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The Chalice

CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 2 No. 21 May 27, 2010

A Time for Rememberingby Rev. Dr. Jerry W. Black, Associate Minister

Childrens MinisterPosition OpeningAre you an outgoing, energetic and creative leader, passionate aboutinspiring in children a lifelong love for God? Do you possess leadership,team-building, organizational and communication skills to oversee andgrow our ministry to children and their families? You dont have to beordained: 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 thissounds exciting to you and you have the experience, passion, and skill tomove our childrens ministry forward send your resume and cover letterintroducing yourself to us viajobs@fccedmond.org by June 11, 2010.A detailed job description is available at www.fccedmond.org/jobs

Its Memorial

Day weekend,

and for most of

us, it is a time

for bratwurst,

hamburgers,hotdogs,

mustard,

ketchup, relish,

barbequed chicken, chips, and picnics.

Its about a long weekend, graduations,

and perhaps a wedding or two. Its

about fun and relaxation.

But, Memorial Day is also about

rememberingremembering the rich

legacy of love and service left by those

wondrous saints and family members

who have preceded us; remembering

Gods sacrificial and unconditional lovefor us; and remembering the sacrifice

of men and women who have served

our country militarily, especially those

who have died in the course of that

service. Such military remembrances do

not mean that we condone or endorse

acts of war. We dont. Only the most

Nursery

Workers Needed!To apply, pick up an applicationfrom the Nursery CoordinatorsMailbox in our workroom or log oto fccedmond.org/jobs and downlothe application.

A qualifed nurserycandidate will:1. be available most Sunday morn

ings and Wednesday afternoons(including holidays), and for somespecial events- typically around 7hours a week2. is CPR certied or willing tobecome CPR certied3. has a passion for working withyoung children (typically under 3yand teaching them Gods love4. has some experience workingwith childrenQuestions? Contact Jennifer Getts,Nursery Coordinator at jengetts@

yahoo.com

nave, the most insensitive, and the

most arrogant could possibly relish

the human cost of solving differenc

through military conflict. Such

actions are often unavoidable, but

never preferred.

So, we pause during this weekend remember our legacy of love and th

legacy of the fallentheir sacrifice

and service. In the course of our

remembering, may we include this

thought from 1 John 5:5: this

is the victory that conquers the

worldour faith.

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Travel with us back to Ancient Egypt see, hear, touch, and taste

what it was like to live in Pharoahs empire! Youll explore au-

thentic Marketplace shops, take part in games, dance to lively

Bible songs, and sample tasty tidbits as you 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!

Summer College Class Begins June 6Hey college students! A summer Sunday school class just for you isbeginning on Sunday, June 6. If you are home for the summer, orsimply visiting, come and join us upstairs in room 208. Class beginsat 10:00ish and will be done in time for late service. Hope to see you

there! Questions? Contact Greg at gbunton@fccedmond.org

MINISTRIES

fIRST CHrISTIAN CHURCH

Edmond, OK

The theme of this years Summer Sunday School wilbe story telling through the ages. We will exploremany stories from scripture and how it affects our

lives and our theology. Is God for all people or justthose who are Christian (or Jewish)?

We have special guests and storytellers, as well asour own youth telling their story of discovery. Wewill meet in the chapel from 10-11:00 every Sundaymorning from June 6 through August 15th. Rev.Jerry Black will begin our sessions on June 6, withThe Story of a Foreigners Love. All are invited, socome be a part of the story!

Early VBS registrationfor $10 ends this Sunday, May 30!

(Increases to $15 June 1)

Register atfccedmond.org/vbs or complete a

form at the VBS table in the rotunda.

Questions?Contact VBS directors Julie Buntonat 330-9230 or Anna Lisa Stanley at 471-6161.

VBS homebakers NEEDED!We need homebakers to make cookies and brownies for VBS.Please call Kim Kerr at 844-7777 if you are able to help.

VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Sign up atfccedmond.org/vbs

or contact Julie Bunton @ juliebunton@cox.net

VBS DONATIONS NEEDED!We are ready to go shopping for supplies and need gift

cards to Wal Mart, Hobby Lobby and Lowes.

