04-18-2013 Chalice
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CONNECTION
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 5 No. 14 April 18, 2013
The Chalice
Like A Little Child
As a young child, I remember telling my aunt “I wish I was a grown up.” She told me to enjoy being a child because when you become a grown up you had to pay bills and make all kinds of hard decisions. I have remembered that my entire life. I understood what she was saying once I had to make all those decisions. It can be very overwhelming. As an adult, one day while running my “mom” taxi, I made a remark about the flowers and wondered what made them so beautiful. My daughter, Jenna, just matter of factly said “Mom, God made them that way.” Wow, to be like a little child. A friend told me one time that she didn’t know what to tell her child when
By Michelle Fritz, Director of Children’s Ministry
they had lost a loved one. When she finally got the courage and told them, their response was “Mom, don’t worry, I will see them again in heaven.” It just makes you stop and wonder…to be like a little child. When attending training for Children Worship and Wonder, the story of Jesus and the Children was told. While watching the story and reading the verse in the Gospel of Luke, I realized even though we are all children of God, what does it mean to be “like a little child.” He tells us that to get into heaven, we must receive Him like a little child. I wonder…do you remember what it is to be “like a little child?” As we come to worship this Sunday, on Children’s Sunday, leave your grown up self at home. Come like a little child to worship God with total dependence, full trust, frank openness, and complete sincerity.
Beautify Your Garden
with TLC Gift Cards!
The Youth are selling $20 TLC Greenhouse gift cards NOW through Sunday, May 12. The cards are easy to purchase on Sundays, in the rotunda, and on Wednesday evenings. What a wonderful gift for that someone special on Mother’s Day! The 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 youth activites and summer youth mission trips. Contact Missy Blevins at (405) 833-1115 with questions. Pick up your TLC cards today!
This Sunday is
Children’s Sunday
Join us on Sunday as the children of First Christian lead worship in the 9 and 11am services!
April 21
Join First Christian of Edmond for a
Unified Worship Service
Sunday, April 28 10:45am
Let’s gather for 9:30am Sunday School and 10:45am Unified Worship Service followed by the Circle of Compassion Dinner and Auction at noon.
Circle of Compassion Dinner and Auction
Teaser of Auction Items
“Friends, Arts & Wine” Evening with The Shadids Original Framed Photograph “The Cross” by Todd Ward Starbucks “Create Your Own” Tumbler Kit Gift Certificates for Haircut & Style with JC’s Funky Hair Ranch Stylist Mercedes Benz Children’s Ride-On Car A “Homemade Dessert Every Other Month” Certificate by Tana Stufflebean Red Dirt Ranger CDs 2012-13 OSU Women’s Basketball Team Signed Basketball 2012-13 OSU Men’s Basketball Team Signed Basketball Handmade Beaded Bracelets by Iris Muno Jordan Bar-B-Q Gift Basket by Cedar Hill Seasonings Select Wines for Wine Pull (wine not served at event)
Sunday, April 28 12pm Noon Fellowship Hall and Family Life Center
As First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we continually seek ways to serve others both within our own community and beyond. One of the ministries we support is Week of Compassion (WOC). (WOC is the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). WOC seeks to equip and empower disciples to alleviate the suffering of others through disaster response, humanitarian aid, sustainable development and promotions of mission opportunities.) Week of Compassion has challenged Disciples Churches to become a part of the “Circle of Compassion” - 100 Disciples Churches to raise $10,000 for the endowment fund for Week of Compassion. First Christian Edmond has accepted this challenge! We are hosting a dinner and an auction event on Sunday, April 28, in the Fellowship Hall and Family Life Center to support the “Circle of Compassion” endeavor. Tickets are on sale now: $5 for each person (children under 5 are free.) Please join us on Sunday, April 28, at noon for a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will be auctioning off some great items - with both a silent auction and live auction! Come check it out! You can reserve your spot at the table in the rotunda or contact Iris Muno Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 110.
Prayers of the People
OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Virginia O’Niel in Bellevue Rehab Center; Doris Dowell, Epworth Skilled Nursing; Joan Grant in Epworth-Rehab THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Jean Wilkerson, Betsy Jones, John Werhun, Nancy Gallop, Gabe Wiechmann (Don & Jenny Wiechmann’s son), Earl & Loree Rice, Judy Joy, Phyllis Jarrett, Gayle Jones (Jennifer Cain’s mom), Lori Snider (Loretta Park’s daughter), Cynthia David (Winnie Hall’s daughter), Bill & Mary Lou Womble
Happy Birthday!
