Worship Ministry Team

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Chairperson:

The Worship Ministry Team puts into action ideas and procedures that enhance meaningful worship. Working with the minister(s), the committee strives to ensure spiritual growth through Sunday morning services and special programs. We plan worship services that engage our hearts and minds while we experience the Grace of God.

The Disciples believe in “no creed but Christ” and serve communion at its services. All who come to worship are invited to the Lord’s Table.

The worship opportunities include:
8:00 a.m. Early Worship Service
Every Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m., Pastor Darrell invite you to reflect on the passage of scripture he will preach at the 10:10 service. For approximately 45 minutes, Darrell will lead a discussion on the morning’s lesson, concluded with communion around the communion table. All are welcome.

9:00 a.m Sunday School
There are Sunday School classes for all ages - from preschool children through adults. The Parlor Class meets in the Chapman Lounge each Sunday. In addition, shorter term elective classes are offered throughout the year. All children’s classes are held in the Educational building located to the east of the sanctuary building.

10:10 a.m. Family Worship Service
A Sunday morning worship service where families can worship together - a blending of traditional elements as well as praise songs and a children’s moment message. Child care is available in the education building for infants and preschoolers. Extended session is provided for five to seven-year olds.

7:00 p.m. Tuesday Evening Contemplative Service
A quiet, reflective mid-week service offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and built around the reading of a Psalm, periods of quiet reflection with piano accompaniment, a brief pastoral reflection, and communion. The service provides respite from the demands of daily living and lasts less than 45 minutes. As will all Disciples’ services, all are welcome to gather with us and share in communion.

6:00 p.m. Make a Joyful Noise Evening Service, Third Sunday of the month

Special services include Maundy Thursday and Good Friday during the Lenten season and a Christmas Eve service. We also have a Children’s Program on December 19 at 6:00 p.m. called “The Gifts of Love.” Visit from Santa a part of this worship. Call the church office for more information (714-525-5525).

The Worship Ministry Team meets every third Wednesday of the month at the church beginning at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and join the committee as it works with the Elders, Acolyte, Audio-VIsual, Praise Song, Lay Leader and Children’s Moment, Diaconate, Music Department (choir, handbell choir, organists/piano) coordinators and the church ministers to present the most meaningful worship experience we can for all who come to Fullerton First Christian Church.

Pastoral Partners Ministry

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Coordinators: April Johnen and Connie Townsend

The Pastoral Partners Program is a ministry made up of active volunteers who are partnered with homebound members referred to as recipient partners. These dear folks usually have been a vital part of our congregation’s growth and ministry for many long years prior to becoming homebound. The Pastoral Partners Program was created to maintain the connection between these formerly active members and the church. We want them to be assured that they are remembered and cared for.
This program is not meant to replace either our much appreciated pastor’s visits and calls, or visits from the elders of the church. However, at times the pastors are involved with people who are in crisis, and therefore, are unable to make their regular calls on our homebound. We have found there are as many ways to minister to the recipient partners as there are partners. Some prefer monthly visits, others favor phone calls, and some enjoy cards and letters. Whatever method is used for the two partners to connect, it’s been found to be a warm and joyful experience for both the attending and recipient partner. The attending Pastoral Partners meet quarterly for continued training and to share experiences. If you feel a calling to this ministry, please call our senior pastor, Darrell McGowan.

Discipleship Ministry Team

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Chairperson: Sue Silgailis

The Worship & Discipleship Ministry Team oversees all of our congregation’s worship & educational programs. The MInistry team meets the third Wednesday of each month at the church beginning at 7:30 PM.

Our children’s Sunday school meets every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM. We are blessed to have very gifted teachers at each age level.

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES:

First Christian Church provides many learning opportunities for adults each week. Here's an overview of those opportunities.

The Parlor Class, led by Jim Bailey, meets every Sunday morning at 9 A.M. in Chapman Lounge. They study scripture one book at a time. They make use of a commentary in their study from the series originally written by the 20th century British Bible Scholar and Teacher, the late William Barclay. They are currently studying the Book of Revelation.
The Thursday Bible Study Groups will begin their fourteen-week study of "Matthew--God With Us" on Thursday, January 13 at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Gospel of Matthew is the primary gospel in the Church Year that begins today, the first Sunday of Advent, and continues through November 25 next year. You may now register for this class. The registration deadline is January 2.
3. The Thursday night Men's Bible Study Group has   decided to continue meeting weekly beginning   on January 6. Bible Anonymous, as they call   themselves, will be following up their study of   Genesis which has been going on throughout the  fall season, with a continuation of studies in the   Old Testament. This group will be open to men   who have not been part of the group this fall   when it begins meeting again in January. This  group is led by Barry Woodbridge and Craig  Wallace and meets at Bary’s home.
4. Amy Styffe is planning to lead a group in   reading and discussing Five Practices of Fruitful  Congregations after the first of the year. We   will be announcing the date and time for this  group fairly soon 5. Donna Woodbridge and Ada Rodman will be   leading a class using Leslie's Weatherhead's   book, The Will of God. They will begin on   Monday January 10 at Donna’s. Dinner will be  at 6:30 p.m. and class begins at 7:00 p.m.
6. Barry Woodbridge will lead a study of Marcus   Borg's video presentation and book, Embracing  an Adult Faith, beginning on January 9 at 9   a.m. You may now register for this course.  The registration deadline is Dec. 31  The "small group experience" is catching on in our congregation! Have you "caught it yet?" It's not too late to "catch it!"
Registration forms for classes are on the Prayer Wall in the Narthex,

You may register for any courses we offer by calling the Church Office at 714-525-5525.

Stewardship & Property Ministry Team

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Chairperson: Dorothy Keech

The Stewardship & Property Ministry Team oversees the best use of our financial resources to enable our mission of proclaiming the gospel in word and in deed. The team also organizes and oversees the annual campaign to increase the commitment of our members for being good stewards of their financial, spiritual, and interpersonal resources.

The stewardship team meets the third Wednesday of each month at the church beginning at 7:30 PM. Anyone interested in helping guide our church in its use of the resources our members have shared is welcome to attend the stewardship meeting.

The Property section of this team is oversees the church and property. They are responsible for maintaining the facility.

Outreach Ministry Team

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The Outreach Ministry Team oversees all the Outreach Opportunities of the church.

Some projects of this team include:   Various offerings during the year to support, Week of Compassion, Reconciliation, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas  Alternative GIft Faire, held first Sunday in November   Christmas in July Toy collection for Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services
FIES Food Bag collection in September. We fill bags with food for distribution through the FIES Distribution Center
Blanket Month for Church World Service in August - $5 buys a blanket that CWS will distribute in emergency and disaster areas.
Support the Interfaith Shelter Network division of Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services ( FIES) with meals and occasional housing.  Support Heifer International, Habitat for Humanity, Bread for the World with various activities during the year.

For more information, contact Julie Stuart, Chair at 951-549-6811 or the church office at 714-525-5525 