First Christian Church November 2020 Courier
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First Christian Church
November 2020 Courier
Ornament Sales
The Christmas season is right
around the corner, and it’s time for
our annual Christmas Ornament sale!
This year the ornaments are
handmade by local artisan, Debbie
Van Leeuwen and feature a wonderful
photograph of our beautiful church
bell by Jesse Ward. The ornaments are
$12.00 and are available with or
without First Christian Church on
them making them the perfect gift
for anyone since the bell has become
such an iconic symbol in these
uncertain times. The FCC Women’s
Group uses the proceeds throughout Project Christmas
the year to provide outreach and It has been a difficult year for many
support for special projects in our in our community with many needs
church and community. When you going unmet and resources being
purchase one, not only are you exhausted. Year after year, Project
supporting our Women’s Group Christmas has been an important
outreach, the artist donates her outreach program that our
portion of the proceeds to the UK congregation has supported and our
Children’s Hospital. She has also Youth and volunteers have brought to
made decorative coasters using the fruition. This year, with unprecedented
same picture of the bell for those who hardships for many in our community,
are interested! You can purchase the we have set a new goal. We want to
ornaments and/or coasters online or help children from every public school
by calling or stopping by the church in Madison County! Since we have had
office. The ornaments and coasters to cancel our Annual Dessert Auction
can by shipped for $15.00. Shipped and Souper Supper, we are doing a few
ornaments or coasters will arrive other things to make Project Christmas
packaged in a nice linen ornament happen this year. We are hosting an
bag with a blank gift card. online silent auction for which we are
Ornaments or coasters picked up currently accepting donations. We are
from the office will come in a lovely also having a Giving Challenge. More
gift box. Pre-order them now by details on both can be found in our
calling our church office (623-4383). upcoming announcements, website,
We have a limited number of them on and E-News. Help us make this the
hand now. biggest Project Christmas ever!
Elders Serving in PEOPLE WHO HELPED WITH
BEREAVEMENT LUNCHEONS
November
LENORE ROBINSON
November 1 Mike Gordon & Peggy Coy
Betsy Grise
Mimi Turpin
November 8 Edwin Luxon & Mary Jane Ginter
Bruce McIntosh
Martha Craft
November 15 Jo Luxon & Rosalind McIntosh
Sheila Miller
Martha Cobb
November 22 Marc Robbins & Mary Sue Bowlin
Bill Shaffer
Donna Cox
November 29 John Tudor & BOBBY ROBINSON
Doug Whitlock
Jane Gordon
Clara Parrish
Small Groups Currently Meeting: Judy Ridings
Arts & Crafts Fellowship- Mondays 6-8 Lee Anne Browder
Zoom Bible Study- Mondays 5:30 Dianna Flanagan
Zoom Book Study- Tuesdays 5:30 Rosalind McIntosh
October 2020 FCC Finance Update
2020 YTD Weekly
Giving Attendance Giving Giving
10/5/20 32 $13,636.00 $377,596.29
10/12/20 31 $15,731.00 $393,327.29
10/19/20 26 $6,687.67 $400,014.96
10/26/20 Online $6,515.00 $406,529.96
Total Giving $ 42,569.67
Church & Community
Announcements
Interim Update
Our interim search committee presented two wonderful
candidates to the Administrative Board. According to our
by-laws, the Board reviewed the candidates and held a vote,
and will now be entering into negotiations. More
information will be available soon!
Church Staff celebrated our
wonderful Linda Hensley’s 15th
Anniversary of being with us
here at First Christian, with
cake and ice cream (for
breakfast!)
Thank you, Linda!
Estate Sale
Home of Margaret and Cecil
Gordon
November 14, 2020
Sunday Worship Services 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
The COVID-19 positivity rate average in
133 Caleast Road,
Kentucky has continued to be higher than 5%, Richmond
which according to church policy is the All furnishings within home,
determining factor for in-person Worship garage and barn are for sale.
