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This Week: Sunday, December 29, 2013

9:30 Music Team Rehearsal 10:00 WorshipWe will be looking back over the 2013, thanking God for the guidance He has given as we engaged in advancing His kingdom. We will also take a glimpse into 2014 and lay the groundwork for our Lord to expand His kingdom in and through us. The service will include some favorite Christmas songs and holy communion. Come and bring a friend as we celebrate the common ground we have in our Lord!

Faith Christian Church News

Weekly Devotional
Gods people will likely face threats. Our studies this week will shed light on threats and how we are to respond. Jerusalem and Gods chosen people were threatened by the King of Assyria. King Hezekiah of Jerusalem and Isaiah the prophet led the response of Gods people. Study 2 Kings 18:17-35 and Isaiah 36:1-20 Study 2 Kings 19:6-7 and Isaiah 37:6-7

Nehemiah was called by God to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. He too faced threats. Study Nehemiah 4focus on verses 7-8 Study Nehemiah 6focus on verses 11-14

The following passages bring strength when we face threats. Psalm 55, Psalm 64, 1 Peter 2:13-23

Volume 1, Issue 29

December 25, 2013

Whats in FCC News this week?

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2014 Proposed Budget

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Meeting place address:

4630 Blanchard Road Burlington NC 27217

Weekly Devotional Merry Christmas!

The Unexpected Blessings from God Great Job Giving to the Gauze Family
Happy Anniversary & Birthday!

Invitation from Riverside 1 Baptist

Prayer Concerns 2

Postal address: P. O. Box 1731 Burlington NC 27216 Church website: www.FaithChristianChurchNC.org

The Story Resources Are Now Available! Thought for the week

Merry Christmas!
May the blessings of this Christmas season rest on you and your family as we celebrate the birthday of our Lord. Pastor Reid

Invitation from Riverside Baptist

Squire Parsons Concert

Saturday, December 28, 6pm A love offering will be collected.

1568 East Harden Street Graham

Contact Information for Pastor Reid Home Telephone(336) 447-4445 Cell Phone(336) 214-1065 EmailReid@FaithChristianChurchNC.org

Have you liked our Facebook Page? Or checked out our website! Click on FCCs logo and Facebook icon to visit our page and website

Prayer Concerns
Prayer Concerns in the Congregation
John and Janet Hughes (812 Scott St. Burlington NC 27217) (227-7252) The challenges for John are numerous. Pray for his healing and strength for Janet as she stays close to his side. Frances Woody (708 Kidd Drive Burlington NC 27217) Frances is doing wellshe has been able to return to work on a part-time basis.. Becky Corbett (712 Jeffries Cross Rd. Burlington NC 27217 (421-9416) Becky is facing additional issues with pain and discomfort again. Joe Walters (C/O Blakey Hall 501 Blakey Hall Lane Elon NC 27244) Joe is continuing in therapy.

2014 Proposed Budget

The members of Faith Christian Church are receiving the 2014 Proposed Budget by mail this week. Voting ballots are due back in this coming Sunday, December 29, 2013.

Sunday, December 22, 2013 God showed up in an unexpected way! As we were in worship, praying to our Lord, a shower of rain began to fall, picked up in intensity, and then faded. The rain lasted only a couple of minutes but the effects will be forever etched in our memories. My heart was touched and all I could do was shed a few tears of joy and bask in the blessings of Gods amazing presence. Perhaps the message for us is to lay the foundation for God to move in unexpected ways then give Him the honor and glory! Our first Christmas together as a body of believers will be remembered as very special and I pray God will show up in unexpected ways as we celebrate the birth of our Lord. Pastor Reid

The Unexpected Blessings of God

Great Job Giving to the Gauze Family Happy Anniversary & Birthday!
Shannon and Jennifer Gauze and their four children have been blessed through the efforts of Faith Christian Church. Over fifty Christmas gifts have been given and the Gauze children are rejoicing. Great Job Church!! A special thanks is extended to Wilbur and Sandi Gordon for securing the gifts that were not spoken for. C and Kristi Tejeda on December 30th Happy Birthday! Allison Kelley on January 1st! Wilbur Gordon on January 1st!

New Concerns Related to the Congregation

Eddie MatkinsDonnie Scott is the contact Elizabeth CoppGary Honeycutt is the contact Pat Matkins FamilyDonnie Scott is the contact Pastor Dan FicklinPastor Reid is the contact Tim FarrellLinda Atkins is the contact Keith RoachHerbert Whitfield is the contact
Ongoing Concerns Related to the Congregation are listed on the blue handout available for pickup each Sunday. To submit a prayer concern fill out a prayer card (yellow display at the entrance to the Venue) or contact Pastor Reid (336.447.4445), Greg & Lisa Oakley (336.229.9436) or Wilbur & Sandi Gordon (336.578.3533)

The Story Resources Are Now Available!!

We are securing The Story resources to use in 2014 as we fall in love with the Word of God all over again. Pastor Reid is renewing his commitment to teach and preach the Word of God. However, the congregation is being challenged to feed their spiritual appetite during the week The Story will aid in this process. The order envelopes and informational brochure will be available again this coming Sunday. Prices for The Story are: Adult Version ($10) Teen Version ($8) Childrens 9-12 year old Version ($5) Children 4-8 year old version ($10).

Thought for in the right direction and you wont have to worry about your feet. the Week
Max Lucado

Keep your head and heart pointed