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The Chalice
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK
Vol. 3 No. 20 June 2, 2011
CONNECTION
Looking For PearlsRev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate MinisterIn what would
be considered
the narthex of
our church
or lobby,
the area thatis used by
most of us
as the main
entrance into the sanctuary, there hang
a series of compelling prints by Kenneth
Wyatt. Although known primarily for his
paintings of western life, his deep faith
in God inspired this incredible series
featuring Jesus, Paul, and the Disciples.
For each piece, Dr. Wyatt completed
a vast amount of research, and from
that research, formed a vision of the
individuals he wanted for models. As
you read the description placed adjacent
to each framed print, you will also read
about the person chosen to model for that
particular painting. In some cases, the
search was simply a fortunate encounter.
In others, it was more of an intenseprocess; time consuming. Dr. Wyatt
wanted the perfect model and as one
can only imagine, there were times when
that person was difficult to find. But oh
the joy when at last he had been found.
In this Sundays Gospel lesson, there are
two discoveries. One is a treasure that a
very fortunate person just happens to find.
The other is a priceless pearl for which
a merchant intentionally searches with
endless patience, knowing that his find will
be more than precious. (Read Matthew
13:44-46)
Through our June Re:New, table
conversations, we too are looking for
something precious and pricelessgra
moments in our life togethermomen
that are simply too rich to lose. We wa
to recall those moments, share them,celebrate them, capture them, and then
look for ways in which we can have mo
of them in our future together.
So come,Re:New, each Sunday in
June at 9:15 am and then join us in a
unified worship and celebration of God
living presence, power, and work in ou
lives.
Our Sunday MorningSchedule for
June 5, 12, 19 and 26
9:15am: Table ConversationsEach Sunday morning at 9:15, we
will gather around round tables in
Fellowship Hall to share our stories
10:45am: Unied Worship
Our Table Conversations
experience will be followed by a
fellowship gathering, hosted by
Membership Ministries. Children in
3rd through 5th grade will take
part in the June 5 and 12 Table
Conversations. 6th through 12th
grade will join in all four weeks.
www.fccedmond.org/renew
Summer is
here, which
means another
great mission
trip is just
around the
corner. Our
students and
sponsors have
been preparing
since January for the trip, and now we are
only weeks away from departure!
This year our students are participating
in a musical tour. 28 students, 12 adults,
and 3 college interns will spend two weeks
on the road traveling across the country
sharing the musical, Life on the Edge,
with churches in Missouri, Tennessee,
Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and
Oklahoma! While on the road, we willalso spend 5 days in Nashville at the
General Assembly of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ), and will perform at
the youth assembly as well as sing in an
all-assembly choir for closing worship.
On Sunday, June 19, our students
will be sharing a piece of music from the
show during our unified worship, and
on Wednesday, July 20, they will offer
the entire musical as their homecoming
performance.
We thank you for your support of
our fundraisers that have made this trip
possible, and we invite you to begin
praying for our students and our trip. We
leave on Wednesday, July 6, and return
on Wednesday, July 20. We look forward
to the ministry that lies ahead, and we
cant wait to share our musical with you
when we return!
Life On The EdgeRev. Greg Bunton, Associate Minister of Student Ministries
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Are you ready for
the Adventure?Hurry and Sign Up NOW!Monday, June 13 - Thursday, June 16Dinner is from 6:00 to 6:30pm and
VBS lasts until 8:45 PMChildren ages Preschool (must be
diaper independent!) through 5th Grade
Registration$15 includes a CD and t-shirt (while
they last) at www.fccedmond.org/vbsTime is running out! Register Now!
Experience:At PandaMania, kids will discover
that God is wild about them! Kids willexperience Party Time Sing and Play,
Wild Bible Adventures, Crazy Craftsand Missions, Bamboo Blast Games
and Rowdy Wrap-up celebrations...all with their Bamboo Crew!
Come join the fun!
Want To Help?We need YOU to help with
Vacation Bible School!Heres how you can get involved:
Volunteer!For those who have already
signed up to help:please stop by theVolunteer
Information Meeting on June 5 atnoon, Rm 112.
Havent signed up to help yet?www.fccedmond.org/vbs-volunteer
Donate!Can you donate or loan supplies forPandaMania? Below is a list of a few
items we still need. You can alsostop by the registration table in the
rotunda and Pick A Panda from ourdonation board for more needs.Please bring those materials to the
church by June 3rd.
Items Needed:-Packing Tape-Stuffed Pandas-Bamboo-Blue Cellophane (2 rolls)-Lowes/ Home Depot Gift Cards
(for paint & framing materials)
Bring all donations to the VBS staging
area (Room 112 & 113)
Have Time Duringthe Week?
Stop by the church daily from 9am5pm and help make decorations a
sets for VBS. You will nd instructand everything you need (and proba fellow volunteer or two) in room
& 113. Stop by and help anytime
Giant Decorating ParSaturday, June 11
9am - 2pmChildcare and lunch will be provid
Come join us as we transform th
building into PandaMania!
