from the often hidden wellsprings of women’s
wisdom in Jewish and Christian traditions, In the Sanctuary of Women gathers together
six women from scripture and history whose lives invite us to move more deeply into our
own. A copy of the book is in the library and may be checked out for use in class. Meets
in Room 22.
Bible Study. This study of the book of Mark is led by Jeff Wilder. Discussion is always lively
here! Meets in parlor.
Book Study. Beth Packert and Rich Burke lead this class, which studies a wide variety of
books. The book for fall is Joseph Dan's Kabbalah: A Very Short Introduction. New
members are always invited to join this study. Meets in Room 21.
Youth (Middle and High School)
A new curriculum is being used with youth. It is called re:form and is described as God-caffeine for youth ministry.
Each lesson features a hilarious animated short film that frames a theological question that youth might really ask.
An Anti-Workbook with individual and group activities aids the discussion that follows. Topics for October are—
October 5—Is the Bible true?
October 12—Why does the Bible contradict itself at times?
October 19—Is the New Testament more important than the Old Testament?
October 26—Why are there so many versions of the Bible?
Children (ages 4 through 4th grade)
Children will continue to learn through the rotation model, which teaches one Bible story a
month, approaching it a different way each Sunday. The story for October is the wedding at
Cana. Activities are-October 5—Telling the story with stick puppets
October 12—Looking at various art depictions of the story, then making our own
October 19—Games and crafts
October 26—We will have a Jewish wedding, complete with chuppah and horah
Toddlers
Wee Believe, a curriculum written and designed for preschoolers, is now being used during the Sunday school hour.
It nurtures the development of faith through age-appropriate Bible stories with the following learning goals—
To know that God loves the child.
To know that God loves all of us.
To experience the church as a safe, loving place.
To hear stories from the Bible.
To recognize key Bible persons by name.
YOUTH GROUP
This group for middle- and high-schoolers meets on Sundays immediately after
worship. Lunch is shared together, followed by discussion, study, games, sharing time, and worship.
First Christian Church ● 3109 Rivermont Avenue ● Lynchburg, VA 24503 ● 434-384-8626
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Sunday
9:30 am Sunday School
10:15 am Choir Practice
10:30 am Fellowship Time
11:00 am Worship
12:15 pm Youth Group
12
6
Monday
4:45 pm Phil. Of Yoga Study
6:00 pm GS Meeting
13
7
Thursday
Friday
5:50 am Early AM Study
11:00 am Bible Study
5:00—10:00 pm RC to use
Parking Lot
Wednesday
9:30 am La Leche League
1:00 pm Beginners Yoga
n Voters
7:00 pm Passages
10
3
Centering Prayer
WMSG
Mental Health Support
Happy Hour Potluck
9
2
8:00 am
9:30 am
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
9:30 am La Leche League
5:50 am Early AM Study
1:00 pm Beginners Yoga
11:00 am Bible Study
3:00 pm League of Women
Voters
7:00 pm Elders Meeting
7:00 pm Passages
8
Centering Prayer
WMSG
RR Garden Club
Outreach Committee
Happy Hour Potluck
5:50 am Early AM Study
11:00 am Bible Study
17
9:30 am La Leche League
1:00 pm Beginners Yoga
7:00 pm Mother to Mother
(post partum support grp.)
7:00 pm Passages
5:50 am Early AM Study
11:00 am Bible Study
15
8:00 am Centering Prayer
9:30 am WMSG
5:30 pm Mental Health Support
Group
6:00 pm Happy Hour Potluck
9:30 am La Leche League
1:00 pm Beginners Yoga
3:30 pm Mom & Baby
Yoga
7:00 pm Passages
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24
30
29
23
8:00 am Centering Prayer
9:30 am WMSG
6:00 pm Happy Hour Potluck
9:30 am La Leche League
1:00 pm Beginners Yoga
7:00 pm NO Passages
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8:00 am Centering Prayer
9:30 am WMSG
6:00 pm Happy Hour Potluck
16
8:00 am
9:30 am
2:00 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
1
October 2014
Tuesday
9:30 am Mom & Baby Yoga
6:00 pm Daisy GS
6:00 pm Stewardship Comm.
