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A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 3 No. 38 October 20, 2011

The Chalice

Being Family
By Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
This past Sunday was marathon Sunday for many members of our staff. We try to have many of our committee meetings after church on specific Sundays so that we may get them done all at once. So that means one meeting after another until at least 7:00, hence the term marathon Sunday. Greg and Mark had meetings too, but after the youth lock-out and staying up all night on Saturday night, marathon Sunday took on a whole new meaning for them! Although staff members may have marathon Sundays, so do some of our wonderful volunteers. In fact, as I sat through these meetings, I noticed that our moderator-elect for the congregation, Frank Gresh, was also at the same meetings. Franks day started at 7:00am as he set up the audio-visual aspects of our worship services in the sanctuary. It continued all day long until his final meeting at 6:30 started. Im sure Frank put in over 12 hours on Sunday. Wow. The wonderful thing about our church family is just thatfamily. Our volunteers dont simply put in their time on church projects. They invest themselves in our church family. They are concerned about every other member and what is going on in their lives. They consider all of the children of the church their children. After all, it takes a community to raise our childrenand thats what we area community of faith. Gods family. So here is a big thank you to all of our volunteers who spend lots of time doing Gods work here at the church. I also want to thank our dedicated and wonderful staff who are willing to spend marathon days making sure Gods work is carried out. But mostly, here is a big thank you to our church family for being a loving family. Gods family.

Putting the right people, in the right places, at the right time, for the right reasons!

Drop by the Ministry Fair table in the rotunda each Sunday through November 13, and discover YOUR place to serve!

All Creatures Great and Small

Pet Blessing
By Shirley Brown

Our pets give us glimpses of God through their complete trust, joy in being with us, unconditional love, and faithfulness. We invite you to bring your pet and join us Sunday, October 30th for our Pet Blessing, at 2:30 PM, in front of the Family Life Center. Please put your pet on a leash or in a carrier. During the blessing there will be a Time of Remembrance for those who have experienced the loss of a pet. Please put your name and the pets name on a piece of paper and put it in Iris Muno Jordans mailbox in the workroom or email her at ijordan@fccedmond.org no later than Friday, October 28.

Extravagant Creator, The world is teeming with your creatures. For the ways we are inspired by their variety and beauty, benefit from their labor, and enjoy their companionship, we give you thanks.

Amen

Each year First Christian participates in the Church World Service CROP Hunger Walk. Money raised from the CROP Walk helps fight hunger around the world, as well as in our own community. A portion of the money raised will support Breakfast on Boulevard, Mobile Meals, The Hope Center, and Samaritan House. This year the CROP walk is on Sunday, November 6. Everyone is invited to join us as we have fun while making a difference for those who are hungry! Stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday, pick up a walker packet, or simply make a donation! Then join us at Mitch Park on Sunday, November 6, for the walk. Registration begins at 1:00 and the walk begins at 2:00. Hope to see you there! ~ Your Outreach Ministry Team

Dress Up Nite for UNITE!

Wednesday, October 26th
We invite everyone - children, youth and adults - to wear their Halloween costumes to UNITE! Lets have some fun and dress up - see you there!

Prayers of the People

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Foster Johnson, J.W. Michael, Ed Berry, Bart Rodr, Joan Grant, Bill & Mary Lou Womble, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams mom), Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom), Barbara Hall OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Bob & Phoebe Eaton on the passing of Bobs brother, A.H. Eaton of Weatherford, OK, on October 12. Services were held October 14 in Weatherford. CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Max Daniel Pinter born October 19 to Jeff & Carrie Pinter. Grandparents are Greg & Linda Hall.

Happy Birthday!
10/23 Ali Haley, Jenni Hast, Nathan Wilburn 10/24 Richard Finley, Devin Giddens 10/25 Mattie Huff 10/26 Lynn Daylor, Virginia Hiebert, Teddi Owen, Sara Shipley, Russell Stafford 10/27 Amy Quade, Terri Turner 10/28 Benny Christensen 10/29 Greyson Ferrell, Deneen Gambrell

Butter Braids for the Holidays

Order Deadline Sunday, October 23!

The FCC youth are selling yummy Butter Braids, Tea Rings & Swirls now through October 23rd for $12.00 each in a variety of flavors. To place your order for holiday delivery, see a youth at the Rotunda Table on Sunday morning or contact Diane Ball at dball@fccedmond.org or 341-3544. Butter Braids are frozen pastries which bake up warm and fluffy with yummy fruit fillings. They make great holiday gifts and excellent morning treats. NEW FLAVORS! Butter Braids come in these yummy flavors: Chocolate Cream, Cinnamon, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese, and Cherry. New Tea Ring Flavors: Blueberry or Raspberry Cream Cheese. And we also have Caramel Sticky Buns! Delivery the week of November 14 through 17. All proceeds benefit the FCC youth mission fund. And, as always, if you dont want to purchase but still want to support our efforts, donations are gladly accepted.

of Edmond, OK MINISTRY First Christian Church

Christmas Cantata Rehearsals Underway!

Do you love to sing? Come learn this years Christmas Cantata, Tapestry of Light by Joseph M. Martin. Join the Chancel Choir for this short time commitment. We rehearse Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary. Questions? Contact Diane Ball at dball@fccedmond.org or 341-3544, ext. 115.

The youth of First Christian Church are hosting a Fall Festival for the children of FCC on Sunday, October 30, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. It is being held at Mitch Park - the big pavilion on the west side, just north of the senior center. Children are invited to wear their costumes (and adults too) and come ready for some fun! Our youth will be offering games and activities, as well as hot dogs, chips, and drinks. Try your hand at the ring toss or toilet paper throw, win a prize at the duck pond, or maybe a cake at the cake walk. Dont miss the sack races...and more! Come join us for this fun family event!

Worship
8:15, 9:00 and 11:00am

October 23, 2011

Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black & Rev. Chris Shorow Theme: Hearing Gods Word Miracle After Pentecost Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

October 30, 2011

Message: Rev. Chris Shorow & Rev. Greg Bunton Theme: Finding Your Passion Moses Overcomes Limitations Scripture: Exodus 4:10-13

Lets Blanket The World With Love! Share A Gift on Blanket Sunday, October 30
Your gift of $5.00 will purchase a warm blanket through our BLANKET Sunday offering. For many years, our Disciple Women groups have encouraged participation in the BLANKETS+ program of Church World Service, an agency who reaches out to neighbors in need near and farnot with a hand out, but a hand up. In the face of a disaster, people need blanketsand more. So, if you are looking to help build a better worlda world were theres enough for all please give generously to the Blanket Sunday offering.

The Chalice CONNECTION

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