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NEWS ON BAPTISM
Seth C. was baptized on Sunday the 25th of April, 2010 during the worship service.
What a grand day in celebration which signifies that a young man has come to know Christ and desires to follow Christ
in Baptism as a witness of his faith and obedience to the Scriptures.
Following the worship service we had a Fellowship Pot Luck. There was GREAT food and
fellowship! Congratulations and blessings go to Seth!
Be sure to use the link below to access the photos taken on that Sunday morning.
<<<CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BAPTISMAL PHOTOS TAKEN ON APRIL 25, 2010 AT FILLMORE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
| Grandpa John holding his precious granddaughter |
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BLESSINGS IN WORSHIP AT FCC
Sunday worship services are always a blessing or should be for us as Christians. Paul wrote:
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage
one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25 NIV)
When we aren’t present we miss blessings, both personal and otherwise. So it was on Sunday
morning the 11th of April when teenager Seth C. came forward seeking Baptism .
Jesus made baptism part of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19,20 therefore from that we can
say it is an important step in the Christian life which is further stated in the many places where it is mentioned in the
New Testament such as: Matthew 3:5-15; Luke 3:21; John 3:23; Acts 2:38, 8:37, 18:8, 19:4 and many others. Finally, Peter wrote
in 1 Peter 3:21 that baptism is the answer of good conscience towards our God.
Everyone rejoiced with Seth in his decision to follow Christ in Baptism! We look forward to
sharing that day with him sometime in the next few weeks.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Children of all ages enjoyed a time of hunting Easter eggs at the church on Saturday
morning the 3rd of April. It was a beautiful day for this event as parents, grandparents and others watched.
Our young adults and several others from the church planned and organized
the Easter egg hunt. A total of some 600 plastic eggs were stuffed with candy
and placed outside in the church yard. There were actually two separate egg hunts, one to allow the younger
children a fair chance to find eggs and then another hunt for the older children. It was enjoyable to watch
both groups fill their buckets with eggs!
<<<CLICK HERE to access all the photos from the 2010 FCC Easter Egg Hunt.
FISH STORY
The only way to find out about this fish story is to use the link below which will
take you to the photo album displaying the Youth Fun Night which took place at Fillmore Christian Church on Friday the 26th
of March, 2010. Don't miss it; and if you follow the captions you will find out what went on during that evening.
<<<CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PHOTOS OF THE YOUTH FUN NIGHT ON MARCH 26TH WHICH ARE POSTED ON FACEBOOK
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| Photos by Welch (c)- Groom, TX |
| PALM SUNDAY AT FCC, 2010 |
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On Palm Sunday everyone brought their Palm fronds and placed them in front of the Communion Table symbolizing our
welcoming of Jesus into our life. May we serve Him all of our days.
Not everyone was joyous though as little Gracyn was unhappy that there was no children's sharing time that Sunday morning.
Later Grandma Patty shared with Ted why she was so upset. Even little ones get into a routine just like us as adults.
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| Katie holding little Squire who is a week old. |
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Our worship service on the 14th of February was a blessing! The weather finally cooperated
and allowed 56 people of all ages to attend Church. Visitors included Cam’s girlfriend, Stephanie, a couple teens brought
friends and the one who stole the show after church was little Squire Andrew Barnes who is just a week old. What a precious
little one! It was a GREAT day of worship.
| Proud Parents & Rightly So!!! |
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| Photo courtesy of family |
NEW BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT!
Katie and Andy B. are the proud parents of a 7 pound baby boy who was born on Sunday the 7th
of February at the Heartland Hospital in St Joseph, Missouri. Already Squire has brought special joy into their lives and
the lives of his grandparents and others.
Congratulations from all those at FCC to this
fine couple and their first child!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
January 17, 2010
Forty three person were present on January 17, 2010 for Sunday School and Worship. The service and
Congregational meeting held after Church was a blessing.
During that meeting the Preamble to the Constitution/By-Laws was approved and membership was established
based upon those person who signed the Preamble with the cut off date for completion 30 days from this date. Those persons
who have been on our membership role and are not active have been sent letters and will be contacted by telephone.
The Constitution and By-Laws was approved as read with no amendments. (See PDF copy below)
The following persons were elected to their respective office for a term of 1 year:
1. Elders: Wakefield Hare, Andy Barnes, John Minor, and Ted H. Welch Sr.
2. Deacons/Deaconesses: John Barnes, Nancy Hare, Brenda Barnes, Carol Minor
3. Trustees: Nancy Hare, Joe Wheeler, Andy Barnes
4. Treasurer: Wakefield Hare
5. Secretary: Brenda Barnes
The above individuals make up the Leadership Team which acts on behalf of the congregation.
The final item approved was the 2010 Budget as presented by Wakefield Hare.
