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| The Christian Caller |
February 7, 2012
Rick's Ramblings
Men and women are different. As the French say, “Vive la difference”—literally, long
live the difference. Or loosely, YEAH!!!!!! Celebrate the difference. You don’t have to be
married long to appreciate that men and women are wired differently. We are innately not
the same. The scripture declares that God created us male and female. Equally prized and
equally gifted, but definitely different. You may remember the famed book of a few years
back, Men Are from Mars and Women Are from Venus. That title suggests that we
don’t even hail from the same planet. Mark Gungor, Christian teacher, has made a living
describing the difference. If you’ve never seen his presentation on “The Two Brains,” you
need to take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riMjXuJ390U. This makes it
pretty obvious why sometimes we have difficulties making marriage work the way we
would like for it to.
We are hosting a Love and Respect Marriage Seminar on Sunday evenings at 5:15 p.m.
for 14 weeks. Many of you have signed up to help with meals or childcare. May I say thank
you, thank you, thank you. Some marriages are hurting and need help. Others are good,
but want to get better. If you’ve been married long enough, you’ve been in both of those
places. I have personally invited several couples to join this endeavor, and will be calling
this week to invite again. I have already received calls from folks who want to invite
friends. I’m excited about the possibilities and deeply appreciate those of you who have
caught the vision and want to help with this important venture.
I will be out of the office Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening attending the
Minister’s Week at TCU. If you have an emergency, please call an Elder. They will be
more than happy to assist you in any way.
See you Sunday,
Rick
Breakfast with a Heart
Bread of Life Ministries Fundraiser
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 ~ 7 to 10 a.m.
hosted by First Christian Church
209 N. Pacific ~ Mineola
All You Can Eat Breakfast: Sausage, ham, bacon, eggs, pancakes,
biscuits & gravy, home-made jams & jellies, coffee & OJ
$5 adults; $3 children (under 8)
Prayer Concerns
Billie Riley Margie Jordan Lou Walls
Doyel Davis Terry Schoof J. D. Dickey
C. K. Baker John English Hollis Coston
Lynne Smith Mary Crow Jim Soules
Margaret Woods Doug Pendergrass Ricky Orr
Terry Wickham Don Moranville Alicia Straley
Tim Dupre Sandy Prince Dorner Family
Laurie Glow Chester Prince Brittnie Christophersen
Bill Fry, Chris Powell, Mike Holbrook Albert Hernandez
Memorials
In memory of Beauford Peace by Carrie Dean
WANTED ~ We need your pictures for the new pictorial directory. Sunday school
classes and activities, children's group, CMF, CWF, bell choir -- all church activities. If you
don't have these, drag your camera from it's hiding place and start clicking! Please give
these to Sharon Blair, Linda Fry or Lou Choate.
Thank You Notes
□ Thank you to FCC for allowing us to use the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall for our
wedding and reception. Your support is a blessing. ~ Mike & Marie Balcerak
□ Your monetary gift of $242.36 was a blessing and your efforts are greatly
appreciated. ~ SWGSM
□ Thank you for your donation of $148.49 to the Salvation Amy. Because of your
generosity, we are able to restore hope to those who come to us for assistance.
□This past year you made donations ($348.06) for the construction of the RV Park at
Disciples Crossing which was opened for summer camp last year. Please keep the camp in
your prayers. ~ Matt Chandler
□ Thank you so much for helping us fight hunger in the Mineola area. God bless,
Bread of Life Ministries
□ The ladies also received a thank you card from Bill Fry which is posted on the
CWF bulletin board.
Heartfelt Sympathy ~ Sincere Sympathy is extended to the family of Charlotte Cue
whose sister, Jean Mitchell, passed away last week. Services were Monday in Arlington.
Lost & Found ~ Kathy Armold lost her diamond necklace (about 2 weeks ago at the
LITE service). If you have found it, please let her or the office know. Thanks.
Couples Marriage Seminar ~ Pastor Rick and Eugenia will teach the “Love and
Respect Marriage Seminar” beginning this Sunday, February 12th from 5:15 to 7 p.m. for
14 Weeks. Thanks to all who have signed up to bring meals. Thanks also to the CWF for
supplying $25 each week for drinks and incidentals. Robert & Wanda Pendergrass will
supply sloppy Joes for supper this week.
February Birthday ~ Happy birthday to: Matthew Louviere on February 18th.
Handbell Choir ~ Handbell Choir practice will resume on Wednesday, February
15th—from 6 to 7 p.m. for Lenten season and Easter. I would like to have a 3-octave choir
this time around. I need three more people to volunteer. You don’t have to be able to read
music. Please contact me if you have a desire to play with us.
The Worship Ministry Team will meet Thursday, February 9th at 10 a.m.
Fellowship Dinner ~ The Men’s Group will host the Valentine’s Fellowship Dinner
entitled: “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” on Sunday, February 12th at noon. The Men’s
group will supply the meat; please bring your favorite side dish (salad, vegetables, desserts)
and stay for fellowship.
Change of Address
Margie Jordan has moved to “The Legends” Assisted Living. Her new address is:
13923 FM 2710; Apt. 206
Lindale, TX 75771
903-881-5845
Dan & Shirley Cain
4055 Village Dr. #3202
Pearland, TX 77581
903-245-3941 (cell)
CWF Meeting
We were blessed to have 23 ladies in attendance with Pastor Rick Son joining us for
lunch. Minutes from the January 5, 2012 meeting were read and approved. Linda Fry
present the Treasurer’s Report which was also approved.
Frances Cryer thanked everyone for providing items to be delivered to the Nursing
Homes and asked for help in delivering. Next month the service project will be snack items
for the Child Advocacy of Northeast Texas in Winnsboro. Linda Bristow stated that they
needed items for older boys in addition to the snack items.
Several business items were taken care of including having the ladies sign up to bring
meals for the Pastor’s Marriage Seminar.
Sharon Blair presented an inspirational program entitled “Fear and Trembling”.
Eleanor Johnson presented the Mission Study covering family life in the Congo.
Wanda thanked everyone for their attendance and closed the meeting by reciting the
CWF Benediction. Marijean Endrizzi gave the Blessing followed by a delicious lunch
prepared by Calling Group #1.
June Calow, Secretary
Blood Drive ~ The Quitman Dairy Queen will be having a blood drive on Thursday,
Feb. 9 from 10-4. Each donor will receive a free blizzard and an opportunity for free tickets
to a Dallas Stars hockey game.
Kids Kolumn
Hope this finds everyone having a great week.
Mr. Ken will be bringing the Children's Moment and teaching Children's Church. Boy,
does he have something special in store for all of you. I will give you a hint - Sunday is 2
days before Valentines' Day.
Matthew will be the acolyte this month. Thanks Matthew, you did a wonderful job
Sunday!!
Once again, here are the dates for camp:
►Discovery Camp - (2nd - 3rd grade w/parent) May 25-27 (Friday-Sunday):
Matthew, Mitchell, Madison & Emily.
►JYF I - (4th & 5th grade) - July 2-6 (Monday-Friday) -- or
►JYF II - (4th & 5th grade) - July 30-Aug. 3 (Monday-Friday): Michael
►2 camps for 6th-7th grade - June 18-23 or June 25-30 - (Both are Monday-
Saturday) - no one committed at this time.
Parents, please check your calendars and let me know if the dates listed for you child is
not going to work for you.
Applications for camp will be distributed this month.
Hope to see EVERYONE on Sunday!!
~ Ms. Nancy