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A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 5 No. 10 March 14, 2013
The Chalice
Moving On
Continue to celebrate 40 Days of Compassion with us. Here are some of the upcoming events: Friday, March 15 Bradford Village At 2 PM, we will take an Ides of March Birthday Party to the Bradford Village nursing unit residents. If you would like to join in the festivities, you are welcome to bring cupcakes or small presents to
We have TWO opportunities on Saturday, March 16: HOPE Center Donation Day Bring your donations (non-perishable goods and clothing) for the Hope Center to the church from 9 AM to noon. (Contact: Steve Hanson) -orRenewing Hands Join us from 10 AM to noon - lend a hand by raking some leaves for a member of our church, Judy Berry, weather permitting. Bring a rake or leaf blower and work gloves. (Contact: Marcia Tunison) Monday, March 18 Refuge Fellowship Join us from 5 to 8:30 PM, where we have spots for a few volunteers, to worship with and feed the homeless in downtown Oklahoma City. (Contact: Mickey Stufflebean) Come by the 40 Days of Compassion table on Sunday in the rotunda and see even MORE opportunities still available!
For our Habitat for Humanity build day, on March 7, Rebecca Prestwood and Chris Gibson joined some of the regular crew (Gary Bartley, Roger Stilwell, and Jack Smith). Everyone participated in a framing layout for a new home in the Habitat for Humanity neighborhood, Hope Crossing. Thank you to those who volunteered - it was a great event for the 40 Days of Compassion series!
Join us for an ecumenical gathering with St. Marys Episcopal Church. Our brief liturgy will be followed by a palm parade returning to our Sanctuary for the 11am worship service.
Enjoy an special breakfast with your church family before you go to worship or Sunday School! Hosted by Membership Ministries
Please Note: Due to scheduling conflicts, there will be NO Easter Egg Hunt as previously advertised. If you have questions, contact Michelle Fritz.
Members of the 2013 Pastors Class will be bapitzed during this service. (Children Worship & Wonder will be in the Sanctuary during the 11am service.)
Bring the beauty of Easter into our worship spaces with beautiful white Easter lilies! These beautiful flowers symbolize new life and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Honor the memory of a loved one by sharing a lily with your church family. Each plant is $15 available for purchase through March 24. 1) Complete a form at www.fccedmond.org/lilies 2) Complete an order form found in worship bulletins, or, 3) Contact Iris Muno Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 110. Sales of Easter Lilies help fund youth summer mission trips and other youth projects. Thanks for your support!
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The Elders of First Christian Edmond invite you to take part in one of the most important traditions we celebrate each yearour Annual Easter Prayer Vigil. There are still times left - so sign up on our Prayer Vigil sign-up board in the Rotunda. Come and pray! Do you or a loved one need prayer? Please share your prayer concerns with us. Please contact Rev. Jerry Black at (405) 341-3544, ext. 109 or by email: jblack@fccedmond.org
Happy Birthday!
3/17 Stacy Luton 3/18 Shirley McClain, Mary Webb, Ura Lee Denson, Tatum Stuke, Steve Suarez 3/19 Jacky Anderson, Jacob Hall 3/20 Chuck Hogancamp, Vern Lawson 3/21 Jake VanOsdol, Nick Jackson 3/22 Helen Williams, Mary Lou Smith, Robert Hendershot, Ellie Robertson, Betsie Polk, Danette Farrah 3/23 Payden McGann, Alissa Meadows, John Humphrey, Bobbie Wallace 3/24 Cameron Woods, Nate Good, Adam Gossen, Charlie Brown, Barbara Henthorn, Cassidy Thornton
Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am
at First Christian
March 17, 2013 5th Sunday of Lent
Sunday, April 7 Join the Classics on an outing to the Armstrong Auditorium to see the Byron Berline Band, with FCCs own Greg Burgess! Sunday, April 28 Blood Drive! FCC Edmond will be saving lives in Fellowship Hall North from 8:30 am to Noon. Dont bring money just your best vein! Friday, June 21 FCCs Annual Golf Tournament, Kickingbird Golf Course, 1 pm. Coming Soon: Its almost THAT time again...Vacation Bible School is coming up! VBS is scheduled from Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14. This years theme is Athens: Pauls Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth. Mark your calendars!
Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Rev. Chris Shorow Scripture: Matthew 5:6
The Childrens and Youth Education Committees are pleased to announce summer internship programs for Childrens Ministries (ages birth-5th grade) and Student Ministries (grades 6-12). The internship is open to college students that grew up at First Christian Church of Edmond and participated in the Children and Youth programs. The Childrens Education Committee will be hiring one intern for the summer, and the Youth Education Committee will be hiring up to 3 interns for the summer. If you are interested in finding out more about these internships, or want to apply for one of them, go to www.fccedmond.org/internship Application deadline is March 31. Selected interns will be notified by Sunday, April 14.
Wild At Heart
The mens Wild at Heart Boot Camp is Thursday, April 11, through Sunday, April 14, 2013. This camp is limited to men, ages 19 and older. For details and sign-up information, go to: www.truenorthokc.com or, contact Barry Gagnon with any questions at bgagnon@es2ok.com or (405) 326-9019.
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