The Chalice

CONNECTION
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 2 No. 32 August 12, 2010

How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

by Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
Driving by the church the other day I was once again inspired by our statue of Moses braving the heat.
I’m proud of our church for participating in the City of Edmond’s public art display and I’m proud of
our church for offering a statue such as Moses, who was a faithful servant of God and sacrifices his own
needs for the good of God’s people.
Soon we’ll be searching for a new statue to go in front of our entrance to Breakfast on Boule-
vard—sheep. It was always Carol Roberts’ dream (Carol being one of the founders of BOB) to have
sheep outside BOB, symbolic of Jesus’ command to “feed my sheep.”
I am always fascinated by artists and how they portray people in art. One of my favorite statues is
Michaelangelo’s David. He sits royally upon a chair, holding the plates of the Ten Commandment, but
curiously, there are horns coming out of his head. That comes from one of the translations of scripture
stating Moses came down from the mountain with horns. The Hebrew word can also mean shafts of
light, which was probably what was intended, but forever Moses will be seen as having horns.
If you were to have a statue of yourself made, what would it look like? I’ve often wondered how I would like to be remem-
bered for the rest of eternity. Compassionate is the word I would hope others could use. The term in Greek is splanchneedzomai,
which literally means “gut-wrenching.” However, I would hate for my statue to be a huge rendition of “guts,” so I imagine a statue
of hands reaching out might suffice.
It is interesting and enlightening to consider how you would like to be remembered. In order for that to happen, we must
begin patterning our lives in that way. Hopefully, I can carry Christ’s compassion with me wherever I go. And hopefully if future
generations get around to the Chris Shorow statue—it won’t have horns!

Welcome Jahruba!
Promotion Sunday - August 15
As a finale to the summer children, youth and adults will join
together at 10am in Fellowship Hall for an interative drum-
ming circle with JAHRUBA!

This gifted storyteller and drummer will draw

us all in with wise stories and rhthyms. With
audience articipation, he will lead us in
drumming and folk stories that touch the heart.
Jahruba will be part of our 9 and 11am worship services as well. Our talented
musicians are working with him to develop some really special music - you
won’t want to miss! Come listen to the beat of a different drum and the power
of story! What a wonderful way to wrap up our summer of learning and kick-off
a new school year.
Part-Time Office Position Available
We are searching for a new Support Spe-
cialist to join our staff team! This part-time
position (8 to 12 hours weekly – varies by
season) will help support communication
processes with emphasis in student and
children’s ministries. Every week is differ-
ent, but you’ll be helping with e-mailings
& mailings, newsletter layout, web
updates, generating group lists and labels
from our database, and backing-up our
wonderful office volunteers on the phones
as needed.
Do you have demonstrated ability to
design and produce a wide array of com-
munications, including digital, web-based
and print media? Are you proficient in
Microsoft Word & Excel and Adobe InDe-
sign & Photoshop?
If you have an understanding of the
basic spectrum of communications, pub-
lication strategies and social media includ-
ing the willingness to embrace emerging
communications technologies you might be
a perfect fit for the team.
Submit your resume and a cover letter
listing the days and times you are available
to work by August 23 to sregan@fcced-
mond.org or mail to FCC Attn: Shelley Re-
gan, PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083.

The Classics Texas Adventure September 27-28

Join us for a tour of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium, the BEP’s Western Currency Facility, and Texas Motor Speedway. The price
is $229 and includes transportation by motor coach, overnight lodgin, one dinner and lunch. For information and reservations
call: Winnie Hall 341-4297 or Ellen Chitwood 341-2859.
Dallas Cowboys Stadium: The room will be filled with oooohs and aaaaahs as we venture through the
amazing new three-million square foot stadium which boasts to be the most spectacular with unbelievable
state of the art designs.
Bureau of Ingraving and Printing - Western Currency Facility: You will see billions of dollars be-
ing printed as you walk along an enclosed elevated walkway suspended over the production floor!
Texas Motor Speedway: Our tour will include a stop on the luxury suite level where we will get a birds-
eye view of more than 150,000 seats and the 1,500 acres that make up one of the worlds’ largest and most
modern sports facilities.

Fall CONNECTIONS Bible Study

ANOINTED TRANSFORMED REDEEMED
Ladies, come experience the greatness and power of God in the study Anointed,
Transformed, Redeemed: A Story of David by Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore &
Kay Arthur. We will journey through King David’s Life in 7-sessions. In Anointed,
Transformed, Redeemed, you will view the life of David through three segments,
two lessons from each author. Each segment focuses on the life of David at dif-
ferent stages of his life: a young man, a middle-aged man & a man facing the
final third of his life.

Our facilitators are Jenny Wiechmann (Monday evenings) and Tana Stufflebean
(Thursday mornings).

