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February 24, 2013

CALLER
Issue 08

In This Issue
Pastors Corner 2 Statistics 2 Remember in Prayer 3 Spiritual Disciplines Wk 3 Prayer Requests, Feb. 17 3 Serving in the Military 3 Congrats 3 Condolences 4 Save Dates 4 Summer Camp 4 Founders Day 4 Senior Meeting/Book Club 5 Pathways 5 Preschool Assistance 5 Mary Circle 5 Outreach Letters 6 Easter Lilies 6 Transfer of Possessions 6 Birthdays/Coffee Hour 7 DMF Breakfast/Paper Drive 7 Tri-Tip Forms 7 Last Third of Life Class 8 Week of Compassion 8&9 Serving Sunday 10

Events February 24, 2013 March 3, 2013

is published weekly (Deadline Wednesday at Noon) by First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 109 E. Wilshire Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 714.525.5525
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The Caller

Senior Pastor: Rev. Darrell McGowan Associate Pastor: Rev. Debra Todd Editor: Donna Woodbridge

February 24: Second Sunday in Lent 8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service 9:00 A.M. - REFRESH, Contemporary Service 9:00 A.M. - Classes for all ages 10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER, Traditional Service February 25: 10:00 A.M. - OAMC Meeting, Chapman Lounge February 26: 6:30 P.M. - BA @ Barry Woodbridges February 28: 3:30 P.M. - Following the Way, Lenten Bible Study, CL 6:30 P.M. - Bell Choir 7:30 P.M. - Chancel Choir March 1: Disciples Women Convocation through Sunday, March 3 10:00 A.M. - Donna Bagley Memorial Service March 2: 8:00 A.M. - Disciples Mens Breakfast, Chapman Lounge 9:00 A.M. - NOON - Chapel on Wheels Paper Drive March 3: Third Sunday in Lent 8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service 9:00 A.M. - REFRESH, Contemporary Service 9:00 A.M. - Classes for all ages 10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER, Traditional Service March 4: 7:00 P.M. - Alzheimers Support Group, Chapman Lounge March 5: 10:30 A.M. - Mary Circle, Chapman Lounge 6:30 P.M. - BA @ Barry Woodbridges March 6: 5:30 P.M. - Hot Meal Ministry, Team A March 7: 3:30 P.M. - Following the Way, Lenten Bible Study, CL 6:30 P.M. - Bell Choir 7:30 P.M. - Chancel Choir March 9: 8:30 A.M. - Greek Class at Woodbridges AA Groups - Sun. 8:00 P.M., Friday, 7:30 P.M., Sat. 8:30 P.M., NA Group, Tues., 7:30 P.M. 1

I offer the following article for your consideration as you seek to follow Christ and proclaim good news in all you are and all you do: (taken from)10 Reasons to Escape Excessive Consumerism by JOSHUA BECKER I am trying to live a minimalist life. But that doesnt mean I still dont own stuff. My family of four still owns three beds, three dressers, two couches, one table with chairs, one desk, eight plates, eight bowls, eight glasses My kids own toys and books. My wife sews. I read, play sports, and care for the house. We may be seeking to live a minimalist life, but we are still consumers. After all, to live is to consume. Consumerism becomes excessive when it extends beyond what is needed. When we begin consuming more than is needed, boundaries are removed. Personal credit allows us to make purchases beyond our income-level. Advertisements subtly reshape our desires. The consumption culture that surrounds us begins to make excessive consumption appear natural and normal. It is time to take a step back and realize that excessive consumption is not delivering on its promise to provide happiness and fulfillment. Consumption is necessary, but excessive consumption is not. And life can be better lived (and more enjoyed) by intentionally rejecting it. Consider this list of ten practical benefits of escaping excessive consumerism in your life: 1) Less debt. The average American owns 3.5 credit cards and $15,799 in credit card debt totaling consumer debt of $2.43 trillion in the USA alone. 2) Less life caring for possessions. The never-ending need to care for the things we own is draining our time and energy. 3) Less desire to upscale lifestyle norms. The television and the Internet have brought lifestyle envy into our lives at a level never before experienced in human history. 4) Less environmental impact. Our earth produces enough resources to meet all of our needs, but it does not produce enough resources to meet all of our wants. 5) Less need to keep up with evolving trends. Henry David Thoreau once said, Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but religiously follows the new. 6) Less pressure to impress with material possessions. No human being (in consumption cultures) is exempt from the temptation to impress others through excess consumption. 7) More generosity. Rejecting excessive consumerism always frees up energy, time, and finances. Those resources can then be brought back into alignment with our deepest values. 8) More contentment. Intentional rejection of excessive consumption opens the door for contentment to take root in our lives. 9) Greater ability to see through empty claims. Fulfillment is not on sale at your local department store neither is happiness. It never has been. And never will be. 10) Greater realization that this world is not just material. True life is found in the invisible things of life: love, hope, and faith. Again, we all know there are things in this world that are far more important than what we own. But if one were to research our actions, intentions, and receipts, would they reach the same conclusion? Or have we been too busy seeking happiness in all the wrong places? Escaping excessive consumption is not an easy battle. If it were, it would be done more often myself included. But it is a battle worth fighting because it robs us of life far more than we realize. True life must be found somewhere else.

