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614 488.0681 FCchurch.com April 27, 2014
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Noah Carver Sebastian Carver Weston Cummins Jack DeRoberts Tyler Hall
Rose Hokanson George Kondracke Maggie McClarren Ian Moore Brie Moore
We Congratulate Our First Community Church Seniors
Allyson Philbin Hailey Philbin Shalice Reilly Kevin Scarfpin Katie Schoedinger
David Storer Melanie Terez Kevin Whitfield Josh Wydick
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Akita 5K - Benefits the Akita Scholarship Fund.To register and for more information, visit CampAkita.org/Akita5K. You may also email [email protected] or call our Columbus camp offices at 614 488.0681 ext 101.
Sunday, April 2712:15 pm: Sign-In1:15 pm: Race BeginsFred Beekman Park, OSU
ElderWisdom Book Group - All are welcome to discuss this month’s selection: Falling Upward by Richard Rohr. Copies are available in the bookstore. Please RSVP at 614 488.0681 ext 239.
Wednesday, April 30, 1 pmOlder Adult Lounge, South Campus (second floor)
Burkhart Luncheon - (Formerly the Sweetheart Luncheon.) To receive an invitation or to RSVP, call the church at 614 488.0681.
Saturday, May 3, 11:30 amNorth Campus
Women’s Guild Spring Event: Fashion Fling - All women and guests are invited. This year we will have a fashion show featuring items from Tri-Village Trading Post. Tickets are $28, available after worship services today and May 4.
Saturday, May 1011:30 am - 2 pmBrookside Country Club
Living Faith Awards Breakfast - Two of the eight honorees this year are First Community Church members: Connie Hieatt and Tom White. Contact spiritualitynetwork.org or 614 228.8867 for reservations.
Thursday, May 158 - 10 amHarry C. Moores Center,Capital University
Mission Council’s Gigantic Garage Sale - Plan to come and shop or volunteer to help. Additional information is available at FCchurch.com/garage-sale
May 16 & 17North Campus
Deborah’s Daughters: Next Spiritual Salon - Professor of Church History, Joy Schroeder, presents the story of Deborah (Judges 4-5) and how biblical interpreters throughout the ages have applied her story. Freewill offering taken.
Thursday, May 227 – 8:30 pmBrownlee Hall, South Campus
Pre-Registration Open for Spiritual Searcher Mirabai Starr - Registration has begun and reduced fees are available through May 5. Call the church, stop at the Sunday morning tables after worship or go to FCchurch.com/starr
June 6 & 7Grace Hall, North Campus
Upcoming EventsVisit FCchurch.com or email [email protected] for more information.
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Congratulations SeniorsToday is Celebration of Youth Sunday, when we not only celebrate all of our youth, but also take a moment to recognize and bless our high school seniors.
In addition to the seniors pictured, we recognize the following:
Griffin DubanowichPerry FinleyLuke FreemanLane GarrettEllie HasanHannah HicksKenny KrouseRyan Lott
Connor MilesSeamus MooreZach OwensCaroline PontiusKaira SchneiderGrant SchneiderDrew ShafferMarisa Smock
Nick SmockRyan SnavleyMimi StillmanKara SturtzEmily WaldvogelLindsay WolfTrey Wyatt
Visit the resale shop, 10 am - 4 pmMonday - Saturday
Annex, lower level, South Campus
A Boutique Shopping Experienceat Bargain Prices
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–– The Reverend Ms. Katherine H. Shaner, Minister of Mission
The Social Gospel
The views expressed in the recommended websites do not necessarily reflect the views of First Community Church.
Last Tuesday was Earth Day, a day to honor and remember God’s creation and our role in caring for her and all God’s creatures who call her home. Today I want to share some of my favorite Earth Day finds from social media with you. My prayer is that together as a people, we may understand every day is Earth Day and commit to the responsible use of her resources, the compassionate healing of her wounds and the prayerful stewardship of all her creatures.
