Invitation to Christian Stewardship Rev. Dr. John T. Opsata

Offertory

*Doxology #48

*Prayer of Dedication Dr. Opsata

Scripture Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon Radical or Ridiculous Dr. Opsata

Invitation to Discipleship Dr. Opsata

Hymn of Discipleship “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” #461 If you’ve been visiting at FCC and have found a spiritual home here, during this hymn you are invited to make your commitment known by coming forward to be received into Christian fellowship.

Morning Prayer Rev. Siler Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Communion Hymn “They’ll Know We Are Christians” #494(1-3) Invitation to Communion Dr. Opsata Words of Institution and Prayer Dr. Opsata

Bob Lewis Glenn Ellis

Partaking of the Lord’s Supper Please receive the bread and cup as it is passed and partake. You are welcome at the Lord’s table whether you are a member of this congregation or not.

Benediction Dr. Opsata

*Sending Forth “They’ll Know We Are Christians” #494(4)

*Postlude Dr. Bob Blair

Prelude Dr. Bob Blair *Hymn of Celebration “Let’s Sing Unto the Lord” #60 *Greeting and Gathering Chorus “Fill My Cup, Lord” #351(refrain) *Gathering Litany Rev. Meredith Siler

Leader: In mutual compassion and authentic love… People: we gather as the family of God. Leader: We offer our gifts, our hopes, and our lives… People: to build up this community of faith. Leader: We bring our songs of gratitude and joy… People: to bless God with our worship and praise. *Gathering Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (unison) Rev. Siler

God of peace, have mercy on us. We have created divisions among ourselves, even though you call us to live in peace. We have given in to hatred, vengeance, enmity, and evil, even though you call us to serve and to love. Servant God, give us hearts that overflow with love, compassion, and service, that we may offer forgiveness as freely as you have offered us; and that we may give as freely as you have given to us. In the name of the One who is our Way, Truth and Life, Jesus, who taught us to pray:

Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

*Gloria Patri #35 Scripture Reading Romans 12:9-21 Rev. Siler Special Music “In the Sweet By and By” Chancel Choir

Composed by Howard Helvey Dr. Carl Smith, Director Children’s Blessing Rev. Siler

Children welcome in the name of Jesus. Children welcome in the name of love. All are welcome in the name of Jesus. All are welcome in the name of love.

(Children go to appropriate class following blessing.) Worship & Wonder (CWW—ages 3-K) Room 305

Following Jesus (FJ– grades 1-3) Room 306 Junior Youth Worship (JYW-grades 4-5) Room 308

8:30 AM Please silence all pagers and cell phones. Thank you!

*Please stand and remain standing if able

Gathering Music Dr. Bob Blair Welcome & Life of the Church Rev. Dr. John T. Opsata *Hymn of Celebration “Let’s Sing Unto the Lord” #60 Gathering Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Rev. Meredith Siler Scripture Romans 12:9-21 Rev. Siler Sing Along Scripture Matthew 16:21-28 Dr. Opsata Sermon Radical or Ridiculous Dr. Opsata Invitation to Discipleship Dr. Opsata *Hymn of Discipleship “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” #461 If you’ve been visiting at FCC and have found a spiritual home here, during this hymn you are invited to make your commitment known by coming forward to be received into Christian fellowship. Morning Prayer Rev. Siler Invitation to Christian Stewardship Dr. Opsata Receiving of Tithes and Offerings *Doxology/Prayer of Dedication Dr. Opsata Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Invitation and Words of Institution Dr. Opsata Communion “They’ll Know We Are Christians” #494 Elder’s Prayer Diana Geddes Partaking of the Lord’s Supper Please receive the bread and cup as it is passed and partake. You are welcome at the Lord’s table whether you are a member of this congregation or not.

Benediction Dr. Opsata *Postlude Dr. Bob Blair

September 3, 2017

10:45 am Please silence all pagers and cell phones. Thank you!

*Please stand and remain standing if able

Our Nursery is located on the 1st floor next to our Welcome Center.

