iphone/tablet class · 2016-03-22 · paper towels in the bathrooms, etc. etc. etc. – a minister...

Double Ring ClassLast Sunday: Charles Hargrove taught on what scriptures deal with Jesus being sent to earth to help with our sins.Next Sunday: Richard Lawson will teach.Celebrations: Helen Pummill and Margaret Culley had birthdays.Class Concerns: Norma Henderson broke her hip, had surgery, and is going to rehab.46 Present

PatrianLast Sunday: Clarke Kendall taught on Biblical transla�ons, especially the NRSV, The Good News, and The Message.Upcoming Events: Holy Week Events: The Seder Supper, Maundy Thursday,and Good Friday.11 Present

Sojourners ClassLast Sunday: Discussion. Celebra�ons: Vi Kenne� went to Mississippi to visit her sister this week along with her daughter,granddaughter, and great-granddaughter.3 Present

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Elder Prayers: James Howard, offering; Susan Baston, communionCommunion Prepara�on: Dorman and Rudene Walton Deacons Serving Communion: Hilda Knox Be�s, Marcia Boyd, Jack Elswick, Millie Elswick, Be�y Mizer, Chris Murphy, Wa’Chan� Tolbert, Da’Marron Turner, Karen Williamson, Ka�e Murphy, Madeline Murphy, Na’Karen TurnerGreeter: David DunningFlowers for Sunday: The Flowers are given by Jim Alspaugh in honor of his family.Flower delivery: Helen and Bill Pummill

Elder Prayers: Mary Ann Hargrove, offering; Kate Northcu�, commu-nion Communion Prepara�on: Andrea and Wayne Rumley Deacons Serving Communion: Hilda Knox Be�s, Marcia Boyd, Jack Elswick, Millie Elswick, Be�y Mizer, Chris Murphy, Wa’Chan� Tolbert, Da’Marron Turner, Karen Williamson, Ka�e Murphy, Madeline Murphy, Na’Karen TurnerGreeter: Winnie Stanbery Flowers for Sunday: The flowers are given by Joyce Marston in loving memory of her husband, Dell, and in honor of their grandchildren.Flower delivery: Helen and Bill Pummill

Elder Prayers: Nick Cox, offering; Dick Willhour, communionCommunion Preparation: Samantha Cox and Tom NulfDeacons Serving Communion: Rick Bowlin, Becky Gray, Jim Gray, Mary Lynn Howard, Barbara Iverson, Susan Prabhu, Andrea Rumley,Barbara Russell, Winnie Stanbery, Joey Bowlin, Kaleb BowlinGreeters: Bill and Lucy SpearFlowers for Sunday: The flowers are given by Barbara Iverson in lovingmemory of her husband, Don.Flower delivery: Bill Osteen

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FCC Activities & Opportunites

Birthdays, Attendance, Gifts

Serving Schedule, SundaySchool News, Save the Dates

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9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth9:00 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall9:15 - 10:15 Adult Sunday School9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for children and youth10:15 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall10:45 - Noon Worship, Sanctuary 11:00 - 11:30 Children’s Worship, The Lo�, 4th Floor Sanctuary Building11:30 - 12:00 Children’s ac�vi�es, 3rd Floor

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Sunday Schedule

SundaySchoolClassNews

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PatrianLast Sunday: Clarke Kendall taught on Biblical transla�ons, especially the NRSV, The Good News, and The Message.Upcoming Events: Holy Week Events: The Seder Super, Maundy Thursday,and Good Friday.11 Present

Sojourners ClassLast Sunday: Discussion.Celebra�ons: Vi Kenne� went to Mississippi to visit her sister this week along with her daughter,granddaughter, and great-granddaughter.3 Present

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Elder Prayers: Mary Ann Hargrove, offering; Kate Northcu�, commu-nionCommunion Prepara�on: Andrea and Wayne Rumley Deacons Serving Communion: Hilda Knox Be�s, Marcia Boyd, Jack Elswick, Millie Elswick, Be�y Mizer, Chris Murphy, Wa’Chan� Tolbert, Da’Marron Turner, Karen Williamson, Ka�e Murphy, Madeline Murphy, Na’Karen TurnerGreeter: Winnie Stanbery Flowers for Sunday: The flowers are given by Joyce Marston in loving memory of her husband, Dell, and in honor of their grandchildren.Flower delivery: Helen and Bill Pummill

Elder Prayers: Nick Cox, offering; Dick Willhour, communionCommunion Preparation: Samantha Cox and Tom NulfDeacons Serving Communion: Rick Bowlin, Becky Gray, Jim Gray, Mary Lynn Howard, Barbara Iverson, Susan Prabhu, Andrea Rumley, Barbara Russell, Winnie Stanbery, Joey Bowlin, Kaleb BowlinGreeters: Bill and Lucy SpearFlowers for Sunday: The flowers are given by Barbara Iverson in loving memory of her husband, Don.Flower delivery: Bill Osteen



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9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth 9:00 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall9:15 - 10:15 Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for children and youth10:15 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall10:45 - Noon Worship, Sanctuary 11:00 - 11:30 Children’s Worship, The Lo�, 4th Floor Sanctuary Building 11:30 - 12:00 Children’s ac�vi�es, 3rd Floor


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2 From the Pastor’s Pen Keyboard

3 Attendance & Gifts

4 FCC Activities & Opportunities

5 JYF Delightful Daffodils

6 Book Recommendations

Worship Words

78 Ministry Council Minutes


10 Easter Sermon Series


12 Happy Timers - May 13 April Outreach -

Festival of Missions

14 Camp Registration, Happy TimersiPhone and Tablet Class

15 Wilder Side Prayers and Concerns

16 Serving SchedulesSunday School News

"I tell you, if these were silent,the stones would shout out."

- Luke 19:40

He Is Risen!HAPPY EASTER

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Chatting with Mary Carolyn Lengacher and her hus-band, who shall remain nameless (because he hates pub-licity), who have been on a cruise to the Eastern Carib-bean. They are now planning a road trip to Arizona to commune with the cacti. They just like to go, and she loves to drive!

I was watching Mike and Meredith Miller in church Sunday, with their granddaughter, Addie. Such adoring looks! No wonder, she is adorable! Mike helps Kay

Thompson and me pass out snack packs, and we get to hear a lot about Addie.

Gay Wion has a new great-grandson named William Blake. He weighed over 6 lbs. and is at home doing well.

Danny and Jennifer Hargrove are coming from In-dianapolis for Easter. Anna and Isabelle are looking forward to seeing their grandparents, Mary Ann and Charles and Kay and Paul Thompson.

Can you believe how good Paul Campbell looks? Mardel, you must be a good nurse! We are so proud of both of you!

There are reports that a movie is being made, based on the game Monopoly. It lasts 4 hours and ends with the family fighting.

See you Thursday night, Friday night, and Sunday. Ruthie

“...on the third day...”

Eight years ago, I began attend-ing Easter Vigils on Holy Saturday as part of my personal spiritual dis-cipline and practice. As a minister, I was always busy during Easter Sunday worship thinking about worship rather than worshipping (a vocational hazard) and I needed someplace where I could go and worship as a person and not have to worry about the music or the mes-sage or the bulletins or the candles or the order of the procession or whether the scripture reader had the right translation or if there were paper towels in the bathrooms, etc. etc. etc. – a minister rarely gets to worship during worship, you know. I felt dead and needed life.

