The Chalice

CONNECTION
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

Vol. 2 No. 31 August 5, 2010

Unique Storytelling Event

by Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
This year gregation sharing their story. These
we have videos will be shown in worship during
been focus- our Annual Campaign this fall. You will
ing our wor- be inspired by these testimonies of faith
ship and and stewardship. They will also begin
many of our posting video stories on our website, to
Bible stud- share the story of First Christian and it’s
ies around people with others.
the theme On August 15th our church family
of storytelling. It is important to share will have a special treat as we invite
our story of faith and the Bible has Jahruba to come and share his unique
many good role models in storytelling, story-
not the least of which is Jesus himself. telling
Story has the power to teach unlike abilities can. He will be here for the Summer
many other methods. Jesus’ parables with us. Sunday School session where he will
are a prime example. When asked Jahruba is invite all of our youth and children
who is a neighbor, Jesus responds a profes- to join him in drumming, (we’ll have
with the story of the Good Samaritan, sional over 30 drums they can play!) and
as opposed to listing who might be rummer listen to his fascinating tales.
our potential neighbors. who Jahruba will also join us for the
When we want to share our writes 9:00 and 11:00 services, giving the
faith with others, usually the most poems children’s message and special music
effective method is sharing our story. and tells on the drums. I know we will all be
Our Communications Ministry has African inspired by his gifts. Check him out at
started a wonderful ministry to begin folktales his website, www.jahruba.com. And
filming many members of our con- as only he continue to share your story.

Summer Sunday School Concludes With Story Through Song

10am Sunday Mornings
August 8—Join us in the Chapel as Diane Ball presents “The Story of Songs.”
Diane will sing and tell the story of many songs of faith through the years.

August 15—Special Guest—Jahruba! As a finale to the summer children, youth

and adults will join together in Fellowship Hall for a drumming circle with
Jahruba! This gifted storyteller and drummer will draw us all in with wise stories
and rhthyms. With audience articipation, he will lead us in drumming and folk
stories that touch the heart. He will join us in our 9 and 11am worship services as
well. What a wonderful way to wrap up our summer of learning!
 We NEED
a Nursery
Coordinator!
10hrs/wk
Typically Sunday mornings and
Wednesday evenings.
We value each child and
Kids - Parents offer a safe environment
Teachers - Sponsors where they will experience
acceptance and God’s love.
Caring Nursery workers
This Sunday in the FLC from 11:00 to 1:00! help make this commit-
Bring your kid! Enjoy pizza and inflatables ment a reality. The Nursery
and learn how you can be part of our Coordinator, while primari-
Children’s Ministry. For each volunteer ly responsible for arranging
opportunity you sign up for, your name Sunday morning nursery
will be placed in a drawing for and care for children of infant
IPod Shuffle and ITunes card, Peach Wave and toddler ages, ultimately
gift card, or a Chick Fil A gift card. Yum! arranges care for children
through age 10 during any
church functions. Please
visit fccedmond.org/jobs
for more information or
conatct Anna Lisa Stanley,
. Children’s Ministry Direc-
More Sunday, Less School! We are starting an
tor at 341-3544, ext. 14. There
are also nursery worker
exciting new Sunday School curriculum this Fall! This teacher-friendly positions open. Help us
curriculum will help children learn how to discern God’s voice and nurture our littlest chil-
know the Spirit’s powerful work in their lives. Our children’s ministry dren! Call Anna Lisa Stanley
team needs YOUR help to make it happen! If you are interested in for details.
helping to nuture the lives of our children, please call or email Anna
Lisa Stanley - 341-3544, ext. 14 or [email protected]

