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CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 2 No. 45 November 11, 2010

last years totaland we still have someoutstanding pledges. Thank you to all ofyou who have committed yourselves to thechurch for 2011. You have made and willmake a difference in the lives of many. Ana quick reminder to others who have yet tocommit, there is still time.

Jerry and I often comment to one an-other how lucky we feel to be a part of suca wonderful and dynamic congregation.God has certainly blessed us on our jour-neys to bring us to this place. Thank you.

Meanwhile, get ready to start writing2011 on your checks, because its rightaround the corner.

2011. Sounds likea futuristic kind ofdate, doesnt it?But the truth is thatits only 47 days

away from Sunday.Hard to believe. Itseems at though theolder I get, the fastertime flies. Friendsthat are older thanI am tell me that it

only gets worse. Hmm.

Each year, several churches in Edmond combine efforts to host a Community ThanksgivingDinner. This shared meal is for anyone, but provides a special sense of community for sin-gles, lonely college students, those far from family members, and others. The 2010 dinner

will be held Thursday, November 25 from 11am to 3pm at the University of CentralOklahoma in the George Nigh Center. First Christian plays an active role in supporting thisdinner. There are several ways for you to be involved:

1) Donate food items (display of items needed in rotunda)2) Contribute money to purchase food3) Volunteer to work prior to the event, or on Thanksgiving

Register to help online at www.fccedmond.org/thanksgiving or drop bythe display table in the rotunda.

Even though time flies, I lookforward to the future. It is full of pos-sibilities and opportunities. Especiallyhere at the church. Our future is verybright. I feel that especially on the

heels of our Annual Campaign. It wasa positive experience for so many ofus to hear compelling stories of howthe church and giving to God hasinfluenced peoples lives.

The final numbers are not inyet for the campaign for our budgetfor 2011, but so far we are ahead of

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Eunice Wilson,Edmond Hospital; Belinda Davis, Bone & Joint

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYERJoyce McNickle, LondonCarrington, Eric Koegel, Dan McNickle, Bob Stafford, Teddi

Long-Owen, Mary Kate Heath, Ralph Eastwood (Jackie Staffords dad), Jeff Stephens,Dorothy Bryan, Chelyne Barney (Marjorie Andersons daughter-in-law), Ann Douthitt (DukeDouthitts mom), Bart & Jennifer Rodr, Sharon Luton (Susan Blacks cousin), Ed Berry,Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Benny & Lee Christensen in the passing of Bennysmother, Jo Ann Christensen, on November 3. Family held a private service AND to Bill &Suzann Allison in the passing of Suzanns brother, Chuck Hague, on November 4. Serviceswere November 6 in Woodward AND to Greg & Martha Jacobs Crosser in the passing ofGregs brother, David Crosser, on November 4 in Iowa. Services were November 9 in IowaAND to Sherilyn Clark in the passing of her aunt, Opal Gerhard, on November 6. Serviceswere November 9 in Enid.

Happy Birthday!11/14 Demaris Burleson, Sherilyn Clark,Courtney Enix, Jill Ferrell, WinnieHall, Tim McCall, Joyce McNickle,Todd Ward

11/16 Carrie Akin

11/17 Andrew Anderson, John Rahhal

11/18 Judy Bennett, Roger Enix, Kathy Le

11/19 Linda Burke, Colin McGann, Carson

Mullins11/20 Ellen Chitwood, Reta Clopton,

Earlee Daniel, Scott Powell11/21 Brian Haley, Jennifer Penland

Looking ForwardBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Be A Part of Edmonds Community Thanksgiving Dinner Give WARMTH and HOPEBlanket Sunday, November 14

Your gift of $5 will purchase a warm blank

through our BLANKET Sunday offering. Fmany years, our Disciple Women groupshave encouraged participation in the BLANKETS+ program of Church World Servicean agency who reaches out to neighbors inneed near and far--not with a hand out, bua hand up. In the face of a disaster, peopleneed blankets--and more. So, if youre looing to help build a better worlda world

were theres enough for allplease givegenerously to the Blanket Sunday offering

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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

November 14, 2010Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Luke 21:5-19

November 21, 2010Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Purchase Poinsettias - Decorate For Advent!

Each year we decorate our worship spaces for Advent with beautiful poinsettias.For just $15 you can purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a lovedone. there are three simply ways to place your order:

1) Order forms in worship bulletins through Sunday, November 14

2) Order online at www.fccedmond.org/poinsettia3) Call Iris Jordan at 341-3544

Orders must be received by Wednesday, November 17. If you purchasepoinsettias to take home, they will be available for pick up on Sunday, November 28.

All proceeds benefit the FCC youth mission fund and youth room remodel project.

An Updatefrom theFinance CommitteeThrough October General Fund has a positive Year to Dabalance (+$15,770.84) with Revenues at 100.1% of Yea

to Date Budget and Expenses at 98.3% of Year to Date Budget. 2010 Year to Date Pledgedand Non-Pledge Offering are at 96.5% and 114.9% of Year to Date Budget respectively. 201Building Fund Revenues are at 93.5% of Year to Date Budget. The Year to Date (YTD), thro

October 31, 2010, Revenue and Expenses are: General Fund Building FundYTD Actual YTD Actual

Revenue $865,940.81 $209,607.95Expense $850,169.97 $227,292.80Excess/(Shortfall) $15,770.84

Please remember to note on your checks or envelopes to which church accounts you want

your contribution credited.

Our Parish NursesEncourage you to nd out if you are at risk for diabetes.FREE health tests Friday, Nov. 12 and Sat. Nov. 13 - 10am to 6pm at Walgreens, 1400 E. 2nd Stree

Did You Order Butter Braids? You can pick them on Thursday, November18 between 4 and 6:30pm, or on Sunday, November 21. Questions? Contact Robbi Kinnaird atrobbi@kinnaird.com or 340-2427.