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CALLER

November 1, 2015

In This Issue
Remember in Prayer
Prayer Requests, 10/25Spiritual Disciplines Wk
Serving in the Military
Loving Hearts
Hot Meal Ministry
Mary Circle
Statistics
Sr. Book Club
CW Paper Drive
Daylight Savings Time
Alternative Gift Faire
Letters
Pathways
Kids Activities
Nominating Report
AGF Shopping List
Calendar
Serving Sunday

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The Caller
is published
weekly
(Deadline Wednesday
at Noon)
by
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
109 E. Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
714.525.5525
email:
fullerton1stcc@gmail.com
www.fullertonfirstchristian.org

Interim Pastor:
Rev. Dale Suggs
Editor:
Donna Woodbridge
Webmaster:
Lisa Parks

Issue 43

Events: November 1 - November 8, 2015

November 1: ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIRE - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
ENDS - Stewardship Gratitude Sunday
8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN Worship Service
9:00 A.M. - Sunday School for all ages
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. - Alternative Gift Faire on Plaza
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary, FH, classrooms
November 2:
6:30 P.M. - Orange County Chrysanthemum Meeting, CL
November 3:
10:30 A.M.- Mary Circle, Chapman Lounge
6:30 P.M. - Bible Study at Barrys
7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Choir room
November 4:
5:30 P.M. - Hot Meal Ministry, Team C
November 5:
5:00 A.M. - Casa Prayer Time, Chapman Lounge
7:30 P.M. - Chancel Choir
November 6:
10:00 A.M. - Speakers League, Room 107
November 7:
9:00 A.M. - NOON - Chapel on Wheels Paper Drive
November 8: Stewardship Consecration Sunday
8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN Worship Service
9:00 A.M. - Sunday School for all ages
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
12:00 P.M. - Loving Hearts Group meet at Cocos for lunch
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary, FH, classroom
November 9:
7:00 A.M. - 9:30 P.M. - Chapel on Wheels Fundraiser @ Pollys
6:30 P.M. - OT Class @ Donnas
7:00 P.M. - Worship Ministry Team Meeting, CL
November 10
6:30 P.M. - Bible Study at Barrys
7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Choir room
AA Groups: Sun. 8 p.m. Rm. 107; Thursday, 8 p.m. FH
Friday, 7:30 p.m. FH; Sat. 8:30 p.m.. FH
OCYPAA, Sat. 3:30 p.m. FH
Al-Anon: Fri. Noon, Rm. 101A
NA: Tues. 7:30 p.m.
OA: Sunday, 10:30 A.M., Tues, 7 p.m., room 107
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Remember in Prayer

Continue to pray for: Helen Bailey

and family, Sue Bacon, Dottie Bense, Sandra
Brown, Jack Doughty, Lorna & Skip Farnum,
Annie Frater and family, Carolyn Kenrick,
Colleen Langston, Flora Miller, Janet Parker,
Kristine Perry, Jeanne Randall, Norma Rill,
Betty Rollo, Gayle Schoeff, Judi Smedley and
family, Claudia Tammen, and Bob & Donna
Vannoy.
Please pray for the following PSWR
Churches, Regional Office and General
Church
Sallims Christian Church
2401 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Hyungsun Grace Kang
Pacific Southwest Region
Don & Susan Dewey, Co-Regional ministers
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
General Church ; Sharon Watkins,
General Minister & President

Readings and Prayer Concerns

for Week of Nov. 2 - Nov. 8, 2015

Monday, November 2: Reading: Ruth

3:1-3; Pray for the OCCS group meeting
tonight in Chapman Lounge.
Tuesday, November 3: Reading: Ruth 4:13-15
Pray for the Mary Circle meeting in Chapman
Lounge.
Wednesday, November 4: Reading: Ruth 3:4-5;
Ruth 4:16-17; Pray for Hot Meal Ministry Team
C serving the hungry tonight.
Thursday, November 5: Reading: Psalm 127: 13; Pray for Shar and the choir as they rehearse
tonight in Mitchs absence.
Friday, November 6 Reading: Psalm 127:4-5;
Pray for the home school Speakers League
meeting in room 107.
Saturday, November 7: Reading: Hebrews
9:24-28; Pray for Global Ministries Missionary
in Thailand, Anne Gregory.
Sunday, November 8: Reading: Mark 12:18-44;
Pray for our congregation as we consecrate our
pledges and talents today.

