First Christian Church

1101- 15th Street

Bedford, IN 47421

812-275-4497

firstccbedford@gmail.com

 

 

 

Deepening Our Roots

 

Extending Our Reach

 

Belief in Jesus Christ

Service to others

Belonging to the kingdom of God

Focus on children, families, senior adults

Spiritual growth

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SUNDAY MORNING

Sunday School 9:30AM

Worship 10:30AM

Scripture Reading

 

 

 

Matthew 14:22-33

         Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was many furlongs distant from the land, beaten by the waves; for the wind was against them. And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately he spoke to them, saying, "Take heart, it is I; have no fear."

         And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, "Lord, save me." Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, "O man of little faith, why did you doubt?" And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THANK YOUS

 

         Thank you all so much for the care package. It is so sweet, and I really love the coloring page from little church! Please do tell the kids how thoughtful and appreciated that was! – Samantha Duncan

 

Thank you very much for the care package! - Jennifer Stigall

 

I just picked up the care package from church, just wanted to thank you all for the food! The cookies were delicious. – Aaron Jones

 

Dear Everyone at Church, Thank you for taking care of me this year and thank you for letting me have this wonderful experience of church. I don’t go to church in Taiwan, so it’s a different and new experience for me. I love it! Everyone at church is really nice. I’m so glad that I could meet everyone. I’ll never forget this year – the Best Year I’ve ever had. Thank you and I love you all!! -- Polly Liu

 

We want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, calls, and cards during Mom’s passing. Also, for the really good funeral dinner. It is good to have such a wonderful church family to help us at this time. – Beth, Larry, and Nicholas; Greg, Hanna, and Saralynn

 

To My Church Family, Thank you for the love and support you gave to my family and me during these past four months. Charlie loved his church family and was very touched by all your cards and phone calls during his difficult days. Special thanks to Reverend Dailey for the love and compassion he gave to Charlie, me, and my family. Thank you to the ladies of the church for the wonderful meal served to our family and friends. In Christian Love, Donna Pace

 

         Thank you everyone for your prayers, cards, and concern during the recent illness and death of my brother-in-law, Reggie Hicks.

 

         First Christian Church, Thank you so much for letting the CWC officers use the Fellowship Hall. Enclosed is money to use for the loan, or for whatever. Thanks so much, Julie Spicer

 

         Thank you to everyone for the cards and food upon the death of Evelyn Sorrells. Also, thanks to Bob for officiating at her service. - The Sorrells Family

 

         To My Church Family, Thank you for the food, flowers, and cards, as well as for being there for my family and me upon the passing of my mother, Dorothy "Nan" Holley. Special thanks to Rev. Dailey for being with all of us the night of her passing and for officiating at her funeral. All of your prayers and love are getting all of us through this difficult time. In Christian Love, Donna Pace & family

 

Thank you for the cards and prayers during my illness. Thanks to Pat Bennett for the bread, Pat Romine for the Cookie-Gram, and Barbara Sorrells for delivering it. Although I am not able to attend Church at this time, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gordon Ragsdale

 

Thank you to everyone for the cards and prayers with the death of my brother, Bill Marlott, and the illness of my other brother, Phillip (Whimpy) Marlott. Phillip has gone home from the hospital for a long recovery. - Marge Bailey

 

To My Church Family, Thank you so much for your cards, flowers, and visits during my hospital stay - but especially thank you for lifting me up in your prayers. A special thank you to Bob and Leila for always being there for my family and me. My recovery may be a while, so please continue to keep me in your prayers. - Charlie Pace

 

Dear First Christian Church, Thank you very much for your combined gifts of $623 to Becky's Place. Your contributions will be utilized to create a homelike environment for women and children in our community who are in need of shelter and services. Without your support, our presence in the community would not be possible. All donations to Becky's Place stay in Lawrence County and directly benefit a vulnerable population. We appreciate your kindness and support. May God continue to bless you throughout the coming year.

Sincerely,

Cami Pritchett

Community Outreach Director

Becky's Place

P.O. Box 503

Bedford, IN 47421

 

My family and Grandkids are so thankful for everything. Our prayers are always in our hearts and soul. With our love and thanks, from the family who were recipients of our Adopt-a-Family gifts.

 

Thanks to everyone for the cards, flowers, and visits during my recent hospital stay. It is a blessing knowing that I have all the thoughts and prayers from my church family. - Mary Brooking

 

We are so appreciative of everyone's prayers during Charlie's hospitalization. We still need your prayers. Thank you so much. -- Charlie and Donna Pace

 

• We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, and visits during Dudley’s recent surgery and recovery. A special thank you to Bob for spending the morning of surgery with us and for the surprise visit from the Christmas Carolers. The caroling certainly brightened our season. Love to all, The Wykoffs and family

 

• Dear Pastor Bob and Congregation, We appreciate the hospitality of the First Christian Church in allowing us to use your facilities for meetings and dinners. – Strengthening Singles (Also, a donation check was included with the card.)

 

We want to say "Thank You" to whomever was responsible for sending us the Christmas cookies that John Williams and Brian Blackwell brought us Sunday with communion. They are delicious and we appreciated receiving them along with the pretty little bag and your thoughtful note. Thanks so much. -- Pete and Freida

 

I got your package, thank you very much! The giant cookie lasted about a day and a half between my roommate and me. - Aaron Jones

 

Thank you so much for the sweet manger scene that you sent John. We truly are thankful for your visits to the nursing home with prayer and communion (even though he can't partake of the communion). God Bless. - Julie Spicer

 

How hard it's been to have Mother leave us, but your love and support has made all the difference. Thank you for your prayers, your gifts, your cards. And thank you for being there. - Mary Ruth and family

 

A Great Big THANK YOU to all the ladies of First Christian Church who donated food items, gave monetary donations, helped prepare the meals, and did clean-up for the Men's Retreat!

 

Dear Bedford First Christian Church, My granddaughter and I spent "Grandparent and Me Camp" at Camp Bedford. We truly enjoyed our experience and thought we would like to help with the expenses of the camp. Please use this gift for the benefit of Camp Bedford. Thanks, Gayle Parke (& Grandpa Bob Parke) and Lindsey Camden

 

Thank you to the volunteers who worked on landscaping outside the church on Saturday morning, August 21st. Joyce Miller keeps the east side of the church building looking great, but the rest of the grounds needed some work. Thank you to everyone.

 

Thank you very much for the care package. It is nice to have something to take your mind off finals and it does an amazing job. Thanks! -- Andrew Foster

 

Dear 1st Christian Church Members: Thanks so much for the cards, visits, flowers, family meal, and especially your prayers and words of sympathy and encouragement during Mom's recent illness and passing. Your support has been extremely uplifting and appreciated by our family. Sincerely, Connie (Manning) Pierce and Walter Manning

 

Enclosed with a memorial gift for Janice Tomey for the music fund was this note: We would also like to thank you for your hospitality of the wonderful luncheon served to us after the funeral. It was greatly appreciated. In Christian Love, Roger & Leona Schlaak