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November 17, 2013 Issue 45

CALLERthe

In This Issue

Pastors Corner 2Remember in Prayer 3Spiritual Disciplines Wk 3Prayer Requests, Nov. 10 3Serving in the Military 3New Member 3

Work Day 3

Calendars 4

Annual Dinner/Meeting 4

Senior Adults/Book Club 4

Gifts of Love 4

Mitten Tree 4JYF Meeting 5

Ingathering of Food 5

FIMA Thanksgiving Svc 5

Alternative Gift Faire 5

Letters/Statistics 6

Campbells Soup Labels 6

Cards for Japan 7

Stewardship/Poinsettias 7

Thanksgiving Offering 8

Associate Pastor 8

Nominating Slate 9 &10Serving Sunday 11

E v e n t s N o v e m b e r 1 7 N o v e m b e r 2 4 2 0 1 3 November 17: Annual Dinner & Congregational Meeting

8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service9:00A.M. - Galatians/James Bible Study, Chapman Lounge

10:15A.M.-REMEMBER,Traditional Service11:30 A.M.-Annual Dinner & Congregational meeting5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH

November 18:5:30P.M. - Pathways of Hope, Choir Room7:00P.M.-12-Step Class, Chapman Lounge6:30 P.M. - OT Bible Study @ Woodbridges;

dinner: 6:30, class 7November 19:9:00A.M.-Pathways of Hope, Chapman Lounge12 noon - Sr. Adult Thanksgiving Lunch, Fellowship Hall6:30 P.M.-Bible Study at Barrys7:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin, Sanctuary, Chapman Lounge

November 20:6:00 P.M. - Discipleship Ministry Team, Chapman Lounge7:00 P.M. - World Outreach & Worship Ministry Teams

November 21:1:00 P.M.- Senior Book Club @ Pat Hunds home

3:30 P.M. - Bible Study, Chapman Lounge6:30P.M. - Bell Choir, 7:30 P.M. Chancel Choir

November 23:8:30 A.M. - Greek Class

November 24: Thanksgiving Sunday8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service9:00A.M. - Galatians/James Bible Study, Chapman Lounge

10:15A.M.-REMEMBER,Traditional Service11:30 A.M.-2:00P.M. Casa use Fellowship Hall5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH

November 25:7:00P.M.-12-Step Class, Chapman Lounge6:30 P.M. - OT Bible Study @ Woodbridges;

dinner: 6:30, class 7November 26:

7:00 P.M. - FIMA Thanksgiving Service7:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin, Sanctuary, Chapman Lounge

AA Groups:Sun. 8:00 P.M., Monday, 7:30 P.M.,Friday, 7:30P.M., Sat. 8:30P.M., NA Group, Tues., 7:30 P.M.

The Calleris published weeklyDeadline Wednesdayat Noon)

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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)109 E. Wilshire Ave.Fullerton, CA 92832

714.525.5525email:

fullerton1stcc@gmail.com

www.fullertonfirstchristian.org

Senior Pastor: Rev. Darrell McGowan

Associate Pastor:Rev. Debra Todd

Editor:Donna Woodbridge

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Can you like without wanting? Rick Hanson, 2013

This comes from Rick Hanson, Ph.D., neuropsychologist, New York Times best-selling author,Advisory Board member of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and invited lecturer at

Oxford, Stanford, and Harvard universities.

The PracticeAspire without attachment.

Why?To live is to pursue goals. Out of healthy self-interest and kindness to yourself, it's natural and

fine to seek security, success, comfort, enjoyment, creative expression, physical and mental health,connection, respect, love, self-actualization, and spiritual development.

The question is whether you go after your goals with stress and drivenness - in a word, withattachment - or with outer effort and inner peacefulness, rewarded by the journey itself no matter thedestination: with aspiration. (Darrells note: Action that flows from a deep trust in God.)

