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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
July 30, 2009
Busy Summer of Youth Ministry By Robbi Kinnaird, Youth Ministry Moderator This has been an exciting summer for the youth ministry program at First Christian Church. Through two mission trips, 60 youth and adult sponsors travelled to Lake Charles, Louisiana to assist Week of Compassion in their efforts to rebuild areas devastated by recent hurricanes. While some stripped floors and painted walls, others learned to drywall, lay tile, install windows and doors, and more! And they all shared together in worship and service to those in need. We participated in the annual Edmond 4th of July Parade and took home 5th place in our division; and a group of 27 youth, college students and sponsors floated the Illinois River.
Among all of these activities, we continue to meet on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings for Bible study and fellowship. As we move into the end of summer and start planning for Dive-In, Back-toSchool and Fall projects, there are a few changes in the program. We’ll be saying farewell to one of our college interns, Israel Ragle. Israel has accepted the position of Youth Minister at First Christian Church in Kingfisher and will be leaving us at the end of July. While we will miss her energy, creativity and leadership, we wish her the very best in this new position and as she continues to grow in her ministry.
We Welcome Mark Taylor as Full-Time Staff! Our other youth intern, Mark Taylor, will remain part of the Youth ministry, but in a new capacity. We are pleased to announce that beginning August 16 Mark will be with us as a full time staff member. Mark will assume a new hybrid position at the church that will be a combination of youth ministry and media/technology ministry. In addition to his roles in youth ministry, Mark will work with our Communications Ministry to expand our online media presence, including podcasting, video production, and social media tools, and he will provide IT support for video projection, networking, and computers. Like I said – exciting summer! And, even more to look forward to this Fall. First Christian is truly blessed with smart, caring and dedicated youth. It is the goal of the Youth Ministry Program to encourage and guide these young people into a personal relationship with Christ and each other through study, worship and fellowship. We look forward to a fruitful 2009-2010 year!
Hearing God Through Others - Laity Sunday 2009 Minister’s Message by Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister Laity Sunday has been a tradition at our church, and many other churches, for years. It is a chance to witness and celebrate the talent and dedication we have in the local congregation. Our church celebrates the ministry of all of our members in many ways. Of course, we recognize ordained ministry—that of the elders and ordained ministers—but all of us are called by God. Laity Sunday is also a chance to hear other voices in our congregation. This year we are fortunate to have two wonderful speakers who have agreed to share sermons with us. Bill Medley is an attorney in private practice. Bill has been a member for almost seven years. In his practice he is familiar with speaking to juries, but speaking to congregation members will be a new challenge. Steve Allison is in sales (yes, toilet paper is his thing!) and he also has extensive speaking experience in his line of work. Both recognize the unique opportunity to share the gospel in a worship setting. I volunteered to meet with both Steve and Bill to discuss the sermons and to provide some help where they might need it, especially in interpretation of scripture or to answer any questions about the text that they might have. What I discovered was a pleasant surprise. Neither one needed much help. They had great ideas that provided some real insight into faith and what the scripture says. I know Bill and Steve both have special messages to deliver. But my guess is they are not alone. We all have good news to share. We don’t have to do it from the pulpit on Sunday in front of the whole congregation. Many times our best sermons are “preached” by our actions. I know those have been the “sermons” that have touched me the most in my life. As we celebrate Laity Sunday, let us remember that we are all preachers. Sometimes we just do it in different ways.
Where do we get the word, “Laity”? Word Origin (etymology): lay (adjective): Middle English 15th century, from Old French lai, from Late Latin laicus, from Greek laikos (of the people), from laos (the people). 1. lay people rather than clergy: the followers of a religion who are not clergy. 2. laity (LAY-uh-tee) (noun): the people who are not members of a particular profession, especially those who are not part of the clergy, such as “gifts of the laity….”
Volunteer for BLOCK PARTY ‘09!
