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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 5 No. 26 July 3, 2013

Freedom SundayBy Rev. Dr. Jerry Black,Associate Minister

Every

year, it

smacks

of

outdoor

barbecues, bug spray, John

Phillip Sousa, cannons, fireworks,

Liberty Fest, hot dogs, and

watermelon. It resounds with the

principles of life, liberty, and the

pursuit of happiness. And it calls

to mind that audacious, proud

moment when our founding

fathers signed the Declaration of

Independence. Thus this weekscelebration of Independence Day.

While serving as an

Army Chaplain for the 7th

Transportation Group at Fort

Eustis, Virginia, I conducted at

least four God and Country

retreats to Washington, DC. The

assignment was simple. Soldiers

were to take a break from the

intense pace of their day-to-day

mission, appreciate history, and

have some fun. But they wereto do one

other thing.

They were to

take special

note of the

innumerable

references to

God found

at the major

monuments

and in the

buildings we visited. In short,

they were to absorb the obvious

role of faith in Godat whatever

levelwas evident in the

founders of our country. And as

most of us know, its significant.

So, celebrating the Fourth of

July is an appropriate thing for us

to do, because it is a celebration

about more than the birth of

a nation. Its about freedom,

the kind God gives each of us

through Jesus. We who are

members of Gods familythe

Churchhave every reason to

be at this party, to celebrate, andto proclaim liberty through all the

land, for we have been set free.

Join us this Sunday for

Freedom Sunday as we extend

the celebration of Independence

Day to the love of God and the

freedoms we know in Christ.

Come, worship, and stay for the

indoor picnicfried chicken,

potato salad, beans, dessertand

fun! Oh, and its free. Ring

any bells?

In conjunction with the annual Edmond Liberty

Fest Parade on July 4th, 2013, First Christian

will host another Freedom Fest and distribute

free hot dogs, chips, bottles of water, and

watermelon to over 1,000 of the 50,000 paradeattendees. We also plan on handing out mini

American flags!

This wonderful event affords us a grand

opportunity to partner with our community in

serving others. And it gives us a superb moment to

demonstrate our deep commitment to one of our core

values: radical hospitality.

Join us on this day of national patriotism,

community celebration, and faith in action. We are sti

in need of your help. Show up on July 4th and well

find you a spot to join in the fun!

- Your Evangelism Ministry Team

Lt Fredom ng!

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The 14th Annual First

Christian Church Benefit Golf

Tournament was a success

and lots of fun for all of the

participants. The Tournament

was played on June 21, 2013

at the Kickingbird Golf Course.

Thirty two golfers teed it up

under sunny skies. Everyone

enjoyed the day of good golf,

food, and fellowship. The final

numbers are being tabulated, but we raised approximately

$2,000.00 from the

tournament. Thefunds were used

toward the updating

of the Breakfast

on Boulevard area

(basement). The

Golf Tournament

Committee would

like to thank all of

the contributors, participants, volunteers and especially the

church staff; Jennifer,

Karla, and Jeff

that helped makethe tournament a

success.

The winners in this

years tournament

included the

Championship

Flight winners: Jeff

Williams, Caleb

Williams, Tim House and Aaron Hallmark with a score of

56. That is 14 under par! The First Flight was won by Bill

Denyer, Bill LaRue,

Dave Watts and BobShane with a score

of 66. The putting

contest was won by

Jeff DeSpain who

received a golf lesson

from Brian Sorensen,

Kickingbird Golf

Course head pro.

Caleb Williams won the long drive contest and Don DeSpain

won the closest-to-the-pin contest.

This tournament would not have been successful without

the donations from our

many sponsors and

contributors. Please be

sure to thank them when

you have the opportunity

for their valuable support.

These generous

tournament supporters include the following:

Hole Sponsors:

Howell Stone

Insurance

Merchandise and

Services were

Donated by:Alvarados Mexican

Restaurant,

Brian Soerensen

(Kickingbird Golf

Course Head

Professional), Flatire

Burgers, Kickingbird

Cinema, Larry

Griffin, Lottinvilles

Restaurant, WalMart

Supercenter

(Danforth and SanteFe), Sams Club, and

Jos Famous Pizza.

The Golf

Committee

members for this

years tournament

were Clint Stone,

Mickey Stufflebean,

Tana Stufflebean, Jeff

Williams, and Bob and

Jackie Stafford. The

Committee would liketo especially thank Joh

Earnheart, Mark Made

Tana Stufflebean,

and Jackie Stafford

for volunteering their

help on the day of the

tournament. The golf

tournament would not

have been as successful

without all of these

volunteers.

