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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 3 No. 26 July 14, 2011

CONNECTION

Doing It WellBy Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister

Open doors,

open arms,

open hearts,

open Table,

open hands,

and openmindsquite an

impressive array

of ministries. We are indeed a people so

touched by the love and grace of God that

we dont just espouse, but live the values

of openness and inclusion. Its who we

area people with a unique ministry in this

community and a people with a profound

joy and energy for that ministry. Thats

why the stories and the spirit of enthusiasm

havent stopped with the June re:New

process. Its why the energy hasnt waned.

June was just the beginning of a realization

that we are indeed a responsive people of

God and do a lot that is good, true, just, and

right. And we do it well.

Now we are about finding ways to have

more of that which is good, true, just, and

righthow we can build on our essence,

our core DNA, and our God infused values.

Please know that our Sabbatical Task Force

clearly has this mission before them. Theyhave not left our June discoveries and

insights to rot and waste away on butcher

block paper. They are diligently at work,

digesting all we have shared and analyzing

all that we have suggested. In the coming

months, they will provide invaluable

feedback on the possibilities for enhancing

our sense of family, worship, and designs

for ministry that maximize who we are and

what we have learned.

Thanks to all who are making this summer

sabbatical so rich and powerful. May God

continue to guide and bless our dedication,

cooperation, and sacrifice.

Join the Classics fo

GospelfestGood Food!

Gospel Music!Comedy!

Door Prizes!

$35 per personMoore First Baptist Chur

Tuesday, August 29am to 4:30pm

Call today to sign-up!Ellen Chitwood 341-2859or Winnie Hall 341-4297

You might have heard our Outreach

Ministry is working on a Block Party for the

Rolling Green Apartment Complex. But you

might not know this our second year to bea part of a collaboration of churches and

agencies working to make a difference in

the lives of some Edmond residents who live

just up the street on the corner of Boulevard

and Danforth.

Last summer FCC Outreach ministries

was invited to participate in the Rolling

Green Collaborative (RGC). The RGC is

a ministry that aims to assist residents of a

the Rolling Green Apartments located at

Danforth and Boulevard. RGC was started

in 2008 by Father Mark Story and Mary

Ann Coffman, of Edmonds St. Marys

Episcopal Church after Father Story felt

a strong need to minister to the people

living in the complex. His statement to St.Marys that we cant have someone who

is hungry less than a mile from our parish

sparked members to begin collaborating

with other churches and agencies to provide

tutoring, activities and assistance.

Wonderful relationships have been built

between the residents and RGC volunteers

the last three years. All of the hard work

has even encouraged the apartment owner

to invest in the property by installing new

playground equipment.

The RGC meets four times a year to

Have You Heard About the Rolling Green Collaborative?discuss activites

and projects.

The residents

are invited to the

meetings and

encouraged to give

feedback.

Last year

FCC OutreachMinistries donated

funds to help purchase shoes for resid

children prior to school. This year we

hosting a full block party (read details

on page two) and offering many need

items in a fun-filled day.

We are excited to be part of the R

network of Edmond partners includin

St. Marys, First United Methodist, Fir

Presbyterian, a local Masonic lodge, U

and the Edmond Police Department.

Together, we are making a difference

By Rev. Greg Bunton, Associate Minister of Student Ministries

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Back to School

BlockPaRtY!Sponsored by FCC Outreach Ministriesthrough the Rolling Green CollaborativeWhen & Where?

Saturday, August 6, from 10 am to 2 pm,on the lawn south of the

Rolling Green Apartment Complex(400 E. Danforth Road)

Rolling Green residents will pre-register to get a Block Party wristband giveaway vouchers through the Rolling Green Office

What?

* Free School Supplies for RG Students

* Free Shoes for Students

* Free Haircuts for Students(provided by Paul Mitchell School of Hair Design)

*Free Care Kits (pack of basic cleaning supplies & hygiene items per apt.)PLUS * Food! * Drinks! * Inflatable Games!

Help Love Our Neighbors!

* Volunteer to work at the party!

* Purchase and donate school supplies!

*Donate funds to purchase shoes!

You can sign up or donate online atfccedmond.org/blockparty or drop by the

Block Party display in the rotunda on Sunday.

Read moreabout the Rolling Green Collaborative and First

Christians partnership with other Edmondchurches and organizations on page one.

