Throwing Spaghetti

Almost as long as I have been at First Christian Church, I have been either a member of or chair of the Outreach Committee or one of its subcommittees.  Outreach is supposed to keep an outward focus on getting help to those in the community or world who need it.  FCC Outreach provides financial support to several local, regional and worldwide organizations.  But on the local level, we sponsored projects including the Angel Food Ministry (later SHARE Colorado), cooking classes, and Project Handyman.  Sadly and despite strong beginnings, none of these local projects has had any staying power.  I call this "Throwing Spaghetti".

Any good cook knows that spaghetti noodles are done when you bite into them and they feel "al dente."  But older cooks might say it's done if you throw a handfull of spaghetti against the wall and it sticks.  Well, FCC has certainly thrown enough spaghetti against our walls to feed an army, it's just none of it's stuck.

Those who are from the Cushing area may know Love INC (Love In the Name of Christ--(918) 225-0973).  They are a clearinghouse of support for area folks in need.  If you need food, shelter, clothing, and spiritual support, they can connect you with the organizations in the area dedicated to providing those services.  They act as a central point of contact for people in need--making it much easier to get them help!

Love INC has asked First Christian Church to play warehouse and distributor for household goods--bedding, small appliances, utensils and nonperishable items that people need after natural disasters like fires, tornadoes and floods.   We will be responsible for storing, inventorying, and distributing these items on behalf of Love INC.  We will be on call to minister to individuals and families when disaster strikes.  We will have the chance to help restore people's lives to normal after tragedy strikes.  

This ministry will be some real spaghetti to throw against the wall.  FCC church members, please remember this if you are approached to serve.  We are still working out the details, but I believe we will need folks who can come to the church on occasion to meet people, help get them their items, pray and minister to their loss.  I think FCC is perfect to minister to this need, and I hope you can help.

Thanks!

Mike 

A Little Walk From Mannford

Science tells us humans were made for walking. We don't fly like birds, jump like fleas, swim like fish, or run like cheetahs. We are built to walk, and have done so since ancient times. Except here in America. We usually don't walk great distances anymore. If your relatives live 30 miles away, you jump in your car, grumble as you plunk down $2.50 at the toll booth, and watch the world whiz by at 70 miles per hour.

Late in April of this year, Jeff Post and Joyce Abrams, along with a clutch of supporters and other walkers, walked from Mannford to Cushing in a show of support for Relay for Life. Why on earth would you want to walk that far? And what was it like to actually do it? Jeff and Joyce recount their little walk.

Read the Old Testament With Larry - May

If you're still reading with Larry, then you're a real trooper!  It's finally May, and here's your reading list:

MAY 

1. 1 Samuel 5 - 7
2. 1 Samuel 8 - 9
3. 1 Samuel 10 - 11
4. 1 Samuel 12 - 13
5. 1 Samuel 14 - 15
6. 1 Samuel 16 - 17
7. 1 Samuel 18 - 19
8. 1 Samuel 20 - 21
9. 1 Samuel 22 - 23
10. 1 Samuel 24 - 25
11. 1 Samuel 26 - 27
12. 1 Samuel 28 - 29
13. 1 Samuel 30 - 31
14. 1 Chronicles 1 - 2
15. 1 Chronicles 3 - 4
16. 1 Chronicles 5 - 7
17. 1 Chronicles 8 - 10
18. 2 Samuel 1 - 2
19. 2 Samuel 3 - 4
20. 2 Samuel 5 - 6
21. 2 Samuel 7 - 8
22. 2 Samuel 9 - 10
23. 2 Samuel 11 - 12
24. 2 Samuel 13 - 14
25. 2 Samuel 15 - 16
26. 2 Samuel 17 - 18
27. 2 Samuel 19 - 20
28. 2 Samuel 21 - 22
29. 2 Samuel 23 - 24
30. 1 Kings 1 - 2
31. 1 Chronicles 11 - 12 

Our Little Walk

Unless you've been under a rock for the past couple months, you know that our own Jeff Post and Joyce Abrams planned to walk from Mannford, OK to Cushing, OK.  That's a good 32 to 33 miles.  Why on earth would they do it?  For a really good cause.  This walk was a fundraiser and awareness raiser for Relay For Life.  And a chance for "Disciples for the Cure" to get out there and be seen.  And perhaps most importantly, it was a chance to remember those who have fought cancer.  The walkers had 105 names hand written on their t-shirts.  Those who have passed on, those who are still fighting.  Step-by-step, Seeking a Cure.