Church Family Update 02.27.2014

 Our Church Family Album won’t be complete without you!   Please schedule an appointment for your directory pictures. Click on the link on the church’s website (www.fcckissimmee.org) or call the church office, 407-847-2543, Monday – Friday,
10: 00 am – 2: 00 pm. 

Upward soccer evaluations are being held this Saturday, March 1, and next Saturday, March 8, at Johnson University Florida (1011 Bill Beck Blvd.), from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.   The registration fee is $80; after March 8 it goes up to $85.  Register online at http://registration.upward.org/UPW54558.  Contact Ross Glunt (321-558-9637) for more information.

 Widows Ministry Event

Saturday, March 8

 Leave the church at 9:00 am to go to Dixie Crossroads in Titusville for lunch.  

Sign up at the Ministry Center by March 2.  All widows are invited to attend.

March 5

Menu

Scrambled eggs & bacon

Biscuits & sausage gravy

Hash brown casserole & fruit

Sign up by Monday afternoon.

Thursday, March 13

Young at Heart Day

at

Lake Aurora Christian Camp

$14 covers lunch, travel, a special speaker and more!  Sign up at the Ministry Center by March 5.

Church Family Update 02.25.2014

PLAN YOUR WEEK (February 26 – March 4)

WEDNESDAY (Feb. 26)

9:30am    Concert of Prayer (room 142)

10:00am  Living Trust Seminar

5:30pm    Family meal (must have signed-up by Monday)

6:00pm    Adult activities/classes

6:20pm    Kids’ Choir

6:30pm    Youth Small Groups

7:00pm    Adult and children’s classes

7:00pm    Living Trust Seminar (in auditorium)

FRIDAY (Feb. 28)

6:30pm    Celebrate Recovery (at church) Special concert

6:30pm    Men’s softball team plays at Denn John Fields

7:30pm    Men’s softball team plays at Denn John Fields

SUNDAY (March 2)

12:05pm   Astros spring training game

TUESDAY (March 4)

7:00pm    Circle of Faith (at Thyra Thomas’ home; carpoolers meet at church 6:30pm)

Future Events

March 8         “Men of Issachar” prayer breakfast

March 8         Widows Ministry to Dixie Crossroads (sign up at Ministry Center by 3/2)

March 13       “Young at Heart” event at Lake Aurora (sign up by 3/10)

March 18-22  Photography sessions for pictorial directory

March 22       “Imagine” banquet at JUFL 

Church Family Update 02.20.2014

FEBRUARY – MISSIONS EMPHASIS MONTH

Featured Missionaries

 Derek and Hiatt Fields

Cambodia

Derek and Hiatt left their ministry here at First Christian, Kissimmee, to work in Cambodia.  While attending language studies and learning the culture, they are ministering to victims of human trafficking.  Follow their progress on Facebook:www.facebook.com/PrayforDerek&Hiatt

 John Howard

South Sudan

John is involved in translating the Bible into a tribal language.  Most recently, he has been a “refugee” during some civil unrest near his village.  Pray for safety and direction for John and his Pioneer Bible Translators team. You can email him at:  john.howard@pbti.org

Celebrate Recovery Special Concert

Alanna Story

Friday, Feb. 21, 6:30 pm

Everyone invited!

Menu

Feb. 26

Chick-fil-A Sandwich

Carrot raisin salad

Ice-cream

Sign up by Monday afternoon.

Sponsored by Singles Ministry

Church Family Update 02.18.2014

PLAN YOUR WEEK (February 19 - 25)

MISSIONS EMPHASIS MONTH!

WEDNESDAY (Feb. 19)

9:30am    Concert of Prayer (room 142)

10:00am  Adult class

5:30pm    Family meal (must have signed-up by Monday)

6:00pm    Adult activities/classes

6:20pm    Kids’ Choir

6:30pm    Youth Small Groups

7:00pm    Adult and children’s classes

THURSDAY (Feb. 20)

11:00am   “Young at Heart” leave church for lunch at Catfish Place

FRIDAY (Feb. 21)

6:30pm    Celebrate Recovery (at church) Special concert

8:30pm    Men’s softball team plays at Denn John Fields

9:30pm    Men’s softball team plays at Denn John Fields

Future Events

Feb. 26          Living Trust seminar

March 2         Astros vs Braves (purchase tickets by 2/23 – see Vicki Piper)

March 8         Widows Ministry to Dixie Crossroads (sign up at Ministry Center by 3/2)

March 13       “Young at Heart” event at Lake Aurora (sign up by 3/10)