Prayer Requests, October 25, 2015

Barbara Fenters

Jill Scott & Sue

Harless
Alice & Craig
Wallace
Anna & Dwain
Van Diest

Nancy Malotte

Valerie Bailey

Thank you Pat Vannoy for

all the hours you put in to
get the AC/Heating taken
care of.
Diane Daugherty medical procedure on
November 12.
Patricia Gabel whose
boyfriend killed himself
on Tuesday. Thanks to
Dale who came to counsel
with her.
Additional prayers for the
Broadbent family who lost
their mother and will be
celebrating her life this
afternoon.
Phillip Barbour and his
mother, friend of Emilys
in San Diego, going
through a tough family
illness.
For James Bailey and
family that his life be
saved and turned to God.

For Those Serving in the

Military
Adam Hawley, Deb Taylors nephew, is
back at Ft. Bliss.
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick OConner, Betty Rollos
grandson-in-law, who is stationed at Hanford, CA.
Lt. Patrick Rollo, Betty Rollos grandson, is
at sea for several months.
PFC Brandon Vannoy, grandson of Bob &
Donna Vannoy, has returned from Afghanistan.
Michael J. Borden, Chief, Nancy Geigers
grandson, in Norfolk, VA.
Brandon Johnson, Army Chaplain,
Mariette Linbergs cousin, Chaplain, at Fort Hood,
TX.
Lt. Austen Packer, Laura Lee Wiggins
friend, at Oceana, NAS, in Virginia
Lt J.G. Kip Packer, friend of Laura Lee
Wiggins, has been deployed to Moron, Spain.
Pvt. Kash Cross, Ted & Sammies grandson,
deployed to Korea for a year
Mjr. Christopher Evans, cousin of Annie
Fraters who is serving in Seoul, Korea.

Loving Hearts Luncheon

The Loving Hearts

Widows group meets every
Sunday after church at Cocos on Harbor. You
are welcome to join them. Just show up as
soon as possible after church.

Hot Meal Ministry

Team C will serve up a tasty

dinner for our Hot Meal Ministry on
Wednesday, November 4. Team Members
should be there at 5:30 P.M. Please find a
substitute if you are unable to make it.
Team C consists of: Pam Findley Flor,
Phil Forbes, Carol Henke, Masumi Hogan,
Nancy Knott, Rose Melissa-Ackerman, Eloise
& Paul Smith, and Emily Steward-Styffe.
Alternates include: Danielle Duane-Parker, Rod
Farley, Annie Frater, Judi Smedley, Craig
Wallace

Mary Circle

Mary Circle will meet on

Tuesday, November 3, at 10:30 A.M.
in Chapman Lounge. We will be working on
compassion bags. Donna Woodbridge is
hostess and Jan Farley has devotions.

Todays The Day!

For the past few weeks weve been

reminding you about this years
Alternative Gift Faire. Today
Sunday, November 1stis the day it
happens. We hope all of you will take the time
to come to this event to be held on the Plaza.
Of equal importance, we hope all of you will
have made the effort to invite someonea
friend, a neighbor, a co-worker, a family
memberto come with you or to
meet you at the AGF. If you havent done this,
we hope youll invite them today! The event
runs from 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. There will be lots of
organizations that are doing outstanding work
in reaching out to people in need that will be
represented at the AGF. Were sure you can
find several options for getting an alternative
Christmas giftor multiple onesfor those on
your Christmas Gift List.
Were also sure that shopping at the
AGF will be less stressful than any shopping
youll do between now and Christmas Day,
including not having to battle traffic! Such a
deal you cant beat!
See you at the AGF TODAY!
The Outreach Ministry

Chapel on Wheels Paper Drive

Senior Book Club

Senior Book Club will be

discussing The House Girl by
Tara Conklin on November 5, at 1:00 p.m. at
Tom & Leslie Becks.

Sunday Statistics

October 25, 2015

86 (Remember Service)
5 (Reawaken Service) (Casa 1 P.M. service)
Weekly Giving: $3,625
Missions: $362.50
Budget Goal: $3,777
Pathways of Hope, Food Bags: $20

Chapel on Wheels paper drive

will be held Saturday, February 7 from
9:00 A.M. until noon at the following locations:
Behind liquor store, corner of Chapman
and Euclid.
Parki ng lot east Raymond on Chapman
Ave. next to Walgreens Pharmacy.
Behind the Bank of America, on Laguna
Road, between Bastanchury and Valencia
Mesa.

