The Chalice

CONNECTION
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 3 No. 1 January 13, 2011

Sharing Joy and Sorrow Pastor’s Class Parent

By Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
Today we
just found
out that
Debby
Gresh’s
niece,
thirty-years-
old, died
yesterday
while walking her dog. A tragic event. Our
thoughts and prayers are with the Gresh
family as they deal with what happens
next, probably a trip to the funeral in
Chicago. All of their church family lifts
them up and we can share their pain. It
is hard to know why this happened,
but it is easy to feel God’s presence in
a time like this. And as we reach out to
one another, we feel the arms of Christ
reaching out for us.
A little later I received a call from
John Werhun. John and his wife Joyce
are in Houston where John had tests to
see if the cancer he has been battling
is under control. The great news—the
tumors have not grown at all. The
maintenance chemotherapy he is on is
working. What a blessing, a miracle
and a celebration, all in one. We rejoice
with the Werhuns and lift them up in
prayer as well.
That’s what a church family is all
about. We are there for one another
in times of pain and in times of joy.
We share one another’s pain and one
another’s joy. And as we experience the
highs and lows of our lives, we know that
we are not alone. God, who has given
us life from the beginning, walks with us.
God touches us through the hands of
those around us—our church family.
We’re focusing on welcoming in our
worship services lately. As we welcome
one another, we welcome their joys and
sorrow, knowing that in sharing both of
these things, we share the love of Christ.
Information Meeting
January 30, 2011
4:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
The Pastor’s Class is an annual course
designed to aquaint young people
with the basic traditions of our church,
the history of our denomination
and origins of our faith. Through
participation in Pastor’s Class, they will
prepare for Baptism, while deeping
their understanding of God and
strengthening their relationship with
Christ.
In our congregation, we offer the
the course to 5th grade students and to
any 6th grade students who have not
already taken Pastor’s Class.
Please contact Anna Lisa Stanley
for more information at 341-3544 or
astanley@fccedmond.org

Let’s Go to Breath taking scenery, fresh air, hiking,

breakfast and a horseback ride, fly
fishing, golf, zip lines, and white water
Family Camp! rafting—sound like fun? How about a
family fun night, an adult’s night out,
June 26-July 2, 2011 nightly games, a crafts barn, YMCA
By Susan Huffer sponsored activities, napping, reading,
and star gazing in the majestic Rockies?
Join us for FCC’s Family Camp!
The dates this year are June 26 through
July 2, 2011. Sign up will begin this
weekend. Drop by the table in the
rotunda on Sunday morning to pick up
an info packet, or log on to fccedmond.
org/familycamp Questions? Contact
Susan Huffer at 340-1619.