At the heart of attachment is craving - broadly defined - which contains and leads to manykinds of suffering (from subtle to intense). On the other hand, aspiration - working hard toward yourgoals without getting hung up on the results - feels good, plus it helps you stretch and grow without

worrying about looking bad. (Darrells note: This is what we mean when we talk about letting go and lettingGod.) Paradoxically, holding your goals lightly increases the chance of attaining them, while beingattached - and thus fearing failure - gets in the way of peak performance. (Darrells note: the first trustsin God, the second is all about me.)

If you sit on the couch your whole life and never take care of or go after anything important,you can avoid the pitfalls of attachment. But if you have a job, intimate relationship, family, service,art, or spiritual calling, the challenge is to stay firm in your course, with dedication and discipline,centered in aspiration.

How?Aspiration is about liking, while attachment is about wanting - and these involve separate

systems in your brain. Liking what is pleasant and disliking what is unpleasant are normal and not aproblem. Trouble comes when we tip into the craving and strain inherent in wanting, wanting,wanting what's pleasant to continue and what's unpleasant to end. So learn to recognize thedifferences between liking and wanting in your body, emotions, attitudes, and thoughts. I thinkyou'll find that liking feels open, relaxed, and flexible while wanting feels tight, pressed, contracted,and fixated.

Then, see if you can stay with liking without slipping into wanting:Help little alarm bells to go off in your mind - Alert! Caution! - when you get that familiar

feeling of wanting/craving, especially when it's subtle and floating around in the back of your mind.Relax any sense of "gotta have it." Feel into the ways your life is and will be basically all right

even if you don't attain a particular goal. Seek results from a place of fullness, not scarcity or lack.Try to remain relatively peaceful - even in the midst of passionate activity - since intensity,

tension, fear, and anger all fuel strong wanting.Release any fixation on a certain outcome. Recognize that all you can do is tend to the causes,

but you can't force the results.Keep the sense of "me" to a minimum. Success or failure will come from dozens of factors, only

a few of which are under your control. Win or lose, don't take it personally.Along the way, watch out for the widespread belief that if you're not fiercely driven toward

your goals, you're kind of a wimp. Remember that you can have strong effort toward youraims without falling into attachment to the results. (Darrells note: Let go, and let God!)

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RememberinPrayer Continue to pray for: Sue Bacon, DottieBense,Harold Brickens, Mary Brill, VioDanna Brant, Sandra Brown, Betty RuthBuchanan, Linda Christman, Chris Collett,Lorna & Skip Farnum, Anna Lou Horspool,Kevin Johnen, Carolyn Kenrick, Flora Miller,

Sue Miller, Jim Piper, Norma Rill, JulieStuart, Claudia Tammen, Dorothy Tannerand Bob & Donna Vannoy

Please pray for the following church inthe Pacific Southwest Region:

Centro Familiar Cristiano Restauracion2700 Little Mountain Drive #DF-101San Bernardino, CA 92405Joel Cabrera

ReadingsandPrayerConcernsfor

WeekofNov.18Nov.24,2013Monday, Nov. 18: Reading: Jeremiah 23: 1-4;pray for Pathways of Hope meeting in theChoir Room tonight.Tuesday, November 19: Reading: Jeremiah 23:5-6; pray for the Sr. Adult Ministry holdingtheir Annual Thanksgiving Lunch inFellowship Hall.Congregational Prayer Day, November 20:Reading: Luke 1: 68-79; pray for the Ministry

Teams meeting tonight.Thursday, November 21: Reading: Colossians1: 11-14; pray for our partner Global MinistriesMissionary in Costa Rica, Rick Hendricks.Friday, November 22: Reading: Colossians 1:15-20; pray for Week of Compassion andChurch World Service as they send help to thevictims of the Philippines typhoon.Saturday, November 23: Reading: Luke 23: 33-43; pray for the Greek class meeting thismorning.

Sunday, November 24: Reading; Psalm 46; Letus give thanks for all we have on thisThanksgiving Sunday.

All Church Work Day Saturday, December 7,

7:00 A.M.

PrayerRequests:November10,2013Anonymous The families of those who

perished in the Philippines.Nancy Malotte Thanks to all the volunteers

across the Region who aresupporting Loch Leven thisweek.

