May 25, 2008
10:15 a.m.
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Co-Pastors: Rev. Robert Fugarino & Rev. Mindy Fugarino
Sermon Title: 
Scripture:

Weekly Lectionary Readings: Year A 
Genesis 22:1-4  Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about."
Psalm 13   How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
and every day have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me?
Romans 6:12-23  Sin must no longer rule in your mortal bodies. . .
Matthew 10:40-42   "Whoever welcomes you, welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me. . ." 

June 1, 2008
10:15 a.m.
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Co-Pastors: Rev. Robert Fugarino & Rev. Mindy Fugarino
Sermon Title: 
Scripture:

Weekly Lectionary Readings: Year A
Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19  So God said to Noah, "I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. 
Psalm 46  God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble
Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28, (29-31)   . . .For the gospel reveals how God puts men right with himself:  iat is through faith alone, from the beginning to end.
Matthew 7:21-29 "Not every person who calls me 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of heaven, but only those who do what my Father in heaven wants them to do."

June 8, 2008
10:15 a.m
 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Co-Pastors: Rev. Robert Fugarino & Rev. Mindy Fugarino
Sermon: 
Scripture:   

Weekly Lectionary Readings: Year A
Genesis 12:1-9    . . . they
Psalm 33:1-12   . . . May 
Romans 4:13-25    . . . There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26    . . . 'Peace 

June 15, 2008 
10:15 a.m.
Fifth Sunday following Pentecost
Father's Day
Sermon Title:
Scripture:  
Co-Pastors: Rev. Robert Fugarino & Rev. Mindy Fugarino

Weekly Lectionary Readings: Year A
Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7)     So
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19     Yet you 
Romans 5:1-8  . . .the 
Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)    "All 

Worship and Wonder for our young which is held during the Scripture and Sermon time in worship.  
Schedule for April to June, 2008

ALL STORIES ARE FROM YOUNG CHILDREN AND WORSHIP BOOK

DATE STORY TELLER& STORY
HELPERS  

5/18/08 Jeanne  #33 - Jesus and Bartemaeus

5/25/08 Gretchen #5 - Jesus and the Tax Collectors

6/01/08 Gretchen #7 - Parable of Farmer

6/08/08 Kay #9 - Parable of Fishnet

 6/15/08 Kay #10 - Jesus and the Storm

6/22/08 Monica #11 - Jesus Heals two Daughters

6/29/08 Monica #12 - Jesus Feeds 5,000 People

• WORSHIP AND WONDER 
  IS FOR CHILDREN FROM AGE 4 TO GRADE 5.
  
  WHAT IS WORSHIP AND WONDER?
  Worship experience designed for the developmental stages of our children
  A time to hear God’s Word through stories told with figures and objects the kids can touch and even work with themselves
  A time to let God speak to them as they wonder together about how they can relate with the story they’ve just seen and heard
  An opportunity to internalize the story and to respond to God through their choice of any number of activities like clay, painting, drawing, working with the story figures & set, etc.
  A time with God and friends where we sing, and feast, and even encounter God. We trust that God is already at work within and around our young people so we want to give them the space to process that loving presence and communication.
  Worship is relational, not simply educational.
  
  WHEN WILL IT BE OFFERED?
  Worship and Wonder will now be a part of the whole worship experience of our young people.
  Children will come to worship with their parents and stay through the opening singing, prayer, greeting of one another, and singing. They will be invited to follow the “Light of Christ” back to the Children’s Sanctuary (Worship and Wonder Room) immediately before the Scripture reading in the regular sanctuary. They will return to the whole church worship around the time of Offering so that they can experience the rest of the rituals of the whole church family.
  
  WHO WILL BE LEADING IT?
  Two trained adults will be leading the Children Worship & Wonder each week.
  If there are lots of children on any given week, a trained high school volunteer might be asked to provide extra help.
  
  HOW CAN THE CONGREGATION BE SUPPORTIVE?
  Welcome and love all our young people.
  Keep the ministry and the children in your prayers.
  Consider if you have gifts and a passion for working with young people.
  Create a hospitable environment for the children in our worship service. Since they will be learning how to be a part of the beginning and end of the service, it may take some time for each of them to grow into the expectations and into full participation.
  Try to encourage them and model for them with your own participation.
  Be patient and graceful with kids and adults alike as we are all capable of making too much noise or doing some things differently.
  Celebrate every life (young or old) that wants to grow in faith and is learning to offer praise and their lives in their own unique ways.

First Christian Church - 7405 E. McDonald Dr. - Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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