March 18-22  Photography sessions for pictorial directory

March 22       “Imagine” banquet at JUFL 

Church Family Update 02.13.2014

FEBRUARY – MISSIONS EMPHASIS MONTH

Featured Missionaries

Judah Tangshing

Myanmar

Judah, a native of Myanmar, graduated from Florida Christian College (now JUFL) and returned home to minister there.  He preaches at Wireless Christian Church; teaches at Eastern Bible Institute; and oversees two orphanages.

 www.priorityoneworldwide.com

Garry & Weiling Kline family

Japan

Garry and Weiling were ordained to ministry in 2009 by the elders here at First Christian Church.  They are serving in the Tokyo area where they are involved in evangelism and church planting.  Learning the language and culture of Japan is an ongoing challenge for missionaries in that country.

www.japanacts.com

Church Family Outing
Sponsored by Singles Ministry

Food Pantry

Help feed our hungry neighbors.  Bring in your donations of canned food and personal items.  Please:  no food past its expiration date!

Menu

Feb. 19

Salisbury steak

Broccoli w Hollandaise

Mashed potatoes

Rolls    Dessert

Sign up by Monday afternoon.

“Feet on the Ground”

F.O.G. needs donations for soldiers:  candy, wipes, canned food, coffee & #4 filters, gum, nuts, deodorant, toothbrushes, small soap and shampoo.  Thank you!

Church Family Update 02.11.2014

PLAN YOUR WEEK (February 12 - 17)

MISSIONS EMPHASIS MONTH!

WEDNESDAY (Feb. 12)

9:30am    Concert of Prayer (room 142)

10:00am  Adult class

5:30pm    Family meal (must have signed-up by Monday)

6:00pm    Adult activities/classes

6:20pm    Kids’ Choir

6:30pm    Youth Small Groups

7:00pm    Adult and children’s classes

THURSDAY (Feb. 13)

9:30am    MOPS (at church)

FRIDAY (Feb. 14)

6:30pm    Celebrate Recovery (at church)

6:30pm    Men’s softball team plays at Denn John Fields

7:30pm    Men’s softball team plays at Denn John Fields

SUNDAY (Feb. 16)

5:30pm    Update from Medical Missions of India during evening service

Future Events

Feb. 20          “Young at Heart” lunch (sign up at Ministry Center)

Feb. 26          Living Trust seminar

Church Family Update 02.06.2014

FEBRUARY - MISSIONS EMPHASIS MONTH

David Empson, Executive Director, ICOM

Faith Promise Speaker

Sunday, February 9, 9:30; 11:00; 5:30

(dessert reception following evening service)

Featured Missionaries

Colegio Biblico, located on the Texas-Mexico border, is devoted to educating men and women for service in the Spanish-speaking world.  Graduates of the school minister in Mexico, the US, Spain and Latin America.  

Pinehaven Christian Children's Ranch & School is a 1,100 acre “kid and cattle” ranch located in western Montana.  Since 1976, they have been serving the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of troubled and disadvantaged youth.  

                                                                               

Men’s Ministry Breakfast

Saturday, February 8

8:00 am

Singles Ministry Event - Bowling

Saturday, February 8

6:30 pm (bus leaves church at 6:00)

Special Guest

Christian Recording Artist –Naima

Friday, February 7, 6: 30 pm

First Christian Church Kissimmee

Menu

Feb. 12

Chicken & noodles

Green beans  salad

Rolls  dessert

Sign up by Monday afternoon.

Church Family Update 02.04.2014

PLAN YOUR WEEK (February 5 - 11)

MISSIONS EMPHASIS MONTH!

WEDNESDAY (Feb. 5)

9:30am    Concert of Prayer (room 142)

10:00am  Adult class

5:30pm    Family meal (must have signed-up by Monday)

6:00pm    Adult activities/classes

6:20pm    Kids’ Choir

6:30pm    Youth Small Groups

7:00pm    Adult and children’s classes

FRIDAY (Feb. 7)

6:30pm    Celebrate Recovery (at church)  Special musical testimony this week!

8:30pm    Men’s softball team plays at Denn John Fields

9:30pm    Men’s softball team plays at Denn John Fields

SATURDAY (Feb. 8)

8:00am    Men’s Ministry Breakfast

6:30pm    Singles Ministry – bowling (bus leaves church at 6:00)

SUNDAY (Feb. 9)

9:30am; 11:00am; 5:30pm – Missions speaker:  David Empson

6:30pm    Dessert reception 

Future Events

Feb. 13          MOPS

Feb. 26          Living Trust seminar