The Malottes Our members who aremaking financialcommitments to FCCF thisyear.

ChristinaMartinez

My friend April is having abreast tumor removed onTuesday .

JaniceWhittington

Darin & Kim Williams inNorth Dakota will havetwins by caesarean Tuesday

Alice & CraigWallace

Nephew, Johnny and wifeShelly who are having theirfirst baby any minute

Serving in the Mil i tary:Adam Hawley, Deb

Taylorsnephew, is now homefrom Afghanistan and back at Ft. Bliss with hisfamily.

Lt. Cmdr. Patrick OConner, BettyRollosgrandson-in-law, will be back home fora couple of months to help take care of his wifeafter surgery.

Lt. Patrick Rollo, Betty Rollos

grandson. He is training on a submarine in thePacific.Joshua Reynolds, Jane Reynolds son.

He is at Ft. Riley, KS dealing with PTSD andwill be returning to Afghanistan soon.

PFC Brandon Vannoy,grandson of Bob& Donna Vannoy,is now stationed at FortCampbell, Kentucky.

Petty Officer Michael J. Borden, NancyGeigersgrandson, who is stationed in Guamfor the next year.

WelcomeourNewestMember Jill Scott

1700 Peppertree LaneFullerton, CA 92835

Email:sf49rfan5@sbcglobal.netJill joined our church on November 10, 2013.Please add Jills address to your directory.

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AnnualCongregationalDinnerTODAY

The annual meeting is today after the10:15 service. We have important decisions tobe made, who will lead our church in 2014 andother important issues. All members are urgedto be a part of this event.

The main dish and beverages will beprovided by the Elders.If your last name starts with A through

L - bring a dessert to shareIf your last name starts with M through Z -bring a salad or side dish to share

MarkYourCalendars! Gifts of Love program willbe held on Saturday December 21at 5 P.M.

Immediately following theprogram we will be having a Worship DinnerExperience - complete with a full turkeydinner! The former Sunday evening worshipgroup will be preparing the meal, some music,and opportunities for sharing during thisservice. Please join us for both activities onDecember 21 to kick off the week of Christmaswith joy and thanksgiving!

2014Calendars I still have a fewcalendars available for nextyear. They make great gifts.

The cost is $3.I also have the greatest greeting cards -

12 different 5 x 7 scenes plus envelopes in eachset and there are five different sets. So if youare a card sending person, this is a great deal.Their cost is only $3 per set also. I ordered 25boxes and at the present time have 19 left. A sample is on the counter in the office.See Donna Woodbridge to pick up either acalendar or greeting card set(s).

SeniorsMeetTuesdayNovember19,Annual

ThanksgivingLuncheonThe seniors meet this coming Tuesday,

November 19, 2013 at 12 noon in FellowshipHall for our Annual Thanksgiving Luncheonand meeting. Pastor Darrell is baking the

Turkeys again this year and many of you havesigned up to bring other dishes to complete themeal. If you cant remember what you putdown, call Sammie 714-993-2418. Also if youare coming and need transportation letSammie know. We plan to have a wonderfultime of fellowship, singing, games and GOODfood. The seniors of First Christian Church aregrateful for many things this year and want tothank everyone in the church who hassupported this ministry. See you there.

SeniorBookClub Senior Book Club meets thisThursday, November 21, 1:00 p.m. atPat Hunds home. We are readingThe Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.You can still get the book, read it and join usfor a lively discussion and great refreshments.Everyone welcome.

MittenTree Thank you so much for allthe hats, scarves, socks, mittens

and glovesthat you have broughtfor the Mitten Tree. You have one moreSunday after today to bring in your donation.Look for the green and red buckets in theNarthex.

In December there will be a Christmastree in the Narthex with these items and eachWednesday at the Hot Meal we will give out

approximately 40 tickets and they in turn comeover to the Sanctuary building and choose anitem from the tree. If you would like tovolunteer an hour or so anytime during themonth of December, please get in touch withSue Harless and/or Diane Daugherty who arethe coordinators of this project.

