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George Giles 

 

The Pená Family

 

 Stevie Robinson

 

Tony & Rocky Simmons

 

Mike Zimmerman

 

Kathy Kunkle

 

 

Roger Giles

 

  Nolan & Norah Brown

 

 Ryley & Jake Boyero

 

Noah Oakes

 

 

 

Wesley Rivazfar

 

 Carl Flock

 

Paul & Nancy Hayden

 

Jack & Gaye Wurzbacher 

 

 

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THE FIRST WORD

 

 

 

2/10/10

 

 

 
 

 
LENT BEGINS
ASH WEDNESDAY - SOUP & SUBSTANCE
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Pastor Gazaway and the Worship Committee are planning to do the 6 week Wednesday night Lenten Worship service or “Substance” portion of the special Lenten services. Preceding the substance, will be the “Soup” portion of this mid-week service. The Membership Committee members will again kick off the first round of soup and so far only three pots are covered and two more are needed. For subsequent weeks requests for the next week’s “Soup” are made at the end of the Lenten service. 
It is hoped everyone will be able to attend these special services as we march towards Easter.
 
 
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NEW CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Our new secretary, Paula O’Toole, works Monday - Friday, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
 
 
THANK YOU NOTES
From: Jim, Segie, Jimmy & Tommy Reed
To: Our Church Family
Many thanks for all your love, prayers and support for our son, John, and our family through John’s year long battle with cancer and his subsequent death on January 10, 2010. Your cards and notes have meant so much to us and we do appreciate them. We could not have made it without our friends and our church family.
            Special thanks to our Pastor James for his guidance and support and to Sharon Van Hoose for her beautiful solo and her musical selections.
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From: Gay Deese, Director of Development, Children’s Home Society
On behalf of the Western Division of Children’s Home Society of Florida, thank you for your very generous donation of the meeting room, coffee and paper products for our Adoption Support Meeting.
            We are deeply grateful for your assistance and we look forward to continuing to work together in our efforts to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Thank you very much for your commitment to the children and families that we serve.
[Note: A special donation to the general fund was made to offset cost of the coffee and supplies.]
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From: Barbara, Peggy Sue & Emma the “Sweet Harmony Grits”
Thank you so much for inviting us to perform for your lovely group of seniors…!!! You all were so gracious and kind…we felt right at home, and enjoyed ourselves very much. We truly hope that you will call on us again. God bless…..
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From: Helen Wigersma, Florida Trail Association
Please accept this donation from the Western Gate Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. We very much appreciate the use of the Fellowship Hall for our monthly meetings, and hope we may continue for some time to come. Thank you for your hospitality.

[Note: A building usage donation was received with this card.]

 

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FAMILY GAME NIGHT

The Membership Committee has scheduled a Quarterly Family Game Night beginning February 27th between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Game night will be open to everyone. You can bring a personal favorite game; or, play one of the several games available. Please feel free to bring along a friend or two as well. Snacks (popcorn or cookies) and a drink will be provided. We hope the turn out will be such that we can eventually expand this ministry.

 

 
MEN’S BREAKFAST
FEBRUARY 13TH

Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. the men’s group will meet for breakfast and a program. For $3.00, the men get pancakes and sausage. All men are welcome to attend; please call Bill Oakes if you plan to attend.

 

VALENTINE SPECIAL GIFTS
TO THE GENERAL FUND
On January 24th, Paul Panici updated the congregation on the status of the general operating fund; and, the fact that there were escrow transfers (e.g., insurance) and outreach budgeted amounts that could not be processed in November and December. Additionally, Paul reported anticipated first quarter 2010 expenses that would be over and above 2009’s first quarter expenses (e.g., Senior Minister’s expenses did not begin until March 2009). The Church Board was notified on January 9th and at a specially called Stewardship Committee meeting, the committee agreed to a “4 Week Valentine Special Gifts” program in the hopes of raising $5,000.00 to cover both categories. At the time Paul announced the “Valentine Special Gifts” program, your Church Board / Committee Chairs had already pledged $900.00 in special gifts.
   Please keep in mind, any gift to this program should be over and above your tithes. 
 Gifts by Date: $1,124.88 on 1/24; $1,036.33 on 1/31 and $1,809.33 on 2/7

 Total to Date: $3,970.54

We are over 3/4ths of the way to our goal of $5,000! The Stewardship Committee would like to say a Special Thanks those of you that have already given a special gift toward our goal.   If you have not yet made a “special gift”, there is still one more week in this program.   When giving to this program, Valentine Special Gifts, please  mark your envelopes and/or checks with “Special Gifts”; or, you can place your gift in the Heart bowls in the foyer or Bogan Hall.

