February Messenger 2018

SOUTH HILLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
February Calendar:
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY- THURSDAY 9AM TO 4PM & FRIDAY 10AM TO 2PM
WORSHIP SUNDAY- 8:30AM & 10:50AM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES- 9:45AM
THURS - 1
Choir
Rehearsal 7pm
FRI- 2
Interfaith
Shabbat
Service
7:30pm
SAT- 3
SUN - 4 MON - 5
TUES - 6
WED- 7
THURS - 8
FRI- 9 SAT- 10
Staff Meeting
9:30am
SUN- 11 MON - 12
SUN - 18
First
Sunday in
Lent
Staff Meeting
9:30am
Senior Singles
Luncheon
11:30am
Disciples Women
Ministry Circles
10am
Room In The
Inn 5pm
Ministers Week @ University Christian Church
MON- 19
Staff Meeting
9:30am
TUES - 13 WED- 14
Ashes in the
Park 7:30am
TUES - 20
Disciples Women
Ministry General
Meeting 10am
Room In The
Inn 5pm
Ash
Wednesday
Service 7pm
WED- 21
Room In The
Inn 5pm
Choir
Rehearsal 7pm
THURS - 15
Introductory
Yoga class
11am
Choir
Rehearsal 7pm
THURS- 22
Choir
Rehearsal 7pm
Chi-Rho
Mid-Winter Retreat
FRI- 16 SAT- 17
CYF
Mid-Winter Retreat
FRI- 23 SAT- 24
Board
Meeting
3pm
SUN - 25
Rev. Don
Tatlock
Preaching
MON- 26
Staff Meeting
9:30am
Lenten Soup
Supper 6pm
TUES - 27 WED- 28
Room In The
Inn 5pm
Lenten Soup
Supper 6pm

WORSHIP
FEBRUARY 4
Isaiah 40:21-31
Mark 1:29-39
“Resting on the Journey”
Ronnie Wilson
Lisa Barnett, Guy Sawyer
FEBRUARY 14
Ash Wednesday Feb. 14
The act of marking ourselves with ashes at the
beginning of Lent is an ancient tradition. It invites
us to recall our beginnings and our humility in
relationship with God. This outward sign is not
worn to brag to the world of our faithfulness but
quite the opposite to say to the world we recognize
our humanity and give thanks for God’s unending
forgiveness.
Wednesday morning, our ministers will be in the
Community Park at 7:30 am, offering ashes to our
community as they begin the day. Wednesday
evening, there will be a worship service in the
sanctuary at 7 p.m.
Our scriptures for that day are:
Joel 2:1-17
Psalm 51:1-17
Matthew 6:1-6; 16-24
IN OUR PRAYERS
FEBRUARY 11
Psalm 147:1-6
Mark 9:2-9
“Marking the path”
Jeff Cooper
Leighton Clark,Sharon Beaucond
FEBRUARY 18
Genesis 9:8-17
Mark 1:9-15
“Seeing through the challenges”
Barry Johnson
Guy Sawyer, Becky Fancher
FEBRUARY 25
Rev. Don Tatlock Preaching
Karen Dungan
Sharon Beaucond, Lisa Barnett
Deacons
8:30am Service
• Marshall Gardner
Family of Eric Bohl, memorial service February 10th at SHCC
Continuing Prayers for: Stella Mae Barber, Deanna Dubiel, Betty
Martin, Grace Richter, Kathy Rowe, Jim Scarborough, Maureen
Sullivan
10:50am Service
• Bianca Branch
• Suzanne Ashmore
• Jeffrey Bartolotta
• Rhys Boyd
• Christa Engel
• David Boyd
MEAL COORDINATOR
Sharon Beaucond
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SEASON OF LENT COOK'S CORNER
The season of Lent reflects the times in our lives when we are shaken to the core, thinking even God
has abandoned us, and yet somehow a glimmer of hope shines through. Through the deadest of times,
there is hope for resurrection and new life.
Like Advent, we call Lent a season of preparation. Both seasons contain a call to repentance, strengthening our
awareness that we need God. By honest reflection upon who we are and an embracing of God’s forgiving love,
we are preparing for the joy of Easter and resurrection. Our Lenten experiences of darkness and grief call
us to appreciate the glimmer of light even more. These six weeks are not ends in themselves. They offer the
vision to see God’s amazing gift of life beyond death, wholeness out of brokenness and hope beyond despair.
The Lenten Journey opens our eyes to that pinprick of Holy Light through our grief, through our sacrifices,
through our struggles, through our sadness, and through our frustrations – both personal and corporate.
