Tom Reeder 817-219-0539 - Justin Jeter 817-219-4910 - Tiffany Danna 817-573-5431 - Caleb Baker 817-573-5431 Website - www.fccgranbury.org E-mail - office@fccgranbury.org

April 8, 2015 2109 W. Highway 377 - Granbury, Texas 76048 - Office 817-573-5431

The Good News

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Thoughts from Tom Decades ago, someone described the church as “a little company of people on a side street, singing ditties about heaven.” While those words were surely intended to be heard as harsh criticism, I confess to being somewhat flattered by the notion being voiced: the church, a community of ordinary people whose value is not found in their numbers, nor in their supposed influence, continue to endure while “singing” of hope and promise for all God’s people. You will find in this newsletter ample evidence of our desire to be faithful servants. United in faith, occasionally strong and confident yet often wondering and questioning, we pause to celebrate Easter and to focus our thoughts on things that are eternal. Conscious of our weaknesses and trusting God’s providence, we envision new ways of being church. While giving attention to a variety of programs, we remember that the gospel does not compel us toward a numbers crunching, stress-inducing assessment of our worth as God’s children. In this continuing Easter season, may we be united in our determination to be at peace in God’s presence and at work in God’s world. Thanks be to God! Shalom, Tom

April 8, 2015 The Good News Here We Gather as God’s People

Youth News Camp Registration time is here!

Summer camp registration has opened! If you are planning on going to any camp this summer, I would suggest that you register for it as soon as possible on the Disciples Crossing website (Disciplescrossing.org) because the sooner you register, the better the price break you will receive for the price of attending. Early bird prices close April 15th. And for all our youth attending Chi Rho camp, Caleb will be attending Chi Rho 2.

Youth Sunday Youth Sunday, the Sunday where the youth lead both services in worship, is fast approaching. This year it will be on May 17th. We will begin planning for the service on April 29th.

YOUNG ADULT GET-TOGETHER The Young Adult group will be meeting again this Sunday, April 12 at 5 PM at Stumpy’s Grill on 144. We’ll share food and fellowship, along with a brief devotional, and we’ll continue our discussion around the shape of our ministry together. All 20- and 30-somethings are welcome, and dinner will be on the church this time around. Hope to see you there – and bring friends! Justin

Thank You!! Thank you to everyone who made our children’s and family events successful. From the Palm Sunday parade, to the Walk With Jesus, candy donations, Easter Egg Hunt, story time and so much more. You have made a wonderful difference in the life of young people. Tiffany

Disciples Crossing Camp

Athens, Texas

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

RESPITE CARE (Adult Day Care)

FRIDAYS - 10 am - 4 pm Designed to help families who care for a loved one at home 24 hours a day.

If the patient is ambulatory, not bedfast, or can be

transported by wheel chair, the church, in cooperation with Interim Hospice, will care for

that person at the church. Lunch is provided!

Please call the church office at 817/573-5431 to Register.

April 8, 2015 The Good News

See Nurse Judy in the church?

Ask her to check your blood pressure. She'll do it on the spot!

Judy Boss, RN Parish Nurse

Medical Equipment and Supplies

Please stop in and see what we have that you might use.

Any questions? Call Judy at 719-502-6536 Check with us before you buy or rent equipment!

Thank you to the many who have donated the

supplies and equipment.

Master Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale

Saturday, April 11, 2015 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Rain or Shine)

at the Demonstration Garden Located behind Hood Co. Annex 1

1410 W. Pearl Street, Granbury

This Weekend!

April is National

Child Abuse Prevention Month!

It is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and

emotional well-being of children and families.

WEAR BLUE WEAR BLUE WEAR BLUE

THIS FRIDAY!THIS FRIDAY!THIS FRIDAY!

Yoga Classes Tuesdays at 7pm in the gym!

Chairs are available if you don’t want to sit on the floor.

(This class is more about stretching and breathing

than bending and grunting.)

Ongoing programs at FCC!