 
SPAGHETTI DINNER WRAP UP
SUBMITTED BY TANI GODFREY
Thank you to everyone that supported this year’s CWF spaghetti dinner fundraiser. This year we sold a total of 185 tickets, which is an increase over last year’s total of 175. We still have a little bit of money to collect, but the estimated net profit should be around $1179.00. This is an also an increase over last year’s total of $1069.00. For those of you that missed it, the fellowship hall was transformed into a beautiful Italian restaurant with a fountain in the center and columns across the back of the room. Our decorating team really outdid themselves! This event could not be held without the many volunteers. Thank you to the following people: Dot and John Eichelberger, Ashley Panici, Ryan Boyero, Riley Boyero, Kathy Kunkel, Sarah Viglione, Emily Viglione, Linda Fields, Jerrie Dunlap, Lillie Rees, Colleen Olsen, Michele and Bob Boyero, Martha and Glen Heckman, Nancy Holcomb, Dora Gazaway, Sharon Oakes, Sherry Schultz, Roger Giles, Brandon Giles, Rebecca Sisk, Deb Viglione, Lynne Vanderhoff, Michele Panici, Leta Perkins, Kathy Phelps, Joe Hummerickhouse, and Alexis Eichelberger! If I left off your name, thank you and please accept my apology. There are always a few people that help out and were not on the original sign-up sheet. I also want to give special recognition to Dot Eichelberger because she sold 62 tickets this year. That’s 1/3 of the total !!! Last, but not least, I want to thank Monroe Watley for providing the lettuce and the French bread. That bread was especially good this year! J
 
 
SINGLES -VALENTINE & BINGO NIGHT
FEBRUARY 13TH
Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m., the Singles will gather in Bogan Hall for a pot luck dinner and will then play bingo. Everyone brings a small gift (no more than $5.00) and then plays until everyone wins at least once. They do have a trick to ensure everyone wins [even those that never win anywhere else]. Please contact Louise Nowlin if you plan to attend.
     First Christian’s Single’s group is NOT your traditional single’s group. When people hear “Singles” they may think it is a match-making program -- but, its purpose is to provide Christian fellowship to any person that happens to be single / by themselves. And, except for two members, the rest of the group is over 60.  They would love for you to join them.
 
 
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 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!!!
February 14th
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YOUTH NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
Michele Panici, Director of Children and Youth Ministries
 Superbowl Sub Sunday was a huge success! Almost 7o subs were sold and $1.00 for each sub sold is donated to Manna Food Bank. We hope you enjoyed your subs as you watched the Superbowl game (if you waited that long to eat them)!   Thank you to everyone in the congregation who ordered one of our sandwiches!  Another big Thank You to the youth who were able to help out at the CWF's Spaghetti Dinner.  You all did a great job and your help was much appreciated!  There will be another opportunity to help out your church and the CWF at the end of the month.  We'll need everyone to help set-up for the rummage sale!  We always have a good time while we work.
     There will be a Chi Rho (middle school) and a CYF (high school) meeting in the upcoming Sundays.  There are plans to be made!  We had a lot of fun watching a movie this past Sunday.  There were 20 youth and 4 adults who were able to attend.  One of the best messages in it was "We Are Family", just like the song all the chipmunks sang!  We might not be related or live in the same house but we are all part of God's Family and that is something special!  I'm glad you are part of my family!
Peace & Love,

Michele                                     

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Never let the odds keep you from pursuing
what in your heart you were meant to do.
-----Satchel Page
 

 

AMONG OUR OWN
Sanctuary Mice: Joe Humerickhouse, Harley Olsen, Dick and Kathy Phelps, Robert (Bob) Boyero, Mike Matkowski and Pastor James removed the half-wall behind the podium and are rewiring the sanctuary for the musical instruments and the computer. [Note: Expenses are covered using designated and private donation funds versus general funds.]
 
Remember, gifts of time and talents – in and out of the church – reflect good stewardship.
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JOE HUMERICKHOUSE
CHAIR OF ELDERS
At the January Elder’s meeting, Joe Humerickhouse accepted the position of Chair for the church Elders. We wish Joe the very best and thank him for serving in this capacity.
 
 
PLEASE WELCOME ANOTHER NEW MEMBER!!
RYAN BOYERO
JANUARY 31, 2010
Ryan Boyero stepped forward on January 31st and confessed his belief and faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ. Ryan is in 10th grade; active in the ROTC program and likes videos and computers. Over the last few months, Ryan has joined in on the youth activities, attended Youthtopia; performed the job of wait staff at CWF’s spaghetti dinner and is willing to help out with whatever he can. At this time, the date for Ryan’s baptism has not been set.
            Ryan’s father, Robert (Bob), beamed; while his mom, Michele, cried (for joy) as the eldest of their three children reached this important stepping stone on his faith journey.
 
