First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Worship Services:301 North 7th Street
P.O. Box 626 Atchison, KS 66002-0626 Senior Minister - Rev. Matt Broxterman Director of Music - Dr. Ruth Krusemark Treasurer - Larry Kibler Administrative Assistant - Rosie Trower Custodian - Patty Phillippe Office - (913) 367-3036 Fax - (913) 367-1513 e-mail: fccatch@sbcglobal.net Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm M-F Rev. Matt Broxterman email: PastorMatt@fccatchison.net Website contact information: fccatchison@gmail.com Mission Statement:Leading and loving people into a deeper relationship with God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit.
Vision Statement:"To be a community of faith where all people are welcome and encouraged to...
MEET with God and others through worship, fellowship, and prayer. GROW in our knowledge and experience of God's love and his plan for our lives. SHARE God's message of faith, hope, and love through our words and through our actions." The Church has a Facebook page! "Like" us and 'check-in' to see what's going on with your Church family. The site is: www.facebook.com/fccatchison.
Click to go there now! The church has a Children & Youth Ministry Facebook group! The site is: www.facebook.com/groups/FCC.ChildrenandYouthMinistry. Click the link to go there now! People of Praise Service - 9:00 a.m.
Contemporary style service led musically by The Praise Team, a group of vocalists and musicians that play drums, lead and bass guitars, and keyboard.
Traditional Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.
Traditional worship service led in musical arrangements by the First Christian Church Chancel Choir.
Sunday School Classes: 10:10 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
April 28 (Sunday) - There will be a congregational meeting following both services to vote for approval to create a Transportation Ministry team.
April 28 (Sunday) - If you are a new member to First Christian Church, please reserve the date of Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 10:10 – 11:00 AM to attend
the NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION with Pastor Matt and the Membership Team. We will meet in the Wolf Hall (located in the basement of the church). Refreshments will be served, and the nursery will be available. April 29 (Monday) - Christian Women's Fellowship meeting. The next meeting will be on Monday, April 29, 2019 @ 2 pm. We will meet in the library with Lavern Fitkin giving the devotion and Kathy Botts the lesson. Our hostess Lavern Fitkin will serve refreshments after the meeting in Wolf Hall. All ladies of the church are invited to attend.
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - (Thursdays) - COME JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP AND COFFEE.
When: Every Thursday beginning at 10:00 am. Where: Paolucci’s Restaurant, 113 S. 3rd St. Welcome: EVERYONE! This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other while enjoying a cup of coffee. We hope to see you there. The Membership Ministry Team May 4 - (Saturday) - Loaves and Fishes - Meals are served and deliveries made from First Christian Church. Sign-up sheets for volunteering are on the table in the coffee room (near annex). We need volunteers for kitchen helpers at 9 am and drivers and helpers to deliver meals to the home bound of Atchison at 10:15 am. If you have questions, contact Barb Piper, 913-255-2461.
May 5 - (Sunday) - Graduation Reception 10:00 - 10:55 AM (Between Services in the Annex). Graduates will be recognized during both services. There will be a cookie reception to honor all graduates of high school, GED, Jr. College, Vocational School, College, EfM & Master program. If you have a child/ren or you yourself will be a graduate, please call the church office and let Rosie know.
May 5 (Sunday) - May Youth Group Event. Grades 6-12. 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Silo Climbing & Weiner Roast at the Bullock Family Farm. Permission slip is required.
May 12 (Sunday) - Baby Dedication. A dedication service of New Life will be held on Sunday, May 12th (Mother’s Day) during the 9:00 and 11:00 am services. If you wish to have your child/ren dedicated, please contact the church office (913-367-3036) or talk to Pastor Matt and let us know you would like to participate in this very special service.
May 14 (Tuesday) - Board Meetings. 6:00 PM Elders, 6:30 PM Deacons and Deaconesses Meetings.
7:00 PM Board Meeting. June 9 (Sunday) - All Church Picnic. Jackson Park Shelter House Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and paper products will be furnished. Please bring a covered dish and lawn chairs. There will be inflatables and games for children and youth.
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Meals are served and deliveries made from First Christian Church.
Signup sheets for volunteering are on the table in the annex. We need volunteers for kitchen helpers at 9 a.m. and drivers and helpers to deliver meals to the home bound of Atchison at 10:15 a.m. Upcoming dates for FCC are: The following Saturdays: September 1, October 27, December 29 The Acolyte Schedule is out!The Acolyte Schedule for August - December, 2018 is out. It is available in the 'Church Information' tab, under 'Schedules'. Click here for quick access.
2019 Serving Schedules
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Transportation Ministry ProposalOne of the needs determined by the Christian Formation Summit is that of a Transportation Ministry. In the past when we had only one worship service this was handled by volunteers. With two worship services and a lack of volunteers to cover all our current needs, we feel that the transportation ministry could be handled like the nursery. With a paid staff person. A part-time bus driver on Sunday mornings would be a way to allow children and adults to be able to attend Sunday school and worship services. Anyone under the age of 18 wishing to ride the bus would have to have a signed permission slip on file. The church bus would run from 8am-1pm on Sundays, we would pick people up and take them home from first service, Sunday school and second service.
