Chalice Connection 07-08-2010

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The Chalice

CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 2 No. 27 July 8, 2010

Bearing Fruitby Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Join us for Summer SundaySchool for AdultsSunday mornings at 10

in the Chapel Sunday, July 11A special presentation by theyouth who attended theInter-national Affairs Seminar. Theywill be teaching us about humantra cking and fair trade buyingoptions for the local consumer.

I love fruit. Itsthat wonder-ful time of year

when we can

get some of thebest fruits and vegetables freshfrom the garden.Reminds me of my youth, grow-

ing up in Oregon where we would routinelypick peaches, cherries, strawberries, blackber-ries, blueberries and a host of other fruit toadd zest to our diets.

It also reminds me of last Saturday when our church celebrated Freedom Fest. Isay celebrated, but what really happened

was that the church ministered to the com-munity. Literally dozens of our church familyspent the day feeding and reaching out to thecity of Edmond. Whether it was Mark Nash,cooking 900 hot dogs (isnt that some sort of record?), Tana Stufflebean in charge of thehot dog distribution all day, or Duke Douthittand Randy Thomas cutting up watermelon,sharing the fruits of their labor with some

hot and tired people.Bearing fruit. Thats what scripture

calls it when we do Gods work. Makinga difference in the lives of others is how

we bear fruit as Christians. Paul wrote tothe Colossian church, Just as the gospelis bearing fruit and growing in the whole

world, so it has been bearing fruit amongyourselves from the day you heard it.

And thats just what our church isdoing. Bearing fruit. Reaching out to ourcommunity. I read an article the other daythat asked churcheswould your commu-nity notice if you didnt exist? They told of a church closing in Vermont. The farmersin the community were sad that it closedbecause they missed the chimes that rangout during the day.

I know that Edmond would miss ourchimes if our church were to close. Butthat would be the least of what they wouldmiss. The many ways that we reach outinto our community life, witnessing to thepower of Jesus Christ in our lives, makes adifference. Bearing fruit and adding zest toEdmond. Nice work, FCC!

On July 14th FCC will be hosting a packing party for Operation Christmas Child. Everyone is invited. We willmeet in Fellowship Hall from 9am-noon. You can come and go anytime.

The Operation Christmas Child project sends shoeboxes, filled with gifts, to children in orphanages,churches, schools, or hospitals around the world. We havent packed any boxes yet this year, so we need yourhelp. Please bring a few small items like soap, toothbrushes, hard candy, childrens T-shirts, or caps, balls,dolls, matchbox cars, flashlights, or almost any item small enough to fit in a shoebox. Wrapping paper andtape are always welcomed.

A booklet in the childs own language titled The Greatest Gift, accompanies each box. This booklettells of Jesus love and sacrifice for each of them. The children share the Good News with extended families.Samaritans Purse has reported a 40% decision rate from the shoebox gifts.

If you can help or would like more information as to how your children can fill a box for a needy child,please contact Michele Schlough at 844-3214.

Christmas In July


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The 11th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament was a success and lots of fun for all of theparticipants. The Tournament was playedon June 25, 2010 at the Kickingbird Golf Course. Fifty four golfers teed it up under

sunny skies. The tournament had been delayed due to rainfrom theoriginaldate of May 14.Everyoneenjoyedthe day of

good golf,food, andfellowship.The finalnumbersare beingtabu-lated, but the funds raised from the tournament are plannedto be used toward the updating of the Rotunda. The Golf Tournament Committee would like to thank all of thecontributors, participants, volunteers and church staff thathelped make the tournament a success.

The winners in this years tournament included theChampionship Flight winners: Scott Peters, Ken Ballard,Brandon Guderian, and Carl Santore with a score of 55. TheFirst Flight was won by Jay Biby, Duke Douthitt, James Kerr,and Steve Theobald with a score of 61. The putting contestwas won by Mike Felice who received a golf lesson from Brian

Sorensen, Kicking-bird Golf Coursehead pro. AleeMitchell and CalebWilliams won thelong drive contestsand Alee Mitchelland Randy Clough

won the closest tothe pin contests.

This tournament would not have been successful with-out the donations from our many sponsors and contributors.Please be sure to thank them when you have the opportunityfor their valuable support.

These generous tournament supporters include:BRONZE SPONSOR: The Baker GroupHOLE SPONSOR: Howell Stone Insurance and Order-MaticMerchandise and Services were Donated by: AlvaradosMexican Restaurant, Brian Sorensen (Kickingbird Golf Course),Conoco Phillips Petroleum Company, Kickingbird Cinema,Larry Griffin, Los Arcos Restaurant, River Oaks Golf Club,Sams Club, Tropical Caf, U.S. Foods, and WalMartSupercenter (Danforth and Sante Fe).The Golf Committeemembers for thisyearstournament wereDuke Douthitt,Clint Stone,Mickey Stuffle-bean and Boband JackieStafford. TheCommittee

would like to especially thank Glo Rehrig, John Earnheart, andGary Clopton for volunteering their help on the day of thetournament. The golf tournament would not have been assuccessful without all of these volunteers.

