Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The Midweek Informer 12.30.14


Beginning this coming Sunday and running throughout the month of January, I will be preaching a sermon series entitled “There's no Place Like Home”.  This series will explore ways in which the home can be enriched through better communication and marriages and families empowered by a deeper love and devotion towards one another.  Let's restore our community one family at a time.   ~ Jim Book


Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The Midweek Informer 12.17.14




Wednesday Winter Electives Begin Jan. 7, 2015
Please sign up at Home Base!

10:00 am
· Hebrews (Leader: Dr. David Eubanks)
6:00 pm -
· Romans (en español) Estudio del libro Romanos (Leader: Hector Nin)
· Spanish I (Leader: Josue Guzman)
6:30 pm -
· Financial Peace University (Leaders: Tony & Connie Hamp)
6:45 pm-
· Choir (Leader: Tony Cason)
7:00 pm-
· Life’s Healing Choices (Women) (Leader: Melissa Vontress)
· Life’s Healing Choices (Men) (Leader: Carlos Ortiz)
· English Level 1 (Leader: Carmen Velasquez)
· Ladies Study (Leader: Beth Hercules)
· Iron Men (Leadership Study) (Leader: Mark Durbin)
· Christianity & Islam (Leader: Bob Ritchie)


Wednesday, December 10, 2014

The Midweek Informer 12.10.14



Christmas Poinsettias
Orders for the Christmas poinsettias will be accepted using the special order envelopes located at Home Base.  Cost is $5 per poinsettia.  Checks should be made payable to First Christian Church, and put “poinsettia” in the memo section of the check.  Place completed envelope, with money, in the drop box at Home Base.  The last day to order poinsettias is Wednesday, Dec. 10.

M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers)
All mothers of preschoolers (birth to Kindergarten) are invited to our MOPS meeting this Thursday, Dec. 11, 9:30 - 11:30 am, at the church.  There is no charge for the meetings.  MOPS meets here at the church the 2nd Thursday of each month.  Contact Diane Lytle, MOPS Coordinator, for more information, 407-933-5096.

Young at Heart Christmas Night Out
All Young at Heart adults (55+) are invited to a night out for dinner at The Columbia Restaurant in Celebration to celebrate the Christmas season together on Thursday, Dec. 11.  Please meet at the church at 4:00 pm.  We will ride the church bus to Celebration for dinner and look at Christmas lights in that area.  Please sign up at the Ministry Center for this great evening and indicate if you plan to ride the church bus.

Night of Noel
The annual Christmas concert, Night of Noel, will be spectacular!  Featuring the combined voices of both our Florida and Tennessee choirs, along with instrumental and vocal solos, it is a wonderful addition to your Christmas festivities.  Join us this Friday, Dec. 12, at 7:00 pm, in the Chapman Center at Johnson University FL.  Tickets are $15/each or two for $25 and are available online at www.johnsonu.edu/florida, or call 407-569-1314 for more information.

Men’s Breakfast
Our next Men’s Breakfast is this Saturday, Dec. 13, 8:00 am here at the church.  Come and enjoy a great breakfast and an opportunity to pray, encourage and fellowship as men who value the role of being a godly man in an often times spiritually depleted culture.  Please sign up at the Ministry Center.

Singles Ministry
Our Singles Ministry is having their annual Christmas dinner at Doreen Weiss’ home this Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 pm.  Please bring your favorite dish to share, and a “white elephant” gift.  Sign up at the Ministry Center.  For more information, call the church office.

Women’s Ministry Christmas Event
All women are invited to “Be a Christmas Blessing”, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7:00-9:00 pm, at the church.  Join us for a Christmas mug exchange & fellowship.  Sign up at the Women’s Ministry table in the Café.  Bring a friend and a mug to exchange.  Also ladies A-M, bring a veggie or finger food, ladies N-Z, bring fruit or dessert.

ROCK Community - Dec. 14 - 5:00 pm
This Sunday, Dec. 14, we will not have ROCK at the church building!  During our regular youth group times (5:00-7:00 pm) we will have youth group at the Lakefront in Downtown Kissimmee (201 Lakeview Drive).  This is a way for us to be more visible in the community.  Two options for drop-off: two buses will leave the church at 5:00 pm.  But not everyone will fit, so we are asking some students to meet at the Lakefront at the Heron Pavilion.  We will be out there so you can’t miss us.  Contact Christ with any questions.

