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WELCOME TO FIRST CHURCH

You are about to go on a journey through what your spiritual walk can look like at First Church.

Our prayer is that by taking this journey together, we will learn to become fully committed followers of Jesus Christ.

THE JOURNEY TABLE OF CONTENTS

Celebrate ............................................. 4-5

Connect............................................. 6-15

Commit ........................................... 16-19

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THE JOURNEY... The goal of every believer is to follow Jesus. Along the way some people drop out and others burn out. Some just settle in and take it easy. But there are some Christians who seem to march to a different tune. Their lives are daring and God seems to work through them in life-changing ways. They are people who don’t just know about God, they seem to know God!

So, how do we help people KNOW God? The Bible often pictures the Christian life as a journey. 1 John 2:6, “Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.”

The Journey keeps us moving in the same direction, and will deepen our walk with Jesus. The path is not a program, it’s a way of life.

Five Steps on “The Journey”

1. Celebrate in One Worship Service

2. Connect with One Life Group

3. Commit to One Area of Service

4. Create One Moment a Day with God

5. Cast for One Pre-Christian

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in worshipPsalm 95:1 says, “Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him.”

cel.e.brate /verb

1. a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering

2. to make known publicly; proclaim

3. to praise widely or to present to widespread and favorable public notice

Jesus was committed to weekly worship!

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A NIGHT OF WORSHIP June 3 | 7:00-8:30pm | Burlington Campus | Worship Center Contact: Cissy | cbirkhead@firstchurch.me Join us when all venues and campuses gather for a “Night of Worship”. Kid’s Academy 3 Year Old Celebration May 13 | 11:30am | Burlington Campus | Worship Center Contact: Michelle | mgambrel@firstchurch.me

Kid’s Academy 3 year old classes will hold their Celebration Program in the Worship Center. Kid’s Academy 4 Year Old Graduation May 20 | 6:00pm | Burlington Campus | Worship Center Contact: Michelle | mgambrel@firstchurch.me

Kid’s Academy 4 year old classes will have their Graduation Ceremony in the Worship Center. Graduation Weekend June 6 & 7 | Burlington & Union Campuses Contact: Tammy | teden@firstchurch.me

Honoring our graduates, High School and College, through a video recognizing their accomplishments. Graduate pictures due May 22, send to teden@firstchurch.me.

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WEEKEND SERVICES | BURLINGTON & UNION CAMPUS

Main Service | A Relaxed, Inspirational Celebration of Worship BURLINGTON Campus, 6080 Camp Ernst Road | Burlington Saturday 5:00pm | Sunday 9:30 & 11:00am UNION Campus, 12993 Frogtown Connector Road | Walton Sunday 9:30 & 11:00am R3VOLUTION | An Upbeat, Adult Worship Venue Burlington Campus Student Center Sunday 11:00am TRIO | A More Traditional Gaither Style Worship Venue Burlington Campus Sunday 6:00pm TRIO Birthday Celebration August 16 | 7:15pm | Burlington Campus | GFLC

Help TRIO celebrate its 5th birthday with food, fellowship and yes, cake! Festivities begin right after the service. JAPANESE WORSHIP | Apple of His Eye Burlington Campus | Stage One May 24 | June 28 | July 26 | August 23 Sunday 2:00pm

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1John 3:16, “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.”

Jesus initiatedcommunity!connect

1. to join, link, unite or bind

2. to establish communication between

3. to connect oneself with a group of like-minded per-sons

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STARTING Point Sundays | June 14 | Union Campus | 12:30-1:30pmSundays | August 9 | Burlington Campus | FC101 | 12:30-1:30pm Contact: nextsteps@firstchurch.me New to First Church? STARTING Point is a great way to get connected. Join Senior Pastor, Greg Marksberry, in conversation about First Church and your place here. In STARTING Point, you will learn how you can take your next step in getting connected at First Church.

FAITH Shift Sundays | September 20, 27, October 4 & 11 Burlington Campus | FC101 9:30-10:30am Contact: nextsteps@firstchurch.me With FAITHShift, it’s a matter of shifting your faith into another gear, a gear where there’s more trust in God. This 4-week course, taught by Executive Pastor, Tommy Baker is built on core values and beliefs to help us live by faith.

