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
• Papa John's pizza
• Participation by Plano Fire and Police departments
• Raffles and prizes
• A costume contest

The Elders of Disciples Christian Church - Patti Boyer, Mike Bell, Martha Pusko and Fred Hall - provide leadership at the Lord’s table, provide care for those who are ill or in special need, and offer oversight to the life and work of the congregation. In order to be intentional about these responsibilities, a regular schedule is in place for leadership in worship and prayer with the pastor for the people. In addition, each individual member of the church is placed in a Flock group under the care of a specific Elder. Your Elder will be in touch with you ... but feel free to call upon any one of the Elders.

The excitement is building as we continue meeting discovering the "Good Life" in Christ. There's always room for more so continue to share what's happening at DCC Plano with your friends and those you meet who may be seeking an opportunity to draw closer to Christ and grow in their faith. Don't miss a single minute of the fun. Come join us! "Lets grow" the church together as we learn to follow Jesus!

Here's what's coming up:

Sept. 24th - Celebration Sunday ... Come experience the "Wild Truth" as we explore the scriptures together at 9:30am Donuts for breakfast, a great sermon by Brian at 10:30am followed by a fabulous BBQ lunch after the sermon!

R.A.L.L.Y. on the Road ... The adventure continues as we discover how we can be an Radically Active Living for the Lord Youth as we take our faith out on the road! ... Sunday, October 15th from 3-5pm we will meet at Donna Atkinson's home at 2212 Westridge Drive in Plano to "Take a Walk with Jesus." We will be out in the neighborhood passing out information about DCC Plano's Fall Festival and sharing the Good News with our neighbors as well as putting finishing touches on the games for the event!

Saturday, October 28 - Fall Festival at DCC Plano ... Watch for time and details in upcoming Link articles!

You've heard these famous stories from Jesus ... but never like this. Join us in worship this fall, as we hear about ...

• October 8 ... The Sower - Luke 8:4- 15
• October 15 ... The Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25- 37
• October 22 ... The Wedding Banquet - Matthew 22:2-14
• October 29 ...The Ten Bridegrooms - Matthew 25: 1-13
• November 5 ... The Sheep and Goats - Matthew 25: 31-46
• November 12 ... The Lost Son - Luke 15: 11- 32

The Chancel Choir is starting to rehearse music for Thanksgiving and Christmas this week! We will be doing a Christmas Cantata on December 10th. If you would like to be a part of the holiday music, please join us in the sanctuary from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Calling all kids and grandkids!! I would love to have our preschool and elementary kids sing a song for Thanksgiving on November 19th and sing at the Christmas Eve Candlelight service. If your child or grandchild would like to participate, please let me know. Thank you!

All of the Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest gather once every two years for worship, renewal and fellowship. The next gathering is October 19-21, 2006 in Amarillo, TX. Featured speakers include Joey Jeter and Alvin Jackson, and the Saturday night worship will take place in Palo Duro Canyon! Our own Brian Coats is in charge of a youth worker training during the event.

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 for September 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 is a video of our Sunday worship.