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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 4 No. 26, July 5, 2012

The Things We Do For LoveBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

We Survived!Family Camp 2012As Don Wiechmann reminded us in our closing worship, Family

Camp 2012 posed more than a few challengessome personal

and some collectiveand some that left us pondering once

again the question: is the glass half empty or half full?

The Petersons, for example, arrived at the campfirstwell, sort of... They got into Estes Park on Saturday

only to find smoke throughout the town and the road

to the camp closed, possibly until the next day. So they

quickly got a room in town and became our on-sight,

Family Camp, fireside reporters. Fortunately, the fires

were quickly contained, though not before consuming

some 21 homes. When the Sparks/Godwins arrived a

bit later, they were toldquite thankfullythat the road

would be open by dark. It had been closed for the safety

of the helicopters flying in to drop water on the fires. So,

half empty, or half full?

In Manitiou Springs, however, it was a very different

story. Those fires continued to spread and pose a serious dan

to the entire community. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, th

Kinnairds, Koopmans and Mecoys were awakened by a loud

knock at the door. It was time to evacuateand figure out wh

to do until the start of camp much later in the day. continuedonpagetwo

Jennifer Hum-

phrey passed

along a wonderful

piece she found

somewhere onthe internet. Its

from Jason Good,

who is obviously

a new parent. He has compiled a list of

things that he cant believe that he has

done since having children. You know, no

matter how hard you try to explain these

things to new parents, they still sound

outlandishlike something I would never

do. But it is amazing the crazy things you

find that youve donelike:

-Butter a piece of toast while going to the

bathroom-Brush someones teeth against their will

-Blow on food while its in someone elses

mouth.

-Help someone else blow on food while

its in someone elses mouth.

-Eat food that has fallen out of someone

elses mouth.

-Eat food youve found on the floor.-Eat food you found on the mantle.

-Eat candy you found in a shoe.

-Visit a psychiatrist.

-Wipe someones nose with your bare

hand.

-Let somebody throw up in your bare

hand.

-Eat baby food.

-Blame passing gas on a child.

-Get someone dressed while youre in the

shower.

-Pass out from blowing up a kiddie pool.

-Cut up a grape.-Almost agree to cut up a raisin.

-Pretend to enjoy the flavor of a prune.

-Ask someone why their hair smells like

Gogurt.

-Ask someone why their hair smells like

your antiperspirant.

-Put someone elses toenail clippings in

your pocket.

-Let someone watch you go to the

bathroom while they stare blankly eatina popsicle.

What a list! I wonder why people d

those crazy things? I think I know. Its

called love. Sacrificial love. A love that

goes way beyond the ordinary and does

unthinkable things. Its the kind of love

God has for us, and the kind of love we

called to have for one another. When yo

care so deeply for someone elselike a

childyoull do incredible things for the

So Im not looking to have you throw up

in my bare handsbut if you need to, I

need to be there. Jesus Christ calls us toa higher love, and doing things we neve

thought we could or would do for one

another.

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FamilyCamp2012-continuedfrompageone

Thankfully, by Sunday evening, all registered campers had

reached Estes Park and were safely in their rooms. Half empty, or

half full?

As with all good traditions, some things must change. And

because of the obvious threat of wild fires, the annual Smores

campfire had to be cancelled. Bummer! But the death of one

thing gives life to another and this year, the annual Smores event

gave way to ice cream and birthday cake (in honor of Josh and

Joey Biby). Half empty, or half full?

Then its Monday, the first full day

of Family Camp 2012. And once again,

tradition meets with change. A large

group left early for the annual first day,

family hike. But the one vital roadway to

the trailhead was under construction and

closed to all traffic except shuttle buses.

And the demand for those shuttles was so

intense, that the turn around time was

well, lets just say, longer than the average

set of fast food, remote control addicts like

us could takeor did. We quickly x-ed

this site off our bucket list and headed off

for other happier (and more accessible)

trails. Half empty, or half full?

So, one day it was fires and the next it was road construction.

Maybe things would improve on Tuesday. Not! More fires and

the white water rafting trip was canceled. The canyon northwest

of Ft. Collins, was still engulfed in a massive fire, which eventually

destroyed more than 250 homes. So, it was another day to be

creative. And what place could be more inviting for creativity than

the Rocky Mountains? Half empty, or half full?

Wednesday came with yet another, fire ban driven

cancelationthe annual Horseback ride and breakfast. But not

all was lost. The ride itself was still on. It was just reduced to two

hours, no cookout breakfast, and a little reroute through Moraine

Park. Meanwhile, the fishermen headed off for a day of fly

fishing. The hike was shorter, but challenging. And the fish were

plentiful. They just didnt seem too anxious to cooperate in being

caught. Really more trees and rocks were caught than fish. But so

what? The setting

was refreshingly

beautiful. Half

empty, or half full?

We cappedoff this day with the

annual Family Fun

Night. It was go-

carts, water boats,

bumper boats,

putt-putt golf, and

a youth camper

favoritewater balloon fight. Even Don and Mishelleen Mecoy

got in on this action. They represented the parents beautifully.

And though the rains had finally come in the afternoon refreshing

the spirits of all and cooling the temperatures significantly, they

broke just in time for all of the fruhaha (yea!). Of course, they

wouldnt have stopped the water balloon fight anyway. But wh

brief showers fell in the evening, did make for some havoc on th

go-cart track. It just wasnt enough to keep Margaret Hall from

ruling the course. Half empty, or half full?

