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HARRISONCHRISTIAN
THURSDAY, November 20, 2014
(Disciples of Christ)
“Gifted to Serve”
First Christian Church
915 S. Maple
Harrison, AR 72601
Office: (870) 741-5757
Fax: (870) 741-2733
Office Hours:
8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fccharrison.com
Staff
Dr. David Artman
Senior Minister
Cindy Adler
Youth Director
Kim Trublood
Children’s Ministries Director
Karon Pierce
Church Administrator
Kim Mouser
Music Coordin. & Choir Director
Board Officers
Dale Wagner
Chairman
Jerry Pledger
Vice Chairman
Cindy Ramsey
Board Secretary
Bill Grant
Treasurer
Mary Pledger
Financial Secretary
In This Issue …
 Operation Christmas Child..pg. 1
 Serving Schedule.................. pg. 1
 From the Heart .................... pg. 2
 Disciples of Christ Vision
Statement .............................. pg. 2
 Team United ......................... pg. 2
 Kid Time ............................... pg. 2
 Birthdays & Anniversaries.. pg. 3
 Joys & Concerns.................. pg. 3
 Calendar............................... pg. 3
 Pictures ................................ pg. 4
 Schedule of Holiday Events pg. 6
 Purchase Poinsettia ............. pg. 6
 Celebrate with Seniors ........ pg. 6
 WNF Schedule ..................... pg. 7
 Hanging of the Greens ........ pg. 7
 Office Holiday Schedule...... pg. 7
 Ozark Share & Care ............ pg. 7
 Bus Driver ............................ pg. 7
 Facts & Figures ................... pg. 7
 Alternative Christmas .......... pg. 8
We
appreciate
your support of
Operation Christmas Child by bringing items
for the boxes, by helping pack
boxes and by your monetary
gifts to help buy items and
ship the boxes. Together we
are sending 400 boxes from
our church.
Please pray for our boxes as they ship out this week carrying
the love of Christ to millions of children all over the world.
Pray for the safety of O.C.C. volunteers who are serving in
areas of the world that may be hostile toward Christians.
Pray that every boy and
girl who receives a shoebox will experience God’s
unconditional
love
through this gift.
THANK YOU!
9:00 1st Worship Service
Worship Leaders:
Sunday,
November 23, 2014
Hebrews 11:13-16
Elders:
Deacons:
Ginger Miller
Lynn Mayo & Jerry Pledger
Bob Dodson & Sarah Bing
Mark Martin, Addi Jones, Ginger Miller,
Beth Neel, Ben Seymore, Robin Seymore,
Allen Thrasher, & Cara Wohlgemuth
Beth Earl &
Cathy Clary
Children’s Moment:
Pam Henry
Children’s Church:
Mary Judy
Greeters:
11:00 1st Worship Service
Mark & Sharla Hellen
Kim Trublood
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From The
Heart
“I am a pilgrim, and stranger, traveling
through...this worrisome land.” That’s the first line to a
song I’ve sung a number of times over the years at nursing homes and retirement centers. But I don’t think of
“I am a Pilgrim” as just a song for folks who are coming
to the end of their earthly life. I think that this song applies to all of us, especially those of us who have intentionally embarked on the spiritual growth journey in
Christ’s name.
The pilgrims who landed a Plymouth Rock certainly had a very dramatic spiritual journey. They left for a
completely New World. And in a way, when we embark on our own spiritual journey we are headed to a
whole New World as well. Every time we progress in
the spiritual life we come into a “new place” spiritually.
As we continue to grow we come into new spiritual territory with new spiritual opportunities and new spiritual
trials.
I think it helps us in life if we don’t see ourselves as
fixtures here, but rather as those who are just passing
through on a journey to a “greater country.” Our Scripture for this Sunday, Hebrews 11:13-16, describes our
spiritual forbearers as being ones looking for a country
of their own, a heavenly country.
The journey of life is much easier when we really
believe that we are headed to a better country. Our spiritual journey is as exciting and as rewarding as we want
it to be. This Sunday I hope we are all inspired by the
courage and the daring of all those pilgrims who have
gone on before us.
Onward and Upward!
Your Pastor, Dr. D.
THE VISION OF THE CHRISTIAN
CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST):
To be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates
true community, deep Chris an spirituality and a passion for jus ce. (Micah 6:8)
Team
United!
The senior high girls’ youth and I will be having a fun
filled weekend in Little Rock. We are having our first
ever Senior High Girls youth retreat. It was planned on
request from some of the girls in youth. We will be going to Little Rock after school on Friday and returning
Sunday afternoon. We plan to go to the indoor climbing
gym on Saturday and then the trampoline place Saturday
night. Sunday,we will visit the First Christian Church in
Little Rock then have lunch and head home. It should be
a great time of fellowship!
