THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

* You are invited to rise in body or in spirit where so indicated.

WE GATHER IN FAITH

PreludeWelcome Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs

WE GIVE PRAISE TO GOD

Introit (Water is poured into the font signifying the presence of the Holy Spirit.)

Call to Worship Rev. Michael RiggsListen for the voice of God –God will speak peace to God's people.But do not be surprised if God's peace comes in the form of judgment.Do not expect God to whitewash the truth.We will listen and take heart in God's presence.Surely God's salvation is at hand for those who fear God,that glory may dwell in our land.God's glory is not that of wealth or power.God's glory is found in compassion and works of justice.We will listen and give ourselves anew to God's reign.Listen for the voice of God –God will speak peace to God's people.

*Opening Hymn “O God of Vision” (st.1,2,3,5) #288*Invocation Rev. Riggs

The Lord be with you.And with your Spirit.Let us pray...

*Glory to God “Glory Be to the Father” #36Anthem Sanctuary Choir

WE JOIN IN PRAYER

Call to Prayer Rev. Sexton-RiggsPastoral PrayerChoral Response “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord” Sanctuary Choir

WE PROCLAIM THE LOVE OF GOD

Prayer for Illumination Don BrooksScripture Jeremiah 28:5-9Sermon “Gunfight at the Jerusalem Corral” Rev. Riggs*Hymn “To Us All, to Every Nation” (st.1,3) #634

WE OFFER OUR GIFTS

Invitation to the Offering Rev. Riggs(You are invited to place your gifts and Welcome Cardsin the plates as they are passed during the Offertory.)

Offertory*Doxology #46*Prayer of Dedication Helen Pummill

WE CELEBRATE IN HOLY COMMUNION

Communion Hymn “Here Am I” (st.3) #654Words of Institution Rev. Sexton-RiggsPrayer of Consecration Sandra LewisThe Lord's Prayer (You may use those words most familiar to you.) #775Fraction Hymn “Agnus Dei”

by Michael W. Smith

Alleluia! Alleluia! for the Lord God Almighty reigns!Alleluia! Alleluia! for the Lord God Almighty reigns!

Alleluia! Holy, holy are you Lord God Almighty!Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb!

You are holy! Holy are you Lord God Almighty!Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the Lamb! Amen.

Declaration of Gifts Rev. Sexton-RiggsSharing the Bread and Cup

(All are invited to come forward to the stations at the front by way of the side aisles.A Deacon will usher you by row beginning at the back.

Please return to your seats either down the center or outside aisles.If you wish to remain seated, you will be served where you are.

Those who choose not to partake of Holy Communion are also invited to come forward,crossing your arms over your chest, and receive a blessing in the name of God.)

Postcommunion PrayerHoly God, we give you thanks that you have refreshed us at your table

by granting us the presence of Christ.Strengthen our faith, make wise our discernment,

increase our love for one another, impel us to action,and send us forth into the world in courage and in peace,

always rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE AND WITNESS

Invitation to Discipleship Rev. Riggs*Closing Hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory” (st.1,3,4,5) #464*Charge and BenedictionPostlude Paul Pinkosky

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH MINISTERIAL STAFFRev. Michael Riggs Senior MinisterRev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs Associate MinisterRev. Carol Lawson Associate MinisterBeverly Vale Brown Dir. of Children's MinistriesPaul Pinkosky Organist & Dir. of Music MinistriesJarrod Elmore Contemporary Worship Leader

SERMON NOTES

Prayers and CaresKay Bauter Leon & Rossie PattersonBernie Bowers Veda RiggsDavid Baggett Sarah Jane SackettMarcia Boyd Mark SmithJerry Carlton Beverly SouthardPeggie Clendenin Winnie StanberyPat & Jim Dalby Libby StoppardJeff Daniel Jerry Keim TaylorRex & Susie Daugherty Vicki VandivortDavid & Beth Dunning Neva VarnerCarolyn Dyer Les & Wanda WarehimeLarry Gibson Anne WebbLes & Marcia Hames Joy WelshGeorge Hauger JoAnne WilkinsonMary Lynn Howard Karen YoungerPat & Dennis Molloy FCC FOOD BANK MINISTRY

Sanctuary FlowersToday's flowers are given by June Phillips in loving memory of her loved ones.