4/21 Adam Jewell, Elizabeth Zamorano 4/22 Matthew Cave 4/23 Mike Hatley, MaKayla Weaver, Logan Thomas, David Ernst, Dennis Galyon, Marge Downing, Ryan Burleson, Ethan Miller 4/24 Linda Dunlap, Penny Koegel, Mishelleen Mecoy, Lucas Huffer 4/25 Pauline Rahhal, Bud McKinley, Charles Roach, Vance Gregory, LaVerne Fry 4/26 Peyton Roberson, Les Rodman, Toni Wildman, Sydney Larrison, Katie Robertson, Cyone Harris 4/27 Vicky Cauthen, Duke Douthitt 4/28 Steve Joy, Wes Moffatt, Linda Murray
Donations Needed for Youth Garage Sale
Saturday, May 11, from 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 support our mission trip this summer and other youth events. Donations will be accepted May 6-10, from noon to 7pm in the Family Life Center. Limited pick up for furniture items only will be available that same week; first scheduled-first served. Contact Mark at 341-3544 or [email protected] for details.
Escape to Athens with Paul!
This year’s theme for Vacation Bible School is “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth.” Imagine leaving a life of privilege and power to face angry people, imprisonment, and even earthquakes — all to spread the life-changing truth of God’s love. Learn the jaw-dropping story of the Apostle Paul straight from Paul himself! In an ancient “anything goes” culture, Paul will inspire kids to share the truth of God’s immeasurable love! Registration for VBS begins May 5! If you register by May 27, it is FREE! After May 27, the cost will be $10. VBS will be Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14, for ages Kindergarten (those who have completed Kindergarten) through 5th Grade. For questions, contact Michelle at 341-3544 or [email protected] Mark your calendars!
GIVE LIFE. GIVE BLOOD.
Sunday, April 28
9 AM to 1 PM
Fellowship Hall North
Give blood at FCC’s Blood Drive!
First Christian Church Board Meeting
Sunday, April 21 5:30 pm Room 116
Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly Board meeting.
Save The Date! Friday, June 21, 1pm
First Christian’s Annual Golf Tournament, Kickingbird Golf Course, $80 Entry Fee. Contact Bob Stafford at 359-8900 or [email protected]
Disciples Retirement Community of OK
DRCO Prepares to Launch the Care Partners Ministry Program
Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am
at First Christian
April 21, 2013 Children’s Sunday
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Luke 18:15-17
April 28, 2013 Sunday School 9:30am Unified Worship 10:45am
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Acts 11:1-18
The Chalice CONNECTION
Jennifer Humphrey, Editor [email protected] Read News Online @ fccedmond.org/news Submit Articles to [email protected]
In the 1950’s a group of individuals formed a ministry to raise funds and build the Oklahoma Christian Retirement Community (OCRC) or the Oklahoma Christian Home as it was commonly known. This ministry provided care to retired individuals who had faithfully served the church. Edmond First Christian continues to support this ministry as a number of our members are long-time residents. Today there are over 30 individuals residing in Bradford Village, Edmond’s former OCRC, who may need future financial assistance. The Disciples Retirement Community of Oklahoma (DRCO), formed in 2005, is working to provide future benevolent needs. The DRCO board envisions a healthcare ministry that would embrace caring for Disciples of Christ senior adults across Oklahoma. In January 2013, the Care Partners Ministry was formed. Donations and grants are needed to fund this ministry as plans develop to model it after two best practices programs: “Caregiver-to-Caregiver Network” by Southern Caregiver Resource Center in San Diego, CA, and “Caregiving Team” by Interfaith CarePartners in Houston, TX. The Care Partners Ministry is a collaborative ministry serving Oklahoma’s elderly, extremely ill, physically/mentally challenged and their caregivers. This ministry helps seniors maintain their independence and helps caregivers focus on the importance of self-care. Teams of trained volunteers help the individual or caregiver access community resources, provide services, assist in self-care, and are a listening ear. Volunteers respond uniquely to the Care Partner’s needs, while relying on the power and support of the overall team. Volunteers are being sought from DOC congregations across OK. This is an exciting time for the DRCO and the Christian Church in Oklahoma. Please prayerfully consider financially supporting this new ministry. For those already contributing, the DRCO expresses gratitude. For more information and updates, contact Rev. Devon McAnally, Associate Regional Pastor for Health Care Advocacy, at [email protected] or visit www.okdiscipleshealth.org Contributions may be mailed to: DRCO 301 NW 36th Street, OKC, OK 73118.
