July 12, 2009
10:15 a.m. Worship Service
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Guest speaker:  Rev. Denny Williams, President and Minister of the Arizona Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Sermon Title:  "The Third Time's a Charm"
Scripture:  John 21:1-19

Weekly Lectionary Readings: Year B 
2Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19   David and all the house of Israel were dancing before the LORD with all their might, with songs and lyres and harps and tambourines and castanets and cymbals.
Psalm 24 They will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of their salvation.
Ephesians 1:3-14  In him was have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us.
Mark 6:14-29  King Herod heard of it, for Jesus name had become known.  Some were saying, "John the baptizer had been raised from the dead; and for this reson these powers are at work in him."

July 19, 2009
10:15 a.m. Worship Service
Sandi DeFeo will be delivering the Message.
Sermon Title:  "It All Belongs to God"
Scripture:  Matthew 6:24-34
Seventh Sunday following Pentecost

Weekly Lectionary Readings: Year B 
2 Samuel 7:1-14a  Nathan said to the King, "Go, do all that you have in mind for the LORD is with you."
Psalm 89:20-37    He shall cry to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation!'
Ephesians 2:11-22  In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the LORD.
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56   The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught.  


July 26, 2009
10:15 a.m. Worship Service
Donald Jones will be delivering the Message.
Sermon Title: "The Christmas Adjustment" 
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Eighth Sunday following Pentecost

Weekly Lectionary Readings: Year B 
2 Samuel 11:1-15 David sent someone to inquire about the woman. 
Psalm 14 The LORD looks down from heaven on humankind to se if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. 
Ephesians 3:14-21  Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen 
John 6:1-21   When they has rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, as they were terrified. 

Worship and Wonder for our young which is held 
during the Scripture and Sermon time in worship.  


ALL STORIES ARE FROM YOUNG CHILDREN AND WORSHIP BOOK.

• 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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