First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Contemporary Worship Service Eighth Sunday after Pentecost August 7, 2011 11:10am

The Congregation Gathers

As worship begins, we enter through song 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, August 7 First Sunday Food Drive 9:00 Traditional Worship Service 10:10 Sunday School 11:10 Contemporary Worship Service Wednesday, August 10 6:45 Contemporary Worship Rehearsal Thursday, August 11 9:30 Core Staff Meeting Saturday, August 13 7:30 CMF Mens Breakfast 8:00 FCC Workday Sunday, August 14 9:00 Traditional Worship Service 10:10 Sunday School 11:10 Contemporary Worship Service COMING UP! Augt 20 FCC Final Workday Aug 28 Luau Sep. 7 Wednesday Night Fellowship Returns!

Sharing of the Word

As a part our service today, we will share stories and read scripture. Todays message is from Owen Cayton, Speaking Up for Grace based on Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 and Matthew 14:22-31.

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 joyand everything in between. We take this time to pray for ourselves, the church and the world in word and song.

The flowers in the Chancel Area are from In memory of Kevin Lee Seamans JoAnn Seamans

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).
W. Watkins

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

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. Childrens Worship: Children will begin worship in the Sanctuary. After the scripture reading, the children will dismiss to the Youth Room for Childrens Worship. They will watch a bible story video and have a snack. Then they will return to the Sanctuary before communion.

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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