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The Chalice

CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Sharing Joy and SorrowBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Vol. 3 No. 1 January 13, 2011

Today we

just found

out that

Debby

Greshs

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 Gods 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 newsthe

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.

Thats 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 anothers pain and one

anothers 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 usour church family.

Were 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.

Pastors Class ParenInformation Meeting

January 30, 20114:00 p.m.

Fellowship HallThe Pastors Class is an annual cour

designed to aquaint young people

with the basic traditions of our churc

the history of our denomination

and origins of our faith. Through

participation in Pastors Class, they w

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

any 6th grade students who have no

already taken Pastors Class.

Please contact Anna Lisa Stanle

for more information at 341-3544 o

astanley@fccedmond.org

Children, students and adults are invited to UNITE! Our Wednesdayevening ministry where we Connect, Grow, Serve and Care togethe

Dinner, Bible Study, Music, Small Groups and more.

Get details, register, and volunteer online at fccedmond.org/unit

Lets Go toFamily Camp!June 26-July 2, 2011By Susan Huffer

Breath taking scenery, fresh air, hiking,breakfast and a horseback ride, fly

fishing, golf, zip lines, and white waterraftingsound like fun? How about afamily fun night, an adults night out,nightly games, a crafts barn, YMCAsponsored activities, napping, reading,and star gazing in the majestic Rockies?

Join us for FCCs Family Camp!The dates this year are June 26 throu

July 2, 2011. Sign up will begin thisweekend. Drop by the table in therotunda on Sunday morning to pick uan info packet, or log on to fccedmonorg/familycamp Questions?ContacSusan Huffer at 340-1619.

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Lets Keep Making A Difference!By Rev. Greg BuntonYou 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-servebasis. The second is a family/intergenerational mission opportunity offered by our own OutreachMinistry team here at First Christian.

International Affairs Seminaand Bean DinnerThe Tradition Continues!

Join us for BeansCornbread & Slaw

January 30, 2011 - 10am to 1pmEach year we hold a bean dinnerto support our bi-annual studentInternational Affairs Seminar (IAS) tripThe purpose of the IAS experience is texpose students to a larger world viewand Christian responsiblity. So everyother year we take a group of studentsWashington D.C. and New York City.

While we are not traveling in

2011, we continue to need to raisemoney in order to accommodate thepotential number of students eligible fothe trip in 2012. Due to the generousdonations of our church community,traditionally the Bean Dinner has raisebetween $600 and $1900.

Please plan to join us onJanuary 30 for beans, cornbread, slawand fellowship, and know that you arepart of sustaining a very special event ithe life of the students of First Christianof Edmond!

Although Christmas day has passedand the gifts have been opened, FirstChristian Church continues to make aasting impact in our community andworld. Our faith community responded

overwhelming to the Gifts That WontBreak alternative gift market, and theaffects of that generosity will be feltaround the world. Here is the breakdown

of gifts purchased:

nfant Crisis ServicesFormula for one week - 46Formula for one month - 13Diapers for one week - 24Diapers for one month -6

Total amount of gifts to Infant Crises

Services 89 gifts - totaling $2180

Refuge Fellowship70 Care Packages for theHomeless - totaling $1400

Global MinistriesTheological Education in China -14Care for abandoned children in the

Congo - 6Track missing women & children in

India - 4Medical supplies in the Gaza Strip - 4Milking goat to poor farmer in

China - 1General gift to Global Ministries - 2

Total amount of gifts to Global Ministries31 gifts - totaling $1140

Thank you First Christian for providingthe gifts of Hope, Joy, Peace, and Loveto our community and world!

God bless you!

AdultMissionTrip

Where: Kids Against HungerCherokee, OKWhen: February 20-26, 2011Sponsored by the Regional Church:Adult volunteers will work at KidsAgainst Hunger, a nonprofit food aidorganization with the mission of reducingthe number of undernourished childrenin the US. Projects include building,repairing, painting, etc. Cost is $100 formeals, lodging, etc., and, each partner is

asked to raise $200 for building suppliesto help with the construction.

For more information, pleasecontact Tom Russell at

tomrussell1@cox.et or 946-5909.

Family Mission Trip

Where: Inman Christian CenterSan Antonio, TXWhen: March 12-16, 2011Sponsored by FCC Edmond:The Inman Christian Centers missionis to create and offer social services andeducation programs for children andfamilies in need that will give support

and encouragement to participants intheir efforts to meet their needs, pursueand achieve their goals and offer theircontribution to the wider community.Cost is $50 per person (children mustbe accompanied by and adult), whichincludes transportation, lodging, food,and a day adventure to Sea World. Fowhile at Sea World, and at least onedinner on the town is NOT includedin the trip fee. Registration deadline isFebruary 20. For more information,contact Greg Bunton at 341-3544 or

gbunton@fccedmond.org

An Update on our 2010Alternative Christmas Gift Givingy Rev. Greg Bunton

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FCC Youth Gearing Up for theReturn of the Super Bowl Sub SalIts first down and less than a month togo as the youth of First Christian Churchprepare and make game plans to bring bthe Super Bowl Sub Sale. From now unSuper Bowl Sunday, the youth will be sel6-inch submarine sandwiches at $6 eachavailable for pick up the morning of the bgame.