The cost is $18. Please make

checks to First Christian Church Jenny Wiechmann Tana Stufflebean
and note “Connections” on the Monday Thursday
memo line. Scholarships are avail- Week # 7:00-9:00pm 9:30-11:30am
able for books & childcare upon 1 Sept 13 Sept 9
request. 2 Sept 27 Sept 23
3 Oct 11 Oct 14
4 Oct 25 Oct 28
Want to sign-up? Call Jenny Wiechmann at 340-3816 (for Mon. evenings) or 5 Nov 8 Nov 11
Tana Stufflebean at 341-4742 (for Thurs. mornings) or see Iris Muno Jordan in the 6 Nov 22 Nov 18
Pastoral Office – Room 127 and sign-up on the list. 7 Dec 6 Dec 9
 Prayers of the People Happy Birthday!
8/16 Ivan Coco, Michele Martin, Jessica
OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Renz, Charles Weddle, Jr.
Chuck Hague (Suzanne Allison’s brother), VA Hospital; Shirley 8/17 Vicki Thorpe
Davis, McBride; Dorothy Bryan, Mercy 8/18 Trent Lagasse
OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Judy Joy, Mark Bilbrey (Kaci Taylor’s dad), Jennifer O’Meara, 8/19 Steve Allison, Naomi Harp, Fred
Joan Grant (Bob Grant’s wife), Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitt’s mom), Pam Fraim, Josh Harlin
Hepler, Margaret Hostetter,
(Reta Clopton’s son), Laura Kysar, Gary Cauthen, Les Lee, Eric Koegel, Jeanne Larimore,
Ed Brumback (Ron Brumback’s dad), Garry Sloan (former FCC minister of music), Bart & Charlie Young
Jennifer Rodr, Lorelle Watts, Sharon Luton (Susan Black’s cousin), Ed Berry, Taylor Wheeler, 8/20 Jackie Booher, Bob Griffis, Trevor
Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ brother) Schmoyer, Jake Wilkins
CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Caleb Michael Rowley, born August 4 to Michael 8/21 Suzann Allison, Steve Hall, Amanda
& Shannon Rowley. Grandparents are Robert & Karla Rowley AND Lyla Jean Vazquez, born
Jennings, Sandy Mitchell, Karla
August 5 to Kyle & Crystal Vazquez.
Rowley
8/22 Hunter Steuart, Chris Stone
An Update from the
Finance Committee
Through July, our general fund revenues are 99.5% of
year to date budget and our general fund expenses are
99.6% of year to date budget. 2010 pledged offering is only 94.8% of year to date bud-
get, which is 5% less than 2009. Non-Pledged offering is 115.8% of year to date budget,
picking up most of the pledged offering shortfall. 2010 building fund revenues recovered
much of the first half shortfall, aided by one significant gift. Thank you. Following are the
July 31, 2010, revenue and expense summaries.
General Fund Actual Building Fund Actual
Revenue $602,368.25 $155,265.56
Expense $602,844.05 $159,104.96 Gary Owen Launches
Excess/<Shortfall> <$475.80> <$3,839.40>
Please remember to note on your checks or envelopes to which church accounts you want your
contribution credited.
Puppet Ministry
We are excited to announce Gary Owen
is developing a puppet ministry for FCC.
CHOIR RESUMES Because his Children’s Moments with
puppets are always so widely received,
FOR FALL he felt God’s calling to incorporate
Do you love to sing and have a lot of more educational opportunities using
MINISTRY First Christian Church
of Edmond, OK fun? Great! Come and join the choir puppets in other areas of our Children’s
on Wednesday, August 18th. We will Ministry.
start the evening at 6:45 with ice cream sundaes in the fellowship hall, then move Gary is donating over $1000 worth
to the sanctuary for choir practice from 7:30-8:45. Child care will be provided. Ques- of puppets and is looking for individu-
tions? Please call Diane Ball at 341-3544 or e-mail her at dball@fccedmond.org als who would like to be a part of this
fun project.. Volunteers from the youth
SAVE THE DATE! group, age 15 + as well as adults are
The 4th annual FCC Follies and Chili Cook-off is coming Sunday, September 26th!! welcome to participate. No experience is
Start working on your acts and dig out your favorite chili recipe. Registration required as Gary will be conducting a
forms will be available in a few weeks. couple of start-up workshops in the very
near future that will offer training on
how to do character voices, puppet
Eat Pringles? Save Your Cans! manipulation, acting and more. Work-
shop dates to be announced.
Our children will be using them for a craft during UNITE. We If you are interested contact Gary at
will be collecting them until September 22nd. They can be garyowenprod@sbcglobal.net or
dropped off in my office or the workroom. 840-2100.
Thanks! Anna Lisa Stanley, Director of Children’s Ministry.

Worship
at First Christian
8:15, 9 & 11am
August 15, 2010
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-6
Special Guest: Jahruba
August 22, 2010
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow
Scripture: Psalm 71:1-12
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What’s A Horned Frog?
Why Does Chris Shorow Wear Purple
During Football Season?
If you guessed that it is Texas Christian University’s mascot
and colors, you know about Stop #14 for Disciple-cise
Dawg. He traveled 300 miles to get here from our last
stop and if you have accumulated another 180 miles of
exercise, you can join him.
Founded in 1873, TCU is a teaching and research institution associated with the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); with an enrollment of approximately 8800 stu-
dents. TCU has 117 undergraduate areas of study, 41 master’s level programs, and 15
areas of doctoral study.
The estimated annual cost, including tuition, room and board, books and fees, is
$39,030. The school’s mission is “to educate individuals to think and act as ethical
leaders and responsible citizens in the global community.” There are eight schools and
colleges, plus a relationship with Brite
Divinity School.
Go Frogs! (was that Chris Shorow?)
(Disciple-cise is a program developed
by our Parish Nurses to encourage
weekly walking and helps us all learn
about Disciples of Christ Churches
and Seminaries as our journey takes
us across the country. More details at
the Parish Nurse bulletin board in the
Fellowship Hall.)
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