1408 E. Benjamin Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701

Office: 402-371-5734 Email: fcc@conpoint.com

Website: www.norfolkcc.org Worship Times 9:15 & 11 a.m.

Please take a moment to fill out the Welcome Card in front of you. You can drop it off at our Connection Center or in the

black boxes in the lobby.

We are glad you are here!

Welcome Guests

Issue 14 , Volume 47 - March 29, 2015

“...life to the full.” - John 10:10

Read the exciting details inside the bulletin.

April 2 ~ Maundy Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Family & Palm Sunday March 29

Children will worship with their families

FCC Opportunities

Easter Sunday, April 5

Easter is BIG! Help make it great!

Over 1000 people celebrated Easter at firstChristian in 2014. We can expect more this Easter on April 5, 2015. This is a once a year opportunity to share Jesus with this many people. Here are ways you can help:

Volunteer during one service and attend another. Some of our volunteer children’s workers will be out of town with family on Easter. If you can help, this is a great time to start!

Park far away. Leave the best spots for guests and the less mobile! This will also reduce traffic problems.

Greet everyone with a welcoming smile. Smiles are contagious and set the right mood for celebrating Easter!

Show up early, sit near the front, and slide to the middle of the rows. This makes it easier for others to find seats.

Thank you for joining together to share the message of Easter with those God is drawing to himself and firstChristian. Many people will be here for the first time. We can help make it be the first of many. Easter is BIG! Help make it great!

Prayers For Each Other

Dick Carlson - knee replacement surgery recovery Barb Chamberlin - surgery recovery Kenny Mueller, father of Kevin Mueller - surgeries Karen Smith - medical testing Bev Utley - cancer treatment

firstChristian - Effectively love northeast Nebraska for Jesus Connection Christian Church in Columbus - Effectively love people in and around Columbus for Jesus

Sunday Morning Bible Studies:

FCC has two Adult Bible Fellowship classes that meet on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Both classes have recently completed their curriculum and will start a new curriculum after Easter on April 12. Now would be a great time to join them on Sunday morning.

In the Chapel at 8 a.m., you will find an Adult Bible Fellowship that has completed a study of the entire Bible from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21 (Congratulations). On April 12, they will begin a study about the variety of church denominations with the major emphasis on Biblical church doctrine.

In the Fuel Room at 8 a.m., you will find an Adult Bible Fellowship that is doing a chronological study of the letters of Paul. This class has completed a verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians and will move into 2 Corinthians on April 12 following Easter.

If you want to fellowship with a great group of people while studying the Bible, an Adult Bible Fellowship may be the right fit for you. Join us on April 12 at 8 a.m.

Looking for a Good Movie? Consider These:

Do You Believe? Now Showing At Norfolk 7 www.doyoubelieve.com Beyond the Mask Coming this April www.beyondthemaskmovie.com

A Doubly Powerful Day

FCC Information

Women of Faith, Lincoln, NE August 28-29, 2015

FRIDAY, 7-10 p.m. | SATURDAY, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

GOING FAST! $85 a ticket, a $29 savings. There are only 25 tickets left.

Contact the church office, Molly Bradley at 402-860-2681, Shannon Lamb at 402-515-3213 with further questions, or stop at the Connection Center.

Congratulations on your Baby Dedications

Last Sunday, March 22, we had the honor of dedicating the grandchildren of Jay and Heidi Beltz. Hunter Noel, son of Trey Wheeler and Jade Beltz. Hunter is also welcomed by his sister, Ella. Jaxyn Jay Roy, son of Lucas Paustain and Erika Beltz. Ava JaNahn Christine, daughter of Dustin Ellwanger and Sarrah Beltz. The parents dedicate themselves to raise their children to know and love Jesus.

Congratulations on Your Baptisms

Keith and Molly Herpy were baptized last Friday, evening March 20. Congratulations in your decision to follow Jesus and welcome to the firstChristian family.

FCC Family News

Our Deepest Sympathies

Our hearts go out to the family of Larry Glandt. Larry’s sister-in-law, Barbara Glandt from San Francisco, passed away last week. Keep her brother-in-law Larry, and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Congratulations on a New Baby Girl

Congratulations on the birth of Sharon Tsawm, born Thursday, March 19. Her parents are Joseph Hpaw and Seng Mai.

This Sunday we celebrate Jesus’ “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem. They were ready to crown Jesus king, expecting him to free them from the Roman rule. We now know that Jesus came to do so much more. This Sunday we celebrate Jesus, King of Kings, our Lord and Savior.

Sunday also brings our First Fruits Offering. This is our first opportunity to give to the Thrive Vision with the best offering we can bring. Our giving is an act of corporate worship, believing that

God can do so much more than all we ask or imagine.

