First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Disciples serving Middletown since 1912.
Sunday, May 10 was a GLORIOUS day here in God’s House! Four of our youth were baptized into the Christian faith: Daria Dearth, Gretchen Lemmert, Renee Lyons, and Jillian Schatzley. Please shower these young ladies with your love, prayers and support as they grow in the faith.
(Pictured L to R: Gretchen Lemmert, Jillian Schatzley, Renee Lyons, Daria Dearth, Rev. Roe)
June 7 – 10 is Ribbit Camp at Camp Christian. Attending these days of camp for 2nd-4th graders are Owen Lyons and Nick Otis. Volunteering their time as counselors are Ginger Alley and Matt Lyons. Our Pastor Laureen Roe serves as Ribbit Camp Director. Please keep these individuals in your prayers throughout their church camp experiences. Mail can be addressed to Camp Christian, 10335 Maple Dell Rd., Marysville, OH 43040.
If you’ve got rhythm, then FCC has music for you to play in the Handbell Choir! For the experienced ringer or for one who’d just like to give ringing a try, there’s a place for you this summer. Our Music Director, Rachel Eve Davis will be directing a bell choir this summer. Rehearsals will be Sundays beginning in June at 11:15AM following worship. If interested, please sign up on the sign-up sheet on bulletin board above water fountain. Come join the fun, and make a joyful noise unto our Lord.
On Sunday, May 17 during worship, we will recognize our seniors graduating from High School: Molly Farkas, Olivia Milburn, McKenna Simpson, and Kaitlin Thompson. We will present them with bibles. Come celebrate their accomplishments.
Wednesday morning Bible Study with Pastor Roe will continue with the book of Romans. The group meets Wednesdays 10:30AM – 12:00N. Our current session is scheduled for April 22 through May 20. Please read Romans 1:1-17 for our first class.
Worship Theme
Our current worship theme is Bloom! – Growing with God. We will be exploring scriptures focused on flowers, seeds, weeds and growth. It is an exciting time of year when everything in nature is coming back to life after lying dormant all winter. Come explore ways to bring new life to your faith and spirit.
Scriptures & Schedule:
April 12: Isaiah 40:3-8, 1 Peter 1:13-26
April 19: Luke 12:13-34
April 26: Youth Sunday
May 3: John 15:1-17
May 10: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
May 17: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
COME BLOOM WITH US!
CWF (Christian Women’s Fellowship) wishes to thank all who helped in any way on our March Salad Luncheon. We had 71 persons attend and our gross income was $528. After expenses, we will net a little over $400 which will be spent on both local and national mission projects.
On March 29th CWF sponsored a discussion on the book and movie “Heaven is for Real”. A light lunch was served and there were 11 present. We would like to have another lunch and book discussion in June on a Sunday after church. A date will be announced later.
Blessing Boxes will be dedicated on May 10th this year. You may place your money in an envelope or bring your Blessing box that day.
CWF Executive Board will meet on May 2nd at 11:00 after choir practice in the Memorial Room. We will plan our get-together then.
For our upcoming collection, we would like to suggest paper products such as facial tissue, (Kleenex or any brand), toilet tissue, paper towels and liquid hand soap. As always, all nonperishable items are welcome and can be placed in the wooden box left of the narthex. Your Outreach Team appreciates your continued support which is making a difference in our community!
Beginning Sunday April 12th, we are offering a special Sunday School Class session for our 3rd – 5th grade children. Class time will begin after the Children’s Sermon (10:20) and go through the end of Sunday Worship (11:15). We will continue this session until May 31. The class will be led by Lora Schueller.
Our tentative plan is to have six-week sessions of classes and take a break for a few weeks and resume class again. Hope to see all of our awesome kids there!!
February 20 – March 1, Kaitlin T. will be traveling with the Christian Church in Ohio along with juniors and seniors from all Ohio to New York City and Washington, D.C. The youth will worship at the National City Christian Church; visit the Holocaust Museum, the Washington Cathedral; tour the White House and Capitol Building; meet with local Senators; tour and sit-in on briefings at the United Nations in NYC; plus much more. During the trip the youth will discuss issues related to faith and politics. Kaitlin will share her experience with the congregation when she returns. Please keep all going on the UN Seminar in your prayers.
