CONTACT: Rev. Mark Taylor mtaylor@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 102 
Hello, families - What a strange and challenging season we have entered. FCC Student Ministries is committed to providing resources and strategies to help your student grow even though right now, that looks a little different.

The beauty of faith is that God is not bound by gathering in person! Here is how we plan to stay connected and growing in our faith: 

UNITE by ZOOM! Wednesdays at 4:00PM  
Here's the link to get connected https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6169867109  
The meeting ID is 616 986 7109 
*Download the Zoom app ahead of time so all you have to do is go to that link to join the meeting! 
Different small groups have different methods of connecting during this time, so please contact your small group leader directly about setting up a small group time. 

Virtual Coffee Chats - Thursdays at 10:00am 
Grab some coffee, or beverage of your choice and a snack from your kitchen, then use this Zoom link to join our Coffee Chat! https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6169867109  
The meeting ID is 616 986 7109 
You are responsible for your own coffee or other beverage of choice as well as snacks! 
*Join the zoom call and we will talk about what is on your mind.

Parents, I want to assure you that you are not alone as you navigate these turbulent days. Here are some helpful resources. Parent Cue has several great articles on managing different aspects of parenting in the midst of this health crisis. If you're not sure where to start, I would suggest this article on managing fear and anxiety. 

And of course, during this time of uncertainty and the unknown, if you find yourself in any type of need, please let me know. I'm here to support you in your journey and will help connect you with appropriate resources.
Peace,
Mark

CONTACT: Rev. Dr. Chris Shorow cshorow@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT. 112
Things have changed. Now is the time when this statement is really an understatement. Life is different for all of us. As our daily routines change it is helpful to remember that we are not alone. One of the reminders of this for me has been talking to so many of you dealing with this situation. The church has assembled a calling team to try and reach out to every member to see how they are doing and if they need anything (like TP!). And we are hearing many stories of hope. 

I have heard stories of landlords giving free months of rent to hurting tenants. Stories of people sharing food with one another, selflessly and with joy. People calling one another just to check up and say, “I love you!” Stories of old friends reconnecting after years of having no contact. Random acts of kindness. 

It is at times like this that the best in people comes out. Most of you have asked me, “What can I do?” And the truth is that in social isolation we are very limited in what we can do. But I am proud of our church, stepping up in a time of great need. Breakfast on Boulevard continues curbside pickup to feed anyone who is hungry. We have teamed up with Edmond Public Schools to help distribute food to hungry families at Northern Hills Elementary.  

However, much has changed. We are now worshiping online. Our activities, including our Child Care Center, have been shut down. We are seeking new ways of being a church family. Our Palm Sunday service has moved online, with the baptism of our Pastors’ Class being delayed until we can gather in person again. Our Maundy Thursday service and Easter worship will also be online. Upcoming book studies, Bible studies and virtual meetings will be our new normal for a while. Let’s be creative and let God’s spirit create inspiring ways for us to be people of the Kingdom. And as we journey through this wilderness together, let us not lose hope. We know you are seeing hope rise-up all around.  

Please send us images of where you’ve seen hope in the midst of this wilderness. And don’t forget we also want to see images of your worship space complete with your candle and what you are using for communion. Email your photos to mtaylor@fccedmond.org 

Let us not lose hope and let us reach out and be a ray of hope to others!  

CONTACT: Rev. Dr. John Regan jregan@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT. 111 
Our Sunday worship has moved online only through the end of April to follow the recommended social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.  For the well-being of our community, our offices and building are closed during the week, with groups, events and activities moved online, on hiatus, or postponed. Note: If the CDC, state, and local leaders revise this timeline, we will follow their lead - whether it be a shorter or longer duration. 

Making this decision swiftly has allowed us to allocate our staff to care for our members, transition and prepare for online worship, create faith development resources and opportunities, and address the needs of our neighbors. Leadership is researching all financial resources to help our church and community weather this unprecedented wilderness. 

