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The Chalice
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK
CONNECTIONVol. 5 No. 23 June 13, 2013
Not a Bad ComboBy Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate
MinisterCrosswords. I
love crossword
puzzles. The
easy ones.
Im not bright
enough forthe New York
Times. But
its about working within the box while
learning to think outside the box. Simple
clues. Multiple possibilities. Sometimes
logical. Sometimes strange and funny.
Bewildering. Sorta like parenting.
Can you imagine, for example, what
Joseph must have gone through? An
inconceivable start to being a father.
A trek across the barren landscape on
a three mile per hour donkey named
Gothchaor something like that. A
woman who wants to stop at every
Braums for some orange sherbet with
pistachios and pickles. No room at
the Holiday Inn Express. Bunking in
the down stairs stable. No doctor on
call. A crabby midwife. A baby. Andno owners manual. Thank God
for the
prayers and songs of those shepherds
and the gifts of formula, diapers, and
baby wipes from those three rich fellows.
Without those, who knows what kind of
week this could have been.
But somehow, and somewhere
between Bethlehem, Egypt, and
Nazareth, Joseph looked outside the box
and solved the puzzle. Because the son
for which he became the day-to-day dad,
turned out to be quite a fellow. Not only
did he learn the skills of a hard working
carpenter, but he grew in the knowledg
of the Lord and in the deep appreciatio
for the worth of every individual. He
learned how to think in abstracts; outsid
the box; on multiple levels; and with
insights that stunned folks as early as thage of twelve. And he
learned the art
of blending two models for parenting:
Joseph and God. Not a bad combo
you think?
May God bless all our dads on
Fathers Day, especially those who
like Joseph, proceed with no owners
manual, and who yet find the ability
to raise children, develop character,
and imprint the love of Godour holy
Parent. Happy Fathers Day!
FCC WelcomesAlex Bogaskias Administrative and
Ministries Assistant
Alex Bogaski is from Bethany,
Oklahoma, and recently earned hisB.A. in History from the
University of
Central Oklahoma, where he attended
on an Army ROTC Scholarship.
Upon completing college and ROTC, he was commissioned
as Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Alex reports
for active duty in November, and will serve in the Infantry.
While this is his first job in a church, Alex has served in
student
ministry, childrens ministry, and missions with his home
church, Heritage Baptist, for years. He is excited for the
blessing and opportunity to work for FCC until he heads off
to
wherever Uncle Sam decides to send him. Welcome Alex!
Keep UpWith
ENCOUNTER
The Middle Schooleof FCC Student
Ministries are headeto Estes Park, CO, for their summer
Encounter mission trip.Follow their adventures on Facebook or
Twitter!
Like on Facebook www.facebook.com/FCCEdmondYout
Follow on Twitter www.twitter.com/fccedmondyouth orchoose to
have their tweets sent to you as text messages bytexting follow
@fccedmondyouth to 40404. Make sure toleave a space between the
word follow and the @ sign.
Please pray for the students and their sponsors - that they hava
safe and blessed trip.
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Friday, June 21 at 1pmIts time again for First Christian
Churchs Annual Golf Tournament!It will be held at Kickingbird
Golf
Course with an $80 Entry Fee. Signup forms can be found at the
table in
the rotunda. For more information, callBob Stafford at (405)
740-0275
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOLSundays, June 23 - August 25
10:00 - 10:50am in Fellowship Hall
Beginning June 23 through August 25, we are inviting all adult
Sunday school classes to meet inthe Fellowship Hall for Unified
Summer Sunday School! Summer Sunday School will showcase
programs by special people in our community and church family.We
will start at 10:00am with refreshments and fellowship time. Our
first speaker will be Dr. Paul Lehman
who has great stories of his time as a professor at UCO and as a
news anchor at a television station.If you have any questions or
suggestions, please contact Rev. Chuck Shorow at 341-3544.
Come join the fellowship and fun! We hope to see you on Sunday,
June 23!
Its Fredom Fest!Few moments of national celebration are more
exciting tha
Independence Day. Its just one of the hallmark events in th
calendar year. Firework displays, musical concerts, parades
and family gatherings typify our cherished, patriotic, and
national spirit. And our church family is no exception to
thi
spirit. Freedom is a giftthe freedom we know in Christ an
the freedom we know as citizens of this country.
So, in conjunction with the annual, Edmond Liberty
Fest Parade on July 4th, 2013, First Christian will
host another Freedom Fest and distribute free hot
dogs, chips, bottles of water, and watermelon to
over 1,000 of the 50,000 parade attendees. This wonderfu
event affords us a grand opportunity to partner with
ourcommunity in serving others. And it gives us a superb
moment to demonstrate our deep commitment to radical
hospitality.
Join us on this day of national patriotism, community
celebration, and faith in action. We need your help!
Please sign up at the table display in the rotunda or
online at www.fccedmond.org/freedomfest to serve wit
us and/or make donations.
