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It Isnt Too Late To Help Extend to our Neighbors at Rolling Green Apartments!
Can you share an hour or two of your time this Saturday, August 6? Volunteers are still needed to help work at the Block Party from 10am to 2pm. If you can help please call Greg Bunton at 341-3544, ext. 13 or sign up online at www.fccedmond.org/bpvolunteers
RADICAL HOSPITALITY
ence we had during our June Sundays of Table Conversations and Unified worship! The re:NEW Task Force has a lot to think about as we reflect on the stories weve heard and the dreams weve
collected. The stories of how God has worked in our lives, how our lives have been touched by each other, and the enthusiasm and commitment to ministry ensure us of an even brighter future! As we continue our work in the coming weeks, we want to share an update on where we are and extend our thanks to everyone who participated in the June Table Conversations experience and the April 2 Leadership Retreat. We are honored to have heard your stories and ideas and to have walked this sacred ground with you thus
far. The collective commitment and investment in the June conversations and April retreat encourage and enliven us. We invite your prayers as we continue to re:NEW!
With joy and anticipation, The ReNEW Task Force: Larry Ball & Billy Harrison, Co-Moderators. Frank Gresh, Robbi Kinnaird, Kay Sullins, Don Wiechman Ex-Officio Craig Adkins, Jerry Black, Greg Bunton, Shelley Regan
So whats next?
The re:NEW task force will continue reviewing the life-giving themes and dreams which have shown themselves
prominent during both the June Table Conversations and the April 2 Leadership Retreat.
We will publish a summar document entitled Themes and Dreams in August. This document will put into words the A sermon series in August will be developed by Rev. Greg Bunton and Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, along with Dr. Gary Peluso-
themes that accurately portray this congregations unique spiritual imprint and the dreams which emerged during our re:NEW Sundays. The Themes and Dreams document will be shared with each household, published on our website and made available at the church.
Verdand as guest on August 21. This series will celebrate the themes which have emerged and will help us see how these themes are linked to practices of vital, healthy, fruitful congregations. the stories, ideas and dreams for our future, and begin exploring innovative ways we can begin to co-create the future God has in store for First Christian.
We will continue to work with our consultant, Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdand, weaving together the common threads found in
On Sunday, September 4 the re:NEW Task Force will plan and lead a unified worship experience for Laity Sunday. On that
day we will share some of our findings, and stories of some of the dreams for our future. Our September 4 morning
schedule will be: 9:30am Sunday School for all ages, 10:45am Unified Worship.
A personal visit to Ft. Sill with Jerry as our host/guide. With Jerrys connections we will visit this military training center for so many of our U.S. service men and women. Put Thursday, October 6 on your calendar! More information to follow in a future Chalice Connection.
Looking Forward A Special Treat with our own Rev. Jerry Black!
Happy Birthday!
8/7 8/8 Zoey Lee Bill Denyer, Brian Howell, Frieda Percival, Lena Rycheecky, Dorma Shaw, Steve Ward Laurie Cummings, Steve Emmons Larry Freeman Marshall Lee Mary Agan, Kristen Hall, Les Hastings Corey Gable, Katie Pierce, Kylee Stone Claire Douthitt, Chris Gibson, Alex Hall, Joseph Mecoy, Delaney Nash, Karri Smith, Steve Theobald
In this hot weather do you need an indoor project? Lets think about Christmas. Are you ready to make (or purchase) some more Christmas stockings for our Troops? Get out your material (any klnd will do) and Get Ready, Get Set, Go! You did a great job last year, so stay inside during this hot weather and keep your hands busy crafting something which will bring joy to the Troops! ~ Thank you, Becky Winn, with the Edmond Blue Star Mothers
August 14 is
Promotion Sunday!
On Sunday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m., we invite ALL children ages 3 years through 5th Grade to the Chapel for a special promotion into a new Sunday school class and a new year in Childrens Ministry. Children will have an opportunity to meet their new teachers, be shown their classrooms, and get to know or be reintroduced to their church buddies. New 1st graders will receive their bibles, courtesy of Disciples Women. Help support your childs faith development - bring them to Sunday school!
Saturday, August 13th from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sing with the choir at First Christian? Come try it out! Join the fun at a choir retreat to see an overview of the upcoming fall music and meet the other choir members. Lets gather for donuts first and then well sing together through the music. (Childcare provided) Cant make it to the retreat? Thats ok! Join us for our first fall rehearsal on Wednesday, August 17 from 7:30-8:45pm. Questions? Contact Diane Ball at 341-3544 ext. 25; or dball@fccedmond.org
CHOIR RETREAT
Training for Sunday School teachers who will lead classes for ages 3 through 5th grade, will be held this Sunday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. in room 117. Questions? Contact Anna Lisa Stanley at astanley@fccedmond. org or 341-3544, ext. 14.
Sunday, August 14th at 12:30 p.m. Chitwood Park Pavilion Will You Help Us With the Faith The Music Committee would like to invite ALL who have participated in the various Development of Our Children? music programs at FCCE (including special We are currently still in need of Sunday school music and cantatas), along with their teachers for the following ages/classes: 3s & 4s, families, to enjoy a day of Pre K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade. Please dont Fun, Food, and Fellowship! assume that someone will step up for you. Be the Fried chicken, drinks, and tableware will change you want to see! Contact Anna Lisa Stanley, be provided. Please bring a side dish or Director of Childrens Ministries, at astanley@ dessert to share. PLEASE RSVP to fccedmond.org or 341-3544, ext. 14. Diane Ball at 341-3544 ex. 25; or dball@fccedmond.org
Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am
at First Christian
August 7, 2011
Message: Rev. Greg Bunton Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8 Theme: Radical Hospitality
Message: Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 & Luke 10:27 Theme: Passionate Worship
Ladies - Join us for a great opportunity to study Gods word, grow spiritually and fellowship with one another. Come experience the greatness and power of God in the study of: Here & Now - There & Then: A Lecture Series on Revelation by Beth Moore. This eleven session study of Revelation will light a fire in our spirits! This study allows you to reaffirm your beliefs as well as broaden your understanding and perhaps arrive at new conclusions. Beth Moore presents many points of view. Our facilitators are Jenny Wiechmann (Monday evenings) and Tana Stufflebean (Thursday mornings). Please join us in room 116 at FCCE as we learn, worship & embrace the promises of God. Jenny Wiechmann Tana Stufflebean The cost is $12. Please make Monday Thursday checks to First Christian Church Session 7:00-9:00 pm 9:30-11:30 am and note Connections Bible Study 1 Aug 15 Aug 18 on the memo line. Scholarships are 2 Aug 29 Aug 25 available for books & childcare upon 3 Sep 12 Sep 8 request. Want to sign-up? Call 4 Sep 26 Sep 22 Jenny Wiechmann at 340-3816 (for 5 Oct 3 Oct 6 Mon. evenings) or Tana Stufflebean 6 Oct 17 Oct 17 7 at 341-4742 (for Thurs. mornings) or Oct 24 Oct 27 8 Nov 7 Nov 3 see Iris Muno Jordan in the Pastoral 9 Nov 21 Nov 17 Pastoral Office Room 127 and 10 Dec 5 Dec 1 sign-up on the list. 11 Dec 12 Dec 8
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