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March 8, 2015

In This Issue

The Caller
is published
weekly
(Deadline Wednesday
at Noon)
by
First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
109 E. Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
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Interim Pastor:
Rev. Dale Suggs
Editor:
Donna Woodbridge

Issue 10

Events March 8 March15, 2015

From Dales Desk

2
Remember in Prayer
3
Spiritual Disciplines Wk
3
Serving in the Military
3
Sunday Statistics/Vacation
3
Thank You
3
Save the Dates/DMF
4
Wedding Shower
4
Coffee Sales/Summer Camp
4
Tri Tip Meeting
5
MMC Concert/Did You Know 5
CW Fundraiser
5
Pastors Discretionary Fund
5
Mission Trip
6
Pathways of Hope
6
Prayer Flags
6
Week of Compassion
6
Easter Lilies
6
Alzheimers Service
7
It's Working for Us Forum
7
Founders Day
8
Lent & Easter Activities
8
Prayer Vigil
9
Hasty Note/General Assembly 10

Serving Sunday

CALLER

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March 8: Third Sunday in Lent Daylight Savings Time begins

8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
11:30 A.M. - Tri-Tip Organization Meeting, Chapman Lounge
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH
Youth Meeting
March 9:
7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Chapel on Wheels Fundraiser @ Pollys
6:30 P.M. - OT Class @ Donnas
March 10:
9:00 A.M. - Pathways of Hope Executive Board
6:30 P.M. - Bible Study @ Barrys
7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Chapman Lounge
March 11:
10:00 A.M. - Alzheimers Worship Service, Sanctuary
7:00 P.M. - Discipleship Ministry Team, Chapman Lounge
March 12:
5:00 A.M. - Casa Prayer Group, Chapman Lounge
6:30 P.M. - NO Bell Choir; 7:30 P.M. Chancel Choir
March 13: Donna on Vacation (attending Founders Day)
March 14:
8:00 A.M.- DMF & Casa Mens Breakfast, Chapman Lounge
12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Al-Anon, Fellowship Hall
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Casa uses Sanctuary
March 15: Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:00 A.M. - REAWAKEN, Early Worship Service
10:15 A.M. - REMEMBER Worship Service
1:00 P.M. - Casa de Oracin Service, Sanctuary & FH
Youth Meeting
March 16:
6:30 P.M. - OT Class @ Donnas
March 17:
9:00 A.M. - Pathways of Hope General Board
Noon - Sr. Adults Meeting, Chapman Lounge
6:30 P.M. - Bible Study @ Barrys
7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Chapman Lounge
AA Groups: Sun. 8:00 P.M., Thursday 8:00 P.M., Friday, 7:30 P.M.,
Sat. 8:30 P.M., NA Group Tues. 7:30 P.M., OA, Tues. 7:00 P.M.,
Sundays 10:00 A.M.
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From Dales Desk

Prayers of Mourning, Words of Hope
I did not recognize the language, but I recognized the pathos in their song as six voices from St. Pauls Parish of
the Holy Apostolic, Catholic, Assyrian Church of the East mourned the pain and suffering of their sisters and
brothers in the Middle East. Such was the beginning of the Ecumenical Prayer Service in Solidarity with
Persecuted Christians hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Orange held at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove,
California. Their song was the music for the procession in which I walked. And it was then that I knew that I
was witnessing something beyond my experience and utterly holy.
The event this Tuesday evening was well attended. The main floor of the Arboretum was filled to capacity and
the balcony was filled with people standing in the aisles. More than that, I have not experienced such a
gathering of Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox Church leaders. The seven bishops present included were two
bishops from the Coptic Orthodox Church and two bishops from the Catholic Assyrian Church of the East.
Their presence served as a poignant reminder of the martyrdom of 21 Coptic Christians executed by ISIS and
what was reported as 375 Assyrian Christians who have been kidnapped by ISIS.
Together we mourned. Together we remembered the courage and faithfulness of Christians around the world
who are persecuted for their faith. Together we heard the words of hope that come to us from scripture.
Together we heard proclaimed that evil does not have the final word. Together we heard proclaimed that God
and Gods love is more powerful than the deepest sin.
But most striking of all, we heard prayers for the end of violence and prayers of concern for those whose
violence in the name of God perverts both the tenets of Christianity and Islam. One particular prayer stood out
to me. I choose to share part of that prayer with you this week. I pray that it will be as much of a blessing to
you as it was to me and to all who prayed it together Tuesday evening.
Heavenly Father, receive this prayer lifted up to You with tears and heavy hearts. We weep for the many
brothers and sisters who have lost their homes, land and even lives because they are Your children. We weep
because Your holy Name is used as a reason for violence and murder. We weep because the powers of the
world seem unable or unwilling to stop the massacre of innocent men, women and children.
Heavenly Father, we place before Your throne the many Christians who have died for the faith and especially
the 21 sons of the Church who bravely gave witness to Your Son Jesus Christ. May their prayers and ours end
the violence that falls upon us. May our enemies be converted, their hearts unburdened by their sins, and may
they too come to know you and Your mercy . . . . Amen.
Blessings,
"Two Rows by the Sea"
Two rows of men walked along the shore of the seas.
On a day when the world's tears would run free,
One row of assassins, who thought they did right,
The other of innocents, true sons of the light...