So in 2007 on Holy Saturday evening, I went to my first Easter Vigil, and ever since, I have made it a point to attend a different Easter Vigil every year at a new location; and in so doing, I have learned so much about the Christian faith that our Disciples tradition doesn’t al-ways know about.

I grew up hearing the phrase “on the third day” from the Bible and knew it was connected to Easter. “Jesus died, and three days later he rose from the dead” or something like that. However, if that were the case, then why begin the Passion story on Maundy Thursday when he died on Good Friday, and how do you come up with three days in the grave when (according to the Bible) he rose in less than two? I know it

may all sound silly, but a young boy thinks about these things (and for some reason I never asked my dad – go figure).

As I learned much later once Ibecame a minister of music and had to do research for my job, the proverbial “three days” follows the Jewish understanding of time where the new day begins at sun-set. (Think about Genesis 1 where each day of creation begins with night and ends with day.) Thus, the first day would begin on Maundy Thursday at sunset and include the events of the Passion the next morning and afternoon. The second day would begin at sunset on Good Friday and go until sunset on Holy Saturday, a day when we remember Christ being in the grave. The third day would begin at sunset on Holy Saturday and end at sunset on Eas-ter Sunday – hence why Christians for nearly 2,000 years have begun Easter celebrations with a vigil on Saturday night.

Some Disciples churches do a “sunrise service” instead of an Eas-ter Vigil, but technically you can start your Easter celebrations as soon as the “third day” begins. (For those traditions that embrace fasting during Lent, I can see why Saturday evening would be a popular time to begin Easter so you don’t have to wait until the morning to break your fast.) I, for one, was glad to discov-er this ancient Easter Vigil tradition because it gave me an opportunity to worship fully without the duties and distractions of being “the per-son in charge” for a change.

The official name for the three days is “Holy Triduum” (“tri-” meaning “three” and “-duum” mean-ing “days” – pretty simple.) It’s the most important time of the year for Christians (a.k.a. if you’re going to skip church, don’t do it then). And I

must say, going through the entirety of the Holy Triduum makes for a powerful Easter experience. It all comes together and makes sense. It sweeps you off of your feet and moves you to action. It launches you into a living, breathing Chris-tian faith full of new life.

I think that First Christian, along with many other churches right now, is going through its own “three days.” We’re in the middle of a Holy Triduum, a journey from death to new life, having some years ago ex-perienced the agonies of strife and faction and painful endings. Some of us may feel like our church has died (or at least “how it used to be” has done so). We’re now in that Holy Saturday space between death and new life, a liminal space where God is working out God’s purpose for us, transforming us, changing us, and raising us to new life – but we aren’t quite done with Holy Satur-day yet. Maybe some of us wish we could wind back the clock to long before Good Friday. Maybe some of us are frustrated that we seem to be waiting for Sunday morning to rise to new life when we could go ahead and do so now! We need to trust that God knows what God is doing, and that at the right moment we’ll have the good sense to notice the stone rolled away before us.

Holy Saturday is perhaps the hardest of the three days because we aren’t in control and yet we must re-main faithful and hopeful and obe-dient if we are to ever receive new life. May we be in vigil as a church during this coming season that we may truly be Easter people and sur-prise everyone coming to the gar-den to pay their respects to a church that is no longer dead.

Soli Deo Gloria,Rev. Michael

Prayers and Cares

Donna and John

Ackenhausen

Matthew Alspaugh

Amy Barnard

Paul Campbell

Peggie Clendenin

Jim Dalby

Jeff Daniel

Mike Fawcett

Edward Finley

Jake Flowers

Cyrus Ford & family

Roger Ford

Larry Gibson

Russell O. Grettum, Jr.

Nita Griggs

Alexia Hale

Les & Marcia Hames

Ebony Hawkins

Norma Henderson

Dan Kimes

Irene Lewitt

Joyce Marston

Marianne Moffett

Pat & Dennis Molloy

Bill Northcutt

Kate Northcutt

Pat & Carl Oliver

Vic Osteen

Leon Patterson & family

Betsi Phillips & family

Mark Pitcher

Tammy Reather

Sharon Redricks

Veda Riggs

Abbey Roberson’s mom

Jack Sanders

Christie Richardson

Schreppel

Cindy Skinner-Steward’s

family

Betty Smith

Michael Smith

Doris Sorensen

Beverly Southard

Ashley Stubblefield

Mary Sudberry’s family

Opal Irene Tudor

Rick Umbarger

Vicki Vandivort

Neva Varner

Joy Welsh

Continued prayers for Prayer Quilt RecipientsAshley, Beckie, Beverly’s family, Brian’s family, Chesney, Christie, Cindy, Cyrus, David’s family, Debbie, Fredda,

Gordon’s family, Gyniss, Howard, Irene, Jake, Jerry, Jennifer, Joan, Joseph (PJ), Judy, Judy and family, Karen, Rev.

Katie, Kern’s family, Larry and Molly, Les, Lilia, Marcia, Maddie, Margaret, Marilyn, Mark, Michael, Miranda, Otavia,

Paul, Ray, Richard, Rick, Shaina, Stacee, Susan, Susie, Sybil, Terry, Tonya, and Vicki

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From thePastor’sPenKeyboard

Week of Mar 13

Worship 101Children 24Total Attendance 125

Sunday SchoolPreschool 4Elementary 20Youth 17Adults 54Total 95

General Fund $2,701.45 Sunday School 22.00

Total $2,769.27

Worship 99 Children 37 Total Attendance 136

Sunday School

Elementary 29Youth 14Adults 64Total 115

General Fund $7,495.00

Total $7,574.97

Attendance and Gifts

March 21-31, 2016

Rick McKee 3/21Virginia Boyd 3/22

Michael Major 3/23Amy Berryman 3/25

Kara Sexson 3/31

April 1-10, 2016

Carol Grisham 4/1Norman Duckworth 4/2Amanda Thompson 4/2Martie Rathbun 4/2Hugh Henderson 4/3Marcia Boyd 4/6

Thanks Receivedfor Outreach

John 3:16

Thanks Receivedfor Prayer

Dear People of FCC

Thanks for all the prayers, kind thoughts, and Rev. Michael’s visit during my recent hospital stay. I do so sincerely appreciate all - and I look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Dear FCC Quilters,

Thank you so much for both of the beautiful quilts you have made for our loved ones! Irene has hers on her bed in the nursing home. Shaina h d hers with her at the hospital and rehab after her surgery. She now has it at home as she continues to recover. It is comfort-ing to know the love and prayer that went into both quilts and the prayers that continue. The ministry you provide makes a wonder ul

From the loved ones of prayer quilt recipients


April 21, 2pm

Would you like some help learn-ing how to get more out of your tablet (iPad, Kindle Fire, etc) or smart phone?

Joshua will be teaching a class that will focus on learning some tips and tricks so you can do more with your technology!

If you are interested in attending, talk to Joshua at church or email him at [email protected]

iPhone/Tablet Class

REMINDER! Camper registrations are due in the church office by April 1, 2016 (no foolin'). All 2-5th Grade paperwork should be turned into Ms. Beverly and 6th-12th grade paperwork, including a letter of why your camper wants to go to camp, should be turned into Rev. Cassie. Late paperwork or incomplete paperwork will not be registered.

SAVE THE DATE!The April Happy Timers will be

on Thursday, April 21 11:00am – 1:00pm

More information on the entertainment will be

coming soon!

Your gift to the Easter Offering helps bring life, love, and learning through the general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Ministries that receive funding from the Easter Offering include the Center for Faith and Giving, Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries, Communication Ministries, Council on Christian Unity, Disciples Church Extension Fund / Hope Partnership for Missional Transformation, 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, North American Pacific/Asian Disciples, and Treasury Services.

