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09-22-2011 Chalice
09-22-2011 Chalice
09-22-2011 Chalice
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 3 No. 35 September 22, 2011
The Chalice
Extravagant GENEROSITY
Have you stopped by the Extravagant Generosity display in the rotunda to pick up your Prayer Calendar and your GENEROSITY wristband? Have you stopped to read the wonderful heart card display on the West wall of the Fellowship Hall?
Over this past Summer, we worshiped together as one, we renewed our love for our church and we listed out all of our wonderful dreams and visions things that we are passionate about. Now, which of these dreams and visions do you connect with? What is your passion? What inspires you to live fuller, love stronger, laugh louder? What encourages you to give more of your time, effort, financial supportof yourself? For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21, NRSV)
Sunday School UNIFIED Worship GRATITUDE Lunch Shorow Sabbatical Presentation in Sanctuary
Gifts of Generosity
Gifts of Generosity come in many ways - spiritual, physical, financial, emotional, etc. Our church has been blessed with the generosity of those who came before and those present today. We often take those for granted, seeing them without truly seeing them. Recently the FCC library committee determined to rearrange furnishings and dcor to help us to better see a resource (the library!) through new eyes. In doing so, we discovered a hidden gift of generosity, a set of paintings, painted by our own gifted artist, Tommy Atchison and donated by Jack Clapp, former member, now deceased. These paintings form a collection entitled City Scape showing various Edmond city landmarks and representing our churchs deep connection with the City of Edmond. Our churchs history is intricately connected with our town and to the present-day through our outreach programs, large and small, BOB, 4th of July Festival, backpack Block Parties, the bicycle Bob service, and more.
Open Hands
C.R.I.S.P.
Community Responding to International Students Program
U.C.O., Fall Semester
This program is designed to join families in the community with international students from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). These families spend time with an international student to learn from each others culture and to appreciate the diversity. Additionally, this is an opportunity for international students to experience the American lifestyle and the comforts of a family. CRISP is a one semester commitment and does not involve the student living with the family. Families commit to spending time with their assigned student at least once a month. Simply having the student over for a family meal is a popular activity. We desire to give these students the chance to feel the comfort of a home away from home. If interested, contact Brandon Lehman at 405.974.2448; blehman@uco.edu
Happy Birthday!
9/25 Campbell Christensen, Rob Farrah, Sydney Price, Aleene Self 9/26 Lynn Holzberlein 9/27 Karly Meadows, John Osburn 9/28 Brian Cavanaugh, James Larrison, Randel Shadid, Matt Williams 9/29 Jane Nay, Sarah Rogers, Alan Simpson 9/30 Dallas Ayers, Paige Lagasse, Dean Shipley 10/2 Raya Carpenter, Cooper Coil, Loretta Dodd, Barbara George, Kelly Jackson, Dante Little, Mason Marsh, Lorene Wilkinson
Give blood!
First Christian Church
The Visiting Nurse Association and the Parish nurses will be giving
October 2, 2011
UNIFIED Worship @ 10:30am Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: John 3:16 & II Cor 9:7-8 Theme: Declarations of Your Heart Extravagant Generosity
HARD candy (individually wrapped) combs or brushes small items of clothing flip flops
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These boxes will find their way into the hands of children who would otherwise get nothing for Christmas. More importantly, each child will receive a booklet about Jesus and His love for them in their own language. You can be a part of this wonderful ministry! Questions? Contact Michele Schlough at 844-3214.
fccedmond.org/renew
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