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For more information on our Seniors, and for a list of those not pictured, see Page 4.

Kevin Baxley Jack Berens Olivia Berthel Liam Campbell Marissa Donadio Ashley Gauvin

We Congratulate Our First Community Church Seniors

Jacob Glaser Ali Graver Anna Grumman Colin Holstein Julia Klebe Nick Lane

Sam McCollum Mikayla McVey Courtney Moog Emily Mueller Rachel Piscopo Charlie Reichert

Sarah Richards Henry Rozenman Claire Shaner Caroline Shisler Jacob Walsh Taylor Whitman

Justin Wick Matelin Winer

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Cosmoslogy, Christology & How Big Is Your God -Six-week series led by retired Otterbein University professor Dr. John Hinton. $10 fee, register at FCchurch.com/hinton, or at the door.

Mondays, April 13 - May 187 pmRoom 115, North Campus

Marcus Borg’s Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most - Parallel series led by Walter Watkins on Dr. Borg’s final book. Free and open to the public. Begins week of April 19.

Sundays, 9:30 - 10:45 amWicker Room, South CampusThursdays, 7 - 8:15 pmRoom 111, North Campus

Wednesday Morning Fellowship - Coffee and donuts, devotions and friendship, with a weekly speaker of interest. Scott Doellinger leads this week’s gathering.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 amBrownlee Hall, South Campus

New Member Dessert Reception Wednesday, April 15, 7 pmRoom 130, North Campus

Volunteer Appreciation Sunday - Celebrate the work of all of First Community’s dedicated volunteers through a special worship service.

Sunday, April 19

Down on the Farm - $5 per person. Horseback rides, farm animals, crafts and more!

Friday, April 24, 6 pmNorth Campus

Spring Women’s Retreat at Akita - Join Kathy Cleveland Bull in an intergenerational learning experience, The Celebration of Act III: New Archetypes and New Questions for Life after 50.

April 24 - 26Camp Akita

Akita 5K Race and Family Fun Run - A fun and active social event and a great opportunity to raise money for Camp Akita scholarships. Register at campakita.org/akita5k

Saturday, April 25Registration at 8:30 amFred Beekman Park

Dharma & Karma: Lecture on Hinduism - A Spiritual Salon with retired Otterbein University professor, Dr. Jiten Ruparel. Free-will offering. Register at FCchurch.com/ruparel or at the door.

Tuesday, April 287 - 8:30 pmBrownlee Hall, South Campus

ElderWisdom Book Group - We will be discussing Being Mortal by Atul Gawande.

Thursday, April 30, 1 pmOlder Adult Office, South Campus

Doggie Day Camp - Bring your dogs to Akita for a day of fun, activities, vendors and vets. Register at campakita.org/dog

Saturday, May 910 am - 4 pmCamp Akita

Upcoming Events

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Church Announcements

DONATE EYEGLASSES

Your donation will enable children to read, facilitate adult employment and allow seniors to maintain independence. Collection boxes are available in the Tri-Village Trading Post, South Campus coat room, and at North Campus by Rooms 111/115. All glasses, sunglasses and cases are accepted - including prescription. Contact: Charlie or Ann Jacob; [email protected]

Heart to Heart Needs for April: Canned Fruits & Veggies

STEWARDSHIP

We welcome you as a part of the First Community Church family and are thankful for the opportunity we have to worship together. The financial support you provide, keeps us alive and provides programming to help us grow as a community. Our programs are paid for through your contributions, offerings and pledges.

This year our pledge budget is $2,118,000. To date we have received $1,995,400 in pledges. Thank you for your gifts.

Weekly Inspiration Sundays at 11 am and Midnight on The CW.

GOVERNING BOARD DATES

April 29, 7 pm, South CampusMay 18, 7 pm, North Campus

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

For further information on events and programs, visit FCchurch.com. Online registration is available for many events.

DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT POSITION

First Community Church is conducting a search for a Director of Stewardship and Development. This person will be responsible for the design, implementation and management of all church wide, comprehensive stewardship and giving programs, including annual campaigns, major gift fundraising, planned giving, sponsorship initiatives, special fundraising events, capital campaigns and overall donor stewardship. Submit a letter of interest and your resume to [email protected] by May 1.

BEADS, BAUBLES, BLING!

The Tri-Village Trading Post could really use all that costume jewelry that you haven’t worn in ages, the pieces that clutter up your drawers or jewelry boxes. Make another person smile. Bring it into the shop any day from 10 am – 4 pm or place it in one of our donation bins at North and South Campus.

