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 & EventsSeptember?(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 and Stewardship, 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, Lavern Fitkin-C.W.F. President, Larry Kibler-Treasurer, Dixie Williams-Worship, Cindy Jacobson-Membership, and the chairperson of Evangelism.
September 1 (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.
September 11 - (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!
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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.
2018 Serving Schedules |
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: Wednesday, September 15, 2018 – 4 p.m. Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2018 This issue will include worship information for September 23 and 30 as well as the October 7 and 14. It will also include the October calendar, birthdays and anniversaries.The deadline for the next newsletter will be Monday, October 15th and will include worship information for October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18 as well as the November 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!!
Or click the link at the top of this page!
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 6:30 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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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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