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The Chalice

CONNECTION A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 2 No. 43 October 28, 2010

Yado and the Werewolf By Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister

Halloween

has not

always

been my

favoritetime of

the year.

Some-

where

along the way, I became an old

fuddy-duddy who didn’t want to

be bothered. Hearing the door bell

ring every other minute was not

high on my “Oh yeah—let me have

more of that” list. But, I came to the

conclusion this week that I no longer

want to be that old fuddy-duddy.

I’ve been missing out on too much

fun. So yes Susan, I’ve decided to

enjoy Halloween. I’m even looking

forward to the possibilities, perhaps

stirred by memories of an incident

some years ago with Khris, the num-

ber two grand son and all of five

years old at the time.

“Yado” (my grandfather moni-

ker)” he asked, “what if I were a

werewolf?” Okay, just go with that

thought for a moment. I did, and

with much entertainment. But Ididn’t share with Khris ALL that

immediately crossed the shallow

recesses of my mind. I didn’t tell

him, for example, that I’d have to

expunge him from the face of the

earth, or turn him into the animal

control people, or bless his wedding

to a Pit Bull. Nor did I pose to him,

“I thought you were.” For once, I

had the foresight to simply encour-

age his fantasy and let his little mind

exhaust all the possibilities it could

muster. And it was fun.

Sometimes, all we need is a little

encouragement, isn’t it? We too

need the encouragement to think,

speak, share, serve, dream. Join us

this Sunday as the saints of faith

encourage us in faith.

(Read Hebrews 11:1-12:3)

Advent Will Soon Be Here!

Purchase PoinsettiasTo Help Us Decorate

Just $15 each. Three convenientmethods of ordering are available:1) Order forms in worship bulletinthrough Sunday, November 142) Order online atwww.fccedmond.org/poinsettia3) Call Iris Jordan at 341-3544Orders must be received byWednesday, November 17.If you purchase poinsettias totake home, they will be availablefor pick up on Sunday, November28. All proceeds benet the FCCyouth mission fund and youthroom remodel project.

Please be aware that the parking lot

just east of the church is now less

available for our use. Comet Clean-

ers, who lease our building, will soon

open for business.Obviously, some

parking spaces in front of the build-

ing will be reserved. Please respect

the needs of those who lease this

space and those who use the clean-

er’s services. Do not block the drive

through or park in those reserved

spaces. You may continue to use the

unmarked spaces. We have been

privileged to use all of this parking

lot for some time, but now must

make some usage adjustments—

even on Wednesday nights. Thank

you for respecting these changes.

If you have any questions, pleas

contact our Business Administrator,

Karla Mahan at 341-3544, ext. 14 o

[email protected] or Billy

Harrison, Board Moderator at billy.

[email protected].

Attention MembersComet Cleaner’s Parking Lot Changes



Operation Christmas Child Packing Party with K-Love!We are excited to host another Opera-

tion Christmas Child Packing Party

on Saturday, November 6. KLOVE

radio station, 88.9 will join us, and do

a live broadcast. Everyone is invited!

Children LOVE to pack the shoeboxes

so bring your children or grandchildrento join the fun. We will meet in Fel-

lowship Hall from 1 to 4p.m. You can

come and go anytime.

Please bring cookies to share -

KLOVE is providing beverages! There

will be a fun surprise give to each

person who packs a shoebox.

We fill the shoeboxes with

small items such as: soap, toothbrush-

es, hard candy, children’s T-shirts, or

caps, balls, dolls, matchbox cars, flash-

lights, or almost any item small enough

to fit in a shoebox as long as it is child

appropriate and non-perishable. The

shoeboxes go to children in orphan-

ages, churches, schools, or hospitals

around the world. A booklet in the

child’s own language titled “The Great-est Gift”, accompanies each box. This

booklet tells of Jesus’ love and sacrifice

for each of them. The children share

the Good News with extended families.

Samaritan’s Purse has reported a 40%

decision rate from the shoebox gifts. As

a relay center, FCC will be accepting

filled shoeboxes from other churches

and families throughout the week of

November 15-22. We are going to

need help throughout the week to pack

boxes in cartons. There will be a sign

up sheet at the Operation Christnas

Child table starting this sunday for

shifts. If you can help during the week

of Nov. 15-22, or would like more

information as to how your children

can fill a box for a needy child, please

contact Michele Schlough at 844-321

Happy Birthday!10/31 Patricia Hill

11/1 Mack Mitchell, Cas Shepard, DarcSmith

11/2 John Earnheart, Paige Medley

11/3 Connie LaRue

11/4 Bill Hamilton11/5 Ed Berry, Jake Blevins, Ryan Danle

Margaret Hall, Haley Helms, JoycLittle

11/6 Connie Dixon, Fay Parsley, MickeyStufebean

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Bob Stafford, Teddi Long-Owen, Mary Kate Heath, Ralph Eastwood (Jackie Stafford’sdad), Jeff Stephens, Dorothy Bryan, Chuck Hague (Suzanne

Allison’s brother), Chelyne Barney (Marjorie Anderson’s daughter-in-law), Ann Douthitt(Duke Douthitt’s mom), Bart & Jennifer Rodr, Garry Sloan (former FCC minister of music), Lorelle Watts, Sharon Luton (Susan Black’s cousin), Ed Berry, Hank Thomas(Randy Thomas’ brother)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Benny & Lee Christensen in the passing of Lee’sbrother, Travis H. “Butch” Bryant, on October 22. Services were held on October 27 atGrantham Funeral Chapel in Duncan AND FOR the passing of Hilda Keith, a formermember and mother of Richard Keith of the Disciples of Christ Regional Oce, onOctober 23. Services scheduled for Friday, October 29 at 11am at New Covenant ChristianChurch in OKC.

The Mary Group of Disciples Women will meetTuesday, November 2 from 5:30-7:00 at the church

We will gather for a light supper, continue our“Season of Encouragement” discussion and as-

semble shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Childthrough Samaritan’s Purse. Hostess are Glo Rehrigand Michele Schlough. All ladies of the church arewelcome to join us! Please contact Robbi Kinnaird

at 340-2427 to RSVP or with any questions.



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Classics Tour Peppers Ranch &Armstrong AuditoriumDay Trip Set for November 3

On Wednesday, November 3 the Classics will tour Peppers Ranch -a home to children, who through no fault of their own, have beenthe victims of abuse and neglect. Peppers Ranch provides shelter,counseling, and growth-oriented activities, seeking to “break the cycle”of child abuse and neglect. The creative, safe and nurturing environmentof the ranch allows physical and emotional wounds to heal and inspiresand equips children to reach their full potential. There have been manyimprovements to the Peppers Ranch facility, so even if you have beenbefore you’ll want to take this tour to see all the new things happening!

After our tour we will have lunch at the R & R Restaurant at the train

depot in Guthrie, and then at 2pm we will tour the new $20 million dol-lar concert hall - Armstrong Auditorium.

Plan to meet at the church at 10am on the 3rd to travel together. Pleasecall Winnie Hall at 341-4297 to make your reservation.

Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

October 31, 2010Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

November 7, 2010Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Haggai 1:15b-2:9

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