First Christian Church, Wauchula, FL

Women’s Softball

Lori — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:04:14 +0000

Attention Ladies! If you are 14 years or older and would like to play on the team this year, please contact Sandy Driskell at 781-1313.

Attention Parents of 6th-12th Graders!

Lori — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:29:35 +0000

The 2012 summer calendar, listing all the “green” dates and activities, is ready and available at the Information Center. Be sure to pick one up today! Or click on the “Youth” tab on the church’s website and then click on the “2012 Summer Calendar Button” to download a pdf of the calendar.

Praises and Prayer Requests

rose — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:30:58 +0000

Missy Massey – Prayer for Johnny Vandiver – - will be starting treatment for cancer; also prayer for Chales King – - spot has shown up after 25 years of remission from cancer

Erica Eisenhauer – Prayer – - has been dealing with a lot emotionally & physically – - prayer to be more reliant on God

Brandi Maldonado – Prayer for Pam Gourley – - she fell on Wednesday (5/9) and hit her head. As a result, her brain started bleeding in 2 places – - doctors will do surgery today (5/13) – - prayer for the surgeons and the family.

Erica Scheipsmeier – Prayer for her friend (Tina Richardson) – - her 7 month old nephew has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver – - prayer for this family

Prayer request for Cindy Gillespie – She had facial surgery on Friday (5/11) and is in a lot of pain and not sleeping

Kathy Hawk – Thankful for the love and support she has received

Renee Johnston – Prayer for strength to know that Jesus always gives grace when she feels she’s not good enough

Praises and Prayer Requests

rose — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:13:24 +0000

Cynthia Gillespie – Baptism

Micah Myers – Prayer – - the mother of one of her students and former students was shot and killed by their father, who then committed suicide. All 4 children were home, and the youngest (not even 4 years old) witnessed the entire event. Please pray for the entire family.

Jessica Gordon & Family of Myrtle Knight – It’s been one week since her Nana’s home-going – - they want to thank their FCC church family & friends for the phone calls, food, prayers & flowers during this difficult time.

Gena Kitchens – Prayer – - she broke her hip and had surgery on Monday (5/7) to have a hip replacement – - surgery went well

Miranda Hogue – Would like to thank everyone for the prayers and words of encouragement – - she knows she couldn’t have succeeded in winning her competition without all of them. All in God’s strength and all to God’s glory!

Carol Knight – Would like to thank everyone for their prayers for her mom – - she is doing well and hopefully will be home in about 2 weeks

Renee Johnston – Prayer for her mom (Sandy Flores) – - she had cancer 3 years ago and has been cancer free since then. New labs and scans were done recently – - prayer for good results.

Tina Barwick – prayer for her sister-in- law (Toni Petersen) – - has been diagnosed with breast cancer – - prayer for healing

Prayer Request

Lori — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:01:02 +0000

J.J. Quartermous (Frankie Green’s great-grandchild – - 10 months old) – - Started vomiting blood and then passed out. EMT’s have taken him to the hospital in Kissimmee (where he lives). UPDATE (5/10): J.J. is home and is doing well – - thank you for the prayers!

What’s That Guy’s Name?

Lori — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:12:25 +0000

Ever want to remember someone’s name in the church and just can’t come up with it? Or maybe you just wanted to put a face with a name. But church directories seem to be a thing of the past. So we are starting an online church directory just for our members. All you have to do is go to our website (onefamilyonefocus.com) and click on the button titled “Get Connected” and then click the words “Online Directory”. Fill out the blanks and hit submit and you’re done. Then email a picture of you or your family to fccwauchula@gmail.com and we will take it from there. Please include your name with your picture and we will send you a password to log onto the directory. So enter your info today, and make our online directory a wonderful resource for us all!

Got Graduates?

Lori — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:25:36 +0000

Do you know of someone here at FCC that is graduating from high school or college this year? We will be recognizing them on Sunday, June 3rd. So please let us know who they are by emailing us at info@onefamilyonefocus.com by Wednesday, May 23rd. We need everyone’s help on this; we don’t want any of our graduates to miss out on being honored!

Homeless High School Seniors Need Your Help!

Lori — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:22:24 +0000

It may surprise you to find out that we have 10 graduating seniors, in our county, who are homeless and that need our help. These particular seniors may not have family members to live with and live on their own, the best way they can. They have worked hard and have achieved so much in order to graduate on their own.

We have been asked to help with their graduation gifts, but these will not be ordinary gifts. The gifts we give will help them eat, live and survive day to day. The items listed below are all things that these students have needed over the course of their senior year. We would like to make their lives a little bit easier. Most of these students live with different friends each night or live in a car, just about any place they can find.

We have been given a special opportunity here to reach into the lives of these hard working students. They have done their part by making it this far in order to graduate, against all odds, so let’s try to do the best we can to give back to them.

There are two ways you can help bless these students. You can provide one or more items on the list by dropping them off by THIS Sunday, May 20th. Or, you can decide to adopt one student and provide them with all of the items on the list and drop off the entire gift basket by THIS Sunday, May 20th.

Items for homeless graduation project gift bag:

Restaurant gift cards
Phone cards
Visa gift cards
Roll of quarters
Deodorant
Toothpaste/toothbrush
Hairbrush and comb
Laundry soap
Shampoo
Hand sanitizer
Body soap
Towels/washcloth
Collapsible Laundry Bag (this is what they would use to carry their belongings in on a daily basis since they have to move so much)

To get involved in helping make this happen, please see Pastor Tom or call the church office.

Are You Ready for Summer Camp?

Lori — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:16:31 +0000

It’s time to register for summer camp at Lake Aurora! The spots available for camp fill up very quickly, so please make sure you send in your registration by June 3rd to reserve a spot for your child. Aurora Bucks and Registration packets are available in the lobby at the Information Desk.

Important VBS Meetings!

Lori — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:14:49 +0000

Crew leaders/1st-time volunteers: You MUST attend one of two special meetings…THIS Thursday, May 17th @ 6:30 PM or THIS Sunday, May 20th @ 4:30 PM.

Jr. High/Sr. High volunteers: Don’t miss your special meeting: May 29th @ 6:30 PM