FCC Podcast: August 31, 2008
August 31, 2008
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Dr. Tracey Miller, Interim Minister
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Fall Festival and Combined Worship, September 14
August 27, 2008
First Christian Church will have one worship on Sunday, September 14 at 10:00 am to kick off our Fall Festival. During the service, members are asked to make a pledge of their Time and Talents, an area of investment in the church in the following areas: Prayer, Worship, Missions, Fellowship, Music, Ministry, Education, Governance & Propoerty, and/or Community.
There are so many ways individuals can serve their congregation. The above list is a guide and just a starting point. Look for a letter and pledge card coming in the mail in early September and join us on the 14th to make your commitment to FCC. Stewardship is about giving, but it’s more about the money we put in the collection plate each Sunday. Stewardship is at the heart of using the various gifts God has given us. We can best praise God for these gifts by using them—and using them well—in every aspect of our lives.
A Blessing of the Animals Service, October 4
August 27, 2008
In honor of St. Francis, First Christian Church has an annual Blessing of the Animals Service. All creatures— great and small—are invited to attend to receive a blessing. It is a great time every year with dogs, cats, rats, guinea pigs, snakes, and birds all present. Be sure not to miss this year’s service on Saturday, October 4 at 4:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. The event is free and open to all.
American-Iraqi Friendship Dinner, September 24
August 27, 2008
Are you aware that First Church Church has sponsored more refugees than any other Disciples church in the USA? You can help this program by attending American-Iraqi Friendship Dinner on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. The meal will be a traditional Iraqi dinner cooked by Venus. After dinner Ahmed will speak.
Tickets are $15 and families are $27. Proceeds will benefit the Refugee Immigrant and Resettlement Committee of First Christian Church. Please contact the church office for tickets or more information, 503-228-9211.
FCC Podcast: August 24, 2008
August 24, 2008
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Dr. Wayne Bryant, Guest Minister
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FCC Podcast: August 17, 2008
August 17, 2008
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Dr. Terry Fitzgerald, Guest Minister
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FCC Podcast: August 10, 2008
August 10, 2008
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Dr. Tracey Miller, Interim Minister
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Congregational Reminder for Sunday, August 10, 2008
August 7, 2008
This Sunday, August 10, 2008 we have a few items for your attention…
Annual Providence Bridge Pedal
The Providence Bridge Pedal is this weekend and it may affect your commute to church. According to the website (https://www.providence.org/bridgepedal/) the following bridges will remain open throughout the morning:
St. Johns: Both directions
Fremont: Northbound (lower deck)
Broadway: Both directions
Morrison: Both directions
Hawthorne: Westbound
Marquam: Southbound (lower deck)
Ross Island: Eastbound
Sellwood: Eastbound
The Steel and Burnside bridges will be completely closed to motor vehicle traffic during the event. MAX service will not be affected. All buses will operate, but some will have detours. Detailed bridge closure information is available on the website. We hope that this information will help you with your morning.
Summer Forums
Join us for our summer forums, this one is titled “Mission Work in Honduras and Portland Streets,” the presenter is Pastor Frederick Woods. Pastor Woods tells of his mission trip to Honduras as part of Global Missions—“People-to-People Program.” He will also relate the wonderful mission work of his church, Calvary Christian, to the North Portland streets, including the recently formed Rehab House. This forum is located in the Sanctuary from 10:00 am-10:50 am.
50th Annual Church Picnic
Once again this year, FCC’s annual all-church picnic will be at Custer Park (SW 21st & Capitol Hill Rd.) at 12:30 pm, across the street from the home of Paul and Patty Clendenin. Please bring a potluck item to share and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Paper products, entrée, and drinks provided by FCC. Plenty of fun activities including swimming at Clendenin’s, softball game, children’s games & playground, bocce ball, card games, and more!
Also, please note that street/meter parking is free on Sundays. During the week you can park free at AAA building (600 SW Market St.) after business hours (5:00 pm). Parking meters around the church are in effect 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Parking garages charge 24 hours every day and the closest locations are: 1301 SW 5th Ave., 1211 SW 5th Ave., 1400 SW 4th Ave., 1000 SW Broadway, 1100 SW 6th Ave., and 515 SW Salmon St.
Join us for the PAJAMA LAMA DING DONG Talent Show!
August 6, 2008
Our talent show at the retreat is often the highlight of the weekend. Our Interim Sr. Minister, Tracey Miller, has said that the retreat is a great way to get to know our FCC family better. So… what better way for us to get to know each other than for all of us to get comfortable and wear our pajamas?
While not mandatory, all children and adults are highly encouraged to don your best pj’s when we share our singing, acting and other talents with our church family.
The retreat is September 5-7 at Eagle Fern Camp. Registration will be available in the narthex on Sundays.
