Volume 15 April 15, 2018

Beaumont, TX

Dear Church Family, Here it is June already! My how time is flying by! Soon it will be time to think about the holidays! But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Have you ever been in a situation where you were looking to make a big change in your life or a big decision? You prayed about it, did your research and God seemed to be saying “Go for it!” So, you stepped out on faith and did it. Now there seems to be radio silence from God. You’ve not received any more signs that you are going in the right direction. Maybe things are even starting to go wrong. So, what do you do now? That’s a really difficult question. I’ve been it this exact same situation mul-tiple times in my life. All I can tell you is to wait upon the Lord. God’s time is not our time. God may not show up exactly when we want Him too, but it will always be right on time. Isaiah 40:31 gives us this hope: But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. The issue here is not really if and when God will show up. We know God is faithful and will always be with us. The issue is how do we respond to the wait-ing? Do we respond with faith and hope or do we respond with doubting and despair? Do we wait with joy and anticipation or sadness and complaining? I try to wait upon the Lord with hope, faith and joy, but it isn’t always easy. When we have these low times we need to simply keep our eyes on Jesus and He will get us through. Blessings, Pastor Beth

Summer is upon us and the Worship Ministry

would like to do something special for our

Summer Worship services. So, we will be

taking hymn requests. Please put your hymn

requests in the box labeled "Hymn Requests"

that will be located in the Narthex. We will

start including congregational hymn requests

in our Worship services on June

10th. Thanks for your help and have fun

choosing hymns! ~The Worship Ministry

Bible Challenge We can all use more Scripture in our lives

so here's a Summer Bible Challenge for all

ages. In the Narthex, you will find a Bible

Reading Chart. Read a little Scripture each

day and record how much you read and

what you learned. Choose whatever book

of the Bible you are want. You can even

skip around. The goal is just to read your

Bible more. When you have finished your

Bible Reading Chart, turn it in to the

Church Office or Pastor Beth for a

prize. Let's see who can turn in the most

Bible Reading Charts! Have fun and let's

get reading

Some Other Place is collecting school supplies for children ages 4-12. The most

needed items are:

Wide ruled notebook paper Wide ruled spiral notebooks Markers Crayons (24 count) Rulers Scissors (blunt or pointed) Map pencils Paper folders with brads Construction paper Pencils Backpacks They are also accepting monetary donations to go toward their Backpack Challenge to purchase backpacks to fill with these supplies.

Book Club Our meeting day has

changed. We will be

meeting Friday, June 29th at

6:30pm in the Church Par-

lor. We are currently read-

ing The Prize Winner of Defi-

ance, Ohio by Terry

Ryan. Please come join us!

Vacation Bible School!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! We will be having a weekend Vacation Bi-ble School Aug. 3,4, and 5, 2018. We will need people to help with crafts, music, stories, and games. We will also need people to help herd kids through the activities. If you are more of a behind the scenes type person, we also need people to help decorate, organize, and make snacks. No special skills are neces-sary. We just need people that love God and want to teach kiddos about God’s love. We are also looking for a photographer and are col-lecting old t-shirts! So, if that’s YOU contact Julie Stephenson or Pastor Beth and say, “I want to help!”

Galavanders June 8th @ 9:00 am Come for games and a good ol' vegetable lunch! All are invited!

2018 Summer Camps CYF (Grades 9-12) June 10-16 8’ers (8th Grade) June 17-23 Chi-Rho (Grades 5-7) June 22-28 Beginner/Junior (Grades 2-4) June 26-30

The Louise Hooker Scholarship

This scholarship is

available to members of First Chris-tian Church who plan to attend a

school of higher learning.

Please come by the office to pick up your application.

Applications due June 15th

Summer Series Next Wednesday, June 13th, we will be having a Bunko Party for our Summer Series activity. The party will last from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and light refreshments will be served. Bunko is a dice game that requires no

skill, but is great for fellowship and

good clean fun! Anyone from ages 7

years old to 107 years old are wel-

come to come play. We need at least

12 players to make it a really fun

game, but more are welcome. Come

and join us for a fun and relaxing

time!