services. We will continue to monitor the
situation, and announce when we are safely For more information call
able to join together once again in the Jane
Sanctuary. We will continue to live-stream our (859-435-5545)
services each Sunday morning at 10:40AM EST Masks ~ Social Distancing
on our Facebook page and the video will be
available to view on our website and Youtube
around 1PM.November PRAYER LIST:
Recent: Kimberly Stephens (Gina
Joy Chanley Nov. 3 Dixon's sister), Charles Reimer (Patricia
Jan Tunnell Nov. 3 Collins' uncle), David Vickers (Bob
Vickers' brother), John Baker, Mike
Dale Byers Nov. 5 Morgan (Heather Shepherd's cousin),
Lauren Smalley Nov. 6 Carol Kinzer (Scott Browder's mother),
Laura Cruse, Lacey Luxon,
Earlene Picklesimer Nov. 6 Jeffery King, David Jones, Betsy Goerhig
Betty Bush Nov. 7 and family, Julia Ramey, Allen Ault, Ed
Ford, Paul & Carol Anne Key
Emily Fritz Nov. 10
David Jones Nov. 10 Ongoing: Harriet Luxon, Elizabeth
Duerson, Angie Rhodus, Patricia Beck,
Chris Browder Nov. 11 Pearl Biggin, David Cosby, Ray Coy,
Mary Ann McKinney Nov. 11 Ronnie Ginter, Kay Jones, Jean Metcalf,
Kim & Jerry Owens, Kathryn Power,
Holly Rice Nov. 11 Norma Robinson, Tonya Singleton
Lexi Robertson Nov. 12
Family: Wanda Dixon (Gina Dixon's
Marilyn Ballew Nov. 13 mother-in-law), Margaret Grindstaff,
Zayda Sundys Nov. 15
Matti Houndshell (Karen Tillie's sister),
Kenny Jones (Kevin Jones'
Clyde Craft Nov. 16 brother), Butch Lane (Jackie Goucher's
Will McIntosh Nov. 16
brother-in-law), Betty McLocklin Morris
(sister to Martha Craft and Peggy Coy),
Kay Wortham Nov. 16 Charleen Powers (Anna Land's sister),
Alan Pullins Nov. 19
Lucille Sallee (Doug Sallee's
mother), Leona Stark (Frank Abraham's
Sharla Davidson Nov. 21 mother)
Janet Herbst Nov. 22
Friends: Angela Blair (friend of Lisa
Josh Jones Nov. 23 Gamble), Susan Long (friend of Jennifer
Andy Colley Nov. 24
Brandenburg)
Billy Glenn Turpin Nov. 24
Steve Lochmueller Nov. 25 50th Wedding
Kelsey Middlebrook Nov. 28
Anniversaries
Lauren Worley Nov. 28 Bill & Nancy Thames
Nellie Stallons Nov. 28 October 3rd
Mike Brandenburg Nov. 29 Ed & Karen Tilly
November 21stSundays
Young Disciples
4-5:20 pm
Youth Group
5:30-7pm
The Young Disciples had an fun month,
exploring the Bible and finding fun
ways to engage while we remain
socially distant. We will be working on
some special outreach efforts
throughout November, and talking
about ways to show gratitude in our
The children & youth had a busy
month in October preparing for the
Pumpkin Crawl
Youth Calendar
Nov 1st – Youth Group 5:30-7pm Giving
Challenge for month of November
Nov 8th- Youth Group 5:30-7pm Start
series on Trusting Gods Plan
Nov 15th- Youth Group 5:30-7pm Lesson
on Trusting God through difficult
times
Nov 20th- Lock Out starting at 5.
Overnight youth experience to learn
about the housing insecure population
and ways we can help.
Nov 21st- Youth opportunity to partner
with Room at the Inn to feed those in
need.
Nov 22nd- Youth Group Cancelled
Nov 29th- Youth Group 5:30-7pm Finish
Series with Lesson on Embracing the
unknown through our Trust in GodIn Loving Memory... In memory of: Donated By: SHERRY CONGLETON Craig Congleton MARGARET GORDON Mildred Brandenburg, Richie & Martha Cobb, Carol Leyes LEE ANN ALLEN Richie & Martha Cobb LENORE ROBINSON Marc & Lisa Robbins, Billy & Barbara Hendren, Steve & Mary Sue Bowlin, Carolyn Curtis, Bob & Janet Herbst, Ken & Jan Tunnell, Mike & Jennifer Brandenburg, Laura Weitkamp, Ron & Doris Coffman, Mary Lillian Abraham, Paula Bowman, Brian Bowman, & Brooke Bowman Mitchell, Jim & Lolly Harris, Fanny Rice, Mildred Brandenburg, Nancye Spicer, George & Judy Ridings, John & Martha Davidson, Bob & Cathy Roberts, Hank & Linda Everman, Richie & Martha Cobb, Mike & Jane Gordon, Billy Glenn & Mimi Turpin, Jim & Jan Barnes, Ron & Mary Jane Ginter, Chuck & Kim DeCoste, Clyde & Martha Craft, Connie Adams, Bob & Pearl Biggin, Carol Leyes, Joe & Jillian Fichetola, Laura Sizemore, Nancy Cotton ELIZABETH TOTHE (Judy Howard’s sister) Billy Glenn & Mimi Turpin, Ron & Mary Jane Ginter BOB HEATON (Sandy Clark’s brother) Ron & Mary Jane Ginter, Billy Glenn & Mimi Turpin BOBBY ROBINSON Ron & Doris Coffman, Connie Adams, Mike & Jennifer Brandenburg, Fanny Rice, Bob & Janet Herbst, Jim & Jan Barnes, Ken & Jan Tunnell, Billy Glenn & Mimi Turpin, Frank & Mary Lillian Abraham, Skip & Holly Cowell, Mike & Jane Gordon, Betty Blakemore, Ronnie & Mary Jane Ginter, Carol Leyes, Joe & Jillian Fichetola, Steve & Mary Sue Bowlin, Laura Sizemore, Nancy Cotton, Hank & Linda Everman, Mark & Lisa Robinson
Contact Us
Keep up-to-date with the
Mailing Address: latest FCC news- make
First Christian Church sure we have your
P.O. Box 216 current e-mail address!
Richmond, KY 40476 Livestream Worship:
Location: Sundays @10:40 on our
412 W Main Street Facebook Page
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 623-4383 Office Available for viewing on
(859) 623-4397 Fax Youtube by 1pm
margaret@fccrichmond.com
See our latest announcements on
emily@fccrichmond.com our Facebook page & Groups
heather@fccrichmond.com
kelsey@fccrichmond.com We are now on Instagram!
Follow us @fccrichmondky
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www.fccrichmond.com For behind the scenes photos &
Visit us on Facebook more!
www.facebook.com/fccrichmondky
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