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delivered today by our own Chris Shorow.Wow, I had a full 10
seconds to preparean inspirational message on my way to thepulpit.
As I walked forward my mind wasa blank, except for the many ways I
would
chew out our minister of music! I prayedfor help. And as I took
my place behind thpulpit a strange peace rushed over me andI began
to talk about how unprepared all ous were for the birth of our
Savior. I dontreally remember much of what I said, butafter the
service three people approachedme with tears in their eyes, saying
it was thmost inspirational message they had heardThey asked me for
a manuscript of what Ihad said. I wished that I had one, too.
Budidnt. The Holy Spirit had evidently spokfor me. And thank God
for that, becauseI certainly had nothing to say on that day.What a
gift I received.
Now most of the time I dont get thatlucky. But I find that as I
prayerfully listenfor Gods voice in my life, I can experiencthat
miraculous presence of the Holy Spiriguiding me in new ways of
being. Im notin control of the Spirit, I am simply gratefufor the
gifts it brings. Let us be grateful thiPentecost for the wonderful
gift of the Spi
The Chalice
CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK
Vol. 2 No. 20 May 20, 2010
This Sunday we celebratePentecost. Itcomes from thespringtime
festival
that started 50days after Easter(hence thename Pentecost,meaning
50).
t is also known as the birthday of theChurch. We celebrate the
gift of the HolySpirit, as recorded in Acts, that was giveno the
disciples to carry on the ministry of
Jesus. Acts, which is part two of the Gospelof Luke, gives us
the history of the earlychurch after Jesus resurrection. It
parallelshe life of Jesus and reminds us that the
power of the Holy Spirit gives us the powerand responsibility to
continue the healingministry of Jesus Christ.
For many of us Disciples, the Holy Spiritcan be a confusing
thing. What is it? Weoften think of speaking in tongues or
faithhealing as marks of the Holy Spirit. In factwe will have our
scripture read in manyanguages this Sunday, just as the Spirit
gave the gift of understanding to that crowdassembled at the
first Pentecost in Acts. But
the gift of the Holy Spirit is much morethan that. It is the
spirit of the living Godthat gives us the strength, courage
andability to reach out to others
Holy Spirit moments. Those are the
rare moments when the Spirit guides youto do or say just the
right thing. When wecan experience Gods grace and love innew and
wonderful ways, even in the midstof stress, trial and
difficulty.
One Christmas at the church I servedin Dallas, we had an Advent
celebrationinviting many members of our communityto worship with us
in our sanctuary. We
were singing Christmas carols and ourchoir was going to do a few
big pieces.It was going to be topped off by aninspirational message
from a celebratedlocal pastor. Our music minister was incharge of
the event, so I was free to be aperson in the pew.
As the event started I looked aroundfor the guest minister, but
didnt seehim. I wondered if he was going to bethere and who would
be delivering themessage. At the appropriate time in theservice,
our music minister stood up andsaid, Our guest minister for the day
hadan emergency, so the message will be
If you miss a Sunday morning, want to go back andlisten again to
a message you previously heard, or
share a message with a friend now there is asimple method - just
listen online!
Simply log on to www.fccedmond.org/media and ndthe sermon you
are looking for in our sermon player.
The rst sermon was posted this week, and eachTuesday we will
post another. They will be listed in
date order, and will also list the name of the minister
preaching, and the title of the sermon.
Grateful for the Gift of the Spiritby Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior
Minister
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Golf Tournaments Rescheduled!First Christians Annual Beneft
Tournamentwas rained out last week. The new date is Friday, June
25.Those previously registered will be kept on the registration
listunless you contact Bob Stafford at 359-8900 or Karla
[email protected], 341-3544 ext 15. New registrants
arewelcome! Register online at fccedmond.org/golf
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in OklahomaAnnual
Fund Tournament originally set for Monday,May 24 has been
rescheduled for Monday October 4.Information available soon at
www.okdisciples.orgor call 528-3577.
What was it like to live as aslave in Bible times?
How did they make mummies?
What happened to Joseph(the guy with the colorful coat)?
Find the answers to these questions and more in Egypt!
Our Adventure will last Monday, June 14 thru Thursday, June
17Each day we will journey from 6:00 to 8:30pm.
Travel back to Ancient Egypt see, hear, touch, and even taste
what it waslike to live in Pharoahs empire! Youll explore authentic
Marketplace shops,take part in games, dance to lively Bible songs,
and sample tasty tidbits asyou discover more about how God was with
Joseph in good times and bad.
