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The Chalice
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK
CONNECTIONVol. 4 No. 26, July 5, 2012
The Things We Do For LoveBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
We Survived!Family Camp 2012As Don Wiechmann reminded us in our closing worship, Family
Camp 2012 posed more than a few challengessome personal
and some collectiveand some that left us pondering once
again the question: is the glass half empty or half full?
The Petersons, for example, arrived at the campfirstwell, sort of... They got into Estes Park on Saturday
only to find smoke throughout the town and the road
to the camp closed, possibly until the next day. So they
quickly got a room in town and became our on-sight,
Family Camp, fireside reporters. Fortunately, the fires
were quickly contained, though not before consuming
some 21 homes. When the Sparks/Godwins arrived a
bit later, they were toldquite thankfullythat the road
would be open by dark. It had been closed for the safety
of the helicopters flying in to drop water on the fires. So,
half empty, or half full?
In Manitiou Springs, however, it was a very different
story. Those fires continued to spread and pose a serious dan
to the entire community. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, th
Kinnairds, Koopmans and Mecoys were awakened by a loud
knock at the door. It was time to evacuateand figure out wh
to do until the start of camp much later in the day. continuedonpagetwo
Jennifer Hum-
phrey passed
along a wonderful
piece she found
somewhere onthe internet. Its
from Jason Good,
who is obviously
a new parent. He has compiled a list of
things that he cant believe that he has
done since having children. You know, no
matter how hard you try to explain these
things to new parents, they still sound
outlandishlike something I would never
do. But it is amazing the crazy things you
find that youve donelike:
-Butter a piece of toast while going to the
bathroom-Brush someones teeth against their will
-Blow on food while its in someone elses
mouth.
-Help someone else blow on food while
its in someone elses mouth.
-Eat food that has fallen out of someone
elses mouth.
-Eat food youve found on the floor.-Eat food you found on the mantle.
-Eat candy you found in a shoe.
-Visit a psychiatrist.
-Wipe someones nose with your bare
hand.
-Let somebody throw up in your bare
hand.
-Eat baby food.
-Blame passing gas on a child.
-Get someone dressed while youre in the
shower.
-Pass out from blowing up a kiddie pool.
-Cut up a grape.-Almost agree to cut up a raisin.
-Pretend to enjoy the flavor of a prune.
-Ask someone why their hair smells like
Gogurt.
-Ask someone why their hair smells like
your antiperspirant.
-Put someone elses toenail clippings in
your pocket.
-Let someone watch you go to the
bathroom while they stare blankly eatina popsicle.
What a list! I wonder why people d
those crazy things? I think I know. Its
called love. Sacrificial love. A love that
goes way beyond the ordinary and does
unthinkable things. Its the kind of love
God has for us, and the kind of love we
called to have for one another. When yo
care so deeply for someone elselike a
childyoull do incredible things for the
So Im not looking to have you throw up
in my bare handsbut if you need to, I
need to be there. Jesus Christ calls us toa higher love, and doing things we neve
thought we could or would do for one
another.
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FamilyCamp2012-continuedfrompageone
Thankfully, by Sunday evening, all registered campers had
reached Estes Park and were safely in their rooms. Half empty, or
half full?
As with all good traditions, some things must change. And
because of the obvious threat of wild fires, the annual Smores
campfire had to be cancelled. Bummer! But the death of one
thing gives life to another and this year, the annual Smores event
gave way to ice cream and birthday cake (in honor of Josh and
Joey Biby). Half empty, or half full?
Then its Monday, the first full day
of Family Camp 2012. And once again,
tradition meets with change. A large
group left early for the annual first day,
family hike. But the one vital roadway to
the trailhead was under construction and
closed to all traffic except shuttle buses.
And the demand for those shuttles was so
intense, that the turn around time was
well, lets just say, longer than the average
set of fast food, remote control addicts like
us could takeor did. We quickly x-ed
this site off our bucket list and headed off
for other happier (and more accessible)
trails. Half empty, or half full?
So, one day it was fires and the next it was road construction.
Maybe things would improve on Tuesday. Not! More fires and
the white water rafting trip was canceled. The canyon northwest
of Ft. Collins, was still engulfed in a massive fire, which eventually
destroyed more than 250 homes. So, it was another day to be
creative. And what place could be more inviting for creativity than
the Rocky Mountains? Half empty, or half full?
Wednesday came with yet another, fire ban driven
cancelationthe annual Horseback ride and breakfast. But not
all was lost. The ride itself was still on. It was just reduced to two
hours, no cookout breakfast, and a little reroute through Moraine
Park. Meanwhile, the fishermen headed off for a day of fly
fishing. The hike was shorter, but challenging. And the fish were
plentiful. They just didnt seem too anxious to cooperate in being
caught. Really more trees and rocks were caught than fish. But so
what? The setting
was refreshingly
beautiful. Half
empty, or half full?
We cappedoff this day with the
annual Family Fun
Night. It was go-
carts, water boats,
bumper boats,
putt-putt golf, and
a youth camper
favoritewater balloon fight. Even Don and Mishelleen Mecoy
got in on this action. They represented the parents beautifully.
And though the rains had finally come in the afternoon refreshing
the spirits of all and cooling the temperatures significantly, they
broke just in time for all of the fruhaha (yea!). Of course, they
wouldnt have stopped the water balloon fight anyway. But wh
brief showers fell in the evening, did make for some havoc on th
go-cart track. It just wasnt enough to keep Margaret Hall from
ruling the course. Half empty, or half full?
