CONNECTION

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 5 No. 9 March 7, 2013

The Chalice

Our Future Story

By Brenda Peterson, Vision Team Co-Moderator Join us this Sunday as the Visioning Task Force presents Our Future Story in the 8:15, 9:00 and 11:00 AM worship services. This process started with the summer of 2011 re:New discussions, when we gathered at tables and shared our thoughts on what our church does well and what we would like to see done better in the future. We then went one step further last fall with Prayer Triads when over 120 of us gathered in small groups for seven sessions of Bible study, prayer and discernment listening to Gods calling for our congregation. Through these events of sharing, listening and dreaming, we focused on our vision for the future of First Christian Church. Billy Harrison and I have co-moderated this Visioning Task Force along with Ellen Chitwood, Molly Haley, Bruce Jackson, Terry Kerr, Robbi Kinnaird, Bethany Shipley, Wayne Warner, Molly Larrison and Brian Cavanaugh. We have listened and studied the results of re:New and the Prayer Triads and based

on what weve heard from you the congregation - we have prepared Our Future Story - the story of First Christian Church of Edmond. Our church has a wonderful history and we know that God has exciting things in store for our FCC church family. You dont want to miss this join us Sunday! Continue to celebrate 40 Days of Compassion with us. Here are some events for the next few days: Friday, March 8 Green Compassion: Rain Barrel Workshop From 6-7 PM, we will show you how you can simply and cheaply make your own barrel as we create one for the Childrens Garden. (Contact: Sarah Combs) Saturday, March 9 Childrens Garden Join us 9 AM to noon - lets get our Childrens Garden ready for a new season of growing! Bring simple garden tools. (Contact: Janet Helms) Come by the 40 Days of Compassion table on Sunday in the rotunda and see even MORE opportunities still available!

Rev. Greg Bunton

Associate Minister of Student Ministries
Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:00 am Fellowship Hall Library
Please join us for a farewell reception, honoring Greg and Julie Bunton. We will gather to celebrate 17 years of friendships, faith and youth ministry!

Farewell Reception for

Sign Up for the Easter Prayer Vigil

Jesus looked toward heaven and prayed. (John 17:1) The Elders of First Christian Edmond invite you to take part in one of the most important traditions we celebrate each yearour Annual Easter Prayer Vigil. Families or individuals may select a time and sign up on our Prayer Vigil sign-up board in the Rotunda. Times begin at 7 pm Good Friday, March 29, and conclude at 6 am on Easter Sunday morning, March 31. We invite you to join our family of faith as we continue the legacy of praying begun long ago by our Savior. Come and pray! Do you or a loved one need prayer? Please share your prayer concerns with us. Contact Rev. Jerry Black at 341-3544, ext. 109 or by email jblack@fccedmond.org

Remember Loved Ones with an Easter Lily

Bring the beauty of Easter into our worship spaces with beautiful white Easter lilies! These beautiful flowers symbolize new life and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Honor the memory of a loved one by sharing a lily with your church family. Each plant is $15 and lilies will be available for purchase through March 24.

There are three ways you can order an Easter lily:

1) Complete an online form at www.fccedmond.org/lilies 2) Complete an order form found in worship bulletins, or, 3) Contact Iris Muno Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 110. Sales of Easter Lilies help fund youth summer mission trips and other youth projects. Thanks for your support!

The children of FCC have started a penny drive during the 40 Days of Compassion for Lent - and they have been working hard! Have you seen the BIG jar of pennies in the rotunda or in Ms. Michelles office? The collected money will be going to The Week of Compassion - the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The children will be collecting pennies throughout the 40 Days, so if you have extra pennies, find a child! They will be glad to take them because EVERY PENNY COUNTS.

Save Your Pennies!

Extra Items to Get Out of Your Way?

The Youth Garage Sale is coming up very soon (in May)...so start saving your donatable items now! Watch the Chalice Connection for more information. If you have questions about the garage sale, contact Mark Taylor at mtaylor@fccedmond.org.

