First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 2320 Country Club Rd.

Winston-Salem, NC

27104

~ July 2020 ~ Senior Pastor: David Harrison

Accountant: Monti Swicegood

Administrator: Jesse Clodfelter

Director of Music: Regina Pozzi

Opportunities for Service Telephone: 336-722-2714

E-mail: admin@disciplesofchrist.com

www.disciplesofchrist.com

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Table of Contents

Pg. 2 Senior Pastor

Pg. 3 Independence

Pg. 4 Calendar

Pg. 5 CCM / Prayer Requests

Pg. 6 New Communion/Volunteer

First Christian

Church

Winston Salem, NC

INSIGHT

Listen to Sermons

Online!

We have moved our

sermons to a different

location. You can listen to

sermons

here: www.sermoncloud.co

m/firstchristian.

A BIG THANKS to Andy

Askew for recording the

audio every Sunday!

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A Note from Senior Pastor David Harrison

Hello Members of FCC!

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

-John 8:32

July, Independence Day! This is the time of year that our nation celebrates its freedom. When

you think of the concept of “freedom” juxtaposed with all of our current events, the concept itself

feels strange or odd at best. In a country, in which we struggle with the ideas of freedom, amidst a

global pandemic, which has restricted our everyday way of life. Amidst rising tensions in difference

of opinions, as it relates to the pace of trying to return to “normal” life. In a country that has had to

face the veridicality of its’ long history of racism, as we have witnessed protest, locally, nationally

and globally over violence and mistreatment of black and brown bodies. We, as a nation, are faced

with the paradox that is the concept of “freedom.”

This paradox is nothing new. In the book of John, we find Jesus at the Mount of Olives,

drawing a line in the sand. As he tells a woman, who was deemed a sinner by Pharisees, what

freedom was, to which no one could cast the first stone. We see the Pharisees dispute over who

Jesus was and his testimony, deeming it not valid. They asked Jesus questions, such as “Where is

your father?” and “Who are you?” Because, who would dare speak with such authority?

How was Jesus so free, and who was he to care about everyone else’s freedom?

The Pharisees struggled with such a radical view on freedom. They had never encountered

someone like Jesus. Someone more concerned about reconciliation of personhood over pursuance

of religious law. To those that finally began to understand, Jesus offers a glimpse into what true

freedom is. “Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will

know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

As the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), “We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for

wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s

Table as God has welcomed us.” This is our identity, this is our charge. In a country that is more

fragmented than ever, let us show what true freedom is, in the footsteps and teachings of Jesus, as

we advocate for the marginalized and the persecuted. Rev. Terri Hord Owens, our General Minister

and President, issued this reminder for the church and it rings true today, “We need to be the church

we say we are.”

“Exclusion is never the way forward on our shared paths

to freedom and justice.”

-Desmond Tutu

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Independence Day

Friends,

We stand behind the individuals and their families who have and continue to

sacrifice their world, to protect God’s. May the freedom fighters have peace

and happiness knowing the countless lives, both tall and small, they stand

up for. The freedom they lay down their own lives for so others may enjoy it.

Let us always remember these courageous spirits & brave hearts, Hallelujah.

We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal

that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.

Among these are: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

~ Happy 4th of July ~

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Birthdays are listed above in BOLD BLUE!

13 Suddenly, a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared

with the angel, praising God by saying, 14 “Glory to God

in the highest, and peace on earth to people who enjoy

His favor!” Luke 2:13-14

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 Mid-Week

Reflection

Doug Bowen

2

Brent

Murphy

3

4

Happy Independence

Day

5 6 7

8 Mid-Week

Reflection

9

Albert Brinn

10

Colin Archer

11

Maxwell

Bartholomew

12 13

LC Meeting

6pm

14

Paul

Wommack

15 Mid-Week

Reflection

Paisley

DiGiacobbe

16

Hannah

Harrison

17 18

19

Dan Traylor

20 21

22 Mid-Week

Reflection

23

Breanna

Bledsoe

24 25

Gabi Shutt

26 27 28

Courtney

Malay &

Bob Fox

29 Mid-Week

Reflection

Jesse

Clodfelter

30

Spencer

Nelson

31

Patty Bierie

July

5

Church Members

Glenn, Tom

Hance, Connie

Stephen, Paula

Stephen, Walker

Homebound Members

Brown, Leona

Davis, Colleen

Fox, Bob & Barbara

Gillespie, Joan

Morris, Lou

O’Linn, Karen

Taylor, Frances

Ward, Lois

Friends & Family of Members

Bodford, Angie - friend of Connie Hance Bradford, Brook - friend of Amanda Askew Carter, Kaye - daughter of BJ Carmichael Cejka Jr., Joseph F. - Father of Rev. Lee Higgins

Crist, Garry - friend of Anne Hodges Gilbert, Georgia - mother of Cheryl Askew Glenn, Andre - son of Tom Glenn Hall, Bobby - friend of Drew Hill Hill, Christine - friend of Kathy Sink Hudspeth, Judi - friend of FCC Hudspeth, Michael - son of Mary Hudspeth Ludwig, Taylor - daughter in law of Regina Pozzi Moore, Sally - daughter of Martha Hutson Morgan, Louise - sister of Mary Hudspeth New, Ron - brother of Sandra Sellers Patrum, Penny - friend of Kathy Sink Tedder, Lisa - grandson Christian Teer, Catherine - mother of Cathryn Teer-Hodge Sheehan, Susan - niece of Bob Parvin Stilley Family - Friends of Kathy Sink Veschios, Ralph - father of Shellie Veschio Weidemann, Peg - mother of Brad Weidemann

My Christian Friends!

Isn’t it amazing how quickly the months pass when we

are at home much of time?

Warm weather has arrived along with the higher

humidity. Some are taking trips to the mountains or the

beach, trying to make life a little more like normal.

“Normal” for some folks is already here.

Their cupboards are empty or hold very little to feed

the family. Children are home from school… They are

always hungry from playing outside and getting that

much needed exercise. Crisis Control Ministry is re-

questing PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY for their food

gift this month. Yes, these are the same items that our

church furnishes New Communion. Please don’t forget

one and give to the other. When you are at the grocery,

how about buying twice the amount because PB & J is

a staple food in every household whether it be creamy

or crunchy, jelly or jam. Everybody likes to see it in

their kitchen! Please place it at the double doors’

entrance where our mailbox is on the covered sidewalk

parallel with FCC’s parking lot. Mark it for CCM.

I don’t know another church in our city that is as

generous as you. I thank you on behalf of so many!

Much love,

Becky Minnix

Christian Action Ministry

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First Christian Friends,

With thankful hearts, let us all welcome July!

We are happy to report that we’re still in operation, in solidarity with our community,

as we have provided food and other needs during this pandemic!

We continue to be grateful for every bit of your support! Please keep bringing your peanut butter &

jelly donations! Please leave any donations outside of the church’s office if someone is not there.

We ask for your prayers, as we continue to put faith in action, through the practice of shared

abundance, with our neighbors in Winston Salem!

Peace and continued shared abundance,

Rev. David Harrison Jr. and Paul Gillespie

#sharedabundance #hungersucks

A special word of thanks to all of our volunteers! Without you, none of this would be possible!

If you would like to volunteer please contact Paul or David for more information.

New Communion: David Harrison nwcommunionws@gmail.com

Backpack program: Paul Gillespie pgillespie@triad.rr.com