12/20/2020 Sunday’s Sermon by Nick Perez
Mary’s Christmas; Come see the Baby
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11, ESV
***Join us at the church for a Drive-In Service 10:45, OR streaming on YouTube.
12 Days of Christmas
By: Nick Perez
[Years ago, when I would write a weekly bulletin article, I would write a wish list of sorts for God as a letter to Santa. Here’s is 2020’s letter to Santa.]
Dear Santa,
Despite 2020 being an odd year, I’ve tried to be a good boy all year. Since you’re coming to town in just a few days I wanted to let you know what I want for Christmas this year.
This year brought the unanticipated challenge of implementing a streaming service and improving our digital footprint. We have had to be flexible and adaptable to the circumstances, prepared for the lost signals, internet disruptions, and machine failures that go along with online worship. In addition, we have innovated new ways for congregating for worship, including Drive-In Church. So for next year, could you bring more resilience and creativity our way?
Our leadership is in the process of developing revitalization strategies for Davis Park. We are not yet sure
what exactly this looks like for our church context, though we have several targets in mind. Please fill your sleigh with plenty of wisdom and insight so that our leaders can know the times and know what Davis Park should do.
Once the strategy is developed, then comes its implementation. This will mean a congregation of willing
people who are eager to do the good works prepared beforehand that we might walk in them. Could you stuff the stockings of the members with a spirit of enthusiasm for church revitalization?
And of course, COVID-19. Could you bring a safe vaccine to everyone who wants it? Better yet, could you go ahead and eradicate this virus so that we can get busy with our lives, moving forward into our new post-pandemic normal?
As always, I’ll be sure to leave plenty of cookies and milk out for you when you come by.
Online Resources
Fairmont Park Church of Christ (Midland, TX)
Live Streaming & Recorded Sermons & Bible Classes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FPCOFC/
Website: https://www.fmpchurch.com/
App: (Apple & Android) Fairmont Park Church of Christ
*Children’s resources now available
The Christian Chronicle
The Christian Chronicle has compiled a list of Churches of
Christ nationwide who offer live streaming services.
https://christianchronicle.org/churches-of-christ-offeringlivestream-worship/
“Let the Bible Speak” – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/LetTheBibleSpeak
Coronavirus Response
- We are complying with state and county guidelines
- Sunday morning worship is now open, and still online
- Sunday Bible classes canceled until further notice
- Junior Worship canceled until further notice
- Wednesday Bible classes canceled until further notice
- Potlucks canceled until further notice
- Food Pantry by appointment only
- Travelers Motel – food service only
- Shower Shuttle canceled until further notice
- Recommendations – Those who are over 60 or have underlying health conditions are encouraged to stay home.
- Guidelines – If you are sick, stay home. Wash your hands. Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
Contact Info for our Shut-Ins
- Jewel Cherry, 2117 Bridgewood Way, Modesto, CA 95355
- Nadine Greff, Vintage Faire, 3620 Dale Rd, Rm. 25, Modesto, CA 95356
- Betty McGoldrick, 13754 Jasper St., Lathrop, CA 95330
- Russ Ortloff, 511 East D Street, Oakdale, CA 95361
- Evelyn Wood, Bethel Assisted Living, 2345 Scenic Ave., Apt. 323, Modesto 95355
***Please submit additions, corrections & updates to the office.
NOTE: Our Shut-ins are not allowed visitors at this time. Please take the time to send them a card or note of encouragement if you can.
Mourning the loss of loved ones
Aaron Scott & Family – father Jerry Scott
The family of David McCaig
The family of Jody Thompson
Rios Family – Calvin Watson
COVID-19
Gary Patton – dad Herman Patton Sr.; Herman’s wife is also sick, family members exposed
Charlotte & Dan Walton
Russ Ortloff – daughter Janelle Carrillo hospitalized
Deb Barnes
Kim Perez – uncle Mike Mercer
Eddie Vargas – mom Tina, sister Serena, Vicki’s brother Andrew
Allegria Rice – Ashlee is home but still on ventilator & IV antibiotics
Yuri Gomez – Sylvester & his family in Hughson
Lynn Albro – friend, Lynn Barlowe hospitalized (also had kidney stones removed); niece, Katia Lundell
Joan Quinn – recovering at home
Traci McEnery – uncle Ronnie
Linda Teixeira – son-in-law, Jay
John & Patty Ford – daughter Christie is an RN working with COVID patients
Battling Cancer
Monte & Sharon Corley – daughter-in-law Mandy
Cathy Dixon – sister-in-law Nancy
Julie Vergara – 2 yr old grandson Bryce has a rare form of cancer
Eddie Vargas – Dora Manuel is in the final stages of cancer
Lyn Brocco – lung cancer
Jacqui Coulter – father, Gene Fisher diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer
Patton Family – assistant high school basketball coach Leo Griggs
Mason – teenager in Ripon
Sheila Walls
Grace Whited – 6 year-old at Murphys Church of Christ
Other Requests
Sharon Corley – uncle Neil Williams is back in the hospital
Paula Meler – approved for surgery on thumb & knee replacement
Ernie Yoshino – recovering at home
John Ford – friend Johnny Grissom struggling with alcoholism
Eddie Vargas – sister’s boyfriend Aaron has digestive issues
Sharon Corley – uncle Neil Williams resting at home
Nick Perez – grandmother Ruth Lehnick has congestive heart failure
Wayne Coulter – step-dad John Henry has a mass under his arm
Helen Potterf – Hospice care
Tonya Barnard – waiting for surgery to be scheduled
Kari Laguna – leg not healing correctly
Leadership / Essential Workers / Unemployed