LIFE GROUP REGISTRATION August 15 & 16 | August 22 & 23 Burlington Campus | GFLC | before & after all services Contact: Karen | kfisher@firstchurch.me Life Groups are the First Church way to connect with others in the church. Our groups meet all through the week, all over the area. In Life Groups, you can meet other Christian friends, study the Bible, be encouraged, and expand your horizons. On the weekends of August 15/16 & 22/23, you’ll find tables in the lobby where you can get your questions answered about our groups. We would LOVE to help you find just the right group for you - and even sign you up, if you so desire.

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LIFE GROUP LEADER BASIC TRAINING Sundays | June 7, 14, 21 & 28 | 8:00-9:15 & 9:30-10:45am Burlington Campus | FC104 Led by: Rick Lowry | Contact: Karen | kfisher@firstchurch.me Interested in starting a small group? Our next Life Group leader basics training begins June 7. You can attend training and decide if you would like to go further. Register on the website or contact Karen. WOMEN’S THURSDAY AM SPRING BIBLE STUDY April 30 - May 28 | 9:30-10:45am | Burlington Campus Cost $15; includes all study materials | childcare not available Contact: Karen | kfisher@firstchurch.me “Undaunted Daring To Do What God Calls You To Do” by Christine Cane. Christine Caine is no superhero. She’s just like you, and she is changing the world. Using her own dramatic life story, Christine shows how God rescued her from a life in which she was unnamed, unwanted, and unqualified. Christine offers life-transforming insights about not only how to overcome the trials, wrong turns, and often painful circumstances we all experience, but also how to grow from those experiences and be equipped and empowered to help others. This compelling five-session small group Bible study offers life-transforming insights about how to overcome the challenges and often painful circumstances we all experience, and to use those experiences to be a catalyst for change - in ourselves and those around us. YOUNG WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY | SUNDAY EVENINGS Spring | 6:30-8:00pm | off campus near First Church Contact: Tracy | twakefield@firstchurch.me If you are looking for a way to connect to a small group community of young adult women, you will love this class that meets on Sunday evenings!!

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MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE May 11 - August 17 | Registration begins April 18 & 19 League fees: $35 | Weekly Green fees: $25 (includes cart) | 2 man teams Informational meeting: May 7 | 7:00pm | Burlington Campus | FC101 Contact: John | 859.394.3253 or Mike | 859.801.9852 If you are interested in being a part of the Men’s Golf league, contact John or Mike. KENTUCKY RACEWAY MINISTRIES May 9 | Evangelism Team Training | Burlington Campus June 20 | Volunteer & Guest Services Team Training | Kentucky Speedway Contact: Wayne | 513.520.4490 | wayne@midwestfrozenbeverage.com All opportunities to serve will be at the Kentucky Speedway for the NASCAR Quaker State 400 weekend events July 9-12. IRON MEN FISHING EVENT June 13 | 9:00 | The Real McCoy Farm | Boone County Cost $30/ person; includes fishing, lunch & bait | bring your own fishing pole Contact: Jennifer | jshofner@firstchurch.me On June 13 we’ll fish at The Real McCoy Farm in Boone County beginning at 9:00am. Lunch follows at noon at the Burlington Campus with special guest Bob Stacy, founder of Christ in Youth. Bring your own fishing pole or let us know if you need to borrow one. THE EDGE August 26 | 7:00pm | Burlington Campus | Worship Center The Edge is BACK on August 26, 2015! Join us for a combined night of The Edge and Life Group fall kick-off event. MEN’S SMALL GROUP Contact: Karen | kfisher@firstchurch.me If you are interested in being a part of a Men’s Small Group, contact Karen.

