April - First Christian Church of Malvern

THE MALVERN MESSENGER
Published in the interest of
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of MALVERN
April 2014
Easter Schedule – April 20, 2014
7:00 am – Sunrise Service
8:00 am – Breakfast
9:00 am – Heritage Service
10:30 am – Connection Service
Good Friday Service
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Prelude begins at 6:45 pm
Performance begins at 7:00 pm
Kenny’s
Fellowship
Fellowship is a very important part of what FCCM is about. We love to get together and hang out. That
is important because it will build relationships that help in our walk with Jesus. I want you to take part in
two events that are coming up that will help build fellowship.
The first is April 30 and it is the Senior Luncheon. The Senior Luncheon is an event that we will be doing
4 times a year. It will be a time for anyone 55 and older to come and have lunch and enjoy a guest speaker. The fun starts at 11:30 am with lunch and the guest speaker will be Mark Black.
The second event is Men’s Challenge at Elkhorn Valley. This year it is entitled “Impact.” There is golf
scramble beginning at 11:00 am at Carroll Meadows Golf Course. The fun continues at Elkhorn from
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Elkhorn. It would be great to take a big group to this event. If you have any questions, see Kenny.
Take advantage of all the fellowship opportunities at FCCM.
SCHEDULED TO SERVE
NURSERY SCHEDULE:
4/6 - Connie Mace, Mary Jo Levering
4/13 - Susan Catlett, Kristin Shearer, Jessica Scarry
4/20- Mariah Crater, Megan Brady
4/27- Sandy Clear, Emily Kaufman, Katie Sutton
Evening
Mariah Crater
Katie Sutton
Susan Catlett
Chris Logan
COMMUNION PREPARATION: April – Dan & Debbie Clear
Computer Operators
4/6 - Leanna Weir
4/13 - Emily Taylor
4/20 –
4/27 - Kathe Davis
May – Brenda Coe & Leanna Weir
USHERS: Jim Wagner, Nevin Crater, Bruce Rodgers, Mike Campbell, Mark Clear, John Davis, Dave Earley, Pete Everhart, Roger
Fessenmeyer, Doug Graham, Todd Griffith, Clarence Grindstaff, Delmar Hardy, Bob Hocker, Art Huffman, Steve Jones, Jerry Klinesmith, Jim Levering, Brian Linder, Tim Logan, Jim Lucas, Bruce Maley, Dan Meenan, Jack Miller, Ron Molnar, Dale Rose, Craig
Rodgers, Joe Russ, Jeremy Schaefer, Tim Shriver, Vaughn Slabaugh, Marty Smith, Jack Swinehart, Shane Thompson, Jeff Townsend,
Monroe Townsend
Attendance & Offerings
SS 9am
SS 10:30
Heritage
Connection
Designated
Operating
March 2
93
23
89
249
$265.00
$11,603.93
March 9
86
30
101
211
$1,951.00
$11,723.76
March 16
112
26
115
284
$110.00
$11,560.09
March 23
98
24
97
282
$2,783.75
$8,662.03
Monday Ladies Bible Study
Heritage Worship:
4/6– Leader: Cindy and Kevin Grindstaff
Accomp. – Cindy Grindstaff
Prelude & Communion - Cindy Grindstaff
4/13– Leader: Theresa Linder, Cindy Unkefer
Accomp. –
Prelude & Communion -Jodie McGee
4/20– Leader: Heather McKenzie
Accomp. – Cindy Grindstaff
Prelude & Communion – Cindy Grindstaff
4/27– Leader: Heather McKenzie
Accomp –
Prelude & Communion - Jodie McGee
Connection Service:
The Connection band will lead worship
Scheduled Practices:
Tues. 7:00 pm
Connection Band
Wed. 7:00 pm
Choir
Computer Operator:
4/6 - BOTH - Leanna Weir
4/13 - BOTH - Emily Taylor
4/20 - BOTH –
4/27 - BOTH – Kathe Davis
We are in need of a computer operator willing to do
the 3rd Sunday of each month. If this is something
you may be interested in, please contact the office.
*Sermons are available on audio CD or DVD. To
receive the one of your choice, mark which service
and media you want on the sheet located beside
the Welcome Center.
*The next newsletter date is April 30 with articles
due MONDAY, April 28. Newsletters are published
the last Wednesday of the month.
