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The Weekly E-Newsletter of Disciples Christian Church
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October 26, 2006
- Vol 1, Issue 36
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In This Issue
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Updated Prayer Requests
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A Festival is Coming to DCC THIS SATURDAY
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The DCC front lawn will be "the place" THIS
Saturday, October 28 from 3-6 pm. If you are
not signed up to help in some form or fashion, there
are still opportunities! You can bake a cake or other
treat,
or you can decorate your trunk for "trunk or treat."
Children will go from car to car collecting treats, and
there will be a contest for the most creatively-
decorated trunk.
In addition to Trunk or Treat, many other activities
are planned:
- A bounce house
- Carnival games led by the DCC youth
- Live music
- Face painting
- Pizza provided by Papa John's
- Participation by Plano Fire Department
- Raffles and prizes
- A costume contest
- Pet adoption
Many local businesses, including Outback
Steakhouse, Mardel's, Chick-Fil-A, The Cheesecake
Factory and Starbucks have donated prizes. Please
invite your friends and neighbors to this
SAFE Halloween alternative. For more
information, please contact Nancy Hall.
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There is something going on behind the scenes at
Disciples Christian Church that you should know
about ...
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On Sunday, November 5, we will mark All Saint's
Day by reading the names of family
members and friends who have died
in the past 12 months. As each name is read, a bell
tolls and a rose is carried to the altar to represent
that person whose memory lives on.
If you have lost a special friend or loved one in the
last year, we invite you to participate in this service.
First, contact the
church office with the name for the bulletin.
Second, plan to be
present on November 5 so that you can participate in
the service of remembrance. Finally, provide a photo
of
the individual that can be used during worship.
All Saints’ Sunday is a celebration of life and a time
for healing. Together as a church family we give
thanks
to God for those who have shared the journey with us
and blessed our lives.
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Mark Your Calendars: A DCC Ski Trip in 2007!
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Join us for an all-church road trip to Colorado!
WHAT: Ski retreat to build community,
strengthen fellowship and experience God's majesty in
creation
WHEN: March 2-7, 2007
WHERE: Keystone, Co
COST: $450/adult; $420/teen; $400/skiing
children; $330/non-skier
NOTES: We will be fundraising for this event
to help subsidize the cost, especially for families with
multiple participants. More details about fundraisers
will be coming ... An initial deposit of $50/person
is
due Sunday, November 5. Final payment is not
due
until February ... We will be renting mini-vans and
driving to Keystone.
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By Donna
Atkinson
Minister to Youth and Families
Fall is here! My senses are stirred alive to the beauty
of God’s creation by the fresh cool air I breathe in as
it blows briskly in and around and through me! My
eyes delight in the beautiful trees displaying a
kaleidoscope of color as the leaves change from one
hue to the next! Friends are gathering for a variety of
events, outdoor activities, games and homecoming.
It’s a joy to come together in community! It is so
wonderful to have a place to come home to each
Sunday at DCC Plano to gather together giving our
Creator God who created us, loves us and delights in
us, our thanks and praise for the many ways God
blesses us each and every day! I hope you will join
us as we celebrate, learn about God’s love for us
through Jesus Christ and R.A.L.L.Y. (Radically
Actively Living for the Lord Youth) and reach out in
that love together!
Scripture and Song each Sunday in
November – All youth gather in the Sanctuary at
9:30 am. Our Choir Director, Laura Young and pianist
Julie Chen will lead us in hymns followed by a
devotion led by our youth. We will be preparing for
our Youth-led Christmas Eve Service so join us as we
share our gifts together to share the Christmas story!
Thursday, November 2 ... Children/Youth in
Worship Program and Prayer Session; 2 – 4 pm and
7:30 – 8:30 pm ... There are two prayer sessions
open to all youth 3rd grade through adult. We will
look to scripture and pray together for our children
and youth and how we worship together as a
community of faith. Join us as we pray and discern
God’s Word to us for the direction of our Children in
Worship program!
November 4-5 ... CYF FALL RALLY Lock-in at
FCC Plano, 7pm Sat. – 7am Sun. Youth (9th – 12th
Grade) will be gathering from churches in the North
Texas Area for twelve hours of fun, fellowship and
worship. Cost is $5 which covers an evening snack
and breakfast! Let Donna know if you plan to attend
this Sunday, Oct.29th!