14
28
9:30 am Mom & Baby Yoga
21
4:45 pm Phil. Of Yoga Study
9:30 am Mom & Baby Yoga
5:00 pm Gateway
10:30 am Grainger (Trents Ferry/Peakland Parish)
Montgomery Circle
7:00 pm Movie Talk
7:00 pm Prayer Shawl group
6:00 pm GS Meeting
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20
9:30 am Sunday School
10:15 am Choir Practice
10:30 am Fellowship Time
11:00 am Worship
12:15 pm Youth Group
3:00 pm Reception (Hawa)
5:00 pm Cabinet Meeting
6:00 pm Board Meeting
19
4:45 pm Phil. Of Yoga Stud
6:00 pm GS Meeting
27
4:45 pm Phil. Of Yoga Stud
6:00 pm GS Meeting
9:30 am Mom & Baby Yoga
6:00 pm Daisy GS
9:30 am Sunday School
10:15 am Choir Practice
10:30 am Fellowship Time
11:00 am Worship
12:15 pm Youth Group
26
9:30 am Sunday School
10:15 am Choir Practice
10:30 am Fellowship Time
11:00 am Worship
12:15 pm Youth Group
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www.fcclynchburg.org and click “Good News” then click “ Calendar”.
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Saturday
11
Electronics and
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
18
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SUNDAY
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PULPIT GUEST
The Reverend
Nathan Brooks
The Reverend
David Gellert
The Reverend
David Gellert
The Reverend Dr.
Sharon Stanley-Rae
Diaconate
Linda Edlin
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Anne Boynton
OPEN &
CLOSE
Jim Poats
Steve Gatzke
Mark Storm
Steve Wilson
GREETERS
Vera Brandt
Elaine Casey
Janet McBride
Marion Stump
Phil Stump
Scott Baker
Jen Riddel
Jim Norwood
Sherry Riley
Noel Owens,
Debbie Wilder
Janet McBride
CHILDREN’S
SERMON
Joyce O’Quinn
Sandy Knodel
Debbie Wilder
Lynn McBride
WORSHIP
LEADER
Mike Walker
Klawa Thresher
Bob Knodel
Lou Gregory
NURSERY
WORKER
Maz Selby
Elaine Casey
Bryan Cox
Gerald Edlin
Morgan Holt
Bryan Rice
Kaitlyn Seekings
Gateway
Trents Ferry /
Peakland Parish
Niro Rasanayagan
The Reverend Cyd Cowgill, Minister (To begin on November 9)
Dr. Oeida Hatcher, Director of Music
Dr. Cynthia Ramsey, Organist
Lisa Schafer, Administrative Assistant
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Lynchburg VA 24503
(434) 384-8626
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The public is invited to Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church for the following events:
Sunday, November 2 at 4:00 pm :
Concert by the Wren Master
Early music quartet from the
College of William & Mary playing
on period instruments. This concert
is supported by a grant from the
Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Friday, November 7 at 7:30 pm:
Opera on the James Showcase
Young visiting artists performing
beloved opera selections and
musical surprises!
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Lynchburg VA 24503-1399
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Statement of Calling
Essential Affirmations
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First Christian Church, Lynchburg,
is a congregation which is seeking
to grow in the faith, knowledge,
and love of God as revealed in
Jesus Christ. We are open and
affirming in welcoming all who
desire to join us on their journey.
We believe in God, creator and
sustainer of all, who has been
revealed in Jesus Christ; that God
loves all unconditionally without
regard to race, gender, age,
ethnicity, cultural or religious
background, economic status,
mental or physical ability, sexual
orientation, family configuration,
or other distinctions, and we are
called to welcome as God
welcomes; and that we are called
to ministry as “a priesthood of all
believers” and are endowed with
gifts for that ministry.
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Through worship, education,
fellowship, nurture, and service
in the community and wider
church, we strive to “become a
dwelling place for God” (Eph.
2.22), encouraging each other in
discipleship and in discovering
and using our gifts by which the
Holy Spirit brings wholeness and
healing to all the world.
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