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THE ORDER OF WORSHIP Second Sunday after Pentecost

June 3, 2018 10:45 a.m.

THE GATHERING

Welcome and the Life of the Church Rev. Dr. Ike Nicholson

Opening Voluntary Rev. Larry Sivis Fantasy on the Hymn “Gather Us In”

Setting by John Behnke

† Call to Worship L: We give thanks to you, O God, with our whole hearts; P: for you have searched us and have known us. L: You know when we sit down and when we rise up, P: you discern our thoughts from far away. L: Even before words are formed on our tongues, P: you know them completely. L: We give thanks to you, O God, for you are good; P: your steadfast love endures forever!

† Hymn of Praise #284 Gather Us In

† Invocation

† Congregational Response Spirit

THE SERVICE OF THE WORD Old Testament Lesson 1 Samuel 3:1 – 10 (11 – 20)

L: The word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

Special Music Women’s Vocal Ensemble Whispering Hope

Alice Hawthorne

New Testament Lesson 2 Corinthians 4:5 – 12

L: The word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

Special Music Women’s Vocal Ensemble

Holy Spirit, Hope and Healer Mary Kay Beall

† Gospel Lesson Mark 2:23 – 3:6

L: This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ. P: Praise be to Thee, Lord Christ.

† Congregational Response

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen. Amen. Children’s Moment Rev. Dr. Ike Nicholson

(All children are invited to come forward at this time. Afterward, children age 4 – grade 5 may attend FIRST KIDS! in room 15.)

Sermon Rev. Dr. Ike Nicholson

Godmade

Invitation to Discipleship

† Hymn of Commitment Tune: Nettleton

God the Spirit, guide and guardian, windswept flame and hovering dove; breath of life and voice of prophets, sign of blessing, power of love. Give to those who lead your people, fresh anointing of your grace. Let them serve as bold apostles in this church and in this place.

Christ our Savior, sovereign shepherd, word made flesh, love crucified. Teacher, healer, suffering servant, friend of sinners, foe of pride. In their tending may all leaders learn and live a shepherd’s care.

Grant them courage and compassion shown through word and deed and prayer.

Triune God, mysterious being, undivided and diverse; deeper than our minds can fathom, greater than our creeds rehearse.

Help us in our varied callings your full image to proclaim; that our ministries uniting may give glory to your name.

THE SERVICE OF THE TABLE

† Pastoral Prayer

† Prayer Response Lord, We Need You

Installation of Elders and Deacons Invitation to Stewardship Offertory

Adagio from Concerto in D, Op. VII, No. 6 Tommaso Albinoni

† Doxology Tune: Italian Hymn

To You, great One in Three eternal praises be

hence evermore! Your sovereign majesty

may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore.

† Prayer of Blessing for the Offering An Invitation to the Lord’s Table Hymn of Communion Tune: Martyrdom

We gather at thy table, Lord, to fellowship with thee. In keeping with thy will and word that we may faithful be.

Now let us take the sacred bread, our souls and bodies feed. In heart and soul we shall be fed, thy holy will to heed.

Now let us take the wine of heav’n, from thee whose blood was shed; That here we meet with sins forgiv’n and by thy grace are led.

The Great Thanksgiving Responsive L: The Lord be with you. P: And with thy spirit. L: Lift up your hearts. P: We lift them up unto the Lord. L: Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God.

P: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. Words of Institution Prayers of Blessing for the Elements Distribution of the Elements (We partake of the Bread as it is passed to symbolize our personal fellowship with God in Christ. We retain the Cup to partake in unison, symbolizing our oneness in Christ. All followers of Christ are invited to participate.)

Holy Communion

† The Lord’s Prayer (Trespasses) In Unison

† The Summation L: Christ has died! P: Christ is risen! A: Christ will come again!

GOING FORTH TO SERVE GOD

† Recessional Hymn God’s Love and Peace

† Benediction

† Closing Voluntary

Chant and Fugue on “Veni Creator Spiritus” Alexandre Guilmant

† Please stand, as you are able.

