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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. 19
November 5, 2009
Thank God for Community by Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister
Last week was an emotionally and spiritually power packed week— and in the most unexpected way. The funerals for Dwite Morgan (Bicycle Bob) and Troy Smith were rich, wondrous expressions of compassion. They were obviously very different people with very different gifts and very different life goals. One lived to receive, the other to give. Yet both gave us something quite special. They gave us a profound sense of community.
In my opening sentences for Dwite’s funeral, I tried to capture that gift this way: “We have obviously gathered here because of a tragedy; and yet, it is a tragedy which reminds us that we are community. We live in a closer relationship and connectivity than sometimes I think we appreciate. Dwite A. Morgan, familiarly and fondly known to us as Bicycle Bob, obviously touched our lives. He inspired in us as sense of compassion and concern. He gave us a reason to reach beyond ourselves and be community. For that alone, we are forever in his debt.”
At the close of the week, and in the death of Troy Smith, we had yet another reminder that we are community. In Dwite we had a reason to give. In Troy, we had a reason to be givers; for he was a living, pervasive model of that which is at the very heart of what it means to be community— diligence, resourcefulness, compassion, and concern for others. He envisioned, achieved, acquired, and gave. He gave in more ways than we will ever be able to calculate or appreciate. He gave me a story. So he too enabled us to be community. Let us thank God for community— our community—a community of faith and compassion for all. Amen.
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party Hosted by FCC Edmond & KLove Radio 88.9 Friday, November 13, 5pm On Friday evening, November 13, we will host a packing party for Operation Christmas Child. KLOVE radio station, 88.9 will join us, and do a live broadcast. Everyone is invited. We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 5 p.m. You can come and go anytime. We have packed 182 boxes so far this year, but we still need your help. Please bring a few small items like: soap, toothbrushes, hard candy, children’s T-shirts, or caps, balls, dolls, matchbox cars, flashlights, or almost any item small enough to fit in a shoebox as long as it is child appropriate and non-perishable. The shoeboxes go to children in orphanages, churches, schools, or hospitals around the world. A booklet in the child’s own language titled “The Greatest Gift”, accompanies each box. This booklet tells of Jesus’ love and sacrifice for each of them.
The children share the Good News with extended families. Samaritan’s Purse has reported a 40% decision rate from the shoebox gifts. As a relay center, FCC will be accepting filled shoeboxes from other churches and families throughout the week of November 16 – 22. We are going to need help throughout the week to pack boxes in cartons. The cartons will then need to be transported to Bloom Electric at 9525 W. Reno (Reno and Morgan Rd.) on Saturday, Sunday, and possibly on Monday, November 23. If you can help during the week of Nov. 16-22, or would like more information as to how your children can fill a box for a needy child, please contact Michele Schlough at 844-3214.
The Lights of Christmas Advent Bulletin Cover Art Needed! Children are invited to join our annual tradition of drawing art for the advent season. From the entries received, we will select some as cover art for our worship bulletins and special services during the season of Advent. Advent Art will be accepted now through November 22 at noon. Log on to www.fccedmond.org/adventart to print the art entry template form, or pick up a copy from the Welcome Desk or during Unite. Children through 5th grade may submit their color artwork on white paperstock. Have your child create artwork around the theme, “The Lights of Christmas.”
include:
“Hope,” “Peace,” “Joy” and “Love”
Additional inspiration for art could
“Shepherds, Sheep and a Savior”
“Season of Wonder”
Please include first and last name plus age or grade, on the art entry template. Submit completed artwork to Carol Schwabe, Children’s Minister no later than Sunday, November 22 at noon. Contact [email protected] with questions. If your child’s art entry is selected as an Advent bulletin cover, you will be notified of the selection of their artwork during the week of November 23. Original artwork will be placed on display in the Fellowship Hall through January 3 and may be picked up after that time.
Children’s Christmas Musical
Costume & Prop Help Needed Do you love to organize? Then Diane Ball has a job for you. Several volunteers are needed to gather and organize costumes and stage props for the children’s musical which will be held on December 6th. If this is your forte and you feel called to help, please contact Diane at 341-3544 ex. 25 or [email protected].
Help decorate the chapel and sanctuary for the Advent season! Purchase poinsettias for $15 each.
