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the

CALLER

November 15, 2015

In This Issue
Remember in Prayer
2
Prayer Requests, 11/82
Spiritual Disciplines Wk
2
Serving in the Military
2
Loving Hearts
2
Recipes Wanted
3
Sr. Book Club/ Sr. Adults
3
Thanksgiving articles
3&4
Annual Dinner/Statistics
4
Study Opportunity
4
Mission Trip Change
4
Tri Tip Survey/MMC Concert 5
Music/Hawaii/Help Emily
5
Hanging of the Greens
6
Poinsettias/Mitten Tree
6
Campbell Soup Labels
6
Thanksgiving Offering
7
Christmas Cards for Japan
7
Nominating Report
8&9
Budget 2016
10 & 11
Week of Compassion
12
Serving Sunday
13

The Caller
is published
weekly
(Deadline Wednesday
at Noon)
by
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
109 E. Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714.525.5525
email:
fullerton1stcc@gmail.com
www.fullertonfirstchristian.org

Interim Pastor:
Rev. Dale Suggs
Editor:
Donna Woodbridge
Webmaster:
Lisa Parks

Issue 45

Events: November 15 - November 22, 2015

November 15:
8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN Worship Service
9:00 A.M. - Sunday School for all ages
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
12:00 P.M. - Loving Hearts Group meet at Cocos
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary, FH, classroom
5:00 P.M. - Casa Celebration Service
November 16:
10:30 A.M. - Fullerton Homeless Collaborative, Chapman Lounge
6:30 P.M. - OT Class @ Donnas
November 17:
9:00 A.M. - Pathways of Hope General Board & Staff Luncheon,
Chapman Lounge
12:00 P.M. - Sr. Adult Thanksgiving Luncheon, Fellowship Hall
6:30 P.M. - Bible Study at Barrys
7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Choir room
November 18:
6:00 P.M. - Global Ministries Task Force, Chapman Lounge
7:00 P.M. - World Outreach Ministry Team, Chapman Lounge
November 19:
5:00 A.M. - Casa Prayer Time, Chapman Lounge
12:00 P.M. - Fullerton ACT Committee Luncheon, CL
6:30 P.M. - Bell Choir
7:30 P.M. - Chancel Choir
November 20:
10:00 A.M. - Speakers League, Room 107
November 21:
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Casa uses Youth Room
November 22: Annual Dinner & Ingathering Sunday
8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN Worship Service
9:00 A.M. - Sunday School for all ages
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
11:30 A.M. - Congregational Annual Dinner
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary, FH, classroom
4:00 P.M. - Hanging of the Greens Work party
AA Groups: Sun. 8 p.m. Rm. 107; Thursday, 8 p.m. FH
Friday, 7:30 p.m. FH; Sat. 8:30 p.m.. FH
OCYPAA, Sat. 3:30 p.m. FH
Al-Anon: Fri. Noon, Rm. 101A
NA: Tues. 7:30 p.m.
OA: Sunday, 10:30 A.M., Tues, 7 p.m., room 107
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Remember in Prayer

Continue to pray for: Helen Bailey and

family, Sue Bacon, Dottie Bense, Amanda
Borden, Sandra Brown, Jack Doughty, Lorna
& Skip Farnum, Carolyn Kenrick, Colleen
Langston, Flora Miller, Janet Parker, Kristine
Perry, Jeanne Randall, Norma Rill, Betty
Rollo, Gayle Schoeff, Claudia Tammen, and
Bob & Donna Vannoy.
Please pray for the following PSWR
Churches, Regional Office and General
Church
Hollywood Beverly Christian
4390 Colfax Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 91604-2860
Pacific Southwest Region
Don & Susan Dewey, Co-Regional ministers
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
General Church ; Sharon Watkins,
General Minister & President

