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Thank you for staying connected!

KIDS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Be Part of Our Kids Christmas Program!

We’re excited to invite kids ages 3 through 5th grade to be part of our Kids Christmas Program! Whether your child loves to sing, enjoys being on stage, or would like a speaking role, there’s a place for them!

Practices: Sundays, 9:45–10:30 AM in the Family Life Center
First Practice: October 18
Performance: Sunday, December 20 at 10:30 AM, between the 1st and 2nd services

Ready to join the fun? Sign up on the Church Center App by clicking the graphic above and help your child be part of this special Christmas celebration!
 

MAFIA AND PIZZA NIGHT

Students 6th - 12th grade, join us this Sunday, October 18 from 6:00–7:30 pm in the Family Life Centre gym for a fun night of pizza and Mafia! Students in 6th–12th grade are invited—bring a friend and come ready to play, laugh, and hang out.
 

COUNTRY DAY

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at Country Day on Sunday, October 25! The festivities begin at 5:00 PM with a delicious Chili Cook-Off, followed by a Variety Show filled with laughter, music, and entertainment featuring the talents of our FCC family.

Do you have a song, skit, talent, or some good jokes to share? We’d love for you to be part of the show! A sign-up sheet is available at the Welcome Desk, or you can see Joe Milner or Dan Stribling for more information.

OCC OCTOBER COLLECTIONS

For October, we’re making sure we have everything needed to pack great Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for children around the world!
 

We’re currently collecting:
 Clothing
 School supplies
 Personal care items
 Games
 Small toys
 WOW items
 

Donations will be accepted through our OCC Packing Party on November 6 at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Centre.
 

Every item helps us fill a box with something special and share the love of Jesus with a child. Thank you for helping us make this year’s boxes amazing!

SIPS AND SCRIPTURES

Join the Women’s Ministry for Sips & Scripture on Saturday, November 7, from 9:30–11:30 AM! Enjoy a cozy morning of fellowship, Scripture, warm beverages, and delicious pastries. Come slow down, connect with other women, and be refreshed by God’s Word and one another. Sign up at the Welcome Desk and join us for this special morning together!

CLEAR THE BARNS

Join us on Saturday, November 7, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm as we clean out the church barns! Items available for pickup will include scrap lumber, unused decorations, old furniture and desks, and other miscellaneous items. All items must be picked up by 2:00 pm. Stop by and see if there’s something you can put to good use!

ICOM 2026

Interested in Missions? Come Join Us at ICOM! Our church is registered for the International Conference on Missions (ICOM), happening this year in St. Louis, MO.

Come discover new ways to serve, connect with mission organizations, and be inspired as you explore how God may be calling you to get involved.

For more information about joining the FCC group that will be attending, contact Jeri Tucker at administration@fccbrazil.org or call the Church Office.

FCC Christmas Market

Join us Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at First Christian Church for our annual Christmas Market!

Shop from a wonderful variety of local crafters and small businesses, featuring woodworking, crochet, jewelry, candles, soaps, boutique items, and so much more.

•  Grab a drink from our mobile coffee truck
•  Enjoy delicious food trucks
•  Pick up treats from local bakers
•  Find unique gifts while supporting local makers

Best of all, proceeds from the Christmas Market will help support updates to our church gym so it can continue serving future generations at First Christian Church.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come enjoy a great day of shopping, food, and community!

DINNER THEATER TRIP

Come enjoy a fun afternoon of great music, delicious food, and fellowship with friends from FCC! Mark Grayless is organizing a group trip to the Harmony Theater in Hillsboro on Thursday, December 3, at 12:00 p.m. to see Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. Tickets are $50 and include the performance and a delicious meal. Payment is due by November 22. Sign up at the Welcome Desk or during Sunday School. We’d love to have you join us! For more information, contact Mark Grayless or the Church Office.