Three convenient methods of ordering are available: 1) Order forms will be in worship bulletins through Sunday, Nov. 15 2) Order online at www.fccedmond.org/poinsettia 3) Call Iris Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 20 . Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 15. If you purchase poinsettias to take home, they will be available on Sunday, November 29. Money raised from the sale of poinsettias helps fund the youth summer mission trip.
Prayers of the People OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ron Davis in Baptist; Madge Goodrich in Edmond; Terry Cronkite (Glenda Adams’ brother) in OK Heart; Jeff Stephens in St. Anthony’s OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Linda Speegle, Wayne Warner, Dorothy Taylor, Ray Justice (James Justice’s dad), Lynn Burgess, Judy Metcalf, Jim Roberts (Jeri Dillon’s dad), Jim Ward, Ed Berry, Bart Rodr, Phil Rehrig (Glo Rehrig’s son), Nita Williams (Jeff Williams’ mom), Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ brother), Margaret Basso (Anne Stone’s sister), Patrick Douthitt (Duke Douthitt’s brother), Eric & Penny Koegel OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS to the family of Roger & Kathy Stilwell in the death of Roger’s father, Bernie Stilwell, who passed away October 31. Graveside services were held on Tuesday. CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Grayson McKinnon Ferrell, born October 29 to Jeff & Jill Ferrell. Proud grandparents are Glen & Bonnie Smith.
Happy Birthday! 11/8 Taylor Chadwick, Hannah Grady 11/9 Mikayla Bunton, Kelly VanOsdol 11/10 Lyndsey Luschen, Jackie Stafford, Wayne Warner 11/11 Sonni Adams, Brian Carroll, Diane Mangano, Chloe Stout, Dorothy Taylor, Jim Thorpe 11/12 Judy Farley, Glo Rehrig, Barbara Shaw 11/13 Gary Wallace, Lorelle Watts 11/14 Demaris Burleson, Serilyn Clark, Courtney Enix, Jill Ferrell, Winnie Hall, Tim McCall, Joyce McNickle, Todd Ward 11/15 Diana Crawford
Important IRA Deadline Approaching From the Stewardship Education Committee - Rob Ryland, Moderator
November 30, 2009 is the deadline to deposit IRA distributions taken inadvertently in 2009 for people over age 70 1/2. In December 2008 congress passed a law that allowed those over age 70 ½ who are taking required minimum distributions from their IRA to stop those distributions for 2009 only. Those over age 70 ½ who inadvertently took a distribution in 2009 can put it back in to their IRA by 11/30/2009 and avoid paying taxes on that distribution for 2009. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
Each year, several churches in Edmond combine efforts to host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This shared meal is for anyone, but provides a special sense of community for singles, lonely college students, homebound, those far from home and others. Last year, over 3000 meals were served. The 2009 dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 26, 11am to 3pm at the University of Central Oklahoma in the George Nigh Center. First Christian plays an active role in supporting the dinner. There are several ways you can get involved: 1) Donate food items 2) Contribute money to purchase food 3) Volunteer to work prior to the event, or on Thanksgiving day Specific details can be found at www.fccedmond.org/thanksgiving or at the Thanksgiving Dinner display in the church rotunda. Questions? Contact Sherrye VanOsdol, Outreach Ministry Moderator at 478-5287.
Join the Classics for their Holiday Branson Trip, December 3-5 More information online at fccedmond.org/classics or call Winnie Hall at 341-341-4297 or Ellen Chitwood at 341-2859.
Looking ahead to 2010: The Classics will enjoy an afternoon in Bricktown on January 14 with lunch at Abuelo’s followed by tour of “Banjo Museum” in Bricktown. More information on this fun day coming soon!
Worship at First Christian 8:15, 9 & 11am November 8 Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black
November 15 Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: John 20:19-25 The Chalice CONNECTION Shelley Regan, Editor [email protected] submit or read news online @ fccedmond.org/news
The Blue Star Mothers of Edmond are once again preparing for Christmas shipments for “Holiday Heroes” and you can help!
Wish lists for troops overseas can be found at the Blue Star table in Fellowship Hall through Nov. 8. You are also invited to join Blue Star Mothers on Saturday, November 14 from 9am to 12pm at Peace Lutheran Church on Danforth to help us pack individual boxes to be shipped. Your help is truly appreciated! Thank you, Becky Winn of the Challengers Class and Blue Star Mothers of Edmond
(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 730344561. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chalice CONNECTION, PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083
Scripture: Mark 12:41-44
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. 19
November 5, 2009
Thank God for Community by Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister
Last week was an emotionally and spiritually power packed week— and in the most unexpected way. The funerals for Dwite Morgan (Bicycle Bob) and Troy Smith were rich, wondrous expressions of compassion. They were obviously very different people with very different gifts and very different life goals. One lived to receive, the other to give. Yet both gave us something quite special. They gave us a profound sense of community.
