February 22, 2007 Volume 19, Number 4
U.M.H.E. COMING TO F.C.C.
United Ministries in Higher
Education Sunday
MARCH 11th
As has been our custom in years past, First Christian Church has invited students from United Ministries in Higher Education at C.U. to lead a service of worship. On March 11th, the group will conduct both the Golden West and sanctuary services as well as offer a presentation at that morning’s FCCafé.
We are one of the supporting congregations for this important inclusive faith presence on campus. As such, we will be receiving a special offering for our guests. Checks should be made out to the church with memo designation “UMHE.” Thank you.
March 11th Daylight Saving
Time begins!
TRAVELS WITH JANE….
Oh, how I wished for many of you as
my brother Joe Zollinger, Joyce Bowen and I were met in
Jane Byers
THE
LEAST COIN
Who ever said that walking doesn’t pay off? More than $100 of FCC’s total Souper Bowl of Caring collection was the result of coins which Marj Collins picked up on her daily walks during the past several years.
ROSE BOWL THANK YOUS!
The flowers were lovely! Thank you,
Linda Abel
From Margaret Cline who resides at Golden West: My thanks to all who contributed to my
beautiful rose bowl and delivered it. Her message was written on a card with a beautiful picture
of roses. It can be seen on the north bulletin board in the narthex.
To CWF,
Thank you for the Valentine. It was very pretty. You are so thoughtful.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers often. Best wishes to all at FCC.
With love, Maxine Nehring
(Maxine’s card can also be seen on the north bulletin board in the narthex.)
WE REMEMBER IN
PRAYER
Dawn Brodin (friend of Kay Norris), LaJoy Franchini (sister-in-law of June Franchini, Pearl Grothe, Jeanna, Nelson Shepherd, John Stickle, Helen Tobin, Rilla Wiggins (aunt of Dennis Hubbard), life & death of Barbara Johnson, life & death of Thelma Knudsen.
LIFE & NEWS OF THE
CONGREGATION!
Congratulations
to Sherrill Morris who received special recognition for her
lifelong
service in advocacy for women’s issues. The recognition came during a theatrical performance on February 24th.
Kay
and Dave Norris recently drove to
Pearl
Grothe experienced a fall on February 17th while on an outing with
friends from Golden West. A broken nose,
facial contusions, and a knee injury resulted.
After a few days at
After
several days in the hospital with an infection, John Stickle is
at home in the company of an antibiotic IV.
Let
’em retire and watch ’em go! Eleanor
and Dennis Hubbard are on the go!
Again!
This time to
Rachel
Shepherd also recently returned from a little R & R in
At
the end of February it will be official.
Keith Lance is retiring (so young?) from his position with
the Colorado State Library. Of course he
will keep active and traveling with
various consulting gigs here, there and everywhere! Sounds like a reason to have a party!
Juanita
Taylor has returned to her Golden West apartment after a stay at Boulder
Manor.
IN SYMPATHY
Our love and sympathy are extended
to the family and friends of Barbara Johnson who died on February 18th in
We also offer our sympathy to the
family and friends of Thelma Knudsen who also died on February 18th. Thelma attended our Golden West services for
many years before moving to a nursing facility in south
MATTHEW RODE DEDICATION
A service
of Child Dedication for Matthew Rode will be held during the March 4th
sanctuary worship service. Matthew is
the son of Deborah and John Rode and grandson of Rev. Bill Crowl and Patty
Crowl. Bill served as our Regional
Minister and Patty was our Administrative Assistant for several years before
moving to
MARCH
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY GREETINGS TO:
2 Eric Thompson
3 David Thompson
Alie Wilkins-Crowder
4 Debbie Haseman
5 Neil Ashby
Mark Geissinger
Mary Kay Surber
6 Bennett Ford
7 Natasha Hubbard
Pam McKinnie
8 Cameron Skanes
9 Matthew Rode
Jan Ulrich
Jason Zimmerman
10 Thora Lynch
11 John Bales
12 Jimmy Blanch
18 Jean & Ray Crowder
19 Margaret Gray
20 Leanna Landis
22 Kevin Wendling
24 Janice Einert
26 Ferne Denton
28 Jennifer Centeno
Jean Crowder
Dorys Lester
UMHE DINNER
United Ministries in Higher
Education, the campus ministry group our congregation supports, is selling
tickets for the annual fundraising dinner.
The dinner will be held on April 14, 2007 at First Christian Church at
5:00 p.m. The students will be raising
money for their annual worktrip. Please
support this great event! For more
information or to purchase a ticket, please contact UMHE at 303.443.3960, or
e-mail Kelly Colwell at Kelly.Colwell@colorado.edu.
