First Christian Church

10/29/2026

Ever feel like something is missing? Like no matter how much you accomplish, experience, or achieve, there's still a longing for something more?

Maybe that's because we were created for more than this world can offer. ❤️

Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that God has placed eternity in the human heart.

We can spend our lives chasing things that promise happiness and fulfillment, but nothing temporary can fully satisfy a heart made for eternity.

That longing for something more? It points us back to the One who created us. 🕊️

What are you focusing on today that has eternal significance?

10/28/2026

Knowledge is knowing how to use a credit card. 💳

Wisdom is knowing when to leave it in your wallet! 😄

We live in a world where information is available at our fingertips. But having knowledge and making wise decisions aren't always the same thing.

Wisdom isn't just about what you know. It's about what you do with what you know.

And sometimes, a little wisdom today can save us from a whole lot of trouble tomorrow!

Where could you use a little more wisdom in your everyday decisions? 💡

10/27/2026

Earthly wisdom can only take us so far. ☀️

We can spend our lives searching for answers, trying to make sense of our struggles, and longing for a world where things are made right.

But true wisdom isn't just found in what we know. It's found in Who we know.

Wisdom under the sun ultimately points us to wisdom found in the Son—Jesus Christ. ✝️

In Him, we find hope beyond our circumstances, grace for our struggles, and the promise that one day all things will be made right.

Are you still searching for answers, or are you learning to rest in Him? ❤️

10/26/2026

The best time to come home to your Creator? A long time ago. The second best time? Right NOW. ⏳ As long as you have breath in your lungs, it is never too late to accept His invitation. What is keeping you from trusting Him with your life today? You were meant to be set free. Experience the grace of coming home! 🕊️❤️

10/25/2026

🌟 Welcome to First Christian Church!
We’re so glad you’re here! Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, IN, First Christian Church is all about Loving, Transforming, and Thriving ALWAYS for Christ.

Our vision is to see our community and the world loved as Christ loves us, transformed by the power of the Gospel, and thriving in a growing relationship with God.

📲 Want to learn more?
Visit our website at www.fccoc.org to fill out an online connection card, explore our Next Gen ministries, discover small groups, check out upcoming events, and so much more!

📍 Find us at:
531 5th St.
Columbus, IN 47201

Thanks for joining us—we’re thrilled to have you with us! 🙌

10/24/2026

We all want more peace, patience, and joy in our lives. But sometimes, the way we live makes it difficult to experience those very things. 🌱

We long for peace, yet our days are filled with noise and distractions. We want to experience joy, but we find ourselves comparing our lives to others. We want to be patient, but life's frustrations often get the best of us.

In John 15, Jesus reminds us that God is like a gardener who carefully tends to the branches so they can grow and bear more fruit. Sometimes that means pruning away things that are keeping us from growing.

And just like pruning a plant, that process isn't always comfortable.

But God's desire isn't simply to make us better people through our own efforts. He wants to transform our hearts and lives as we grow closer to Jesus.

Spiritual growth isn't about becoming perfect. It's about remaining connected to Jesus and allowing Him to shape who we're becoming. ❤️

As you think about the week ahead, consider what might be taking your attention away from Him.

And if you're looking for a place to explore faith, grow in your relationship with Jesus, or connect with others, we'd love to welcome you to First Christian Church tomorrow morning!

⛪ Sunday Worship | 9:00 & 10:30 AM

Can't join us in person? Worship with us online at 10:30 AM at fccoc.org/live.

10/23/2026

Are you exhausted from trying to hold everything together?

Maybe you've been trying to be the vine instead of the branch. 🌱

We spend so much of our lives trying to manage everything, meet everyone's expectations, and find our own sense of peace, joy, and purpose. It's easy to feel like everything depends on us.

But in John 15, Jesus reminds us that we were never meant to do life on our own. He is the vine, and we are the branches. Our role isn't to produce everything through our own strength. It's to remain connected to Him.

That doesn't mean our responsibilities disappear or life suddenly becomes easy. But it does mean we can stop believing that everything rests on our shoulders.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do isn't to try harder. It's to trust Jesus more. ❤️

10/22/2026

Check out this opportunity to serve at Clarity.

💙 Come serve with us at the Clarity Care Hub!

Join us for our Columbus Work Day on Wednesday, October 28! We’ll have plenty of ways to lend a hand, including:

🧹 Cleaning
📦 Organizing
🍼 Packing diapers
🔧 Miscellaneous projects around the Care Hub

Choose the time that works best for you:
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
2–4 p.m.

Whether you can stay for the whole time or just lend a hand for a little while, your help makes a difference!

Come serve, connect with others, and help us keep the Care Hub ready to welcome the women and families we serve. 💙

We’d love to see you there!

10/22/2026

Faith isn't just something we practice on Sunday mornings. It's meant to be part of our everyday lives—even in the ordinary, busy, and sometimes messy moments.

Whether we're getting the kids ready for school, sitting in traffic, working through a difficult day, or simply taking care of things around the house, God is present in those moments too. ❤️

Following Jesus doesn't mean stepping away from our everyday responsibilities. It means learning to walk through them with Him—turning to Him for wisdom, finding strength in His promises, and allowing His love to shape how we respond to the people and situations around us.

We don't have to wait for a quiet moment, a church service, or a perfectly organized life to draw closer to God.

Every moment is an opportunity to grow in our relationship with Jesus. 🌱

10/21/2026

We live in a world that often measures success by how much we accomplish. We're encouraged to do more, work harder, and keep pushing forward. And sometimes, that same mindset can carry over into our faith.

We start thinking that growing closer to God means doing more, serving more, or somehow proving that we're doing enough.

But Jesus gives us a different picture. ❤️

In John 15, He describes Himself as the vine and us as the branches. A branch doesn't produce fruit by trying harder on its own. It grows because it remains connected to the vine.

The same is true for us. Spiritual growth begins with our relationship with Jesus. As we remain connected to Him, He works in us and through us, shaping the way we live, love, and serve others.

We don't have to earn our place with Jesus through what we accomplish. We're invited to remain in Him and allow His love to transform our lives. 🌱