Please Pray for VBSLeaders, Volunteers an
that a childs life might betouched by our efforts!
Questions?Contact Courtney Moeller at
[email protected] orShannon Medley at
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Its Time To Get Your GardGrowing Again!
Its not too late to purchase TLC Greenhouse gift card!
Available for $20 each.All proceeds supportStudent Ministries
TLC operates over 150,000 squfeet of greenhouses and has be
ranked in the top 100 GardeCenters in the US for the
last 16 years.Show your garden some love
Contact Sherry Parksat 471-4354
Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Kathy Lee,Cathy Justice, Katie
Hurst, Reta Clopton, Shirley Strasburg, Jill Wilburn, MargaretHall, John Werhun, Phil Fraim, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaksmom), Carol Sterling, Rose Marie McKee, Mary Lou Womble,
Barbara Hall, Bert Lindsay (Donna Clarks dad), Dona Lee Denton (Carrie Akins sister), BillHamilton, Joe Samuels, Bart Rodr, Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitts mom), Sharon Luton(Susan Blacks cousin), Ed Berry, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother)
OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Penny Koegel in the passing of her husband, EricKoegel, on May 30. Services were held at FCC on Thursday, June 2.
CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Tenley Ann Campbell born May 29 to Corey &CaraLee Campbell. Grandparents are Rich & Linda Wilmoth; AND George Grin Jenningsborn May 21 to Eric & Amanda Jennings. Grandparents are Bob & Carol Jennings; ANDResse McCoy Gates born May 8 to Jeff & Karrie Gates of Midwest City. Great grandmotheris Loretta Parks.
he First Christian Church Child Care Center has a few spots remaining in ourPrivate Kindergarten class for the 2011-2012 school year.We offer a full day program with a certied teacher
and a faith based curriculum.If you are interested, please contact the Child Care Center oce at 341-2626.
One last chance to have your picture taken!Communications Ministry Team members will be on handSunday, June 5, in the rotunda at these times:
8:45 - 9:15 am10:15 - 10:45 am11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Make sure YOU are pictured in our new church photo album! Ifyou havent had your picture taken and cant make it on the 5th,
submit a photo via email to [email protected] by June 6 (Please include a photorelease if submitting a professional portrait).
Questions? Contact Mark Taylor at [email protected] or 341-3544, ext. 21.
Helping Those In Need The numbers coming out of Joplin, MOare overwhelming. Latest news reports listthe death toll at 142, with nearly 30 peoplestill unaccounted for, over 900 injured, andcountless people homeless.
Week of Compassion has been working
with Church World Service and other localorganizations to provide immediate assitance to those affected by the storm.The organizations have already donated over $500,000 worth of emergencysupplies and that is just the beginning.
With your generosity, Week of Compassion andChurch World Service continue to reach out toeach as any had need (Acts 4:35).
You can directly help those affected by thedevastating storms with your continued prayerand support of Week of Compassion and ChurchWorld Service. For more information on how youcan help or to donate online visit their websites.
www.weekofcompassion.org
www.churchworldservice.org
Happy Birthday!6/5 Marilynn Brown, Carl Hawkin
6/6 Paul Gaines, Claire Patton, Ro
Pierce
6/7 Dorothy Mason, Steve Peterso
Bethany Shipley, Anita Wilson
6/8 Hannah Daylor
6/9 Haley Felix, Fran Hauser, Caro
Jennings, David Penland, Nanc
Scott
6/10 Brynn Burleson, John Combs,
Jamie Gable, Kory VanOsdol
6/11 Hunter Daylor, Jennifer Shiple
Anne Ward, Margaret Wilmot
Susan Worsham
6/12 Lily Percival, Evelyn Robinson
Crystal Vazquez
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Worshipat First ChristianTable Conversations at 9:15
Unied Worship at 10:45
June 5, 2011Message: Rev. dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Matthew 13:45-46
June 12, 2011Message: Rev. Greg BuntonScripture: Acts 2:1-21
Our Senior Minister, Rev. Chris Shorow, is currently on sabbatical. He began his
sabbatical on May 20. It concludes on September 5, 2011.
A sabbatical plan, including a list of job responsibilities and contact information, h
been prepared and reviewed by the Personnel Committee, Chriss Pastoral Relations
Committee, and the staff.
Information from those plans has been included in a Sabbatical Guide which is n
available at our Welcome Center or online atwww.fccedmond.org/sabbatical.
The churchs oce staff can help you get in touch with the appropriate contact
person. Call (405) 341-3544 for assistance.
To give us a small glimpse into his sabbatical experiences and the Shorow family
travels, Chris will blog occassionally and post pictures at www.fccedmond.org/
chriscrossings .
Loree Rice
Pastoral Relations Committee
Chair
(405) 341-3710
Frank GreshModerator-Elect of the Board
(405) 417-1977
Sabbatical PlanInformation Contac