First Christian Church News and Events

Valentines Date Night

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:57:00 +0000

Wouldn't it be great to take your sweetheart on a date for Valentine's Day and not have to plan a thing? Well, here is your chance!

Friday, February 17th at 7pm in the fellowship hall.
Enjoy a candlelit dinner and a hilarious version of the Newlywed Game!

Cost is a minimal $12 per couple. Childcare will be provided. If you have children, we ask that you please bring $1 per child to help cover the cost of pizza.

Sign up in the welcome center by Sunday, February 12th or let us know on Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/299616490091052

Spiritual Running Partners Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:58:00 +0000

You may be one of those who walked out of the service Sunday determining to be a “First Chair” person this year; to be a more fully devoted follower of Jesus. But let’s face it, change is difficult.

So you might be asking, “How do I keep from ‘crashing and burning’ like so many New Year diets in February?” The truth is, to see lasting change; we’re going to need the help of others. In the same way athletes train to reach physical goals, we need spiritual training partners to provide encouragement, pacing and motivation to help us meet spiritual goals.

On Saturday, Jan. 21, we will be launching the concept of relational triads, or running partners. These are groups of three people, who meet regularly to help one another meet their goal of becoming better and more fully devoted followers of Jesus.

Come join us for free coffee and donuts, and listen in on how we can help each other this year become all God meant for us to be.

Soles 4 Souls - Changing the World, One Pair at a Time

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:03:00 +0000

Scottie Bloomer will be collecting gently used and new kids and adults shoes thru January. The shoes will go to the Soles 4 Souls organizations that hands them out to people in need of a pair of shoes.

What a wonderful opportunity to help someone in need!

Donation box located in the welcome center.

Click Here for more information about his great way to help those in need.

New Years Eve Game Night

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

New Years Eve Game Night

Please join us Saturday December 31 at 7pm for our annual New Years Eve Game night. All ages are invited to come and have some fun while we ring in 2012!!

Please bring a drink and snack of your choice to share as well as your favorite family game.

Like us on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:57:00 +0000

First Christian Church is social!! If you haven't already, don't forget to like us on facebook. Keep up to date without leaving the comfort of your own facebook page. :) Just visit us here and click 'like'!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:55:00 +0000

Join us for our
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Saturday December 24th at 8pm.
Please bring a pair of gloves, scarf or
a hat to add to our Giving Tree

FCC Christmas Play

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:46:00 +0000

First Christian Church Of Elgin presents...

B e N o t A f r a i d

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors…

Grab a canned good (for our pantry) and join us.

This year’s exciting drama encourages us to be bold and trust in the Lord. It’s going to be an awesome night of drama and worship!!

Come see how you, too, can… “Be Not Afraid.”

Dates and Musical Times:

Saturday, December 10th, 7:00 pm

Sunday, December 11th, 10:30 am

FCC Giving Tree

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:56:00 +0000

Our giving tree is up in the foyer. We are collecting warm socks, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. Please place them directly on the boughs of the tree. All donations will be given to the Wayside Center to benefit Elgin’s homeless population.

To give you an idea as to the impact the Wayside Center has on the Elgin Commununity, here are last years numbers on how they helped and positively impacted the area's homeless community.

WAYSIDE CENTER 2010
Annual Numbers

Homeless Served

Meals – 11,944
Clients – average 28/day
Counseling Appointments – 916
Decisions for Christ – 28

Community Outreach

Clothing items distributed – 3,521
Holiday meals – 500
People receiving furniture – 41
Christmas presents to needy children – 440

Discipleship

Mentors trained – 15
Bible studies held – 629
Discipleship house participants – 11
Volunteers who served – 210

View Info Source

Harvest Jam 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:55:00 +0000

Join us as we celebrate our Great and Awesome God!

When:

Saturday, November 12th
Starting at 5:30pm

Where:

First Christian Church
1125 Summit St.
Elgin, IL. 60120

What:

A night of praise, worship and a hearty harvest dinner. Save the date to make it a weekend of fellowship, food and above all worshiping our perfect savior.

Trunk or Treat - 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:52:00 +0000

Trunk or Treat

Looking for fun and safe Halloween activities for kids?

First Christian Church will be having it's annual Trunk or Treat event on October 29th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. This event will include an opportunity for your children to go "trunk" or treating in our church parking lot. Going from car to car, collecting yummy goodies and treats, your children will enjoy the unique experience and be talking about it for days.

Sound like fun, right?

To contact First Christian Church or to find out more details about Trunk or Treat click here.

Praise Team - Looking for Musicians and Vocalists

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:02:00 +0000

Do you play

Guitar
Bass
Piano
Drums
Any other instrument

Have you considered using your musical gifts on Sunday mornings?

Contact your worship team leader to get plugged in to this amazing ministry by emailing her here!!

Family Camp 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:07:00 +0000

Family Camp dates this year are set.
They are August 19, 20 and 21.

Mark your calenders!!!!

The cost this year will be...
Adults 11 and older - $55.00
Children 4 - 10 years - $25.00
Children 3 and under - FREE

Maximum Family charge is - $175.00

Come join us for an awesome time of fellowship, worship, and relaxation.

Upcoming Sermon Series

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:22:00 +0000

One Thing I Want You To Know

Mark is taking a little break to prepare for his next sermon series, but in the meantime, we have Steve Glatz, Ron Skipper and the Joplin Mission Team bringing you the message for the next 3 weeks.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

August 7 - The Law Of Love - Steve Glatz
August 14 - Hands and Feet - Joplin Missions Team
August 21 - Life and Doctrine - Ron Skipper

Youth Group Bake Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:15:00 +0000

Youth Group Bake Sale
July 31, 2011

The youth group will be selling baked goods this Sunday July 31th following service. Bring your hungry tummies and fill them up with home-made delicious goodies! In doing so, you will be helping to support their summer activities.

