Today we welcome Rev. Jamie Kent, Susan his wife and children Gwen, Ethan, Nicole, Braden, Brenna and Jamilee to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for many years of service and work together for the kingdom of God. Rev. Kent writes the following message: “Hello and welcome to the web presence of First Christian Church …
A Heartfelt Thank You And A Warm Welcome!
This evening our FCC family gathered at a social distance to thank interim pastor Rev. Mark B. Parkinson and Kendala for their service to our church and to welcome new senior minister Pastor Jamie Kent and family. Scores of vehicles decorated with signs and balloons, honking horns, smiling faces and shouts of encouragement paraded down …
Weekly FCC Update For May 21
Good evening. Here is your Thursday Update for May 21, 2020. PLEASE PRAY FOR Sue Bennett who is hoping to return home soon after a surgery last week. Pray also for Gary Blair and Greg Terry following their recent procedures, for Bob Martin who is resting at home, for Ray Coombes who is receiving care …
Weekly FCC Update for May 14
GOOD EVENING, HERE IS YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE FOR MAY 14th: Please pray for Sue Bennett who is hospitalized in Indianapolis following a lengthy but successful surgery. Also hospitalized in Indianapolis is Ray Coombes, who would appreciate your continued prayers. Martha Stephen is happy to be home after a stay at the nursing home. Please pray …
When the Doors Open at FCC
The Board and Worship Committee of FCC need your help in making plans for when we are given the OK to come back together in worship; even with some restrictions. Please take approximately 3 minutes to complete this survey by clicking on the link below. This survey will be online until midnight, May 22nd. You …
Splinters from the Board
At Tuesday night’s Executive Board Meeting (05/12/2020), the following business took place: Shared devotional and prayer based on Romans 8:28 “All things work together for good.” Affirmed our FCC Vision Statement and Mission Statement. Shared silent prayer focused on moving forward in ways that protect our safety while doing God’s work. Heard prayer concerns from …
Weekly Update For May 7
This is your weekly update for Thursday, May 7th. Please pray for Ray Coombes who remains hospitalized in Indianapolis. Pray also for Sonnee Thiel’s fiancée, Raj, who is recovering in St. Louis, for Martha Stephen who is scheduled to come home from the nursing home in a few weeks, for Bob Martin who is recuperating …
Weekly FCC Update for April 30
This is your weekly update for Thursday, April 30th. Please continue to pray for Ray Coombes who remains hospitalized in Indianapolis and for Sue Bennett who has an upcoming surgery. Sympathies go to Pastor John Snidle and family in the loss of his great grandfather. Offering for the week was $5,383. There is still one …
Scholarship Opportunity
Do you know someone who is attending an institution of higher learning this fall? The First Christian Church Scholarship committee reported that there is one $500 scholarship still available for FCC students. Individuals who are interested must be a member of the Paris First Christian Church, be a graduating senior, current college student or graduate …
Weekly FCC Update For April 23
Good evening. Here is your Thursday update for April 23rd. Please continue praying for Sonnee Thiel’s fiancé, Raj, who is improving in St. Louis Sympathies to Edna Creech and family in the recent loss of her sister, and to Joe Gill and family in his sister’s passing. Hats Off to Tony Peel, JC Foley, John …