This Bible study meets at 9 am for walking, with
Bible study beginning at 9:30 am. Feel free to
come join them!
Tuesday Evening Ladies Bible Study
Will be wrapping up for the spring in the
next few weeks. We will be starting a
new study in the fall.
Scrapbook Day!
Saturday, April 12th, 2014
9 am – 9 pm
$10 per person includes lunch, table space,
minimal supplies, and snacks
Please bring a covered dish for dinner as well as a
snack to share.
Call Jennifer Metz (330) 323-5995 or Jennifer
Kugler (330) 324- 2784 or the church office to
reserve you space.
Beginning March 23rd, a
new parenting class is
meeting on Sunday
evenings. A DVD series
entitled “Raising Your
Kids Without Raising
Your Blood Pressure” by
Rick Warren will be presented. Our focus
will be on studying God’s guidelines for
loving & raising our children. Come join us
at 6:00 p.m.
*If you are reading a paper copy of this, request to
have it emailed to you, or check us out on the web
at www.fccmonline.org/news.php
Events & Activities
Youth Group
April 6, 13, 27
Hang Out
April 2, 9, and 30
beginning at 5 pm.
Spaghetti Lunch
Fundraiser
April 6 after the 2nd service
Cost is $8/person, $4/child
or $20/family. Proceeds will
help FCCM teens attend
CIY Move this summer.
CIY MOVE
July 20-26
Cost: $279; $50 deposit
due May 1
For more information about
this event check out:
www.ciy.com/move
The Role of Parents
Expert Insights for Parents of Teenagers
By Rick Lawrence
Reports of decline, not growth, are flying about the American church. But
researchers at Focus on the Family are saying “not so fast” to conventional wisdom.
In a report titled “Millennial Participation and Retention,” they shed some light on
what’s really happening. Only 11 percent of young adults who say they’ve left their
faith report that they “ever had a strong faith as a child.” The other 89 percent say
they “never had a strong faith in the first place.”
“Not surprisingly, homes modeling lukewarm faith do not create enduring faith in
children,” the report notes. “Homes modeling vibrant faith do. So these young adults
are leaving something they never had a good grasp of in the first place. This is not a
crisis of faith, per se, but of parenting.”
The simple translation? Kids who grow up with a weak faith are much more likely to
walk away from it as they get older. The report quotes respected Notre Dame
sociologist Dr. Christian Smith, writing in Souls in Transition: “Religious outcomes
in emerging adulthood…flow quite predictably from formative religious influences
that shape persons’ lives in early years… Religious commitments, practices, and
investments made during childhood and the teenage years, by parents and others in
families and religious communities, matter—they make a difference.”
Here are the takeaways:
 Kids who develop a strong faith as children tend to hang onto it as they grow up.
 Simple church attendance is no indicator of a faith that can weather the storms of
growing up. Parents who are intentional about modeling and seeding a growing
faith in their kids are the key catalysts. Smith says “the most important pastor a
child will ever have in their life is a parent.”
—Group Magazine
About the Author:
**All outside activities
require an annual permission
slip to be filled out for every
student. Pick one up at the
church or download it from
the church website. **
Search for: FCC Malvern
Student Ministry and click
the “Like” button.
Dr. Walt Mueller is the founder and president of the Center for
Parent/Youth Understanding. His organization is always
looking for new ways to be salt and light in the culture at-large.
Walt ís the author of eight books and is a sought-after authority
on youth culture and family issues.
Thought #28: Don’t Take it Personally
There will be times when your children will criticize, mock, and even reject your
best efforts, advice, attempts to connect, or anything else you might do to
make them happy. When that happens, move on. Don’t base your mood, selfworth, or understanding of your parenting skills and effectiveness on how your
kids feel about your or treat you. These words from the writer of Proverbs
deserve our attention at times like these: Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he
will show you which path to take (Proverbs 3:5-6) Your role is to consistently
love and encourage your children while looking to Christ as your rock, along
with faithfully and obediently finding your own identity in him and him alone.
Children’s Ministry
EVENTS
April
April 6 –
th
Kidz Church –
The Puppets
April 13th –
Kidz Church -
Spirit Filled Sharing
April 20thKidz Church -
God Goes with Me
April 27thKidz Church -
Loving the World
Sunday Evenings
“Serving”
April 6, 13, 27
3 pm @ Church
Hope to see you there!