Children, students and adults are invited to UNITE! Our Wednesday

evening ministry where we Connect, Grow, Serve and Care together.
Dinner, Bible Study, Music, Small Groups and more.
Get details, register, and volunteer online at fccedmond.org/unite
 Let’s Keep Making A Difference!
By Rev. Greg Bunton
You have two Springtime mission opportunities available to you. The first is an adult mission
opportunity offered by the Regional Church for all members to attend on a first-come, first-serve
basis. The second is a family/intergenerational mission opportunity offered by our own Outreach
Ministry team here at First Christian.
Adult
Mission
Trip
Where: “Kids Against Hunger”
Cherokee, OK
When: February 20-26, 2011
Sponsored by the Regional Church:
Adult volunteers will work at “Kids
Against Hunger”, a nonprofit food aid
organization with the mission of reducing
the number of undernourished children
in the US. Projects include building,
repairing, painting, etc. Cost is $100 for
meals, lodging, etc., and, each partner is
An Update on our 2010
Alternative Christmas Gift Giving Homeless - totaling $1400
By Rev. Greg Bunton
Although Christmas day has passed
and the gifts have been opened, First
Christian Church continues to make a
lasting impact in our community and
world. Our faith community responded
overwhelming to the “Gifts That Won’t
Break” alternative gift market, and the
affects of that generosity will be felt
around the world. Here is the breakdown
of gifts purchased:
Infant Crisis Services
Formula for one week - 46
Formula for one month - 13
Diapers for one week - 24
Diapers for one month -6
Total amount of gifts to Infant Crises
Services 89 gifts - totaling $2180
asked to raise $200 for building supplies
to help with the construction.
For more information, please
contact Tom Russell at
tomrussell1@cox.et or 946-5909.
Family Mission Trip
Where: Inman Christian Center
San Antonio, TX
When: March 12-16, 2011
Sponsored by FCC Edmond:
The Inman Christian Center’s mission
is to create and offer social services and
education programs for children and
families in need that will give support
Refuge Fellowship
70 Care Packages for the Each year we hold a bean dinner
Global Ministries
Theological Education in China -14
Care for abandoned children in the
Congo - 6
Track missing women & children in
India - 4
Medical supplies in the Gaza Strip - 4
Milking goat to poor farmer in
China - 1
General gift to Global Ministries - 2
Total amount of gifts to Global Ministries
31 gifts - totaling $1140
Thank you First Christian for providing
the gifts of Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love
to our community and world!
God bless you!
and encouragement to participants in
their efforts to meet their needs, pursue
and achieve their goals and offer their
contribution to the wider community.
Cost is $50 per person (children must
be accompanied by and adult), which
includes transportation, lodging, food,
and a day adventure to Sea World. Food
while at Sea World, and at least one
dinner “on the town” is NOT included
in the trip fee. Registration deadline is
February 20. For more information,
contact Greg Bunton at 341-3544 or
gbunton@fccedmond.org
International Affairs Seminar
and Bean Dinner
The Tradition Continues!
Join us for Beans
Cornbread & Slaw
January 30, 2011 - 10am to 1pm
to support our bi-annual student
International Affairs Seminar (IAS) trip.
The purpose of the IAS experience is to
expose students to a larger world view,
and Christian responsiblity. So every
other year we take a group of students to
Washington D.C. and New York City.
While we are not traveling in
2011, we continue to need to raise
money in order to accommodate the
potential number of students eligible for
the trip in 2012. Due to the generous
donations of our church community,
traditionally the Bean Dinner has raised
between $600 and $1900.
Please plan to join us on
January 30 for beans, cornbread, slaw
and fellowship, and know that you are
part of sustaining a very special event in
the life of the students of First Christian
of Edmond!
 Prayers of the People Happy Birthday!
1/12 Taylor Adams, Caroline Elliott,
THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Mary Lou Womble, Jeff
Cherrie Steele
Stephens, Larry Griffin, Mary Foreman, Wayne Wilson (Tracy
1/13 Gifford Parkhurst, Garrett Thomas
Turner’s dad), Kay Burks, Rose Marie McKee, Bart Rodr, Eric
Koegel, Teddi Long-Owen, Ralph Eastwood (Jackie Stafford’s
1/14 Barry Rice, Vicki Snow
dad), Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitt’s mom), Sharon Luton (Susan Black’s cousin), Ed Berry, 1/15 Kayla Allison, John Werhun
Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ brother) 1/16 Seth O’Hagan, Emily Tompkins
OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Frank & Debby Gresh in the recent passing of 1/17 Carole Fields, Willa Hill
Debby’s niece, Elizabeth Schlemmer, on January 10 in Chicago. Services pending. 1/18 Stephanie Anderson, Kyoung-Hwa
