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The Chalice

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK

CONNECTIONVol. 4 No. 42, October 25, 2012

How Will You Use Your Today?By Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister

Last Chancefor ButterBraids!Order Deadline -Sunday, Oct. 28!The FCC youth areselling Butter Braids,

Tea Rings & Swirls in a variety of flavors through this Sunday,October 28 for $12.00 each. Delivery will be the week ofNovember 12 - 15. Place your order with a youth member atthe Rotunda display table on Sunday morning or contact DianeBall at 341-3544 or dball@fccedmond.org

All proceeds benefit the FCC youth mission fund.And, as always, if you dont want to purchase but still want tosupport our efforts, donations are gladly accepted and greatly

appreciated. Thank you for your support!

What would youdo if you knewyour time on earthwas about to end?Would you goabout life as usual?Would you dosomething youve

always wanted to dolike take a tripto China? Would you get together withfamily and friends as much as possible?Would you eat gelato for every meal (OK,that may be on my list!)?

I recently read an article onNethervoice.com on Phil Keoghan, host ofThe Amazing Race who almost lost hislife when he was 19. He was involved in

an underwater diving accident where hewas trapped underwater and almost ranout of oxygen. After this experience, hepromised to live his life to the fullest. Hemade a bucket list of things he wantedto do, like climbing Mt.Everest, hand-

feeding sharks and setting a world recordfor bungee-jumping.

Phil comments, A lot of the thingsI wrote down on this early list involvedthrill-seekingand Ive since come tounderstand what was going on. I waslooking for a way to replicate that rushof coming face-to-face with death. Itseems crazy, but when you have anepisode like that, you come out feelingmore alive than ever beforeand for awhile, I almost became hooked on tryingto re-create that feeling by way of life-threatening stunts: I jumped, I dove, Istrapped myself onto speeding objects.

Eventually, I would come to realizethat there were many other ways to lead

a fuller, more interesting life, withoutconstantly risking my neck. And I alsocame to appreciate that a good List forLife should be more mature, emotionallyricher, and much more varied than thisone. But, hey, I was 19.

Since that time Phil has dedicatedhimself to worthy causes, raisingliterally millions of dollars for charitiessuch as MS. It is interesting to me thathe now focuses on reaching out toothers. His life has more meaning indoing for others than for risking his ownlife. In a way, he has already given hislife to others.

That is the message of our Christianfaith. Christ has given his life for othersand he calls on us to do the same.We dont have to have a near-deathexperience to live our lives more fully.We can, through our faith, live our livesknowing that every day is a gift andshould be used to the fullest.

We are given a new chanceevery single day. How will you useyour today?

Dress Up Nit

on Oct. 31!Adults, Youth &

Children - wear you

costume!Children: We will have the same schedule as usual, except wwill dismiss for the night at 7pm, after large group time in theSanctuary. We will not have small group. Parents: When thchildren come out of the Sanctuary, the youth will be there withcandy for the children - so the children can trick or treat! Bria bag for treats! Students (Grades 6-12): We will be dressiup in costumes for UNITE! We will have dinner at 6pm in theFLC. Bring a bag of Halloween Candy - after dinner our youthwill gather outside the Sanctuary so our children can trick ortreat! After trick or treating, our students will gather on thefront lawn of the church for a Dance Party until 8pm. Join us fa fun-filled, safe evening!

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Candlelight Service of RemembranceNovember 4 - 3pmFor some of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas are not times of celebration. The holiday season isfilled with sadness due to loss. Our hearts are heavy now that there will be one less face for the

holidays this year. It can be very difficult to celebrate the joy of Thanksgiving and Christmas inthe midst of grief. If this is where you are this year, please join us for our Candlelight Service ofRemembrance. This quiet, reflective service offers a time to acknowledge the pain of grief andlook quietly for hope in our darkness. Rev. Dr. Jerry Black will offer the message, and, PrayerMinisters will be on hand to fashion personal prayers for your specific needs if you wish. Pleasejoin us for this beautifully touching service.

- Your Healing Prayer Ministry Team

Oklahoma Conference of Churches Annual DinnerNovember 8 - 5:30pm

The Annual Dinner will be held November 8, 2012 in downtown Oklahoma City at the Petroleum Club. Special guest speakerwill be Mr. Kirk Smalley of Stand For The Silent. Mr. Smalley will share a very personal and moving presentation about schoolbullying. Kirk and his wife, Laura, reside near Stillwater, OK, and since May 2010, they have shared their message with over580,000 kids across our nation. Their story is featured in Director Lee Hirschs feature film, Bully. Dr. Tabbernee will also besharing the progress and vision of The Oklahoma Conference of Churches.

Your donation of $30 will include dinner, entertainment, and this informative program. You can sign up online at http://okchurches.org/upcoming-events/

Sunday, November 4

Each year First Christian participates in the Church World Service CROP Hunger WalkMoney raised from the CROP Walk helps fight hunger around the world, as well as inour own community. A portion of the money raised will support Breakfast onBoulevard, Mobile Meals, The Hope Center, and Samaritan House.

This year the CROP walk is on Sunday, November 4. Everyone is invited to joinus as we have fun while making a difference for those who are hungry! Stop by thetable in the Rotunda and pick up a walker packet, or simply make a donation! Then jus at Mitch Park on Sunday, November 4, for the walk. Registration begins at 1:00 andthe walk begins at 2:00. Hope to see you there!