Sunday, November 5 ... Collin County CROP
WALK - All youth and their families are invited to walk
or sponsor members to help fight hunger in our
community. Check with Donna to get you sponsor
sheet and begin getting sponsors to help you in this
effort!
Do you have a desire to grow in your faith? Are you
ready for a life changing, transforming opportunity?
Sponsoring the youth to area events is a fun dynamic
way to grow in your faith! Prayerfully consider
sponsoring the youth to an event. Call Donna for
details. The youth need you! Questions? Talk to
Donna, 972-533-6789.
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New Message Series Continues
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"The Kingdom of God is like ... "
You've heard these famous stories from Jesus ... but
never like this. Join us in worship this fall, as we
hear about ...
- October 29 ...The Ten Bridemaids - Matthew
25:
1-13
- November 5 ... The Sheep and Goats -
Matthew
25: 31-46
- November 12 ... The Lost Son - Luke 15: 11-
32
Invite a friend or neighbor to this refreshing
retelling
of Jesus' stories and illustrations, which often offered
glimpses of heaven, as well as of God's character.
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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:
Ashley Crowell & Kailey Williams
Jean MacAndrew
Julie MacAndrew
Adri Bugh
Rachel Pou
Norma Welin
Karen Charnholm
First-time Visitors (October 22)
Chris, Bridget and Corin Drumm
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Another Mission Opportunity: CROP Walk
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On Sunday, November 5, you are invited to
join us as DCC participates in the Collin County
CROP Walk.
CROP Hunger Walks are "Communities Responding to
Overcome Poverty"-- neighbors walking together to
take a stand against hunger in our world. Together
we raise awareness and funds for international relief
and development, as well as local hunger-fighting.
The proceeds (around $4 million nationally) from CROP
Walk support long-term development in 80 countries,
help meet the special needs of refugees and assist in
disasters and famines. All this, and you get some
great exercise!
To take part in the walk, see Brian or Donna. The
walk will take place from 2-4 pm at Russell Creek
Park. Even if you cannot walk, you can participate by
sponsoring one of the walkers.
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By Laura
Young
Music Director
Free Paul Baloche concert coming to Southlake! (He's
the one who wrote "Open the Eyes of My Heart,
Lord") Laura's husband, Ty, will be playing cello with
the worship band.
What: Seminars4Worship worship leader's
seminar (Opening Worship celebration with Paul
Baloche and Friends)
When: October 29 (Sunday) at 7:00 pm
Where: Gateway Church, Southlake; 2121 E Southlake Blvd (Hwy 1709)
Cost: free (love offering will be taken)
Remember to put the Christmas Cantata on
your calendars for December 10! By the
way, we still have room in the choir for Christmas, so
if you are reading this and you would like to be a part
of the Thanksgiving and Christmas music, please join
us in the sanctuary from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on
Wednesdays.
Youth members who are participating in the music
and drama on Christmas Eve will have time to
rehearse their music from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. in the
sanctuary (with Laura and Donna) on the first and
third Sundays of the month. (Nov. 5 and 19 and
Dec. 3 and 17).
Calling all kids and grandkids!! I would love to have
our preschool and elementary kids sing a song for
Thanksgiving on November 19 and sing at the
Christmas Eve Candlelight service. If your child
or
grandchild would like to participate, please let me
know. Thank you!
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Telling the Good News: Online
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If you have not stopped by the DCC website
recently, click
on over. A significant update was made on
Monday, September 25. There are more
photos, and
church leaders can find important documents on the
download page. Additionally, all of Rev. Coats
sermons can be found on a new message series page.
Also, don't forget to visit the 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, birthdays
and anniversaries on that calendar, as well as the
scheduled Elders,
Deacons and Greeters for
each Sunday. Also, there is a place to
submit prayer requests and a new feature
called "DCC TV," which includes the videos from
the "Let's Grow" campaign.
For website suggestions, please e-mail the
church office.
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Feel free to forward this e-mail on. If you are the
recipient 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
Donna Atkinson, Minister to Youth and Families
Laura Young, Music Director
Linda Gulick, Preschool Director
Julie Chen, Pianist
Jan Carter, Administrative Assistant
Heather Elliot, Nursery Attendant
phone:
972-398-2240
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