First Christian ChurchFirst Christian Church
1101- 15th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
812-275-4497
firstccbedford@gmail.com

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Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
         Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you also are in the body. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled; for God will judge the immoral and adulterous. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, "I will never fail you nor forsake you." Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper,I will not be afraid;what can man do to me?" Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

 


 

News from the Christian Church in Indiana
November 23, 2009
Thanksgiving Blessings
This Thursday we will once again pause to give thanks.  In this issue of the e-News for the Christian Church in Indiana, we are giving thanks for the many ways that our congregations are living out the good news of the gospel in service to their communities.
May this Thanksgiving be a time of gratitude, a time for the recognition of blessings, a time to celebrate God's abundant creation in a world focused on scarcity.
Read on for more on the life and work of Indiana's Disciples, and don't forget to check the web site or news blog for more news and information. 
Monticello Christian Church Observes Great Communion
On World Wide Communion Sunday, Disciple congregations were encouraged to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Declaration and Address. Monticello Christian Church marked the occasion with worship in the tradition of Campbell's day and a witness to the Disciples call to Christian unity.
Kokomo Church Shares in Community
A child receives dental care through ministry of First Christian, KokomoFirst Christian Church in Kokomo has discovered new ministry and vitality using backpacks and toothbrushes. Over the last few years, First Christian Church, located at the corner of Sycamore and Malfalfa on the west side of Kokomo, has entered into partnerships with schools to reach out to children and their families.
Centenary Christian Celebrates 100 Years
Greg Bryant leads worship at the original location of Centenary ChristianCentenary Christian Church in Indianapolis celebrated 100 years of service in worship on Sunday, October 11.  The church is located on the near east side of Indianapolis at 1035 N. Oxford.
Monticello Receives Stained Glass Windows
In 2008, DisciplesWorld magazine published a small classified ad stating that a church had stained glass windows for sale. Rev. Chris Dodson of Monticello Christian Church responded to the ad not knowing where the windows were or what they were. The story that unfolded was remarkable.
Threads of Healing
Residents of an Indianapolis nursing home received shawlsSeveral residents of an Indianapolis nursing home will enjoy the warmth and comfort of prayer shawls made during this summer's General Assembly.  Briarwood Health and Rehab, located on the near-northeast side of Indianapolis, was the recipient of 26 prayer shawls knitted and crocheted as part of the "Threads of Healing" outreach ministry.
Christmas Offering
2009 Christmas OfferingYour gift to the Christmas Offering means:
  • 700 youth and counselors grow in faith at camp and conference,
  • More than 430 ministers have standing certified,
  • Candidates for ordained and licensed ministry receive nurture and support,
  • and so much more.
Resources for the Christmas offering are available on the Disciples Mission Fund web site.
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In This Issue
Great Communion Celebration
Ministry of First Christian, Kokomo
Centenary 100th Anniversary
Stained Glass Windows
Threads of Healing
Christmas Offering
Upcoming Events
Office Closed for Thanksgiving
November 26-27
Office Closes for Christmas
December 21
Office Reopens
January 4
January 24-26
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Christian Church in Indiana 
1100 W. 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN  46208
317-926-6051