"The Bible Society of Egypt"

One row spewed wretched, contemptible threats,

The other spread God-given peace and rest.
A question: Who fears the other?
The row in orange, watching paradise open?
Or the row in black, with minds evil and broken.

Remember in Prayer

Continue to pray for: Jim & Helen

Bailey, Sue Bacon, Dottie Bense, Harold
Brickens, Sandra Brown, Linda Christman,
Lorna & Skip Farnum, Joyce Finch, Annie
Frater, Anna Lou Horspool, Carolyn Kenrick,
Flora Miller, Sue Malotte, Kristine Perry,
Audrey Poe, Norma Rill, Betty Rollo, Marj
Schwenker, Claudia Tammen, Dorothy
Tanner, and Bob & Donna Vannoy.
Please pray for the following PSWR
Church:
Torrey Pines Christian Church
8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North
La Jolla, Ca 92037

Readings and Prayer Concerns for

Week of March 9 March 15, 2015

Monday, March 9: Reading: Philippians

1:27a; Pray for the Chapel on Wheels
Fundraiser at Pollys today.
Tuesday, March 10: Reading: Luke 22: 41-42;
Pray for the Pathways of Hope and the work
they do in the community.
Wednesday, March 11: Reading: Deuteronomy
8:3; Pray for Alzheimers Worship Service
being given by the Sr. Adult Ministry Group.
Thursday, March 12: Reading: Matthew 4:1-11;
Pray for the Global Ministries Missionary in
Ghana, Gary Luallin.
Friday, March 13: Reading Mark 5:21-43; Pray
for Chapmans Founders Day being held this
weekend.
Saturday, March 14: Reading: Jeremiah 29:11;
Pray for the Al-Anon group meeting in
Fellowship Hall today.
Sunday, March 15: Reading: 1 Kings 9:9-13;
Pray for Pathways of Hope Food Loving Guys
and Gals fundraiser being held at Fullerton
Community Center today.

Sunday Statistics

March 1, 2015
104 Remember Service)
9 (Reawaken Service) 115 (Casa 1 P.M. service)
Weekly Giving: $5,194.80
Missions: $577.20
Budget Goal: $3,777
Pathways: $5
Week of Compassion: $751.52

Serving in the Military

Adam Hawley, Deb Taylors

nephew, is back at Ft. Bliss.
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick OConner, Betty
Rollos grandson-in-law deployed to the
Persian Gulf.
Lt. Patrick Rollo, Betty Rollos
grandson, is at sea for several months.
PFC Brandon Vannoy, grandson of Bob
& Donna Vannoy, has returned to Ft.
Campbell.
Petty Officer Michael J. Borden, Nancy
Geigers grandson, in Norfolk, VA.
Brandon Johnson, Army Chaplain,
Mariette Linbergs cousin has returned from
his deployment in Afghanistan.
Lt. Austen Packer, Laura Lee Wiggins
friend, is back at Oceana, NAS, in Virginia
Lt J.G. Kip Packer, friend of Laura Lee
Wiggins, Navy nurse stationed in Norfolk, VA.
Kash Cross, Ted & Sammies grandson,
is at boot camp in Ft. Benning, GA.
Mjr. Christopher Evans, cousin of
Annie Fraters who is serving in Seoul, Korea.