Welcome

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH A Disciples of Christ Community

316 Ann Street Frankfort, KY 40601

502.223.2346 www.firstchristianfrankfort.org

firstchristianfrankfort@gmail.com

CCLI# 1426649

IN OUR PRAYERS Those serving in the Military and as Law Enforcement Officers, Hazel Arnold, Ann & Joshua Banta (Judy Richards), Jackie Barney, Maria Bartholomew, Julia Blackburn (Tom & Eleanor Penn’s granddaughter), Ron Burgess, Phyllis DiCapua (Priscilla Barnes’ Sister), Debra & Tim Doyle (Eva Ellis), Bill Eggin (Sue Tutt), Teri Elliot (Sun Spirit Fallis), Davey Fallis, Eulane Fortune, Beth Blackburn Fraley (Eva Ellis), Cheryl Gayhart, Bill Grugin (Dixie Grugin), Doris Hood, Jill Hayes (Janice Clark), Gayle Herring (Maurya Allen), Tyler Howard (Ann Howard), Lynda Jalbert, Katie Jones (Donna Williams' mother), Bob and Patricia Lippert, Reva Sherman-Matthews (Whittney Sherman), Jerry Mayes (Fred Lee), Chuck Mitchell (Fred Lee), Don Mitchell (Valerie Ramsey’s father), Sally Monroe, Bob Pullen, Sue Ramsey (Larry Cox), Justin Rhodes (Sandy/Jerry’s nephew), Mary Rhodes (Justin’s mother), Anne Robbins (Judy Richards), Jacob Roberts (Lynda Jalbert), Sue Ueltschi Roe (Sun Spirit Fallis), Kathy & Rebecca Ryan (Jayne Arnold), Casey Sparrow (Valerie Ramsey), Angel Dugger Subbert (Misty Judy’s Sister), Betty Thurman, Frances Tileston, Susan Tileston (Sue Care), Stephen Tutt (Sue Tutt), Riviera Ueltschi (Sun Spirit Fallis), Doris Versey (Fred Lee), Tony Versey III (Fred Lee), Judy Walden (Donna Fiero), Glenn Webster (Dixie Grugin), Maxine Wells (Mary Linda/Tim Wells), Phyllis Yocum (Larry Cox), all victims of violence in our world.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS Today’s sanctuary flowers were given to honor the memory of Anna Merle and Mason Vansant.

THANK YOU to Derek Smith for his generous donation of tee shirts for the Mission Team.

COFFEE HOUSE will resume tonight, September 3, at 5:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

WEF IS BACK!! WEF Kick-off with Bonnie & Friends this Wednesday, September 6. Fellowship meal begins at 5:30 pm in the CCLC.

ATTENTION YOUTH!! New Year. New Theme. Youth Group Kickoff Event this Wednesday, September 6, during WEF.

THEATER ON THE RIVER September 9 at the Ward Oates Amphitheatre. The Two Villages by Richard Cavendish and directed by Karen Hatter. For further information call 502-696-0607 or visit capitalcitymuseum.com.

DEACONS LUNCH We will have a Deacons Lunch on September 10 following the 10:45 am Service in the CCLC.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR GRANDPARENTS AND CAREGIVERS RAISING CHILDREN The Sunshine Center, 212 Steele Street, is offering a FREE support group for grandparents and caregivers raising a child, birth-18 years old. This is an open meeting for any Frankfort/Franklin county resident. Meeting dates are: Tuesday, September 12, 1-2 pm Tuesday, September 26, 1-2 pm For more information, call 502-875-3495

ANNA MERLE CIRCLE Anna Merle Circle will meet on Tuesday, September 12, at 7:00 pm at Anne Hilen’s home.

TUBMAN NUNNELLY CIRCLE The Tubman Nunnelly Circle will meet on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 pm in the Bible Buddies Classroom.