Sunday Statistics

February 17, 13 134 (Remember Service) 8 (Reawaken Service) 9 (Refresh Service) Weekly Giving: $2,383.20 Mission: $264.80 Budget Goal: $4,681 Week of Compassion: $325 2

Remember in Prayer
Continue to pray for: Jenny Alldridge, Helen Bailey, Margie Barlow, Dottie Bense, Harold Brickens, Mary Brill, Jerry Brown, Betty Ruth Buchanan, Linda Christman, Chris Collett, Dean Echols, Lorna & Skip Farnum, Anna Lou Horspool, Kevin & Linda Johnen, Carolyn Kenrick, Nancy Knott, Lowenn Land, Flora Miller, Denise Olson and family, Betty Rollo, John & Marj Schwenker, Claudia Tammen, Dorothy Tanner, Jack Townsend, Gil Tucker and family, and Bob Vannoy. Please pray for the following church in the Pacific Southwest Region: East 105th Street Christian Church 10500 S Avalon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90003 Elton Penn, Pastor

Prayer Requests: Feb. 17, 2013

Martinez Girls

Anonymous Anonymous Deb Taylor Deb Taylor Randy Baxter & Rick Herrera Anonymous

Readings and Prayer Concerns for Week of Feb. 25 March 3, 2013

Monday, February 25: Reading: Isaiah 55: 1-3; pray for the Pacific Southwest Region Older Adult Ministries Committee as they meet this morning in Chapman Lounge. Tuesday, February 26: Reading: Isaiah 55: 4-9; pray for Week of Compassion and all the work they do for us around the world. Congregational Prayer Day, Wednesday, February 27: Reading: Psalm 63: 1-4; pray for Global Ministries Missionary Nikotemo Tapaeko in Micronesia. Thursday, February 28: Psalm 63: 5-8; pray for Crittenton School and the children they serve in the school next door. Friday, March 1: Reading: 1 Corinthians 10: 14,13; pray for the family of Donna Bagley and our church family as we celebrate Donnas 100+ years of life today. Saturday, March 2: Reading: Luke 13: 1-5; pray for the men of our church as they share breakfast and devotions this morning in Chapman Lounge. Sunday, March 3: Reading: Luke 13: 6-9; pray for the Pacific Southwest Region Disciples Women as they close their convocation today. Anonymous

Maria Contreras, our grandmother who is in the hospital with complications from Diabetes. Those seeking a church family that is open and affirming. Lowenn Land who is back at St. Jude hospital with infection in her legs. My sister, Kathleen Hawley, who is undergoing medical tests. Congratulations to Joanne Scovill who was married to Gene on February 16. Thanks to everyone who has been there for us and Helena in her first 5 years. Happy Birthday on Feb. 14. Deb Taylor as she leads our congregation through change. Help her understand the positive impact her leadership has provided us. Donna Bagley May God bless her.

