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First Christian Church (
Disciples of Christ )
June 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….
5/25/10
I don’t know about you but I was especially energized by our Pentecost worship. From hearing Greg’s testimony as he was compelled by the Spirit to come forward and share what God had put on his heart to hearing once more the Pentecost story from Acts as Art read it for us to singing hymns of grateful praise for the presence of God’s Spirit in the church to hearing about the visioning process that’s underway to sharing Communion together as Christ’s church. It’s about being present to God, listening for a word from God, knowing that we’re empowered by God’s Spirit, and then being willing to live it.
As I reflect on Pentecost and think about God’s gift of presence with us through the Holy Spirit, I’m reminded of the meanings of the Hebrew word ruach, which translates “spirit”. Ruach is found in Genesis to describe both the wind that blew across the waters in creation and for God breathing life into the first human beings. In Greek, the word is pneuma and in John 3:8 Jesus said, “The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
Sometimes the wind blows as a calm breeze that cools us in the heat of the day. Other times, the wind is forceful enough to push us or even knock us down. It’s hard to stand still in a powerful wind. So it is with God. Sometimes, God’s Spirit is a calming presence to settle our anxieties and fears. At other times, God’s Spirit is a compelling presence that moves us from our complacency, comfortableness, stubbornness, and even unwillingness.
As I write this article, I’m sitting on my patio with the wind gently blowing across my face and it feels so good. But then there’s the occasional gust that really gets my attention and so I pray that God’s Spirit will blow through our lives and through the life of FCC Burnet in ways that gets our attention and compels us to capture God’s vision and run with it! To be willing to go wherever the Spirit blows. God’s Holy Spirit – energizing, compelling, empowering – wants our attention. What does God want? Where is God taking us? Come on! Get on board, get fastened in and get ready to go. Let’s ride the wind of God’s Spirit together and find out where God is calling us to.
Excited and praying together with you,
Dawn
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A WORD FROM THE MODERATOR…
Time is flying by and so much to do! Please keep all the ministries of the church in mind and become involved, whether it’s your presence at these ministries or with your financial support. Peoples lives are being blessed as we reach out.
At the Board Meeting May 12, the Board approved more vacation time for Rev. Dawn (as promised after her first year here---she’s now been here nearly 3!). We celebrated Ernie’s retirement by presenting him a “blessing book” with our thank you’s and memories. We discussed the vision team getting back in the swing of things, the successful Spaghetti Luncheon, and our prayerful consideration of our financial contributions to the church. The next Board Meeting will be Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 7:00 P.M. Make a commitment to attend!
Stop by the church and meet Nancy Henderson, who has taken Debbie’s place in the office! Welcome, Nancy, and thank you!
REMEMBER….PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!
Lisa Nance
The church choir will sing June 6, and then take a break for the summer. We always welcome new members, and will resume practice August 10th. If anyone has special music to offer during the summer, please let Judy Ritchie or Pastor Dawn know.
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DISCIPLES MEN NEWS
We just went from not doing much to a very busy schedule. Some of us were in Gonzales May 14th and 15th, and we are now in Hawkins on our Mission trip working at Jarvis Christian College, May 24 – 29. We have a lot of work to do on some of the dwellings on campus. Saturday, May 22, we had our Men’s Fellowship Breakfast and had 16 in attendance, 4 of which were guests. We will not be having our breakfast gathering during the summer, but will resume in September. Summertime will be a good time for us to work on the rent house and finish the project we started in the spring.
Thanks to the men of our congregation that donate their time and talents to the service of God.
Ron Rosignol President
DISCIPLES WOMEN’S NEWS
HATS OFF TO THE MEN
The women in the church would like to invite the men in the church to a Special Breakfast honoring them on Saturday,
June 19 at 9:00am in Fellowship Hall. There will be two sign-up sheets on the counter in Fellowship Hall: one for reservations and one for the women to volunteer their help. Women, please see Marilyn for special preparations that need to be made. We hope to have a large attendance at this special event.
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BLUEBONNET GIRLS
The long waited and much anticipated “Bluebonnet Girls” are finally completed. With suggestions and support from the women, Sharon and Marilyn have completed their entry for Bras for a Cause. Marilyn will travel with “The Girls” to Quadrennial Assembly June 23-27, where they will be in an exhibit of bras created by Disciples Women. All funds collected from the entry fees and from the votes for the most popular entry will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
BBA/LRGVD DISCIPLES WOMEN’S FALL RETREAT - September 24-26, 2010
The registration forms are available for the Women’s Retreat in the Fall. Pick up a form on the counter in Fellowship Hall and make plans to attend this year. If you have any questions, please ask Marilyn. You will be glad you decided to join us.
Marilyn Petrick
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OUTREACH
OPPORTUNITIES/REPORTS
- The May noisy offering for LaCare was $115.10.
- The Spaghetti Luncheon resulted in checks in the amount of $1407.95 each to be presented to the Burnet County Child Welfare Board and the Boys and Girls Club of Burnet. Adding to the proceeds was the sale of raffle tickets for a microware oven donated by Ron and Dawn Rosignol, and other donations were given as well. Thanks to all who contributed their time and effort to make a difference in these children’s lives.
Community Kitchen
Mondays
May 3 103
May 10 80
May 17 86
May 24 108
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VISION TEAM REPORT
The Vision Team consisting of Michele Darling, Jim Nance, Jerry Hostetter, Laura Orr, Bennie Clark, Lisa Nance, Ernie Spiekermann and Pastor Dawn met on Monday, May 17, 2010, at 5:30 P.M.
