We are calling it "The Fifth with First" which is our shorthand slang for "the fifth Sunday with First Christian Church Scottsdale."
You see, on those months with five Sundays (and there are four of them every year) we take that fifth Sunday to do something different with our worship service. While there is still a 10:15 worship service that happens in our sanctuary (although admittedly it is streamlined and paired down that day) we also have a second service that happens that same morning.
We call it "Workship" (see what we did there!) and it involves members of the church meeting at a nearby part for a very brief prayer service. We have scripture, we sing a hymn, and we share in communion all in order to prepare us for the good work (the faithful, faith-filled, holy work) we have in front of us.
We've partnered with Operation Fix-It here is Scottsdale, an amazing organization that helps pair local, neighborhood homeowners in need (folks who for whatever reason cannot keep up with their property) with local groups and organizations who want to lend a helping hand.
December 29, 2013 was our very first "The Fifth with First" and it was a tremendous success. To hear a little bit more about it in sermon form then click here. To see some of the pictures from the day, just scroll down!
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