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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 5 No. 20 May 23, 2013

Penny and Ireceived a callfrom RegionalMinister, TomJewell, askingus if we wouldconsider movingto Bartlesville,

Oklahoma to fill in for Sharon Watkinswhile they searched for a new minister.That sounded like a great way to retirefrom First Christian Church in Salem,Oregon after thirty one years. Sowe came back to where we started,in Oklahoma. Then after two moretransitional ministries in Woodward andOklahoma City we decided we would

retire again and come to Edmond wherewe would be close to our son, daughter-in-law and three grandsons.

I think I have discovered what I dobest; nothing. That is why I was surprisedwhen I met with Don DeSpain and CraigAdkins and they asked if I would consider

joining the staff here at First ChristianChurch Edmond while they searched fora new Associate Minister. I wondered ifthey had considered that two Shorowson one staff would be one Shorow toomany. They said they had consideredthat but this would be for a short timeand I would be a support person. Thereare so many things that need to be donethat Chris, Jerry, and Mark just wont beable to handle. I agreed to give it a try.

So now I have an office in the churchand invite you to come and check itout. Or better yet, I could come seeyou. A long time ago, before your time,a minister used to make house calls(Doctors too) - come right to your door to

check on you. If you would like a housecall, Penny and I would love to come seeyou. I realize this is not a call from theSenior Minister, but we know the SeniorMinister quite well and could tell youstories that no one else knows.

I look forward to meeting all of you!

One Shorow Too Many?By Rev. Charles Shorow, Interim Associate Minister

We welcome Reverend Charles Chuc

Shorow as First Christians new Interim

Associate Minister. Chuck and his wife

Penny, come to us following interim

ministries in the Oklahoma region, mos

recently at the First Christian Church oOklahoma City.

Chuck previously served the First

Christian Church in Salem, Oregon for

31 years. Prior to that the Shorows we

Okies, serving Southern Hills Christian

Church right here in Edmond.

Chuck is a native of Casper,

Wyoming, and is a graduate of Phillips

University and Phillips Theological

Seminary. Chuck and Penny have one

son, but enough about him.

Please welcome Chuck and Penny

they become a part of our church famil

WelcomeRev. Chuck Shorow

ByRev. Chris

Shorow,

SeniorMinister

There isGood Newsto report

about our 40 Days of CompassionBanquet and Auction on Sunday, April28. As you recall, the event was afundraiser for the Week of Compassion,our Disciples disaster relief fund. Weraised a total of $10,233.87!This money will go to the Week ofCompassion endowment fund, the

Circle of Compassion, in the name ofour church and will help to offset anyadministrative costs and provide morerelief funds to help others in need. We

can add to this fund at any time and thushelp WOC to do even more work withthose suffering from natural disasters.

Our timing could not be better. Ireceived an e-mail from Mary LouHayden, the treasury assistant forthe Christian Church Foundation onMonday, May 21, at 10am, sayingthat the First Christian Church ofEdmond Permanent Fund for Weekof Compassion had been established,just hours before the horrible tornado

struck Moore. And hours later Week of

Compassion would be responding to themergency, providing aid and funds forimmediate relief in Moore. Your giftwas already at work! If you would likto give to help those in need in Moore,please write a check to the church withWeek of Compassion Moore writtenon it, or go to the Week of Compassionwebsite and donate there. And knowthat our membership in the Circle ofCompassion means that more of our aigoes directly to those in need. Greatwork,FirstChristian!

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TLC Gift Cards Still

Available!The Youth still have some $20 TLC g

cards for sale. Contact Mark Taylor a

(405) 341-3544 to purchase the card

Thank you for your support!

Lets show support forour Troops!

You can help the Blue Star Mothers o

Edmond send love and support to

our troops by Filling The Boxes. Yo

will find the boxes at the display in

Fellowship Hall. Fill them with one o

more of the items listed on the flyer

found in each box. Include a letter o

encouragement or a positive picture

Return the open box to the same displin Fellowship Hall by June 2, 2013.

Thank you,

Becky Winn, for the Blue

Star Mothersof Edmond

Escape toAthens with PaulRegister NOW for Vacation Bible School!

RegistrationisFREEthroughthisSundayat:

WWW.FCCEDMOND.ORG/VBS

This years theme for Vacation Bible School is Athens: Pauls Dangerous Journey toShare the Truth. How exciting!

Learn the jaw-dropping story of the Apostle Paul straight from Paul himself! Inan ancient anything goes culture, Paul will inspire kids to share the truth of Godsimmeasurable love!

IfyouregisterbyMay27,itisFREE!AfterMay27,thecostwillbe$10foreachparticipant.VBSwill be held Monday through Friday, June 10 - 14, from

6:30 to 8:30pm for ages Kindergarten (those who have completed

Kindergarten) through 5th Grade. There will be NO dinner this year,

but we will have a snack during the program.There are still volunteer opportunities available for you! You

can sign up to decorate for Athens, be an Oikos family leader, a

marketplace shopkeeper or even an Arena games leader.

Go to www.fccedmond.org/vbs to volunteer. We would love

to have you join us! For questions, contact Michelle at 341-3544 or

mfritz@fccedmond.org Mark your calendars today!

