FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Disciples of Christ
Location
Activities
Worship - Sunday 10:45 AM
Study Time - Sunday 9:30 AM
Fellowship - Sunday 12:00 PM
Monthly Potluck - First Sunday
Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9am to 1pm
Staff
Pastor Teresa Trusner
817-573-7507
Administrative Asst-Melissa Johnson
512-756-2223
ABOUT US
People:
Human beings with faults and flaws who are committed to a lifelong quest to become like Jesus.
Study Groups:
Two adult study groups: one for women and another for men and women. Each chooses their own study material.
Classes for children and youth are in our future plans.
Worship:
Starts at 10:45 a.m. A chime sounds to call people to their seats.
The worship style is a mix of traditional and modern guided by TV screens.
Prayer lifts up our concerns and joys.
We partake in communion at each service. The table is open to all.
Closes with a circle to celebrate the fact that we do not go out into the world alone.
Sermons:
Typically short, focused on practical bible application.
Weekly Social:
Light snacks are provided after worship. Come get acquainted!
Monthly Potluck: First Sunday of the Month after worship. There is always plenty of food. Come join us!
What Should I Wear?
You will see people wearing shorts to business casual. Come as you are!
Baby Blessings Diaper Ministry
Our diaper pantry is open the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4-6pm. Our aim is serve our families in our community by helping to offset the cost of diapers for their babies.
All are welcome.
First Christian Church-Burnet
Baby Blessings Diaper Ministry
We are hosting a diaper drive for our diaper ministry. We specifically need sizes 5,6,7, and 8. We could also use Pull Ups. Please consider donating diapers, or money. You may purchase off our Amazon wish list or donate electronically through Tithe.ly. (make sure to use the drop down box for diapers.)
Any donation is much appreciated. Thank you for helping us serve the community.
Get Connected
Sharing your contact information is the key to getting connected. The prayer chain is a text message group activated when an Elder or the Pastor receives a request for prayer. Prayer is the most important way we connect to each other. Opportunities for fellowship and service may also be communicated through the text message group. Any questions can be directed to the Connect Leadership team:
Connect Leadership Team:
Brenda Williams (E), Art Johnson (E), Lisa Nance (E), Bennie Clark (E)
Jim Nance (D), Cheyenne Barker(D), Hunter Barker (D)
Pastor: Teresa Trusner
(E) - Elder
(D) - Deacon
Recovery Groups
ACA - Mon 10:30 AM (Closed),
AA Book Study - Wed 11:00 AM
AA Noon Group – Mon through Fri (12PM-1PM)
AA Solutions Group – Wed & Sat (7PM-8PM)
AA Women Do Recover (Women only) - Mon (5:30PM - 6:30PM)
NA Non-Fiction Addiction – Mon & Thurs (7PM-8PM)
Food Addiction Group - Sun 5-6:30PM
The Blessing Box was installed in 2019 as a memorial to two former members of our church, Auda and Mary Alice Ross. The box provides non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for those in need. Feel free to "take what you need, leave what you can...above all Be Blessed."
History
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was founded in the early 1800’s in the United States. The founders envisioned only one Christian Church, modeled on the New Testament, to be a witness for both religious freedom and the unity of all Christians. The church grew rapidly across the American frontier, in part because it shared many values of the early settlers. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) now includes nearly 4,000 congregations.
History of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Burnet:
In June 1883, land was purchased and the first building was erected in 1884 or 1885. In 1910, the building burned and eventually the church disbanded. The congregation reorganized in 1950, purchased the present lot in 1951 and dedicated the sanctuary (now the fellowship hall) on July 27, 1952. Sunday School rooms were added in 1957 and the present sanctuary was dedicated December 14, 1975. An extensive remodel was undertaken in 2005.
You may also choose to worship online with us on Facebook Live.
Pastor's Pen
Advent has been a time of waiting. Looking for the Messiah who came in the humble form of a baby. A baby born in the most humble of circumstances. And yet, in the midst of this birth there were angels announcing the birth of the Messiah, shepherds who came to see the Messiah, and Mary pondering all these things in her heart. From the moment of this baby’s newborn cry, he was a King on a Manger Throne. Born to bring the Kingdom of God to earth. His life, His teachings, the miracles, all led to His crucifixion and His resurrection. The source of our hope and our faith is this Jesus of Nazareth.
Now it is time to look to the New Year. What will it hold? Only God knows.
We will have a new leadership team with some members serving in multiple capacities:
Brenda Williams - Board Moderator, Elder
Jim Nance - Vice Moderator, Deacon, Trustee
Cheyenne Barker - Secretary, Deacon, Church Life Committee Chair
Bennie Clark - Treasurer, Elder, Trustee
Art Johnson - Elder, Trustee
Lisa Nance - Elder
Hunter Barker - Deacon
Hank Holt will be honored as Elder Emeritus. This lifetime position recognizes his service to the church. It acknowledges his role as an advisor to the leadership team.
I look forward to doing life with you as members of this community of Jesus followers. May we strengthen our faith. May we bear each other's burdens. May we rejoice in God’s blessings. May we walk together as we seek to become more like Jesus. May we remember that God is able to do exceedingly more than we could think or ask. May we be known in Burnet by our love.
Thankful to be your pastor,
Teresa
