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The Chalice

CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 2 No. 30 July 29, 2010

Remembering Robinby Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Join us forSummer SundaySchool for AdultsSunday mornings at 10 in the Chap

August 1Chris Shorow will trace thstory of faith throughout scripture. Th

narrative in our Bible shows how the

people of faith were alternately faithf

and unfaithful throughout their histor

How have we changed? Is this our s

as well?

August 8Diane Ball presents TheStory of Songs. Diane will sing and

the story of many songs of faith throu

the years.

August 15Special GuestJahrubaa finale to the summer children, yout

and adults will join together in Fellow

Hall for a drumming circle with Jahru

This gifted storyteller and drummer

will draw us all in with wise stories an

rhthyms. With audience articipation,

will lead us in drumming and folk sto

that touch the heart. He will join us i

our 9 and 11am worship services as

What a wonderful way to wrap up ou

summer of learning!

I spoke with Bob Grant on Sunday who was telling me

how important blood donations were to so many people. I

know that to be true and I know many of you do too, because

this congregation has always been a leader in blood donation.

He told me this story and I asked him to write it up. Th thing

you need to know before reading is that Bob has given over55 gallons of blood in his life, a pint at a time. I admire his

commitment and dedication, all because his life was touched

in an important way. Just as we celebrate the life that comes

to us in the blood of Christ, let us celebrate those who give life

through the gift of blood donation.

As the Oklahoma Blood Institute celebrates and honors blood donors and the lives

of people saved by these donations, it is important for us to remember Robin Orendorff,

who spent her life as a member of this congregation.

A little girl born without functioning kidneys, she spent her life fighting just to stay

alive. Her portable filter pack constantly needing service or repair, and her struggles so great

she spent several months in a psychiatric unit because life was just too hard. Finally, a

doctors suggestion resulted in a pair of dedicated donors from the Oklahoma Blood Institute

that matched her blood and strengthened her to the point she could survive a kidneytransplant. She got that transplant at age 12 and the next two years were every childs

dream. Robin attended school full-time for the first time, went to Disneyland and spent her

14th summer at Lake Tenkiller with her grandparents, swimming, horseback riding and

doing things kids should get to do.

At age 14, she unfortunately passed away. One of the dedicated donors involved

agonized over her untimely death until he realized he had helped give Robin two extra

years of quality life she had never experienced before. He then realized the great value and

dramatic impact the simple and easy act of blood donation could make on the life of another

human being.

Was it worth it? I am telling this story to the congregation because I was one of

those donors and I want to remind you that donating blood can make a life-changing impact

on someone, even here among us. If you donate, please continue. If not, start and if you do

I promise it will change a life, and I promise it will change yours.- Bob Grant

Family Camp Pictures Available!Many thanks to Frank Gresh for his outstandingphotography on this trip. View all his picturesonline at http://bit.ly/bfbbiP

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Pediatric First Aid/CPCertication Class

Saturday, July 31 8am-2pCost: $40 per personFor more information contaChild Care Center DirectorChristina Wodarski atcwodarski@fccedmond.org

or 341-2626

Childrens Ministry T-ShirtsAvailable in THREE fun colors! Aquatic Blue,Orange Sherbet, or Lime Green. Place yourorder @ fccedmond.org/cmtshirt(Order deadline August 8, so dont delay!)

10hrs/wk

(Primarily Sunday mornings and

Wednesday evenings.)

We value each child and offer a s

environment where they will

experience acceptance and Gods

love. Caring Nursery workers hel

make this commitment a reality.

The Nursery Coordinator, whileprimarily responsible for arrangin

Sunday morning nursery care for

children of infant and toddler ag

ultimately arranges care for child

through age 10 during any churc

functions.

Application deadline: August 6, 20

For more information visit

fccedmond.org/jobs

Now Hiring:

NurseryCoordinator

Block Party CanceledWith much regret, Block Party 2010 has been canceled. However, we will still puttogether donations of school supplies and back packs for children of families in thenewly-formed, collaborative residing at Rolling Green Apartments, patrons of Breakfaston Boulevard, and others in need. Please bring your donations on the next two Sundaysand leave at the bus display in the Rotunda of the church.