ROCK Christmas Party - Dec. 17
To close out our Small Groups we will have our Christmas Party Wednesday night, Dec. 17th.  There will be dinner AND a white elephant gift exchange!  We are asking all students to bring a gift of no more than $5.  It can be goofy, crazy, weird, etc!  BE CREATIVE!  The party will go from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.  Sign up today!

Wednesday Family Meal & Classes
Wednesday, Dec. 10, is the last of our family meals and classes for the season.  Wednesday meals and new electives will start again on Jan. 7, 2015.  Please sign up for the new electives at Home Base!



Wednesday, December 3, 2014

The Midweek Informer 12.3.14


SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIES
November 30 – December 21

M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers)
All mothers of preschoolers (birth to Kindergarten) are invited to our MOPS meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, 9:30 - 11:30 am, at the church.  There is no charge for the meetings.  MOPS meets here at the church the 2nd Thursday of each month.  Contact Diane Lytle, MOPS Coordinator, for more information, 407-933-5096.

Young at Heart Christmas Night Out
All Young at Heart adults (55+) are invited to a night out for dinner (destination TBA) to celebrate the Christmas season together on Thursday, Dec. 11.  Please meet at the church at 4:00 pm.  We will ride the church bus to Celebration for dinner and to look at Christmas lights in that area.  Please sign up for this great evening at the Ministry Center and indicate if you plan to ride the church bus.

Night of Noel
The annual Christmas concert, Night of Noel, will be spectacular!  Featuring the combined voices of both our Florida and Tennessee choirs, along with instrumental and vocal solos, it is a wonderful addition to your Christmas festivities.  Join us Friday, Dec. 12, at 7:00 pm, in the Chapman Center at Johnson University FL.  Tickets are $15/each or two for $25 and are available online at www.johnsonu.edu/florida, or call 407-569-1314 for more information.

Men’s Breakfast
Our next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, Dec. 13, 8:00 am here at the church.  Come and enjoy a great breakfast and an opportunity to pray, encourage and fellowship as men who value the role of being a godly man.  Please sign up at the Ministry Center.

Singles Ministry Christmas Dinner
Our Singles Ministry is having their annual Christmas Dinner at Doreen Weiss’ home on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 pm.  Please bring your favorite dish to share, and a “white elephant” gift.  Sign up at the Ministry Center.  For more information, please call the church office.

Women’s Ministry Christmas Event
All women are invited to “Be a Christmas Blessing”, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7:00-9:00 pm, at the church.  Join us for a Christmas mug exchange & fellowship.  Sign up at the Women’s Ministry table in the Café.  Bring a friend and a mug to exchange.  Also ladies A-M, bring a veggie or finger food, ladies N-Z, bring fruit or dessert.

Christmas Poinsettias
Orders for the Christmas poinsettias will be accepted using the special order envelopes located at Home Base.  Cost is $5 per poinsettia.  Checks should be made payable to First Christian Church, and put “poinsettia” in the memo section of the check.  Place completed envelope, with money, in the drop box at Home Base.  The last day to order is Wed., Dec. 10.

Gifts for the Homeless Ministry
Please help Celebrate Recovery gift the homeless for Christmas.  If you’d like to help, we will have a gift table in the Café area.  Items needed: shampoo, body wash, antibacterial soap, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes.  Last day to donate is Dec. 14.  The Celebrate Recovery Ministry thanks you!
  
ROCK Community - Dec. 14 - 5:00 pm
On December 14th we will not have ROCK at the church building!  During our regular youth group times (5:00-7:00 pm) we will have youth group at the Lakefront in Downtown Kissimmee (201 Lakeview Drive).  This is a way for us to be more visible in the community.  Two options for drop-off: two buses will leave the church at 5:00 pm.  But not everyone will fit, so we are asking some students to meet at the Lakefront at the Heron Pavilion.  We will be out there so you can’t miss us.  Contact Christ with any questions.

ROCK Christmas Party - Dec. 17
To close out our Small Groups we will have our Christmas Party Wednesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 – 8:00 pm.  There will be dinner AND a white elephant gift exchange!  We are asking all students to bring a gift of no more than $5.  It can be goofy, crazy, weird, etc!  BE CREATIVE!  Sign up today!

