A loving family of God,
Adel First Christian Church awakens and nurtures faith in everyone we meet.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
currently is livestreaming through
YouTube Channel, First Christian Church Facebook page, and Audio Service.
In Person Worship started back on Easter, April 4, 2021.
Please see our “Covid Protocol for In Person Worship” page.
To stream see livestreaming instruction and links, go to the bottom of this page.
If you missed Sunday’s message streamed,
please scroll down to bottom of this page to watch livestream video.
Prior weeks live stream videos are available to view on “Livestreaming” page by month.
Pastor’s Weekly Uplift articles (blogs) links are available on the website.
Click on page menu bar in top right corner and click on “Weekly Uplift Blogs” or scroll down to links.
Office Hours – Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Email – fccadeloffice@gmail.com
218 N. 9th Street, Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-993-4514
CLICK HERE for a map to Adel FCC
Sunday Services
9:00 AM – Sunday Worship Service
will be in person and livestream
service through FCC Youtube Channel,
First Christian Church Facebook Live/Page,
and an Audio Service.
In Person worship is back!
No registration necessary!
Donuts are back!
Join us for Fellowship
following Sunday Morning Service
No Christian Education until further notice
FCC Youth Programs
Here are the ways your kids can be involved at Adel First Christian Church (Adel FCC):
- PreK-2nd: (for kids in PreK-2nd grade) Is not meeting on Wednesdays until maybe 2021*
- JYF (for kids in 3rd-5th grade): Is not meeting on Wednesdays may resume in 2021*
- Chi Rho (for kids 6th-8th grade): meets at 4:00 every other Sunday*
- CYF (for kids in 9th-12th grade): meets at 4:00 every other Sunday*
- Sunday School for all ages: not meeting at the moment due to Covid*
*See our Youth Programs Page to register
IN PERSON AND LIVESTREAM SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE, 9:00 a.m.
Worship will start in person April 4, 2021 and will also be livestreamed.
To worship by streaming:
and an Audio Service
To listen to the live service by audio, please dial in by phone: 515-992-9930 this is a local call in central Iowa area
The service will be live at approximately 8:55 every Sunday morning. It is important to note that if you call prior to 8:55, you will hear a recording of the previous week’s service. This new feature also offers an option to be called automatically at the start of a new service.
Please help spread the word to those that may not be aware or have access to this communication.
For more information about youth groups, the meal or Sunday School, contact church office at fccadeloffice@gmail.com
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September 19, 2021 Worship Service
WELCOME TO IN PERSON WORSHIP 2021!
August 11, 2021 UPDATED COVID PROTOCOLS
The church board meet August 10, 2021. Due to the CDC recommendations (August 2021), the Church Board is requiring that everyone please wear a mask while inside the building. Thank you!
At FCC we live our faith every day
and everywhere through worship, fellowship, study, music, youth programs and community service.
- A loving, caring church family — We’re friendly! It’s easy to find your niche and meet friends.
- Respect — for differing opinions, backgrounds and beliefs, as well as your time and your individual faith needs. We are honest with each other, and our through our actions we live what we believe and say.
- A generous spirit — is in the air at FCC. We are involved in our church and in our community, supporting each other and our neighbors in Dallas County through fellowship and outreach.
- A vibrant, fun-loving atmosphere — It’s true! Here at FCC, we mix in a lot of laughs in service to God.
- A thirst for learning — Through small study groups, thought-provoking services, community outreach and weekly inspiration, we seek fresh ways to feed our faith, deepen our understanding — helping us to find the best paths that enrich and support our everyday lives.
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Glorify – Grow – Give – Go
We love serving in ministry. Our sole aim is to steward faith to create a deeper relationship with God. Our programs are developed to grow your faith!
Click on each event on the calendar for more information!
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Adel First Christian Church
Youth Programs
**Wednesday Night
Children and Families Groups
New Activities to begin April 21, 2021*
Youth groups and Sunday School at Adel FCC are open to every child in our community. Children are invited to come and be unconditionally accepted and loved, to grow in their connection to the Lord, and to walk with others as they learn about Jesus. Kids enjoy age-appropriate, faith-based activities and discussions, games, snacks, and crafts.
The registration form can be found below and is required for all ages.
Families absolutely love this mid-week family fellowship time!
PreK-2nd Grade – Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:00
Will start back up in April 21, 2021
JYF (3rd Grade – 5th Grade) – Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:00
Will start back up in April 21, 2021
CHI RHO (Middle School) – (New) Sundays from 4:00-4:45
CYF (High School) – (NEW) Sundays from 4:00 – 4:45
***We plan to meet in the parking lot, weather permitting
(inclement weather—Fellowship Hall).
Please wear mask and we will be following social distancing guidelines
(stay 6’ apart—sitting in family groups).
Please fill out the registration form below and we will connect with you!
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SEPTEMBER DONATION DRIVE Sunday, September 26 our guest speaker will be from Bureau of Refugee Services. We would like to present him with items for Afghan refugees. First Christian Church is accepting donations of the following items: hygiene products such as dental care and feminine hygiene products, pots and pans, dishes, utensils, all sizes of baby diapers, formula, and monetary donations. They specifically do not need clothes at this time. They also do not want furniture at this time because they have no place to store it. Please bring your donations to the church and put them in the labeled totes on the south side of the Fellowship Hall by Thursday, September 23. Monetary donations may be dropped off or mailed to the church office or placed in offering plate during the month of September. Questions, please contact the church office 515-993-4514.
