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Journeying with Mark

Journeying with Mark – Week 7

February 15, 2016 by Ryan Arnold

Journeying with Mark, Minister Musing

[Continuing the year-long series Journeying in the Gospel of Mark] Mark 3:1-12 There is a significant introspective controversy presented in this week’s reading. The healing of the man with the withered hand is somewhat anticlimactic, because Jesus responds to the legality of… More

Journeying with Mark – Week 6

February 8, 2016 by Ryan Arnold

Journeying with Mark, Minister Musing

Mark 2:23-28 This week’s selection in our 52-week reading plan for The Gospel of Mark is short in length but long in depth. This quick teaching is essential, indeed foundational to any spiritual seeker journeying the unfortunately hazardous roads of… More

Journeying with Mark – Week 5

February 2, 2016 by Ryan Arnold

Journeying with Mark, Minister Musing

[Continuing the year-long series Journeying in the Gospel of Mark] Mark 2:13-22 “Why does he eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” One leading, contemporary scholar writes: “As was true normally in the ancient Near East, to have a fellowship meal… More

Journeying with Mark – Week 4

January 25, 2016 by Ryan Arnold

Journeying with Mark, Minister Musing

[Continuing the year-long series Journeying in the Gospel of Mark] Mark 2:1-12 The story of Jesus healing the paralytic lowered through the roof by four friends is a favorite for many Christians. There is audacity, courage, loyalty, the destruction of property, and… More

Journeying with Mark – Week 3

January 20, 2016 by Ryan Arnold

Journeying with Mark, Minister Musing

[Continuing the year-long series Journeying in the Gospel of Mark] Mark 1:32-45 In verse 43 and 44 of this week’s selection we encounter the first hint of a secret. Jesus sternly warns the man he healed who formerly suffered leprosy, “See… More

Journeying with Mark – Week 2

January 12, 2016 by Ryan Arnold

Journeying with Mark, Minister Musing

[Continuing the year-long series Journeying in the Gospel of Mark] Mark 1:16-31 is how Mark begins to tell us how Jesus became so popular so quickly. While Jesus was teaching a man with an unclean spirit walked into the synagogue. We are not… More

Journeying with Mark – Week 1

January 5, 2016 by Ryan Arnold

Journeying with Mark, Minister Musing

Today I started reading the Gospel of Mark one passage per week in 2016. What’s my goal? As with any scripture reading and study, my goal is to be transformed. I want the words, images, and ideas of the Gospel of… More

Journeying in the Gospel of Mark

January 1, 2016 by Ryan Arnold

Journeying with Mark, Minister Musing

Welcome 2016! With the strike of midnight on December 31, each year we sing Auld Lang Syne, toast what has come before and what is yet to be, embrace those we love, and dedicate ourselves to the renouncing of undesirable… More

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December 2019

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 1, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 1, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Friendship Time

    Friendship Time

    December 1, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 11:45 am

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 2, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 2, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 3, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 3, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 3, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL - Citizenship Class

    ESL - Citizenship Class

    December 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Offered through DMACC's non-credit ESL program.

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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  • City Runoff Election

    City Runoff Election

    December 3, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Fellowship Hall

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 4, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 4, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • LOGOS for grades K-12

    LOGOS for grades K-12

    December 4, 2019 @ 4:15 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • Choir Practice

    Choir Practice

    December 4, 2019 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    sanctuary

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 5, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 5, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL - Citizenship Class

    ESL - Citizenship Class

    December 5, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Offered through DMACC's non-credit ESL program.

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 6, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • First Friday Dinner Out

    First Friday Dinner Out

    December 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 8, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 8, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Friendship Time

    Friendship Time

    December 8, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 11:45 am

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  • Women-identifying Book Group

    Women-identifying Book Group

    December 8, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    The Tavern, WDM

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 9, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 9, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 10, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Office Volunteer Brunch

    Office Volunteer Brunch

    December 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    fellowship hall

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL - Citizenship Class

    ESL - Citizenship Class

    December 10, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Offered through DMACC's non-credit ESL program.

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 10, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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  • Service for Grief & Lament

    Service for Grief & Lament

    December 10, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    sanctuary

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  • ESL Classes

    ESL Classes

    December 11, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 11, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • LOGOS for grades K-12

    LOGOS for grades K-12

    December 11, 2019 @ 4:15 pm - 7:30 pm

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  • Choir Practice

    Choir Practice

    December 11, 2019 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    sanctuary

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  • FCC Men-identifying Fellowship

    FCC Men-identifying Fellowship

    December 12, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am
    library, 2nd floor

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  • ESL Cultural Day

    ESL Cultural Day

    December 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    fellowship hall

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  • LCH meeting

    LCH meeting

    December 12, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Library

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 12, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • ESL - Citizenship Class

    ESL - Citizenship Class

    December 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Offered through DMACC's non-credit ESL program.

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  • Senior Fun & Games

    Senior Fun & Games

    December 12, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Fellowship Hall

    Mary Jane Opland primary contact. Meets 2nd Thursday of the month.

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  • Informational Board Meeting

    Informational Board Meeting

    December 12, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Informal Lounge

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 13, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Elders Christmas Brunch

    Elders Christmas Brunch

    December 14, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Off site

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 15, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 15, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Annual Congregational Meeting (w/lunch)

    Annual Congregational Meeting (w/lunch)

    December 15, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    fellowship hall

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  • ESL Registration - by appointment only

    ESL Registration - by appointment only

    December 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 16, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 17, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 17, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 18, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Choir Practice

    Choir Practice

    December 18, 2019 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    sanctuary

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 19, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 20, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 22, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 22, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Friendship Time

    Friendship Time

    December 22, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 11:45 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 23, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 24, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 24, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 24, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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  • Christmas Eve Worship Service

    Christmas Eve Worship Service

    December 24, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    sanctuary

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 25, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Church Closed

    Church Closed

    December 25, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 26, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Church Closed

    Church Closed

    December 26, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 27, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Learning Hour Classes

    Learning Hour Classes

    December 29, 2019 @ 9:15 am - 10:15 am

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  • First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    First Christian Church Sunday Worship

    December 29, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Sanctuary

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  • Friendship Time

    Friendship Time

    December 29, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 11:45 am

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 30, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Narcotics Anonymous

    Narcotics Anonymous

    December 31, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Overeaters Anonymous

    Overeaters Anonymous

    December 31, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • FCC Staff Meeting

    FCC Staff Meeting

    December 31, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    2nd Floor Conference Room

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