Thursday, April 17, 2008

YUCATAN PENINSULA CHRISTIAN MISSION

"Pray for spiritual strength for Brother Serapio Cervera in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico."

(A SELECTED PRAYER NEED OF A MISSIONARY SUPPORTED BY FCCR)

MEN'S GOLF RETREAT

Remember all involved in the FCCR Men's Golf Retreat this weekend.  Pray for safety and that this time be used to bond and otherwise glorify God!

DEADLINE FOR GRADUATION RECOGNITION INFORMATION THIS SUNDAY!

Please see the article below concerning the details.  Also the deadlines for information for inclusion in Baby Recognition, and Memorial Recognition are provided in the article below.  The person being recognized does not have to be a member of FCCR.

SUPPORT YOUR FCCR BASKETBALL TEAM! 

The basketball team finished the regular season with 4 consecutive wins to post a 7-5 record and earn the #3 seed in the tournament. More importantly, it has been a great season of fun and fellowship, with about 12 players ranging in age from 15 to 50-something – and lots of great fan support. Our first tournament game is Sunday, April 20 at 7:30 pm.

COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY

Invites You to an Open House and Pre-Registration

Wednesday, April 23, 9:30  - 11:30 am

FCCR

Women's Interdenominational Bible Study

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, Aug. 27, 2008 - May 6, 2009

2008 - 2009 Amos & Isaiah

Small Groups/Lectures/Fellowships

All Ages, All levels of Bible knowledge

Bring a Friend & Register for Fall!

We regret that we cannot provide childcare on April 23.

Limited Openings for Children

Children's Classes (16 mos. - 5 years)

Loving Childcare (infant - 16 mos.)

Questions:  Call Lisa Flatt 770-992-3667 lbflatt@charter.net

Community Bible Study meets in our building every Wednesday during the school year.  They offer an in-depth Bible study for Women of all ages.  Their Children's program is outstanding.  Feel free to ask Margie Burge any questions about this opportunity for study!

FRIDAY, APRIL 25

The Storm & Pleading Cure

7:30 pm

Atlanta Christian College Chapel

Worship Service presented by Andrew Hicks

For more information see Andrew's article.

SATURDAY APRIL 26:

Men's Ministry

The Men's Ministry Breakfast will be April 26 at 8:00 am.  We will have breakfast and devotion and then assist Community Missions with the preparations for Trinity.

Trinity Table – Community Missions

Community Missions Ministry needs your help!  FCCR will be volunteering at Trinity Table. Trinity Table is the oldest and currently the only large-scale soup kitchen in downtown Atlanta that provides meals on Sundays.  This is a 2-day volunteer event for our church.  On Saturday, April 26, we need volunteers to assemble 1600 sandwiches.  On Sunday, April 27, we will deliver all 1600 sandwiches to Trinity Table and volunteer our time to serve 400 homeless people.

Call for Volunteers (Saturday, 4/26)!

• When? Saturday, April 26^th, 2008 – 9 AM to Noon
• Where? FCCR Fellowship hall
• What? Assemble 1600 sandwiches
• All ages (Youth included!) are invited to volunteer!
• To volunteer, please contact Leslie Bratton

Call for Coolers!

• What? Use of church member coolers to store 1600 sandwiches.  Please mark your cooler with your name!
• When? Drop off coolers starting Sunday, April 13^th to Saturday, April 26^th, 2008
• Where? FCCR Fellowship hall
• To volunteer your cooler, please bring your cooler (with your name on it) to the Fellowship hall.

Call for Trucks/SUVs!

• What? Deliver 1600 sandwiches to Trinity Table Directions To Trinity Table - 265 Washington Street, SW
• When? Sunday, April 27^th, 2008 – 10 AM
• Please contact Caroline Dunn if interested in volunteering to drive your truck or SUV.

Call for Volunteers (Sunday, 4/27)!

• When? Sunday, April 27^th, 2008 – Meet at 9:30 AM at church
• Where? Trinity Table
• What? Load coolers containing sandwiches and then drive down to Trinity Table to serve the homeless
• Please contact Caroline Dunn if interested in volunteering

Upcoming events for Community Missions

• When? Saturday, May 10^th, 2008 (Times TBD)
  • Where? North Fulton Community Charities
  • What? Sorting food during the USPS Food Drive

INFORMATION NEEDED FOR MAY EVENTS - Deadline for Graduation Information is this Sunday!!!!

The person being recognized does not have to be an FCCR member:

BABY RECOGNITION IS MAY 4 - INFORMATION DEADLINE:  SUNDAY, APRIL 27

First Christian Church of Roswell will recognize all babies born to our families during the past year, and any child two and under who has not been through a recognition service on Sunday, May 6.  Our Lord said "Let the little children come to me".

In order to recognize the babies we will need some information from you by April 27:

• Baby's full name
• Baby's birth-date
• Baby's picture - digital would be nice also
• Parents names
• Grandparents' names
• Siblings' names

Please bring these items to the church office  (or mail them) in a clearly marked envelope with the baby's name.

MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 11

Honor your mother on Mothers' Day by sharing with her in Worship on her special Sunday.  Remember that one of the prayers of her heart is to see her children worship and know the Lord!

GRADUATION RECOGNITION IS MAY 18 - INFORMATION DEADLINE:  SUNDAY, APRIL 20

First Christian Church of Roswell will recognize graduates on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the beginning of worship service, 11:00 am.  High school, college, graduate school/program, it doesn't matter, we want to honor and recognize all these worthwhile accomplishments that prepare us to use our talents to accomplish great things for our Lord!

"Rejoice with those who rejoice" Romans 12:15.

In order to recognize the graduates we will need some information from you by April 20:

• a wallet size photo (for the bulletin board)
• full name of student
• name of school
• colors of school
• future plans

Please bring these items to the church office  (or mail them) in a clearly marked envelope with the graduates name.

MEMORIAL DAY IS MAY 26 - INFORMATION DEADLINE:  SUNDAY, MAY 18

On May 25, the Sunday before Memorial Day, First Christian Church of Roswell will recognize all individuals serving in our military, and all veterans.  We also want to acknowledge all who have passed away during the previous year.  Please provide us with names of loved ones who have died this past year, and with all the Military information to recognize our service people.  The sooner we have this information, the better, but the deadline is Sunday, May 18.

FAMILY NEWS

OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ETHELYN SMITH

We were saddened to learn Friday, April 11, 2008 that our sister, Ethelyn Smith would no longer grace us with her presence on earth.  We join her family in the comforting knowledge that we will see her in Heaven one day.  Ethelyn had been part of our fellowship for many years as she visited Bryan, Brenda, Jonathan and Rebekah and had recently joined us on an official basis.  Unfortunately she was diagnosed with brain cancer during the first of this year.  She is no longer in bodily pain or confusion, but is at peace with our Lord!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Eric, and Joy, with their sons, Jake and Samuel, proudly welcomed their newest addition, Max, on Monday, April 7, 2008.  Max arrived weighing 9 pounds and was 21 and 1/2 inches!  He will quickly be keeping up with his big brothers! 

FROM FRED

Just One More Reason

This past week I witnessed just one more reason why FCCR is so special.  Monday one week ago Carol and I visited Ethelyn Smith at her daughter’s home in Ringgold, GA.  The next Friday morning we received a phone call that Ethelyn had gone to spend the rest of her eternity with Jesus.  When we arrived at the house, it wasn’t long that Bryans’ friends and family gathered to extend their love and support.

Sunday afternoon at the family's reception for family and friends six of our members traveled to the funeral home in Chattanooga via our new van and many more drove themselves.  Our members of FCCR began gathering to express their love.  I’m not sure just how many made the trip but it was a lot.  Hugs and tears were shared and the FCCR family was truly a blessing to the Smith Family.

Rev 14:13

13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Blessed indeed," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!" ESV

Fred

PRE-SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 14 - 18 from 9 am - noon ages 3 years old through elementary school.  Volunteers needed.  Questions:  Judy Morgan, Children's Director.

Some Youth & Music Collision

Quote of the Week:

"We can do no great things, just small things with great love.”

-Mother Teresa

News:

YOUTH:

• Youth Group Website has been incredibly improved.  If you haven't checked it out yet, you're missing out.  The site is now simpler and loads a lot faster.  The best way to access the website is through the church website:  www.fccr.org.  Once there you click on 'Youth' or 'Youth Group Website'. Enjoy!
• Sandwich Making:  on April 26 we will be helping make 1600 sandwiches for the Trinity Table.  After all the talking that we do about caring for and helping the poor and less fortunate, this is your chance to actually put those words into action.  We will be assembling them in the Fellowship Hall.  We will begin at 9 am and should be done by noon.
• Move '08:  the dates have been changed. Instead of July 14 -18, we will now be going July 20 - 24.  This year CIY has changed  the name Summer Conference to Move.  This is what has generally been known as CIY.  However, to clear things up, CIY is the organization behind Move and Believe and other conferences.  So, when you hear about Move, we are referring to what has been known as CIY Summer conference.  All that being said, the conference will be held at Lee University.  Jason French will be the director and the Moxie Davis band will be leading worship.  More info will be given as we get closer to the date.

OTHER

• The Storm & Pleading Cure:  after four years of learning, lots of planning, and a whole lot of work, I will be presenting a worship service entitled "The Storm & Pleading Cure."  The service will be held on April 25 in ACC's Chapel at 7:30 pm.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Please feel free to invite as many people as you would like.  For directions, go to www.fccr.org, from there click on "The Storm & Pleading Cure."
• If you have any comments and/or questions about any upcoming events/trips or anything else please let me know. Thanks.

Peace be with you all,
Andrew Hicks <><
Music/Youth Intern

PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM

If you know a soldier who needs our prayers, contact us in the church office and we will add them to this special prayer list.  Their names will remain until they come home.