CONNECTION

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 3 No. 27 July 21, 2011

The Chalice

Seeing the Light

Continuing our rich and rewarding re:New summer process, we are privileged to host the Rev (Dr.) D. Newell Williams as our guest preacher this Sunday. Dr. Williams is the President of Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University and the Professor of Modern and American Church History. He has co-edited with Douglas A. Foster, Paul M. Blowers and Anthony L. Dunnavant, The Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement (William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2004) and is the author of Barton Stone: A Spiritual Biography, (St. Louis, Mo. Chalice Press, 2000). He

By Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister has edited A Case Study of Mainstream Protestantism: The Disciples Relation to American Culture, 1880-1989, (Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1991). Numerous articles and chapters to books are among his other significant contributions. Dr. Williams is an Ordained Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ); a member of the American Academy of Religion, the American Society of Church History, the Association of Disciples for Theological Discussion, and the StoneCampbell Dialogue. He holds a Ph.D. (1979) and M.A. (1975) from Vanderbilt University and a B.A. from University of Tulsa (1971). He is married to the Rev. Sue McDougal, and they are the parents of three children. Early in his academic career, Dr. Williams served at Brite as the Assistant

Professor of Church History and as Assistant (1978-1983) and later Associate Dean (1983-1984). From 1984 - 2003 he taught at Christian Theological Seminary, where he served as Vice President and Dean from 1992 - 1998. Using 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Dr. Williams will preach on Seeing the Light. His sermon will feature the view of God that we find in the writings of our Disciples founders and the implications it has for us as contemporary Disciples of Christ. So join us this Sunday to greet and host the Rev (Dr.) Newell Williams, President of Brite Divinity School.

Get Ready for

Join the Classics for

Promotion Sunday, August 14

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. Also, our new 1st graders will receive their bibles, courtesy of Disciples Women. Help support your childs faith development - Bring them to Sunday school!

Gospelfest
Good Food! Gospel Music! Comedy! Door Prizes!
$35 per person Moore First Baptist Church Tuesday, August 2 9am to 4:30pm
Call today to sign-up! Ellen Chitwood 341-2859 or Winnie Hall 341-4297

Sponsored by FCC Outreach Ministries through the Rolling Green Collaborative

Block PaRtY!
When & Where? What?

Back to School

on the lawn south of the Rolling Green Apartments (400 E. Danforth Road) Rolling Green residents will pre-register to get a Block Party wristband & giveaway vouchers through the Rolling Green Office

Saturday, August 6, from 10 am to 2 pm,

* Free School Supplies for RG Students * Free Shoes for RG Students * Free Haircuts for Students (provided by Paul Mitchell School of Hair Design)
(pack of basic cleaning supplies & hygiene items per apt.)

* Free Care Kits * Drinks!

* Volunteer to work at the party! * Purchase and donate school supplies! * Donate funds to purchase shoes!
Block Party display in the rotunda on Sunday.
fccedmond.org/blockparty or drop by the

Help Love Our Neighbors!

PLUS * Food!

You can sign up or donate online at

* 200 boxes - Tissues, 200 Ct. 100 boxes - Colored Pencils, 12 Ct. * * 100 reams -8.5 x 11 White Copy Paper * 100 - 8oz. pump bottles - Hand Sanitizer 500 - Glue Sticks * 100 containers Clorox Wipes * * 50 Backpacks * 100 boxes Sandwich baggies 100 pkgs each - wide & thin tip, 10 ct. Crayola Classic * Waterbased Markers 50 each Black & Blue/non-toxic Dry Erase Markers *

What is Needed?

* Inflatable Games!

Sunday July 31
Come JUMP into a new year of Childrens Ministry!
Children...bring your WHOLE family!
Parents...Come explore the ways YOU can share your gifts with our Childrens Ministry. We cant do this alone! We have many ways to serve - there is something for everyone to do.

in the Family Life Center J Face Painting! J Bounce Houses! J Kona Ice SnoCones! JPrizes! JPizza!

11am to 1pm

Prayers of the People

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Roy Jackson, Willa Hill, Lori Fuller, Virginia ONiel, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams mom), John Werhun, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom), Carol Sterling, Rose Marie McKee, Barbara Hall, Bert Lindsay (Donna Clarks dad), Dona Lee Denton (Carrie Akins sister), Bill Hamilton, Joe Samuels, Bart Rodr, Ann Douthitt (Duke Douthitts mom), Ed Berry, Hank Thomas (Randy Thomas brother) OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS To Charles & Desi Stout in the passing of Charles stepfather, Ed Corey of Yukon, on June 29.

