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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 4 No. 27, July 12, 2012

Winter Family Camp Plans Underway!By Susan Huffer, Family Camp coordinatorWe had so much fun in the mountains this summer, we are going back this winter! FCCs Winter Family Camp will be December30th thru January 4th. We will be staying at Snow Mountain Ranch, a YCamp in Granby, Colorado.

There will be something for everyone! You can ski, snowboard, iceskate, tube or cross country ski. There is also a place to ski bike andto snowmobile. Winter Park is a great place to shop and to enjoy themountains. You will be able to choose between skiing at Winter Parkand/or Sol Vista.

There are only 10 rooms available, so you will have to act fast! Tosign up or get more details, pick up a trip information packet at the table

in the Rotunda, or call Susan Huffer at 623-2185.

Susan hasalways enjoyedthe dance. Infact, one of herfavorite showsis Dancing withthe Stars. But, toher misfortune,

she is married to a guy who doesnt justhave two left feet. He has four. Afternumerous informal lessons and at leastone attempt at formal lessons in ballroomdancing, it appears that I am a lost cause.I must have no sense of rhythm. Andthats more than frustrating because I notonly love Susan, I love music. Dancing

would be such a joyif only I could.Well, here I canmetaphorically at

least. My heart can sing and I can dance with you in the fast lane of life becausethis church runs at ministry with breakneck speed. Our shared ministries are

vast and wonderful. This year alone, itsbeen Whiz Kids, Bible Study, Unite, Lent,Twenty Nine Days of Giving, a 22 pieceorchestra and a profound Easter cantata,a dynamite Vacation Bible School,a Freedom Sunday picnic, FreedomFest, giving to missions, and two youth

mission trips. Wow! And now, we turnto complete what we began in re:NEW.How exciting is that?

Last year, we completed steps oneand two of a four step process. Weclearly identified our core values and didsome wonderful dreaming about how wecould have more of that life together. Nowcome steps three and four: visioning andstrategizing.

In his book Recreating the Church:Leadership for the Postmodern AgeRev. Dick Hamm says a ballroom fullof swirling dancers is a great image todescribe what it is like to lead churchestoday. If the leader stays on the ballroomfloor, in the midst of the dance, he orshe will inevitably get caught up in his

or her own immediate part of the dancefloor. We become focused on our dancepartner, the music, the steps. We thus loseour capacity to see who is dancing and

who is not; who is sitting on the sidelines without a partner; or who is having funand who is not. The swirling motion of institutional life, the lights and the music,begins to feel a bit like the Tilt-a-Whirl at acounty fair.

So, to help us get up on the balcony,

above the hubbub of the dance floor ourchurch Board has hired Rev. Hamm tolead us in a six to seven month processthat will help us dance from core valuesand dreams, toward vision and strategicplans.

First, with Rev. Hamms assistance, we will take the information you haverecently provided, and data we alreadyhave on hand about our city and ourchurch, and complete a contextualanalysis. From there, everyone will havethe opportunity to join in a series of smallgroup discussions based on Scripture andon the importance of listening to Godfor discernment. More details about theshared experiences will be coming overthe next four to six weeks.

The end product of this experience will be a compelling vision that leads usfor the next five to seven years and astrategy for achieving that vision: i.e., aclear direction for our continued dance inthe fast lanes of Edmond, Oklahoma.

Thanks for your wonderful supportand commitment to this process. Ourdance into an ever more abundant future

with God depends upon it!

Dancing in the Fast LaneBy Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister

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Looking for aChance to Serve?Breakfast on BoulevardNeeds Grocery Buyers! Through Breakfast on Boulevard, wehave helped feed the hungry of theEdmond community since 1990. Freehot breakfasts and sack lunches areserved Monday through Friday from6:30 to 7:15 a.m.

This community-wide effortinvolves more than 100 volunteers

who perform a wide variety of tasks.Cooking, serving, baking cookies,making sandwiches, filling sacklunches, cleaning and coordinatingschedules.

A very important role ispurchasing the groceries each week!We currently have 8 volunteers whotake turns doing the shopping, usinga grocery list prepared by another

volunteer. If you would be willing toserve as a grocery buyer on a rotatingschedule, please contact MickeyStufflebean at 341-4742 for moreinformation. Thank you!

Sponsored by FCC Outreach Ministriesthrough the Rolling Green Collaborative

When & Where?Saturday, August 11, from 5 to 8 pm,

at First Christian - Family Life CenterRolling Green residents will pre-register through the Rolling Green Office

Block Party 2012 Offers Residents of Rolling Green:

* Free School Supplies & Shoes for RG Students* Free Haircuts for RG Students & Residents

* Free Apartment Care Kits(pack of basic cleaning supplies & hygiene items)PLUS: * Food! * Drinks! * Games!What Can YOU Do? How Can YOU Help?* Volunteer to work at the party!

* Purchase and donate school supplies!* Donate funds to purchase shoes! You can sign up or donate online at

fccedmond.org/blockparty or drop by theBlock Party display in the Rotunda on Sunday.

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We have a few more FirstChristian T-shirts available - just

$10 - while supplies last! Weare selling the remaining t-shirtsat this special lowprice in order to sellthem all! Drop bythe church officeduring the weekdayto purchase yours.Please call Shelleyor Jennifer at 341-3544 before you come to make sure we havethe size you need.