Dear Brothers and Sisters at First Christian Church in Beaumont, Grand and Peace be with you in the name of our Risen Savior, Christ Jesus! The Bluebonnet and Coastal Plains Areas have for many years shared summer church camping experiences, and this year you are invited to participate in a very special way; through concentrated prayer. Each congregation in our Areas is as-signed certain days to prat for each camp. Hear are your days, should you choose to accept this invitation; June 14th — Please pray for CYF Conference (students who have finished 9th-12th grades) June21st — Please pray for Eighters Camp (students who have finished the 8th grade); a reflection on sexuality from a Christian perspective. June 28th —Please pray for Beginners/Juniors Camp (students who have fin-ished 2nd- 4th grades) July 26th — Please pray for two camps: Chi Rho Camp (students who have finished 5th- 7th grades) Christian Youth Leadership Seminar—our high school leaders The campers and staff will pray for your congregation on the above dates as well. If other dates are better, or if you prefer to excuse yourself from this opportunity, please let either one of us know by May 20th. In addition, you are further invited to enrich this experience by sending a note to camp. If you’d rather, you are welcome to send a note and/or photograph to either of us ahead of time to be shared with each camp. Thank you for your ministry in Beaumont and beyond! In Christ’s service, Judy Dalton, Chair Emily Wycpalek, Chair Children & Youth Ministry Team Department of Outdoor Ministry Coastal Plains Area Bluebonnet Area 11750 Memorial Dr 1214 Colima St Houston, TX 77024 San Antonia, TX 78207

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, June 3, 2018 Tithe Counters: Deborah & John Weitzel Worship Deacon: Janice Justice Elders: Lynn Rodgers & Mike Rodgers Worship Leader: Jamie Bollich

Open Building: John Gerber

Home Centered: Lynn Rodgers & Mike Rodgers Ushers: Deborah & John Weitzel Greeters: Shelby Evans, Mike Milich, & Linn Wallace

Prayer Requests

Birthdays June 10th

Bill Harrington June 13th Jon Justice June 15th

Cres Suarez June 16th Linda Way

Anniversaries

June 12th Jennifer & Allen Peddy

Sunday, June 10th 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Worship 6:30pm Evening Service Wednesday, June 13th 6:00pm Summer Series 7:00pm Choir Thursday, June 14th 8:30am Workday Friday, June 15th Pastor Beth’s 3 Year Anniversary with FCC! Sunday, June 17th 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Worship 6:30pm Evening Service

Praise our Lord and Savior; Praise God for giving you the invitation to pray. Praise God for giving you the desire to learn to pray. Ask God to strength-en your prayer life. Thank Him for His many blessings; Pray for our church and the members; for our country; and ask extra blessings and help for the following: FAMILY of MARY SPARKMAN ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH R.E. MYERS FAMILY LANYA REYNOLDS RICK STREET MARY AMMONS ANDY THE FREDERICK/DUKE FAMILY JEFF SMITH MAGGIE GERBER MIKE WALLACE JOHN RAFFAELLI SHOOTING VICTIMS OF SANTA FE, TX. MICHAEL& WENDY PAGGETT—ANSWERED WANDA LABOEUF—ANSWERED STEVE ALLEN THE GAY FAMILY ANGIE EDWARDS TODD OLGES ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY HUR-RICANE HARVEY FLORIDA PUERTO RICO FIRST RESPONDERS OUR MILITARY

PEOPLE WE CONTINUE TO REMEMBER: Robert Chambers, Layla Grace, Ashlynne, Mabel Ferrell, David Delaney, Sasha Fisher, Lucien Hebert, Ramon Ordonez, Mandy and Kory Gerber, Inge & Dr. Brad Black, Gary Bruce, The Carlisles, Kenneth Connor, Stephanie Cowart, Bill Cumming, Linda Dallas, Mary Dalton, Debra Dunham, Linda Sue Earls, John T. Franks, Marty Gra-ham, Fay Henry, Shirley Hilton, Barbara Huffhines, Betty McLean, Stella Melder, Cindy Moses, Mary Weit-zel, Johnny Wills, Brandi & Joe Wood, Alice Springfield, The Haney Family, Melissa Hubbard, Casey Brown, Linn Wal-lace, John & Evelyn Ger-ber, The San Miguel Fami-ly, AJ Arisco Family