Readings and Prayer Concerns

for Week of Nov. 16 - Nov. 22,
2015

Monday, November 16: Reading: 2 Samuel

23:1-7; Pray for the Fullerton Homeless
Collaborative meeting in Chapman Lounge
today.
Tuesday, November 17: Reading: Psalm 132:110; Pray for the Sr. Adults holding their annual
Thanksgiving Luncheon in FH at noon.
Wednesday, November 18: Reading: Psalm
132:11-18; Pray for the Ministry Teams meeting
tonight.
Thursday, November 19: Reading: Revelation
1:4b-6; Pray for the Fullerton ACT Committee
holding their meeting in Chapman Lounge
today.
Friday, November 20: Reading: Revelation
1: 7-8; Pray for the homeschool Speakers
League meeting today in room 107
Saturday, November 21: Reading: John 18:3337; Pray for Global Ministries Missionaries Jerri
Handy and Mare Boyd serving in Mexico.
Sunday, November 22: Reading: John 18:33-38;
Pray for our congregation as we hold our
annual meeting today.

Prayer Requests, November 8, 2015

Cam Malotte

Pat Vannoy

Nancy Knott
Terry Knott

Praising God that my

secretary, Joan Simmons, is
healthy and returning to
work tomorrow after 15
months of cancer treatment.
Dan Herron and Family. He
is a long time Loch Leven
friend and had to have his
leg amputed below the knee
due to sepsis.
My friend, Carol, who has
bacterial pneumonia.
Dezzy Knott, brother,
recovering from a traffic
accident.

For Those Serving in the

Military
Adam Hawley, Deb Taylors nephew, is
back at Ft. Bliss.
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick OConner, Betty Rollos
grandson-in-law, who is stationed at Hanford, CA.
Lt. Patrick Rollo, Betty Rollos grandson, is
at sea for several months.
PFC Brandon Vannoy, grandson of Bob &
Donna Vannoy, has returned from Afghanistan.
Michael J. Borden, Chief, Nancy Geigers
grandson, in Norfolk, VA.
Brandon Johnson, Army Chaplain,
Mariette Linbergs cousin, Chaplain, at Fort Hood,
TX.
Lt. Austen Packer, Laura Lee Wiggins
friend, at Oceana, NAS, in Virginia
Lt J.G. Kip Packer, friend of Laura Lee
Wiggins, has been deployed to Moron, Spain.
Pvt. Kash Cross, Ted & Sammies grandson,
deployed to Korea for a year
Mjr. Christopher Evans, cousin of Annie
Fraters who is serving in Seoul, Korea.
Melody Martinez, who entered basic
training in North Carolina on October 26.

Loving Hearts Luncheon

The Loving Hearts

Widows group meets every
Sunday after church at Cocos on Harbor. You
are welcome to join them. Just show up as
soon as possible after church.

Recipes Wanted!

Everyone has a favorite

recipe - it's the one your friends
ask you for or the one your grandmother used
to make for you when you were a kid. Well,
we want to share those recipes! As a
fundraiser to support the Hospitality Team, we
will put everyone's favorites into a collection of
good eats! You can submit your recipe by
sending it via email to lschaffell@earthlink.net
or put it in the small basket on the Coffee Cart
on Sunday. If you have a story to share, add
that as well. Knowing the background makes
it special and adds even more interest. We will
be collecting these for a few weeks, I hope you
will take the time to write it down and submit
it. Thank you for supporting us!
Laura Schaffell & The Hospitality Team

Senior Book Club

The Senior Book Club met at

Tom and Leslie Becks home on
November 5, 2015 to discuss The
House Girl by Tara Conklin. As
usual our discussion was lively. We are all avid
readers.
On Ed Linbergs recommendation, we
will be reading The Children Act by Ian
McEwan next. We will meet for our discussion
of this novel on January 7, 2016 at Mary Brills
home.
The Children Act is the story of a High
Court judge in London presiding over cases in
family court. She is an expert in considering
the sensitivities of culture and religion when
handing down her verdicts. She is well
respected and deeply immersed in the nuances
of her particular field of law. At 221 pages, the
book should be an easy read for this upcoming
holiday period. There are currently three
copies of this book on the Fullerton Library
shelves.

