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This podcast will bring together ministers, church members, special guests, music and musicians, and members of the community to share their respective thoughts and reflections on life in the context of our shared journey.
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Member Moment
“Worship, marriage, youth groups,ChARM, music, faith, ministry and friendship are all things that have been an integral part of our family's life at First Christian. We are grateful for all of these areas that have been part of our faith journey for over 50 years. All this is done through a meaningful study of our relationship with God, along with a traditional, inclusive and reverent worship service.”
Jim and Stephanie G.
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2023 Easter Special Offering – April 9th, 16th, & 23rd
The Easter Offering supports General Ministries of the Church. General ministries serve across the United States and Canada, and around the world including the following:
- Center for Faith and Giving
- Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries (Obra Hispana)
- Communication Ministries
- Christian Unity and Interfaith Ministry
- Disciples of Christ Historical Society
- Disciples Home Missions
- Disciples Women
- Division of Overseas Ministries (Global Ministries)
- Higher Education and Leadership Ministries
- National Benevolent Association
- National Convocation
- New Church Ministry
- North American Pacific / Asian Disciples
- Office of the General Minister and President
- Treasury Services
General Ministries also partner in ministry with a variety of far-reaching and unique organizations. You may use an offering envelope in the pew during worship or send a check designated Easter Offering. Here’s a link for the 2023 Easter Offering: https://fcc.link/donations
Your gift has the power to change lives around the world! Thank you!
Millennial/GenX - Let's go bowling!!
On Sunday, April 2, Millennials (born approximately between 1981 and 1996) and GenX (born approximately between 1965 and 1980) adults and their families are invited to join us for bowling at Sooner Bowl (550 24th Avenue NW) from noon to 2 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and covers bowling, shoes, and pizza! Please RSVP with Shannon (shannon@fccnorman.org) or Tom (tom@fccnorman.org) no later than March 28.
ChARM Events (Christian Association of Retired Members)
April
Monday, April 17 – 8:00am – Take the Church buses to the State Capital for a tour from our very own First Christian Member Senator Mary Boren; lunch followed by time watching a legislative session. Please RSVP for your seat on the Church bus.
Friday, April 28 – 8:00am – Breakfast at Pickles in Moore.
Please contact Stephanie at 405-329-2192 or email her at stephanie@fccnorman.org for more information. Thank you.
APRIL EVENTS
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Palm Sunday Processional - April 2nd
Sunday, April 2nd is Palm Sunday and we celebrate the tradition of our children leading us into worship with the procession of palms as we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem that begins Holy Week. The parade of palms will begin worship at both the 8:40 and 10:45 services, and so we invite all the children of the church to lead the procession into worship, waving palm branches as they travel down the center aisle and place
their palm branches at the Communion Table.
Meet in the narthex, just behind the sanctuary, about 5 minutes before the start of worship at 8:40 and 10:45 to be part of the processional, and thank you for sharing in this important tradition of the church’sworship!
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Maundy Thursday Service - April 6th - 7 pm
This year’s Maundy Thursday worship service will be held on Thursday, April 6th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. The service remembers the institution of the Last Supper and the events leading up to Good Friday. This powerful service will include hymns, liturgies, anthem and ensemble music, the receiving of Communion and the stripping of the alter. Be sure to be in worship for this powerful service. Child care will be available.
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Prayer Vigil - April 6th, 7th, & 8th
Our annual 40-hour prayer vigil will be held again this year beginning immediately following the Maundy Thursday worship service which is at 7:00 p.m. on April 6th, and continuing through noon on Saturday, April 8th. We invite you to sign up for 30-minute time periods for prayer, which can be either in the chapel or at home. The purpose is to spend time in prayer during these most holy of days during Holy Week.
Please use the following link to choose your time using SignUp Genius https://fcc.link/vigil. There will also be sign up available in the Gallery on Sundays March 26th and April 2nd. You may also call the church office at 405-329-2192 or email stephanie@fccnorman.org or ashley@fccnorman.org. Thank you.
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Easter Eggstravaganza - Saturday - April 8th - 10 am
Eggs, Eggs and more Eggs! Eggs of all types and colors are coming ... can’t you see them! NO?? That’s because they’re hiding! Yes, Saturday, April 8th at 10:00am we will have our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival ... EGG-Stravaganza! We will have hunts for all ages from toddlers through 4th graders. Youth and adults are welcome (and needed) to come help with the carnival and egg hunting preparations beginning at 9:30 am. If you would like to help please come and join us! Come for the fun, games, and of course EGGS in this year’s FCC Easter EGG-stravaganza!
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Easter Sunday Brunch is back! Sunday - April 9th - 9:40 to 10:30
The Membership Committee has plans in place to host the EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH on Sunday, April 9th. The Brunch will be held in the Fellowship Hall between the two worship services. The Easter Brunch will run from 9:40 to 10:30, and our Sunday School classes will not meet that day so that all may enjoy the brunch, along with all those who have attended the 8:40 service or who are coming for the 10:45 service. Make plans to Worship and Brunch, or Brunch and Worship on Easter Sunday, April 9th!
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
First Christian Church invites you to be part of the next “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” event on Saturday, April 29th @ 6pm. Guests will enjoy a potluck dinner with others. All guests will be contacted about a week before the dinner concerning information and location of the host’s home.
Click the link below to register all dinner guests and to let us know what you would like to bring to dinner. Our church will provide beef brisket as the main course. Email Tom at tom@fccnorman.org if you have any questions. Please register by Sunday, April 23rd. Thank you!
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