- Your Evangelism Ministry Team
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CHILDREN WORSHIP& WONDER
NOW at Both the
9 & 11am
Worship Services
What wonderful news! Children
Worship & Wonder (CW&W) will nowbe held during BOTH the
9 and 11amservices. This wonderful ministryis an exciting way for
children toexperience God while learning aboutGod. Children can be
with God, hearthe stories of God, talk to God andlisten to God.
CW&W is designedfor children 3 years old through firstgrade and
is held in the childrens owworship place.
Children will be dismissed duringeach service to come downstairs
for
worship. If you have questions aboutCW&W, contact the
Director ofChildrens Ministries, Michelle Fritz
[email protected] 341-3544, ext. 106.
FCC Property Notice:Be aware that over the next two weeks, the
exterior door locks - for the church building and the Family Life
Center - will bechanged. An access code, card or key fob will be
needed to enter the buildings unless doors are unlocked for church
functionsAll interior locks will remain the same.
If you previously had an entry key, you should have received an
access code, card or new fob from the office. If you didnot receive
a code or if you have questions, contact Karla Mahan at
341-3544.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL
Carrie Akin, Bradford Village for rehabiliation
THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Sondra Danner (Will &Laura Harris
daughter), Roger Stilwell, Dana Stilwell (Roger Stilwells
brother),Sue Fraim, Anne Holzberlein, Chris Gibson, Debby Gresh,
Doris Dowell, Dale &Betsy Jones, Earl & Loree Rice, Judy
Joy, Gayle Jones (Jennifer Cains mom), LoriSnider (Loretta Parks
daughter), Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Bill &Mary
Lou Womble
CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Elliott Jane Whitney born May
20 toBlake & Lauren Whitney of Dallas, TX. Grandparents are
Billy & Jan Harrison.
Happy Birthday!6/16 Judy Shaffstall, Sherry Parks,
Ken Kysar
6/17 Hub Caldwell, Gia Coco, DonHiebert
6/19 Andy Eischeid, Marilyn Noles,Hallie Ball, Mariah Danley
6/20 Penny Shorow, Jacob McGrew,DeeAnn Flippin
6/21 Theo Kinnaird, Shirley Brown,Ed Baker, Addie Owen
6/22 Dave Francis, Robert Rowley,Bomaonye Tienabeso,
PrestonStout
6/23 Abby Robertson, Herb Davis,Kelly Raines
GENERAL FUND YTD Budget YTD Actual DifferenceRevenue $492,482.55
$501,447.58 $8,965.03Expenses $492,482.90 $472,326.07
($20,156.83)BUILDING FUND YTD Revenue YTD Expenses Difference
$101,001.37 $113,645.00 ($12,643.63)Mortgage Balance
$353,819.01
Financial Reportfrom the Finance Committee
Please remember to note on your checks to
which accounts you want your contribution
credited.
First Christian Church Congregational Meeting
Sunday, July 7 at 10:45 AM in the Sanctuary
Following the Unified Worship Service on July 7, please join us
for a briefcongregational meeting to vote on two by-law
modifications. To review the
modifications, go to www.fccedmond.org/resources or you may pick
up acopy at the Welcome Desk. Please contact Robbi Kinnaird,
Moderator of theCongregation/Board, with questions at 340-2427 or
[email protected]
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Looking For a Way to Serve?Volunteer Opportunities For You
ReNewing Hands MinistryNeeds You!Do you love working in the
outdoors?Do you enjoy gardening? Are you
wanting to help others? If so, ReNewingHands is looking
forvolunteers tohelp with garden clean up andmulching for some of
our memberswho need help. If you are interested,call Marcia Tunison
at (405) 285-1506or email her via the Hub!
Are You a People Person?
FCC Open Doors (Evangelism) needsDoor Greeters & Front Desk
Helperson Sunday mornings - before Sunday
School and before each worship service. Ifyou love welcoming and
meeting people,this is a great ministry for you! Your
timecommitment is only 15 minutes a monthfor Door Greeters and 1
hour a month forFront Desk Helpers. Contact Randy Hustovia the Hub
or at [email protected]
Be a Part of The Tech Crew!Have you ever used PowerPoint before?
Would you like to help out in worship once amonth? The Tech Crew
could use your help! We are looking for severalvolunteers todo the
words on Sundays at the 9 & 11am worship services. The time
commitmen
is two hours on the Sunday that you serve. If we get enough
volunteers, you may onlyhave to do it once every six weeks.
Existing Tech Crew volunteers will provide you withplenty of
training on our very easy-to-use software (displays the lyrics to
songs on thescreens in the sanctuary).
This is a fun way to serve! It is rewarding job that helps each
member of thecongregation in worship. If interested, please contact
Frank Gresh atfrank@
frankgresh.com or by phone at (405) 417-1977.
Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am
June 16, 2013 Fathers DayMessage: Rev. Charles ShorowRev. Dr.
Jerry Black
Scripture: Acts 51:10-14
June 23, 2013Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black
Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Isaiah 40:1-2
