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The Chalice
A publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 201 East Second Street , Edmond Oklahoma 73034
Vol. 1 No. 5
August 6, 2009
Simplified Directions Minister’s Message by Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister Don’t you just love satellite imaging and global mapping? It’s so easy to Google someone’s home address and immediately print out a map showing exactly where that person lives and what the home looks like from the street. Some of you can even type that address into your car’s global positioning system (GPS) and let some automated voice guide you turn-byturn to the desired location. I don’t have one of those devices; partly because I find that voice more than a bit annoying, and often geared to some route longer than I’d prefer. Then, when I take my preferred route, that “voice” becomes frustrated and starts yapping at me: "Recalculating." As you have already learned, I like the most direct path. Keep it simple— straight lines; less talk; less time. The biblical material known to us as Ephesians is a little bit like a global positioning system. It’s quite detailed, navigating the early Church through
the winding paths of critical rules for Christian living. Chapter 4 alone is filled with principles: It has lots of “do this, don’t do that; say this, don’t say that; act like this, and don’t act like that.” But finally, the writer suggests a simpler design: “as beloved children, imitate God and live like Christ” (Ephesians 5:1). Now, that’s what I’m talking about—simple, and to the point. Difficult? Yeah. But direct and to the point. Those two suggestions take a
litany of principles and reduce them to two, very clear, life models. Granted, replicating those models is more than difficult. But, remembering them and keeping them before us as marks of the Christian—as standards—is a lot easier than remembering that litany of rules. Thanks again for the privilege of sharing with you the commitment to “imitating God” and “living like Christ”—especially in love. Amen.
Chancel Choir Joyfully Welcomes New Singers! If you have ever thought about singing with the chancel choir, now is the perfect time to start. Please join me for a choir retreat to see an overview of the music that we will be sharing in the fall. The retreat will be held on Sunday afternoon, August 16th. Lunch will be served from 12:15-1:00 in the Fellowship Hall, then we will move to the Sanctuary to sing from 1:00-4:00. Childcare provided upon request. Can’t make it to the retreat? No problem! Choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, August 19th, from 7:30-8:45 in the Sanctuary. Childcare is always available on Wednesday evenings. Questions? Please contact me at 341-3544 ex.25 or [email protected] Blessings ~ Diane Ball, Minister of Music
Prayers of the People OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOPITAL Joan Grant (Mike Grant’s mom) in St. Anthony OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Rick Henthorn, Barbara Hall, Gladys Dronberger, Richard Cutter, Pat Farley, Bart Rodr, Daniel Marks, Ed Penland, Cora Deal, Dana Shadid, Phil Rehrig (Glo Rehrig’s son), Dave Watts, Gayle Smith, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams’ mom), Lawrence Bunton (Greg’s dad), Ed & Judy Berry, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ brother), Teresa Finley, Dorothy Taylor, Cynthia David (George & Winnie Hall’s daughter), Hurshell Wright (Patrick Wright’s dad), Margaret Basso (Anne Stone’s sister), Patrick Douthitt (Duke Douthitt’s brother), Eric & Penny Koegel, Alyssa Baker, Lisa Davis (Shelley Regan’s friend) OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS to the family of Bill & Connie LaRue in the death of Bill’s sister, Thelma Hood, who passed away on July 28. CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Ryan Edmund Martin, born August 1 to Kyle & Maggie Martin. Proud grandparents are Clint & Anne Stone and greatgrandparents John & Marietta Stone.
Randy and Carla Clark Invite You to Celebrate their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary as they renew their vows Sunday, August 9, 2009 at four o’clock in the afternoon First Christian Church Reception Following No Gifts Please
“CONNECTIONS” Women’s Bible Study Begins Next Week Ladies, if you’ve ever felt inadequate, threatened or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, join us for CONNECTIONS women’s Bible Study this fall. Our book is Esther: It’s Tough Being A Woman by Beth Moore. You have two opportunities, either Monday evenings or Thursday mornings. Books are $20, and will be available at the introductory session or may be picked up in the CONNECTION’S Bible Study mailbox in the church office workroom. Scholarships and childcare are available upon request.
Monday evenings 7-9pm, Facilitator Jenny Wiechmann Aug. 10 (intro) Aug. 24, Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 16, 30, Dec. 7
Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am, Facilitator Tana Stufflebean Aug. 13 (intro) Aug. 27, Sept. 10, 24, Oct. 1, 15, 29, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3
Join The Fun!
