Ministries

Activities

Carol Vacca, Activities Director.

Carol and the activities committee plan fellowship and outreach activities for FCC

Audio / Tech Team

Under the direction of Don Seevers, the tech team of volunteers staff the tech booth to provide audio / visual / streaming during services and special events.

Baptistry Maintenance

Dick Bradford maintains our baptristy so that it is always ready when anyone makes their commitment to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and is ready to be baptized.

Building Maintenance

Ron Dearth and Rollie Rittner oversee all maintenance issues for our building and grounds

Building Cleaning

Under the direction of Russ Bloomer, volunteers clean our building each week.  Volunteers can sign up at the Welcome Center.

Caring Hearts

Carolann Rittner makes sure our members and friends receive greeting cards from our Church during special times of celebration or need.

Choir

Under the direction of Don Seevers, our choir performs concerts at Easter and Christmas time as well as occasional songs during the worship service.

Communion Preparation

Under the direction of Karen Pinkston, volunteers arrive early to fill the communion plates with emblems so that they are ready during services.

Communion Servers

Under the direction of Carl Clark, 4 volunteers each week serve communion to the congregation

Community Outreach Mailing

Karen Pinkston sends outreach mailings to new residents to invite them to our Church and provide information about upcoming events.

Education

Under the direction of the Elders, educational materials are provided as needed.

Financial Treasurer

Sherry Dearth serves as our Treasurer with the help of several volunteers

First Impressions

Under the direction of Randy Borden, our First Impressions team tries to make sure every visitor feels welcome and is provided with any assistance they might need.

Gardening

Nancy and Randy Borden oversee the beautification of our grounds and occasionally host 'work days' as needed.

Kitchen / Potlucks

Under the direction of Deb Norden and Paulette Janucik, we will have fellowship dinners and other get togethers.

Lawn Maintenance

Under the direction of Gary Grim, volunteers mow and trim the lawn to give our church 'curb appeal'.

Living Loaf / Bread

Sarah Anderson lovingly prepares the 'Living Loaf Basket' which is presented to all new members after they have placed membership. 

Each basket consists of:

A wicker basket which represents the Manger in which baby Jesus was placed.

A towel which represents the swaddling cloth in which the baby Jesus was wrapped.

A loaf of bread which represent the broken body of Jesus on the cross for our sins.

A cluster of grapes which represents the blood Jesus shed for the remission of our sins.

Meals

Pam McDonald and many ladies who volunteer to assist provide meals for those in need due to illness or bereavement.

Media Arts Website

Sherry Dearth is our Media Arts Contact Person.  If you have updates for the website, please contact Sherry.

Meditation Speakers

Don Seevers is always looking for volunteers to give the Communion and Offering Messages each week.  FCC is blessed with many capable speakers who participate.

Missions

Under the direction of Randy Borden, our Missions Team carefully selects the missions which receive financial support from First Christian Church.  20% of our weekly donations is dedicated to outreach missions.

Morning Glories

Under the direction of Judy Flannery.  Morning Glories is a Widows Ministry which became inactive due to impacts from Covid but will soon be resuming activities.

Music

Under the direction of Don Seevers, each service combines traditional hymns and contemporary music to enhance our worship experience.  Occasional special music by volunteers and selections by our choir complete the music presentations.

Nursery

Under the direction of Carolann Rittner and other volunteers, nursery service is provided for children from birth to age 5

Prayer Chain Email

Toni Sander does a fantastic job sending prayer requests via email to all who subscribe to receive the emails.  If you need to sign up or have items to be sent out, contact Toni at the information booth each Sunday.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Carol Grim is an amazingly talented member who runs the Prayer Shawl Ministry.  If you knit or crochet, contact Carol to see how you can help. 

Security

Gary Grim and Rollie Rittner oversee our Security Ministry.  The property has security cameras which are monitored during service as well as when the building is not in use. 

Sign

Ed Vacca updates our sign board with event notices and uplifting sayings. 

Worship Leader

Don Seevers serves as our Worship Leader who keeps us organized and creates the weekly service selections.

Welcome Center / Devotions

Toni Sander is almost always available at the Welcome Center to give gifts to visitors, answer questions, and give out quarterly devotion booklets which are provided through the generous donations of volunteers.  Ask Toni if you'd like to sponsor the booklets for a quarter.   Toni also maintains our Photo Directory and Visitor Lists.