Royce Ann is a life-long Disciple. She grew up at First Christian Church in Texas City, raised her family at FCC Kingsville and spent the last several years back in Texas City. She moved to Plano in August to be closer to her daughter.

As a life-long Disciple, Royce Ann has been heavily involved in Christian Women's Fellowship. She taught Sunday School for many years, preschool through middle school, and has sung in choirs. Her nephew is an ordained Disciple minister serving at Bethany CC in Houston.

Royce Ann said she was attracted to DCC because of the size. She said she is looking forward to getting to know DCC members and becoming more settled in Plano.

To sign up yourself or a foursome, e-mail Brian.

Over the course of the next three weeks you will have an opportunity to exercise (yes I said that word - exercise) as the Body of Christ! One of my favorite scriptures is Micah 6:8,”He has told you O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God.” I invite you to meditate on this scripture this week! You will find as you meditate daily on God’s word and exercise your spiritual muscles (love, peace, patience, kindness, humility, prayerfulness and self-control to name a few) your heart will be strengthened for whatever challenges lie ahead of you! Exercise can be fun when you do it with your friends so I invite you to come, bring a friend and participate in the many activities, service and worship opportunities offered at DCC Plano!

God’s Blessings be with you,
Donna

Upcoming Events! ... SOUPER BOWL OF CARING - Monday, January 15, 11am-1pm (Martin Luther King Day and School Holiday) ... An hour of bowling at Main Event to help raise money and collect food for our local food pantry. Bring $10 and a canned good for our local food pantry. It’s a great way to spend time with your kids, grandkids, and your friends! NOTE: This event is for all who love to bowl and have the day off or want to take their lunch hour to help support this great cause! If you want to carpool be at the church at 10:30am or meet us at Main Event at 11am! Service Opportunity - The youth are sponsoring a canned good drive January 14 – February 4 (Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday). Bring your canned goods anytime during the month and we will dedicate them February 4 as we join churches around the nation in our efforts to help end hunger in our community. Let’s work together to help refill the shelves at Plano Food Pantry!

COMING SOON! CYF Midwinter Retreat in Athens, Texas – January 26-28 ... This spiritual retreat is for high school youth grades 9-12. CHI RHO Midwinter is February 9-11 ... This spiritual retreat is for youth grades 6-8. Registration deadline for Midwinter Retreat is this Sunday, January 14!

To DCC members:
Thanks you so much for the year-end bonus. I really appreciate you all thinking of me and my family. May your 2007 be happy, healthy and hopeful.
Linda Gulick

Dear DCC family,
"Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: Rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4

I am rejoicing (to say the least) as 2007 begins to be celebrating my one- year anniversary as your senior pastor! You've heard me say it again and again: God is up to something here! I'm thrilled to be a part of that, and I know Nicole and Kiley feel that way as well!

Serendipity, the name of the new event, is the second and fourth Wednesday of every month in Holy Grounds Coffee Shop at 5:30 p.m. Join us on January 24.

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.