First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Contemporary Worship Service Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2013 11:10am

The Congregation Gathers

Worship begins with songs and the sharing of Christs peace.

FCC THIS WEEK The calendar is available at fcc-stillwater.org. Find us on Facebook too! Sunday, April 28 9:00 Traditional Worship Service 10:10 Sunday School 10:45 Croft Reception 11:10 Contemporary Worship Service Tuesday, April 30 6:30 JuBELLation Wednesday, May 1 6:45 Chancel Choir Thursday, May 2 9:30 Ministerial Staff Meeting 6:30 Praise Band Rehearsal Sunday, May 5 First Sunday Food Drive 9:00 Traditional Worship Service 10:10 Sunday School 11:10 Contemporary Worship Service 5:30 Graduates Meeting 6:30 Jamaica Mission Meeting

Sharing of the Word

As a part our service today, we will share stories and read scripture. Todays message from Owen Cayton is Joyous in the Light: The Geography of Joy! based on Isaiah 61:1-11 and John 13:31-35.

Joys, Concerns and Pastoral Prayer

Gods heart is always open to Gods people and so we are called together to lift celebrations and concerns in prayer. God joins us in our deepest moments of pain and our greatest moments of joy...and everything in between. We take this time to pray for ourselves, the church, and the world in word and song.

Upcoming Events May 8 CWF May Luncheon May 11 CMF Breakfast May 26 Senior Sunday

The Great Thanksgiving

The Table of God is a celebration of gifts; our gifts and Gods gifts. During the song, hold up high your gifts of food for the food panty and the children will gather them. Deacons will pass baskets to receive your financial gifts and offerings. All of these gifts will be brought forward and placed on the table, along with the bread and cup and the childrens feast.

The flowers in the chancel area are in honor of and her 12 years of service as our Song Leader
It is the desire of our elders to be available for spiritual care. If you have a need with which the elders may be of assistance, please complete this card, tear it out, and place it in the provided box in the Narthex.

Lisa Croft

Congregational Care Request Card

W. Watkins

After the prayer of Thanksgiving, everyone is invited to come forward to receive Gods gifts in communion. As you receive communion, you are invited to move to the front of the sanctuary where we all stand together and sing John 3:16. If you are not comfortable with your children taking communion prior to baptism, they are invited to receive the childrens feast at the front of the sanctuary at the same time.

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The Congregation Scatters to Serve

At the close of worship, all are invited to commit or recommit ourselves to following Jesus. We are sent forth into the world in song, charged to be disciples in our daily lives.
Nursery: Children are always welcome in the service. We do provide a nursery for newborn - 3 years old for anyone who prefers to take their little ones there. Worship and Wonder: In room 117, the children will hear Bible stories and learn about God while experiencing the presence of God. Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to participate during the service. They will gather in the narthex during the passing of Christs peace and go together.

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FCC-Stillwater 411 W. Mathews Stillwater OK 74075 405.372.7722 www.fcc-stillwater.org www.facebook.com/fccstillwater Senior Minister: Owen Cayton Children & Youth Ministries Director: Sondra Ladd Interim Contemporary Music Director: Alyson Friesen