We will be taking this special Easter Offeringin worship onMarch 27!


FCC Activities and Opportunities

Wednesday, March 23 – Holy Wednesday11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer1:00 Staff Meeting, East Fellowship HallNo Mid-Week Peak meal tonight7:15 - 8:30 Sanctuary Choir, Choir Rm.

Thursday, March 24 – Maundy Thursday10:30 - Noon Disciple Women, East Fellowship

Hall7:00 Maundy Thursday Service, Fellowship Hall

Friday, March 25 - Good Friday11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer6:00 Good Friday Combined Choirs rehearsing,

Sanctuary7:00 Good Friday Service for area Disciples

Churches, Sanctuary; Reception following

Saturday, March 26 – Holy SaturdayCommunion Preparation: Dorman and Rudene

Walton10:00 PM Easter Vigil at First Lutheran Church,

13th and Utica

Sunday, March 27 - EASTER SUNDAYEaster Offering9:00 Coffee Bar open, East Fellowship Hall9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth,

South Fellowship Hall 9:15 -10:15 Sunday School for adults9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for children

(PreK- 5th Grade) 3rd floor, Ed. Bldg.9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for youth (6th-12th

Grade) 4th floor Sanctuary Bldg.10:15 -10:35 Choir rehearsal, Choir Room 10:15 -10:45 Coffee and donuts, East

Fellowship Hall10:45 -12:00 Worship service, Sanctuary11:00 -11:30 Children's Worship in the Loft,

4th floor Sanctuary Bldg.- NE corner11:30 -12:00 Children's activities, 3rd floor,

Ed. Bldg.NO AFTERNOON CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH PROGRAMS1:30 - 3:30 Mission Tulsa serving meals to

homeless in east parking lot NEACCO Prayer Calendar: First Christian,

Mannford; Easter Offering for DMF

Monday, March 288:00 Prayer Breakfast, McDonald's

49th and Harvard11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer6:00 Stewardship Meeting, East Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, March 29 9:30 Prayer Group, Library

Wednesday, March 30 11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer1:00 Staff Meeting, East Fellowship HallMid-Week Peak 5:30 Light Supper, Fellowship Hall - $5.00 5:45 - 7:15 Bible Study - "According to Luke -

part two: The Acts of the Apostles"7:15 - 8:30 Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, Choir

Rm., Choir gathering to follow

Thursday, March 31 10:00 Planning & Evaluation Team meeting,

East Fellowship Hall

Friday, April 1 - DEADLINE FOR CAMP REGISTRATIONS!11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer

Saturday, April 2 Communion Preparation: Andrea and Wayne

Rumley

Sunday, April 3 Paraments: White9:00 Coffee Bar open, East Fellowship Hall9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth,


(PreK-5th) 3rd floor, Ed. Bldg.9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for youth

(6th-12th Gr.) 4th floor Sanctuary Bldg.10:15 -10:35 Choir rehearsal, Choir Room 10:15 -10:45 Coffee fellowship, East Fellowship

Hall10:45 -12:00 Worship service, Sanctuary11:00 -11:30 Children's Worship in the Loft,


Ed. Bldg.NEACCO Prayer Calendar: Bethany Christian,

Miami

Monday, April 4Vision published8:00 Prayer Breakfast, McDonald's

49th and Harvard11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer

Tuesday, April 56:30 AM - 7:00 PM Voting, East Fellowship Hall9:30 Prayer Group, Library

Wednesday, April 611:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer1:00 Staff Meeting, East Fellowship HallMidweek Peak5:30 Light Supper, Fellowship Hall - $5.00 5:45 - 7:15 Bible Study - "According to Luke -

part two: The Acts of the Apostles"7:15 - 8:30 Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, Choir Rm.

Thursday, April 7 7:00 Elders Meeting, East Fellowship Hall

Friday, April 811:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer4:00 Youth (Chi Rho and CYF) leave for camping trip.

Saturday, April 9Communion Preparation: Samantha Cox

and Tom Nulf

Sunday, April 10 Communion to Home-Centered9:00 Coffee Bar open, East Fellowship Hall9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth,






Ed. Bldg.12:00 - 2:00 Outreach Team lunch & meeting,

East Fellowship HallAFTERNOON CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS (Pre- K – 5 t h grades)12:00 – 2:30 (Junior Youth Fellowship)

3rd floor children’s rooms YOUTH PROGRAMS (6 t h – 12 t h grades)2:00 (Chi Rho and CYF), return from

camping trip.12:30 - 2:30 Pastors' Class, Fellowship Hall 1:30 - 3:30 Mission Tulsa serving meals to

homeless in east parking lot NEACCO Prayer Calendar: North East Active

Timers (NEATs)

Monday, April 118:00 Prayer Breakfast, McDonald's

49th and Harvard6:00 Ministry Council, East Fellowship Hall7:00 Camp Christian Board Meeting, North

Fellowship Hall

This year’s Regional Assembly gets hands on! With 8 different mission sites city-wide there is something for everyone. Find a mission site that matches your passion! Mission work will take place Saturday morning from 9:30-11:30 after we’ve shared breakfast and completed the short Regional Assembly business meeting.This mission work will be our April Outreach project!

Let’s Get to Work!Green Thumb?

Do you have a green thumb? Do you like to weed or water

plants? Then join Harvard Avenue Christian Church to work

in their community garden by pulling weeds and watering

plants.

Feed the Hungry?Perhaps you have a passion for feeding ministries! You can

help repackage and sort donated food and other grocery

items in the Product Recovery Room at the Community Food

Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

Help provide fully nutritious food packages for impover-

ished children through partnerships with humanitarian orga-

nizations in the USA and worldwide by working with Stamp

Out Starvation.

FCC Tulsa “Snack Packs” feed the hungry in downtown Tul-

sa. Snack Packs are handed out at FCC Tulsa 3 days a week to

help feed hungry people. We need your help in this easy-to-

assemble packaging process.

Nature Fan?Perhaps you are big on nature. You can join the Oxley Na-

ture Center at Mohawk Park to help clean trails and brush for

local hikers.

Donate Blood to Save LivesConsider signing up to be a part of the #BloodDonorChal-

lenge by giving blood on site at First Christian Church Tulsa

for the Oklahoma Blood Institute. The Oklahoma Blood Insti-

tute is the local non-profit, blood bank that provides blood

products to almost 90% of the state of Oklahoma’s hospital

facilities.

Sign up online at www.obi.org to make your appointment.

Animal LoverMaybe you are an animal lover. At the Tulsa SPCA you will

be either painting the night kennels for the dogs or walking

dogs and socializing (playing with) dogs and helping them to

socialize with others dogs.

Hygiene Kits for CWSConsider assembling hygiene kits for Church World Ser-

vice or bring items for the kits. This mission project takes place

at FCC Tulsa. Click here for a full list of items to donate.

There is something for everyone! Register to reserve

your space at the mission site of your choice. Be sure to

review the descriptions here, as some sites require special

clothing and volunteer applications to participate. It’s easy

to serve!

Regional Assembly Features City Wide Mission Work – Our April Outreach Project

April 29-30


Join us for a Happy Timers Luau on

Thursday, May 26, 2016!Appetizers & Mocktails @ 5:30pm

Entertainment @ 6:00PMDinner @ 6:30PM

Cost: $15 per person

Wear your best Hawaiian outfitand come prepared for Polynesian trivia!