(USPS 210-360) is published weekly (except weeks of New Year’s Day and Christmas Day). Periodicals postage paid by First Christian Church, 201 E. Second, Edmond, OK 73034-456 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chalice CONNECTION, PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083
Periodicals Postage Paid Edmond, OK USPS 210-360
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 5 No. 14 April 18, 2013
The Chalice
Like A Little Child
As a young child, I remember telling my aunt “I wish I was a grown up.” She told me to enjoy being a child because when you become a grown up you had to pay bills and make all kinds of hard decisions. I have remembered that my entire life. I understood what she was saying once I had to make all those decisions. It can be very overwhelming. As an adult, one day while running my “mom” taxi, I made a remark about the flowers and wondered what made them so beautiful. My daughter, Jenna, just matter of factly said “Mom, God made them that way.” Wow, to be like a little child. A friend told me one time that she didn’t know what to tell her child when
By Michelle Fritz, Director of Children’s Ministry
they had lost a loved one. When she finally got the courage and told them, their response was “Mom, don’t worry, I will see them again in heaven.” It just makes you stop and wonder…to be like a little child. When attending training for Children Worship and Wonder, the story of Jesus and the Children was told. While watching the story and reading the verse in the Gospel of Luke, I realized even though we are all children of God, what does it mean to be “like a little child.” He tells us that to get into heaven, we must receive Him like a little child. I wonder…do you remember what it is to be “like a little child?” As we come to worship this Sunday, on Children’s Sunday, leave your grown up self at home. Come like a little child to worship God with total dependence, full trust, frank openness, and complete sincerity.
Beautify Your Garden
with TLC Gift Cards!
The Youth are selling $20 TLC Greenhouse gift cards NOW through Sunday, May 12. The cards are easy to purchase on Sundays, in the rotunda, and on Wednesday evenings. What a wonderful gift for that someone special on Mother’s Day! The 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 youth activites and summer youth mission trips. Contact Missy Blevins at (405) 833-1115 with questions. Pick up your TLC cards today!
This Sunday is
Children’s Sunday
Join us on Sunday as the children of First Christian lead worship in the 9 and 11am services!
April 21
Join First Christian of Edmond for a
Unified Worship Service
Sunday, April 28 10:45am
Let’s gather for 9:30am Sunday School and 10:45am Unified Worship Service followed by the Circle of Compassion Dinner and Auction at noon.
Circle of Compassion Dinner and Auction
Teaser of Auction Items
“Friends, Arts & Wine” Evening with The Shadids Original Framed Photograph “The Cross” by Todd Ward Starbucks “Create Your Own” Tumbler Kit Gift Certificates for Haircut & Style with JC’s Funky Hair Ranch Stylist Mercedes Benz Children’s Ride-On Car A “Homemade Dessert Every Other Month” Certificate by Tana Stufflebean Red Dirt Ranger CDs 2012-13 OSU Women’s Basketball Team Signed Basketball 2012-13 OSU Men’s Basketball Team Signed Basketball Handmade Beaded Bracelets by Iris Muno Jordan Bar-B-Q Gift Basket by Cedar Hill Seasonings Select Wines for Wine Pull (wine not served at event)
Sunday, April 28 12pm Noon Fellowship Hall and Family Life Center
As First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we continually seek ways to serve others both within our own community and beyond. One of the ministries we support is Week of Compassion (WOC). (WOC is the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). WOC seeks to equip and empower disciples to alleviate the suffering of others through disaster response, humanitarian aid, sustainable development and promotions of mission opportunities.) Week of Compassion has challenged Disciples Churches to become a part of the “Circle of Compassion” - 100 Disciples Churches to raise $10,000 for the endowment fund for Week of Compassion. First Christian Edmond has accepted this challenge! We are hosting a dinner and an auction event on Sunday, April 28, in the Fellowship Hall and Family Life Center to support the “Circle of Compassion” endeavor. Tickets are on sale now: $5 for each person (children under 5 are free.) Please join us on Sunday, April 28, at noon for a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will be auctioning off some great items - with both a silent auction and live auction! Come check it out! You can reserve your spot at the table in the rotunda or contact Iris Muno Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 110.
Prayers of the People
OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Virginia O’Niel in Bellevue Rehab Center; Doris Dowell, Epworth Skilled Nursing; Joan Grant in Epworth-Rehab THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Jean Wilkerson, Betsy Jones, John Werhun, Nancy Gallop, Gabe Wiechmann (Don & Jenny Wiechmann’s son), Earl & Loree Rice, Judy Joy, Phyllis Jarrett, Gayle Jones (Jennifer Cain’s mom), Lori Snider (Loretta Park’s daughter), Cynthia David (Winnie Hall’s daughter), Bill & Mary Lou Womble
Happy Birthday!