To help you access current information we’ve created a temporary landing page on our website www.fccedmond.org 
From there you can follow links to:
-  Read Messages of Hope
-  Learn how we are responding to emerging needs
-  Access faith development resources for you and your family to use at home
-  Support ministries and missions by giving 

We want you to know:
-  Our worship is streamed live each Sunday morning at 11:00 am at fccedmond.org/live and at facebook.com/fccedmond
-  Our staff is primarily working remotely but responds promptly to voicemail and email. You can still reach us at 405.341.3544. You have the option of dialing zero, and during daytime hours a friendly voice will usually answer.
-  Our ministers, Elders, and Hospitality leaders are connecting with our members and the more vulnerable in our community of faith. If you would like to assist in calling and emailing members, please email volunteer@fccedmond.org or call Rev. Chris Shorow at 405.341.3544 EXT 112.
-  Due to limited staff on site, we ask that you not visit the building unless it is an urgent issue and you have arranged ahead of time for access. Please do not come to church at all if you have symptoms or have been exposed to anyone with symptoms of COVID-19.
-  As you’ll see in the Child Care Center article below, I am so proud and thankful for the leadership of Bonnie Miller our director and Kelisha Snoddy our assistant director who managed this closure with compassion and skill.  Both will continue to work to support families and staff until we receive permission to reopen the Center. 

While we may not be able to see everything on our path ahead, we know that God goes before us and makes a way in the wilderness. Please join us in praying for our church, our community, and our world.

CONTACT: Rev. Dr. John Regan, Executive Minister jregan@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT. 111 
In times of crisis, it’s easy for fear to spread. While the culture may say there is scarcity, as God’s people we know there is plenty for all if we share. Our most urgent call is to love and care for our neighbors. As our economy slows and unemployment rises, we know more in our community will need the food we share through Breakfast on Boulevard. 

Because we believe none of our neighbors should go hungry, our Easter Special Offering is being directed to this vital feeding ministry. These are challenging days, but the leadership of Breakfast on Boulevard has worked with staff to ensure we are able to continue meeting this need. We have changed how we procure, prepare, and distribute food to safeguard against spreading infection. 

We give thanks for the generous gifts of food and money received this past week for our EPS Eats project! With these gifts, and funds from our Outreach Ministry, we have fully funded our partnership with Northern Hills Elementary for three weeks.

While we may not be gathering in person right now, we are still worshiping, growing in our faith, and serving our community. To carry out our mission, it is increasingly important to extend our generosity in any way we can. You may give online using the Givelify giving platform  or mail checks to First Christian Church, PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083. If your giving is not automated you can use the link above to establish a routine, or contact our Business Administrator Karla Mahan (kmahan@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544 EXT 107) to initiate automated giving from your checking account. 

Your gifts to the Easter Offering will help sustain Breakfast on Boulevard over the coming months. In these days a simple breakfast and sack lunch may prove to be one of the most vital acts of hope we can demonstrate. 

CONTACT: Rev. Dr. John Regan, Executive Minister jregan@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544 EXT. 111 
On Ash Wednesday, we began a 40-day journey in the wilderness. Then suddenly, less than three weeks into Lent, we entered a dimension of wilderness we never imagined. The changes we’ve made to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 have interrupted life’s normal rhythms and our plans. Now, just days from the holiest week of the church calendar, we are faced with the reality we will be spending Holy Week at home this year. But despite our physical distance, we can draw close to God and one another through worship, reflection, study, and prayer. In addition to online worship on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter, we’ve created resources for you to experience the week in new ways.  

Palm Sunday, April 5  
Palm Sunday Worship - Online at 11:00 AM Reprise – recording of morning worship available at 5:00 PM on our Vimeo Channel at https://vimeo.com/fccedmond 

Wednesday, April 8 
1. Children - Worship & Wonder “Jesus the King” – watch online at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development 
2. Youth  - UNITE by Zoom! – 4:00 PM 
3. Adults  - Unafraid: Living With Courage & Hope in Uncertain Times – 6:30 PM
A six-week study of the book by Rev. Adam Hamilton, that explores worries and fears experienced by Americans today. We’ll consider practical steps for overcoming fears, reflecting upon fear in the light of Scripture and a faith that promises, again and again, we can live with courage and hope.

Maundy Thursday, April 9
1. A Wilderness Maundy Thursday Service – Online at 6:30 pm
2. Children - Worship & Wonder “Jesus’ Last Passover” – watch online at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development 

Maundy Thursday Bread & Prayer Resource (will be made available during Holy Week) This at-home resource invites you to remember that God is present at every table. Use this guide to bake bread and reflect and pray around the table. This is a family-friendly experience, including prompts for children, but also meaningful for individuals who live alone.)

Good Friday, April 10 
Praying in the Wilderness, Easter Prayer Vigil  - Begins Good Friday at 9:00am and continues through 6:00 am Easter Sunday morning.  
(Prayer guide will be posted here on April 9.)