ANNUAL WINTER COATS, HATS, AND MITTENS GIVE AWAY
Saturday, October 9, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the church basement. All sizes, infant through adult, available. All are welcome! Everything is free!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT SABBATICAL
- How long is the sabbatical and what are the dates of its duration? The duration of the Pastor’s sabbatical is 13 weeks. The sabbatical will begin on August 16 and conclude November 15, 2021.
- Do other churches give sabbaticals? How long are they? Yes other churches give their pastors a sabbatical. Many Disciples’ churches have given their pastors sabbaticals in the last 50 years. Typically, a pastor’s sabbatical is 3 months, but they can vary from one month to a whole year.
- Won’t the pastor just be looking for another church to serve during the sabbatical? Absolutely Not.
- Is the pastor leaving Adel for that time and relocating somewhere else in this time frame? No. Pastor Doug will spend most of his time at home reading books and articles, engaging in prayer, and talking with God during exercise. He will visit five churches during this time for about a day each, gaining insights from them that can help our church. He will also go on reflective trips with wife Debbie in which he journals, trying to pull together his insights from all of these activities to help our church.
- Didn’t we get a grant for this sabbatical? Yes, Reflective Leadership Grant by Duke Divinity. Where will this money go? Pay Pastor Sue salary, Pastor Doug’s travel expenses, and books for Sabbatical.
- Will there be an event to mark the beginning of the sabbatical? Sunday, August 15 after church in Fellowship Hall.
- Who will be pastor during the sabbatical? Pastor Sue Woods
- What will we be doing during the sabbatical? Pastor Sue will be leading us in the study of 4 topics of the day: Hunger & food insecurity, ethnicity & diversity, disaster & response, & support for our aging population. Devote 3 Sundays to these topics. Review and guest speakers. Congregation will gather discuss ideas on being solution to these issues.
- Isn’t this just an extended vacation for the pastor, where he gets paid and is not working? Pastor Doug will spend time at home reading articles, books, and engaging in prayer. Talking with God during exercise. Visiting 5 churches. Take reflective trips with his wife. Journal and pull together his insight and bring with him when he returns.
- What do we hope to gain—pastor and congregation—from the sabbatical? Time of renew focus and rest for Pastor Doug and the Congregation. Congregation focus on the four topics provided by Sabbatical team.
- What will happen after the sabbatical? Will there be an event to mark the ending of the sabbatical? There will be a “Together Again” experience in which Pastor Doug and the Congregation come back together and share what they’ve learned during the sabbatical. Highlights from Pastor Doug’s report will be shared.
- Will the agency from which we received the grant get some kind of report from our experience? Yes. Pastor Doug, working with FCC leaders, will compose a report that is due by the end of 2021.
Questions, contact the Sabbatical Team: Steve Venard, Lori Schultze, Abby Crannell, Kevin Howe, & Della Weems.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Personnel Committee has designed a revised Job Description for our Youth Program Coordinator and this new announcement:
Adel First Christian Church has an opening for a Youth Program Coordinator. The ideal candidate is a practicing Christian who has prior experience with youth, excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and is a Spiritual Leader who has a passion for working with children and families. This spiritual leader will serve an average of 10 hours per week. Compensation is comparable to that of similar positions. For more information, contact Office Manager, Lisa at fccadeloffice@gmail.com or 515.993.4514.
Please share this invitation for this position to as many people as you know. Thank you!
Contact Us
Phone: 515-993-4514 Email: fccadeloffice@gmail.com
We would love to connect with you!
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Meet Our Pastor
Doug Pfeiffer
Senior Pastor
Our congregation is incredibly blessed by Pastor Doug. His insight and ability to connect modern-day issues with scripture is inspiring and thought-provoking. Pastor Doug is appreciated for his humor and genuine love of Christ and Christ’s children.
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WEEKLY UPLIFT FROM PASTOR
Weekly Uplift-September 16, 2021
Jerry and I went to different Universities. He’s a Hawkeye, and I’m a Cyclone. Lucky for me, I’m not that interested in who wins the in-state rivalry. I like both teams. I want them to both play …
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Sunday Worship Service Information and Livestream Link
August 1, 2021 Sunday Worship Service
“Disciplines for Church in Transition III” Matthew 5:43-48
August 8, 2021 Sunday Worship Service
“Compassionate Church” Luke 10:1-37
August 15, 2021 Sunday Worship Service
“The Way” Romans 12
August 22, 2021 Sunday Worship Service
“Stones to Bread” Matthew 4:1-11
August 29, 2021 Sunday Worship Service
“Enough” Isaiah 62:1-5 and John 2:1-11
September 5, 2021 Sunday Worship Service
“Enough Is Enough” I Kings 17:8-24
September 12, 2021 Sunday Worship Service
“Ugly Fruit” Luke 13:1-9
September 19, 2021
“The Tower” Genesis 11:1-9
September 26, 2021
“Sticks & Stones” John 8:1-12
Ways to send your donation and support First Christian Church
*Use the post office and send your donation to us at:
First Christian Church
218 N 9th Street
Adel, IA 50003
*Bill Pay through your bank
Most banks this is a free service to their customers. They mail a check to us for you.
*Drop your donation off at the church during business hours:
Monday-Thursday
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
*Paypal
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All three options will direct you to our donation page.
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It will ask you to Login with your personal paypal account.
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there is a button to create your account.