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PASTORAL CARE MINISTRIES Contact: Jeff | Contact: jmartin@firstchurch.me Pastoral Care Ministries is always looking for volunteers to help provide covered dishes for funerals as well as help in areas of transportation for those that are within our hospital and homebound ministries. If you have a need or would like to SERVE others, let us share Christ’s mercy and kindness with you through the power of a Godly touch. For more information contact Jeff. WAKE UP Thursdays | May 7 - August 27 | 6:00am| Burlington Campus | Student Center Warehouse Contact: Karen | kfisher@firstchurch.me A great opportunity for men to “Fuel Up” on God’s word. Join us each Thursday at 6:00am in the Student Center Warehouse for coffee, juice, breakfast as well as a challenging and inspiring message along with great discussion. The message each week is about strengthening Christian men, challenging us to be stronger men, better fathers, and bold leaders. JOYClub LUNCHEONS Tuesdays | May 12 | June 9 | July 14 | August 11 11:30am-1:30pm | Burlington Campus | FC101-104 Contact: Karen | kfisher@firstchurch.me If you are 50 years and up, come and enjoy food, fellowship, activities and entertainment at our potluck luncheons on the second Tuesday of each month. FIRST CHURCH DAY AT THE REDS August 2 | Great American Ballpark | 1:10pm | Cost: $12 Contact: Winnie | wwalston@firstchurch.me Gather your friends, family and small groups to see the Cincinnati Reds take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, August 2. A concert featuring Third Day will follow the game. Tickets are available for purchase at the Welcome Center, church office, and at www.firstchurch.me.

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CHRISTIAN SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (CSOS) Wednesdays | May 13 | June 10 | July 8 | August 12 6:30-8:30pm | Burlington Campus | FC 103 Contact: Karen | kfisher@firstchurch.me CSOS is a warm nurturing group that provides support to family members and friends of people who have ended their own lives, dealing with common issues and theological questions. Meets the second Wednesday of each month.

GREAT DATE - LUNCH AT SAWYER POINT PARK & RIVERFRONT SEGWAY TOUR June 6 | Afternoon/Lunch | Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati, OHContact: MarriedLife Ministry Team | marriedlife@firstchurch.me Having serious fun is a great way to add the spark back into your relationship. At First Church we encourage every couple to take a date at least once a month. Periodically, our MarriedLife Ministry does the planning for you to make it easy to join other couples for some serious fun. For more information about our upcoming Sawyer Point and Segway date, call our Family Ministry office or email us. LAUGH YOUR WAY TO A BETTER MARRIAGE Sundays | June 7 & 14 | 6:30pm | Union Campus Contact: Phil | phaas@firstchurch.meImprove your marriage and reduce marital problems with Mark Gungor’s hilarious marriage tips and insights. You’ll laugh, learn, and be able to make positive changes in your marriage. His humor makes his teaching enjoyable and memorable, helping men and women remember the insights and begin putting them into practice.

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WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE CONFERENCE June 12-14 | Marriott | Downtown Indianapolis, IN | Cost: $149 per person plus hotel cost Contact: Phil | phaas@firstchurch.me Website: https://shop.familylife.com/p-3697-indianapolis.aspx The Weekend to Remember is not just a fun, romantic getaway - it could improve your marriage for the long-term as well. Hear the results of more than three decades of biblical research on what it takes to have a successful marriage and family. This is an incredible way to escape from your daily routine, learn to connect with your spouse more intimately, and understand God’s blueprint for a wonderful marriage. To register and receive our church group discounted rate, go to https://shop.familylife.com/p-3697-indianapolis.aspx and enter 1stchurch in the Group Name box. For financial assistance contact our Family Pastor, Phil Haas. FALL MARRIAGE GETAWAY October 17-18 | Registration begins September 12-13 | Carter Caves State Resort Park | Olive Hill, KY Contact: Married Life | marriedlife@firstchurch.me Website: http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/carter-caves/

Most couples need a little getaway from time to time and are surprised that it can do a lot for their marriage. Our theme is Love & Respect and our mentoring couples include Rodney and his wife, Shirley. Rodney is a licensed clinical counselor who works out of our Student Ministry Building. This year’s getaway will be at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hills, Kentucky. The secluded surroundings and relaxed schedule are intended to give your marriage a boost. WOODLAND LAKES & HAPPY HILLS CHRISTIAN CAMP June - July | Camp Weeks | Woodland Lakes | Amelia, Ohio | www.woodlandlakes.com Camp Weeks | Happy Hills Christian Camp | Carrollton, KY | www.happyhills.org Contact: Julie | jflanagan@firstchurch.me

Woodland Lakes offers FUN camps for preschool-high school kids in nearby Amelia, Ohio. A variety of camp dates are available. To register visit www.woodlandlakes.com.

Happy Hills Christian Camp in Carrollton, Kentucky is accepting registrations now at www.happyhills.org.

