Windsor Christian Chronicle Windsor Congregational Christian Church

P. O. Box 407, 4 N. Court St., Windsor, VA 23487

Church Phone/Fax: 757-242-4794 email: staff@windsorchristian.org website: windsorchristian.org

John Falk, Interim Pastor Phone: 757-877-5812 email: johnfalk@cox.net

Basil L. Ballard, Pastor Emeritus

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

From the Pastor 1

June Events 2

June Sermons &

Scripture References

2

Women’s Fellowship 3

Men’s Fellowship 3

WCC Art Classes 4

Christening 4

Concert in the Park 5

Board of Christian Ed. 5

Attendance 6

Giving Update 6

Our Staff 6

June Calendar 7

Volume 16, 6

June, 2016

June marks the beginning of summer and some serious vacation time for many. But we don't take vacation time from being Christians and doing what is well-pleasing in the sight of our heavenly father. And just what is that? As many of you know, our son is an attorney and we have had many conversations about the law and the centrality of the law in the old covenant between God and the children of Israel. Basically, God promised that if Israel obeyed the teachings of the law, God would bless them, but if not, woe be unto the nation. On one occasion, one of the students in the law school asked the law professor about an opinion rendered by the court. His question was, "Where is the justice in that?" The response by the professor was, "If you are looking for justice, go to seminary, here we teach the law." God established His covenant with Israel based on law, but justice was very involved in the process. In Micah 6:8, it is written, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To seek justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God." Sermons during the month of June will continue to explore the relationships between the law, justice, mercy, grace and faith through the Apostle Paul's letter to the churches in Galatia. You have heard it before. Justice is what we want for the other guy, and mercy is what we want for ourselves. And how in the world are we to walk humbly with God? Stay tuned for the insertion of faith that leads to grace and gives us freedom in Christ to fulfill all that God has designed us to be and to do. The Apostle Paul says, "We who are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ." (Galatians 2:15). It has been said that justice is getting what we deserve, mercy is not getting what we deserve but grace is getting what we do not deserve. You have probably heard it said years ago in Sunday School that the letters in GRACE tell it all. God's Riches At Christ's Expense. "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich." (II Corinthians 8:9). It is through grace that we can walk humbly with God. It is sin that separates us from God and from one another. "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." (II Corinthians 5:21). Through Christ, we are set free! And what are we to do with our freedom? "You my brothers, were called to be free, not to use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, to serve one another in love." (Galatians 5:13). May this June be the beginning of a unique "summer of love" for each member of the body of Christ which is the church! Blessings! John

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JUNE

Sunday — 9:30 a.m. — Java, Munch & Mingle — Fellowship Hall

Sunday — 10:00 a.m. — Sunday School — 11:00 a.m. — Morning Worship Service

Wednesday — 6:30 p.m. — Bible Study — Fellowship Hall

Wednesday — 7:30 p.m. — Chancel Choir Rehearsal — Sanctuary

June 3 6:00-9:00 p.m. Concert in the Park.

June 4 10:00 a.m. 5K Run beginning at the

Windsor Library.

June 5 8:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast in

the Fellowship Hall.

11:00 a.m. Academic Achievement

Sunday. Scholarships will be

awarded to our college

students.

5:30 p.m. Women’s Fellowship Dinner at

Bunny’s Restaurant.

6:00-7:30 p.m. Community Youth Group

Meeting at Bethany.

June 12 12:15 p.m. VBS Planning Meeting at

Windsor Baptist Church.

6:00-7:30 p.m. Community Youth Group

Meeting at Bethany.

June 13 7:30 p.m. Board of Deacons Meeting in

the Fellowship Hall.

June 14 7:00 p.m. Pulpit Committee Meeting in

the Fellowship Hall.

June 15 12:30-3:30 p.m. Adult Art Classes in the

Fellowship Hall.

June 22 12:30-3:30 p.m. Adult Art Classes in the

Fellowship Hall.

June 26 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion.

6:00-7:30 p.m. Community Youth Group

Meeting at Bethany.

June 27 7:30 p.m. Executive Committee

Meeting in the Fellowship

Hall.

June 29 12:30-3:30 p.m. Adult Art Classes in the

Fellowship Hall.

