Sunday Feb 05
• WORSHIP SERVICE
11:00am-12:30pm Everyone is invited to worship with us.
•SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:00am-10:30am Classes for all ages are available.

Monday Feb 06
• WORSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
7:00pm-8:30pm All 2012 Worship Committee members are encouraged to participate.

Wednesday Feb 08
• BIBLE STUDY
7:00pm-8:00pm Come study the Word of God with us.
•CHANCEL CHOIR PRACTICE
6:00pm-7:00pm All Choir members are encouraged to participate.

Church Staff


Interim Pastor:
Rev. Dr. Gregory Widener
Administrative Assistant:
Jodi Carter
Minister of Music:
Dr. Arabel E. Hatfield
Pianist:
Janet Browning
President of the Congregation:
Alice Cheek
Chairman of the Board:
Mark Mareske
Property Manager:
Jimmie Lewis Ferrell
Evangelization & Membership Ministry Team Leader:
Nora Noll
Stewardship Ministry Team Leader:
Dr. Arabel E. Hatfield
We Care Ministry Team Leader:
Alice Cheek
Children's Worship and Wonder:
Bethany Rollins-Jenkins
Bible Study Teacher:
Rev. Dr. Gregory Widener
Worship Ministry Team Leader:
Sheila R. Riddle
Education Ministry Team Leader:
Sheila R. Riddle
Adult Sunday School Teacher:
Sheila R. Riddle
Webminister:
Sheila R. Riddle

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Children's Worship & Wonder

If you are interested in attending the following Storyteller training, please let Sheila Riddle know before February 10th 2012.

When : February 24 - 26 2012

( Friday 6pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 2pm-5pm )

Where: First Christian Church, 18 E 3rd Street, Maysville, KY 41056-1197

Trainer : Steve Lesher

Early Bird Deadline is February 10.

Mid - Winter Youth Retreat

We are very excited about and hoping that you will join us this year for our Mid-Winter Youth Retreat of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in West Virginia. It promises to be a fine time of Christian fellowship and formation. It will be held at Cedar Lakes WV. on the dates of February 10 - 12, 2012. There are forms in your church office and or if you would like to contact me (Kevin Snow) the number is as follows 304-428- 1681(Office) or 304-972-1992 (Cell).

Stitchin' for a Mission

Stitchin’ for a Mission will be starting again. Feb 24, 12-3pm. The location will be at Kelly Ojeda’s new shop (SEW MUCH FUN) Located on Route 10 where the old Star Super-Market used to be (big yellow building on the right, coming from Logan).Projects will be memory quilts either out of tshirts or baby clothes. If anyone is interested, please contact Kay Tomblin for more information.

Disciples Men & Women Spring Gathering

Disciples Women and Disciples Men are planning to gather jointly for their Spring Gatherings this year. The plans are for the meals to be shared in common space, and then the men and women will each hold programs seperately. Childcare will be provided, so this is a unique opportunity for younger families, as well as seasoned attendees, to be involved. March 14 is the scheduled date for us to meet here at First Christian Church of Logan, and notes that all reservations are to be made at least one week in advance.

2011 Buffalo Seminary Programs — In cooperation with The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in West Virginia

March 8-9, 2012

Preaching and Praying Holy Week

Rev. Dr. Bonnie Thurston

1 CEU

March 26-27, 2012

Oreon E. Scott Lectures - "The Challenge of Being Church in the 21st Century"

Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins

1 CEU

Disciples Men's and Women's Gatherings

6:30 Registration - 7:00 Dinner & Programs

March 11: Fairmont Central Christian Church

March 12: Moundsville First Christian Church

March 13: Beckley First Christian Church

March 14: Logan First Christian Church

$12 for dinner & program.

Childcare available.

Call 304-428-1681 or Email to reserve at least 1 week in advance

You Are Invited!

The men of the West Virginia Region have joined with the men of five adjacent Disciples Regions in co-hosting a major men’s event next summer. Much successful effort has resulted in an exceptional opportunity for men to experience spiritual renewal, inspiration, and fellowship, and also gain first-hand knowledge about the historical beginnings of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Planning for this event has been accomplished with the encouragement and full support of Disciples Home Missions and the General Conference of Disciples Men. You are invited and encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Our Easter Cantata

On Sunday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m., the Chancel Choir of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) presents...

