FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Disciples of Christ
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Location
Activities
Worship - Sunday 10:45 AM
Study Time - Sunday 9:30 AM
Fellowship - Sunday 12:00 PM
Monthly Potluck - First Sunday
Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9am to 1pm
Staff
Pastor Teresa Trusner
817-573-7507
Administrative Asst-Melissa Johnson
512-756-2223
ABOUT US
People:
Human beings with faults and flaws who are committed to a lifelong quest to become like Jesus.
Study Groups:
Two adult study groups: one for women and another for men and women. Each chooses their own study material.
Classes for children and youth are in our future plans.
Worship:
Starts at 10:45 a.m. A chime sounds to call people to their seats.
The worship style is a mix of traditional and modern guided by TV screens.
Prayer lifts up our concerns and joys.
We partake in communion at each service. The table is open to all.
Closes with a circle to celebrate the fact that we do not go out into the world alone.
Sermons:
Typically short, focused on practical bible application.
Weekly Social:
Light snacks are provided after worship. Come get acquainted!
Monthly Potluck: First Sunday of the Month after worship. There is always plenty of food. Come join us!
What Should I Wear?
You will see people wearing shorts to business casual. Come as you are!
Baby Blessings Diaper Ministry
Our diaper pantry is open the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4-6pm. Our aim is serve our families in our community by helping to offset the cost of diapers for their babies.
All are welcome.
First Christian Church-Burnet
Baby Blessings Diaper Ministry
We are hosting a diaper drive for our diaper ministry. We specifically need sizes 5,6,7, and 8. We could also use Pull Ups. Please consider donating diapers, or money. You may purchase off our Amazon wish list or donate electronically through Tithe.ly. (make sure to use the drop down box for diapers.)
Any donation is much appreciated. Thank you for helping us serve the community.
Get Connected
Sharing your contact information is the key to getting connected. The prayer chain is a text message group activated when an Elder or the Pastor receives a request for prayer. Prayer is the most important way we connect to each other. Opportunities for fellowship and service may also be communicated through the text message group. Any questions can be directed to the Connect Leadership team:
Connect Leadership Team:
Brenda Williams (E), Art Johnson (E), Lisa Nance (E),
Jim Nance (D), Melissa Johnson (D)
Pastor: Teresa Trusner
(E) - Elder
(D) - Deacon
Recovery Groups
ACA - Mon 10:30 AM (Closed),
AA Book Study - Wed 11:00 AM
AA Noon Group – Mon through Fri (12PM-1PM)
AA Solutions Group – Wed & Sat (7PM-8PM)
AA Women Do Recover (Women only) - Mon (5:30PM - 6:30PM)
NA Non-Fiction Addiction – Mon & Thurs (7PM-8PM)
Food Addiction Group - Sun 5-6:30PM
The Blessing Box was installed in 2019 as a memorial to two former members of our church, Auda and Mary Alice Ross. The box provides non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for those in need. Feel free to "take what you need, leave what you can...above all Be Blessed."
History
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was founded in the early 1800’s in the United States. The founders envisioned only one Christian Church, modeled on the New Testament, to be a witness for both religious freedom and the unity of all Christians. The church grew rapidly across the American frontier, in part because it shared many values of the early settlers. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) now includes nearly 4,000 congregations.
History of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Burnet:
In June 1883, land was purchased and the first building was erected in 1884 or 1885. In 1910, the building burned and eventually the church disbanded. The congregation reorganized in 1950, purchased the present lot in 1951 and dedicated the sanctuary (now the fellowship hall) on July 27, 1952. Sunday School rooms were added in 1957 and the present sanctuary was dedicated December 14, 1975. An extensive remodel was undertaken in 2005.
You may also choose to worship online with us on Facebook Live.
Pastor's Pen
We are working our way through a sermon series about Love Languages. Springboarding from Dr Gary Chapman’s Book THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES, we have looked at each love language (words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, gifts, and physical touch) to answer 3 questions. Informed by scripture we have explored 1) how does God speak to us in this love language? 2) how can we speak love to God in this language and 3) what happens if we don’t speak this love language? The goal of the series is to examine ways that we can increase our intimacy with God. Facebook now deletes our sermons after 30 days. If you want to look at one of the sermons, I recommend you do not delay.
We have some important dates coming up in November.
11-2-25 First Sunday of the Month potluck and Noisy Offering
The Noisy Offering supports our Blessing Box in the parking lot. Like area food pantries, the need being met in food and hygiene items is increasing.
11-5-25 Annual Inspirational Luncheon sponsored by the YMCA
Guest Speaker: Lance Gunn 11:30-1pm First Baptist Church, Burnet
RSVP to Gary Grumoli at ggrumoli@ymcctx.org. Lunch is complimentary.
11-12-25 Board Meeting open to anyone who wants to attend
11-23-25 Annual Congregational Meeting
Agenda includes approving a budget for 2026, election of the leadership team, and continuing Pastor Teresa’s call to pastor this church in 2026.
11-23-25 Community Thanksgiving Service 5pm at Vanderveer Church of Christ
11-27-25 Community Thanksgiving Meal at Vanderveer Church of Christ. If you want to donate desserts, contact the Church Office. If you want to volunteer to serve, contact the Vanderveer Church of Christ. Monetary donations are accepted at the time of the meal, but are not required. If you want to come and eat, perhaps I will see you there!
I continue to pray that we will not only be busy “doing,” but also focus on the incredible blessing of “being” in a close relationship with God through Jesus, by the work of the Holy Spirit.
Thanks for letting me do life with you!
Pastor Teresa
