First Christian Church

Christmas will be here soon and what better way to celebrate the birth of Christ than to sing our hearts out, tell stories, and most of all have David Brasher at the piano making a joyful noise (music). You are invited to come and have a good time with the Young at Heart on December 21st at noon. Lunch will begin at 12:00 pm. We will party at the Bonds' house until...nap time, ha! 

Please sign up and bring a friend and be ready for some Christmas joy. 

See you in Chelsea, oh yes, Jenny West will be helping with our lunch Yeah! If we need the bus it will be available to ride to Chelsea. 

See you there! Janet

The All-Church Christmas Dinner will be after morning worship on Sunday, December 4.

The cost is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 5 – 10 years old, and children under 5 are free.

The menu for the wonderful meal is: Barbeque pork and barbeque chicken, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, bread, banana pudding, tea and lemonade.

Please make your reservation on the envelope in your pew. Invite a friend for this great moment of fellowship with your church family during this holy season.

 

Moderator Hugh Henderson has called a Congregational Meeting for Sunday, December 4, following morning worship. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the Nominating Committee Reports, the proposed 2012 general budget, and any other new business.

 

The presence of God is felt in Advent wreaths, Christmas trees, and lights. 

Come, this Saturday at 10:00 am as we decorate the church for Advent and Christmas so that we can feel the presence of God in a special way during the holiday season.

           

We will find laughter and good clean fun when Alabama’s only senior Adult Theatre Company comes to Young At Heart. All are invited for some fun stories and good times.

First, we will have a great meal by our chef - Jenny West (and she always has something great for us); then we will be entertained by the Seasoned Performers with “Night Call Nurses Or What The Health?!”.

Circle your calendar for November 16 at 12:00 pm at First Christian. Hope to see all of you there. Sign up on the board in the narthex. Small fee at the door on the day of the performance…

Looking ahead… In December we will have our Christmas party with entertainment at the Bonds' home, and on January 25th we will meet and be entertained by Rosie the Riveter...yes, they actually  worked on the aircraft in WW II.

See all of you there!  Janet.

This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. James S. Clifford, Hospice Chaplain with Amedisys Hospice, on Monday, November 14, 2011, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm (lunch provided) in the Farkas room.

This workshop will include: discussion of differences and relationship between spirituality and religion; addressing spirituality during illness, death, and grief; spiritual assessment and empowerment; and life review.

Cost $10.00 per person. For further information, please call the church.

Sunday, November 13 and 20 we will have Children's Worship and Wonder orientation for all the children and parents/grandparents who have not previously attended an orientation.

This will take place in the library between 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Parents/grand- parents are invited to attend with their child to understand and appreciate this awesome ministry.

It is highly recommended that a parent/grandparent attend with the child both these sessions. 

Children's Worship and Wonder ministry is structured in such a way that it encourages children to experience God while learning the stories of God. It involves helping children to worship in a special place apart from the worshiping congregation so they become able to worship meaningfully with the congregation. Trained storytellers and greeters lead in this worship experience.

This program is for “rising fours” through 4th grade. “Rising fours” are 3-year-old children who are potty trained, have attended 1 year of preschool, are able to sit and listen and to follow directions.  

Please arrive a few minutes before 9:00 am, as the worship orientation will start promptly at 9:00 am.

Since the children will be deeply involved in this worship experience, please be sure your child uses the restroom prior to entering the “Worship and Wonder” Center.

It’s just around the corner so go ahead and circle your calendar for Men’s Fellowship. We moved the date to November 7 due to the Halloween conflict and the very busy Christmas Season. 

One of the current leaders of the Lovelady Center, Don Ankenbrandt, will be our speaker, providing an update on what is happening at this great mission facility.

Come join us at 6:30 pm for dinner and fellowship.

 

The Senior Adult Retreat for 2011 will be at Rolling Hills Camp at Calera, AL, November 3 – 4.

Rev. Jim Powell, former president of Church Extension, will lead us as we examine the book “The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully” by Joan. D. Chittister. T

his book is available at our local bookstores.

Motel-type rooms at Rolling Hills are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration forms are available in the narthex. 

This Saturday, October 22, Edd will lead a group on a walk on Oak Mountain. 
 
We will enjoy the beautiful fall colors on the mountain and enjoy the cool autumn breeze. 
 
We will meet at the church at 9:00 am. Please bring a day pack with your water and lunch. Come walk on Oak Mountain on the rocks, roots, and mud.