CONGRATULATIONS TO Ty Burnett who graduated Dec. 18 from the University Choi, Justin Hoppe, Lyndsay Parks,
of Central Oklahoma with a Masters in Business Administration. Proud grandparents are Joy Quinn
Beverly Pearce and George & Carolyn Gilbreath. 1/19 Charles Beason, Amy Hepler,
A NOTE OF GRATITUDE Bernie and I have celebrated the true gifts of the season Luanne Powell, Karen Perrin
and truly have received many gifts that will not break. Peace, hope, love and joy have 1/20 Marian Bates, Teresa Finley, Arvil
been given to us in abundance. All these gifts have come since my intensive back surgery Flippin, Jr., Kathy Stilwell
of 11/10/2010. We have received many prayers, offers of help in any and every way. We 1/21 Garry Dowell, Amber Jones
give thanks to our ministers, challenger’s class and our fellow elders as well as the FCC 1/23 Joe Creech
congregation for the many prayers of healing and recovery. There are so many, including
my family who have showed much love and concern. My surgeon reports that my back FCC Youth Gearing Up for the
is healing properly. FCC Edmond has been a praying congregation for many years and we
pray we continue to call on our Lord & Savior and pray for others. Prayer does work.
Return of the Super Bowl Sub Sale
Our love to all, Bernie & Joyce McNickle
It’s first down and less than a month to
go as the youth of First Christian Church
prepare and make game plans to bring back
FCC 2010 End of Year the Super Bowl Sub Sale. From now until
Super Bowl Sunday, the youth will be selling
6-inch submarine sandwiches at $6 each,
Financial Report available for pick up the morning of the big
from the Finance Committee game.
December General Fund offerings, $125,903.86, were significantly ahead of normal Be sure to fill out he order form in your
monthly contributions. This resulted in the end of year General Fund Revenues being bulletin, or stop by the Rotunda to place
105% of our projected budget. Through the good stewardship of our staff and the ministry your order and sandwich preference. As in
leadership, General Fund Expenses were only 99% of our planned budget. This resulted in the past, there will be choice of ham, turkey,
a 2010 General Fund surplus. Thank you for your generous 2010 gifts! roast beef, cheese, and all the fixings plus a
bag of chips, a canned soda, and a delicious
General Fund, 2010 Building Fund, 2010* homemade brownie.
Actual Actual Proceeds from the sales will support
Revenue $1,096,097.36 $279,670.40 ongoing youth mission trips, as well as the
Expense $1,033,045.00 $272,751.36 remodel of the youth room. This summer
Excess/(Shortfall) $63,052.36 $6,919.04 our youth will be on a 2-week Musical
Mission, and will be attending the General
*Balance due on the Mortgage at the end of 2010 is $1,206,537.16. Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples
PLEASE NOTE: It is important to always note on your checks or envelopes to which of Christ).
church accounts you want your contribution credited. If you miss the sign up the rotunda, you
can always stop by during the week and fill
The Mary Disciples Women Group will meet Thursday, January 20th from 6:00 to out an order form, or you can order online
7:30pm at Super Suppers, 1333 N. Santa Fe for fun, fellowship and food! at www.fccedmond.org/subsales
As always, the support and prayers from
We’ll have a short devotion and assemble meals to stock our freezers and kick off
the church family are instrumental in all the
the new year. Call Robbi Kinnaird at 340-2427 or robbi@kinnaird.com to RSVP and youth endeavors. It’s teamwork that makes
for meal information. for a winning team!
Discover First Christian Hey Kids...Tell Your Parents
Thinking about becoming a FCC member? Want to get connected and make a
difference? Join us at 10am Sunday, February 6 in Fellowship Hall North. Contact to put VACATION BIBLE
Pastoral Assistant Iris Jordan at 341-3544 or ijordan@fccedmond.org to sign up or for SCHOOL
more information. on your family calendar -
June 13-16, 2011

Worship
at First Christian
8:15, 9 & 11am
January 16, 2011
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow
Scripture: Phillippians 2:25-30
January 23, 2011
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow
Scripture: Romans 15:7-13
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Wedding Coordinator
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mittees as appropriate, and the officiating clergy to coordinate, direct, and facilitate
the requested wedding and any related events. Tasks include meeting with bride to
discuss fees, plans, policies, coordinate schedules for deliveries and photographers,
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Nursery Coordinator
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Wednesday evenings.)
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experience acceptance and God’s love. Caring Nursery workers help
make this commitment a reality. The Nursery Coordinator, while
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