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The Chalice
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK
CONNECTIONVol. 5 No. 9 March 7, 2013
Our Future StoryBy Brenda Peterson,Vision Team Co-Moderator
Join us this Sunday as the Visioning Task Force
presents Our Future Storyin the 8:15,
9:00 and 11:00 AM worship services. This
process started with the summer of 2011 re:New
discussions, when we gathered at tables and shared
our thoughts on what our church does well and
what we would like to see done better in the future.
We then went one step further last fall with Prayer
Triads when over 120 of us gathered in small
groups for seven sessions of Bible study, prayer
and discernment listening to Gods calling for our
congregation. Through these events of sharing,
listening and dreaming, we focused on our vision
for the future of First Christian Church.
Billy Harrison and I have co-moderated this Visioning Task
Force along with Ellen Chitwood, Molly Haley, Bruce
Jackson,Terry Kerr, Robbi Kinnaird, Bethany Shipley, Wayne
Warner,
Molly Larrison and Brian Cavanaugh. We have listened and
studied the results of re:New and the Prayer Triads and
based
on what weve heard from you the congregation - we have
prepared Our Future Story - the story of First Christian
Church of Edmond. Our church has a wonderful history anwe know
that God has exciting things in store for our FCC
church family. You dont want to miss this join us Sunday!
Continue to celebr40 Days of
Compassion withus. Here are somevents for the nexfew days:
Friday, March
8 GreenCompassion: Ra
Barrel Worksho
From 6-7 PM, we will show you how you can simply and cheamake
your own barrel as we create one for the ChildrensGarden. (Contact:
Sarah Combs)
Saturday, March 9 Childrens GardenJoin us 9 AM tonoon - lets get
our Childrens Garden ready for a new season ogrowing! Bring simple
garden tools. (Contact: Janet Helms)
Come by the 40 Days of Compassion table on Sunday in throtunda
and see even MORE opportunities still available!
Farewell Reception for
Rev. Greg BuntonAssociate Minister of Student Ministr ies
Sunday, March 10, 2013
10:00 am
Fellowship Hall Library
Please join us for a farewell reception,
honoring Greg and Julie Bunton.
We will gather to celebrate 17 years
of friendships, faith and youth ministry!
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Save Your Pennies!The children of FCC havestarted a penny drive
duringthe 40 Days of Compassionfor Lent - and they have beenworking
hard! Have you seenthe BIG jar of pennies in therotunda or in Ms.
Michellesoffice? The collected moneywill be going to The Weekof
Compassion - the relief,refugee and developmentmission fund of the
ChristianChurch (Disciples of Christ).
The children will be collecting pennies throughout the 40Days,
so if you have extra pennies, find a child! They will beglad to
take them because EVERY PENNY COUNTS.
Sign Up for the Easter Prayer Vigil
Jesus looked toward heaven and prayed. (John 17:1)
The Elders of First Christian Edmond invite you to take part in
one of the most
important traditions we celebrate each yearour Annual Easter
Prayer Vigil. Families
or individuals may select a time and sign up on our Prayer Vigil
sign-up board in the
Rotunda. Times begin at 7 pm Good Friday, March 29, and conclude
at 6 am on Easter
Sunday morning, March 31.
We invite you to join our family of faith as we continue the
legacy of praying begun
long ago by our Savior. Come and pray!
Do you or a loved one need prayer? Please share your prayer
concerns with us.
Contact Rev. Jerry Black at 341-3544, ext. 109 or by email
[email protected]
Remember Loved Ones with an Easter LilyBring the beauty of
Easter into our worship spaces with beautiful white Easter
lilies!
These beautiful flowers symbolize new life and the resurrection
of Jesus Christ.
Honor the memory of a loved one by sharing a lily with your
church family. Each
plant is $15 and lilies will be available for purchase through
March 24.
There are three ways you can order an Easter lily:
1) Complete an online form at www.fccedmond.org/lilies
2) Complete an order form found in worship bulletins, or,
3) Contact Iris Muno Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 110.
Sales of Easter Lilies help fund youth summer mission trips and
other youth
projects. Thanks for your support!
Extra Items to Get Out of Your Way?The Youth Garage Sale is
coming up very soon (in May)...so start saving your donatable items
now! Watch the ChaliceConnection for more information. If you have
questions about the garage sale, contact Mark Taylor at
[email protected].
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P lease jo in us for a Br idal Shower honor ing
Lauren Love & Sarah C ombsSunday, March 10 at 2:00 PM
Registered at Target, Macys, William Sonoma - or - you may make
a donation to the favorite
charity of your choice. The wedding will be held in New York
City, Brooklyn.
