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
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
4/1/25
We are halfway through the season of Lent. It is a time of sacrifice and meditating on Jesus’ path to the cross. For me, it is a very holy time - set apart for self examination. It is a time when I intentionally spend time asking God questions like: “What do you need to change in me?” “What baggage am I still carrying?” “How can I be more healed and become more like Christ?” God patiently peels back another layer of the onion which is my soul and offers me freedom.
In one more week, I will intentionally focus on Holy Week. Palm Sunday is April 13. Maundy Thursday, beginning at 5:30 pm, we will commemorate the Passover/Last Supper. Good Friday will include two opportunities for worship. At noon the Burnet Ministerial Alliance will sponsor a service in the new sanctuary at First Baptist Church. Their pastor will preach as it will be the very first service in that space. I will have a role in the service, but I don’t know what it will be. The Highland Lakes Crisis Network will sponsor a Community Good Friday service in Johnson Park at 5:30 pm. Resurrection Sunday we will partner with First Methodist Burnet and St Matthews’ AME for a Sunrise Service beginning at 7:00 AM in the prayer garden at First Methodist. Dr Friday will preach and I will be doing communion. We walk back to our church to share pancakes with our friends. Bring cut flowers or wildflowers to decorate our big, wooden cross. Worship will begin at 10:45.
In this season of Spring and the celebration of new life, I pray that you are experiencing the love of God. Please feel free to call or text me if I can help you in any way.
Peace and Blessings!
Pastor Teresa
