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In This Issue
Remember in Prayer
2
Statistics
2
Spiritual Disciplines Wk
2
Serving in the Military
2
Loving Hearts
3
Change of Address
3
Sr. Adults
3
Harvest Festival
3
Ed Zeliff Concert
3
Hospitality & Welcome
4
Sweet Pea Volunteer Call
4
David Matson
4
Alternative Gift Faire
5
Outreach Ministry Summary 6
Nominating Committee
7&8
AGF Shopping List
9 &10
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weekly
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at Noon)
by
First Christian
Church
(Disciples of Christ)
109 E. Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714.525.5525
email:
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www.fullertonfirstchristian.
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Interim Pastor:
Rev. Dale Suggs
Editor:
Donna Woodbridge
Webmaster:
Lisa Parks
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Remember in Prayer
Continue to pray for:
Helen Bailey and family,
Sue Bacon, Dottie Bense, Sandra
Brown, Jack Doughty, Lorna & Skip
Farnum, Carolyn Kenrick, Colleen
Langston, Flora Miller, Janet Parker,
Kristine Perry, Jeanne Randall,
Norma Rill, Betty Rollo, Gayle
Schoeff, Claudia Tammen, and Bob &
Donna Vannoy.
Please pray for the following PSWR
Church
Harbor Christian Church
2401 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Continue to pray for:
Pacific Southwest Region
Don & Susan Dewey,
Co-Regional ministers
Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ)
General Church
Sharon Watkins,
General Minister & President
Lounge.
Wednesday, October 28: Reading:
Psalm 146; Pray for St. Paul Lutheran
Church as they feed the hungry this
evening.
Thursday, October 29: Reading:
Hebrews 9:11-14; Pray for Habitat
for Humanity staff interviewing
potential homeowners tonight
Friday, October 30: Reading: Mark
12:28-30; Pray for Global Ministries
Missionary in Morocca, Tyler Reeve.
Saturday, October 31: Reading: Mark
12:31-34; Pray for Casa de Oracin
Congregation as they sponsor a
Community Festival today in Fellowship
Hall.
Sunday, November 1: Reading: John
11:32-44; Pray for Alternative Gift Faire
today.
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Sunday Statistics
Change o f Address
Hello from cold
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wet Parks, AZ. The move has not been
smooth and due to all of the rain I still
don't have my furnishings and personal
items. They can't deliver because of all
the mud. I live 20 miles west of Flagstaff
in a rural community of 1,200 people.
My Mom and pets (Lucy, Yoda, Shadow
and Molly) are settling in. Should have
Internet and satellite TV by this weekend.
I wanted to provide you my new address.
Street address
1860 N. Nottingham Dr.
Parks, AZ. 86018
Mailing Address
P.O. Box. 50704
Parks, AZ. 86018
Phone is my cell. 714-293-5746
I miss my Church family.
Blessings.
Deb Taylor
Harvest Festival
This Saturday, October
31 from 4 - 8 P.M. Casa de Oracin will be
hosting a great community festival in
Fellowship Hall and Patio areas. It will be
a carnival atmosphere with games,
bounce house, cotton candy, popcorn,
and prizes. Each child will go home with
a bag of goodies.
Casa will be sharing the times of
ours and their services and activities. It
would be great for some of us to help
them and get to know each other better.
I heard comments on how nice the
shared service was and that we should
do it more often. So come on out and get
to know our Casa brothers and sisters in
this fun activity.
Come on down either Friday
or Saturday and help Casa de
Oracin set up or come help
staff the event from 4:00 - 8:00
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Another
Opportunity to
hear Ed Zeliff
Darksome Night, A Concert of
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Implications
If simply working for social justice
is the gospel, how does the church differ
from any other fine humanitarian
organization? Is there any compelling
reason why a person should attend your
church? Do we even need the church, if
other groups and organizations can do
the job better.
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Scheduled a trip to a Tijuana Orphanage
in partnership with Casa de Oracion for
Saturday, December 5. More details to
come soon!
6. Our Pathways of Hope food drive
in September generated 240 cans of food
and $380 in cash. Thanks to all who
supported this project.
7. The 2015 Reconciliation totaled
$800way beyond our $600 goal!
Thanks for your generous response to
this Special Offering.
8. Heard a report about the plans
for the final Sunday of the Childrens
Sabbath activity on October 18th. This
program began on September 13th.
9. Reviewed the bulletin insert
concerning Bread for the Worlds ministry
that was distributed on October 18th.
10. Last years Thanksgiving
Offering, which supports Higher
Education Ministries, totaled $830.00. We
set a goal of $875.00 for this years
offering to be received
on November 15 and 22.
11. Last years Christmas Offering,
which supports our PSW Regional Church
and its ministries, totaled $1,066.00. We
set a goal of $1,125.00 for this offering to
be
received on December 20 and 27.
12. We discussed a proposal about
the percentage of funds to be designated
for Outreach in the 2016 church budget.
We have communicated our proposal to
the
Stewardship Ministry regarding this
matter as they develop the 2016
Operating Budget for our congregation.
