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First Christian Church (
Disciples of Christ )
August 2010
204 E. Graves ST / P O Box 872
Rev. Dawn Rosignol, Senior Pastor
Burnet TX 78611
Pastor's Cell Phone: 830-613-9393
Phone:512 756 2223
Pastor's e-mail: revdawn.fccburnet@verizon.net
Fax: 512-715-9684
Website:
fccburnettx.org
THOU ART THE POTTER;
WE ARE THE CLAY.
Dawn reflections….
7/27/10
I’ve spent the last month pouring through boxes, looking at lots of pictures, in search for pictures of my dad. As I would come across pictures of him, I’d reminisce about the experience that was captured by that picture. I’ve remembered good times as well as not-so-good times. I’ve spent a great deal of time reflecting on the whole of my relationship with my dad. And I’ve wondered if I left anything unsaid, undone or unresolved in my relationship with him. You may have done the same following the death of a loved one.
This has caused me to do a lot of reflecting on my relationships, with other people as well as with God. If I were to die today, is there anything I would have left unsaid? Undone? Unresolved? With anyone? Would God say to me, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”? I’ve thought about the times when I had the opportunity to talk about my faith with someone but didn’t do it. I’ve thought about the times when I was unloving, unforgiving, or just not very Christ-like in the way I treated someone. I’ve thought about the times when I hurt someone by something I said or did (or didn’t do). I’ve asked and received God’s forgiveness. Will I need to ask for God’s forgiveness again? Absolutely, without a doubt. Over and over. But my hope is in this gracious God we worship who is all about relationships and forgiveness.
My prayer is that you are right with God; and with your family and friends, too. That you haven’t left something unsaid, undone, or unresolved in your life. Is there something you need to say to someone, to do for someone or to resolve with someone in order to right a relationship? How about with God? Is there something you need to say, do or resolve with God? Trust that God is always ready to hear our confessions and extend forgiveness, to give us direction for our life, to help us right the broken relationships in our life, and to welcome us back when we’ve strayed away. May you truly know “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding” that “will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7)
So very grateful for God’s grace,
Dawn
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A WORD FROM
THE MODERATOR…
This is your special invitation to come to the next Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at 7:00 P.M.! Come be a part of the prayer, discussions, and happenings in the life of the church!
Lisa Nance
DISCIPLES WOMEN’S NEWS
Quadrennial Assembly
Just back from Quadrennial Assembly in Greensboro, North Carolina…What an AWESOME experience it was for me. It is hard for me to put in words what touched me the most, because there were so many high points during the week.
I want this article to serve as a thank you to the women who helped establish a special CWF Quadrennial account years ago. This account has covered the registration fees for quite a few women over the years. It also serves as a reminder to me of how important it is to continue adding to this account for future QA’s.
I knew the music would be one of my most favorite parts of QA, and I was not disappointed. One of my favorite musical presentations, which could have been titled “The Faces of Joy”, came from the Camille Gaylord Class Chimers, an adult special needs group. It was an emotional experience just sharing the performance with them.
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Tops on my “QA To Do List” was to experience and participate in a gospel service, and participate I did! If we were able to bottle the energy that came from that 2-hour session, our energy crisis would be solved. It is a worship style that would be unfamiliar to most of us here at FCC Burnet, but worship it was! I even learned a couple of phrases that I may try on Dawn sometime. “Talk to me, Sister…Say it again!”
Of course, I was blessed to hear great preachers, Bible study, workshops, and the opportunity to meet sisters from all over the world. One relaxing “unscheduled workshop” occurred in the pool—a beautiful afternoon, a group of Disciples Women, and conversations/discussions on a number of topics. It could have been called “Sharing with your Sisters.”
The “Bras for a Cause” event was an unqualified success, raising over $4000 with over 130 entries. Our “Bluebonnet Girls” did not make it into the top 10, but I was excited to see a large full color picture of them on the front page of the Greensboro News and Record. Thanks again to Sharon Tippie for doing such great work on the “Girls”. The creativity and thought put into all of these creations made this a very successful fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and was great fun for everyone who entered and supported the exhibit.
