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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 4 No. 11 March 22, 2012

When I was akid in gradeschool I wasprivileged tohave Mrs. Enzas my musicteacher atOrvis Risner.Many of you

in this church remember Vera Enz fondly.She was passionate about music andhelped this church to have a rich historyof fine music.

She felt that music needed to beshared. She was influential to so many inour church family. Garry Dowell was apupil of hersshe taught him to play the

organ. Wisely, she knew that the skill ofplaying the organ in our modern worldwas disappearing, so she pulled youngGarry out and greatly encouraged him

to become the wonderful musician he istoday. Thank you, Vera.

When I had her in class she wasalways encouraging us to make a joyfulnoise. One time we were to try out for aspecial performance at school. She askedfor volunteers. No one raised their hand.After a few minutes of silence, I steppedforward and in a shaky voice sang thesong. After I finished, she said, Chris getsthe part! He had the courage to try! Imnot sure if I got the part because I wasgood or because I had courage, but eitherway I left full of music in my heart.

The rich history of wonderful musiccontinues at FCC. Diane Ball and themusic ministry are doing wonderful work

to bring joyful noises to our worship ser-vices. For instance, on Easter Sunday wewill have an incredible cantata sung byour choir and accompanied by an orches-

tra. If you have never heard this before our church, you wont want to miss it!

And, as always, our Praise bandcontinues to bring uplifting and creativemusic to our contemporary worship. Itnever fails that when visitors hear themfor the first time, they comment on howwonderful the music is!

The talent also flows out from ourchurch. I was lucky enough to go theOKC Thunder game last Sunday andhear Alyssa Danley sing the NationalAnthem. Not only was she great, but tohave the composure to stand in front of18,000 people and sing a difficult songa cappella, well, lets just say its a raretalent. Great job, Alyssa!

As we worship together I want toremind you to feel the presence of theSpirit in our inspirational music. Its oneof the ways we feel Gods presence and

Elders Extend Invitation to Participate In Prayer VigilHe went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Matthew 14:23

Seeking solitude was an important priority for Jesus. He made room in His busy schedule to bealone with His Father. Spending time with God in prayer nurtures a vital relationship and equips uto meet lifes challenges and struggles.

The Elders of First Christian invite you to take part in one of the most important traditions wecelebrate each yearour Annual Easter Prayer Vigil. As we remember the crucifixion, death andresurrection of our Lord this Easter season, we offer the significant opportunity for families andindividuals to take part in our Easter Prayer Vigil.

The youth of our Student Ministries begin our Prayer Vigil at 6pm on Good Friday and it con-tinues with individuals or families praying through 6:00am on Easter Sunday morning. This is youopportunity to pray for our congregation and community during the hours leading up to Easter

morning. You may select a time and sign up on our Prayer Vigil sign-up board in the Rotunda. Times begin at 7pm Good FridayApril 6, and conclude at 6 a.m. Easter Sunday morning, April 8.

We invite you to join other members of our family of faith as we continue the legacy of praying begun long ago by our SavioSpend quiet moments with God in the peacefulness of our Chapelcome and pray.

Do you or a loved one need prayer? Please share your prayer concerns with us.

Contact Rev. Jerry Black at 341-3544, ext. 109 or by email jblack@fccedmond.org

Music Uplifts and InspiresBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

its a little like enjoying chocolate for Le

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Support Our Troops!The Blue Star Mothers of Edmond havreceived requests from our Troops, forthe new, dark colored pillowcases, andtheir favorite snack beef jerky. Let usshow our appreciation and support toour Troops by donating. Lets Fill TheBox in the Fellowship Hall, during themonths of April and May. We will behosting a Blue Star PACK for 500+troops in June.

Thank you and blessings to yoBecky Winn for the Blue St

Mothers of Edmon

Join Us for a Shower

Honoring

Rachel ParksSaturday, April 7

2 to 4pm

Rachel is registered at Macys,

Williams-Sonoma, and Target

Hosted by Charla Allison, Jennife

Cain, Donna Combs, Robbi

Kinnaird, Brenda Peterson, Trish

Thomas and Sherrye VanOsdol

Easter OfferingEquips Disciples

General Ministries

To feed my sheep means to trustGod and to equip the church to cel-ebrate and promote Gods mission inthe world. Leading the church, caringfor its needs, feeding Jesuss sheep,is grounded in the churchs most basiccalling and work: to live a life of faithin God, to trust in Gods abundance

and not surrender to the fear of not having enough, to use Gods gifts wisely, to sharethem generously, to proclaim the gospel to a hurting world, and, at the table, to cel-ebrate together the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

The General Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) feed the sheepof Jesus by helping congregations use financial resources and facilities wisely and faith-fully, by helping them plan for the future, by helping feed, clothe, heal, house, repair,train, educate, and create self-sustaining work for people in need, by providing securepensions for church workers and quality health care, by promoting reconciliation in aworld divided by racism and ethnic conflict, by providing emergency assistance in timesof disaster, by educating leaders and ensuring that military troops have spiritual care, byhelping new churches start and existing churches transform for mission, by supportingpartners around the world as together we bring the healing touch of Christ to a hurtingworld.

