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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK 

CONNECTIONVol. 5 No. 22 June 6, 2013

It is aninteresting sightas I gaze out the window here atthe church. Our

steeple, whichtowers over thecity of Edmond

and is a landmark that can be seen formiles, has been taken down. Strange tosee our “naked” church. The steeple wasdamaged in the hailstorm from May of last year. So now, a year later, we get abrand new steeple.

Several other property issues havebeen addressed in the last few weeks. AFrench drain was installed outside thechapel and we have a new sump pumpto remove water from our basement.Both have been proven effective, as therecent deluge of rain has not floodedour basement. A new video screen inour chapel will allow us to do some newcreative programs in the chapel and

 will give us new opportunity for servicesthere. I know the youth group is firedup as their worship for Unite will looknew and exciting. The recent installationof locks and key fobs at our entrances

make this a more secure and saferenvironment, especially for all of our kidsin the Child Care Center.

Renovation and rebuilding. Not aneasy job, but a necessary one. One that isnecessary in our lives as well. Just ask thecitizens of Moore, El Reno, Carney, Little Axe and others. Rebuilding is difficult andemotionally taxing. But rebuilding is whatGod specializes in.

Several folks have asked why Godcaused all of these disasters that keephappening here in Oklahoma. I don’tbelieve God caused them, but I believeGod is truly present in the rebuilding. Inall of the care and compassion that hascome out of these disasters. Just as Godmade new life come out of death in theresurrection, so God brings new life to

these desperate situations in our lives.The Good News is that God is presentright where we need God—in times of rebuilding.

So as I gaze out the window,awaiting a new steeple, I also wait forGod’s presence. Because God is alwaypresent where there is rebuilding—inour lives and in our church. See you onSunday as God rebuilds each of our liv

Our “Naked” ChurchBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

First Christian

Church

Board Meeting

Sunday, June 9

5:30 pm

Room 116

Everyone is welcometo attend the monthly

Board meeting.

 Vacation Bible School:

PICK UP SHIRTS & CD’S!

This Sunday, June 9 VBS is next week - if you have signed your child

up - it is time to pick up your child’s VBS T-shirt

and CD! Come by the VBS booth in the rotunda.

This Sunday, June 9, a VBS volunteer will be there - ready to hand out

t-shirts and CDs.

VBS is Monday through Friday, June 10-14, from 6:30 to

8:30pm for ages Kindergarten (those who have completed Kindergarten)

through 5th Grade. If you have not signed up and wish to do so, you may

register at the door the first night of VBS. The cost will be $10.

For questions, contact Michelle at mfritz@fccedmond.org  

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It’s Fredom Fest!Few moments of national celebration are more excitingthan Independence Day. It’s just one of the hallmark even

in the calendar year. Firework displays, musical concerts,

parades, and family gatherings typify our cherished,

patriotic, and national spirit. And our church family is no

exception to this spirit. Freedom is a gift—the freedom

 we know in Christ and the freedom we know as citizen

of this country.

So, in conjunction with the annual, Edmond Liberty

Fest Parade on July 4th, 2013, First Christian will

host another Freedom Fest and distribute free hot

dogs, chips, bottles of water, and watermelon to

over 1,000 of the 50,000 parade attendees. This wonderful event affords us a grand opportunity to partner

 with our community in serving others. And it gives us a

superb moment to demonstrate our deep commitment to

radical hospitality.

Join us on this day of national patriotism, community

celebration, and faith in action. Sign-up at the table displa

in the rotunda or online at fccedmond.org/freedomfest to

serve with us and/or make donations.

- Your Evangelism Ministry Team

Friday, June 21 at 1pmIt’s time again for First Christian

Church’s Annual Golf Tournament!It will be held at Kickingbird Golf 

Course with an $80 Entry Fee. Signup forms can be found at the table in

the rotunda. For more information, callBob Stafford at (405) 359-8900or email at: bjstaff@swbell.net

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOLSundays, June 23 - August 25

10:00 - 10:50am in Fellowship Hall

Beginning June 23 through August 25, we are inviting all adult Sunday school classes to meet inthe Fellowship Hall for Unified Summer Sunday School! Summer Sunday School will showcase

programs by special people in our community and church family.We will start at 10:00am with refreshments and fellowship time. Our first speaker will be Dr. Paul Lehmann who hasgreat stories of his time as a professor at UCO and as a news anchor at a television station. If you have any questions

or suggestions, please contact Rev. Chuck Shorow at 341-3544. Come join the fellowship and fun!We hope to see you on Sunday, June 23!

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ConGRADulationsCollege Graduate! 

