chalice connection june 3, 2010
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A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OKTRANSCRIPT
The Chalice
CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK
Vol. 2 No. 22 June 3, 2010
The Heart of Worshipby Rev. Dr. Jerry W. Black, Associate Minister
Summer Sunday School for Adults begins this weekend!Our theme this year is story telling through the ages. We will explore many stories from scripture and how they affect our lives and our theology. Is God for all people or just those who are Christian (or Jewish)? We have special guests and sto-rytellers, as well as some of our own youth telling their story of discovery. We will meet in the chapel from 10-11:00 every Sunday morning from June 6 through August 15th.
Rev. Jerry Black launches our series this Sunday, June 6 with “The Story of a Foreigner’s Love.” All are invited, so come be a part of the story!
Praise. There is nothing that makes us feel more inspired or more motivated than a little praise. Just an ounce of notice and appreciation diminishes a ton of criticism and accusation. Few things are more important to the human psyche.
In the days of my military career, I only worked for one commander who lacked the capacity to recognize and acknowledge the work of those in the command. His style was to demean and criticize; require and demand. Regardless of how outstanding the performance of the soldier, team, or unit, he could only find that which was wrong. It was the one assignment when I spent
more time with a dispirited leadership than troubled soldiers and their families. It was a horrible experience.
So, I don’t want to let a day go by in which I don’t find some way to acknowledge the privilege of sharing ministry with you. It is an awesome gift and you are a special people. Likewise, I don’t want to be negligent expressing my thanks to God; for the simple truth of the Psalms is that God is worthy of both my heartfelt gratitude and praise. It is my reasonable worship; my response to God and God’s gift of unconditional love.
Needless to say, I look forward to sharing this worship with you. Thanks, and God’s blessings to all. Jerry
Summer College Class Begins June 6Hey college students! A summer Sunday school class just for you is beginning on Sunday, June 6. If you are home for the summer, or simply visiting, come and join us upstairs in room 208. Class begins at 10:00ish and will be done in time for late service. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Greg at [email protected]
Summer Teachers for Children Still Needed! June 6-August 15
Would you like to help our children grow in their faith? Our Children’s Ministry is seeking teachers for the Summer session: June 6 through August 15. Substitutes for your summer vacation are available, so don’t let that prevent you from volunteering! Please contact Erin Robertson at 341-3544, ext. 14 or [email protected] if you are interested.
Children’s Minister Position Opening Are you an outgoing, energetic and creative leader, passionate about inspiring in children a lifelong love for God? Do you possess leadership, team-building, organizational and communication skills to oversee and grow our ministry to children and their families? You don’t have to be ordained: you do need to have previous experience in Children’s Ministry, a love for children
and their families, and a college degree (preferably in Christian education, childhood development or elementary education.) If this sounds exciting to you and you have the experience, passion, and skill to move our children’s ministry forward send your resume and cover letter introducing yourself to us via [email protected] by June 11, 2010. A detailed job description is available at www.fccedmond.org/jobs
Nursery Workers Needed!To apply, pick up an application from the Nursery Coordinator’s Mailbox in our workroom or log on to fccedmond.org/jobs and download the application.
A qualified nursery candidate will: 1. be available most Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons (including holidays), and for some special events- typically around 7 hours a week2. is CPR certified or willing to become CPR certified3. has a passion for working with young children (typically under 3yrs) and teaching them God’s love4. has some experience working with childrenQuestions? Contact Jennifer Getts, Nursery Coordinator at [email protected]
The Personnel Committee is pleased to announce the hiring of an Interim Director of Children’s Ministry. It is with great pleasure we have employed one of our own, Erin Robertson, to serve in this capacity. Erin is married to Gabe, and has two young daughters who are active in our Children’s Minis-try. She describes herself as “a teacher, a mother of two girls, a wife to a won-
derful man, and a child of God.” She has called Edmond home since she moved to UCO in 1999, and has called FCC home since joining in 2003. Erin worked in ministry in college, where she served as the president of her Christian sorority Kappa Phi, and as the Evangelism Intern at Wesley Foundation just up the street. Now, she says she “is ready to continue her ministry by serving the children and their families at FCC Edmond!”
We hope you will join us in extending a warm welcome and gratitude to Erin as she steps into this important role! She will be working 24 hours per week, supporting the Children’s Ministry team as they continue providing ministry opportunities to and for children such as: Sunday School, “Sprouts” Children’s Wor-ship, Acolytes, Children’s Moments, Nursery Care, and Vacation Bible School. Erin’s email is [email protected] or you can call her at 341-3544, ext. 14.
The Personnel Committee would also like to express appreciation to the search committee who continues the search for a permanent Children’s Minister: Margaret Hall – Moderator, Gary Bartley, Lee Christensen, Sandy Mitchell and Jerry Black.
The search committee will receive applications through June 11 and begin interviewing soon thereafter.
Introducing Erin Robertson Our Interim Director of Children’s Ministry
Music Ministry PICNIC!
