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The Chalice

CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 2 No. 37 September 16, 2010

Enough Series ContinuesBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Living

WithPurposeContinuing the Enough series this

week in worship, we will con-

sider living a life of purpose and

meaning. We will look at biblical

principles of money management

and learn how they apply to our

daily lives. We will review some common pitfalls and cultural

traps and discover how to avoid them.

Andrew Harris has produced another video of some of

our members. This story of finding a renewed sense of purpose

and meaning, despite altered plans, will give us all a chance to

consider what matters most.

We also will review Six Key Financial Principles, and you

will receive a reminder of them to take home This useful tool,

which is designed for all of us, can be especially helpful in train-

ing youth and young adults as they begin to develop lifelong

habits in personal finance. After worship, we hope you take ex-

tra time in the following days to read those principles and Scrip-

tures. By practicing these principles, all of us can find greater

simplicity, contentment, generosity, and joy for our lives.

A Seat At The TableWorld Communion Sunday

October 3, 2010

Special Schedule:

9:30 AM Sunday School

10:45 AM Combined Worship12:00 PM FREE Gratitude Lunch

Please join us as we celebrate the abundan

we share - there is a seat at the table for youOur combined worship service will include elements from ea

of our services, videos of some of our members, and inspir

ing music. After worship we will gather to share a simple me

together, celebrating the ministry we have already done,

and the ministry we dream for the future.

To ensure we have enough food for all, please let us know y

plan to attend. Sign up on Sunday at theENOUGH display

the rotunda or register online at www.fccedmond.org/enou

This past Sunday was a wonderful worship experience for those of us present. We heard a mov-

ing story told by Terry Earnheart about her life-changing car accident and how that has affected he

outlook on life. We heard and sang inspirational music and we explored the definition of enough.

What is enough in your life?

I once heard the great quarterback and even greater humanitarian, Bart Starr, quote WinstonChurchill. He said, We make a living with what we get. We make a life with what we give away.

I think that he understood the meaning of enough. Our lives are truly blessed by giving rather than

receiving.

This Sunday we will have another moving story told by a church member and will continue to h

and sing inspirational music. Come and worship, but more importantly, come and hear about God

bountiful blessings.


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The annual CROP Walk to help ght hunger is scheduled for Sunday, September 2The walk will be held in Mitch Park, and will begin at 2:00 p.m. If you would like

be a part of this event and help ght hunger around the world and in our own cityEdmond, please pick up a pledge packet at the CROP Walk table located in the rotu

25% of all money raised stays right here in Edmond for projects like Breakfast onBoulevard. Information about getting pledges and turning in money can also be fo

at the table. And if you recieve more than $100 in pledges, you get a free t-shirt, join us! Questions? contact Greg Bunton at [email protected]

Have You Got YOUR ACT TOGETHER for the 4th AnnualFCC FOLLIES & CHILI COOK-OFF?ts not too late to sign up and join the fun on Sunday,

September 26th! Our old fashioned chili cook-off and Follies

alent show is tasty and entertaining fun! The chili cookoff

begins at 5:30 in the fellowship hall. No chili recipe? Noproblem! Bring a finger food or dessert to share. At 6:30, we

move into the sanctuary for a FREE evening of entertainment featuring some of the best

alent in Edmond..our own FCC members!

Dont delay - register your Follies act and your pot of chili this Sunday at the

Follies display, or online at www.fccedmond.org/folliesQuestions?Contact Diane Ball at 341-3544 ex. 25; [email protected]

Feel like a champion. Give bloodFirst Christian Church

Fall Blood DriveSunday, September 19

8:30AM to 12PM

Fellowship HallRegister online at obi.orgQuestions? Contact Sherry VanOsd

at [email protected]

Habitat for Humanity

Double Unity BuildBegins September 25Be a part of this awesome building project as Disciples

churches, Churchs of Christ and Independent ChristianChurches come together to build 2 homes! Volunteers are

needed, so stop by the sign-up board in the rotunda and

pick a work day! Questions? Contact Rev. Greg Bunton

[email protected] or 341-3544, ext. 13

An Update from the

Finance CommitteeTwo thirds through the year, General Fund Revenuesare 100.2% of Year to Date Budget and our GeneralFund Expenses are 97.9% of Year to Date Budget. 2010 Pledged Offering is 95.8% of

Year to Date Budget and Non-Pledged Offering is 119.0% of Year to Date Budget. 2010

Building Fund Revenues are 97.9% of Year to Date Budget. The Year to Date (YTD),

hrough August 31, 2010, Revenue and Expenses are:

General Fund Building FundYTD Actual YTD Actual

Revenue $693,314.13 $ 175,817.19Expense $677,267.53 $ 181,834.24Excess/(Shortfall) $16,046.99 Please remember to note on your checks or envelopes to which church accounts you want your

contribution credited.

On Sunday, October 3 our youthwill host their annual World VisionDodgeball Tournament from 1-5 p.min the Family Life Center. Adults arinvited to put together a team and

join in on the fun. A team consists6-8 players, and cost is $50 per teaAll proceeds from the tournamenthelp sponsor a World Vision childfrom Africa. Registration deadline October 3. Register at www.fcced-mond.org/dodgeball

Star of Wonder

Practice for FCCsAnnual ChildrensMusical Has Begun!If your child would like participatein the annual Christmas program,

please join us for rehearsal on

Wednesdays -Childrens Choir:Grades K-55:00-6:00 pm

Cherub Choir:Ages 3-55:30-6: pm

Come join our constellation!

