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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 5 No. 6 February 14, 2013

40 Days of Compassion StartsBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

40 Days of

Compassion is

now here! Ash

Wednesday

was the firstday of our

Lenten season,

the 40 days

of preparation for Easter. And we are

in the full swing of our own 40 days

of compassion. Every day during this

period we will highlight an outreach

ministry of our church and we invite

you to participate in all or even just

some of the events. If you havent

yet picked up a calendar from our

table in the Rotunda, you can viewthe calendar of events on our website.

There are some wonderful projects for

you to join in and wonderful learning

opportunities about the great work

that takes place in the name of Jesus

Christ through our church family.

We certainly have some dedicated and

inspiring volunteers reaching out to

others.

I challenge each of you to participate

in this 40 Days of Compassion foryour Lenten discipline. Historically,

Christians throughout the ages have

given something up for the period of Lent

so that they will be able to celebrate a

true resurrection, both the resurrection

of Jesus and the resurrection in their

own lives. This year, taking on some

compassionate outreach would be a great

way to welcome the resurrection into

your life and the lives of others in need.

During our worship services

throughout Lent we will be focusing onthe Beatitudes from the 5th chapter of

Matthew. Jesus gives a list of those who

are blessed, or the word is even translated

as happy. For our Ash Wednesday

service we recognized the blessed as

those who mourn. This type of blessing

comes to both those who mourn and

those who reach out to mourners. The

same is true of our compassion. We are

equally blessed as we reach out to other

as they are blessed by our actions.This Sunday we welcome Rev.

Johnny Wray, former Director of our

Week of Compassion ministry through

the Christian Church (Disciples of

Christ). Many of you know Johnny and

have enjoyed his stories, his humor and

the inspiring message of hope that he

bring through this vital ministry that we

all share. Hell be preaching all three

services, so come and be blessed on

Sunday! And let us be blessed and be a

blessing as we journey through lent with40 Days of Compassion.

Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of our Lenten

season, the 40 days of preparation for Easter. This

year we have begun our Lenten theme and its called

40 Days of Compassion. Every day for the 40

days of Lent we will have an outreach project that you

can participate in to prepare for the miracle of Easter.

What better way to celebrate the Resurrection than to

give new life and hope to others through our voluntee

efforts of compassion?

Come by the 40 Days of Compassion table on

Sunday in the rotunda and see all of the opportunities

still available for serving during our 40 Days. The

calendar is also available on our website. Challenge

yourself this Lent to make it to at least one event every

week during our 40 Days!

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Job Openings at First Christian ChurchChild Care Center DirectorThe Search Committee for the FCCE Child Care Center Director is searching for a permanent Director for the Child Care Center.

If you know someone who might be interested in the position, copies of the job description are available at

www.fccedmond.org/jobs Resumes can be submitted tojobs@fccedmond.orgthrough February 15, 2013.

Childrens Minister/Director of Childrens MinistriesFCC is looking for a full-time Childrens Minister (or Director of Childrens Ministries if you are not ordained or licensed) who love

children! Announcements regarding the availability of the position are being posted this week.

If you know someone who might be interested in the position, copies of the job description will be available at www.

fccedmond.org/jobs Resumes can be submitted tojobs@fccedmond.orgthrough February 22, 2013.

Summer Internships Availablefor Student and Childrens Ministries

The Childrens and Youth Education Committees are pleased to announce its summer internshipprogram 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 participatedin 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

First Christian is a growing, vibrant, busycommunity of believers. Its amazing to see howmuch goes on in our church each day and each

week. As we continue to grow, our volunteerleaders and staff need a better tool to organizeand communicate with our members and allthe various groups in the church. Plus, in both

the reNew and Focus groups we heard you say that the Church needs to improve communications. Thats why weve launchedthe hub. Its a way for us to communicate, collaborate and manage the vibrant community that our church has become. Its allabout making sure that our leaders and staff can spend less time on administration and devote more time to mission being thehands and feet of Christ in our community.

Building community is exactly what we had in mind as we searched for this tool. Weve all experienced the frustration ofnot knowing the time and date for a specific event, or not having a church directory at our fingertips to look up phone numbersor email addresses, or wondering what the serving schedule is for the month. Not only are we now able to access an onlinedirectory of contact information for church friends, the hub online community allows us to keep track of groups, classes, givingand keep current events listed all in one place!

Beginning next Sunday, members ofthe hub and Communications Ministry team will be visiting Sunday School classes toanswer questions and provide a brief demonstration of some of the basic features of the hub. If you are already a member of aclass, you will receive an email notice of the date our team will visit. If you do not attend a Sunday School class, this is a greattime to visit one and find another place to connect in our community!

If youll miss one of the class presentations, we will also offer an open forum for anyone interested on Sunday, March 17 at10:00 a.m. in classroom 113.

Email us at hub@fccedmond.orgif you have questions about using this online tool to build community.

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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 hiringup 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 1

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Have the Gift of Gab and a Smile?Be a Door Greeter!Providing hospitality to members and guests is one of the most important ministries ofour church. It requires just the willingness to devote a few minutes each month, sharea warm, cordial, welcoming smile, and provide the most basic information about ourchurch and the location of services.

