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The Chalice

CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Ministry Training EventBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Vol. 3 No. 3 January 27, 2011

I know a

great churchin another

state full of committed

Christians.They havea healthy

worshipattendance

and somevery committed members. However, Iheard one of the members complaining that

they were frustrated because there were somany meaningful ministries they could be

doing as a church, but were not. It soundslike they needed a challenge. A challenge

to do more ministry, reaching out in Christ’s

name. But how?Great ministry doesn’t just happen.

It takes planning and hard work. Andpeople coming together to get the job done.

Another member of a church in OklahomaCity called me and wanted to talk about

Breakfast on Boulevard. He wanted tostart something like it at his church. AfterI spoke glowingly of all the things going

on at BOB, he was overwhelmed. Howcould we possibly get all that going? That

many volunteers, that much food, all

those donations? As I told him, it takescommitment, hard work and carefulplanning. By the way, thanks to all those

who make that happen!

A great opportunity for training oursaints in the church is coming up soonthrough our Regional Church. The 2011Leadership Training School is happening on

Saturday, February 5 at the First ChristianChurch in OKC (yes, the big domed church

off of Broadway Extension. That day willoffer a myriad of classes designed to train

our members in planning and implementinggreat ministry. From youth and children’sministry workshops, to training for elders

and deacons, outreach, stewardship,movies, puppets and Biblical studies, there

is something for about any interest in thechurch. More information and a listing

of the classes is available on the Regionalchurch website, okdisciples.org.

The good news is that the event is

free to members of our church. We paida church fee, so just mention you are from

FCC Edmond, and the welcome will beextended to you. Let’s keep doing greatministry together.

Would you like to serve the church by: nServing coffee?

nHelping to plan and implement fellowship events?

nHelping NEW members become part of our church?

If so, contact Julie Bunton at [email protected] or Amanda Stuke at

[email protected] and join the Membership Ministry!

Each year we hold a bean dinner to supp

our bi-annual student International Affair

Seminar (IAS) trip. The purpose of the IA

experience is to expose students to a larg

world view, and Christian responsiblity.

So every other year we take a group of

students to Washington D.C. and New Y

City.

While we are not traveling in 2011,

continue to need to raise money in order

to accommodate the potential number ostudents eligible for the trip in 2012. Due

to the generous donations of our church

community, traditionally the Bean Dinne

has raised between $600 and $1900.

So please come eat beans, cornbrea

and slaw this Sunday, January 30! You w

be part of sustaining a very special event

the life of the students of First Christian o

Edmond!

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oin Our Intergenerational/Family Mission TripTo Inman Christian Center San Antonio, TX March 12-16, 2011

ponsored by FCC Edmond Outreach Ministry Team

he Inman Christian Center’s mission is to create and offer social services and education

rograms for children and families in need that will give support and encouragement

o participants in their efforts to meet their needs, pursue and achieve their goals and

ffer their contribution to the wider community. Cost is $50 per person (children must

e accompanied by and adult), which includes transportation, lodging, food, and a day

dventure to Sea World. Food while at Sea World, and at least one dinner “on the town”

NOT included in the trip fee. Registration deadline is February 20. Contact Greg

Bunton at 341-3544 or [email protected] for more information.

January 30, 2011 4:00 p.m.Fellowship Hall Each year during the weeks leading up to Easter we hold a “Pastors’ Class” for

students in 5th grade (and any 6th graders who have not completed the courseThis course aquaints young people with the basic traditions of our church, the

history of our denomination and origins of our faith. Through participation in

Pastor’s Class, they will prepare for Baptism, while deeping their understanding

God and strengthening their relationship with Christ. 6th grade students who h

not already taken Pastor’s Class.

Please contact Anna Lisa Stanley for more information at 341-3544 or [email protected]

Pastor’s

Class ParentInformationMeeting

Join With Disciples From Acro

the State for

LeadershipTraining Schoo

Saturday, February 5,8:30 am-1pm

First Christian Church

3700 N. Walker, Oklahoma Cit

Leadership Training School 2011

will offer a wide variety of classes desig

for laity and pastors seeking persona

enrichment, enhanced leadership skills

motivation for their personal faith jour

Download a complete listing of curricu

and workshop from

www.fccedmond.org/lts

Save The Date!Golf TournamentFriday, May 13

Kickingbird Golf Course



Youth Super Bowl

Sub Sale!Get Your Order in Today!Enjoy Subs for theSuper Bowl on Feb. 6th!

Want an easy and delicious SuperBowmeal? Purchase SUB sandwiches from Student Ministry team! Place your ordefor 6-inch submarine sandwich at $6 eaavailable for pick up the morning of thebig game. Choose from ham, turkey, robeef, cheese and all the fixings. You alsreceive a bag of chips, canned soda ana yummy homemade brownie! Proceedfrom the sales will support ongoing youmission trips and the youth room remoThanks for supporting our youth team!