Cub “Scout Nite” Monday. August 24 6:30pm Fellowship Hall Welcome 1st through 4th graders - come register for Cub Scouts! Questions: Contact Kassie Beers @ 341-8290
Happy Birthday! 8/9 Lori Cummings, Steve Emmons 8/10 Debbe Ford, Bill Milner 8/11 Allison Holland, Marshall Lee 8/12 Mary Anne Agan, Kristen Hall, Les Hastings, Michael Wooten
8/13 Corey Gable, Devione Harris, Katie Pierce, Kylee Stone 8/14 Claire Douthitt, Chris Gibson, Alex Hall, Joseph Mecoy, Delaney Nash, Karri Smith, Steve Theobald 8/16 Chris Houts, Michele Martin, Jessica Renz, Charles Weddle
Youth Ministry Sunday, August 9 10:00am Youth Café & Classes – FLC 4-7:00pm Movie Night at the church Wednesday, August 12 6-7:30pm Bible Study – FLC Friday, August 14 10am-4pm Arcadia Lake Party Sunday, August 16 10:00am Youth Café & Classes – FLC 6-10:00pm 14th Annual DIVE-IN at The Eaton’s, 2801 Still Meadow Deadline to sign-up for Zoo Friends!
Worship
at First Christian 8:15, 9 & 11AM August 9 Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
CONCERT Sunday, August 30 @ 7:00PM in the Sanctuary Come Hear Our Own
August 16 - Promotion Sunday Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Mark 7:1-8
Aug 9 “God’s Law, Man’s Law and Medicine” Aug 16 General Assembly Report
The Chalice CONNECTION Shelley Regan, Editor [email protected]
Glenn Sulley & David Sisson
Greg Bunton
And Help Us Support The Fall 2009 Habitat for Humanity UNITY Build! A combined project of Central Oklahoma Disciples of Christ, Independent Christian Churches & Churches of Christ
Cookie Reception After the Concert...Yum!
(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 73034-4561. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chalice CONNECTION, PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083
Summer Sunday School for Adults - 10am in the Chapel
Periodicals Postage Paid Edmond, OK USPS 210-360
A publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 201 East Second Street , Edmond Oklahoma 73034
Vol. 1 No. 5
August 6, 2009
Simplified Directions Minister’s Message by Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister Don’t you just love satellite imaging and global mapping? It’s so easy to Google someone’s home address and immediately print out a map showing exactly where that person lives and what the home looks like from the street. Some of you can even type that address into your car’s global positioning system (GPS) and let some automated voice guide you turn-byturn to the desired location. I don’t have one of those devices; partly because I find that voice more than a bit annoying, and often geared to some route longer than I’d prefer. Then, when I take my preferred route, that “voice” becomes frustrated and starts yapping at me: "Recalculating." As you have already learned, I like the most direct path. Keep it simple— straight lines; less talk; less time. The biblical material known to us as Ephesians is a little bit like a global positioning system. It’s quite detailed, navigating the early Church through
the winding paths of critical rules for Christian living. Chapter 4 alone is filled with principles: It has lots of “do this, don’t do that; say this, don’t say that; act like this, and don’t act like that.” But finally, the writer suggests a simpler design: “as beloved children, imitate God and live like Christ” (Ephesians 5:1). Now, that’s what I’m talking about—simple, and to the point. Difficult? Yeah. But direct and to the point. Those two suggestions take a
litany of principles and reduce them to two, very clear, life models. Granted, replicating those models is more than difficult. But, remembering them and keeping them before us as marks of the Christian—as standards—is a lot easier than remembering that litany of rules. Thanks again for the privilege of sharing with you the commitment to “imitating God” and “living like Christ”—especially in love. Amen.
