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The Chalice
CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond,
OK
Vol. 2 No. 39 September 30, 2010
I usedto live inGeorgia,
wherecookingbarbeque
was away of lifefor somefolks. A
friend of mine used to cook his bar-beque masterpieces all day
long onSaturday. It was not a microwaveddish, but a slow and
deliberate,all-day affair under just the right
amount of heat. It was a true artform that had evolved over
manyattempts to get it just right. Andthe results were well-worth
waitingfor. It was the most tender and deli-
cious food I had ever tasted. But ittook time.
Thats the way it is with our
faith. It takes time. We dont havea microwave version of faith
thatwe can pull out when we need it.Faith is a relationship with
Godthat is developed over years ofprayer, devotion, study and
re-lationship with others. Jesus saidit best when he summed up
thefaithLove the Lord your God
with all your heart, all your soul, allyour mind and your
neighbor asyourself.
Other things in life are like thatas well. You dont learn to
play thepiano overnight. Or learn a foreignlanguage. Or take up
calculus. Ittakes time.
And a faith that can withstandall the trials of life is a
wonderful asset. It gives us peace in the midst ostorms. It gives
us strength we nevethought we could have. Courage inthe face of
injustice. It gives us lovethat can overcome hatred. And wecan have
compassion to reach outall who are hungry, both spirituallyand
physically, just as Jesus did.
As we come to the final week oour Annual Campaign, I invite
youto practice your faith by turning yoattention to giving.
Practicing goodstewardship opens our hearts to th
possibilities of God and makes usthe loving and generous people
Gocreated us to be.
PS - I understand we are in for som
delicious slow cooking this World
Communion Sunday.
Generous Slow CookingRev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
Special Schedule on
World Communion SundayOctober 3, 2010
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:45 AM Combined Worship
12:00 PM Gratitude Lunch
Please join us as we celebrate the abundance we share!
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Star of Wonder
Practice for FCCs Annual Childrens Christmas Musical Has
Begun!If your child would like participate in the annual Christmas
program, please join us for rehearsal on Wednesdays -
Childrens Choir: Grades K-5 5:00 - 6:00pmCherub Choir: Ages 3-5
5:30-6: pm
Come join our constellation Questions? Contact Anna Lisa Stanley
[email protected] or 341-3544.
FCC Fun at the Follies!By Diane Ball, Minister of Music
My heartfelt thanks goes out to so many of you that helped make
the 4th annualFCC Follies a huge success. Without your help, FCC
Follies would still be justand idea.
J The FCC Follies Committee: Sherry Parks, Dana Theobald, Darcy
Biby, Frank Gresh, MarkNash, Ross & Donetta Herndon, and Gary
Owen. You do so much behind the scenes that otherscant see.J Frank
Gresh and Mark Nash for once again making us laugh between acts!J
Larry Ball and Bruce Jackson for running sound, lights, and power
point. You guys are amazinJ Jennifer Shipley for monogramming the
aprons that were given as prizes for the chili cook-off wners.
Great job!J Mark Taylor, Jenny Hast, Susan Huffer, and Joyce Werhun
for their video and photography skThanks to all of you that
participated by sharing your talent, making a pot of chili,
bringing a fingerfood, or were part of the wonderful audience. Its
because of you that Follies exists.
Christmas Cantata Rehearsals are about to beginDo you love to
sing? Come learn this years cantata, Night of the Fathers Love
byPepper Choplin and join the Chancel Choir for this short time
commitment. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, October 6th, from
7:30-8:15 in the sanctuary. QuestionsContact Diane Ball at
[email protected] or 341-3544.
Classics Girlfriends - Lets Do Brunch!Ladies 55 and better are
invited for a
Get Acquainted BrunchOctober 16, 2010 ~ 10:00am to 1:00pmTouch
of Elegance - 9101 S. Robinson Avenue, OKC
Please be our guest for a lovely brunch with special speakerand
entertainment. Please RSVP to Winnie Hall at 341-4297.
MINISTRY First Christian Churchof Edmond, OK
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On Sunday, October 10 our youth will host their annual
World Vision Dodgeball Tournamentfrom 1-5 p.m. in the Family
Life Center. Adults are invited to put together ateam and join in
on the fun. A team consists of 6-8 players, and cost $50per team.