Register now so you wont miss the fun of our Bible-times VBS!
Registerat fccedmond.org/vbs or complete a form at the VBS table in
the rotunda.Early registration for $10 ends May 30. After June 1,
the fee increases to $15.Questions? Contact Julie at 330-9230 or
Anna Lisa at 471-6161.
VBS DONATIONS NEEDED! Can you loan us a galvanized tub?
Do you have a hot-knife we can borrow? Are there old towels
sitting in cabinets you no longerneed? Bring them to the VBS
display in the rotunda.
VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Kitchen Assistants Shop Keeper
Assistants
Crewleader Assistants Music Assistants
Set Up Crew Clean Up CrewSign up at fccedmond.org/vbsor contact
Julie Bunton @ [email protected]
Have You Everwondered...
Attention VBS Volunteers!
Dont Miss VBS Staff Training!Sunday, May 23 from 12 to 1pm in Rm
116Come enjoy a taste of Ancient Egypt and
see what VBS 2010 is all about.We will distribute parts and
assignments!
Childcare will be available from 12pm-5pm.We would love for you
to stay and help us with
backdrops and decorations if you are able!
Childrens Minister Position Opening(or Director of Childrens
Ministry if not ordained)Are you an outgoing, energetic and
creative leader, passionate about inspiringin children a lifelong
love for God? Do you possess leadership,
team-building,organizational and communication skills to oversee
and grow our ministryto children and their families? You dont have
to be ordained: you do need
to have previous experience in Childrens Ministry, a love for
children and their families, and a college degree (preferably
inChristian education, childhood development or elementary
education.) If this sounds exciting to you and you have the
experience,passion, and skill to move our childrens ministry
forward send your resume and cover letter introducing yourself to
us [email protected] by June 11, 2010. A detailed job
description is available at www.fccedmond.org/jobs
Childrens Summer
Sunday School Needed!June 6-August 15 Would you like to help our
children grow in their faith?The Childrens Ministry Committee is
seeking teach-ers for the Summer session: June 6 through August15.
We can provide sub-stitutes for your summervacation, so dont let
thatprevent you from volunteer-ing! Please contact AnnaLisa Stanley
at 471-6161 oralstanley2002&yahoo.com if
you are interested.
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Happy Birthday!5/23 Michelle Anderson, Cheryl
Gibson, George Gilbreath, Kylie Hunt,Michael McGrew 5/24 Robert
Coleman, Madeline Giddens,Armelda Linton, Shannon Medley,
LarryScott5/25 W.M. Dennison, Robert Marks, BethShorow, Cody
Spence, Steve Wilkins5/26 Suzanne McCall, Tekenari Tienabeso5/27
Hattie Baugh5/28 Lee Christensen, Larry Hansen, EricKoegel, Shelly
Mabry, Kara Savage5/29 Bob Archer, Jonna Emmons, Clark
Shorow, Alice Woods5/30 Ashley Banuet, Camille CaldwellLauren
Fathree, Dave Murray, Jack Sisson
Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL
Foy Hurst, St. Anthonys; Betsy Jones, Deaconess OTHERS IN NEED
OF PRAYER Jim Roberts (JerriDillons dad), Jared Allison, Jennifer
Rodr, Juli Marzuola,
Jeff Stephens, Marj Pizer,Teresa Finley, Lorelle Watts,Willa
Hill, Pam Fraim, Virginia Hiebert, Joan Grant
(Mike Grants mom), Sharon Luton (Susan Blacks cousin), Bart
Rodr, EuniceWilson, Les Lee, Ed Berry, Taylor Wheeler, Hank Thomas
(Randy Thomas brother)OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERSOla Drennon in the
death of her husband, GeneDrennon, who passed away May 16. Services
were held Thursday, May 20.
Stephanie ChampionDaughter of Jerry & Susan BlackBA in
Letters from the College of Arts & Sciences with minors in
Spanishand CriminologyUniversity of Oklahoma -May 2010
Chris ClarkSon of Tim & Donna ClarkBachelors Degree in
Industrial Safety
College of Education & Professional StudiesUniversity of
Central Oklahoma - May 2010
Amy Quade,Daughter of Jim & Linda QuadeBS Elementary
EducationOklahoma State University - December 2009
LeeAnn ClasbyDaughter of Janet & Chris ClasbyBachelors of
Business Administrationin AccountingBelmont University - May
2010
SAVE THE DATE!
