http://www.fccbakersfield.org Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:14:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/05/31/calendar-june-2008/ The Children's Workers are excited to announce that beginning June 8 through the last Sunday in July, "Kid's Summer of Praise!" is happening at First Christian Church. The children will Celebrate God through song, worship, and praise! Fruit of the Spirit Song - Piano: fruit_of_the_spirit Parents, bring your children to this event ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/05/31/kids-summer-of-praise/   The Disciples Women CWF are beginning to make plans for the upcoming events of our church, i.e. Western Roundup and the Fall Festival. We found that the large 8 foot rectangular tables are no longer repairable.   Our women's ministries is sponsoring, on behalf of the whole church, the purchasing of 25 ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/05/31/cwf-news-events-may-2008/ At the May Administrative Board meeting our Financial Secretary Sharon Carlson reported our bills for April have been paid and we have over $7,000 in our General Account: She also commended our new bookkeeper, Lydia Dunton, for her fine work. Sharon reminded everyone that Lydia has made herself available to ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/05/31/splinters-from-the-board-may-2008/ Minister's Musings…   I recently traveled to Oregon, Washington, and spent two days at our Yakama Mission Church (log Church), as we discussed the vision, hope, and future of this historic mission site. I had time to reflect on family, friends, and our congregation as we move toward the establishing of God's ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/05/31/ministers-musings-may-28-2008/     Pastor: Alan Hilberg Elders: Teri Smith & Dennis Hendrix Worship Leader: Diaconate: Serving Team Two - David Smith 873-0332; Preperation Team: Lisa Harris Greeters & Coffee Hour: 1-6-08   Joe & Fran Kandle "S" Street Jack & Dorothy Park 17th Street Eleanor Hornback Guest Book   Coffee Hour _____________________________ 6-8-08   John & Shonna Shearson “S” Street Shirley Arnold 17th Street   Guest Book   Coffee Hour _____________________________ 6-15-08   Donna Tarrence & Margaret Palmer “S” Street Grant & Alysce Schofield 17th Street Mary ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/05/31/serving-schedule-for-february-2008-2/ Lorraine Huntington Rosewood1301 New Stine Road #716Bakersfield, CA 93309 http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/05/18/update-for-your-directory/ Orvalyn Murry, a long time member of First Christian passed away April 3, 2008. A graveside service was held Wednesday April 9 at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Gregory Gene Minner, the son of Doug & Beverly Minner passed away. His servicde was held April 22 at 3 p.m. http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/04/26/sympathy/ http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/04/26/calendar-mayy-2008/ Ministers Musings   As Teri Smith has repeatedly said, "2008 - Change is Great!" Well, if not great, at least inevitable. As you can see even the Mirror is not exempt from change. Let us know what you think. It is our hope that it is more user friendly and easier to ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/04/25/ministers-musings-april-23-2008/ Minister's Musings ... "Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, '1have seen the Lord'; and she told them that he had said these things to her." (John 20:18 NRSV) Having quoted Scripture allow me, too, to quote Verity A. Jones Easter Sunday devotion in our Lenten Season Fellowship of Prayer. She ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/04/05/minister-musings-march-27-2008/ http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/04/05/calendar-april-2008/ A grateful thank-you to everyone for the prayers, cards, visits and calls of concern following my recent surgery. It's a blessing to be part of a church family such as First Christian. Gay Smith http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/04/05/thank-you-2/ We would like to thank Paul and Liz, Jaytee and Barbara for giving us a most wonderful 4oth wedding anniversary Coffee Hour at church. We are so blessed to have such  and caring church family. God bless you all, Pete and Pat Waltman http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/04/05/thank-you/ I have returned to work on a limited basis and am so happy to be "back in the groove". Thank you for all the prayers, visits, cards, phone calls & gifts. You are a wonderful group of people to serve. Thank you Alysce Schofield and Pat Waltman for filling in ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/04/05/thank-you-first-christian-church/ We would like to welcome Jerry Anthony as a new member to our First Christian Church Family http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/03/02/welcome-to-jerry-antony/ http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/02/29/calender-march-2008/ Splinters From the Board The Financial Committee reported we have funds in our General Account and all of our bills have been paid. Pastor Alan shared on March 20th, we will be having our Holy Week Service in the sanctuary beginning at 6:30 p.m. This will be our only special worship ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/02/29/splinters-from-the-board-meeting-on-2-19-2008/ Minister's Musings ... Luke writes in the 9th chapter, verse 51, "When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to  Jerusalem" (NRSV).   Is it not amazing that knowing what awaited him Jesus trekked to Jerusalem, and ultimately his cross. What courage, dedication, ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/02/29/ministers-musings-march-20-2008/ Splinters from the Board Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great Holiday! Lorenz Dauner, Board Moderator, offered the list of Department and Committee Chairs for the Board to affirm. He had contacted each person to see if they were still interested in continuing in their position. Those who said "yes", were ... http://www.fccbakersfield.org/2008/01/24/splinters-from-the-board-january-2008/