Easter Sunday, April 12
1. Easter Sunday Worship - Online at 11:00 AM Reprise – recording of morning worship available at 5:00 PM on our Vimeo Channel at https://vimeo.com/fccedmond 
2. Children - Worship & Wonder “Appearance to Mary Magdalene” – watch online at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development
3. Easter Sunrise Liturgy Download and use this at-home service guide with poetry, candle-lighting, prompts for journaling or conversation, scripture, and prayers. Though we can’t physically be together on Easter morning, we can celebrate the promises of resurrection through simple things, like the early morning light and the warmth of hot coffee in our hands.

CONTACT: Diane Ball dball@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 115 
We have found ourselves in the wilderness of the COVID-19 pandemic. We rarely enter into the wilderness willingly, but hopefully through our wandering we can remember who we are and Whose we are. Times of wilderness are not easy and can be scary and disappointing, especially during this season of Lent. These times are particularly troubling because we can’t worship in the same room together as a congregation or meet with our small groups face to face. One of the most difficult things for me about moving to online worship platforms right now is losing the experience of singing together. Nothing can replicate the experience of singing together in one room. But through this we need to sing—sing our sorrows, sing our hopes, and sing songs that comfort us and keep us grounded when everything is shifting around us. 

To help with the angst of these trying times, we as a staff have compiled a playlist of songs to listen to and perhaps sing along! This playlist is called Songs for the Wilderness, and you can find it on Spotify and Apple or on our Faith Development page of our website at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development Some of the songs are sacred, some secular, some fast and some slow. Hopefully you can find something among them that will help keep your focus on the One who gives you strength, hope and peace as you navigate through these trying times. We believe in singing our faith and that there is no wilderness that is so harsh or threatening that it can keep us from God’s love!

Our worship is streamed live each Sunday morning at 11:00 am at fccedmond.org/live and at facebook.com/fccedmond. We also share a recording of morning worship each Sunday evening. Those are posted on our Vimeo Channel at  https://vimeo.com/fccedmond 

We know sometimes technology just doesn't want to cooperate. If you experience technical issues with our live stream, use the Tech Support form on our fccedmond.org/live page to let us know. We are here to help! 

CONTACT: Rev. Dr. John Regan jregan@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 111
The Elders of First Christian invite you to join our annual Prayer Vigil which provides a continuous chain of prayer from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. This year, like the ancient Israelites, we find ourselves praying in the wilderness. So, for the first time since the tradition began, all prayer times will be from the shelter of our homes. While a sign-up for the chain of prayer was completed, everyone in our community of faith is invited to select a half-hour or more to pray for our church, our community, and our world during these challenging days. We encourage everyone to join in - there is power and healing in prayer! The vigil begins on Good Friday, April 10 at 9:00 am and continues through Easter Sunday, April 12 at 6:00 am. A prayer guide will be posted on our new Faith Development page  on Thursday, April 9 if you wish to utilize the guide for your prayer times. 

CONTACT: volunteer@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 
During these uncertain times, many are asking “How can I give hope to others? How can I help?” Even while working hard to maintain social distancing, we are still called to care for and serve others! Some of the opportunities to serve right now include joining a calling team (to call and check in on members of our congregation), assisting with shopping for our Feeding Our Neighbors initiative (buying bread or supplies for BOB or EPS Eats) or making and handing out breakfast and lunch sacks for Breakfast on Boulevard (many of our current BOB team members have temporarily stepped down from serving and need a replacement).  

The coming weeks will present us with new opportunities to share hope and God’s compassion to our neighbors. Let us know how you can help. Email us at volunteer@fccedmond.org or call 405.341.3544.

Serve, give, help - we are all in this together! 

CONTACT: Jennifer Humphrey jhumphrey@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 105
We are living through a very unusual time. We have all been told to stay home and shelter-in-place, if possible. For children, this is particularly difficult to grasp the “why” of it all. They just want to go back to school, hang out with friends and do their favorite extracurricular activity. They also crave normalcy and routine. 

To help with the routine of it all, Children’s Ministry is offering the weekly Story and Worship video from Orange (our curriculum provider) for the kids to watch. Go to the Faith Development page on our website at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development We will also be posting our Worship & Wonder stories beginning the first week of April. Watch for those to be added the page as well! 

Having the right attitude about this crazy time is so hard, yet so important. Try to keep up a positive, happy vibe for your kids and for yourself...and we will all get through this together! I am praying for each and every one of you. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Blessings, 
Jennifer H 

CONTACT: Bonnie Miller bmiller@fccedmond.org 405.341.2626 
It is with sadness that we share that an employee of our Child Care Center has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. On Monday, March 30 the Oklahoma Health Department directed that both I, and Kelisha Snoddy, our Assistant Directory, who work closely with the employee, go into self-quarantine. The Health Department also required us to close the Child Care Center, for a minimum of 14 days. 

