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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 5 No. 12 March 28, 2013

With Fear and Great JoyBy Rev. Greg BuntonAssociate Minister of Student Ministries

Well, its my lastweek on staff atFirst Christian

of Edmond. Itsmy last newsarticle, my laststaff meeting,

my last Unite, my last Holy Week, my last,my last, my last - as a staff member ofFCC, that is. And after 17 years, it feels sostrange.

I am sitting in my office writing this,and my office is empty. Im not evenusing my own computer, because it isgone. Im sitting ON my desk, using alaptop that is oddly mounted to a rolling

cart! My car is already in Colorado, as ismy office and 3/4 of my clothing. Ourhouse is almost empty. Lots of bare walls,carpet indentations, and boxes randomlystacked here and there. Its weird. All thisemptiness. Its scary and exciting all atthe same time. Have you ever had thatfeeling? Fear and joy at the same time?

This week is Holy Week, it is a week ofboth fear and great joy. Its a roller coasterof emotions for Jesus and his followers.A triumphal entry into Jerusalem, a lastsupper, an arrest, trial, and crucifixtion, and

then the emptiness. And its the empitnessthat brings both fear and great joy.

Thats what the Gospel of Matthewtells us. The 2 Marys go to the tomb early

Sunday morning and are suprised to find itemtpy! An angel tells them that Jesus hasrisen from the dead, he is not here. And

then Matthew tells us that they run, withfear and great joy to tell his disciples whatthey have seen and heard.

The emptiness was scary for them,for they didnt know what had happenedor what to expect. But at the same time,that emptiness brought them great joy,because they knew something greathad happened and they were filled withhopeful expection!

I am caught in the fear and great joy ofmy emptiness. Its scary to leave after 17years, but what an amazing opportunity

to continue in minstry. Like I said, this ismy last week as a staff member of FCC, notas a minister of the Gospel and a memberof the body of Christ. And it is the miracleof Easter that reminds me that the dark,frightening, emptiness of the tomb hasbeen overcome. Death has been defeated!

And so in the midst of my fear, Iam filled with hopeful expection. Forme, my family, and for you - the faithcommunity of First Christian Church.We are resurrection people, so lets runwith fear and great joy and proclaim the

good news! Rise and shine, for our lighthas come. Christ has risen; he has risenindeed!

8:15am Chapel Service

9am ContemporaryService

11am Traditional Service

On Easter Sunday, the Children

Worship & Wonder story will be

told during the 11am service. We

invite your children to worshipwith you in the Sanctuary!

EASTER BREAKFAST8:30-10:30am

Fellowship Hall

Enjoy an special breakfast with

your church family before

worship or Sunday School!

Hosted by Membership Ministries

Parents of Children: Due to schedulingconflicts, there will be NO Easter Egg

Hunt as previously advertised. If you

have questions, contact Michelle Fritz.

I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. (John 10:10b)

The Easter Offering of the Disciples Mission Fund supports the general ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples

of Christ). Your financial gifts help sustain ministries that faithfully serve communities around the world. Please give

generously this Sunday, March 31, as we seek to walk with others in Gods abundance. Your gifts make a difference!

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FaithLife Connections EventSaturday, April 20, from 9 AM to 3 PMRoom 116

Exploring the Intersections of Religion and PoliticsFeaturing Dr. Joe Bessler

Robert Travis Peake Associate Professor of Theology at Phillips Theological Seminary

A FaithLife Connections (FLC) event will be held at First Christian Edmond on Saturday, April20, from 9 AM to 3 PM. FaithLife Connections is an ongoing lecture/conversation series offering aforum for participants to explore faith values in daily life.

This presentation, by Dr. Joe Bessler, is called Exploring the Intersections Of Religion andPolitics. It will explore the intersection of religion and politics by noticing how major politicalspeeches are structured in ways that overlap with the structure and topics of Christian faith

and theology. Well consider several explanations for why that overlap exists. By exploringthese overlapping connections and tensions between the religious and the political, lay leaders will see better the importance ofdistinguishing our religious convictions from our political commitments.

Anyone, who seeks to make connections between faith matters and daily life, is welcome to attend. For more information orto register, visit www.ptstulsa.edu/faithlifeconnections or call (918) 610-8303.

Regional Listening SessionSunday, April 14th, from 4 to 5 PM

Room 116Since October 2012, a small group of Disciples from across the state have been working together. Theycall themselves The Listening Team. Their only task - just as one might imagine - is to simply LISTEN.There is a lot of change happening within the pastoral leadership of the Region, and, before any decisionsabout the future are made, the Regional Board wants to hear from YOU.

First Christian Church of Edmond is hosting a Regional Listening Session on Sunday, April 14, at 4 PMin Room 116. Please plan to join FCC and the Regional Board in a listening session to discover what wthink makes our region great!

For more information on this process, go to www.okdisciples.org/listen

Circle of CompassionDinner and Auction

Sunday, April 28, at 12 PMFamily Life Center

As First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we continually seek ways to serve othersboth within our own community and beyond. One of the ministries we support is Weekof Compassion (WOC). (WOC is the relief, refugee and development mission fund ofthe Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). WOC seeks to equip and empower disciples toalleviate the suffering of others through disaster response, humanitarian aid, sustainabledevelopment and promotions of mission opportunities.)

Week of Compassion has challenged Disciples Churches to become a part of the Circle of Compassion - 100 DisciplesChurches to raise $10,000 for the endowment fund for Week of Compassion. First Christian Church of Edmond has accepted thchallenge! First Christian Edmond is hosting a dinner and an auction event on Sunday, April 28, in the Family Life Center to support thCircle of Compassion endeavor.