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JYFMeeting November 17, immediately followingthe all-church dinner, children in gradesSecond through Fifth will have a JYF meetingfor 45 minutes! During that time we willdecorate worship bags and talk about Gifts ofLove which will be Saturday Dec. 21 at 5 P.M.

IngatheringOfFoodToMarkThanksgivingSunday On November 24, we will

celebrate Thanksgiving Sunday which, asalways, falls on the Sunday before our nation'sannual observance of a national holiday ofThanksgiving on the fourth Thursday ofNovember. Repeating a tradition of manyyears, Sammie Adamswill put together abeautiful cornucopia as a reminder of God'sabundance, which blesses all of us, as well asour nation and other nations around the world.

We will have the opportunity to expressour gratitude for God's abundance to us bysharing in an "ingathering of food." Our giftsof canned and packaged food items will beplaced on the floor in front of the communiontable as part of our offering. The food will begiven to Pathways of Hope to help their Food

Distribution Center. We encourage everyone tohelp us fill the space in front of the communiontable with "the beauty of food" which otherswill need, not only for their Thanksgivingcelebration, but for food in the weeks ahead.

The Worship Ministry

FIMAThanksgivingServiceTuesday, November 26

7:00 P.M. St Julianas Catholic Church1316 N. Acacia AvenueFullerton, CA 92831

FinancialReportFromTheAlternativeChristmas

Faire This is a summary of what was receivedby the participating ministries and the variousnon-profit organizations, listed alphabetically,from the Alternative Christmas Faire held on

November 3:African Well Fund -- $543.00Alzheimer's Association -- $272.00American Cancer Society, Relay for Life

-- $ 938.75Bread for the World -- $ 165.00Caring Companions -- $ 220.00CHOC Kids Cards -- $ 681.16Church World Service -- $ 732.00Corazon -- $ 230.00Crittendon Services for Children and

Families - - $ 315.00Disciples' Volunteering (Mission Trips)

$ 195.00Hot Meal Ministry -- $ 914.00FISH of Fullerton -- $ 195.00Guidedogs -- $ 650.00Global Ministries -- $ 260.00Habitat for Humanity O.C. $ 780.00Heifer International -- $3,325.00Loch Leven Christian Camp $1,390.00

Meals on Wheels -- $ 188.00Pathways of Hope -- $ 520.00Project Mercy -- $ 608.00Weekday Christian Education

(Chapel on Wheels) -- $ 572.00World Vision -- $ 410.00Food and Beverages -- $ 309.22Third World Handarts -- $ 416.98Miscellaneous -- $ 1.46

GRAND TOTAL -- $14,831.57

These dollars were generated from giftsand purchases made by 96 shoppers, most ofwhom, we believe, are members of ourcongregation. Also, thanks, again, to bothHelen Bailey and Barbara Fentersfor theirleadership in planning and overseeing thisevent! Special thanks to Barbara who providedthis financial report.

The Outreach Ministry

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WeGetLetters Some of our recent outreach

giving generated the following letters to us:

Sheryl A. Bourgeois, Ph.D., ExecutiveVice-President, University Advancement,Chapman University wrote this in response to

our 10/24/13 gift of $125 to the ChurchRelations Office: "Your investment inChapman University plays a vital role in theachievements of our talented students and inthe strength and success of this institution. Allof us at Chapman deeply appreciated yourgenerosity."

In a letter dated 10/31/13, DavidCoatsworth, Director of Development,Disciples Seminary Foundation, wrote: "Thank

you for your gift of $187.50 to the Annual Fundat Disciples Seminary Foundation. . . . Theschool year is progressing rapidly. We havenews to report of leadership changes at twopartner schools. Dr. Steve Sterner is the ActingPresident of the Pacific School of Religion,Berkeley. He served as a local pastor inClaremont and was member of DSF's Boardwhen he lived in Claremont. Jeffrey Kuan wasinstalled as the President of the ClaremontSchool of Theology on October 23. He was aprofessor at the Pacific School of Religionearlier in his career. Both of these men knowDSF well."

