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The Weekly E-Newsletter of Disciples Christian Church

February 14, 2008

 

 

In This Issue

 

  • Updated Prayer Requests
  • Clark’s Clips
  • Young at Heart
  • DCC Youth Activities
  • Holy Grounds
  • Men’s Bible Study
  • Music Notes
  • Financial Seminar
  • Children’s Sunday School
  • Telling the Good News: Online!

 

 

Updated Prayer Requests

 

  • The Bertschi and Gonzalez families officially welcomed Gabrielle Felicite Lynn Gonzalez on February 13 when her adoption was finalized.
  • Congratulations to the Hurst families on the birth of Carson Kenneth Hurst, born on February 8, weighing in at 9 lbs., 3 oz. and with a head full of dark hair.  Proud grandparents are Jeff and Gena.
  • Bruce Kitchell did not get to Indianapolis for tests after all.  They'll try to go again in May or June.  They are awaiting test results for blood work for hepatitis C.  He is feeling better everyday according to Luci.
  • Dakota’s “homegoing” has been rescheduled for February 15.  The Young family appreciates everyone’s prayers for her transition period.
  • Claudette Marcoux, mother of Laura Young’s brother-in-law, is battling cancer and continues to live in a nursing home.

 

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

 

“How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!”  (Psalm 133:1)  I could not help but think of that verse as we were having dinner Sunday with the First Chinese Christian Church.  Not only was the food delicious, but the fellowship was warm and hospitable as well.

While most people probably did not notice it, it was especially appropriate for the two fellowships to meet together as it was Race Relations Sunday.  Chinese New Year only comes once a year.  So does Race Relations Sunday, but good race relations are best observed every day, not just once a year.

All of this is just to say thank you to the Chinese church for the delicious dinner and for the opportunity to share Christ’s building and table with you.  How very good and pleasant it truly is!

           

 


Young at Heart                                                                       

 

 

 

This DCC fellowship group for active seniors will meet on Thursday, February 21 at 6:30 pm for dinner at Papaya’s located at the NE corner of Parker and Independence.  RSVP to the Hugheys at 972-596-8658.

 

 

DCC Youth Activities

 

 

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

        

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

—      Sunday, Feb. 24:  Youth Financial Planning -- “Saving While Young”  DCC youth to meet at 9:30 am; Chinese youth meet at 10:30 am.  Mark Mueller and Bob Knoll are teachers.

—      Thursday, March 6:  Bean Bag Super Bowl Tournament of Champions.  The tournament will take place at 4:45 pm during Holy Grounds.  Competition will be among Chinese, DCC and Holy Grounds winners.                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

                                                                                   

Holy Grounds                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

           

by Nancy & Fred Hall

Holy Grounds

 

We keep growing.  They start coming about 3:50 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Several want to be first here because that means they can have first turn on the computers.  Our numbers now are from 10 to 20 plus kids.  They have brought friends and even relatives to Holy Grounds. 

 

The mood is everything from quiet talk about the day to complete excitement when they are competing in a fast-paced game.  Most of all, they are glad we have this place where they can come – a place where people want them to come and be themselves and not be “programmed” for some other purpose.

 

Holy Grounders are good.  They jump in to help clean up.  They let me know if they can’t come the next time.  They want to be near us.  DCC’s ministry is being noticed across the region and even being copied!

 

 

 

Men’s Bible Study

 

 

Calling all men!  Come join us at IHOP (Plano Pkwy. just east of Preston Rd., south side of road) tomorrow, Friday, February 15 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

 

DCC Annual Hymn Poll

 

Are you desperately tired of the political polls yet?  Well, here is your chance to participate in a completely non-partisan poll. Do you want questions with easy answers? And what’s more, there is no possible negative outcome if you don't participate, and a guaranteed positive outcome for every single one of you who do!  All ages, members or visitors alike, are welcome to participate.  Do you have a favorite hymn(s)? If you will take the time to email the name(s) to me, or write it/them down to put it in the hymn poll box in the narthex this month, I will be sure to find a time during 2008 for us to sing them.

 

Please tell me:

 

1) Your favorite general/"ordinary time" hymn: __________________________________________

 

2) Favorite Advent/Christmas hymn: ______________________________________

 

3) Favorite Lent/Easter hymn:____________________________________________

 

4) If anything were possible with the DCC music program, I wish we could...

 

Thank you!  I will share the “DCC Top Ten” in a future Link article and am looking forward to programming your favorites in upcoming worship times this year.

 

Music Department schedule through Lent

 

Feb. 17 (Sun.) guest musician

 

Feb. 20 (Wed.) Chancel Choir

 

Feb. 24 (Sun.) 9 a.m. Chancel Choir warm-up

 

Feb. 27 (Wed.) Handbells

 

March 2 (Sun.) TBA

 

March 5 (Wed.) Chancel Choir

 

March 9 (Sun.) 9 a.m. choir warm-up

 

March 12 (Wed.) Handbells

 

March 16 (Sun.) Palm Sunday  9 a.m. choir warm-up

 

March 19 (Wed.) Chancel Choir

 

March 20 (Maundy Thursday) DCC hosts (available DCC choir members to sing)

 

March 21st (Good Friday) FCC hosts (no choir; we are simply invited guests)

 

March 23 (Sun.) Easter  Rehearsal times TBA for choirs

 

March 26 (Wed.) (handbells? TBA)

 

 

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

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Financial Seminar

 

Mark your calendars for the second “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 final seminar will take place on Wednesday, 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!

 

 

 

Children’s Sunday School

 

Jan Mueller is the new DCC Children’s Sunday School teacher.  All elementary-age children can attend Sunday School each Sunday morning from 9:30 – 10:25 am.  If you have children you would like to attend Sunday School or have any questions, please call Jan Mueller at 972-519-1032.

 

 

 

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