So far 161 families and individuals have committed to Thrive, over $1.25M! If you have not had the opportunity to join Thrive and make your commitment and wish to do so, there will be commitment cards available in the seat pockets and at the Connection Center. You can drop them in the offering or in the basket at the Connection Center. You can also make your commitment through www.firstchristiannorfolk.org under the Thrive link.

These are exciting times to be a part of our church! I am eager to see how God will use us to bless northeast Nebraska as we Thrive! One thing we learn from Palm Sunday is to not underestimate Jesus.

Expectantly,

Os Guiness Views on a Global Church

FCC’s Brand New Website

With a new vision to our growing FCC families, comes a new, updated website!

Please visit us at the link above to register online for any future events. We will keep you updated on all the latest news, changes, classes, services, and programs available. This website will offer you easy access at your fingertips.

firstchristiannorfolk.org

In his book Renaissance: the Power of the Gospel However Dark the Times, Os Guiness states that the Christian faith is the world's first global religion. In his second chapter titled "Grand Global Tasks", he points out that the Christian church is on the "verge of a historic

moment in the global era". Some current facts and observations he points out include:

Jesus has the greatest number of followers than anyone on earth.

The Christian faith is the fastest growing (and most persecuted) faith in the world.

The global era represents the greatest opportunity for the church since the apostles as well as the greatest challenges.

Most of this recent growth has occurred in the pre modern world.

Most of the churches problems are in its captivity in the advanced modern world - mainly in the West.

Since the Christian faith has been the main faith of the Western World, and the Western World has been the main carrier of globalization, Os Guinness sees three major tasks of the global church:

1.Prepare the pre modern churches (what he calls the Global South).

2.Win back the Western world (from seduction of power, money, greed, arrogance, busyness, obsession with statistics, etc.)

3.Contribute to the human future. (True Christian vision and Christian solutions provide for the common good of all.)

Our 9 Core Missions supported at First Christian Church are in the 21st Century "front lines" to bring "release to the captives", reach the "least of these", and "make disciples" of all. Each of our missions falls into one of the three major tasks of a global church identified by Guinness. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to connect with one or more of our 9 Core Missions and learn about them, pray for them, communicate with them, and support them financially. You can access more information by going to www.firstchristiannorfolk.org and clicking on "Missions". You can also give by designating a specific mission on the offering envelope or just write "missions" in general and the money will be divided among our 9 Core Missions.

Your support is key in making our church an active part in God's plan for growing His Global Church.

March 22, 2015

Attendance Worship: (326, 238) 564 Sunday School: 214 Worship plus Sunday School: 778 Total attendees: 697

General Fund Budgeted weekly: $12,316 Received: $11,578 Budgeted ytd: $147,792 Received ytd: $143,654

Debt Service Needed Weekly: $2,600 Loan Payment: $11,300 Received this week: $22,744

Mission Giving Missions this week: $2,159 Missions ytd: $20,503

Children & Youth Classes Nursery– fully staffed 9:15 & 11 a.m. Birth to 2 years West Hallway

Preschool 9:15 & 11 a.m. 2-3’s & 4-5’s West Hallway

Elementary School 9:15 & 11 a.m. K through 4th grade North Hallway

Middle School 9:15 a.m. 5th & 6th grade Chapel: South Hallway

Jr. / Sr. High (FUEL) Class 9:15 a.m. 7th through 12th grade Chapel: South Hallway

Adult Bible Classes 8 a.m. Subject: Revelation Chapel: South Hallway

Subject: 1 Corinthians Fuel Room: North Hallway

Worship Services

Piano | Bill Miller Electric | Josh Bleich Drums | Zach Fuoss Bass | Matt Schmeckpeper Violin | Clayton Spray Vocals | Allen Stateler, Melinda Cooper, Joy Schmidt Worship Leader | Greg Springer

Lead Ushers

9:15 a.m. | Glen Van Dyke 11 a.m. | Jon Hausmann

Songs

Today is the Day | Paul Baloche Build Your Kingdom Here | The Rend Collective Experiment Thrive | Casting Crowns We Fall Down | Chris Tomlin Hosanna | Paul Baloche

FCC Upcoming Events

FCC Softball Sign Ups

Women: If you are sports enthusiast and are looking to join a women’s softball team this summer season, we would love for you to join us. Sign up today at the Connection Center! Deadline is Friday, April 3 to let us know!

Contact Jessica Sydow for more information at 402-750-9701. Men: FCC will not be having a softball team this year, but if you are interested in getting on a team you can contact Dustin Kraemer at 402-750-7187.

Women’s Spring Fling - April 28

Girls....Save the date! Spring Fling on Tuesday, April 28th at FCC. Let's shed the winter blahs, get out our favorite spring bonnet, and spend an evening together. Fellowship, fun, food, laughter = Spring Fling!! Watch for more details soon!