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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 3 No. 29 August 4, 2011

CONNECTION

All Are WelcomeBy Rev. Greg Bunton, Associate Minister of Student Ministries

It Isnt Too Late To Help ExtendRADICAL HOSPITALITY

to our Neighbors at Rolling Green Apartments!Can you share an hour or two of your time this Saturday, August 6?

Volunteers are still needed to help work at the Block Party

from 10am to 2pm. If you can help please call Greg Bunton

at 341-3544, ext. 13 or sign up online at www.fccedmond.org/bpvolunteers

Recently I had

the privilege of

spending two

weeks on the

road with anincredible group

of students and

adult leaders.

We traveled many miles, met many

people, and stayed at many churches. It

was an awesome experience, one I wont

soon forget.

As we were traveling someone asked

me how many trips I had been on in my

years at FCC. After counting, I determined

this made number 29. And although eachexperience has been unique, they all have

something in common - Hospitality!

Everywhere we go our host churches

roll out the red carpet for us. On the most

recent trip, we were overwhelmed by

hospitality. We tend to forget that FCC

Edmond is one of the largest Disciple

churches in the country, so to host 42

people would not be a huge task. Yet

many of the churches we stay at are half

the size of ours, or even less! When wearrive, we take over. Every nook and

cranny of their building is suddenly

stuffed with sleeping bags, air mattresses,

clothes, towels, equipment, food, supplies,

and people!

Many churches relocated their daycare

for us so we would have a place to sleep,

others cleared their sanctuaries! We slept

in hallways, doorways, classrooms, and

sanctuaries. We were given keys to the

buildings and free reign of their space,including kitchens, youth rooms, and

chapels. They would provide dinner for

us, enough to feed an army, which with

teenage boys was a very good thing! And

many churches would provide us with

nighttime snacks or goodie bags to take

with us on the road. They let us borrow

cars when we need to make a quick trip

into town, or they opened their offices s

we might use their computers. They jus

kept giving, and giving, and giving!This is radical hospitality, and it

is one of the five practices of fruitful

congregations that we will be focusing o

in worship during the month of August.

Hospitality is important. In fact, the

ministry of welcoming is high on Jesu

list of absolutes! If First Christian is to b

fruitful congregation and take seriously

command to Go and make disciples,

must be hospitable. Not only as a churc

but also as individual members of the bof Christ who strive to reach out in our

daily lives.

All are welcome this Sunday, and

every day, as we gather as the body of

Christ. Come, just as you are, and know

that you are loved!

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Save The Date!Classics to Tour

Ft. Sill on

October 6Looking Forward -A Special Treat with our own

Rev. Jerry Black!A personal visit to Ft. Sill withJerry as our host/guide. With

Jerrys connections we will visithis military training center

for so many of our U.S. servicemen and women. Put Thursday

October 6 on your calendar! Moinformation to follow in a futur

Chalice Connection.

What an awesome and joyful experi-ence we had during our June Sundays

of Table Conversations and Unified

worship! The re:NEW Task Force has

a lot to think about as we reflect on the

stories weve heard and the dreams weve

collected. The stories of how God has

worked in our lives, how our lives have

been touched by each other, and the

enthusiasm and commitment to ministry

ensure us of an even brighter future!

As we continue our work in thecoming weeks, we want to share an

update on where we are and extend our

thanks to everyone who participated

in the June Table Conversations

experience and the April 2 Leadership

Retreat. We are honored to have heard

your stories and ideas and to have

walked this sacred ground with you thus

far. The collective commitment and

investment in the June conversations a

April retreat encourage and enliven us

We invite your prayers as we continue

re:NEW!

With joy and anticipation, The ReNEW

Task Force: Larry Ball & Billy Harrison,

Co-Moderators. Frank Gresh, Robbi Kinna

Kay Sullins, Don Wiechman

Ex-Officio Craig Adkins, Jerry Black,

Greg Bunton, Shelley Regan

So whats next?

The re:NEW task force will continue reviewing the life-giving themes and dreams which have shown themselvesprominent during both the June Table Conversations and the April 2 Leadership Retreat.

We will publish a summar document entitled Themes and Dreams in August. This document will put into words thethemes that accurately portray this congregations unique spiritual imprint and the dreams which emerged during ourre:NEW Sundays. The Themes and Dreams document will be shared with each household, published on our website andmade available at the church.

Asermon series in August will be developed by Rev. Greg Bunton and Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, along with Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdand as guest on August 21. This series will celebrate the themes which have emerged and will help us see how thesethemes are linked to practices of vital, healthy, fruitful congregations.

We will continue to work with our consultant, Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdand, weaving together the common threads found inthe stories, ideas and dreams for our future, and begin exploring innovative ways we can begin to co-create the future Godhas in store for First Christian.

On Sunday, September 4 the re:NEW Task Force will plan and lead a unied worship experience for Laity Sunday. On thaday we will share some of our ndings, and stories of some of the dreams for our future. Our September 4 morningschedule will be: 9:30am Sunday School for all ages, 10:45am Unied Worship.

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On Sunday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m., we invite

ALL children ages 3 years through 5th Grade to the

Chapel for a special promotion into a new Sunday

school class and a new year in Childrens Ministry.

Children will have an opportunity to meet their

new teachers, be shown their classrooms, and get to

know or be reintroduced to their church buddies.