Chapel on Wheels Fundraiser

Chapel on Wheels has another

fundraiser at Chic-fil-A on Tuesday, Nov.17
Flyers are on the counter in the office.

Seniors Meet Tuesday

Nov. 17, 2015|

The Senior Adults are meeting this

coming Tuesday, November 17, at 12 noon in
Fellowship Hall for our annual Thanksgiving
Luncheon. If you havent signed up yet to
bring something, the list is on the counter in
Donnas office. If bringing something is
keeping you from coming, no problem, there
will be plenty of food. We hope that all seniors
will join us for this celebration of our many
blessings. Following our feast, there will be
a short meditation time and throughout much
fellowship.
There will also be an opportunity to sign
up for helping with the annual Christmas Tea
to be held Tuesday, December 15, at 2:00 P.M.
We will continue the tradition of meeting first
in Chapman Lounge for refreshments and then
move to the Sanctuary for the Christmas
Program. SENIORS, if you have never shared
in our gatherings or if you can only come
occasionally, this is the time to share the
holidays with your fellow seniors in our
congregation. Save these dates and we will see
you then.
Blessings,
Ted and Sammie

Expressing Your
Thanks

During this special

time of Thanksgiving, you
will have the opportunity to give thanks to
people in your lives to whom you are grateful.
You are invited to write a note to them, place
it in an addressed envelope and place it in the
Give Thanks box that will be located in the
Narthex. The Notes of Thanks will be
blessed during the Thanksgiving service on
November 22 and will be mailed on Monday
from the church office. We will pay the
postage for you.
The Worship Ministry

Annual Congregational Dinner

November 22
Our annual meeting will be soon
upon us. We have important decisions to be made,
who will lead our church in 2016, budget and other
important issues. All members are urged to be a
part of this event.
Lin Garcia will be overseeing the meal this
year along with help from the Elders.
Elders please be in Fellowship Hall at 9:00
a.m. to help set up for the luncheon.

Annual In-Gathering Of Food

Items Happens Next Sunday

On the Sunday prior to our

nations Thanksgiving holiday,
November 22, we will continue a tradition of
several decades in our congregational life. Its
the annual in-gathering of food items that you
are encouraged to bring with you to worship
and to place them below the beautiful
cornucopia which will grace the Communion
Table next Sunday.
All of the items that are brought to the
church on Thanksgiving Sunday will be taken
to the Food Distribution Center operated by
Pathways of Hope. So, we hope you will not
only bring yourself to worship on Nov. 22, but
that youll bring a can of soup, or beans, corn
or some other canned item. Packaged items,
such as cereal or rice or crackers, will also be
welcome.
Lets fill the chancel to overflowing with
food items for Pathways of Hope. Thanks, in
advance, for your generous participation in
this annual in-gathering of food!
The Outreach Ministry

FIMA Community
Thanksgiving Service

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7:00 P.M.

Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints
2225 N Euclid St, Fullerton, CA 92835

Advent/Christmas Study
Opportunity

The Parlor Class will wrap up

its study of A Spirituality of Homecoming by
Henri Nouwen on November 15 & 22. They
will begin an Advent/Christmas study on
Sunday, November 29 at 9 A.M. in Chapman
Lounge. The course well be studying is
entitled Meeting the Messiah, sub-titled
Scriptures for the Advent Season." It was
developed by Kara Lassen Oliver for Upper
Room Books.
If you are interested in being part of this
study opportunity, which will run through
December and into the first Sunday of 2016
please join us. Books for this study will be
available from Ed Linberg, Leader, on Sunday,
November 22. The cost of the book is $14.