Children’s Ministry T-Shirts

Available in THREE fun colors! Aquatic Blue,
Orange Sherbet, or Lime Green. Place your
order @ fccedmond.org/cmtshirt
(Order deadline August 8, so don’t delay!)
 Prayers of the People Happy Birthday!
OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL 8/8 Bill Denyer, Brian Howell,
Frieda Percival, Dorma Shaw,
Chuck Hague (Suzanne Allison’s brother), VA Hospital;
Steve Ward
Shirley Davis, McBride; Dorothy Bryan, Mercy
8/9 Laurie Cummings, Steve
Emmons
OTHERS IN NEED OF PRAYER Judy Joy, Jennifer O’Meara, Joan Grant (Bob
Grant’s wife), Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitt’s mom), Pam Fraim, Josh Harlin (Reta 8/10 Larry Freeman
Clopton’s son), Laura Kysar, Gary Cauthen, Les Lee, Eric Koegel, Jeanne Larimore, 8/11 Marshall Lee
Ed Brumback (Ron Brumback’s dad), Garry Sloan (former FCC minister of music), 8/12 Mary Agan, Kristen Hall, Les
Bart & Jennifer Rodr, Lorelle Watts, Sharon Luton (Susan Black’s cousin), Ed Berry, Hastings, Michael Wooten
Taylor Wheeler, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas’ brother) 8/13 Corey Gable, Katie Pierce,
Kylee Stone
OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To family and friends of Lt. Col. Dennis Ward in 8/14 Claire Douthitt, Chris Gibson,
his death on August 3. Services are scheduled for August 9 at 10am at Centenary Alex Hall, Joseph Mecoy,
United Methodist Church in Lawton. Delaney Nash, Karri Smith,
Steve Theobald

Help a Child in Need!

Provide School Supplies
Outreach ministries is preparing to share school supplies and back packs with children
in the newly-formed, collaborative residing at Rolling Green Apartments, patrons of
Breakfast on Boulevard, and others in need.

Want to help? Bring donations to church this Sunday and leave at the school bus display
in the rotunda! Questions? Contact Iris Jordan [email protected] 341-3544, ext. 20.

While our annual Block Party with Holy Temple Baptist Church was canceled because of
at least four other drives in NE Oklahoma City this year on or about the same date, we
wanted to continue providing school supplies. The long range plan is to coordinate with
all helping agencies in that area for one large, collaborative, community event next year.
-Your Outreach Ministry Team

Come Discover
First Christian
10am Sunday, August 8
Fellowship Hall-East
MINISTRY First Christian Church
of Edmond, OK We welcome you no matter where you
are on life’s journey. At First Christian
CHOIR TO RESUME FOR FALL Church of Edmond you will find a place
Do you love to sing and have a lot of fun? Great! Come and join to worship, learn and grow in your faith.
the choir on Wednesday, August 18th. We will start the evening You’ll find a place to make a difference
at 6:45 with ice cream sundaes in the fellowship hall, then move and form lasting connections with caring
to the sanctuary for choir practice from 7:30-8:45. Child care will people. Join us for “Discover First Chris-
be provided. Questions? Please call Diane Ball at 341-3544 or tian” where you will meet some of our
e-mail her at [email protected]. staff, and find ways to get connected.
 DISCIPLE-CISE STOP #13
Special Project: BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Worship
at First Christian 8:15, You have now traveled 400 miles from your last stop in Little Rock, Arkan-
9 & 11am sas and spent 240 minutes of exercise.
Beaumont, Texas is the site of a Disciples Volunteering Summer
August 8, 2010 Project in partnership with the Week of Compassion. Disciple volunteers
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow will be working from June 6 to August 10, 2010 to build a new place of
Scripture: Psalm 149 worship for the Northwood Christian Church in Beaumont. It is anticipated
that the building will be approximately 4000 square feet. Their beautiful
August 15, 2010 building (pictured) was destroyed by Hurricane Ike in September 20, 2008.
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow
Then in November 2008 while construction workers were trying to repair
Special Guest: Jahruba
the building, the steeple caught fire
A visitor to Beaumont remarked “This church without a building,
without the outward trappings, worshipping in a metal building on the
The Chalice CONNECTION edge of its property, is the healthiest of
Shelley Regan, Editor all. Maybe that should teach us a lesson
[email protected] about what a ‘church’ truly is.”
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