FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Disciples of Christ

701 Holly Street Perry, OK 73077 (580) 336-4576

E-MAIL: perryokfcc@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.fccperryok.com

****** Martin P. Foster

MINISTER Wade Longan

YOUTH MINISTER Kim Ward

CHURCH SECRETARY Paula Shryock

CHOIR DIRECTOR

****** CHURCH OFFICE Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

******

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 8:15am or 10:30am SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:15am

April 27, 2015

Sunday April 26, 2015

ATTENDANCE: Sunday School 49 Worship Attendance 87 TITHES & OFFERINGS received: General $4,269.00 Abiding Memorial in memory of Katherine Klinglesmith 300.00

The Perry Christian First Christian Church Disciples of Christ

Merci Спасибo 감사합니다 Ashoge Gråces Vielen Dank Pilamaya yelo Gràsce

謝謝 Taikkuu Grazias ありがとう Ευχαριστούμε Ngiyabonga ka khulu

“MANY THANKS”

Thank you to E V E R Y O N E who helped with

W.A.Y. (Wednesday Afternoon Youth)

Baking cookies, serving up a smile, praying for our children and youth,

providing snacks, cooking supper, driving a van, riding in a van with children or youth, taking attendance, emptying trash, playing with children, making a financial contribution, being there, setting out snacks, washing dishes, cleaning a table, set-ting up tables or chairs, just being there, singing with children, opening a door for children, pointing one of them in the right direction, high-fiving a child, etc., etc., etc.

If you have engaged in the church’s ministry to our children and youth in any way—

thank you!

But simply “to say” thank you is not enough!!!!

To show the church’s appreciation to all who helped with our ministry to children

and youth during the past school year, you are invited to the Foster’s home at 1812 West Fir

next Saturday, May 2, from 6-8pm for burgers, and all the fixings. You are welcome to

come and go, or come and stay.

Please RSVP by calling the Fosters (572.8473) or the church office (336.4576).

Since space is limited in the Foster’s drive the church van will leave the church at 6pm. (In

case of inclement weather, we’ll move to the church.)

In His love, Martin

The Perry Maroon Graduating

Class of 2015

Cordially invites you to

Baccalaureate

Sunday, May 3, 2015

2:00pm

Perry High School Auditorium

The keynote speaker will be

Senator Rick Brinkley

New Requests. . . David Barrington and wife, Alissa, Amanda, earthquake victims of Nepal, healing of racial strife, Keith

Langley, Joyce Loveless continue to pray for. . . . The family of Charles Kerfoot, Mike Lumbers, David Wilson, Jean Crider, Ethio-

pian Christians, Sedona Vane (Dixie Nicewander’s granddaughter 16 yrs. old suffered a dog bite), Earlene Glass (Dixie Nicewander’s daugh-

ter suffered a dog bite), The family of Katherine Klinglesmith, Jean Crider, Linda Bower, Keith Langley, Melanie Wil-

liams, Kim Dodson, Linda Franklin, Jeanelle Cooper, Kenny Cheney, Shannon Moore (surgery for tumor, niece of Sheryl

Coons), Teresa Stahl (surgery), Linda Fowler, a friend of C. Hutchinson, Amanda Clapper John Givens, Don and Elaine

Stump (diabetes), Georgia Mings, Mark Self (cancer), Joyce Cameron, Grace Elizabeth Lambert, Amanda, Christine Ryan,

Larry Brakewith, Donna King, Keith Langley, Terry Leonard, John Stubbs, Joe Hilliard (cancer), Christians in Middle East

and Africa, Janet Shull, Loretta Richardson, Lana Moore, Kathy Dunn, Rev. Roger Dunn, Rev. John Hubbard, Willard

Fish, Russell Gates, Roy Morris, Dr. Charles Martin, Rose Knight, Gary Hafner, Marilyn McPherson, Pamela Vaughan,

Peggy Brady, Bea Gaddis, Cecil Loveless, Brynda Row, Janice Doggett, Jay Garris, Camden Thayer (8 yr. old anticipating

heart surgery), Chelsea Smith, Cynthia & Eddie Hembree, Molly Mae Tucker, MaKaila Skidgel, Bill Stephens, Fran Blocker, Cherie Payne,

Kaylee Jess Edgar, Brantley Taylor, Zoey Johnson

Please Note: A request in the above section will run for two weeks. Contact the church office to renew.