Come Join the Choir 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 12:151:00 in the Fellowship Hall, then we will move to the Sanctuary to sing from 1:00-4:00. Childcare will be 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 [email protected] or 341-3544 ex.25 Blessings ~ Diane Ball, Minister of Music
Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the grounds of our co-sponsors, Holy Temple Baptist, Quayle United Methodist, and NE Church of Christ. Come have fun and help put a smile on a child’s face! Sign up on Sunday. We need volunteers to hand out food & backpacks of school supplies, and to run the carnival games. Don’t forget to drop off donations for our school supply drive by August 4. Questions? Contact Lori Fuller at 751-5658 or [email protected]
Prayers of the People OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOPITAL Gladys Dronberger in Mercy; Barbara Hall in OK Heart Hospital; Richard Cutter in Mercy OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Pat Farley, Bart Rodr, Marilyn Noles, 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 OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS to the family of Steve & Anitia Wilson in the death of Anita’s father, Tom Ferrone, who passed away on July 26 in VA. CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Caroline Tate Medley, born July 22 to Bill and Shannon Medley. Proud grandparentst are Jim & Dian Sill.
Summer Sunday School forAdults Adults for Sunday Mornings 10am in the Chapel Aug 2
Women of the Bible
Aug 9
“God’s Law, Man’s Law and Medicine”
Aug 16 General Assembly Report
Happy Birthday! 8/2 Diane King, Virginia O’Niel, Bill Allison, Shari Brecht
Randy and Carla Clark Invite You to Celebrate their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary as they renew their wedding vows Sunday, the ninth of August at four o’clock in the afternoon First Christian Church ~ Reception Following ~ No Gifts Please
8/3 Don DeSpain, Kelsey Gable 8/4 Wes Combs, Debby Gresh, Gabrielle Schwabe 8/5 Jared Allison, Terri Dunn, Greg Hall, Judy Metcalf, Erin Robertson 8/6 David Spence, Steve Wilson 8/7 Mary Dennison, Zoey Lee
Sulley & Sisson Attend
IMMERSE Conference Two of our contemporary worship musicians, Glenn Sulley and David Sisson, are attending the Gospel Music Association’s premiere conference and training experience “IMMERSE” in Nashville, July 29-August 2. Christian artists, songwriters and worship leaders gather for unparalleled training, professional and personal feedback, one-of-a-kind concerts and a sense of community to uniquely equip creative Christians to impact culture through music both in and out of the church. Sulley and Sisson will also compete in the talent competition among many of the best artists across the nation. Glenn said, "We are excited about this event and are looking forward to training with some of the most influential professionals and leading artists in the Christian music industry." Please join us in lifting Glenn and David in prayer this weekend.
8/8 Bill Denyer, Brian Howell, Frieda Percival, Dorma Shaw, Steve Ward 8/9 Lori Cummings, Steve Emmons
Youth Ministry Sunday, August 2 10:00am Youth Café & Classes – FLC 4:30-6:30pm Tye-Dye Day Wednesday, August 5 6-7:30pm Summer Bible Study – FLC Friday, August 7 1-4pm Summer Swim Party @ Caldwell’s, 2604 Woodruff Rd Sunday, August 9 10:00am Youth Café & Classes – FLC 4-7:00pm Movie Night at the church
FCC Seeks Caring Nursery Staff
Wednesday, August 12 6-7:30pm Summer Bible Study – FLC
Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings Must be 18 or older and CPR certified. Contact Jamie Wedlake: [email protected]
Friday, August 14 10:00am-4pm Arcadia Lake Party
at First Christian August 2 Laity Sunday 8:15 & 11AM Message: Bill Medley Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 9AM Message: Steve Allison Scripture: John 3:16
August 9 Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
The Chalice CONNECTION Shelley Regan, Editor [email protected] SUBMIT CONTENT www.fccedmond.org/news
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. Make checks payable to FCC with a notation of Connections Bible Study. Scholarships and childcare are available upon request. Monday evening classes, 7-9pm Jenny Wiechmann, Facilitator Aug. 10 (introduction) Aug. 24; Sept. 7, 21; Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 2, 16, 30; Dec. 7 Thursday morning classes, 9:30-11:30am Tana Stufflebean, Facilitator Aug. 13 (introduction) Aug. 27; Sept. 10, 24; Oct. 1, 15, 29; Nov. 12, 19; Dec. 3
(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
Worship
Fall Women’s Bible Study “CONNECTIONS” Begins Mid-August
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
July 30, 2009
Busy Summer of Youth Ministry By Robbi Kinnaird, Youth Ministry Moderator This has been an exciting summer for the youth ministry program at First Christian Church. Through two mission trips, 60 youth and adult sponsors travelled to Lake Charles, Louisiana to assist Week of Compassion in their efforts to rebuild areas devastated by recent hurricanes. While some stripped floors and painted walls, others learned to drywall, lay tile, install windows and doors, and more! And they all shared together in worship and service to those in need. We participated in the annual Edmond 4th of July Parade and took home 5th place in our division; and a group of 27 youth, college students and sponsors floated the Illinois River.