Thank you

Thank you for your prayers,

support, and cards at this difficult
time for us. Mikes mom passed away
peacefully a few hours after we arrived at her
nursing home in Vevay, Indiana. When Mike
told her, Mom, we came, we came to see
you, she opened her eyes wide, which she
had not done in over a year. Mike, Mikes
sister, and Masumi felt it was a last gift. Your
kindness is greatly appreciated.
Mike and Masumi Hogan

Donna on Vacation

Donna will be taking a

day of vacation on March 13
in order to attend Founders
Day at Chapman. Nancy
Geiger will be in the office
until noon.

Bridal Shower

Fair Trade Coffee Sales

Laura Cairns Fought is

living in Colorado and on a
very tight schedule so we will not be able to
give her a church shower as we usually do.
You are invited to a shower at Christina
Martinezs on March 22 at 3:00 P.M.
If you would like to donate to a church
gift, please talk to Donna W.
Please RSVP to Christina at
jandcmartinez@yahoo.com

The Fair Trade coffee

cart is back. Donna will be
having products available for sale after the 8:00
A.M. service and before the 10:15 service. Mary
Anne Richmond and Jill Scott will be
handling the sales after the 10:15 service.
So, stop by before or after church,
sample the coffee or you may always drop by
the office during the week and purchase any of
the products.

Disciples Men & Casa

Mens Breakfast

Summer Camp is
Coming!

The Disciples Mens'

Fellowship will next meet on
the second Saturday of the month (March 14)
since some could not make it on the first
Saturday. We'll look forward to gathering for
some good food, sharing of our lives, and
prayer for both individual and church-related
concerns and visions for the future. Please
RSVP to Randy Baxter (rbaxter@fullerton.edu,
or text to 714-396-8858), so we can plan how
much food to bring -- thanks!

Save the Dates:

March 13-14 Founders Day

Weekend at Chapman. Nancy
Malotte is our coordinator.
March 22 - Luncheon and forum, Its
Working for Us, with other congregations and
non profits in the area. More details in next
weeks Caller.
Bridal Shower for Laura Cairns Fought,
3:00 p.m. at Martinez home.
May 19 & 20 Sr. Adult Retreat at Loch
Leven Camp and Conference Grounds.
June 28 August 1 - Summer Camps at
Loch Leven. See Donna for registration forms.
July 18 22 General Assembly of the
Christian Church, Disciples of Christ,
Columbus, OH

With the renovation

of Campbell Lodge and the addition of new
trails and outdoor meeting areas, Loch Leven is
looking better than ever! Please note the
change in order of camps this year. Camp
Dates are:
CYF II (entering grade 11 2015 graduates)
June 28 July 4;
Early bird registration 5/18 $355, after $380
Chi Rho (entering 7th 8th) July 5 11;
Early bird registration 5/25, after $380
CYF I (entering 9th 10th) July 12 18;
Early bird registration 6/1 $355, after $380
Mini (entering 2nd 3rd grade) July 19 22;
Early bird registration 6/8 $260, after $285
Wee Camp (ages 3 grade 1,) July 23 25;
Early bird registration $200, no late fee
Junior (entering 4th 6th ) July 26 Aug. 1;
Early bird registration #355, after $380
PSWR Scholarship applications are
due on or before April 30. FCCF will pay
of early bird registration. See Donna in the
office for registration forms.

Tri-Tip Organizational
Meeting today after 10:15
service

An organizational and informational

meeting will be held after the 10:15 service
today in Chapman Lounge. Those of you who
have signed up to work will want to be here to
be a part of the organizational structure. Plans
are to have teams so unless you want to work
more than once a month, you will be assigned
to a team and know which weeks you work.
You are not obligated to join the team
but are welcome to come and see if this is a
ministry that appeals to you.
The Outreach Ministry Team

"California Voices Set For

March 14 And 15
The second concert of its
2014-2015 season will be presented
by the Mountainside Master
Chorale on Saturday, March 14, 7 P.M. and
Sunday, March 15, 3:30 P.M. at First Christian
Church, Pomona.
Entitled California Voices this concert
will feature music either composed or
arranged by persons who either have lived in
Southern California or who live here now,
mostly the latter.
There will be a panel of these composers prior
to the Saturday concert. Unfortunately, this
panel will not be part of the Sunday afternoon
concert.
If this concert interests you, speak to Ed
Linberg who has tickets you may purchase
from him.

