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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTION

This Adventseason we areexploring theWonder ofChristmas. Last

Sunday we lookedat the prophetswho preparedus for the birthof Jesus. ThisSunday we will

look at the wonder of Mary and Joseph asthey show us the way to Bethlehem. Furtheralong the way, the Magi, the shepherdsand finally the Christ child will show us thewonder as we travel to Bethlehem.

As we try to appreciate the wonderof Christmas, I always enjoy a walk overto our Child Care Center. The wonder ofChristmas, and the wonder in our daily lifeis more evident there than anywhere else

around. If youve been here and seen theinfants on one of their strolls around thechurch in the buggy that seats up to six, thenyou know how wonderful the kids are.They usually sit and gaze intently at all of thesights that surround them, taking all of it in asif seeing the world for the first time. There iswonder in books, murals, smiles on the facesof those who pass by them, even in longhallways. The world is a continual wonder.

The faces of these children as they see

the world with wonder in their eyes is aninspiration for all of us as we travel througAdvent to Bethlehem. It makes me grateffor the wonderful ministry of the Child CaCenter and for our Childrens Ministry. O

theme of wonder is taken from the newWorship and Wonder ministry that theChildrens Committee has taken on. AnnLisa has worked hard on this great newprogram that you will be able to see everySunday of Advent. I love to see the childrfaces as they hear the stories of ChristmasYou can feel their wonder, and the peacethat this season brings to all of us.

See you on Sunday as we celebrate twonder of this season.

The Wonder of ChildrenBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Vol. 3 No. 46 December 1, 2011

First Christian Wordle WearAvailable For PurchaseHave you seen FCCs new Wordle Wear? As you can see in these images, aWordle is a bit of word art which we have created from our core value words identiedduring our summer reNEW conversations.

The Communications Ministry team is excited to oer the following items: t-shirts,long-sleeve shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and 1/4 zip eece tops. They range in price from$12 to $25. Purchase a shirt or sweatshirt at the table in the Rotunda this Sunday - wearone and share the good words of First Christian Edmond!

First ChristianPictorials Readyfor Purchase orDownload!Color copies are available at the table in

the rotunda with FCC apparel - just $5will cover our actual costs associated withmaking the copy for you. Or you can pickup an access code and instructions on howto download a PDF version of the directory

from our website.

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Childrens Christmas MusicalSunday, December 4 - 6:30pm

The Childrens Musical this year is The

Light Before Christmasby Dave Clark

and Jayme Thompson. Join Beaker andthe gang as they prepare for their Scienceclass Christmas party. Through decorating

the classroom, lighting the tree and someessons from their teacher, the children

begin to understand more fully why wecelebrate Christmas and how the Light before

Christmas was, and is, Jesus Christ. Enjoythis Christmas gift from the children of FirstChristian, and afterwards stay for a cookies

and hot chocolate. (Infant nursery provided)

Edmond Community Chorale (ECC)Christmas ConcertTuesday, December 6 - 7:30pm

Edmond Community Chorale (ECC) will

perform holiday music featuring the VivaldisGloria, Vaughan Williams O Clap YourHands and Holsts Christmas Day,

conducted by Dr. Karl Nelson, Artistic Directorof the ECC and Director of Choral Studies at

the UCO. The ECC will be joined by soloistsfrom UCO. Celebrate the holiday season with

these master composers and much more. Theperformance will be held in the Sanctuaryon Tuesday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free, donations will be accepted.FCC members singing: Terry Earnheart, Betsy

Jones, Mark Parkhurst, Bev Schmoyer.

Christmas CantataSunday, December 11 - 6:30pm

Tapestry of Light- a Celtic ChristmasCelebration by Joseph M. Martin is a

cantata overflowing with hope and light.From seasonal songs that lift spirits to quietcarols of reflection and peace, this work isfilled with the music of grace. The PeaceLutheran Church choir will join their voiceswith the FCC Chancel Choir again thisyear, and the cantata will be accompaniedby a consort of instruments (violin, cello,flute, percussion and piano) for a Celticflair. After, we will share a reception withour friends from Peace Lutheran Church.(Nursery provided)

Candlelight Service of RemembranceSunday, December 18 - 6:30pm

For many this is a difficult season of theyear, especially if you have lost a loved one.But there is hope in the midst of darkness.Come, light a candle, and experience Godslove at our Service of Remembrance. Our

healing prayer ministers will be on hand tofashion a prayer for your needs, and Rev.Chris Shorow will offer a meditation.

Childrens Christmas Eve ServiceSaturday, December 24 - 5:30pm

The Gospel will come alive with the help

of our children in a narrative re-telling ofthe birth of Jesus. This abbreviated, family-oriented worship service includes familiarChristmas hymns. Children (ages 3 through2nd grade) may select a costume at 5pm andparticipate in the Nativity story!

Candlelight Christmas Eve ServicesSaturday, December 24 - 7 & 11pm

Join us as we anticipate the day of ourSaviors birth! The 7pm Christmas Eve servicewill feature beautiful music, scripture readings,and the lighting of the Christ Candle. The

11pm service will feature a serene, simplifiedcandlelight service with carols, the ChancelChoir, and scripture. The service ends incandlelight with the bells tolling the midnighthour, marking the arrival of Christmas Day.(No nursery on Christmas Eve)

Christmas MorningSunday, December 25

10:45am Unied Worship Service

Enjoy Cookies & Milk for Santa duringCoffee Fellowship at 10am. Nursery begins at10:30am. (No Sunday school and no Sproutson Christmas Day)

Want to get more involved

Are You ConsideringMembership?

Join Us ForDiscover FirstChristian

Sunday, December 4,at 10:00 AM

in Fellowship Hall NorthWe invite you to come and mee

some of our staff and members

learn about our history, our

mission and our ministries.

