The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

201 East Second Street , Edmond Oklahoma 73034

Vol. 2 No. 14 April 8, 2010

We Laugh Together Oklahoma Regional

By Rev. Chris Shorow Church Assembly
Sunday April 11 we celebrate Holy Humor Sunday. We’ll tell
some jokes, laugh, and be a joyous community. Why are we April 22-24 at Central
doing this? Is it because Chris is a frustrated comedian and
wants to share his humor with the congregation? No. First of Christian Church in Enid
all, Chris isn’t that funny. And second, if Chris has jokes to The Assembly will feature Lt. Governor Jari
share, he’ll do it anyway. Askins speaking at Thursday evening
The history of Holy Humor Sunday is almost as old as Worship, Rev. Bethany Lowery leading us
Christianity itself. Church fathers like Augustine, Gregory of in worship on Friday evening and Rev. Dr.
Nyssa and John Chrysostom wrote about the joy of Easter and Sharon Watkins bringing the message
how it brings life to the Christian. Tradition was that the church would begin this during Saturday afternoon worship.
celebration on the Sunday after Easter to recognize the best joke ever played— Disciple Mission Partners from Caminante,
how God made death a joke and tricked the devil by bringing Jesus back to life. Sister Denisse Picardo and Ms. Erin
Early Christians played practical jokes on one another in celebration, much like April McKinney will offer workshops. Disciples
from across the region are invited to
Fools Day.
attend workshops, Bible Study, a Golf
Today the tradition has been revived by some Christian churches (like our own)
Tournament, Wholeness Café, Morning
and we celebrate the joy that Easter and the resurrection brings to us. It’s a way of
Prayers, Ministries & Mission Planning and
showing that we Christians have a sense of humor—and so does the Bible. We’ll be share meals together. Get details and
looking at some great jokes in scripture. And we’ll begin with the story of Jonah—a register online at www.okdisciples.org
whopper of a tale.

At the End of Slavery Disciples Women

If you thought slavery was a thing of the past - you were wrong! Spring Service Project
Today, nearly 800,000 people are bought, sold, or traded into slavery each year. Benefits Infant Crisis Services
Frightening numbers! And what is more frightening is that nearly 17,000 of these
DW spring service project is for Infant
victims are right here in the United States. This violation of human rights is called Crisis Services, Inc. - OKC. We have
Human Trafficking, and it is ranked as the #3 most profitable illegal industry in the decided to donate money this year
world - nearly $9 billion per year. instead of collecting items for them.
As Christians we must not remain silent about this violation of human rights - we Infant Crisis Services provides life
must speak up! Join us on Sunday, May 2 as our International Affairs Seminar sustaining formula, baby and toddler
participants offer a dinner and program, “At the End of Slavery.” Come learn food, diapers, blankets, clothing and
and find out how to loose the chains on modern day slavery. other basic necessities in times of
Dinner is at 5:30 in the Fellowship crisis...because no baby should go
Hall. Donations will be accepted to hungry. If you are an active member of a
help offset the cost of the meal and Disciples Women group, you can give
provide funding for future International your donation at your group meeting or
send it to Sue Archer, Treasurer of DW.
Affairs Seminar participants. A
If you are not an active member of a
screening of the International Justice
group, and you want to help support
Mission’s film “At the End of Slavery” Infant Crisis Services, you can send your
and our program will follow in the donation to the church and mark it for
Sanctuary. A love offering will be ICS. Any donations will be greatly
collected at the program to help fight appreciated by them.
human trafficking. ~ Rev. Greg Bunton,
Associate Minister of Student Ministries
 Prayers of the People Happy Birthday!
4/11 Larry Ball, Robert Earl, Connor
OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Flournoy, Hope Hanson, Collins
Joan Grant (Mike Grant’s mom) Parcway Rehab Hospital; Ryland, James Winn
Jeff Stephens, OU Medical Center 4/12 Christin Adkins
4/13 Leslie Jackson, Dale Jones,
OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Francis Earl (Bob Earl’s Kinsey Winters
brother), Sharon Luton (Susan Black’s cousin), Tom LaRue (Bill LaRue’s brother), Jim 4/14 Meredith Farley, Ben Hall, Robert
Roberts (Jerri Dillon’s dad), Judy Joy, Evelyn Robinson, Velta Stringer (Virginia O’Niel’s sister), Hendricks, Jana Huff
Bart Rodr, Craig Stuke (Paul Stuke’s dad), Sandy Essler (Linda Wilmoth’s mom), John Street 4/16 Jennifer O’Hagan, Anne Stone
(Madelynn Bartley’s dad), Elaine Bond (Glenda Bond’s mom), Jerri Dillon, Eunice Wilson, Bev 4/17 Missy Blevins, Jeanie Clough,
Schmoyer, Les Lee, John Werhun, Ed Berry, Taylor Wheeler, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ Linda Fieth, Roger Stilwell
brother) 4/18 Austin Keel, Jill Raines
OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Jim & Dian Sill and Bill & Shannon Medley in the
death of Jim’s father and Shannon’s grandfather, Rev. Dr. James Sill, who passed away
March 28. Sevices were held April 1 AND TO Jason & Katy Baffrey in the death of Jason’s Summer Camp
grandfather, Jack Walter, who passed away April 3. Services were held April 7.
Information Now Available
Camp registration forms can be
Jesus welcomed the little children, and we do too! picked up at the Welcome Desk
or downloaded online at
If you’ve had a birth in your family since May 2009, please help us share your joy in our fccedmond.org/camp
celebration of new life and baby parade on May 9th (Mother’s Day). Please send birth info Registration form deadline to Carol
(Full name of child + date of birth and name(s) of parents, grandparents and/or great Schwabe: April 25, 2010.
grandparents) to Iris Jordan [email protected] or Carol Schwabe (After April 25, please mail forms to the
[email protected], or call them at 341-3544. address on the registration form.)

