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THIS WEEK AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH For the week of AUGUST 5, 2020
A Note from Your Pastors
Friends, We have mentioned before that we are available for outdoor, socially distanced, masked visits. We bring this up again not to put any pressure on anyone to invite us over. We certainly want you to only do that with which you are comfortable. But, we do want to keep this invitation in front of you in case you are feeling like you could really use some pastoral care or simply a friendly face to come by and say hello. We have heard from some people that they worry about how busy we have been and how much demand is put on us because of the having to do everything differently in this COVID time. We know that there are people who would appreciate a visit, but hate to feel like they are inconveniencing us. In light of this, we put together a Sign Up Genius with some times when we are available for visits. On it are times we have set aside in case you want a visit. Just sign up there and we will be happy to come see you. Meanwhile, if you don’t have access to a computer to sign up this way or if you don’t see a time that works for you, please don’t hesitate to call which ever one of us you would like to come visit. Here’s the real bottom line—we miss you...we think about you often...the weeks and months sometimes pass more quickly than we can imagine and even when we aren’t seeing each other, you are cared for. Whether or not you sign up for a visit, please know that you matter to us and that we are here for you.
Missing you, Jill, Kara and Laura
Disciples Peace Fellowship is doing a new thing this summer: Hosting an intergenerational peacemakers training event “Passing the Peace!” and we hope you can join us for these (reimagined) online peacemaking events: Friday August 7 @ 4PM EDT -- Meet the Peace Interns Saturday August 8 @ 4PM EDT --
Intersectionality Sunday August 9 @ 7PM EDT -- PRIDE Workshop Monday August 10 @ 4PM EDT -- Eco-Justice Workshop Tuesday August 11 @ 4PM EDT --
Choose Your Own Adventure, Anti-Oppression Bible Study
Notice: times are listed in EDT
This event is free thanks to a grant from Week of Compassion
This Week at First Christian Church AUGUST 5, 2020
You might remember in May we did a Zoom session talking about cooking and favorite recipes. We are going to share some of those recipes here. This week’s recipe helps us look toward fall and hold out hope
for fun gatherings to come. Look for more recipes in future weeks!
Warm Crack Dip from Sally Strah Warning- highly addictive!! Really good for a football tailgate party. 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 (1oz) package Ranch Dressing mix 1 (3oz) bag of Oscar Meyer bacon bits 2 C shredded cheddar cheese 16 oz sour cream Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, combine ingredients and mix well. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Cover. Bake until hot and bubbly. Serve with Fritos Corn Chip Scoops.
Christian Church in the Upper Midwest Calls New Regional Minister
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Upper Midwest is happy to announce the call of Rev. Joshua J. Patty as our new Regional Minister and President.
Rev. Patty comes to the Upper Midwest from his current position serving as Senior Minister at Eastgate Christian Church in Independence, Missouri and as Chair of the Kansas City Region’s Ordination and Standing Commission. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago Divinity School and brings with him experience in small, medium, and multi-racial congregations. Josh is in the process of becoming an Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation Trainer, which is one of his many passions in ministry. He is excited about what has been happening over the past decade in the Upper Midwest and looks forward to being a part of discerning our vision for the future.
Rev. Joshua Patty will be relocating to the Upper Midwest with his wife, Rev. Sara Patty, and their two active boys,
ages 3 and 1. He will begin duties October 1, 2020
BIBLE QUIZ
In 2 Samuel is a story about one of King David's sons who rebelled against his father. There was
a battle in the forest of Ephraim between men who were faithful to David and those who
followed the rebellious son.
David's soldiers won the fight, and David's son fled riding a mule. The mule ran under an oak
tree and David's son caught his head in the thick branches. He was left hanging there, trapped
but alive. His father's soldiers came upon him and ended his life.
King David was heart-stricken when he learned about his son's death. He cried out, "O my son _______, my son,
my son _______! Would I had died instead of you, O _______, my son, my son!" (2 Samuel 18:33, NRSV).
What was the son's name?
A. Amnon B. Absalom
C. Solomon D. Daniel
This Week at First Christian Church AUGUST 5, 2020
Worship Guide for Sunday Worship
Each week we post an electronic worship service on YouTube (and have an opportunity to gather together on Zoom). The new service is available beginning at 10am on Sunday. The worship guide below will function
as a bulletin for those watching the worship service and can also be used independently by those who cannot or choose not to access YouTube.
In preparation for participating in worship, you are invited to gather some sort of food and drink to take at communion time. Remember, these don’t have to be bread and juice or wine. If you desire, you may also
want to have a candle nearby to light as we light the candle at the beginning of worship.
August 9, 2020
Greeting
Congregational Singing - “Will You Come and Follow Me”
Prayer Take a moment to center yourself. Pay attention to the ways and places God shows up in your life.
Pray for those who are living in the wake of natural disasters. Pray for those experiencing daily trauma due to joblessness, homelessness, and unjust systems. Simply talk with God. What are the prayers of your heart?
Scripture - Luke 4:16-30 (excerpts printed here)
When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as
was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the
scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed
me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight
to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” And he rolled up the scroll,
gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he
began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”...
Children’s Moment
Sermon - Songs of Commitment and Action Consider the following questions: When you think of Jesus, how do you understand his purpose? Do you think about the fact that he was a prophet and an activist? If someone asked you what your purpose as a person of faith is, how would you answer? How do you respond when your faith calls you to do difficult work or even to come in conflict with people you love or systems you have regard for? Where is God calling you today?
Offering During this time we appreciate all who are continuing their financial commitment to FCC using the USPS or the “Donate” button on the website. We also encourage you to consider other ways you can be an offering beyond our congregation, to the community and our world. Find an act of kindness to share today.
Communion One of the gifts of the table is that it is a place that refreshes us for the work to which we have been called. As Jesus had a mission, so do we. We are called from this table to go make a difference in the world. As you take the elements of communion, use this moment to commit your body again to God’s work and to invite God’s loving spirit to flow through you.
