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The Chalice
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK
Vol. 3 No. 40 November 3, 2011
CONNECTION
Come to the GardenBy Anna Lisa Stanley, Director of Childrens Ministries
Does this
sound
anything
like you? I
have everyintention of
getting up in
the morning,
positioning myself in a quiet place with
the perfect cup of coffee to pray and
study the Word. I set my alarm each
night with this intention. Inevitably
what follows is a whirlwind of snooze
buttons, getting kids dressed, packing
lunches, getting kids on the bus, and
getting myself to work. Schedules for
young families are tough, but we allstill need to be in the habit of finding
a quiet place during the day to be still
and listen for Gods voice. I believe it is
the key in trying to find balance in our
often overwhelming lives.
On November 6th at 10:00 a.m.,
we will bless and dedicate our new
Childrens Prayer Garden. We hope
many people will find this to be a quiet
place to listen for and talk with God.Our current 4th and 5th graders have
been working diligently on a design for
the garden and will be planting as the
seasons allow. The garden will also be
a place for learning. There are plans
to teach children about conservation
and how to be good stewards of Gods
creation.
Children of all
ages will be
able to offer
their gifts ofservice as we
plant and
nurture the
garden. Over
time, as the
garden grows into the vision that
the children have for it, we will all
be able to delight in the miracle of
Gods creation.
So, even if you cant make thetime every morning, I hope that you
will find time during the weeks to com
to visit the childrens prayer garden.
If you are interested in being a part o
our gardening team, please contact
me at [email protected] or b
phone at 341-3544.
DedicationSunday, November 6, 2011
10:00 a.m.ThankYouJo
eyTurner!
In the prayer ofgardening we cometo know that deepwithin the soul isan inner garden ofgreat importance.
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Edmond CommunityThanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 2411am to 3pm
University of Central OklahomaGeorge Nigh Center
Each year, several churches in Edmond combine efforts to
host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This shared meal is for
anyone, but provides a special sense of community for singles,
onely college students, those far from family members, and
others. The 2011 dinner will be held Thursday, November 24
from 11am to 3pm at the University of Central Oklahoma in the
George Nigh Center.
This year First Christians leadership role is to coordinate all
volunteers from throughout the community! And of course we will
continue to collect food items.
Ways YOU Can Help!1) Donate food items (list of items needed in rotunda)
2) Contribute money to purchase food
3) Volunteer to work prior to the event,
or on Thanksgiving4) Telephone callers to make contact with the
volunteers to verify information and assign roles.
5) Telephone callers to remind volunteers before
Thanksgiving Day of their shift and job.
6) Be a greeter/dispatcher at the event/check
in volunteers and send them out.
7) Be a volunteer runner at the event to
escort volunteers to their work areas.
Drop by the display table in the rotunda this Sunday and sign
up! Questions?Contact Mike OMeara, Outreach Ministry
Moderator at [email protected] or 249-4004.
Share Warmth This Winter!First Christian Church is hosting a sleeping bag and coat drive for the homeless of Oklahoma City
Through the efforts of Randy Thomas and Dorothy Griffith, the goal is to collect 100 sleeping bags
and as many coats as possible. We will distribute these to the homeless of OKC through our partne
ship with Refuge Fellowship Church in December.If you have a coat or sleeping bag you are no longer using, please consider donating it to the
homeless. And if you have an extra pillowcase, we would love that as well so we can make nap sa
for the sleeping bags. You can drop your coats, sleeping bags, and pillowcases in the boxes provi
in the Fellowship Hall.
How can you help?1) Look in your garage. Do you have an extra sleeping bag you arent using any more?
2) Take a peek in your coat closet. Do you really wear all of those coats? Chances are, you proba
have a coat (or two) that you bought a few years ago and you never wear anymore.
3) Glance in your cabinets. Do you have any extra pillowcases? We would love those too so we ca
make nap sacks for the sleeping bags!
4) Bring your donations to the big brown boxes in Fellowship Hall by Sunday, December 4!
May those of us who are blessed to have shelter and the right clothing to keep us warm, share
with open hands! Questions? Contact Rev. Greg Bunton at [email protected] or 341-3544
Local volunteers have been busy filling empty shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, and hygiene items to send to children around
world and brighten their Christmas! Its the worlds largest project of its kind - Operation Christmas Child. As the year-round project
comes to its peak, First Christian will serve again as a collection location during National Collection
Week, November 14-21. FCCs Coordinator for the project, Michele Schlough, is looking for a few
volunteers to help greet, sign in and receive packed shoe boxes Nov. 14-21. Pick a time from the list
below and come help us warmly welcome people as they share their gifts!