- Your Outreach Ministry Team

Opportunity to Serve!Edmond Community Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 22 at the University of Central

Oklahoma in the UCO Ballroom

Each year, several churches in Edmond combine efforts to host aCommunity Thanksgiving Dinner. This shared meal is for anyone, butprovides a special sense of community for singles, college students, thosefar from family members, and others.The 2012 dinner will be held Thursday, November 22 from 11am to 3pm at the University of Central Oklahoma in the UCOBallroom. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to prep the food prior to Thanksgiving Day, and, on Thanksgiving Day - preparfood, serve the food and clean up afterward.

For volunteer information, drop by the table in the Rotunda and pick up a Volunteer Sign-Up Form.For information on Home Delivery, call 341-3602, ext. 130.

Questions?Contact Todd Ward, Outreach Ministry Moderator at todd@thewards.us

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Parents of

Children:This Sunday,and the nextfew Sundays,children ages 3through 5th graare invited todecorate boxesfor OperationChristmas Child

during the 9am Worship Service. Thiswill be an Open Hands project for thechildren to participate.

The children will be dismissed

the beginning of service; Ms. Michelle wtake them to the Fellowship Hall. Therwill be supplies provided, but please feefree bring Christmas stickers and otheritems they would like to use.

Celebrating 40 Years of Service November 17 - 12:30pmRegional Minister, Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Jewell, will retire December of 2012. The Christian Church(Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma has planned a celebration of Toms regional ministry and work. Thecelebration will be held on Saturday, November 17 at Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond. PleasRSVP by Friday, November 9, as seating is limited. Lunch reservations are $20 per person. To makereservations, call Jean Scott Gauldin at 528-3577 or email jscottgauldin@okdisciples.org

Prayers of the PeopleOUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Larry

Hays (Dyke Moffatts brother-in-law) at OU MedCenter-Presby Tower

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYERKathy Badger ( Julie Buntons mom), Terra Conlin(Sid & Thadda Grooms daughter), Donna Clark, Wayne Warner, Neal Hunt, PatsyCorrigan, Jim Hays, Jason Scheer (Larry & Judy Freemans son), Jerri Jones, RoseMarie McKee, Virginia ONiel, Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), Ed Berry,Bill & Mary Lou Womble

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Carol Jennings, Eric and Amanda Jennings &Family on the death of their husband and father, Bob Jennings, on October 16.Memorial services will Friday, October 26 at 2pm at FCC-Edmond AND TO Billyand Jan Harrison on the death of Billys dad, Gilbert Bill Harrison, on October 22.

Memorial services were held Thursday, October 25 at Smith and Kernke FuneralHome AND TO Marshall & Diana Lee on the death of Dianas dad, Harold Hedges,on October 18. Services were held on October 24 in LaVerne, OK.

Happy Birthday!10/28 Susie Arn, Benny Christensen10/29 Greyson Ferrell, Deneen

Gambrell11/1 Debbie Carson, Ryan Miller,

Mack Mitchell, Cas Shepard11/2 John Earnheart, Paige Medley,

Joy Riester11/3 Philip Barker, Connie LaRue,

Larry Lide11/4 Bill Hamilton

Childrens Christmas MusicalSunday, December 9

Our Childrens Christmas Musical will be heldSunday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the

Sanctuary. If your child, or grandchild, would like to participate in this years musicalOnce Upon A Christmas Light, please be sure that they

come to rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm during Unite. Rehearsals have begun!

Attention Parents: There will also be a mandatory dressrehearsal on Saturday, December 8th.

Contact Diane Ball at dball@fccedmond.orgorMichelle Fritz at mfritz@fccedmond.orgor call them at341-3544 with any questions.

Christmas CantataDo you love to sing, but dont have time to sing with the adultchoir every Sunday? Come learn this years cantata, LeadMe Back To Bethlehem by Pepper Choplin. Join the Chancel

Choir for this short time commitment. We are rehearsing at7:00 pm each Wednesday in the sanctuary.

Questions? Contact Diane Ball at (405) 341-3544

or atdball@fccedmond.org

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Worshipat First Christian8:15, 9 & 11am

October 28, 2012Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black

Rev. Chris ShorowScripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2Theme: Church As A Body

November 4, 2012Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black

Rev. Greg BuntonScripture: Ephesians 4:7, 11-13Theme: Difficult Gifts

Make Reservations Now!

The Classics Holiday Adventure - December 15

Join the Classics on Saturday, December 15, at they travel to Plano, TX, for a productioby Prestonwood Baptist Church of The Gift of Christmas. This performance promisesbe a visually stunning, multimedia event complete with special effects, a thousand voicesand instruments - and, yes - flying angels! At the heart of the production, there will be th

simple story of Christmas - the manger, shepherds, Joseph and Mary, the Christ Child...and the glorious hope we have in our Savior!The cost is $99 per person, which includes transportation, a buffet lunch and the

performance. The Classics will depart for Plano, TX, on December 15 at 8 a.m. The showstarts at 2 p.m. and ends around 4:30 p.m. They will leave for Edmond shortly after, andreturn to Edmond by 9:30 p.m.

From flying angels,massive virtual scenery,a spectacular choir andorchestra to dazzlingchoreography, this awe-inspiring produciton ofThe Gift of Christmas is

an experience not to bemissed!

Contact Winnie Hall at 341-4297 or Ellen Chitwood at 341-2859

for more information or to make reservations.