January 201

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Christian
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A Moment with Mandy
I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
-Psalm 34:1
As a youth in Pastor’s Class we spent much of our
time studying the importance of developing a meaningful
prayer life. I was able to grasp the importance of communicating with God, and I knew that it was an area that I would
always need to work on.
The very first type of prayer that we learned about
was praise. God is worthy of all praise! The psalmist says
that the praise of God will continually be in his mouth.
Likewise, we should praise God every day with our words
as well as our actions. Praise should flow from our lips and
be seen in all our relationships.
Have you ever been moved by the praise an athlete
offers to God after having won a sporting event? Even
though that athlete has trained daily, the victory belongs to
God. He or she cannot take the credit. We, like the thankful
athlete, must be faithful in praising God.
Tonight as you say your prayers, praise God for all
the wonderful people, things and experiences that came
your way during the day.
God, we praise and thank you for all our many blessings.
You are worthy of our praise! Amen
Many Blessings,
Mandy
Calendar of Events
Jan 10 - Linger Longer;
McLarney Manor 3pm
Jan 17 - “The Secret of Happiness”
Sermon Series Begins;
Youth Scavenger Hunt 4pm
Jan 18 - Board Meeting Night
Jan 19 - Community Blood Drive
1-6pm - Fellowship Hall
Jan 26 - JAM begins
Jan 27 - Newsletter Deadline
Jan 30 - Moms’ Night Out 6pm
Jan 31 - Homebound Communion;
Youth Bowling 3pm
Sponsored by
Donnie & Cheryl Stuver
In Memory of Donald & Hazel Stuver
Copies of the November Board Minutes
are available in the church office.
December 13th was a big day for our church. The children’s
presentation of “Twas the Light Before Christmas” was well
done and much enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Tama Marriott,
Joyce Markle and Ryan Wiedeman for helping Pastor Mandy
with the Christmas play.
Following the program a large part of the congregation
“lingered longer,” thanks to the hospitality and delicious food
provided by hostesses JoAnne Fox and Edith Gordon, who
were assisted by Dorsalene Hayen, Ginny McMains and
Nadine Waddill.
Our next Linger Longer will be January 10th and we would
welcome volunteers! Call Jim Elliott or Joan Perry if you would
like to help!
Thanks to the Chancel Choir for sharing your time and talents
with us. The cantata “A Noel Celebration” was wonderful. We
appreciate and love you!
The following members either performed or helped with the
cantata:
Pastor Mandy will begin a 4 week Sermon
Series titled “The Secret of Happiness” on
Sunday January 17th! Come and consider
how “Happy” you can be in your own skin
through good times and bad. It’s a great
opportunity to invite a friend, neighbor or
family member to worship with you!
Choir Director: Ida May Wombwell
Accompanist: Mary Cunningham
Technical & Media: Bill Hedrick & Clare Wiedeman
Basses: Gail Turner, Jim Nielsen
Tenors: Jeff Elliott, Jim Elliott, Dwayne Mattox
Sopranos: Jane Mead, JoAnne Fox, Lauraine Freeman,
Mandy Wiedeman, Nadine Waddill, Joyce Markle
Altos: Jamie Phinney, Edith Gordon, Renae Waddill
The Worship Committee
Lenten Bible Study
Children’s Ministry - JAM on Tuesday Afternoons!
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Children in Kindergarten through 4 grade will be invited to
participate in a new ministry call JAM (Jesus And Me) on
Tuesday’s after school beginning Tuesday, January 26th!!
Students will be picked up from school and brought to the
church for snacks, singing, dancing, crafts and games that
will remind our young people of the joy that comes by living
a life with Jesus. Parents may pick their children up in the
Fellowship Hall at 5pm. Sign up in the office or with Pastor
Mandy and be sure to have a current Release Form signed
and returned by January 26th.
Mark your calendars for a Five
Week Lenten Bible Study that will
begin Tuesday, February 16th at
Noon! Bring your lunch or just
come and enjoy the fellowship and
study. We will be digging into Adam
Hamilton’s “The Way: Walking in the
Footsteps of Jesus” as we retrace
the life and ministry of Jesus
Christ. Invite a friend!
In His Service
If you cannot be present to serve, please find your own
replacement and notify the church office.
