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    The document announces the dedication of a new Children's Prayer Garden at the church on November 6th. It describes how the 4th and 5th grade students helped design the garden, which will be a place for prayer, learning about conservation, and service. The document also provides information about several upcoming church events, including a coat and sleeping bag drive for the homeless, volunteering to receive donated Christmas gift boxes, and a community Thanksgiving dinner. It includes the church newsletter with additional announcements and updates.

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    The document announces the dedication of a new Children's Prayer Garden at the church on November 6th. It describes how the 4th and 5th grade students helped design the garden, which will be a place for prayer, learning about conservation, and service. The document also provides information about several upcoming church events, including a coat and sleeping bag drive for the homeless, volunteering to receive donated Christmas gift boxes, and a community Thanksgiving dinner. It includes the church newsletter with additional announcements and updates.

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    CONNECTION

    A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 3 No. 40 November 3, 2011

    The Chalice

    Come to the Garden


    By Anna Lisa Stanley, Director of Childrens Ministries
    Does this sound anything like you? I have every intention of getting up in the morning, positioning myself in a quiet place with the perfect cup of coffee to pray and study the Word. I set my alarm each night with this intention. Inevitably what follows is a whirlwind of snooze buttons, getting kids dressed, packing lunches, getting kids on the bus, and getting myself to work. Schedules for young families are tough, but we all still need to be in the habit of finding a quiet place during the day to be still and listen for Gods voice. I believe it is the key in trying to find balance in our often overwhelming lives. On November 6th at 10:00 a.m., we will bless and dedicate our new Childrens Prayer Garden. We hope many people will find this to be a quiet place to listen for and talk with God. Our current 4th and 5th graders have been working diligently on a design for the garden and will be planting as the seasons allow. The garden will also be a place for learning. There are plans to teach children about conservation and how to be good stewards of Gods creation. Children of all ages will be able to offer their gifts of service as we plant and nurture the garden. Over time, as the garden grows into the vision that the children have for it, we will all be able to delight in the miracle of Gods creation. So, even if you cant make the time every morning, I hope that you will find time during the weeks to come to visit the childrens prayer garden. If you are interested in being a part of our gardening team, please contact me at [email protected] or by phone at 341-3544.

    In the prayer of gardening we come to know that deep within the soul is an inner garden of great importance.

    Sunday, November 6, 2011 10:00 a.m.

    Dedication

    er! You Joey Turn Thank

    Share Warmth This Winter!

    First Christian Church is hosting a sleeping bag and coat drive for the homeless of Oklahoma City. Through the efforts of Randy Thomas and Dorothy Griffith, the goal is to collect 100 sleeping bags and as many coats as possible. We will distribute these to the homeless of OKC through our partnership with Refuge Fellowship Church in December. If you have a coat or sleeping bag you are no longer using, please consider donating it to the homeless. And if you have an extra pillowcase, we would love that as well so we can make nap sacks for the sleeping bags. You can drop your coats, sleeping bags, and pillowcases in the boxes provided in the Fellowship Hall.

    How can you help?

    1) Look in your garage. Do you have an extra sleeping bag you arent using any more? 2) Take a peek in your coat closet. Do you really wear all of those coats? Chances are, you probably have a coat (or two) that you bought a few years ago and you never wear anymore. 3) Glance in your cabinets. Do you have any extra pillowcases? We would love those too so we can make nap sacks for the sleeping bags! 4) Bring your donations to the big brown boxes in Fellowship Hall by Sunday, December 4! May those of us who are blessed to have shelter and the right clothing to keep us warm, share with open hands! Questions? Contact Rev. Greg Bunton at [email protected] or 341-3544.

    Help Receive Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child!


    Local volunteers have been busy filling empty shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, and hygiene items to send to children around the world and brighten their Christmas! Its the worlds largest project of its kind - Operation Christmas Child. As the year-round project comes to its peak, First Christian will serve again as a collection location during National Collection Week, November 14-21. FCCs Coordinator for the project, Michele Schlough, is looking for a few volunteers to help greet, sign in and receive packed shoe boxes Nov. 14-21. Pick a time from the list below and come help us warmly welcome people as they share their gifts! Monday through Friday, November 14 - 18, 12pm to 6pm Saturday, November 19, 9am to 2pm Sunday, November 20, 11am to 2pm Monday, November 21, 12pm to 6pm Contact Michele with questions at 370-6134. Learn more at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

    Thursday, Nov. 24 11am to 3pm University of Central Oklahoma George Nigh Center
    Each year, several churches in Edmond combine efforts to host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This shared meal is for anyone, but provides a special sense of community for singles, lonely college students, those far from family members, and others. The 2011 dinner will be held Thursday, November 24 from 11am to 3pm at the University of Central Oklahoma in the George Nigh Center. This year First Christians leadership role is to coordinate all volunteers from throughout the community! And of course we will continue to collect food items.

    Edmond Community Thanksgiving Dinner

    Ways YOU Can Help!


