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May 17, 2007 - Vol 2, Issue 17
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You won't want to miss the next two Sundays at DCC, as we celebrate graduates, Pentecost and Memorial Day.

  • Graduate Sunday ... We will recognize and honor all DCC high school and college graduates on Sunday, May 20 in worship. The DCC Elders will host a reception for the grads and their families following worship.
  • Pentecost/Memorial Day Sunday ... Following worship on May 27, we are having a great big picnic on the DCC front lawn. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and sun screen. Rosalie Hughey and Rebecca Nilsen are organizing the food for the picnic.

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." - Colossians 16-17

The fourth annual Bob Knoll All-Star Basketball Camp will take place in the DCC parking lot Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2.

To help prepare for the 75-100 youth that will be taking part in the camp, we need your help. If you can help promote the event by distributing fliers throughout the neighborhood and community, contact Nancy Hall. If you would like to volunteer some time during the actual event, contact Sharon and Bob Knoll.

If you know a young person in grades 2-8 that might like to participate in this FREE camp, point them to the church website, where they can access a camp flier.
It's time to round up your young-uns ( 3 years old - 5th graders) and get them signed up for a rip-roarin' good time at Avalanche Ranch! Registration begins this Sunday, May 20th.

There's plenty of fun things to do at the ranch! We're gonna need lots of helping hands during our week together! Find an area that tickles your fancy and if you get a hankerin' to help out talk to any of our adults who have signed on to help lead the children at Avalanche Ranch:

Donna Atkinson - Director
Brian Coats - Publicity Director
Patti Boyer - Round-up Registration
Nancy and Chuck Bertschi - Cowpoke Crafts and Missions
Nicole Coats - Preschool Class Bible Adventure and Missions
Vicki Gonzalez - Decorations Coordinator
Fred and Nancy Hall - Chuck Wagon Chow Snack Coordinators and Photographer
Mariana McGowan - Horseplay Games
Sandy Snyder - Wild Bible Adventures Drama and Storytelling
Laura Young - Sing and Play Stampede

Still lots of opportunities to join the fun! We're looking for Preschool Class Leader, Preschool Games Leader, Chadder's Wild West Theater Leader, Teen (6th grade and up) Crew Leaders.

Plan to join us for a rip-roarin' good time at the Avalanche Ranch ! WAHOO!
A good time was had by all - especially Rick Boyer's foursome - at the 2007 DCC Golf Tournament last weekend at Pecan Hollow Golf Course. Twenty-three players participated, and $500 was raised for the youth mission trip this summer to Fort Worth.

Thanks to John Prewitt for securing donations for our goodie bags and for our prizes, to Fidelity Bank for sponsoring two holes, and to the PGA Superstore for donating $25 gift cards for each player.
DCC Youth
By Donna Atkinson
Minister to Youth and Family

Mission Work Trip to Ft. Worth
Leave Wed. July 18 at 10am - Return Sat . July 21 at 5 pm
Our registration deadline of June 1 is drawing near. All youth 6th grade and older and any adults who would like to participate as well and serve as a sponsor for our youth must let Donna Atkinson know by Sunday, May 27 if they will attend. We will be assisting in a variety of outreach projects from helping in a homeless shelter, at the food pantry, to helping the elderly in need in the Ft. Worth area. What an incredible opportunity to be a witness of God's love through Jesus Christ to our neighbors in need in Ft. Worth!

Recycle Project
The youth are collecting empty inkjet computer cartridges and cell phones to help raise monies for the Youth Fund. Share the news with your friends and neighbors to help the youth in their efforts. It doesn't cost you a thing and helps our environment at the same time! Look for the collection bin in the Atrium.

DCC Coffee Mug Sales Benefit Youth Fund
Don't forget that special graduate in your life! Did you know with every mug you purchase you could be helping send a youth to camp or serve in mission to help the hungry and homeless this summer? Empty mugs are $5 each. Chocolate filled are $7. They also make a great gift to share as you invite a friend to join you at DCC Plano!

Sprouts Children's Church
All children 4-8 years old are invited to join us for a fun, interactive and exciting scripture lesson at 10:45am following the children's moment. Serving May 20th: Nancy Jiang

Sprouts Children's Church will be taking a break from May 27-July 8. We will return on July 15. Keep this ministry in your prayers during this break and consider joining our team of teaching assistants and youth shepherds as we celebrate, praise God and grow in our faith.
Ah, summer. Time to relax, get outside or take a trip. It's a time for fun in the sun.

For many, the relaxing, traveling and outdoor play is only complete with a good book nearby. Summer reading and summer book clubs are always in vogue.

We're going to have our own "summer book club" at Disciples Christian Church the next three months. Rev. Brian Coats will be working through a wide variety of books in June, July and August. This eclectic list has a common theme: Helping us love God, love neighbor and make disciples..

  • June 3 & 10 ... The Gospel According To ESPN: The Saints, Saviors and Sinners of Sports, by Jay Lovinger
  • June 17 & 24 ... Shaped by God's Heart: The Passion and Practices of Missional Churches, by Milfred Minatrea
  • July 15 & 22 ... Unbinding the Gospel, by Martha Grace Reese
  • July 29 & August 5 ... The Man Called Cash: The Life, Love and Faith of an American Legend, by Steve Turner
  • August 12 & 19 ... Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, by John Ortberg
  • August 26 & Sept. 2 ... At Home in Mitford, by Jan Karon
Of course, the main goal will be to always look toward the book - the Holy Bible - for ultimate truth, inspiration and guidance. You probably have a copy of that book, but if you'd like to look at one of the other ones we'll be reading this summer, check out the book case in Holy Grounds Coffee Shop.
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:
Jean McAndrew; Julie McAndrew; Norma Welin; Linda Busdiecker; Dick Coats; Todd O'Sullivan

First-time Visitors (May 13):
Rae and William Waterman
website
If you have not stopped by the DCC website recently, click on over. A significant update was made on Wednesday, May 16. 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 Connectors 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.

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
Tiffany Kidwell, Nursery Attendant

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