July 12, 2007 Volume 19, Number 13

UPDATE ON SALE OF CHURCH PROPERTY

On June 28, the due date for the Due Diligence in the contract for sale of the church was extended until the earlier of (a) one business day following the mutual execution by all parties to the documents memorializing the Vacation and Amendment; or (b) August 27, 2007. We are very close to the completion of the required documents and agreements.

Also, as a part of the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement, the Replacement Property deadline was extended an additional 60 days to April 11, 2008, and the Outside Approval Date of Chanin's project through the City of Boulder was extended to October 31, 2009.

Marcie Geissinger

Chair, Board of Trustees

ANNUAL ALL-CHURCH RETREAT

WHEN? Saturday, August 4 beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Due to non-interest, staying overnight Friday evening has been cancelled.

WHERE? Sunshine Mountain Inn at Allenspark, an approximate 45-minute drive from FCC.

HOW MUCH? Cost is $15 per person for lunch. Children 5 and under are free.

THEME: The morning session is “Are You Smarter than The Pastor’s Class?” and the afternoon session will be Arts and Worship.

HOW DO I SIGN UP? Call the church office at 303.442.1861. Please make checks payable to First Christian Church with “Retreat” in the memo line. Please leave your check in the offering plate or in the church office by the deadline.

DEADLINE TO RSVP: Sunday, July 22

LIFE & NEWS OF THE CONGREGATION!

Marj Collins has had lots of visitors the past couple of weeks! Her most recent visitors were Louise Johnson, Kendra Colyar and Martha Mason. During their visit they enjoyed a walk through the sculpture park. Martha reports Marj is looking good!

David and Kay Norris have enjoyed having both daughters, Linda and Sara, home. They came to attend their father’s competition at the International Men’s Barbershop Harmony in Denver’s Pepsi Center. David reported that “on Friday my chorus (Sound of the Rockies from

the Denver Mile High Chapter) became 3rd Place Medallist International Men's Barbershop

Harmony Champions. What a great high this is. It was an intense competition, and I was

joined on stage by 118 other guys including a couple other locals some of you know: Steven

DeLyser and Gregg Triggs. My chorus will sing at Chautauqua auditorium on Saturday, July

28th at 7 p.m. Some of our chapter's competing quartets (who finished 3rd, 12th, 19th, and

26th in the world), as well as other area barbershop choruses and quartets, also will

participate.”

Dave Manica recently celebrated his 50th birthday! Are you feeling old, Dave?

On their visit in the UK the Abel family spent last week down in the New Forest with Mel’s parents - one of the wettest weeks on record. Mel’s sister got married at the beginning of that week. “It rained ALL DAY, the bride wore her Wellington boots to the church, and the reception was in a field under canvas in the rain....... but she was radiant, loved every minute

and so did the groom, which made it OK for the rest of us that water was dripping down our

necks whilst we ate and all the photos were taken under umbrellas.” Daniel and Thomas had

a blast, built sandcastles on the beach, rode the ferry to Brownsea Island, explored old priories

and ate ice cream. Mel also got to spend a lot of time with her grandmother.

The Lafayette Library Board served chocolate cake and non-alcoholic champagne at the celebration honoring Carol Poore and another person who was ending his service on the board. Carol has served eight years on the library board. Way to go, Carol!

Bob and Kay Lowe-Wendling spent a few days in Steamboat Springs celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary—someone else’s, of course!

Becca Hirsch and Ray went on a relaxing, short 2-day camping trip with their dog Parker. They enjoyed the cool weather and fishing.

SYMPATHY

Love and sympathy is extended to Evelyn Haskins upon the recent death of her sister-in-law

Elizabeth Hoffman in Wichita, KS.

MEN’S RENEWAL CONFERENCE

Looking for a weekend of inspiration, fellowship, relaxation and good food with other Christian men in the beautiful Rocky Mountains? Why not plan to attend this year’s Disciples men’s conference? The guest leader is Calvin Wulf, a respected preacher, keynote speaker and Bible teacher from Colorado Springs. The theme is “Journey of Faith and Service.” If this is would first time at renewal, scholarships are available.

The conference, September 21-23, will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Reservations need to be in by mid-July. Contact the church office for further information and registration forms.

MAGGIE HASEMAN ON ECOY

We are pleased to share the news that Maggie Haseman has been selected to serve on the ECOY (Executive Council of Youth) for the Central Rocky Mountain Region again in 2007-2008.

Ask Maggie if you would like to learn more about ECOY and its purpose. Not only is ECOY an opportunity to utilize and develop leadership skills while promoting the spiritual growth of the youth in the CRMR, it strives to learn more about the make-up of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in all of its manifestations, including the national church.

WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Craig Canady (son of Ann Canady), George Cebula, June Craig, Ferne Denton, Priscilla Inkpen, Ruth Johnson (sister of Roy Shepherd), John Kadavy (friend of Shawn Pinon), Charles & Shirley Kassinger, John Massey, Sherrill Morris, Frank Pulver.

THE LA FORET CELEBRATION

Keep August 4, 2007 open on your calendars because it’s going to be a great time at La Foret

(6145 Shoup Road, Colorado Springs)!

The atmosphere will be fun and casual as we join together with friends to celebrate La Foret with a cookout and some great activities. Everyone is welcome so bring your whole family out for some food and fun!

MORE FUN FOR LA FORET

Save the date for A Night in the Speakeasy featuring cabaret singer & entertainer Lannie Garret on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, show and silent auction celebrating La Foret’s past, present and future.