Wednesday Family Meal
Use your attendance card on Sunday to sign up for the Wednesday night family meal or call the church office on Monday to make reservations for you and your family.
Menu
ham
mac n' cheese
applesauce
roll
dessert










Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Church Family Update/Boletín Informativo de nuestra Iglesia 11.26.2014

SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIES
Series de Sermones para los Domingos
November 30 – December 21

IN FELLOWSHIP CENTER

WIDOWS AND SINGLES OVER 60
Day trip to Weeki Wachee
Saturday, December 6, 8:30am-4:00pm
Sign-up by Sunday, November 30
Ministerio de Viudas y Solteros(as) Mayores de Sesenta
Viaje de un día a Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Sábado, 6 de diciembre.
Regístrese en el “Ministry Center” domingo, 30 de noviembre

Three ways to RSVP: sign up at Ministry Center; indicate on attendance card; or email church office: staff@fcckissimmee.org.
Meet in room 142 at 12: 30.



December 3
bean soup
cornbread
salad
dessert

Use your attendance card on Sunday to sign up for the Wednesday night family meal or call the church office on Monday to make reservations for you and your family.
Utilice su tarjeta de asistencia el domingo para confirmar su asistencia para la cena familiar en la noche del miércoles o llame a la oficina de la iglesia el lunes para hacer reservaciones para usted y su familia.





Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Church Family Update/Boletín Informativo de nuestra Iglesia 11.19.2014

Singles Ministry Picnic
Saturday, November 22, 1: 00 pm
Picnic del Ministerio de “Singles”
Sábado, 22 de noviembre, 1:00 pm
Southport Park

Special Thanksgiving Service 5: 30 pm

NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL OR ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 26
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

NO CENA FAMILIAR el miércoles por la noche ni actividades el 26 de noviembre
FELIZ DIA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS!

Handmade crafts and new items only!
$15 for 10x10 space and table
Contact Donna Patanjo: 407.346.3856 or donna2013avon@cfl.rr.com

Artesanías hechas a mano y sólo nuevos artículos!
$ 15 por el espacio de 10x10 y la mesa
Póngase en contacto con  Donna Patanjo:

Widows Ministry and Singles Over Sixty
Day trip to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Saturday, December 6.
Bus leaves church parking lot at 8: 30 am; return 4: 00 pm
$20-$25 for admission, transportation, lunch
Sign up at Ministry Center by November 30

Ministerio de Viudas y Solteros(as) Mayores de Sesenta
Viaje de un día a Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Sábado, 6 de diciembre.
El autobús sale del estacionamiento de la iglesia a las 8:30 am; 
regreso a las 4:00 pm
$20-$25 para la admisión, el transporte y el almuerzo
Regístrese en el Ministry Center a mas tardar el 30 de noviembre

Want to know more about our church? Thinking about becoming a member? Three ways to RSVP: sign up at Ministry Center; indicate on attendance card; or email church office: staff@fcckissimmee.org. Meet in room 142 at 12:30.

¿Quiere saber más acerca de nuestra iglesia? ¿Esta pensando en convertirse en un miembro? Tres maneras de RSVP: Regístrese en el Ministry Center; indiquelo en la tarjeta de asistencia; o notifique a la oficina de la iglesia, a travez del correo electrónico: staff@fcckissimmee.org. Habitación 142, a las 12:30.


Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Church Family Update/Boletín Informativo de nuestra Iglesia 11.12.2014

Reminder for those who made reservations to attend.
Recordatorio para los que han hecho reservaciones para asistir.

Sign-up at Ministry Center
Regístrese en el “Ministry Center”

Thinking about becoming a member? Want more information about what we believe? Next Step is for you. Sign up at Ministry Center.
¿Pensando en convertirse en miembro? ¿Desea más información acerca de lo que creemos? “Next Step” es para usted. Regístrese en el “Ministry Center”.

Use your attendance card on Sunday to sign up for the Wednesday night family meal or call the church office on Monday to make reservations for you and your family.
Utilice su tarjeta de asistencia el domingo para confirmar su asistencia para la cena familiar en la noche del miércoles o llame a la oficina de la iglesia el lunes para hacer reservaciones para usted y su familia.

Men’s softball team plays this Friday, November 14,
6:30 and 7:30 pm at Fortune Field

Contact Carol Smith (claude15nj@aol.com) if you would like to participate in this ministry.
Póngase en contacto con Carol Smith (claude15nj@aol.com) si  desea ser parte de este ministerio.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Church Family Update/Boletín Informativo de nuestra Iglesia 11.05.2014

Men’s Ministry breakfast:  Saturday, November 8, 8:00 am.
Desayuno del Ministerio de Caballeros: 
Sábado, 8 de noviembre a partir de las 8:00 am.