A Change In Plans

For several weeks we

have been telling you about a one-day visit to
an orphanage in Tijuana for our congregation
and the congregation of Casa de Oracin. We
learned on Sunday that the plans have been
changed. The Director of the orphanage would
like a small group of folks to come down for a
preliminary visit before a larger group comes
down. So, the planned visit on Dec. 5 has been
moved into next year. When the details of this
activity are much clearer than they are now,
well inform you. We still hope that at least 12
to 15 people from both congregations will
choose to be part of this activity when it
happens next year.
The Outreach Ministry

Sunday Statistics

November 8, 2015
84 (Remember Service)
6 (Reawaken Service) 117 (Casa 1 P.M. service)
Weekly Giving: $3,258
Missions: $362
Budget Goal: $3,777
Pathways of Hope: Food Bags: $10
Thanksgiving Offering: $264

Tri-Tip Input Is Due On Nov.

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If you worked on the Tri-Tip Project this

year, you are reminded that the survey
document sent to you almost two-weeks ago
needs to be completed and returned to the
Outreach Ministry box in the office by this
Sunday, November 15th. We will tally the
responses concerning how the funds should be
distributed. This information will be presented
to the Outreach Ministry on Wednesday,
November 18th to aid them in making a
decision about which organizations will
receive gifts this year. All persons who
volunteered for the Tri-Tip Project this year are
reminded that they are welcome to attend the
Outreach Ministry meeting on 11/18 beginning
at 7 P.M. The discussion of the Tri-Tip Project
will be the first item on the agenda, so those
who dont want to stay for the full meeting will
be free to leave, if they so choose.
The Outreach Ministry

Music Ministry in Hawaii

Greetings from Point Loma Nazarene

University where I have begun my senior year
of college. I have been a member of the PLNU
Concert Choir for the past three years, and
have been blessed to go on one or two tours
each year. This year, we are busily preparing
for an exciting year of outstanding music and
ministry. In addition to performing at
academic collegiate festivals and annual
concerts, our Concert Choir ministers the love
of Jesus in churches and schools throughout
the Western United States. This year, we are
planning a ministry tour to churches and
schools in Hawaii.
This tour to Hawaii that occurs once
every 4 years will enable our choir to give daily
concerts and minister to countless individuals
with Christs love. We are privileged to
represent our university and our Lord through
this ministry opportunity.
As I prepare to depart on March 5, 2016,
I would appreciate your support, as my church
family, for this upcoming event through prayer
and financial giving. My total cost for this

tour is $1000.00 that needs to be raised

by December 5, 2015. Any contribution you
feel led to give would be appreciated.
Please make your check payable to
Point Loma Nazarene University and return it
to the music department with my name on the
envelope. Thank you for praying for me and
showing your continued support as I endeavor
to be obedient to Gods call on my life.
With love and gratitude, Emily Malotte

Youre Invited

Ed Linberg extends
a cordial invitation to
members of First Christian
Church to attend one of
the two Christmas Concerts to be presented by
the Mountainside Master Chorale on Saturday,
December 12 at 7:30 P.M. and on Sunday,
December 13 at 3:30 P.M. Both concerts will be
held in the sanctuary of First Christian Church,
Pomona located at the northwest corner of
Park and Artesia, just west of Garey Avenue, a
block plus north of I-10.
The theme of these concerts is A
Gospel Christmas. Many of the selections to
be presented by the Chorale are very familiar,
e.g. Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen, Deck the Hall, Ill Be Home for
Christmas, and from Messiah the beloved
Hallelujah Chorus. What is different about
the settings of these familiar pieces is that they
have been arranged in either a jazz or gospel
style.
The Chorale will be supported by its
outstanding accompanist, Pro Mojica, and his
jazz combo, on almost all of the numbers to be
presented. Mr. Mojica is a master of jazz from
his piano as those who have heard him will
attest.
Tickets cost $20 for adults and $17 for
students and Seniors who are age 65+. We
believe we have enough for the group rate
which is just $10 per ticket. If this sounds like a
concert youd enjoy, let Ed know of your
interest between now and Sunday, December
6, so he can secure tickets.
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Advent is Coming! Save the

Date!

