Connection: When Kingdom Comes
Connection: When Kingdom Comes
Connection: When Kingdom Comes
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 4 No. 36, September 13, 2012
The Chalice
a plan for you. That is why you got out. Did God not have a plan for those people who didnt get out? That doesnt work for me. I dont know that God saved me because of some sort of plan. But, I got to see what it is like when you really put yourself in harms way for someone else. I dont know whether the security people thought the building was coming down. But they werent going anywhere. They were going to help everyone out of the building. That is where I see the kingdom of God. Wise words from a faithful servant. The kingdom comes when good folks reach out to others in need. When they sacrifice themselves for the sake of their brothers and sisters. When Christ is present, even in the midst of tragedy. See you this Sunday as we celebrate the sacrifices made in this church in our unified worship service.
Extravagant
GENEROSITY:
Sunday, September 23
Praying in COLOR
10:00 Unified Sunday School Workshop for All in Fellowship Hall
Need help communicating with God? Maybe you love color. Maybe you are a visual or kinesthetic learner, a distractable or impatient soul, or a word-weary pray-er? Perhaps you struggle with a short attention span? But still you hunger to communicate with God. This new prayer form offers tools for a sensory prayer experience. Led by Anna Lisa Stanley & Janet Helms. Everyone is welcome! All Sunday School classes are encouraged to join.
Happy Birthday!
9/16 Colton Lagasse, Fern Rice 9/18 Boston Harris, Max Moore, Sharon Mugg 9/19 Jack Smith, Max Stapp 9/20 Jo Ann Bullard, Don Mecoy, Mark Preslar, Ruth Preslar, Brenda Wood 9/21 Donetta Herndon 9/22 Linda Burrows, Richard Cutter, Marni Fuller, Bill Howell, Jr., David Larrison, Sarah Rahhal 9/23 Jerri Brigham, Donna Combs, Jim Downing, Jeff Fine-Thomas, Randy Jones
Time & Location Change for BRIDGES: Christians Connecting with Muslims Study
The Bridges Study Group will now be held in the Chapel at 7:30 PM on Wednesday evenings. Questions? Please call Kelly VanOsdol at 341-0922. Our nation by act of Congress celebrates the signing of the September 17-23, 2012 This year marks the 225th anniversary of signing this historic document! The church bells rung at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2012, are in honor of the actual time and date of the signing. Constitution Week is the perfect opportunity to read and study this great document which safeguards our American liberties. - Thank you, the Daughters of the American Revolution
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FaithLife Connections
Phillips Theological Seminary has developed a new lecture series FaithLife Connections. The first FaithLife Connection event will be held September 28-29 at Southern Hills Christian Church (co-hosted by First Christian Church). Dr. Mindy McGarrah Sharp will speak on the topic of Sustainable Faith: Communities of Care in a World Under Stress. The format will include Friday evening and Saturday morning presentations, lunch and afternoon panel discussion. The cost is $35. Registration forms at the Welcome Center. Visit www.ptstulsa.edu/faithlifeconnections
The next packing party is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, from 9am to noon. Please come and help pack shoeboxes! Thank you for ALL of your help at the last party...we had around 40 volunteers and filled 156 boxes!
Visiting Nurses Association will be giving Flu Shots on Sunday, October 7, in the rotunda from 8am to noon. Cost will be $25 or we can file Medicare for you if you have Part B. Be sure to bring your medicare card! Protect yourself and those you love!
Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
at First Christian
September 16, 2012
Common SS Hour - 9:30am Unified Service - 10:45am
Guest Minister: Rev. Bruce Barkhauer Scripture: Acts 9:36-43 & Acts 16:14-15
If you dont have a famous chili recipe, then please bring a finger food or dessert to share. Get out your old tap shoes, blow the dust off your horn, brush up on your jokes, because a new star is sure to be born! We would love to have all types of acts from every age group in the church. To register your variety act or pot of chili, pick up an entry form at rotunda display or fill out one online at www.fccedmond.org/follies DEADLINE TO REGISTER is Sunday, September 30th! Questions? Ask the Follies Committee: Dana Theobald, Darcy Biby, Frank Gresh, Sherry Parks, Mark Nash, Ross Herndon, Donetta Herndon, or Diane Ball.
Message: Rev. Greg Bunton Rev. Dr. Jerry Black Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50
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