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A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK
CONNECTIONVol. 4 No. 23, June 14, 2012
Theres No Place Like HomeBy Rev. Greg Bunton, Associate Minister
of Student MinistriesThe past few years
our students have
traveled long
distances for their
summer mission
trips.They have
been to SouthCarolina, Louisi-
ana, Colorado, and who could forget the
2 weeks they spent on the road last sum-
mer, covering thousands of miles across
the central United States? Its exhausting
just thinking about all that driving!
As we started planning our trip for
this summer, we thought it might be
nice to stay a bit closer to home. Being a
Kansas boy from Wichita, I immediately
realized that we should go home that
is to say MY home. In the 16+ years Ihave been at FCC, I have
yet to take a
group back to my roots and reach out to
the community that nurtured me in my
formative years. Yes, we have stopped
in a couple of times, but nothing like this.
We are about to take Wichita by storm!
This Sunday, 25 high school students
and 5 adult sponsors will hit the road for
the short 2-hour drive to Wichita. I love
the sound of that 2 hours! We will be
staying at Pine Valley Christian Church.
You would think we would stay at myhome church, Riverside
Christian, and we
would have loved to, but they are missing
one critical component for us showers!
However, there is a great connection with
Pine Valley other than being a Disciple
church My former youth pastor from
when I was in middle school is the Senior
Pastor at Pine Valley. Hopefully she
doesnt tell any stories on me!
During the course of the week our
students will be doing a number of proj-
ects. They will be cleaning out a housethat is very large,
dirty, and filled to the
rim with stuff. Have you ever seen the
show Hoarders? Exactly! They will
also be working at the Lords Diner, a
community kitchen that serves over 400
homeless each night. In addition to that,
they will work at the Kansas Christian
Home, the Wichita Childrens Home, an
Habitat for Humanity.
Of course, what would a trip be
without some fun? Our evenings will be
filled with a presentation of Fiddler onthe Roof by the Wichita
Music Theater,
kayaking on the river, a tour of the Un-
derground Salt Mines, and stock car race
at 81 Speedway!
We invite your prayers as our stu-
dents embark on this great adventure.
If you would like to follow us on our
trip, read our daily blog posts at
www.fccedmond.org/wichita wherewe plan to post updates each
evening.
For more up to the minute reports,
follow our twitter @fccedmondyouthor choose to have our tweets
sent toyou as text messages by texting
follow @fccedmondyouth to 40404Make sure you leave a space
between
the word follow and the @ sign.
Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYERJamie Gable, Jason,
Scheer (Larry & Judy
Freemans son), Leinda Parson (Linda Dunlaps daughter), Judy Joy,
Larry Hays(Dyke Moffatts brother-in-law), Jim Hays, Haynes Phillips
(Anna Lisa Stanleysdad), Warren Hill, Jerri Jones, Bart Rodr,
Virginia ONiel, Cynthia David (Winnie
Halls daughter), Ed Berry, Bill & Mary Lou Womble OUR
SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Melissa Gibson & Family in thepassing
of her husband, Kenney Gibson, on June 5. Services were held at FCC
on
June 11 AND TO Bob & Barbara Henthorn in the passing of
Barbaras brother-in-law, Bill Ward, on June 11.
CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Catherine Claire Weitzel
bornMay 26 to Hap & Jennifer Weitzel. Grandmother is Gay
Gauldin.
Wow! Your generosity was overwhelming! Thank you for giving 80
packages ofPillowcases and Beef Jerky, to be sent to our deployed
Troops to enjoy. Thanksagain for your Faithfulness. Gods Blessings
on you, Becky Winn for The Blue StarMothers of Edmond
THANK YOU for all of the cards, prayers, visits and calls during
my recent surgery.
I truly appreciate all of the wonderful support from my church
family!Judy Joy
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Worshipat First Christian
8:15, 9 & 11am
June 17, 2012
Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackRev. Chris ShorowTheme: God is With
You During
LonelinessScripture: Daniel 6:16-18 and
Matthew 28:19-20
June 24, 2012Message: Rev. Chris Shorow
Rev. Greg BuntonTheme: God is With You During
ThankfulnessScripture: Daniel 6:16-28
Let Freedom Ring!Few things are more exciting than Independence
Day. Celebrating the 4th of July and the
Declaration of Independence is a hallmark event for any of us.
Flags, firework displays, mus
cal concerts, parades, and family gatherings typify our
patriotic and national spirit. And our
church family is no exception. Freedom of religion is a grand
gift to all of us. So, in conjun
tion with the 40th Anniversary of the Edmond Liberty Fest Parade
held on July the 4th,
2012 we will celebrate Freedom Fest and the free distribution of
hot dogs, chips,
water, and watermelon to parade attendees. This wonderful event
affords us the perfectopportunity to partner with our community and
demonstrate our deep commitment to Open
Doors and the practice of radical hospitality.
But thats not all. On Sunday, July 1, 2012, we will also host a
unique celebration
for our church family. Reflecting on our freedoms, and
especially the freedom of religion, we
will gather as a thankful people in a common time for Sunday
School followed by a unified
worship and a church wide, indoor picnic. There will be lots of
chicken, potato and pasta sal
ads, beans, desserts, and plenty of Open Armsi.e., time together
as a community of faith.
So mark both dates on your calendar and plan to join us for
these celebrations. Let them
be days of national patriotism, community, and faith in action.
Sign-up at the table display
in the rotunda or online atfccedmond.org/freedomfest to serve
with us and/or make
donations for either event. Your Evangelism and Membership
Ministry Teams
Happy Birthday!6/17 Hub Caldwell, Gia Coco, Don Hiebert6/19
Hallie Ball, Josh Biby, Mariah Danley,Andy Eischeid, Marilyn
Noles6/20 DeeAnn Flippin, Jacob McGrew
6/21 Ed Baker, Shirley Brown, TheoKinnaird, Addie Owen
6/22 Dave Francis, Robert Rowley,Preston Stout, Bomaonye
Tienabeso
6/23 Herb Davis, Kelly Raines, Abby Robertso6/24 Joe Biby, Ann
Cather, Linda Hall,
Bev Schmoyer
