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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 4 No. 16 April 26, 2012

Baked Potato Lunch Features International Affairs SeminarPresentation - Sunday, May 2 - Serving from 10:30 to 1:00On Sunday, May 2nd the students who attended the International Affairs Seminar will be host-ing a potato luncheon. The luncheon will be held in the Fellowship Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 1:0p.m. Donations will be accepted to help support the next IAS trip that will take place in 2014.

During the luncheon, a presentation will be made by our IAS students. Since the luncheonis taking place on Youth Sunday, our IAS students have recorded a video presentation for thosewho may attend the luncheon during the 10:30-12:00 time period. For those who attend theluncheon after the late service, our students will offer the presentation in person and be on hand

to answer your questions. Thank you for your continued to support of our IAS trip, and we look forward to seeing you at thepotato luncheon on Sunday, May 2!

Internetblogger MerlinMann oncesaid, Neverlet the guy

with thebroom decidehow manyelephantscan be in the

parade. A wonderful quote. I read it ina blog by Derek Penwell. And I think itsrelevant to many different areas of ourlives, especially church work.

One of the things that happens quiteoften in churches is that creative ideas canget squelched.

Id love to start a new outreach

ministry! How do I do it? And theanswer isYou have to talk with themoderator of X committee, who takes itto the board, who then supervises youridea and turns it over to a staff member,who revises that plan and then

By that point the conversation is overand the idea, and enthusiasm, are gone.Unfortunate.

It seems that the big question is--Whoapproves the idea? We have structures

and committees that make sure that noone gets blamed for a bad idea. Manytimes that can be a good thing. Thereare some things that we dont wanthappening in our church.

Can we have the roller derbycompetition in our Family Life Center?

Wouldnt it be great to have an all-night water balloon fight in the church?

The National Strippers Conventionwould love to use your facility soon!

Yes, there are some activities wedrather not do.

But what about the guy with thebroom deciding about the elephants?What is a parade supposed to do?Entertain. And do elephants entertain?Yes. So why cant we have elephants?

Because they cause some headaches forthe guy with the broom. And he stops agood thing just because he doesnt like it.

It can be that way in churches.Sometimes we stop some good ideasbecause it may be too much work, orweve tried it before and it didnt work,or weve heard that someone is opposedto it, or it would require a little extrafunding The excuses can be endless.And it only takes one guy with a broom

to get the negativity flowing. And thatguy may not have attended church foryears, or have helped with any projectsin the past. But the negativity becomesinfectious.

However, sometimes the ideas areworth trying. And dying churches arenotorious for not doing anything.

Thats what I love about our churcSure, weve tried some things throughthe years that didnt work, but weve alhad some unparalleled successes. Yes,its been lots of work and weve learnedmuch along the way. We keep tryingto reach out in Christs name to ourcommunity.

Our 29 Gifts theme this month is agreat example. The theme is based on

secular book, and yet the message is veChristian. Giving enriches our lives asmuch as it blesses those who receive. Ithink Ive heard it is more blessed to givthan to receive.

As we come together as a communof faith, I think it is important toencourage and foster creative ideas. Wknows what kind of ministry may reachout to someone in Edmond?

Keep Fostering Creative IdeasBy Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

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Disciples Women Mary Group Spring Salad SupperThe Mary Group April gathering will be a Salad Supper on Thursday, April 26th at 6:30

pm hosted by Trish Thomas, 13101 Red Cedar Circle, OKC. Bring your favorite salad to

share and Trish will provide drinks and dessert.

Contact Trish at 478-8590 or rmthomasokc@cox.net and RSVP or contact for

directions. All women are welcome to join the fun!

29 Gifts / 29 Days:

The Gift of Encouragement

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a mans gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.

If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage... - Romans 12:6-8 NIV

The gift of encouragement is a special gift, and, a beautiful one...a necessary gift in a world so in need of compassion andgiving. Encouragement feels great but it does not always come naturally. Encouragers, or those that encourage, are specialpeople. They give encouragement almost without thought. It seems to come easily - an instant reaction to those in need of it.Encouragers gravitate toward those who are discouraged or struggling...almost like a magnets pull. They feel a need for it;they are drawn to that need; and, they respond. They desire to make others feel better. They lift spirits through their positivewords, provide wonderful counsel and a listening ear.

This week, you try it - give the gift of encouragement! Give a smile, a nod, a hug. Give a you can do it! or an Ibelieve in you! Give a listening ear, a consoling heart, a motivating talk, a bit of advice. Give the gift of compassion andgrace when it is most needed...just by being present with that person that needs compassion and grace. You can do it - Iknow you can - I believe in you - God believes in you!

Are you following our blog over at www.give29.org and sharing gifts during our 29 days of giving? Tell us about yourgiving experiences! Drop at note in the wrapped box at the table in the rotunda, or email stories to share@give29.org

Donations Needed for Student Ministry Garage SaleSaturday, May 12th 9am to 2pm Family Life Center

We would appreciate gently used clothing (no shoes please), toys, furniture,working electronics and household items. Funds raised at the sale supportour mission trip this summer and other youth events. Volunteers available th

week of May 7-11, from noon to 7pm to receive your donation drop-offs inthe Family Life Center. Limited pick up for furniture items only will be avail-able; first scheduled-first served. Call Greg at 341-3544 for details.

