Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Over the next few weeks, until Consecration Sunday on October 4, 2020, you will be asked to spend some time considering your stewardship journey, and how you will respond to this call during 2021.
We will observe a time of sharing and reflection during our Sunday worship services until Consecration Sunday, with speakers addressing the three Cs of Confidence, Contentment, and Communication in stewardship.
Simple Gifts, a series of devotionals, is being sent out daily through October 4. The set is also available in booklet form in the church narthex, and on our Stewardship Resources page (click the button, below).
The adult Sunday class meeting immediately after our worship service is studying and considering stewardship using Dr. Tony Evans' video series, Kingdom Stewardship. Make plans to join this class in the church library, or via Zoom - the meeting link goes out on Saturday mornings.
Visit our Stewardship 2020 web page where you can read or review the devotionals, examine your own habits of stewardship using our worksheet, and complete and privately submit your 2021 Estimate of Giving.
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Great River Region Disciples Women Virtual Retreat
“Come Sit by Me at the Table”
This Saturday, September 19, 2020. You can find information about the event by clicking HERE and register for the event by clicking HERE.
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Sunday, September 20, at 10:00 a.m.
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The Sunday adult class immediately following the service is studying Kingdom Stewardship by Dr. Tony Evans through October 4. Attend in the church library, or via Zoom (the link is sent out on Saturday mornings).
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We'll next make a trip to Sulphur, Louisiana next month on Saturday, October 17, to assist with mitigation and clean-up. Please review the plans, as now known, consider joining us, and mark your calendar:
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Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020
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Time: Leave FCCBRLA at 6:00 a.m. and return that evening
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Location: TBD in the Sulphur, Louisiana area
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Travel Arrangements: Individual cars, carpool, and/or church van depending on response
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Goal: Assist in recovery as TBD
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Church provides: Drinking water, snacks
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You provide: TBD, likely lunch and some tools, protective equipment
If you are able to go with us, please contact Judy Lester (225-221-4478), or Rev. Dr. David Chisham (703-220-6011). We need to be able to gauge the number of volunteers, preferred travel arrangements, and how many volunteers may be needed or accommodated for various assistance opportunities.
If you are unable to go, but would like to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to FCC, and note in the memo line that it is for disaster relief, and it will be used in the coming months as we respond to this event.
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Reach out this week to …
Several of our community remain in semi- or full isolation, so we'll share a few names with each newsletter, and ask that you take just a moment to share a note, a card, or phone call with one or more of those listed:
- Nancy Chapaneri, 3556 Ash St., Zachary, LA 70791; 225-892-5731 (Nancy had major foot surgery this morning, and would appreciate calls later this week and/or notes.)
- Dianne & Ernie Buhler - 14713 Avalon Ave., Baton Rouge LA 70816; 225-281-3498
- Rhonda Culp, 15451 Red Maple Pl, Greenwell Springs LA 70739; 225-317-5216
- Ina Comeaux, 13599 Minton Ln., Apt. 19, Walker LA 70785; 225-664-7799
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Thank you to all who donated (or were willing to donate) blood during our drive last Sunday! Thirteen blood products for the community were donated. LifeShare and your community extend their gratitude. |
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We Remember in Our Prayers…
(New or revised requests received since our most recent regular issue.)
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- Nancy Chapaneri, foot surgery
- Bev & Wally Weselak, recovering at home
- The family of Joey Guiterrez in their loss
- Ardelle & Danny Wallace, dealing with COVID-19
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