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Elders: David Floyd/Loaf, Treca Timberlake/Cup, Cheri Daniel/Homebound Deacons: Reed Daniel, Jan DeLaney, Coleman Fannin, Bill Frazier, Gail Frazier, Joe Bill Frazier, Larry Hall, Kim Jenkins A/V Department: Team 1 Communion Coordinators: Linda Buchanan, Sandy Mobley Greeters: Jack & Terri VanHoose Lay Readers: Beth Taylor, Pete Wonn Ushers: Mike Simmons, Kay Pearce Van Driver: Mike Freholm

LECTIONARY TEXTS FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 10: 1 Samuel 68:4 – 11(12 – 15); 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1;

Mark 3:20 – 35; Psalm 138

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MISSION AND WITNESS June 3 – June 9, 2018

SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Men’s Ensemble Rehearsal 9:30 a.m. FIRST FAMILIES! 9:30 a.m. First Fruits Prayer Group 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. “A Place For You” Television Ministry

(Adelphia, Ch. 9; Time Warner, Ch. 9) 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship

Elder/Deacon Installation 4:00 p.m. Women’s Bell — Chime Rehearsal MONDAY 9:30 a.m. Faith & Fitness/Room 18 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting/Sanctuary TUESDAY 7:55 a.m. Panera Dough-Nation/Bob Cruickshank 8:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast/ French toast, bacon 5:30 p.m. DWM Board Meeting/Room 3 6:00 p.m. Rooms 13 & 14 Reserved/Adoption Support Group WEDNESDAY 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall Reserved/CHEF 11:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels/Bob Cruickshank 6:00 p.m. Vespers 6:45 p.m. Elder/Deacon Training 7:00 p.m. Women’s Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Faith & Fitness/Room 18 11:30 a.m. Morning Circle/The Jockey Club 11:30 a.m. Afternoon Circle/meet at the Church and travel to Greenbo

Lake 6:00 p.m. Evening Circle/Home of Margaret Ruth 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Reserved/Basketball

IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH Welcome to First Christian Church! We are glad you are worshipping with us this morning! Please take a moment to sign the attendance registration form, located at the end of your pew, and pass it to your neighbor.

Camp Wakon'Da-Ho Lillian Young will be returning today from a weekend at Camp Wakon'Da-Ho with other third graders from around the state of Kentucky. We can't wait to hear about her experience!

The Gospel Project® FIRSTKIDS! (preschool – grade 5) is journeying through the story line of Scripture with the Gospel Project Curriculum. Download the LifeWay Kids app to explore our lesson for today in Summer 2018: Come, Lord Jesus, Unit 34: God’s Plan for Paul, Session 1: The Plan to Stop Paul.

Youth Mission Trip A group of 8 youth and 2 adult leaders left yesterday Saturday, June 2 for a week of serving, learning, and growing in Jacksonville, Florida with TEAMeffort. As always, we greatly appreciate your prayers during this jampacked week. Keep an eye on the First Christian Church Facebook page for trip pictures and updates during the week! We will also share about our experience in Worship next Sunday, June 10.

Disciples Women’s Ministries News ►The DWM June Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m. ►June Circle meetings are Thursday, June 7. Morning Circle — 11:30 a.m., meet at The Jockey Club Afternoon Circle — 11:30 a.m., meet at the church to travel to Greenbo Lake State Resort Park Evening Circle — 6 p.m., meet at the home of Margaret Ruth (9429 U S Route 60) for a potluck meal

Vacation Bible School Register now to attend or volunteer with this summer's VBS at FirstChrisitanChurch.org. Join us on an Adventure to Babylon, July 9 —12 from 5:30 — 8 p.m. each evening as we explore Daniel's Courage in Captivity.

VBS NEEDS: artificial flowers, vines, greenery

Mark Your Calendar

✓ALL incoming and outgoing Board members are encouraged to attend the

Board meeting on Monday, June 4 at 6 p.m. We will ratify the new Department Chairs.

✓Elder and Deacon Training is Wednesday, June 6 at 6:45 p.m.

Baby Bottle Blessings Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center provides free and confidential services to pregnant women in our area. Please help support this ministry by picking up a baby bottle in the Narthex, filling it with a donation, and returning the bottle to the church office by Father’s Day on Sunday, June 17.

Congratulations Graduates!

HIGH SCHOOL

Mollie Blevins, great-niece of Herb and Shirley O'Neal, is graduating from Boyd County High School. She plans to attend Morehead State University and study nursing.

