The time is approaching for FCC to resume worship in our sanctuary, for those who are comfortable doing so. Our first priority is the health and safety of our church family. To accomplish this goal will require some compromise and cooperation. The state is limiting gatherings to fifty people or less. Accordingly, starting June 6th, …
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Final Weekly FCC Update For May 28
Good evening, here is your weekly update for May 28th. Please pray for Sue Bennett who is waiting to come home following a surgery last week in Indianapolis. Please continue to pray for Ray Coombes at Providence Center, for Bob Martin who is at home, and for Sonnee Thiel’s fiancé in rehabilitation in St. Louis. …
A Message From Rev. Jamie Kent
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Good Friday Service
As we prepare for Easter, Rev. Mark brings us a Good Friday video message entitled “Betrayed” with scripture coming from John 18:1-8a. This and all previous video messages can be found by hovering over the “Sermons” menu at fccparis.org/ or by clicking HERE. Don’t forget to tune to 91.1 FM at 9am on Easter Sunday …
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 …