First Christian Church, Flora, Indiana

This year, instead of having Worship in the park, we are having worship at Church, then going to the park for an old fashioned picnic. Drinks and utensils will be provided. You need to bring a covered dish to share, a lawn chair, and a desire to have great fellowship. The picnic is September 19, about 12:15 (after Sunday School) at Flora Park, pavilion #5. There will be singing, some games, and great food and fellowship.

Note 2-28-11 – This program has been discontinued for now as the kids have too much going on.

Thursday night coffee café at First Christian church offers a comforting place to study with friends, a place to gain internet connection for studies after the library closes, and a place to share a snack with friends.

The “café” is open to junior high and high school youth from 7 – 9 p.m. each Thursday night during the school year.

Youth may bring laptops, study, visit quietly, and listen to music.

Coffee, lemonade and light snacks are provided.

Adults who are able to assist may contact Marge Spray, Miriam or Pastor Woody.

The First Christian Church golf scramble was held August 28 at Bachelor Runn golf course in Flora.

Nine golfers signed up to play golf. The winning team of Pastor Woody, Dick VonAhrens and Phyllis Reinke finished the 9 holes with a score of 37. The second place team of Cullan Eikenberry, Gary Overholser and Owen Hicks was one stroke behind with a score of 38. The team of C. J. Harmon, Mike Hicks and Rhonda Hicks finished with a score of 40.

The weather was perfect, and everyone is looking forward to next year!

VBS Thanks:

What a great week the three churches had on July. From our church, we were led by Rhonda Hicks and Kimberly Stoddard. But they did not do it alone. They recruited a group of adults and youth who cooked, taught, sang and led activities all week. We give a tip of the hat to those who helped, as well as to the children who participated.

Join your friends for an out of this world adventure for “Galactic Blast”. All ages welcome!

Dates: July 18 – 22, 1020 (Sunday – Thursday)

Time: Supper served at 6 p.m.  Class and recreation 6:30 – 8:30

Where: Cutler Presbyterian Church, 40 East, 500 South

Our youth should have received in the mail a list of summer camps. There are camps for all ages. There is a display on the new bulletin board near the woman’s restroom which lists camps, fees and other information. As always, our church wants to help pay the camping fees. As soon as we know how many will be attending camp, we can offer specific scholarships. So, please return the card you received in the mail or pick up one on the bulletin board and indicate that you are interested in attending summer camp. These cards need to be returned to the church office no later than Sunday, March 14 so scholarships can be determined.

• Grandparent & Me: completed grades K – 3, June 14 – 16
• New Beginnings: completed grades 2 – 3, June 17 – 19
• Young Disciples: completed grades 4 – 5, July 19 – 24
• Chi Rho: completed grades 6 – 7, June 28 – July 3
• Created to be Me: grade 8, July 11 – 17 (Camby)
• CYF: completed grades 9 – 12, July 12 – 17
• Music, Art and Drama (MAD): completed grades 6 – 12, June 21 – 26
• Grandparent & Me: completed grades K – 3, July 26 – 28
• Christian Recreation and Outdoor Sports (CROSS): completed grades 6 – 12, July 5 – 10

6:30 p.m.

The dinner will be $9.00 for adults and teens, 1/2 price for kids 12 & under, and free for kids 4 & under. It will be catered by Pat Spence, with help serving from our men.

The program will be a style show featuring our own women as models, with clothing from the Grapevine Boutique.

Sign-up sheets are on the sound cabinet in the back of the sanctuary AND on the table in the SE entrance area. Men are needed to serve as well.

Noon, Sunday April 25

Our annual youth-sponsored spaghetti luncheon helps raise funds for youth going to church camp. A free will offering will be taken. All food will be furnished!