One Huge Thank You

Wow! The Living Last Supper, Maundy Thursday presentation was once again, exceptional.
Over 300 people witnessed this powerful musical drama and setting for our 2010 Pastor’s
Class First Communion. So, to all who contributed of your time and talent, a huge Thank
You! The acting was terrific and the music was both powerful and moving. My special thanks
to the musical support of Marilynn Brown and the choir and to Frank and Debby Gresh for
their audio-visual support.
And as usual, nothing this special happens without the behind-the-scenes support of
people like Sherry Parks, Karla and Robert Rowley, Randle Lee and the Worship Committee,
David and Karri Smith, and every
member of the church staff. Just to
put this effort into some kind of Save the Dates for
perspective, some 65 volunteers gave
more than 250 hours of their time to Vacation Bible School!
make this production happen. That’s June 14-17 from 6 to 8:30 pm
over and above the numerous hours Registration Begins May 2. To volunteer
put in by the church staff. contact Julie Bunton
Once again, to each and [email protected]
every one of you—volunteer or staff, or Carol Schwabe
Thanks! You are terrific. What a [email protected]
privilege to work and minister with you.
~ Jerry Black, Associate Minister
 Do you want to exercise your body and mind???
LET’S DISCIPLE-CISE!!!
Worship Disciple-cise is a new program sponsored by the Parish Nurse Committee. It’s
simple, fun, and FREE! And ANYONE can participate. It’s done on your time, your
at First Christian 8:15, 9 & 11am way, with your chosen activities. Anything goes - running, walking, gardening,
swimming, sports, housework and laundry all count - be creative!
April 11, 2010 Participants keep track of the amount of time they exercise, which is
Holy Humor Sunday! translated into miles. Thirty minutes of exercise equals a distance of 50 miles.
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Participants travel pre-determined route across the United States based on their
Scripture: Jonah 3:10-4:5 miles exercised. Along the way there are 28 stops of significance and importance in
the Disciples denomination. A map with the route and the details of each stop will
April 18, 2010 be posted on the Parish Nurse
8:15 Service Act 9:1-20 bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Our
Rev. Greg Bunton Mascot “Disciple-cise Dawg” will
9 & 11am Services travel with us.
Children’s Sunday Just think – if you exercise an
average of just 35 minutes per day,
you can complete the entire route,
The Chalice CONNECTION and learn many interesting things
Shelley Regan, Editor about our denomination by
[email protected] Christmas!!! The program begins
submit or read news online April 12th so get ready to
@ fccedmond.org/news
DISCIPLE-CISE!!! Keep watching
for more details!!

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