29GiftsBut strive for the greater gis. And I will

show you a still more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 12:31

Visit www.give29.org to experience 29 days of giving with

First Christian Church of Edmond, OK April 22 - May 20, 2012

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Give a Little TLC and Get Your Garden Growing!Its not too late to purchase a $20 TLC Greenhouse gift card from

one of our students. They make the PERFECT gift for mothers day,

and can help you get that summer garden growing! The cards will be

available through May 6.

TLC cards are good for all plants, trees, fertilizer

and soil to help you get your garden growing this spring! (excludes

landscaping services). Your purchase will help support our youth

mission trips. The cards are easy to purchase on Sundays, in the

rotunda, and on Wednesday evenings - pick up yours today!

Contact Missy Blevins at 833-1115 with questions.

Save Friday,

June 15for FCCsAnnualGolfTournamentKickingbirdGolf Club

$80 Entry FeeContact Bob Staffordat 359-8900 orbjstaff@swbell.net

Give Hope & HealinDonate BloodSpring means new life as flowers bloomtrees leaf out and babies are born inNatures Kingdom. You too can help ginew life to someone in need this Springby donating blood at FCCE!

Sunday, April 29th

8:30 am - 12:30 pmFellowship Hall

Each donor will receive a travel tumblehealth check and that good feeling thatcomes from helping someone in need.Sign up today at the table in the foyeror call 877-340-8777 to schedule yourappointment. Walk-ins are welcome.

Attention SPOUTS Parents!Here is the Sprouts schedule for this Spring (through May):

4/29 Sprouts at 9 & 11 5/6 Youth Sunday - No Sprouts

5/13 Sprouts at 9 & 11 5/20 Sprouts at 9 & 11

5/27 Sprouts at 9 & 11 Thank you for sharing your children with us!

Monday - Thursday,June 11 - 14

Vacation Bible SchoolRegister for VBS Babylon: Daniels Couragen Captivity starting now through May 27.The cost is $10 for a tshirt and CD. Volunteerscan sign up online also! Sign up today at:fccedmond.org/vbs

Happy Birthday!4/29 Amanda Greeneld, Cathy

Tompkins

4/30 Megan Tobey, Cathy Tompkins5/1 Allyson Cain, Susan Hurst, Luke

Preslar, Nancee Roberson5/2 Chuck Racster, Dana Shadid5/3 Lexi Belardo, Allen Clark, Jane

Goetzinger, Athena Jones, TimMcFall, Hayden Nordstrom

5/4 Debbie Schmoyer5/5 Deia Crull, Bret Keel5/6 Alan Schmoyer, Jack Stuckey

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYERJim Hays, Betsy Jones,Leola Casey, Edna Blunk, Loretta Parks, Jerri Jones, Roy

ackson, Rose Marie McKee, Bart Rodr, Virginia ONiel, Cynthia David (Winnie Hallsdaughter), Ed Berry, Bill & Mary Lou Womble, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To LaVerne Fry on the passing of her son, DavidFry, on April 18. Services were held on April 26 in the FCC ChapelAND TO JanaHuff in the passing of her cousin Jodie Huff, on Monday April 23. Services arescheduled for April 26 in Hollis, OK.

Daniel was way more than the guy who survived a den of hungry lions! Join Danielafaithful Israelite taken to Babylon and forced into the kings service. Imagine the pressureof learning a new language and cultureand the challenges of remaining faithful to Godn a foreign land of many gods! Explore exotic sights and smells in a Babylonian bazaar!Kids and adults will find that theyre not much different from Daniel and his friends, whokept their faith in a faithless culture. With wonderful music, Bible-times crafts and games,and Daniels amazing story, each moment of Babylon Vacation Bible School focuses onwhat matters most: immersing children in Gods love.

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Little Lambs & PeppersAdventureTake a Trip

with the Classics!Thursday, May 3

The Classics have a unique tour planned to Blanchard and Comanche, Oklahoma. The

days gets off to a chili start...chili peppers that is, with a tour of Matador Processors

Pepper Plant in Blanchard. This production facility creates taste tempting Chili Rellenos

other itmes which are shipped all across the US and overseas. Matador takes great pride

taking the Chili Relleno from field to finish.

The next stop is KS&A Orchards in Comanche, OK where the McGarrs will

share their facinating story of how they ended up in Oklahoma from Alaska! We will be

transported by wagon into the pecan orchard where a brisket lunch will be served by the

chuck wagon crew. After a hardy lunch our tour of the ranch will include petting sheep, t

opportunity to try our hand at milking, snapping some pictures of their many (approx. 3

little lambs, and sampling blue cheese from the factory and shopping in their gift shop.

We will return to Edmond late afternoon with our own stories of Little Lambs an

Peppers and the exciting things we saw and learned.

The cost is $69 per person and includes transportation, chuckwagon lunch, tour

of Matador Processing and KS&A Orchards. To make your reservation call Winnie Hall

341-4297 or Ellen Chitwood at 341-2859.

Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

April 29, 2012Message: Rev. Chris ShorowRev. Greg Bunton

29 Gifts: The Gift of EncouragementScripture: Acts 4:36 & Acts 9:26-30

May 6, 2012Youth SundayMessage: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black

FCC Youth (9 & 11)29 Gifts: The Gift of Time