Thursday morning, some hikers headed out for Blue Lakewith a few making a Polar Bear Plunge. And if you can believe
they were even caught in a fast and quick hail storm while maki
their way back down the trail. Some fun, huh? Half empty, or
half full?
By Friday, the Mecoys had had two flat tires, the Wiechman
had lost a water pump, and Jerr
had visited the local dentist for
the replacement of a crown. Bu
everything was replaced. So, ha
empty, or half full?
Ok, so everything didnt go
as planned. But spirits never
seemed deterred. Everyone kep
smiling, determined to enjoy eve
moment of a grand place and
time. When the older children a
teenagers were not participating
some scheduled event, they wer
swimming, playing basketball,
putt-putt, volleyball, or tennis. In the evenings, it was a mix of
children, youth, and adults playing cards or games. We laughe
out loud and enjoyed lots of fun together. Half empty, or half fu
We had six new families join us this year. The Wood Famil
roomed across the hall from us. By the end of the week, I felt lik
we had been friends forever. If they had not joined us on this tr
I might never have had gotten to know them this well. This was
Sue Archer and her familys first time for summer camp, though
she was one of the first brave souls to join our first Winter Fami
Camp! Bill and Mignon
Denyer were with us for the
first time. I had a great fun
talking with them on the
back patio. Robin Pierces
sister Tracy Nester and her
daughter were also first
timers, along with Sue Hite,
friend of Linda Burrows,
and, the Belardo Family.
So, half empty, or half full?
Well, just listen to some of the survey comments: Great
week.Lovedit.Goodtimewashadbyall.Ilovethebackpor
LOVEFAMILYCAMP.Thanksformakingitsospecialand
givingmyfamilymemoriesthatwilllastforever.Wonderfulwe
Obviously, more than half full.
When we gathered for our closing service, Ellen and Ann
reminded us that we are a family made one in Christ. Clearly,
our glass is more than half full. So yes Don, the experience of th
week, in spite of its unusual challenges, was of a cup more than
half full.
Until next year in the mountains
Susan Huffer, Family Camp Coordinator and Jerry Black
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Molly Haley
Addy Bowers
Kayla Clark
Camille Caldwell
Greg Bunton
Cole Stanley
Frank Gresh
Debby Gresh
Kim Kerr
Amy Hepler
Dennis Gallop
Mark Taylor
Jennifer Humphrey
Shelley Regan
Iris Jordan
Karla Mahan
Jeff Williams
Quinton Conaway
Jennifer Hunt
Jennifer McGrew
Cameron Woods
Kayla Bunton
Sarah Rogers
Thomas Spurrier
Janell Duncan
Greyson Ernst
Sarah Douthitt
Delaney Ernst
Lee Christensen
Jessica Shelton
Cassie Miller
Chad Miller
Thank You from BABYLONWhat a great VBS adventure we had in Babylon
telling city dwellers and shop keepers about ourone true God!!! We were even lucky enough
to meet Daniel and learn about his Courage in
Captivity. During the week, our children raised
enough money to provide 31 mosquito nets
to children in Mali to help wipe out Malaria. Kids
and adults alike were blessed many times over by our VBS experience. Amy Peters and Desi Stout put an amazing team of people
together to lead and minister with our children. Thanks for taking this overwhelming task on and making it happen! Special thanks
go out to Jennifer Humphrey, Addy Bowers, and the entire FCC staff. Also, thank you, the church for donating and loaning items
to bring bible stories to life. We say THANK YOU! to all of our leaders listed below and on the b
page - as you can see, there were MANY! And all those who prayed for a successful VBS or who m
have inadvertently been left off this list - thank you, also!
AnnaLisaStanley,DirectorofChildrensMinistry
Happy Birthday!7/8 Phyllis Jarrett7/9 Katherine Adkins, Chris Westhof
7/10 Carson Crull, Shirley Davis, KellyJones, Don Keel
7/11 Huner Marsh, Joy Patton7/12 Susan Barker, Will Harris, Jaxon Humph7/13 Garry George, Dyke Moffatt7/14 Scott Foreman, Charlotte Larrison,
Jeff Stephens7/15 Abigail Agosta, Charla Allison,
Bruce Jackson, Dale Reeder
Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Dale Hampton (Dot
Hammonds brother) Jason Scheer (Larry & JudyFreemans son), Leinda Parson (Linda Dunlapsdaughter), Judy Joy, Larry Hays (Dyke Moffattsbrother-in-law), Jim Hays, Haynes Phillips (Anna Lisa
Stanleys dad), Warren Hill, Jerri Jones, Bart Rodr, Virginia ONiel, Cynthia David(Winnie Halls daughter), Ed Berry, Bill & Mary Lou Womble
Mitchem Ernst
Amy Roberts
Letitia Anthony
Conner SwearingenAngie Percival
Caleb Swearingen
Will Mecoy
Mac Mecoy
Mishelleen Mecoy
Janet Helms
Neil Helms
Caleb Stanley
Sally Leonard
Suzanne Allison
Karlee Meadows
Emily Gresh
Sherrye VanOsdol
Peter Gaddy
Kassie Johnson
Emily ThompkinsCaroline Judd
Shannon Medley
Jill Wilburn
Melissa Hendricks
Jennifer Schmitz
Janet Caldwell
Julie Bunton
Sarah Raines
Carter Raines
Sebastian Gomez
Chrisha McGann
Melissa VanOsdol
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Rev. Chris ShorowTheme: Heroes of the Bible:Nehemiah - Restoration from ChaosScripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20
July 15, 2012Message: Rev. Chris Shorow
Rev. Greg BuntonTheme: Heroes of the Bible:Ruth - Using Your ResourcesScripture: Ruth 2:8-13
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