Last month the Perpetual Memorial annual report was given to the Administrative Board for approval. It was the Committee’s recommendation that this year’s 25% of local outreach ($1,114.67) go towards the Disciple Worship Together work day projects (with any remaining monies to go to the church’s special account fund). The 25% for capital expenditures ($1,114.67)…
Have you ever thought of Facebook as a blessing? A blessing–really? When someone shares a Facebook post and tells the world about the ways in which they have experienced God in their lives that is a blessing! Whether there is a post about an answer to prayer, a life changed by Jesus, or simply a…
One of the things we looked forward to with our move to 3476 Main was the ability to open our church to the community. The doors are constantly opening and closing with a buzz of activity. With the recent closing of Lake Cooper, we have found ourselves even busier hosts. A building usage committee was…
At the last board meeting a question was asked about giving envelopes and their importance along with questions regarding annual statements. So I wanted to take a moment to explain the process. The IRS requires that a statement be given to any individual who gives a one-time donation of $250 or more— Say you tithe…
Several years ago Ed and I took our first dental mission trip to Belize. Each morning began with singing, sharing a morning devotional and prayer on a beautiful pier over the Caribbean Sea at sunrise. I immediately took to a new favorite song, “Emmanuel.” Take a minute. Close your eyes; pretend you’re on that pier…
First Christian Church is seeking an organist for Sunday morning services as well as a choir accompanist on both Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Must have organ and piano experience. Please submit your resume to: First Christian Church Attn: Personnel 3476 Main Street Keokuk, IA 52632 No phone calls please
This past Sunday I asked Pastor David if I could do something different with the power points in the traditional services. I did the slides without adding color. Boring, right? I wanted to show that Jesus is our color. Jesus is our light. Jesus is our everything. Without color (Jesus) in our lives, what a…
I’m sure you’ve noticed the stained ceiling blocks – or no ceiling blocks with lots of buckets sitting around – like in my office! It’s time to replace our current roof which is the existing Wal-Mart roof from the early 90’s (plus one overlay). It’s been a good roof, but the time has come. Hats…
Each week the staff gets together for a meeting so everyone can be on the “same page” – whether it is being briefed on a new sermon series, L.I.F.E. group updates, VBS, etc. we also go over the CALENDAR. If you’ve ever stopped by Mitzi’s desk and looked at the office calendar, it is FULL! From ministry group meetings, building usage requests,…
It’s an exciting time of the year at FCC. This weekend is not only graduation weekend, but also Youth Sunday. There has been so much planning, practicing and giving of time to make Youth Sunday a success. Hats off to Miss Janel and the youth/music leaders for making it all “come together.” Weekly I spend Monday evening preparing the worship slides for 8:00 and 10:05…