One very effective way to realize Spiritual Growth is to share your thoughts with others and, in turn, serve as a sounding board for theirs. That process can be realized most effectively when done in a small group, so you should become a member of one. Once you do you'll wonder why you hadn't done so long ago, because not only will you achieve another level of Spiritual Growth but, through the fellowship you will enjoy, you will make new friends.
Disciples Men – This group of men meet every Wednesday, at 6:30am in our Church Parlor, for coffee, small-talk, more coffee, fellowship and then a devotional before adjourning to “The Homey Hearth” for breakfast, more coffee, more small-talk and more fellowship! Any and all early-rising males are encouraged to “join the ole gang” for this weekly get-together. You can enjoy it all and still get to work by 8am. The group of men also serve in several ways in the church and the community.
Disciples Women - Disciples Women have different groups that meet at different times to allow as many ladies as possible to be involved. The groups have a program and a Bible study and focus on projects to meet speific needs. Some of which include raising funds to support our Adult and Youth mission trips, and our local Hospice House, Sanctuary and Share and Care organizations.
Lunch Bunch Etc - One has to admit to being "over 50" in order to gain entrance to this fun Senior's group that meets once a month for a variety of activities. Those activities range from lunch (including yummy home-made desserts like Apple Pie) in Fellowship Hall (followed by rousing games of Bingo w/some pretty neat prizes), to outings to Branson and other nearby places to visit as a group. Recognizing the need for more senior ministries at FCC, a half-dozen women (Carolyn Eoff, Robbie Cotton, Betty Young, Betty Gray McFarland, Wanda Jackson and Mary Pledger) prepared lunch and hosted the first meeting of Lunch Bunch Etc, in our Fellowship Hall, back on April 12, 2007. Since then this has grown into a vibrant FCC program (perhaps because chocolates are given out on special occasions?).
Sunday School Classes - Our Church currently has fourteen (14) Sunday School Classes meeting each week. Not only are they each great potential resources to call on for help along your path toward Spiritual Growth, but each of them contributes large amounts of monies, independently, to various Church, community and worldwide projects designed to "spread the word" and/or help those in need. Click on this link to be taken to a Sunday School Classes page where you can begin to learn more about what each class has to offer.
Wednesday Night Spiritual Growth University- From September thru May, with winter break for several weeks, each year on Wednesday evenings come in for a fellowship dinenr from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Then select from a variety of classees for all ages from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Click on the link to see what is currently offered. Classes are set up to run for 6 weeks at a time..
Youth and Children's actvities- various youth and children's activies are ongoing at First Christian Church. Children's worship during each of our services; Sunday school classes each Sunday morning at 10:00am; Sunday evening activities as scheduled; Wednesday night classes from 6:00pm-7:00pm; and many additional special activities throughout the year.