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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTION

The Faith We SingBy Rev. Greg Bunton, Associate Minister of Student Ministries

Vol. 4 No. 3 January 26, 2012

As a life long member of the ChristianChurch (Disciples of Christ), I havecome to recognize and appreciate theimportance of music in worship.Music calls us to worship, it preparesus for prayer, it proclaims our faith,and it leads us to the table. Even if weare not singing, just listening, musichelps bring us into the presence of theHoly. It would be hard to imagine a

worship experience without any music!Choosing music is difficult. Some like traditional hymns,

others like more contemporary choruses. Some like the organ,some the piano, others a guitar, and some no instruments at all.Some prefer to sing out loud, others simply like to listen. Its hardto please everyone! And so we currently have 3 worship servicesthat offer different music options and styles. But no matter whatyou prefer, or what service you attend, the commonality is that

music is important to the worship of God.

This week, as we conclude the exploration of our Disciplesheritage, we will be celebrating the diversity of music that bringsus together. And to do so, we will be changing things up slightly.

All 3 services will be filled with a variety of music. Some music will be traditional, some contemporary. Some songs will inviteus to join in and sing together, some will offer us the opportunityto simply be in the presence of God. Some music was written byclassical musicians, and some by Disciples ministers and churchmembers (even some here in our own congregation). Even ourchildren and youth will be sharing music!

And through the variety of our music, we will be living outone of our early Disciples principles We protect unity throughdiversity.

We invite you to come and celebrate with us as we givethanks for the gift of music and its ability to lead us in worship.

A Celebration Of

First Christian Church of Edmond Presents

Upon the Retirement oChris J. Westhof III, Or

4:00pm Sunday, January 29

Special Treats at Retirement

Recital and Reception Join us for A Celebration of Music this coming

Sunday, January 29, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

FCC will be treated to a unique organ recital where six ac-complished recitalists will perform well known fiery toccatas

as well as quiet and contemplative tonal poems. Our chancelchoir will perform When I Survey

the Wondrous Cross. And there is a very specialsurprise that everyone will enjoy.

Following the recital, a reception will feature

finger foods and desserts.

Celebrating 50 Yearsof Scouting at FCC!

Sunday, February 5, 2011

Weve invited all the EagleScouts and former

scoutmasters to come forworship and will have a

celebration during the coffeehour starting at 10:00 a.m.

Bruce Jackson will shareour morning message,

and other Eagle Scouts and scoutmasters willparticipate in our worship services.

We will honor Gifford Parkhurst who startedtroup 479 a mere 50 years ago!

Join us as we lift up the wonderful relationshipbetween scouts and our church, another way we

reach out to the communityopen doors,

hearts, minds and tents!

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Connections Womens Bible StudyCovenant: Gods Enduring Promises by Kay ArthurTrust issues develop because people fail us. But Gods Word never fails. Women of all agesare invited to join us for Kay Arthurs Covenant: Gods Enduring Promises. This 8-sessionBible study will teach you seek and find, and come to appreciate the exciting, encouraging andlifechanging truths of the covenants of God.

Monday Evenings Thursday Mornings7:00 to 9:00pm 9:30 to 11:30amBeginning January 30 Beginning January 26

Books $17 (supports costs of class DVD)Sign up and pick up books from Iris Muno Jordan in Pastoral Office - Room 127 or contact JennyWiechmann at 340-3816 (for Mon. evenings) or Tana Stufflebean at 341-4742 (for Thurs. mornings).

Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches On Sale!The Youth of First Christian Church are selling Sub Sandwiches for SuperBowl Sunday. Students will be taking orders through February 5 for 6-inchsub sandwiches for $6 a piece. Your order is then available for pick up themorning of the BIG GAME.

This Sunday, stop by the rotunda to place your order and sandwichpreference. You can choose from ham, turkey, roast beef, cheese, and all

the fixings plus a bag of chips, a canned soda or bottled water, and a delicious homemade brownie. Proceeds from the sale supportongoing youth mission trips and activities.

If you are not able to put your order in on Sunday, you can also stop by during the week and fill out an order form, or orderonline at: www.fccedmond.org/subsales

As always, the support and prayers from the church family are instrumental in all the youth endeavors. Its teamwork that makesfor a winning team!

The Childrens and Youth Education Committees are pleased to announce two sum-mer internship programs for Childrens Ministries (ages birth-5th grade) and StudentMinistries (grades 6-12). These internships are open to college students that grewup at First Christian Church of Edmond and participated in the Children and Youthprograms. The purpose of the internships is as follows.1. To provide our college students the opportunity to give back to the church andprogram that nurtured them as children and teenagers2. To provide the opportunity to be a positive role model to our children and youth,and to the life of our Children and Student Ministries.3. To provide the opportunity for our college students to hone their leadership skillsas they help to plan and implement various programs and ministries.

The Childrens Education Committee will be hiring one intern for the summer,and the Youth Education Committee will be hiring three interns for the summer.

If you are interested in finding out more, or want to apply, go to www.fccedmond.org/internship and complete the online process. Application deadline is Sunday, March25. Interns will be selected and notified by Sunday, April 15.