What is Needed?

* 200 boxes - Kleenex Tissues, 200 Ct.

* 100 boxes - Colored Pencils, 12 Ct.

* 100 reams -8.5 x 11 White Copy Paper

* 100 - 8oz. pump bottles - Hand Sanitizer

* 500 - Glue Sticks

* 100 containers Clorox Wipes

* 100 boxes Sandwich baggies

* 100 pkgs - wide tip, 10 ct. Crayola ClassicWaterbased Markers

* 100 pkgs - thin tip, 10 ct. Crayola ClassicWaterbased Markers

* 50 Black/non-toxic Dry Erase Markers

* 50 Blue/non-Toxic Dry Erase Markers

* 50 Backpacks

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Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Roy Jackson, Willa Hill, LoriFuller, Virginia ONiel, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams mom),

John Werhun, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom), CarolSterling, Rose Marie McKee, Barbara Hall, Bert Lindsay(Donna Clarks dad), Dona Lee Denton (Carrie Akins

ister), Bill Hamilton, Joe Samuels, Bart Rodr, Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitts mom),Ed Berry, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Chris & Cheryl Gibson in the passing of Chrisister, Shirley Ann Barnett, on July 7 in WA.

WE WELCOME MEMBER AWAY Fred Machesney who will join us for worship July 17.He will be in the Fellowship Hall for coffee at 9:15 prior to visiting with his friends

in the Homebuilders class.

Happy Birthday!7/17 Chuck Adams, Brody Blevins,Alee Gossen, Linda Lofton, AidenOMeara, Rozzell Pendergraf

7/18 Randy Clough, Beverly Pearce7/19 Hayden Dilg, Miles Young

7/20 Gary Engel, Grace Helms, Mike

Knox, Beverly Terry

7/21 Becky Garrett, Becky Goza,

Gabriel Robertson7/22 Bennett Fuller, Greg Hunt, Rya

McGann, Dan McNickle, CaroliMedley, Mike Prince

7/23 Dee Anderson, Nina Daylor,Norma Kirsch, Lauren VanOsdol7/24 Janet Shepard, Katie Taylor

Financial Reportfrom the Finance Committee Through the first half of the year, our General Fund revenues are101.3% of year-to-date budget and our General Fund expenses are 92.6% of year-to-date budget.2011 General Fund revenues are 8% greater than 2010 General Fund revenues, and 2011 GeneralFund expenses are 2% less than 2010 General Fund expenses. 2011 Building Fund revenues are

ssentially equivalent to 2010 Building Fund revenues. Two substantial Building Fund gifts were received in June. The Finance committeehanks you and all the others that have improved the Building Fund bottom line. The Year to Date (YTD), through June 30, 2011, Revennd Expenses are shown below.

General Fund Building Fund

YTD Actual YTD Actual

Revenue $543,524.16 $123,402.39Expense $496,310.30 $136,375.68

Excess/(Shortfall) $47,213.86

Please remember to note on your checks

or envelopes to which church accounts you

want your contribution credited.

Come JUMP into a new

year of Childrens Ministry!Children...bring your WHOLE family!

Parents...Come explore the ways YOU can share yourgifts with our Childrens Ministry. We cant do thisalone! We have many ways to serve and there is

something for everyone to do.

Sunday July 3111am to 1pm

in the Family Life Center

J Face Painting!

J Bounce Houses!

J Kona Ice SnoConesJ Pizza! J Prizes!

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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

July 17, 2011Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Mark 6:30-32 AND

Romans 8:14-17

July 24, 2011Message: Rev. Dr. NewellWilliamsScripture: II Corinthians 4:1-6

The FCC Youth are half-way through their Summer Musical Mission Trip & itsgoing great! Theyve shared the musical, Life on the Edge, with churches inMissouri, Kentucky and at the General Assembly in Nashville.You can continure to follow their travel blog online at www.fccedmond.org/

nashville and be sure to like FCC Edmond Youth on Facebook and follow wwwtwitter.com/fccedmondyouth for brief updates along the way!

Everyone is invited to their HOMECOMING Performance:Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 pm!

Lets welcome them home in style - come sign the WELCOME HOME poster!

The poster will be set up in Fellowship Hall this Sunday, July 17. Anyone who

wishes to sign the poster is invited to stop by on Sunday morning and do so.