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A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 4 No. 38, September 27, 2012
The Chalice
By Rev. Greg Bunton, Associate Minister of Student Ministries these students - a relationship that God made possible through the ministry of the church. As I think about these relationships, and the countless relationships I have developed in 16 years of ministry at First Christian, I cant help but be in awe of our awesome God and the way God uses others to bless our lives. Hopefully I have taught them a thing or two over the years, but what I know for sure is that they have taught me more about myself, ministry, faith, and God than I could have ever dreamed; more than I could possibly hope to teach them. This week in worship we are celebrating two more of our core values; open minds and open table. We will be looking at a scripture in 2 Timothy, and our focus will be on the importance of mentoring. Often times when we think of a mentor we think of someone older and wiser than ourselves, but the truth of the matter is that mentors come in all ages! Paul is often considered a mentor to Timothy, but my guess is that Timothy taught Paul a lot too! Our students have been my mentors, and probably yours too. Likewise we have the blessed opportunity to mentor them. We have a lot to learn from each other. Thats what our core value of open minds is all about! And when we open our minds, allowing ourselves to learn from one another and our collective wisdom, God does great things in our lives and the life of the church!
(a senior at Texas A&M), Austin (a sophomore at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX) and Jenna (a junior at Edmond North HS). They moved to Edmond in July 2011 and have been actively involved in the life of our church. Michelle began in October 2011 as the High School Sunday School teacher and served as a sponsor for the high school youth mission trip this summer. Now, drawing on much of her previous church life experience, including several years on staff at FCC Longview, she begins a wondrous work with our children. Welcome Michelle! The Personnel Committee and the FCC Board have also approved the
promotion of Jeremy Miller, Assistant Director of the Child Care Center to the position of Interim Director of First Christian Church Child Care Center. Jeremy is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and has been on the Child Care Center staff for more than nine years. He has the Bronze Directors credential and is already eligible for the Gold credential. He is a native Edmondite and a very familiar, friendly face to all on the staff and many others in the church. Welcome Jeremy!
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Did you experience our Praying in Color workshop last Sunday? On Sundays, September 30 and October 7, we will be offering an interactive prayer space in Room 117 where you can practice this simple, fun, and creative form of prayer. Even if you didnt come to the workshop, you are welcome. You can read more online at www.prayingincolor.com or just drop in and give it a try! The space is open to children, youth, adults - individuals and families alike - everyone is encouraged to come on Sunday mornings to pray for our core values, church leaders, and an ever more abundant culture of generosity among our people!
Happy Birthday!
9/30 Dallas Ayers, Paige Lagasse, Dean Shipley, Margery Wallace 10/2 Raya Carpenter, Cooper Coil, Loretta Dodd, Barbara George, Kelly Jackson, Dante Little, Mason Marsh, Lorene Wilkinson 10/3 Michelle Ireland, Paxton Shorow 10/4 Clay Carson, Aubrey Hammond, Meredith Sanford, Dorothy Sisson 10/5 Scott Kinnaird, Larry Perdue, Madison Young 10/6 Steffanie Ward 10/7 Kyle Malzahn, Staci Nash, Benjamin Stafford, Amanda Stuke, Isaac VanOsdol
by Janet Helms For this years Annual Campaign, we are planning a quilting project for the church. We are asking for donations - pieces of scrap fabric material (any color fabric) to be used in the making of quilts which will then be donated to the Newborns in Need charity. You may put donations in the box in the workroom. Thank you!
Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am
at First Christian
September 30, 2012
Visiting Nurses Association will be giving Flu Shots on Sunday, October 7, in the rotunda from 8am to noon. The cost is $25 or we can file Medicare for you if you have Part B, just be sure to bring your medicare card! Protect yourself and those you love.
Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Rev. Greg Bunton Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17
October 7, 2012
Consecration Sunday
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Rev. Greg Bunton Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22 & Acts 4:32-35
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