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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 3 No. 38 October 20, 2011

CONNECTION

Being FamilyBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

This pastSunday wasmarathonSunday

for manymembers ofour staff. Wetry to have

many of our committee meetings afterchurch on specific Sundays so that wemay get them done all at once.So that means one meeting afteranother until at least 7:00, hence theterm marathon Sunday. Greg andMark had meetings too, but after theyouth lock-out and staying up allnight on Saturday night, marathonSunday took on a whole new

meaning for them!Although staff members may have

marathon Sundays, so do some ofour wonderful volunteers. In fact,

as I sat through these meetings, Inoticed that our moderator-elect forthe congregation, Frank Gresh, wasalso at the same meetings. Franksday started at 7:00am as he set up theaudio-visual aspects of our worshipservices in the sanctuary. It continuedall day long until his final meeting at6:30 started. Im sure Frank put inover 12 hours on Sunday. Wow.

The wonderful thing about ourchurch family is just thatfamily. Ourvolunteers dont simply put in theirtime on church projects. They invest

themselves in our church family.They are concerned about every othmember and what is going on in thelives. They consider all of the childre

of the church their children. Afterall, it takes a community to raise ourchildrenand thats what we areacommunity of faith. Gods family.

So here is a big thank you toall of our volunteers who spend lotsof time doing Gods work here atthe church. I also want to thank ourdedicated and wonderful staff whoare willing to spend marathon daysmaking sure Gods work is carriedout. But mostly, here is a big thankyou to our church family for being loving family. Gods family.

Putting the right people, in the right places, at the right time, for the right reason

Drop by the Ministry Fair table in the rotunda each Sunday

through November 13, and discover YOUR place to serve!

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Each year First Christian participates in the ChurchWorld Service CROP Hunger Walk. Money raised fro

the CROP Walk helps fight hunger around the world, well as in our own community. A portion of the moneraised will support Breakfast on Boulevard, MobileMeals, The Hope Center, and Samaritan House.

This year the CROP walk is on Sunday, November6. Everyone is invited to join us as we have fun whilemaking a difference for those who are hungry! Stop bythe table in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday, pick up awalker packet, or simply make a donation! Then joinus at Mitch Park on Sunday, November 6, for the walRegistration begins at 1:00 and the walk begins at 2:0Hope to see you there! ~ Your Outreach Ministry Team

Extravagant Creator, The world is teeming with your creatures. For

the ways we are inspired by their variety and beauty, benet from their

labor, and enjoy their companionship, we give you thanks. Amen

All Creatures Great and Small

Pet BlessingBy Shirley BrownOur pets give us glimpses of God through their complete trust,joy in being with us, unconditional love, and faithfulness. We

invite you to bring your pet and join us Sunday, October 30th

for our Pet Blessing, at 2:30 PM, in front of the Family Life

Center. Please put your pet on a leash or in a carrier.

During the blessing there will be a Time of Remembrance

for those who have experienced the loss of a pet. Please put

your name and the pets name on a piece of paper and put it in

Iris Muno Jordans mailbox in the workroom or email her at

ijordan@fccedmond.org no later than Friday, October 28.

Dress Up Nite for UNITE!Wednesday, October 26th

We invite everyone - children, youth and adults - to weartheir Halloween costumes to UNITE! Lets have some fun

and dress up - see you there!

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Butter Braids forthe HolidaysOrder Deadline Sunday,October 23!The FCC youth are selling yummyButter Braids, Tea Rings & Swirls

now through October 23rd for $12.00 each in a variety of flavors. Toplace your order for holiday delivery, see a youth at the Rotunda Table onSunday morning or contact Diane Ball at dball@fccedmond.org or 341-3544.

Butter Braids are frozen pastries which bake up warm and fluffy withyummy fruit fillings. They make great holiday gifts and excellent morningtreats. NEW FLAVORS! Butter Braids come in these yummy flavors:Chocolate Cream, Cinnamon, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese,and Cherry. New Tea Ring Flavors: Blueberry or Raspberry Cream Cheese.And we also have Caramel Sticky Buns! Delivery the week of November14 through 17. All proceeds benefit the FCC youth mission fund. And,as always, if you dont want to purchase but still want to support our efforts,donations are gladly accepted.

MINISTRY First Christian Churcof Edmond, OK

Christmas CantataRehearsals Underway

Do you love to sing? Come learnthis years Christmas Cantata,

Tapestry of Light by Joseph MMartin. Join the Chancel Choir fo

this short time commitment.We rehearse Wednesdays at

7:30 pm in the sanctuary.Questions? Contact Diane Ball

at dball@fccedmond.orgor 341-3544, ext. 115.

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Foster Johnson, J.W. Michael, Ed

Berry, Bart Rodr, Joan Grant, Bill & Mary Lou Womble, NitaWilliams (Jeff Williams mom), Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaksmom), Barbara Hall

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Bob & Phoebe Eaton on the passing of Bobsbrother, A.H. Eaton of Weatherford, OK, on October 12. Services were held October 14 inWeatherford.CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Max Daniel Pinter born October 19 to Jeff &Carrie Pinter. Grandparents are Greg & Linda Hall.

Happy Birthday!10/23 Ali Haley, Jenni Hast, Nathan

Wilburn

10/24Richard Finley, Devin Giddens10/25 Mattie Huff

10/26 Lynn Daylor, Virginia Hiebert,

Teddi Owen, Sara Shipley, Russell

Stafford

10/27 Amy Quade, Terri Turner10/28 Benny Christensen10/29 Greyson Ferrell, Deneen Gambrel

The youth of First Christian Church are hostinga Fall Festival for the children of FCC on SundaOctober 30, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. It is being held

at Mitch Park - the big pavilion on the westside, just north of the senior center.

Children are invited to wear their costume(and adults too) and come ready for some fun!

Our youth will be offering games andactivities, as well as hot dogs, chips, and drinksTry your hand at the ring toss or toilet paperthrow, win a prize at the duck pond, or maybea cake at the cake walk. Dont miss the sackraces...and more!

Come join us for this fun family event!

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Worship8:15, 9:00 and 11:00am

October 23, 2011Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black &

Rev. Chris ShorowTheme: Hearing Gods Word -Miracle After PentecostScripture: Acts 3:1-10

October 30, 2011Message: Rev. Chris Shorow &

Rev. Greg BuntonTheme: Finding Your Passion -Moses Overcomes LimitationsScripture: Exodus 4:10-13

Lets Blanket The World With Love!Share A Gift on Blanket Sunday, October 30Your gift of $5.00 will purchase a warm blanket through our BLANKET Sundayoffering. For many years, our Disciple Women groups have encouraged

participation in the BLANKETS+ program of Church World Service, an agencywho reaches out to neighbors in need near and farnot with a hand out, but ahand up. In the face of a disaster, people need blanketsand more. So, if youare looking to help build a better worlda world were theres enough for allplease give generously to the Blanket Sunday offering.