Prizes will be given for both.

Please call 918-582-8237 to make yourreservations before May 23, 2016!

Last Fall, the children of FCC carefully and prayerfully planted over 120 daffodil bulbs with the hope of bringing color to our church grounds in the Spring of 2016. Mission Accomplished! We hope you are enjoying them and what they represent.

Daffodils are flowers symbolizing friendship. Our JYF Children have been blessed to have many of you in this congregation as Adopted Grandparents, Mentors, Breakfast Club Providers, Prayer partners, Pen-pals, Sunday School Teachers, and Church Camp Sponsors; in each of these ways you have invested in them and

built friendships they will always remember.In the original daffodil story, there was a

woman who had a vision of bringing beauty and joy to an obscure mountaintop. She started planting just one bulb at a time, year after year, and she changed the world in which she lives.

We (JYF) wanted to find away to honor the investments of time each of you have given us – so we started small and believe that your investment in our lives will bring forth magnificent things so we can help change the world. Each bulb was planted in honor of YOU – our extended church family.

Memorial Gifts Budget Contingency Fund

In memory of June Phillips

from Bill and Helen Pummill

Wanda VintDick Willhour

In memory of Anne Webb

fromJennifer Annis and Bill Largess

Lynn and Don Ray

Children’s Ministry Fund In memory of

June Phillipsfrom

Marianne Moffett

Double Ring Scholarship Fund


from Double Ring Class

Jack Vandervort

Homebuilders Scholarship Fund


fromNorma and Hugh HendersonJune’s sister, Dixie Jurney

Elsie and George Kuck

Music FundIn memory of

June Phillips from

Sally and Larry ClarkSusan and Bob RorschachRichard and Peggy Ziglar

In memory of two wonderful “Silver Chords” voices,

Anne Webb and June Phillips,from

Betty Smith and Donna Davis


Young children live with awe and wonder as their daily companions. But as they grow, worries often crowd out wonder. Knowing this, how can parents strengthen their kids’ love for the world so it sticks around for the long haul?

Thankfully, parents have at their fingertips a mir-acle vaccine--one that can boost their kids’ immunity to the world’s distractions. STORY.

Well-chosen stories connect us with others, even those on the other side of the globe. Build your kids’ lives on a story-solid foundation and you’ll give them armor to shield themselves from the world’s cyni-cism. You’ll give them confidence to persevere in the face of life’s conflicts. You’ll give them a reservoir of compassion that spills over into a lifetime of love in action.

Give Your Child the World includes more than 600 children’s book recommendations from around the world. Reading lists are organized by region, country, and age range (ages 4-12). Each listing in-cludes a brief description of the book, its themes, and any content of which parents should be aware.

Parents can introduce their children to the world from the comfort of home by simply opening a book together. Give Your Child the World is poised to be-come a bestselling family reading treasury that pro-motes literacy, develops a global perspective, and strengthens family bonds while increasing faith and compassion.

Forgiven and Forgivingby L. William Countryman

In this book, Countryman doesn’t want to give us a step-by-step “how-to” towards forgiving others, but rather to have us understand the depths of God’s love for us and how that translates into grace, letting us know, deep down, that we are forgiven. Once we

understand that, Countryman argues that we can be-gin to see the world anew through God’s eyes. Only when we are able to accept God’s forgiveness for ourselves can we truly offer forgiveness to others. Countryman combines sound academic research with biblically based prose, all written in a conversation style. This book can offer valuable insight to clergy and laity alike, as well as being perfect for church study groups. Countryman makes clear that all of us need to be forgiven for something, but that God will offer us that grace and love, hopefully leading to a conversion allowing us to offer grace and forgiveness to others.

I Forgrace Youby David A. Anderson

Through heartwarming stories, Dr. Anderson shows us how we can extend extraordinary goodness to bless those who have hurt us. He presents the radical concept of “forgraceness”: grace beyond forgiveness. Utilizing stories and scripture, he reminds us that God can enable us to not only pardon real-life hurts, but to seek the good of others. Through this idea, our rela-tionships can experience amazing transformation and redemptive healing. This is something that requires

God’s help to accomplish, and through this book, Dr. Anderson hopes to show us how to accomplish true forgraceness with the help of God.

Give Your Child The Worldby Jamie C. Martin

Featuring a carefully curated reading treasury of the best children’s literature for each area of the globe, as well as practical parenting suggestions and inspi-ration, Give Your Child the World helps moms and dads raise insightful, compassionate kids who fall in love with the world and are prepared to change it for good.

Book Recommendations Book Recommendations (cont. from page 6)

continued on page 11


2016 EASTERTIDE SERMON SERIES“What Does Eternal Life Look Like?”

The First Sunday of Easter 3/27

"Prison Break”(Luke 24:1-12)

with apologies to FOX_________________________

The Second Sunday of Easter 4/3

“The Truth Is Out There”(John 20:19-32)


The Third Sunday of Easter 4/10

“Better Call Saul”(Acts 9:1-22)

with apologies to AMC___________________________

The Fourth Sunday of Easter 4/17

“Raising Hope”(Acts 9:36-43)

with apologies to FOX___________________________

The Fifth Sunday of Easter 4/24

“Say Yes to the Dress”(Revelation 21:1-6)

with apologies to TLC___________________________

The Sixth Sunday of Easter 5/1

“Family Ties”(Genesis 22)

with apologies to NBC___________________________

The Seventh Sunday of Easter 5/8

“Highway to Heaven”(Acts 1:6-11; Rev. 22:12-17,20-21)

with apologies to NBC

It should go without saying: Easter is the most important event in the worship life of the Church. Whether it’s at a Holy Saturday Vigil, a Sunrise Service, morning worship, or evening vespers, Easter defines who we are and commands our celebrations of God’s worthship. And so it has been the tradition of the Church through the centuries to come together in worship of the Risen Christ. Every Lord’s Day we celebrate Easter in some way great or small. This is one of many reasons why Christians are known as Easter people. What would happen to our faith if we didn’t have Easter at its very heart? Well, we would lose the most important part of the story. Without the resurrection, the crucifix-ion has no meaning beyond an unjust death at the hands of sin and oppression. Without the empty tomb, the cross remains a symbol of the triumph of hate, division, and death. Without Easter, Christ is just another martyr brought down by Rome. We are Easter people – it defines our faith! How can we think about Easter, then, on any given Sunday and not just one Sunday or one season? Maybe a good place to start is at the Table where we see not only gifts of bread and wine, gifts reminding us of Christ’s brokenness and outpouring of his life for us, but also gifts that come from grain and vine which nourish us and bring us to life, gifts that remind us of seed sown only to rise up and fruits that are connected to one another from a common source of life and renewal. The bread and cup show us that in sharing we can overcome any hardship or adversity, that the love found in an upper room cannot be stopped by the cross, and that we will never be alone on the road ahead – Christ will always be with us and inviting us to share in his resurrection each and every time we gather to worship, re-member, and go to love and serve in his name as Easter people. See you Sunday!


First Christian Church, Tulsa“Making a Difference in the Heart of Tulsa”

Ministry Council Minutes • Monday, March 14, 2016

Present: Kathy Davis, Brian Knight, Bill Osteen, Becky Gray, Susan Prabhu, Marilyn Carlton, James Howard, Susan Baston, Sandra Lewis, Rev. Michael Riggs, Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs, Rev. Joshua Toulouse, Mary Byrne, Beverly Vale Brown

Congregation members: Jim Alspaugh, Carolyn Crump

1. Call to order, welcome and establish quorum: Kathy Davis at 6:02 p.m.

2. Opening prayer: Rev. Michael Riggs

3. Review of Minutes:Ministry Council Minutes from February 8, 2016 – Motion: Michael Riggs, Second: Susan Baston. Approved.

