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Vol. 69, No. 3

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Bellingham First Christian Church
An Open and Affirming Congregation March 2019

FCC Hosts Family Promise

March 10 - 16
Sign up in the fellowship hall to be a dinner
host, an evening host, or an overnight host.

Cabin Fever College

Thursday, March 14
• 5:30p Soup Supper
• 6-7p Class Session A

Interfaith Coalition Hope Auction • Mandala Ball Creation

Instructor: Barbara Davis
Saturday, March 24
• Intro to Meditation
Support homeless families while having a Instructor: Jane Kletka
wonderful evening out with friends and
neighbors. The benefit begins at 5:30p at Four • The Last Week, part I
Points by Sheraton. Tickets are available at Instructor: Kevin Clark, DMin
interfaithcoalition.org. (using the Borg & Crossan book
of same title)
• 7-8p Class Session B
Justice Sunday • Creative Baking
Do Justice Instructor: Kathy Wheeler
March 31
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First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ) Shoe’s News
“Community”
495 East Bakerview Road
Bellingham, WA 98226 As I’ve said a few times in my recent sermons, one of the
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office@bellinghamdisciples.org
reasons I love being a part of the church is the fact that I’m
www.bellinghamdisciples.org accepted for who I am. Even growing up I felt that the
Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter church was the one place where I didn’t have to struggle to
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) fit in. So many times in life we get messages that we don’t
A movement for wholeness in a fragmented quite measure up. We’re not athletic enough, attractive
world. As part of the one body of Christ, we
welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God
enough, young enough, old enough, talented enough to be
welcomed us. a part of “the group.” But in the church, if we’re truly
All of Us modeling the Spirit of Christ, there is an authentic welcome
Ministers to all.
Rev. Gary Shoemaker
Pastor This doesn’t automatically happen in every church. It has
gary@bellinghamdisciples.org
to be learned. We’ve been learning together what it means
Rev. Tamalyn Kralman
Associate Pastor
to be a church of radical welcome. I’ve seen you model this
-Education & Community Outreach- behavior countless times and I believe that it has now
Courier Editor become part of our DNA at the church.
tamalyn@bellinghamdisciples.org
Amelia Nye Of course, there are times when it’s a challenge to be such
Accompanist
a welcoming community. If we’re truly welcoming and
Aneesa Ahad
Childcare Provider create a place for all, we’ll welcome in folks who don’t
Rev. Sandy Messick follow our usual norms of behavior. There have been times
Regional Minister when I sense that it’s been a challenge for us to adapt to
Rev. Teresa Hord Owens individuals who are “unique” in what they say and do in
General Minister and President worship or in groups. But let me say that I have been really
Sunday Schedule (Labor Day - Memorial Day) proud of your willingness to continue creating a place for
9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School all.
10:50 a.m. Gathering Time
11 a.m. Worship
12:15 p.m. Fellowship Time Thank you for being a place of radical acceptance and
1 p.m. Out-to-Lunch Bunch (4th Sunday) continuing to be a church that has expanded to create a
2 p.m. Someone Cares! Community Meal
(2nd Sunday)
welcome home for all. We all need to know that we’re
loved and accepted fully and the church may be one of the
Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday last places where that truly happens.
9 a.m. - noon
Our staff are in and out of the office throughout the Thank you,
week. Please feel free to stop by during their office
hours or make an appointment that fits your schedule.
Pastor Gary
Officers
Gregg Heyne, Moderator
Leslie Pinkston, Vice Moderator Let all guests who arrive be received like Christ,
Cheryl Perry, Treasurer
Betty Schmidling, Secretary for he is going to say: I was a stranger and you
Important Links:
Regional Website (including monthly welcomed me (Mt. 25:35).
newsletter): disciplesnw.org
General Church Website: disciples.org ~ Rule of St Benedict 53:1-2

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Who’s on First?! Birthdays & Anniversaries Joys and Concerns

Sunday, March 3
Elder: Leslie Pinkston
Elder of the Month: Jane Kletka
Deacons: James Becker, Bentley Becker
Reader: Marceille Kobel
Children’s Moment: Megan Shoemaker
Children’s Church: Linda Heyne
Flowers: TBD
Fellowship Time: TBD, w/ b-day cake
honoring March birthdays
Sunday, March 10
Elder: Kathy Wheeler
Deacons: Renee Hoemann, Zoe Ila Becker
Reader: Fran Frazee
Children’s Moment: Tamalyn Kralman
Children’s Church: Linda Botts
Flowers: TBD Medical concerns:
Fellowship Time: TBD
Sunday, March 17
Elder: Bob Fisher
Deacons: Kris Ann Lewis, Celia Obrecht
Reader: Gregg Heyne
Children’s Moment: Linda Heyne
Children’s Church: Tamalyn Kralman
Flowers: TBD
Fellowship Time: Book Group
Sunday, March 24
Elder: Linda Heyne Life’s challenges:
Deacons: Linda Botts, Melissa Henderson
Reader: James Becker
Children’s Moment: Megan Shoemaker
Children’s Church: Tamalyn Kralman
Flowers & Fellowship Time: Esther Group Beyond Our Walls:
Sunday, March 31
Elder: Brenda Riseland
Deacons: James Becker, Bentley Becker
Reader: Melissa Henderson
Children’s Moment: Tamalyn Kralman
Children’s Church: Linda Heyne
Flowers: TBD
Fellowship Time: Justice Sunday Potluck
Sign up in the fellowship hall to help in these
important ministries:
• Read scripture during Sunday morning worship
• Bring flowers for Sunday worship
• Provide goodies for fellowship time following
Sunday worship
Happy Birthday
Bridget Becker 1
Aaron Pinkston 3 Happy Anniversary
Judy Bayless 6 Paul & Frances Van Dyke 13
Doug Farrar 6 Mark & Renee Hoemann 21
Jim Franks 15
Kade O’Halloran 17
Opal Hanna 28
Joys and Concerns
Please submit written requests to update list.
• Jimmie Talley’s mom
• Maureen Thompson, Melissa Henderson’s mom/Leslie Pinkston’s
sister
• Virginia Bock, Pastor Tamalyn’s mom
• Darleen Page & Family
• Ellen Fisher, Bob’s sister-in-law
• Marian Crim
• Chloe Gibson
• Gary Schwebel, Diana Findlay’s son
• Pat Spiller, Kris Ann’s stepdad-in-law & Vivian Lewis, Kris
Ann’s mother-in law & entire Lewis/Spiller family
• Ardythe Hannah & granddaughter Stephanie
• Katie, Bob Fisher’s daughter
• Kris Ann Lewis: loss of father-in-law, brother Phil, sister-
in-law Cary, nephew Matt niece Hannah, Brenchly family
• For the healing of our nation
• Refugees worldwide
• Iglesia de Dios, as together we share God’s love
• Raices Culturales/Community to Community families
in their gardening program in our field
• Kristine Tissinger, missionary partner in Ghana
• Rev. Sandy Messick, Regional Minister and President
• Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, General Minister and
President
• Our General Church ministries
• Yakama Christian Mission
• Victims of hatred, injustice, violence, poverty, disease,
and disaster worldwide
• All troops involved in world conflict
• Peacemakers worldwide

