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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 3 No. 23 June 23, 2011

CONNECTION

Now It Springs ForthRev. Greg Bunton, Associate Minister of Student Ministries

Dont Miss Our Final Table Conversation!This Sunday, June 26

at 9:15am in the Fellowship HallWhat a refreshing time we have had these past three Sundays, sstories of our greatest strengths, laughing together, crying toge

and lifting up dreams for our future.

We hope you will join us this last Sunday of re:NEW as we look at the common theme whicemerged, re ect on the dreams thus far, and celebrate where God is leading First Christia

And be sure to take part in our lastUni ed Worship of the re:NEW

process at 10:45am!www.fccedmond.org/renew

Recently my wife and Idid someplanting in our

backyard. Itsamazing howtrees, shrubs,and flowers

can change a landscape! Their color,size, shape, and smell all work togetherto transform places that were once blandand barren into eye-catching sanctuariesof beauty. As I sit and admire our newlylandscaped area, I cant help but givethanks to God for the gift of natureand the way in which it transforms andrenews.

At the same time, I also recognizethat credit for the newly landscapedspace must also go to my wife, kids,and countless others who have helped

take the gifts of God and given themthe opportunity to grow. Without theirhands, the transformation and renewal of that space would not have occurred. Godgives us visions and dreams, as well as thegifts to accomplish them, but we must dothe work!

I see our renewal process much likethis landscaping project. We have begunto cast visions and dreams, and God hasgiven each of us gifts to accomplish these,however we must do the work!

Our scripture this Sunday is from theprophet Isaiah and simply says, I amabout to do a new thing; now it springsforth, do you not perceive it? I am pretty

certain that our renewal sessions over thepast 3 weeks have clearly showed us thatGod is about to do a new thing at FirstChristian Church. We definitely perceiveit! But in order for it to spring forth, wemust do our part.

This Sunday we will be celebratingthe opportunity we have to work togetheras a congregation, with each other and

with God, to transform and renew thelandscape of our church and community.Come, dream with us. Come, serve withus. Come, worship with us. Come, renew


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Join the Classics for their next outing!

GospelfestGood Food! Gospel Music!

Comedy! Door Prizes! Moore First Baptist Church

Tuesday, August 2 from 9am to 4:30pm$35 per person

Dont miss it...you will be blessed!

Call today to sign-up! Ellen Chitwood 341-2859 or Winnie Hall 341-4297

On Wednesday, July 6, our youth will beembarking on a 2-week journey to sharethe musical, Life on the Edge, withchurches across the central United States.It has been 7 years since we have takena musical on the road, and our studentsare excited to share the message of Godsgreat love!

Since January, 27 students and15 sponsors have been working on theproduction, and this week they have spentevery morning in rehearsals putting thefinishing touches on the performance. It isgoing to be a great show!

Our trip will begin with a performancein Springfield, Missouri followed byanother performance in St. Louis,Missouri. After a free day in St. Louis, ourtravels will take us to Nashville, Tennessee

where we will spend 5 days attending theGeneral Assembly of the Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ). While in Nashvilleour students will perform for the youthassembly, sing in the all assembly youthchoir, and offer a short performance atthe Grand Ole Opry prior to attending ashow at the Opry. After leaving Nashville,

we will make stops in Louisville, Ky.,Springfield, Il., Des Moines, Ia., andKansas City, Mo. While in Kansas City oustudents will have the opportunity for ashort stage performance at Worlds of Fun.

Our homecoming performance will

be on Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m.in the Sanctuary. We invite all of you tocome and see the show! We also ask foryour prayers. We will need them!

If you want to follow along with uson our journey, we encourage you tocheck out our blog page atwww.fccedmond.org/nashville Once we hit the road we will use that blogto keep you updated with photos andstories from our journey.

Life onthe Edge

FREEDOM

FEST

2011Few things are more exciting than Independence

Day. Celebrating the 4th of July and the Declaration of Independence is one of the hallmark events of any calendar

year. In conjunction with the Edmond Liberty Fest Parade on July the 4th, 2011, we will continue our First Christian Churchtradition of celebrating Freedom Festthe free distribution of hot dogs, chips, water, and watermelon to parade attendees.