 
PASTOR’S CLASS
Beginning February 28th at 1:00 p.m. and then for three weeks, beginning March 7th the classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. The last meeting will be March 21st. The sign-up sheet is posted in the foyer. 
 
MIRACLE DAY - JUNE 5, 2010
This year Miracle Day will be held at First Christian Church in Anniston, AL. Additional information should be received soon to get registered! So mark your calendars/save the day. If you’ve never participated in a Miracle Day, you’ve missed the awesome sight of members of most of our regional churches coming together to assist a sister church with projects they cannot do on their own; and, if you have participated, you’ll want to go again.

 

CWF FEBRUARY SERVICE PROJECT

The Alpha Center provides services for young mothers and children in need of help. The CWF basket is set up in the foyer and they are in need of all types of baby items (diapers, formula, food, clothes, etc.) - a complete list is posted above the basket.

 

ANNUAL CWF RUMMAGE SALE

FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 6
It’s that time of year again.
With the spaghetti dinner over; we now begin preparing for the annual rummage sale.
 Please Sign-up: Volunteer sign-up sheets are posted In Bogan Hall - Helpers are needed for the entire week. Maybe you can’t help in the afternoon; but, have an hour (or two) in the mornings. If we all pitch in and do some, we can get the job done.
Collection: Donated items can now be put in Bogan Hall in the corner opposite of the piano. If possible, please put items in a box or bag. Please bring your extra plastic & paper bags, too.
Set Up: Your Help is needed for set-up on Sunday, February 28th (following fellowship hour) to set up tables and clothes racks and sorting of items collected is done. Then each day (March 1 - 4) workers are needed to price and place the items received on the tables.
Sale: The actual sale is set for Friday, March 5th, from 6:00 am to (TBD) and Saturday, March 6th,
from 6:00 am to Noon. 
Pack-up: Saturday, March 6th, following the close of the sale, everything left over is picked up by a local charitable organization for their thrift store!
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 BYLAWS AMENDED
The Congregation approved an amendment to the Church Bylaws on January 31, 2010. A vote was taken at the close of each service.    The vote was: 70 (9+ 61) ayes, 2 abstains and 1 no. Discussions included concern about including the word “bi-monthly” in the amendment as it might cause the bylaws to be amended again, if the Board was to resume monthly meetings (e.g., Cabinet meetings terminated) and a question on whether or not the date/day/time of the meetings should be included.
Approved Amendment to the Bylaws of
First Christian Church, Pensacola, Florida
As Amended January 31, 2010
Article IV: The Church Board:
Section B. Board Meetings:
1. The Board shall hold regular meetings bi-monthly at a time convenient for the members.
 
 
VBS DIRECTOR STILL NEEDED FOR 2010
A VBS Director is still needed as planning for vacation bible school needs to begin soon. The Director would help select the VBS theme and work with volunteers for the different parts of VBS - bible study, music, games, decorations and meals*.   If you know you would like to serve in this vital ministry, please contact Dick Roberts. If you think you might be interested, but you want to talk to someone about these positions, please contact Kathy Phelps (Former Christian Ed Chair).
 
*The work associated with the nightly meals has regular volunteers to handle that task.
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CORRECTIONS

TO FEBRUARY CALENDAR

 
 
Feb 7
Feb 14
Feb 21
Feb 28
Acolytes
Zachary Panici & Kara Killam
Kyla Killam & Rachel Muňoz
Maria Pena & Cody Olsen
Brianna Pena & Stevie Robinson
Greeters
Betty Kellar
Ken & Elena Smyers
Larry & Kaki Chambers
Coot & Diane Johnson
Fellowship
Youth Superbowl Subs
Ray & Rebecca Sisk & Dora Gazaway
John McDonald & Linda Fields
Cookie Sunday - Sharon Oakes
 
 

DIRECTORY UPDATES

Robert* & Michelle* Boyero -

     525-1530, 469 Elcino Dr, 32526; Ryan*, Riley & Jake

Daniel* & Haley* Brown -

     607-9096, 4147 Erick Ct, 32526; Nolan, Nora

Linda Fields - email: MeMa0711@cox.net

 

George Giles - 937-3257; 3060 Turner Meadows Rd, 32514

Kathy Kunkle - 226-7805, 2221 Iverness Dr, 32503;

     miss.katkunkle@gmail.com

Carl & Betty Neels - new address: 550 Teleran St, 32534

Paula O’Toole - 791-6540; 7591 Hwy 98 W, Pensacola, FL 32506

Rudy* Padilla - 473-8312, 2055 Creighton Rd, # B, 32504
 
 
 
