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May 9/10 Beautiful MessMay 16/17 Mission Fair WeekendMay 23/24 Living LegaciesMay 30/31 Words
Mission Fair WeekendMay 16 & 17by Greg Marksberry
Would you prefer an airplane you were traveling on to have a right wing or a left wing? You’d prefer that your plane had both wings, right? Jesus’ Great Commission to the church involves both reaching and teaching people. For the mission to be reached, both are needed. Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spir-it, and teaching them to obey everything I have command-ed you” (Matthew 28:19). Both evangelism and spiritual growth are fundamental in the task of making disciples; it’s not an “either/or,” but a “both/and” proposition. First Church partners with local and global missions orga-nizations and missionaries that help move the church toward fulfilling Christ’s Great Commission. We invite you to meet the missions that First Church supports and get a glimpse of what God is doing all over the world through our mission partners on MISSION WEEKEND. Missionaries and their representatives will have displays set up in the Gym (GFLC) at the Burling-ton Campus for everyone to visit. Displays will be open Saturday 4:00-7:00pm, Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm, and 5:00-8:00pm. First Church gives 17% of every offering to missions - that means YOU are directly impacting each of these missions and the places and people they serve.
Greg Nettle, President of Stadia, will be our guest speaker for Mission Weekend. Greg is a dynamic leader and communicator. You won’t want to miss hearing his heart and vision for “a church for every child.”
Another great opportunity over the weekend is to spend some time praying at the PRAYER WALL of Unreached Peoples, available in different formats at both campus-es. Nearly 7000 Unreached People Groups are represented! We encour-age you to pick an unreached peoplegroup to pray for. There are still opportunities to get involved and help make Mission Weekend a great opportunity to bless our missionaries and church family. From providing snacks to helping set up displays, you can make a difference. Contact Shirley Krull at [email protected] or sign up at:www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EA8AA2BA7FD0-mission
On Mission with YOU,
STARTINGPoint | FAITHShift | LIFEShiftSometimes it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out your next steps in a new church. We want to help you! Below are three op-portunities for you to find out more about us and how you can get connected at First Church. If you have any questions or you would like to register for your NEXT STEPS, click here.
STARTINGPoint
FAITHShift
LIFEShift
Sunday | June 14Union Campus | 12:30-1:30pmContact: Winnie | [email protected] to First Church? StartingPoint is a great way to get connect-ed! Join Senior Pastor Greg Marksberry in conversation about First Church and your place here. Registration is required. Childcare is provided, upon request.
Sundays | September Burlington Campus FC101 | 9:30amContact: Karen | [email protected] FAITHShift, it’s a matter of shifting your faith into another gear, a gear where there’s more trust in God. This 4 week course is built on core values and beliefs to help us live by faith. Registration is required.
Sundays | June 21 & June 28Union Campus | 9:30-10:45amContact: Winnie | [email protected] you’re a new Christian or have been at it for years, this 2-session course will look at the cross-section of your spiritual gifts and your personal strengths to explore how God may want to use you here and now. Registration is required.
Next Steps
Outreach MinistriesFIRST CHURCH DAY AT THE REDSAugust 2 | 1:10pm | Cost: $12 eachGreat American Ball Park | Cincinnati, OhioContact: Winnie | [email protected]
Gather your friends, family and small groups to see the Cincinnati Reds take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sun-day, August 2. Game time is 1:10pm and a concert featur-ing Third Day will follow the game. Tickets are $12 each and are available for purchase at all services. They are also available at the Welcome
Center, church office, and at www.firstchurch.me until we have sold out.
CO-ED SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONJuly 12 - August 30 | Sunday nights 5:00-7:30pmIdlewild Park | Burlington, KYCost: $45 per person | 12-14 per teamContact: Kelsey | [email protected] | 859.630.6627 Games begin Sunday, July 12. Interested in coaching? Contact Kelsey by May 1. For more information and to register, including how to sign-up for news re-garding CO-ED softball, visitwww.firstchurch.me and go to Ministries tab and select Recreation Ministry.