Join us as we partner with our community in serving

others and demonstrate our deep commitment to radicalhospitality. Sign-up this Sunday at the table display in therotunda or online at fccedmond.org/freedomfest to

serve with us and/or make donations. Thank you! Your Evangelism Ministry Team

Freedom Fest2011


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Adopt a Box for Our TroopsLook forward to adopting a box and lling it for a military person! You can pick up

a box from a display table in the Fellowship Hall June 23 - July 17.Pick up a list of needed items and some patriotic pages to color, too!Add a personal note of encouragement. Once lled, please return the

open boxes to the table by July 17. The Blue Star Mothers pack is scheduledto go to Peace Lutheran on Danforth on July 23. Thank you! -Becky Winn

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Geri Moffatt, Willa Hill, Lori

Fuller, Virginia ONiel, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams mom),Kathy Lee, Reese Gates. Shirley Strasburg, Margaret Hall, JohnWerhun, Phil Fraim, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom),

Carol Sterling, Rose Marie McKee, Mary Lou Womble, Barbara Hall, Bert Lindsay (DonnaClarks dad), Dona Lee Denton (Carrie Akins sister), Bill Hamilton, Joe Samuels, Bart Rodr,Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitts mom), Ed Berry, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother)

CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF NEW LIFEare Ivan and Melody Codo with the birth of Giannaon June 17.

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERSTo Bob & Carol Jennings in the passing of Carols father, Dr.George Rutt, on June 15 (a memorial service will be held at a later date) AND to Shelley &John Regan in the recent passing of Shelleys father, Steve Ryan. (a memorial service will beheld at a later date) AND to Greg and Lu Cunningham in the passing of Lus mother, Helen

Snyder, on June 21. Services are scheduled for Friday, June 24 at 2pm at the First MethodistChurch in Hinton, OK AND to Jerry & Susan Black in the passing of their cousin, SharonLuton, on June 21. Services are pending.

Happy Birthday!6/26 Bennett Stone6/27 Don Gable, Jaxon Helzer, John

Helzer, Rachel Parks, Dylan Scott,Jordan Spence

6/28 Hulda Hamilton, Glenn Neal6/29 Maggie Brumback, Nick Carson,

Jim Hays, Roy Jackson, Jim Little6/30 James Beason, Glenn Blunk, Brian

Jones, Mike OMeara7/1 Jack Brecht, Wendy Conaway,

Alyssa Danley, Pat Farley, JenniferHunt, Joe Samuels

7/2 Bernice Moslander, Mattea Price7/3 Judy Barr, Joanna Baugh, Bob

Bennett, Charles Hoppe, JuliMarzuola

Craig & Christin Adkins, Michael & Kate

Donna Combs Jay & Darcy Biby, Josh & JoeyScott & Mary ForemanFrank & Debby Gresh, EmilyRobert & Margaret Hall, Jacob,

Anna & KristinSteve & Wendy Hanson, ZachBrian & Susan Huffer, MadisonEllen ChitwoodForrest & Leah Danley, Mariah, Alyssa

& RyanScott & Robbi Kinnaird, Beth Ann,

Jack & TheoDon & Mishelleen Mecoy, Mac, Will,

Lucy & Joey

Gary & Teddi OwenSusan Worsham Jerry Black, Jordan, Kristopher &

Trey ChampionSteve & Dana Theobald, Pierce & JakeKelly & Sherrye VanOsdolSteve & Judy Joy

Ann MaxwellVelia Deal, Andrea & CoraSue FraimDon & Jenny WiechmannTim & Donna Clark, LindsayEvelyn Robinson

Family Campers - 2011Please keep the following campers in your prayers as they journey to Estes Park,Colorado to experience FCCs annual Family Camp. Thanks to Susan Huffer formaking arrangements for camp once again!

The First Christian Church Child CareCenter has a few spots remaining in

our Private Kindergarten class for the2011-2012 school year. We offer a fuday programwith a certi ed teacherand a faith based curriculum. If you

are interested, please contact theChild Care Center o ce at 341-2626.

Pictures from Pandamania - Vacation Bible School 2011 are now onlineat www.fccedmond.org/vbs Check them out!


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Our Senior Minister, Rev. Chris Shorow, is currently on sabbatical. He began hissabbatical on May 20. It concludes on September 5, 2011. To give us a small glimpseinto his sabbatical experiences and the Shorow family travels, Chris and family areblogging occasionally and posting pictures at www.fccedmond.org/chriscrossings where you can follow along and learn more about full sabbatical travel plans.

A sabbatical plan, including a list of job responsibilities and contact information, can

be found in a Sabbatical Guide which is online at www.fccedmond.org/sabbatical oavailable in print at our Welcome Center.

The churchs o ce staff can help you get in touch with the appropriate contactperson. Call (405) 341-3544 for assistance.

Loree RicePastoral Relations [email protected](405) 341-3710

Frank GreshModerator-Elect of the [email protected](405) 417-1977

Sabbatical PlanInformation Contacts

Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

June 26, 2011Message: Rev. Greg BuntonScripture: Isaiah 43:19

July 3, 2011Message: Rev. Greg BuntonScripture: John 8:31-36

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