Welcome to First Christian Church

of
Somerset, Pennsylvania

Join us for worship services on Sunday at 8:15 & 10:45 AM. Everyone welcome!

Welcome to

First Christian Church

We cordially invite you to join us for worship. We continue to offer Christian education and ministry services. We are part of a non-denominational fellowship of churches which seek to worship according to the teachings of Christ and his apostles as they established the church. We seek to be "Christians only." We recognize the authority of Jesus (Matthew 28:18) and therefore, do not recognize man-made creeds, traditions or power structures.

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Ministerial Staff

Pastor Brad Dodson

Pastor John Barchey

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Life Groups at FCC

featuring material from the

'40 Days of Love' series

Tuesday's:

* noon - 1PM, parsonage

Wednesday's:

* 3:30 - 5PM (50 & over), parsonage

* 6 - 7:30PM at Pender’s

* 6 - 7:30PM, parsonage

* 6:30 - 7:30PM (gr. 6 - 12), church

* 7 - 8:30PM(young adult) at Wilson’s

Thursday's

* 6:30 - 8PM at Cramer’s

Saturday

* 6 - 8PM, at Barndt’s

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Upcoming Preaching Schedule

February 14th: Dane Cramer



February 21st: Brad Dodson (8:15)

                           John Barchey (10:45)

February 28th: Brad Dodson (8:15)

                           John Barchey (10:45)

March 7th: Brad Dodson &

                     Mike Costea

March 14th: Brad Dodson

Our Mission

Our mission remains winning the lost and leading Christians to serve their Lord in accordance with the teachings of the New Testament. We find it both humorous and tragic that when identifying ourselves as Christians, someone invariably asks, "What kind?" Can you imagine the apostles being asked that question? We seek to be Christians in the same way the first disciples were, without man-made teachings, traditions, names, denominational structures and so on. Over the years, a number of historic slogans have helped to express who we are and what we seek to accomplish: We are not the only Christians, but we are "Christians only." No creed but Christ, no book but the Bible. In essentials, unity. In opinions, liberty. In all things, love. Essentials are those commands, ordinances etc. specifically commanded by the Lord or His apostles. Beyond this, we recognize a variety of subjects on which there is no direct command of the Lord, hence, the right to freely hold one's own opinion (in opinions, liberty). Finally, we recognize that we must always relate to one another in love (remember the second greatest commandment?).

Clinical Counseling Center

The church offers an adjunct to ministerial counseling through our new Clinical Counseling Center.

Dr. Jo Christner will be providing confidential individual, couples and group therapy services.

Please contact Pastor Dan for additional information and/or possible referral.

Our Ministers

Associate Minister

Brad Dodson

Pastor Brad has ministered to our church for two years. The youngest of the ministerial staff married Laurie Lindstrom in October of 2009. Since joining the church family he has worked with the youth of FCC and began a Praise Team at the church. He loves his wife, Jeep and the Pittsburgh Steelers and is known as an 'outdoor aficionado'.

Associate Minister

John J. Barchey, Jr.

Pastor John J. Barchey and his wife Patty returned to Somerset County when he set his sights on retiring - but First Christian Church snapped him up for our

part-time Associate Minister position. He is a church elder and is involved in the church choir and bell choir.

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Marriage Enrichment Retreat Feb. 26 - 28

At Camp Christian for any married couple, regardless of age or length of marriage. We will focus on God's purpose for marriage, and our roles as spouses based on Ephesians 5:22-28.

Your cost for the weekend is $50 per couple (the Church pays $60 per couple). The $50 is due by Feb 19th, and should be made payable to FCC, noting “RETREAT” in the memo.

Space is limited to nine couples - on a first come, first serve basis. To

139 East Main Street · Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501 · 814-445-8112 · Email Us: fccsomerset@comcast.net