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The Chalice

CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

What True Love MeansBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Vol. 3 No. 5 February 17, 2011

FCCs Outreach Ministry team invites you to join us for

an intergenerational mission trip during spring break. We

will travel to the Inman Christian Center in San Antonio,

Texas, March 12-16.

Inman Christian Center is a neighborhood-based

community center offering childcare for infants, pre-school

and school age children. Recreation and enrichment

activities for children and youth ages 6-13 are also offered.Inman provides short term social services, information and referral and infant supplies.

Inman Christian Center also sponsors six apartment complexes in San Antonio for low-

income elderly and for adults with physical and/or mental disabilities.

This trip is intergenerational - anyone can attend, but children must be

accompanied by an adult.

As we

celebrate

Valentines

Day this

week, Iwant to

remind

you of

what true

love really

means. Our scripture on Sunday

included the words from Jesus, No one

has greater love than to give up ones life

for ones friends. (John 15:13)

Amidst all of the corny, funny and

even the emotional Valentines Day cards

we pass around, remember what thatkind of love is about. Gods love extends

to us in life-changing ways. And it is a

love that sacrifices all.

I hope that you had the chance to

express to those most important to you

how much they mean to you. To tell them

how much you love them and share their

importance in your life. Too often we

neglect those we are closest to, forgettin

to verbalize and demonstrate our love.

Remember that love conquers all.

As South African Archbishop DesmondTutu once said, Love, compassion,

gentleness, even when sometimes they

seem to have a rough ride, in the end

they prevail. Amen.

Now Im off to tell my family how

important they are to me. Hope youll d

the same.

Nothing to do for Spring Break?

Join Our Mission Trip!By Rev. Greg Bunton

TRIP DETAILS:Cost is $50 per person which includes transportation, lodging,food, and a day adventure to Sea World. Food while at Sea World, and at least one dinner

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

Greg Bunton at 341-3544 or gbunton@fccedmond.org for more information.

Please join John Stone

and his familyin celebrating

90 years of life, loveand laughter

Sunday, February 20, 20112:00 to 4:00 pm.

Bradford VillageCommunity Center

300 Enz Drive, EdmondNo gifts please.

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Disciples will gather for the 2011 General

Assembly in Nashville, TN, July 9-13, withthe theme "Tell It!" based on Deuteronomy6:1-12, reminding Disciples to tell the GoodNews of God's healing love to world.

First Christians Student Ministry summermusical mission trip participants are travelingto General Assembly, where they will learn,grow and participate in worship, sharing theirgift of song. Rev. Greg Bunton, Mark Taylorand sponsors will also participate in theAssembly activities and come back eager toTell It!

General Assembly offers a wide range of

learning opportunities, with a special focuson equipping congregations for mission andministry. Heres a quick summary of learningoptions at the 2011 General Assembly:

50 Different Resource Groups - 1 to 2.5-hour workshops on variety topics: Justice,Leadership, Mission, Spiritual Disciplines andVital Congregations.

Learning Tracks explore one of three topicsin depth from a variety of angles over twodays for a total of about five hours. Theseintensive sessions offer participants the op-

portunity to learn from specialists and from

each other.Who will lead the transformation?

In times of change, leaders have a special cand challenge to coax communities into neplaces, sometimes frightening places, whe

God is about to do a new thing.

What seeks to be born among us?As Christians experience the decline of insti

tional/organized church, a newministry is emerging full of new possibili-

ties - especially for Disciples. How might thEmergent Church movement empower us

mission and ministry?

MISSIONAL Ministry to Youth and ChildreHow do we seek to bare, or bear, God to t

youth and children in your community?

Have questions about General Assembly?Ifyou are interested in learning more aboutthis opportunity, you can contact Rev. ChrisShorow at cshorow@fccedmond.org or RevGreg Bunton at gbunton@fccedmond.org.You can find detailed information aboutGeneral Assembly online atwww.disciples.org/ga

General Assembly July 9-13, 2011

A Great Place to Learn and Grow!

Learning to Share is ToughAs children we begin by taking turns with things in

limited supply like crayons or skateboards, experien

the immediate satisfaction of playing with someone

else, and start to understand that sharing strengthenfriendships. Teenagers experience the fun of shared

jokes and the healing comfort of sharing broken he

As adults, we seek organizations that share our visio

and perhaps someone to share our lives with. Over time, we come to know that sharing is bedrock to being fully human, and it brings incredible joy

On Sunday, February 20 we will be invited to share with people in aching need through the Week of Compassion Offering. By sharing ourresources, combined with offerings from thousands of other congregations in eight denominations across the United States, we:

lbuild homes, schools, medical clinics, and clean water and sewage facilities in villages

devastated by earthquakes, floods, and poverty;

lbring safety, shelter, and food to refugees

lnurture self-sufficiency through health care, education, job training, and tools

Remarkably, we benefit when we share! Week of Compassion donors say:

lGiving just feeds my soul! This is what life is aboutnot collecting things, but helping people.

lGiving helps me appreciate what I have.

l As I see Week of Compassion meet needs, I am reminded how God takes care of me.

Sharing because we have felt Gods love invites God even more fully into our lives, which renews and transforms us. Those who abide in love abid

n God, and God abides in them. (I John 4:16) As we reach out in love, we open the way for God to reach more deeply into us. Sharing will joyfu

ransform you as you help transform the world. Week of Compassion: sharing resources, changing lives, bringing joy!