Jan 10, 2016
· Greeters: Beth Curley, Jewel Mattox
· Communion Prep: Donnie Stuver, Karcyn Farrenkopf
· Elders: Gary Redmon/Praying, Tama Marriott/Serving
· Diaconate: Beth Curley, Jewel Mattox, Donnie Stuver,
Karcyn Farrenkopf
· Lay Leader: Ryan Wiedeman
· Acolytes: Austin Thomas, Clara Wiedeman
Jan 17, 2016 (Team 1)
· Greeters: Bob Baker, Abby Turner
· Communion Preparation: Tina Turner, Bill Morris
· Elders: Tama Marriott/Praying, Edith Gordon/Serving
· Diaconate: Abby Turner, Bill Morris, Tina Turner,
Megan Melton
· Lay Leader: Martha Burns
· Acolytes: Kaley Smith, Kai Wiedeman
Jan 24, 2016 (Team 2)
· Greeters: Doris Staley, Jonathan Greenwood
· Communion Prep: Abby Marriott, Jewel Mattox
· Elders: Edith Gordon/Praying, Lisa McIntosh/Serving
· Diaconate: Jonathan Greenwood, Jewel Mattox,
Abby Marriott, Donnie Stuver
· Lay Leader: Jim Elliott
· Acolytes: Emily Greenwood, Brennen Jacobs
Jan 31, 2016 (Team 3)
· Greeters: Debra Reynolds, Paula McCollum
· Communion Prep: Pam Pegelow, Emily Truesdell
· Elders: /Praying, /Serving
· Diaconate: Paula McCollum, Kathy Nielsen,
Emily Truesdell, Matt Teter
· Lay Leader: JoAnne Fox
· Acolytes: Lexi Jacobs, Alix Jacobs
Homebound Communion: Renae Waddill, Bill Morris
In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) we
practice believer’s baptism by immersion, which
means that when a person is mature enough to
make their confession of faith and accept Jesus
Christ as Lord and Savior he or she may be
baptized by full immersion in the model of the
New Testament church.
Pastor Mandy will be offering a Pastor’s Class for
Baptism throughout Lent for anyone who would
like to be baptized on Easter Sunday, March 27th.
This class will take place on Sunday mornings
during the Sunday School hour beginning
February 14th. If you, or your child, are interested
in this class and would like to be baptized on
Easter Sunday please contact the church office or
Pastor Mandy to sign up (or if you have questions
about the class or about your readiness for
baptism please contact Pastor Mandy).
roots Youth Ministry in January
Our Youth Ministry will hit the streets in January
with TWO exciting outings!
On Sunday, January 17th at 4pm, meet at the
Church for a Scavenger Hunt around town.
Then on Sunday, January 31st we will gather at the
Church at 3pm and travel to Fast Lanes in
Chillicothe for bowling and dinner.
All students in 5th grade through high school are
welcome to attend. Be sure to bring a friend!!!
Announcements
January Birthdays
Jan 3
Jan 5
Jan 8
Jan 9
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 19
Jan 21
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 28
Attendance
Church School
Worship
2015/2014
Nov 29
Dec 6
Dec 13
Dec 20
Dec 27
26/22
8/3 (Cantata)
30/23
35/17
14/13
2016/2015
Jan 3
Visitors
2015/2014
82/84
97/79
97/68
98/69
65/69
3
8
12
9
21
2016/2015
25/15
70/50
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Tithes & Gifts
Budget as of 11/30/15
Needed to date:
$100,573.92
Given to date:
$92,140.21
Behind of Budget:
$8,433.71
January Anniversaries
Jan 3 Jim & Kathy Nielsen
FCC will begin a new
“MOMS” Ministry for
women of all ages and
stages! Young moms,
single moms, empty
nesters, mother figures
are all welcome to support
one another.
We will have our first
gathering on Saturday,
January 30th, 6pm at the
church. Bring a friend and
a finger food to share, and
wear your favorite cozy
clothes for a showing of
Moms’ Night Out!
David Wright
William Wilt
Sarah Jesaitis
David Kimball
John Greenwood
Karen Grant
Ellen Koch
Kelsey Sparks
Paul Benson, Hunter Marriott
Ashlie Griffith (Teter)
Emily Greenwood
Willie Teter
Charles Forrester
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Our Sympathy and prayers for the family of Sylvia Summy.
She passed away on January 1, 2016.
A celebration of life was held on January 3, 2016.
Her husband is Bert Summy.
Her children are Devyn Summy and Gary Summy.
1416 N Main
Brookfield, MO 64628
660-258-2253/Pastor Mandy’s Cell 660-234-4398
www.fccbrookfield.org
Email - admin@fccbrookfield.org or
pastor@fccbrookfield.org
Sunday School for all ages- 9:30am
Worship— Sundays at 10:30am
Rev. Mandy Wiedeman-Pastor
Bill Hedrick—Maintenance
Mary Cunningham—Organist
Lauraine Freeman—Custodian
Lauraine Freeman—Administrative Assistant
Ida May Wombwell—Chancel Choir Director
Brandie Mattox—Nursery Attendant