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 …
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Video Gathering for Prayer and Fellowship
On Sunday morning, March 29th Rev. Mark and elder Kim Woods will host a video gathering with prayer, hymns and communion. Participants will be invited to share prayer concerns. There will also be time for fellowship at the end for those who want to check in with each other. This gathering will take place at …
Aerial Video of FCC
We have all heard the musical chimes coming from the bell tower at FCC. But, have you heard and SEEN those hourly performances from this perspective? This video was published to YouTube on August 25th. The videographer is Brian Walker who used a drone to film this piece. You can access it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfOgTsGKb9o&feature=youtu.be or …
Community Handbell Concert
Prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend in a very special way this year! On Saturday, May 11th the handbell choirs of Lake Ridge Christian Church, First United Methodist Church and our own First Christian Church will share sacred and secular music in a free concert at the Paris Center of Fine Arts at 3:00 p.m. …
CHOIRS TO RESUME
Our Chancel Choir and The Joyful Ringers handbell choir are resuming their rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. The Chancel Choir meets at 6:30 PM and The Joyful Ringers follow at 7:30 PM. The Chancel Choir sings an anthem each Sunday morning during the 10:00 AM worship. The Joyful Ringers play the handbells at different times throughout …
“TAKE MY LIFE” by the Joyful Ringers
Throughout the year the Joyful Ringers, FCC’s handbell choir, bring their ministry of music to the 10am worship service. The group is comprised of 12 church members and led by Kathy Peel. On February 26th, they shared “Take My Life” and a recording of that very powerful piece is available by clicking HERE. Be sure …
Youth To Concert
The Youth Group is planning on going to the Winter Jam Concert in Indianapolis on Friday, February 10. Plans are to leave at 1 p.m. from FCC, and return about 11 p.m. Bring spending money for food and anything else. Youth MUST check with Troy about going to get your name on the list, and …
Have You Heard Our JOYFUL RINGERS?
The Joyful Ringers is the 12-member bell choir of FCC. They often offer inspirational music for our Sunday morning services. Listen HERE (or click on READ MORE below) for their offering of “Triumphant Song of Life” as enjoyed by our congregation at the 10:00 a.m. service on May 1st. The Joyful Ringers were founded in …
Handbell Choir Concert
Mark your calendars – this Sunday, April 10th, the Handbell Choirs of First United Methodist Church, Lake Ridge Christian Church and our own Joyful Ringers of FCC will combine their skills to present a joint performance for the Paris community. Sacred and Secular musical selections will be offered to inspire meditation and lift spirits! The …