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First Christian Church Newsletter, May 2007
May 10, 2007
ORDINATION RECEPTION
You are invited to an Ordination Service and Reception for
Craig Rutherford
Sunday June 3, 2007
3:30 p.m.
First Christian Church
210 NW 3rd Avenue
Marietta, Oklahoma
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS dates have been set for July 23rd-27th at First
Christian Church. Your help is needed in any area you are
comfortable. Please contact Carla Hudson if you are able to
assist.
We are also looking for any western theme decorations. Keep
your eyes open for any thing we might be able to use!
SUMMER CAMP DATES & DEADLINES SET
PLEASE LET CARLA KNOW BY MAY 15TH IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
CHURCH CAMP THIS YEAR.
The dates are:
June 3rd-6th for Discovery (completed 2nd and 3rd grade)
June 18th-22nd for Junior (completed 3rd, 4th, 5th grade)
June 24th-29th for Chi Rho (completed 6th, 7th, 8th grade)
Each church member wishing to attend will have their fees
paid by the church if they have attended church at least
75% of the time since January 1st. For those attending less
than 50% of the time, 50% of the fees will be paid. If you
have any questions, please contact Carla.
DWF - MAY MEETING DATE CHANGED
The DWF meeting regularly scheduled for the second Sunday
of the month will be moved to the third Sunday of May due
to Mother's Day falling on the second Sunday. We will meet
Sunday May 20, at 5:00 pm at the church. This is always a
great time of fellowship and sharing for the women of our
congregation. There is a snack supper provided by the
hostess of the month followed by a lesson prepared by Alice
Cochran.
All women of the church are invited and encouraged to
attend the monthly meetings.
SUCCESSFUL LENTEN SEASON
The Worship Team would like to thank everyone involved in
ensuring we had a great Lenten Season. During Holy Week,
many in the church were busy preparing, planning,
organizing and attending the Seder Meal, The Tenebre'
Service, Good Friday Service, Eastern Sun Services, Easter
Breakfast and a wonderful Easter Service. We hope that your
life was touched by the efforts done by all to bring this
together. ~ Carla
THANK YOU!
Thank you to Pastor Craig, Beth Willis, Curt Cochran and
Margaret Willis for making the Easter Sunday 99th birthday
party for Agnes Anderson such a success.
The cake that Margaret made as a gift was so delicious.
Beth and Curt did a great job of setting up the Fellowship
Hall and serving punch and cake.
Craig and Curt transported Agnes to and from the nursing
home and she appreciated it so much. Craig also graciously
took a family group picture. Agnes, her family and visitors
enjoyed the day.
Thanks again to everyone.
DYF ~ KIC GARAGE SALE A SUCCESS
DYF and KIC wish to extend a big Thank You to everyone who
helped with the garage sale. With our combined efforts, we
raised over $250.00!! This will send 1 kid to camp this
year! The following kids donated their time to work the
garage sale: Conner, Shane, Alex, Morgan, McKenzie, Kendra,
Bibiana, Sarah and Tate. Thanks to: Ro, Carrie, Craig,
Darlene, Ryan, Skye, Curtis and Beth for helping as well.
CHOIR NOTES
Have you noticed anything new with the choir? We have
changed our Introit to "Our God is An Awesome God", a title
off of our upcoming VBS music trax. Over the next few
weeks, we will incorporate songs from the upcoming VBS.
These songs are more contemporary and very upbeat. We do
hope that you enjoy them enough to join us for VBS!
LAWN MOWING SCHEDULE
Mowing the church lawn is scheduled to be done by
volunteers this summer. By doing the work ourselves we will
save $900 to $1000 this summer. Anyone desiring to help
with the mowing please contact Jerry Cochran 276-5486 or
276-7074. There is also a sign-up sheet in the fellowship
hall.
LOVE COUNTY SENIOR SINGLES
The Love County Senior Singles, sponsored by Jerry Dutsch
and Pat Burkett meet the first Thursday of each month in
the church fellowship hall. The purpose of this activity
is to play games and enjoy the fellowship of other older
singles. We appreciate the use of the church. We also
meet three other times during the month to plan activities,
attend dances at Madill and outings in other towns. We
have enjoyed trips to the Turner Falls Arts and Crafts
Festival, Gene Autry Museum, and picnic at Chickasaw
National Park in Sulphur. Anyone interested in attending
please contact Jerry or Pat.
SPECIAL OFFERING FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Dear Church Family:
If you are like me, you live on a budget and have to plan
for upcoming events. Well, I am asking you to start
planning. By a suggestion given to the Worship Team by a
member of the church, we will be hosting a "Love Offering"
to be given to The American Cancer Society. Many of us in
the last few months have been touched by cancer. Some
directly, some in-directly. As a result, we've lost loved
ones and friends and we've rejoiced in the healing and/or
remission of others. On June 3rd and June 10th, we will
accept donations to ACS. Envelopes will be placed in the
pews and can be placed in the offering plate. You can
specify either a memorial or in honor of, or you can give a
donation with no name. The American Cancer Society will
receive all funds given with a list of names that are
specified. You may also give your donation directly to
Curtis or Beth. This is our opportunity as a church family
to help support an organization that is for the good of
many.
Thanks for your consideration. ~Worship Committee
DWF - APRIL MEETING REPORT
Eleven women enjoyed the DWF meeting, Sunday, April 15.
For the program Pat Burkett recalled her time of staying in
Kenya, Africa, the mission study for 2006 -2007. Pat
reported she was so impressed with the kindness of the
people. They are very spiritual and it showed in everything
they did. The group enjoyed hearing about her experiences.
Beth was hostess and the refreshments were delicious. The
May meeting will be scheduled for the 3rd Sunday at 5:00 PM
at the church. All women are invited to attend.
NURSERY ATTENDANTS NEEDED
We are need of nursery attendants each week. You will be in
the nursery from 9:45 to the end of church. You will have a
junior helper with you. If you need to split a week with
someone that would be great!
Nursery Requirements: Children Kindergarten and under are
welcome in the nursery.
DWF Encounter
June 22 - 24, 2007 Norman, Oklahoma
For more information contact Darlene Beardsley or Beth
Willis
GREET POSITIONS AVAILABLE
There are still Sundays open to serve as Greeter. The
greeters job is just that, to greet everyone as they come
through the door, give them a bulletin and have visitors
sign in the visitors book. You are asked to stay in the
Narthex until the beginning of the 2nd hymn.
COMMUNION PREPARATION
There is still December available!
Just bring your juice and put things together! All other
items supplied.
Thank you to Carrie Rutherford for stain-gaurding the
padded chairs in
the Fellowship Hall!
CUB SCOUTS PLANT TREE
As part of their forestry requirement the Cub Scout Pack 32
Webelos den under the direction of their den leader Curtis
Cochran, planted a tree on the west side of the church.
This tree was planted to replace a tree that had died. The
tree planted is a bald cypress. It is a fast growing shade
tree that will be an asset to our lawn. The Webelos meet
every Monday night at the church.
Pictured (L to R) Devin O'Connor, Alex Hudson, Braxton
Bivins, Curtis Cochran, Lee Wright and Alex Manning.
MAY
Anniversaries
11*Chuck & Mary Kay **Martin
22*Curtis Cochran & Beth *Willis
Craig Steven Rutherford
of
Brite Divinity School
Graduating Class of 2007
Invites you to attend
The Hooding Service
Saturday May 12, 2007
at 12 o'clock noon
University Christian Church
2720 S. University Drive - Fort Worth, Texas
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