For many years we have

been blessed with a youth group that
has decorated our Sanctuary for the
Advent/Christmas season and provided us
with a beautiful Hanging of the Greens Service.
This year we are not as blessed with a large
number of youth so the decorating falls on all
of us. We will be having an All Church
Decorating Party on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 4 P.M.
in preparation for the Hanging of the Greens
service Sunday 11/29 led by Pastor Dale. We
are asking that anyone able come out to help
get all of the decorations from the basement
and put up in the Sanctuary. We know this will
be a busy Sunday since the Annual Dinner is
that morning but we are counting on you.
Well spend a day at church. Who knows there
may be chili! Please put this on your calendar
and help us prepare our Sanctuary for the
season. For planning purposes if you are able
to come please let Chris or the church office
know.
Thank you! Chris

Holiday Poinsettias
Its time to order poinsettias to
decorate our sanctuary during the
Advent Season. The cost is $8.50
each. Return the form below with a check
made out to First Christian Church, mark
poinsettias in the memo line.
Please order me/us _____poinsettia/s,
for $8.50 each.
From:____________________________________
_________________________________________
In Memory of/In Honor of (choose one)
__________________________________________

Mitten Tree

This month we will be

collecting hats, scarves, socks,
mittens and gloves for the Mitten Tree that
will be in the Narthex during the month of
December.
Each Wednesday during December we
will give out approximately 40 tickets at the
Hot Meal on Wednesday nights and the
recipients in turn will come over to the
Sanctuary building and choose an item from
the tree. Look for the green and red buckets in
the Narthex.
If you would like to volunteer an hour
or so anytime during the month of December,
please get in touch with Sue Harless and/or
Diane Daugherty who are the coordinators of
this project.

Reminder to Save Campbell Soup

Labels
With the Thanksgiving and
Christmas seasons upon us, more of us
will be entertaining and that means more
Campbells Soup cans being opened.
The Disciples Women (Betty Rollo is our
coordinator) ask that you continue to save your
Campbell product bar codes from the label on
the cans or just bring the whole label and Betty
will cut out the bar code. Bring them to church
and deposit in the silver box on the counter in
Donnas office. These labels are sent to
Woodhaven Home for the developmentally
disabled in Jefferson City, MO
Here are some of the products in
addition to Campbell Soup labels that you can
save:
Pepperidge Farms breads, crouton, rolls
and stuffing, frozen puff pastry, turnovers,
garlic breads, cakes, BIC pens (all kinds) ,
highlighters, dry erase markers, Prego, V8,
Pace, Goldfish, Dannon Products, Glad, Post
cereals (all kinds)
Thanks for your assistance with
this worthwhile project.

Thanksgiving Offering To Be Received On The Next Two

Sundays

The 2015 Thanksgiving Offering will be received during worship on both

November 15 and 22. This offering benefits the Colleges, Universities, Seminaries and
Divinity Houses affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) across our
nation. These learning communities, of which Chapman University and the Disciples Seminary Foundation are based in
our Region, are an extension of the church challenging students to understand and respond to Gods call to serve.
Disciples have a long history of both founding and supporting institutions of higher learning, encouraging
students in their intellectual pursuits. Disciples are still committed to higher education. Our gifts in support of this years
Thanksgiving Offering will help to underwrite the education of students attending one of our 14 undergraduates
institutions and our 7 seminaries or divinity houses. What we give will invest in students and help keep education costs
down for them and their families. Our gifts will also provide scholarships and support for spiritual life offices on
campuses such as the DOC Students program at Chapman. (DOC, by the way, stands for Disciples on Campus.) Further
our gifts will provide scholarships and support for those pursuing theological education in preparation for ministries in
and through our congregations everywhere as well as in mission work around the world.
To participate in the 2015 Thanksgiving Offering, make your check payable to our congregation and write
Thanksgiving Offering on the memo line, or you may give cash. Put your gift in any amount, in one of the special
offering envelopes that were distributed this past Sunday as an insert in the worship bulletin. Our goal for this offering is
$875. We are most grateful for your
support of the 2015 Thanksgiving Offering.

