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