March 8, 2015 Issue 10

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CALLER the

In This Issue From Dale’s 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 Pastor’s Discretionary Fund 5 Mission Trip 6 Pathways of Hope 6 Prayer Flags 6 Week of Compassion 6 Easter Lilies 6 Alzheimer’s 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 11

Events – March 8 – March15, 2015 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 Oración Service, Sanctuary & FH Youth Meeting March 9: 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. – Chapel on Wheels Fundraiser @ Polly’s 6:30 P.M. - OT Class @ Donna’s March 10: 9:00 A.M. - Pathways of Hope Executive Board 6:30 P.M. - Bible Study @ Barry’s 7:00 P.M. - Casa uses Sanctuary & Chapman Lounge March 11: 10:00 A.M. - Alzheimer’s 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 Men’s 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 Oración Service, Sanctuary & FH Youth Meeting March 16: 6:30 P.M. - OT Class @ Donna’s March 17: 9:00 A.M. - Pathways of Hope General Board Noon - Sr. Adults Meeting, Chapman Lounge 6:30 P.M. - Bible Study @ Barry’s 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.

The Caller is published

weekly (Deadline Wednesday

at Noon)

by First Christ ian Church

(Disciples of Christ) 109 E. Wilshire Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832

714.525.5525 email:

fullerton1stcc@gmail.com www.fullertonfirstchristian.org

Interim Pastor: Rev. Dale Suggs

Editor:

Donna Woodbridge

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From Dale’s 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. Paul’s 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 God’s 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.

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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 Polly’s 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 Alzheimer’s 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 Chapman’s 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 Statist ics 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 Taylor’s nephew, is back at Ft. Bliss. Lt. Cmdr. Patrick O’Conner, Betty Rollo’s grandson-in-law deployed to the Persian Gulf. Lt. Patrick Rollo, Betty Rollo’s 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 Geiger’s grandson, in Norfolk, VA. Brandon Johnson, Army Chaplain, Mariette Linberg’s 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 & Sammie’s grandson, is at boot camp in Ft. Benning, GA. Mjr. Christopher Evans, cousin of Annie Frater’s who is serving in Seoul, Korea.

Thank you Thank you for your prayers,

support, and cards at this difficult time for us. Mike’s 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, Mike’s 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.

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Bridal Shower 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 Martinez’s 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 Disciples Men & Casa Mens’ Breakfast 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, It’s Working for Us, with other congregations and non profits in the area. More details in next week’s 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

Fair Trade Coffee Sales 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. Summer Camp is Coming! 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 ½ of early bird registration. See Donna in the office for registration forms.

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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 Polly’s 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 Children’s 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. Children’s 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 Pastor’s 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 “Pastor’s Discretionary Fund” on the memo line. Your gifts will be appreciated.

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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 Joe’s, Brea, the Dhont Foundation and St. Andrew’s 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 Alzheimer’s Patients As they have done for many years, our Sr. Adult Ministry will again host and lead a worship service for Alzheimer’s 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 we’ll 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 Alzheimer’s Association of Orange County will also be on hand to help us welcome and seat our guests. If you’d 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 you’d like to work with Scott and Rod in serving communion, a task we’d 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!

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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 Faith’s 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 University’s Concert Choir on Saturday afternoon after Lowery’s 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 Faith’s Chapel. A big reunion event—a 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. · Chapman’s 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 congregation’s 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

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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 ½ 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 Please Indicate location: H – Home; C – Church

Date April 2, 8:00 p.m. – April 3, 7:00 p.m.

Place – Sanctuary

8:00 p.m. – April 2 4:00 a.m. Barry Woodbridge ©

12:00 noon

8:30 p.m.

4.30 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m. Ed & Mariette Linberg©

5:00 a.m. Donna Woodbridge

1:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

5:30 a.m. Bill Martin Betty Rollo

1:30 p.m.

10:00 p.m.

6:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

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

2:30 p.m.

11:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

11:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

Midnight – April 3 Randy Langston (C)

8:00 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

12:30 a.m. Randy Langston (C)

8:30 a.m.

4:30 p.m.

1:00 a.m. Chris Fee (H)

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.

6:30 p.m. Ted & Sammie Adams (H)

3:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m. End

3:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

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“present your bodies as a living sacrifice… be transformed by the renewing of your minds…discern what is the will of God…” [Romans 12.1-2a] How can you tell if you’re 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 don’t 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, you’ll find a bounty of new worship experiences and learning tracks. If you’ve 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 Greeters: Barry & Donna Woodbridge Guest Book: Barbara Fenters Coffee Host: Hospitality Ministry Acolyte Parent: Beal Sound & Video: Travis & Paul Robidoux Lay Leader: Chris Fee Children’s Moment: Nancy Malotte Elders: Pat Vannoy Sr., Luanne Bailey, Donna Woodbridge (HC)

HC Elders: Bob & Barbara Hasty, PJ Vannoy Diaconate: McCuen’s 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

Serving March 15, 2015 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 Children’s Moment: Marguerite & JYF Elders: Lin Garcia, Randy Langston, Phil Forbes

Diaconate: McCuen’s 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