Elkhorn Valley Christian Service Camp
Camper Discounts
Missions Ministry Discount
Summer camp weeks will fill up early, so register soon! The Missions
Ministry is offering a discount of 50% (up to $110) to elementary, junior
high and high school students who attend a week of camp at Elkhorn Valley
Christian Service Camp (EVCSC). You must obtain a code from the
church office to be used with on-line registration. Eligibility for the
discount will be given out along with the code.
Elkhorn Valley Discounts
Early-Bird registration will include an additional discount offered by the
camp. REGISTER AND PAY THE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT BY APRIL
14th AND SAVE UP TO $30. REGISTER AND PAY THE NON-REFUNDABLE
DEPOSIT BY MAY 12th AND SAVE UP TO $10.
A normal week of camp will be $80 if both church and early bird
discounts are used.
Help Wanted at Elkhorn
Interested in working at camp this summer? EVCSC is always looking for hard-working
individuals who want to serve as a lifeguard or kitchen or maintenance staff. E-mail
[email protected] for more info. (Must be at least 14 years old to apply.)
Step Up & Serve
Volunteering is a great opportunity to serve others with your time and talents. Join
EVCSC this year to help get the grounds ready for summer camp during one of their
Spring Cleaning Work Weeks - March 31-April 5 and April 21-26.
More details about all the summer camp programs, discounts and opportunities to help
can be found at the camp website: www.elkhornvalley.com
Maxi Frere*
Alice Graham
Doug Graham
Gray Family*
Connor Haney
Danny Haney
Bill Haren & Family
Amber Harper*
Dorothy Hart
Ted Isley
Lambert Family
Celeste Lawrence
Ralph Martinelli
Military*
Irene Miller
Missionaries*
Bob Nichols
Esther Nichols
Pam Peas
Petersen Family*
Tim & Nicole Potts
Jenny Price
Esther Albright
Diane Bennett*
Charlie Bower
Bruce Brace
Brainerd Family
Falon Brill
Tasha Cartwright
Roxanne Casper*
Brenda Coe
Clint Coe
OH & US Congress*
Paul Coup
Khail Dillon
Judy Egnor
Dorothy Foster
Charlie Rice
Cathy Rodgers
Mary Lyn Rose*
OH & US Senate*
Stan Shingleton
Stephanie Shingleton
Janet Thompson
Walker Smith
Jim Walker *
Marlene Walker
Don Wallace *
Adam Weyandt
Will Wiley
Joseph Willis
Michelle Wilson*
Donna Young*
Shut-Ins, Nursing Homes
Ruth Campbell
Joyce Carroll
Ethyle Ferguson
Les Foster
Mary Hardy
Ruth McNutt
Bob & Esther Nichols
Pat Wiley
Bertha Wright
Betty Zartman
*long term prayer need
Condolences to:
Brownfield Family
Lurch Family
Jason McKillan Family
Heath Showers Family
Deployed Military:
Douglas Cox
SrA Don Suver
Birthdays and Anniversaries for the month of April
4/2. Maraina Matthew
4/7. Kenny Thomas
4/9. Jack Miller
4/10. Nate Gray
4/11. Ed McNeil
Alan Townsend
4/12. Nora Rossey
4/13. Kindra Coe
Zoey Elliott
4/14. Bryan Jones
4/15. Tina Cates
Maddie Foutz
4/16. Matthew Cates
4/17. Monika Hawkins
4/18. Jayce Boone
4/21. Jim Wagner
4/23. Duncan Gray
4/25. Kyle Ammond
Jeremiah Boone
4/26. Aaron Smith
4/28. Herb Foutz
4/29. Falon Brill
4/3. Steve & Paula Jones – 21 years
4/4. Tony & Cindi Leslie – 15 years
4/5. David & Sheila Earley –
4/10. Jeremy & Felicia Burton – 4 years
4/11. Terry & Debbie Hyde – 33 years
4/24. Bryan & Melody Jones – 4 years
4/26. Rich & Debbie Burton – 40 years
Elders 2014
Ben Black
330-418-7224
Herb Hawkins
330-895-4875
*Chairman
Dan Clear
330-863-1372
*Bud Randal
330-868-7097
John Deininger
330-863-2734
Dave Snyder
330-627-4483
John Vincent
330-488-8396
Upcoming Events:
Men’s Golf Scramble & Retreat May 2
1st – 3rd Retreat @ Elkhorn May 9-10
VBS – Wilderness Escape – June 16-20
Church Office Hours
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 - 4:00
Phone - 330-863-1303
Fax - 330-863-6447
www.fccmonline.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Upcoming Meals
4/6 – Chinese Night! Bring your favorite Chinese dish to share.