The Outreach Ministry

Christmas Cards for Japan

The Outreach Ministry Team will be participating in the Christmas cards for Japan project
again this year. Cards will be available on the table in the Narthex starting on November 22. We are
asking you to sign the cards and then to pray for the Japanese people during the holidays. These
churches come to us from our Partner Missionary in Japan, Jeffrey Mensendiek.
Sendai Kawadaira Church, (no kindergarten) Pastor: Rev. Keiji Kojima, Membership: 45
Established: 1899; Address: 1-17-10 Kawadaira Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0954 JAPAN
About the church: Located in Sendai City (population 1 million), this church was started by the Disciples of
Christ, USA. The church was not damaged during the disaster. The present pastor is a fresh graduate from seminary. He
has been ministering since April 2014.
Prayer Concerns: That we can share in the joy of worship with all the people who come on Sundays. That
through the ministry of our Sunday School many children will be led to church.
Iizaka Church, (no kindergarten) Pastor: Rev. Toshihisa Suzuki Membership: 5
Established: 1888; Address: 17-6 Aza-Kaminaka Kawahara, Iizaka-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima Prefecture 960-0201
JAPAN
About the church: Iizaka is a town known for its hot springs. In the past many great leaders came out of this
church, but now the flame of Christian presence in the community is small. The small church is supported by Rev.
Suzuki from the neighboring Kawamata Church. This year they decided to do something new in worship by planning a
musical worship. Six out of eight of our members in attendance were able to participate by providing some music for the
worship. This was a very blessed time for us.
Prayer Concerns: All church members are elderly. We pray that they will continue in health, and be able to
attend worship on Sundays. We pray that young people will come to church, and that we will be able to pass on the faith
to the next generation.
Aizu Wakamatsu Church, (pronounced I-zoo wah-kah-mah-tsoo), (no kindergarten)
Pastor: Rev. Katsuro Yaegashi; Membership: 36; Established: 1891; Address: 9-20 Miyamachi Aizu-Wakamatsu City,
Fukushima Prefecture 965-0801 JAPAN
About the church: Aizu Wakamatsu is the largest city in Aizu (population 125,000.) Aizu is the part of
Fukushima which has many mountains and is far from the coast. It is a rural community, with many rice fields. Though
not as high as other areas, the Aizu area also received high levels of radiant after the nuclear disaster. People for other
areas with higher radiation have evacuated to Aizu Wakamatsu. The church proudly carries on in the tradition of the
congregational church. Rev. Yaegashi used to be a high school teacher for many years. After retirement he entered
seminary, and just graduated this year. He came to the church in Wakamatsu April of this year.
Prayer Concerns: We aim to be the kind of church that values each individual, and seeks to love our neighbors.
That we will be an open and inviting church, serving society and committed to social issues.

Nominating Committee Preliminary Report - Officers Nominated for 2016

Please Note: Nominating Committee is still waiting to hear from those considering
new ministries.
Council of Elders
The Council of Elders, deriving its authority from the Congregation, shall give thoughtful consideration to the policies of the church to
enable it to fulfill its complete mission and promote the growth and welfare of the church. They shall oversee and encourage the
function and coordination of the ministry of the church. They shall be the policy-making body of the church and shall bear
responsibility in matters of major and unusual circumstances. In conjunction with the Trustees they shall oversee the business affairs
of the church. They shall give spiritual support to the members of the Congregation. They shall serve at the Lord's Table, and perform
such other duties as may be designated. They shall with the Minister(s) meet monthly or upon the call of the Minister(s) for prayer and
discernment with regard to the church's vision, values, mission, and goals. They shall meet at least quarterly or upon the call of the
Chairperson of the Congregation and Council of Elders, or upon written request of at least ten members of the Council of Elders in a
business meeting for ministry guidance, support, and decision-making. Terms are: An Elder must have been a member of the local
Congregation for a minimum period of one year before being elected to office. Term of office shall be for a 3 years with a maximum
of 2 consecutive terms. The total is 18-24 including the Officers determined by need by the Council of Elders and Minister(s).
Chairperson of the Congregation and Council of Elders - shall fulfill the usual duties of such an officer, call and preside at all regular
or special business meetings of the Congregation and Council of Elders.
Secretary of the Congregation and Council of Elders - shall keep minutes of all regular or special business meetings of the
Congregation, serve as Secretary of the Council of Elders, and keep a record of all their regular or called meetings and perform such
other duties as may be assigned.
Treasurer of the Congregation and Council of Elders - shall supervise the receipt and disbursement of all funds of the church, and
make reports at the Annual Business Meeting of the Congregation, and at each regular meeting of the Council of Elders.
Chairperson Pat Vannoy Sr. *
Secretary
Treasurer
Elders
Term Ending 2018
Pat Vannoy*
Nancy Malotte*
Jeanne Tarbell

