First Christian Church, Flora, Indiana

On Sunday, November 29 we will celebrate the decorating of the church by having a “Hanging of the Greens” service during morning worship.

During this time, we will hear about the reasons we decorate with certain items, light the first Advent candle, and begin our journey to Bethlehem as the star leads us. Each Sunday between then and Christmas we will light an additional candle, culminating with the lighting of the Christ Candle on Christmas Eve.

Don’t miss this great worship experience on November 29!

It hardly seems possible, but before we know it, the season of Advent will begin. In fact, the first Sunday of Advent is November 29. On that day, we will decorate the church during morning worship in a special service called The Hanging of the Greens. In order to prepare for that service, you are invited to come, with your family, to the church on November 8 from 2 to 4 to help make Chrismons. Chrismons are Christian symbols that we will use to decorate the Christmas tree in the church. All ages are welcomed to come and make these easy  and interesting ornaments.

Get Your Advent Devotional

As we get closer to the season of Advent, you will want to pick up a copy of the Advent Devotional available in the rear entrance of the church. Each day you can read a scripture and a short devotion as we prepare for the birth of out Savior Christ.

 Sundays in Advent this year:

• November 29 - First Sunday of Advent
• December 6 - Second Sunday of Advent
• December 13 - Third Sunday of Advent
• December 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

Our Jr. and Sr. High youth did a wonderful job with the worship service on November 1, 2009.

Following Sunday School, the youth held a beef and noodle dinner fund raiser to earn money to buy Christmas gifts for children.

On November 8, the churches of our area will gather at Monticello Christian Church for an evening of music, fellowship and food! Each church in the 4 Rivers Area has been asked to bring their choir and to sing a special song.

Our choir will be attending, and everyone in the church is invited!

• Youth, come and get reacquainted with friends from camp
• Come and begin new friendships
• Come and see people you have not seen in a while

Let’s carpool and have a great time. The event begins at 5 p.m.

• The “Garden Place Express” bus will leave the church at 4 p.m. for those who want a ride to the event!

We will officially install Pastor Woody during our worship service starting at 9:30 am. on Sunday, September 27, 2009.

Come join us for this special occasion, which includes a reception in the fellowship hall following the service!

Being a worship leader is a great way to serve the Church. If you serve, you will receive a copy of the bulletin in the mail no later than Friday. It will list the scripture lesson for the day so you can be prepared. The worship leader also shares a short call to worship. (Sometimes this is a responsive reading and printed in the bulletin. Other times, you may choose your own Call to worship.) The worship leader also offers a short prayer that leads into the Lord’s Prayer. Pastor Woody is available to give help and suggestions.

If you think you might like to be a worship leader, please e-mail (Phyllis) Christian.Church (at) ffni (dot) com or (Pastor Woody) pastorwoody (at) ffni (dot) com or call the church at 967-4246.

Thanks to all who helped make church in the park a success!

Miriam Robeson and her family provided the music for the day and our high school class led by Nick Hoffman took care of picking up the chicken and making lemonade. It was a great morning , though a bit cool. More than 30 pictures were turned for out “baby contest” and answers were given the following Sunday at the church.