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From its early history, First Christian has sought to
spread the Good News of Jesus Christ throughout the city and beyond.
First Christian continues to welcome and greet all who come to seek a new or
closer relationship with God. Join us this week and experience the
power of this community of faith.
September
2008 Church Calendar
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PUSH FOR PEACE PRAYER WALKS
The prayers will begin promptly at 6:00 PM each evening. The next
four locations are:
Thurs.
9/4 Kroger (Wisconsin)
Tues.
9/9 CAT Admin. Building
(A complete listing can be found on our website and on the mission
bulletin board behind the information desk.)
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Sunday at Church – September 7, 2008
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. ~ Sunday School
10:30 a.m. ~ Worship Service
Scripture: Acts 9:1-19
The Rev. Dr. Bruce W. Dobyns
will be preaching.
Message: “The Paul Problem”
THE PAUL PROBLEM
The apostle Paul had a dramatic conversion on the road to
Damascus. He was blinded by a bright light, heard the voice of Jesus
Christ, and was healed by Ananias. There was no doubt in Paul’s mind about
what Christ was calling him to do, so he began preaching the good news to
all who would listen. When we compare our faith stories to Paul’s, most of
us did not have such a dramatic event that is so clear and precise. Many of
us were more like Timothy who was raised in the faith by his mother and
grandmother. Timothy never knew a time when he was not a Christian. Does
that mean that Timothy’s experience is some how less valid than Paul’s? No,
both experiences of Jesus Christ are legitimate. Yet, for many Timothy
Christians who have no dramatic story to tell, we feel like we have little
to share about our experience. Join me this week as we discover that
whether we are a Timothy or a Paul, we have an important faith story to
share. Please read Acts 9:1-19 to prepare for worship.
Bruce Dobyns
IOWA MISSION TRIP
Disciples Homeland Ministries Volunteer
Office has set up three sites in Iowa for flood clean-up and relief. The
Illinois Valley Cluster will be signing up ten volunteers for a three-day
mission trip to Coralville/Iowa City. We will be staying at First Christian
Church in Coralville and will be doing clean-up activities in homes and
grounds for a full three days. There is no cost to stay at First Christian;
but we will be buying and fixing our own food and will be sharing the cost
of gas expenses. We will be traveling to Coralville (about 2 ½ hours away)
late Sunday afternoon or early evening on October 26th, and work
Oct. 27-29 (Mon.-Wed.) We will head home either Wednesday evening or early
Thursday morning. Karen will be going on this trip. Please let her know
soon if you are interested, as well. The ten volunteer slots may fill up
quickly.
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