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This Week: Sunday, November 24, 2013

9:30 Music Team Rehearsal 10:00 Worship Remember to bring your love gift for the Turner family and your canned foods for Allied Churches of Alamance County

Church Membership Service!

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Faith Christian Church News

Contact Pastor Reid if you are interested in making Faith Christian Church (FCC) your church home.

Weekly Devotional
The Kingdom of God is present! Study and meditate the passages to the right, all of which come from Matthews Gospel, to gain a better understanding of Gods Kingdom.
Matthew 6:5-13 The Kingdom is to be first in our lives Matthew 13:1-46 Jesus teaches about the kingdom through common elements of the daysowing seed, seeking treasure, and searching for a pearl Matthew 18:1-6 Jesus teaches about greatness in the kingdom Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus teaches about who is invited to the kingdom Matthew 26:17-29 Jesus reminds us the kingdom in its fullness is promised by God
November 20, 2013

Volume 1, Issue 23

Whats in FCC News this week?

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Prayer Concerns Message from Pastor Reid Altar Flowers Happy Birthday & Anniversary! The Christmas Celebration Begins Sunday Week! Thought for the Week

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Meeting place address:

4630 Blanchard Road Burlington NC 27217

Church Membership Service Weekly Devotional Can Food Drive Lets Bless The Turner Family

Postal address: P. O. Box 1731 Burlington NC 27216 Church website: www.FaithChristianChurchNC.org

Can Food Drive Continues this Sunday!

Lets Bless The Turner Family

Last month Michael and Sharon Turner lost their lives in a motorcycle accident. They left behind two children who are now in the care of a grandmother. Hannah Rich and others in the school system are seeking funds to help raise money for the children. This Sunday, November 24 we welcome your love offering.
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Continuing this Sunday, November 24 until December 8 we will be collecting can foods to be distributed by Allied Churches of Alamance County.

Contact Information for Pastor Reid Home Telephone(336) 447-4445 Cell Phone(336) 214-1065 EmailReid@FaithChristianChurchNC.org

Message from Pastor Reid

Joyful Prayerful Thankful!
The Apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, was clear and to the point when writing to the early church. In his letter to the Thessalonica Church he penned the following words:

Prayer Concerns
Prayer Concerns in the Congregation
Ellen Price (110 Woodland Ave. Elon NC 27244 (508-0666) Ellen has several challenges. Pray for Gods direction as she addresses them. Homer Whitaker (1808 Rout Road Burlington NC 27217) (227-7778) Homer is recovering from an accident in his shop. Frances Woody (708 Kidd Drive Burlington NC 27217) Frances continues to make good progress in therapy. Becky Corbett (712 Jeffries Cross Rd. Burlington NC 27217 (421-9416) Becky is doing betterrelieved from much of the pain and discomfort. John and Janet Hughes (814 Scott Street Burlington NC 27217) (227-7252) Janet is recovering well in the wake of recent sickness but grieving the passing of her niece, Deborah Popham. Joe Walters (C/O Blakey Hall 501 Blakey Hall Lane Elon NC 27244) Joe is continuing in therapy.

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Joyful Prayerful Thankful!!! The approach we bring to life is directly linked to reality. This threefold perspective worked back then and still works today. Joyful speaks of the inner peace knowing God is in control. Prayerful speaks of the two-way line of communication we have with the Creator of the Universe we speak to God and God reveals Himself to us. Thankful speaks of what is rather than what is not the temptation to grumble, complain about what isnt reveals much, not the least of which is being thankful! The simplicity of the Christian faith is amazing in this threefold approach to life joyful, prayerful, and thankful! They stand alone but also build on each other. I choose to be joyful, even though there are times of sadness and grief. To remain in this joyful approach to life I pray pouring out my concerns to Him and at the same time knowing He is speaking to me and the situations I face. The end result of choosing a joyful approach to life, praying which gives me an avenue to speak with God and God to speak to me, gives me reason to thank God! How can we help but gives thanks to a God who has been, is, and always will be? Keep looking up Jesus is coming back. Your Pastor and Friend, Reid

Altar Flowers
If you would like to place the flowers on the altar for a worship service we welcome your call. If you like, an article can be put in the weekly bulletin. Call Pastor Reid if interested.

Happy Birthday & Anniversary!

Happy Birthday to Yvonne Brooks, Ellen Price, Glenda Walker, Jeff Blanchard, Amanda Willard, Donnie Oakley, & Jonathan Gordon. Happy Anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Lewis & Mr. & Mrs. Tim OMalley

The Christmas Celebration Begins Sunday Week!

Sunday Week, December 1, 2013 we will celebrate the beginning of the new Christian year. The worlds calendar begins in January, but he Christian calendar begins with the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. I am confident our first Christmas as a congregation will be a time of encouragement for us. Listed below are ways the Church Leadership Team has worked to enhance the season.

New Concerns Related to the Congregation

Ann MannEllen Prices sister Church Leadership Team The 2014 Budget setting process Jolene GuthrieJoyce Moore is the contact Loretta MossJoyce Moore is the contact Darlene BrowningWoody Cheek is the contact Lorraine WilsonSandi Gordon is the contact Lynda IngramTeresa Jones is the contact
Ongoing Concerns Related to the Congregation are listed on the blue handout available for pickup each Sunday. To submit a prayer concern fill out a prayer card (yellow display at the entrance to the Venue) or contact Pastor Reid (336.447.4445), Greg & Lisa Oakley (336.229.9436) or Wilbur & Sandi Gordon (336.578.3533)

Bring Your Christmas Cards For Families in the Congregation!

We have bags labeled for each family/household on display in alphabetical order. Sort your cards in the bags until Sunday, December 8, 2013. Our Christmas Family Luncheon On Sunday, December 8th, immediately following worship we will have a covered dish lunch here at The Venue. Christmas treats for each household will be provided. Poinsettias for the Season We have 32 poinsettias you can put in honor or in memory of a loved one, beginning on December 8 and remaining until December 22. The cost and order envelopes are on display at The Venue. Lets Get The Word Out!! Good news becomes great news when it is shared! This is particularly true of the Christmas season as we proclaim again the birth of Jesus Christ. This Sunday there will be printed invitations for you to use in inviting others to Faith Christian Church. Be in prayer and believe God is already preparing the hearts of those whom He directs you to invite.

Thought for the Week