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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 3 No. 30 August 18, 2011

CONNECTION

Welcome!By Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate MinisterThis Sunday,

August 21, weeagerly welcomeDr. Gary Peluso-

Verdend as ourguest preacher.Throughout ourre:NEW process,he has been our

consummate friend, consultant, and guide.A scholar in the field of Practical

Theology, Dr. Peluso-Verdend’s teachingand research interests are related to thestudy of congregational cultures andmodels for effective and transformativeleadership within church and society.He has taught a wide range of practicaltheology courses, at Phillips TheologicalSeminary and elsewhere, at the master’sand doctoral levels.

Dr. Peluso-Verdend began serving PTSas President in July 2009. He was VicePresident of Stewardship from July 2005until becoming president. An ordained

minister in The United Methodist Church,he previously served as the doctor of ministry program director, a member of regular faculty (1993-2000), and as dean(1997-2000).

In addition to providing leadershipfor numerous church and professional

workshops, his publications include “Whatis Lyle Schaller’s Vision of the Church?,”The Christian Century (January 27,1993),“The Crisis of Local and RegionalEcumenism,” Mid-Stream (October1993), Inquiring and Discerning Hearts:

Vocation and Ministry with Young Adultson Campus, co-authored with Sam Potaro(Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1993), “To Liveor to Die In Battle: A Nineteenth CenturyMetaphor and Clergy Self-Care,” QuarterlyReview (Fall 1998), “How Many ChurchesDoes It Take to Raise a Minister?,”The Circuit Rider (January-February2002), Paying Attention: Focusing YourCongregation on What Matters (2005),two articles in the ATS-sponsored journal

Sunday, August 21OPEN MINDS

Intentional Faith DevelopmentDr. Gary Peluso-Verdend

Sunday, August 28OPEN HANDS

Risk-Taking Mission & ServiceRev. Greg Bunton

Gary Peluso-Verdend, Ph.D.President, Phillips Theological Seminary

Associate Professor of Practical Theology

Theological Education, and two recentcontributions to lectionary resources.

Please join us this Sunday in welcomingand expressing gratitude to Dr. Peluso-

Verdend for his visionary leadership toour church, the seminary, and this faithcommunity.

SAVE the DATE!UNITE starts September 7;

registration begins

next week!

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Classics to Tour Ft. Sill -

Thursday, October 6This will be a personal visit to Ft. Sill withRev. Dr. Jerry Black as our host and guide.

With Jerry’s connections, we plan to visit thismilitary training center for US Troops. Put

Thursday, October 6, on your calendar! ContaWinnie Hall to reserve your spot - 341-4297.

Happy Birthday!8/21 Suzann Allison, Steve Hall,

Amanda Jennings, Sandy Mitchell,Karla Rowley

8/22 Hunter Steuart, Chris Stone8/23 Sarah Combs, Donna Clark, Kim

Engel, Kay Mades, Bonnie Smith8/24 Emma Hendershot, Debbie

Howell, Randle Lee8/25 Anne Holzberlein, Sophia Hunt8/26 Susan Black, Jill Keel, Robbi

Kinnaird, J.D. Metcalf, NancyNelson

8/28 Karen Moore, Matt Quade, EarlRice

Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

August 21, 2011Message: Dr. Gary Peluso-VerdendScripture: Romans 11:33-12:2Theme: Intentional Faith

Development

August 28, 2011Message: Rev. Greg BuntonScripture: John 13:12-17Theme: Risk-Taking Mission

& Service

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Charlie Young, Rex Swanson (formemember), Roy Jackson, Virginia O’Niel, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams’ mom), John Werhun, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciak’smom), Rose Marie McKee, Barbara Hall, Dona Lee Denton (CarrieAkin’s sister), Joe Samuels, Bart Rodr, Ed Berry

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Tim & Donna Clark in the passing of Donna’s father,Zoy Bert Lindsay, on August 12. Services were held August 16 in Del City.

Phone System UpdateOur phone system sustained damage duringthe last round of storms. The system will bereplaced next week. Until that time, we DO

NOT have access to voicemail and after hoursanswering is unavailable. Questions? Contact

Karla Mahan at kmahan@fccedmond.org

110 Year History Books ...are available now for pick up. If you pre-ordered youcopy, please drop by the rotunda table today!