FCC – COMMUNITY TABLE

Thursday, July19 is FCC’s night to serve at Community Table.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The official Board is sponsoring the Ice Cream Social following the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, July 29. The Board will provide the ice cream treats!

ALL-CHURCH RETREAT

The annual All-Church retreat is scheduled on Saturday, August 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

ELDERS

Following the 10:00 a.m. worship service on August 5 the Elders will meet in Riley Hall.

ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE

Set up: September 5 & 6

Sale dates: September 7 & 8

Please contact Kay Norris at 303.442.5081 to

volunteer.

WOMEN’S RENEWAL

The Women’s Renewal Conference is September 14-16 in Estes Park at the YMCA of the Rockies.

RENEWAL CONFERENCE

The Rocky Mountain Men’s Renewal Conference is September 21-23 in Estes Park at the YMCA of the Rockies.

HELP BCAP IN JULY

The FCC tradition for the last several years has been to help BCAP in the month of July. Could you volunteer 2 hours on Wednesday, July 18th to help bag groceries to be delivered?

Each Sunday during the month, we will be receiving cash/check donations as part of our morning offerings. Please make checks payable to First Christian Church, with BCAP Cupboard in the memo line or place cash in an envelope similarly marked. At the end of the month, we will present BCAP with a single check from our church with which they will stock their food bank. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Outreach Committee

Boulder, Colorado Friday & Saturday October 5-6, 2007

The Historical Jesus and the Future of the Church

Robert J. Miller & Joanna Dewey

LECTURE

The Rise and Fall of Traditional Christianity Friday, 7:30-9:00 P.M.

Professors Dewey and Miller will explain how Christianity grew from a small dissident band led by a peasant-prophet-teacher named Jesus into a religion that served both the political needs of the Roman Empire and its successors and the religious needs of Christian people throughout many centuries. The speakers also discuss how, in the modern era, advances in the sciences, experiences of religious pluralism, and the historical criticism of the Bible have undermined the intellectual and religious adequacy of traditional Christianity.

WORKSHOPS

The Historical Jesus and the Kingdom of God Saturday, 9:30 A.M.-Noon

Early Christians turned Jesus into a divine Messiah who demanded worship. The message of the historical Jesus, however, was about the Kingdom of God, not about himself. Using gospel material, especially parables, identified by the Jesus Seminar as authentic, this presentation uncovers Jesus’ radical vision of human life under God’s rule.

The Death of Jesus—Then and Now Saturday, 1:30-2:30 P.M.

Followers of Jesus had to make sense of his death if they were to continue to embrace his message of the Kingdom of God. The New Testament presents various options, building on Jesus as victim, as martyr, and as sacrifice. Sacrifice gradually became the dominant understanding. The discussion will explore sacrifice, what uses it served and serves, and why it no longer satisfies many today.

Why Listen to Jesus? Saturday, 3:00-4:00 P.M.

Christianity has ignored the historical Jesus for nineteen centuries. Why should we pay attention to him today?  Does he have any relevance for modern faith and culture? Dewey and Miller will lead a discussion on the relationship between historical evidence and religious faith, commenting specifically on the significance of Jesus' message and life for our times.

FACULTY

Joanna Dewey (Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union) is the Harvey H. Guthrie, Jr., Professor Emerita of Biblical Studies at Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is the author of several books, including Mark as Story (with David Rhoads, 1999).

Robert J. Miller (Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School) is Professor of Religious Studies at Juniata College in Pennsylvania. He is the author of Born Divine: The Births of Jesus and Other Sons of God (2003) and The Jesus Seminar and Its Critics (1999), and editor of The Apocalyptic Jesus (2001) and The Complete Gospels (1992).

ALL EVENTS AT

First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ

950 28th Street

Boulder, CO 80303

FEES & REGISTRATION

All Sessions
Pre-registration (by Sept 14, 2007)	Add to Cart	$50
Registration (after Sept 14, 2007)	Add to Cart	$60
Additional Family Member	Add to Cart	$40
Single Sessions
Friday Evening Lecture	Add to Cart	$15
Saturday Morning Workshop	Add to Cart	$25
Saturday Afternoon Workshop	Add to Cart	$25

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Westar Institute

P.O. Box 7268

Santa Rosa, CA 95407

tollfree 877-523-3545, 707- 523-1350 fax

events@westarinstitute.org

or

Terry Zimmerman
First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ
303-442-1861
terryzimmerman@fcc-boulder.org

Copyright

RELATING THE TEXT

What is the test of a good sermon? From a specifically Christian point of view, the test of my sermons is not how well organized they are, or how entertaining, or even how strictly biblical, but rather the response to the sermon. The congregation, in its discipleship, is the final, most important test of a sermon.

Taken from July 15, 2007 –15, Pulpit Resources

NEXT RAM’S HORN DEADLINE: MONDAY, JULY 23

Your Church Staff:

Terry Zimmerman, Pastor Sherrill Morris, Youth Director

Linda Abel, Administrative Secretary Jaime & Leticia Alvarez, Custodians

Rebecca Hirsch, Director of Music

An open and affirming congregation.

E-mail: fccboulder@fcc-boulder.org

Terry’s E-mail: terryzimmerman@fcc-boulder.org

Linda’s E-mail: lindaabel@fcc-boulder.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday - 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (303) 442-1861 Fax: (303) 442-6413

Web: www.fcc-boulder.org