Thursday morning, some hikers headed out for Blue Lakewith a few making a Polar Bear Plunge. And if you can believe

they were even caught in a fast and quick hail storm while maki

their way back down the trail. Some fun, huh? Half empty, or

half full?

By Friday, the Mecoys had had two flat tires, the Wiechman

had lost a water pump, and Jerr

had visited the local dentist for

the replacement of a crown. Bu

everything was replaced. So, ha

empty, or half full?

Ok, so everything didnt go

as planned. But spirits never

seemed deterred. Everyone kep

smiling, determined to enjoy eve

moment of a grand place and

time. When the older children a

teenagers were not participating

some scheduled event, they wer

swimming, playing basketball,

putt-putt, volleyball, or tennis. In the evenings, it was a mix of

children, youth, and adults playing cards or games. We laughe

out loud and enjoyed lots of fun together. Half empty, or half fu

We had six new families join us this year. The Wood Famil

roomed across the hall from us. By the end of the week, I felt lik

we had been friends forever. If they had not joined us on this tr

I might never have had gotten to know them this well. This was

Sue Archer and her familys first time for summer camp, though

she was one of the first brave souls to join our first Winter Fami

Camp! Bill and Mignon

Denyer were with us for the

first time. I had a great fun

talking with them on the

back patio. Robin Pierces

sister Tracy Nester and her

daughter were also first

timers, along with Sue Hite,

friend of Linda Burrows,

and, the Belardo Family.

So, half empty, or half full?

Well, just listen to some of the survey comments: Great

week.Lovedit.Goodtimewashadbyall.Ilovethebackpor

LOVEFAMILYCAMP.Thanksformakingitsospecialand

givingmyfamilymemoriesthatwilllastforever.Wonderfulwe

Obviously, more than half full.

When we gathered for our closing service, Ellen and Ann

reminded us that we are a family made one in Christ. Clearly,

our glass is more than half full. So yes Don, the experience of th

week, in spite of its unusual challenges, was of a cup more than

half full.

Until next year in the mountains

Susan Huffer, Family Camp Coordinator and Jerry Black

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Molly Haley

Addy Bowers

Kayla Clark

Camille Caldwell

Greg Bunton

Cole Stanley

Frank Gresh

Debby Gresh

Kim Kerr

Amy Hepler

Dennis Gallop

Mark Taylor

Jennifer Humphrey

Shelley Regan

Iris Jordan

Karla Mahan

Jeff Williams

Quinton Conaway

Jennifer Hunt

Jennifer McGrew

Cameron Woods

Kayla Bunton

Sarah Rogers

Thomas Spurrier

Janell Duncan

Greyson Ernst

Sarah Douthitt

Delaney Ernst

Lee Christensen

Jessica Shelton

Cassie Miller

Chad Miller

Thank You from BABYLONWhat a great VBS adventure we had in Babylon

telling city dwellers and shop keepers about ourone true God!!! We were even lucky enough

to meet Daniel and learn about his Courage in

Captivity. During the week, our children raised

enough money to provide 31 mosquito nets

to children in Mali to help wipe out Malaria. Kids

and adults alike were blessed many times over by our VBS experience. Amy Peters and Desi Stout put an amazing team of people

together to lead and minister with our children. Thanks for taking this overwhelming task on and making it happen! Special thanks

go out to Jennifer Humphrey, Addy Bowers, and the entire FCC staff. Also, thank you, the church for donating and loaning items

to bring bible stories to life. We say THANK YOU! to all of our leaders listed below and on the b

page - as you can see, there were MANY! And all those who prayed for a successful VBS or who m

have inadvertently been left off this list - thank you, also!

AnnaLisaStanley,DirectorofChildrensMinistry

Happy Birthday!7/8 Phyllis Jarrett7/9 Katherine Adkins, Chris Westhof

7/10 Carson Crull, Shirley Davis, KellyJones, Don Keel

7/11 Huner Marsh, Joy Patton7/12 Susan Barker, Will Harris, Jaxon Humph7/13 Garry George, Dyke Moffatt7/14 Scott Foreman, Charlotte Larrison,

Jeff Stephens7/15 Abigail Agosta, Charla Allison,

Bruce Jackson, Dale Reeder

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Dale Hampton (Dot

Hammonds brother) Jason Scheer (Larry & JudyFreemans son), Leinda Parson (Linda Dunlapsdaughter), Judy Joy, Larry Hays (Dyke Moffattsbrother-in-law), Jim Hays, Haynes Phillips (Anna Lisa

Stanleys dad), Warren Hill, Jerri Jones, Bart Rodr, Virginia ONiel, Cynthia David(Winnie Halls daughter), Ed Berry, Bill & Mary Lou Womble

Mitchem Ernst

Amy Roberts

Letitia Anthony

Conner SwearingenAngie Percival

Caleb Swearingen

Will Mecoy

Mac Mecoy

Mishelleen Mecoy

Janet Helms

Neil Helms

Caleb Stanley

Sally Leonard

Suzanne Allison

Karlee Meadows

Emily Gresh

Sherrye VanOsdol

Peter Gaddy

Kassie Johnson

Emily ThompkinsCaroline Judd

Shannon Medley

Jill Wilburn

Melissa Hendricks

Jennifer Schmitz

Janet Caldwell

Julie Bunton

Sarah Raines

Carter Raines

Sebastian Gomez

Chrisha McGann

Melissa VanOsdol

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