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fc | kids CAMP: MEGA SPORTS CAMP! June 15-18 | 6:00-9:00pm | Burlington Campus | Cost: $10 Contact: Julie | jflanagan@firstchurch.me We are hosting Mega Sports Camp for current (2014-1015 school year) Kindergarten- 4th grade kids. Kids will discover that God has a special and unique plan just for them. We will explore the life of Moses to learn that God’s game plan is on purpose, gets us ready and makes us trust HIM. Worship, interactive Bible stories and sports will all be part of the FUN! Make plans now to bring your elementary kids and their friends! Register online. MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER FUN NIGHTS June 3 | Every other Wednesday | 6:30-8:30pm | Burlington Campus | Student Building Contact: Nate | nverst@firstchurch.me Middle School Summer Fun Night is for all middle school age students, 5-8th grade, every other Wednesday night all summer long, beginning June 3. This is a great time for kids to engage with other students and leaders as we enjoy a variety of summer activities together. CIY MOVE June 22-27 | Holland, MI | Cost: $425 due by May 19 | $100 deposit due by May 5 Contact: Leigh-Garrett | lglance@firstchurch.me A week-long conference at a college campus in Holland, Michigan. Students will experience high energy worship, some of the best speakers throughout the country, and connect with other students and mentors. This will help them encounter God in a life changing way. WATERPALOOZA July 19 | 6:30-8:30pm | RC Durr YMCA Cost: $5 per family Contact: Julie | jflanagan@firstchurch.me All Early Childhood and Elementary children and their families are invited to join us at the RC Durr YMCA pool for Waterpalooza. Bring a friend!

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MIX CONFERENCE July 26-29 | Holland, MI Cost: $375 | $100 Deposit due May 3 Contact: Nate | nverst@firstchurch.me

MIX is an event that understands that middle schoolers need their own experience. It is not designed for high schoolers or preteens. It is specifically designed for 7th & 8th graders and their special cognitive and developmental abilities. Kids build relationships with leaders and peers as they come to understand their own spiritual information and grow as Kingdom workers through dynamic worship, engaging activities, off-the-chart recreation and small group interaction. HIGH SCHOOL CANOE DAY July 30 | Morgan’s Canoe Rental | Ft. Ancient, Little Miami River | Cost: $25 Contact: Leigh-Garrett | lglance@firstchurch.me Spend a day canoeing and swimming on the Little Miami River, having fun connecting with other students. KINGS ISLAND August 11 | Mason, Ohio | Cost: $125 | Middle & High School Students Contact: Nate | nverst@firstchurch.me & Leigh Garrett Lance | lglance@firstchurch.me An all-day adventure at Kings Island to wrap up the summer before school starts again. For more information contact Nate or Leigh-Garrett. WELCOME THE FRESHMAN August 16 | Burlington Campus | Student Building August 23 | Union Campus | High School Room Contact: Leigh Garrett | lglance@firstchurch.me Incoming freshman and their parents are invited to breakfast! This is an opportunity for you to meet our freshman Small Group Leaders and learn more about our High School Ministry.

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fc | kids & fc | students - PREVIEW DAYS August 15 & 16 | Burlington Campus August 22 & 23 | Union Campus Contact: Jenny | jleach@firstchurch.me, Julie | jflanagan@firstchurch.me, Nate | nverst@firstchurch.me & Leigh Garrett | lglance@firstchurch.me Preview Days are designed to give all incoming preschoolers through High School students an opportunity to check out their new small & large group environments so they will be ready to go there on promotion weekend. For details about the Union Campus, contact Jenny. For details about the Burlington Campus, contact Julie for Early Childhood & Elementary, Nate for Middle School and Leigh-Garret for High School. PROMOTION WEEKEND August 29 & 30 | Burlington & Union Campuses Contact: Jenny | jleach@firstchurch.me, Julie | jflanagan@firstchurch.me, Nate | nverst@firstchurch.me & Leigh Garrett | lglance@firstchurch.me Promotion weekend is for children 2 years through high school students. Infants, toddlers and children with special needs will be promoted throughout the year based on their stage of development. To be consistent with the local schools, we will observe an October 1, birthday cut-off. For details about the Union Campus, contact Jenny. For details about the Burlington Campus contact Julie for Early Childhood & Elementary, Nate for Middle School and Leigh-Garrett for High School.

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Ephesians 2:10, “It is God himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ages ago he planned that we should spend these lives in helping others.”