More information can be found
[email protected]
Hostesses are Julie Bunton, Ellen Chitwood, Donna Clark, Mary
Foreman, Susan Huffer,
Robbi Kinnaird, Sandy Mitchell, Linda Quade, Sherrye VanOsdol,
and Connie Westhof
Welcome Others to
First ChristianDo you have a passion and gift formaking people
feel welcome? Isntit great when others make you feelthat way? If
so, please consider theministry of greeting both our guestsand
members at any one of theentrances to our church on Sunday
morning for the worship of yourchoice. By giving just 15-20
minutesof your time, you participate in oneof the most important
ministriesof our churchthe ministry ofhospitality. Visit with Randy
HustonJennifer Cain, or Jerry Black at yourconvenience or sign up
at the smallround table in the Fellowship Hall.
Thanks for making all people feewarm and welcomed.
- Your Open Doors
(Evangelism) Ministry Team
Happy Birthday!3/10 Dene Smith, Brooke Medley,
Braxton Coil, Alicia Galyon
3/11 Barbara Pope, Pat Wathen, KalliWedlake, Rachel VanOsdol
3/12 Florine Shirley3/13 Bill Parks, Brad Boweres3/14 Karen
Baldridge, Addy Bowers,
Wayne Haigler, Edna Blunk,Charles Shorow, Karl Holliman
3/15 Rebecca Hurst Larson, AshleyBernhardt, Timi Moffatt,
SydneySnow, Tracie Rivera, TaylorMullins
3/16 David Watts, Chris Shorow, KanPate, Amy Roberts,
Isabelle
Young, John Wilkinson3/17 Stacy Luton
Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL
Nancy Gallop in Baptist Integris; Virginia ONiel in St.Anthony;
Betsy Jones in OK Heart
THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Randy Clark, Gabe Wiechmann (Don &
JennyWiechmanns son), Ed Berry, Loree Rice, Dale Wehr (Connie
LaRues brother),Judy Joy, Phyllis Jarrett, Gayle Jones (Jennifer
Cains mom), Samantha Branscum(Michelle Fritzs sister), Lori Snider
(Loretta Parks daughter), Cynthia David(Winnie Halls daughter),
Bill & Mary Lou Womble
Summer Internships Available
for Student and Childrens MinistriesOne for Childrens Ministries
and
Three for Youth Ministries!
The Childrens and Youth Education Committees are pleasedto
announce its summer internship program for ChildrensMinistries
(ages birth-5th grade) and Student Ministries (grades
Icanhelp
!
6-12). The internship is open to college students that grew up
at First Christian Churchof Edmond and participated in the Children
and Youth programs.
The purpose of the internship is as follows:
n To provide our college students the opportunity to give back
to the church andprograms that nurtured them as children and
teenagers
n To provide the opportunity to be a positive role model to our
children andyouth, and to the life of our Children and Student
Ministries.
n To provide the opportunity for our college students to hone
their leadershipskills as they help to plan and implement various
programs and ministries.
The Childrens Education Committee will be hiring one intern for
the summer, and theYouth Education Committee will be hiring up to 3
interns for the summer. If you areinterested in finding out more
about these internships, or want to apply for one of them,go to
www.fccedmond.org/internship Application deadline is March 31.
Selectedinterns will be notified by Sunday, April 14.
FCC Board
MeetingSunday, March 10
5:30 pm
Room 116
All are welcome to attend.
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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am
March 10, 20134th Sunday of LentPresentation ofOur Future
Story(in each worship service)
March 17, 20135th Sunday of LentMessage: Rev. Dr. Jerry
Black
Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Matthew 5:6
The mens Wild at HeaBoot Camp is ThursdaApril 11, through
Sunda
April 14, 2013.This camp is limited
to men, ages 19 and oldFor details and sign-upinformation, go
to:
www.truenorthokc.coor, contact Barry Gagnowith any questions
at
[email protected]
or (405) 326-9019.
Look Whats Coming Up - Save The Dates!
Sunday, April 7Join the Classics on an outing to the Armstrong
Auditorium to seethe Byron Berline Band, with FCCs own Greg
Burgess!
Sunday, April 28 Blood Drive! FCC Edmond will be saving lives in
Fellowship Hall
North from 8:30 am to Noon. Dont bring money just your best
vein!
Friday, June 21 FCCs Annual Golf Tournament, Kickingbird Golf
Course, 1 pm.
Coming Soon: Keep an eye out for Summer Christian Church Camp
information! Theregistration process has changed slightly - and we
are reviewing the changes and will getthe details to you very soon.
Thank you for your patience.