Russell Mauldin's O What A Savior"

What a Savior we have in Jesus Christ! What a victory we celebrate today! This is the story of Easter, the testimony of every redeemed soul, the celebration of victory over sin and life everlasting through His death on the cross and His glorious resurrection...O What A Savior!

Created by Russell Mauldin and Sue C. Smith and masterfully arranged in the Ready to Sing style by Russell Mauldin, O What A Savior is a 30-minute Easter musical designed for the small-to-medium-size choir, or the large choir with last minute performance needs. Performance options include a visually compelling DVD Accompaniment Track to further enhance your choir's presentation. Featuring both new and classic songs for the church, the music of "O What A Savior" is perfectly complemented by its simple yet powerful, narration.

Songs include: Our Great Savior Medley (O What A Savior/Our Great Savior/Alleluia! Alleluia!) • Hail Jesus Medley (Victory Chant/Because We Believe) • Something Beautiful • Embrace the Cross • Jesus Paid It All • He Is Risen! • O What A Savior • That's Why We Praise Him with Alleluia! Alleluia!

The Event: “XTREME FAITH-Bold Action: A Gathering of Disciples Men”

July 13-15, 2012 at Bethany College.

The Gathering includes inspirational presenters, a timely and engaging array of workshops, and tours of the historic areas, sporting events, a pig roast, and important hands-on mission work in support of the historic areas for willing volunteers.

Showers of Blessings:

David & Jennifer Godby, Shepherd Center, Room 201, 202 Peachtree Rd. Northwest, Atlanta GA 30309-1465 - Jennifer's Cell (304) 687-2999

Carrie Porter, 3800 Treyburn Drive Apt. B221, Willamsburg VA 23185

Last Minute Thoughts

God wants to use you to make a difference in His world. He wants to work through you. What matters is not the duration of your life, but the donation of it. Not how long you lived, but how you lived. If your're not involved in any service of ministry, what excuse are you using? Abraham was old, Jacob was insecure, Leah was unattractive, Joseph was abused, Moses stuttered, Gideon was poor, Samson was codependent, Rahab was immoral, David had an affair and all kinds of family problems, Elijah was suicidal, Jeremiah was depressed, Jonah was reluctant, Naomi was a widow, John the Baptist was eccentric to say the least, Peter was impulsive and hot tempered; Martha worried alot, the Samaritan woman had several failed marriages, Zaccheaus was unpopular, Thomas had doubts, Paul had poor health and Timothy was timid. That is quite a variety of misfits, but God used each and every one of them for his service. He will use you too, if you stop making excuses.

The church is identified with the Protestant “mainstream” and is widely involved in social and other concerns. Disciples have supported vigorously world and national programs of education, agricultural assistance, racial reconciliation, care of the developmentally disabled and aid to victims of war and calamity.

The denomination now counts about 700,000 members in the United States and Canada in about 3,700 congregations. Numerically, the strength of the Disciples of Christ runs in a broad arc that sweeps from Ohio and Kentucky through the Midwest and down into Oklahoma and Texas.

The Vision of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is to be a faithful, growing church, that demonstrates true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice. (Micah 6:8)

This Mission of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is to be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8)

The Lord's Supper or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who are followers of Jesus Christ. The practice of Holy Communion has become the central element of worship within the Disciples tradition.

Disciples' observance of the Lord's Supper emanates from the upper room, where Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the living Christ is met and received in the sharing of the bread and the cup, representative of the body and blood of Jesus. The presence of the living Lord is affirmed and he is proclaimed to be the dominant power in our lives.

The chalice symbolizes the central place of communion in worship for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The X-shaped cross of the disciple Andrew is a reminder of the ministry of each person and the importance of evangelism.

Congregations and ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are free to use the chalice in publications, web sites and other media. Organizations not affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are asked to obtain permission for the use of the Chalice by contacting:

Communication Ministries, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206, 317-713-2492, news@cm.disciples.org