(See PDF copy below)
Following the meeting we had prayer and a delicious Pot Luck Dinner
with GREAT fellowship.
We are thankful to the past Leadership Team which has led us to this point. These
dedicated people, Wakefield H., Erica W., Andy B., and John M., have spent many hours in helping to establish leadership within
Fillmore Christian Church.
<<<CLICK HERE to download the Constitution/By-Laws Approved January 17, 2010
<<<CLICK HERE to download the 2010 Approved Budget
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The children's Christmas program during worship on Sunday the 20th of December was a
great blessing! Jennifer did a wonderful job in directing it and the youth & children did a marvelous job in portraying
the Christmas story. Thanks to everyone who helped in anyway. Don't miss looking at the photos on Facebook
using the link below.
<<<CLICK HERE FOR THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PHOTOS
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CHURCH DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS
A Christmas decoration event was organized by Carol for the morning of December
2nd.
The Christmas tree and other decorations were put up both inside and
outside the Church building along with the lighted nativity which was donated this year.
It didn't take long, and after everything was finished, lunch was provided by Carol at
her home north of Fillmore.
Thank you to all who helped get the Church ready for Christmas: Carol, Arletta,
Margaret, Nancy, Marti, Sandy, Jan and Ted.
Everyone had a good time working together and the luncheon and fellowship was
GREAT!!!
May our be praised! JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!
<<<CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE DECORATION PHOTOS
DRUMMER IN WORSHIP
Sunday morning worship on November 1st was enhanced by young Brewer Wheeler who
played drums along with the praise band. It was great to see and hear this young man share in worship with all
of us along with the Praise Team!
Thanks Brewer!!!
| Twinke eating contest |
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FALL FESTIVAL NEWS
On Saturday the 24th of October FCC sponsored their 2nd Fall Festival which was held in
Fillmore just south of the church in a neighbors vacant lot on Florence street. Fliers were passed out in the Fillmore
area the previous Monday inviting parents and children to this fun event.
A good number of people started arriving Saturday afternoon at 5:30pm. We ate hot
dogs and had other food furnished courtesy of the Church and its members. Following this, games were played and the
children had fun in the bounce tent. After dark a hayride was availiable for those who chose to go.
It was a fun night for everyone! Christians can and do have fun!
Thanks goes to those persons within our Church who planned and organized this wholesome
event for all!
If you would like to see the photos from that evening please use the link below to
access Facebook. (You won't need a Facebook account to see the photos but if you desire to join it is free
and easy.)
<<<<<<CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THE FALL FESTIVAL
Prayers for the
Joe Schuman Family
Larry "Joe" Schuman, age 66 of Fillmore passed from this
life at his home in Fillmore on Friday, September 25th, 2009.
His "Celebration of Life" Service was held in Savannah
on the 29th of September. Officiating together were, Pastor Doyle Farmer and Ted H. Welch Sr., Pastor.
Our love and prayers go out to the family. Please
remember Martie and all the Schuman family in your prayers during this time.
| John & Jessica with their new little one |
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| at Church a week after she was born. |
New Baby
in The French Family
John & Jessica French have a new little one who was born Sept 27, 2009.
Congratulations!
PASTOR TED & JAN'S 1st WEEK AT FILLMORE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The Welch's arrived in Savannah on the 21st of September. Many Church people were on hand to help
them off load the truck which contained their household goods. In less that 1 & 1/2 hours that task was completed and
lunch was served courtesy of the members of the Church.
That first week was spent unpacking and by Saturday over 85% of the boxes were unpacked within their home on Pearl St.
Jan is one of those persons who is organized and likes to have things in an orderly fashion. Ted assisted her where he could.
On Sunday the 27th the members of the Church welcomed Ted & Jan by holding a dedication service and
then sharing gifts with them. This part of the worship service led by John was very meaningful to them as a couple. Following
worship Bill and Nancy Hare hosted Ted & Jan at the Fireman’s Lunch in downtown Fillmore. It was wonderful
and productive day!
Ted & Jan feel blessed to be in Fillmore and to have ministered at Zearing Christian Church in Zearing, Iowa.
Both the Sunday of the 27th at Fillmore Christian Church and the previous Sunday at Zearing were high points in ministry for
them.
GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME!
FAREWELL SUNDAY AT
ZEARING CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Blessings have abounded in the process of the Welches move to Fillmore. Part of that blessing
was the final send off Sunday at Zearing Christian Church in Zearing, Iowa.
The ZCC website can be accessed through the below link where you can read about that time of blessing.
Ted and Jan are very thankful for the ministry time at Zearing and look forward to what our God has in store at Fillmore!
<<<CLICK HERE To read about Ted & Jan's farewell Sunday at ZCC
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