Chancel Choir Joyfully Welcomes New Singers! If you have ever thought about singing with the chancel choir, now is the perfect time to start. Please join me for a choir retreat to see an overview of the music that we will be sharing in the fall. The retreat will be held on Sunday afternoon, August 16th. Lunch will be served from 12:15-1:00 in the Fellowship Hall, then we will move to the Sanctuary to sing from 1:00-4:00. Childcare provided upon request. Can’t make it to the retreat? No problem! Choir rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, August 19th, from 7:30-8:45 in the Sanctuary. Childcare is always available on Wednesday evenings. Questions? Please contact me at 341-3544 ex.25 or [email protected] Blessings ~ Diane Ball, Minister of Music
Prayers of the People OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOPITAL Joan Grant (Mike Grant’s mom) in St. Anthony OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Rick Henthorn, Barbara Hall, Gladys Dronberger, Richard Cutter, Pat Farley, Bart Rodr, Daniel Marks, Ed Penland, Cora Deal, Dana Shadid, Phil Rehrig (Glo Rehrig’s son), Dave Watts, Gayle Smith, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams’ mom), Lawrence Bunton (Greg’s dad), Ed & Judy Berry, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ brother), Teresa Finley, Dorothy Taylor, Cynthia David (George & Winnie Hall’s daughter), Hurshell Wright (Patrick Wright’s dad), Margaret Basso (Anne Stone’s sister), Patrick Douthitt (Duke Douthitt’s brother), Eric & Penny Koegel, Alyssa Baker, Lisa Davis (Shelley Regan’s friend) OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS to the family of Bill & Connie LaRue in the death of Bill’s sister, Thelma Hood, who passed away on July 28. CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Ryan Edmund Martin, born August 1 to Kyle & Maggie Martin. Proud grandparents are Clint & Anne Stone and greatgrandparents John & Marietta Stone.
Randy and Carla Clark Invite You to Celebrate their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary as they renew their vows Sunday, August 9, 2009 at four o’clock in the afternoon First Christian Church Reception Following No Gifts Please
“CONNECTIONS” Women’s Bible Study Begins Next Week Ladies, if you’ve ever felt inadequate, threatened or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, join us for CONNECTIONS women’s Bible Study this fall. Our book is Esther: It’s Tough Being A Woman by Beth Moore. You have two opportunities, either Monday evenings or Thursday mornings. Books are $20, and will be available at the introductory session or may be picked up in the CONNECTION’S Bible Study mailbox in the church office workroom. Scholarships and childcare are available upon request.
Monday evenings 7-9pm, Facilitator Jenny Wiechmann Aug. 10 (intro) Aug. 24, Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 16, 30, Dec. 7
Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am, Facilitator Tana Stufflebean Aug. 13 (intro) Aug. 27, Sept. 10, 24, Oct. 1, 15, 29, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3
Join The Fun!
Cub “Scout Nite” Monday. August 24 6:30pm Fellowship Hall Welcome 1st through 4th graders - come register for Cub Scouts! Questions: Contact Kassie Beers @ 341-8290
Happy Birthday! 8/9 Lori Cummings, Steve Emmons 8/10 Debbe Ford, Bill Milner 8/11 Allison Holland, Marshall Lee 8/12 Mary Anne Agan, Kristen Hall, Les Hastings, Michael Wooten
8/13 Corey Gable, Devione Harris, Katie Pierce, Kylee Stone 8/14 Claire Douthitt, Chris Gibson, Alex Hall, Joseph Mecoy, Delaney Nash, Karri Smith, Steve Theobald 8/16 Chris Houts, Michele Martin, Jessica Renz, Charles Weddle
Youth Ministry Sunday, August 9 10:00am Youth Café & Classes – FLC 4-7:00pm Movie Night at the church Wednesday, August 12 6-7:30pm Bible Study – FLC Friday, August 14 10am-4pm Arcadia Lake Party Sunday, August 16 10:00am Youth Café & Classes – FLC 6-10:00pm 14th Annual DIVE-IN at The Eaton’s, 2801 Still Meadow Deadline to sign-up for Zoo Friends!
Worship
at First Christian 8:15, 9 & 11AM August 9 Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
CONCERT Sunday, August 30 @ 7:00PM in the Sanctuary Come Hear Our Own
August 16 - Promotion Sunday Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Mark 7:1-8
Aug 9 “God’s Law, Man’s Law and Medicine” Aug 16 General Assembly Report
The Chalice CONNECTION Shelley Regan, Editor [email protected]
Glenn Sulley & David Sisson
Greg Bunton
And Help Us Support The Fall 2009 Habitat for Humanity UNITY Build! A combined project of Central Oklahoma Disciples of Christ, Independent Christian Churches & Churches of Christ
Cookie Reception After the Concert...Yum!
(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 73034-4561. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chalice CONNECTION, PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083
Summer Sunday School for Adults - 10am in the Chapel
Periodicals Postage Paid Edmond, OK USPS 210-360
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