ALETTA’S NOTE: Jeanne Brown wrote this letter to us when she and her family first joined us for worship two years ago. She recently updated the letter and is allowing me to make it available to the congregation. I hope
Lectionary Readings for December
Sunday, December 2, 2018 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Sunday, December 16, 2018 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 Christmas Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) Sunday, December 9, 2018 Baruch
To Tell the Truth
John 18:33-37 I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and a blessed day. Often the Sunday following Thanksgiving is the first Sunday in Advent. From time to time, however, there is another Sunday that pushes Advent back a week. That
Bever Family Baby Shower
Everyone – all genders & all ages – is invited to a baby shower as the Bever Family prepares to welcome their fifth child. Come join the festivities! Where: First Christian Church When: Saturday, December 8 Time: 10:00 am Suggested
From the President
The Thanksgiving holiday offers an opportunity to reflect on our blessings. I am blessed with health, family, a rewarding vocation and membership in First Christian Church. I recently reviewed a summary of the congregational questionnaire that Carol Lyon has prepared.
Caroling Sunday
Haven’t had your fill of caroling yet? We can take care of that! Sunday, December 30 will be our informal Service of Carols. What better way to wrap up 2018?
SOME HISTORY AND A REQUEST
Project Oak Tree is an initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, to help documented refugees and their families seeking asylum from Guatemala, Honduras, San Salvador and other countries, to reach their families in the United States. It started
Socks for the Community of Hope
The annual drive for socks for the Community of Hope has already begun. On November 18th the “Sock it to em” Christmas bag appeared. In addition to regular socks, there is a need for new diabetic socks as well. The
Worship During Advent
Sunday, December 2 begins the Advent Season. The Advent candles of Hope, Peace, Love and Joy will be lit as we wait in anticipation for Christmas.
A Few Words
Ok – did changing the time on November 4th to daylight saving time also crank up the speed of things happening since then? Lots going on so be sure to take a close look at this newsletter and mark your