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com·mit /verb (with object)

1. to give in trust

2. to pledge oneself

3. to commit one’s soul to God

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2015 MISSION FAIR May 16 & 17 | Burlington & Union Campuses | before & after all services | Contact: Eric | etripp@firstchurch.me We invite you to meet the missions that First Church support and see a glimpse of what God is doing through Missions at First Church, at both Burlington & Union Campuses. A portion of our mission partnerships will be at our Union Campus before and after the service. At our Burlington Campus, missionaries and their representatives will have displays set up in the GFLC (gym) for everyone to visit. This will be open Saturday 4:00-7:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm and again that evening from 5:00-8:00pm. Since First Church gives 17% of her offering to missions, this gives you an opportunity to not only see all of the places where we have partners across the world, but also an opportunity to get to know them better. 2015 MISSION FAIR TEAM Contact: Shirley | krull_greg@hotmail.com We need your help to make Mission Fair weekend May 16 & 17 a success and lift up those we partner with around the globe! HOUSING VOLUNTEERS are needed to host representatives for the Mission Fair. You will meet up with the representative Saturday after services, provide dinner, and breakfast the next morning. Some representatives may need transportation to and from the airport. OTHER VOLUNTEERS are needed for many roles: assembling/disassembling tables, putting up flags, welcoming guests, handing out prayer cards, serving refreshments Saturday night and/or Sunday morning, and cleaning up after Mission Fair. GENEROSITY CAN - NON PERISHABLE FOOD COLLECTION June 1-30 | Burlington & Union Campuses Contact: Andy | generositycan2@gmail.com Clothes will go to MASTER Provisions, who ships several containers each year with 1000’s of pounds of clothing and bicycles overseas to assist small businesses in providing jobs for the poor in their area. MASTER Provisions brings hope, using clothing as the tool to assist the impoverished areas. They ship containers full of good used clothing and shoes to create jobs, empower the local people and provide affordable clothing. Get Involved by collecting your own gently used clothing. Dont let our friends miss out on the action, ask them if they have any they would like to give! If you would like a sticker to make your own Generosity Can for home or where you work, let us know. Donations of these items are accepted at ALL Campus locations. Look for any of the GREEN Generosity Cans located just inside the entry doors.

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MISSION JOURNEY CANADA July 11 -18 | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | Cost: $375 | Led by: Eric | etripp@firstchurch.me A team of 25-30 will head to Canada to work with Impact Canada. The team will be helping with Quest Camp, an all day camp/VBS during the week, at Discovery Community Christian Church. MISSION JOURNEY PUERTO RICO - HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP July 18-25 | Puerto Rico | Cost: $1,200 | Led by: Leigh-Garrett | lglance@firstchurch.me Students and leaders will travel to Puerto Rico to serve with Puente Missions. This is an incredible week for students and leaders to experience a different culture and see God move as they step out of their comfort zone in a big way. Please be in prayer for our team. GENEROSITY CAN - MOUNTAIN MISSION SCHOOL - BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT August 1-30 | Burlingon & Union Campuses Contact: Joanne | Contact: generositycan3@gmail.com | www.mmskids.org The Generosity Can initiative will benefit Mountain Mission School in Grundy, VA, which provides disadvantaged children with a place they can live, attend school, and learn of Jesus’ love for them. Families at First Church assist MMS by purchasing new school clothes based on their dress code. Select 1 of 230 children and shop by yourself or team up with a friend. You may also make a donation for someone to shop for a child on your behalf. Sign-ups will begin August 1. Stop by the table for more information. Contact Eric at etripp@firstchurch.me if you would like to be part of the team delivering to the school the weekend of September 4-5. fc | kids VOLUNTEER TRAINING August 23 | Burlington Campus FC101 & FC102 | 5:00-6:00pm Contact: Julie | jflanagan@firstchurch.me | Jenny | jleach@firstchurch.me ALL Early Childhood and Children’s Ministry volunteers will meet together for a time of equipping, enrichment, and encouragement. We will focus on the “why’s and how’s” of doing ministry to and with children. All Early Childhood and Children’s Ministry volunteers are encouraged to attend this special time together. Childcare will be provided. For more information at the Burlington Campus, contact Julie for Early Childhood & Elementary and Jenny for the Union Campus.

