First Christian Church, Flora, Indiana

Sermon Discussion

Have you ever thought, “Pastor Woody hit that one out of the park. What a great sermon!” Or, “What was he thinking? I have no idea what I just heard. I could have done better than he did this morning.” If either one of these is the case, than you need to check out a new internet blog that Pastor Woody has started.

Each Monday morning, he will post his sermon topic and the scripture lesson. A couple of comments and a few questions will be offered, and you will be invited to comment. Check it out here:

Sermon Discussion

On May 23 we will honor our graduating seniors during morning worship. Following church, the CWF will sponsor a fellowship time in the fellowship hall.

Graduates  are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns to worship.

May 23, 2010 is Pentecost Sunday, the day we celebrate the birthday of the church. This is the day on which to Holy Spirit came and rested upon the church members. And from that day, things have not been the same! We will have a “birthday party” for the church on the 23rd.

Come for the excitement and feel the spirit of God.

One more thing: EVERYONE IS ASKED TO WEAR RED THAT MORNING TO INDICATE THE SPIRIT OF GOD IN THE CHURCH!

Example Order of worship

*Indicates standing for those who are able.

Prelude

SHARING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

Announcements
Joys and Concerns

Chimes

Lighting of the candles

*Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn of Praise
*Opening Prayer
*The Lord’s Prayer (Using debts and debtors)
*The Gloria Patri

Children’s Sermon

THE COMMUNITY HEARS AND PROCLAIMS GOD’S WORD

Reading from God’s Word

Leader: This is the Word of our Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

Pastoral Prayer
Choral Response

Anthem

Sermon

The Three-fold Invitation to Life in Christ
*Hymn of Invitation and Committment

THE COMMUNITY SHARES IN CHRIST’S LIFE

Offertory Sentence

Offering
*Doxology
*Elder’s Prayer

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

Hymn of Preparation
Communion Meditation

Elders Prayer
Partaking of the bread and cup

THE COMMUNITY DEPARTS FOR MINISTRY

*Closing Hymn of Blessing
*Carrying out the Light of the World
*Sending Forth
*Benediction

Please join us as the children parade with palm branches as we celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ in the city.

• Annual prayer vigil
• Starts 6 p.m. Wednesday March 31
• Ends 6 p.m. Thursday April 1
• Please sign up in the sanctuary

• 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
• Remembering the Lord’s Supper
• A very moving service with the extinguishing of the lights as we prepare for Good Friday.