Happy Birthday!
7/24 Janet Shepard, Katie Taylor 7/25 Emily Adams, Stewart Beasley, Darcy Biby, Zachary Rodr, Dollie Smith, Elaine Warner 7/26 Destiny Banuet, Paul Dodson 7/27 Brian Cain, Terry Dillon 7/28 Ryan Brumback, Colton Carrington, Cathi Carroll, Gary Clopton, Phil Jackson, Emy Lawson, Gail Webster 7/29 Ed Walker 7/30 Slater Fondren, Mark Hammond, Cooper Kious, James Percival, Kristin Prince, Carol Wilson 7/31 Scott Rankin, Cole Stanley

WOW! You did it again! You brought over 20 boxes for the troops, plus extras. Your personal touches and notes will mean so much to them. Thank you so much again, we always can count on you. The Blue Star Mothers and Troops want to thank you. - With Thanksgiving and Blessings, Becky Winn

Thank You!

Sabbatical Plan Information Contacts:

Loree Rice Pastoral Relations Committee Chair rice50@sbcglobal.net (405) 341-3710 Frank Gresh Moderator-Elect of the Board frank@frankgresh.com (405) 417-1977

Fall Womens CONNECTIONS Bible Study

HERE & NOw...THERE & THEN

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: by Beth Moore. This 11 session study of Revelation is to help increase worship, anticipation and yes, even the fear of God in willing hearts and to light a fire in our spirits to study Revelation in greater depth. This study allows you to reaffirm your Jenny Wiechmann Tana Stufflebean beliefs as well as broaden your understanding and perhaps arrive at Monday Thursday new conclusions. Beth Moore presents many points of view, and in Session 7:00-9:00 pm 9:30-11:30 am completing the book of Revelation, you are promised a blessing from the very opening of Apocalypse. 1 Aug 15 Aug 18 Our facilitators are Jenny Wiechmann (Monday evenings) and 2 Aug 29 Aug 25 3 Tana Stufflebean (Thursday mornings). Please join us in room 116 at Sep 12 Sep 8 4 Sep 26 Sep 22 FCCE as we learn, worship & embrace the promises of God. 5 Oct 3 Oct 6 The cost is $12. Please make checks to First Christian Church 6 Oct 17 Oct 17 and note Connections Bible Study on the memo line. Scholarships are 7 Oct 24 Oct 27 available for books & childcare upon request. 8 Nov 7 Nov 3 Want to sign-up? Call Jenny Wiechmann at 340-3816 (for 9 Nov 21 Nov 17 10 Dec 5 Mon. evenings) or Tana Stufflebean at 341-4742 (for Thurs. mornings) or Dec 1 11 Dec 12 Dec 8 see Iris Muno Jordan in the Pastoral Pastoral Office Room 127 and sign-up on the list.

Here & Now - There & Then: A Lecture Series on Revelation

Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am

at First Christian
July 24, 2011 Message: Rev. Dr. Newell Williams, Brite Divinity School Scripture: II Corinthians 4:1-6 July 31, 2011 Message: Rev. Noel Haley Gray Refuge Fellowship, OKC

of Edmond, OK MINISTRY First Christian Church

SAVE the DATES!

Sunday, August 14th 12:30 p.m. Chitwood Park Pavilion (West 1st street and Story - 1 block east of Kelly, 2 blocks north of Edmond Road) The Music Committee would like to invite ALL who have participated in the various music programs at FCC (including special music and cantatas), along with their families, to enjoy a day of Fun, Food, and Fellowship! Fried chicken, drinks, and tableware will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. PLEASE RSVP to Diane Ball at 341-3544 ex. 25; or dball@fccedmond.org

CHOIR RETREAT
Saturday, August 13th 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall

MUSIC MINISTRY PICNIC

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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 in the Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. for donuts and move into the Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. to sing through the music. (Childcare will be provided) Cant make it to the retreat? Thats ok! Join us for our first fall rehearsal on Wednesday, August 17 - 7:30-8:45 p.m. Questions? Contact Diane Ball at 341-3544 ext. 25; or dball@fccedmond.org

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