Author: Edward Goodman

Rev. Zoe Retained as Interim Minister

Rev. Zoe Retained as Interim Minister It is exciting to announce that Rev. Zoe Renfro has agreed to extend her contract as Interim Minister at FCC. Rev. Zoe has done great work for our congregation during her past year with us. At the Official Board meeting on Nov. 17 the proposal to retain Rev. Zoe was unanimously approved beginning Jan. 1,  2021 for one year. Rev. Zoe has graciously accepted

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REMEMBERING R.J. MITCHELL

REMEMBERING R.J. MITCHELL1926-2020 As a special part of worship on Sunday, September 27, First Christian Church honored long term Elder, leader and friend, R.J. Mitchell.  R.J. died on August 23 at the age of 94. Rev. Zoe Renfro introduced the remembrance followed by a reading on love from 1 Corinthians by Wil Brannen.  Gil Furr provided some close personal memories of R.J. and then Bridgett Blankenship presented a plaque to

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REGIONAL ASSEMBLY

The REGIONAL ASSEMBLY is scheduled for October 8 & 9.  However, it will be virtual, so the Region’s Planning Committee has decided to offer the workshops online, two a month, beginning in July or August.  These are always informational and inspirational.  For more information, contact Mara Grisham.

UPPER ROOM

As you know, we purchase several copies of The Upper Room daily devotion booklet and have them on the table at the back for you to take home and use.  Since so many folks have not returned to worship services across the nation, The Upper Room is offering the booklet free to churches through a download which can then be emailed to members of the congregation. If you would like

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FCC CARES!

One of our ministries at First Christian Church involves supporting The Caring Place to help less fortunate families in the Cleveland/Bradley area. We created the “Manna Wagon” as a reminder for members to donate food and clothing items. The Manna Wagon is located in our sanctuary and visible every Sunday morning at worship.  Today a donation was made on behalf of FCC members and it was gratefully accepted. Thanks to all

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