The Chalice

CONNECTION

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 2 No. 27 July 8, 2010

Bearing Fruit

by Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Join us for

Summer SundaySchool for Adults

Sunday mornings at 10in the Chapel

Sunday, July 11

A special presentation by theyouth who attended theInter-national Affairs Seminar. Theywill be teaching us about humantracking and fair trade buyingoptions for the local consumer.

I love fruit. It’sthat wonder-ful time of year when we canget some of thebest fruits and vegetables freshfrom the garden.Reminds me of my youth, grow-ing up in Oregon where we would routinelypick peaches, cherries, strawberries, blackber-ries, blueberries and a host of other fruit toadd zest to our diets.It also reminds me of last Saturday when our church celebrated Freedom Fest. Isay “celebrated,” but what really happened was that the church ministered to the com-munity. Literally dozens of our church familyspent the day feeding and reaching out to thecity of Edmond. Whether it was Mark Nash,cooking 900 hot dogs (isn’t that some sort of record?), Tana Stufflebean in charge of thehot dog distribution all day, or Duke Douthittand Randy Thomas cutting up watermelon,sharing the “fruits” of their labor with somehot and tired people.Bearing fruit. That’s what scripturecalls it when we do God’s work. Makinga difference in the lives of others is how we bear fruit as Christians. Paul wrote tothe Colossian church, “Just as the gospelis bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit amongyourselves from the day you heard it.” And that’s just what our church isdoing. Bearing fruit. Reaching out to ourcommunity. I read an article the other daythat asked churches—would your commu-nity notice if you didn’t exist? They told of a church closing in Vermont. The farmersin the community were sad that it closedbecause they missed the chimes that rangout during the day.I know that Edmond would miss ourchimes if our church were to close. Butthat would be the least of what they wouldmiss. The many ways that we reach outinto our community life, witnessing to thepower of Jesus Christ in our lives, makes adifference. Bearing fruit and adding zest toEdmond. Nice work, FCC!On July 14th FCC will be hosting a packing party for Operation Christmas Child. Everyone is invited. We willmeet in Fellowship Hall from 9am-noon. You can come and go anytime.The Operation Christmas Child project sends shoeboxes, filled with gifts, to children in orphanages,churches, schools, or hospitals around the world. We haven’t packed any boxes yet this year, so we need yourhelp. 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. Wrapping paper andtape are always welcomed.A booklet in the child’s own language titled “The Greatest Gift”, accompanies each box. This booklettells 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.If you can help 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.

Christmas In July

The 11th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament was a success and lots of fun for all of theparticipants. The Tournament was playedon June 25, 2010 at the Kickingbird Golf Course. Fifty four golfers teed it up undersunny skies. The tournament had been delayed due to rainfrom theoriginaldate of May 14.Everyoneenjoyedthe day of good golf,food, andfellowship.The finalnumbersare beingtabu-lated, but the funds raised from the tournament are plannedto be used toward the updating of the Rotunda. The Golf Tournament Committee would like to thank all of thecontributors, participants, volunteers and church staff thathelped make the tournament a success.The winners in this year’s tournament included theChampionship Flight winners: Scott Peters, Ken Ballard,Brandon Guderian, and Carl Santore with a score of 55. TheFirst Flight was won by Jay Biby, Duke Douthitt, James Kerr,and Steve Theobald with a score of 61. The putting contest was won by Mike Felice who received a golf lesson from BrianSorensen, Kicking-bird Golf Coursehead pro. AleeMitchell and CalebWilliams won thelong drive contestsand Alee Mitchelland Randy Clough won the closest tothe pin contests.This tournament would not have been successful with-out the donations from our many sponsors and contributors.Please be sure to thank them when you have the opportunityfor their valuable support.