Serving in the Military:

Adam Hawley, Deb Taylors nephew in Afghanistan. He will be gone nine months from his wife and new baby. Lt. Patrick OConner, Betty Rollos grandson-in-law, now back at his home base. Lt. Patrick Rollo, Betty Rollos grandson. He is also back at his home base. Joshua Reynolds, Jane Reynolds son. He is at Ft. Riley, KS dealing with PTSD and will be returning to Afghanistan soon.

Congratulations
Betty Rollo became a great grandmother for the 6th time on Friday, February 8 when Bretton James Rollo was born to her grandson Robert and wife Jennifer Rollo. Bretton weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. and was 21 inches long.

Our Hearts Go Out to:

Richard Bagley and family on the passing of our beloved Donna Bagley, February 17. Services for Donna will be here at FCCF on March 1 at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary with a luncheon reception to follow in Fellowship Hall. Donna was known as the Pie Lady for many years at the Bazaar and we thought it would be a great tribute to bring pies to share at the reception. If you would like to bring a pie, please call Donna W in the office (714-5255525) so we can know how many pies to expect. FYI, Marie Callendars pie sale is on through February 28.| If you would like to send cards or condolences, you may send them to: Richard Bagley Family 5175 Via Mariposa Yorba Linda, CA 92887

Chapman University Founders Day

Chapman University will hold their 30th Annual Founders Day, March 15-16, 2013. The two-day event held on the Orange, CA campus has many strong options for participants to enjoy under the theme, Emergence! FRIDAY: Three lectures by Brian McLaren. A former English professor and pastor, McLaren will help us imagine a vibrant Christianity for the new millennium. In the evening we will have a panel discussion with McLaren addressing the question Does the Future Have a Church? Panelists include Tripp Fuller (Neighborhood Church, Palos Verde Estates), Rich McCullen (Missiongathering, San Diego) and Suzanne Castle (University Christian, Fort Worth, TX). SATURDAY Worship on Saturday morning in the Wallace All Faiths Chapel. Our preacher is The Rev. Geoffrey Black, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. The service will also feature many of Chapmans talented Disciples and UCC students as well as honoring the Rev. Dr. Mildred Butler as Disciples Church Leader of the Year and the Rev. Joseph McGowan as UCC Church Leader of the Year. Afternoon lecture by Brian McLaren Naked Spirituality. Honoring Legacy Congregations and Individuals who continue to benefit DOC students. An hour concert by Chapman Universitys Concert Choir on Saturday afternoon. Two reunion eventson Friday for all alumni, Disciples on Campus parents and prospective parents, and Disciples on Campus donors and on Saturday for all Disciples on Campus alumni and families (graduates from 1987 to the present). You are invited to come for the two days, but you may also elect only a one-day option. Nancy Malotte is our coordinator and will be in the Narthex on March 3 and 10 to accept your reservations.

Save the Dates

July 13 17 - General Assembly, Orlando, FL August 24 & 25 First Christian Annual Homecoming Weekend

Summer Camp is Coming!

Its time to start planning for Summer Camp for our children and youth. Scholarship applications are due on or before April 30. For forms and more information, see Debra Todd or check with Donna in the office. Here is the schedule: Mini Camp - 7/7 7/10 $260 before June 7 Junior Camp 6/23 6/29 $355 before May23 Chi Rho Camp 6/30 - 7/6 $355 before May 30 CYF I Camp 7/21 -7/27 $355 before June 21 CYF!! Camp 7/28 8/3 $355 before June 28 Costs after Early Bird deadline are: $285 for Mini Camp, and $380 for all the other camps.

Seniors Met Tuesday, Feb. 19

The Senior Adult Ministry Group met this past Tues, Feb 19. There were 18 people present for lunch and a very informative and moving presentation. Our guest, Jeffrey Mensendiek, a missionary to Japan shared the damage and aftermath of the triple disaster of March 11, 2011 in Japan. Jeffreys pictures and stories were so informative and moving as we learned of not only the damage and loss from the earthquake and tsunami but also the ongoing concern and danger from the three explosions at the nuclear plant. He pointed out how easily we forget disasters once they are no longer on the news but that can continue to harm for years to come. We need not only to keep the Japanese people but also Jeffery, his wife and two children in our prayers as they will be returning to Japan again to a new post. They, as thousands of others, have already been exposed to the radiation and wonder what their future will bring. If you are interested in how to continue to help, check with the church office. Our meeting next month will be on Tues, May 19 at 12 noon. Our guest that day will be Rev. Mike Holland, Pastor of the Church of the Foothills, UCC & DOC. Rev. Holland will share with us about his recent trip with Rev. Don Dewey, our regional pastor, to Israel under the auspices of Global Ministries. Mark you calendars now and we will see you in March.