Homebound/Nursing Home/Assisted Living Colleen Robison, Priscilla Wallace, Vallie Webb

Cancer survivors: Linda Stangl, David Tharrington, Wayne Speer, Duane Dickson, Jean Crider, Marilyn Goforth, Kristi Cook,

Gerald Payne, Melba Edgar, Gary Moore, Kate Yost, Harold Price, Becky Hammock, Bonnita Foster, James Gall, Misty Leeper,

Jim Taber, Gene Zavodny, Jim Gall, Beverly Klingaman, Randy Beeman, Keli Schweer, Branen Kirtley,Velma Lindsey, Norma Hughes,

Marilyn Ewy, Jim Ewy, Cathy Drury, Gary Wells, Barbara Habina

these serving our country: Thomas Henke-Marines, Jared Mann, Ryan Padilla, Bryson Running-Navy, John Maehs, Scott

Collins, Chip Collins,Jr., Jeremiah Givens, Lindsey Bishop, Blake Crispin, Justin Crispin, Matt Venable,Trevor Schultz-

National Guard, Jon Greenlee, Kyle Thomason, John Morrill-Army, Carl Morrill-Air Force

April 26— May 9 LaVaughn Lawson-27 Katie Hawkins-29 Leslie Box-30 Kathy Feken-5 Sue Klingaman-5 Hank Geisinger-9 Happy Anniversary

Bill & Charlotte Stephens-9 If we missed your birthday or anniver-

sary, please, let us know.

for the week of April 26, 2015

Total needed for the week: $4,982.06

Received this week: $4,269.00

Under weekly budget: $713.06 Total needed for the Month: $19,928.25

Received for April: $17,757.65 Under monthly Budget: $2,170.60

VISITORS IN WORSHIP Sunday, April 26, 2015

10 Youth

CHOIR NOTES

This Sunday's praise songs will include

one we are familiar with, "In Christ

Alone," and a new song, "It Is You"

originally recorded by the Newsboys.

For the special music, Julie Longan will

lead the youth in singing and signing.

See you Sunday!

Paula

Women’s Noon Luncheon

April 29

A CWF meeting will be held

following the luncheon.

First Christian Church, The plant I received for Secretary’s Day is beautiful. Thank you for remembering me. Thank you for your continued faith in my ser-vice to First Christian Church. I continue to trust my faith in our God as he continues blessing my service to this church. Kim Ward

Once again I search for appropriate

words to express our “heartfelt thanks”

to you and to the people at the First

Christian Church for your contribution

of $200. Without your help, and others

like you we would be unable to help

those whom we might consider less

fortunate than we are.

In 2014, Operation Blessing helped 88

different people with rent, food, utilities

and medication expenses. Could we

have done this without you. No!!

Again Thank you,

Esther Norman Operation Blessing

Thank you to everyone that came out and Speed-

Friended! We had a great turnout with 60 adults and

youth participating! We hope to do more events like

this in the future!

This coming Sunday some of the youth will be per-

forming special music during the 10:30 worship ser-

vice, and hosting a “Cinco De Mayo Celebration”

themed taco fundraiser.

We’re excited to be wrapping up another school year

and heading into summer! Would you consider part-

nering with us over these next few months as a van

driver, preparing meals, or maybe even leading a

small group? There are sign-up sheets in the office if

you’re interested!

Upcoming Plans:

May 3rd – Youth Group Fundraiser in the Big Room follow-

ing 10:30 worship service.

May 6th – Youth Group at Century Park.

If you are interested in attending, chaperoning, or would like

more information about any of these events please call/text

Wade at (405) 385-2584.