Block Party 2010 was canceled becase of at least four other drives in NE Oklahoma Citythis year on or about the same date. The long range plan is to coordinate with all

helping agencies in that area for one large, collaborative, community event next year.

-Your Outreach Ministry Team

Join us from 11 to 1 in the Family Life Center tohave some fun & learn about the exciting waysYOU can connect, grow, serve and care through

our Childrens Ministry!

Enjoy a Bounce House, Pizza, and sign up for anexciting prize giveaway!

Kids - ParentsTeachers - Sponsors

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Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITALChuck Hague (Suzanne Allisons brother), VA Hospital

OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Rebecca Marks, Joan Grant (Bob Grants wife) AnnDouthitt (Duke Douthitts mother) Pam Fraim, Dorothy Bryan, Fern Rice, Chris Gibson,

Josh Harlin (Reta Cloptons son), Laura Kysar, Arleather Rice, Dean Shipley, Shirley

Strasburg, Gary Cauthen, Les Lee, John & Lois Street (Madelynn Bartleys parents),

Eric Koegel, Haynes Phillips (Anna Lisa Stanleys dad), Jeanne Larimore, Ed Brumback

Ron Brumbacks dad), Garry Sloan (former FCC minister of music), Bart & Jennifer

Rodr, Kathryn Stephens (Jeff Stephens sister), Lorelle Watts, Sharon Luton (Susan

Blacks cousin), Dennis Ward (friend of John & Dot Hammond), Ed Berry, Taylor

Wheeler, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother)

Happy Birthday8/1 JettHumphrey,CooperReid

8/2 BillAllison,ShariBrecht,Di King,VirginiaONiel

8/3 DonDeSpain,KelseyGable

8/4 WesCombs,DebbyGresh,R

Ryland,GigiSchwabe

8/5 JaredAllison,TerriDunn,

GregHall,JudyMetcalf,Erin

Robertson

8/6 SteveBlevins,KarriSmith,

DavidSpence,SteveWilson8/7 ZoeyLee8/8 BillDenyer,BrianHowell,

FriedaPercival,DormaShaw SteveWard

Welcome Anna Lisa Stanley to the Staff! The Personnel Committee and FCC Board has

approved the hiring of Anna Lisa Stanley as our newDirector of Childrens Ministries. Anna Lisa andhusband Cole have two children, Caleb and Audrey.The family has attended First Christian for severalyears, following their move to Edmond from

Knoxville, TN.Anna Lisa has been active as a volunteer for

childrens Sunday School, Unite, served as co-directorof VBS this last summer, and has been an activemember of the Cougars sunday School class.

Stop by the church oce and welcome Anna Lisa to the staff!The committe for this search was composed of Margaret Hall,

moderator, Lee Christensen, Sandy Mitchell, Gary Bartley and ex-ociomember Jerry Black.

Changes to the Church Staff

Greg Bunton back to Full-Time

The Personnel Committee and FCC Board hasapproved a new job description for Greg Bunton.This brings Greg back on full-time staff at FirstChrtistian. Greg will continue with his duties asAssociate Minister of Student Ministries, and will

also assist the pastoral staff with the planning andcoordinating of Outreach, assist with Pastoral Care,and Creative Programming as funds are available.

High School Encount

Pictures now availab

fccedmond.org/encounte

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Worshipat First Christian 8:15,9 & 11am

August 1, 2010Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Hosea 11:1-11

August 8, 2010Message: Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Psalm 149

The Chalice CONNECTION

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Thank You!Thanks to all who came out to help ll shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

My apologies to those who came after we were nished. We ran out of small

items after lling 54 boxes. We are in need of more small items to use at our nex

packing party to be held on August 18th. Please bring small items to church and

either bring to the Challengers room on Sunday or leave with Karla Mahan dur-

ing the week.

Thank You

-Michele Schlough

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