The Sundays of Lent are often called mini-Easters, for if one is fasting, Sunday is a day to receive the
nourishment you need to continue the fast. Sundays in Lent remind us of what is coming – resurrection and
hope. These Lenten Sundays do not hide from the Lenten journey, rather they are to sustain us as we explore
deeper and deeper into our relationship with God.
Our Wednesday evening gatherings for a light supper and program will provide us opportunities for
fellowship, spiritual growth and discussion. Holy Week concludes our Lenten journey and through the
transition to Easter morning step into the last days of Jesus and into the mystery of Easter morning.
Grace and Peace,
Dottie
On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of Brite Divinity School and Texas Christian
University, we invite you to campus for three days of inspiring worship, thoughtprovoking
lectures, enriching workshops and an uplifting organ recital and hymn
sing. This year, in the midst of uncertainty and social division, we reflect on the call of
Jeremiah to seek the shalom of the place in which we find ourselves for in its shalom, we
find our own (Jeremiah 29:7). Our preacher is Rev. Fredrick Haynes and plenary speakers
are Andrew Root, Scott Bader-Saye, and Shelly Matthews.
As this event is a gift from Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University and University Christian Church
there is no general registration fee; however, pre-registration is encouraged.
We look forward to seeing you at Ministers Week 2018!
To register: www.brite.edu/calendar-events/ministers-week/
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SHCC YOUTH
The new Year keeps right on rolling! While we’re falling into the swing of a new semester and
routine we will continue to have Breakfast Club every Sunday at 9:45am. If you would like to
provide breakfast for the youth one Sunday, we would love for you to sign up online with the
sign-up sheet on the youth page of the website. If that doesn't work for you talk to me directly.
We are also beginning to plan for this summer’s mission opportunities and a Youth Sunday
soon. We’re moving full steam ahead into February with love and learning and we are
incredibly thankful that you are supporting us on this journey!
Retreat Dates:
Chi Rho (Grades 6-8): February 9-11
CYF (Grades 9-12): February 16-18
FASTING ROB LANEY
"Fasting makes our lives ripe for surprise..."
Dear Worshiping Community, the month of February marks
our annual shift into Lent and a new mindfulness. Our choral
anthems and service music reflect this change of vision:
How do we sing into a place of intentional hunger? How do
we make a music of nagging detoxification that helps our
soul come clean? Fasting makes our lives ripe for surprise.
The discipline of putting aside pleasure prepares our hearts
for growth. As we do each Lenten season we will speak and
not sing the Lord’s Prayer. We again join our voices together
through this time of sacrifice and prayer
DISCIPLES WOMEN
MINISTRY
Upcoming Dates:
February 6 - "Authentic Discipleship- Living
Life Truly Free", Circles Meeting 10am
February 20 – Jessica Vacketta presents
"Pilgrimages", General Meeting 10am
I invite us to meditate on the melodies of introspection and
service: “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”, “O Christ the Healer”,
“What Wondrous Love is This?”
- Peace Through Music, Rob Laney
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DATES TO
REMEMBER:
2/5-7/2018:
Ministers Week @
University Christian
Church
2/21/2018:
TBA Habitat Build
Planning Lunch
12pm
3/3/2018:
Work day in the
flower beds 9am
COMMUNITY
EASTER EGG
HUNT
Saturday March 31st
We will start collecting
plastic eggs and candy
in February. They
can be placed in the
Community Minister’s
office.
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
New Hope Fellowship
We continue to receive
requests from New Hope
Fellowship Churchclothes,
dry foods, and
small hygiene items
are top on their list,
however, any and all
household items are
also helpful—including
laundry detergent.
MULTI-CULTURAL ALLIANCE
DON TATLOCK
Interfaith Shabbat Service
Friday, February 2
7:30 p.m.
Beth-El Congregation
4900 Briarhaven Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Participate in a Friday Night (Shabbat) Service as Beth-El hosts an Interfaith
Shabbat Service highlighting Multicultural Alliance Interfaith Dialogue
sessions. Refreshments served after the service.
Join and participate in a Friday Night (Shabbat) Service that highlights the
Multicultural Alliance Interfaith Dialogues.
Speakers:
Moazam Syed - Interfaith Dialogue Participant
Jesse Villagomez - Interfaith Dialogue Participant & current Co-Facilitator
Dr. Cheryl Kimberling - President of the Multicultural Alliance
Please invite family, friends, colleagues and your congregation
(if applicable) to attend.
Jackie Bzostek, Interfaith Dialogue participant and co-facilitator of many
Interfaith Dialogues is on the planning committee for this meaningful service.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2018 BUILD
Come and be apart of the planning group for the 2018 Trinity-Brazos Area (TBA)
Habitat for Humanity Build!
What is Habitat for Humanity? Habitat for Humanity partners with people in our
community to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat
homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an
affordable mortgage.