Coleman Fannin, son of Cecil and Missy Fannin, is graduating from Paul G. Blazer High School. He plans to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College at University of Kentucky and study nursing.

Wren Jenkins, daughter of Scott and Kim Jenkins, is graduating from the Gatton Academy, located on the campus of Western Kentucky University. She plans to attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville and pursue a degree in biochemistry.

Peyton Vaughn Lewallen, great-nephew of Herb and Shirley O’Neil, is graduating from Scott County High School. He plans to attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College.

Andrew Palmeter, grandson of Nancy Turman, is graduating from Sullivan South High School in Kingsport, Tennessee.

COLLEGE Tatum Brumfield, daughter of Bryan Brumfield and Melissa Brumfield, graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Maddie Childers, granddaughter of Marvin and Sherry Childers, graduated from Ashland Community and Technical College with an Associate Degree in Nursing

Laura Christopher, daughter of Harry and Patty Wiley, graduated from Marshall University with a Master of Science in Adult Education.

Stephen Witten Corbitt, II, son of Steve and Elaine Corbitt, graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with majors in Economics and Global Supply Chain & Operations Management and minor in International Relations.

James Wesley Daniel, son of Jim and Cheri Daniel, graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition.

Michael Daniels, grandson of Charles and Linda Buchanan and great-grandson of Charles Gannon, graduated from Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Emily Fields, daughter of Greg Fields and Debbie Fields, graduated from the University of Pikeville with a Master of Business Administration.

Rebecca Gallaher, granddaughter of Jack and Pat Gallaher, graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Katherine Ann Jackson, daughter of Greg Jackson, graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Cami Moore, granddaughter of Margaret Moore, graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Alex O'Donnell, grandson of Harry and Patty Wiley, graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

Robert Wesley, son of Robert and Cindy Wesley, graduated from University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, with a minor in International Business.

LAST WEEK’S RECAP

ATTENDANCE OFFERING Sunday School: 32 General Offering $6,529.00 Morning Worship: 122 Designated $823.15 Vespers: 32 TOTAL $7,352.15

PRAYER CONCERNS

In the Hospital Jim Ward (Hospice Care Center) Clifford Wylie (Kingsbrook Room #220) Week Ending May 30, 2018 Baleigh Brody (by Sheree Skeens) Dehlia Kazee (by Ivetta Kazee) Cheryl Lewis Amanda O’Dell (by Debbie Sivis) Shirley O’Neal Family of David Pack (Ivetta Kazee) Jeff Runyon Harley Walden (by Sheree Skeens) Week Ending May 23, 2018 Mark Ballard, Jr. (by Robin Ruggles) Jennifer Coburn (Bob & Karen Poore’s daughter) Goldie Collier (by Robin Ruggles) Summer Duncan (by Debbie Sivis) Magi Hayes Sharon Hearne (by Sharon Brown) Joanne Krebeck (by Mary Raybourn) Tony Leader (by Robin Ruggles) David Phipps Loretta Phipps Larry Riley (Mike & Teddie Simmons’ brother-in-law) Family of Warren Watts (by Bob Craycraft)

Week Ending May 16, 2018 Family of Richard Filkins (Phyllis Tiffey’s brother) Sally Hermansdorfer Mary Huff (by Russ Bowman) Kristie Motley (by Sheree Skeens) Julie Robinette (by Angie Lewis) Shut-Ins: Charles Gannon (Woodland Oaks), Tina Johnson (Boyd County Nursing & Rehab), Juanita Kozee (Kings Daughters and Sons), E. E. McGuire (Woodland Oaks), Betty Lou Moore (Trinity Station) Nick Raybourn (Trinity Station) Military: Will Kiser (grandson of J.D. Kiser), Dylan Kramer (by Cheryl Lewis), Floyd Watts (by Amanda Morgan)

Please discard your worship bulletin in one of the recycling bins found at the front and rear door.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Staff

Rev. Dr. Isaac “Ike” Nicholson, Senior Minister Rev. Larry Sivis, Associate Minister Amy Christman, Director of Family Life Ministries Sheree Skeens, Office Manager Wayne McCulley, Facilities Manager Connie Reliford, Nursery Teacher Miranda McCulley, Toddler Teacher Missy White, Preschool Teacher