MUSIC MINISTRY PICNWednesday, June 9
6:30pmChitwood Park Pavilion
(West 1st Street & Story 1 block east of Kley, 2 blocks
north of Edmond Road)
BRING YOUR FAMILIES!All who have participated in thevarious
music programs at FCC
(including special music and cantatas) areinvited to an evening
of Fun, Food, andFellowship. Fried Chicken, drinks andtableware
will be provided, but pleasebring a side dish or dessert to
share.
This is a great way to fellowship withfriends from all three
services.
RSVP to Diane Ball at [email protected] 341-3544 ex. 25 so
that she knows how
much Fried Chicken to provide.
To the congregation of First Christian Church,Thank you so much
for choosing me to recieve the Holbert Music Scholarship. Thisaward
will be very helpful for me and my family as I continue to study
music. I am veryproud to be a part of a church that values the fine
arts as much as you do and I am trulyhonored to recive this
scholarship. Thank you for always being a great church familyover
the years and thank you for the encouragement to continue to study
music.
~ Addison Ball
Emily AustDaughter of Laura FentemBA Elementary
EducationOklahoma State University - May 2010
Claire DouthittDaughter of Duke & Sarah DouthittBA in
English, minor in FrenchUniversity of Oklahoma - May 2010
Rachel MarksDaughter of Robert & Jennifer MarksBachelor of
Fine ArtsOklahoma State University -May 2010
Rachel ParksDaughter of Bill & Sherry ParksBA in Dance from
the College of Fine Arts and DesignUniversity of Central Oklahoma -
May 2010
Bridgette Danielle WommerGreat Niece of Diane KingBachelor of
Arts in English
University of Central Oklahoma - May 2010
Summer College Class Begins June 6Hey college students! A summer
Sunday school class
just for you is beginning on Sunday, June 6. If you arehome for
the summer, or simply visiting, come and
join us in room 208. Class begins at 10:00ish and willbe done in
time for late service. Hope to see you there!
MINISTRIES
fIRST CHrISTIAN CHURCH
Edmond, OK
1 Hats Off to our College Graduates!
PentecoSunday, May 2
Help us bring the Spirit of Pentecost to church this week!Wear
red, yellow or orange, the
colors of re, to church on Sunday.
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Disciple-cise! Highlights of our 4th and 5th StopsFrom the
Parish Nurse MinistryDisciple-cise is a new way to exercise weekly
and learn about other Disciples of Christ Churches andSeminaries as
our exercise journey takes us across the country. Visit our
bulletin board in FellowshipHall to see all of the places we have
been and where we will go. Remember 30 minutes of exerciseequals 50
miles!Stop #4 Indianapolis, Indiana 200 miles/120 minutes of
exercise.We are stopping at Christian Theological Seminary. It is
related to theChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) but students
from Methodist, Episcopal,Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Catholic
and Orthodox attend the school.The current president of the
seminary is the Rex. Dr. Edward Wheeler, an
American Baptist Minister and the first African-American and
non-Discipleto serve as president of the seminary.Stop #5 Bethany,
West Virginia 300 miles/180 minutes of exercise.We have really
picked up the pace! 300 miles and 180 minutes! We will be looking
good by Christ-mas! Bethany College is the oldest degree-granting
institution in West Virginia and was foundedin 1841 by Alexander
Campbell who was also the founder of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ). The school has five sites listed in the
National Register of Historic Places:Campbell Mansion (Registered
as a National Historic Landmark in 1994) the home of
AlexanderCampbell built in 1795. It was home for at least 20 people
and the visitors were so numerous that32 chairs often stood ready
in the dining room. A study called Stangers Hall is also located on
thisproperty. Christman Manor at Pendleton Heights (The oldest
building on the college campusbuilt in 1841). It is named after
William Kimbrough Pendleton. During the Civil WarPendleton Heights
served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.Old Meeting House
(Built in 1851) Bethany Memorial Church stillconducts services here
in the summer months on Sundays. Prior to1900, the claim has been
made that almost 800 ministers wereordained in this church. Delta
Tau Delta Founders House (Builtprior to 1860) it was here that
eight Bethany College students firstmet in the fall of 1858 to
found Delta Tau Delta, a social fraternity.It houses a display area
for Delta Tau Delta national fraternity.
Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am
May 23, 2010PentecostMessage: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Acts
2:1-12
May 30, 2010Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Isaiah
46:8-9;Colossians 4:15-18
The Chalice CONNECTIONShelley Regan,
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