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 …
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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 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 …
Sunday Worship Services To Be Live Streamed
If you received last night’s auto call you are aware that beginning this Sunday, April 19th, FCC will be live streaming worship services to YouTube. A “live stream” is like a live TV program, like the evening news. That means that in addition to broadcasting the Sunday services to 91.1FM, we will also be video …
Weekly FCC Update for April 16
Hello, First Christian Church. Here is your weekly update for April 16th. Please be praying for the following people: Raj, Sonnee Thiel’s fiancé, who shows signs of improvement although still in intensive care in St. Louis. Ray Coombes, who remains hospitalized in Indianapolis due to complications following an extensive surgery. Carlos and Carlos Jr., two …
Christ Is Raised, Indeed!
If you were not able to listen to the FM broadcast of the FCC Easter Morning Worship Service, a video recording has been placed on the FCC website. The video service includes communion, the Lord’s Prayer and children’s sermon by Pastor John, the sharing of prayer concerns and an Easter message by Rev. Mark and …
Weekly FCC Update
Update For April 9, 2020 Please pray for Dennis Thiel’s future son-in-law, Raj, who remains in critical condition. Hats Off to all those who participated and made our 24-hour Prayer Vigil a huge success! Hats off to Disciples Men and all who ordered ham loaves, as well as to Dean & Coralie Smittkamp and Deena …
Maundy Thursday Service
On Maundy Thursday evening, FCC family traditionally gathers around the Lord’s table. In light of our current stay-at-home circumstances, Rev. Mark B. Parkinson invites us all, through this video, to participate tonight in the opportunity to take communion at home. Take a moment to prepare your elements and open your bible. Tonight’s message is “Passover …