Among all of these activities, we continue to meet on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings for Bible study and fellowship. As we move into the end of summer and start planning for Dive-In, Back-toSchool and Fall projects, there are a few changes in the program. We’ll be saying farewell to one of our college interns, Israel Ragle. Israel has accepted the position of Youth Minister at First Christian Church in Kingfisher and will be leaving us at the end of July. While we will miss her energy, creativity and leadership, we wish her the very best in this new position and as she continues to grow in her ministry.
We Welcome Mark Taylor as Full-Time Staff! Our other youth intern, Mark Taylor, will remain part of the Youth ministry, but in a new capacity. We are pleased to announce that beginning August 16 Mark will be with us as a full time staff member. Mark will assume a new hybrid position at the church that will be a combination of youth ministry and media/technology ministry. In addition to his roles in youth ministry, Mark will work with our Communications Ministry to expand our online media presence, including podcasting, video production, and social media tools, and he will provide IT support for video projection, networking, and computers. Like I said – exciting summer! And, even more to look forward to this Fall. First Christian is truly blessed with smart, caring and dedicated youth. It is the goal of the Youth Ministry Program to encourage and guide these young people into a personal relationship with Christ and each other through study, worship and fellowship. We look forward to a fruitful 2009-2010 year!
Hearing God Through Others - Laity Sunday 2009 Minister’s Message by Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister Laity Sunday has been a tradition at our church, and many other churches, for years. It is a chance to witness and celebrate the talent and dedication we have in the local congregation. Our church celebrates the ministry of all of our members in many ways. Of course, we recognize ordained ministry—that of the elders and ordained ministers—but all of us are called by God. Laity Sunday is also a chance to hear other voices in our congregation. This year we are fortunate to have two wonderful speakers who have agreed to share sermons with us. Bill Medley is an attorney in private practice. Bill has been a member for almost seven years. In his practice he is familiar with speaking to juries, but speaking to congregation members will be a new challenge. Steve Allison is in sales (yes, toilet paper is his thing!) and he also has extensive speaking experience in his line of work. Both recognize the unique opportunity to share the gospel in a worship setting. I volunteered to meet with both Steve and Bill to discuss the sermons and to provide some help where they might need it, especially in interpretation of scripture or to answer any questions about the text that they might have. What I discovered was a pleasant surprise. Neither one needed much help. They had great ideas that provided some real insight into faith and what the scripture says. I know Bill and Steve both have special messages to deliver. But my guess is they are not alone. We all have good news to share. We don’t have to do it from the pulpit on Sunday in front of the whole congregation. Many times our best sermons are “preached” by our actions. I know those have been the “sermons” that have touched me the most in my life. As we celebrate Laity Sunday, let us remember that we are all preachers. Sometimes we just do it in different ways.
Where do we get the word, “Laity”? Word Origin (etymology): lay (adjective): Middle English 15th century, from Old French lai, from Late Latin laicus, from Greek laikos (of the people), from laos (the people). 1. lay people rather than clergy: the followers of a religion who are not clergy. 2. laity (LAY-uh-tee) (noun): the people who are not members of a particular profession, especially those who are not part of the clergy, such as “gifts of the laity….”
Volunteer for BLOCK PARTY ‘09!
