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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 3 No. 40 November 3, 2011

CONNECTION

Come to the GardenBy Anna Lisa Stanley, Director of Childrens Ministries

Does this

sound

anything

like you? I

have everyintention of

getting up in

the morning,

positioning myself in a quiet place with

the perfect cup of coffee to pray and

study the Word. I set my alarm each

night with this intention. Inevitably

what follows is a whirlwind of snooze

buttons, getting kids dressed, packing

lunches, getting kids on the bus, and

getting myself to work. Schedules for

young families are tough, but we allstill need to be in the habit of finding

a quiet place during the day to be still

and listen for Gods voice. I believe it is

the key in trying to find balance in our

often overwhelming lives.

On November 6th at 10:00 a.m.,

we will bless and dedicate our new

Childrens Prayer Garden. We hope

many people will find this to be a quiet

place to listen for and talk with God.Our current 4th and 5th graders have

been working diligently on a design for

the garden and will be planting as the

seasons allow. The garden will also be

a place for learning. There are plans

to teach children about conservation

and how to be good stewards of Gods

creation.

Children of all

ages will be

able to offer

their gifts ofservice as we

plant and

nurture the

garden. Over

time, as the

garden grows into the vision that

the children have for it, we will all

be able to delight in the miracle of

Gods creation.

So, even if you cant make thetime every morning, I hope that you

will find time during the weeks to com

to visit the childrens prayer garden.

If you are interested in being a part o

our gardening team, please contact

me at astanley@fccedmond.org or b

phone at 341-3544.

DedicationSunday, November 6, 2011

10:00 a.m.ThankYouJo

eyTurner!

In the prayer ofgardening we cometo know that deepwithin the soul isan inner garden ofgreat importance.

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Edmond CommunityThanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, Nov. 2411am to 3pm

University of Central OklahomaGeorge Nigh Center

Each year, several churches in Edmond combine efforts to

host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This shared meal is for

anyone, but provides a special sense of community for singles,

onely college students, those far from family members, and

others. The 2011 dinner will be held Thursday, November 24

from 11am to 3pm at the University of Central Oklahoma in the

George Nigh Center.

This year First Christians leadership role is to coordinate all

volunteers from throughout the community! And of course we will

continue to collect food items.

Ways YOU Can Help!1) Donate food items (list of items needed in rotunda)

2) Contribute money to purchase food

3) Volunteer to work prior to the event,

or on Thanksgiving4) Telephone callers to make contact with the

volunteers to verify information and assign roles.

5) Telephone callers to remind volunteers before

Thanksgiving Day of their shift and job.

6) Be a greeter/dispatcher at the event/check

in volunteers and send them out.

7) Be a volunteer runner at the event to

escort volunteers to their work areas.

Drop by the display table in the rotunda this Sunday and sign

up! Questions?Contact Mike OMeara, Outreach Ministry

Moderator at mikeomeara@sbcglobal.net or 249-4004.

Share Warmth This Winter!First Christian Church is hosting a sleeping bag and coat drive for the homeless of Oklahoma City

Through the efforts of Randy Thomas and Dorothy Griffith, the goal is to collect 100 sleeping bags

and as many coats as possible. We will distribute these to the homeless of OKC through our partne

ship with Refuge Fellowship Church in December.If you have a coat or sleeping bag you are no longer using, please consider donating it to the

homeless. And if you have an extra pillowcase, we would love that as well so we can make nap sa

for the sleeping bags. You can drop your coats, sleeping bags, and pillowcases in the boxes provi

in the Fellowship Hall.

How can you help?1) Look in your garage. Do you have an extra sleeping bag you arent using any more?

2) Take a peek in your coat closet. Do you really wear all of those coats? Chances are, you proba

have a coat (or two) that you bought a few years ago and you never wear anymore.

3) Glance in your cabinets. Do you have any extra pillowcases? We would love those too so we ca

make nap sacks for the sleeping bags!

4) Bring your donations to the big brown boxes in Fellowship Hall by Sunday, December 4!

May those of us who are blessed to have shelter and the right clothing to keep us warm, share

with open hands! Questions? Contact Rev. Greg Bunton at gbunton@fccedmond.org or 341-3544

Local volunteers have been busy filling empty shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, and hygiene items to send to children around

world and brighten their Christmas! Its the worlds largest project of its kind - Operation Christmas Child. As the year-round project

comes to its peak, First Christian will serve again as a collection location during National Collection

Week, November 14-21. FCCs Coordinator for the project, Michele Schlough, is looking for a few

volunteers to help greet, sign in and receive packed shoe boxes Nov. 14-21. Pick a time from the list

below and come help us warmly welcome people as they share their gifts!