A Celtic Prayer for our Earth shared by Diana Butler Bass: http://bit.ly/RIYJhs
Stunning photos of God’s beautiful creation from the Huffington Post: http://huff.to/1k44WNV
Justice and Witness Ministries, the justice and advocacy arm of the United Church of Christ, has an Easter campaign to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Lend your voice for clean air here: http://bit.ly/1k44XS5
From Teaching Tolerance: “Race and Poverty Matter, Even on Earth Day.” This is a must read. http://bit.ly/1kXHFOI
Super beautiful post from blogger Susan Katz-Miller at On Being Both; Interfaith Spirituality: Earth Day. http://bit.ly/1ty4lsZ
Tree Resurrection for Easter!! New York does it again, this story, awesomesauce. http://nyti.ms/Qvmc4P
Million Trees NYC: http://bit.ly/1f0lZBV reminds me of the Greenbelt Movement led by Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai. You should know her: http://bit.ly/1oogStD
The Peace Pastor, Mennonite Marty Troyer, wrote from the heart here: Climate Change, Desmond Tutu and Boycotting Houston. Preach on preacher! http://bit.ly/1i6jwFo
Wow, wow, wow. This toolkit beautifully and powerfully presents the link between ecologic justice and reproductive health. Way to go Sierra Club, RHTP, and We Act! http://bit.ly/1lBEVtj
“What if our religion was each other If our practice was our life If prayer, our words What if the temple was the Earth If forests were our church
If holy water--the rivers, lakes, and ocean What if meditation was our relationships If the teacher was life If wisdom was self-knowledge If love was the center of our being.”
— Ganga White (from Mother Earth by Trista Hendren)
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GivePlease take this opportunity to review the many ways you can provide for your church and your community. We welcome your gifts of time, talent and financial support.
Support MissionsPurchase Giant Eagle grocery gift cards or enroll in the Kroger Rewards program. Visit the Mission page at FCchurch.com or visit the tables after worship.
Re-enroll Your Kroger Plus Card Go to https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards and find First Community Church in the menu.
Good CallUsing the browser
on your smartphone, go to
FCchurch.com/minute to give an offering to
First Community Church.
Lend a Hand
Heart to HeartLooking to volunteer in a fun, caring environment? Join us at Heart to Heart.
Tuesdays: 8 - 11 am or 11 am - 1:30 pm
Wednesdays: 3 - 4:30 pm
Thursdays: 8 - 11 am or 11 am - 1:30 pm
Sign up at FCchurch.com/heart-to-heart-food-pantry
Join Our Usher TeamWe need a minimum of 20 ushers each week to cover all of our services. Contact Jennifer Morrison at [email protected] or Lois Zook at [email protected] for details.
Furber BooksVolunteer in the bookstore on Sunday mornings at either campus. If interested, please contact Emily Rogers at 614 488.0681 ext. 223 or [email protected]
Mission Council Garage Sale Volunteers NeededThis year’s sale is May 16 & 17 and we could use your help. Stop by the Garage Sale table after worship services to sign up, or contact Beth Hanson at 614 488.6526 or [email protected]
Tri-Village Trading PostBe a volunteer in the Receiving Room or in the Shop. Share your spare hours with the Post. Friendly faces will greet you and help you learn the work. If interested, contact Rebecca Wolfe at 330 697.6218 or [email protected]
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Akita Retreat OpportunitiesChurch members receive a discount on rentals. For individual or group retreat opportunities, visit CampAkita.org or call 740 385.3827 ext 222
ReceiveFirst Community Church provides many opportunities for learning, spiritual growth and fellowship, as well as material and spiritual assistance to those in need.
Transitions Support Group1st/3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7 pmLibrary, South CampusFor those experiencing divorce or a broken relationship. Led by Dr. Dan Davis and Vickie Jean Murphy, Spiritual Director. For more information, contact Kathy Weatherby in the Pastoral Care Office at 614 488.0681 ext 239 or [email protected]
Pastoral CounselingPastoral Care is intertwined throughout all the programs and the business of the congregation as we explore life together. Contact the Pastoral Care Office at 614 488.0681 ext 239 or [email protected]
Care & PrayerAll prayers are held in confidence. Please contact Kathy Weatherby in the Pastoral Care Office at 614 488.0681 ext 239 or [email protected]
Women’s GuildFor information about the Women’s Guild, please contact Estelle Scott, Chair of the Guild Membership Committee, at 614 457.1037 or [email protected]
Providing dignity, compassion and respect.
