22 May 2006

Our second meeting of the committee was very fruitful and we want to report the progress that has been made to date.
1. Theme for Homecoming 2006 is "Together Again". Our theme song will be "We're Together Again" and we will sing it at the beginning and throughout the week-end.
2. The Program committee is in process of developing plans, as follows:
Friday night: Coffeehouse setting in the gym with singers (music from our past), fellowship and renewing acquaintances with old friends. Julie Smith has kindly offered to make smoothies for that night.
Saturday (day): Morning in the gym for young adults, coffee and donuts. Young children and teens will be entertained with games and activities while their parents visit. Planned golf outing open to all golfers being planned by Bruce Smith. He will be asking for RSVPs later . Shopping trip for the non-golfers in the afternoon to the unique downtown Morris shops.
Saturday (night): Catered meal at 5:00. History of the church, slide show of old pictures with people and events of the past. The committee is working on getting "acts" together (The California Raisins, Hans and Franz, Uncle Maynard, Jeff Higginson singing the Cowboy song, Lot's Wife with Dottie Enger). If you thoroughly enjoyed the 40th year celebration a few months ago, you will be happy to also see some of the same acts from that night.
Sunday: Regular Sunday service with Chuck giving the message. There may be others that will participate also. These details have not been finalized. The "Timothys" and charter members of the congregation will be recognized. Past members of the choir will be invited to participate with the current choir members in one or two of the old songs. Other plans not yet finalized. Finger foods in the gym following church for those who would like to stay and visit. No evening service.

30 Apr 2006

The Homecoming 2006 contact committee is attempting to reach everyone who attended FCC during the past 40 years. Shirley McCrite is working with Carolyn & Gary Sink to find as many mailing and e-mail addresses as possible in preparation for sending postcards announcing the homecoming. If anyone has family members or friends who no longer live in the area, please send their addresses to the e-mail address established for homecoming matters - fcchomecoming@yahoo.com. We don't want to miss ANYONE!

15 Apr 2006

First Christian Church of Morris announces plans for Homecoming 2006 which will be the culmination of the celebration of our church's 40 years. Please mark your calendars for the week-end of October 7 - 9 and "come home" to renew old acquaintances and enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Several events suitable for the different ages of members are in the planning stages and additional information will be posted at this site as it becomes available.

We are eagerly looking forward to sharing what God has done to bless our wonderful church and its members and to have you meet our outstanding ministry team members. Chuck and Janice Richardson are especially looking forward to greeting old and new members from near and far. If anyone is interested in helping plan this weekend or if you have any ideas for the committee to consider, please feel free to contact any of the following listed members. The Homecoming 2006 committee is composed of the following individuals:

		Chuck and Janice Richardson
		Steve and Diane Finch
		Dick and Shirley McCrite
		Tim and Shelly Pfaff
		Tracy Prince
		Bruce and Julie Smith
		Bruce and Marge Southcombe
		Cheryl Spear
		Clara Scaman