Mary Circle Project

One of the projects Mary Circle is working on is to make up gift bags for battered women and give to them through Transitional Living in Fullerton. If you would like to contribute, a box will be in the Narthex for the following items: toiletries, toothpaste/tooth brush, combs and brushes, hygiene supplies, band-aids, hot cocoa mix, and small fleece blankets. Thank you for your help.

Food-Loving Guys (and Gals!)

One of Pathways of Hopes fundraising events is coming up Saturday, March 23, 6 - 9 P.M. at the new Fullerton Community Center. They are in need of chefs to prepare small servings (200) of their favorite dish. (Each chef receives two complimentary event tickets.) See Donna in the office for details if you are interested. Special Award to be presented to FCCF.

Preschool Assistance Fund

A "temporary" fund will be established to assist the Child Care staff as they look for new jobs. 1) Checks may be written to First Christian Church. In the memo line write Child Care Staff. 2) Monies will be collected February 10, 2013 through March 31, 2013, the last date that donations will be accepted by the Church. 3) The first disbursement will be made on March 1, 2013. All monies collected to that date will be evenly distributed among the childcare staff. 4) The second disbursement will be made on April 1, 2013. All final monies collected to that date will be evenly distributed among the childcare staff. 5) No monies will be collected or distributed beyond the dates specified above. Any questions on donations should be directed to Deb Taylor, Darrell McGowan or Debra Todd.

The Senior Book Club

The Senior Book Club has chosen The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce for our next book. We will discuss it on March 28, 2013 at Mary Brills home. One of the themes of this novel is how a seemingly ordinary life can take on extraordinary aspects. Its an unassuming story with immense emotional weight without being melodramatic. Join us in reading this beautifully written book.

We Get Letters . . .
In recent weeks we have received these letters in response to our outreach giving. January 25, 2013 "On behalf of Pathways of Hope (formerly FIES) Board of Directors, our dedicated staff, tireless volunteers, and the homeless and hungry people we serve, I want to thank you for your generous donation of $300.00 in support of our programs. For 37 years we have been serving the needs of the homeless and hungry of Fullerton and surrounding communities . . . Through the generosity of our family of supporters, we are able to continue to offer these invaluable programs. Thank you for being part of our family." Maria Mazzenga Avellaneda, Executive Director January 28, 2013 "I want to thank you personally for your generous support of Heifer International's work to end hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth. Our donors are truly our partners--our 68 years and 18.5 million families would not be possible without you!" Cathy Oldham Sanders, Vice-President of Philanthropy Note: This letter was addressed to our church and Helen Bailey. Helen, as she has done for many years, chaired our 2012 Alternative Christmas Faire during which $2,755.00 was raised to support Heifer International. That gift prompted this letter. Both of these letters are on display on the bulletin board located above the drinking fountain. Look for them and read both of them in their entirety. In addition, we who make up the 2013 Outreach Ministry Team extend our thanks to all of you for your on-going support of both Pathways of Hope and Heifer International.

Transfer of Possessions
Another church whose newsletter I get has a program called, Transfer of Possessions, and I thought it was a great idea. Heres how it works: If you have something you would like to give away, or sell at a bargain, you can advertise it here in this column. If you are in need of something, you can post it here also. Then if someone in the congregation or friends of FCCF need or want the item they contact me and I will put the two parties together. Great way to find homes for your unneeded possessions and help others find something they need. Check this column each week to see what is new. Lets try it and see how it works. Available *4 Oak chairs *Creative Memories albums and supplies. NEW! * 2 DVDs (brand new still in wrappers) Youve Got Mail & The Notebook $5 each Donna Woodbridge

Easter Lilies
Its time to order Easter Lilies in memory or in honor of your loved ones. They are $8.50 per lily Make checks payable to FCC with East Lilies in memo line. Name of Donor _________________________________________ No. of Lilies ______ In Memory or honor of _____________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