We had a productive two hour meeting! We will be gathering relevant information regarding our neighborhoods, our community, our congregational needs, our spiritual gifts, and our financial statistics in the next few weeks. A survey will be mailed to all members and adult regular visitors in early June, and we ask for your careful thought and prayer in getting those filled out and returned to the church within a couple of weeks from your receipt.
Future meetings have been scheduled for the Vision Team. Look for your Care Groups to get together for questions and discussions about the visioning progress.
Our hope and prayer is to be able to present a vision statement and plan to the congregation in the Fall. HOWEVER...this is our schedule, not necessarily God’s schedule, so circumstances and dates may change so we’ll be flexible!
Pray for our church, pray for the vision team, and continue to pray for each other!
Lisa Nance
Rockbox Theater Trip
Church members and family are invited to enjoy a live performance filled with costumes, choreography and comedy at the Rockbox Theater in Fredericksburg on Saturday, August 28, at 4:30pm. Tickets are available from Laura Orr at $20.00 each, and must be purchased by the end of July.
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LOOKING AHEAD...
June 6
Galatians 1:11-24
Preaching
Pastor Dawn
Worship Leader
Laura Orr
Children’s Moment
Paula Harris
Sound Booth
Bobby Moore
Nursery
Sharon Tippie
Counters
Steve Stone, Bobby Moore
June 13
Galatians 2:15-21
Preaching
Pastor Dawn
Worship Leader
Ernie Spiekermann
Children’s Moment
Sharon Tippie
Sound Booth
Steve Stone
Nursery
Diana Moore
Counters
Mary Arnold, Michele Darling
June 20
Galatians 3:23-29
Preaching
Pastor Dawn
Worship Leader
Youth
Children’s Moment
Youth
Sound Booth
Ron Petrick
Nursery
Sharon Tippie
Counters
Steve Stone, Diana Moore
June 27
Luke 9:51-62
Preaching
Ernie Spiekermann
Worship Leader
Ron Petrick
Children’s Moment
Brenda Williams
Sound Booth
Bennie Clark
Nursery
Ann Knight
AND BACK...
Attendance
May 2
53
May 9
82
May 16
62
May 23
59
Treasurer's Report
Balance, March 31, 2010
$19,774.75
Deposits during April
$9,546.34
Disbursements during April
($11,791.28)
Balance, April 30, 2010
$17,529.81
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EDUCATION REPORT
Our elementary Sunday school attendance has been outstanding. We celebrated Pentecost this past Sunday, May 23, with a birthday party for the church complete with red cupcakes, candles, strawberries and Twizzlers.
We have new curriculum material for the junior high/high school class and the teachers are really excited about it. Youth, come check it out and bring a friend!
Summer is quickly approaching and this is a busy time. Please mark your calendars with these important dates and events. There will be many opportunities to volunteer your time, talents and cooking skills during the next three months. Please continue to pray for the quality and growth of our programs as we give children and youth in our church and the community the opportunity to grow closer in their relationship with God.
June 17 – Friends Claiming Christ (FCC) –
“Appreciating Nature through Art”
June 20 – Youth participate in Worship
Service
June 21-25 – Vacation Bible School at the
First United Methodist Church –
Community VBS hosted by our church
as well as the Methodist, Lutheran,
Presbyterian and Episcopalian
churches
July 22 – Friends Claiming Christ (FCC)–
“We Can Worship God in Many Ways”
August 2 – August 6 – 2nd Annual Worship
Arts Camp
August 8 –Sunday School Rally and
Breakfast;
Special Youth-Led Worship Service
Thank you all for your continued prayers and support!
Michele Darling
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Burnet Swimmer
Wins Medals
On Saturday, May 1st 150 seventh and eighth grade swimmers, representing 11 teams from throughout the state, participated in the Middle School Swimming Championships at Galloway Hammond Recreation Center. Mandee Harris, an 8th grader, captured two medals: 1st in Freestyle and 2nd in the 100 IM. Congratulations, Mandee!
I would like to thank each of you for the opportunity you have given me to serve as your church secretary over the past nine months. My husband and I will be moving to Kaiserslautern, Germany at the end of August, and I will be spending the next few months preparing for the move. Seeing you share God’s love through your ministry to one another and to the community has blessed me greatly, and I will keep you all in my prayers. Most of all I would like to say thank you to Pastor Dawn, who is one of the most dedicated and caring persons I have ever known.
Debbie Downs
The Scrapbooking Group will meet on Friday, June 18th @ 5:30pm. Join us for fun and fellowship to learn and share ideas! Remember to bring photos, acid free markers, scissors and album or pages on which to scrap. Paper trimmers, craft scissors, stencils/templates, color wheel and paper will be available for use.
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Summer Camp Schedule
CYF’ers (completed grades 9-12) - Jun 20-26
Eighter’s (completed grade 8) - Jun 27-Jul 3
Beginners (completed grades 2-3) - Jul 6-9
Chi Rho’s (completed grades 6-7) - Jul 11-17
Juniors (completed grades 4-5) - Jul 18-23
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SUMMER SERMONS
Have you ever thought, “I wish the pastor would preach on ….?” Well, now is your chance to request a sermon topic or scripture you would like to know more about. Just drop a note by the office or send an e-mail with your request.
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First Christian Church
P O Box 872
Burnet TX 78611
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June 5, 2010
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