Fulton First Christian Church
There are multiple ways you can serve within our church family.
Building and Grounds Committee
The committee maintains the property of the church. If you are skilled in any building practice or practices, we can always use your help. For more information, contact the church office.
Christian Education Ministry
The Christian Education Ministry plans, provides and nurture the church family's spiritual growth in God’s word. This ministry offers opportunities to grow spiritually through Bible Study and discussion. Sunday School is offered every Sunday. Opportunities exist to help in areas of bible study, Sunday School instruction, worship services, church camps, vacation bible school, Kingdom Kids, etc. If you are interested in learning more or want to volunteer, please contact the church office.
Church Board
The church board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Meetings usually last one-hour. Church family is invited and encouraged to attend. During the Pandemic, please check the newsletter and email about meetings.
Historical Committee
The committee is responsible for the collection and preservation of records, reports, pictures and other items that help maintain a comprehensive history of the church. If you have an interest in recording history and preserving memories, please contact the church office to learn how you can join this committee.
Membership Ministry
The ministry provides overall nurturing of the church family through activities and information sharing and includes material development, activity coordination and planning, maintaining member records, scheduling fellowship dinners, securing Sunday morning greeters, and maintaining the web site are some of the ministry responsibilities. If you love people and love planning social events and activities, or are skilled at writing, graphic design, or technology / computers, this ministry is for you. For more information, contact the church office.
Fellowship Dinner
Currently postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic. The second Sunday of most months, a different group within the church family sponsors or hosts the Fellowship Dinner. The host provides setup / cleanup around a theme (if they choose), drinks, and often times the main course. All church pot-luck dinners are also popular. In this case, the host group still provides dinner setup / cleanup and drinks.
Outreach Ministry
The ministry challenges the church family to look at the ministries beyond our own life by educating and motivating the church family to support outreach activities. For more information, contact the church office.
Stewardship and Finance Committee
The committee develops within the church family an understanding of the full meaning of Christian stewardship as it relates to time, talent and financial resources; and to plan, develop and promote programs for underwriting the financial needs of the church. To assist this committee please contact the church office.
Worship Ministry
The ministry encourages the devotional life among the church family through coordination of regular and special worship services.This ministry coordinates communion, schedules candle lighters, coordinates baptisms, organizes special services, schedules children’s moments, provides training for receiving offering and serving communion, etc. To assist with this ministry, contact the church office.
Choirs
If you like to sing or make a joyful noise to the Lord, the choir is for you. The Chancel Choir is a mixed ensemble of singers who share a wide variety of music throughout the worship service. They practice weekly and before Sunday school on Sunday mornings. The church has a three octave Bell Choir that practices every week and plays several times a month during Worship Service.
Ryan’s Case for Smiles
This ministry is one of sewing “Pillowcase Smiles” for young people with long hospital stays. Even if you are a beginner in sewing, you can create “Pillowcase Smiles” for children in Missouri who are dealing with cancer or other life-changing illness. For more information, contact the church office.
Financial Peace University
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellow man has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8
No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 6:24
Financial Peace University (FPU) teaches us how to spend, save and give money using Biblical principles. It teaches us how to get out of debt, save for retirement, leave a legacy for our children’s children, and most importantly, how to GIVE. It is life changing! FPU is usually hosted once every 12-18 months. Sessions will be posted on the events calendar.
Girls Club
The club is a place where we have fun, learn, and help others while gaining valuable life skills. If you want a safe place to talk, relax, grow and have fun this is the place to be. Parents, the goal of the club is to develop beautiful women that can care for themselves and others. Parents may be asked to participate in some events and help the young ladies get to club meetings, provide supplies, etc. on occasion. Travel may occur for field trips to expand hands on experience or to just have some plain old fashioned fun! Young ladies 9 years of age, or turning 9 sometime during the calendar year, through seniors in high school are welcome to join. Want to be a mentor? Contact the church office.
Homeless Ministries
Caring individuals donate time, food and money to support Wiley House/Haven House meals every other Friday. The Wiley House is an emergency overnight shelter for adult men and women. For more information, contact the church office.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
A ministry where folks that know how to crochet or knit basic stitches lovingly and prayerfully create shawls for comfort and peace. The shawls are given to those in need. For more information, contact the church office.
Red Kettle Campaign
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fulton, Mo., was instrumental in establishing the Salvation Army Service Unit of Callaway County. Determining that the greatest need in the community is meeting utility costs for many local households, the Service Unit committee organized the first Red Kettle Campaign with funds designated for utilities. First Christian Church provides leadership and is responsible for organizing and coordinating the annual Red Kettle Campaign. Originally, first two years, contributions were handled and funds distributed through the church office. Help through the Salvation Army fund is now distributed at SERVE, Inc. Help is always needed during the campaign! The more bell ringers, the merrier! Please contact the church office to learn how you can support the Red Kettle Campaign of the Salvation Army Service Unit of Callaway County.
Mission Funds
Two other Special Mission Fund Offerings are received each year to support specific ministries doing critical work. Visit their websites for more information and worship resources to support their offerings.
Easter Offering
The Easter Offering supports General Ministries of the Church. General ministries serve across the United States and Canada, and around the world. General Ministries also partner in ministry with a variety of far-reaching and unique organizations.
Pentecost Offering
The Pentecost Offering supports Disciples new church development. Planning, nurturing and sustaining new congregation is part of the Disciples’ vision. This offering supports the specialized ministry of new church development through both regional and general programs. Gifts for this offering are divided equally between the region in which they’re given and the New Church Ministry.
Thanksgiving Offering
The Thanksgiving Offering supports Disciples colleges, universities and theological institutions. Disciples have a long history of post-secondary and theological education. This offering provides a direct connection to 15 colleges and universities, including William Woods, 7 seminaries and theological programs. Gifts from this offering continue the Disciples tradition of developing leaders for our communities and the Church.
The Christmas Offering supports regional ministries. In 31 regions across the United States and Canada, ministers are nurtured and congregations are provided opportunities for work and worship. Often recognized for the ministries of camps and conferences, regions also play a critical role in the preparation and authorization of ministerial ordination. Both are key to church leadership and development. Regions partner with congregations to support the work required to call a new minister.
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