First Christian Church of Melbourne
Disciples of Christ
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First Christian Church of Melbourne
Disciples of Christ
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Join us for Vacation Bible School July 26-30
Vacation Bible School at First Christian Church of Melbourne will be an exciting one. I recently met with our Vacation Bible School Director, Anne Kendall to look at our plans to transform our church and grounds into an ancient Egyptian adventure where children will experience the life of Joseph from the Old Testament and learn how he grew in faith during his low times as a slave to the heights of being second in command of all Egypt.
Angel Meals Ministry
"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially
those who belong to the family of believers."
If you are interested in becoming an active member of this new ministry or want to help financially support their endeavors, please contact the church office at 723-6831 and leave a message for Patti, or email this information to office@fccmelbourne.org. If you need this ministry's assistance, contact the church office at these numbers as well. This important ministry will help comfort and meet the needs of members who are suffering or have experienced a death in the family.
Family Promise and the Interfaith Hospitality Networks Family Promise and the Interfaith Hospitality Networks in communities nationwide are addressing the realities of family homelessness. The majority of families become homeless because of eviction of family disruptions such as divorce, abandonment, or violence. Given the choice of buying food or paying housing costs, most families choose food, leading to eviction or foreclosure. Unemployment ranks as the lowest factor contributing to homelessness among families. Low-wage jobs without benefits and the instability of seasonal work are greater factors. (source: Disciples World, July/August 2007.) These families need a safe place to live and sleep in order to get their lives back on track. The program will only work if communities of faith join together to provide housing for these participants. If you would like more information about how the network operates, contact either Mary Gulledge or Anne Kendall through the church office, 723-6831. They are representing FCCM at meetings with other Melbourne and Palm Bay churches, exploring formation of a Family Promise network. There was an earlier attempt to form an IHN in which FCCM was an active participant. As this network forms, Anne and Mary pray the congregation will again join in support of this much needed affirmation of families.
We observe communion, the Lord's Supper, every Sunday and welcome you to dine with us at the open table. For those interested in joining our church, we receive new members every Sunday following the sermon. Do you have a prayer concern? You may share it with us in many ways. We share joys and concerns during worship before our morning prayer. We have a prayer list which you may add to by using the prayer request cards found in your pew. Your prayers are important to us. You're invited to participate with us. Please share.
Women’s Bible Study The ladies meet on Thursdays from 10:00 am until around noon in the conference room at church. All ladies are invited to join the group at any time. If you want more information concerning this group study, please contact Mary Gulledge, Visitation Minister and leader of this group, at the church: 723-6831.
The Sanctuary is so very beautiful.
! CALLING ALL KNITTERS and CROCHETERS and QUILTERS ! The Yarn Ministry has knitted and crocheted scores of baby hats, ear warmers, bassinette blankets, and prayer shawls. This outpouring shows such faithfulness on the part of the knitters and crocheters. All are busy with family and other responsibilities, but they still keep their ministry active. Their hearts are open and their fingers stay nimble as they care for and about others. The Yarn Ministry meets at 10 am on the second Tuesday of the month at church in the library/conference room. All knitters and crocheters are welcome to join in the joy of this ministry. If you do not knit or crochet but wish to learn come to the next meeting. Yarn and needles and hooks have been given to us and several members are willing teachers. If you are interested in participating in this
ministry group please call Carolyn Drown or Mary Gulledge (254-1680)
SUPPORT OUR CAMPUS
MINISTRY -- Campus ministry involves helping
students, staff, and faculty deal with issues of faith and
seeing the relation of faith to their
studies and work. Your monthly contribution will aid in this
important ministry. Make checks payable to FCC and mark for FIT Campus
Ministry, or place a monetary contribution in an envelope
in the pew rack and write on the outside for Campus Ministry, and
place in the offering.
CALENDAR Sunday 8:45 am – Sunday School for adults 10:00 am - Morning Worship 11:15 am - Coffee and Fellowship Time 3:00 pm – Praise & Worship at Crane Creek, led by Richard Spellman Monday 4:45 pm - Tone Chime Practice 6:30 pm - Hand Bell Practice Tuesday 10:00 am—Yarn Ministry - Second Tuesday of the month 8:00 pm—NA & Nar-Anon (Fellowship Hall and Room 1 West) Wednesday 5:30 pm - Florida Sunshine Cloggers Thursday, 10:00am Women's Study Group 4:15 pm - Senior Singers at Crane Creek 6:30 pm - Adult Choir Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sea Cadets 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm - N.A. & Nar-Anon (Fellowship Hall and room 1 West) Sunday,
REMEMBER: We serve at the Daily Bread the first Thursday of the month! Much help is needed and greatly appreciated. We remember those in need on the first Sunday of the month by bring non-perishable food to church to donate to the South Brevard Sharing Center. Be Sure This Date Is On Your Calendar! Some things for thinking Christians to ponder: http://www.ncccusa.org/gifs/educationbulletin.pdf Click on the above site to read some questions to consider related to children and their education... for candidates and for discussion and reflection. This information was put out by the National Council of Churches - Committee on Public Education and Literacy.