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Congratulations SeniorsToday is Celebration of Youth Sunday, when we not only celebrate all of our youth, but also take a moment to recognize and bless our high school seniors.

In addition to the seniors pictured, we recognize the following:

Caroline MeadCorey MilesLandon MillerGabe OrrMatt RiffleThomas ShawBenjamin SlonekerBen SuppleeAlexandra Zamora

Henry BachaKatharine BaldwinEdward BoydJacob BrehmerGriffin CaldwellSpencer CampbellRobert CasavantArcadia DaviesWillis Day

Noah DeemsKyle FallonSam FowlerChandler FreemanSpencer HawkSarah HevenerDevon HollandAlex LiebrockLucy McTurner

It’s Time… for the The Burkhart Luncheon!

It’s time to celebrate! On Saturday, May 2 we’ll be honoring Dr. Roy Burkhart and his mother. For over 70 years, the women of First Community Church who are at least 70 years young have been getting together for a luncheon.

This event began as a birthday party for Dr. Burkhart’s mother transitioned to an event called the Sweetheart Luncheon and is now the Burkhart Luncheon.

The Burkhart Luncheon is sponsored by the Service Board, in collaboration with the Older Adult Council. It is our privilege to offer this opportunity for these women to get together for some special “girl time”.

The event starts with some social time with light refreshments. A catered lunch follows with church staff and deacons joining the ladies. The event concludes with an entertaining program, which varies each year.

There’s always a lot of joy and laughter in the room… and a “goody bag” of cookies to take home!

This year’s Burkhart Luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 11:30 am at North Campus. To receive an invitation or RSVP, please call the church switchboard at 614 488.0681.

If you’ve attended before, we hope to see you back this year! If you haven’t attended in the past, we would love to have you join us for the first time. Let us pamper you!

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Make a DifferenceJoin in our mission of uniting to serve each other and the world. Opportunities exist for both short-term and long-term commitments. For further information or to learn about other opportunities not listed, please contact Helen Vivian, Coordinator of Member & Volunteer Engagement, at 614 488.0681 ext. 161 or [email protected]

Please contact Helen to volunteer for any of the following opportunities:

MISSION COUNCIL GARAGE SALE

SUNDAY SERVICE GREETERS

COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD

HEART TO HEART FOOD PANTRY

TUTOR WITH REFUGEE TASK FORCE

MEDIA MINISTRY

USHERING

TRI-VILLAGE TRADING POST

FURBER BOOKSTORE

TEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL

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ReceiveFirst Community Church provides many opportunities for learning, spiritual growth and fellowship, as well as material and spiritual assistance to those in need.

Care & PrayerAll prayers are held in confidence. Please contact the Congregational Care Office at 614 488.0681 ext. 228 or [email protected]

Women’s GuildFor information about the Women’s Guild, please contact Estelle Scott, Chair of the Guild Membership Committee, at 614 457.1037 or [email protected]

Akita Retreat OpportunitiesChurch members receive a discount on rentals. For individual or group retreat opportunities, visit CampAkita.org or call 740 385.3827 ext. 222

Transitions Support Group1st/3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7 pmLibrary, South CampusFor those experiencing divorce or a broken relationship. Contact the Pastoral Care Office at 614 488.0681 ext. 235 or [email protected] for details.

Pastoral CounselingPastoral Care is intertwined throughout all the programs and the business of the congregation as we explore life together. Contact the Pastoral Care Office at 614 488.0681 ext. 235 or [email protected]

Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly

Choice Food Pantry open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 am - 1 pm

Lamar A. Graham, Director614 488.0681 ext 203

[email protected]

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Heart to Heart has an Ohio Benefit Bank counselor

available as needed.For an appointment, call 614 488.0681 ext. 155

The Benefit Bank is the registered trademark of Solutions for Progress, Inc. and that TBB, OBB and The Benefit Bank logo are the trademarks and service marks of Solutions for Progress, Inc.

Emergency CallsIf you need to contact a minister in an emergency, please call 614 813.3823. This number is available for emergency situations, including a death in the family or a medical emergency. Please leave your first and last name, the best phone number to reach you, any alternative ways to contact you and what the emergency is. For non-emergency situations and requests for material assistance, please contact the church office at 614 488.0681.

Visit the resale shop, 10 am - 4 pmMonday - Saturday

Annex, lower level, South Campus

A Boutique Shopping Experienceat Bargain Prices

Lecture of NoteAt Methodist Theological School in Ohio (Delaware): Religions of India in America with Dr. Vasudha Narayanan, Univ. of Florida. Wednesday, April 15, 7 pm, Alford Centrum. Free & open to public.