Please join us on Sunday, April 28, at noon for a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will be auctioning off some great items!Come check it out! You can reserve your spot at the table in the rotunda or contact Iris Muno Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 110.

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Pick Up Your Easter Lily!If you ordered an Easter lily and would like to take it home,

you may pick it up this Sunday, March 31, after the 11 AM

worship service. The Youth of FCC thank you!

We wrap up our 40 Days ofCompassion with these final events:

Friday, March 29 - Water for All

Educate yourself on water resources.Go to the Week of Compassionwebsite and read about creative waysto raise money for water distributionat www.weekofcompassion.org

Today Through Sunday, March

31 Every Penny Counts! The children of FCC are still collecting money fortheir penny drive. If you have extra pennies (or any change at all), find a child andthey will be glad to take them for you...because every penny counts!

Thank you for your dedication to our 40 Days of Compassion campaign!

Join Us for a

Wedding Shower

Honoring

Elizabeth BeasonSunday, April 7

2 PM, Fellowship Hall

Elizabeth is registered at Target

and Bed, Bath & Beyond

Hostesses are Laura Kyser,

Margaret Kyser, Kay Mades,

Laura Qamoos and

Sherrye VanOsdol

Discover

First ChristianSunday, April 7

10 AM

Fellowship Hall

Have you been thinking about joininFirst Christian? This is your opportun

to come meet some of our staff andmembers, learn about our history, oumission and our ministries and haveyour questions about First Christian

Church of Edmond answered for youCome join us! We look forward

to seeing YOU!

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL

Virginia ONiel in Bellevue Rehab Center; Betsy Jonesin Mercy Rehab Hospital

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Nancy Gallop, Gabe Wiechmann (Don & JennyWiechmanns son), Loree Rice, Dale Wehr (Connie LaRues brother), Judy Joy,Phyllis Jarrett, Gayle Jones (Jennifer Cains mom), Lori Snider (Loretta Parksdaughter), Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Bill & Mary Lou Womble

Happy Birthday!3/31 Campbell Coleman, Stacy Storey4/2 M.C. Weber, Megan Sanford,

Delaney Ernst4/3 Anna Hall, Wendy Hagy, Lindsay

Hanna, Byron Lofton, PaulPreslar

4/4 Claire Linville, Emory Beasley,Brian Wilburn

4/5 Janell Lee, Leslie Smith, BrendaPeterson, Emmie Rychecky

4/6 Trish Thomas, Alice Broadrick,Penny Dilg, Ryan Bowers

4/7 Anna Felix, Hannah OMeara

Dear Friends,Many of you in our church family have expressed concern about John Werhun

and his ongoing battle with cancer. I know the best way to stay informed is to sign upfor their website updates atwww.mylifeline.org/johnwerhun They keep all friendsand family updated with the most current news. And I want to thank everyone who

wants to reach out and do something for them. Right now they are doing well anddont need anything, but if youd like to help in the future, be on the lookout on theirwebsite and they will let you know how you can help. John and his family are facingthis battle with inspirational courage and a rock-solid faith. They truly are an inspira-tion. One thing you can do to help them is to make their church home a place ofpeace. That means you are encouraged not to look at them with puppy-dog eyesand tell them you are sorry about their situation, but to approach them celebrating lifeand all that it offers. Have a positive attitude, like they do, and enjoy the gift of lifeGod has given us! Thank you, Chris Shorow

Summer Internships - Last Chance to Apply!The Childrens and Youth Education Committees are looking for summer interns.

The internships are open to college students that grew up at First Christian Church ofEdmond and participated in the Children and Youth programs. If you are interested,

go to www.fccedmond.org/internship Application deadline is March 31.

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Worshipat First Christian

8:15, 9 & 11am

March 31, 2013

Easter SundayMessage: Rev. Greg Bunton

Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: John 20:1-18

April 7, 2013Holy Humor SundayMessage: Rev. Chris Shorow

Rev. Dr. Jerry BlackScripture: Psalm 126

Register for Summer Camp!

Summer Church Camp is filled with funactivities, Bible study, and adventure! This year, campers are registeredONLINE for camps based on GRADE

COMPLETED by June 2013. Again, FCCoffers partial scholarships to campers that are

members. How do you register your child? Here arethe steps:

1) Register online at: www.fccedmond.org/camp2) You will receive a confirmation email which will include the health forms that need

be completed and returned to FCC.3) You will return the completed forms to FCC, attn: Jennifer Humphrey, along with t

payment - within 10 days of signing your camper up!Earlybird Rates: Now - April 15; Regular Rates: April 16 - May 12.

For anyone who registers online by April 15, you will receive an additional $35 off of yrate (thanks to the Regions Mens Ministry Leave No Child Behind.)

The following camps are available:CAMP LOCATION RATES DATES

(Earlybird/Regular)Chi Rho, grades 6-8 (Oakrige Camp, Anadarko) $300/$350 June 3-7Kid-N-Kin*, grades 1-2 (Camp Christian, Chouteau) $170/$200 June 6-9 (*Kid-N-Kin is grade 1 & 2 plus an adult family member attending camp.)Discovery, grades 2-3 (Central Camp, Guthrie) $180/$200 June 7-9

Junior, grades 4-5 (Central Camp, Guthrie) $295/$335 June 17-21CYF, grades 9-12 (Central Camp, Guthrie) $295/$335 June 24-28