4. Financial Report:Mary Byrne

Since WWBB/WWBS funds have been committed to the budget for 2016, balances are shown on our balance sheet and a separate report.

We have received the first part of the Wheeling Trust Grant. It will prorate from beginning of year through June. Endowment Trust Team met Sunday, March 13, 2016 and approved the grant request for $162,551.00Progress is being made on changing our investments which all help improve our earnings. We are transferring

$100,000 to the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Endowment Fund and $108,000.00 to a custodial account with ODF. Other permanent funds will be invested with Christian Church Foundation.

Trustees met for 2016. Officers are: Lynn Ray President, Jim Gray Vice President and Heather Murphy is Secretary.

5. Reports from Ministry Council Representatives• Administration: Jim McKinney said personnel is working to hiring a new business administrator later this

year. Have been interviewing a candidate.• Resources: Men’s restroom on 1st floor of Sanctuary building is being renovated.• Spiritual Growth: No report.• Outreach: Susan Prabhu submitted a written report. She highlighted that FCC members are participating

in the new monthly Outreach programs. We are doing a great job to reach our 100% participation goal inoutreach. Fire Station thank you notes are going well. All fire trucks are gone. Some people are even tak-ing cookies with their thank you notes. Canopy was delivered to Mission Tulsa. They were elated to receiveit. Outreach Team offered to help as needed for Regional Assembly.

• Nurture/Healing: See report from Elders, below.

• Worship: no report (open chair)• Communications: See Rev. Joshua Toulouse's Written Report• Hospitality: Susan McKee reported Hospitality team is gearing up for a busy season between Holy Week

and Pentecost. Good Friday reception is next week. • Strategic Planning: James Howard reported the committee has been meeting and preparations are

on track for the Regional Assembly in 2016. Next planning meeting is March 16, 2016 @ 10am.

6. Old Business• FCC Parent Handbook – Changes presented. Discuss about Head Lice Policy. Motion: Cassie Sexton-Riggs

Second: Susan Prabhu. Approved.• Open Leadership Positions – Kathy reported she is working to fill open leadership positions and hopes to have

these filled by the March meeting:• Pastor/Parish Relations – Kathy is talking to a few potential members hopes to finalized by next Ministry coun-

cil. Group is to be called Pastoral Relations Team per DOC policies• Worship – open chair• Vice-Moderator – open, October• Ministry Council Meeting date for October changed to October 17 @ 6pm Motion: Becky Gray Second: Su-

san McKee. Approved.

7. New BusinessResolution to adopt proposal from the Endowment Trust Grant Team for Ministry Council to approve thegrant of $162,551.00 to First Christian Church for 2016 budget. Motion: Endowment Trust Team. Approved.

8. Elder and Deacon Chair Reports• Elders: Susan Baston reported the Elders should have completed contacting their shepherding groups. They

are also meeting monthly currently. Right now they are doing a study on communion with Rev. Michael. Newprayers at communion table coming soon! The Elders are getting things ready for Easter Lily deliveries. Rev.Michael reported on the health concerns of several members.

• Deacons: No Report.

9. Staff Reports• Rev. Michael Riggs, Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs, Rev. Joshua Toulouse and Beverly Vale-Brown provided written

reports. In addition:• Rev. Michael reported on prepping for Holy Week. February and March were very busy with Pastoral Care

- four funerals in five weeks. Also, working with personnel to find a new Business Administrator.• Rev. Cassie reported on gearing up for the busy season of end of school year, summer camp and VBS.• Rev. Joshua reported that marketing is working! People around town are starting to know who we are and

what we do, especially with the green dome and homeless. • Beverly shared her excitement over children interested in the pastors’ class and that she is already underway

making preparations for summer camp. Also gearing up for the busy season.

10. Additional Comments/Questions from Membership – Kathy Davis made a suggestion for how to changeLeadership Team meetings with the new slate of officers in the coming year. She had talked with Susan McKeetalked about a dinner where teams can meet and people learn who their leaders are so we can hit the groundrunning in 2017. Please think about it - we don’t need a decision right now.

11. Next Meeting: April 11, 2016 (we know it’s very close to tax day.)

12. Motion to Adjourn – Motion: Susan Baston, Second: Bill Osteen; Approved. Meeting adjourned at 6:53.

Year-to-date financial results through February 29, 2016

Income available to budget through Feb. $115,648.00

Expenses 142,512.00

Deficit (26,864.00)

Budget Contingency Fund Used $27,033.00

Excess after Budget Contingency used $169.00

Budget Contingency Fund Balance $308,580.00

Capital Contingency Fund Balance $34,992.00

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2016 EASTERTIDE SERMON SERIES“What Does Eternal Life Look Like?”

The First Sunday of Easter 3/27

"Prison Break”(Luke 24:1-12)


The Second Sunday of Easter 4/3

“The Truth Is Out There”(John 20:19-32)


The Third Sunday of Easter 4/10

“Better Call Saul”(Acts 9:1-22)

with apologies to AMC___________________________

The Fourth Sunday of Easter 4/17

“Raising Hope”(Acts 9:36-43)

with apologies to FOX___________________________

The Fifth Sunday of Easter 4/24

“Say Yes to the Dress”(Revelation 21:1-6)

with apologies to TLC___________________________

The Sixth Sunday of Easter 5/1

“Family Ties”(Genesis 22)

with apologies to NBC___________________________

The Seventh Sunday of Easter 5/8

“Highway to Heaven”(Acts 1:6-11; Rev. 22:12-17,20-21)

with apologies to NBC

It should go without saying: Easter is the most important event in the worship life of the Church. Whether it’s at a Holy Saturday Vigil, a Sunrise Service, morning worship, or evening vespers, Easter defines who we are and commands our celebrations of God’s worthship. And so it has been the tradition of the Church through the centuries to come together in worship of the Risen Christ. Every Lord’s Day we celebrate Easter in some way great or small. This is one of many reasons why Christians are known as Easter people. What would happen to our faith if we didn’t have Easter at its very heart? Well, we would lose the most important part of the story. Without the resurrection, the crucifix-ion has no meaning beyond an unjust death at the hands of sin and oppression. Without the empty tomb, the cross remains a symbol of the triumph of hate, division, and death. Without Easter, Christ is just another martyr brought down by Rome. We are Easter people – it defines our faith! How can we think about Easter, then, on any given Sunday and not just one Sunday or one season? Maybe a good place to start is at the Table where we see not only gifts of bread and wine, gifts reminding us of Christ’s brokenness and outpouring of his life for us, but also gifts that come from grain and vine which nourish us and bring us to life, gifts that remind us of seed sown only to rise up and fruits that are connected to one another from a common source of life and renewal. The bread and cup show us that in sharing we can overcome any hardship or adversity, that the love found in an upper room cannot be stopped by the cross, and that we will never be alone on the road ahead – Christ will always be with us and inviting us to share in his resurrection each and every time we gather to worship, re-member, and go to love and serve in his name as Easter people. See you Sunday!


FCC Activities and Opportunities

Wednesday, March 23 – Holy Wednesday11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer1:00 Staff Meeting, East Fellowship HallNo Mid-Week Peak meal tonight7:15 - 8:30 Sanctuary Choir, Choir Rm.