There are just no words to express to you the blessings we have all felt by your prayers, beautiful cards, calls, and many acts of kindness during Clive's illness and his passing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Margaret, Suzan, and Annette

From the mailbox:

JUST A LITTLE REMINDER

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP MEETING. Thursday, April 16

at 6 p.m.

PROGRAM: Dr. Radha Narayanan, M.D.,

Gastroenterologist

Dr. Coleman and Suzanne Weldon (Certified Diabetes Educator) will be present to answer your diabetes questions.

Come early to get an A1C reading - we begin at 5 p.m.

Our goal is to provide "Information, inspiration, support" for those suffering with diabetes.

See you soon, Jim Oglesby

April 8, 2015 The Good News

Upcoming Events: First Mondays- 7 pm Weight Loss Support Group Third Mondays- 10 am Prayer Shawl Work Day Tuesdays- 7 pm Yoga Wednesdays- 7:30am Men’s Prayer Grp. 5:45 pm Hand Bells 6 pm Youth Groups 7 pm Choir practice Fridays 11 am - 4 pm Respite Care Thursday, 04/09 10 am Disciples Women Prayer & Study Sunday, 04/12 5 pm Young Adult Gathering Tuesday, 04/14 7 pm Cabinet Meeting Thursday, 04/16 10 am Disciples Women Book Club 6 pm Diabetes Support Group at LakeStone Terrace Monday, 04/20 10 am Prayer Shawl Ministry Workday

Day by Day

Sunday, April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday!

Worship Attendance: (7:00) 35 (9:00) 125 (11:00) 170

Sunday School: 80 Pledges: $6,410.00

Non-Pledges: $3,063.57 Under 1 roof: $480.00

Week of Compassion: $10.00 Prayer Shawl Min: $100.00

Helping Hands: $50.00

What’s going on @ FCC? There is always something going on!

For more information about a project or committee, check out the “Serve” table in the

Narthex or call the church office or one of these contact people:

Adopt-a-School: Marvin Stewart 936-336-0508 Bereavement Dinners: Clynice Baker 817-579-9646 Community Garden: Kenny Martin 817-559-4365 Disciples Men: Rick Ricks 682-936-2578 Disciples Women: Janie Lewis 817-579-0108 Equal Exchange Coffee: Anita Branstetter 210-364-6668 Feeding Our Friends: Ron Branstetter 210-364-6668 Health/Wellness: Judy Boss 817-964-3299 Librarian: Ann Lockard 817-579-7732 Outreach and Weekend Food For Kids: Ray Gaddy 817-937-9786 Prayer Shawl Ministry: Kay Cupples 817-573-9566 Respite Care: Rogers Coleman 817-326-3253

Serving in April Elders: Melanie Gregory Pat Ortmayer Elders’ Meeting Prayers: Diane Hibbs 9 am Deacons:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

11 am Deacons: Roger Morgan, Sandy Nicholson, Bob & LaDonna Rankin, Laura Ricks/Margie Hibbs, Chris & Judy Schreiber, Rex Timms Communion Prep: Laura Ricks, Chris & Judy Schreiber

Worship Leaders: 04/05 Fran Mount 04/12 Sally Timmons 04/19 Connie Chamberlain 04/26 OPEN

Acolytes: 04/05 Cate Heiner 04/12 Cayson Blackmon 04/19 Cate Heiner 04/26 Caylin Damron

Flower Calendar

04/05 Claire McConn 04/12 Bert Knapp 04/19 OPEN 04/26 Herb & Joan Van Pelt

April 8, 2015 The Good News Were You There

Maundy Thursday Service

The story was told by those who were there.

The Elders’ stoles formed our cross.

Candles were put out after telling their story.

Mary was the last to speak of her son and her feelings.

As each candle was

extinguished the lights were

dimmed.

We honor and pray for all those serving in the U.S. Military and those especially close to us.

Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying The Good News April 8, 2015

Military Prayer Concerns:

Continuing Prayer Concerns: Alice Ackerman Jame Anderson, friend of Billie Baker Derek Blankmeyer, son-in-law of Jim & Earleen Oglesby Bill Brock Jay Coleman, friend of the Bucks Mable DePriest, sister-in-law of Gary & Barbara DePriest Helen Dozier, Steve Dozier’s mother Paul Emmett Amy Fulp, friend of Melanie Gregory Cynthia Gallant, sister of Judy Schreiber and Laura Ricks Frances Gideon, friend of Bert and Colleen Knapp Steve Goad, Libby Lanzara’s friend Jeannie Harris, Rick Ricks’ sister Crystal Hester, granddaughter of Linda Wiley Edward “Flip” Klein, friend of the Branstetters Matthew Lanzara, Libby Lanzara’s grandson (3 yr old) Kate Mauldin, (6 yr. old) Barbara McCuiston, former member of church Brenda McLemore, Linda Wiley’s daughter Bill Millison Tom Murphy, friend of Steve Dozier Jessica Nichol, friend of Adina Gregory Pat Ortmayer Lynn Parker, friend of Rick Ricks Jackie Powell Stan Pritchard Andrew Ramirez, grandson of Ray & Patsy Gaddy Heather Rasmusson, Joan Crosby’s grand-niece Landry Kate Robinson, the Schreibers’ friend’s Granddaughter Don Sneed Virginia Stocker, sister of Chloe Steinhagen Jan Tatlock Bailey Vernon, friend of Mitchell & Maclane May Ross Wolfe Sharon Wood, grandmother of Mollie Pinkston Ruth Zschiesche, Reba Johnson’s sister

Those in Care Centers & Homebound: Arbor House: Anna Pliler (Jo Uhlhorn’s aunt) Gene Stephens, Dee Spencer Keller Oaks in Keller: Betty Canter The Cove: Ben & Ann Allen Granbury Care Center: Ross Wolfe

Please remember in your prayers all of the care givers for those listed above.

Names added this week: Andi Elizabeth Tice, Brad Hutchens, Linda Slay

PV2 Cole Barrow E3 (HN) Marett Cupples PO2 Robert Decker 1st LT Sarah Dunlap AB Dustin Johnson

LT Celeste Martin SCPO Ross Martin PO2 Wesley Pinska PFC Logan Wheeler

Recent Concerns: Bob Ackerman John Arledge, friend of Ray Johnson Michael Balance, brother-in-law of Brandon LaBelle Nancy Banta, sister of Reba Johnson Mike Bryan, friend of Schreibers Nancy Cook, friend of Jim Oglesby Barbara Creamer Melissa Daniel & her 4 boys, cousin to Gwendolyn Sanders Garth Darby Tom Dickens, son of James and Marsha Dickens William Duncan, Travis Duncan’s brother Gene Dunn Tom Holland Chi Hok Kim, Gina Duncan’s mother Brad Hutchens, friend of Michele Clouser Patty Kincheloe, Rogers Coleman’s sister Bert Knapp Don Lewis Michael Lovelace, brother of Pat Parks Harold McCreight, Marilyn Whitesell’s step father Justin Mills Elmer Mount, Ray Mount’s brother Frank Parks Forrest Patricca, friend of Brenda Jeter Robert Patterson, friend of Jim Oglesby Don Pritchard Dean Rumfield Linda Slay, Hollye Brown’s aunt Glen Smart, Pat Cottle & Pricilla Kilcrease’s brother-in-law Rob Snider Andi Elizabeth Tice, Betty Bond’s granddaughter Rex Timms R.D. “Tommy” Tomblen, Audrey Heusser’s brother-in-law Harold Ware Lauren Weinstein, Rick & Laura Ricks daughter Jane Wenzel, David Dennis’ cousin Sally Williams, Judy Boss’s sister Sue Womack, Ray Wiley’s sister Bob Yeaman Jerry Yeaman, Bob Yeaman’s brother