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DONATIONS of EQUIPMENT
Recently our Church has been the recipient of several gifts from two different sources. These gifts have and will
enhance the ministry of Fillmore Christian Church.
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<<<Sound System For FCC-
Tom Whiteman and his wife Sarah purchased the new sound system for our Church. This gift was possible
through the estate of his Father, Keith W. who passed away in October of 2009 due to a sudden heart attack. Tom is the
son of Jan Welch and Ted's step-son.
Tom's degree from UNO of Omaha, NE was in sound design and this system was specifically designed for our needs here at
Fillmore Christian Church. Each component was purchased separately and mounted into the cabinet. All in all, it
took about 6 hours to fully install. Tom did the technical work with Ron H. and Ted assisting.
It consists of two speakers and all of the gear needed to run the system, microphones, wireless mic, cables and many
misc items, plus two wireless speakers so those in the present Sunday school area, which can be used for overflow, can
hear without a problem. This was especially helpful at a recent funeral where 30 some persons had to be seated
due to the size of the service. Plus, this system has been designed to grow with us and could serve a building several
times the size of our present worship center.
The new system was first used on Sunday the 21st of March and it worked flawlessly with no feedback. Several
persons were heard to comment that they could hear all of the service due to its presence. We are very thankful
for this gift. Thankyou, Tom & Sara!
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<<<From Zearing Christian Church-
In September Ted brought with him two pieces of equipment which were donated
to Fillmore Christian Church by Zearing Christian Church.
The first item is a table top copier which has been rebuilt and only has a
few hundred copies on it after the overhaul. This will give us the ability to produce a newsletter and do
other copy work as needed from the Office at the Parsonage.
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The second machine is a black and white HP 2015 Laser Jet Printer. This gives
us the ability to print at a low cost per page for small printing needs and is hooked directly to the computer.
Both of these items will help with ministry needs and office efficiency
. Thank you Zearing Christian Church for your generosity in gifting these items to Fillmore Christian Church.
Donation by
Clyde C. Jacobs, Jr
On the north wall at the west end of the worship center this
wonderful plaque hangs reminding us what Christianity is all about. The poem, "When I Say I’m A Christian" helps
us as God’s people to better understand the humanness in our life with Christ and our thankfulness to Him. Thank you
Clyde for sharing your gift with your fellow Christian here in Fillmore.
Clyde’s connections spiritually go back to the Fillmore Christian Church. He
is a lay Pastor and at age 75 serves the Lord in ministry even though he retired many years ago from the United States Air
Force as a Major. May our God continue to bless him in his life and ministry.
Here are the words to this wonderful poem:
When I Say, "I Am A Christian"
When I say "I am a Christian", I’m not shouting, "I am saved", I am whispering, "I was lost", "That is
why I chose His way"
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don’t speak of this with pride, I’m confessing that I stumble,
needing God to be my guide
When I say, "I am a Christian", I’m not trying to be strong, I’m professing that I’m weak,
and pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian", I’m not bragging of success, I’m admitting I have failed and cannot
ever pay the debt.
When I say, "I am a Christian", I don’t think I know it all, I submit to my confusion asking humbly to
be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian", I’m not claiming to be perfect, My flaws are all too visible, but God
believes I’m worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian", I still feel the sting of pain, I have my share of heartaches which is why I
seek His Name
When I say, "I am a Christian", I do not wish to judge, I have no authority, I only know I’m loved
Carol S. Wimmer © 1933
YOUR GIVING AT WORK FOR OTHERS
The Leadership Team in Early December by consensus reviewed and approved the following special
giving during the Christmas season through Fillmore Christian Church. This was presented to the congregation on Dec.
13, 2009. Thanks to your giving we can help others through the following ministries:
$500.00 Andrew County Ministries-
300.00 Salvation Army-
200.00 Outdoor Gospel Mission- VBS by Doug &
Mona Waldo
200.00 VOM (Voice of Martyrs)- (see- www.persecution.com )
400.00 Young Life-
200.00 *Disciples Heritage Fellowship (See- www.disciple-heritage.org )
600.00 Adopt 2 families for Christmas- (300 each)
200.00 Local giving to a family for Christmas-
$2,600.00 Total given through YOUR Church
*DHF is an independent Christian organization which helps Churches and Pastors
in a variety of areas to do the work of the ministry. They have assisted our Church in advisement of our constitution.
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FCC Facebook Page
Did you know that Fillmore Christian Church has a Facebook page? To access
it click on the link below. You will not be required to have a Facebook account. However, it is simple and easy
to start an account should you desire to do so.
The Facebook page for the Church was started so larger photo albums could be easily
shared of various events in the life of the Church and its members.
Facebook is great and it is easy to register and best of all, it's FREE.
<<<<>CLICK HERE to Go to FCC Facebook
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Some thoughts on our journey
Pastor Ted's mission trip to India in February & March of 2008 was,
to say the least, enlightening. Daily we saw the contrasts of life in our country versus that of India. To be frank, it felt
heavy seeing the poverty of people as we traveled the streets of India.
The photos cover the period of time from our departure on the 18th of Feb to March 5th, 2008 when
we returned to the U.S.
In the link below there are 38 pages of photos. To view each page click on any number
from 1 to 38.
>>>>>CLICK HERE<<<<< to access all photos
The photos of the mission trip to India are divided into four groupings of areas visited:
1. New Delhi-
(see pages 1 - 5) containing tourist photos in this city along with the Taj Mahal visit in Agra.
2. Allahabad-
(see pages 5 - 10) containing ministry photos, the Allahabad Bible Seminary, Ganges River and arrival back in New
Delhi for the 3rd leg of our trip to the town of Chenni on the eastern coast.
3. Chennai- (see pages 11 -18) containing photos of the Madras Methodist
Center where we stayed, a Methodist Church, large Christian school, visit to St. Thomas Mount, two seminary
visits and others.
4. Southern India-
(see pages 18 - 38) Photos of a smaller orphanage, the Rock Bible Center, fishermen bringing their catch
in and auctioning of the fish by the seashore, a mission work, the Amy Carmichal Fellowship and more.
GROUP VIDEO PRESENTATIONS
A video presentation of the India Mission Trip can be shared with
any Church or group whether it is small or large.
If you, or someone you know, would like Ted to share this mission trip with your group or Church, please
feel free to contact him at: 816-432-4316 or by email- thwelsr@stjoelive.com . There is no charge, but he does respectfully ask
that a "free will offering" be made availiable to those attending. This "free will offering", minus
any travel expenses, will be used for Mission work in India.
Please note that all photos are © copyrighted. Contact Ted H. Welch Sr., for permission to use.
Thanks is given to Ken Fineran-(*1) & Terry Baxter-(*2) for use of selected photos as denoted by asterisk* .
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