Chapel on Wheels
Fundraiser

Chapel on Wheels
fundraiser at Pollys is this Monday, March 9
from 7:00 a.m. 9:30 p.m. Pick up a flyer on
the counter in the office, have breakfast, lunch
and/or dinner and 20% of the proceeds will be
donated to the Chapel on Wheels program.
Last month they received $438.

Do You Know?
Child Care is available for infant - 2 year
olds from 9 11:30 A.M. each Sunday.
Bible Study is available each Sunday at
9A.M. for all elementary school age children.
Bible Inspired Teachings are available
for preschool children each Sunday at 9 A.M.
Sunday School is available to 2 - 10 year
old children from 10:30 11:30 A.M. (after
Childrens Moment) each Sunday.
Children between the ages of 2 11 are
invited to share in a Special Bible Inspired Get
Together (JYF I & II from 11:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M.
on the fourth Sunday of each month.) Please
provide a sack lunch for your child for this
event.
We are looking for 12 dedicated
individuals that are looking for ways to serve
God & Our Church. These individuals will be
asked to Help with the 10:30 A.M. Childrens
Sunday School once every 4 - 6 weeks. We
need 2 individuals per week. The lessons are
being given by our Sunday School Teachers
but we need extra hands in each room to help
the teacher maintain good listening skills
amongst the children.
If you have questions or feel a calling to serve
our Church & our future Leaders please call
Cyndi Cairns at: 714-553-9355 or look her up
on any given Sunday.
We ask for your prayers for this
ministry.

Special Fund To Help

Families/Individuals In Need
Most of you are aware that we have a
special fund known as the Pastors Discretionary
Fund. These funds are used at the discretion of the
Pastor to help individuals and families from time to
time. The existence of this fund depends upon gifts
that come in from time to time from members and
friends of the congregation. At present the fund
has been depleted. Gifts in any amount to increase
the resources in this fund will be appreciated. Make
a check, payable to the church and write Pastors
Discretionary Fund on the memo line. Your gifts
will be appreciated.

Have you picked up your

Prayer Flag yet?

Soon you will see streamers

in the Narthex with small prayer
flags attached to them. These
prayer flags will be made by each of the
members and friends of FCCF to remind us to
pray for our Search Committee, for the
candidates and eventually our New Minister.
For those of you who are not a part of a
regular activity, prayer flags will be available
on the table in the narthex for the next few
Sundays. Please take one and decorate it any
way you wish and return to the prayer flag
basket on the counter in the office.

Pathways of Hope Food-Loving

Guys and Gals Fundraiser

The 9th Annual Food-Loving

Guys and Gals Amateur Chef Competition is
next Sunday, March 15, 2:30 4:30 at the
Fullerton Community Center, 340 W.
Commonwealth, Fullerton.
There is still room for some of you other
chefs to enter. The winning dishes in all four
categories will be showcased in a Grand Prix
dinner to be held at El Farolito sometime soon
after the event. The proceeds from that dinner
will also be donated to Pathways. There will be
food tasting, you get to vote for your personal
favorite, music by Creamin Color and a
silent auction.
Trader Joes, Brea, the Dhont
Foundation and St. Andrews Episcopal
Church will be receiving Friends of Pathways
Awards.
Tickets are $50 per person in advance
and $60 at the door. Opportunity tickets $10
per ticket or 3 for $25. $.92 of every dollar
given to Pathways goes to serving the clients.
RSVP at 714-680-3691, fax 714-871-3032 or
online at WWW.PATHWAYSOFHOPE.US