The full text of both of these letters maybe read from the bulletin board above thedrinking fountains. We are grateful for yourgifts which support the many OutreachMinistries of our congregation.

The Outreach Ministry

Sunday Statist icsNov. 10 2013 120 (Remember Service)8(Reawaken Service) (Casa 5 P.M. service)Weekly Giving: $4,726.80 Missions: $525.20Budget Goal: $3,881 Thanksgiving: $114WOC (Philippines) $51.62

CambellsLabels The holidays are fastapproaching and that meansmore Campbells MushroomSoup and others will be ingreat use. The DisciplesWomen (Betty Rollo is our

coordinator) ask that you savethe labels, bring them to churchand deposit in the RED box on the counter inDonnas office. These labels are sent toWoodhaven Home for the developmentallydisabled in Jefferson City, MO. The part weneed is the bar code on the label but feel free topeel off the whole label and Betty will cut outthe part she needs.

Thanks for your assistance with thisworthwhile project.

PathwaysofHopeConstruction has movedsteadily along since theybroke ground in July (seepicture). You areinvited to a walk

through on November 22 from 1 3 p.m.,hear updates on the progress, and imagine thefinal buildings that will better serve thefamilies needing time to regain self-sufficiencyRSVP to Julia at 949-553-9510.

Another opportunity to help Pathways:

Pathways has a unique opportunity to beeligible for several grants up to $10,000 fromthe OC Community Foundation. To beeligible, they need your vote. BeginningNovember 19, VOTE YOUR THANKSbyvisiting the PathwaysofHope.us website. Go toGet Involved, click on Vote Your Thanks after

November 19 for instructions on how to vote.You can vote once per day until DecemberThird. So tell your friends and vote early andoften to help Pathways win the grants.

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ChristmasCardsforJapan The Outreach Ministry Team will haveChristmas cards on the table in the Narthex thenext two Sundays to send to the followingchurches in Japan who are still recovering fromthe earthquake. We are asking you to sign thecards and then to pray for them during the

holidays. These churches come to us from ourPartner Missionary in Japan, JeffreyMensendiek.

Sendai Kawadiara Church PastorRev. Keiji Kojima. This church was establishedby the DOC in 1899. Although they did nothave damage, they have been very involved inthe relief effort. They have been searching for apastor for the last year and now have a newone. Their prayer concerns are that God guideand protect their community. May the joy of

their faith be contagious as they share it withfamily members and friends.

Iizaka Church - Pastor Rev. ToshihisaSuzuki

This church was damaged but has beenable to continue worshipping thanks to pastorsin larger church who have helped to supporttheir worship. Their prayer concerns are thatbecause the people in their church are agingthey will be able to continue to attend worship.

Last Christmas two young men werebaptized and sang for the church in a specialconcert. They have felt so blessed and ask forprayers for more younger people to come tochurch and that the church will find a future inthe younger people.

Saints Al ive LivingGenerouslyGrowing Our Faith Through Generosity

Last Sunday, we celebrated thegifts of our congregation as we added

more leaves to our generosity tree and enjoyedlovely leaf cookies after the worship service. Thank

you to Amy Styffefor her baking talents.Together we are the living expression of

Gods generosity and witnesses to the abundant lifewe know in Jesus Christ. As encouraged by theapostle Paul, our giving is to be a regular andshared part of our life together, an act of joy andworship.

If you have not yet returned your SaintsAlive! Living Generously pledge card, pleaseprayerfully consider your financial gifts toFullerton First Christian Church and its ministry.Make your gifts a regular part of your worship bycompleting your card. You can still drop your cardin the private collection box under our generositytree in the church Narthex and hang your leaf onthe tree. Or, return your card and leaf by mail andwe will put your leaf on the tree for you.