If you would like to donate a card (in any amount),

please bring it to the VBS table on Sunday morning,

or mail to the church FCC Edmond, ATTN: VBS Leaders

PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083

the fun is building!Vacati on Bibl e Scho ol 2010

June 14 -17 6:00 to 8:30pm

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Music Ministry

PICNIC!Wednesday, June 9 6:30pmChitwood Park Pavilion

(West 1st Street & Story 1 block east of Kelley, 2 blocks

north of Edmond Road)

BRING YOUR FAMILIES!All who have participated in the various music programs at FCC

(including special music and cantatas) are invited to an evening ofFun, Food, and Fellowship. Fried Chicken, drinks and tableware will

be provided, but please bring a side dish or dessert to share.This is a great way to fellowship with friends from all three services.

RSVP to Diane Ball at dball@fccedmond.org or 341-3544 ex. 25

so that she knows how much Fried Chicken to provide.

Would you like to listen toour sermons at home or at work

Would you like to share a sermon y

heard with one of your friends?

Now you canlisten online!Go to www.fccedmond.org/media a

nd the sermon you arelooking for in our sermon player

Sermons are posted on Tuesday anare listed in date order. Youll see tname of the minister preaching, thtitle of the sermon and the scriptu

Golf Tournament 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 Mahankmahan@fccedmond.org, 341-3544 ext 15. New registrants arewelcome! Register online at fccedmond.org/golf

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Bob McKibbin in MercyOTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Ann Crandall, Betsy

Jones, Jim Roberts (Jerri Dillons 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, Les Lee, EdBerry, Taylor Wheeler, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother)OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS Susan Hurst and family in the death of herhusband, Foy Hurst, who passed away May 24. Services are Thursday, May 27 at2pm at FCC.CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Frances Bridgette Adina Beason, bornMay 17 to Leland Beason and Hilary Groesbeck. Grandfather is Chuck BeasonANDCaleb Daniel Marsh, born May 20 to Hunter & Emily Marsh. Grandparents are Gary

and Marian Bates.

Happy Birthday!5/30 AshleyBanuet,CamilleCaldwell, LaurenFathree,DaveMurray,Jac

Sisson5/31 HelonHamm

6/1 EmilyAust,ChaseCarrington,

DanClark,SandyClark,Andrew

Cummings,SherryKious,TracyL

6/2 CaitlinAust,AlyssaBaker,Migno

Denyer,LilyKosir,J.T.Reich,

MelissaSimpson

6/3 MichaelAdkins,NicholasCave,B

Eischeid,VictoriaHarrison,Susan

Huffer,SophieMinhinnett,Charle

Schlough

6/4 MarjorieAnderson,J.C.Barr,Bill LaRue,HarribaTienabeso

6/5 MarilynnBrown,CarlHawkins6/6 PaulGaines,ClairePatton,Robin

Pierce

Will You Teach Us This Summer?Childrens Summer Teachers NeededJune 6-August 15Would you like to help our children grow in theirfaith? Our Childrens Ministry is seeking teachers forthe Summer session: June 6 through August 15. Sub-stitutes for your summer vacation are available, sodont let that prevent you from volunteering! Please

contact Erin Robertson at 562-1021 if you are interested.

http://www.fccedmond.org/golfhttp://www.fccedmond.org/golf

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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

May 30, 2010Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Isaiah 46:8-9;Colossians 4:15-18

June 6, 2010Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Psalm 146:1-10

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Disciple-cise! Highlights of our 6th stop!Our Parish Nurses are sponsoring a new way to exercise weekly and learn about other

Disciples of Christ Churches and Seminaries as our exercise journey takes us across the

country. Its called Disciple-cise! Visit our bulletin board in Fellowship Hall to see all of

the places we have been and where we will go. Remember 30 minutes of exercise

equals 50 miles!

Stop #6 Washington, DC 300 miles / 180 minutes of exerciseHome of the National City Christian Church which is known as the national cathedralof the Disciples denomination.

Did you know:

1843 - Seven people initiated a Disciples congregation

in Washington, DC. They met in rented quarters.

1868 Purchase was made of a small frame

chapel for their first church building.

1977 First female Deacons elected at

National City Christian Church

Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United

States, occasionally attended National City Christian

Church during his time as president and his state funeralwas held here in 1973. However, his family had been

staunchly Baptist and his wife, Lady Bird, was a devoted

Episcopalian. James Garfield, the 20th President of the

United States, was a member of National City Christian.