march 20, 2011 Mission Sunday
Today is Mission Sunday.
Find My Way Home
During Lent, there will be three opportu- home, but also find a job and the road
nities to learn more about
homelessness in Minne-
sota and what is being
done about it. Find My
Way Home: Seek Solu-
tions to Homelessness
is a three part event
where we will talk with
folks engaged in making
sure people have a place
to call home.
You have two more
chances to learn about solutions to
homelessness. These include:
On Wednesday, March 30 Ann Carlson
of the Dignity Center will talk about this
ministry of Hennepin Avenue United
Methodist Church and how it helps
those who are homeless not only find a
Ministry Team
All Members of the Congregation
Robert Brite, Interim Minister
Dennis Sanders, Associate Minister of
Diversity and Mission
Chris Wogaman, Office Manager
James Baumgartner, Interim Director
of Music
Bryon Wilson, Interim Organist
Rick Bowman, Building Manager
Deb Murphy, Director of Spiritual Forma-
tion & Community Ministry
Serena Carlson, Nursery Attendant
Martha Harris, Courier Editor
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Class will study the book of
Luke for the next few weeks.
Our loose change will go to Please come and join them
support Groveland Foodshelf Sundays at 9:15AM in the
Hearthstone Room.
as part of the March Minne-
sota Foodshare Drive. Please
give what you can. Feed My Starving Children
to a better life. A team from First Christian
will go to the FMSC facility in
NEW! On Wednesday, The Breakfast Club
Coon Rapids on Thursday,
April 13 Cathy ten Broeke Join us every Sunday at
March 31 at 6PM to make
from Heading Home Hen- 8:45am in the Lounge for a
food packets for hungry chil-
nepin will be on hand to talk cup of coffee, a good break-
dren around the world. If you
the bulletin
about what Minneapolis fast and fellowship.
are interested in attending,
and Hennepin County are please contact Associate Pas-
doing to end homelessness Children’s Church tor Dennis Sanders or sign up
and how churches can be Children’s Church takes in the Lounge after service
involved place during Sunday worship beginning March 6.
in the Hearthstone room.
All events start at 6PM and Children are of course wel-
A People on the Move
will be in the Gathering Room. Snacks come to stay during the entire
We still have copies of our
will be provided. Please invite your worship service, but for those
Lenten devotional, “A People
friends! that might have trouble sitting
on the Move” available in the
still or want to hear God’s
Lounge.
Word differently there is now
an option. Children’s Church
will begin just after the Chil- Minnesota Foodshare
dren’s Sermon. March is Minnesota Food-
share month and we will col-
Weekly Announcements from First
lect non-perishable food items
Elders Meeting
Christian Church Minneapolis
and donations for Groveland
The Elders of First Christian Foodshelf. Our goal is to
Telephone: 612.870.1868 will meet at the home of Jay raise $1000 in donations dur-
Prayer Phone: 612.870.0984 and Arlene Hillestad at 5PM ing the month of March.
www.fccminneapolis.org today (March 20). Contact
E-Mail: fcc-mpls@qwest.net Jay and Arlene for directions.
Fax: 612.870.1860 Podcasts from First
March 19 Courier Missed a Sunday? Want to
know a little about First Chris-
The latest issue of the Courier
Faith. Fellowship. Future. tian? First Christian will now
Newsletter is now available in
make Sunday sermons avail-
the lounge.
able at our website for you to
listen to. We hope this will be
Sunday Morning Adult a way for people who aren't
Class Will Study Luke able to attend a Sunday or
The Sunday morning Adult those who want to know what
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goes on in that building in South Minneapolis to find out. Simply go to Community Events
www.fccminneapolis.org/podcasts to find a sermon to listen to.
Book of Faith Jubilee commitment needed to take a seminary
class.
Easter Flowers
2011 Book of Faith Jubilee: Inspiring
Easter is fast approaching. If you want to order Easter Lillies in honor or in mem-
Everyday People to Engage the Bible: There are several opportunities avail-
ory of a loved one, Bev Sigewald will be in the lounge on March 27th and April
Register now for the 2011 Book of Faith able this Spring. These classes include
3rd to take orders.
Jubilee! This year's classes on worship, art and evangelism.
Jubilee continues the To find out more about the programs
Special Concern conversation started and how to register, please go to: http://
One of our younger members, Caleb Callanan, was injured in a snow-blower ac-
at the 2009 inaugural www.unitedseminary.edu/
cident. He displayed great courage immediately after this accident, but lost his
event. Join us April 29 CommunityPrograms/academy.asp .
index finger, and another finger is in jeopardy of being lost. We ask your prayers
-May 1 for the 2011
for Caleb and his family, and are collecting an offering to defray medical
Book of Faith Jubilee:
costs. Please give generously, at church, by mail, or online: http://
Inspiring Everyday
givemn.razoo.com/story/First-Christian-Church-151. Include "Caleb's Medical
People to Engage the Bible. Through
Expenses" under *designation* online or in the memo on checks, made out to
presentations, conversation and practi-
First Christian Church.
cal takeaways, this conference is de-
signed for congregational leaders, both
Happy Birthday, John Christopher Shearer! lay and clergy, to inspire and equip you
We were informed about a new baby boy born to Karin Wolverton & Chris to lead your congregation into reading
Shearer, John Christopher Shearer, born March 17th at 30 weeks, coming in at 3 the Bible in engaging new ways. To reg-
lbs 6 oz and 15 inches. Mother and baby are well, and John will be kept a few ister, or for more information,
weeks as he enters the world a bit early. Your prayers of joy and good health for visit www.luthersem.edu/jubilee.
John and the whole Wolverton/Shearer family are much appreciated!

Want to Get Involved in the

Academy for Vital Christianity
Meetings and Events this Week Call it a seminary without walls. Life of First?
 Handbell Choir meets Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30PM and Chan-
cel Choir meets at 7:45PM. The Academy for Vital Christianity Please feel free to contact the follow-
brings top theological scholars to teach ing persons:
 Handcrafters meets at 9AM , Thursday, March 24. short classes at churches around the
 The Ministry Center Board meet at 7PM, Thursday. March 24. Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. Bob Brite, Transitional Pastor
pastor@fccminneapolis.org
 The Men’s Group meets Saturday, March 26 at 9AM. The Academy was founded two years
ago by United Theological Seminary of Dennis Sanders, Associate Pastor
the Twin Cities in partnership with the associatepastor@fccminneapolis.org
Minnesota Conferences of the United
Church of Christ and the United Method- Deb Murphy, Director of Spiritual For-
ist Church. The aim: to offer seminary- mation
quality classes in locations and formats christianformation@fccminneapolis.org
that make it possible for individuals and
clergy to pursue a deeper understanding
of the Christian tradition without the
www.facebook.com/fccminneapolis

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