Four Summer Internships Available!One for Childrens Education - Three for Student MinistriesBy Greg Bunton & Anna Lisa Stanley

Mark your Calendars!Family Camp 2012

Join us this year in beautiful Estes ParkColorado June 24 thru June 30th

for Family Camp . Come experience what everyone is talking about! There issomething for everyone. The informationpackets will be available in Rotunda onSunday.

The activities are endless: hiking, white water rafting, golfing, crafting, tennis, skateboarding, fishing, rock climbingstar gazing ,and horseback riding. Thereis also a chance to zip line 800 ft throughthe mountains. In the evenings, we goto movies, shop and of course join oneanother for a friendly game of Nerts andother games.

If you have any questions, pleasecontact Susan Huffer at 623-2185.

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Thanks For Another Successful IAS Bean Dinner!Once again our church family has responded generously to help support participationof some of our youth in the International Affairs Seminar (IAS). As a reminder, IAS is atrip to Washington, D.C. and New York City which exposes the participants to a largerworld view with a focus on Christian responsibility in the world. The youth visitCongressional representatives, other government officials, foreign embassies and theUnited Nations; they are briefed by the State Department and political activist groups;they worship at National City Christian Church; and they enjoy sight-seeing and usuallya Broadway musical.

The youth who will participate in this event this year and in future years appreciatethe great support offered by our congregation at the Bean Dinner on January 22.The total donations of $1807.15 once again demonstrated the generosity of our faithcommunity in supporting this activity and will help offset the expense of this opportunityfor our youth and their families.

Thanks for the success of this event are also directed to Bob Steele for helping withpreparation, other members of the Compadres Sunday School Class, Julie Bunton andthe parents of this years participating youth for preparing, setting up, serving andcleaning up, and to all those who helped Sherrye VanOsdol, and Tana Stufflebean insupplying brownies.

Please patronize the following local merchants to thank them for their donations tosupport this activity: WalMart Supercenter (I-35 & 15th), SAMs (Memorial & Penn),Walmart SuperCenter (Danforth & Santa Fe), Walmart Neighborhood Market (164th& Western), Homeland (33rd Street), Homeland (Bryant & Danforth), WalMartNeighborhood Market (2nd Street) and Homeland (Santa Fe & Edmond Road). Due totheir generosity ALL of the donations will go toward offsetting the cost of this experiencefor our youth.

Pick Up A Good Book!The library committee would like to letyou know that new books have beenplaced in the church library. One is abrand new book entitled Helping Thosein Grief by Norma Wright. Othersinclude a set of dontaed young adultbooks along with two donted boxes of books which are duplicates from thelibrary of First Presbyterian Church. Stopby and check out a book to enjoy!

Thinking About Joining First Christian? Have Questions?Come Get Answers at

Discover First Christian!10:00 am Sunday, February 12

in Fellowship Hall WestCome meet some of our staff, a few members and

share coffee and conversation.

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Loretta Parks, Tommy Atchison,Dale Hampton, Peggy Thies (Sandy Mitchells mom), TempleThigpen (Teddi Owens daughter), Roy Jackson, Rose MarieMcKee, Florine Shirley, Judy Joy, Bart Rodr, Virginia ONiel,Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Ed Berry, Bill & Mary

Lou Womble, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERSTo Paula Bailey and family on the passing of her uncle,LeRoy DuPree, on January 24 in Fillmore, OK. Services are pending.

Happy Birthday!1/29 Emily Marsh1/30 Patsy Corrigan, Tracy Hastings

1/31 Doyle OHagan, Kyle Polk, CarlHutton

2/1 Channing Crull, Tom Noles, Jennifer Schmitz

2/2 Dylan Cummings, Callie Schmitz2/3 Hayden Fuller, Larry Gri n, Avery

Hendricks, Lucas Peterson2/4 Jennifer McGrew, Madison

OMeara, Angie Percival, DennisWeaver

2/5 Lu Cunningham, Christi Eischeid,Nancy Gaines

More than 20 years ago, the SouperBowl of Caring began with a simple

prayer: Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help usto be mindful of those without even

a bowl of soup to eat.

Since that day, more than $81 millionhas been raised for local hunger relief organizations through Souper Bowl of Caring. Be part of this movement that

is sharing Gods love with thosein need. Please give generously on

Super Bowl Sunday as theCornerstone Sunday School class

works to TACKLE HUNGER! They will hold soup pots at the doors raising

money that will go directly to supportBreakfast on Boulevard.

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Worship January 29, 2012Message: Rev. Chris Shorow

Theme: Disciples Heritage:Diversity of Worship & Music

February 5, 2012Message: Bruce JacksonTheme: Boy Scout SundayScripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Come to the Regional Churchs 20th Annual Leadership Training School onSaturday, February 4th from 8:30 am to 12:45 pm at First Christian Church,Oklahoma City! Rev. Dr. Richard Hamm, former General Minister and President of

the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), will give the keynote address as part of the LTSopening worship at 9:00 am. Dr. Hamm will teach two classes and will speak at a luncheonat 1:00 p.m. following LTS. Luncheon reservations are required and must be in by January23rd. First Christian has paid registration for anyone from our congregation who wishesto attend. To see a complete list of classes offered at LTS, log on to our website at www.

fccedmond.org/lts OR visit the Regional Church website: www.okdisciples.org OR call 528-3577.