GENEROSITY CAN - GENTLY USED CLOTHING DRIVEJune 1-30Contact: Andy | [email protected] Clothes will go to Master Provisions who ships several containers each year with 1000’s of pounds of clothing and bicycles overseas to assist small businesses in providing jobs for the poor in their area. MASTER PROVISIONS bring hope, using clothing as the tool to assist the improverished areas. They ship containers full of good used clothing and shoes to create jobs, empower the local people and provide affordable clothing. GET INVOLVED by collect-ing your own gently used clothing. Don’t let our friends miss out on the action, ask them if they have any they would like to give! If you would like a sticker to make your own Generosity Can for home or where you work, let us know. Donations of these items are accept-ed at ALL Campus locations. Look for any of the GREEN Generosity Cans located just inside the entry doors of all buildings.
Spiritual Growth MinistriesMen’s Golf LeagueMonday Evenings | May 11 - August 17Registration: Going on NOWLocations to come | Tee Time: 5:15 until darkCost: Registration Fee $35 | Weekly Greens Fee $25Contact: Mike | [email protected] orJohn | [email protected]
Join the Men’s Golf League for an opportunity to have fun and fellowship through friendly competition. Leagues starts Monday, May 11 and continues through Monday, August 17. Leagues play on Monday nights, tee time is 5:15 and play until dark. Registration fee of $35 (covers software fee, prizes & misc. ex-penses). This is due at registra-tion or at league meeting, May 7. Weekly golf fee is $25 and includes a cart. Register NOW at all campuses.
Priscilla Shirer Live SimulcastMay 9 | 9:00-4:30pm | Doors open at 8:30amBurlington Campus | Student Center BuildingCost: FREE | Must have ticket | click here for ticketsContact: Karen | [email protected]
Join us to hear the expository teaching of Priscilla Shirer who desires to see women come to a full understanding of who they are in Christ by hearing the uncompromis-ing truth of Scripture. Whether you need inspiration or a challenge, Priscilla’s simul-cast will snap you out of routine faith. With passionate Bible teaching from Priscilla and worship led by Anthony Evans, you
don’t want to miss this intimate and inspiring event for women of every age, culture and background.Join us and see why thousands meet God in powerful personal ways at her conferences and through her Bible studies. Priscilla is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies including
First Church LibraryBefore & After ServicesBurlington Campus | FC 110Contact: Karen | [email protected]
Trying to find that perfect reading selection? Check out the First Church library located in FC 110 of the Burlington Campus before and after each service.
JOYClub Potluck LuncheonMay 12 | 11:30am-1:30pmBurlington Campus | FC101-102Contact: Karen | [email protected]
Adults 50 and up, come join us for food, fellowship, and fun. It will be a cookout with hamburgers, metts & brats provided. We are asking JOYClub members to bring the sides.
Wake UpEvery Thursday | 6:00-7:00amBurlington Campus | Student BuildingContact: Karen | [email protected]
Wake Up: A great opportunity for men to “Fuel Up” on God’s word. Join us each Thursday at 6:00am in the Student Bldg Warehouse for coffee, juice, breakfast as well as a challenging and inspiring mes-sage along with great discussion. The message each week is about strengthening Christian men, challenging us to be stronger men, better fathers, and bold leaders.
Christian Survivors of Suicide (CSOS)May 13 | 6:30-8:30pm | FC103Burlington CampusContact: Karen | [email protected] [email protected]
Find comfort, healing, and support with a Christian support group for those that have lost a friend or loved one to suicide. Will meet the second Wednesday of each month.
MEGA Sports CampJune 15-18 | 6:00-9:00pmBurlington Campus | Cost: $10 per childContact: Julie | [email protected] This summer we are hosting MEGA Sports Camp on the Burlington Campus for all elementary kids. We will be exploring God’s Game Plan by looking at the life of Moses. We’ll memorize Jeremiah 29:11-12, “For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”Each child will choose basketball, soccer or cheerleading and build skills in the selected sport. Our coaches will model both sports skills and faith skills so kids can be better athletes and better followers of Jesus! Space is limited so register now at http://www.burlington.firstchurch.me/#/eventsOpportunity to ServeWe need a few good men... and women to help create a great camp experience for kids. YOU are invited to serve as a coach, small group leader, worship leader, safety coach, snack coordinator, photogra-pher, greeter, prayer partner and more.
