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The Chalice

CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Preparing To Experience JoyBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Vol. 3 No. 8 March 10, 2011

Daylight Savings Time begins thiweekend! Be sure to set your clockan hour ahead before you go to sleon Saturday night - so you make it church on time this Sunday, March

The Economics of HappinessPremiere Film Screening - Friday, March 11, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Meinders School of Business Kerr McGee Auditorium, OCUNW 27th St. & McKinley AvenueA new film, The Economics of Happiness, says our spiritual satisfaction, our sense of secu-

rity, our joy, derive from our deep connections with others and our natural environment. It

also states globalization destroys security by undermining community, subordinating local con-

nections to the dictates of distant profits and creating dissatisfaction by replacing local cultures

with consumer culture. View the movie trailer online www.theeconomicsofhappiness.orgVicky Rose, daughter of Bernie and Joyce McNickle, has helped assemble an outstand-

ing panel to spark provocative conversation and dialogue following the film screening. Rev.

Chris Shorow will be part of the panel. Other invited panelist include a banker, a physician, a

sociologist and an expert on finance. This wide range of perspectives should ensure a lively

discussion. Each panelist will offer a brief comment on the film, leaving time for dialogue

among the panelists and Q&A from the audience.

Hosted by Transition OKC - Sponsored by Oklahoma City University (OCU), Sustainable OKC & Sierra Club

As I write this article, it is Tuesday. But more popularly, it is

the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, or Mardi Gras. I know

New Orleans is preparing for a party, but so is the rest of

the world. I read about celebrations that are taking place all

overon a Tuesday!

The idea behind Mardi Gras is that we should partyhard before entering into that most somber of seasonsLent.

Eat, drink and be merryfor tomorrow we die. Is that what

this season is supposed to be about? Traditionally, Christians

were supposed to clear their shelves out of all the sweet good-

ies that would tempt them during this season, not just have an

excuse for a party. I think that preparation for Lent is still an important part of our lives, but

it speaks to deeper meaning for us.

First of all, our preparation is about the joy in our lives. We cant experience that joy

without recognizing the pain we experience. And we certainly cant experience joy without

disciplining ourselves. I tell my kids that they can celebrate their report cardsafter disci-

plining themselves to get their homework done throughout the year to have something to

celebrate.

The ancient Greeks had a philosophy called Epicureanism. Today the word has a littledifferent meaning than was originally intended. We think of epicureans as those who live

only for pleasure. And that was a part of the thinking. But true epicureans knew that to ex-

perience pleasure, there were several things they had to do to make sure the pleasure came

their way. Like work hard. Be a good friend and nurture those friendships. Take care of their

bodies. Many practical ideas like this were preached in epicurean circles and they felt that

this led to ultimate pleasure.

The same is true for us in our Christia

journey. To experience the joy of Jesus

Christ in our lives, we must discipline

ourselves to do the things that will help u

to see that joy. Like reaching out to other

Loving one anotherand even our en-

emies. And worshiping together in Christ

name. Hope to see you on Sunday as we

experience the joy and discipline of our

worship.


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Monday through Thursda

June 13-16, 2011

This years theme is PandaManiaWhere God is Wild about You!

VBS will be held in the eveningsat First Christian.

Registration begins May 1st!

To volunteer, contact CourtneyMoeller at [email protected] Shannon Medley at ssill@

mindspring.com

Thank you for making me sowonderfully complex. Psalm 139:1

Its Not Too Late to Be Part ofChildrens Sunday 2011!Our children ages Pre K 5th grade will lead us in worship on

Childrens Sunday, March 27th. If your child is interested in

participating be sure to bring them to music rehearsal on Wednesday

March 23!

Schedule:

5:00 K-5th Grade Music 5:30 Pre K Music

6:00 Dinner 6:30-7:30 Rehearse

Questions?Call or email Anna Lisa 341-3544, ext. 14 or astanley@

fccedmond.org

Save these dates for

Vacation Bible Schoo

Lenten Bible Study andDevotions AvailableLent is a season of soul-searching and repen-

tance. It is a season for reflection. Lent origi-

nated in the very earliest days of the Church as

a preparatory time for Easter, when the faithful

rededicated themselves and when converts were instructed in the faith and prepared

for baptism. By observing the forty days of Lent, we imitate Jesus withdrawal into the

wilderness for forty days.

The General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are inviting

all Disciples on a journey for the 40 Days of Lent. Two special opportunities to deepen

your faith and further understand the work and witness of our General Ministries have

been created.

You can sign-up to receive a daily Lenten devotion, story or prayer in your

email, beginning March 9! You can also download a Lenten Bible study written by Dr.

Richard Lowery. Log on to fccedmond.org/lentto sign up for the daily devotionalsor to download a PDF copy of the Bible study. Additional copies of the Bible study

available at the Welcome Center.

Music Ministry

Awards PresentedOn Sunday, March 6th, the Music

Ministry awards, voted on by the Music

Committee, were handed out in the

11:00 service to two well deserving individuals.

The Machesney Faithful Servant award was given to Molly Haley for her faith-

ful service to the music ministry of First Christian Church. The Vera Enz Inspiration

award was presented to Larry Ball for his inspired dedication to Christs work and the

mission of First Christian Church. The plaques that were presented are hanging in the

hallway by the ministers offices.


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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

March 13, 2011Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Psalm 147:1-6

March 20, 2011Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Judges 6:36-40

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Consider These OpportunitiesFirst Christian Church Family CampEstes Park, Colorado - June 26-July 2, 2011Sign up NOW for FCCs Family Camp! There are just a few spots left for this

adventure - June 26 thru July 2, 2011. To sign up - drop by the table in the rotunda oSunday morning and pick up an info packet, or log on to fccedmond.org/familycamp

Questions?Contact Susan Huffer at 340-1619.

General Assembly of Christian Church (Disciples of ChristNashville, Tennessee - July 9-13Disciples will gather for the 2011 General Assembly in Nashville, TN, July 9-13, with the

theme Tell It! based on Deuteronomy 6:1-12, reminding Disciples to tell the Good News

Gods healing love to world.

First Christians Student Ministry summer musical mission trip participants are traveling

to General Assembly, where they will learn, grow and participate in worship, sharing

their gift of song. Rev. Greg Bunton, Mark Taylor and sponsors will also participate in the

Assembly activities and come back eager to Tell It!

General Assembly offers a wide range of learning opportunities, with a special focuson equipping congregations for mission and ministry, including 50 Different ResourceGroups - 1 to 2.5-hour workshops on variety topics: Justice, Leadership, Mission, SpiritualDisciplines and Vital Congregations. Have questions about General Assembly?If you areinterested in learning more about this opportunity, you can contact Rev. Chris Shorow at

[email protected] or Rev. Greg Bunton at [email protected]. You can find

detailed information about General Assembly online at www.disciples.org/ga

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