May 29, 2016
WELCOME! We are so glad you are here. If this is your first time here stop by Guest
Connections for a gift and information about FCC.
QUESTIONS ABOUT WHERE TO GO OR WHAT WE ARE DOING? The folks at Guest
Connections can answer questions for you and help get you on the right track.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPEAK WITH ONE OF OUR MINISTERS? Contact Christy at
[email protected] or 812.379.4491, for an appointment.
ATTENDANCE CARDS It helps us out when you fill out an attendance card found in the pew
and place it in the offering basket as it is passed.
COMMUNION As the bread & juice are passed, eat and drink as you are ready. In Traditional
Worship, we take the cup together.
OFFERING Giving back to God through tithes is one of the privileges of being a member of
God’s family. We want our guests to feel no pressure to give.
SERVICE TIMES:
Traditional Service - 9am
Contemporary Service - 10:30am
531 Fifth Street
Columbus, IN 47201
812.379.4491
www.fccoc.org
www.facebook.com/fccoc
Traditional Worship Service
PRELUDE
Dan Wallace, Organ
“America, the Beautiful” Arr. Purvis
WELCOME
Brian Walker
MEMORIAL DAY FOCUS
OPENING HYMN “America, the Beautiful”
O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain!
America! America! God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!
O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness!
America! America! God mend thine every flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law!
O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved And mercy more than life!
America! America! May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness, And every gain divine!
O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam, Undimmed by human tears!
America! America! God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!
Text: Katherine Lee Bates; Music: Samuel A. Ward
PRAYER & GREETING
Susan Criswell, Worship Leader
SPECIAL MUSIC
ALiVE Worship Team
COMMUNION HYMN “Let Us Break Bread Together”
Let us break bread together on our knees;
Let us break bread together on our knees;
Refrain: When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.
Let us drink the cup together on our knees;
Let us drink the cup together on our knees; Refrain
Let us praise God together on our knees;
Let us praise God together on our knees; Refrain
Text & Music: Traditional Spiritual; Arr. by Keith Phillips
©1986 Word Music All rights reserved. Used by permission CCLI #273252
COMMUNION MEDITATION & PRAYER
Austin Lewis
COMMUNION MEDITATION MUSIC Dan Wallace, Piano
* Isaac Watts/Arr. Don Sewell
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
OFFERING PRAYER
OFFERING MUSIC
Drama
SERMON Justin White, Senior Minister
“Alive & Free - The Race Towards Freedom”
INVITATION HYMN
“Whiter than Snow”
Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want You forever to live in my soul.
Break down every idol; cast out every foe
Now wash me and I shall be whither than snow.
Refrain: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow;
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
Lord Jesus, look down from Your throne in the skies,
And help me to make a complete sacrifice.
I give up myself, and whatever I know
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Refrain
Lord Jesus, before You I patiently wait;
Come now, and within me a new heart create.
To those who have sought You, You never said “No”
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Refrain
Text: James Nicholson; Music: William G. Fischer
POSTLUDE Dan Wallace, Piano
* Story behind the composer, Isaac Watts - Whenever Isaac Watts wanted a
hymn to go with a sermon or a special service that he was leading, he would write
one. He ended up writing more than six hundred hymns; today he is known as “The
Father of English Hymnody.”
So when he needed a hymn for a Communion service on Sunday morning, he
wrote “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” Some have called it “the finest hymn
in the English language.” The words vividly depict the scene at Calvary and the
dying Savior. And the rich, grave tones of the music impress upon us the seriousness
of Christ’s sacrificial death. What shall we offer to God in grateful return for his
gracious gift? All that we are and have is but a small offering in return for such
great love. (Petersen)
Alive & Free - The Race Towards Freedom
Justin White, Senior Minister
Freedom is a
1 Timothy 2:5-6a
2 Corinthians 3:17
Freedom is a
Philippians 1:6
Freedom is a
Freedom is a
Freedom is
MISSED A MESSAGE? HAVING TROUBLE HEARING?
Listen online. Click the “Sunday” link on our home page, www.fccoc.org.
Request a CD recording in the church office for a $3 donation.
Assisted Listening Devices are available at Guest Connections.
Attendance for 5/22
Worship – 744
New Members
Sunday Groups - 343
May 22, 2016 Financials
Income Needed to Support Budget
$29,327
Income Received
$25,654
Year to Date (July 1 - May 22)
Income Needed to Support Budget
$1,378,369
Income Received
$1,381,470
FAMILY ADVENTURE NIGHTS
June 13-16, 5-7:15p
This is an opportunity for grades K-5 and
their families to get to know others in the
community by playing games, singing songs
of praise and thanksgiving, learning God’s
Word and sharing a meal together.
Check out the display case in the Lafayette
Street lobby for more information. You can
register or volunter at our website:
www.fccoc.org/family_adventure_nights.php
Questions? Contact Katie at 812.379.4491 or
[email protected].
BABY DEDICATION
Sunday, June 5
Baby dedication is for members and regular
attending families with children up to age 2.
Last day to register is TODAY.
Questions? Contact Marilyn Stevens at
[email protected] or 812.379.4491.
Bruce, Tammy, Jacob & Bethany Zaring,
8248 N Waterford Drive, 47203, transferred
their membership on May 22.
Weddings
Lauren Lewis and Ben Kloke were united in
marriage Saturday, May 21, in the Worship
Center. Lauren is the daughter of Greg &
Nancy Lewis.
Kelsey Miller and Brad Norris were united
in marriage Sunday, May 22, at the Commons. Kelsey is the daughter of Rick & Trish
Miller.