We Have Another Person

Going To Loveland

Last week we reported that 6 of our

members have signed up to go to Loveland,
CO for the June 7-13 Mission Trip. We now
have a 7th person planning to go to Loveland.
Dirk McCuen will now be joining Tom Beck,
Clare Keech, David and Amy Styffe and
Craig Wallace. Nancy Knott has had to
withdraw for health reasons so the total still
stands at six,
If any one else is interested in being part
of this activity he or she is asked to contact Ed
Linberg for more information. We have
reserved 10 spots for this week in Loveland, so
additional participants are needed to fill out
our group.
The Outreach Ministry

Final Report Week Of

Compassion Offering

As we went into the

month of March our Week of
Compassion offering totaled
$1,686.52, just $73.42 shy of our $1,750.00 goal.
Some additional gifts were received on
Sunday. They totaled $27.95 So, our final total
for the 2015 Week of Compassion offering
amounted to $1714.47. This left us shy of our
goal by $35.53 Again, we express the gratitude
of the Outreach Ministry for your generous
support of the 2015 Week of Compassion
Offering.
The Outreach Ministry

Easter Lilies

Time to order Easter Lilies. They

are $8.50 per lily Make checks
payable to FCC with Easter Lilies in
the memo line.
Name of Donor
__________________________________________
___________No. of Lilies ______
In Memory or honor of
__________________________________________
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Senior Adults To Host Worship Service

For Alzheimers Patients

As they have done for many years, our

Sr. Adult Ministry will again host and lead a
worship service for Alzheimers patients who
reside in various care facilities around Orange
County. This year the service will be
Wednesday, March 11. It will begin at 10 A.M.
in our sanctuary and conclude by 10:30 A.M.
The service will be followed by the
serving of refreshments to our guests in
Chapman Lounge. This reception is being
coordinated by Jan Farley and Mary Brill.
The theme of the worship service we've
planned for next Wednesday is On Being
Named. The service will feature a brief
reading with that title, followed by a reflection
by Dale Suggs, our Interim Pastor, on Isaiah
43:1-3a in which God declares: I have called
you by name. The readers in order of the lines
they will read are Mike Vaughan, Donna
Woodbridge, Mariette Linberg and Ed
Linberg. The scripture lesson will be read by
Gordon Fenters. Laura Lee Wiggins will lead
the Call to Worship, with Barbara Fenters
offering the Invocation and Ginny King
offering the Benediction. Pa Vannoy will be
offering the Prayer of Thanksgiving for
Communion with Scott Brill and Rod Farley
coordinating the serving of communion. The
hymns well sing will be accompanied by
Nancy Geiger. The participants in this service
will have a brief run through of the service at
9:30 A.M. This will allow all of them ample time
to help with the welcoming and seating of our
guests who will arrive in large vans from their
respective Care Centers throughout the
County.
Members of the Alzheimers Association
of Orange County will also be on hand to help
us welcome and seat our guests. If youd like
to participate in this service as one of our
group that welcomes our guests, please be
present by 9:30 A.M. next Wednesday. If youd
like to work with Scott and Rod in serving
communion, a task wed like to have two more
people doing, call Scott Brill to volunteer. If
714you like to help serve refreshments to our
guests and/or provide some of the

refreshments, contact Jan Farley to let her

know of your interest in helping and what you
will bring.
Two special participants in this activity,
who will be helping to welcome our guests, are
Nanc Stevens with her service dog, Brutus,
and John Cairns with his service dog, Donald
Since we now have the attention of our
Senior Adults with the foregoing paragraphs,
here is an additional note: Our regular
meeting for the month of March is set for
Tuesday, March 17 at Noon. We will enjoy
what promises to be an outstanding musical
program featuring Alexandria Schammel, a
Senior at Whittier College who is pursuing a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance.
Put this date in your calendar and plan to join
our Sr. Adult Ministry for its March meeting.

Listening to the Churches:

"IT'S WORKING FOR US!"
Sunday March 22 11:45-12:45
Our Discipleship and Outreach Ministry
Teams are hosting a light lunch and receiving
guests from other churches after church on
Sunday March 22.
We will have an opportunity to:
-- Hear "success stories" about what's
really working in three other churches in their
outreach to our community
-- Discover we don't have to do it
alone but can learn from one another and not
duplicate each other's volunteer efforts
-- Hear how other members' volunteer
time is making a difference in and around
Fullerton
-- Become more aware of the Fullerton
collaborative movement, AC T (Advocating
Community Transformation) by hearing from
one of its inspiring leaders
Please plan ahead to remain and eat at
church with your family, friends, or lunch
group Sunday March 22!