2013 Golf Tournament Results by Bob Stafford

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SUMMER SUNDA

SCHOOLSundays through August 2

10:00 - 10:50am in

Fellowship HallSundays through August 25, we inviteall adult Sunday school classes tomeet in the Fellowship Hall for UnifiedSummer Sunday School!

This Sunday, July 7, SummerSunday School will be held at 9:30amOur guest speaker will be our ownAssociate Minister, Rev. Dr. JerryBlack. A retired Army chaplain, hewill talk about his mission and work. Inaddition to his Doctor of Ministry degrJerry is a graduate of the US ArmyChaplains Officer Basic and AdvanceCourses, the US Army Command andGeneral Staff College, and the US ArmWar College. After 27 years of US ArmReserve and Active Duty, Jerry retired

as a Chaplain (COL) with multiplestateside assignments including thePentagon, Korea, Hawaii, and GermaHe also provided ministry to militarypersonnel on exercises in England,Panama and Honduras.

On Sunday, July 14, our guestspeaker will be our very own Jim HaRetired from the nuclear power utilityindustry with the U.S. Navy, Jim willshare the power of positive prayer whplayed an important role in his recentheart transplant experience.

Attention All First Christian

Church Key Holders:

All entry door locks - for the main church building and the Family Life Center

- have been changed (with the exception of the exterior door to BOB - it is

the same). This means the keys will no longer work on exterior doors.

Access to the exterior doors will be limited to access entry codes, access cards

or fobs only. Access entry codes or cards are distributed by FCCEs BusinessAdministrator, Karla Mahan.

All interior locks will remain the same. So, those with a key should keep their

keys for the doors to the classrooms and closets in each building.

Also, for security purposes, please do not unlock exterior doors for your

meetings. Participants in your meetings can be given the access entry codes. They

will work only during your meeting times, and allow access to the building for all

your participants.

If you previously had an entry key, you should have received an access code,

card or new fob from the office. If you did not receive a code or if you have

questions, contact Karla Mahan at 341-3544 or kmahan@fccedmond.org

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Happy Birthday!7/7 Lindley Ayers, Gary Bates, Gay

Gauldin7/8 Phyllis Jarrett

7/9 Kate Adkins, Chris Westhof

7/10 Amanda Burkhart, Carson Cru

Shirley Davis, Don Keel

7/11 Hunter Marsh, Joy Patton

7/12 Susan Barker, Alison Cave, Wil

Harris, Jaxon Humphrey

7/13 Garry George, Dyke Moffatt

7/14 Scott Foreman, Charlotte

Larrison, Jeff Stephens

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Carrie Akin, Bradford Village for rehab

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Sondra Danner (Will &Laura Harris daughter), Dana Stilwell (Roger Stilwells brother), Joan Grant, SueFraim, Anne Holzberlein, Chris Gibson, Debby Gresh, Doris Dowell, Dale & Betsy

Jones, Earl & Loree Rice, Judy Joy, Gayle Jones (Jennifer Cains mom), Lori Snider(Loretta Parks daughter), Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Bill & MaryLou Womble

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Rev. Billie Lee in the death of her husband,Jim Chambers, on June 28. Services will be held Saturday, July 6 at 10am at Smith& Turner Funeral Home, 201 E. Main, Yukon AND TO Jim & Sandy Wells in thepassing of Sandys mother, Ola Drennon, on July 1. Private graveside services willbe held on July 5.

First Christian Church

Congregational MeetingThis Sunday, July 7

10:45 AM in the SanctuaryFollowing the Unified Worship Service this Sunday, July 7, please join us for

a brief congregational meeting to vote on two by-law modifications. To reviewthe modifications, go to www.fccedmond.org/resources or pick up a copy

at the Welcome Desk. Please contact Robbi Kinnaird, Board Moderator,with questions at 340-2427 or robbi@kinnaird.com

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June 14, 2013Laity Sunday

Live The Rockies!Family Camp 2013

All the adventurous campers arrived at Family Camp in Estes Park, CO, and a weeklater arrived safely back at home. We had a great week of hiking, white water rafting,horseback riding and fellowship! On Sunday, we had the chance to listen to ChaplainGreg Bunton preach, and, then we spent time with him and wife, Julie. It was awonderful week! Next year, Family Camp is on the calendar for the week of June 22through June 28, 2014. See you then!