CAMPUS
MINISTRY WISH LIST
It is you who make United
Ministries at CU happen. In these times
of declining denominational support for campus ministry, we are challenged to
be creative and cooperative to support campus ministry. See if you can donate or sponsor one of these items listed. Gently used items are welcome. If you have other resources that you think
UMHE and/or our House might use, contact Rev. Todd Smiedendorf, Campus
Minister, or Jane Strohm, Campus Ministry Assistant at 303.443.3960. In-kind services as well as material items
may be of service to our ministry and both are tax deductible.
DVD Player or TV DVD
Combo (19”)
DVD’s on social
justice topics
Mobile Audio Visual
or TV Cart
Silent Auction
Donations (services or items)
Screen door
Front Door
(preferably with large window)
Carpet squares
(10’x10’ and 6’x 6’)
Love seat
Bookshelves
Picnic tables
(round)/ non wood
Large kettle for
large group cooking
New fence and/or
Carpenter to work on our
fence
Window Screen maker
/ repairer (we have
supplies)
Website
Consult/Designer
Area rug (10’ X 10’)
Fax machine
FCCAFÉ PRESENTATIONS
(Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Riley Hall)
February 25 – “Questions of Faith: Who is
God?”
DISCERNMENT
MEETING
The next discernment meeting is
Sunday,
February 25 following the
sanctuary worship service. Join us for
an all-church potluck meal and discussion.
You are encouraged to attend.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE
The Worship Committee will meet
in the
DWCC
Thursday, March 1 at 9:30 a.m. the Disciple Women
Coordinating Committee meets in the
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
On Friday,
March 2, the World Day of Prayer, hosted each year by the Church Women United,
will be at Frasier Meadows Manor Chapel,
NEW WOMEN’S GROUP
The next New Women’s meeting is on Saturday,
March 3 at 9:30 a.m. in the Golden West
Cottonwood Room (Penthouse Level). Louise
Johnson will host and Priscilla Gifford will facilitate the discussion, focusing on the 23rd Psalm. Please call Louise or Cindy to RSVP and if you need a ride contact Cindy Zimmerman at 303.439.0704.
ELDERS
Following the 10:45 a.m. worship service on March 4 the Elders will meet in Riley Hall.
FNATM
March
9 – Born
into Brothels
Host: Martha Mason,
April 13
Host: Sandy Bish,
The Keys to the House – After his wife dies giving birth to their mentally and physically handicapped son, Paolo, Gianni is unable to cope with his duties as a father. Fifteen years later, he returns to mend his fractured relationship with his son but finds that rebuilding a bond won't be easy. His friendship with the mother of a disabled child provides the support he's been looking for and the tools he needs to make amends. This is a heart-warming story of reconciliation and forgiveness.
Everyone is invited! You may come one time, or every time. Come and enjoy the movie
and gathering. Please let the host know that you will attend.
FCC BOARD MEETING
The next FCC
Board meeting is Sunday, March 11 following the sanctuary worship service in
the
DEBORAH-REBEKAH
GROUP
Deborah-Rebekah Group meets Thursday,
March 15 at 9:30 a.m. in the Spruce Room at Golden West.
FCC – COMMUNITY TABLE
Thursday, March 15 is FCC’s night to serve at Community
Table.
WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP
The next Women’s Book Group is Sunday, March 18 at the home of Priscilla Gifford. The group will discuss The Faith Club by
Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS FOR
EVERY DISCIPLE
Inspirational worship, ideas for congregational transformation, hands-on
mission, and just plain fun - there's a reason for every Disciple to attend the
2007 General Assembly in
More than 8,000 members and friends of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are expected to converge on the Fort Worth Convention Center Saturday-Wednesday, July 21-25. It will be hot outside, but the air-conditioned convention center will be cool and filled with activities for all ages.
Nightly worship services feature well-known preachers and inspirational music. Morning sessions will focus on church transformation with a different keynoter each day. On Monday and Tuesday afternoons, attendees can choose between four learning tracks: Transformation, Issues Forum, Faith Formation and Creativity. Each track will offer an in-depth opportunity for learning, sharing and utilizing different learning styles. In business sessions, Disciples will discuss current issues and look at the denomination's focus for the future.
The theme of the youth events will be "The Amazing Race.” Among the stops will be mission work, ethnic restaurants, games, devotions, music, workshops and team challenges similar to the television reality show. Preschool child care will be offered during all sessions. Elementary-age programming also is offered each day.
There will be something for all ages at Assembly. See www.disciples.org/ga to register and for the latest program information.
Don't miss out!
NEXT RAM’S HORN DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 12
Your
Church Staff:
Terry Zimmerman, Pastor Sherrill Morris, Youth Director
Linda Abel, Administrative Secretary Jaime & Leticia Alvarez, Custodians
Rebecca Hirsch, Choir Director Ikuko Inoguchi Scheuren, Accompanist
An open and affirming congregation.
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Office Hours: Monday – Friday - 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (303) 442-1861 Fax: (303) 442-6413
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