First Christian Church

1101- 15th Street

Bedford, IN 47421

812-275-4497

firstccbedford@gmail.com

 

 

 

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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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR MINISTER

 

Rev. Robert L. (Bob) Dailey received his Master of Divinity degree from Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky in 1987. He was ordained by the Christian Church in Kentucky in 1987. It was at that time that he entered full-time ministry. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics from Ball State University, a Master of Science degree with an Educational Administration major, and principal's certification from Kentucky. Prior to entering full-time ministry he served as a lay minister in churches in Indiana and Kentucky for eight years while working as a high school teacher and then principal. Bob was principal at Hazel Green Academy, a Disciples mission school, from 1981 to 1983. He was minister of First Christian Church in DuQuoin, Illinois, prior to coming to Bedford in July 1996. He and his wife Leila have three children - two sons and a daughter - Lyle, Tim, and Jennie. Bob's email is: bob.dailey@gmail.com

SECRETARY

Joyce has been with the church since 1959 as church secretary where she handles the daily business activities of the church.

She married Gordon Douglas on Dec. 6, 1957, which happens to be her birthday. They have a son, Scott, and a daughter Diane. They "share" their three grandchildren, Phillip, Cody and Emily with their children.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Phone number is (812)275-4497. Joyce's email is: m.joyce.douglas@gmail.com.

CUSTODIAN

Steve Harrell oversees the daily upkeep of the church. He makes sure everything within the church remains in top working order. Steve has been with the church for many years and remains faithful to his duties.

CHOIR DIRECTOR

First Christian Church offers music ministries with the Adult Chancel Choir and the Adult Bell Choir. Guy Rumsey, is responsible for the anthem for Sunday worship services and special services such as Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday.

ORGANIST

Mary Ruth Yates has nearly 35 years of experience on the organ. Mrs. Yates graduated from Bedford High School and received a Bachelor of Music Degree with an Organ major from Indiana University. She also received a Master of Music degree with honors from the University of Illinois. She also attended Union Theological Seminary and Christian Theological Seminary. Mary Ruth is married to Willard F. Yates a retired professor from Butler University. They have two sons, Charles and Johnathan. They have been living in Bedford since June 2001.

Mary Ruth provides music for all Sunday worship services as well as special services.  She arranges for special music during the summer months and a meditative music time for the Christmas Eve service.  She is accompanist for the Chancel Choir and special music.