New 1st graders will receive their bibles, courtesy

of Disciples Women. Help support your childs faith

development - bring them to Sunday school!

August 14 is

Promotion Sunday!

MINISTRY First Christian Cof Edmond, OK

CHOIR RETREATSaturday, August 13th from 9:00 a

-12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall

Have you ever wondered what it would

like to sing with the choir at First Christ

Come try it out! Join the fun at a choretreat to see an overview of the upcom

fall music and meet the other choir

members. Lets gather for donuts first a

then well sing together through the mu

(Childcare provided) Cant make it to

retreat? Thats ok! Join us for our first

rehearsal on Wednesday, August 17 fr

7:30-8:45pm. Questions? Contact Dia

Ball at 341-3544 ext. 25;

or dball@fccedmond.org

MUSIC MINISTRY PICNSunday, August 14th at 12:30 p.mChitwood Park Pavilion

The Music Committee would like to inv

ALL who have participated in the vari

music programs at FCCE (including spe

music and cantatas), along with thei

families, to enjoy a day of

Fun, Food, and Fellowship!

Fried chicken, drinks, and tableware w

be provided. Please bring a side dish

dessert to share. PLEASE RSVP to

Diane Ball at 341-3544 ex. 25;

or dball@fccedmond.org

In this hot weather do you need an indoor project? Lets think about Christmas. Are

you ready to make (or purchase) some more Christmas stockings for our Troops? Get

out your material (any klnd will do) and Get Ready, Get Set, Go! You did a great job

last year, so stay inside during this hot weather and keep your hands busy crafting

something which will bring joy to the Troops!

~ Thank you, Becky Winn, with the Edmond Blue Star Mothers

Will You Help Us With the FaithDevelopment of Our Children?We are currently still in need of Sunday school

teachers for the following ages/classes: 3s & 4s,

Pre K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade. Please dont

assume that someone will step up for you. Be the

change you want to see! Contact Anna Lisa Stanley,

Director of Childrens Ministries, at astanley@

fccedmond.org or 341-3544, ext. 14.

Teacher Trainingon August 7thTraining for Sunday School

teachers who will lead classes

for ages 3 through 5th grade,

will be held this Sunday, August

7th at 6:30 p.m. in room 117.

Questions? Contact Anna Lisa

Stanley at astanley@fccedmond.

org or 341-3544, ext. 14.

Prayers of the PeopleTHOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Rex Swanson (former member),Roy Jackson, Willa Hill, Virginia ONiel, Nita Williams (JeffWilliams mom), John Werhun, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaksmom), Rose Marie McKee, Barbara Hall, Bert Lindsay (Donna

Clarks dad), Dona Lee Denton (Carrie Akins sister), Joe Samuels, Bart Rodr, Ed Berry

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To the family of Verona Lewis, who passed away on July27. Services will be held on August 6 at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel at 2pm ANDto Ron and Jennifer Brumback in the passing of Rons grandfather, Richard Casey, onJuly 28. Services were held in Odessa, TX AND to Margaret Wilmoth in the passing ofher son-in-law, Larry Cone, on July 28. Services were held August 1 AND to Sue Fraimsgranddaughter, Ashley Richmond, in the passing of her paternal grandfather, GeorgeRichmond, on July 29. Services were held August 2.

CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Tinley Marie Winn born July 29 to James &Rachel Winn, Jr. Grandparents are James & Becky Winn, Sr.

Happy Birthday!8/7 Zoey Lee

8/8 Bill Denyer, Brian Howell, Frieda

Percival, Lena Rycheecky, DormaShaw, Steve Ward

8/9 Laurie Cummings, Steve Emmon

8/10 Larry Freeman

8/11 Marshall Lee8/12 Mary Agan, Kristen Hall, Les

Hastings8/13 Corey Gable, Katie Pierce, Kylee

Stone8/14 Claire Douthitt, Chris Gibson,

Alex Hall, Joseph Mecoy, DelaneyNash, Karri Smith, Steve Theobal

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Next WomensCONNECTIONS Bible Study!Ladies - Join us for a great opportunity to studyGods word, grow spiritually and fellowship with onanother. Come experience the greatness and power God in the study of: Here & Now - There & Then

A Lecture Series on Revelation by Beth Moore.This eleven session study of Revelation will light a

in our spirits! This study allows you to rearm your beliefs as well as broaden yourunderstanding and perhaps arrive at new conclusions. Beth Moore presents many pof view. Our facilitators are Jenny Wiechmann (Monday evenings) and Tana Stufeb(Thursday mornings). Please join us in room 116 at FCCE as we learn, worship & embthe promises of God.

The cost is $12. Please makechecks to First Christian Churchand note Connections Bible Studyon the memo line. Scholarships areavailable for books & childcare uponrequest. Want to sign-up? Call

Jenny Wiechmann at 340-3816 (forMon. evenings) or Tana Stufebeanat 341-4742 (for Thurs. mornings) orsee Iris Muno Jordan in the PastoralPastoral Oce Room 127 and

sign-up on the list.

Jenny Wiechmann Tana Stuffle

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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

August 7, 2011Message: Rev. Greg BuntonScripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Theme: Radical Hospitality

August 14, 2011Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Romans 12:1-2 &

Luke 10:27Theme: Passionate Worship