EVENTS
November 21st-23rd – Senior High girls retreat weekend
December 2nd
– Lunch Bunch Christmas Banquet
youth to serve at 6pm
December 3rd
December 10th
– Youth Christmas Party at the
Garry’s (meeting at the church at
5pm)
– Christmas Dinner and Children’s
play 5pm
In Him,
Cindy
We weren't able to go to the
park after church on Sunday,
but we had a great time at the
children's and youth lunch at
Dairy Queen. Fellowship was
in high gear, and there was ice
cream for everyone. I'm looking forward to the congregational Thanksgiving dinner this
Wednesday night, as it's going
to be another great time of food and fellowship. The holidays are such a special time of year; I hope everyone is
as excited about it as I am!
In Him,
Kim Trublood
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Birthdays
Nov 22 --- Brad Crawford, Mike Fish,
Lorilee Richardson
Nov 23 --- Louise Hetherington, Ladd
Richter, Taesha Winford
Nov 24 --- Stephanie Bracken, ben Seymore
Nov 25 --- Shelly Clemence, Carla Rungaitis
Nov 26 --- Trudie Young
Nov 27 --- Cloyd Baltimore, Mim Milum
Nov 28 --- Haley Breedlove, Robert Hamilton, Neely Richardson
Anniversaries
Nov 23 --- Larry & Janet Graddy
Nov 28 --- Abe & Shelby Akel
Among Our Own
New Concern: Jeff Laur
Continue to Pray for: Robbie Cotton, Barbara Feber, Bob
Hankins, Lee Ivaska, & Verna Martin
Prayer Outreach
(Our Extended Church Family)
Continue to Pray for: Destiny Davis—leukemia (daughter of friend
of Wanda McCutcheon), Steve Jackson—cancer (brother of Suzanne Grant), Mike Johnson—cancer (friend of Reeves Family),
Steve Johnson—health issues (friend of the congreagation), Cathy
Lawson—bone cancer (friend of Robin Seymore), Curt Shaddox—
cancer (brother-in-law of Jeanette Shaddox), & Ken Shaddox—
health issues (son of Jeanette Shaddox)
Prayer concerns will be posted for one month. Please call the church at 741-5757 to extend
(long term concern) or resubmit names if the prayer concern continues.
Thank you.
Military
Logan Cook
Jeremy Hayes
Justin Hayes
Tony Richardson
Travis Weidenfeller
Deployed service
men & women and
their families
Nursing Homes & Shut-ins
Local:
Highlands of Harrison at Orendorff; 115 Orendorff
– Modean Martens - Room 107
Highlands of Harrison at Tims; 202 Tims
– Sharon Kekaha- Room 58
Hillcrest Nursing Home; 1111 Maplewood Rd.
– Roger Collier - Room 10 Crestview
– Ruby DeWoody- Room 306 Summit
– W.H. McCutcheon - Room 26 Crestview
Maple Esplande; 1400 Old Bergman Rd.
– Sue Barrett - Room 310
– Betty Gray McFarland - Room 312
Newton County Nursing Home; 610 E. Court St.; Jasper; 72641
– Mary Sue Moore
Non-local:
Cloteen Cowan (501) 400-3599
8700 Riley Drive
If you have the opportunity,
Woodland Heights
please go by and visit or
Apt. #116
send a card to our members
Little Rock, AR 72205
who are shut-in or in
Belva Holman
nursing homes.
1732 Ridgeview Dr.
Springdale, AR 72762
College Students
Gregory Bacon
Aaron Bass
Katie Blessing
Clay Carr
Sarah Carr
Jacob Clary
Eric Crawford
Shelby Edwards
Eden Garrett
Joel Hartlerode
Sarah Hartlerode
Tatum Holt
Summer Laffoon
Jacob Langston
Jillian Langston
Taylor Leger
Jennifer Ludbrook
Kindall Martin
Scott Mayo
Heather McKay
Elizabeth Melton
Addie Milam
Bi-Weekly Calendar of Events
Sunday, November 23
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION
9:00 AM — 1st Worship Service
10:00 AM — Sunday School
11:00 AM — 2nd Worship Service
Monday, November 24
5:30 PM — Band Practice
Tuesday, November 25
11:30 AM — Study with Dr. D.
