Our mission is to glorify God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit by showing love to one another, exemplifying Christian values to the local and extended community there by making disciples for Christ.
We are a Disciples of Christ church. We have Bible Studies through the week. . The First Christian Church will now have only One Blended Worship Service with Sunday School starting at 9:00 am and the Blended Worship Service starting at 10:15 am. Our outreach to the community including Operation Blessing (distributing clothes to the needy), Food Gathering Sunday (gathering food for the Food Bank), a Boy Scout Troop.
Office Hours: 8:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.
Pastor Don plans to be in the church office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm .
When not in the office Pastor Don may be reached at his home phone 399-8708 or his cell phone at 620-352-0072.
· Senior Minister – Don A Bryant
· Youth Minister – Martin Peck
Every Wednesday at First Christian- Operation Blessing at 9:00 am at the Blessing House, Logos After school Program at 3:30pm, Church Family Supper is served at 6:00pm followed by Chi Rho Meeting at 6:30-8:00 pm. and Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) at 7:15 pm. Come join us
Our Core Values
-Baptism into the body of Christ
-Commitment to the Body of Christ in service and witness
-Covenant with God and each other as active members
-Community of believers who are guided by the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit
-Encourage each other to focus our lives on God
-Compassion for others
-God-centered worship
-Freedom of worship and celebration of the Lord’s Supper
-Acceptance and inclusion of others
-Respect each other in our diversity if beliefs and worship
-Cooperation with other Christians
Lenten Bible Study &
A Simple Meal
Sunday Evenings at 5:45 – 7 p.m.
Starting February 21st
We will be studying the
“SERMON ON THE MOUNT”
Matthew Chapters 5, 6 & 7
Come and join with us as we explore
This concentrated teaching of Jesus.
We will start each session with a simple
Soup meal. Study guides are available in
The church office. This will be held in the
Logos room on the first floor
of the EducationBuilding.
Exercise Class – Kelly Weekly will be leading a general fitness exercise class starting February 21st following Lenten Bible Study.More details later.
FELLOWSHIP DINNER
MARCH 7TH
FELLOWSHIP HALL
FOLLOWING WORSHIP SERVICE
Faith Discovery Sunday School Class will be providing a Potato Soup and dessert meal.The Film “The Perfect Stranger”,which is based on the bestselling novel “Dinner With a Perfect Stranger", will be shown following the meal for everyone to enjoy.Donations will be taken for the meal, with all proceeds going toward the “Adopt a Tile” Project.
MOVIE REVIEWS:
“We are taught in church that Jesus is not only our Lord but our friend and this movie relates that beautifully.” - Marshall Lubin, Newsday“...a moving experience.I recommend it.” - Jerry Jenkins, Author, ’Left Behind’ books
Strengthening Families Program: for parents/caregivers & youth ages 10-14. Help your youth prepare for teen years & avoid problems with drugs and alcohol. Dates: Tuesday evenings, March 23-May 4. Time: (meal included). At First Christian Church. Participation FREE! Register today- Registration is limited. Forms available in the church office.
Family Tree: in the N/E corner of the sanctuary is a tree with ornaments containing items needed for the Strengthening Family program. You are invited to be a part of this program by taking an ornament and supplying what is listed on it. Please bring the items to the church office so the Team will know what supplies they have.
24 HOUR PRAYER VIGIL
MARCH 26TH –27TH
Starting at 1p.m. on the 26th and going until 1 p.m. on the 27th, we as a congregation will be in continuous prayer for 24 hours.The prayer chapel will be unlocked during daytime hours for you to use.From 8:00p.m. to 8:00a.m. please pray at home.See Kenny Branning to signup for your time of prayer.
Scripture Readings for March 7, 2010
Beyond the Blame Game
Psalms63:1-8 (CEV)
God's Love Means More than Life
1You are my God. I worship you.
In my heart, I long for you,
as I would long for a stream
in a scorching desert.
2I have seen your power
and your glory
in the place of worship.
3Your love means more
than life to me,
and I praise you.
4As long as I live,
I will pray to you.
5I will sing joyful praises
and be filled with excitement
like a guest at a banquet.
6I think about you
before I go to sleep,
and my thoughts turn to you
during the night.
7You have helped me,
and I sing happy songs
in the shadow of your wings.
8I stay close to you,
and your powerful arm
supports me.