ASSISTANCE FOR HAITI -
WEEK OF COMPASSION (WOC) DONATIONS & HYGIENE/BABY KITS
A message from Rev. Amy Gopp, Director of WOC, indicates there are three things we can do to assist the people of Haiti.
1.      Continue to Donate [Be sure to mark your envelope / check with WOC-Haiti]
2.      Assemble and Send Emergency Kits - there is an urgent need for hygiene and baby kits
Go to www.churchworldservice.org and then click “Kits” tab to review items needed and how to package the kits.

3.   Pray, Pray, Pray - for those affected by this disaster and those trying to assist them.

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DISTRICT V EVENTS / RETREATS
February 12 - 7:30 p.m. – Dr. Bill Lee will preach at First Christian Church, Birmingham
There is no charge for this worship service and Dr. Lee will also be a speaker at the Saturday workshop.
February 13 – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – At First Christian Church, Birmingham, Congregational
Transformation Workshop “Being Well: Congregational Health, Vitality, and You.” Cost is $25.00 a person
March 12- 13 – Check in at 2:00 p.m. – Men’s Retreat at YMCA Hargis in Chelsea, AL
            “God First – Spirit, Mind and Body” with Rev. Eugene Fisher as the Resource Leader
April 23 – 25 – Regional Assembly at the First Christian Church (DOC), Decatur, AL
“...to the ends of the earth.”   SEEKING VOTING REPRESENTATIVES If you are interested in attending, please contact the Pastor.
June 7 - 11 - Discovery, Junior, CYF & ChiRho Summer Camps held in YMCA Hargis.
 
PENSACOLA / ESCAMBIA EVENTS
February 13 – 9:00 – 3:30 pm – 3rd Annual Panhandle Senior-Fest at UWF, Building #22
Registration is $30 single; $45 for a couple – includes lunch and your selection of topics from the morning (“A”) and the afternoon (“B”) sessions. 
March 13 - 7:00 - Noon - Pilot Club Pancake Breakfast (and book / bake sale)
As we get closer to the date, Dot Eichelberger will be selling tickets. Proceeds are used for various programs - Alzheimer’s, ARC assistance, helmets for bikes, etc
Check out the bulletin board for additional information; registration forms
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GOVERNMENT RETIREE TAX CREDIT FOR 2009
IRS PUBLICATION 721
The following can be found on  the IRS Website (www.irs.gov, search 721) - You can take this credit IF:
Ø You received a pension or annuity payment in 2009 for service performed for the U.S. government or any state or local government (or any agency of one or more of these)
AND
Ø The service was not covered by social security.
The credit is $250 ($500 if married filing jointly and both you and your spouse received a qualifying pension or annuity). However, you cannot take this credit if you received a $250 economic recovery payment in 2009. If you file a joint return, both you and your spouse received a qualifying pension or annuity, and both of you received an economic recovery payment in 2009, no government retiree credit is allowed. If only one of you received an economic recovery payment in 2009, the credit is $250.This credit reduces any making work pay credit you can take. The credit is figured on Schedule M (Form 1040A or 1040), Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credits. See the instructions for Form 1040, line 63; Form 1040A, line 40; or Form 1040NR, line 60, for more information.
 
 
We Worship Him
 
ATTENDANCE
1/ 24
1/ 31
2/ 07
 
Sunday School
22
-
35
 
Contemporary
28
18
17
 
Traditional
89
98
103
 
 
GENERAL FUND
STEWARDSHIP SUMMARY REPORT
Beginning Balance – 12/31/09
2,034.90
Tithes / Offerings 
13,837.32
Misc -Spc. Donations
253.40
Valentine Special Gifts*
2,161.21
Operating Expenses 
-13,655.23
Ending Balance – 1/31
4,631.60
First Day Expenses -02/01
-2007.54
General Fund as of 02/01
2,624.06

The Stewardship Committee thanks the congregation for t

heir tithes, offerings and gifts.

 
*Valentine Special Gifts - As of 2/7/10 is $3,970.54

 CHANGE OF PUBLISHER FOR FIRST WORD

Effective with the next newsletter and calendar, Paula O’Toole, our new secretary, will take over the publication of the First Word. 
     It will be real important for all the Board Chairs & Co-Chairs to notify Paula of changes to meetings, and provide written articles (notes / emails) for their committee events they want included in the newsletter / calendar / bulletins.

 

 

 

 
  

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