Be sure to fill out he order form in yobulletin, or stop by the Rotunda to place

your order and sandwich preference. Asthe past, there will be choice of ham, turkroast beef, cheese, and all the fixings plusbag of chips, a canned soda, and a delicihomemade brownie.

Proceeds from the sales will supportongoing youth mission trips, as well as thremodel of the youth room. This summerour youth will be on a 2-week MusicalMission, and will be attending the GeneraAssembly of the Christian Church (Discipof Christ).

If you miss the sign up the rotunda, ycan always stop by during the week and f

out an order form, or you can order onlinat www.fccedmond.org/subsales

As always, the support and prayers frthe church family are instrumental in all tyouth endeavors. Its teamwork that makfor a winning team!

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Mary Lou Womble, JeffStephens, Larry Grin, Mary Foreman, Wayne Wilson (Tracy

Turners dad), Kay Burks, Rose Marie McKee, Bart Rodr, EricKoegel, Teddi Long-Owen, Ralph Eastwood (Jackie Staffords

dad), Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitts mom), Sharon Luton (Susan Blacks cousin), Ed Berry,Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Frank & Debby Gresh in the recent passing ofDebbys niece, Elizabeth Schlemmer, on January 10 in Chicago. Services pending.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Ty Burnett who graduated Dec. 18 from the Universityof Central Oklahoma with a Masters in Business Administration. Proud grandparents areBeverly Pearce and George & Carolyn Gilbreath.

A NOTE OF GRATITUDE Bernie and I have celebrated the true gifts of the seasonand truly have received many gifts that will not break. Peace, hope, love and joy havebeen given to us in abundance. All these gifts have come since my intensive back surgeryof 11/10/2010. We have received many prayers, offers of help in any and every way. Wegive thanks to our ministers, challengers class and our fellow elders as well as the FCC

congregation for the many prayers of healing and recovery. There are so many, includingmy family who have showed much love and concern. My surgeon reports that my backs healing properly. FCC Edmond has been a praying congregation for many years and wepray we continue to call on our Lord & Savior and pray for others. Prayer does work.

Our love to all, Bernie & Joyce McNickle

Happy Birthday!1/12 Taylor Adams, Caroline Elliott,

Cherrie Steele1/13 Gifford Parkhurst, Garrett Thoma1/14 Barry Rice, Vicki Snow1/15 Kayla Allison, John Werhun1/16 Seth OHagan, Emily Tompkins1/17 Carole Fields, Willa Hill1/18 Stephanie Anderson, Kyoung-Hwa

Choi, Justin Hoppe, Lyndsay ParkJoy Quinn

1/19 Charles Beason, Amy Hepler,Luanne Powell, Karen Perrin

1/20 Marian Bates, Teresa Finley, ArvilFlippin, Jr., Kathy Stilwell

1/21 Garry Dowell, Amber Jones1/23 Joe Creech

The Mary Disciples Women Group will meet Thursday, January 20th from 6:00 to

7:30pm at Super Suppers, 1333 N. Santa Fe for fun, fellowship and food!

Well have a short devotion and assemble meals to stock our freezers and kick off

the new year. Call Robbi Kinnaird at 340-2427 or robbi@kinnaird.com to RSVP and

for meal information.

FCC 2010 End of YearFinancial Reportfrom the Finance Committee

December General Fund offerings, $125,903.86, were significantly ahead of normalmonthly contributions. This resulted in the end of year General Fund Revenues being

105% of our projected budget. Through the good stewardship of our staff and the ministryleadership, General Fund Expenses were only 99% of our planned budget. This resulted ina 2010 General Fund surplus. Thank you for your generous 2010 gifts!

General Fund, 2010 Building Fund, 2010*

Actual Actual

Revenue $1,096,097.36 $279,670.40Expense $1,033,045.00 $272,751.36Excess/(Shortfall) $63,052.36 $6,919.04

*Balance due on the Mortgage at the end of 2010 is $1,206,537.16.PLEASE NOTE:It is important to always note on your checks or envelopes to which

church accounts you want your contribution credited.

Hey Kids...Tell Your Parentto put VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOLon your family calendar -

June 13-16, 2011

Discover First ChristianThinking 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

Pastoral Assistant Iris Jordan at 341-3544 or ijordan@fccedmond.org to sign up or for

more information.

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10 to 12 hours per week (Primarily Sunday mornings and

Wednesday evenings.)

We value each child and offer a safe environment where they willexperience acceptance and Gods love. Caring Nursery workers hel

make this commitment a reality. The Nursery Coordinator, while

primarily responsible for arranging Sunday morning nursery care

for children of infant and toddler ages, ultimately arranges care fo

children through 5th grade during any church functions. For more

information visit fccedmond.org/jobs

Nursery Coordinator

Two Positions Available on Our Staff!

Wedding CoordinatorThis person works with individuals requesting use of First Christian Church faciliti

for a wedding. S/he will work with the Business Administrator, other church com-

mittees as appropriate, and the ociating clergy to coordinate, direct, and facilitat

the requested wedding and any related events. Tasks include meeting with bride tdiscuss fees, plans, policies, coordinate schedules for deliveries and photographers,

ensure fees are paid timely, coordinate use of church owned appointments, and ot

er details as described in the job description. To inquire about the wedding coordi

tor position, and obtain a copy of the job description, contact Business Administra

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

Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

January 16, 2011Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Phillippians 2:25-30

January 23, 2011Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Romans 15:7-13