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Sunday Worship Information

This Sunday, January 29, we invite you to join us at our 10:50 a.m. worship service. Pastor John Burton will present the message "When Villains Convert" which comes from Jonah 3: 1-5. It would be good if you read the scripture before and even better if you read all of Jonah -- it's a short little book! This Sunday we’re going to feature music by Bach and Mozart, accompanied by harpsichord and strings. You don’t want to miss this amazing music. "Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring" and "Sheep May Safely Graze" are just two of the great works that we will offer in worship. Our sanctuary is handicapped accessible. We have a staffed nursery for younger children.

PDF copies of prior sermons can be seen if you click here!

First Christian will sponsor a class for persons who are interested in learning how to manage their money better, to get out of debt, or to plan for financial freedom. This class, which will be led by Virginia Choate, will begin February 12 at 4: 00 p.m. and run every Sunday (except Easter Sunday) through May 6th. Cost is $100 per family unit which covers the cost of your materials! There will be two preview sessions in January! Interested parties need to register with us and pay (Check to FCC Denton) no later than January 29th) to get your material in time for the first class. Don't delay - now is the time to take charge of your money and change your life for the better!

Click here for more information on our Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Class!

Souper Bowl Of Caring

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in- Matthew 25:35 NIV

Each year on the weekend of the Super Bowl, our youth host a chili cook off to collect donations to help feed the homeless. Every penny counts! All the funds raised go to our local homeless shelter and soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread.

We give gold and silver spoons out for the best chili and the best decorated table. And you get to vote with your money. For every five dollar donated you will receive one poker chip to place your vote for the best tasting chili! Our youth get to vote on who has the best decorated table. So be sure to come out at help stop hunger here in Denton!

Our Chili Cookoff will take place in our Fellowship Hall on February 5, immediately after worship or 12:15 p.m.

For more information about this nation wide effort please visit their website at http://www.souperbowl.org/

The Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Team

Our Daily Bread, a vital Denton non-profit agency, is the beneficiary of a basketball game between the Harlem Ambassadors and a local team. The event costs $10 (all of which goes to Our Daily Bread -- expenses for the event have already been covered!) and will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Denton High School Gym on February 10, 2012. Pastor Burton has 10 tickets and they will go to the first 10 people who call him at 940-566-4990!

"Enjoy watching high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines. Guaranteed to provide your family with non-stop laughs while delivering a positive message for all ages. See your friends, neighbors and civic leaders match their basketball skills and wits against an internationally acclaimed team. It promises to be an evening of fun and a chance to raise funds for Our Daily Break, a soup kitchen that serves a free, nutritious lunch Monday-Friday for the hungry in our community."

All Church Valentine's Dinner

On Saturday, February 11, at 6:00 p.m. our men's group (Disciples' Men) will host our annual Valentine's Dinner in our Fellowship Hall. This is an RSVP-only event (you must RSVP) because of the food costs. Menu and cost for meals will be announced very soon. This is an elegant dinner with live dinner music. It is not just for couples! More information very soon! Save that date - February 11.

Traumatic Brain Injury

There are numerous types of traumatic brain injury but two of the most common are the aneurysm and the stroke. At a recent seminar at Presbyterian Hospital in Denton some of the following information was given (At least this is what we think we heard -- ask your doctor for complete information!)

A stroke is when blood supply is cut off from an area of the brain. The blood supply can be cut off in two primary ways, first, a clot of some sort can block a artery so little or no blood gets through, or second, an artery (usually in the brain) can bust so that the blood does not continue down the artery but instead spills out into the surrounding tissues. Either way - no blood gets to an area of the brain. Without blood flow that area of the brain begins to die.

A T.I.A. is, in laymen's terms', a stroke that ends (blood flow is restored) before major brain damage is permanent and function to the affected areas.

An Aneurysm is when a wall in an artery weakens to the point that it bubbles out with the walls of the bubble getting thinner and thinner. If the bubble bursts then it is considered to be a stroke."

Where the stroke is makes a big difference in what areas of the brain are affected. Click here to see a chart of areas of the brain that are commonly affected by strokes.

Fast action is critical when a person has a stroke. Minutes count!! Many hospitals use the following anagram for identifying a stroke: F.A.S.T. F=Face - ask the person to smile - does one side of the face droop? A= Arms - Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one are drift downward? S= Speech - Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange? T= Time - If you observe any of these signs then immediately call 9-1-1.

Remember - this information is secondary to what your doctor may tell you. Talk to your doctor about your questions!

Lenten Prayer Calendar

During Lent (February 22 - April 7) year we are inviting all the members of friends of First Christian Church to join us in daily prayer. We encourage you to pray for you friends and family, our elected officials in all levels of government, our soldiers in every branch of the armed services, your church and yourself. In addition we would like you to pray for each member of our congregation and all other Disciples congregations in our North Texas Area.

Click Here to download your daily prayer list of members and congregations.

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News For Parents and Youth

New on the youth page is a link to see/print a copy of the Fall Youth Calendar and the Youth Group Permission Form. We want all parents and youth to have your own copy!

Click here for a copy of the brand new January-March 2012 Youth Calendar.

Click here for a copy of the Youth Activity Permission Slip

Click here to go directly to the Youth Page

And click here to see the Summer Camp Dates for 2012!