Monday through Friday, November 14 - 18, 12pm to 6pm
Saturday, November 19, 9am to 2pm Sunday, November 20, 11am to 2pm Monday, November 21, 12pm to 6pm
Contact Michele with questions at 370-6134. Learn more at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ
Help Receive Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child!
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Your gi of time and service makes ministry a reality!
Do you know all the ways you can serve here at FCC?
Dont miss the last three weeks of our Ministry Fair.
Come explore more ways YOU can make
a dierence and change lives in our faithcommunity and in Gods world!
The 4th and 5th Grade classes w
be heading to the zoo this Sunda
November 6th. We will havepizza for lunch in the Fellowshi
Hall immediately following the
oclock service. We will board th
church bus at 1 p.m. and return
the church at by 5 p.m. The cos
is $5.00. Please send extra mone
with your child for snacks or
drinks. You are welcome to join
us as a chaperone! The deadline
sign-up is Friday at 5 p.m.
You may sign your child up bycontacting Anna Lisa at 341-354
Advent Art WorkshopWednesday, November 16This year our Childrens Advent Art project will be a
family affair! On Wednesday, November 16, from
6:30 7:30 p.m., we will host an advent art workshop
for children and their families. They will have the
opportunity to create Chrismons and Advent wreaths.
(this activity will take the place of our regularly
scheduled UNITE programming and is open to all)
The Advent wreaths can be taken home to help guide your Advent journey as we
anticipate the wonder of celebrating our Saviors birth.
The Chrismons will be displayed on a tree in our sanctuary during Advent. The
word Chrismon comes from Christ (Chris) and Monogram (mon). Early Christians used
these as a symbol of faith. Each year we decorate an evergreen tree (symbol of Gods
constancy) in our sanctuary with gold and white Chrismons instead of other ornaments
of color and only white lights. It becomes an almost perfect Christmas tree reflecting
the true meaning and spirit of the season. Children will learn the meaning behind the
symbols, and it will be a wonderful way for them to take part in decorating our worship
space for the season.
Questions? Contact Anna Lisa Stanley, Director of Childrens Ministries at
[email protected] or 341-3544.
Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL
Shirley Strasburg, Baptist Integris
THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Virginia ONiel, Ron Brumback,Barbara Thornton, Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter),
.W. Michael, Ed Berry, Bart Rodr, Joan Grant, Bill & Mary Lou Womble, Nita Williams (JeffWilliams mom), Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom), Barbara Hall
Happy Birthday!11/6 Connie Dixon, Fay Parsley, Mick
Stufebean
11/9 Mikayla Bunton, Kelly VanOsdol11/10 Lyndsey Luschen, Eddie Rivera,
Jackie Stafford, Wayne Warner
11/11 Sonni Adams, Brian Carroll, Aver
Miller, Chloe Stout, Jim Thorpe
11/12 Judy Farley, Janet Helms, Felicia
Jones, Glo Rehrig, Barbara Shaw11/13 Gary Wallace, Lorelle Watts
4th and 5th Graders
Lets Do The Zoo
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Enjoy the Holidays WithThe Classics - December 4Join the Classics on Sunday, December 4, as they travel to Bristowfor the Hometown Holiday Performance! Filled with Christmascheer, holiday music and lots of laughter, this show is held at the Freeland Theater in
Bristow. The show stars pianist Jerry Jordan and comedian Willamae. This fun-filledevent is a guaranteed hit as he tickles the ivories and she tickles your funny bone.
After an entertaining afternoon we will appease our hearty appetites at FreddieSteak House. They have a reputation for delicious entrees, comfortable atmosphere,generous portions and world famous tabouli. A perfect spot for our INCLUDED dinner!
Oooohs and aaaaahs will ripple throughout the motor coach as we travel Hwy75 toward home. Paragon Industries and Honey Valley Nursery of Sapulpa have covereeight frontage acres of buildings and trees with Christmas attire.
Join us for this holiday adventure and return home with fond memories of thegood fun, good food and good fellowship!
Price: $69 per person
Includes: TransporationHometown Holiday PerformanceOne meal
Full payment due with reservation. For information or reservations contact Winnie Hall 341-4297 or Ellen Chitwood at 341-2859.
Worship8:15, 9:00 and 11:00am
November 6, 2011Message: Rev. Greg Bunton &
Rev. Chris ShorowTheme: Finding Your Passion -Dont Let Fear Hold You BackScripture: Mark 16:1-8
November 13, 2011Message: Rev. Chris Shorow &
Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackTheme: Finding Your Passion -Gifts Weve Been GivenScripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11