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The Chalice
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK
CONNECTIONVol. 5 No. 14 April 18, 2013
As a youngchild, Iremembertelling my aunt
I wish I wasa grown up.She told meto enjoy being
a child because when you become agrown up you had to pay bills
and makeall kinds of hard decisions. I haveremembered that my
entire life. Iunderstood what she was saying once Ihad to make all
those decisions. It canbe very overwhelming.
As an adult, one day while runningmy mom taxi, I made a remark
about
the flowers and wondered what madethem so beautiful. My
daughter, Jenna,just matter of factly said Mom, Godmade them that
way. Wow, to be likea little child.
A friend told me one time that shedidnt know what to tell her
child when
they had lost a loved one. When shefinally got the courage and
told them,their response was Mom, dont worry,I will see them again
in heaven. It just
makes you stop and wonderto be likea little child.
When attending training forChildren Worship and Wonder, thestory
of Jesus and the Children was told.While watching the story and
readingthe verse in the Gospel of Luke, Irealized even though we
are all childrenof God, what does it mean to be like alittle child.
He tells us that to get intoheaven, we must receive Him like a
littlechild. I wonderdo you rememberwhat it is to be like a little
child?
As we come to worship this Sunday,on Childrens Sunday, leave
yourgrown up self at home. Come like alittle child to worship God
with totaldependence, full trust, frank openness,and complete
sincerity.
Like A Little ChildBy Michelle Fritz, Director of Childrens
Ministry
This Sunday is
Childrens SundayApril 21
Join us on Sunday as the childreof First Christian lead worship
in
the 9 and 11am services!
Beautify Your Gardenwith TLC Gift Cards!
The Youth
are selling
$20 TLC
Greenhouse
gift cards
NOW
through
Sunday,
May 12.
The cards
are easy to
purchase on Sundays, in the rotunda,
and on Wednesday evenings. What
a wonderful gift for that someone
special on Mothers Day!
The TLC cards are good for
all plants, trees, fertilizer and soil to
help you get your garden growing
this spring! (excludes landscaping
services) Your purchase will help
support youth activites and summer
youth mission trips.
Contact Missy Blevins at (405)
833-1115 with questions. Pick up
your TLC cards today!
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Join First Christian of Edmond for a
Unified Worship ServiceSunday, April 28
10:45am
Lets gather for 9:30am Sunday School and 10:45am Unified Worship
Servicefollowed by the Circle of Compassion Dinner and Auction at
noon.
Circle ofCompassionDinner andAuctionSunday, April 28
12pm NoonFellowship Hall andFamily Life Center
As First Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ), we continually seek
ways to serve others both within our own community and beyond.
One of
the ministries we support is Week of Compassion (WOC). (WOC is
the relief,
refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church
(Disciples of
Christ). WOC seeks to equip and empower disciples to alleviate
the suffering of
others through disaster response, humanitarian aid, sustainable
development
and promotions of mission opportunities.)
Week of Compassion has challenged Disciples Churches to become a
part
of the Circle of Compassion - 100 Disciples Churches to raise
$10,000 forthe endowment fund for Week of Compassion. First
Christian Edmond has
accepted this challenge!
We are hosting a dinner and an auction event on Sunday, April
28,
in the Fellowship Hall and Family Life Center to support the
Circle
of Compassion endeavor. Tickets are on sale now: $5 for each
person
(children under 5 are free.)
Please join us on Sunday, April 28, at noon for a delicious
lunch. After
lunch, we will be auctioning off some great items - with both a
silent auction and
live auction! Come check it out! You can reserve your spot at
the table in the
rotunda or contact Iris Muno Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 110.
Teaser of Auction Items
Friends, Arts & Wine Evening
with The Shadids
Original Framed Photograph The
Cross by Todd Ward
Starbucks Create Your Own
Tumbler Kit
Gift Certificates for Haircut & Style
with JCs Funky Hair Ranch Stylist
Mercedes Benz Childrens
Ride-On Car
A Homemade Dessert Every
Other Month Certificate
by Tana Stufflebean
Red Dirt Ranger CDs
2012-13 OSU Womens Basketball
Team Signed Basketball
2012-13 OSU Mens Basketball Team
Signed Basketball
Handmade Beaded Bracelets
by Iris Muno Jordan
Bar-B-Q Gift Basket
by Cedar Hill Seasonings
Select Wines for Wine Pull
(wine not served at event)
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GIVE LIFE.
GIVE BLOOD.
Sunday, April 289 AM to 1 PM
Fellowship Hall North
Give blood at FCCs Blood Drive!
Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL
Virginia ONiel in Bellevue Rehab Center; DorisDowell, Epworth
Skilled Nursing; Joan Grant in
Epworth-Rehab
THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Jean Wilkerson, Betsy Jones, John
Werhun, Nancy
Gallop, Gabe Wiechmann (Don & Jenny Wiechmanns son), Earl
& Loree Rice, Judy
Joy, Phyllis Jarrett, Gayle Jones (Jennifer Cains mom), Lori
Snider (Loretta Parks
daughter), Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Bill &
Mary Lou Womble
Happy Birthday!4/21 Adam Jewell, Elizabeth Zamoran
4/22 Matthew Cave
4/23 Mike Hatley, MaKayla Weaver,
Logan Thomas, David Ernst,
Dennis Galyon, Marge Downing
Ryan Burleson, Ethan Miller
4/24 Linda Dunlap, Penny Koegel,
Mishelleen Mecoy, Lucas Huffer
4/25 Pauline Rahhal, Bud McKinley,
Charles Roach, Vance Gregory,
LaVerne Fry
4/26 Peyton Roberson, Les Rodman,
Toni Wildman, Sydney Larrison,
Katie Robertson, Cyone Harris4/27 Vicky Cauthen, Duke
Douthitt
4/28 Steve Joy, Wes Moffatt, Linda
Murray
First ChristianChurch Board
MeetingSunday, April 21
5:30 pm
Room 116Everyone is welcometo attend the monthly
Board meeting.
Donations Needed for
Youth Garage SaleSaturday, May 11, from 9am to 2pm
Family Life Center
We would appreciate gently used clothing (no
shoes please), toys, furniture, working electronics
and household items. Funds raised at the sale
support our mission trip this summer and other
youth events. Donations will be accepted May 6-10,
from noon to 7pm in the Family Life Center. Limited pick up for
furniture items only
will be available that same week; first scheduled-first served.
Contact Mark at 341-3544
or [email protected] details.
Escape to Athens with Paul!This years theme for Vacation Bible
School is
Athens: Pauls Dangerous Journey to Share
the Truth.
Imagine leaving a life of privilege and power
to face angry people, imprisonment, and even
earthquakes all to spread the life-changing truth
of Gods love. Learn the jaw-dropping story of
the Apostle Paul straight from Paul himself! In an
ancient anything goes culture, Paul will inspire
kids to share the truth of Gods immeasurable love!Registration
for VBS begins May 5! If you register by May 27, it is FREE!
After
May 27, the cost will be $10. VBS will be Monday, June 10,
through Friday, June 14,
for ages Kindergarten (those who have completed Kindergarten)
through 5th Grade.
For questions, contact Michelle at 341-3544 or
[email protected]
Mark your calendars!
Save The Date! Friday, June 21, 1pm
First Christians Annual Golf Tournament, Kickingbird Golf
Course, $80Entry Fee. Contact Bob Stafford at 359-8900 or
[email protected]
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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am
April 21, 2013Childrens SundayMessage: Rev. Chris
ShorowScripture: Luke 18:15-17
April 28, 2013Sunday School 9:30amUnied Worship 10:45amMessage:
Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Acts 11:1-18
Disciples Retirement Community of OKDRCO Prepares to Launch the
Care Partners Ministry ProgramIn the 1950s a group of individuals
formed a ministry to raise funds and build the Oklahoma
Christian Retirement Community (OCRC) or the Oklahoma Christian
Home as it was commo
known. This ministry provided care to retired individuals who
had faithfully served the church
Edmond First Christian continues to support this ministry as a
number of our members are
long-time residents. Today there are over 30 individuals
residing in Bradford Village, Edmond
former OCRC, who may need future financial assistance. The
Disciples Retirement Communi
of Oklahoma (DRCO), formed in 2005, is working to provide future
benevolent needs.The DRCO board envisions a healthcare ministry
that would embrace caring for Disciple
Christ senior adults across Oklahoma. In January 2013, the Care
Partners Ministry was forme
Donations and grants are needed to fund this ministry as plans
develop to model it after two b
practices programs: Caregiver-to-Caregiver Network by Southern
Caregiver Resource Cent
San Diego, CA, and Caregiving Team by Interfaith CarePartners in
Houston, TX.
The Care Partners Ministry is a collaborative ministry serving
Oklahomas elderly, extrem
ill, physically/mentally challenged and their caregivers. This
ministry helps seniors maintain
their independence and helps caregivers focus on the importance
of self-care. Teams of traine
volunteers help the individual or caregiver access community
resources, provide services, assi
self-care, and are a listening ear. Volunteers respond uniquely
to the Care Partners needs, wh
relying on the power and support of the overall team. Volunteers
are being sought from DOC
congregations across OK.
This is an exciting time for the DRCO and the Christian Church
in Oklahoma.Please
prayerfully consider financially supporting this new ministry.
For those already contributing, th
DRCO expresses gratitude. For more information and updates,
contact Rev. Devon McAnally
Associate Regional Pastor for Health Care Advocacy, at
[email protected] vis
www.okdiscipleshealth.org
Contributions may be mailed to: DRCO 301 NW 36th Street, OKC, OK
73118.
