First Christian Church
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Welcome To Our Worship Service
Welcome & Opening Prayer …….……..….……..Nate Anderson
Music Service
Music Director………….…………………..…Nate Anderson
Communion Meditation……….……………………..Sam Downs
The Lord’s Supper is open to all baptized believers. We ask that you use this
time as an opportunity to examine your relationship with the Lord and meditate
upon His sacrifice on your behalf.
Upcoming Events & Announcements……..
Tuesday, Sept. 21st - Ladies’ Bible Study 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd
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Jr/Sr. High – 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Adult Study – 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
“If You Suffer for What is Right”
1st Peter 3:13-17
Kids for Christ - 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 23rd - Ladies’ Quilting – 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26th
Bringing of Tithes, Gifts and Thanksgiving
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Election of Elders & Deacons (see inserts)
Dismiss Kids for Jr. Church (Age 4 & up)
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Wedding Shower @ 2:00 p.m. for:
Message ……………….……...................................Nate Anderson
Things That Make You Go Hmm….”
Ecclesiastes 4:1-12 Pew Bible Pg. 473
Quote of the Day: “The fool folds his hands and ruins himself.”
Invitation Hymn
Jesus invites you to trust him and be forgiven of any sins. The baptistery is
ready so you can obey his command to be baptized. If you want to accept
his invitation, please come to the front as we sing the invitation song. You
may also come for prayer or to place your membership with this congregation .
Prayer Concerns: Marlene Daniels
Richard Kautz
Ina Houston
Jenna Lind Buening
Claudia Hernandez & Robert Bluejacket
They are registered at Target & Walmart.
Their color choices are black & silver!
Serving the Congregation Sept. 26th
Early Worship - 8:15 a.m.
Meditation – Jody Ostrander
Greeters – Betty Kinsey
Nursery – Pat Gray
Late Worship – 10:30 a.m.
Meditation – Jody Ostrander
Greeters – Rhonda & Sydney Pierce
Nursery – Samantha Troyer & Alena Fitzgibbon
Sunday School Nursery – 9:30 a.m.
Lindsey Miller & Shirley Mangum
Sympathy: Family of Dale Wagner
Budget
General Fund – Sept:
$11,314.33
Giving
$6,005.00
IT’S A GIRL – Jenna Lind Buening – born Sept. 14, 2010
8 lbs. 20½”
Proud parents: Matt & Whiney Buening
Brother: Jayce Buening
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Election of Elders and Deacons will
be held Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010,
following each worship service. The
individuals listed below have
accepted your nomination for the
position noted. Please review the
information for each nominee.
NOTE: Nominees are not running
against each other – any or all
nominees can be elected to join our
current Elders and Deacons in
serving Fairland Christian Church.
MATT BUENING
Nominated for Deacon
Matt has been married to Whitney
for almost 6 years, and they have two
beautiful kids; Jayce and Jenna.
Matt has attended Fairland Christian
Church for 3½ years, and was
baptized 3 years ago. Matt would
like to become a deacon to help
further his walk with God and to help
him grow as a Christian. Matt feels
it would be exciting to have an active
role in helping our church grow.
SAM DOWNS
Nominated for Deacon
Sam and Karen have been married
for 36 years. They have 2
children; Samantha Troyer, and
Justin Downs, who is married to
Stephanie. Sam and Karen have 3
grandchildren; Levi Troyer, Madison
Troyer, and Hayden Burkybile. Sam
has been a member of Fairland
Christian Church since moving to
Fairland with his parents from Miami
in 1964. Sam has previously served
as a deacon at FCC. Sam is very
humbled by your faith and trust in
him by this nomination, and he will
do his best to serve God and this
congregation.
AUSTIN KINSEY
Nominated for Deacon
Austin Kinsey has been married to
Kara Kinsey for 6 years. They
have 2 children; Aubrey age 3 and
Brady age 6 months. Austin was
raised in Fairland, and has been
attending Fairland Christian
Church his whole life. He was
baptized in 1989 at the Fairland
Christian Church. He has served 2
terms as a deacon. He currently
serves on the Missions Committee
and the Budgeting/Finance
Committee. He has prepared the
church budget the last 3 years. In
the past, he also served on the
Search Committee. Austin has
worked for the Peoria Tribe of
Indians for the last 10 years and is
currently the Lead Controller.
Austin feels called to serve the
church and has a desire to see the
church grow, and to see its current
members grow spiritually.
STEVE MILLER
Nominated for Deacon
Steve Miller was born in
Clinton, OK. Steve has
lived in the Fairland area
since moving to Fairland
at age 6. He attended
Fairland Christian Church
with his family since he
was a child, and he was
baptized as a young
teenager. Steve and
Peggy have been married
for 34 years. They have
no children, but both have
children from a previous
marriage. Steve has
served as a deacon at FCC
for 6 years, and is looking
forward to serving again.
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LARRY GRAY
Nominated for Elder
With the exception of time spent in
the military, Larry has lived in
Fairland his entire life. Larry and
Pat have been married for 44 years.
Larry became a member of Fairland
Christian Church in 1965. He has
served terms as both elder and
deacon. Larry teaches an adult
Sunday School class and currently
serves as Chairman of the Board.
Larry is committed to the growth and
well being of our church and the
Fairland community. He loves the
church and desires to serve in any
capacity, whether in leadership or
not.