Due to the potential exposure, the Health Department advises parents to closely monitor their children for any possible symptoms related to COVID-19. This is a terrible disruption for all families and a difficult time for our staff as well. We ask for your prayers to all those affected by these events.

As we navigate these trying times, we recognize there are many questions about family accounts and when will the Center reopen. You may direct all questions or concerns to me at the email or phone listed above. Please keep the families and staff of the center in your prayers.

CONTACT: Rev. Mark Taylor mtaylor@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 102 
Hello, families - What a strange and challenging season we have entered. FCC Student Ministries is committed to providing resources and strategies to help your student grow even though right now, that looks a little different.

The beauty of faith is that God is not bound by gathering in person! Here is how we plan to stay connected and growing in our faith: 

UNITE by ZOOM! Wednesdays at 4:00PM  
Here's the link to get connected https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6169867109  
The meeting ID is 616 986 7109 
*Download the Zoom app ahead of time so all you have to do is go to that link to join the meeting! 
Different small groups have different methods of connecting during this time, so please contact your small group leader directly about setting up a small group time. 

Virtual Coffee Chats - Thursdays at 10:00am 
Grab some coffee, or beverage of your choice and a snack from your kitchen, then use this Zoom link to join our Coffee Chat! https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6169867109  
The meeting ID is 616 986 7109 
You are responsible for your own coffee or other beverage of choice as well as snacks! 
*Join the zoom call and we will talk about what is on your mind.

Parents, I want to assure you that you are not alone as you navigate these turbulent days. Here are some helpful resources. Parent Cue has several great articles on managing different aspects of parenting in the midst of this health crisis. If you're not sure where to start, I would suggest this article on managing fear and anxiety. 

And of course, during this time of uncertainty and the unknown, if you find yourself in any type of need, please let me know. I'm here to support you in your journey and will help connect you with appropriate resources.
Peace,
Mark

A Note of Thanks to First Christian:
Friends,
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of First Christian and serve as organist for the last 7-1/2 years.  I have accepted a similar position at First Christian Church in my hometown of Norman.  My last Sunday at FCC Edmond will be April 19. Goodbyes are hard enough, but the 2020 version with quarantine/social distance/virtual church will make this extra hard.  I am so thankful for the support that the clergy, staff, and members have given me over the years. I will miss making music (and having fun!) with Diane, Melissa, the Praise Band and the church choir.  Sara and I are thankful for the children’s ministry that Josh and Joy have been fortunate to experience. You will be missed, but know you hold a special place to all of us.   
Sincerely, 
John Riester 

CONTACT: Iris Muno Jordan ijordan@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 110 
Share your prayer requests and let us know about the hope you’ve seen springing up during these challenging days by using this form or emailing us at prayers@fccedmond.org  

4/5 Janell Duncan, Lori Hof, Brenda Peterson, Emmie Rychecky  
4/6 Penny Dilg, Heath Helms  
4/7 Anna Felix  
4/8 Ayo Cassell  
4/9 Mary Cone, Alice Davenport, Wesston Smith  
4/10 Evelyn Baker, Judy Berry, Rose Hammond  
4/11 Larry Ball, Marcia Moore, Collins Ryland, James "Trey" Winn
4/12 Clark Cummins, Bradyn Havenar, Christin Mugg  
4/13 Quade Evans, Dale Jones, Linda McDonald  
4/14 Ben Hall, Harper Helms, Robert Hendricks, Jana Huff, Brenda Moore, Penelope Simms  
4/15 Carol Sterling, Darrell White  
4/16 John Kuzmicki, Jennifer O’Hagan, Anne Stone  
4/17 Jeanie Clough  
4/18 Donna Daniel, Austin Keel, Sage O’Hagan, Jill Raines  
4/19 Emerson Hagy, Sophie Percival  
4/20 JoAnn Adams, Chrisha McGann  
4/21 Mike Johnson, Leigh Ann Robertson  
4/22 Matthew Cave  
4/23 Ryan Burleson, Dennis Galyon, Mike Hatley, Ethan Miller, MaKayla Weaver  
4/24 Linda Dunlap, Lucas Huffer, Mishelleen Mecoy  
4/25 LaVerne Fry, Vance Gregory, Charles Roach  
4/26 Lauren Davis, Sydney Larrison, Katie Robertson, Toni Wildman  
4/27 Blake Becker, Vicky Cauthen, Dave Hockensmith, Madison Simon, Jeff A. Smith  
4/28 Tim Becker, Tom Dooner, Wes Moffatt, Linda Murray, Olivia Trout  
4/30 Missy DePlois, Cathy Tompkins  
5/1 Julie Baker, Susan Hurst, Allyson Meyer  
5/2 Dana Shadid  
5/3 Allen Clark, Athena Jones, Tim McFall  
5/4 Sue Johnson, Debbie Schmoyer  
5/5 Ella Brinkman, Bret Keel, Beatrice Wesseh  
5/6 Alan Schmoyer, Jack Stuckey, Jim Zuckermandel  
5/7 Teresa Earnheart  
5/8 George Jennings, Caleb Stanley  
5/9 James Stephens, Nikki Sutch  
5/10 Billy Harrison, Jake Kerr, Jack Kinnaird, Chad Miller, Cindy Radford