Luke 13:1-9 (CEV)
1About this same time Jesus was told that Pilate had given orders for some people from Galilee to be killed while they were offering sacrifices. 2Jesus replied:
Do you think that these people were worse sinners than everyone else in Galilee just because of what happened to them? 3Not at all! But you can be sure that if you don't turn back to God, every one of you will also be killed. 4What about those eighteen people who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them? Do you think they were worse than everyone else in Jerusalem? 5Not at all! But you can be sure that if you don't turn back to God, every one of you will also die.
esus then told them this story:
A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard. One day he went out to pick some figs, but he didn't find any. 7So he said to the gardener, "For three years I have come looking for figs on this tree, and I haven't found any yet. Chop it down! Why should it take up space?"
8The gardener answered, "Master, leave it for another year. I'll dig around it and put some manure on it to make it grow. 9Maybe it will have figs on it next year. If it doesn't, you can have it cut down."
"Come to the Fair!"
South Central District Assembly Mission Fair Sunday,
April 18
Riverside Christian
1001 Litchfield - Wichita
Explore mission opportunities and ideas shared from our district churches in a
festive, fair atmosphere.
Munch on "fair" foods as you wander the booths, play games, and win prizes! (okay, little prizes)
Celebrate in worship as Carl Zerweck, Director of the Office of Disciples Volunteering, speaks about the hands-on mission work that Disciples are doing.
Admission of $7.00 per adult, $3.00 per child includes 10 food item tickets to spend at the fair.
Please register by Monday, April 12 with the district office.
“Adopt A Tile” - This is a picture of the Fellowship Hall’s new tile floor.Thank you to each oneof you who has helped purchase the tiles.The goal of $6000 has not quit been met yet, so there is still time for you to be a part of this very special project.The cost $1.50 per 12X12 tile.In addition Thank You to all who put in hours and hours of physical work to get this completed.It is beautiful and we are blessed to have and enjoy using it.
Do You Love Me? - Last Sunday $829.00 was given to the Week of Compassion offering.Our goal is $1500. We will continue to receive toward this special offering this week.You may also designate your gift toWeek of Compassionfor the Chile Earthquake & Tsunami Relief by marking your offering “Chile” if you so desire...
Young Families Are Welcome to join thenew “Young Families” Sunday School classin the northeast corner room on the second floor of the EducationBuilding after Worship Service until .College Students please join us while you are home for break.
Diaper Shower—March 7th & 14th the baby bed will be in the N/E corner of the sanctuary, where you are invited to put diapers of all sizes for the anticipated arrival of Joe & Jessica (Dixon) Newman’s baby. Let’s help prepare for the arrival of this little one showing the family our love and support.
Facebook – The church now has a Facebook page at www.facebook.com.Please add Fcc Wellington as a friend.We will be posting events and activities on it ti keep you informed.This will allow you to receive all the latest information about the church in a timely manner.
Woman Mark Your Calendar:ALL women of the church are invited to be guests at an afternoon tea on Saturday March 13, 2010 in the Fellowship Hall.Onalea Crile of the Riverside Cup of Tea, will present an interesting program.More details will be in the Chimes.
Logos & Youth Group Pictures are on the “Picture Page” of this website.
Daylight Saving Time—Next Sunday MARCH 14TH—SPRING ahead one hour, don’t be late to church.Move your clocks up before going to bed Saturday night.
Snacks Needed--Logos needs snacks for the children. They will be served them upon arrival from school.Cookies, crackers, fruit, cupcakes, veggie sticks or anything you would like to donate to be used during snack time will be greatly appreciated.
24 Hour Prayer Vigil: March 26th & 27th.Sign up for your half hour with Kenny Branning now.This is a special time for the church family and everyone’s participation is essential.
Church Library “reorganization” is Complete.Directions for checking a book out a returning it are posted in the library.There are many new books and lots of resources for Bible study.New books “In the Presence of My Enemies” and “To fly Again” by Gracia Burnham are now in the Library.
Let Us Hear From You – Do you have a question about a Bible passage?Is there something you would like a sermon to deal with?Is there something you would like to know about the church?Is there something you would like to see on the website?Please let us know by emailing fccwgtnks@yahoo.com.
PRAYER CONCERNS
HEALTH: Neva Ferguson, Ralph Knisely, Edsel & Carole King, Janet Durant, Norma Waller, Sharon Finley, Willie Hartley, Wanda Herrin, Alberta Atkerson, Michael Mardis, Jeanie Gifford, Billie Bickel
LOCALCHURCH: Pastor Don & Kathy Bryant
AMERICAN:All Military Personal, President Obama
WORLD: Haiti. Chili, World Leaders, Victims of crises, Middle East conflict, People uprooted by war, earthquakes, floods, fire tornadoes, loss of jobs & homes etc
If anyone on this list needs to be removed or if there are others needing to be added, please let Pastor Don, Rosie or Alberta know.