In my opening sentences for Dwite’s funeral, I tried to capture that gift this way: “We have obviously gathered here because of a tragedy; and yet, it is a tragedy which reminds us that we are community. We live in a closer relationship and connectivity than sometimes I think we appreciate. Dwite A. Morgan, familiarly and fondly known to us as Bicycle Bob, obviously touched our lives. He inspired in us as sense of compassion and concern. He gave us a reason to reach beyond ourselves and be community. For that alone, we are forever in his debt.”
At the close of the week, and in the death of Troy Smith, we had yet another reminder that we are community. In Dwite we had a reason to give. In Troy, we had a reason to be givers; for he was a living, pervasive model of that which is at the very heart of what it means to be community— diligence, resourcefulness, compassion, and concern for others. He envisioned, achieved, acquired, and gave. He gave in more ways than we will ever be able to calculate or appreciate. He gave me a story. So he too enabled us to be community. Let us thank God for community— our community—a community of faith and compassion for all. Amen.
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party Hosted by FCC Edmond & KLove Radio 88.9 Friday, November 13, 5pm On Friday evening, November 13, we will host a packing party for Operation Christmas Child. KLOVE radio station, 88.9 will join us, and do a live broadcast. Everyone is invited. We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 5 p.m. You can come and go anytime. We have packed 182 boxes so far this year, but we still need your help. Please bring a few small items like: soap, toothbrushes, hard candy, children’s T-shirts, or caps, balls, dolls, matchbox cars, flashlights, or almost any item small enough to fit in a shoebox as long as it is child appropriate and non-perishable. The shoeboxes go to children in orphanages, churches, schools, or hospitals around the world. A booklet in the child’s own language titled “The Greatest Gift”, accompanies each box. This booklet tells of Jesus’ love and sacrifice for each of them.
The children share the Good News with extended families. Samaritan’s Purse has reported a 40% decision rate from the shoebox gifts. As a relay center, FCC will be accepting filled shoeboxes from other churches and families throughout the week of November 16 – 22. We are going to need help throughout the week to pack boxes in cartons. The cartons will then need to be transported to Bloom Electric at 9525 W. Reno (Reno and Morgan Rd.) on Saturday, Sunday, and possibly on Monday, November 23. If you can help during the week of Nov. 16-22, or would like more information as to how your children can fill a box for a needy child, please contact Michele Schlough at 844-3214.
The Lights of Christmas Advent Bulletin Cover Art Needed! Children are invited to join our annual tradition of drawing art for the advent season. From the entries received, we will select some as cover art for our worship bulletins and special services during the season of Advent. Advent Art will be accepted now through November 22 at noon. Log on to www.fccedmond.org/adventart to print the art entry template form, or pick up a copy from the Welcome Desk or during Unite. Children through 5th grade may submit their color artwork on white paperstock. Have your child create artwork around the theme, “The Lights of Christmas.”
include:
“Hope,” “Peace,” “Joy” and “Love”
Additional inspiration for art could
“Shepherds, Sheep and a Savior”
“Season of Wonder”
Please include first and last name plus age or grade, on the art entry template. Submit completed artwork to Carol Schwabe, Children’s Minister no later than Sunday, November 22 at noon. Contact [email protected] with questions. If your child’s art entry is selected as an Advent bulletin cover, you will be notified of the selection of their artwork during the week of November 23. Original artwork will be placed on display in the Fellowship Hall through January 3 and may be picked up after that time.
Children’s Christmas Musical
Costume & Prop Help Needed Do you love to organize? Then Diane Ball has a job for you. Several volunteers are needed to gather and organize costumes and stage props for the children’s musical which will be held on December 6th. If this is your forte and you feel called to help, please contact Diane at 341-3544 ex. 25 or [email protected].
Help decorate the chapel and sanctuary for the Advent season! Purchase poinsettias for $15 each.
Three convenient methods of ordering are available: 1) Order forms will be in worship bulletins through Sunday, Nov. 15 2) Order online at www.fccedmond.org/poinsettia 3) Call Iris Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 20 . Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 15. If you purchase poinsettias to take home, they will be available on Sunday, November 29. Money raised from the sale of poinsettias helps fund the youth summer mission trip.