I could go on and on, but I won’t. It was an awesome experience for me, one that I will not soon forget. Remember, QA 2014 is only four years away. I challenge you to start saving, holding fundraisers, and encouraging the women in the church to attend the next QA. Time and location yet to be determined.
For a more complete article and lots of statistics, be sure to read the article in the August Chalice.
Marilyn Petrick
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DISCIPLES MEN NEWS
It won’t be long before the men start enjoying our fellowship breakfast meetings and discuss projects to work on. We had a mini-workday on Thursday, July 22nd. You may have already noticed that the tree on the NW corner of the building is gone. Along with the removal of the tree we mowed the playground, repaired the fence, and mowed between the building and fence on north side of the property.
There seems to be an urgent need of work to be done in Gonzales and we will be working on a couple of days to go down and see if we can help. If any of the men are interested contact me or Chuck and we will sign you up.
The Regional Men’s retreat is coming up September the 17th, so start planning to attend and enjoy the weekend with other Disciple’s Men.
It is a joy to serve with men of this congregation doing God’s work.
Ron Rosignol President
CHOIR RESUMES PRACTICE
Choir practice will resume on Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00pm in the home of Dale and Judy Ritchie, 316 San Saba, Meadowlakes. Singers and spouses are invited to come sing, visit and share a light supper.
DEACONS MEETING CHANGE
Due to Worship Arts Camp the first week of August, the Deacons meeting will take place at Jardin Corona for dinner on August 10 @ 6:30pm. Spouses are welcome!
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Worship Arts Camp – August 2 – 6
5:30pm Dinner 6:00-8:00pm Camp
Includes: Music, Art, Drama, Clown/Mime Ministry, Sacred Dance/Sign Language
Please continue to invite someone to join us. We can register them the day of the camp.
Sunday School Rally & Breakfast
August 8 @ 9:00am
All Worship Arts Camp participants and their families are invited as our guests, so let’s have a great turn-out to welcome them! Please see the sign-up sheet in the kitchen.
Worship Arts Camp Youth/Children-led Worship Service, Aug. 8 @10:45am
Come be blessed as the children use what they have learned in Camp to praise God through music, art, drama, clown ministry, sacred dance and sign language.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
Michele Darling, Education
Vision Team Report
The next meeting scheduled for the Vision Team is Monday, August 16, 2010. If you haven't done so, please fill out the congregational survey and return to the basket in the foyer or to the church office before our next meeting and as soon as possible! These results will be incorporated and considered, with prayer, for the vision for the church. If you've misplaced your survey, check with me on Sunday and I'll have extra copies! Your response is necessary and much appreciated!
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LOOKING AHEAD...
August 1
Luke 12:13-21
Preaching
Pastor Dawn
Worship Leader
Art Johnson
Children’s Moment
Lisa Nance
Sound Booth
Bennie Clark
Nursery
Ann Knight
Counters
Steve Stone, Bobby Moore
August 8
Worship Arts Camp Special Service
Sound Booth
Bobby Moore
Nursery
Diana Moore
Counters
Mary Arnold, Judy Evans
August 15
Isaiah 5:1-7
Preaching
Pastor Dawn
Worship Leader
Laura Orr
Children’s Moment
Ron Rosignol
Sound Booth
Steve Stone
Nursery
Sharon Tippie
Counters
Michele Darling, Diana Moore
August 22
Luke 13:10-17
Preaching
Pastor Dawn
Worship Leader
Ernie Spiekermann
Children’s Moment
Michele Darling
Sound Booth
Ron Petrick
Nursery
Ann Knight
Counters
Judy Evans, Paula Harris
August 29
Luke 14:1, 7-14
Preaching
Pastor Dawn
Worship Leader
Ron Rosignol
Children’s Moment
Brenda Williams
Sound Booth
Bennie Clark
Nursery
Diana Moore
Counters
Bobby Moore, Michele Darling
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AND BACK...
Attendance
June 27
51
July 4
44
July 11
63
July 18
62
July 25
68
Treasurer's Report
Balance, May 31, 2010
$18,980.74
Deposits during June
$10,044.64
Disbursements during June
($10,076.13)
Balance, June 30, 2010
$18,949.25
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OUTREACH REPORTS
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ATTENTION!