Our proposal is that 12% of our offerings
in 2016 be designated for the support of
all of our Outreach Ministries. This is a
2% increase from the 10% figure which
has been the norm for many years.
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Report - Officers
Please Note: Nominating Committee is still working to fill the empty slots
Council of Elders
The Council of Elders, deriving its authority from the Congregation, shall give thoughtful consideration to the policies of the church to
enable it to fulfill its complete mission and promote the growth and welfare of the church. They shall oversee and encourage the
function and coordination of the ministry of the church. They shall be the policy-making body of the church and shall bear
responsibility in matters of major and unusual circumstances. In conjunction with the Trustees they shall oversee the business affairs
of the church. They shall give spiritual support to the members of the Congregation. They shall serve at the Lord's Table, and perform
such other duties as may be designated. They shall with the Minister(s) meet monthly or upon the call of the Minister(s) for prayer and
discernment with regard to the church's vision, values, mission, and goals. They shall meet at least quarterly or upon the call of the
Chairperson of the Congregation and Council of Elders, or upon written request of at least ten members of the Council of Elders in a
business meeting for ministry guidance, support, and decision-making. Terms are: An Elder must have been a member of the local
Congregation for a minimum period of one year before being elected to office. Term of office shall be for a 3 years with a maximum
of 2 consecutive terms. The total is 18-24 including the Officers determined by need by the Council of Elders and Minister(s).
Chairperson of the Congregation and Council of Elders - shall fulfill the usual duties of such an officer, call and preside at all regular
or special business meetings of the Congregation and Council of Elders.
Secretary of the Congregation and Council of Elders - shall keep minutes of all regular or special business meetings of the
Congregation, serve as Secretary of the Council of Elders, and keep a record of all their regular or called meetings and perform such
other duties as may be assigned.
Treasurer of the Congregation and Council of Elders - shall supervise the receipt and disbursement of all funds of the church, and
make reports at the Annual Business Meeting of the Congregation, and at each regular meeting of the Council of Elders.
Chairperson Pat Vannoy Sr. *
Secretary
Treasurer
Elders
Term Ending 2018
Pat Vannoy*
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Mike Vaughan
Barbara Hasty
Bob Hasty
Annie Frater
Nancy Geiger
Mitch Hanlon
Luanne Bailey
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Bill Martin
Phil Forbes
Lin Garcia
Barry Woodbridge
Judi Smedley
Randy Langston*
Sherry Herrera
Trustees
The Trustees, with the guidance of the Council of Elders, and subject to the approval of the Congregation, shall act as the legal agents
of the church in all business matters hold legal title to all church property and handle all business transactions related thereto, have
supervision over all endowment and trust funds, keep the church and its properties adequately insured against possible loss, damage,
and liability, and perform such other duties as are required by the laws of the State of California and Articles of Incorporation. They
shall meet quarterly with the Church Treasurer to review the finances of the church including all fund accounts. Terms are: 4 year
term, 1 Trustee is elected each year for a total of 4. The Chairperson of the Congregation and Council of Elders is the 5th Trustee. A
Trustee can serve in any other office and their term as Trustee is not considered in any other position they may hold.
Term Ending 2019
Trustee Emeritus
Duane Elliott
Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary shall keep a record of all contributions, receive contributions, maintain a ledger of
each member's accounts, deposit funds received, and obtain receipts.
Luanne Bailey*
Ministry Coordinators
Each Ministry Coordinator recruit interested team members to coordinate existing ministries, support and resource ministries within
his or her designated areas of ministry, hold meetings as necessary and incorporate new ministries into the life of the congregation.
The Elders will provide guidance and oversight to the Ministry Coordinators. Terms are: term of 1 year and not eligible for more than
3 consecutive terms in same office.
Hospitality & Welcome: Judi Smedley*
Stewardship & Property:
Discipleship: Lin Garcia*
Worship: Chris Fee*
Outreach:
Diaconate
The Diaconate of the First Christian Church will consist of men, women and older youth. The Diaconate shall be responsible for the
serving of the Communion, its preparation, distribution and clean-up, ushering of worshipersand help in such other duties and
ministries as may be designated. They shall attend 2 Prayer and Discernment meetings per year with the Council of Elders, the dates
to be set by the Council of Elders. Terms are: 3 year term with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms. One third is elected each year.
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Chairperson of the Diaconate shall organize the Diaconate into teams to serve Communion on Sundays, select team leaders to head the
teams, select Diaconate to serve Communion for special services, train Diaconate as needed, monitor Communion supplies and
order/purchase as needed, choose the Diaconate to serve on the Nominating Committee and serve on the Discipleship and Worship
Ministry Team.
Kathy Wright
Laura Schaffel
Alice Wallace
Craig Wallace
Sue Harless
Diane Daugherty
Randy Langston
Terry Vannoy
Emily Steward-Styffe
Leslie Beck
Annie Frater
Lisa Parks
Jan McCuen
Dirk McCuen
Shawn McCuen
Kelly McCuen
Paul Robidoux
Anna Van Diest
David Styffe
Bill Henke
Kim Miller
Randy Baxter
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