If you want to read Rev. Foster's sermons, click below. (Under reconstruction)
SPECIAL EVENTS AND WORDS
We would like to invite you to visit Florida Tech's Protestant Campus Ministry. This ministry has helped us, lending hands in times of great need. We need to support them as well in our prayers and our gifts. Our future lies in the hands of those young people coming after us.
Great minds discuss ideas Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.
Join the Choir! Director John Hays extends an open invitation to all those individual who would like to join our choirs. An ability to read music is not required, only a desire to "make a joyful noise unto the Lord." We have two choirs, the Adult Choir and the Senior Singers. Senior Singers is for folks who want to meet in the afternoon and sing "old, familiar" hymns to the Lord. It meets at Crane Creek (just down the road from FCCM.) Contact our Director of Music Ministry, John Hays for more information by calling the office, 723-6831. The secretary will take your name and number and pass the information on to John.
Check out the new "Music - Worship Ministry" page! If you are interested in Orders of Worship click here as well.
The Sanctuary is a holy place. It is a place of refuge and protection. Let us enter with reverence, allowing the tranquility of the place to permeate our souls. As we enter, let us prepare ourselves to become Sanctuaries for God. Those scheduled to serve during the month of in progress NOTE: If
you are unable to serve on your Sunday Please make arrangements for a substitute. Elders:
Deacons:
Thank you for serving!
If you have anyone in your family who is in the Active Military, please let the church office know - 723-6831 or e-mail: office@fccmelbourne.org. We would like to start correspondence with them - words of encouragement, etc. 2008
SANCTUARY FLOWERS
CHURCH OFFICE E-MAIL: office@fccmelbourne.org E-MAIL FOR REV. FOSTER: pastor@fccmelbourne.org E-MAIL FOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF VISITATION : visitation@fccmelbourne.org E-MAIL FOR WORSHIP PLANNER: worship@fccmelbourne.org
The Christian Church Conference Center The center celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Click above to see what a beautiful place it is. It is used by children and adults from around the state and the nation. We can be very proud of our Center. Our continuing support is vital in order to guarantee that it will be there for future generations.
A thought to ponder... Our sanctuary is an under-utilized resource within our facility. It is a perfect place for prayer and meditation, to read scripture and get away from it all. No one will ask you any questions or try to engage you in conversation. The sanctuary is an ideal and holy place for private for private conversations with God. It can be made available to you during the week between 9 AM and 4 PM. The Crane Creek Apartments Praise and Worship Service led by Dr. Richard Spellman, begins at 3:00 P.M. FCCM members are encouraged to join the residents, showing them how warm and friendly we are.
Celebrations Birthdays
Anniversaries
If your birthday or anniversary is not published her, or if there is an error in the date, please call the church office, 723-6831 , and give Anne your special days, or e-mail me at breynolds@cfl.rr.com Remember the First Sunday of the Month is "Sharing Sunday." FOOD NEEDS: canned tuna, meats, stews, veggies & fruits, soup, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter, jelly, pork & beans, spaghetti & meatballs, powdered milk PERSONAL ITEMS: toilet tissue, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, sanitary napkins, detergent, razors and face soap. FOR THE HOMELESS: pop-top cans of tuna, fruits, beanie weenies, crackers, etc.. SCHOOL SUPPLIES: #2 pencils sharpened, large erasers, 24 count crayons, colored pencils, blue pens, wide ruled loose leaf paper, composition books, glue sticks, Fiskar scissors, pencil box, tissue paper, pocket folders with prongs. Prayerfully consider your donation on sharing Sunday. Sharing is Caring!
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND SECURITY... AND YOUR CHILDREN Occasionally, the homeless or panhandlers come to our church when they know folks will be here. Often this is Sunday morning or evening. We know some of these people might be drug addicts, alcoholics, mental cases or even child molesters. At times, they can become belligerent or even dangerous. We do them no good when we give them money. Do not give them a ride. If one becomes angry or will not leave when asked to, call the Melbourne Police - 911. They are familiar with this problem. We all want to help, but helping usually involves much more than we can do. Many of these individuals are "professional beggars" and their work is to get money out of us. Child molesters and sex offenders may hang around the church, particularly at night. Do not let your children run loose around the buildings. Do not let them go alone to outside restrooms or be in classrooms without an adult. Don't let your child become an opportunity
Response to my request for e-mails has been wonderful! I have had a lot of fun e-mailing members, sending clips of information, etc. Please give me, Brenda Reynolds, your e-mail address if you already haven't. My address is at the bottom of this page. We are hoping to be able to use e-mail as a main method of communication with the congregation. Your response is vital. I have had some great feedback on this web page. Send me ideas. I'd love to hear from you. Thank you. Brenda |
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The
new Angel Meals Ministry, under the leadership of Patti Kaylor, held a
"kick off brunch" on Sunday, April 26. It was held to show the congregation what
this ministry is all about. 
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We
will be happy to discuss dates, times, rental fees, etc. We have a wedding
liaison who will work with you to insure a wonderful ceremony. We also have
musicians available to enhance your wedding ceremony. We also offer video
montage to be displayed on the screens before the ceremony begins. Many couples
have used this service. It offers the wedding guests the experience of sharing
special "Kodak" moments in the lives of the bridal party. Information regarding
this is also available through the office. You do not need to be a member of
this congregation to use the facility.
