en http://www.firstchristianph.com © Copyright 2000 - 2010Church Community Builder. All Rights Reserved. http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=30&article_id=52 Annual Permission SlipMedical Information & Medical Care Release Instead of filling out individual forms for every program, activity, or outing, I/We acknowledge that we are filling out this form to be authoritative and in full effect for one full year, from January 1 through December 31, 2010. Check the appropriate ministry for which this form is applicable; multiple choices can be made: ___________ Children's Ministry ___________ Sunday School ___________ Jr. High Youth Group ___________ Church Sponsored Outings ___________ Sr. High Youth Group Information About Child/Teenager: Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ Zip Code _____________ Home Phone Number ____________________ Email: _____________________________ Father's Work Number ___________________ Cell ______________________ Mother's Work Number __________________ Cell _______________________ Person to Contact in the Event of and Emergency: Name _________________________________ Phone ______________________ School Grade as of January 1, 2010 ______________________________________ Birth date _________________ Age __________ Sex ( ) M ( ) F Currently lives with: ____ Both Parents _____ Mother ____Father _____ Legal Guardian Home Church _______________________________________________________________ Has your child been baptized by immersion? ( ) Yes ( ) No Medical Information Insurance Company ______________________________________ Policy # ___________________________ Date of Last Tetanus __________________was it an initial or booster? _________ Does your child have penicillin or other drug reactions ( ) Yes ( ) No If so to what ______________________________________________________________________________ Has your child been exposed to any disease with the last month? ( ) Yes ( ) No If so to what ______________________________________________________________________________ Allergies? ( ) Yes ( ) No What?_____________________________________________________________ Is your child to be restricted in any way from strenuous games? ( ) Yes ( ) No Explain __________________________________________________________________________________ Any special medication or diet which is to be continued? ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes give complete instructions: ______________________________________________________________ Please provide any additional medical information you feel is pertinent to your child: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Permission Slip (I ) (We) (Parents) (Legal Guardians) do hereby give permission for (my) (our) child to participate in children and/or youth activities, including trips, outings, regular and special events, including such that require travel, and do herby release, indemnify and hold forever harmless First Christian Church of Pleasant Hill, California, and any paid and or volunteer representative of the Church, or their assigns, against loss from any and all claims, demands or actions in law ore in equity that may hereafter be made or brought by the said minor child or by anyone on behalf of said minor child for the purpose of enforcing a claim for damages on account of any injury, accident, or fatality incurred in consequence of any injury, accident or incident that may be sustained by said minor child en route to , during, or en route from any church-related activity which my child participates in. I have read and understood this agreement. Parent or Legal Guardian_____________________________________ Date____________________________Parent or Legal Guardian ____________________________________ Date____________________________ Medical Care Release (I) (We) (Parents) (Legal Guardian) of ____________________________________ do hereby authorize any paid or volunteer supervisory adult member of First Christian Church, Pleasant Hill CA as agents for the above minor child to consent to any x-ray, examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care which is deemed advisable by any physician or surgeon licensed under the provisions of the Medical Practice Act. It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care being required, but is given to provide authority and power on the part of our aforesaid agent(s) to care which the aforementioned physician in the exercise of his/her best judgment may deem advisable. This authorization is given pursuant to the provisions of Section 25.8 of the Civil Code of California. This authorization will be effective up to and including December 31, 2010, unless sooner revoked in writing to said agent (s). Parent or Legal Guardian_____________________________________ Date______________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian______________________________________ Date______________________________ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:05 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=26 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=26&article_id=41 Annual Permission SlipMedical Information & Medical Care Release Instead of filling out individual forms for every program, activity, or outing, I/We acknowledge that we are filling out this form to be authoritative and in full effect for one full year, from January 1 through December 31, 2010. Check the appropriate ministry for which this form is applicable; multiple choices can be made: ___________ Children’s Ministry ___________ Sunday School ___________ Jr. High Youth Group ___________ Church Sponsored Outings ___________ Sr. High Youth Group Information About Child/Teenager: Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ Zip Code _____________ Home Phone Number ____________________ Email: _____________________________ Father’s Work Number ___________________ Cell ______________________ Mother’s Work Number __________________ Cell _______________________ Person to Contact in the Event of and Emergency: Name _________________________________ Phone ______________________ School Grade as of January 1, 2010 ______________________________________ Birth date _________________ Age __________ Sex ( ) M ( ) F Currently lives with: ____ Both Parents _____ Mother ____Father _____ Legal Guardian Home Church _______________________________________________________________ Has your child been baptized by immersion? ( ) Yes ( ) No Medical Information Insurance Company ______________________________________ Policy # ___________________________ Date of Last Tetanus __________________was it an initial or booster? _________ Does your child have penicillin or other drug reactions ( ) Yes ( ) No If so to what ______________________________________________________________________________ Has your child been exposed to any disease with the last month? ( ) Yes ( ) No If so to what ______________________________________________________________________________ Allergies? ( ) Yes ( ) No What?