November 9, 2006 Volume 18, Number 21
YOUTH
SUNDAY STRIKES!
Youth Sunday will
be held on November 19th, which is also our Thanksgiving Sunday, something
Sherrill is very thankful for!
The youth have been
working on this service for SIX weeks and will be doing both services. Elders, as you cook Thanksgiving dinner for
the entire congregation, remember(!) our sermons are shorter than Terry's, so
you'll have to hurry!
The theme this year
is 1 Timothy 4:12. Join us and watch the
youth's example!
Sherrill Morris, Youth Director
You are invited to
join us for a cornucopia of food and fellowship after the service on Sunday,
November 19th. The elders will be
providing two turkeys, a ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes and rolls. Please bring a desert or a side dish to
share. Also, please bring a plate and
silverware so that we can avoid having to use disposable tableware. Let's give thanks for potlucks!
-The
Elders
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Ann Canady, Marj Collins, Ray Crowder, Joann Dennett, Deborah Hudson (friend of Teresa Tuschhoff), Barbara Johnson, Frank Pulver, Site Selection Committee (Café), John Stickle, friends of Marilyn Howell.
THANKING VOLUNTEERS…
A HUGE thank you goes out to all the parents of youth group who have helped out so far this year. They have been the basis of an awesome youth program! They have ridden go carts, gone to a corn maze, hosted parties and such things. Hey, that sounds like fun! If you would like to share in the fun, just let Sherrill know. It's great for the kids to feel supported by all the members of the congregation as well as their parents! And again, THANKS!
Sherrill Morris,
Youth Director
THANK YOU!
A very
special thank you to all the people from our church who attended the Colorado
Christian Home Annual Denver Dinner on Friday, October 27th, at the new
Convention Center. At the gala event
approximately $470,000 was raised. The
contributions of those who attended plus those from members who contributed but
were unable to attend were greatly appreciated.
Thanks again,
Milton and Carol Ashmore
UMHE NEWS
Hello
all from United Ministries in Higher Education, your campus ministry at
CU-Boulder! We've had an transformative
fall, with a new minister, Rev. Todd Smiedendoff, and a new Unitarian
Univeralist minister, Dr. Denise Hall.
We hope you get a chance to meet the new staff soon! Our programs this fall have centered around
stewardship; stewardship of the body, community, world, etc. Needless to say, it's been enlightening!
Our fall retreat, Spirit and the
Arts, was held at the beautiful YMCA of the
And, finally, our spirituality and sexuality group, Coming Out Faithful, is growing by leaps and bounds this year. If you're interested in speaking to the group about your experience, email Kelly at Kelly.Colwell@Colorado.edu. For more about UMHE's happenings, look for our recent newletter, the Spiral Scoop, around your church. Thanks again and again for your continued support of this life-changing ministry!
Kathy Evans,
Community Liaison Peer Minister
WELCOME NEW FAMILY!
On Sunday, October 29th we welcomed a new family into our church family. Kristy and Jeff Austin came forward at the end of our worship service to place their membership with FCC. With them were their children: son Corey Skanes (5th grade) and daughter Cameron Skanes (3rd grade). Please help to make this wonderful family feel at home with us. Here’s the information to add to your directory:
Kristy & Jeff Austin
303.494.6888
LIFE AND NEWS OF THE
CONGREGATION!
Milton and Carol Ashmore enjoyed a trip to
Becca
Hirsch is a grandmother (of sorts)!
Ysabelle, born on Wednesday, October 25, is Ray’s first grandchild.
November means
NaNoWriMo again! National Novel Writing
Month is a self challange to write a 50,000 word novel in the 30 days of
November! Sherrill and 76,000 other participants are endeavoring to do this
again this year! So, when you see her,
ask about the novel. (That
way she'll be too embarrassed
to quit!) Besides, a novel and Youth
Sunday in the same month, well, that's just crazy...
New
knees are all the rage! Just ask Ray
Crowder who got a new one on November 7th.
OOPS! Marj Collins fell and broke her
wrist during a recent walk, so she’ll be wearing a cast to accessorize her
outfits for several weeks.
Thanks
to Sherrill Morris for preaching on November 12 and to the Rev.
Cheryl Breiner who will fill in for Terry on November 26.
EXTREME
TRAVELERS: Mary ann Pinon
has just returned from a 19 day trip to
and Louise Johnson
just came back from 10 days in
Terry
thanks everyone for their prayers and sort of funny jokes following his carpal
tunnel procedure.
Debbie
Haseman’s work as a mentor of teachers was featured in an article
appearing in the November 8 edition of the Daily Camera. We’re proud of you, Debbie!
FCCAFÉS - 9:45 a.m. - Riley Hall
Coffee and tea will be available.
November 12 – Mary Collette Rogers – “The Way of the Kitchen”
November
19
There will be no Café on November 19 due to set-up for the Thanksgiving Dinner.
FCC BOARD
MEETING
The next FCC Board meeting is Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00
p.m. in the
DEBORAH-REBEKAH
GROUP
Deborah-Rebekah Group meets Thursday, November 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the Spruce Room at Golden West.
FCC – COMMUNITY TABLE
Thursday, November 16 is FCC’s night to serve at Community Table.
LIVING THE QUESTIONS SESSIONS:
Wednesday, November 29 – 1:00, Riley Hall
Thursday, November 30 – 5:30, Church Library
Wednesday, December 13 – 1:00, Riley Hall
Thursday, December 14 – 5:30, Riley Hall
NEW WOMEN’S
GROUP
New Women’s Group will meet Saturday, December 2 for brunch at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Rosie Campbell with Louise Johnson facilitating.
WOMEN’S BOOK
GROUP
The next Women’s Book Group is Sunday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Priscilla Gifford. The group will discuss The River Sweet by Patricia Henley. All are welcome!
BOOK FAIR
Our annual Book Fair will be Sunday, December 3 and Sunday, December 10.
Purchase your books in the narthex before and after the sanctuary worship service.
DWCC
Thursday, December 7 at 9:30 a.m. the Disciple Women
Coordinating Committee meets in the
BABY SHOWER
A baby shower for Heather Avens and Steve Kadlec will be at
9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 10.
Heather and Steve are adopting a baby girl from
CLASS OPEN HOUSE, GRADES 3-6
– NOVEMBER 19
Parents and church family are invited to stop in Room #5 of the
Grades 3-6 Class
Cindy Zimmerman and Kendra Colyar, Teachers
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL
OFFERING
Thanksgiving
Special Offering
November 12th
and November 19th
The Thanksgiving Offering, part of
the Disciples Mission Fund, is collected for Higher Education and distributed
through the Church Finance Council. Leadership is vital to a strong future for
the church, so give generously, to support Disciples leadership development
through our colleges, universities, and theological institutions.
Thank
you,
The Outreach Committee
WILL YOU INVITE ONE OR MORE
OF OUR GUESTS TO YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER?
PLEASE SET AN EXTRA PLATE AT YOUR TABLE!
How much will it cost you (per person), to celebrate with family & friends?
$10 $25 $100 or more
Whatever that amount, please consider donating in kind to Community Table
How many of our guests will you help feed?
1 5 10
PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECK:
To “Community Table”
C/O First Christian Church
(Donations are tax deductible)
For questions please call Lee Strongwater at 720.841.6315
HOLIDAY DRESS A
CHILD 2006
Disciple
Women are once again supporting the Dress-A-Child holiday giving opportunity at
the
Disciple Women
NEXT RAM’S HORN DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 17
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.
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
First Christian
Church