Questions? Contact Anna Lisa

Stanley [email protected]


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The Visiting Nurse Association and Parish nurses will be giving

FLU AND PNEUMONIA SHOTSunday, Sept 26 in the rotund

8am to 12:30pmCosts are $25 for u shots and $55

pneumonia shots.

If you have Medicare Part B pleasbring your card and we can le

your u and pneumonia shots witMedicare for you.

The week of September 17-23, 201

marks the 223 anniversary of the

signing of the Constitution of the

United States of America. This is aannual observance of this anniversa

as designated by Congress. The U

Constitution is the oldest constitutio

still in active use in the world today a

is the basic document of our republ

which protects the individual liberti

of all citizens through written law. T

bells that ring at First Christian Chur

at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September

2010 marks the hour of the actua

signing of this historic document.

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYERJ.C. Mahan (Karlas husband),

Belinda Davis, Emily Bates Marsh, Mary Foreman, Dorothy

Bryan, Chuck Hague (Suzanne Allisons brother), Peggy Thies

(Sandy Mitchells mom), Chelyne Barney (Marjorie Andersons daughter-in-law), AnnDouthitt (Duke Douthitts mom), Garry Sloan (former FCC minister of music), Bart &Jennifer Rodr, Lorelle Watts, Sharon Luton (Susan Blacks cousin), Ed Berry, Hank Thomas(Randy Thomas brother)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Jim & Dian Sill in the death of Jims mother, Frances Sill,on September 8. Services were held September 10 in Shawnee.

Happy Birthday!9/19 Jack Smith, Max Stapp

9/20Jo Ann Bullard, Don Mecoy, MarPreslar, Ruth Preslar

9/21 Donetta Herndon

9/22 Linda Burrows, Richard Cutter,

Marni Fuller, Bill Howell, Jr., Da

Larrison, Sarah Rahhal

9/23 Jerri Brigham, Donna Combs, Jim

Downing, Jeff Fine-Thomas

9/24 Melody Coco, Blair Eischeid, Alix

Jackson, Kim Knox, Ken McClain

Nick Rodr, Zoya Schmoyer, Ann

Lisa Stanley, Bob Thomas

9/25 Campbell Christensen, MatthewClark, Rob Farrah, Marshall HallAleene Self

9/26 Lynn Holzberlein, Kalli Knox

Sydney BakerRyan BrumbackKayla BuntonQuinton ConawayJaxon HumphreyLucas PetersonSky GauvinJacob HallZach Hanson

Blue Star MothersChristmas Stocking Project ReminderThanks to all, who are making or buying Christmas stockings for

our Troops! The date has been extended to November 1 for the

last stich and purchase. Our goal is 400 - we have received 123

so far! Thank you for sharing. Questions on how to join the

effort?Contact Becky Winn at 532-5150.

Isaac HastHaley FelixMac MecoyWill MecoyZane RainesSara RainesCarter RainesHallie BallCora Deal

Andrea DealUra Lee DensonPaxton ShorowLydia Ruben

Jordan ThomasJerry BlackGreg Bunton

Julie BuntonJennifer Humphrey

Karla MahanDon MecoyBrenda Peterson

Steve PetersonMark Taylor

Please Join Us For A Baby Shower for

Kacy & Melissa VanOsdolSunday, September 19 at 2pm in Fellowship Hall.

The VanOsdols are having a Baby Boy and are

registered at Babies R Us & Target.

Hostesses: Darcy Biby, Connie Westhof, Susan Huffer,Donna Combs, Donna Clark, Mary Foreman,Dana Theobald, Linda Quade

A BIG Thank you! To the youth and adultswho gathered last Sunday afternoon for a workdayin our education wing. The youth, and their sponsors,washed walls in classrooms and hallways, helpingrefresh our Child Care Center and Sunday Schoolspaces. Way to go! Your work is very appreciated byCCC staff, parents and church members!


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September 19, 20102nd Sermon in our ENOUGH SeriesLiving With PurposeMessage: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Genesis 12:1-7

September 26, 20103rd Sermon in our ENOUGH SeriesCultivating ContentmentMessage: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Luke 12:13-21

Disciplecise Stop 17: Chapman Universityin sunny Orange County, California!Whew! Disciple-cise Dawg has traveled 350 miles (210 minutes of exercise) to get here

from his last stop in Phoenix, Arizona. Are you keeping up with him?

Established in 1861, this prestigious private university affiliated with the Christian

Church (Disciples of Christ) opened its doors on the same day that Abraham Lincoln

took the oath of office for his first term. It will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2011.

The universitys mission is to provide personalized education of distinction that

leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as global citizens. Chapman will ask you

to reach for a vision of yourself that is larger that you ever thought possible. StephenCoker, son of our own Pat Coker, is Chapmans Director of Choral Activities

Chapman University enrolls more than 6,000 undergraduate, graduate and law

students. The top five undergraduate fields of study are:

. Business Administration . Film and Production . Communication Studies

. Psychology . Public Relations and Advertising

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