Our Church News

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY:
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2725 N.E. 14th Avenue, Wilton Manors Florida 33334
Pastor: Dr. John W. Stauffer Phone: 954-564-2019
E-mail: xchurchofw@aol.com

Church Calendar

“JESUS’ SERMON ON THE MOUNT
“BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT”
SECOND SUNDAY OF CHURCH LOYALTY MONTH / WELCOME BACK CHOIR!
NEXT SUNDAY

NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, DR. JOHN WILL BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES FROM JESUS’ SERMON ON THE MOUNT. THE FIRST OF THESE MESSAGES WILL BE ON THE “BEATITUDES.” THE BEATITUDES ARE JUST LIKE THEY SOUND, THE ATTITUDES THAT SHOULD BE IN OUR LIVES. SINCE THESE ARE THE FIRST WORDS THAT JESUS CHOSE TO SHARE IN HIS PUBLIC MINISTRY, EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD NOT ONLY HEAR THEM, BUT HAVE A BURNING DESIRE TO FOLLOW THEM.
INVITE A FRIEND TO WORSHIP WITH US NEXT WEEK, AS WE BEGIN TO LOOK AT WHAT IS CALLED, “THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

DOUBLE DAY PINS

Our Double Day Pins were given our last Sunday. You are asked to wear your pin every day during October. When someone asks, “WHAT IS DOUBLE DAY?” You respond, “IT’S A SPECIAL DAY AT OUR CHURCH ON OCTOBER 30TH. I WANT YOU TO BE MY DOUBLE AND COME AND WORSHIP WITH ME AND SIT NEXT TO ME.”

AIR CONDITIONING FUND

$23,905.00 has been received toward the cost ($30,582.00) of the new A/C System. All of our members and friends are encouraged to continue giving a sacrificial gift of $10 above your normal giving each week until our goal is obtained. God has given us a place to come and worship. Now is the time to maintain it and see what happens when all God’s people work together. Please mark your gifts “Air Condition.”

WELCOME BACK, CHOIR!

Next Sunday, October 9th, our Choir will be back in the sanctuary for the first time this season. We hope that all our members and friends will be present and welcome our Choir.

STAFF APPRECIATION MONTH

The month of October is designated as “Staff Appreciation Month” here at First Christian Church. Most of you do not know, but the staff (Christine, Kathleen, Savi, Eric, Polly, Wyn, Joe, Dorothy, Valerie, Sadie, Kenny & Mark) has not received a raise for the past seven years. We all know how challenging that is in these tough economic times as the cost of living increases each year. I want to challenge each member and friend of this congregation to contribute at least $10 towards a love offering that shows our appreciation for the wonderful staff that we have. Our goal is $3,203.00. Some of you have been blessed and can give much more! Remember, a Pastor is only as effective in our Lord’s ministry as the staff that supports him. Let’s let our staff know how much we appreciate their mostly behind the scene steadfast labor for our Lord. You may make your donation by placing it in an envelope and marking it “Staff.” Thank you and God bless you all!
Dr. John

REAFFIRMATIONS

We rejoice with Taylor Quinones, Joe Gura and Linda Fox, who reaffirmed their faith in Jesus as their Savior last Sunday.

DEDICATIONS

We congratulate Paule Levigne and Marc Estelon in the dedication of their children, Marvin, Jaysen & Jaylen Estelon to our Lord Jesus Christ last Sunday.

ALL CHURCH DINNER

Our All Church Dinner is scheduled for next Wednesday, October 12th from 5 to 6 p.m. The following menu will be served: MEATLOAF, OVEN ROASTED POTATOES, CALIFORNIA MIXED VEGGIES, SALAD, ROLLS, COFFEE OR TEA, DESSERT: CAKE. The cost of the dinner is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under. Everyone is invited to join us and then stay for our worship service at 6:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
“GOD’S ANSWER IN PARABLES”

There are many people who think the Gospel has failed and God is not in control of this world, because of the terrible things that are happening. Any true believer knows that the Gospel has not failed and God is still in control.
Next Wednesday, October 12th at 6:45 p.m., during our worship service, Dr. John will be preaching a message entitled, “GOD’S ANSWER IN PARABLES.” Invite a friend to worship with us and hear four parables from Matthew 13, that tell us why.

tape SERMON TAPES & CD’S

Cassette tapes and CD’S of our Sunday and Wednesday messages are available. You can pick them up from the cabinet in the foyer of the church. For special requests, call the church office at 954-564-2019. A donation towards the tape ministry is always appreciate

BRICK DEDICATION PROGRAM

You can order a brick(s) in memory or in honor of a loved one, for a special occasion, with your favorite scripture, or even as a gift, to be permanently placed in the church garden. The cost per brick is $125. Not only will you help beautify the church grounds, but your message will be an inspiration to others and a testimony for our Lord Jesus Christ. The order forms are located in the foyer of the church.

