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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 5 No. 27 July 11, 2013

This Saturday,

July 13, marks

the beginning

of the General

Assembly ofthe Christian

Church

(Disciples of Christ) in Orlando, Florida.

I will be attending the Assembly and

sharing the experience with you when

I return. As many of you know, our

General Church meets every two

years for a gathering of fellowship,

worship, idea-sharing, business and

fun. The Disciples are a great bunch

to get together because we are like an

overgrown family; we have connectionsall over the place.

One important aspect of the

Assembly is that it reminds us that we

are not a lone church. Our ministry

extends beyond the boundaries of 201

E. 2nd Street and into the world. We

join with other committed Disciples

nationwide to do many vital and

meaningful ministries.

One of the ministries that will be

lifted up at this years Assembly

is our Global Ministries. We havemany global mission partners spread

throughout our world, reaching

out in the name of Jesus Christ.

We are going to hear many great

stories at the Assembly, and Global

Ministries is producing some moving

videos that can be shared with our

congregation. The videos should be

posted soon on the Global Ministries

website at: www.globalministries.

orgso you can periodically check it

out to see the latest.The focus this year will be on the

Congo. Did you know that there are

more Disciples in the Congo than there

are in the United States? It is a church

on fire and doing wonderful work. I

know that our brothers and sisters in

Congo lift up the American church in

their prayers, just as we should be

lifting up their work in our prayers.

One of the initiatives our church has

been involved with is a micro-lending

program giving economic opportunity

to new entrepreneurs in that country.

Most of the recipients are women

who turn the profit into educational

opportunities for their children.

Disciples - An Overgrown FamilyBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

These are truly inspirational stories.

Youll be hearing more about the

General Assembly in the future, but I

invite you to keep up with it by visitingour General churchs website at

www.disciples.org. Meanwhile,

pray for our church to be inspired

and dedicated to the work of Christ as

we gather in Orlando. And lift up the

work of our brothers and sisters in the

Congoespecially those leaders who

will be making the long trek to join us

for the Assembly.

Laity Sunday is This Sunday

July 14for All Three Worship ServicesThis Sunday is Laity Sunday - great! However, what does Laity Sundaymean? Laity Sunday is observed by having lay persons, or members of the

congregation, lead all parts of the worship service one Sunday a year. For thisyears Laity Sunday, we have several of First Christians own putting together

and leading wonderful worship experiences. Folks like: Gaylon Bright (8:15) Randel & Dana Shadid (8:15, 11)

Janet Helms (8:15, 9) Bethany Shipley (8:15, 9 & 11)

Randy Clark (9) Paul Stuke (9, 11) Gary Owen (11)

Plus, at the 8:15 and 11am services, Melissa VanOsdol will lead the hymns withGabe Robertson as guest organist. Come worship with friends this Sunday!

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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sundays through August 410:00 - 10:50am in Fellowship Hall

Sundays through August 4, we invite all adult Sunday school classes to meet in the Fellowship Hall for Summer Sunday School!This Sunday, July 14, our guest speaker will be First Christians very own Jim Hays. Retired from the nuclear power utility

industry with the U.S. Navy, Jim will share the power of positive prayer which played an important role in his recent heart transplexperience.

On Sunday, July 21, the guest speakers will be First Christians own Rev. Charles & Penny Shorow, parents of our seniorminister, Rev. Chris Shorow. Chuck is a graduate of Phillips Theological Seminary. He and Penny have served Christian Churche(DOC) in Salem, Oregon and Edmond, Bartlesville, Woodward and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Currently residing in Edmond,Chuck is our Interim Associate Pastor and Penny is involved in a variety of church activities and ministries. They will share theirinvolvement, experiences and blessings with the Sunshine Class of Salem, OR, an adult Sunday school for mentally and physicallchallenged adults.

Come join in the fellowship...for some wonderful stories and enlighting experiences - see you there!

Fedom Fest Th You!By Randy Huston, Moderator for Open Doors (Evangelism)

Celbrte Giving! This year, Freedom Fest collected $281.74for First Christians Breakfast On Boulevard (B.O.B.) ministry. What a blessing!

A huge thank you to all who helped with and/or donated money, food items,

or time in support of Freedom Fest. Your smiles and willing hearts make

such a profound difference each year. Over 1200 Hot Dogs, 1200 bottles of

water, 35 watermelons and several hundred American Flags were distributed

to parade attendees this year.

Special thanks to Mark Nash who made arrangements for the donation

of the hot dogs, picked them up in Clinton, OK,

brought them to Edmond, and cooked them

(along with Steve and Jared Allison) in the big

smoker which Mark also arranged, picked up, cleaned and returned.

Special acknowledgement for Ross & Donetta Herndon and Donna Combs for so muchof the behind the scenes work. They planned, purchased, coordinated, double-checked and

monitored every detail of this event. Thanks also to Jennifer Cain, Jennifer Humphrey, Michelle

Fritz, Iris Jordan, Jeff Williams, Mark Taylor and the Youth, Lauren Wheeler, Larry Griffin and

Security personnel, and Robbi Kinnaird - Board Moderator, for their fabulous help and support.