Family MinistriesGetting Married at First Church?Contact: Toni | [email protected] Planning to get married at First Church? Contact our Family Ministry office to check available dates and recieve our Wedding & Marriage Preparation Guide that explains what is involved in holding a wedding at First Church.
fc | kids Summer CampsHappy Hills | www.happyhills.orgWoodland Lakes | www.woodlandlakes.comCost: Prices on each website & Camp datesContact: Julie | [email protected] Check out these Summer Camp options! Happy Hills & Woodland Lakes are both great options for Christ-centered summer camps for kids. Both camps have online registration and many options are available. You can find the links you need on our website,www.firstchurch.me.
Discerning the Voice of God, The Exodus, Jonah, Gideon and her latest study Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath Margin.First Church of Christ was gifted this free simulcast and we are pass-ing on the blessings to you! A love offering will be taken for Living in Truth Ministries. There are a limited number of free tickets. Invite your daughter, granddaughter, girlfriend or mother as a Mother’s Day weekend gift. Register early. You must have a ticket to enter.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT!!!Hosted by First Church of Christ & Living in Truth Ministries
Tent Day OutreachTuesdays & Thursday | 6:00-8:00pmMosby’s Pointe & South PointeContact: Leigh Ann | [email protected]
Weekly we take food & FRIENDSHIP to our neighbors. We are look-ing for individuals, families or small groups that can join our team to serve food, play with kids or be a friendly face. Join us as we dis-tribute food, fun & friendship to our neighbors in two communities. The Spring schedule begins May 12 and continues through Octo-ber. Two locations weekly, Tuesdays at Mosby’s Pointe, Thursdays at South Pointe 6:00-8:00pm.
SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYJune 16, 17, 18 | 6:30-8:00pmUnion Campus | Registration begins May 3Contact: Jenny | [email protected]
Something for the WHOLE Family at the Union Campus.Preschool - 4 grade: MOVE• 2 days of FUN with why GOD moved toward us first and now it’s our turn to.....
Parents: “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage”• 2 day workshop using Mark Gungor’s hilarious marriage tips and insights to help your marriage and make positive changes• Childcare is provided
Family Event - Third Day• A Celebration with food, games, and a whole lot of Awesome FUN!
Partnering with to MOVE & Serve this summer
Registration required, opens May 3 via Union Campus website & Union Campus Family Table.
Serve Ministries
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Burlington Campus6080 Camp Ernst Rd | Burlington, KY 41005 | 859.586.4673
Union Campus12993 Frogtown Connector Rd | Walton, KY 41094 | 859.212.0542
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MOVEJune 22-27 | Hope College | Holland, MICost: $425 | $100 deposit due by April 27 | Balance due: May 23Contact: Leigh-Garrett | [email protected] MOVE, for current 9-12 grade students. Multi-family discount & scholarships available.
MIXJuly 26-30 | Hope College | Holland, MICost: $375 | $100 deposit due by May 3 | Balance due: June 4Contact: Nate | [email protected] MIX, for current 6-8 grade students. Multi-family discount & scholarships available.
Promotion WeekendAugust 29 & 30Weekend Services | Burlington & Union CampusesContact: Julie | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] Kids from preschool (2 years old and up) through high school will be promoted the same weekend. This provides consistency throughout the age groups and allows our small groups to remain unchanged throughout the summer. Kids and leaders have crazy schedules during the summer, so this is not the ideal time to form new groups. We will have special preview days for fall Kindergarten-ers and 5th graders on August 15/16 and August 22/23 so they can check out their new environments.
Focus in MayContact: Julie | [email protected] During May, elementary kids will focus on Honesty, choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. When we’re honest, when our words line up with our actions, people know they can trust us. Our relationships grow stronger. God understands the relationship between honesty and trust. This is something God set into motion in the first place.