Prayers of the People OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Ron Davis in Baptist; Madge Goodrich in Edmond; Terry Cronkite (Glenda Adams’ brother) in OK Heart; Jeff Stephens in St. Anthony’s OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Linda Speegle, Wayne Warner, Dorothy Taylor, Ray Justice (James Justice’s dad), Lynn Burgess, Judy Metcalf, Jim Roberts (Jeri Dillon’s dad), Jim Ward, Ed Berry, Bart Rodr, Phil Rehrig (Glo Rehrig’s son), Nita Williams (Jeff Williams’ mom), Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ brother), Margaret Basso (Anne Stone’s sister), Patrick Douthitt (Duke Douthitt’s brother), Eric & Penny Koegel OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS to the family of Roger & Kathy Stilwell in the death of Roger’s father, Bernie Stilwell, who passed away October 31. Graveside services were held on Tuesday. CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF A NEW LIFE Grayson McKinnon Ferrell, born October 29 to Jeff & Jill Ferrell. Proud grandparents are Glen & Bonnie Smith.
Happy Birthday! 11/8 Taylor Chadwick, Hannah Grady 11/9 Mikayla Bunton, Kelly VanOsdol 11/10 Lyndsey Luschen, Jackie Stafford, Wayne Warner 11/11 Sonni Adams, Brian Carroll, Diane Mangano, Chloe Stout, Dorothy Taylor, Jim Thorpe 11/12 Judy Farley, Glo Rehrig, Barbara Shaw 11/13 Gary Wallace, Lorelle Watts 11/14 Demaris Burleson, Serilyn Clark, Courtney Enix, Jill Ferrell, Winnie Hall, Tim McCall, Joyce McNickle, Todd Ward 11/15 Diana Crawford
Important IRA Deadline Approaching From the Stewardship Education Committee - Rob Ryland, Moderator
November 30, 2009 is the deadline to deposit IRA distributions taken inadvertently in 2009 for people over age 70 1/2. In December 2008 congress passed a law that allowed those over age 70 ½ who are taking required minimum distributions from their IRA to stop those distributions for 2009 only. Those over age 70 ½ who inadvertently took a distribution in 2009 can put it back in to their IRA by 11/30/2009 and avoid paying taxes on that distribution for 2009. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
Each year, several churches in Edmond combine efforts to host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This shared meal is for anyone, but provides a special sense of community for singles, lonely college students, homebound, those far from home and others. Last year, over 3000 meals were served. The 2009 dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 26, 11am to 3pm at the University of Central Oklahoma in the George Nigh Center. First Christian plays an active role in supporting the dinner. There are several ways you can get involved: 1) Donate food items 2) Contribute money to purchase food 3) Volunteer to work prior to the event, or on Thanksgiving day Specific details can be found at www.fccedmond.org/thanksgiving or at the Thanksgiving Dinner display in the church rotunda. Questions? Contact Sherrye VanOsdol, Outreach Ministry Moderator at 478-5287.
Join the Classics for their Holiday Branson Trip, December 3-5 More information online at fccedmond.org/classics or call Winnie Hall at 341-341-4297 or Ellen Chitwood at 341-2859.
Looking ahead to 2010: The Classics will enjoy an afternoon in Bricktown on January 14 with lunch at Abuelo’s followed by tour of “Banjo Museum” in Bricktown. More information on this fun day coming soon!
Worship at First Christian 8:15, 9 & 11am November 8 Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black
November 15 Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: John 20:19-25 The Chalice CONNECTION Shelley Regan, Editor [email protected] submit or read news online @ fccedmond.org/news
The Blue Star Mothers of Edmond are once again preparing for Christmas shipments for “Holiday Heroes” and you can help!
Wish lists for troops overseas can be found at the Blue Star table in Fellowship Hall through Nov. 8. You are also invited to join Blue Star Mothers on Saturday, November 14 from 9am to 12pm at Peace Lutheran Church on Danforth to help us pack individual boxes to be shipped. Your help is truly appreciated! Thank you, Becky Winn of the Challengers Class and Blue Star Mothers of Edmond
(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 730344561. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Chalice CONNECTION, PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083
Scripture: Mark 12:41-44
Periodicals Postage Paid Edmond, OK USPS 210-360
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