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IN THE NEWS
church office closed during the week of thanksgiving
The Church Office will be closed on Monday-Friday, November 24-28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
agape resource & assistance center - thanksgiving dinner
As shared by Coach Waters, we will provide a Thanksgiving Dinner for Agape Resource & Assistance Center.
sunday morning worship service - november 30 @ 10:30 a.m.
Scripture Reading: “The Blessed Hope” (Titus 2:11-14)
Message: “The HOPE We Have in Jesus”
christmas toy drive
We are collecting toys for all ages. The Toy Drive will run until Sunday, December 7th, which is the last day to bring a toy. Toys may be wrapped with a tag telling what’s inside or bring the toys unwrapped. We will have a wrapping party after church on December 7th. Pickup day will be Friday, December 12th.
Spread some Christmas joy by participating! Let’s do what we can to fill up the table with toys for children in our community.
congregational meeting - sunday, december 7
Our “Annual Meeting of the Congregation” will be on Sunday, December 7th following Worship. There will be at least two agenda items: (1) We will vote to approve a General Budget for 2025; and (2) We will vote for new Church Board members.
christmas meal - sunday, december 21 after worship
Sunday, December 21st, we will have our Christmas Meal right after Worship this year. A sign-up sheet will be available next month.
POINSETTIAS
The church will purchase 20 poinsettia plants for our upcoming Advent Season. The donation cost of each plant is $10.00. You may purchase a poinsettia in honor/memory of a loved one or friend. You may take your plant with you after our December 21st Worship Service. These dedications will be printed and placed on the kitchen counter for that service. It will also be published in the Newsletter. The sign-up list is now available.
church office closings
As we look ahead to the week of Christmas and the week after leading us toward New Year’s Day, here are the days the church office will be closed: December 22-26, December 29-January 2, 2026. We will be back on Monday, January 5, 2026.
FROM THE SEARCH TEAM
FROM THE SEARCH TEAM
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).
“Come near to God and he will come near to you” (James 4:8a).
Prayer Point: Pray the pastor search period will be a time the church learns to seek God Himself more than just a new pastor. “Lord, teach us to draw closer to Jesus and trust Him as the true head of the church and not in man.”
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24
First Christian Church of Allen will once again host a “Community Christmas Eve Service” in the old Church Sanctuary in the Allen Heritage Village. Make sure you let your family & friends know about it, so everyone can share with us this wonderful time of the year.
"elder emeritus" recognition from sunday morning
Highlights from the “ELDER EMERITUS” Recognition on November 23rd for Richard Conner
An Elder Emeritus is an individual who has exhibited a life of exemplary Christian service. Nominations for Elder Emeritus are made to the Elders, and then, if recommended, the nominations are forwarded to the Church Board for approval (First Christian Church Constitution, Article III, Section B., 2., e.).
On October 5th, Martha Hogan led our Nominating Team for 2026 in making the recommendation to our Elders that Richard Conner be honored as an “Elder Emeritus.” At the Elders’ Meeting on October 12th, Richard was unanimously approved for the honor. And then, at the General Board Meeting on October 26th, the Congregational Vote was unanimous.
Tribute: Someone has said, “Joyful generosity is the finest legacy.” On behalf of our Church Family, I want to say, “We are thankful for you–and, of course, for your dear, sweet Pat!” Richard, we are thankful for how you have, indeed, “exhibited a life of exemplary Christian service.” We are thankful for all the ways you “do”–whatever you “do”–with “joyful generosity” in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
On a personal note, I want to say “thanks.” It has been a blessing to serve as your Pastor for the past 8 ½ years. Your voice was the first voice I heard from someone representing FCC of Allen. And once I heard your Panhandle drawl, I couldn’t help but wonder, “Is this a signfrom God?” One thing for sure: I will be forever thankful for your kind and gracious spirit and for all the ways you exhibited “joyful generosity” in the life of our Church Family. Several weeks ago, I came across these thoughtful words and felt they were certainly appropriate to be shared about you.
You may not always see it, but your presence in this world has left ripples far beyond what you know. Someone still smiles as a memory you created together, still feels comforted by the kindness you once showed, and still finds courage in the words you spoke.
Someone hums a song that reminds them of you, sees beauty in the world because you pointed it out, and carries your wisdom in their heart. Someone stands a little taller because you believed in them, walks a little lighter because you were there, and dreams bigger because you told them they could.
You matter more than you realize…
After these moments in giving tribute, a “Do All the Good You Can” wall hanging was presented to Richard. And then, Richard’s name on the “Elder Emeritus” Plague was revealed. Following this, Pat Conner and our Elders were invited to come up and stand around Richard. Martha Hogan led a closing prayer.
The Lord be with you,
Dr. Wyatt E Fenno
Pastor, First Christian Church of Allen
pics from our thanksgiving fellowship meal
THE CONTEMPORARY CHORALE - DECEMBER 13