June 5 “Beyond Belief” Galatians 2:15-21

June 12 “Free Indeed” Galatians 3:23-29

June 19 “Live by the Spirit” Galatians 5:13-26

June 26 “No Good Deed...” Galatians 6:7-10

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On May 15th the Women’s Fellowship

sponsored Dinner and a Movie. Special thanks

to all who helped to make this such a wonderful

Christian fun-filled evening.

Nancy Bland — purchasing the food items

Pinkie Bland and Butch Ambrose —

cooking the hot dogs

Pinkie Bland — providing the chili and

pepper relish

DeWitt and Anita Holland — providing the movies, Butterfly Circus and Nick,

Biography of a Determined Man of Faith

Mike Roggmann — our audio sound guru

Many thanks to all who came out for this special event!

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On Sunday, June 5th, we will be celebrating our end of the year dinner at

Bunny’s Restaurant in Suffolk at 5:30 p.m. We will be installing our new officers at

this meeting. Hope to see you there!

Fran Smith, President

This past month we finally pulled off our yard sale. We fought the rain, but I think it was a success along with great fellowship. After all, that is what it is all about! Thank you to all who helped. A special thank you to Kathy Queen and Kay Stephenson — they are my church angels! Please try and bring a friend or a neighbor to our next breakfast. We will not only have a great breakfast for you to enjoy, but four of our Boy Scouts will be at the meeting to tell us the meaning of the folds of the American Flag as well as the proper way to retire the flag.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting! R. A. Howell, President

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Continue to enjoy the art work in the lobby and Fellowship Hall provided by the students in the WCC Adult Art Classes. Cards for our Prayer List were painted by students in the Windsor Christian Art School — May by Connie Yeatman and June by Pam Edwards. Art classes will resume on June 15th — 12:30-3:30 p.m. Hope to see you then! Hannah Wise Holland Instructor

On May 15, 2016, we were pleased to welcome Bryan and Dana Christensen who brought their daughter, Callie Adalyn Christensen, to be christened by Pastor John Falk. Callie was born on October 26, 2015. Our congratulations to Bryan and Dana and welcome to our church family, Callie!

We were pleased to also welcome Callie’s grandparents as well as her great grandmother and Uncle Ryan to share in this special service. Pictured above with Dana and Callie is big sister, Zoe, and Grandmother, Jill Copeland — three generations!

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Mark your calendars for our Community Vacation Bible School this summer at our church. We will be “Exploring the Cave” with our friends at the Baptist Church and as many other youth and adults as we can reach in our community. We need volunteer workers! If you would be willing to help, please come to our Planning Meeting on June 12th at the Baptist Church immediately following the Worship Service. Since lunch is provided, please let Mary Catherine know if you plan to attend. Also, mark your calendar for our VBS kick-off and registration Covered Dish Luncheon on July 31st — more details to come in July! We have secured the following teachers for our Combined Adult Class this summer: June 5 Luann Scott July 24 Jim O’Briant June 12 Carter Goerger July 31 Hannah Wise Holland June 19 Deborah Locke August 7 Pam Edwards June 26 Andy Anderson August 14 OPEN July 3 Kay Stephenson August 21 Kathy Queen July 10 Robie Claud August 28 OPEN July 17 Charlie Phelps Mary Catherine Foster, Chairperson

Friday, June 3, 2016

6:00-9:00 p.m.

Robinson Park

Music provided by: The Rhondels

Sponsored by:

The Town of Windsor

The event is free and open to the public. Bring a chair and enjoy an evening out with family and friends. Food will be available for purchase from Granny’s Kitchen. HOPE TO SEE YOU ON FRIDAY in the park!

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Sunday School — 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship — 11:00 a.m.

Interim Pastor: John Falk

Administrative Secretary: Nancy Bland

Treasurer: Amy Bland

Music Director: Sid Neighbours

Audio Technicians: Mike & Cour tney Roggmann

Church Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday thru Friday — 9:00-1:00 p.m.

Pastor’s Office Hours: Wednesday — 9:00-1:00 p.m.

Attendance

Date

Attendance

5/1/16 60

5/8/16 66

5/15/16 75

5/22/16 66

* Includes Pledges/ Basket Offering/ Donations to Building Fund

$12,172.10

5/1/16—5/22/16