Thursday, March 24 – Maundy Thursday10:30 - Noon Disciple Women, East Fellowship

Hall7:00 Maundy Thursday Service, Fellowship Hall

Friday, March 25 - Good Friday11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer6:00 Good Friday Combined Choirs rehearsing,

Sanctuary7:00 Good Friday Service for area Disciples

Churches, Sanctuary; Reception following

Saturday, March 26 – Holy SaturdayCommunion Preparation: Dorman and Rudene

Walton10:00 PM Easter Vigil at First Lutheran Church,

13th and Utica

Sunday, March 27 - EASTER SUNDAYEaster Offering9:00 Coffee Bar open, East Fellowship Hall9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth,


(PreK- 5th Grade) 3rd floor, Ed. Bldg.9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for youth (6th-12th

Grade) 4th floor Sanctuary Bldg.10:15 -10:35 Choir rehearsal, Choir Room 10:15 -10:45 Coffee and donuts, East

Fellowship Hall10:45 -12:00 Worship service, Sanctuary11:00 -11:30 Children's Worship in the Loft,


Ed. Bldg.NO AFTERNOON CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH PROGRAMS1:30 - 3:30 Mission Tulsa serving meals to

homeless in east parking lot NEACCO Prayer Calendar: First Christian,

Mannford; Easter Offering for DMF

Monday, March 288:00 Prayer Breakfast, McDonald's

49th and Harvard11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer6:00 Stewardship Meeting, East Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, March 29 9:30 Prayer Group, Library

Wednesday, March 30 11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer1:00 Staff Meeting, East Fellowship HallMid-Week Peak 5:30 Light Supper, Fellowship Hall - $5.00 5:45 - 7:15 Bible Study - "According to Luke -

part two: The Acts of the Apostles"7:15 - 8:30 Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, Choir

Rm., Choir gathering to follow

Thursday, March 31 10:00 Planning & Evaluation Team meeting,

East Fellowship Hall

Friday, April 1 - DEADLINE FOR CAMP REGISTRATIONS!11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer

Saturday, April 2 Communion Preparation: Andrea and Wayne

Rumley

Sunday, April 3 Paraments: White9:00 Coffee Bar open, East Fellowship Hall9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth,






Ed. Bldg.NEACCO Prayer Calendar: Bethany Christian,

Miami

Monday, April 4Vision published8:00 Prayer Breakfast, McDonald's

49th and Harvard11:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer

Tuesday, April 56:30 AM - 7:00 PM Voting, East Fellowship Hall9:30 Prayer Group, Library

Wednesday, April 611:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer1:00 Staff Meeting, East Fellowship HallMidweek Peak5:30 Light Supper, Fellowship Hall - $5.00 5:45 - 7:15 Bible Study - "According to Luke -

part two: The Acts of the Apostles"7:15 - 8:30 Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, Choir Rm.

Thursday, April 7 7:00 Elders Meeting, East Fellowship Hall

Friday, April 811:00 Snack Packs given, Chapel foyer4:00 Youth (Chi Rho and CYF) leave for camping trip.

Saturday, April 9Communion Preparation: Samantha Cox

and Tom Nulf

Sunday, April 10 Communion to Home-Centered9:00 Coffee Bar open, East Fellowship Hall9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth,






Ed. Bldg.12:00 - 2:00 Outreach Team lunch & meeting,

East Fellowship HallAFTERNOON CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS (Pre- K – 5 t h grades)12:00 – 2:30 (Junior Youth Fellowship)

3rd floor children’s rooms YOUTH PROGRAMS (6 t h – 12 t h grades)2:00 (Chi Rho and CYF), return from

camping trip.12:30 - 2:30 Pastors' Class, Fellowship Hall 1:30 - 3:30 Mission Tulsa serving meals to

homeless in east parking lot NEACCO Prayer Calendar: North East Active

Timers (NEATs)

Monday, April 118:00 Prayer Breakfast, McDonald's

49th and Harvard6:00 Ministry Council, East Fellowship Hall7:00 Camp Christian Board Meeting, North

Fellowship Hall

This year’s Regional Assembly gets hands on! With 8 different mission sites city-wide there is something for everyone. Find a mission site that matches your passion! Mission work will take place Saturday morning from 9:30-11:30 after we’ve shared breakfast and completed the short Regional Assembly business meeting.This mission work will be our April Outreach project!

Let’s Get to Work!Green Thumb?

Do you have a green thumb? Do you like to weed or water

plants? Then join Harvard Avenue Christian Church to work

in their community garden by pulling weeds and watering

plants.

Feed the Hungry?Perhaps you have a passion for feeding ministries! You can

help repackage and sort donated food and other grocery

items in the Product Recovery Room at the Community Food

Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

Help provide fully nutritious food packages for impover-

ished children through partnerships with humanitarian orga-

nizations in the USA and worldwide by working with Stamp

Out Starvation.

FCC Tulsa “Snack Packs” feed the hungry in downtown Tul-

sa. Snack Packs are handed out at FCC Tulsa 3 days a week to

help feed hungry people. We need your help in this easy-to-

assemble packaging process.

Nature Fan?Perhaps you are big on nature. You can join the Oxley Na-

ture Center at Mohawk Park to help clean trails and brush for

local hikers.

Donate Blood to Save LivesConsider signing up to be a part of the #BloodDonorChal-

lenge by giving blood on site at First Christian Church Tulsa

for the Oklahoma Blood Institute. The Oklahoma Blood Insti-

tute is the local non-profit, blood bank that provides blood

products to almost 90% of the state of Oklahoma’s hospital

facilities.

Sign up online at www.obi.org to make your appointment.

Animal LoverMaybe you are an animal lover. At the Tulsa SPCA you will

be either painting the night kennels for the dogs or walking

dogs and socializing (playing with) dogs and helping them to

socialize with others dogs.

Hygiene Kits for CWSConsider assembling hygiene kits for Church World Ser-

vice or bring items for the kits. This mission project takes place

at FCC Tulsa. Click here for a full list of items to donate.

There is something for everyone! Register to reserve

your space at the mission site of your choice. Be sure to

review the descriptions here, as some sites require special

clothing and volunteer applications to participate. It’s easy

to serve!

Regional Assembly Features City Wide Mission Work – Our April Outreach Project

April 29-30


Join us for a Happy Timers Luau on

Thursday, May 26, 2016!Appetizers & Mocktails @ 5:30pm

Entertainment @ 6:00PMDinner @ 6:30PM

Cost: $15 per person

Wear your best Hawaiian outfitand come prepared for Polynesian trivia!

Prizes will be given for both.

Please call 918-582-8237 to make yourreservations before May 23, 2016!

Last Fall, the children of FCC carefully and prayerfully planted over 120 daffodil bulbs with the hope of bringing color to our church grounds in the Spring of 2016. Mission Accomplished! We hope you are enjoying them and what they represent.

Daffodils are flowers symbolizing friendship. Our JYF Children have been blessed to have many of you in this congregation as Adopted Grandparents, Mentors, Breakfast Club Providers, Prayer partners, Pen-pals, Sunday School Teachers, and Church Camp Sponsors; in each of these ways you have invested in them and

built friendships they will always remember.In the original daffodil story, there was a

woman who had a vision of bringing beauty and joy to an obscure mountaintop. She started planting just one bulb at a time, year after year, and she changed the world in which she lives.

We (JYF) wanted to find away to honor the investments of time each of you have given us – so we started small and believe that your investment in our lives will bring forth magnificent things so we can help change the world. Each bulb was planted in honor of YOU – our extended church family.