And finally, to all who came to serve with the warmest of smiles. You are Radical Hospitality at

its best. Thank you!

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Attention All First Christian

Church Key Holders:

All entry door locks - for the main church building and the Family Life Center

- have been changed (with the exception of the exterior door to BOB - it is the

same). This means the keys will no longer work on exterior doors. Access to

the exterior doors will be limited to access entry codes, access cards or fobs only.

Access entry codes or cards are distributed by FCCEs Business Administrator, KarlaMahan.

All interior locks will remain the same. So, those with a key should keep their

keys for the doors to the classrooms and closets in each building.

Also, for security purposes, please do not unlock exterior doors for your

meetings. Participants in your meetings can be given the access entry codes. They

will work only during your meeting times, and allow access to the building for all

your participants.

If you previously had an entry key, you should have received an access code,

card or new fob from the office. If you did not receive a code or if you have

questions, contact Karla Mahan at 341-3544 or kmahan@fccedmond.org

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITALCarrie Akin, Bradford Village for rehab

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Sondra Danner (Will& Laura Harris daughter), Dana Stilwell (Roger Stilwells brother), Anne

Holzberlein, Doris Dowell, Dale & Betsy Jones, Earl & Loree Rice, Judy Joy,

Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Bill & Mary Lou Womble

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO the Family of Paula Umphers whopassed away. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 10 at Memorial

Park Cemetery.

Happy Birthday!7/14 Scott Foreman, Charlotte

Larrison, Jeff Stephens7/15 Abigail Agosta, Charla Allison,

Bruce Jackson, Dale Reeder7/16 Florence Bowers, Keith Dugan,

Seth Peterson7/17 Chuck Adams, Emma Berberet,

Brody Blevins, Alee Gossen,Jordan Lindley, Linda Lofton,Aiden OMeara, Drew Rowley,Del Ray Williams

7/18 Randy Clough, Beverly Pearce7/19 Hayden Dilg, Andrea Sestak7/20 Gary Engel, Grace Helms,

Beverly Terry7/21 Becky Goza, Mike Moffatt,Gabriel Robertson

GENERAL FUND YTD Budget YTD Actual DifferenceRevenue $590,979.06 $580,488.71 $(10,490.35)Expenses $590,979.48 $578,454.94 $(12,524.54)BUILDING FUND YTD Revenue YTD Expenses Difference

$115,542.60 $136,375.68 $($20,833.08)Mortgage Balance $332,742.51

Financial Reportfrom the Finance Committee

Please remember to note on your checks to

which accounts you want your contribution

credited.Looking For a Way to

Serve?

ReNewing Hands MinistrNeeds You!Do you love working in the outdoors

Do you enjoy gardening? Areyou wanting to help others? If so,ReNewing Hands is looking forvolunteers to help with gardenclean up and mulching for some oour members who need help. If youare interested, call Marcia Tunison at(405) 285-1506 or you may email hevia FCCs online community tool -called the Hub!

Are You a People Person

FCC Open Doors (Evangelism)needs Door Greeters & FrontDesk Helpers on Sunday mornings- before Sunday School and beforeeach worship service. If you lovewelcoming and meeting people, thisis a great ministry for you! Your timecommitment is only 15 minutes amonth for Door Greeters and 1 hourmonth for Front Desk Helpers. ContaRandy Huston via the Hub or atrc.huston@att.com

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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

June 14, 2013Laity SundayMessage: Janet Helms

Gary OwenScripture: John 4:7-15

June 21, 2013Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black

Rev. Charles ShorowScripture: Song of Solomon

Operation Christmas Child& the Empty BoxBy Michele Schlough

First Christian supports a wonderful ministry called OperationChristmas Child. Since 1993, more than 100 million boysand girls in over 130 countries have experienced Gods lovethrough the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation

Christmas Child.For more information on Operation Christmas Child, go to the website:

www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child

First Christian hosts shoebox packing parties several times a year. Since the lastpacking party, most of the filler items have beendepleted. Operation Christmas Child is asking forhelp! Small, packable items are needed - itemssuch as clothing (t-shirts or socks), watches,flashlights (with extra batteries), school supplies(pens, pencils, sharpeners, crayons, markers, papesolar calculators or coloring books), hygiene items(hair clips, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs orwashcloths) and toys (small cars, balls, dolls, yo-yo

jump ropes or Slinkys). Any donated items can bebrought to the church office (attn: Karla Mahan) o

to Room 116. Please mark any donations with OCC/Michele Schlough.If you have questions, please contact Michele Schlough at (405) 844-3214. Thanks f

your support and all you do for Operation Christmas Child. (Note - If you saw the picturin the paper of Franklin Graham in Moore, thats my boss! Im proud to be a small part o

Samaritans Purse.)