Wonder

Experience the

of Christmas

Share Warmth!We are collecting sleeping bags,pillow cases and coats to distributeto the homeless of OKC through ourpartnership with Refuge FellowshipChurch in December.

If you would like to donate any ofthese items - coats, sleeping bags orextra pillowcases (so we can makenap sacks for the sleeping bags),drop them in the box in the rotundaWe will be collecting them throughSunday, December 11.

May those of us who are blessedto have shelter and the right clothingto keep us warm, share with openhands! Questions? ContactRev. Greg Bunton at 351-3544 orgbunton@fccedmond.org.

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Notice of AnnualCongregational

MeetingSunday, December 11

following each worship service

Purpose: To vote on nominated

leaders and budget for 2012,

along with proposed

modications to our bylaws.

Log on towww.fccedmond.org/meetingto preview the leader ballot,

budget ballot and

revisions to bylaws.

Questions? Contact Craig Adkins,

Board Moderator, at 285-6859,

or Frank Gresh, Board Moderator

Elect, at 844-9120.

Attention SPROUTS Parent

Sprounts has a NEW location agaiChildren attending the 11am servicemay be picked up in Room 131, theroom behind the chapel. (After the9am worship service, children will

be escorted to their Sunday Schoolclassroom by their teachers.)

Sprouts welcomes children ages 3to 5; children 6 and older are

welcome to participate in worshipwith their families!

Thank you,Anna Lisa Stanley

Theater Seating Available

First Come, First Served!The movie room in the basement is slated for a makeover.Beginning Saturday, December 3rd, the room will beginits new life as the new Children Worship and WonderSpace. If you are interested in obtaining any of the theatre seating currently in the room,it will be given away on a first come, first served basis. We only ask that you haul itaway. Contact Terry Kerr at 341-6546 if you are interested.

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYERJudy Joy, Bart Rodr, VirginiaONiel, Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Ed Berry, Bill& Mary Lou Womble, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams mom),Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom)

CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Jonah James Hanson born November 21 to Brett &Halie Hanson. Grandparents are Steve & Wendy Hanson.

Happy Birthday!12/4 Alba Duller, Russell Kious, Rach

Luschen12/5 Jason Juhl12/6 Luci Perdue, Audra Stone, Jamie

Werhun12/7 Julie Holiman, Foster Johnson,

Dana Theobald12/8 Matthew Rahhal, Jill Wilburn12/9 Cindy Enix, Sue Sestak, Elli Youn12/10 Joshua Jones, Kimberly Kerr,

Logan Turner12/11 Gina Baldridge, Robbie Shaw

One of the most common traditions of the Christmas season is the giving andreceiving of gifts. We spend endless amounts of time searching for that perfect gift togive to that special someone a gift with meaning.

If you are looking for that perfect gift, then look no further. This year, in conjunctionwith our Advent theme The Wonder of Christmas, First Christian Church is againoffering an Alternative Christmas Market. However, rather than offering multiple giftoptions, we will have one simple focus our children!

In the year to come the Childrens Ministry will be creating a worship spacededicated to the Children Worship and Wonder ministry. This ministry will be offered tochildren ages 3 through first grade during the 11 a.m. worship time. Using a sensory-motor style of storytelling as a primary means for encountering God, God is experiencednot just learned about. Children participate in worship practices and

hear Bible stories in a way that allows them to enter into the stories and form responsesout of their own life experiences.

Because our children are a gift to us, the Outreach ministry of FCC is pleased tosupport the faith formation of our children through our Alternative Gift Market.

So we invite you to Share the Wonder, by purchasing a story or book forChildren Worship and Wonder, or make a donation in the amount of your choiceto support this ministry. You can stop by the display table in the Rotunda to see theavailable gift options.

When you purchase a story, book, or make a donation, you will receive a greetingcard and envelope to give to your gift recipients. Inside the card there will be a messageexplaining the gift that was given in their honor. It will truly be a gift with meaning!

May God bless us this Advent season as we honor the birth of the Christ Child

through The Wonder of Christmas.

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Purchase PoinsettiasHelp Decorate FCC For AdventEach year we decorate our worship spaces for Advent with poinsettias.

For just $15, you can purchase a poinsettia in honor of or in memoryof a loved one.

Heres how to order: fill out a form (in the Sunday worship bulletins), order online at

www.fccedmond.org/poinsettia, or call Iris Jordan at 341-3544.

Orders must be received by Sunday, December 4. If you purchase poinsettias to take

home, they will be available for pick up on Sunday, December 11.

All proceeds benefit the FCC youth mission fund.

WorshipDecember 4 - 2nd Sunday of AdventMessage: Rev. Chris Shorow

Rev. Dr. Jerry Black

Theme: The Wonder of Christmas- Mary & Joseph Show the Way toBethlehemScripture: Luke 2:1-5

December 11 -3rd Sunday of AdventMessage: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black

Rev. Chris ShorowTheme: The Wonder of Christmas- The Shepherds Show the Way toBethlehemScripture: Luke 2:8-14

December 31, 2011: Deadline to MakeCharitable Gifts from IRA Accounts

The compromise tax bill (Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization, and

Job Creation Act of 2010) extends until December 31, 2011, a provision know as the

Charitable IRA Rollover which allows taxpayers age 70 or older to make tax-free

transfers (of up to $100,000 per year) directly from their IRA to charities.

You can make distributions directly to one or more charities from your traditional orRoth IRA, as long as you are at least 70 years old when you transfer the gifts. Such gif

can be made without increasing your taxable income or withholding. Additionally, funds

transferred from your IRA to a charity will NOT subject your Social Security income to

higher tax levels, and will count toward your minimum required distribution (MRD).

Please consult your tax advisor for more information.