Memorial Gifts Budget Contingency Fund


from Bill and Helen Pummill

Wanda VintDick Willhour

In memory of Anne Webb

fromJennifer Annis and Bill Largess

Lynn and Don Ray

Children’s Ministry Fund In memory of

June Phillipsfrom

Marianne Moffett

Double Ring Scholarship Fund


from Double Ring Class

Jack Vandervort

Homebuilders Scholarship Fund


fromNorma and Hugh HendersonJune’s sister, Dixie Jurney

Elsie and George Kuck

Music FundIn memory of

June Phillips from

Sally and Larry ClarkSusan and Bob RorschachRichard and Peggy Ziglar

In memory of two wonderful “Silver Chords” voices,

Anne Webb and June Phillips,from

Betty Smith and Donna Davis

Chatting with Mary Carolyn Lengacher and her hus-band, who shall remain nameless (because he hates pub-licity), who have been on a cruise to the Eastern Carib-bean. They are now planning a road trip to Arizona to commune with the cacti. They just like to go, and she loves to drive!

I was watching Mike and Meredith Miller in church Sunday, with their granddaughter, Addie. Such adoring looks! No wonder, she is adorable! Mike helps Kay

Thompson and me pass out snack packs, and we get to hear a lot about Addie.

Gay Wion has a new great-grandson named William Blake. He weighed over 6 lbs. and is at home doing well.

Danny and Jennifer Hargrove are coming from In-dianapolis for Easter. Anna and Isabelle are looking forward to seeing their grandparents, Mary Ann and Charles and Kay and Paul Thompson.

Can you believe how good Paul Campbell looks? Mardel, you must be a good nurse! We are so proud of both of you!

There are reports that a movie is being made, based on the game Monopoly. It lasts 4 hours and ends with the family fighting.

See you Thursday night, Friday night, and Sunday. Ruthie

“...on the third day...”

Eight years ago, I began attend-ing Easter Vigils on Holy Saturday as part of my personal spiritual dis-cipline and practice. As a minister, I was always busy during Easter Sunday worship thinking about worship rather than worshipping (a vocational hazard) and I needed someplace where I could go and worship as a person and not have to worry about the music or the mes-sage or the bulletins or the candles or the order of the procession or whether the scripture reader had the right translation or if there were paper towels in the bathrooms, etc. etc. etc. – a minister rarely gets to worship during worship, you know. I felt dead and needed life.

So in 2007 on Holy Saturday evening, I went to my first Easter Vigil, and ever since, I have made it a point to attend a different Easter Vigil every year at a new location; and in so doing, I have learned so much about the Christian faith that our Disciples tradition doesn’t al-ways know about.

I grew up hearing the phrase “on the third day” from the Bible and knew it was connected to Easter. “Jesus died, and three days later he rose from the dead” or something like that. However, if that were the case, then why begin the Passion story on Maundy Thursday when he died on Good Friday, and how do you come up with three days in the grave when (according to the Bible) he rose in less than two? I know it

may all sound silly, but a young boy thinks about these things (and for some reason I never asked my dad – go figure).

As I learned much later once Ibecame a minister of music and had to do research for my job, the proverbial “three days” follows the Jewish understanding of time where the new day begins at sun-set. (Think about Genesis 1 where each day of creation begins with night and ends with day.) Thus, the first day would begin on Maundy Thursday at sunset and include the events of the Passion the next morning and afternoon. The second day would begin at sunset on Good Friday and go until sunset on Holy Saturday, a day when we remember Christ being in the grave. The third day would begin at sunset on Holy Saturday and end at sunset on Eas-ter Sunday – hence why Christians for nearly 2,000 years have begun Easter celebrations with a vigil on Saturday night.

Some Disciples churches do a “sunrise service” instead of an Eas-ter Vigil, but technically you can start your Easter celebrations as soon as the “third day” begins. (For those traditions that embrace fasting during Lent, I can see why Saturday evening would be a popular time to begin Easter so you don’t have to wait until the morning to break your fast.) I, for one, was glad to discov-er this ancient Easter Vigil tradition because it gave me an opportunity to worship fully without the duties and distractions of being “the per-son in charge” for a change.

The official name for the three days is “Holy Triduum” (“tri-” meaning “three” and “-duum” mean-ing “days” – pretty simple.) It’s the most important time of the year for Christians (a.k.a. if you’re going to skip church, don’t do it then). And I

must say, going through the entirety of the Holy Triduum makes for a powerful Easter experience. It all comes together and makes sense. It sweeps you off of your feet and moves you to action. It launches you into a living, breathing Chris-tian faith full of new life.

I think that First Christian, along with many other churches right now, is going through its own “three days.” We’re in the middle of a Holy Triduum, a journey from death to new life, having some years ago ex-perienced the agonies of strife and faction and painful endings. Some of us may feel like our church has died (or at least “how it used to be” has done so). We’re now in that Holy Saturday space between death and new life, a liminal space where God is working out God’s purpose for us, transforming us, changing us, and raising us to new life – but we aren’t quite done with Holy Satur-day yet. Maybe some of us wish we could wind back the clock to long before Good Friday. Maybe some of us are frustrated that we seem to be waiting for Sunday morning to rise to new life when we could go ahead and do so now! We need to trust that God knows what God is doing, and that at the right moment we’ll have the good sense to notice the stone rolled away before us.

Holy Saturday is perhaps the hardest of the three days because we aren’t in control and yet we must re-main faithful and hopeful and obe-dient if we are to ever receive new life. May we be in vigil as a church during this coming season that we may truly be Easter people and sur-prise everyone coming to the gar-den to pay their respects to a church that is no longer dead.

Soli Deo Gloria,Rev. Michael

Prayers and Cares

Donna and John

Ackenhausen

Matthew Alspaugh

Amy Barnard

Paul Campbell

Peggie Clendenin

Jim Dalby

Jeff Daniel

Mike Fawcett

Edward Finley

Jake Flowers

Cyrus Ford & family

Roger Ford

Larry Gibson

Russell O. Grettum, Jr.

Nita Griggs

Alexia Hale

Les & Marcia Hames

Ebony Hawkins

Norma Henderson

Dan Kimes

Irene Lewitt

Joyce Marston

Marianne Moffett

Pat & Dennis Molloy

Bill Northcutt

Kate Northcutt

Pat & Carl Oliver

Vic Osteen

Leon Patterson & family

Betsi Phillips & family

Mark Pitcher

Tammy Reather

Sharon Redricks

Veda Riggs

Abbey Roberson’s mom

Jack Sanders

Christie Richardson

Schreppel

Cindy Skinner-Steward’s

family

Betty Smith

Michael Smith

Doris Sorensen

Beverly Southard

Ashley Stubblefield

Mary Sudberry’s family

Opal Irene Tudor

Rick Umbarger

Vicki Vandivort

Neva Varner

Joy Welsh

Continued prayers for Prayer Quilt RecipientsAshley, Beckie, Beverly’s family, Brian’s family, Chesney, Christie, Cindy, Cyrus, David’s family, Debbie, Fredda,

Gordon’s family, Gyniss, Howard, Irene, Jake, Jerry, Jennifer, Joan, Joseph (PJ), Judy, Judy and family, Karen, Rev.