Wednesday, November 26
6:30 AM — Disciples Men
Thursday, November 27
THANKSGIVING DAY
Church office
Sunday, November 30
9:00 AM — 1st Worship Service
10:00 AM — Sunday School
11:00 AM — 2nd Worship Service
Zac Mouser
Austin Price
Hunter Rogers
Sarah Stambaugh
Jenny Thompson
Jacob Weidenfeller
Emily Wohlgemuth
Jake Woolston
Dalton Young
Tia Young
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Disciples Women (Friday’s group)
Christmas Luncheon
Friday, December 12, 2014
12:30 pm
Phyllis Young’s home
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Hanging of the Greens
Sunday, November 30, 2014
6:00 pm
First Christian Church Sanctuary
Celebrate the Season with Seniors
Christmas Banquet
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
6:00 pm
First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Christmas Cantata - “Three Gifts”
Sunday, December 14, 2014
10:00 am
First Christian Church Contemporary Worship Area
Community Choir - “The Messiah”
Monday, December 15, 2014
7:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church
Children’s Christmas Party
Sunday, December 21, 2014
10:00 am
First Christian Church Children’s area
Youth Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
5:30 pm
Fred & Tammy Garry’s home
Drop-In Communion
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
First Christian Church Sanctuary
Elders’ Christmas Potluck
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
6:00 pm
First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
“Lessons & Carols
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
6:00 pm
First Christian Church Contemporary Worship Area
Church-wide Christmas Dinner
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
5:30 pm
First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Children’s Program “Signs of Christmas”
Wednesday, December 10, 2013
6:00 pm
First Christian Church Sanctuary
It is time to start thinking
about
ordering
your
Christmas poinsettia to
decorate
the
church.
There are envelopes in the
foyer and Fellowship Hall.
Please write who the poinsettia is in honor or
memory of and by whom
and place a $25 donation per poinsettia in the envelope.
You may leave the envelope in the baskets provided or
in the church office.
Thank you for participating
Combined Worship Service
Sunday, December 28, 2014
10:00 am
First Christian Church Sanctuary
New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Seniors, come Celebrate the Season Tuesday, December
2, 2014, at 6 P.M. We will have a mouth-watering meal
served by our youth, fellowship, and fun. You must sign
-up on the sheet in the foyer if you are planning to attend. The caterer has to know the number of meals to
prepare so get your name on the list and celebrate with
us.
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2014 WNF MEAL SCHEDULE
Nov 26: No SGU or Dinner, day before Thanksgiving
Dec 3: Meal by Hearthstone/
Cornerstone
Dec 10: All Church Christmas Dinner & Children's Play - meat
will be provided; we ask that
attendees bring side dishes
and desserts
Dec 17: No SGU or Meal
Dec 24: No SGU or Meal, Christmas
Eve
Dec 31: No SGU or Meal, New
Year's Eve
January: Continue meal rotation with
Journey/Mustard Seed; schedule will
be available at a later date.
Join Us For a Old Fashioned
Hanging of the Greens
Sunday Nov. 30 at 6:00 PM
This year the worship committee wants to include every member of the
congregation in the fun of decorating the church for Christmas. This will
happen as a PART of the Hanging of the Greens Service. Imagine the
spirit of an old-timey community barn raising.
6:00
Here is the Plan
Everyone arrives and selects a team—wreaths, tree, nativity,
candle etc.
6:00-6:40 Joyous (supervised) pandemonium ensues while the teams
place their items around the building.
6:40
7:00
Christmas carol requests led by the choir. Reflections of the
significance of the seasonal décor.
Dr. D story time
Candle lighting and prayer
Party FOOD, Yummy FOOD, Once-a-year-splurge FOOD in
the Fellowship Hall
Please join us! We need all ages and all hands on deck to Deck The Halls!
With each person placing just one item, the church will be TRANSFORMED in a matter of minutes. Of course, you are welcome to just
come, sit and cheer while we work together in the spirit of the season.
Come and be a part of the fun!
November 27th
Office closed
November 28th
8:30 am - 3 pm
December 24th
8:30 am - 3 pm
December 25th
Office closed
December 26th
Office closed
December 29th
Office closed
January 1st
Office closed
OZARK SHARE & CARE
COLLECTION
NOVEMBER—Canned Pinto
Beans & Jiffy Cornbread
Help children in need
Bus Driver for
November: Keith DePriest 365-0317
If you need a ride to any of the church
services, please give the driver a call.
Attendance and Offering Report
Sunday, November 16th:
9:00 AM 1st Worship Service:
11:00 AM 2nd Worship Service:
Total Worship - All Services:
130
65
195
10:00 AM Sunday School:
General Offering:
110
$5,956.75
Total Worship 2013 Average
Total Worship 2014 Average (Year to Date)
230
215
Sunday School 2013 Average
136
Sunday School 2014 Average (Year to Date) 124
General Offering 2014 Average (year to Date) $7,923.97
2014 Weekly Budget Needs:
$8,714.31
NON-PROFIT
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Disciples of Christ)
ORGANIZATION
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915 South Maple
Harrison, AR 72601
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