BELIEF, HEALING AND HEALTH A dialogue between Neuroscience and Theology. This program is presented by the Lexington Theological Seminary, Lay School of Theology. This is a continuing education program for all laypeople or ordained clergy who wish to enrich their Christian faith. September 16, 23 and 30, 9:00 am until

September 3, 2017

"At First Christian Church our mission is to be and share the Good News of Jesus Christ,

witnessing, loving and serving ‘from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.’ To be a faithful church demonstrating true

community, deep spirituality and a passion for justice.”

Rev. Dr. John Opsata, Senior Minister Elle Travis, Director, Children’s Ministry Rev. Meredith Siler, Associate Minister Maria Bartholomew, Children’s Music Dr. Carl Smith, Chancel Choir Director Whittney Sherman, Children’s Music Dr. Robert Blair, Organist Katie Connely, Nursery Attendant Bonnie Reeves, Coffee House Music Sara Floyd, Nursery Attendant Debra Morgan, Administrative Assistant Rachel Gowins, Nursery Attendant Donna Ritchey, Administrative Assistant Kara Keeton, Nursery Attendant Beckie Glander, Admin. Assistant/Facilities Meredith Thomas, Nursery Attendant Trina Koontz, Director, Youth Ministry

Sunday, September 3 8:30 Chapel Service 9:30 Faith Formation 10:15 Family Faith Fellowship (CCLC) 10:45 Worship (Sanctuary) 5:00 Coffee House (FH) Monday, September 4 OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, September 5 12:00 Weavings (Library) Al Anon (Keystone) 5:00 Golf—Juniper Hills 5:30 AA Meeting (Keystone)

Wednesday, September 6 4:00 Little Acorns 5:00 Children’s Choir 5:30 Fellowship Meal (CCLC) 6:15 WEF Kick-off with Bonnie & Friends Kid’s Corner (Ms. Elle) JYF (Ms. Maurya)* Chi-Rho (Ms. Trina) 7:00 Choir Practice *JYF meets on the 3rd Wednesday Thursday, September 7 9:00 Newsletter (BB) 3:15 Sherri Locke (Rm 309) 3:30 Nan Rickerts (Keystone) 6:00 Cub Scouts Saturday, September 9 9:00 Seventh Day Adv. (Chapel)

Noon at the Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington. For more information, contact the church office or contact Deena Ainslie at 859-280-1212 or dainslie@lextheo.edu.

KEENAGERS!!! Thursday, September 21, meet in the church parking lot at 11:00 am to ride the bus to Windy Corner Market in Lexington for lunch. We’re leaving a little earlier than usual to beat the crowd. RSVP to Rev. Meredith by September 18.

ROAD TRIP We’re planning a road trip to the new Disciples of Christ Historical Society located at Bethany College in West Virginia. We’re tentatively planning to go Thursday, October 19 and return on Saturday, October 21. Please let Sue Underwood know if you’re interested. Sue’s number is 502-223-4159.

FALL ACADEMY 2017 Fall Academy will be here before you know it! Mark the dates on your calendar now so you don’t miss out….October 26, November 2, 9 and 16. Fliers are available now at the Welcome Center or in the church office.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE Please bring school supplies to share with our local schools. You can bring them to the church office or put them in the green basket on the 2nd floor outside the elevator. We'll be collecting them for the next few weeks. Thanks!

GOLF We did a two-person team scramble and the winners were Sue Wood and Brenda Shipp. We hope you will join us Tuesday night at 5:00 pm.

ASHWOOD PLACE AND BRADFORD SQUARE COMMUNION MINISTRIES Did you know that Deacons and Elders take Communion to Ashwood Place every Sunday during the 10:45 Service? It's a wonderful way to bring The Lord's Supper to our friends who aren't able to join us in person. We also have dedicated volunteers who take Communion to Bradford Square after the 10:45 Service each Sunday. If you would like more information about these ministries or would like to be on the list of volunteers, please contact Rev. Meredith.

OFFICE HOURS Monday 8:00 am—3:00 pm

Tuesday 8:30 am—3:00 pm

Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 am—3:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am—Noon DEADLINES Messenger Deadline Tuesday by Noon Bulletin Deadline Thursday at 9 am