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I have watched the faces of my children over the years as we pass the communion trays by them every week. Before they were baptized, Beth and I made the decision not to let them take communion. We had a long discussion with each explaining the decision. We told them it would be more meaningful for them after their baptism and that baptism is all about entry into the body of Christ. Still, I could see their faces as we invited everyone around the table to dine with us. They felt left out. The decision about whether to allow children to take communion before they are baptized is a personal one. We dont have a policy here at the church. I know many families have their own preferencessome do and some dont. I dont have a problem with either decision. I do think it is important for the kids to understand both sides of the issue and be OK with whatever decision is made. And I see the positives of both sides of the issue. It is meaningful to wait, knowing that baptism and public confession of faith is
To feed my sheep is grounded in the churchs most basic calling: to live a life of faith in God, to trust in Gods abundance, to use Gods gifts wisely and to share them generously. The General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) feed the sheep of Jesus by helping congregations use financial resources wisely - providing pensions and quality health care for church workers; providing emergency assistance; and educating leaders. Join us and Disciples around the country on Sunday, April 8 as we support the 2012 Easter Offering to Disciples Mission Fund, and lets love Christ by feeding his sheep.
For the past month our students have been engaged in a study called, To Save A Life. We began this study in response to the 3 teen suicides that affected our community in January of this year. This study has been a powerful opportunity for our students to grow in their faith, experience the powerful presence of God, and find true community in the body of Christ. Through the prayer support of our Elders, our Wednesday night sessions have been filled with the Holy Spirit, and our students have found the strength and courage to be themselves to share their hurts, struggles, fears, disappointments, as well as their joys and celebrations. It has been a great growth experience for everyone! On Wednesday, April 25, we will conclude our study with an Agape Feast and Community Worship. Our students will be inviting other students from their schools to our Wednesday night dinner, and we have invited other church youth groups as well. It is our hope to fill the Family Life Center with students and help them Feel the Love of their community. We need each other, and that is what we want to make known and celebrate! After the dinner, we will gather in the Sanctuary for a Community Worship, and we are inviting anyone and everyone to join us! Our worship leaders for the evening will be Christian recording artists Shane and Shane. I encourage you to check them out at www.shaneandshane.com. If you know of a student in 6-12 grade, please encourage them to attend our Agape Feast on April 25 at 6:00 p.m. And then, please come - ALL OF YOU - to worship with Shane and Shane at 7:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary. It is going to be a powerful evening!
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Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in Oklahoma Featuring FCC Edmonds Own Praise Band!
Thursday - Saturday April 26 - 28
The Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in Oklahoma will be held April 26-28 at First Christian Church of Duncan. Worship, workshops and study sessions will center on scripture: John 1:1. FCC Edmonds own Praise Band will be performing at the 1:30 pm worship service on Saturday, April 28! Rev. Dr. Michael Mooty, Senior Minister of Central Christian Church, Lexington, KY, and former moderator of the Christian Church (DOC) in the US and Canada, will preach Thursday and Friday. Regional Pastor Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Jewell will preach on Saturday. Faculty of Phillips Theological Seminary will present workshops. Registration forms available at the Welcome Center in the rotunda or online at: http://www.okdisciples.org/Events/ reg-assembly2012.pdf
Can YOU smile and give a friendly good morning? Can you answer the simple question what time does your service start? On Sunday Mornings, our Welcome Center desk team answers calls, takes messages, greets people and points them in the right direction. This same team answers questions about the church, where to find classes, and helps us make a great first impression! If you have the gifts of making people feel welcome, and a broad knowledge of our ministries, we would welcome you to our team! Welcome Center desk volunteers are needed on Sunday mornings - we currently have two vacancies to fill: the 2nd Sunday of each month from 11:00am to Noon, and the 4th Sunday of each month from 10:0011:00am. This duty will last from April, 2012 through December, 2012. This is a wonderful ministry to be a part of at First Christian Church, and many blessings are attached to it. If you are interested in learning more or signing up, please call Gayle Smith at 348-1357.
Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am
at First Christian
April 8, 2012 Easter Sunday
All blood drives will be held from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Make plans to support our hospital patients with your gift of life through the Oklahoma Blood Institute.
Dinner will be served from 6:00 to 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall and the VBS activities will run from 6:30 to 8:45pm. Come join in the fun! Online registration begins April 15
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