The Planning team meets once a month from 12pm-1pm to discuss fundraising
ideas, how much money has been raised, and how to better involve all the
churches in the TBA. The next planning lunch is February 21st at 12pm, location
TBD. If you already give to Habitat for Humanity, please note that if you put
"Disciples" as your designation it will go towards the TBA Build.
Fundraisers in the works:
1. Golf Tournament
2. Bingo Night at BREWED- June 7th at 7pm
3. Rummage sale at the Riverside Disciples Ministry Center
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JOIN THE "INN" CROWD IN FEBRUARY
During the 4 weeks left in our winter Room in the Inn
season, we have plenty of opportunities in which to
practice offering hospitality, intentional listening & being
present.
It can be as simple as: Preparing a side dish or picking
up ice cream to complete a dinner; setting tables; making
beds; sitting down to a community meal; picking up or
dropping off a few of our guests; spending a night on
a comfy twin bed (thanks to our new bed platforms);
preparing a part of breakfast before heading off into your
day energized; folding a load of clean laundry as a quiet
evening meditation! — all ordinary, everyday tasks, when
done with love, allow us to experience the blessings of
being in community.
Online sign up is always available on the SHCC website @
http://shccfw.org/community-involvement/room-inthe-inn.
For more information, speak to Margie Lawrence
mlawr3703@aol.com
817-266-4407 or Trisha Stanfill stanfill@flash.net
817-294-9868
ROOM IN THE INN WISH LIST
• current magazines
• paperback books
• inexpensive reading
glasses
• travel-size deodorant
• body powder
• hand sanitizers
• shaving cream
LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS
Wednesday Nights 6:00-8:00pm
Our Wednesday Lenten Gatherings begin on
February 21st and continue through March
21st. Each evening we begin with a simple
meal of soup and salad followed by a program.
The program begins at 6:45pm and concludes
by 7:45pm. We need volunteers to make this
happen. Please let us know how you can help. If
you have any questions, please contact Sydney
Wirsdorfer wirsdorfer@aol.com or
817-319-0881.
The Dates for Lenten Soup Suppers:
• February 21st
• February 28th
• March 7th
• March 14th
• March 21st
I can help by:
• Providing soup for 20 people (2 people needed)
• Providing salad for 40 people
• Providing fruit/dessert for 20 people (2 people
needed)
• Providing crackers/bread for each table
• Set-up for supper prior to 6pm
• Clean-up after each meal and program (8pm)
WORK DAY IN THE
FLOWER BEDS
Saturday March 3 @ 9am
We are happy to share
that the new playground
addition has arrived and
been setup. A big thanks to
Bob Chilton for taking on this
project for the preschool. Our
students are excited to play on
this new climbing structure.
Grab your clippers, shovels, weed
pullers, gloves and come to the
church Saturday, March 3 at 9:00am
for a workday in the flowerbeds. The
more the merrier - and the less time
it will take us! Hope to see you there!
Thanks again to everyone who
bought tamales so we could
purchase new piece!
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THE MESSENGER | COMMUNITY CONNECTION

A LOOK BACK AT JANUARY
Here are some photos that highlight our life together during the month of January
DOTTIE WITH THE TCU DISCIPLES ON
CAMPUS STUDENTS
WORKING HARD AT OUR STAFF
PLANNING RETREAT
DELIVERING LUNCHES TO THE DAY
LABORERS AT THE SOCKSHOW
OUR NEW SANCTUARY
DOORS

THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
GENEROSITY!
- FROM THE STAFF
INSTANT CHURCH DIRECTORY
http://www.instantchurchdirectory.com/shcc
We want to keep our directory as up to date
as possible, but we need your help. Please
send any email, address, phone changes to
the church office. Also you can email photo
updates – just attach one to your email. We
are setting up a time to take photos on Sunday
morning. Let us know if you would like a
photo taken on Sunday morning.
MINISTERIAL STAFF
Rev. Dottie Cook Senior Minister
Rev. Don Tatlock Community Minister
Rob Laney Music Director
Mason Wagner Youth Minister
SUPPORT STAFF
Kaye Reynolds Office Administrator
Bob Chilton Property Manager
Nathaniel Cook Media Coordinator
Claudia Slayter Preschool Director
Maria Barrios Nursery Care
Mark Metcalf Pianist
BOARD OFFICERS
David Gabehart-Weuste Moderator
Tony Lilburn Vice Moderator
Nadia Lahutsky Secretary
Janet Swan Financial Secretary
Marybeth Guenther Treasurer
Please email updates and changes to
media@shccfw.org
ONLINE CALENDAR
http://shccfw.org/news-events/calendar/
South Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
3200 Bilglade Rd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
Phone: 817-926-5281
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