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First Christian Church of
Brownwood, Texas |
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| Our Affiliation: |
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We are voluntarily affiliated
with the denomination known as " The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
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| Our Polity: |
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We are a self-governed
congregation in covenant with our denomination and denominational agencies. |
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| Board: |
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We are governed by a
board made up of elected Elders, Deacons, Team Leaders, and presidents of
the Christian Women's Fellowship and the Christian's Men's Fellowship. |
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| Elders: |
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Men and women who are
tasked with the overall spiritual welfare of the congregation and its
members. |
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| Deacons (Diaconate):
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Men and women who prepare
and/or serve communion, and serve as ushers in worship services. |
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| Team Leaders: |
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Instead of committees, our
congregation has Ministry teams. Our current teams are: Worship, Properties,
Youth Education and Christian Ministries. |
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| Trustees: |
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The trustees serve as a corporate
board, responsible for all legal matters of the congregation. Trustees
are elected by the congregation. |
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Programs |
Sunday School: We
have classes for adults, youth, children of all ages. Currently all
classes. meet at 9:45 on Sundays. |
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Choir: The choir meets on
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Participation is not based upon musical or vocal
ability. We come together to make a joyful noise. |
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Mid-Week Bible Study: Bible
and other studies are conducted in blocks on Wednesday nights in our
fellowship hall. These are normally conducted by the Pastor. |
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Christian Men's Fellowship:
Meets monthly for service and fellowship. The CMF oversees our
scouting program. |
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Christian Women's Fellowship:
Meets monthly for service and fellowship. |
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Scouting: Boy Scout
Troop 1 meet on Monday evenings. Cub Scout Pack 43 has their monthly
meeting at the church. |
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