- Bob Stafford

2010 GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certi cation ClassSaturday, July 31 8am-2pmCost: $40 per person

For more information contact Child CareCenter Director Christina Wodarski @[email protected] or 341-2626


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Childrens

Ministry T-ShirtsAvailable in THREE fun colors!Aquatic Blue,Orange Sherbet,or Lime Green.Place yourorder@ fccedmond.org/cmtshirtor on Sundaymornings.(Order submitted July 25,

so dont delay!)

Happy Birthday!7/11 Joy Patton7/12 Allison Cave, Will Harris, Jaxon

Humphrey, Ella Stone7/13 Garry George, Dyke Moffatt7/14 Scott Foreman7/15 Abigail Agosta, Charla Allison,

Sharon Billing, Bruce JacksonDale Reeder

7/16 Florence Bowers, Stan Harmon,Seth Peterson, Frankie Terry

7/17Chuck Adams, Body Blevins,Linda Lofton, Alee Mitchell,Rozzell Pendergraf

7/18 Joy Patton

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Gary Cauthen, Kim Woods,Les Lee, John & Lois Street (Madelynn Bartleys parents),

Eric Koegel, Haynes Phillips (Anna Lisa Stanleys dad), Jeanne Larimore, Rita Ward, Ed Brumback (RonBrumbacks dad), Bob McKibbin, Chuck Racster, Garry

Sloan (former FCC minister of music), Joyce McNickle, Jim Hays, Ann Crandall,Bart & Jennifer Rodr, Kathryn Stephens (Jeff Stephens sister), Lorelle Watts,Pam Fraim, Virginia Hiebert, Sharon Luton (Susan Blacks cousin), Dennis Ward(friend of John & Dot Hammond), Ed Berry, Taylor Wheeler, Hank Thomas (RandyThomas brother)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS Eric & Penny Koegel in the death of Erics niece,Janessa Hammonds, who passed away on July 2. Services were held July 8 in EnidAND Donna Combs and family in the recent death of her grandmother, Mary LeeMaxwell. Services were held in South Carolina.

ALSO REMEMBER THOSE ATTENDING FAMILY CAMP July 11-17 in Estes Park, CO

THANKS SO MUCH! for your wonderful service during the 4th of July Parade.-The Leathers, Brantley, & Hill Family

ChildrensSundaySchool

July 11 through August 10:00am - Meet on playground

10:50am - Parents pick upchildren from classrooms

Now Hiring: Nursery Coordinator 10hrs/wk (Primarily Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.)We value each child and offer a safe environment where they will experienceacceptance and Gods love. Caring Nursery workers help make this commitmenta reality. The Nursery Coordinator, while primarily responsible for arrangingSunday morning nursery care for children of infant and toddler ages, ultimatelyarranges care for children through age 10 during any church functions.Application deadline: July 21, 2010 For more information visit fccedmond.org/jobs

save the date

august 8

Childrens Fair! 11:00am 1:00pm in the Family Life CenterEnjoy a Bounce House, pizza, and sign upto get entered in an exciting giveaway!Come have fun while learning about all of the exciting ways YOU can be involved inChildrens Ministry!


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Worshipat First Christian 8:15,9 & 11am

July 11, 2010Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Psalm 82

July 18, 2010Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

The Chalice CONNECTIONShelley Regan, [email protected]

Read News Online@ fccedmond.org/news

Submit Articles [email protected]

Dear Freedom Fest and FreedomSunday Volunteers:

Once again, you made it hap-pena meaningful witness andan awesome church wide worshipcelebration. Freedom Fest andFreedom Sunday were just fabu-lous. So, thanks to every volun-teer who made these events sucha huge success. Saturday, you notonly provided refreshment to overa 1,000 people, but enabled a

wonderful visibility for our church,our ministries, and our heart for

this community. Then on Sunday you facilitated another, one-church, powerful worshipand fellowship experience.

So, thanks to all the branders, ballooners, elders and deacons, security personnel, cooks,servers, cleaner-uppers, slicers, dicers, and chief bottle washersespecially Bar S Foods fortheir donation of the hot dogs, Mark Nash for cooking the dogs, PELCO for the smoker,Donetta Herndon and the entire Evangelism Ministry Team for their overall leadership,

Jenny Shipley and the Membership Ministry Team for their patriotic table decorations,Glenn Sulley, Randall Lee, and the Worship Ministry Team for the worship, and too manyothers to name in one article for your wonderful supportincluding the youth who volun-teered at the last minute to distribute balloons on Saturday. Wow! What a huge effort and

what a fantastic result! You are tops!

- Your Evangelism, Membership, and Worship Ministry Teams.

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