Giving is gratitude. Help the branches onour generosity tree continue to sprout leaves thattell of our gratitude for what has been, ourcommitment to what is, and our passion for whatGod is yet to reveal in our lives and ministry.Through our gifts, we connect to those who receive

them, bringing healing and wholeness, andbuilding worldwide relationships of one church inChrist just as in Pauls time. Thank you all forsupporting the ministry of your church

HolidayPoinsettiasIts time to order poinsettias to decorateour sanctuary during the AdventSeason. The cost is $8.50each. Return the form below with a checkmade 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)____________________________________________________________________________________

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ThanksgivingOfferingToBeReceivedThisSundayAndNextSunday Your gifts in support of the 2013 Thanksgiving Offering will be welcome on eitherNovember 17 or November 24. Use the special offering envelope distributed with the

worship bulletins last Sunday to make your gift or, you may simply write "Thanksgiving Offering" on thememo line of your check to share in this annual special offering that supports the students, faculty andadministration of Disciples' colleges, universities and seminaries across the nation. That support goes to bothDisciples Seminary Foundation, Claremont, and the DOC Student Program at Chapman University, Orange, inthe PSW Region.

Disciples' colleges, universities and seminaries have been "home" to generations of students. Most ofthe pastors who have served Disciples' congregations over the years are products of seminaries founded andoperated by Disciples. For example, the late Ken Scovillour Pastor from the late 80's into the year 2000 was agraduate of Lexington Theological Seminary, as was Ed Linberg, our part-time Associate Minister from 1999to 2011. Bob Hasty,one of our members, and a graduate of the Claremont School of Theology, also benefittedfrom scholarships received through DSF during his seminary training. A host of lay leaders in ourcongregations and in our regions received their educations from Disciples' colleges and universities. In ourcongregation, among others, this includes these Chapman University graduates: Marguerite Beal, the lateDean Echols, Chris Fee, Mitch Hanlon, Cam and Nancy Malotte, their son, Brian, as well as CambriaFindley-Grubb,the most recent graduate. Other Chapman grads, with ties to our congregation, include:David Beal, Paul Beal, Beth Parker, Lyndsey Smith, plus Scott and Carrie Van Diest.This is not a completelist of Chapman graduates who are now, or have been part of our congregation, but by listing these names webecome aware that they, plus many more, "found a home" for their educational experience at Chapman. Ourgifts to the 2013 Thanksgiving Offering will give present and future students an opportunity to COME HOMEto a Disciples' College and/or Seminary so they can play a part in leading the ongoing transformation of ourchurches.

The goal for the 2013 Thanksgiving Offering is $2,000, a slight increase over the $1,931 we received forthe 2012 Thanksgiving Offering. Thank you, in advance, for your generous support of the 2013 ThanksgivingOffering. The Outreach Ministry

FromtheAssociatePastor Are you ready for Advent yet? We are almost there! One of my favorite things as a kidwas having an Advent Calendar with the chocolates. Every day getting to have something

yummy as I waited anxiously for Christmas Day. My family also did an Advent Devotional as a family, and Iremember lighting the candles each week at the wreath on our dining room table.

As Zachary is getting older, I am beginning to think about ways to celebrate Advent as a family withhim. I know that we have many families with children in our congregation and/or as family members of thosein our congregations, and I wanted to pass along a few ideas for your family.

1. This year Starbucks has a super cute Advent Calendar that is a magnetic board with 25 magnetic tinsThis is something that could easily be refilled year to year, and is especially perfect for those with toddlers.Fill it with a number of cheerios or yogurt melts that match the number of the day, and part of the ChristmasStory in each tin to read together. If youd like more details on this, please email me at revdebtodd@gmail.com

2. There is a resource available that I have glanced through called Taking the Advent Story Homewhich is a family resource and is an easy printable PDF. You can find and download it here:

http://www.vibrantfaith.org/taking-advent-home.html. Each day there is a Scriptural Devotion,Conversation Starter, Rituals and Traditions, and a Service opportunity.3. Read together the advent devotional put together by our church members.4. Obtain a copy of the advent devotional put together by the regional youth.5. Create a list of ways that you can participate in 25 random acts of kindness throughout the advent season.This is a great way to have your kids participate in coming up with the 25 activities, and then randomly selectone each day to do together.