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fc | kids EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING 101 August 23 | Burlington Campus FC101 & FC102 | 6:00-7:00pm Contact: Julie | jflanagan@firstchurch.me Early Childhood Ministry Volunteer Training 101 is for NEW Early Childhood Ministry volunteers. This small group session will focus on preparing you for a fun and meaningful ministry with young children! We will cover important topics such as, safety & security, policies & procedures, curriculum, class schedules and other important information. If you are interested in finding out more about our volunteer ministry opportunities, contact Julie. MISSION JOURNEY TCM September 27- October 9 | Vienna, Austria | Cost: $1,800 Led by: Eric | etripp@firstchurch.me A team of 6 will travel to Vienna, Austria to serve at TCM International Institute at Haus Edelweiss (TCM). This school provides accredited degrees for Christian workers in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The team will handle multiple support roles serving the staff and students during this 2 week session. TENT DAY Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6-8:00pm | Contact: Leigh Ann | lluttrell@firstchurch.me Tent Day is a weekly party with a purpose. Volunteers will serve a hot meal and build relationships with children and adults in select communities near our campuses. Serving opportunities exist every Tuesday & Thursday. This summer we are looking for volunteers willing to serve once a month. FOCUS ON: SUICIDE PREVENTION Sunday, July 12 | 9:30-10:45am | Burlington Campus | GFLC (gym) Contact: Larry | Contact: lluttrell@firstchurch.me Learn from a panel of experts how to prevent suicide. Local resources related to prevention of and in dealing with suicide will be shared.

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Mark 1:35, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”

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1. to cause to come into being

2. to evolve

3. to cause to happen

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BAPTISM EVENT May 2 & 3 | Burlington & Union CampusesLed by: Brian | bheckber@firstchurch.me Interested in being baptized? Join us for a church-wide baptism service and celebration during all the service times. Contact Brian with questions or interest in being part of this new life experience. READING AND JOURNALINGRecommended Reading: Love & Respect in the Family by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Children need love. Parents need respect.It is as simple and complex as that! When frustrated with an unresponsive child, a parent doesn’t declare, “You don’t love me.” Instead the parent asserts, “You are being disrespectful right now.” A parent needs to feel respected, especially during conflicts. When upset, a child does not whine, “You don’t respect me.” Instead, a child pouts, “You don’t love me.” A child needs to feel loved, especially during disputes.But here’s the rub: An unloved child (or teen) negatively reacts in a way that feels disrespectful to a parent. A disrespected parent negatively reacts in a way that feels unloving to the child. This dynamic gives birth to the FAMILY CRAZY CYCLE.So how is one to break out of this cycle? Best-selling author Emerson Eggerichs has studied the family dynamic for more than 30 years, having his Ph. D. in Child and Family Ecology. As a senior pastor for nearly two decades, Eggerichs builds on a foundation of strong biblical principles, walking the reader through an entirely new way to approach the family dynamic. For instance, God reveals ways to defuse the craziness with our children from preschooler to teen, plus how to motivate them to obey and how to deal with them when they don’t. In the Bible, God has spoken specifically to parents on how to parent. This book is about that revelation. cr

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cast /verb

1. to draw

2. to direct

3. to send off

Mark 1:16-17, “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fisher-men. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’”

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REACHING OTHERS The Recreation Ministry at First Church exists

to provide a safe environment to build and deepen relationships. It is also a low pressure

way to invite friends, neighbors, and co-workers to First Church.

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BOONE COUNTY FAIR August 3-8 | Boone County Fair Grounds Led by: Brian | Contact: wwalston@firstchurch.me First Church will have a booth at the fair that will engage people and will raise money to benefit a local ministry.

CO-ED SOFTBALL Registration May 1-June 15 July 12 - August 30 | Sunday nights | 5:00-7:30pm Idlewild Park, Burlington, KY Cost: $45 per person with 12-14 players per team. Contact: Kelsey | kgoderwis13@gmail.com or 859.630.6627 Games begin Sunday, July 12. Interested in coaching? Contact Kelsey by April 27. For more information and to register, including how to sign-up for news regarding CO-ED Softball, visit www.firstchurch.me and go to Ministries tab and select Recreation Ministry.

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BURLINGTON CAMPUS 6080 Camp Ernst Road | P.O. Box 880 Burlington, KY 41005 | 859.586.4673

UNION CAMPUS 12993 Frogtown Connector Road Walton, KY 41094 | 859.212.0542

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May every believer use their influence to reach others for Christ.