March Birthdays
Dave Miller(1); Judi Smedley (6); Kelly Acquistapace (7) John Cairns, Janet Parker (8); Kevin Johnen (13); Paul Robidoux (14); Mary Parker, Jeanne Tarbell (15); Ben Darracq, Lori Langston, David Ruby (18); Jeff Beard, Michael Silva (19); Brian Beard, Alice Wallace (20); Christian Kim (21); Melody Martinez, Cathy Wolkenhauer , Henry Rodriquez (22); Jackie Brown, Noah Van Diest (23); Mike Wilson (24); Jason Fee, Jeanni Oakden, (25); April Johnen, Cameron Malotte, Linda Rosa, Debra Taylor (27); Christian Booher (28); Bob Wyatt (29)

Tri-Tip Schedule and Forms

If you took one of the forms to fill out and let us know when you can work at the Tri-Tip/Bratwurst Ministry during the Downtown Market, we need you to fill it out and return it as soon as possible so we can get a schedule arranged. The market starts in early April so we do not have much time to get organized. Please fill out the form and return it to the office or see Tor or Dirk on Sunday morning. Thanks for your prompt attention. Tom Beck & Dirk McCuen

Chapel on Wheels Paper Drive

The Chapel on Wheels Paper Drive will be held Saturday, March 2, from 9:00 A.M. until noon at the following locations: Behind liquor store, corner of Chapman and Euclid. Parking lot east Raymond on Chapman Ave. next to Walgreens. Behind the Bank of America, on Laguna Road, between Bastanchury and Valencia Mesa.

Do you like the coffee time on Sundays?

Do you enjoy having a cup of coffee and chat with your friends on Sunday mornings? We need help to continue this social time. It is a BIG job when only a few are doing all the work. Wont you consider helping? The coffee cart is put out before the 8 a.m. service, refilled during the 9 a.m. hour and then replenished in time for the end of the 10:15 service and then, of course, there is the clean up. If you can help at any of these times, Judi Smedley (714-738-7337) would love to talk to you. If we can get a larger team to serve then none of us have to be here from 8 a.m. noon every Sunday. Thanks for considering this great ministry.

Disciples Mens Breakfast

All men of the church are invited to gather for breakfast this coming Saturday, March 3 at 8:00 a.m. in Chapman Lounge. We have a great breakfast, listen to each other, share a devotional, and ... well, there's where words give out. We don't know how to describe exactly what happens each month around our table, but most who attend say that it makes them different men and that they know they will always be there for each other. So, if the Spirit moves you to try a different habit or group, you are more than welcome to join us on Saturday morning and sit in on a pretty amazing group of men

Refocus on Lent:
Give up complaining focus on gratitude. Give up harsh judgments think kind thoughts. Give up worry trust God to provide. Give up discouragement be full of hope. Give up bitterness turn to forgiveness. Give up hatred return good for evil. Give up anger be more patient. Give up pettiness become mature. Give up jealousy pray for trust. Give up gossiping control your tongue. Give up sin turn to virtue. Give up giving up persevere 7

Last Third of Life Class Meets Author Live Online

Hi Richard, We are so happy to meet you! After six weeks of being inspired, uplifted and challenged by Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life seven pilgrims experienced the joy of conversing with one of the books co-authors, Richard L. Morgan. Through the modern miracle of Skype* the group asked questions, shared favorite parts of the book, and was entranced by the same in-person candor, wisdom, and wit that Richard displayed in his writings. In the book, Richard reflected on his ten years of living in a retirement community, and with co-author, Jane Marie Thibault, took the group through 7 gateways to Spiritual Growth. Their strongest belief is that no matter what circumstances present themselves they gain meaning and even joy when we see them through the eyes of God. Richard admonished the group not to follow the belief that seniors are expected to decline, recline, and whine! He described his volunteer work in his retirement community, which includes working with persons with dementia and their caregivers, his writing of nearly 20 books and maintaining an on-going family newsletter to his 10 grandchildren. The group talked with Richard about writing a letter to grandchildren expressing values and beliefs. He feels this is a vital part of grandparents legacy to their grandchildren. The Last Third of Life gives us the opportunity to drop the Mask and Get real! Richard urged that in his book and in person. His honesty in sharing the fact that he went into the ministry only because he was expected to do so, and later changed professions to become a counselor, his dismay at no longer being able to drive, and his belief that we need to think about, not avoid the issue of dying, had even more impact when he was able to TELL the group his experiences and beliefs inperson through Skype. His responses were immediate and insightful. What a wealth of information and inspiration he is. The hour went all too quickly! Laura Lee Wiggins, *Note: Laura Lee's reference to "Skype" is a free application which runs on a computer and allows people to see and hear their grandchildren, family, or in this case distant church leaders at no cost on the Internet. Ted and Sammie Adams suggest that an upcoming program for the Senior Adult Ministries could be a teaching demonstration on "How to visit with your grandchildren and family on Skype." This program would to show everyone exactly how they could do this at home with their own computer for free.