Turn your clocks

back one hour
before retiring on
Saturday night,
October 31.
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We Get Letters And We Also

Get Certificates

Kids Activities

Rev. John McCullough,

President and CEO of Church World Service
sent this letter to our congregation recently.
Your generous donation to the Church
World Service Blankets+ program tells people
in crisis, Youre not alone. Someone cares.
The full text of his letter, plus a
certificate is posted on the bulletin board. You
are encouraged to read it and to check out the
certificate! There is also a sheet that gives
details about the places that CWS Blankets
were shipped between January and June of this
year. Its interesting to note from this sheet that
the majority of the blankets were shipped to
people living in our country who are dealing
with the issue of homelessness! We hope
youll take the time to read this information
which lets all of us know the importance of our
annual Blanket Project each August, a project
which again generated a wonderful response
to peoples needs by our congregation. We
thank Laura Lee Wiggins for spearheading this
project on behalf of the Outreach Ministry.

Pathways of Hope
Upcoming Event

Look Who's Dancing November 5, 2015 Tickets: $35.00 each

Springfield Banquet Center
Fullerton Celebrities will be vying for
Best Dancer in a "Dancing with the Stars" style
competition. Each dancer will be paired with a
professional dancer who will prepare them to
really "strut their stuff". In addition to a very
entertaining evening, you will be helping to
end hunger and homelessness with Pathways
of Hope. Be sure to attend and cheer on your
favorite! Dancers include:
Fullerton Fire Battalion Chief - Kathy Schaefer
Angelo's & Vinci's Owner - Cynthia Peck
Mayor Pro-tem - Jennifer Fitzgerald
Pathways Hope Committee member Mackenzie Nolan
Community Volunteers: Janny Meyer, Bob
Sattler and Zoot Velasco and more.
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Nominating Committee Preliminary Report - Officers Nominated for 2016

Please Note: Nominating Committee is still waiting to hear from those considering
new ministries.
Council of Elders
The Council of Elders, deriving its authority from the Congregation, shall give thoughtful consideration to the policies of the church to
enable it to fulfill its complete mission and promote the growth and welfare of the church. They shall oversee and encourage the
function and coordination of the ministry of the church. They shall be the policy-making body of the church and shall bear
responsibility in matters of major and unusual circumstances. In conjunction with the Trustees they shall oversee the business affairs
of the church. They shall give spiritual support to the members of the Congregation. They shall serve at the Lord's Table, and perform
such other duties as may be designated. They shall with the Minister(s) meet monthly or upon the call of the Minister(s) for prayer and
discernment with regard to the church's vision, values, mission, and goals. They shall meet at least quarterly or upon the call of the
Chairperson of the Congregation and Council of Elders, or upon written request of at least ten members of the Council of Elders in a
business meeting for ministry guidance, support, and decision-making. Terms are: An Elder must have been a member of the local
Congregation for a minimum period of one year before being elected to office. Term of office shall be for a 3 years with a maximum
of 2 consecutive terms. The total is 18-24 including the Officers determined by need by the Council of Elders and Minister(s).
Chairperson of the Congregation and Council of Elders - shall fulfill the usual duties of such an officer, call and preside at all regular
or special business meetings of the Congregation and Council of Elders.
Secretary of the Congregation and Council of Elders - shall keep minutes of all regular or special business meetings of the
Congregation, serve as Secretary of the Council of Elders, and keep a record of all their regular or called meetings and perform such
other duties as may be assigned.
Treasurer of the Congregation and Council of Elders - shall supervise the receipt and disbursement of all funds of the church, and
make reports at the Annual Business Meeting of the Congregation, and at each regular meeting of the Council of Elders.
Chairperson Pat Vannoy Sr. *
Secretary
Treasurer
Elders
Term Ending 2018
Pat Vannoy*
Nancy Malotte*
Jeanne Tarbell

Term Ending 2017

PJ Vannoy
Mike Vaughan
Barbara Hasty
Bob Hasty
Annie Frater
Nancy Geiger
Mitch Hanlon
Luanne Bailey

Term Ending 2016

Kathy Robidoux *
Bill Martin
Phil Forbes
Lin Garcia
Barry Woodbridge
Judi Smedley
Randy Langston*
Sherry Herrera

Trustees
The Trustees, with the guidance of the Council of Elders, and subject to the approval of the Congregation, shall act as the legal agents
of the church in all business matters hold legal title to all church property and handle all business transactions related thereto, have
supervision over all endowment and trust funds, keep the church and its properties adequately insured against possible loss, damage,
and liability, and perform such other duties as are required by the laws of the State of California and Articles of Incorporation. They
shall meet quarterly with the Church Treasurer to review the finances of the church including all fund accounts. Terms are: 4 year
term, 1 Trustee is elected each year for a total of 4. The Chairperson of the Congregation and Council of Elders is the 5th Trustee. A
Trustee can serve in any other office and their term as Trustee is not considered in any other position they may hold.
Term Ending 2019