PASTOR’S CLASS

The next session of the Pastor’s Class will begin on Thursday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m. All new members, friends and long standing members are invited to attend the class. Dr. John will be teaching the basics of the Christian faith, and the class will meet seven times on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Edcuation Building, Room #8.

MEN & WOMEN BIBLE STUDY

Our Men & Women Bible Study is scheduled for Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the overflow room. The topic of study is “Getting Right With God.” Anyone interested in participating is welcome to join us.

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Our Harvest Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 30th at 5:30 p.m. on the church grounds. It offers the children and their friends an alternative to “Trick or Treating,” and ensures their safety. There will be food, games, prizes, tons of candy, and lots of fun for the whole family. Invite your friends and neighbors to come and join us. Volunteer assistance and lots of candy donations are needed. For more information, contact Christine at 954-564-2703.

CWF CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Mark your calendars! Our Christian Women’s Fellowship “Christmas Bazaar” is right around the corner - Saturday, November 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Lots of hand made arts & crafts, Christmas decorations, jewelry, home made baked goods and much more will be available, not to mention a white elephant table with lots of usable items. Donations are welcome and very much appreciated (no books or clothes please). Call the church office 954-564-2019 if you have any questions.

CANNED GOODS

Our Food Pantry could always use your help to restock. A variety of canned goods (soup, spaghetti, fruit, vegetables, tuna, etc.) and other non-perishables are needed. You may place your donations in the food box located in the overflow room. The Food Pantry opens every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. after the worship service to give out the food to the needy of our community. For cash donations, use a pink offering envelope, mark it “food pantry” and place it in the offering plate.

THOSE WHO NEED OUR PRAYERS

Whilldin & Sue Allen .. James Bailey .. Bill & Jane Baldwin .. Mary Becker .. Patrick Berardi .. Jerry Bowan .. John Breighner .. Rena Buchanan .. Phyllis Burdyl .. Lori Burns .. Danny & Leandra Cain .. Laura Cain .. Gloria Carruthers .. Marlene Casey .. Lazila Charles .. Taryne Crabtree .. Janice Daniels .. Joe Davis .. Anabelle Delane .. Connie Dentler .. Frances Donahue .. Francescia Famiano .. Chuck Finney .. Bob Fogle .. Jean French .. Rob French .. Sue Friend .. Jean Fulton .. Tim & Marlee Gabriele .. Gertrude Gainous .. James Gavis .. Ivan Guerrero .. Alex Graber .. Fran Gulick .. Ian Henry .. Bill Huegele .. Geraldine Hunter .. Margery Inman .. Georgina Jacobsen .. Linda Jannis .. Bobby Jansen .. Jean Janus .. Ann Jeffs .. Pierre Joos-de-ter-Beerst .. Joyce Kalscheur .. Cody Kelly .. Teresa Kelly .. Christine Kenneth .. Terry Kleier .. Henry Kwant .. Elizabeth Lawson .. Chuck & Dianne Leidy .. Michael Lindsley .. Kenny Long .. Charles Mangano .. Betty Marre .. Bob Marre .. Renee Mason .. Richard Munsey .. Bobbi Nash .. Brandon Neviels .. Nancy Neuner .. Ed Newman .. Linda P. .. Joyce Pearson .. Betty Peterman .. Ileana Pino-Henry .. Jennie Plusch .. Jean Alice Prehn .. Sylvia Prior .. Cathy Pulver .. Fred Pulver .. Lois Quattromini .. Wilma Robinson .. Baroness Myriam de Roodenbeke .. Carrie Rudwilliet .. David Scully .. Doris Serges .. Lu Shaw .. Melina Shattuck .. Don & Norma Shawver .. Karen Small .. Carl & Mary Smart .. Bill Smith .. Dorothy Smith .. Jimmy & Frabier Smith .. Joan Smith .. Shawn Smith .. Norma Snyder .. Angela Stoneblakeman .. Mark Sturgis .. Roy & Joanne Taylor .. John Troha .. Phyllis Troha .. Donna Trussler .. Theresa Turner .. John Valente .. Charlie & Connie Verel .. Chad Waronicki .. Pat Wells .. Linda Weigel .. Jimmie Whidden .. Fred Wieden .. Don Wood .. Michael Woodward .. Marguerite Worten
Let us also remember our missionaries .. Dick & Jessie Munson/Wycliffe Bible Translations .. Cornel & Karen Bucur/Romanian Mission .. Rev. Jim McGarvey/Hope Women Centers .. Nadia Lawand/Middle East.

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