Fcc Bulletin 120609

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December 6, 2009

Please be in prayer for the following people: Prayers for Kitchen Ministry of First Christian; For David Pyles as he struggles with lymphoma; Karen Plantikow’s brother Charles will continue to heal from his bypass surgery; John Billman’s niece who was diagnosed with cancer, and all others who are dealing with cancer and other serious illnesses; for Earl Dunham’s nephew who is in Afghanistan, and all others with family members and friends in the armed services; Mark Carlson and others dealing with unemployment. We remember the peoples of Israel and Palestine. You can find out about the many ministries and missionaries to lift up in prayer by going to www.globalministries.org. We pray for the following churches in our Region : First Christian Church, Coralville, Iowa; Lohrville Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Lohrville, Iowa; First Christian Church, Seymour, Iowa. We also pray for the Christian Church in the Upper Midwest. If you have a prayer request or would like to join our online prayer team, please contact either Pastor Bob Brite at [email protected] or Associate Pastor Dennis Sanders at [email protected]. You can also leave a message by phone by calling the church office at 612-870-1868.

Ministry Team All Members of the Congregation Robert Brite, Interim Minister Dennis Sanders, Minister of Diversity and Mission Chris Wogaman, Office Manager Bill Stump, Director of Music Rick Bowman, Building Manager Serena Carlson, Nursery Attendant Martha Harris, Courier Editor Telephone: 612.870.1868 Prayer Phone: 612.870.0984

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FCC Advent Devotionals

This year our book of daily devotions for Advent has been produced in-house, with FCC members providing their own offerings, thoughts, and reflections on the Advent season. We still have Advent Devotionals available. The daily devotions will also be online at the church website: www.fccminneapolis.org.

Amahl and the Night Visitors Practice !

If you are interested in being part of the chorus for the December 18 performance, please meet in the choir room after service. ! Heifer Project Christmas Sale! Give a gift that will make a difference in the world. Bobbie Hall will be available after service for those interested in buying a livestock animal that will help feed hungry people around the world. !

Advent Vespers Wednesday, December 9 at 7pm. Join us for a brief (less than 30 minutes) informal gathering time or prayer, mediation and communion in the Lounge.

Thin Place, Sacred Space

A performance and exhibition featuring the work of the Arts Practicum class of United Theological Seminary: Cyndi Bradbury, Kayla Daniels, Leslie Johnson, Kris Killam, Bob Tollefson and First Christian’s own Deb Murphy. Thursday, December 10, 12:15-1:25 pm, Steckel Learning Center, United Theological Seminary and Friday, December 11, 7-9 pm, Bigelow Chapel, United Theological Seminary.

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20/30 Young Adult Group Baking Fest

Saturday afternoon, Dec. 12, from 1- 4 p.m. The 20/30 Young Adult group will gather in the church kitchen to do Christmas baking – cookies, bars, balls, cakes, pheasant under glass, and whatever. We will eat some of the cookies and some will go to the Aliveness Project.

Prayer Circle

The Prayer Circle which started over the summer, is back after a haitus. We meet in the Library on Sunday mornings for a short devotion and prayer.

Advent Hygiene Drive

Don’t forget between now and December 24 to drop off your toiletries (toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, etc.) at the church. We will donate them to the Community Emergency Service FoodShelf.

2009 Christmas Offering

The 2009 Christmas Offering goes to support the Regional Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) including the Christian Church in the Upper Midwest. We will receive this offering on December 13 and 20.

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Have an announcement to share? Please drop it off in the church office or email it to [email protected] by Wednesday.

Amahl and the Night Visitors

We are thrilled to be able to host for the second time a production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera Amahl and the Night Visitors on Friday night, Dec. 18, at 7:30 pm. Laura Anderson, our soprano soloist, is producing this opera, and James Barnett, our pianist, will conduct the orchestra. Both the orchestra and chorus will feature student musicians from the University of Minnesota. Members of our choir will join student singers in the chorus. James Baumgartner, choir tenor, and Anna DeGraff, alto, will sing leading roles. The role of the boy will be sung by Luke Bilotta, who is a member of the Minnesota Boychoir. Freewill donations will again go to Feed My Starving Children. Please invite family and friends to this special Advent preformance.

Nicholas Carter in Concert Nicolas Carter will present two concerts during Advent. Saturday, Dec. 12, Nicolas will be joined by his ensemble Nube for a program called “The Golden Bird.” Nube is a four-member group of harp, guitar, percussion and Andean flutes. This event also begins at 7 pm with tickets $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The following Saturday, Dec. 19, Nicolas will perform a solo program of music and reflections on the season. The program will begin at 7 pm, and tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

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