Term Ending 2018

Minde Findley

Term Ending 2017

Barbara Fenters

Term Ending 2016

Dwain Van Diest

Trustee Emeritus
Duane Elliott

Financial Secretary
The Financial Secretary shall keep a record of all contributions, receive contributions, maintain a ledger of each member's accounts,
deposit funds received, and obtain receipts.
Luanne Bailey*
Ministry Coordinators
Each Ministry Coordinator recruit interested team members to coordinate existing ministries, support and resource ministries within
his or her designated areas of ministry, hold meetings as necessary and incorporate new ministries into the life of the congregation.
The Elders will provide guidance and oversight to the Ministry Coordinators. Terms are: term of 1 year and not eligible for more than
3 consecutive terms in same office.
Hospitality & Welcome: Judi Smedley*
Stewardship & Property:
Discipleship: Lin Garcia*
Worship: Chris Fee*
Outreach:
Diaconate
The Diaconate of the First Christian Church will consist of men, women and older youth. The Diaconate shall be responsible for the
serving of the Communion, its preparation, distribution and clean-up, ushering of worshipersand help in such other duties and
ministries as may be designated. They shall attend 2 Prayer and Discernment meetings per year with the Council of Elders, the dates
to be set by the Council of Elders. Terms are: 3 year term with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms. One third is elected each year.
The Chairperson of the Diaconate shall organize the Diaconate into teams to serve Communion on Sundays, select team leaders to
head the teams, select Diaconate to serve Communion for special services, train Diaconate as needed, monitor Communion supplies
and order/purchase as needed, choose the Diaconate to serve on the Nominating Committee and serve on the Discipleship and
Worship Ministry Team.
Diaconate Chair-Leslie Beck*
Term Ending 2018

Term Ending 2017

Term Ending 2016

Kathy Wright
Laura Schaffel

Alice Wallace
Craig Wallace
Sue Harless
Diane Daugherty
Randy Langston
Terry Vannoy
Emily Steward-Styffe

Leslie Beck
Annie Frater
Lisa Parks
Jan McCuen
Dirk McCuen
Shawn McCuen
Kelly McCuen
Paul Robidoux
Anna Van Diest
David Styffe
Bill Henke
Kim Miller
Randy Baxter

* Names placed in Nomination

First Christian Church

109 E. Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Reawaken (Early Worship Service) Sunday, 8:00 A.M.
Church School for all ages: Sunday, 9:00 A.M.
Remember (Traditional Worship Service) Sunday, 10:15 A.M.
Youth Group: Sunday, 1:00 P.M.
First Christian Church . . .
Celebrating the diversity of all of Gods children,
we are Disciples of Christ practicing spirit-filled worship,
faith-building community, and passion-powered service
to our neighborhood and to the world.
Where encounters with God are not only ordinary,
theyre extraordinary!
Where invitations not only happen on occasion,
they happen on every occasion.
Where hands not only give to the needy,
they serve the least of these

Serving November 1, 2015

Serving November 8, 2015

Greeter: Beverly Reinke

Guest Book: Phil Forbes
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: Angulo
Sound & Video: Clare Keech
Lay Leader: Mike Hogan
Childrens Moment: Pat Van Vliet
Elders: Randy Langston, Luanne Bailey,
Judi Smedley
Diaconate: Randy Baxters Team
Prepare: Randy Baxter, Barbara Fenters
Ushers: Sibyl Dittberner, Terry Vannoy
Serve: Randy Baxter, Barbara Fenters, Annie
Frater,
Bill Henke, Terry Vannoy
Clean Up: Annie Frater, Terry Vannoy

Greeters: Diane Daugherty, Sue Harless

Guest Book: Sibyl Dittberner
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: Baxter
Sound & Video: Paul Robidoux
Lay Leader:
Childrens Moment:
Elders: PJ Vannoy, Kathy Robidoux, Phil
Forbes (HC)
HC Elders:Bob & Barbara Hasty, PJ Vannoy
Diaconate: Randy Baxters team
Prepare: Randy Baxter, Bill Henke
Ushers: Randy Baxter, Barbara Fenters
Serve: Randy Baxter, Barbara Fenters, Annie
Frater, Bill Henke, Terry Vannoy
Clean Up: Nancy Knott, Terry Vannoy