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The Weekly E-Newsletter of Disciples Christian Church
March 23, 2006 - Vol 1, Issue 10
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On Sunday, April 2 at 6 pm, you are invited to join us for a Leadership Dinner in the DCC Fellowship Hall. Come hear about the new leadership structure recently approved at the DCC congregational meeting. We'll go over job descriptions for those called to serve as Elders, Deacons, Board Officers and Ministry Team Coordinators. No one will be asked to take any position ... This is simply a time of information and a time of fellowship.

The dinner is pot-luck, so please bring a dish to share (sign-up sheets are in the atrium). We will end the evening with a short talk on Spiritual Gifts, led by our new minister, Rev. Brian Coats.

Habitat
Habitat Workdays
Every Saturday
8 am—4 pm

The Interfaith Partners for Habitat home build is entering its fourth week. This week we will be shingling the roof and putting up siding, so we need a strong turnout! The house is at 1210 Ave. G.


Habitat house

To see more photos from the first three weeks, click here.
Music Notes
Mark your calendars for the Good Friday service here at DCC (7 p.m., April 14th). The Connection Praise Band from FCC will be providing music for our joint FCC/DCC service that evening. Whether you love contemporary praise music, or embrace a more traditional style, we truly believe you will enjoy, and be blessed by, the music they bring to this important day of worship.

Thinking of joining the Chancel Choir for our Palm Sunday and Easter music? On March 22nd, the choir began rehearsing (in our chancel) from 6:30- 7:30 on Wednesday evenings. We will continue to warm-up on Sunday mornings at 8:30 before Sunday school. After Easter, we will evaluate the rehearsal schedule as a group and adjust it as needed. It isn't too late to sing for Easter, and we would love to have you join us! Questions? Please call Laura Young, Music Director, at 972-744-9941.
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If you are a newcomer, a new member or an established member who just wants to find out the new direction DCC is going ...

These four Sundays are for you!

  • April 30: Getting to know each other
  • May 7: Who we are as Christians
  • May 21: Who we are as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
  • May 28: Who we are as Disciples Christian Church
Each session will begin at 5 p.m. To sign up, e-mail the church office. If you know of someone who might be interested in a class like this, feel free to forward this e-mail to them!
Rev. Brian Coats
Recently, I ran across a story about a guy with an ingenious idea.
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DCC is teaming up with Casa View CC, Highlands CC and FCC Plano for "Progressive Wednesdays." Each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., the youth groups of these four churches meet together for food, fellowship, singing and a message. The churches rotate hosting, and our turn to host is next Wednesday, April 5. We need to have a good turnout from the home church!
Grace for the Journey
DCC is marking Lent - a season of repentance and sacrifice - with special readings, candles and prayers of confession during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship.

Also, Rev. Brian Coats is preaching a Lenten sermon series titled, "Grace for the Journey." We are called to reflect on our sinful condition during Lent, and we will. We'll also be reminded that God's grace is sufficient, and in our weakness, we are made strong. The text this week is Numbers 21:4- 9. Join us as we continue following the Ancient Israelites in the wilderness. Learn how their response to God's activity is very similar to our own!
Welcome
We are blessed with many regular guests who attend each week and make DCC their church home. "Continuing Visitors" are those new people who have recently attended two or more Sundays.

Continuing Visitors:
Robert Richter
Sue & Homer Reeves

First Time Visitors (March 19):
Hugh Pickering
Carol & Ron Asmundson
Jim, Lynn, Eileen, Catherine & Thomas McCoy
Coming Soon
Sunday, April 2 @ 6 pm - DCC Leadership Dinner ... Come hear about the new structure recently approved at the congregational meeting. We'll go over "job descriptions" for those called to serve as Elders, Deacons, Board Officers and Ministry Team Coordinators.

Sunday, April 9 @ 10:30 am - Calling all kids and grandkids! We need children to assist with the Palm Procession. Please let Brian know if your grandkids will be in church that Sunday.

Thursday, April 13 @ 7:45 pm - Maunday Thursday service at FCC Plano ... We have been invited to their "Living Last Supper" drama.

Friday, April 14 @ 7 pm - Good Friday service, centered around the cross of Jesus Christ. There will be contemporary music and a dramatic reading.

Easter Sunday, April 16 @ 8:30 am - The celebration begins with a joint early service with FCCC, followed by a breakfast and Easter egg hunt. Worship that morning will feature special music by our young people and a new sermon series.

And ... It's never too early to look ahead ... Add these dates to your summer calendars now ... more details will be coming soon: Bob Knoll's Basketball Camp - June 2-3; Concert by the "9:45 Band" - Friday, June 9; Vacation Bible School - July 17-21
Lillies
If you would like to purchase an Easter lily to add to the beauty of the Easter Season, please fill out a form and return it by Sunday, April 9 to the church office. Forms are available in the atrium and in the church office. You can also e-mail the church office. In the e-mail, please note who the lilies are in honor or in memory of. Also, if you send an e- mail, please drop a $10 check in the offering plate or bring it by the office.
website
If you have not stopped by the DCC website recently, click on over. The most notable new feature is an online calendar. It enables you to send yourself reminders of upcoming events, send invitations to friends and colleagues and download the church schedule to your personal computer.

You can find all of the church activities for April on that calendar.

For website suggestions, please e-mail the church office.

Feel free to forward this e-mail on. If you are the recepient of a forwarded e-mail, and you have more questions about anything you see here or about Disciples Christian Church, send an e-mail to brian@dccplano.com.

The Mission of Disciples Christian Church
In order to follow Jesus and worship God, we will serve our neighbors. We will minister to our fellow Christians. We will live and tell the good news of Jesus Christ in all we do.
Disciples Christian Church Staff
Brian Coats, Senior Pastor
Laura Young, Music Director
Linda Gulick, Preschool Director
John Dysart, Pianist
Jan Carter, Administrative Assistant
Heather Elliot, Nursery Attendant

phone: 972-398-2240

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