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Experience the Warmth of God at

Summer Camp!Summer Church Camp is filled with fun activi-ties, Bible study, and adventure that will build

friendships and memories to last a lifetime and

strengthen spirits to withstand lifes storms.

The following camps are available:Chi Rho 1 (grades 6-8) June 6-10Discovery (grades 1-3) June 24-26CYF (grades 9-12) June 27-July 2Junior 1 (grades 4-5) June 27-July 1Chi Rho 2 (grades 6-8) July 18-23

Junior 2 (grades 4-5) July 18-22

The theme for summer camp 2011 is Got Spirit. Activities will help children and

students discover how to find God in the everyday: in the mystery and wonder of creation in an attitude of gratitude

in giving ourselves to others in radical hospitality through worship and Bible study through generous giving through sharing Gods love with others

First Christian offers partial scholarships to member campers. Campers register for

camps based on GRADE COMPLETED by June 2011. To learn more, including campprices, early bird discounts, and for a registration form go towww.fccedmond.org/campor ask Greg, Mark, Anna Lisa the next time you are at church!

Happy Birthday!2/20 Lisa Grant, Michael Grant, Terry

Kerr, Michelle Ward

2/21 Martha Jacobs, Laura Rankin,Andrew Woods

2/22 London Carrington, Shari Elliott

Ed Fry, Jim Quade, Keith Smith,

Georgia Sparks

2/23 Ron Brumback, Ross Herndon,

Chelsey Moffatt

2/24 Carter Coleman, Mark Mades, L

Nordstrom, Emily Shipley2/25 B. Ann Cole2/26 Judy Freeman, Betsy Jones, Jim

Nelson, Sarah Penland, DavidRankin, Ryan Simpson, PierceTheobald, Rita Ward

2/27 Diane Ball

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITALDon Barnes, OK Heart; Eric Koegel, Mercy

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER George Gilbreath, Larry Scott,Joan Grant, Phil Fraim, Bob Bennett, Ola Drennon, Teddi

Long-Owen, Bob Earl, Jeri Brigham, Mary Lou Womble, Jeff Stephens, Larry Grin, WayneWilson (Tracy Turners dad), Kay Burks, Rose Marie McKee, Bart Rodr, Ralph Eastwood(Jackie Staffords dad), Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitts mom), Sharon Luton (Susan Blackscousin), Ed Berry, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To John & Joyce Werhun in the passing of Johnsgrandmother, Ava Voelpel, on February 12. Services held February 17 in OKC AND TO JaneMartin in the passing of her brother Paul Hudiburg on February 13.

CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Hallie Ryanne Hanna, born February 14 to Brad &Lindsay Hanna. Proud Grandparents are Richard & Teresa Finley.

Only a few spots left for

Family Camp!June 26-July 2, 2011By Susan Huffer

Breath taking scenery, fresh air, hiking,

breakfast and a horseback ride, fly fishing

golf, zip lines, and white water rafting

sound like fun? How about a family funnight, an adults night out, nightly games

a crafts barn, YMCA sponsored activities,

napping, reading, and star gazing in the

majestic Rockies?

Then sign up NOW for FCCs Family

Camp! There are just a few spots left

this adventure - June 26 thru July 2, 201

To sign up - drop by the table in the

rotunda on Sunday morning and pick up

an info packet, or log on to fccedmond.o

familycamp Questions? Contact Susan

Huffer at 340-1619.

Thank you to all who made a donation toour 2011 SOUPER Bowl of Caring project!Together we raised $1105.50 to help tacklehunger! All monies go to Breakfast onBoulevard. ~The Cornerstone Sunday School Class

College Summ

Internship Progapplications beaccepted throu

April 6. Getdetails at wwwfccedmond.orginternship

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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

February 20, 2011Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Luke 16:19-31

February 27, 2011Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Luke 14:7-11

Disciple-Cise Dawg Has Made It Back To Edmond!An Update from The Parish Nurse MinistryIf you followed our Disciple-cise program articles last year, youll be pleased to know that shortly aftthe New Year, Disciple-cise Dawg made it to stop #28 First Christian Church, Edmond. Were you a

to keep up with him as he spent eight months visiting Disciple churches, regions, and colleges across

United States? When interviewed about his travels, Disciple-cise Dawg barked I enjoyed visiting site

and colleges that I didnt know were related to our Disciples brethren. My only disappointment was

was unable to catch one of those pesky Horned Frogs.

Thanks to all who participated in this exercise program!

Financial Reportfrom the Finance CommitteeThe financial summary of the Churchs first month of 2011favorable and is shown below. A number of improvementsand enhancements were made to our church building durin

2010. Some of these were: a) repaired the leak in the Church Steeple, and repaired and repaintedBaptistery, b) new tile floor, paint walls, refinish cabinets and install new counter tops in Fellowshipkitchen, c) new Sanctuary roof (majority paid by insurance) and repaired all other roofs, d) refurbisupgraded and expanded the lawn irrigation system, e) added security cameras at church entrancesf) Chapel entrance new landscaping and g) provided improved feedback monitors for Sanctuarymusicians. This work was financed from 2008 and 2009 Carry Forward Funds, and the 2010 PropMinistry Budget. Thank you for your many gifts over the last three years.

General Fund, 2011 Building Fund, 2011

Actual Actual

Revenue $109,361.30 $20,836.04Expense $86,187.88 $22,729.28Excess/(Shortfall) $23,203.42 ($1,893.24)

PLEASE NOTE: It is important to always note on your checks or envelopes to which church accoun

you want your contribution credited.