Who are the Disciples?

“A movement for wholeness in a fragmented world...”

Founded on American soil in the early 1800s as a non-denominational, multi-racial movement led by men and women of faith, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is now an international movement identified with mainstream Protestantism and continues to be widely involved in working toward Christian unity, reconciliation, social justice, higher education, and other such concerns. Disciples are influenced by their founding ideals of our unity in Christ with openness and diversity in practice and belief. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.

What do Disciples believe?

Like most Christians, Disciples affirm:

* Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God, and offers saving grace to all.

* All persons are God's children and are brothers and sisters in God.

Beliefs and practices common to Disciples are:

* Freedom of Belief – As Disciples, we are called around one essential of faith: a belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their own consciences, guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit, study, prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.

* Open Communion – The Lord's Supper, or Communion, is celebrated weekly in worship and is open to all who would seek faith in Jesus Christ.

* The Oneness of the Church – All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.

* Baptism into Christian Life – In baptism, the old self-centered life is set aside, washed away, and a new life in Christ begins. Although Disciples typically practice baptism by immersion, other traditions of baptism are accepted, recognized, and honored.

* The Ministry of all Believers – Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service, and spiritual growth.

* Equal Opportunities to Serve – Women and minorities can fully exercise leadership in the church and can be called as ordained clergy.

“In the essentials of faith, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”

www.disciples.org

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKSunday, June 299:00-10:10am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)9:15–9:45 Breakfast for the children/youth (South Fellowship Hall)9:50–11:30 Vacation Bible School for Pre-K through 5th grade

(3rd Floor and Playground)10:15–11:15 Sunday School for youth through adults11:30–12:00pm Children’s Worship (Prayer Chapel)11:30–12:30 Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall)NO AFTERNOON CHILDREN OR YOUTH PROGRAMSNEACCO Prayer Calendar: First Christian Church of Okmulgee; Charles Green

Monday, June 30Elder of the Week: Richard Lawson8:00am Prayer Breakfast, McDonalds at 49th and Harvard11:15 Campers to Central Camp

Tuesday, July 19:30 am Prayer Group (Library)

Wednesday, July 21:00pm–2:00 Staff meeting (East Fellowship Hall)No “Mid-week Peak” (Fellowship Hall)

Thursday, July 33:30pm Child Development Center “4th of July” Parade

Friday, July 4 – Independence DayChurch offices are closed for the national holiday.

Sunday, July 69:00-10:10am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)9:15–9:45 Breakfast for the children/youth (South Fellowship Hall)9:50–11:30 Vacation Bible School for Pre-K through 5th grade

(3rd Floor and Playground)10:15–11:15 Sunday School for youth through adults11:30–12:00pm Children’s Worship (Prayer Chapel)11:30–12:30 Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall)NO AFTERNOON CHILDREN OR YOUTH PROGRAMS6:00-7:00 “The Loft” Worship – praise & prayer

(4th floor Sanctuary bldg., north end of youth lounge)NEACCO Prayer Calendar: First Christian Presbyterian of Prior; Anna Hubbard

Downtown Tulsa

a Disciples of Christ community

June 29, 20149:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service

913 S. Boulder Ave. – Tulsa, Oklahoma – 74119www.fcctulsa.org – 918.582.8237

Welcome to First Christian Church!

We are glad you are here this morning to worship with us. We are a community of faith in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) tradition and a place where you can ask the hard questions and still feel at home. We hope you will find God's spirit of love and fellowship during this service, and we welcome you as our guest!