Caroline Burnett

Granddaughter of Beverly PearceDoctor of Pharmacy, Magna Cum

LaudeSouthwestern Oklahoma State

University

Kaci Taylor

Wife of Rev. Mark TaylorDoctor of Pharmacy with Pediatric

Degree OptionUniversity of Oklahoma

CHILDREN WORSHIP

& WONDERNOW at Both the 9 & 11am

Worship Services

What wonderful news! Children Worship & Wonder(CW&W) will now be held during BOTH the 9 and 11am

services. This wonderful ministry is an exciting way for children to experience God while learning about God. Children can be with God, hear the stories of God, talk to

God and listen to God. CW&W is designed for children 3 years old through first gradeand is held in the children’s own worship place.

Children will be dismissed during each service to come downstairs for worship.If you have questions about CW&W, contact the Director of Children’s Ministries,Michelle Fritz at mfritz@fccedmond.org or 341-3544, ext. 106.

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Carrie Akin, Bradford Village

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER  Roger Stilwell, DanaStilwell (Roger Stilwell’s brother), Joan Grant, Sue Fraim, Anne Holzberlein,Chris Gibson, Debby Gresh, Jim Fritz (Jeff Fritz’s dad), Doris Dowell, Dale & Betsy

 Jones, Earl & Loree Rice, Judy Joy, Gayle Jones (Jennifer Cain’s mom), Lori Snider(Loretta Park’s daughter), Cynthia David (Winnie Hall’s daughter), Bill & MaryLou Womble

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Sue Archer in the death of her sister, BettyTwomey. Services were held Monday, June 3 in Holdenville AND TO JenniferMcGrew & Family in the death of her grandmother, Harriet Banks, on May 13.Services were held on Saturday, May 18 in OKC.

Happy Birthday!6/9 David Penland, Haley Felix, Ca

Jennings, Fran Hauser, Nancy

Scott6/10 John Combs, Ann Douthitt, Ko

VanOsdol, Jamie Gable, BrynnBurleston

6/11 Anne Ward, Bryan McGaha,Margaret Wilmoth, JenniferShipley, Susan Worsham, HuntDaylor

6/12 Crystal Vazquez, Lily Percival,Evelyn Robinson

6/13 Scott Johnson, Linda Quade,Jacob Fine-Thomas, BrodyBunton, Connie Huston

6/14 Carla Clark, Gillian Luton,Mitchell Good, John Paxton,Kevin Winters

6/15 Michelle Hoppe, John MeadowEmily Stabler, Olivia O’Donnell

6/16 Judy Shaffstall, Sherry Parks,Ken Kysar

 FCCE Family - Thank you, again for your response with “Adopt a Box for Our 

Troops.” Your faithfulness is overwhelming! Over 20 boxes were filled and returned,

 flowing over with needed, and requested items. Many men and women will be thrilled

to receive a gift package and hear from home.

 Blessings to you and yours,

Becky Winn,

with The Blue Star Mothers of Edmond

A Trip with The Classics  Thursday, July 25 - All dayThe Classics are planning another event - a day trip! This time it is to visit the George W. Bush Presidential Library

and Museum and eat at Babe’s Chicken Dinner House. This trip includes transportation and a meal, plus alladmissions and attractions, for the wonderful price of $129.00 per person! Full payment is due with your reservation.

For information or reservations, contact Winnie Hall (405-341-4297) or Ellen Chitwood (405-341-2859).Hurry and reserve your spot today! Spots are filling up FAST! 

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 Looking For a Way to Serve? Volunteer Opportunities For You

ReNewing Hands Ministry

Needs You!

Do you love working in the outdoors?Do you enjoy gardening? Are you

 wanting to help others? If so, ReNewingHands is looking for volunteers to

help with garden clean up and

mulching for some of our members who need help. If you are interested,call Marcia Tunison at (405) 285-1506or email her via the Hub!

Are You a People Person?

FCC Open Doors (Evangelism) needsDoor Greeters & Front Desk Helpers on Sunday mornings - before Sunday

School and before each worship service. Ifyou love welcoming and meeting people,this is a great ministry for you! Your timecommitment is only 15 minutes a monthfor Door Greeters and 1 hour a month forFront Desk Helpers. Contact Randy Husto via the Hub or at rc.huston@att.com

Be a Part of The Tech Crew! 

Have you ever used PowerPoint before? Would you like to help out in worship once amonth? The Tech Crew could use your help! We are looking for several volunteers to

“do the words” on Sundays at the 9 & 11am worship services. The time commitmen

is two hours on the Sunday that you serve. If we get enough volunteers, you may onlyhave to do it once every six weeks. Existing Tech Crew volunteers will provide you withplenty of training on our very easy-to-use software (displays the lyrics to songs on thescreens in the sanctuary).

This is a fun way to serve! It is rewarding job that helps each member of thecongregation in worship. If interested, please contact Frank Gresh at frank@

 frankgresh.com or by phone at (405) 417-1977.

Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

 June 9, 2013Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackRev. Chris Shorow 

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41John 13:34

 

 June 16, 2013 Father’s DayMessage: Rev. Charles Shorow 

Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Malachi 4:4-6

Luke 1:16-17