First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Contemporary Worship Service 15th Sunday after Pentecost September 25, 2011

1 11:10am
The Congregation Gathers
Worship begins with songs and the sharing of Christs peace.

WHATS HAPPENING AT FCC THIS WEEK The calendar is available at fcc-stillwater.org. Like us at facebook.com/fccstillwater for current news too!
Sunday, Sept. 25 9:00 Traditional Worship Service 10:10 Sunday School 11:10 Contemporary Worship Service 11:10 Worship and Wonder Tuesday, Sept. 27 11:00 Sondras Lunch with students at Middle School 3:30-7:00 Preschool fundraiser at Orange Leaf 6:30 JuBELLation Rehearsal Wednesday, Sept. 28 11:00 High School Lunch at FCC 5:30 WNF: Hometown Nazareth 6:45 Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, Sept. 29 9:30 All Staff meeting 11:00 Sondras Lunch with students at Jr. High Friday, Sept. 30 3Ms leave for trip, return on Sunday Saturday Oct. 1 12:00 Celebration Stillwater Sunday, Oct. 2 First Sunday Food Drive World Communion Sunday 9:00 Traditional Worship Service 10:10 Sunday School 11:10 Contemporary Worship Service 11:10 Worship and Wonder 5:30 Harvest Festival Upcoming Events: Oct 6-7 CWF Rummage Sale Oct 31 Trunk or Treat

Sharing of the Word

As a part our service today, we will share stories and read scripture. Todays message from Owen Cayton is Living Thanksgiving based on Exodus 16 and Matthew 9:9-13.

Joys, Concerns and Pastoral Prayer

Gods heart is always open to Gods people and 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 joyand 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 pantry. 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 to 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).

The flowers in the chancel area are from Hazel Griffin in memory of Harvey Griffin

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)

The Congregation Scatters to Serve

W. Watkins

At the closing 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.

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 Worship and Wonder, the children will hear Bible stories and learn about God while experiencing the presence of God. It is held in room 117. Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to participate during the Contemporary Service. They will gather in the narthex during the passing of Christs peace to go together, and will return at the end of service.

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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