Prayers of the People

OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Nancy Gallop in Baptist Integris; Virginia ONiel in St. Anthony; Betsy Jones in OK Heart THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Randy Clark, Gabe Wiechmann (Don & Jenny Wiechmanns son), Ed Berry, Loree Rice, Dale Wehr (Connie LaRues brother), Judy Joy, Phyllis Jarrett, Gayle Jones (Jennifer Cains mom), Samantha Branscum (Michelle Fritzs sister), Lori Snider (Loretta Parks daughter), Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Bill & Mary Lou Womble

Happy Birthday!
3/10 Dene Smith, Brooke Medley, Braxton Coil, Alicia Galyon 3/11 Barbara Pope, Pat Wathen, Kallie Wedlake, Rachel VanOsdol 3/12 Florine Shirley 3/13 Bill Parks, Brad Boweres 3/14 Karen Baldridge, Addy Bowers, Wayne Haigler, Edna Blunk, Charles Shorow, Karl Holliman 3/15 Rebecca Hurst Larson, Ashley Bernhardt, Timi Moffatt, Sydney Snow, Tracie Rivera, Taylor Mullins 3/16 David Watts, Chris Shorow, Kandi Pate, Amy Roberts, Isabelle Young, John Wilkinson 3/17 Stacy Luton

Lauren Love & Sarah C ombs

Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 PM
Registered at Target, Macys, William Sonoma - or - you may make a donation to the favorite charity of your choice. The wedding will be held in New York City, Brooklyn. More information can be found at lovecombswedding@blogspot.com Hostesses are Julie Bunton, Ellen Chitwood, Donna Clark, Mary Foreman, Susan Huffer, Robbi Kinnaird, Sandy Mitchell, Linda Quade, Sherrye VanOsdol, and Connie Westhof

P lease join us for a Bridal Shower honoring

Summer Internships Available for Student and Childrens Ministries

One for Childrens Ministries and Three for Youth Ministries!
I can ! help

All are welcome to attend.

Sunday, March 10 5:30 pm Room 116

FCC Board Meeting

Welcome Others to First Christian

Do you have a passion and gift for making people feel welcome? Isnt it great when others make you feel that way? If so, please consider the ministry of greeting both our guests and members at any one of the entrances to our church on Sunday morning for the worship of your choice. By giving just 15-20 minutes of your time, you participate in one of the most important ministries of our churchthe ministry of hospitality. Visit with Randy Huston, Jennifer Cain, or Jerry Black at your convenience or sign up at the small round table in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks for making all people feel warm and welcomed. - Your Open Doors (Evangelism) Ministry Team

The Childrens and Youth Education Committees are pleased to announce its summer internship program for Childrens Ministries (ages birth-5th grade) and Student Ministries (grades 6-12). The internship is open to college students that grew up at First Christian Church of Edmond and participated in the Children and Youth programs. The purpose of the internship is as follows: n To provide our college students the opportunity to give back to the church and programs that nurtured them as children and teenagers n To provide the opportunity to be a positive role model to our children and youth, and to the life of our Children and Student Ministries. n To provide the opportunity for our college students to hone their leadership skills as they help to plan and implement various programs and ministries. The Childrens Education Committee will be hiring one intern for the summer, and the Youth Education Committee will be hiring up to 3 interns for the summer. If you are interested in finding out more about these internships, or want to apply for one of them, go to www.fccedmond.org/internship Application deadline is March 31. Selected interns will be notified by Sunday, April 14.

Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am

at First Christian
March 10, 2013 4th Sunday of Lent

Presentation of Our Future Story (in each worship service)

The mens Wild at Heart Boot Camp is Thursday, April 11, through Sunday, April 14, 2013. This camp is limited to men, ages 19 and older. For details and sign-up information, go to: www.truenorthokc.com or, contact Barry Gagnon with any questions at bgagnon@es2ok.com or (405) 326-9019.

March 17, 2013 5th Sunday of Lent

Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Look Whats Coming Up - Save The Dates!

Sunday, April 7 Join the Classics on an outing to the Armstrong Auditorium to see the Byron Berline Band, with FCCs own Greg Burgess! Sunday, April 28 Blood Drive! FCC Edmond will be saving lives in Fellowship Hall North from 8:30 am to Noon. Dont bring money just your best vein! Friday, June 21 FCCs Annual Golf Tournament, Kickingbird Golf Course, 1 pm. Coming Soon: Keep an eye out for Summer Christian Church Camp information! The registration process has changed slightly - and we are reviewing the changes and will get the details to you very soon. Thank you for your patience.

The Chalice CONNECTION

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