LOGOS NEWS
Bridget Cody & Conita Burden, Directors
3/1/10
LOGOS meets each Wednesday immediately after school, 3:30 – 7:00 pm
Pre-school through 5th grade
Snacks – Games – Crafts – Music – Bible Studies
Church Family Supper at 6:00 pm
Spring Break—No Logos during spring break, March 14-21.
LOGOS continue to grow each week.
Children wishing a ride need to meet the drivers at their school’s flag pole.
Snacks Needed--Logos needs snacks for the children. They will be served them upon arrival from school.Cookies, crackers, fruit, cupcakes, veggie sticks or anything you would like to donate to be used during snack time will be greatly appreciated.
Join Youth Group
Martin Peck, Youth Minister
3/1/10
Christian Youth Fellowship Meetings are each Sunday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Chi Rho (middle-school) meet each Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. with the meeting following the 6:00 supper.
Spring Break—No Chi Rho or CYF meetings during spring break, March 14-21.
KANSAS DISCIPLES YOUTH
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SERMINAR.
MARCH 12-20, 2010
THEME:“HUMAN TRAFFICKING—A SEARCH FOR CHRISTIAN JUSTICE” We are pleased to have Cory Byers, Karley Callender, Sarah Case, Will Ramsey, Shelby Shore, students, with Gillian Cubbage, Counselor, going on this exciting trip.The IAS is serious business!They will be going to New York City and Washington DC, where they will aim to try to understand the world in which we live, and to interpret their responsibility as Christians. Starting with the “human condition” where we all live. They are in the process of reading required materials and answering questions, taking notes and broadening their horizons and attitudes as they prepare for this life effecting trip.Please put them on your prayer list, lifting them up and holding them firm for safe travel, great learning, physical fitness and mental alertness.May they return to us having found their own answers in the light of their own experience in the light of Christian teaching and tradition.
2010 CAMP SCHEDULE:
BE A HERO...LIVING LIKE
JESUS!!!
Register early!Fees published are good through April 15, 2010. After April 15, an additional $20 will be charged.Registrations are due in the church office by APRIL 7TH.
Fee includes:Lodging, Meals, Program expense and Nurse; Theme T-Shirt, Water bottle and Group Photo.
All camps are scheduled at Disciples
Center at Tawakoni, near Augusta.
The church pays half scholarships for youth who are active in the church.
Detailed information is available in the church office, or, check the region’s web-site-www.kansasdisciples.org.
Please note that there has been a change in dates for Chi Rho I Camp to June 21-26
and for Grand Camp, June 24-26.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
ATTENTION
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
AND
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Applications for any of the scholarships offered through the church are available in the church office. These will need to be picked up, completed andreturned with your letters of recommendation by MAY 1ST.
FYI:Letters of recommendation can not be from Pastor Don or Martin this year!
Christian Women’s Fellowship Report
By Kathy Easterly, CWF President
3/1/10
As our church observes the season of Lent, we look forward to a joyous Easter with our sisters in Christ. We have an abundance of opportunities to worship and study together in March.
You should have received your letter inviting you to be a partner in providing a CWF scholarship of $600 to one of our graduating seniors. We have been blessed each year to have a good response to this special ministry. Let's show our students that we support them in continuing their education. Make your check to CWF and mark it "CWF scholarship". You may bring it to your group meeting, mail or bring it to the church office. Thank you in advance.
If you volunteered to provide cookies for the Bloodmobile on Friday, March 19, they will need to be in the church kitchen by 4 p.m. Thursday, 18th. We need 10 dozen from each group. I will see that they are delivered the morning of the 19th.
If you wish to attend Spiritfest at Camp Tawakoni on Saturday, April 17, you may pick up a registration form in the church office now or at your March group meeting. CWF will pay 1/2 of the registration. Your half will be $7.50. This is always a wonderful day of learning, worship, fellowship and fun as we join our sisters in the South Central District.
The March general meeting will be held Saturday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m. We will be voting on the slate of officers approved by our executive board. We are holding it on a Saturday afternoon in an effort to include those ladies who are employed during the week. On this special afternoon we will be privileged to have with us Onalea Crile from Riverside Cup of Tea who will present our program. We will enjoy "afternoon tea" with an air of elegance. All ladies of the church are cordially invited to join in this special event! Please join us. You won't want to miss it!!
from "God's Little Instruction Book"
"You can accomplish more in one hour with God than one lifetime without Him."