Two ways to order -online at www.fccedmond.org/subsalor fill out a form in person at the SubSatable in the rotunda.

As always, the support and prayersfrom the church family are instrumentain all the youth endeavors. It’s teamwo

that makes for a winning team!

Discover First Christian - A Place To Connect!Thinking about joining First Christian? Want to find ways you can get connected andmake a difference? Join us at 10am Sunday, February 6 in Fellowship Hall/West for

Discover First Christian, where you will meet some of our staff, and learn more about

our mission and ministries. Contact Pastoral Assistant Iris Jordan at 341-3544 or

[email protected] to sign up or for more information.

Summer Internship ProgramCollege Students Encouraged To Apply!The Summer Internship Program is open to our college students who grew up at First

Christian Church of Edmond and participated in our Student Ministries. The purpose

of the internship is as follows:

1. To provide our college students the opportunity to give back to the

Church and Student Ministry that nurtured them as teenagers.

2. To provide the opportunity to be a positive role model to our

teenagers and in the life of our Student Ministry.

3. To provide the opportunity for our college students to flex their

leadership muscles in a positive environment.

Interested? Fill out the online application at www.fccedmond.org/internshipby

Wednesday, April 6. Interns will be selected and notified by Wednesday, April 20.

Questions? Contact Rev. Greg Bunton, Associate Minister of Student Ministries at

[email protected] or 341-3544, ext. 13

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Joan Grant, St. Anthony’s (Bob Grant’s wife & Mike Grant’s

mom); Teddi Long-Owen, Mercy

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Virginia O’Niel, Bob Earl, Jeri Brigham, Mary Lou Womble,Jeff Stephens, Larry Grin, Mary Foreman, Wayne Wilson (Tracy Turner’s dad), KayBurks, Rose Marie McKee, Bart Rodr, Eric Koegel, Ralph Eastwood (Jackie Stafford’s dad),Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitt’s mom), Sharon Luton (Susan Black’s cousin), Ed Berry,Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ brother)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Gary & Madelynn Bartley in the passing of Madelynn’s father, John Street, on January 25. Services scheduled for Saturday, January 29at 11am at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, OKC.

Happy Birthday!1/30 Patsy Corrigan, Matthew Hall,

Tracy Hastings, Don Strasburg

1/31 Carl Hutton, Doyle O’Hagan, KylePolk, Judy Ware

2/1 Channing Crull, Walter Jackson,

Tom Noles, Jennifer Schmitz

2/2 Harold Adams, Dylan Cummings,

Caleb Ritchie, Callie Schmitz

2/3 Hayden Fuller, Larry Grin, Aver

Hendricks, Lucas Peterson2/4 Jennifer McGrew, Madison

O’Meara, Angie Percival, DennisWeaver

2/5 Lu Cunningham, Christi Eischeid,Nancy Gaines, Colby Smith

On February 6, 130 million people all over the world will

tune in to the Super Bowl football game. There will be

parties with abundantfood. At the same time, there will

be people worrying about clothing their families, looking

for shelter and hoping for a warm meal. The Cornerstone

Class invites you to demonstrate God’s love by loving our

neighbors with a simple, but significant act of sharing and

charing for others through the Souper Bowl of Caring! Members of the class will be holding

soup pots at the church to collect money for those who are hungry and hurting. In 2010,

over 13,000 groups participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring, generating over $10 million.

We will donate our entire Souper Bowl of Caring collection to Breakfast on Boulevard.



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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

January 30, 2011Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

February 6, 2011Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Travel With The Classics - Feb. All aboard! We’ll travel via the Heartland

Flyer train, enjoying the scenery and Nancy

Original Fried Pies and coffee in route to

Ardmore. A motor coach will transport us to

the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulpher.

This world-class destination is devoted to sharing and celebrating Chickasaw history and cultu

Not your ordinary musuem, their “displays-under-glass” format will give you and up close and

personal connnection with the Chickasaw culture. A delicious traditional American Indian lunc

is included in your tour price. Also included is a mid-afternoon tour of the Bedre’ Chocolate

Factory. Owned by the Chickasaw Nation, Bedre’ means “better” and the name says it all!

Price is $79 per person, includes transportation, all meals and attractions indicated. For more

information and reservations call Winnie Hall at 341-4279 or Ellen Chitwood at 341-2859.

Now Hiring Wedding Coordinator This person works with individuals requesting use of First Christian Church facilities for a

wedding. S/he will work with the Business Administrator, other church committees as appropr

and the officiating clergy to coordinate, direct, and facilitate the requested wedding and anyrelated events. Tasks include meeting with bride to discuss fees, plans, policies, coordinate

schedules for deliveries and photographers, ensure fees are paid timely, coordinate use of chu

owned appointments, and other details as described in the job description. To inquire about

the wedding coordinator position, and obtain a copy of the job description, contact Business

Administrator Karla Mahan at 341-3544, or [email protected]

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