Term Ending 2017

PJ Vannoy
Mike Vaughan
Barbara Hasty
Bob Hasty
Annie Frater
Nancy Geiger
Mitch Hanlon
Luanne Bailey

Term Ending 2016

Kathy Robidoux *
Bill Martin
Phil Forbes
Lin Garcia
Barry Woodbridge
Judi Smedley
Randy Langston*
Sherry Herrera

Trustees
The Trustees, with the guidance of the Council of Elders, and subject to the approval of the Congregation, shall act as the legal agents
of the church in all business matters hold legal title to all church property and handle all business transactions related thereto, have
supervision over all endowment and trust funds, keep the church and its properties adequately insured against possible loss, damage,
and liability, and perform such other duties as are required by the laws of the State of California and Articles of Incorporation. They
shall meet quarterly with the Church Treasurer to review the finances of the church including all fund accounts. Terms are: 4 year
term, 1 Trustee is elected each year for a total of 4. The Chairperson of the Congregation and Council of Elders is the 5th Trustee. A
Trustee can serve in any other office and their term as Trustee is not considered in any other position they may hold.
Term Ending 2019

Term Ending 2018

Minde Findley

Term Ending 2017

Barbara Fenters

Term Ending 2016

Dwain Van Diest

Trustee Emeritus
Duane Elliott

Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary shall keep a record of all contributions, receive contributions, maintain a ledger of each member's accounts,
deposit funds received, and obtain receipts.
Luanne Bailey*
Ministry Coordinators
Each Ministry Coordinator recruit interested team members to coordinate existing ministries, support and resource ministries within
his or her designated areas of ministry, hold meetings as necessary and incorporate new ministries into the life of the congregation.
The Elders will provide guidance and oversight to the Ministry Coordinators. Terms are: term of 1 year and not eligible for more than
3 consecutive terms in same office.
Hospitality & Welcome: Judi Smedley*
Stewardship & Property:
Discipleship: Lin Garcia*
Worship: Chris Fee*
Outreach:
Diaconate
The Diaconate of the First Christian Church will consist of men, women and older youth. The Diaconate shall be responsible for the
serving of the Communion, its preparation, distribution and clean-up, ushering of worshipersand help in such other duties and
ministries as may be designated. They shall attend 2 Prayer and Discernment meetings per year with the Council of Elders, the dates
to be set by the Council of Elders. Terms are: 3 year term with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms. One third is elected each year.
The Chairperson of the Diaconate shall organize the Diaconate into teams to serve Communion on Sundays, select team leaders to
head the teams, select Diaconate to serve Communion for special services, train Diaconate as needed, monitor Communion supplies
and order/purchase as needed, choose the Diaconate to serve on the Nominating Committee and serve on the Discipleship and
Worship Ministry Team.
Diaconate Chair-Leslie Beck*
Term Ending 2018

Term Ending 2017

Term Ending 2016

Kathy Wright
Laura Schaffel

Alice Wallace
Craig Wallace
Sue Harless
Diane Daugherty
Randy Langston
Terry Vannoy
Emily Steward-Styffe

Leslie Beck
Annie Frater
Lisa Parks
Jan McCuen
Dirk McCuen
Shawn McCuen
Kelly McCuen
Paul Robidoux
Anna Van Diest
David Styffe
Bill Henke
Kim Miller
Randy Baxter

