September 12 Forum on the Future of adventure begins next

prayer concerns 2010 First Christian

Prayers for the Disciples Women’s
Ministries at First Christian; for Bill
Stump as he starts new journeys; for
Margaret Clausen ; for the family of
Stan Moe, who died this week; in joy
over recent progress by David Pyles,
Greg Merkel, Fern Risinger, Richard
Please join us after worship
United Christian and Baptist Church today as the Transition Team
of Kalona, Kalona, Iowa ; presents its recommendations
Tingly Christian Church, Tingly, Iowa . regarding the future of the con-
We also pray for Christian Church in gregation. We are thankful for
Alabama and Northwest Florida. those who stayed after church
on August 29 to hear a “sneak
If you have a prayer request or would like preview” of the presentation.

Sunday.
The Adult Class will begin
meeting next Sunday Sep-
tember 19 , led by Mike
Brady and Jay Hillestad.
 The Young Adult Class will
also start next Sunday led
by Pastor Bob Brite. They
will focus on the book of

Schwersinske and Kristen Cackoski’s
sister-in-law Sharon; in celebration
with Elaine Glore, who recently cele-
brated her 85th birthday; for Tom Curry;
for Mark Carlson and others dealing
with unemployment.
We remember the people of El Salva-
dor. You can find out about the many
ministries and missionaries to lift up in
prayer by going to
www.globalministries.org. We pray for
the following churches in our Region:
First Christian Church, Center Point,
Iowa;
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to join our online prayer team, please This will be a time for the wider Luke.
contact either Pastor Bob Brite at pas- community to ask questions  The Youth will start their
tor@fccminneapolis.org or Associate and share hopes and con- Sunday School class led
Pastor Dennis Sanders at associatepas- cerns. A straw poll will be by Nancy Curry on 9/19.
tor@fccminneapolis.org. You can also taken to gauge congregational  The Wednesday Bible
leave a message by phone by calling the interest. Please plan to stay Study will start September
church office at 612-870-1868. and discern with us the Future 15 at 6PM led by Pastor
of First. Dennis Sanders. They will
do an overview of the four
Interim Choir Director, gospels.
Organist Selected @ First, our new fall mission
James Barnett, our long-time and ministry newsletter, is
pianist, was selected to be- filled with all the dates and
come our Interim Choir Direc- times of classes, forums and
tor this week. Bryan Wilson special events. You can pick
one up in the Lounge or go

Weekly Announcements from First

was chosen our as Interim
Organist as well. Please wel- online www.scribd.com/

Christian Church Minneapolis

Ministry Team
All Members of the Congregation
Robert Brite, Interim Minister
Dennis Sanders, Minister of Diversity and
Mission
Chris Wogaman, Office Manager
Rick Bowman, Building Manager
Deb Murphy, Director of Spiritual Forma-
tion & Community Ministry
James Barnett, Interim Choir Director
Bryan Wilson, Interim Organist
Serena Carlson, Nursery Attendant
Martha Harris, Courier Editor
come both James and Bryon fccminneapolis.
Telephone: 612.870.1868 the First Christian family and
Prayer Phone: 612.870.0984 remember that choir practice is Cabaret for Suicide Pre-
www.fccminneapolis.org every Wednesday at 7:45PM. vention at First on Sept.
E-Mail: fcc-mpls@qwest.net
18 at 7pm
Fax: 612.870.1860
Fall @ First First Christian and Open Table
The following classes are set Ministry will host an evening of
to start: entertainment to raise money
Faith. Fellowship. Future.
 Art of the Covenant, our for GLBT suicide prevention on
popular children’s class Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7pm in
will go back to its regular the Fellowship Hall. Radio per-
schedule, after an abbrevi- sonality Ruth Koscielak hosts
ated summer class. Led an evening of musicians, sing-
by Deb Murphy, the fall ers and stand up comedy.

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Also featured at the event will be a silent Forums @ First The 2010 Grande Sale Ministry
auction of show tickets, restaurant certifi- FCC’s Women’s Ministries, joined by Spirit of St. Stephen’s Catholic Community,
cates and other great things (checks, Getting to Know the Downtown Con- will once again hold the annual Grande Day Sale Oct. 14-16.
cash or credit cards will be accepted). gregations to End Homelessness
ADMISSION IS ONLY $10! Sunday, September 26 at Noon Items for the sale can be brought to the church starting Sunday, Sept. 19. Set up for
the sale will be following worship, Oct. 10.
As part of Jefferson Fietek's (a friend of Homelessness is a big problem here in
our own Deb Murphy) participation in the Minnesota. According to recent Look for sign-up sheets for the sale. Many hearts and hands will be needed to set
"Out of the Silence Walk for Suicide Pre- study by the Wilder Foundation, at least up, take down, and work sales tables during the three days of the sale.
vention," he has arranged this very spe- 13, 100 Minnesotans don’t have a place
cial event to raise additional funds for the to call home on any given night.
American Foundation for Suicide Preven- Podcasts from First
tion. 100% of the money raised at this Missed a Sunday? Want to know a little about First Christian? First Christian will
On September 26 after worship, meet
event will go towards American Founda- now make Sunday sermons available at our website for you to listen to. We hope
two people trying to end homelessness
tion for Suicide Prevention. this will be a way for people who aren't able to attend a Sunday or those who want
from the Downtown Congregations to
to know what goes on in that building in South Minneapolis to find out. Simply go to
End Homelessness; Heidi Johnson
For more information, please contact www.fccminneapolis.org/publications/podcasts to find a sermon to listen to.
McAllister and Annie Harm.
Deb Murphy or the church office at 612-
870-1868. First has been a member of DCEH for
several years. This is a chance for peo- Meetings and Events this Week
Storage Space Needed ple to become more acquainted with this
Margaret Clausen is looking for someone ministry and how we as a congregation  Carter Circle meets at Mary Hurlocker’s residence Monday, Sept. 13,
who could share storage space in their and as individuals can be more involved at 7pm
garage to allow her to store her belong- in providing shelter for the least of these.  The Property Committee meets Tuesday, September 14 at 7PM.
ings for a few months beginning now.
The amount of items is equal to a small  The Finance Committee meets Wednesday September 15 at 5:30PM.
bedroom. If you can help Margaret, Don’t Forget Your Pledge! Also on Wednesday are a 6pm Bible study and choir rehearsal at 7:45
please contact her at 952-657-4148. The amount of offerings received as of pm.
July 31 is $105,592.22. The amount of
Courier September 11 Issue offerings budgeted by the same date is
The latest issue of the Courier, the news- $130,612.55, meaning we are operating Open Table
letter of First Christian Church, is now at a budget shortfall of $25,020.33. If you Open Table, First Christian’s GLBT Ministry, will meet after worship on September
available in the Lounge. You can also made a pledge earlier in the year, we 19. All are welcome!
read it online by going to hope you will keep it up-to-date to help
www.scribd.com/fccminneapolis. further the ministry of First Christian. Get the Bulletin Online!
We are now sending out an electronic version of the Bulletin weekly. To get on the
Feed My Starving Children Regional Women’s Retreat mailing list, please send an email to communications@fccminneapolis.org.
The next trip to Feed My Starving Chil- The Annual Retreat of Disciples Women
dren in Coon Rapids is Saturday, Octo- in the Upper Midwest takes place Octo-
ber 23, at 9AM. You can sign up in the ber 2-4 in Paynesville, MN. You can pick
lounge after worship. up registration forms in the Lounge.

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