Example: 8:00-8:45 Home pickup for first service and early Sunday School. 9:00-9:45 Home pickup for Sunday School. 10:00-10:45 Deliver home from first service or pickup for second service. 11:00-11:45 Deliver home from Sunday School. 12:00-1:00 Deliver home from second service and return bus to church parking lot. Anyone wishing to have the bus pick them up would need to contact the church office no later than 4pm on Friday or have registered on the signup sheet at the Connection Center in the Annex. If approved, Mick West has agreed to oversee this ministry. Transportation Ministry Motion April 9, 2019 - Shawn Rizza moved that the Board approve for an evaluation period of up to six months a Transportation Ministry program to provide bus transportation services for home pickup and return on Sunday mornings. The driver must have a current Driver’s License, DOT Certification and Approved Background Check. This program will report to the Membership Ministry team. Funding is being provided from the Outreach Ministry Team, a Sunday School Class and an anonymous donor. The program will be evaluated based on utilization and cost. Buddy Baldridge seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Online Giving
For your convenience, the Stewardship Ministry Team is making it possible for individuals to give their tithes and gifts online. In order to create an account, it is necessary to have your correct email address in the database. Once the email address is verified in the database, an account can be created by going to the following website:
https://engage.suran.com/fccatchison Creating an account will allow you to keep track of your gifts, as well as, other functions that will be added to the website at a later date. There will be someone available at the end of each service for the next several Sundays to assist you in verifying your email address. Keith Rawson, Stewardship Ministry Team
First Christian Church of Atchison, KS (www.fccatchison.net) is seeking a full-time Director of Children and Youth Ministries to oversee and enhance its children and youth ministry program. The Director of Children and Youth Ministries will engage children (birth through 5th grade), youth (6th -12th grade), and their families in order to help them grow in their faith and be empowered to take their place in the life and ministry of the church. FCC is one of the largest Protestant churches in Atchison and one of the fastest growing Disciples of Christ churches in the Midwest. Atchison is a community of 11,000 people, located in Northeast Kansas on the banks of the Missouri River, near Kansas City, and is the birthplace of Amelia Earhart. FCC has recently remodeled the children and youth wing of the church, and is looking for a director to take the program to new and exciting places!
Working in collaboration with the Christian Education Ministry Team, this person will:
The ideal candidate will have the following: a minimum of three years experience in youth ministry; Bachelor’s Degree preferred, minimum of 2 years of college course work required; experience in recruiting and developing volunteers; willing to live in the Atchison area. This person must be a team player who can work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and volunteers. Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits (vacation, health and retirement) package offered. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Wynesia Jackson at wynesia.jackson@ministryarchitects.com For Further information, download the job description below.
Immediate opening available:
NURSERY ATTENDANT POSITION – PART TIME - Provides care to children by feeding, changing, comforting, and playing. - Experience with infants and toddlers (preferred) - CPR & First Aid for Child and Infant (will train) - Assist in spirit-led teaching of nursery curriculum - Assist in maintenance of nursery equipment and supplies - Schedule varies: approximately 4-6+ hours / week (Sunday morning worship & special events) - $9-$10/hour (based on experience; online training available) To inquire about the position or request an application… CONTACT: First Christian Church of Atchison Office M-F 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Secretary – Rosie Trower e-mail: fccatch@sbcglobal.net phone: (913) 367-3036 
Vacation Bible School 2017
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Jack and Marilyn Albright 913-367-4754 While we grieve the loss of a loved one, it can be helpful to share our thoughts, our feelings, our triumphs and our failures with others who are having the same experiences. We would like to invite you to join us at our grief support group. We meet at Paolucci’s Restaurant, 113 S 3rd St, Atchison, KS. Please join us at one or both of the following times: First Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM for dinner. Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM for lunch. 
Christian Visitor Deadline
Deadline: Monday, May 15th. This issue will include worship information for May 26, June 2, 9, & 16 as well as the June calendar, birthdays and anniversaries. Please have your items either typed or written out. It is difficult to take this information over the phone. You may also email your information to the church at fccatch@sbcglobal.net. Renovation Team Page - click here for quick access!!
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2018 Board Officers Chairperson - John Jacobson
Vice-Chairperson - Keith Rawson Secretary – Helen Birkinsha Trustees Chairperson – Amy Knoch Elders Chairperson – Carolyn Rodina Deacons Chairperson – Dennis Stanton Deaconesses Chairperson – Pam Rizza 2017 Ministry Team Chairpersons
Adult Christian Education – Caroline Rodina Fellowship – Sharon Bullock Membership – Cindy Jacobson Property & Grounds – Buddy Baldridge & Ron Tuley World Outreach – Tohnya Aversman Stewardship – Keith Rawson Evangelism – Worship – Dixie Williams Youth Christian Education – Vicki Tate Scholarship – Marilyn Albright Memorial Gifts – Tammy Parrot & Linda Tuley Monthly Board Meetings.
Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month (generally there is a summer break in June and July).
Elders meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Deacons meet at 6:30 p.m. in Wolf Hall. Deaconesses meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Church Board meets at 7:00 p.m. in Wolf Hall. The Board meetings are open to all and all members are encouraged to attend. Minutes from past meetings are located on the Church Board Page located under the 'Home' tab. Click the button below for quick access.
 Rev. Jack Albright, Clinical Chaplain, retired
Jack's thought of the day:
A ship without a rudder ends on the rocks. A ship at sea with the captain on shore is a ludicrous joke. DAILY PRAYER: Holy Spirit, Transform me into the person you want me to be. Poetic Light Thoughts
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The Sewing Group meets at 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of the month in Wolf Hall.
Any questions, please call Vi Garvin at 367-4352.
Any questions, please call Vi Garvin at 367-4352.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located at the intersection of 7th and Santa Fe Streets in Atchison, KS. |
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