Kane County Cougars Game

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:34:00 +0000

We are planning an outing for a Kane County Cougars Game on Saturday August 6th at 6pm.

There will be fireworks, pre-game autographs, and a post game of running the bases! If you would like to join us ticket prices are $12 per person with children 3 and under free.

We are trying to get a block of seating, so we ask that if you are interested in going you sign up on the sheet in the welcome center as soon as possible, or call or text Lisa in the office by Friday July 22.

Come fellowship and enjoy a baseball game!!
You may turn in ticket money by the date of the game.

FCC Car Wash - July 17,2011

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:30:00 +0000

Is your car dirty?? GOOD -- Leave it that way and bring it to church on this Sunday, July 17, 2011!!!

Our youth group will suds, sparkle and shine it up for you!! FOR FREE!!

They are trying to raise money for their summer activities.
So….. donations are encouraged and gladly accepted!!

Support our youth group this Sunday! --- And get a clean car!!!

Upcoming Sermon Series

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:19:00 +0000

My Friend Has A Question

We did a little survey around here a few weeks ago and we asked you to put down the questions that people in your life, particularly those who far from God, are asking you. We collected those questions and over the month of July we will be examining the most commonly asked questions together.

July 3 - Whether to Believe the Bible or in Science
July 10 - Why God doesn’t answer my prayer
July 17 - Why Christians are so mean
July 24 - What the difference is between our church and Catholic Church
July 31 - Am I going to hell for not being a Christian

Joplin Missions Trip - July 20th - 24th

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:37:00 +0000

FCC is preparing to send a group to Joplin, Missouri July 20-24 for a short mission trip . What an incredible opportunity this will be! Would you like to join them? If you or you and your family are interested in going or would like more information, please join us this Saturday June 25th at 6pm at FCC for a brief informational meeting regarding this trip. I hope you’ll prayerfully consider joining us!

If you are unable to join the team on this trip there will be an opportunity to support them financially as well. FCC will be taking up a special offering on Sunday July 10th and 17th specifically for this mission trip. Please prayerfully consider what you might give, beyond your normal giving, for this special mission.

Connection Cafe Pot Luck - Sunday June 26th

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:08:00 +0000

This is a reminder that our potluck this month is on Sunday June 26th. You can look forward to our potlucks on the last Sunday of every month.

If you are able to, please bring a dish to share. I am sure our church would love to get a taste of your yummy goodies and fabulous recipes.

If you have any questions, you can contact us here.

Thank you, thank you

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:04:00 +0000

A big thanks to those who were able to donate a pair of school uniform pants to Lords Park Elementary school...

We were able to donate 20 pairs of pants.

The Skit Guys - God's Chisel

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:55:00 +0000

Just a quick bit of info..... If you happened to miss the video shown in today's sermon or you wanted to show it to someone or if you really wanted to watch it again, you can check it out within this post or you can view it on Mark's blog here: blog.ourlord.com.

Attention GRADUATES 8th grade and up!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:46:00 +0000

If you are graduating, or have a child or family member that is graduating please contact Lisa in the office as soon as possible. We would like to honor all of our graduates and are asking that you submit a baby and current picture of them.

Family Fun Day

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:37:00 +0000

Mark your calendars and come join the fun. There will be lots of exciting games, prizes and raffles in addition to everyone's favorite American fun day food - hot dogs!! Drinks of course, will accompany the dogs.

Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10am - 2pm at the church building.

All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society relay for life, Elgin Community College.

Contact the church for more information.

Old Fashioned Hoe Down

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:04:00 +0000

Grab your Cowboy Hats- dust off those Cowboy Boots and join us Saturday May 21 at 6pm here at the church for an OLD FASHIONED HOE DOWN!!
There will be a professional caller here to help you dance the night away...

Singles, couples and children!!
The cost is only $2 per person and EVERYONE from church is invited!
Please bring a snack or finger food to pass around and share

Contact Bev for more information.
Sign Up sheet located in the welcome center.

Helping Hands Food Pantry

noreply@blogger.com (Tom) — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:55:00 +0000

The food pantry is looking for donations of…...
DINNER ITEMS anything that is used for making a dinner meal!
Thanks to all of you that donate and help to keep our pantry well stocked.

First Christian Church News and Events

Valentines Date Night

Spiritual Running Partners Workshop

Soles 4 Souls - Changing the World, One Pair at a Time

New Years Eve Game Night

New Years Eve Game Night

Like us on Facebook

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

FCC Christmas Play

First Christian Church Of Elgin presents... B e N o t A f r a i d

FCC Giving Tree

Harvest Jam 2011

When:

Where:

What:

Trunk or Treat - 2011

Praise Team - Looking for Musicians and Vocalists

Have you considered using your musical gifts on Sunday mornings?

Family Camp 2011

Upcoming Sermon Series

1 Peter 4:10

Youth Group Bake Sale

Kane County Cougars Game

FCC Car Wash - July 17,2011

Upcoming Sermon Series

Joplin Missions Trip - July 20th - 24th

Connection Cafe Pot Luck - Sunday June 26th

Thank you, thank you

The Skit Guys - God's Chisel

Attention GRADUATES 8th grade and up!!!!

Family Fun Day

Old Fashioned Hoe Down

Helping Hands Food Pantry

First Christian Church Of Elgin presents...

B e N o t A f r a i d