If you are interested in finding out more about being a greeter, contact RandyHuston at rc.huston@att.net. A sign-up sheet will also be available in the rotundathis Sunday, February 17.

Thank you! Your Evangelism Ministry Team

Save The Dates

Sunday, February 24Childrens Worship & Wonder

Greeter Training at 12:15 pm inthe CW&W Center in the basement

If you are interested in being aCW&W Greeter, please contact

Michelle Fritz atmfritz@fccedmond.org

Sunday, April 7Join the Classics on an outing tothe Armstrong Auditorium to see

the Byron Berline Band, withFCCs own Greg Burgess!

Friday, June 21First Christians Annual GolfTournament will be held at

Kickingbird Golf Course

beginning at 1 pm.

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Randy Clark, Gabe

Wiechmann (Don & Jenny Wiechmanns son), EdBerry, Loree Rice, Dale Wehr (Connie LaRues brother),Judy Joy, Bob Gallop, Phyllis Jarrett, Gayle Jones

(Jennifer Cains mom), Jean Troutman (Carol Sterlings mom), Samantha Branscum(Michelle Fritzs sister), Lori Snider (Loretta Parks daughter), Virginia ONiel,Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Bill & Mary Lou Womble

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Chuck Beason in the death of his brother,Robert Bob Beason, on February 5. Services were held on Saturday, February 9at Bible Baptist Church in Alva, OK AND TO Steve & Charla Allison in the death ofCharlas grandmother, Thelma Eckenrode, on February 9. Services were held onTuesday, February 12 in OKC AND TO Jerry and Susan Black in the death of theirdear friend, Carol Shulse, on February 10. Services will be held in TX AND TO Gary

& Reta Clopton in the death of Retas brother, Larry Hicks, on February 11. Servicesare pending.

CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Colton Alan Matthews born February 7to Kris & Chelsey Matthews. Grandparents are Dyke & Geri Moffatt.

Happy Birthday!2/17 Kim Ewers, Trevor Gibson, Tana

Stufebean, Tommy Atchison,

Isaac Hast, Lydia Ruben2/18 Nancy Goosen, Lily Stuckey,

Kelsey Murray, Kacy VanOsdol,Adaya Price, Asher Jewell

2/19 Al Jantz, Tara Thornton,2/20 Lisa Grant, Michael Grant, Jr.,

Michelle Ward, Terry Kerr2/21 Marilyn Rippee, Andrew Woods

Martha Jacobs2/22 Keith Smith, London Carrington

Jim Quade2/23 Cindy Belardo, Chelsey Matthew

Ross Herndon2/24 Emily Shipley, Lori Nordstrom,Mark Mades, Ola Drennon, CartColeman

Need A Ride To Worship?A New Bus Ministry StartedFirst Christian Church has hired a driver to pick up those who are no longer capable

of driving to Sunday morning worship or Sunday school. If you would like a ride to

and from church on Sunday mornings, please contact Terry Kerr at (405) 659-9855 to

arrange this service. Each week you will be contacted on Saturday to confirm your ride

for the following day.

This new ministry is funded by a donor, however, donations are still welcome.

Make checks payable to FCC and note Bus Ministry in the memo line.

EVERY PENNY COUNTS

Collect pennies for the kids of FCC!

The children have started a penny drive during the40 Days of Compassion for Lent. Our pennies will begoing to the Week of Compassion - the relief, refugee

and development mission fund of the Christian Church(Disciples of Christ). The children will be collecting themthroughout the 40 Days, so if you have extra pennies,find a child! They will be glad to take them because

EVERY PENNY COUNTS.

FCC Board

MeetingSunday, February 17

5:30 pm

Room 116All are welcome to attend.

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Come to the IAS Bean Dinner!Sunday, February 24, 10 am - 1pmThe International Affairs Seminar, or I.A.S.,is a study trip to Washington D.C. and NewYork City that exposes student participantsto a larger worldview and challenges them togain an understanding of their responsibilityas Christians in our world today. It is a trip

where faith, politics, and global issues comehead to head, igniting deep discussion andtransforming lives. I.A.S. opens eyes, changesminds, and touches hearts!

Each year we host the annual IAS Bean Dinner to raise funds to help support this trAlthough this is an off year, it is important to begin raising funds for the IAS trip happeniin 2014. Please join us anytime 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday, February 24, for beans,cornbread, slaw and fellowship. Thank you!

Dodgeball Tournament on Sunday, March 3

Join the Fun AND Make a Difference in the Life of a Child!On Sunday, March 3, the youth of First Christian Church will be holding their annualDodgeball Tournament to support their World Vision child in Africa. The event is a rounrobin style tournament, allowing all teams to play each other. No one is eliminated! It wibe held in the FLC beginning at 1:00 p.m. Cost to play is only $5.00 per person. Thistournament is not just for the youth, but adults as well. We encourage you to get a teamtogether and register. Put a team together from your Sunday school class or rally theneighbors for a team! We dont care how you do it, just find 6-8 willing adults and regist

You can register at www.fccedmond.org/dodgeballas an individual or as a team.Registration deadline is Sunday, February 24.

Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

February 17, 20131st Sunday of LentGuest Minister: Rev. Dr. Johnny WrayScripture: Luke 14:15-24

February 24, 20132nd Sunday of LentMessage: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black

Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Matthew 5:3