All proceeds from the tournament help sponsor a World Vision
child from Africa. Registration deadline is October 3. Register
at
www.fccedmond.org/dodgeball
Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Gerry Hicks (Reta
Cloptonsmom), Jeff Stephens, Dorothy Bryan, Chuck Hague
(Suzanne Allisons brother), Peggy Thies (Sandy Mitchells
mom), Chelyne Barney (Marjorie Andersons daughter-in-law), Ann
Douthitt (DukeDouthitts mom), Garry Sloan (former FCC minister of
music), Bart & Jennifer Rodr,Lorelle Watts, Sharon Luton (Susan
Blacks cousin), Ed Berry, Hank Thomas (RandyThomas brother)
OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To the family of Dixie Knight in her
recent deathon September 24. Services were held on September 28AND
to Kevin & Cathy Adamsand Clella Adams in the death of their
son and grandson, Christian Adams, inLouisiana. Sevices Saturday,
October 2 at New Covenant Christian Church in OKC at10amAND Roger
& Kathy Stilwell in the death of Rogers stepbrothers wife,
Robin
Dunnan, in Missouri. Services were held on September 30.
Happy Birthday!10/3 Christin Baker, Paxton Shorow
10/4 Aubrey Hammond, MeredithSanford
10/5 Amy Grin, Scott Kinnaird,
Anna Regan, Greg Smith
10/6 Steffanie Ward
10/7 Kim Hansen, Kyle Malzahn, Stac
Nash, Amanda Stuke10/8 Bob Crull, Cole Jackson, Gary
Owen, Conner Schmitz, CooperSulley, Danielle Sulley
10/9 Barry Black, Matthew Farley,Conner Kious, Coy Parsley,
GlennSulley
10/10 Emily Gresh, Abigail Haley,Rebecca Marks, Saeed
Sarani,Mikayla Schwabe
Need Yard Work?On Sunday, October 17thour youth will be offering
their services to anyonewho needs some yard work done. Have a
project andwant to be on our to do list? Drop Greg a line
[email protected] or 341-3544 and we will behappy to assist
you!
All Creatures Great and Small
Pet BlessingBy Shirley BrownOur pets give us glimpses of God
through their complete trust,
joy in being with us, unconditional love, and faithfulness. Join
usSunday, October 17th for our Pet Blessing, at 2:00 PM in front
ofthe Family Life Center. Please put your pet on a leash or in a
carrier.
During the blessing there will be a Time of Remembrance for
those who have experi-enced loss of a pet. Please put your name and
the pets name on a piece of paper and putit in Rev. Jerry Blacks
mailbox, or email [email protected] no later thanFriday,
October 15.
New TestamentSurvey ContinuesDr. Jerry Blacks Survey of theNew
Testament resumes at 6:30p.m., Wednesday, October 6th,
2010 in room 116. For those whoalready have the book,
ChaliceIntroduction to the New Testamentedited by Dennis E. Smith,
thepreparatory reading is Chapter 2,The Early Paul. Having
completedthe Gospels and Acts last Spring,the Fall focus is the
instructive, oftenpersonal material found in the NewTestament
letters. For those wishingto join the class and purchase thetext
book (about $27.00), please calIris Jordan at 341-3544 or make
a
request during your on line enroll-ment. You may enroll on line
atfccedmond.org/nt-registration
Are You Considering Membership?
Join us for Discover First Christian10am on Sunday, October 10
in Fellowship Hall North
Meet some of our staff and members, learn about our
history, our mission and our ministries.
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Disciplecise - Stop #19Northwest Regional Christian
Church(Disciples of Christ) Portland, Oregon
Are you taking the Disciplecise challenge to walk across the
country with the Disciplecisprogram offered by our Parish Nurses?
Learn more at the Disciplecise bulletin board in
Fellowship Hall. Disciple-cise Dawg has traveled 600 miles to
reach this stop. Only threemonths to go to complete his
journey!
The Northwest Regional Church serves congregations in
Washington, Alaska, andNorthern Idaho. Their mission statement
is:
Called by God and sent by the Living Christ, we the Northwest
Regional Christian Churcintentionally engage with one another
rejoicing in our diversity and shared gifts, deepeninour spiritual
life, building true community, acting courageously in ministry and
missions,and sharing Gods good news with a fresh voice and a new
song. We see to do justice,love kindness and walk humbly with our
God. (Micah 6:8)
Their mission, ministry, and work is based on seven Focus Areas:
. equip and shape leadership development. embrace diversity.
embodiment how we support regional work. build true community.
mission and sending. grow our faith communities. structure:
building connections; making decisions;
planning and evaluating regional life
Worshipat First Christian
World Communion Sunday,October 3, 2010 - 10:45am4th Sermon in
our ENOUGH SeriesHeartbeat of FaithMessage: Rev. Chris
ShorowScripture: Luke 6:43-45
October 10, 20108:15, 9 & 11amMessage: Rev. Chris
ShorowScripture: Luke 17:11-19