Whatever you do this Advent season, or if you have your own traditions, I would love to hear aboutthem! Let me know when we can get together for coffee and share some traditions and stories!

Grace and Peace, Debra

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NominatingCommitteeReport-OfficersNominatedfor2014

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 theChairperson 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 - Deb Taylor*

Secretary Amy Styffe*

Treasurer Mike Vaughan*

Elders

Term Ending 2016

Kathy Robidoux*

Penny Fonches*

Jodi Martin*

Bill Martin*

Melody Martinez*

Phil Forbes*

Lin Garcia*

Barry Woodbridge*

Judi Smedley*

Term Ending 2015

Joshua Dorrough

Amy Styffe

Debra Taylor*

Term Ending 2014

Christine Fee

Dwain Van Diest

Janelle Vannoy

PJ Vannoy

Mike Vaughan

Craig Wallace

Elders Emeritus

None

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 yearterm, 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 2017 Term Ending 2016 Term Ending 2015 Term Ending 2014

Barbara Fenters* Dwain Van Diest Dorothy Keech Mike Hogan

Trustee Emeritus

Duane Elliott*

Jack Townsend*

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Financial Secretary

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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: Lin Garcia*

Stewardship & Property: Dorothy Keech*

Discipleship and Worship: Open* (Discipleship) Barry Woodbridge* (Worship)

Outreach: Ed Linberg*

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 tohead 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 2016 Term Ending 2015 Term Ending 2014

Leslie Beck*

Annie Frater*

Jamie Dorrough*

Lisa Parks*

Jan McCuen*Dirk McCuen*

Shawn McCuen*

Kelly McCuen*

Paul Robidoux*

Anna Van Diest*

David Styffe*

Bill Henke*

Kim Miller*

Randy Baxter*

Dena Heathman*

Phil Forbes

Luanne Bailey

Amy Styffe

Nancy Knott

Linda JohnenBarbara Fenters

Diane Daugherty

Nancy Geiger

Sue Harless

Sherry Herrera

Masumi HoganMike Hogan

Randy Langston

Cam Malotte

Nancy Malotte

Ben Stuart

Beverly Reinke*

* Names placed in Nomination

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First Christian Church109 E. Wilshire AvenueFullerton, CA 92832Reawaken(Early Worship Service) Sunday, 8:00 A.M.Church Schoolfor all ages: Sunday, 9:00 A.M.Remember (Traditional Worship Service) Sunday, 10:15 A.M.Youth Groups:Sunday, 1:00P.M. & Wednesday, 3:30 5:15P.M.

Serving November 17, 2013Greeter: Judi SmedleyGuest Book: Ted AdamsCoffee Host:Hospitality MinistryAcolyte Parent: AcquistapaceSound: Kyle FoughtVideo: Paul/Travis RobidouxLay Leader:Lisa ParksChildrens Moment:Linda Johnen

Elders:Joshua Dorrough, Chris Fee,Deb Taylor

Diaconate:McCuens TeamPrepare:Masumi & Mike HoganUshers:Bill & Jodie MartinServe: Barbara Fenters, Nancy Knott, Bill &

Jodie Martin, Dirk & Jan McCuenClean Up:Barbara Fenters, Bill Martin

Nancy KnottAlternate:

Serving November 24, 2013Greeter: YouthGuest Book: Phil ForbesCoffee Host:Hospitality MinistryAcolyte Parent: McCuenSound: Clare KeechVideo: PJ VannoyLay Leader:Childrens Moment: Shawn McCuen

Elders: Dwain Van Diest,Janelle Vannoy,Pam Findley-Flor

Diaconate:McCuens TeamPrepare:Barbara Fenters, Ben StuartUshers:Barbara Fenters, Ben StuartServe: Barbara Fenters, Masumi & Mike

Hogan, Bill & Jodie Martin, Ben StuartClean Up:Masumi & Mike Hogan, Nancy

KnottAlternate: Nancy Knott

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