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Miracles
at 7th & K Miracles really do happen! We have prayed, and prayed, and prayed, and
our prayers are being answered… Plans are in the works for a new
sprinkler system. A plumber has
volunteered to help us with the design and installation, and much of the
supplies will also be donated. Just
imagine how inviting our yard will look with a new lush green landscape. Of course, volunteers from the congregation
will also be needed in order to complete the job, but I am confident that God
will lead folks in stepping up to the task… A volunteer has taken our church on as
her project for a grant writing class at Humboldt State University. She will specifically be researching funding
possibilities for help in painting the exterior of our building. Of course, we don’t know what will come of
this effort, but we can continue with our prayers…Prayer is a powerful
resource! A creative individual has volunteered
to help us with producing a video that will help us get the word out to the
community about our church. We have a
lot to offer to our community… “We are the Disciples of Christ, a movement for
wholeness in a fragmented world…” Almost every day that I am at the
church, a member of a group stops by my office just to let me know how much he
or she appreciates our church for providing a safe, loving, and non-judgmental place
to gather with peers for support. Our congregation took a huge leap of
faith this summer in granting me a two month sabbatical for study and rest. I
understand that this was a really big deal for us, having I have been thinking a lot about Helen
Selvage and Lois Flowers, recently. They
were both so special, each unique and beautiful in her own way. I personally learned a lot from both of them,
and it was difficult to say good bye, but such an honor to celebrate who they
were. I have a photo of the two of them
together that hangs in my entryway. Every
time I see it, I am reminded of the common bond of love and dedication they
shared for their God and their families, for their friends and for their
church. The miracle of Christian
discipleship and friendship is such a blessing…And at First Christian Church,
Eureka we have been truly blessed even beyond our understanding…What a legacy
we have received… As you can see we have a lot of work cut out for
us in discerning what comes next in our life and ministry together. As we set about the tasks before us, my
prayer is that we remember that miracles really do happen and prayers really
are answered…even in a place such as this, even in a time such as this…and,
“with God all things are possible.” Blessings, Pastor Christine |
World Communion Sunday On Sunday, October 4, 2009 we will be joining with other churches in the Stone-Campbell movement in celebrating the bicentennial of Thomas Campbell's "Declaration and Address". according to the Disciples Heritage Foundation: "The 'Declaration and Address', more than any other document, serves as the constitution for our faith movement. It is there that Thomas Campbell says the church of Christ upon earth is essentially, intentionally, and constitutionally one". (for more information visit www.greatcommunion.org) Crazy Hat Day and Barbeque Luncheon The tradition continues... Put on your best crazy hat and join us for a special worship service on Sunday, October 4, 2009. We will celebrate "Great Communion", and have some fun just being silly. Special music will be provided by Matthew Cook and John Tomascheski. A barbeque luncheon will be served in the Redwood Room following worship. Be sure to invite your family and friends to theis fun annual event. ACTS is coming Learn how the Disciples of Christ got its start, what helps shape us as a denomination, where we have been and how that helps us know where we may be going. ACTS is a multi-year educational program designed for both beginners and existing lay leaders. Join Pastor Christine and others in Ukiah on Saturdays; October 17th, November 7th, and November 21st 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For more information and to register contact Pastor Christine at 498-8469 or go online at www.ccncn.org/acts. Redwood Geographic Area Fall Meeting In conjuction with the ACTS program, The Fall Meeting of the Redwood Geographic Area of the Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) will be held on Saturday, October 17th in Ukiah. If you are planning to attend, please contact Pastor Christine at 498-8469, or Jerry Carter at 442-3005. We plan to depart the church at 5:45 a.m. sharp! "The good news is..." We need your input. October 18th following worship, we will hold a listening session in the Sequoia Room. Help us to decide where we are going as a group of church people and how to get there. We will be discussing the content of Jerry Carter's letter to the congregation. There are several options to consider and several yet to be discovered. We hope you will take the time to give prayerful thought to this important event. To read letter entitled "The good news is...", click here. If you would like a copy by mail, please contact Pastor Christine at 498-8469. Our Newsletter Click here for a complete copy of our October 2009 newsletter. In it you'll find a comprehensive listing of our calendar of events, including Lectionary readings for each Sunday through the end of the year. Keep checking back for updates
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