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 First Christian Church, Bellingham, WA, Christian Holidays
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March 2019
Sun
24
9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time
1 1 a m - Worship
1 2 : 1 5 p m - Fellowship Time
1 2 : 3 0 p m - Out-to-Lunch
Bunch
5 p m - Board Meeting
7 p m - Book Group
3 4
9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time
1 1 a m - Worship
1 2 : 1 5 p m - Fellowship Time
10
Family Promise hosts
9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time
1 1 a m - Worship
1 2 : 1 5 p m - Fellowship Time
2 p m - Community Meal
17
St. Patrick's Day
9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time
1 1 a m - Worship
1 2 : 1 5 p m - Fellowship Time
24
9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time
1 1 a m - Worship
1 2 : 1 5 p m - Fellowship Time
1 2 : 3 0 p m - Out-to-Lunch
Bunch
7 p m - Book Group
31
9 : 1 5 a m - Sunday School
1 0 : 5 0 a m - Gathering Time
1 1 a m - Worship
112:15p - Fellowship
2 : 1 5 p m Justice Time
Sunday
March 2018
Mon
25
6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts]
6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts]
11
6 : 3 0 p m - Stewardship Mtg
6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts]
18
1 1 : 3 0 a m - Esther Grp
Lunch
6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts]
25
6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts]
1 2
6 : 4 5 p m - [Boy Scouts]
Tue
26
1 1 a m - Bible Study
5:30pm - Nurture Meeting
6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers]
5 6
Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras
1 1 a m - Bible Study
6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers]
12
1 1 a m - Bible Study
6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers]
19
1 1 a m - Bible Study
6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers]
26
1 1 a m - Bible Study
6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers]
1 1 a m - Bible Study
6 : 3 0 p m - [Toppers]
Wed
27
Bulletin deadline
9 a m - [Interfaith Coalition
Staff Mtg]
3 p m - [4-H Presentations]
6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7 p m - Choir Rehearsal
Ash Wednesday
Bulletin deadline
6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7 p m - Choir Rehearsal
13
Bulletin deadline
9 a m - [Interfaith Coalition
Staff Mtg]
6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7 p m - Choir Rehearsal
20
Bulletin deadline
6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7 p m - Choir Rehearsal
27
Bulletin deadline
9 a m - [Interfaith Coalition
Staff Mtg]
6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7 p m - Choir Rehearsal
3 4
Bulletin deadline
6 p m - Bell Choir Rehearsal
7 p m - Choir Rehearsal
Mar 2019 (Pacific Time - Los Angeles)
Thu Fri Sat
28 1 2
1 : 3 0 p m - [Community to St. David's Day 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Community mtg] Denny's
5 p m - Checking in Group, 3 p m - Spong Study Group 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]
location TBD
6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents 6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios]
Anonymous]
March 2018 calendar
7 8 9
6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents 3 p m - Spong Study Group 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Anonymous] Denny's
7pm - [4H] 6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios] 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]
14 15 16
1 : 3 0 p m - [Community to Courier deadline 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Community mtg] Denny's
6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents 3 p m - Spong Study Group 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]
Anonymous]
6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios]
21 22 23
6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents 3 p m - Spong Study Group 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Anonymous] Denny's
6 : 3 0 p m - Pub Theology, 6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios] 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]
Jeckyl & Hyde's
28 29 30
1 : 3 0 p m - [Community to 3 p m - Spong Study Group 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Community mtg] Denny's
5 p m - Checking in Group, 6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios] 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]
location TBD
6 p m - [Family Promise
Coordinators' Mtg]
6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents
Anonymous]
5 6
6 : 3 0 p m - [Co-Dependents 3 p m - Spong Study Group 7 : 3 0 a m - Men's Brkfst,
Anonymous] Denny's
7pm - [4H] 6 : 3 0 p m - [Iglesia de Dios] 9 a m - [Iglesia de Dios]