T-ShirtLiquidation Sale!

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Jason Scheer (Larry &

Judy Freemans son), Leinda Parson (Linda Dunlapsdaughter), Judy Joy, Larry Hays (Dyke Moffatts brother-in-law), Jim Hays, Haynes Phillips (Anna Lisa Stanleys

dad), Warren Hill, Jerri Jones, Bart Rodr, Virginia ONiel, Cynthia David (WinnieHalls daughter), Ed Berry, Bill & Mary Lou Womble

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERSTo Paula Bailey in the passing of her dad, TommyWilson, on July 4. Services were held July 7 in Okmulgee, OK AND TO Russ &Brenda Wood in the passing of Russ dad, Herschel Wood, who passed away onJuly 4. Services were held on Monday, July 9 at Baggerley Funeral Home Chapel inEdmond AND TO John & Dot Hammond & Family in the passing of Dots brother,Dale Hampton, on July 9. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, July 16 at

11am in the FCC Santuary.

Happy Birthday!7/15 Abigail Agosta, Charla Allison,

Bruce Jackson, Dale Reeder7/16 Florence Bowers, Keith Dugan,

Seth Peterson7/17 Chuck Adams, Brody Blevins, Al

Gossen, Linda Lofton, AidenOMeara, Andrew Rowley

7/18 Randy Clough, Beverly Pearce7/19 Hayden Dilg, Miles Young7/20 Gary Engel, Grace Helms, Beverly

Terry7/21 Mike Moffatt, Gabriel Robertson7/22 Bennett Fuller, Greg Hunt, Ryan

McGann, Dan McNickle, Caroline

Medley, Mike Prince

Financial Report from the Finance CommitteeHalfway through Budget Year 2012, our general fund

revenues remain good at 103.0% of year-to-date budget. Year-to-date pledge giving is 106.6% of year-to-datepledge budget and year-to-date non-pledge giving is 119.1% of year-to-date non-pledgebudget. General fund expenses are 99.8% of year-to-date budget. Building fund pledgegiving was excellent in June, aided by one significant gift. Thank you. Building fund year-to-date is now 89.9% of year-to-date building fund pledges. The 2012 Year-to-Date (YTD),through June 30, 2012, Revenue and Expenses are as follows:

General Fund Building FundYTD Actual YTD Actual

Revenue $584,702.25 $125,850.64Expense $566,426.22 $136,375.68Excess/(Shortfall) $18,276.03 ($10,525.04)Please remember to note on your checks or envelopes to which church accounts you want

your contribution credited. Thank you!

Dear First Christian Friends,Thank you very much for your

support of our chapter of the Blue Star Mothers.

With your help, we were ableto send over 350 freedom

packages to our troops who arecurrently deployed.

We appreciate your support!

Sincerely, Ann Thompson for theBlue Star Mothers of Edmond, Chapter 8

A Freedom Thank You A huge thanks to all members of the Sunday School Classes and the volunteers who worked with Evangelism (Open Doors) and Membership (Open Arms) in makingFreedom Sundays Picnic such a terrific time of celebration. The food was deliciousand the fellowship was wonderful!

Another thank you to all who made donations, contributed time, and helped with Freedom Fest 2012. It too was a huge success. Over 1140 hot dogs were cooked that day by Mark Nash and served by so many of you with chips, water, and watermelon to our citys Liberty Fest Paradeattendees.

And another thank you to Brent Byrd from Bar-S Foodsfor donating the hot dogs, Terri Boles from US Foods forarranging the hot dog buns at cost, and to PELCO forthe use of the Cadillac of all smokers.What special representatives andcompanies. Thank you all!

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Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child h

delivered a message of Gods love to morthan 85 million children through simplegift-filled shoe boxes. Each year, hundredof thousands of caring people across

the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe pack boxes with small toys, school supplies,hygiene items, and candy for shipment overseas, where our local ministry partners hand deliverthe boxes to needy boys and girls.

Join FCC Edmonds Operation Christmas Child project by donating small gift items ANDby coming to one of our upcoming Packing Parties! We have three packing parties scheduled- August 15, September 30 and October 18. We meet from 9 am to Noon, and you cancome and go as you need.

So gather some small items from the house or pick up an item or two whenever you goshopping. We can use toys, hard candy, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, combs, washcloths,

lollipops, mints, sunglasses, ball caps, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, dolls, stuffed animals,kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jumpropes. You can bring the items to Karla Mahan in the church office during the week or drop them

off in the Challengers Sunday School room on any Sunday. Please mark OCC on the bag. Nowis the time to think about saving empty shoeboxes from your summer sandals or the kids newschool shoes! And we are always in need of small clothing items for ages 2 through 14.

This year we hope to top last years total collection of 2100 boxes from all sources including ouown church support. Thank You, Michele Schlough (405) 844-3214.

Simple Gifts,Transformed Lives

Donate Small Items and/or Help Pack Boxes for

Operation Christmas ChildWorshipat First Christian

8:15, 9 & 11am

July 15, 2012Message: Rev. Chris Shorow

Rev. Greg BuntonTheme: Heroes of the Bible:

Ruth - Using Your ResourcesScripture: Ruth 2:8-13

July 22, 2012Message: Rev. Greg Bunton

Rev. Chris Shorow Theme: Heroes of the Bible: Caleb -

Trust in GodScripture: Numbers 13:30-33