These generous tournament supporters include:

BRONZE SPONSOR: The Baker GroupHOLE SPONSOR: Howell Stone Insurance and Order-MaticMerchandise and Services were Donated by: Alvarado’sMexican Restaurant, Brian Sorensen (Kickingbird Golf Course),Conoco Phillips Petroleum Company, Kickingbird Cinema,Larry Griffin, Los Arcos Restaurant, River Oaks Golf Club,Sam’s Club, Tropical Café, U.S. Foods, and WalMartSupercenter (Danforth and Sante Fe).The Golf Committeemembers for thisyear’stournament wereDuke Douthitt,Clint Stone,Mickey Stuffle-bean and Boband JackieStafford. TheCommittee would like to especially thank Glo Rehrig, John Earnheart, andGary Clopton for volunteering their help on the day of thetournament. The golf tournament would not have been assuccessful without all of these volunteers.- Bob Stafford

2010 GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certication Class

Saturday, July 31 8am-2pmCost: $40 per person

For more information contact Child CareCenter Director Christina Wodarski @cwodarski@fccedmond.org or 341-2626

Children’sMinistry T-Shirts

Available in THREE fun colors!Aquatic Blue,Orange Sherbet,or Lime Green.Place yourorder@fccedmond.org/cmtshirtor on Sundaymornings.

(Order submitted July 25,so don’t delay!)

Happy Birthday!

7/11

Joy Patton

7/12

Allison Cave, Will Harris, JaxonHumphrey, Ella Stone

7/13

Garry George, Dyke Moffatt

7/14

Scott Foreman

7/15

Abigail Agosta, Charla Allison,Sharon Billing, Bruce Jackson,Dale Reeder

7/16

Florence Bowers, Stan Harmon,Seth Peterson, Frankie Terry

7/17

Chuck Adams, Body Blevins,Linda Lofton, Alee Mitchell,Rozzell Pendergraf

7/18

Joy Patton

Prayers of the People

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Gary Cauthen, Kim Woods,Les Lee, John & Lois Street (Madelynn Bartley’s parents),Eric Koegel, Haynes Phillips (Anna Lisa Stanley’s dad), Jeanne Larimore, Rita Ward, Ed Brumback (RonBrumback’s dad), Bob McKibbin, Chuck Racster, GarrySloan (former FCC minister of music), Joyce McNickle, Jim Hays, Ann Crandall,Bart & Jennifer Rodr, Kathryn Stephens (Jeff Stephens’ sister), Lorelle Watts,Pam Fraim, Virginia Hiebert, Sharon Luton (Susan Black’s cousin), Dennis Ward(friend of John & Dot Hammond), Ed Berry, Taylor Wheeler, Hank Thomas (RandyThomas’ brother)OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS Eric & Penny Koegel in the death of Eric’s niece, Janessa Hammonds, who passed away on July 2. Services were held July 8 in EnidAND Donna Combs and family in the recent death of her grandmother, Mary LeeMaxwell. Services were held in South Carolina.ALSO REMEMBER THOSE ATTENDING FAMILY CAMP July 11-17 in Estes Park, COTHANKS SO MUCH! for your wonderful service during the 4th of July Parade.

-The Leathers, Brantley, & Hill Family

Children’sSundaySchool

July 11 through August 8

10:00am - Meet on playground10:50am - Parents pick upchildren from classrooms

Now Hiring: Nursery Coordinator

10hrs/wk (Primarily Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.)

We value each child and offer a safe environment where they will experienceacceptance and God’s love. Caring Nursery workers help make this commitmenta reality. The Nursery Coordinator, while primarily responsible for arrangingSunday morning nursery care for children of infant and toddler ages, ultimatelyarranges care for children through age 10 during any church functions.Application deadline: July 21, 2010 For more information visitfccedmond.org/jobs

save the date

august 8

Children’s Fair!

11:00am – 1:00pm in the Family Life CenterEnjoy a Bounce House, pizza, and sign upto get entered in an exciting giveaway!Come have fun while learning about all of the exciting ways YOU can be involved inChildren’s Ministry!