The Link

The Weekly E-Newsletter of Disciples Christian Church

January 31, 2008

 

 

In This Issue

 

  • Updated Prayer Requests
  • Clark’s Clips
  • Ash Wednesday Service
  • DCC Youth Activities
  • Souper Bowl of Caring
  • Men’s Bible Study
  • Music Notes
  • Chinese New Year Invitation
  • Financial Seminar
  • Thanks!
  • Telling the Good News: Online!

 

 

Updated Prayer Requests

  • Nancy Hall is experiencing severe leg pain most likely due to arthritis and taking anti-inflammatory medication.  Fred said she will most likely need a knee replacement.
  • Tom Nabors, Oran’s brother, passed away from congestive heart failure.  The congregation extends their sympathies to Oran and his family.
  • Niki Bynum, 22-year old niece of Donna & Jay Atkinson, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.  She will need lots of blood transfusions throughout her treatment.  The family will also be accepting monetary donations.  Contact Donna at 972-533-6789 or Jan in the DCC office to get more specifics about this.
  • Joan Caughron, daughter-in-law of Rev. Diane Clark and former DCC member is recovering from gall bladder surgery on January 23.
  • Joane Pieper, daughter-in-law of Agnes Pieper, is at the Rehabilitation Center at Pate Center at the Brintee Creek Ranch in Anna, TX.

 

 

The prayer requests in The Link each week are recent updates. A list of ongoing prayer requests appears in our worship bulletin each Sunday.

 

 

 

Clark’s Clips

 

 

In Romans 12:13 we are told: “Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.”  As a congregation we certainly obey that command.

 

As you are probably aware, next Sunday is the FOOTBALL Super Bowl.  Our church will also have our S-O-U-P-E-R Bowl.  The Souper Bowl of Caring is a great way to practice hospitality and reach out to those in need.  The Souper Bowl of Caring is a faith-based crusade against hunger.  

 

We are joining other churches, schools, organizations and individuals across the country to fight hunger and poverty by collecting canned and nonperishable foods this Sunday.  What is collected stays in the community to help fight hunger, but we report our total to the Souper Bowl headquarters so that they can come up with a grand total.

 

Rev. Dr. Brad Smith, founder and executive director has said, "It is a way for people to put God’s love into action, by having a heart for helping others."

 

In 2007, over 14,600 groups raised over $8 million for soup kitchens, food banks and other helping charities.  Since the Souper Bowl began in 1990, over $41 million has been given to help those in need.  This year we pray for another generous outpouring of gifts.  May God bless our giving, always.

           

 

 

 

Ash Wednesday Service

 

 

Please plan on attending the Ash Wednesday worship service on February 6 at 6:30 pm.  The shared service will take place at First Christian Church, Plano, 813 E. 15th Street.  Rev. Galen Clark will be serving in worship along with Rev. Grentz of FCC.  The DCC chancel choir will be singing with the FCC choir. 

 

 

 

 

DCC Youth Activities

 

 

Please mark your calendar for the upcoming events for the DCC and Chinese youth:

         — Saturday, Feb. 16:  Habitat for Humanity workday.  Meet at DCC at 7:30 am to carpool.

         — Saturday, Feb. 23:  Youth Movie Day.  Time/movie to be determined

         — Sunday, Feb. 24:  Youth Financial Planning discussion to take place during Bible study.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

                                                                                   

Autumn MagicSouper Bowl of Caring                                                                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

 

Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday is THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3.  You can help support this canned-good drive to help refill the shelves of the

Plano Food Pantry.  Bring your canned goods (ex. canned soup, chili, stew, spaghetti sauce, any non-perishable food item) and we will dedicate them February 3 as we join churches around the nation in our efforts to help end hunger in our community.

 

 

Men’s Bible Study

 

 

Calling all men!  Come join us at IHOP (Plano Pkwy. just east of Preston Rd., south side of road) on Friday, February 1 at 7:00 a.m.  No Bible, No Breakfast!  Questions?  Call Bob Knoll (972-618-8202) or Fred Hall (972-964-2727).

                                                                                                                                                               

 

Music Notes

By Laura Young

Music Director

 

Rehearsal Schedule

 

Jan 30 (Wed.) The DCC Chancel Choir is joining with the choir of FCC at 813 E. 15th Street in preparation for the shared service on Ash Wednesday. DCC's choir will meet at 6:30 in the FCC sanctuary, then join FCC's choir in the choir room at 7 p.m.

 

Feb. 3 (Sun.) No choir today.

 

Feb 6 (Wed.) Ash Wed. worship at First Christian Church. Choir rehearsal begins at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. The Congregation is invited to the worship service which begins at 6:30 p.m.

 

Feb. 10 (Sun.) First Sunday in Lent. Chancel choir needs to meet at 8:30 a.m. (sorry!) in order to rehearse "That Wondrous Cross" for the morning anthem.

 

Upcoming local performances: 

 

The Richardson Community Band will present a concert at 2 p.m. on February 10 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.  For more information, please see richardsoncommunityband.org or call Laura Young at 972-744-9941.

 

If you would like to share information about upcoming concerts in the area, please submit them to Laura Young for inclusion in "Music Notes."

 

 

 

Chinese New Year Invitation

 

from Rev. Lian Jiang, First Chinese Christian Church

 

Chinese New Year is coming on February 7.  As is our tradition, we, the Chinese congregation, would like to invite all our American

brother and sisters to a celebration lunch on Sunday, February 10.  Please just come and eat – you are our honored guests.  This

is also a token of our appreciation for all your support.  The lunch starts after worship around 11:45 am.  Peace!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

Financial Seminar

 

Mark your calendars for the upcoming “Preparing Yourself for Uncertain Times” seminar sponsored by the DCC Education Department.  The featured speaker is Bill Snyder, a Certified Financial Planner with expertise as a retirement planning specialist.  The two-week seminar will take place on February 13 and February 20 from 7:30—8:30 pm at DCC.  Plan on learning about God’s directives for your finances.  This event is open to the public so bring a friend when you attend!

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

 

Dear Friends in Christ,

 

The Board of Directors and the Staff of Disciples Crossing would like to thank you for your support through prayer and monetary donations throughout 2007.  The $200.00 that your church donated to the camp was very much appreciated. 

 

This past year we had 4,910 campers come through the gates.  Were it not for the blessings that you provided, many of these campers would not have had the opportunity to attend a retreat or summer camp at Disciples Crossing.  Please continue to keep the camp and its staff in your thoughts and prayers throughout 2008.

 

Thank you – Matt Chandler, Executive Director

 

 

 

 

Telling the Good News: Online!

 

If you have not stopped by the DCC website recently, click on over.  Remember, church leaders can find important documents on the download 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.

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

 

 

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

Diane & Galen Clark, Co-Transitional Pastors
Laura Young, Music Director
Linda Gulick, Preschool Director
Julie Chen, Pianist
Jan Carter, Administrative Assistant

Carly Geibler, Nursery Attendant

 

email: theoffice@dccplano.com

phone: 972-398-2240

web: http://www.dccplano.com