FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Disciples of Christ
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Location
Activities
Worship - Sunday 10:45 AM
Study Time - Sunday 9:30 AM
Fellowship - Sunday 12:00 PM
Monthly Potluck - First Sunday
Prayer and Praise - Tuesdays @6 PM
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.
Traditional in style 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. We serve the following zip codes: Burnet (78611) and Bertram (78605).
Please bring residency identification such as a utility bill, lease, etc.
For child identification, please bring a birth certificate, shot record, etc.
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),
Jim Nance (D), Melissa Johnson (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
It has been way too long since I have written a newsletter. I thought I would write when I got back from vacation. I had a wonderful trip to New Orleans and Panama City. I came back refreshed but not efficient. I was forming an article about Freedom for the 4th of July, but I woke up to a changed world the next day - flooding, shelter in place, people missing, people dying. Today, July 9, there is a big trailer in our church parking lot buzzing with volunteers from the ARK of the Highland Lakes (formerly Highland Lakes Crisis Network). This organization was born out of the big flood in Marble Falls in 2018. Today they are providing 3 meals a day, water, clean up buckets, and a lot of other emergency stuff. The ARK paid for an electrician to install a 50 amp outlet so we can provide electricity for the refrigerators on their trailer. I am so blessed to watch the hands and feet of Christ at work and to know that we are a part of His work. Certainly, we sit in ashes and grieve with those who have lost everything including those they love. At times like these, there really are no words … just the silence of being present. Jesus said the world would know we belong to Him by the love we share. May we continue to love often, long, and well.
I am thankful to be your pastor!
Teresa