Are YOU registered for

Chapman Founders Day
March 13-14, 2015?

Chapman University in Orange, CA is

holding its 32nd annual Founders Day. Come
join us for:

Richard H. Lowery, Hebrew Bible scholar

and teacher, who will relate foundational
stories in Genesis to contemporary issues in
human rights. His PhD is from Yale and he has
taught at Phillips Theological Seminary until
joining his wife, the Rev. Sharon Watkins, in
Indianapolis while she serves Disciples as the
General Minister and President. Rick is a witty
and insightful teacher. He will do three
lectures on Friday, March 13 and one the
following day in the afternoon.
Worship is on Saturday morning in the
Wallace All Faiths Chapel. Our preacher is
returning to her alma mater:
Rita Nakashima Brock 72. Rita heads the Soul
Repair Center at Brite Divinity School, doing
research and public education about moral
injury. We will honor David Downing as
Disciples Church Leaders of the Year and
as the United Church of Christ Church Leaders
of the Year.
An hour concert by Chapman
Universitys Concert Choir on Saturday
afternoon after Lowerys final lecture.
Workshops on Saturday morning for
prospective students and their parents as well
as a session on Mindfulness by Dr. Gail
Stearns, Dean of the Wallace All Faiths
Chapel.
A big reunion eventa Friday evening dinner
for all alumni, Disciples on Campus parents
and prospective parents and Chapman friends.
Then we will be going to--A new, exciting event: Godspell which will be
performed in the Wallace All Faiths Chapel on
Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 P.M. and
Sunday afternoon at 2 P.M. DOC senior David
Ruby is the director.

Chapmans Founders Day is a great way

to see the exciting campus for the first time or
to reconnect with alumni and friends from
other churches. We hope that Founders Day
will strengthen your congregations knowledge

of scripture and your sense of connection to

Chapman University and YOUR amazing
students here.
Registration closes on March 12. Nancy
Malotte is our coordinator for this event and
will be in the Narthex to accept your
reservations or you can register online at
www.chapman.edu/founders-day. Do not let
the cost of registration keep you away. If you
need a scholarship, please ask for it.

Lent & Easter Activities:

TODAY: March 8: Third Sunday

in Lent

March 15: Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 22: Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 29: Palm Sunday

Choir Cantata,
Easter Week of
Prayer begins
Easter Offering
April 2: Maundy Thursday
6:30 P.M. Simple Supper
7:00 P.M. Watch Caller for
details.
8:00 P.M. Prayer Vigil begins.
April 3: Good Friday.
Prayer Vigil ends 7:00 P.M.
April 5: Easter Sunday
Easter Offering
Easter Egg Hunt, Patio

Holy Week Prayer Vigil

The Worship Ministry Team will have our annual Holy Week Prayer Vigil from
8:00 P.M. Maundy Thursday (April 2 until 7:00 P.M. Good Friday April 3). If you have
never been a part of this experience, you will be richly blessed by taking one of the hour slots and
pray. You are encouraged to come pray in the Sanctuary if possible. (I have been so full-filled by
spending the wee hours of the morning in prayer in our sanctuary. Editor.) We need one person each shift
to be available at the church.
Shift 1, 8:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. April 2; ________________________
Shift 2, 11:00 p.m. April 2 2:00 a.m. April 3 ___________________
Shift 3, 2:00 a.m. April 3 5:00 a.m. _________________________
Shift 4, 5:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Donna Woodbridge
There is a Prayer Vigil Board in the Narthex for you to sign up. Thanks.

Prayer Vigil Sign-up

Date April 2, 8:00 p.m.
April 3, 7:00 p.m.
4:00 a.m.
Barry Woodbridge
4.30 a.m.

Place Sanctuary

5:00 a.m.
Donna Woodbridge
5:30 a.m. Bill Martin
Betty Rollo
6:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

11:00 p.m.

6:30 a.m.
Cyndi Cairns (h)
7:00 a.m.

11:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m.

3:30 p.m.