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your gift or $600.00 to the Annu-

al Fund...where faith leads. Just to mention an few of

those ways faith leads here at Phillips:

On April 7 and 9, our President, Dr. Gary

Peluso-Verdend gave the homily in our Tuesday and

Thursday services entitled Living Between Good Friday

& Easter.

April 13, at a special service we celebrated the

life and ministry of Dr. Fred Craddock, renowned homi-

list and author. Fred was beloved by many alums and

friends who knew him as a professor at Phillips or have

heard him speak and known him through the years.

On April 14, a holocaust Remembrance Service

was held at a special chapel service.

April 16, world renowned storytellers, Reggie &

Kim Harris, who combine folk, gospel, classical, pop &

Rock music with sparkling wit performed at chapel.

On April 17 and 18, Phillips, OCCJ and Boston

Ave UMC sponsored Tulsa’s Second annual Storytelling

Festival featuring Kim & Reggie Harris, Motoko...a Jap-

anese teller and Kevin Kling, a playwright and storytell-

er.

Without partners like you, First Christian

Church, Perry, OK, Phillips could not change lives in

the meaningful way that it does. Phillips Semi-

nary….where faith leads….

Gratefully,

Virginia Walker Stewardship Director

Student Ministry Volunteer Job Description

Volunteer Job Title: Youth Volunteer

Reports To: Discipleship Coordinator

Scheduled Shift: 6:00 – 7:30

Job Location: First Christian Church

Commitment Length: 1.5 Hours

Description in a Nutshell: Responsible for promoting and developing a REAL, Relation-

al, Relaxed, and Relevant atmosphere within our Student Min-

istry.

Job Responsibilities:

Comply with FCC Child Safety Policy.

Be at FCC by 5:30pm Wednesday and check in for

your assignment that night.

Be on-time. Have Fun!

What Does a Win Look Like?

Greet all students and make them feel welcome.

Always demonstrate grace, love, and gentleness to

all students and leaders. Every student on your roll has a name and a story.

PURPOSE STATEMENT OF FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Perry, Oklahoma

To glorify God by leading people to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Servers for Sunday May 3, 2015

ELDERS: Jim & Pam Lightfoot

WORSHIP LEADER: Betty Dillon

8:15 DEACONS: Tammy Kelly & Verna Skouby

10:30 DEACONS: Jay DeBord, Helen Fuller, Larry & Janice

Hansen

DEACONESS: Verna Skouby

8:15 GREETERS: Cecil & Joyce Loveless

10:30 GREETERS: Tom & Hulda Trumbla Servers for Mother’s Day Sunday May 10, 2015

ELDERS: Johnny Fuller & Kim Sheets

WORSHIP LEADER: Johnny Fuller

8:15 DEACONS: J.D. Koch & Cecil Loveless

10:30 DEACONS: Nathan Smith, Deah Stubbs, Leanna Holt,

Brandan Sheets

DEACONESS: Verna Skouby

8:15 GREETERS: Barbara Schweer

10:30 GREETERS: Cindy St. Clair & Kim Sheets

COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND: Gerald Payne, Betty Dil-

lon, Rich & Miriam Lambert

PRAYER CHAIN: Call the church office at 336-4576

Van Rides available on Sunday morning

For Church or Sunday School

Call the church office 580/336-4576

If you have a graduate this year that you would

like to be recognized, please let the church

office know.

Community Women’s

Spring Luncheon “Vintage Farmer’s Market”

May 12, 2015

12:00 noon

First Christian Church

The 7th Annual Community Women’s

Spring Luncheon will be hosted by the

women of Perry First Christian, Perry

Presbyterian and Lucien United Method-

ist Churches.

Reservations should be made by Monday,

May 4 to the church office.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 WORSHIP

DONATION LUNCH

Vacation Bible School

July 20-24

5:00-8:30pm

Veggie Tales

(The Pirates Who Don’t

Do Anything)