* Names placed in Nomination

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Accompanying Fleeing Syrian Refugees

Your partnership and generous financial contributions are immediately being used to provide
assistance to Syrians fleeing extreme violence.
Just in the past few months, Week of Compassion has continued our longstanding Syrian relief efforts
with our partners at Church World Service and Global Ministries to provide emergency assistance to these
individuals in Hungary, Lebanon, Egypt, Greece, Serbia, and Syria.
One of the many refugees receiving our support is a two-month-old girl from Aleppo, Syria, named
Kausar. Kausar and her family are Kurdish, a long oppressed ethnic minority. The family was living in this
warzone until their house was leveled by errant artillery fire. Week of Compassion supported them with
food, warmth, and sanitation as they fled through Hungary and stayed the night with many other refugees
on the floor of Budapest's Keleti Railway Station. Our partners provide mobile teams dispatched to refugee
congregation points, which distribute blankets, hygiene kits, and food to thousands of vulnerable families.
Kausar's family had just spent three grueling days hiking through the Serbian woods on their way to join
relatives in Germany. Through the support of Week of Compassion, our partners have made this
dangerous journey much safer for two-month-old Kausar and so many other vulnerable refugees.
Another family Week of Compassion has been accompanying at the same railway station had come
from the infamous Syrian city of Raqqah, the capital of ISIS. As a Kurdish militia threatened ISIS control of
the city in June, ISIS gave the Kurds still present just three days to leave or die. Mohamed, his wife, and 2
young children aged 3 and 5 fled immediately, making their way all the way to Budapest with only $217 to
try to start a new life. This family also received food, blankets, and hygiene kits from our partners.
In addition, Week of Compassion is working with Global Ministries to provide emergency food and
winterization items to some of the most vulnerable Syrian families still living in the southwestern part of
the country. Through our partners, we are delivering emergency supplies to Syrians in Lebanon and Syria
with medication, rent, winterization items, and schooling for children. Thank you for your continued
support to Week of Compassion--your partnership enables the church to accompany these refugees as they
flee violence and not have to walk alone.

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First Christian Church

109 E. Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Reawaken (Early Worship Service) Sunday, 8:00 A.M.
Church School for all ages: Sunday, 9:00 A.M.
Remember (Traditional Worship Service) Sunday, 10:15 A.M.
Youth Group: Sunday, 1:00 P.M.
First Christian Church . . .
Celebrating the diversity of all of Gods children,
we are Disciples of Christ practicing spirit-filled worship,
faith-building community, and passion-powered service
to our neighborhood and to the world.
Where encounters with God are not only ordinary,
theyre extraordinary!
Where invitations not only happen on occasion,
they happen on every occasion.
Where not only minds grow in knowledge,
hearts grow in faith.
Where hands not only give to the needy,
they serve the least of these

Serving November 15. 2015

Serving November 22. 2015

Greeters: Rod & Jan Farley

Guest Book: Terry Vannoy
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: Angulo
Sound & Video: Travis Robidoux
Lay Leader: Ben Stuart
Childrens Moment: Donna Woodbridge
Elders: PJ Vannoy, Randy Langston,
Diaconate: Randy Baxters Team
Prepare: Sibyl Dittberner, Barbara Fenters
Ushers: Randy Baxter, Dena Heathman
Serve: Randy Baxter, Barbara Fenters, Annie
Frater, Dena Heathman, Bill Henke
Clean Up: Randy Baxter, Nancy Knott

Greeters: Leslie & Tom Beck

Guest Book: Ada Rodman
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: Beal
Sound & Video: PJ Vannoy
Lay Leader:
Childrens Moment:
Elders: Bob & Barbara Hasty
Diaconate: Randy Baxters Team
Prepare: Randy Baxter, Bill Henke
Ushers: Sibyl Dittberner, Bill Henke
Serve: Randy Baxter, Leslie Beck, Annie
Frater, Bill Henke, Terry Vannoy
Clean Up: Annie Frater, Terry Vannoy

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