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    The Stillwater

    Volume 2013 | July 2


    It is the mission of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Stillwater to be the church of Jesus Christ in the world. We do so by developing DISCIPLESHIP, Enabling OUTREACH, and embodying COMMUNITY in our lives together.

    Christian
    Mission to Jamaica Group 2 Working This Week

    Group 2 arrived on Saturday and continues to work throughout the week until Saturday. We knew that communication would be spotty, but we do know that everyone arrived safely on Saturday. Please keep this group in your prayers. Group 2 consists of: Pat Nance, Laura Sharp, Aaron Sharp, Jon Baker, Kenda Baker, Jenna Baker, Gage Baker, Bill Arrington, Kelly Arrington, Matt Arrington, Amy Goad, Sydney Goad, Brendan Goad, Kyle Bruce, Keri Bruce, Dayne Bruce, Rick Ladd, Sondra Ladd, Cassidy Ladd, Ron Elliott, Amanda Harrist, Caroline Harrist, William Andrews, Courtney Andrews, Mason Dennis, Payton Dennis, Benjamin Yates, Michelle Schaecher, Erika Schaecher, Michael Schaecher, Ashlee Tisdale, Taylor Swanek, Stephanie Ward, and James Johnson.

    Remember the 2 for 200 Campaign!


    So far, we have raised $3,686.00 of the $4,500.00 we need for our Back to School Clothing Project. We are 82% of the way there!! If you have not contributed yet, please consider making a donation. If you have already contributed, consider saving your spare change, sacrificing a Starbucks drink, or that extra pop from Sonic and donate that to the cause. You will be helping 200 children whose parents cannot afford new back-to-school clothing to receive a couple of shirts that they will be proud to wear. Other churches and agencies are raising money to provide shoes, socks, underwear, and more. Some of you may be wondering why we are not providing school supplies this year. We have learned not only that other churches are fulfilling this role, but also that the school district is now absorbing the cost for supplies. However, we have learned that school kids are still asked to provide boxes of tissues or Ziploc sandwich bags, so we and/or one of our community partners plan to add these to the shopping list, if funds are available.

    Lets make this the most successful Christmas in July ever! Explorations in Music and Prayer Begins July 18th Are you desiring to go deeper in your spiritual life? Does music speak to your spirit? Do you desire to practice more prayer? A wonderful opportunity is here, just for you! Beginning July 18th, David Hughes will be offering a 6 week session on Thursday nights 6:30-7:30 in the choir room. It is going to be a contemplative evening prayer followed by a guided discussion about music and prayer. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring a candle. Questions? Contact David Hughes at 780-0599 or cdavidhughes@gmail.com. Have You Changed Your Contact Info Lately? Have you changed your phone number, email, or address lately? Does the church have that current info? Please keep us informed of any changes so that we can keep you informed!

    PROGRESS

    Mark Your Calendar


    June 29-July 6 Group 2 of Jamaica Mission Trip

    July 18 Explorations in Music and Prayer Begins


    July 13 CMF Breakfast July 21-26 El Reno Mission Camp

    Join us this Sunday for Owen Caytons Message, Peace, Dust, and Shouting at the Top of Our Lungs based on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 and Psalm 30. Traditional 9:00am Sunday School 10:10 Contemporary 11:10

    The Care and Feeding of A Candle


    Owen Cayton, Senior Minister pastor@fcc-stillwater.org

    Sondra Ladd, Children/Youth Ministry Director

    CH ILDR EN & YO UTH MI NISTR Y NEWS

    It is good to celebrate our freedom together as Americans. At the same time, I am reminded by a friend of mine who wrote, The 4th of July is not about some victory we claimed so long ago. It is about a vision for a nation that we are still working toward. We still have a long way to go. The vision of freedom is one that is always emerging. In the Declaration of Independence, the ratification and signing of which we celebrate on July 4, it boldly proclaims, 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, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Yet, 1/3 of those who signed the document, including its primary author, Thomas Jefferson, owned slaves. They saw something beyond themselves and their own circumstance. The words are powerful and compelling and I still get goose-bumps when I read them. They present a vision that may not yet in any time or place be realized, including the moment in which they were penned. Our history as a nation is bloody and bruised with the struggle for the freedom and equality articulated in that initial vision. At the same time, it is also filled with great people who stood for equality and who were willing to do what was right even if it was not popular; people who were captured and compelled by that vision of equality and freedom! This week, lets celebrate that vision. More importantly, though, lets allow that vision to capture and compel us so that we will work tirelessly for the freedom and equality of others. As the Apostle Paul reminded us in the Galatians text this past Sunday: For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for selfindulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. Shalom, Pastor Owen
    The Stillwater Christian is a weekly publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The deadline for articles each week is 1pm Monday. Tracy Freeman, Editor editor@fcc-stillwater.org Church Office Phone: 405.372.7722 Fax: 405.372.7726 Find The Stillwater Christian and more information at www.fcc-stillwater.org Facts & Figures for June 30, 2013

    Jamaica Mission Work Underway Visit Sondras Facebook page for many pictures from both last week and this week! Upcoming Events Our next summer adventure begins on Sunday, July 21 when youth and sponsors will be serving the community of El Reno during Mission El Reno 2013. Its not too late to join us! Contact Sondra Ladd for details.

    Attendance(102 and 103).........205 Jamaica Mission Trip....34 Sunday School....104 General Fund Receipts...$2,963.00 Capital Fund Receipts......$40.00 Loose Offering/Sunday School.$279.00 Project Funds Receipts....$2,290.92 Facts & Figures as of May 31, 2013 YTD Budget Receipts....$196, 617.52 YTD Budget Expenses...$184,829.29 Net Receipts over Expenses...$11,788.23 Presented by Kay Smith, Treasurer, dkwsmith@suddenlink.net

    Happy Birthday to: 7/6 Dave Gade 7/7 Ashley Nance 7/8 Dylan Sirbaugh Happy Anniversary to: 7/3 Earl and Carol Johnson 7/7 Rick and Sondra Ladd

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