Come Join the Choir 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 12:151:00 in the Fellowship Hall, then we will move to the Sanctuary to sing from 1:00-4:00. Childcare will be 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 [email protected] or 341-3544 ex.25 Blessings ~ Diane Ball, Minister of Music
Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the grounds of our co-sponsors, Holy Temple Baptist, Quayle United Methodist, and NE Church of Christ. Come have fun and help put a smile on a child’s face! Sign up on Sunday. We need volunteers to hand out food & backpacks of school supplies, and to run the carnival games. Don’t forget to drop off donations for our school supply drive by August 4. Questions? Contact Lori Fuller at 751-5658 or [email protected]
Prayers of the People OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOPITAL Gladys Dronberger in Mercy; Barbara Hall in OK Heart Hospital; Richard Cutter in Mercy OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Pat Farley, Bart Rodr, Marilyn Noles, 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 OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS to the family of Steve & Anitia Wilson in the death of Anita’s father, Tom Ferrone, who passed away on July 26 in VA. CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Caroline Tate Medley, born July 22 to Bill and Shannon Medley. Proud grandparentst are Jim & Dian Sill.
Summer Sunday School forAdults Adults for Sunday Mornings 10am in the Chapel Aug 2
Women of the Bible
Aug 9
“God’s Law, Man’s Law and Medicine”
Aug 16 General Assembly Report
Happy Birthday! 8/2 Diane King, Virginia O’Niel, Bill Allison, Shari Brecht
Randy and Carla Clark Invite You to Celebrate their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary as they renew their wedding vows Sunday, the ninth of August at four o’clock in the afternoon First Christian Church ~ Reception Following ~ No Gifts Please
8/3 Don DeSpain, Kelsey Gable 8/4 Wes Combs, Debby Gresh, Gabrielle Schwabe 8/5 Jared Allison, Terri Dunn, Greg Hall, Judy Metcalf, Erin Robertson 8/6 David Spence, Steve Wilson 8/7 Mary Dennison, Zoey Lee
Sulley & Sisson Attend
IMMERSE Conference Two of our contemporary worship musicians, Glenn Sulley and David Sisson, are attending the Gospel Music Association’s premiere conference and training experience “IMMERSE” in Nashville, July 29-August 2. Christian artists, songwriters and worship leaders gather for unparalleled training, professional and personal feedback, one-of-a-kind concerts and a sense of community to uniquely equip creative Christians to impact culture through music both in and out of the church. Sulley and Sisson will also compete in the talent competition among many of the best artists across the nation. Glenn said, "We are excited about this event and are looking forward to training with some of the most influential professionals and leading artists in the Christian music industry." Please join us in lifting Glenn and David in prayer this weekend.
8/8 Bill Denyer, Brian Howell, Frieda Percival, Dorma Shaw, Steve Ward 8/9 Lori Cummings, Steve Emmons
Youth Ministry Sunday, August 2 10:00am Youth Café & Classes – FLC 4:30-6:30pm Tye-Dye Day Wednesday, August 5 6-7:30pm Summer Bible Study – FLC Friday, August 7 1-4pm Summer Swim Party @ Caldwell’s, 2604 Woodruff Rd Sunday, August 9 10:00am Youth Café & Classes – FLC 4-7:00pm Movie Night at the church
FCC Seeks Caring Nursery Staff
Wednesday, August 12 6-7:30pm Summer Bible Study – FLC
Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings Must be 18 or older and CPR certified. Contact Jamie Wedlake: [email protected]
Friday, August 14 10:00am-4pm Arcadia Lake Party
at First Christian August 2 Laity Sunday 8:15 & 11AM Message: Bill Medley Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 9AM Message: Steve Allison Scripture: John 3:16
August 9 Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
The Chalice CONNECTION Shelley Regan, Editor [email protected] SUBMIT CONTENT www.fccedmond.org/news
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. Make checks payable to FCC with a notation of Connections Bible Study. Scholarships and childcare are available upon request. Monday evening classes, 7-9pm Jenny Wiechmann, Facilitator Aug. 10 (introduction) Aug. 24; Sept. 7, 21; Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 2, 16, 30; Dec. 7 Thursday morning classes, 9:30-11:30am Tana Stufflebean, Facilitator Aug. 13 (introduction) Aug. 27; Sept. 10, 24; Oct. 1, 15, 29; Nov. 12, 19; Dec. 3
(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
Worship
Fall Women’s Bible Study “CONNECTIONS” Begins Mid-August
Periodicals Postage Paid Edmond, OK USPS 210-360
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