Week Of Compassion Offering To Wrap Up On Sunday

Today, February 24, is the wrap-up of our Week of Compassion Offering for 2013. To date we have received $506 toward our goal of $2,200.00. So, we still have a way to go in order to reach our goal. A couple of reminders about this offering: . . . The children are reminded to bring their Week of Compassion offering boxes on Sunday. We hope the children, with the help of their parents, have been learning about the needs in the world by using the Week of Compassion calendar each day since they were mailed to their homes in late January. The offering boxes were distributed on February 3. . . . You are encouraged to make your gift by using the special Week of Compassion envelope that was distributed in the worship bulletin on February 10. Some additional envelopes are available on the credenza in the Narthex in case you've misplaced yours. . . . Of course, as always, a check made payable to the church with "Week of Compassion" on the memo line will ensure that your gift will end up being part of our congregation's overall gift for the 2013 Week of Compassion Offering. As the theme for the Week of Compassion states, it is our hope that you will experience this truth as you give: "Sharing Brings Joy. To Us. To Others. To God." Thank you for your generous support of the 2013 Week of Compassion Offering The Outreach Ministry

How many minutes are there in one week? How many minutes make up one Week of Compassion? We often lift up "Minutes for Mission" during our worship services to help us understand exactly what we are doing in the world, and how our offerings are making that happen. Even though I have always understood that there is only so much time available during a service, I must admit that I have always have been uncomfortable with giving just one minute (or two) to mission. Surely our mission-our purpose-our calling deserves more than a minute. It also deserves more than a week, of course. Yet we devote this very week, the third week of February, to observing our Week of Compassion each and every year. So I began thinking, how many minutes for mission could we theoretically lift up during one week? There are 10,080 minutes in one week. Could Week of Compassion share 10,080 "Minutes for Mission"? Yes. Yes! While there were four Minutes for Mission included in the Planning and Resource Guide this year, we could have easily shared 10,076 more with you. Here are more mission moments that highlight what your offerings from last Week of Compassion have made possible in 2012: --Week of Compassion supported the building of disaster recovery mission stations in Joplin, MO, and Tuscaloosa, AL. WoC's partnerships with local Long Term Recovery Organizations, local Disciples congregations, Disciples Volunteering, and in the case of Joplin, with the Disaster Response Ministry of the United Church of Christ (UCC), provided Disciples from all over North America with a chance to participate in the recovery of these communities and help people whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the tornado. --WoC provided solidarity grants to members of Disciples churches in New York and New Jersey who were displaced by Hurricane Sandy, many of whom lost their homes. We also supported the work of Church World Service (CWS), which has provided material resources and long-term recovery training in affected communities. --When the most unthinkable violence occurred in Newtown, CT, senselessly taking the lives of our children and their teachers, WoC gifts reached Central Christian Church in Danbury who helped us provide their partner agency, Families and Children's Aid (FCA), with copies of the children's book dealing with trauma and violence, A Terrible Thing Happened, which they distributed to children who have been affected by the Sandy Hook shootings. --WoC partnered with Foods Resource Bank and local growing projects connected to our congregations to help invest in food security in vulnerable communities all over the world. We've been exploring the possibility of launching new growing projects in Lexington, VA; Hiram, OH; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; and Visalia, CA. Such partnerships will help fight hunger all over