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
Secretary-Melissa Johnson
512-756-2223
Music Coordinator-Susan Clark
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!
Service Opportunity
Be a literary partner at RJ Richey Elementary.
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Volunteer for 30 minutes a week
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2 -15 minute One-on-One Reading Sessions
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Children not reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of school
Characteristics of a Literary Partner
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Consistency-committed to 30 minutes, on the same day of the week at the same time
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Flexible-realize that the child's mood and needs may vary from week to week
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Role model-be polite, kind, honest, respectful
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Humble-do not overestimate or underestimate your ability to help a child learn to read
Care Groups
Our church has three care groups. Each care group has an elder and deacon leadership team. The purpose of the groups is to build relationships, engage in service activities and provide a structure for our prayer chain. The care groups take turns hosting the monthly luncheons and fellowship times after worship.
Care Group Leadership Teams:
Group 1: Brenda Williams (E), Art Johnson (E), Melissa Johnson (D),
Richard Dunegan (D)
Group 2: LuLisa Nance(E), Bennie Clark (E), Jim Nance(D)
Pastor's Care Group: Teresa Trusner
(E) - Elder
(D) - Deacon
Recovery Groups
ACA - Mon 10:30 AM (Closed),
AA Book Study - Wed 10:30 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 6-7:30PM
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
Pastor’s Pen September 2024
Was August only two weeks long? It has flown by; perhaps because we have been so busy.
The diaper ministry has been my primary focus in August. First Baptist Church donated diapers before the September drive. Their donation of 1,781 diapers allowed us to work out systems for receiving diapers, tagging sleeves of diapers by size, and praying over the diapers. Sunday, August 25, 2024 each of these packages of diapers was prayed over during the worship service. Each package has a sticker that says “For this child I have prayed” 1 Samuel 1:27, Love, and the name of the person who prayed. As diapers are received during the diaper drive, September 8 - 14, there will be more opportunities to pray over the diapers: praying for the baby, parents, all who will care for this child, etc. This program is one in which we can all participate. In addition to praying and receiving diapers during the diaper drive, diapers will be given out on the first and third Tuesday from 4 - 6 pm. It will take 10-12 people for each evening. Contact me or the church office about how you can participate. When you talk to people about this ministry, there are only 2 criteria for receiving diapers: (1) bring a bill or lease that confirms residence in the Burnet (78611) or Bertram (78605) zip codes and (2) a document that confirms the identity of the child. This is an exciting opportunity for the church to reach out and meet a community need with the love of Jesus.
In addition to the diaper ministry, we are again blessed to be the Host Church for the Education Connection reading program. I read last year and enjoyed getting to know two children and helping them read. I will be reading again this year. Contact Michelle Darling for information about how you can get involved in this program. Surely you have 30 minutes a week (15 for each child) to share the love of Jesus?
September 8 I will begin a new sermon series. We will work our way through the book of Philippians. This series will carry us to Thanksgiving and then we will celebrate Advent.
I thank God for each of you and am blessed to be your pastor!
Blessings!
Pastor Teresa
817-573-7507
