First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Contemporary Worship Service Fourth Sunday in Lent March 18, 2012 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, March 18 9:00 Traditional Worship Service 10:10 Sunday School 11:05 Worship and Wonder 11:10 Contemporary Worship Service 4:00 Pastors Class Monday, March 19 4:30 Administrative Committee 5:30 Executive Committee Tuesday, March 20 7:00 Trustees Meeting Wednesday, March 21 CWF Groups Meet Sunday, March 25 9:00 Traditional Worship Service 10:10 Sunday School 11:05 Worship and Wonder 11:10 Contemporary Worship Service 4:00 Pastors Class

Sharing of the Word

As a part our service today, we will share stories and read scripture. Todays message from Gary Peluso-Verdend is Look Up and Look Down based on Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21.

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. Sharing of Ourselves and God in Thanksgiving At the table of God, we offer ourselves and the work of our hands in service to God and the church in the world. In thanksgiving, we bring financial gifts as well as gifts of time and energy and sometimes other gifts like food for the food panty. We also bring bread and cup to place on the table. Communion is observed weekly. This is Christs table and all believers in Him are invited partake. If you wish to participate, please come forward at the invitation to the table. Communion is served by intinction (dipping your bread in the chalice).

Owen Cayton is on vacation through the 26th. Please contact Sondra Ladd, or Nancy Trench for any pastoral needs that may arise. We are pleased to have Rev. Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend, President of Phillips Theological Seminary, with us today. Next Sunday, Sondra Ladd will be bringing the word to us.
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.

Congregational Care Request Card

Name:______________________________________ Contact Info: _______________________________________

(email, phone, or both)

W. Watkins

I request from an Elder: ___ visit

___ phone call ___ email ___ prayer

Care/Prayer Request: ______________________________________________________

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

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FCC-Stillwater 411 W. Mathews Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075 405.372.7722 www.fcc-stillwater.org www.facebook.com/fccstillwater Senior Minister: Owen Cayton Pastoral Assistant: LeAnn Sapp Children & Youth Ministries Director: Sondra Ladd Contemporary Music Director: Chris Firey