The Fellowship committee will provide dessert.
4/13 – Submarine Sandwiches! Bring a side dish and a dessert.
4/20 – Easter Breakfast – No evening meal.
MINISTERS:
Kenny Thomas
Senior Minister
330-771-2600
[email protected]
Thurman Culpepper
Youth/Student Minister
330-863-1538
[email protected]
Kevin Crater
Children’s Minister
330-324-0366
[email protected]
Heather McKenzie
Worship Director
[email protected]
First Christian Church
4046 Coral Road NW
Malvern OH 44644-9468
First Christian Church of Malvern, OH
Sun
Mon
30
Apr 2014 (Eastern Time)
Tue
Wed
31
1
6 a m - Men's Bible
Study
3 p m - After School
Fun
6 : 3 0 p m - Ladies
Bible
7
Sp
t umd y- Connextion
Band Practice
6
9 a m - Service
7
7 p m - Men's Open
Gym
7
- tMissions
Bp
a smk e
ball
1 0 : 3 0 a m - Service
13
9 a m - Service
1 0 : 3 0 a m - Service
1 2 : 3 0 p m - Baby
Shower
5
f oprm - e v e n i n g
D
inner and
Crystal
5
p m - Youth Group
Class
Dumeny
7 a m - Sunrise
Service
8 a m - Easter
Breakfast
9 a m - Service
8
14
6 p m - Culpepper's
Small Group
7 p m - Elder's
Meeting
7 p m - Men's Open
Gym
Basketball
20
5 p m - Hangout @
Culpepper's
7 p m - Choir
6 a m - Men's Bible
Study
3 p m - After School
Fun
7 p m - Connextion
Band Practice
1 2 p m - Spaghetti
Lunch
5
p nmd -r aeivseenr i n g
Fu
Dinner and
5
p m - Youth Group
Class
6 a m - Men's Bible
Study
7 p m - Connextion
Band Practice
7 p m - Volleyball
7 p m - Men's Open
Gym
Basketball
5 p m - Hangout @
Culpepper's
7 p m - Choir
5 p m - Hangout @
Culpepper's
7 p m - Choir
6 a m - Men's Bible
Study
7 p m - Connextion
Band Practice
7 p m - Volleyball
23
9 a m - Service
1 0 : 3 0 a m - Service
5 p m - evening
Dinner and
5
p m - Youth Group
Class
28
5 p m - Hangout @
Culpepper's
6 p m - Culpepper's
Small Group
7 p m - Men's Open
Gym
Basketball
29
6 a m - Men's Bible
Study
7 p m - Connextion
Band Practice
7 p m - Volleyball
6 p m - Black/Sutton
Small Group
6 : 3 0 p m - Davis/Shriv
er Small
7
- Snyder's
Gpr omu p
Small Group
7 p m - Thomas Small
Group
30
1 1 : 3 0 a m - Senior
Luncheon
5 p m - Hangout @
Culpepper's
11
1
12
9 a m - Scrapbooking
Day
17
24
5
Art of Marriage Retreat
10
6 p m - McNutt Small
Group
6 : 3 0 p m - Davis/Shriv
er Small
7
- Snyder's
Gpr omu p
Small Group
1 0 : 3 0 a m - Service
27
Sat
4
6 p m - Black/Sutton
Small Group
6 : 3 0 p m - Davis/Shriv
er Small
7
- Snyder's
Gpr omu p
Small Group
7 p m - Thomas Small
Group
16
22
Fri
3
6 p m - McNutt Small
Group
6 : 3 0 p m - Davis/Shriv
er Small
7
- Snyder's
Gpr omu p
Small Group
9
15
21
Thu
2
18
19
25
26
7 p m - Good Friday
Service
4th-6th Grade Retreat @ Elkhorn
2
3