Worship at First Christian

The Worship Committee is led by Judy Evans, you can reach her at (224-6988). This group spends their time looking at the worship needs of the church.  They plan special services such as Maundy Thursday Communion, Christmas Eve services and the 24-hour prayer vigil.  At 9:00 a.m. each Sunday, the traditional worship takes place in the sanctuary.  At 11:00 a.m. a worship praise service is held in Fellowship Hall, which is relaxed and less formal.  Please read on to learn more about these two very special worship services.

Traditional Worship 9:00 each Sunday

Each Lord's Day, at 9:00 we gather for a traditional worship service in the church's sanctuary.  The service begins with announcements and quickly moves into the Prelude.  Prayer time is important as we lift up the needs of the church family, and beyond.  Children are included in the service and Pastor Mike leads a children's sermon each week. Scripture is read and communion is served each week.  The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) celebrate communion each time they gather and all are welcomed at the Table.  It is not our Table, but the Lord's.  Special music is provided by our choir, under the direction of Lisa McMillen.  During the summer, church members or others provide the special music.  Typically this service lasts until about 10:00, at which time fellowship is held, often with fresh baked cookies.  Following this time of greeting one another, Sunday School classes are held for all ages.  A church nursery is provided for all Sunday activities.  Pagers are provided should there be a need for a parent.

Praise Worship 11:00 each Sunday

The church understands that a variety of worship is needed, and so a praise service is held each week, beginning at 11:00 and lasting until about Noon.  This service meets in the Fellowship Hall and begins with several songs being sung, led by our praise team.  A time of scripture and mediitation is followed by a message by Pastor Mike.  His delivery of this sermon is very informal yet gets to the point quickly!  Communion is also served and a nursery is provided.  This service continues to be in transition and the format will change from time to time.  Come casually dressed and all ages are welcomed.

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New Adult Sunday School Class

Starting January 9, 2011 Pastor Mike will be teaching an introducation to Christianity and the Disciples of Christ Church.  This is intended as a new/prospective members class; however, all are welcome who want to explore an introduction to the Bible, Church history, Disciples's history, and what it means to be a church member.  The class will meet in the Library during the regular Sunday School time.

General Information

For more than 100 years, one of the ministries of the church has been Christian Education. Because of that need to teach all ages about God, Jesus Christ, the Bible and how to live a Christian life, First Christian offers a variety of educational opportunities.  On Sunday morning, Sunday School is held.  An adult class is led by Steve Klepinger.  Also, at this time, classes are held for our youth, preschool through high school. The high school youth meet in their own room, in the church basement.  Other classes meet in rooms adjacent to Fellowship Hall.

But education takes place at times other than Sunday morning.  Every Monday evening, two groups meet.  An L & G (Learning and Growing) class meets at member's homes beginning at 7:30pm.  At 6:30, a Bible Study group meets at the church (this will restart in March). In addition to these, another Bible Study group, for women, is led by Joyce Jefferies on Tuesday nights. CWF includes time during their meetings for education as well as fellowship. 

At other times during the year special classes meet for short term sessions.  A Disciples of Christ history class, outlining the local, regional and national church was recently held.  At any time a member of the church requests a class on a particular topic, every effort is made to for a class, either short or long term.