Feb 18: Ninos de Mexico - Fairmount Christian Church

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - Volume 68, Number 7
The Great Snow of 2009
Changes to our church schedule are announced in the following ways:
Radio - WRVA - AM 1140 or Lite 98 - FM 98.1;
Television - WTVR-CBS (Ch. 6) or WWBT-NBC (Ch. 12);
► Email - An email will be sent to everyone on the church email list. To be added to the
list, contact info@fairmountchristian.org;
► Phone - Just call the church (559-8070) and our automated line will have up-to-date
information, however, if the church has lost power, the automated line will not pick up;
► Website - Check our website - fairmountchristian.org - and any announcements will
be on the main page;
Facebook - Join our Facebook page (Fairmount Christian Church) - there is always a lot of chatter there!
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Small Group Bible Studies - If Hanover schools are delayed or cancelled, the Wednesday morning Bible study at church will NOT meet. Other
groups, always check with your leader directly to be sure.
Above all, be cautious and do not venture out if you feel it would be unsafe for you to do so. ■
Inside This Edition:
Sponsorship Day Update .................................................. Page 2
Sound of Music Auditions.................................................. Page 2
Beast Feast ....................................................................... Page 3
A Most Beautiful Plan ........................................................ Page 3
CARITAS Update .............................................................. Page 3
Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast......................................... Page 3
Wednesday Night Menu .................................................... Page 4
New Members & Our Church ............................................ Page 4
Feature: Sponsorship Day Update
Dear Pastor Rick Raines,
The following is a true story. I know because it happened to
my family very recently.
page two ■ Wednesday, February 18, 2015
On Sunday, February 1st during breakfast, my daughter,
Elizabeth, asked me, “Are we getting a new kid by Friday?” As
you can imagine I was rather bewildered and confused. When I
expressed my confusion, she went and got a book that was on
my end table entitled How to Have a New Kid by Friday. As I tried
very hard to not laugh, I explained that it was a parenting book
about helping kids be their very best selves. Her response was “I
like my idea better.” So the day began with a cute amusing story!
We arrive at the 8:15 service where we are blessed with the
performance by the Rise Up! Group. Then we learn about Niños
de Mexico. Then we hear (and listen to) your excellent sermon
about loving, serving, and encouraging each other. We hear loud
and clear, God!
After service, we went straight to the Niños de Mexico table
and inquired about children who were around Daniel and
Elizabeth’s age (age 6). As we peeked through the cards, we
came upon a 5 year old boy named Benji. When Mick
O’Hanahan told me about Benji’s story, I knew this was the little
boy we were to sponsor (plus the cute fact he wants to be a
veterinarian to take care of animals like the ones on Noah’s Ark).
Daniel and Elizabeth (well, all of the family) are so excited to
correspond with Benji!
Stephanie, Tim, Elizabeth and Daniel Kramer
with a photo of their “new kid”, Benji.
I had no idea that I would leave church with indeed a new kid
by Friday. God knew, though! He always knows! We are so
blessed that God led us to Fairmount Church. We are blessed to
have found a church that encourages us to love and serve others!
Thank you,
Stephanie Kramer (the mom with the boy/girl twins who sits in the front at the 8:15 service)
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Auditions for all roles in The Sound of Music are on March
15-16. For detailed information regarding auditions, visit
auditions.fairmountchristian.org or contact Tracy Thomas at the
church office (559-8070) or by email at
tthomas@fairmountchristian.org. ■
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5:00-7:00pm (Doors open at 4pm)
Tickets are available from the Beast Feast
table in the front foyer and at the church office
during the week. Cost: $10 per adult male and
$5 for boys under 12 years of age.
Performance Schedule
Friday, February 20th at 7pm
Saturday, February 21st at 3pm & 7pm
Sunday, February 22nd at 2pm
No tickets necessary. All performances are free!
Invite your friends and neighbors to join you.
The Jerusalem Impact Team would
like to thank everyone who
volunteered, donated items, and
prayed for our CARITAS week. During our week, we had a total of
30 CARITAS guests. There were 10 families consisting of 9 moms,
2 dads, and 19 children. Of the children, there were 15 under the
age of 7 (4 were infants). Approximately 140 people volunteered
with approximately 600 volunteer hours. Please continue to pray for the homeless to
find permanent safe shelter. ■
Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast - March 21st
Kids ages 2-8, join us for a fun Egg Hunt from 10am-Noon - Rain or Shine - held in the Family
Life Center. Candy donations are needed! Donation baskets are located throughout the building.
Volunteers are also needed - contact Jennifer Hopkins (240-6455) to help. Invite your friends &
family to enjoy this free event and hear the real story of Easter!
ENJOY BREAKFAST BEFORE THE HUNT! The Impact Haiti Mission Team is sponsoring a Flapjack
Fundraiser at Applebee’s in Mechanicsville from 8am-10am. Your $10 ticket includes pancakes, sausage,
scrambled eggs and a beverage. Contact Lori at lori.mcghee@mcgheeministries.net or 338-3465 for details.
Bible Centered ■ Committed to Growth ■ Community Focused & Globally Minded ■ Dedicated to Excellence
page three ■ Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Saturday, March 14 - Family Life Center
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P.O. Box 788
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Phone: (804) 559-8070
Fax: (804) 559-8072
Email:
info@fairmountchristian.org
The mission of Fairmount Christian Church:
To develop followers of Jesus who:
Love God
Love People
Introduce the world
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and
to
Christ
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Our
Church: February 15, 2015
Welcome
Attendance
page four ■ Wednesday, February 18, 2015
to our Newest Member...
Ella Grosvenor. Ella was baptized
last Sunday. ■
Teen Mission Trip to Mexico
Chick-fil-A Spirit Days
Monday, Feb. 23rd - All Day
Monday, Mar. 16th - All Day
Wednesday Night Suppers
Menu for February 25th
Chili or vegetable soup, cornbread,
salad & assorted desserts.
Children’s Alternate: nuggets & fries
Serve: Salt & Light & Good News
Clean Up: Friends
Sign up using the green supper
cards in the pew or chair backs or
call the office by noon on Monday.
& Giving
8:15 Worship Service: 79
Children’s Worship: 6
9:30 Worship Service: 372
Children’s Worship: 50
11:00 Traditional Worship: 139
Contemporary Worship: 189
Children’s Worship: 68
Total: 903
Bible School: 495
Budget Requirements: $36,638
Budget Receipts: $26,478
Sermon Series Continues...
Your Church Staff:
Rick Raines - Senior Minister
Chris Santasiere - Associate Minister
Mike Langley - Associate Minister
Tracy Thomas - Worship/Music Minister
Mike Campbell - Youth Minister
Ashley Sears - Children’s Director
Rose Williams - Early Childhood Director
Bob Massey - Business Administrator
Veronica Brewster - Office Manager
Jef Powell - Facilities & Grounds Manager
Barry Will - Technology Director
Debra Houston - Ministerial Administrative Assistant
Chris Branch - Administrative Assistant
Carolyn Holmes - Administrative Assistant
Lauren McCormick - Administrative Assistant
Bible Centered ■ Committed to Growth ■ Community Focused & Globally Minded ■ Dedicated to Excellence