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This Week at First Community ChurchSunday, April 12 - Youth Celebration Sunday 10:45 am Middle School Vocal Ensemble Rm. 118 (NC) 12:00 pm High School Vocal Ensemble Rm. 118 (NC) 12:15 pm Church Nominating Committee Wicker Rm. (SC) Monday, April 13 9:30 am Parent Growth Guild Rm. (SC) 4:30 pm Women’s Guild Board Meeting Guild Rm. (SC) 5:30 pm Friends of the Homeless Kitchen (SC) 6:00 pm Mission Council Executive Committee Rose Wing Conference Rm. (NC) 6:00 pm CPC Committee Rm. 111 (NC) 6:00 pm Guild Group RSZ Brownlee Hall (SC) 7:00 pm Women’s Mass (Middle Age Solutions) Lincoln Rd. Chapel (SC) 7:00 pm Cosmology, Christology & How Big is Your God? Rm. 115 (NC) 7:00 pm Refugee Task Force Library (SC) 7:00 pm Adult Learning Council Wicker Rm. (SC) Tuesday, April 14 8:30 am Heart to Heart Food Pantry (Open Until 1 pm) Annex Rm. 103/104 (SC) 10:00 am Tuesday at Ten Wicker Rm. (SC) 11:00 am Grants Committee Library (SC) 3:00 pm F&AP Board Meeting Guild Rm. (SC) 5:30 pm Engagement Committee Rm. 115 (NC) 6:00 pm Whitechapel Ringers Rehearsal Rm. 111 (NC) 7:00 pm Akita Council Rose Wing Conference Rm. (SC) 7:00 pm K-12 Council Rm. 128 (NC)Wednesday, April 15 7:00 am Men’s Study Group Wicker Rm. (SC) 7:00 am Wednesday Morning Fellowship Brownlee Hall (SC) 9:30 am Women Living the Questions Wicker Rm. (SC) 3:00 pm Foundation Executive Committee Library (SC) 4:30 pm Stewardship Committee Guild Rm. (SC) 5:30 pm Kindergarten Choir Rehearsal Rm. 118 (NC) 5:30 pm Midweek Missions Rm. 115/125/Unity Lounge (NC) 6:00 pm Cherub Choir Rehearsal Rm. 118 (NC) 6:30 pm Junior Choir Rehearsal Rm. 118 (NC) 7:00 pm Wednesday Evening Bible Study Rose Wing Conference Rm. (NC) 7:00 pm High School Impact Rm. 128 (NC) 7:00 pm Membership Seminar Dessert Reception Rm. 130 (NC) 7:15 pm Youth Bell Choir 1 Rm. 111 (NC) 7:45 pm Youth Bell Choir 2 Rm. 111 (NC)Thursday, April 16 8:30 am Heart to Heart Food Pantry (Open Until 1 pm) Annex Rm. 103/104 (SC) 9:30 am Prayers and Squares Quilt Ministry Annex Rm. 101/102 (SC) 11:45 am Contemplative Way Group 1 Wicker Rm. (SC) 12:30 pm Guild Group G Guild Rm. (SC) 5:00 pm Sherry Barger Memorial Service & Reception Sanctuary/Brownlee Hall (SC) 5:15 pm High School Serve at the Homeless Shelter Unity Lounge (NC) 6:30 pm Grandview NA/Open Group Lincoln Rd. Chapel (SC) 7:00 pm Faith & Reason Adult Learning Seminar Rm. 111 (NC) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary (SC)Saturday, April 18 10:00 am Contemplative Way Group 2 Annex Rm. 105 (SC)

NC = North Campus, 3777 Dublin Road = Wheelchair inaccessibleSC = South Campus, 1320 Cambridge Blvd.

NEXT SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE - APRIL 19: Volunteer Appreciation

8:30 am Rev. Hett preaching (Burkhart Chapel, SC) 8:30 am Dr. Wing preaching (Grace Hall, NC) 9:45 am Dr. Wing preaching (Grace Hall, NC) 11:00 am Dr. Wing preaching (Sanctuary, SC)

Register at campakita.org/akita5kOr call 614.488.0681

Help SendKids to Camp And have fun with thewhole family!

$30 for 5K run or walk (9:30 am)$50 for 3-person relay team (9:30 am)$15 for kids’ 1-mile fun run (9:15 am)

All racers receive a technical shirt. Parking free for fi rst 50.

Saturday, April 258:30 am

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