4/21 Adam Jewell, Elizabeth Zamorano 4/22 Matthew Cave 4/23 Mike Hatley, MaKayla Weaver, Logan Thomas, David Ernst, Dennis Galyon, Marge Downing, Ryan Burleson, Ethan Miller 4/24 Linda Dunlap, Penny Koegel, Mishelleen Mecoy, Lucas Huffer 4/25 Pauline Rahhal, Bud McKinley, Charles Roach, Vance Gregory, LaVerne Fry 4/26 Peyton Roberson, Les Rodman, Toni Wildman, Sydney Larrison, Katie Robertson, Cyone Harris 4/27 Vicky Cauthen, Duke Douthitt 4/28 Steve Joy, Wes Moffatt, Linda Murray
Donations Needed for Youth Garage Sale
Saturday, May 11, from 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 support our mission trip this summer and other youth events. Donations will be accepted May 6-10, from noon to 7pm in the Family Life Center. Limited pick up for furniture items only will be available that same week; first scheduled-first served. Contact Mark at 341-3544 or [email protected] for details.
Escape to Athens with Paul!
This year’s theme for Vacation Bible School is “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth.” Imagine leaving a life of privilege and power to face angry people, imprisonment, and even earthquakes — all to spread the life-changing truth of God’s love. Learn the jaw-dropping story of the Apostle Paul straight from Paul himself! In an ancient “anything goes” culture, Paul will inspire kids to share the truth of God’s immeasurable love! Registration for VBS begins May 5! If you register by May 27, it is FREE! After May 27, the cost will be $10. VBS will be Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14, for ages Kindergarten (those who have completed Kindergarten) through 5th Grade. For questions, contact Michelle at 341-3544 or [email protected] Mark your calendars!
GIVE LIFE. GIVE BLOOD.
Sunday, April 28
9 AM to 1 PM
Fellowship Hall North
Give blood at FCC’s Blood Drive!
First Christian Church Board Meeting
Sunday, April 21 5:30 pm Room 116
Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly Board meeting.
Save The Date! Friday, June 21, 1pm
First Christian’s Annual Golf Tournament, Kickingbird Golf Course, $80 Entry Fee. Contact Bob Stafford at 359-8900 or [email protected]
Disciples Retirement Community of OK
DRCO Prepares to Launch the Care Partners Ministry Program
Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am
at First Christian
April 21, 2013 Children’s Sunday
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Luke 18:15-17
April 28, 2013 Sunday School 9:30am Unified Worship 10:45am
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Acts 11:1-18
The Chalice CONNECTION
Jennifer Humphrey, Editor [email protected] Read News Online @ fccedmond.org/news Submit Articles to [email protected]
In the 1950’s a group of individuals formed a ministry to raise funds and build the Oklahoma Christian Retirement Community (OCRC) or the Oklahoma Christian Home as it was commonly known. This ministry provided care to retired individuals who had faithfully served the church. Edmond First Christian continues to support this ministry as a number of our members are long-time residents. Today there are over 30 individuals residing in Bradford Village, Edmond’s former OCRC, who may need future financial assistance. The Disciples Retirement Community of Oklahoma (DRCO), formed in 2005, is working to provide future benevolent needs. The DRCO board envisions a healthcare ministry that would embrace caring for Disciples of Christ senior adults across Oklahoma. In January 2013, the Care Partners Ministry was formed. Donations and grants are needed to fund this ministry as plans develop to model it after two best practices programs: “Caregiver-to-Caregiver Network” by Southern Caregiver Resource Center in San Diego, CA, and “Caregiving Team” by Interfaith CarePartners in Houston, TX. The Care Partners Ministry is a collaborative ministry serving Oklahoma’s elderly, extremely ill, physically/mentally challenged and their caregivers. This ministry helps seniors maintain their independence and helps caregivers focus on the importance of self-care. Teams of trained volunteers help the individual or caregiver access community resources, provide services, assist in self-care, and are a listening ear. Volunteers respond uniquely to the Care Partner’s needs, while relying on the power and support of the overall team. Volunteers are being sought from DOC congregations across OK. This is an exciting time for the DRCO and the Christian Church in Oklahoma. Please prayerfully consider financially supporting this new ministry. For those already contributing, the DRCO expresses gratitude. For more information and updates, contact Rev. Devon McAnally, Associate Regional Pastor for Health Care Advocacy, at [email protected] or visit www.okdiscipleshealth.org Contributions may be mailed to: DRCO 301 NW 36th Street, OKC, OK 73118.
(USPS 210-360) is published weekly (except weeks of New Year’s Day and Christmas Day). Periodicals postage paid by First Christian Church, 201 E. Second, Edmond, OK 73034-456 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chalice CONNECTION, PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083
Periodicals Postage Paid Edmond, OK USPS 210-360