High School Graduation Open Houses
Dalton Edgecomb -Join us to celebrate
Dalton’s graduation. The open house is
TODAY from 12-3p at his home, 3383 Old
Field Ln.
SUMMER IMPACT
Self-Guided Discipleship Challenge
This summer as many of our small groups
take a break we will be offering a way for
you to stay in God’s Word through our
Summer Impact. This will be a self-guided
discipleship guide that you can do on your
own, with your family or a group of friends.
The focus on the study will be on expanding
our impact in the community through Bible
study and personal challenges. There will
be a closed Facebook group where you can
share your prayer requests along with how
this study is impacting you. Everyone can
be a part of this Summer Impact with or
without the Facebook page.
Watch the bulletin for details.
Questions? Contact Dj Butcher, 812.379.4491
or [email protected].
Need prayer? [email protected]
Question about missions? [email protected]
Need to book a room? [email protected]
Congratulations
to our Graduates
Justin Abbott
Son of Vince & Shelly Abbott
Columbus North High School
Preston Barkes
Son of Jason & Alyson Neff
Columbus East High School
Brett Bosserman
Son of Mark & Beth Bosserman
Columbus North High School
Dalton Edgecomb
Son of Ryan & Julie Edgecomb
Columbus East High School
Aaron Fields
Son of Karl & Dawn Fields
Hauser High School
Samm Hack
Son of Gene & Laura Hack
Columbus East High School
Ebony Jimenez
Daughter of Maggie Jimenez
Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School
Noah Kinnaird
Son of Ed & Jenni Kinnaird
Columbus East High School
Austin Lewis
Son of Greg & Nancy Lewis
Columbus East High School
Haley Jo Mack
Daughter of Jennifer Aton
Columbus North High School
Sam Snider
Son of Andy & Jodi Snider
Columbus North High School
Jacob Zaring
Son of Bruce & Tammy Zaring
Columbus North High School
Jill Bosserman
Purdue University
B.A. in English and Honors History
Rebecca BRougher
Indiana University
Double major in Marketing & Professional Sales
Ellen Jarvis
Murray State University
Degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Will attend University of Illinois Veterinary of Medicine in August
Lauren Lewis Kloke
Ivy Tech
Early Childhood Education Degree
Hillary Marie McCloskey
Franklin College
Majored in Political Science
Minored in Leadership & French
Lindsey Mae Smith
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Minor in Spanish
Sunday, June 5 | 5-7:30p
Let’s celebrate our recent high school and college graduates along with
our babies that will be dedicated in the morning.
What a reason to celebrate!
Some of these students we have known their whole lives and have
watched them grow and mature into the person that God wants them
to be and we have new babies that we will get to help as a body of
Christ to raise up in the Lord! What a BLESSING!
Bring a picnic for your family along with lawn chairs or blankets.
The Family Ministry Team will provide drinks and desserts.
Questions? Contact Katie, [email protected], Dj, [email protected],
Marilyn, [email protected] or Tyler, [email protected].
Or call them at 812.379.4491
ALL CHURCH MINISTRY NEWS & EVENTS
New Church Directory
The planning started a couple months ago for a new church directory. We have the picture
dates scheduled and you can schedule your family today at Family Connections or Monday Saturday online by visiting our website (www.fccoc.org) and clicking Directory Pictures under
Upcoming Events. Be sure to book your time to get your directory photo and maybe get those
family pictures you have been putting off. (July 17-20, July 27-30 or August 24-27)
Women’s Summer Study
Ladies, this summer we are offering “Interrupted” by Jen Hatmaker on Wednesday mornings
and evenings. This powerful study will work for you no matter what this summer. As a group
study, individual study, or if you have a busy summer. It will work. Pick up a registration form
at Family Connections or register online at www.fccoc.org/women_study.php.
Questions? Contact Nancy Lewis at 812.379.4491 or [email protected].
Connection Catalog - Summer 2016
Are you looking for ways to get plugged in here at First? Pick up a Summer Connection Catalog
at Family Connections. Not sure what the best fit for you and your family may be? Work with
the Involvement Team and they can get you setup with what is best for you. Talk to Nancy
Lewis at Family Connections on Sunday morning. You can also contact her at 812.379.4491 or
[email protected].
55 Fellowship - The Greatest Generation - Tuesday, June 14 at noon
G. Karen Shrode, Executive Director Columbus Area Arts Council will share the future of
Art in Columbus, the Arts District Coalition, and “Why is that Art There?” Meal prepared
by: Energetic Chefs: Nancy Nyers & Barb Forman. See you in the Reception room at noon. A
donation of $6 is suggested. Sign up at Family Connections. Questions? Contact Mary Burns,
812.376.3462 or Dan Wallace, 812.379.4491.
JUSTIN WHITE
Senior Minister
LINDA BARRINGER
Financial Officer
NANCY LEWIS
Connections Minister
RICK HERMAN & CHUCK MURDOCK
Facilities
TYLER TOLBERT
Minister to Young Adults & Discipleship
LAURA COX & TAMMY HENDRICKS
Co-Directors, Weekday Preschool
DAN WALLACE
Worship & Generations Minister
KATHIE HANNUM
Administrative Assistant
BRIAN WALKER
Worship Arts Minister
MARILYN STEVENS
Children’s Ministry Assistant
DJ BUTCHER
Student Minister
BONNIE JARVIS
Administrative Assistant
KATIE WALKER
Children’s Minister
CHRISTY FARRELL
Communications Director