The Midweek Informer 1.21.15

Next Step Class & Lunch

Our “Next Step” class is for those interested in knowing more about First Christian Church.  The class will be led by John Shelley on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 12:30 pm in room 142 (Six8).  Lunch and childcare will be provided.  Please email the church office, fill out the information card in the pews or sign up at the Ministry Center to let us know if you are interested in attending this class.

Motorcycle Group Meeting

All motorcycle riders, who are interested in forming a church motorcycle group, are invited to a meeting on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 9:00 am, here at the church.  Coffee and pastries will be served.  Please contact Tom Martinez if you have any questions.

Stroke Survivors Meeting

A new small group/ministry has been created for Stroke Survivors and their spouses.  The group meets the first Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm in room 217.  If you would like to be a part of this support group, simply come, no sign up needed.  The next meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 1.  Contact Norm Darling or Greg Bee if you have questions.

Circle of Faith

Circle of Faith is meeting Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Ardeth Andrews’ home at 7:00 pm.  Carpoolers meet at the church at 6:30 pm.  RSVP to Ardeth (407-846-7957) if you will be coming.   Please bring powdered or single serve drinks, instant coffee or tea, and cereal bars for the young men at Grace Landing.

Singles Ministry

We will be taking a trip to the Amway Arena to watch the New Orleans Pelicans take on our own Orlando Magic.  Game is Friday, February 20, at 7:00 pm.  The church bus will be leaving at 6:00 pm.  Tickets are $15 (make payable to First Christian Church).  See Jim Book for more details.  We have a block of 15 tickets reserved - first come first served!

CIY Believe - Feb. 27-28

Attention middle schoolers!  It’s time again for CIY Believe!  This is an amazing worship event designed specifically for middle school students!  You won’t want to miss out!  The cost is $80.  All money is due no later than Sunday, Jan. 25th.  (There is a $10 late fee after that date).  Sign up today!  Contact Chris with any questions.

First Christian Church Kissimmee is hosting the Florida Bible Conference January 27-29.  Join believers from around the state of Florida.  Program begins Tuesday night at 6:45 pm. Music by Art Bush and Steven Foster.  For more information email thecra@thecra.org.  Sponsored by Central Florida Ministers Association and the Christian Restoration Association.

Florida Bible Conference Schedule

Tuesday, Jan. 27                            

6:45 pm - Gospel Concert                       

7:15 pm - Speaker: Johnny Pressley

8:00 pm - Music, scripture and prayer

8:20 pm - Speaker: Tom Moll

Wednesday, Jan. 28

9:00 am - Study time: Mark Ziese

10:00 am - Music, scripture and prayer

10:15 am - Speaker: Tony Sullivan

11:00 am - Speakers: Tom & Kay Moll

2:00 pm - Music, scripture and prayer

2:15 pm - Speaker: Johnny Pressley

5:30 pm - Family Meal

7:00 pm - Music, scripture and prayer

7:15 pm - Speaker: Paul Nichols

8:00 pm - Music

8:20 pm - Speaker: Jim tune

Thursday, Jan. 29

9:00 am - Study time: Mark Ziese

10:00 am - Music, scripture and prayer

10:15 am - Speaker: Paul Nichols

11:00 am - Speakers: Tom & Kay Moll

2:00 pm - Music, scripture and prayer

2:15 pm - Mystery Speaker/Testimonies

7:00 pm - Music, scripture and prayer

7:15 pm - Speaker: Jim Tune

8:00 pm - Music

8:20 pm - Speaker: Tony Sullivan

The Midweek Informer 1.14.15

On Saturday, January 17, 9:00 am to noon, Dave Butts from Harvest Prayer Ministry will be conducting a three hour workshop entitled “The Power of a Praying Church”.

 

Session One – God has called us a House of Prayer – Transforming the church!

Session Two – God has called us to intimacy with Him – Transforming our lives!

Session Three – God has called us to watch and pray – Transforming our world! 

Everyone in the church is encouraged to attend 

these life changing messages.

Please email, staff@fcckissimmee.org, or call the church office (407-847-2543), if you are planning on being a part of this exciting conference.

