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Week of Compassion News:

If you would like an article to be in the Messenger newsletter that goes out this Wednesday, please send it ASAP to [email protected]. The June issue will be finalized Tuesday. Thank you! Next issue goes out July 3 with a deadline of June 28. Thank you!

For those planning to attend A Christian Celebration of Thanksgiving and Resurrection for the Life of Eloise Fitzsimmons Campbell (Kathie Chapman's Stepmother), the service will be at 10:00 a.m., not 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, June 2 at FCC. The time of the service had been incorrect in previous publications.

FCC Family, VBS starts this Sunday and in order to support the children participating, church members from the three churches involved are being asked to donate items that will be important to the experience. FCC has been assigned a list of things, many of which we already had on-hand, but could you help out with a donation of something that is still needed? If so, please contact Holly at [email protected] and bring the item by FCC. Here is our list (note multiples needed of most items): Small glue dots (2 boxes) Paper towels (2 rolls) 400 Quart-size sealable baggies 20-oz. bottle mustard (one) 4-cup size shredded cheddar cheese (2 bags) 6-count fruit cups (10) 12-count package ice cream sandwiches (5) Taco seasoning (10) 14-oz. box Kraft Deluxe Mac-n-Cheese (15)

Week of Compassion News:

Update: Thanks for responding! I think we have filled the positions!! A message from our Youth Director, Holly Irvin: We need 3 adult crew leaders and 2 youth crew leaders for Vacation Bible School! Even if you can’t do every night, please participate. You can sign-up as a volunteer on the link vbspro.events/p/9c33e6. Thank you! We really need you!

Please see the below about our friends at the Disciples church damaged in Jefferson City, MO. Week of Compassion will be there helping and can use your prayer and monetary support.

Newsletter from the region:

Friday Email from FCC: It's OK to Doubt

For those who have supported in prayer or other ways, as featured in Beyond the Bricks... What a blessing that this portion of the weekend was a great success for the GFPD.

Beyond the Bricks: FCC in the Community

Don't miss this deadline! We only have five youth/children registered so far. Register online and submit your fees (half paid by FCC) to the church office. Questions? Call or email Holly Irvin.

A message from Holly Irvin, Youth Director: We have 5 registrations for Summer Camp so far!!! Remember FCC pays half...sign-up online and bring your check (for half) to church asap to get the early discount!!!!

As featured in the upcoming Beyond the Bricks, coming to you this Wednesday.

Tomorrow is Mother's Day! We will honor mothers with a slideshow. Also, tomorrow we will learn "Lessons from the Women" in Jim Warren's sermon. Come see the slideshow and hear the sermon at both the 9:00 a.m. traditional and 10:15 a.m. progressive services.

Our own Corin and Alan Chapman on the news!

The forecast this week calls for more raindrops, but the Girlfriends are out in their gardens digging. We have some wonderful plants and garden gifts for you. Our sale is THIS SATURDAY, MAY 11, 8 am to 2 pm. 809 Broadway, Normal, IL. You can help us! Tell you friends about our sale! Remember, All proceeds benefit the Community Cancer Center Foundation.

Week of Compassion News:

Friday Email from FCC: In the Breaking of the Bread. Find out what is happening at FCC this Sunday.

#volunteersunday @blmfcc via ripl.com

#heisrisen via ripl.com

#youarewelcomehere #palmsunday via ripl.com

Celebrating 20 years of Jim Warren!

This morning we thanked Rev. Jim Warren for his 20 years (so far) at FCC. His anniversary was yesterday, and we will celebrate in a large way January 27, but we are grateful every day! Thank you, Jim Warren, and happy anniversary!

Gift of Music by Marla McElroy and John Hensley

Abby Logan singing "Jesus Rescues" from Vacation Bible School for worship this morning! Posted by Holly Irvin

Ok, FCC is ready for Vacation Bible School! Tell your neighbors!!

"I would be true" by Mark Patterson. Men's ensemble, May 13

#easter #sunday #blmfcc @blmfcc #heisrisen via ripl.com