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

What:Music Ministry Picnic

Who:If you have participated in First Christian Churchs Music program in anyway this past year, you and your family are invited to attend the Music MinistryPicnic. We would love to have you!

When:Sunday, June 2, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Where:Chitwood Park (Located at W.1st Street and Story)

WhattoBring:A delicious side dish orfabulous dessert to share. (Fried Chicken,drinks and tableware will be provided.)

RSVP!! Please RSVP to Diane Ball at (405) 341-3544, ext. 115, or email your

name and family member count to dball@fccedmond.org so that enough friedchicken can be purchased for the picnic.

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Save The Dates!Thursday,July 25

All day

The Classicsare planninganother event- a day trip!This time it is to visit the George W. BushPresidential Library and Museum and eatat Babes Chicken Dinner House.

This trip includes transportation and ameal, plus all admissions and attractions,for the wonderful price of $129.00 perperson! Full payment is due with yourreservation.

For information or reservations,contact Winnie Hall (341-4297) or EllenChitwood (341-2859).

Hurry! Spots are filling up FAST!

When: Friday, June 21 at 1pmFirst Christians Annual Golf Tournament is back! It will be held at Kickingbird GolfCourse with an $80 Entry Fee. Sign up forms can be found at the table in the rotunda.

For more information, call Bob Stafford at (405) 359-8900 or email him at:bjstaff@swbell.net

Happy Birthday!5/26 Tekenari Tienabeso5/27 David Roberts, Blale Morton,

Randy Huston, Hattie Baugh5/28 Lee Christensen, Bob Sterling,

Shelly Mabry5/29 Stan Steele, Clark Shorow, Alic

Woods5/30 Dave Murray, Elana Barker,

Hannah Rodgers, Ashley Price,Camille Caldwell

5/31 Jennifer King, Norvelle Dickey,Helon Hamm, Kirk Graham

6/1 Sherry Kious, Andrew CumminChase Carrington, Emily Aust,Kellie Greenhaw

6/2 Lily Kosir, Mignon Denyer,Melissa Simpson, Caitlin Aust

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Carrie Akin, Bradford Village; Roger Stilwell, OK Heart

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Sue Fraim, AnneHolzberlein, Chris Gibson, Joan Grant, Debby Gresh, Sherry Parks, Betty Twomey(Sue Archers sister), Jim Fritz (Jeff Fritzs dad), Doris Dowell, Betsy Jones, Earl &Loree Rice, Judy Joy, Gayle Jones (Jennifer Cains mom), Lori Snider (Loretta Parksdaughter), Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Bill & Mary Lou Womble

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Paula Bailey in the death of her mother-in-law, Luella Bailey on May 18. Services were held Thursday, May 23 in Bartlesville.

Thursday,

June 6

9am to Noon

A packing partyfor OperationChristmas Childwill be held on

Thursday, June 6, from 9am to noonat First Christian in Fellowship Hall.

You can bring needed items to fill theshoe boxes, such as: small clothing items,flashlights, batteries and hygene items(toothbrushes & toothpaste, hairbrushes,etc.) Note: at this time, we have plenty ofshoeboxes, Beanie Babies, and crayons.

Come and help spread the love ofChrist to children throughout the world.

For more info, contact MicheleSchlough at (405) 844-3214.

AreYouConsideringMembership?

Come to

DiscoverFirst Christian!

Sunday, June 210:00 AM

Fellowship HallWe invite you to come and meet somof our staff and members, learn abo

our history, mission and ministries

ConGRADulationsTo Our College Graduates

Nick CarsonSon of Debbie and Clay Carson

BS International Business(Supply Chain); BA German

University of Arkansas

Luke GrayGrandson of Bob McKibbin

Masters Degree - EducationalLeadership

Oklahoma State University

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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

May 26, 2013Message: Rev. Chris Shorow

Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Lamentations 3:21-23

June 2, 2013Message: Rev. Chuck ShorowScripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Looking For a Way to Serve?Volunteer Opportunities For You

ReNewing Hands MinistryNeeds You!Do you love working in the outdoors?Do you enjoy gardening? Are you

wanting to help others? If so, ReNewingHands is looking forvolunteers tohelp with garden clean up andmulching for some of our memberswho need help. If you are interested,call Marcia Tunison at (405) 285-1506or email her via the Hub!

Are You a People Person?

FCC Open Doors (Evangelism) needsDoor Greeters & Front Desk Helperson Sunday mornings - before Sunday

School and before each worship service. Ifyou love welcoming and meeting people,this is a great ministry for you! Your timecommitment is only 15 minutes a monthfor Door Greeters and 1 hour a month forFront Desk Helpers. Contact Randy Hustovia the Hub or at rc.huston@att.com

Be a Part of The Tech Crew!Have you ever used PowerPoint before? Would you like to help out in worship once amonth? The Tech Crew could use your help! We are looking for severalvolunteers todo the words on Sundays at the 9 & 11am worship services. The time commitmen

is two hours on the Sunday that you serve. If we get enough volunteers, you may onlyhave to do it once every six weeks. Existing Tech Crew volunteers will provide you withplenty of training on our very easy-to-use software (displays the lyrics to songs on thescreens in the sanctuary).

This is a fun way to serve! It is rewarding job that helps each member of thecongregation in worship. If interested, please contact Frank Gresh at frank@frankgresh.com or by phone at (405) 417-1977.