Monday through Friday, November 14 - 18, 12pm to 6pm

Saturday, November 19, 9am to 2pm Sunday, November 20, 11am to 2pm Monday, November 21, 12pm to 6pm

Contact Michele with questions at 370-6134. Learn more at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

Help Receive Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child!

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Your gi of time and service makes ministry a reality!

Do you know all the ways you can serve here at FCC?

Dont miss the last three weeks of our Ministry Fair.

Come explore more ways YOU can make

a dierence and change lives in our faithcommunity and in Gods world!

The 4th and 5th Grade classes w

be heading to the zoo this Sunda

November 6th. We will havepizza for lunch in the Fellowshi

Hall immediately following the

oclock service. We will board th

church bus at 1 p.m. and return

the church at by 5 p.m. The cos

is $5.00. Please send extra mone

with your child for snacks or

drinks. You are welcome to join

us as a chaperone! The deadline

sign-up is Friday at 5 p.m.

You may sign your child up bycontacting Anna Lisa at 341-354

or astanley@fccedmond.org.

Advent Art WorkshopWednesday, November 16This year our Childrens Advent Art project will be a

family affair! On Wednesday, November 16, from

6:30 7:30 p.m., we will host an advent art workshop

for children and their families. They will have the

opportunity to create Chrismons and Advent wreaths.

(this activity will take the place of our regularly

scheduled UNITE programming and is open to all)

The Advent wreaths can be taken home to help guide your Advent journey as we

anticipate the wonder of celebrating our Saviors birth.

The Chrismons will be displayed on a tree in our sanctuary during Advent. The

word Chrismon comes from Christ (Chris) and Monogram (mon). Early Christians used

these as a symbol of faith. Each year we decorate an evergreen tree (symbol of Gods

constancy) in our sanctuary with gold and white Chrismons instead of other ornaments

of color and only white lights. It becomes an almost perfect Christmas tree reflecting

the true meaning and spirit of the season. Children will learn the meaning behind the

symbols, and it will be a wonderful way for them to take part in decorating our worship

space for the season.

Questions? Contact Anna Lisa Stanley, Director of Childrens Ministries at

astanley@fccedmond.org or 341-3544.

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Shirley Strasburg, Baptist Integris

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Virginia ONiel, Ron Brumback,Barbara Thornton, Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter),

.W. Michael, Ed Berry, Bart Rodr, Joan Grant, Bill & Mary Lou Womble, Nita Williams (JeffWilliams mom), Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom), Barbara Hall

Happy Birthday!11/6 Connie Dixon, Fay Parsley, Mick

Stufebean

11/9 Mikayla Bunton, Kelly VanOsdol11/10 Lyndsey Luschen, Eddie Rivera,

Jackie Stafford, Wayne Warner

11/11 Sonni Adams, Brian Carroll, Aver

Miller, Chloe Stout, Jim Thorpe

11/12 Judy Farley, Janet Helms, Felicia

Jones, Glo Rehrig, Barbara Shaw11/13 Gary Wallace, Lorelle Watts

4th and 5th Graders

Lets Do The Zoo

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Enjoy the Holidays WithThe Classics - December 4Join the Classics on Sunday, December 4, as they travel to Bristowfor the Hometown Holiday Performance! Filled with Christmascheer, holiday music and lots of laughter, this show is held at the Freeland Theater in

Bristow. The show stars pianist Jerry Jordan and comedian Willamae. This fun-filledevent is a guaranteed hit as he tickles the ivories and she tickles your funny bone.

After an entertaining afternoon we will appease our hearty appetites at FreddieSteak House. They have a reputation for delicious entrees, comfortable atmosphere,generous portions and world famous tabouli. A perfect spot for our INCLUDED dinner!

Oooohs and aaaaahs will ripple throughout the motor coach as we travel Hwy75 toward home. Paragon Industries and Honey Valley Nursery of Sapulpa have covereeight frontage acres of buildings and trees with Christmas attire.

Join us for this holiday adventure and return home with fond memories of thegood fun, good food and good fellowship!

Price: $69 per person

Includes: TransporationHometown Holiday PerformanceOne meal

Full payment due with reservation. For information or reservations contact Winnie Hall 341-4297 or Ellen Chitwood at 341-2859.

Worship8:15, 9:00 and 11:00am

November 6, 2011Message: Rev. Greg Bunton &

Rev. Chris ShorowTheme: Finding Your Passion -Dont Let Fear Hold You BackScripture: Mark 16:1-8

November 13, 2011Message: Rev. Chris Shorow &

Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackTheme: Finding Your Passion -Gifts Weve Been GivenScripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11