Midnight April 3
Randy Langston (C)
12:30 a.m.
Randy Langston (C)
1:00 a.m. Chris Fee (H)

8:00 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

4:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

1:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

2:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

2:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

3:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

6:30 p.m. Ted &

Sammie Adams (H)
7:00 p.m. End

3:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Please Indicate location:

H Home;
C Church

8:00 p.m. April 2

8:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
Ed & Mariette Linberg
9:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
10:30 p.m.

12:00 noon
12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

present your bodies as a living sacrifice be transformed by the renewing of

your mindsdiscern what is the will of God [Romans 12.1-2a]
How can you tell if youre a member of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) [CCDOC]? As I was moving my library to the Disciples Seminary Foundation, a
little book fell out of a box entitled You Might be a Disciple if It was arranged and edited by
David P. Polk, the first editor for Chalice Press. It was published as a way of raising funds for Week
of Compassion. One of the collected sayings was You might be a Disciple if you show up for a Bible
study without one.
We Disciples used to be known as the People of the Book. We even took our Bibles to
church where we expected to be asked to look up various Bible passages during the course of the
sermon. We had a saying No book but the Bible. Disciples ministers most always included
translations of important words from the original Greek text. Since our churches decided to have
pew Bibles, it has been convenient for us to leave our Bibles at home. Preachers can now show
scriptural passages on a screen. We dont need to look it up. And since few of us attend a Sunday
School class where we need our own Bibles, we have stopped bringing our Bibles to church
altogether. At some of our Disciples ministers meetings and conferences, the speaker knows that
saying, Now, please turn in your Bibles to is usually good for a laugh.
Pastor Dale has been crafting his sermons in ways that draw us back to Bible texts. His
sermon presentations show a great deal of preparation that involves delving deeply into the text. If
you enjoy this kind of preaching, you might want to mention this quality to a member of the minister
search committee. His sermons have prompted me to revisit passages of scripture when I get home.
Every Sunday, the artistry of Disciples preaching is on display at First Christian Church, Fullerton.
You might even want to bring your own Bible to worship.
I hope God leads you to worship on Sunday. See you in church!
In love,
Bob Hasty, Worship Team Chair

General Assembly is Coming

The 2015 General Assembly of the Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ) is set for July 18-22 in Columbus, OH
and planning is well underway. If you've been before, youll
find a bounty of new worship experiences and learning
tracks. If youve never been, there is a website with a wealth
of information, including a page just for you. Go to
ga.disciples.org to see the schedule, workshop offerings and
register online. Early registration is April 1.

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First Christian Church

109 E Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Reawaken (Early Worship Service) Sunday, 8:00 A.M.
Church School for all ages: Sunday, 9:00 A.M.
Remember (Traditional Worship Service) Sunday, 10:15 A.M.
Youth Group: Sunday, 1:00 P.M.

Serving March 8, 2015

Serving March 15, 2015

Greeters: Barry & Donna Woodbridge

Guest Book: Barbara Fenters
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: Beal
Sound & Video: Travis & Paul Robidoux
Lay Leader: Chris Fee
Childrens Moment: Nancy Malotte
Elders: Pat Vannoy Sr., Luanne Bailey,
Donna Woodbridge (HC)
HC Elders: Bob & Barbara Hasty, PJ Vannoy
Diaconate: McCuens Team
Prepare: Anna Van Diest, Alice Wallace
Ushers: Kelly & Shawn McCuen
Serve: Dirk & Jan McCuen, Kelly & Shawn
McCuen, Paul Robidoux, Alice Wallace
Clean Up: Anna Van Diest, Craig Wallace,
Paul Robidoux

Greeters: Barry & Donna Woodbridge

Guest Book: Phil Forbes
Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry
Acolyte Parent: McCuen
Sound & Video: Ben Stuart, P J Vannoy
Lay Leader: Deb Taylor
Childrens Moment: Marguerite & JYF
Elders: Lin Garcia, Randy Langston,
Phil Forbes
Diaconate: McCuens Team
Prepare: Dirk & Kelly McCuen
Ushers: Dirk McCuen, Craig Wallace
Serve: Luanne Bailey, Dirk & Jan McCuen,
Kelly & Shawn McCuen, Craig Wallace
Clean Up: Jan, Kelly & Shawn McCuen

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