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The Chalice

CONNECTIONA publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 2 No. 31 August 5, 2010

Unique Storytelling Eventby Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Summer Sunday School Concludes With Story Through Song10am Sunday Mornings

August 8Join us in the Chapel as Diane Ball presents The Story of Songs.Diane will sing and tell the story of many songs of faith through the years.

August 15Special GuestJahruba! As a finale to the summer children, youthand adults will join together in Fellowship Hall for a drumming circle with

Jahruba! This gifted storyteller and drummer will draw us all in with wise stories

and rhthyms. With audience articipation, he will lead us in drumming and folk

stories that touch the heart. He will join us in our 9 and 11am worship services

well. What a wonderful way to wrap up our summer of learning!

This year

we have

been focus-

ing our wor-

ship andmany of our

Bible stud-

ies around

the theme

of storytelling. It is important to share

our story of faith and the Bible has

many good role models in storytelling,

not the least of which is Jesus himself.

Story has the power to teach unlike

many other methods. Jesus parables

are a prime example. When asked

who is a neighbor, Jesus respondswith the story of the Good Samaritan,

as opposed to listing who might be

our potential neighbors.

When we want to share our

faith with others, usually the most

effective method is sharing our story.

Our Communications Ministry has

started a wonderful ministry to begin

filming many members of our con-

gregation sharing their story. These

videos will be shown in worship during

our Annual Campaign this fall. You will

be inspired by these testimonies of faith

and stewardship. They will also beginposting video stories on our website, to

share the story of First Christian and its

people with others.

On August 15th our church family

will have a special treat as we invite

Jahruba to come and share his unique

story-

telling

abilities

with us.

Jahruba is

a profes-sional

rummer

who

writes

poems

and tells

African

folktales

as only he

can. He will be here for the Summ

Sunday School session where he w

invite all of our youth and children

to join him in drumming, (well havover 30 drums they can play!) and

listen to his fascinating tales.

Jahruba will also join us for the

9:00 and 11:00 services, giving the

childrens message and special mus

on the drums. I know we will all be

inspired by his gifts. Check him out

his website, www.jahruba.com. An

continue to share your story.


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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

Typically Sunday mornings and

Wednesday evenings.

We value each child andoffer a safe environmentwhere they will experienceacceptance and Gods love.Caring Nursery workers

help make this commit-ment a reality. The NurseryCoordinator, while primari-ly responsible for arrangingSunday morning nurserycare for children of infantand toddler ages, ultimatelyarranges care for childrenthrough age 10 during anychurch functions. Pleasevisit fccedmond.org/jobs

for more information orconatct Anna Lisa Stanley,Childrens Ministry Direc-tor at 341-3544, ext. 14. Thereare also nursery workerpositions open. Help usnurture our littlest chil-dren! Call Anna Lisa Stanleyfor details.

We NEED

a NurseryCoordinator!

This Sunday in the FLC from 11:00 to 1:00!Bring your kid! Enjoy pizza and inatables

and learn how you can be part of ourChildrens Ministry. For each volunteeropportunity you sign up for, your name

will be placed in a drawing for andIPod Shufe and ITunes card, Peach Wavegift card, or a Chick Fil A gift card. Yum!

Kids - ParentsTeachers - Sponsors

.

More Sunday, Less School! We are starting anexciting new Sunday School curriculum this Fall! This teacher-friendlycurriculum will help children learn how to discern Gods voice andknow the Spirits powerful work in their lives. Our childrens ministryteam needs YOUR help to make it happen! If you are interested inhelping to nuture the lives of our children, please call or email AnnaLisa Stanley - 341-3544, ext. 14 or [email protected]


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Help a Child in Need!Provide School SuppliesOutreach ministries is preparing to share school supplies and back packs with childrein the newly-formed, collaborative residing at Rolling Green Apartments, patrons ofBreakfast on Boulevard, and others in need.

Want to help? Bring donations to church this Sunday and leave at the school bus displain the rotunda! Questions? Contact Iris Jordan [email protected] 341-3544, ext. 20

While our annual Block Party with Holy Temple Baptist Church was canceled becauseat least four other drives in NE Oklahoma City this year on or about the same date, wwanted to continue providing school supplies. The long range plan is to coordinate wall helping agencies in that area for one large, collaborative, community event next ye

-Your Outreach Ministry Team

Prayers of the People

OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITALChuck Hague (Suzanne Allisons brother), VA Hospital;Shirley Davis, McBride; Dorothy Bryan, Mercy

OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYERJudy Joy, Jennifer OMeara, Joan Grant (BobGrants wife), Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitts mom), Pam Fraim, Josh Harlin (RetaCloptons son), Laura Kysar, Gary Cauthen, Les Lee, Eric Koegel, Jeanne Larimore,Ed Brumback (Ron Brumbacks dad), Garry Sloan (former FCC minister of music),Bart & Jennifer Rodr, Lorelle Watts, Sharon Luton (Susan Blacks cousin), Ed Berry,Taylor Wheeler, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To family and friends of Lt. Col. Dennis Ward inhis death on August 3. Services are scheduled for August 9 at 10am at Centenary

United Methodist Church in Lawton.

Happy Birthday!8/8 Bill Denyer, Brian Howell,

Frieda Percival, Dorma ShawSteve Ward

8/9 Laurie Cummings, Steve

Emmons

8/10 Larry Freeman

8/11 Marshall Lee

8/12 Mary Agan, Kristen Hall, Le

Hastings, Michael Wooten

8/13 Corey Gable, Katie Pierce,

Kylee Stone8/14 Claire Douthitt, Chris Gibso

Alex Hall, Joseph Mecoy,

Delaney Nash, Karri Smith,Steve Theobald

Come DiscoverFirst Christian

10am Sunday, August 8Fellowship Hall-East

We welcome you no matter where yoare on lifes journey. At First Christian

Church of Edmond you will nd a placto worship, learn and grow in your faitYoull nd a place to make a differenc

and form lasting connections with caripeople. Join us for Discover First Chritian where you will meet some of oustaff, and nd ways to get connected

CHOIR TO RESUME FOR FALLDo you love to sing and have a lot of fun? Great! Come and jointhe choir on Wednesday, August 18th. We will start the eveningat 6:45 with ice cream sundaes in the fellowship hall, then moveto the sanctuary for choir practice from 7:30-8:45. Child care willbe provided. Questions? Please call Diane Ball at 341-3544 or

e-mail her at [email protected].

MINISTRY First Christian Churchof Edmond, OK


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Worshipat First Christian 8:15,9 & 11am

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

August 15, 2010Message: Rev. Chris ShorowSpecial Guest: Jahruba

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DISCIPLE-CISE STOP #13Special Project: BEAUMONT, TEXASYou have now traveled 400 miles from your last stop in Little Rock, Arka

sas and spent 240 minutes of exercise.

Beaumont, Texas is the site of a Disciples Volunteering SummerProject in partnership with the Week of Compassion. Disciple volunteers

will be working from June 6 to August 10, 2010 to build a new place of

worship for the Northwood Christian Church in Beaumont. It is anticipate

that the building will be approximately 4000 square feet. Their beautiful

building (pictured) was destroyed by Hurricane Ike in September 20, 200

Then in November 2008 while construction workers were trying to repair

the building, the steeple caught fire

A visitor to Beaumont remarked This church without a building,

without the outward trappings, worshipping in a metal building on the

edge of its property, is the healthiest of

all. Maybe that should teach us a lessonabout what a church truly is.

Keep on traveling!

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