Choice Food Pantry open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 am - 1 pm
Lamar A. Graham, Director614 488.0681 ext 203
Heart to Heart has an Ohio Benefit Bank counselor
available as needed.For an appointment, call 614 488.0681 ext 155
The Benefit Bank is the registered trademark of Solutions for Progress, Inc. and that TBB, OBB and The Benefit Bank logo are the trademarks and service marks of Solutions for Progress, Inc.
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This Week at First Community ChurchMonday, April 28 9:30 am Parent Growth Guild Rm. (SC) 4:30 pm Women’s Guild Spring Event Committee Library (SC) 5:30 pm Friends of the Homeless Kitchen (SC) 6:00 pm Personnel Committee Meeting Executive Conference Rm. (SC) 6:30 pm Service Board Brownlee Hall (SC) 7:00 pm Leadership Roundtable Wicker Rm. (SC) 7:00 pm Women’s MASS (Middle Age Solutions) Lincoln Rd. Chapel (SC) 7:00 pm Governing Board Meeting Burkhart Chapel (SC)
Tuesday, April 29 8:30 am Heart to Heart Food Pantry Open (until 1 pm) Annex Rm. 103/104 (SC) 9:30 am Energy Meeting Library (SC) 10:00 am Tuesday at Ten: Spong’s The Fourth Gospel Wicker Rm. (SC) 6:00 pm Whitechapel Ringers Rehearsal Rm. 111 (NC) 7:00 pm Tuesday PM: Jim Wallis’ The Other Side Rm. 125 (NC)
Wednesday, April 30 7:00 am Wednesday Morning Fellowship Brownlee Hall (SC) 7:00 am Men’s Study Group: Epistle to the Romans Wicker Rm. (SC) 9:30 am Women Living the Questions: Eckhart Tolle Wicker Rm. (SC) 5:30 pm Kindergarten Choir Rehearsal Rm. 118 (NC) 5:30 pm Midweek Missions Rm. 115 (NC) 6:00 pm Cherub Choir Rehearsal Rm. 118 (NC) 6:30 pm Junior Choir Rm. 118 (NC) 6:45 pm Middle School Midweek Rm. 125/130 (NC) 7:00 pm Wednesday Evening Bible Study Rose Wing Conference Rm. (NC) 7:45 pm Youth Bell Choir 2 Rm. 111 (NC) 8:00 pm High School Impact Rm. 128/130 (NC)
Thursday, May 1 8:30 am Heart to Heart Food Pantry Open (until 1 pm) Annex Rm. 103/104 (SC) 11:45 am Contemplative Group: Teresa of Avila Wicker Rm. (SC) 3:00 pm F&AP Board Meeting Guild Rm. (SC) 6:30 pm Grandview Candlelight NA Lincoln Rd. Chapel (SC) 7:00 pm Mexico Video Premier Grace Hall (NC) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary (SC)
Saturday, May 3 10:00 am Contemplative Group: Julian of Norwich Annex Rm. 105 (SC) 11:30 am The Burkhart Luncheon Grace Hall (NC)
NC = North Campus, 3777 Dublin Road = Wheelchair inaccessibleSC = South Campus, 1320 Cambridge Blvd.
For further information on events, check the Welcome Center, firstnews Monthly, FCchurch.com, [email protected] or call 614 488.0681
NEXT SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE - May 4 8:30 am Rev. Baumer preaching (Burkhart Chapel, SC) 8:30 am Dr. Wing preaching (Grace Hall, NC) 10:00 am Dr. Wing preaching (Grace Hall, NC) 11:00 am Dr. Wing preaching (Sanctuary, SC)
FASHIONfling!Women’s Guild Spring Event
Saturday, May 1011:30 am – 2 pmBrookside Country Club2770 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, 43235
Our fashion show will feature items from
Tri-Village Trading PostTickets are $28 (free valet parking)Available April 6, 13, 27 and May 4at the Guild table after Sunday worship services.
IN CONTINUING OUR TRADITION OF GIVING, WE ARE ASKING GUESTS TO BRING A PACKAGE OF WHITE PLASTIC HANGERS FOR THE TRADING POST.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT KIE SEIPLE614 325.8633 OR [email protected]
ALL WOMEN AND GUESTS OF FIRST COMMUNITY CHURCH ARE INVITED