The Link

The Weekly E-Newsletter of Disciples Christian Church

August 20, 2009

 

In This Issue

 

  • Updated Prayer Requests
  • Men’s Bible Study
  • Relief Nursery
  • August Young at Heart – TONIGHT!         
  • Disciples Women’s Reading Group
  • Worship Questionnaire
  • Music Notes

 

Updated Prayer Requests

 

  • Ron Cohen, Jan Carter’s friend, is hoping to take a new drug due to the spread of his pancreatic cancer to his liver and stomach lining.
  • Betsey Reed request prayers for spiritual guidance and direction.
  • Online prayers are asked for Albert Edwards who has cancer and Louise Tingey experiencing several health problems.
  • Kay Ferguson, friend of the Bertschis, diagnosed with cancer.
  • Kay Walker, mother of Sandy Snyder, dealing with health issues.
  • Continued prayers for S.W. Christie for a full recovery.
  • Prayers for Oran & Charlotte Nabors for healing.
  • BBPS Staff and families as the new school year begins.

 

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

                                                                       

Men’s Bible Study

 

Calling all men!  Come join us at IHOP (Plano Pkwy. just east of Preston Rd., south side of road) Friday, August 21 at 7:00 a.m.  No Bible, No Breakfast!  Questions?  Call Bob Knoll (972-618-8202) or Fred Hall (972-964-2727).

 

Relief Nursery

 

It seemed that a number of DCC members were unsure as to who and what the Relief Nursery of Collin County is and does.  In light of that, the following information was copied from their website in an effort to help us understand what all Laura Young and her dedicated group of peers do there.

 

“The mission of the RELIEF NURSERY of Collin County is to prevent the cycle of child abuse and neglect through early intervention that focuses on building successful and resilient children, strengthening parents and preserving families. We serve multi-stressed families with young children, who are at-risk for child abuse and neglect.

 

We have a unique opportunity to raise the quality of life for our “at-risk” families.  The Relief Nursery program will strengthen the family and prevent child abuse – all under one roof – through a combination of a therapeutic early childhood classroom, while addressing the needs of the entire family.

 

Home visits are part of the program that builds a trusting relationship between the classroom teacher and the family.  Other program components include the providing of nutritional meals while in attendance at the facility, parent education classes, a “clothes closet,” mental health assessment, and substance abuse intervention support – all under one roof.

 

Parents will be following an individualized case plan based on their unique needs.  The goal is to empower each family with the capabilities to build a positive environment in which to raise their family.  

 

Travis and Collin Counties are piloting the replication of the Relief Nursery program in the Sate of Texas, strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect.”

 

Unfortunately, the need for the Relief Nursery in Collin County is very real.

 

If you have further questions about Relief Nursery, Laura Young will be happy to speak to you!

 

August Young at Heart – TONIGHT!

 

This month’s Young at Heart dinner will take place TONIGHT at Tia Juanita's, which is located at the southwest corner of Parker and Alma next to Super Cuts hair salon.  The event starts at 6:30 pm.  Please let John Prewitt know if you’ll be attending at 972-612-7301.

 

Disciples Women’s Reading Group

 

The next reading selection to be discussed in September is 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN by Don Piper and October's is THE RED TENT by Anita Diamant.  If any of these books sound interesting to you, plan to join us for our discussion and fellowship.  Time and place details will follow.  Any questions, contact Dixie Deen at 972-867-1614.

 

Worship Questionnaire

 

The Worship Committee has developed a questionnaire that they would like the DCC congregation to respond to.  Copies of the questionnaire will be in Fellowship Hall this Sunday, August 23 for members and visitors to pick up.  Your feedback will help the committee to determine in what ways the worship service could be made more meaningful.  Thank you for your suggestions.

Music Notes

By Laura Young

 

Music Notes

Special Music schedule for the remainder of summer:

 

August 23 Ty Young, David Nordyke, Mark Mueller

 

August 30 John Prewitt 

 

Sept. 6 Julie Boyer 

 

Thanks to all who have committed their time and talent through the summer months! Thank you to Julie Chen, also, who has been flexible and available to help our soloists.  

 

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

Rev. David Nordyke, Senior Pastor

Laura Young, Music Director
Linda Gulick, Preschool Director
Julie Chen, Pianist
Jan Carter, Administrative Assistant

Dave Gillen, Webmaster frenchygrey@gmail.com

 

Email: theoffice@dccplano.com

Phone: 972-398-2240

Web: http://www.dccplano.com