_____________________________________________________________ Is your child to be restricted in any way from strenuous games? ( ) Yes ( ) No Explain __________________________________________________________________________________ Any special medication or diet which is to be continued? ( ) Yes ( ) No If yes give complete instructions: ______________________________________________________________ Please provide any additional medical information you feel is pertinent to your child: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Permission Slip (I ) (We) (Parents) (Legal Guardians) do hereby give permission for (my) (our) child to participate in children and/or youth activities, including trips, outings, regular and special events, including such that require travel, and do herby release, indemnify and hold forever harmless First Christian Church of Pleasant Hill, California, and any paid and or volunteer representative of the Church, or their assigns, against loss from any and all claims, demands or actions in law ore in equity that may hereafter be made or brought by the said minor child or by anyone on behalf of said minor child for the purpose of enforcing a claim for damages on account of any injury, accident, or fatality incurred in consequence of any injury, accident or incident that may be sustained by said minor child en route to , during, or en route from any church-related activity which my child participates in. I have read and understood this agreement. Parent or Legal Guardian_____________________________________ Date____________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian ____________________________________ Date____________________________ Medical Care Release (I) (We) (Parents) (Legal Guardian) of ____________________________________ do hereby authorize any paid or volunteer supervisory adult member of First Christian Church, Pleasant Hill CA as agents for the above minor child to consent to any x-ray, examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care which is deemed advisable by any physician or surgeon licensed under the provisions of the Medical Practice Act. It is understood that this authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment, or hospital care being required, but is given to provide authority and power on the part of our aforesaid agent(s) to care which the aforementioned physician in the exercise of his/her best judgment may deem advisable. This authorization is given pursuant to the provisions of Section 25.8 of the Civil Code of California. This authorization will be effective up to and including December 31, 2010, unless sooner revoked in writing to said agent (s). Parent or Legal Guardian_____________________________________ Date______________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian______________________________________ Date______________________________ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:59:39 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=39 Dale and Jo Alvarez recently celebrated their 20th anniversary and have three kids of their own in the youth group: Michael - 16, Gina - 14, and David - 13. Dale and Jo have provided leadership to our youth group for the past six years, providing Sunday school teaching and being involved in the Wednesday night activities, special outreach events and yearly retreats. They are loud and proud about the youth and can sometimes be seen at sporting events where FCCPH youth participate - megaphone and camera in hand! OK, so the megaphone stays home when they go to music events. Come join in the fun! Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:33:18 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=29&article_id=50 The FCC Youth Ministry is for students from 6th Grade to Senior High. We share our lives and the Faith with each other in several ways. Sunday School We meet downstairs in The Rock every Sunday morning at 11:00 AM to noon for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Our current curriculum is Lee Strobel's "The Case For Faith". Join us in discussing questions like: If there is a God, why do we have suffering? If I'm a Christian, why do I still have doubts? Bring your friends and your Bible. Wednesday Nights We meet every Wednesday night from 6:30pm to 8pm downstairs in The Rock. Fun, fellowship and challenges for mind and body. Ping pong, air hockey, music videos, games and more games - ok, we do throw in a lesson or two. Bring your friends. Upcoming Events We have several upcoming events and activities on our calendar, including: Benicia Skate Park Trip, Monday January 18, 2010. Contact Dale Alvarez for details (925-658-1445). Waiver forms required. Space is limited. Hume Lake High School Winter Retreat, Fri-Sun February 19-21, 2010. Cost: $165 per student. Contact Dale or Jo Alvarez (925-658-1445) for details, deposit and required waiver forms. Get ready to have some radical FUN and fellowship. Tons of kids, tons of food, lots of high energy! Easter Break Event, sometime the week of April 5th, details TBD. Chillin' N Grillin', Wednesday nights throughout June, July and August 2010. Games, food, fellowship and fun. Annual Santa Cruz Beach/Boardwalk Fun in the Sun, July 2010. Details TBD. This annual trip is a must-do for youth. Lots of things to do on the beach, fun on the boardwalk, fellowship, and lots of food. Youth Ministry Key Bible Verse "Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us." Philippians 3: 13, 14 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:23:04 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=32&article_id=59 Our leadership keeps a blog in which they discuss various aspects of ministry. You can find that blog here: http://fccplaybook.blogspot.com/. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:54:13 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=28&article_id=49 The FCC Children's Ministry is for all children nursery through 5th grade. We strive to introduce children to Jesus through Bible stories, practical lessons, games, crafts, and lots more. Sunday Morning Our Children's staff/teachers all have a heart for kids and a desire for each child to be accepted, loved, and to learn about Jesus:Nursery: Offered 9 AM to noon for ages 0 - 2.Pre-School/Kindergarten: Classes offered at both 9 AM and at 10:50 AM. This special time includes Bible stories, crafts, and fun that keeps your little ones wanting to come back next week.Kids Church: Offered at 9 AM for grades 1 - 5 . In March we will be going through exciting stories from the early church in the Bible book of Acts. Kids Sunday School: Offered at 10:50 AM for grades 1 - 5. In March we will be finishing up a series on great people of faith from the Old Testament. Wednesday Evening Following our 6 PM dinner, our Kids In Action (KIA) program runs from 7 to 8 PM for kids age 4 through 5th grade. This hour of great lessons, stories, games, and crafts will be a memorable time while mom and dad attend classes or prayer time. KidZone This active and fun outreach program for Kindergarten and Grade-school kids runs from 6 to 8:30 PM the last Friday evening of each month. This time of music, games, and crafts will be a highlight for your child's month and a great place to invite friends. Upcoming EventsVBS - July 20-24th Key Bible Verse For March "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come." (2 Corinthians 5:17) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:00:33 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=58 We have a vision of First Christian Church as being and becoming a place of grace for all, a place... • serving and worshipping God • leading the unsaved to salvation and the saved to maturity • speaking, teaching, and applying biblical truth with love • helping each other turn away from sin and toward God • loving people through acts of service • discovering and using our gifts from God • uniting in essentials and respecting liberty in non-essentials • growing faithful servants and servant leaders •building authentic relationships with each other and the community • training individuals to serve in ministry teams • respecting the uniqueness of all God's people • sharing our blessings with those in need • thriving as an active family •rejoicing in salvation • celebrating God's works • living in love and forgiveness Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:45:57 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=27&article_id=48 "To be and become a place of grace for all" is God's mission for our congregation. There are four parts to this mission, each of which has its own special meaning:To Be And Become - to decide to be and then become, to change our state and then change ourselves, to grow into and mature into and develop intoA Place - a body, a group, a gathering, an assembly, a community, a familyOf Grace - God's saving grace to us, God's daily grace to us, and our mutual graciousness to each otherFor All - every person of every kind, regardless of race, age, gender, class, and history This is what God wants, this is what the Scripture describes, this is what our world needs, and thus this is what we seek: "to be and become a place of grace for all." Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:41:15 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=23&article_id=22 Next Kidzone "Live" Friday March 27th from 6:00 - 8:30PMFor all 1st through 5th gradersDinner, Music, Games, Crafts, Prizes, & Amazing FUN! Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:04:09 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=18&article_id=10 We do several simple things during our worship services. On Sunday morning, we gather together in the auditorium. There, we do several things:We sing songs and hymns; this is to praise God. We partake of the Lord's Supper or Communion; this is the ceremonial eating of bread and drinking of wine to remember the death of Jesus. This ceremony is open, meaning we don't force anyone to partake or forbid anyone from partaking; we allow each partake or not partake as they choose and merely encourage each who partakes to contemplate on Jesus and His death as they do so. We take up a collection; this is the giving of funds to support the work of the church. Like Communion, this collection is open; no one is made to give by force, but each is encouraged to give by freewill.We listen to a message or sermon; this is to hear from and learn about God.We pray; this is to speak with God and ask for His help with our lives, families, work, church, community, and world. On Wednesdays, we gather together in the fellowship hall. There, we also do several things:We eat together; we share a meal and each other's company.We break into groups for study and prayer; the kids and youth each have their groups, and the adults can choose between a Bible study group or a prayer group. In all of our services, we strive to maintain a reverence toward God, respecting Him as being above us, and graciousness toward each other, respecting each other as we want others to respect us. We allow for diversity (and indeed have a lot of diversity in age, dress, appearance, and others) while striving for our harmonious edification and God's true glorification. Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:46:25 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=1 Welcome To First Christian Church - Pleasant HillA Place Of Grace For All Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:20:49 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=3 We believe in the historic Christian faith as reflected in these statements: God We believe God is the loving Creator of all things, both seen and unseen. God is eternal and completely good, knowing all things, having all power and majesty. God exists as one God with three distinct personalities: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God passionately desires a relationship with us, a relationship of faith, friendship, learning, and service. Genesis 1:1; John 14:6-9, 14:15-17, and 16:7-15; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 John 4:9-10 Jesus Christ We believe God expressed himself in human form through Jesus Christ, His Son. Jesus was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, was crucified for our salvation, was buried, rose again from the dead, and has ascended to heaven. On some future day, He will return as our victorious Lord. Colossians 1:13-23, 2:8-14; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8; Matthew 22:36-40; John 14:1-3; Hebrews 1:1-3; Acts 10:42-43; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 The Holy Spirit We believe the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God sent from God to live inside all who believe in Jesus Christ. He teaches, comforts, and empowers us, giving each follower diverse gifts. Romans 5:5, 8; 1 Corinthians 12-14; Galatians 5:16-25; Ephesians 3:16, 4:3-4, 5:18; John 14:26, 16:7-14 The Bible We believe the Bible is God's Word containing God's unchangeable truth for our lives. It is without error and is our guide for all we say and do, Matthew 5:17-19; 2 Timothy 2:15, 3:14-17; Hebrew 4:12; 2 Peter 1:16-21, 3:14-18; Psalm 19:7-11, 119:9-16; Joshua 1:7-8 Salvation We believe all people are created in the image of God to live in relationship with God. However, through our sin (violating God's moral standards), we broke our relationship with God. The breaking of this relationship with God has resulted in our seperation from God, and with that seperation, many negative consequences for both this life and the life to come. However, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to rescue us from those consequences and to restore our broken relationships with Him and with others. As we believe in Jesus, particularly in His death on the cross, we are reunited with God once more. 1 Peter 2:24, 3:18; Romans 3:9-28, 6:23, 10:9-10; John 3:16, 5:24; Ephesians 2:1-10; Titus 3:3-8; James 2:14-26Baptism We believe the Bible teaches that we are to repent of our sins, confess Jesus Christ as our Savior, and be immersed into Christ through baptism. Baptism is a picture of the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It symbolizes new birth, cleansing, and forgiveness.Acts 2:38-39; John 3:5; Col 2:11-12; 1 Peter 3:21 The Church We believe the church is the body of Christ which is led by Christ. The members of the church are those who have become followers of Christ by believing in Him and being baptized into Him. The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving Him and by sharing Him with the world.Matthew 16:13-18; Acts 2:14-47 Communion Communion, the eating of bread and drinking of wine during the worship service, is a memorial of Christ's sacrifice and a reminder of Christ's forgiveness. 1 Cor 11:23-32; Acts 2:42 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:11:36 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=25 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=25&article_id=38 Our Sunday morning messages - stream them, download them, or send them to your iPod. Thu, 5 Feb 2009 14:22:00 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=3&article_id=47 God - We value God as the one supreme ruler of the universe existing as the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. The Bible - We value the Bible as the true and living message from God to man. Salvation - We value salvation as God's gift of eternal life available to all. People - We value all people as created and loved by God. Church - We value our church as a local family of believers worshipping God, sharing our gifts, and caring for people. Ministry - We value ministry as sharing God's love and God's word with our church family and the community. Christ-Centered Life - We value a Christ-centered life as the continuous process of God changing us to be more like His son Jesus in both deed and thought. Spiritual Gifts - We value spiritual gifts as unique talents and skills given by God to each person for service to others. Spiritual Service - We value spiritual service as humbly meeting the spiritual and physical needs of people. New Testament Church - We value the New Testament Church as God's example for each local church to follow. Restoration Movement Ideals - We value Restoration Movement Ideals as sound principles practiced by independent Christian churches focusing on unity among Christians, the independence of the local church, and the final authority of the Bible. Thu, 5 Feb 2009 14:09:07 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=46 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:27:04 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=45 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:26:43 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=44 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:24:54 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=43 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:23:27 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=1&article_id=42 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 13:20:29 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=29 Chris is our multi-talented music leader. He began learning music when he was six years old, and can play several instruments, including drums, trumpet, baratone, tuba, saxophone, guitar, and bass. He is also an accomplished singer, having sung with the advanced choir during his junior and senior years at Berean Christian High School. Every Sunday Chris leads us in some wonderful songs of praise. He has even introduced us to several new worship songs and he always help make our worship time uplifting and moving. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 15:36:03 MST http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9 http://www.firstchristianph.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&id=9&article_id=14 Doug McCoy is our Senior Pastor. He is orginally from Columbus, Ohio and has been preaching since he was 19 years old. First Christian Church is the second congregation he has served since graduating from Cincinnati Bible College in 2000. His wife Heather is his biggest and best support in his ministry. She is also a beautiful singer and an incredibly sweet gal. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:04:02 MST