The Singles Ministry event originally scheduled for this Saturday, November 8, has been postponed.  The date and place have yet to be determined.  Updated information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
El evento del Ministerio de Solteros(as) originalmente programado para este sábado, 8 de noviembre se ha pospuesto. La fecha y el lugar aún no se han sido determinados. La información actualizada se publicará tan pronto como esté disponible.



Use your attendance card on Sunday to sign up for the Wednesday night family meal or call the church office on Monday to make reservations for you and your family.

Utilice su tarjeta de asistencia el domingo para confirmar su asistencia para la cena familiar en la noche del miércoles o llame a la oficina de la iglesia el lunes para hacer reservaciones para usted y su familia.


Visit the “Feet on the Ground” display for instructions for baking and packing cookies to send to our soldiers for Christmas. You can also find envelopes in which to place payment for Bibles to be purchased and shipped as well.
Visite el mostrador de "Feet on the Ground" para ver las instrucciones para hornear y empacar las galletas que se le enviaran a nuestros soldados durante la epoca de Navidad. También encontrara los sobres para colocar el pago de las Biblias que se compraran y enviaran también.

Attention “Young at Heart” (age 55+): Sign up at Home Base to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by ROCK Student Ministries on Tuesday, November 18, at 5: 00 pm.
Atención "Young at Heart" (Mayores de 55): Regístrese en “Home Base” para asistir a la cena de Acción de Gracias anual organizada por ROCK Student Ministries, el martes, 18 de noviembre a las 5:00 pm.


“64 to Grayson” in concert at the 5: 30 service,Sunday, November 9
"64 to Grayson" en concierto en el servicio de las 5:30pm, Domingo, 9 de noviembre

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Church Family Update/Boletín Informativo de nuestra Iglesia 10.29.2014


Join us for dinner, worship and the revealing of
Vision 2020. Reservations required.
RSVP by Sunday, November 2.
Únase a nosotros para la cena, el culto y la revelación 
de laVisión 2020. Se requiere reservación.
RSVP no mas tarde del domingo 2 de noviembre.

Sunday Morning Sermon Series
Series de Sermones para los Domingos


Use your attendance card on Sunday to sign up for the Wednesday night family meal or call the church office on Monday to make reservations for you and your family.
Utilice su tarjeta de asistencia el domingo para confirmar su asistencia para la cena familiar en la noche del miércoles o llame a la oficina de la iglesia el lunes para hacer reservaciones para usted y su familia.

Men’s softball team: no games this week!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Church Family Update/Boletín Informativo de nuestra Iglesia 10.22.2014

Sunday Morning Sermon Series
Series de Sermones para los Domingos

Volunteers and donations needed. Donated items must be dropped off by today (Wednesday, October 22). Visit the display in the foyer.
Necesitamos voluntarios y donaciones. Los artículos donados deben ser entregados hoy (Miércoles, 22 de octubre). Visite el mostrador. 


You must RSVP by Nov. 2 to attend this event. Reservation cards available at the Ministry Center counter and in your Sunday bulletin. Join us for dinner, worship and the revealing of Vision 2020.
Debe confirmar su asistencia antes del 2 de noviembre para asistir a este evento. Tarjetas para indicar su reservación están disponibles en el mostrador del Ministry Center y en su boletín dominical. Únase a nosotros para la cena, el culto y la revelación del Vision 2020.

Use your attendance card on Sunday to sign up for the Wednesday night family meal or call the church office on Monday to make reservations for you and your family.
Utilice su tarjeta de asistencia el domingo para confirmar su asistencia para la cena familiar en la noche del miércoles o llame a la oficina de la iglesia el lunes para hacer reservaciones para usted y su familia.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Church Family Update/Boletín Informativo de nuestra Iglesia 10.15.2014

SUNDAY MORNING SERMON SERIES




Use your attendance card on Sunday to sign up for the Wednesday night family meal or call the church office on Monday to make reservations for you and your family.
 Utilice su tarjeta de asistencia el domingo para confirmar su asistencia para la cena familiar en la noche del miércoles o llame a la oficina de la iglesia el lunes para hacer reservaciones para usted y su familia.