From the FCC Bulletin Board

Thanksgiving Sunday:  The annual FCC Thanksgiving dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall on Nov 24 at 11:30 AM.  Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, coffee and tea will be provided.  Individuals with last names beginning with A-L are asked to bring a dessert: last names beginning with M-Z, please bring a vegetable dish.

’Tis the Season:  We are asking people to stay a few minutes after Worship on Sun, Nov 24, to help get Christmas decorations out of storage in preparation for decorating the following weekend.

Open Arms:  The diner will be closed Tues, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving Day:  The Church Office will be closed Thurs, Nov 28.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Christmas Decorating:  Sat, Nov 30, at 9 AM.  All hands are welcome and appreciated.

Hanging of the Greens:  Sun, Dec 1 – First Sunday in Advent.

Fellowship Sunday Tasting Tea:  Hosted by the ladies of CWF on Sun, Dec 1, after Worship.

CWF Luncheon Mtg:  Wed, Dec 4, at 11:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

Christmas Choir:  Sandy will lead this special holiday choir and all are welcome and encouraged to participate.  First practice is scheduled for Sun, Dec 8, at 8:30 AM in the Parlor.  The choir will sing during the Worship Service on Dec 22.

Elders Mtg:  Sun, Dec 8, at 8:30 AM in the Upper Room.

Church Board Mtg:  Sun, Dec 8, at 11:30 AM in the Upper Room.

Botts Family Christmas:  All are invited to attend the Botts Family Christmas celebration in the Sanctuary on Sun, Dec 8, at 2:30 PM.  Refreshments will be served afterward.

DMF Mtg:  Sat, Dec 14, at 7:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

Kids’ Christmas Craft Fair:  Please bring the little ones (elementary age and younger) to the Fellowship Hall on Sat, Dec 14, from 10 AM until Noon, to join Mark, LaDella and Danielle in making homemade gifts to give to family and friends.  Snacks and lunch will be provided.

Mitten Tree:  We are asking for donations of new stocking caps, gloves, mittens and scarves for this year’s Open Arms Mitten Tree.

All-Church Christmas Party:  Sat, Dec 14, from 2-4 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Meet for Breakfast:  Sun, Dec 15, at 8 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

Bright Christmas:  Sun, Dec 22, at 3 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Christmas Eve Service:  Tues, Dec 24, at 5 PM in the Sanctuary.

Christmas Day:  The Church Office will be closed on Wed, Dec 25.  Merry Christmas!

Fifth Sunday:  December 29, with Worship in the Sanctuary.  Christmas snacks and treats will be served in the Fellowship Hall afterward.  Please bring a Christmas treat to share.

Breakdown of Christmas Decorations:  Sun, January 5, 2020, after the Worship Service.

2020 Yearbook:  Weekly Schedules for 2020 should be completed and turned in to the Church Office.  Lists of committee members for 2020 are also needed, as well as any address or telephone number changes.

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First Christian Church

319 W. Laurel St.
Independence, KS 67301

620-273-2525