In all of these ways, through our regular and special offerings to Disciples MissionFund, we love Christ by feeding his sheep. Join us Sunday, April 8 as we support theEaster Offering. For in this work, we meet Jesus, who is not dead but is risen indeed!

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Joan Grant,

Parcway Rehab

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Charlie Young, Vernon Conaway,Jim Hays, Bob Bennett, Edna Blunk, Loretta Parks, Tommy

Atchison, Temple Thigpen (Teddi Owens daughter), Roy Jackson, Rose Marie McKee, BartRodr, Virginia ONiel, Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Ed Berry, Bill & Mary LouWomble, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Dustin & Kathy Schuler on the passing of Kathys father,Rev. Joe Samuels, on March 16. Services were held on March 20 at FCC-Edmond AND toJames & Cathy Justice on the passing of Cathys step-father, Bob Shoffner, of Wichita, KS, onMarch 16 AND to Ryan & Chrisha McGann on the passing of Chrishas grandmother, Mrs.Mozelle, on March 16. Services were held on March 19.

CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Tatum Marie Stuke born March 18 to Paul &Amanda Stuke. Grandparents are Craig Stuke and Janis Tietgens.

DEAR FIRST CHRISTIAN FRIENDS, Thank you for your prayers and thoughts you haveprovided us during this most difficult time in our lives. We appreciate the support andcomfort you gave us. Your kindness has meant so much to our family.

~ Sue Archer and family

Happy Birthday!3/25 Alyssa Banuet, Rebecca Coil,

Annalee Crosser, Megan Fine-Thomas

3/26 Bill Medley3/27 Melissa Hendricks, Lisa Yost3/28 Frank Gresh3/29 Bob Henthorn, Katie Hurst, Josh

Overocker, Mary Walker, Mary LoWomble

3/30 Kevin Leonard3/31 Campbell Coleman, Tim Schmitz,

Shirley Strasburg

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Tour Crystal Bridges Art Museum Thursday, March 29Take a trip to Bentonville, Arkansas, with The Classics and experience the Crystal BridgeMuseum of American Art. The permanent collection spans five centuries of Americanmasterworks ranging from the Colonial era to the current day. Included within thecollection are iconic images such as Rosie the Riveter by Norman Rockwell.

We will eat a lunch at Eleven, the museums restaurant, and take a tour of theCrystal Bridges Art Museum & its grounds. The Museums 201,000 square feet of spaceencompasses twelve galleries for the permanent collection, a temporary exhibition hall,classrooms, a 50,000-item research library and a lecture hall, as well as a Museum Storeand restaurant and more. We will returning the same day by early evening. The price is$89.00 and includes transportation, lunch and a guided tour. Reserve your spot now bycontacting Winnie Hall at 341-4297.

Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in OklahomaTo Be Held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 26-28

The Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in Oklahoma will be held April 26-28 atFirst Christian Church of Duncan. Worship, workshops and study sessions will center onscripture: John 1:1.

Rev. Dr. Michael Mooty, Senior Minister of Central Christian Church, Lexington, KY,and former moderator of the Christian Church (DOC) in the US and Canada, will preachThursday and Friday. Regional Pastor Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Jewell will preach on Saturda

Faculty of Phillips Theological Seminary will present workshops, including: TheGospel of John by Dr. Brandon Scott; Rev. The Book of Genesis by Dr. Lisa Davisonand a workshop of Spirituality by Rev. Mady Fraser.

Registration forms available at the Welcome Center in the rotunda or online at http://www.okdisciples.org/Events/reg-assembly2012.pdf

Worshipat First Christian

March 25, 2012

5th Sunday in LentMessage: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black

Rev. Chris ShorowTheme: Giving Up: The Process

of ChangeScripture: Matthew 18:1-3

April 1, 2012Palm SundayMessage: Rev. Chris Shorow

Rev. Greg Bunton