the world. --When congregations like First Christian Church, Longview, WA, or the Oakland Peace Center at First Christian Church, Oakland, CA, were vandalized, we responded by offering solidarity grants to help these congregations recover and heal. --WoC gifts have been working to alleviate the needs of the thousands now displaced and on the run in Syria, where we are collaborating with the Middle East Area Office of Global Ministries, CWS, and International Orthodox Christian Charities, our partner in the ACT Alliance. WoC has helped to provide emergency assistance, food, water, and aid to refugee camps. --WoC offerings have gotten us one step closer to eliminating the childhood cancer, Burkitt's Lymphoma, from the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Through our partner IMA World Health, WoC has provided medicine and has supported public health education to help raise awareness of the symptoms of this treatable form of cancer. --Roma communities in Serbia have been changed as a result of WoC gifts. Children who would otherwise never receive an education are now going to school, thanks to WoC-supported programs of CWS and local educational organizations. Roma women who have only dreamed of reading are now reading and writing thanks to WoC offerings. --WoC gifts empower displaced youth and young adults in the Republic of Georgia to receive schooling, training, and welcome at the Tbilisi Youth House Foundation, a partner of CWS. The youth gather at the Youth House to socialize, enjoy recreational activities, find a safe haven, a nutritious snack, and to receive vocational training. --WoC offerings have been constantly at work in Haiti, where "Wozo" trauma healing and recovery trainings have been assisting people to cope with the trauma of the aftermath of the earthquake and remote communities are receiving medical attention for neglected tropical diseases and basic health care through IMA World Health. --Small stakeholder farmers in Liberia and Sierra Leone, primarily women, receive seeds, tools, support and solidarity in the form of WoC gifts as part of the West Africa Initiative of Agricultural Missions, a WoC partner in food security and community development. We could continue. But I'm not sure how many of you would have the time to read the thousands more Minutes for Mission your Week of Compassion gifts have made real. One week. 10,080 minutes. Countless lives changed. All because we shared. Sharing changes lives. Sharing brings joy-52 weeks a year, thanks to your gifts during this one Week of Compassion. Thank you, thank you, thank you...With profound gratitude and joy for your ongoing generosity, Amy Gopp

10,080 Minutes for Mission: Week of Compassion 2013

First Christian Church 109 E Wilshire Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832

Reawaken (Early Worship Service) Sunday, 8:00 A.M. Refresh (Contemporary Worship Service) Sunday, 9:00 A.M. Church School for all ages: Sunday, 9:00 A.M. Remember (Traditional Worship Service) Sunday, 10:15 A.M. Youth Groups: Sunday, 1:00 P.M. & Wednesday, 3:30 5:15 P.M. Contemplative Service: Tuesdays, 7:00 P.M. Joyful Noise (Now WOW Worship) NO Service in February

Serving February 24, 2013

Greeter: Youth Guest Book: Sibyl Dittberner Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry Acolyte Parent: Angulo Sound: Clare Keech Video: PJ Vannoy Lay Leader: Randy Langston Childrens Moment: Minde Findley Elders: Kathy Robidoux, Chris Fee, Norma Rill Diaconate: McCuens Team Prepare: Dirk & Jan McCuen Ushers: Dirk & Jan McCuen Serve: Annie Frater, Bill & Jodie Martin, Dirk & Jan McCuen, Ben Stuart Clean Up: Bill & Jodie Martin, Ben Stuart

Serving March 3, 2013

Greeter: Barry & Donna Woodbridge Guest Book: Mary Ann Richmond Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry Acolyte Parent: Henke Sound: Alyssa Robidoux Video: Clare Keech Lay Leader: Cyndi Cairns Childrens Moment: Lorena Garcia Elders: Randy Langston, PJ Vannoy, Pam Findley-Flor Diaconate: Pauls Team Prepare: Beverly Reinke, Janelle Vannoy Ushers: Rod & Jan Farley Serve: Luanne Bailey, Rod Farley, Nancy Malotte, Anna Van Diest, Janelle Vannoy Clean Up: Luanne Bailey, Nancy Malotte, Anna Van Diest Alternates: Jan Farley, Linda Johnen 10