Katie, Kern’s family, Larry and Molly, Les, Lilia, Marcia, Maddie, Margaret, Marilyn, Mark, Michael, Miranda, Otavia,

Paul, Ray, Richard, Rick, Shaina, Stacee, Susan, Susie, Sybil, Terry, Tonya, and Vicki


From thePastor’sPenKeyboard

Week of Mar 13

Worship 101Children 24Total Attendance 125

Sunday SchoolPreschool 4Elementary 20Youth 17Adults 54Total 95

General Fund $2,701.45 Sunday School 22.00

Total $2,769.27

Worship 99 Children 37 Total Attendance 136

Sunday School

Elementary 29Youth 14Adults 64Total 115

General Fund $7,495.00

Total $7,574.97

Attendance and Gifts

March 21-31, 2016

Rick McKee 3/21Virginia Boyd 3/22

Michael Major 3/23Amy Berryman 3/25

Kara Sexson 3/31

April 1-10, 2016

Carol Grisham 4/1Norman Duckworth 4/2Amanda Thompson 4/2Martie Rathbun 4/2Hugh Henderson 4/3Marcia Boyd 4/6

Thanks Receivedfor Outreach

John 3:16

Thanks Receivedfor Prayer

Dear People of FCC

Thanks for all the prayers, kind thoughts, and Rev. Michael’s visit during my recent hospital stay. I do so sincerely appreciate all - and I look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Dear FCC Quilters,

Thank you so much for both of the beautiful quilts you have made for our loved ones! Irene has hers on her bed in the nursing home. Shaina h d hers with her at the hospital and rehab after her surgery. She now has it at home as she continues to recover. It is comfort-ing to know the love and prayer that went into both quilts and the prayers that continue. The ministry you provide makes a wonder ul

From the loved ones of prayer quilt recipients


April 21, 2pm

Would you like some help learn-ing how to get more out of your tablet (iPad, Kindle Fire, etc) or smart phone?

Joshua will be teaching a class that will focus on learning some tips and tricks so you can do more with your technology!

If you are interested in attending, talk to Joshua at church or email him at [email protected]

iPhone/Tablet Class

REMINDER! Camper registrations are due in the church office by April 1, 2016 (no foolin'). All 2-5th Grade paperwork should be turned into Ms. Beverly and 6th-12th grade paperwork, including a letter of why your camper wants to go to camp, should be turned into Rev. Cassie. Late paperwork or incomplete paperwork will not be registered.

SAVE THE DATE!The April Happy Timers will be

on Thursday, April 21 11:00am – 1:00pm

More information on the entertainment will be

coming soon!

Your gift to the Easter Offering helps bring life, love, and learning through the general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Ministries that receive funding from the Easter Offering include the Center for Faith and Giving, Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries, Communication Ministries, Council on Christian Unity, Disciples Church Extension Fund / Hope Partnership for Missional Transformation, 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, North American Pacific/Asian Disciples, and Treasury Services.

We will be taking this special Easter Offeringin worship onMarch 27!


PatrianLast Sunday: Clarke Kendall taught on Biblical transla�ons, especially the NRSV, The Good News, and The Message.Upcoming Events: Holy Week Events: The Seder Supper, Maundy Thursday,and Good Friday.11 Present

Sojourners ClassLast Sunday: Discussion. Celebra�ons: Vi Kenne� went to Mississippi to visit her sister this week along with her daughter,granddaughter, and great-granddaughter.3 Present

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Elder Prayers: Mary Ann Hargrove, offering; Kate Northcu�, commu-nion Communion Prepara�on: Andrea and Wayne Rumley Deacons Serving Communion: Hilda Knox Be�s, Marcia Boyd, Jack Elswick, Millie Elswick, Be�y Mizer, Chris Murphy, Wa’Chan� Tolbert, Da’Marron Turner, Karen Williamson, Ka�e Murphy, Madeline Murphy, Na’Karen TurnerGreeter: Winnie Stanbery Flowers for Sunday: The flowers are given by Joyce Marston in loving memory of her husband, Dell, and in honor of their grandchildren.Flower delivery: Helen and Bill Pummill

Elder Prayers: Nick Cox, offering; Dick Willhour, communionCommunion Preparation: Samantha Cox and Tom NulfDeacons Serving Communion: Rick Bowlin, Becky Gray, Jim Gray, Mary Lynn Howard, Barbara Iverson, Susan Prabhu, Andrea Rumley,Barbara Russell, Winnie Stanbery, Joey Bowlin, Kaleb BowlinGreeters: Bill and Lucy SpearFlowers for Sunday: The flowers are given by Barbara Iverson in lovingmemory of her husband, Don.Flower delivery: Bill Osteen



A publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), TulsaVol. 21, Number 6 Mar. 25, 2016






9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth9:00 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall9:15 - 10:15 Adult Sunday School9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for children and youth10:15 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall10:45 - Noon Worship, Sanctuary 11:00 - 11:30 Children’s Worship, The Lo�, 4th Floor Sanctuary Building11:30 - 12:00 Children’s ac�vi�es, 3rd Floor


Sunday Schedule



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PatrianLast Sunday: Clarke Kendall taught on Biblical transla�ons, especially the NRSV, The Good News, and The Message.Upcoming Events: Holy Week Events: The Seder Super, Maundy Thursday,and Good Friday.11 Present

Sojourners ClassLast Sunday: Discussion.Celebra�ons: Vi Kenne� went to Mississippi to visit her sister this week along with her daughter,granddaughter, and great-granddaughter.3 Present

Page 10


Elder Prayers: Mary Ann Hargrove, offering; Kate Northcu�, commu-nionCommunion Prepara�on: Andrea and Wayne Rumley Deacons Serving Communion: Hilda Knox Be�s, Marcia Boyd, Jack Elswick, Millie Elswick, Be�y Mizer, Chris Murphy, Wa’Chan� Tolbert, Da’Marron Turner, Karen Williamson, Ka�e Murphy, Madeline Murphy, Na’Karen TurnerGreeter: Winnie Stanbery Flowers for Sunday: The flowers are given by Joyce Marston in loving memory of her husband, Dell, and in honor of their grandchildren.Flower delivery: Helen and Bill Pummill

Elder Prayers: Nick Cox, offering; Dick Willhour, communionCommunion Preparation: Samantha Cox and Tom NulfDeacons Serving Communion: Rick Bowlin, Becky Gray, Jim Gray, Mary Lynn Howard, Barbara Iverson, Susan Prabhu, Andrea Rumley, Barbara Russell, Winnie Stanbery, Joey Bowlin, Kaleb BowlinGreeters: Bill and Lucy SpearFlowers for Sunday: The flowers are given by Barbara Iverson in loving memory of her husband, Don.Flower delivery: Bill Osteen



A publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Tulsa Vol. 21, Number 6 Mar. 25, 2016






9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast for children and youth 9:00 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall9:15 - 10:15 Adult Sunday School 9:30 - 10:30 Sunday School for children and youth10:15 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall10:45 - Noon Worship, Sanctuary 11:00 - 11:30 Children’s Worship, The Lo�, 4th Floor Sanctuary Building 11:30 - 12:00 Children’s ac�vi�es, 3rd Floor


Sunday Schedule



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2 From the Pastor’s Pen Keyboard

3 Attendance & Gifts

4 FCC Activities & Opportunities

5 JYF Delightful Daffodils


Worship Words



10 Easter Sermon Series


12 Happy Timers - May 13 April Outreach -

Festival of Missions

14 Camp Registration, Happy TimersiPhone and Tablet Class

15 Wilder Side Prayers and Concerns

16 Serving SchedulesSunday School News

"I tell you, if these were silent,the stones would shout out."

- Luke 19:40

He Is Risen!HAPPY EASTER

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