NO SCRAPBOOKING GROUP to meet in August, we are taking a vacation. Come join us again the 3rd Friday in September.
Dear Church,
Thank you for allowing me to have this time away so that Ron and I could be with my dad and my family during Dad’s last days of life on earth.
These have been special days of being family together as we cared for Dad, sat with him and said our goodbyes.
I appreciate your prayers, calls, cards and the beautiful spray of flowers that you sent for Dad’s funeral. It is especially comforting to be church with you and to have Christian hope that Dad is at peace in God’s eternal care.
With gratitude,
Dawn
Another Thanks….
We received this card from Kristy Moss, for whom a bake sale was held in June, to help her with back surgery expenses:
“I can’t express how very blessed I am for all the wonderful people from the First Christian Church for all their support in helping with the bake sale and for all your prayers. Thank you so very much. God bless!”
Love,
Kristy Moss
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 1ST WORSHIP
PLEASE WELCOME representatives of the Burnet County Child Welfare Board to our worship service and fellowship lunch. Let’s show them some First Christian Church hospitality!
BCISC BACK-TO-SCHOOL BREAKFAST
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
7:30am to 9:00am
You are invited to attend the breakfast and help represent our church family. Let Judy Ritchie or Pastor Dawn know if you would like to be there! This is a great opportunity to welcome newcomers to our community and invite them to come to church here.
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QUADRENNIAL JUNE 2010
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FRIENDS CLAIMING CHRIST, JULY
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NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY
Olan Mills Photography is coming to FCC on September 28th and 29th to take all members pictures and gather information needed to create a new church directory. We have many new members since the last directory was published. More details will follow as we get closer to September.
CONGRATULATIONS…
to Greg Williams, who was recently installed as Worship Master at the Lake Victor Lodge No. 1011.
SING AND
WORSHIP AT
COUNTRY OAKS
Sunday, August 29th is our day to lead worship at Country Oaks Assisted Living. Meet there at 4:00pm for worship, singing and Communion.
The Fellowship of Church Women will meet at First United Methodist Church on Monday, August 30, at 2:00pm for a program and fellowship.
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Pictures
By: G. G. Smith
An old cowboy and a friend
Went into an art museum one day.
They looked at all the beautiful art
That they had there on display.
Paintings from all over the world
By the "masters", so they say
Michelangelo, De Vinci, Picasso,
Renoir, Van Gogh, and Monet.
After they had left the art behind,
His friend said, "Now you've seen the best."
The cowboy just shook his head
As he wasn’t really so impressed.
The cowboy said in his Texas drawl,
You must never look around
For every day that I have lived,
A beautiful picture I have found.
How about the live oak trees
Before the leaves begin to fall,
Or the rain clouds in the west
Or a mountain standing tall.
A field of blue bonnets in the sun,
That white tail crossing the trail,
That clear stream running full,
Or that covey of quail.
So take a look around, my friend.
There are pictures everywhere.
They were put here for you and me
And all the world to share.
The paintings you just showed me
Were very pretty, I recall.
I guess I am just used to real ones
By the Master of us all.
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Christianity and World Religions
We live in a diverse and changing world. Around the globe and in our own neighborhoods, we live and work with people of other faiths. What do they believe? How, as Christians, should we respond to them? How can we learn about their faiths and share our own faith with respect, building bridges of mutual understanding?
Chuck Orr will facilitate a class that will focus for six weeks on the subject of “Christianity and World Religions: Wrestling With Questions People Ask,” in the hope that we will come to a better understanding of our world, a greater appreciation of the differences among religious people, and a stronger grasp of our own faith. This six-week study will begin on Sunday, August 15, at 9:30 AM in the parlor.
The study is based on a video series of the same name featuring the Reverend Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. During the original series, the Church of the Resurrection substantially increased the number of people attending worship.
Come and learn more about Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. This study is open to both youth and adults.
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First Christian Church
P O Box 872
Burnet TX 78611
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