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 & EventsApril 15 (Sunday) - Potential Member Luncheon. Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a member of First Christian Church is welcome. This is an informational meeting in a casual setting with lunch! Please meet in the chapel Please register by calling the church office at 913-367-3036 or email at fccatch@sbcglobal.net to make a reservation.
April 15 (Sunday) - April Youth Group Service Project. 1-4 p.m. Youth will help Shawn Rizza with cleaning up and beautifying the church grounds. Youth will meet in the church parking lot.
April 17 (Tuesday) - New Member Education Class at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Meet in the Chapel. New members who joined the church from the Fall of 2017 to the present and anyone interested in the class. register by calling the church office at 913-367-3036 or email at fccatch@sbcglobal.net to make a reservation.
April 21 (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.
April 22 (Sunday) - April Youth Group Event. Power Play, Barry Road Kansas City, MO. Noon - 5:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00. Deadline to sign up is April 16th. (Sorry, no exceptions.)
April 29 (Sunday) OR May 6 (Sunday) - Baptism & Affirmation Class from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pastor Matt will lead the baptism and affirmation of faith classes for children and youth, 5th grade and up. These classes prepare the child for baptism or if they have been baptized in another church, it will prepare them to affirm their faith.
May 6 (Sunday) - Graduation Reception in the Church Annex between the two worship services. There will be a cookie reception to honor all graduates of high school, GED, Jr College, College, EFM & Master’s Program. If you have a child or yourself that will be a graduate, please call the church office and let Rosie know.
May ?(TBD) (Tuesday) - Minister’s Cabinet Meeting. will be held at 5:30 PM in the Chapel. Members of the Cabinet are: Rev. Matt Broxterman, John Jacobson-Board Chair, Keith Rawson-Vice Chair, Carolyn Rodina-Elders, Dennis Stanton-Deacons, Pam Rizza-Deaconesses, Amy Knoch-Trustees, Sharon Bullock-Fellowship, Tohnya Aversman-Outreach, Buddy Baldridge & Ron Tuley-Property & Grounds, Vicki Tate-Youth Christian Education, Carolyn Rodina-Adult Christian Education, Jack Albright-Evangelism, Lavern Fitkin-C.W.F. President, Sharon Baldridge-Treasurer (Ex Officio) and the Chairpersons of Stewardship, Worship, Membership.
May 8 (Tuesday) - Church Board meetings. Elders will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Deacons and Deaconesses will meet at 7:00 p.m. in their separate meetings. At 7:30 p.m., the Board will meet in Wolf Hall. Everyone is invited to attend the church board meeting each month!
May 13 (Sunday) - Baby Dedication. There will be a baby dedication during both worship services. For more information, contact the church office.
May 20 (Sunday) - Baptism Service at 10:00. This will be a COMBINED worship service. Sunday School classes will be held at 9:00 a.m.
May 20 (Sunday) - All Church Picnic. Jackson Park Shelter House at Noon. 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.
June 2-10 - KCYF Mission Trip. Houston Texas. Youth will be aiding in the reconstruction process after the hurricane devastation. Youth must be 14 years of age and have completed 8th grade (Disciples Home Mission Requirement). Adult Sponsors: Joe & Sharon Bullock
June 23 (Saturday) - Youth Group will be attending the T-Bones baseball game - 5:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00 (includes: ticket, a hot dog, and a drink). Transportation will be the church bus. Permission slip is required. Signup deadline is June 18th. (Sorry, no exceptions).
July 22 - 26 (Sunday - Thursday) - Vacation Bible School. Rolling River Rampage. Our VBS will be from 6 – 8 pm, running Sunday through Thursday evening. Ages are 4 year olds through 8th grade. Community service hours are available for high school youth. Many volunteers are needed for the different areas of VBS—Bible stories, crafts, music, science, snacks, decorations, photography, crew leaders, etc. Please contact Rochelle Schuetz or leave a message with the church office to join our river crew! KEEP CALM AND PADDLE ON!
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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: April 21, June 23, September 1, October 27, December 29 The Acolyte Schedule is out!The Acolyte Schedule for the January - July, 2018 is out. It is available in the 'Church Information' tab, under 'Schedules'. Click here for quick access.
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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 - FCC - 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. 
FCC Youth Group Activities
April 15 (Sunday) - April Youth Group Service Project. 1-4 p.m. Youth will help Shawn Rizza with cleaning up and beautifying the church grounds. Youth will meet in the church parking lot.
April 22 (Sunday) - April Youth Group Event. Power Play, Barry Road Kansas City, MO. Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Christian Visitor Deadline
Deadline: Sunday, April 15, 2018 – 4 p.m. Published: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 This issue will include worship information for March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22 as well as the April calendar, birthdays and anniversaries. FYI – We will be going to a ONCE A MONTH newsletter beginning in April. The deadline will be the 15TH of each month. Please plan accordingly. The deadline for the next newsletter is April 15 and will include worship information for April 29, May 6, 13, 20. 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 – Sally Webb Property & Grounds – Buddy Baldridge & Ron Tuley World Outreach – Tohnya Aversman Stewardship – Jeff Caudle Evangelism – Jack Albright 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 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Deacons meet at 7:00 p.m. in Wolf Hall. Deaconesses meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Church Board meets at 7:30 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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First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is located at the intersection of 7th and Santa Fe Streets in Atchison, KS. |
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