Wednesday, June 9 6:30pm Chitwood Park Pavilion
(West 1st Street & Story – 1 block east of Kelley, 2 blocks north of Edmond Road)
BRING YOUR FAMILIES!All who have participated in the various music programs at FCC (including special
music and cantatas) are invited to an evening of Fun, Food, and Fellowship. Fried
Chicken, drinks and tableware will be provided, but please bring a side dish or dessert to share. This is a great way to
fellowship with friends from all three ser-vices. RSVP to Diane Ball at
[email protected] or 341-3544 ex. 25 so that she knows how much
fried chicken to provide.
Golf Tournament Now June 25FCC’s Annual Benefit Tournament Still Has Room For YOU! Those previously registered will be kept on the registration list unless you contact Bob Stafford at 359-8900 or Karla Mahan [email protected], 341-3544 ext 15. New registrants are welcome! Register online at fccedmond.org/golf
Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Bob McKibbin, Mercy
OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Chuck Racster, Garry Sloan (former FCC minister of music), Joyce McNickle, Heidi Payne (Don & Jenny Wiechmann’s daughter), Jim Hays,
Teddi Owen, Ann Crandall, Jim Roberts (Jerri Dillon’s dad), Jared Allison, Jennifer Rodr, Jeff Stephens, Marj Pizer, Teresa Finley, Lorelle Watts, Willa Hill, Pam Fraim, Virginia Hiebert, Joan Grant (Mike Grant’s mom), Sharon Luton (Susan Black’s cousin), Bart Rodr, Les Lee, Ed Berry, Taylor Wheeler, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ brother)
OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS Tom & Darlene Dooner in the death of her father, Sherman Pruett, who passed away May 27. Services were held Tuesday, June 1 in Prague, OK.
Would you be interested in serving as moderator-elect of Membership Ministry?
Some of the things Membership Ministry coordinates are the Easter Brunch, Hanging of the Greens tasting reception, Omelet breakfast and Fall Harvest breakfast and making
sure the Coffee Bar is taken care of each week. We also help/volunteer during the Pastors Class Palm Sunday Luncheon and 4th of July all-church lunch, sponsored
by Evangelism Committee. Questions? Call Jenny Shipley-831-1360.
Happy Birthday!6/6 Paul Gaines, Claire Patton, Robin Pierce6/7 Dorothy Mason, Steve Peterson, Bethany Shipley, Anita Wilson6/8 Hannah Daylor, Alex Holland6/9 Haley Felix, Fran Hauser, Carol Jennings, David Penland, Nancy Scott6/10 Brynn Burleson, John Combs, Jamie
Gable, Ashlee Holland, Kory VanOsdol
6/11 Hunter Daylor, Laynie Llach, Jennifer Shipley, Anne Ward, Margaret Wilmoth, Susan Worsham6/12 Lily Percival, Evelyn Robinson6/13 Brody Bunton, Jacob Fine-Thomas, Kyle Maxwell, Linda Quade
Hey Kids! Ask your MUMMY or Daddy to sign you up for Vacation Bible School
June 14 -17 6:00 to 8:30pm Travel with us back to Ancient Egypt to see, hear, touch, and taste what it was like to live
in Pharoah’s empire! You’ll have fun while learning how God was with Joseph in good
times and bad. It’s the last week you can register! Register at fccedmond.org/vbs or complete a form at the VBS table in the rotunda.
Questions? Contact Julie Bunton at 330-9230 or Anna Lisa Stanley at 471-6161.
VBS homebakers NEEDED! We need homebakers to make cookies and brownies for all the hungry children at VBS!
Please call Kim Kerr at 844-7777 if you are able to help.
dinner Donations Needed!With close to 100 children registered we are anticipating many mouths to feed!
If you would like to donate towards the cost of food we would appreciate your contributions. To help defray the costs of dinners, make your
check to FCC (in any amount) and bring it to the VBS table on Sunday morning, or mail to the church FCC Edmond, ATTN: VBS Leaders
PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083 June 6 - Pioneers Class
Worshipat First Christian 8:15, 9 & 11am
June 6, 2010Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Psalm 146:1-10
June 13, 2010Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Mark 6:30-44
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Disciple-cise! Highlights of our 7th stop! Disciple-cise is a new way to exercise weekly and learn about other Disciples of Christ Churches and Seminaries as our exercise journey takes us across the country. Visit our bul-letin board in Fellowship Hall to see all of the places we have been and where we will go. 30 minutes of exercise equals 50 miles! If you have traveled with us from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Washington, DC you have exercised for 900 minutes and 1500 miles! WOW! We still have several stops to make so keep on traveling…
Stop #7– Lynchburg, Virginia 200 miles / 120 min. of exercise.Lynchburg College was founded in 1903 by Dr. Josephus Hopwood . Dr. Hopwood was president of Milligan College in Tennessee when a group of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) ministers and businessmen approached him about establishing a college in Lynchburg. Westover Hotel, a failed resort was for sale and they purchased it for $13,500. It served as the center of operations for the new college. It was called Westover Hall. The name was changed to Lynchburg College in 1919. It grew from one building to over 40 buildings in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Traveling to Virginia and need a place to worship? First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503Rev. David Cobb 434-384-8626 [email protected]