    1) Donate food items (list of items needed in rotunda) 2) Contribute money to purchase food 3) Volunteer to work prior to the event, or on Thanksgiving 4) Telephone callers to make contact with the volunteers to verify information and assign roles. 5) Telephone callers to remind volunteers before Thanksgiving Day of their shift and job. 6) Be a greeter/dispatcher at the event/check in volunteers and send them out. 7) Be a volunteer runner at the event to escort volunteers to their work areas. Drop by the display table in the rotunda this Sunday and sign up! Questions? Contact Mike OMeara, Outreach Ministry Moderator at [email protected] or 249-4004.

    Prayers of the People


    OUR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN THE HOSPITAL Shirley Strasburg, Baptist Integris THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Virginia ONiel, Ron Brumback, Barbara Thornton, Cynthia David (Winnie Halls daughter), J.W. Michael, Ed Berry, Bart Rodr, Joan Grant, Bill & Mary Lou Womble, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams mom), Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom), Barbara Hall

    Happy Birthday!
    11/6 11/9 11/10 11/11 11/12 11/13 Connie Dixon, Fay Parsley, Mickey Stufflebean Mikayla Bunton, Kelly VanOsdol Lyndsey Luschen, Eddie Rivera, Jackie Stafford, Wayne Warner Sonni Adams, Brian Carroll, Avery Miller, Chloe Stout, Jim Thorpe Judy Farley, Janet Helms, Felicia Jones, Glo Rehrig, Barbara Shaw Gary Wallace, Lorelle Watts

    4th and 5th Graders

    Lets Do The Zoo!


    Your gift of time and service makes ministry a reality! Do you know all the ways you can serve here at FCC? Dont miss the last three weeks of our Ministry Fair. Come explore more ways YOU can make a difference and change lives in our faith community and in Gods world!

    Advent Art Workshop


    This year our Childrens Advent Art project will be a family affair! On Wednesday, November 16, from 6:30 7:30 p.m., we will host an advent art workshop for children and their families. They will have the opportunity to create Chrismons and Advent wreaths. (this activity will take the place of our regularly scheduled UNITE programming and is open to all) The Advent wreaths can be taken home to help guide your Advent journey as we anticipate the wonder of celebrating our Saviors birth. The Chrismons will be displayed on a tree in our sanctuary during Advent. The word Chrismon comes from Christ (Chris) and Monogram (mon). Early Christians used these as a symbol of faith. Each year we decorate an evergreen tree (symbol of Gods constancy) in our sanctuary with gold and white Chrismons instead of other ornaments of color and only white lights. It becomes an almost perfect Christmas tree reflecting the true meaning and spirit of the season. Children will learn the meaning behind the symbols, and it will be a wonderful way for them to take part in decorating our worship space for the season. Questions? Contact Anna Lisa Stanley, Director of Childrens Ministries at [email protected] or 341-3544.

    Wednesday, November 16

    The 4th and 5th Grade classes will be heading to the zoo this Sunday, November 6th. We will have pizza for lunch in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the 11 oclock service. We will board the church bus at 1 p.m. and return to the church at by 5 p.m. The cost is $5.00. Please send extra money with your child for snacks or drinks. You are welcome to join us as a chaperone! The deadline to sign-up is Friday at 5 p.m. You may sign your child up by contacting Anna Lisa at 341-3544 or [email protected].

    Worship
    8:15, 9:00 and 11:00am

    Enjoy the Holidays With The Classics - December 4


    Join the Classics on Sunday, December 4, as they travel to Bristow for the Hometown Holiday Performance! Filled with Christmas cheer, holiday music and lots of laughter, this show is held at the Freeland Theater in Bristow. The show stars pianist Jerry Jordan and comedian Willamae. This fun-filled event is a guaranteed hit as he tickles the ivories and she tickles your funny bone. After an entertaining afternoon we will appease our hearty appetites at Freddies Steak House. They have a reputation for delicious entrees, comfortable atmosphere, generous portions and world famous tabouli. A perfect spot for our INCLUDED dinner! Oooohs and aaaaahs will ripple throughout the motor coach as we travel Hwy 75 toward home. Paragon Industries and Honey Valley Nursery of Sapulpa have covered eight frontage acres of buildings and trees with Christmas attire. Join us for this holiday adventure and return home with fond memories of the good fun, good food and good fellowship! Price: $69 per person Includes: Transporation Hometown Holiday Performance One meal Full payment due with reservation. For information or reservations contact Winnie Hall at 341-4297 or Ellen Chitwood at 341-2859.

    November 6, 2011

    Message: Rev. Greg Bunton & Rev. Chris Shorow Theme: Finding Your Passion Dont Let Fear Hold You Back Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

    November 13, 2011

    Message: Rev. Chris Shorow & Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Theme: Finding Your Passion Gifts Weve Been Given Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

    The Chalice CONNECTION


    Shelley Regan, Editor [email protected] Read News Online @ fccedmond.org/news Submit Articles to [email protected]

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