The Midweek Informer

Sunday Evening Sermon Series begins Jan. 11!

Wednesday Winter Electives begin Jan. 7

·        Hebrews (10:00 am)

     Leader: Dr. David Eubanks, Room 128/CD              

·        Spanish Level I (6:00 pm)

     Leader: Josue Guzman, Room 205

·        Estudio del libro Romanos (6:00 pm)

     Leader: Hector Nin, Room 217                                   

·        Financial Peace (6:30 pm)

     Leaders: Tony & Connie Hamp, Room 202

·        Choir (6:45 pm)

     Leader: Tony Cason, Room 140 

·        English Level 1/Aprendiendo Ingés - Nivel Uno (7:00 pm)

     Leader: Carmen Velasquez, Room 217

·        Christianity & Islam (7:00 pm)

     Leader: Bob Ritchie, Auditorium

·        Iron Men: Leadership study (7:00 pm)

     Leader: Mark Durbin, Room 210

·        Ladies Bible Study (7:00 pm)

     Leader: Beth Hercules, Room 142

·        (Men) Life’s Healing Choices (7:00 pm)

           Leader: Carlos Ortiz, Room 204

·        (Women) Life’s Healing Choices (7:00 pm)

           Leader: Melissa Vontress, Room 205

M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers)

All mothers of preschoolers (birth to Kindergarten) are invited to our MOPS meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, 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.

Men’s Breakfast

Our next Men’s Breakfast is this Saturday, Jan. 10, 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 Pitch-in Supper

Our Singles Ministry is having a pitch-in supper at Jim & Jeanette Books’ home this Saturday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 pm.  Please bring your favorite dish to share.  Sign up in the Café if you plan on attending.

 Family Rock!  Sunday - Jan. 11

As we begin our new year we are inviting all families of middle and high school students to attend our KICK OFF EVENT on January 11, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm followed by our worship event.  The whole family is welcome to join with your student!  This event will take place in the Fellowship Center.  Please sign up at Home Base!  Contact Chris with any questions!

Prayer Seminar

On Saturday, January 17, 9:00 am to noon, Dave Butts from Harvest Prayer Ministry will be conducting a three hour workshop entitled “The Power of a Praying Church”.

 

Session One – God has called us a House of Prayer – Transforming the church!

Session Two – God has called us to intimacy with Him – Transforming our lives!

Session Three – God has called us to watch and pray – Transforming our world! 

We will begin Saturday morning with a light breakfast at 8:30 am and go right into these life changing messages.  Everyone in the church is encouraged to attend.  Please email, staff@fcckissimmee.org, or call the church office (407-847-2543), if you are planning on being a part of this exciting conference.

Florida Bible Conference

First Christian Church Kissimmee is hosting the Florida Bible Conference January 27-29.  Join believers from around the state of Florida.  Program begins Tuesday night at 6:45 pm.  Music by Art Bush and Steven Foster.  A meal is provided Wednesday night at 5:30 pm ($5 cost).  For more information email thecra@thecra.org.  Sponsored by Central Florida Ministers Association and the Christian Restoration Association. 

New Small Group

The Solivita/Poinciana small group will start at Ron & Carol Smith’s home at 692 Shorehaven Dr. Tuesday night, January 13th, 7:00 pm.  We will be meeting every other Tuesday.  Anyone planning to attend should call Carol Smith (281)793-2434 or e-mail her at claude15nj@aol.com.  Carol will give instructions on how to go through security at the entry gate.  We will be using a DVD series by Ray Vander Laan called “Walking with God in the Desert”.  He walks through the Holy Land area with a group of people as he teaches.  Are you going through a difficult period of life?  The loss of a loved one?  Unemployment?  A crisis of faith?  During these desert times, it’s easy to think God has disappeared.  Instead, discover that it’s only when we are totally dependent on Him that we find Him closer than ever and can experience God’s amazing grace and provision. 

Use your attendance card on Sunday to sign up for the Wednesday night (5:30 pm) family meal or call the church office on Monday to make reservations for you and your family.

 Jan. 14^th Menu:

Baked ziti

Caesar salad

Garlic bread

Dessert

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

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)

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!

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