CONTACT: Rev. Dr. John Regan, Executive Minister jregan@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544 EXT. 111 
On Ash Wednesday, we began a 40-day journey in the wilderness. Then suddenly, less than three weeks into Lent, we entered a dimension of wilderness we never imagined. The changes we’ve made to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 have interrupted life’s normal rhythms and our plans. Now, just days from the holiest week of the church calendar, we are faced with the reality we will be spending Holy Week at home this year. But despite our physical distance, we can draw close to God and one another through worship, reflection, study, and prayer. In addition to online worship on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Easter, we’ve created resources for you to experience the week in new ways.  

Palm Sunday, April 5  
Palm Sunday Worship - Online at 11:00 AM Reprise – recording of morning worship available at 5:00 PM on our Vimeo Channel at https://vimeo.com/fccedmond 

Wednesday, April 8 
1. Children - Worship & Wonder “Jesus the King” – watch online at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development 
2. Youth  - UNITE by Zoom! – 4:00 PM 
3. Adults  - Unafraid: Living With Courage & Hope in Uncertain Times – 6:30 PM
A six-week study of the book by Rev. Adam Hamilton, that explores worries and fears experienced by Americans today. We’ll consider practical steps for overcoming fears, reflecting upon fear in the light of Scripture and a faith that promises, again and again, we can live with courage and hope.

Maundy Thursday, April 9
1. A Wilderness Maundy Thursday Service – Online at 6:30 pm
2. Children - Worship & Wonder “Jesus’ Last Passover” – watch online at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development 

Maundy Thursday Bread & Prayer Resource (will be made available during Holy Week) This at-home resource invites you to remember that God is present at every table. Use this guide to bake bread and reflect and pray around the table. This is a family-friendly experience, including prompts for children, but also meaningful for individuals who live alone.)

Good Friday, April 10 
Praying in the Wilderness, Easter Prayer Vigil  - Begins Good Friday at 9:00am and continues through 6:00 am Easter Sunday morning.  
(Prayer guide will be posted here on April 9.)

Easter Sunday, April 12
1. Easter Sunday Worship - Online at 11:00 AM Reprise – recording of morning worship available at 5:00 PM on our Vimeo Channel at https://vimeo.com/fccedmond 
2. Children - Worship & Wonder “Appearance to Mary Magdalene” – watch online at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development
3. Easter Sunrise Liturgy Download and use this at-home service guide with poetry, candle-lighting, prompts for journaling or conversation, scripture, and prayers. Though we can’t physically be together on Easter morning, we can celebrate the promises of resurrection through simple things, like the early morning light and the warmth of hot coffee in our hands.

CONTACT: Diane Ball dball@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 115 
We have found ourselves in the wilderness of the COVID-19 pandemic. We rarely enter into the wilderness willingly, but hopefully through our wandering we can remember who we are and Whose we are. Times of wilderness are not easy and can be scary and disappointing, especially during this season of Lent. These times are particularly troubling because we can’t worship in the same room together as a congregation or meet with our small groups face to face. One of the most difficult things for me about moving to online worship platforms right now is losing the experience of singing together. Nothing can replicate the experience of singing together in one room. But through this we need to sing—sing our sorrows, sing our hopes, and sing songs that comfort us and keep us grounded when everything is shifting around us. 

To help with the angst of these trying times, we as a staff have compiled a playlist of songs to listen to and perhaps sing along! This playlist is called Songs for the Wilderness, and you can find it on Spotify and Apple or on our Faith Development page of our website at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development Some of the songs are sacred, some secular, some fast and some slow. Hopefully you can find something among them that will help keep your focus on the One who gives you strength, hope and peace as you navigate through these trying times. We believe in singing our faith and that there is no wilderness that is so harsh or threatening that it can keep us from God’s love!

Our worship is streamed live each Sunday morning at 11:00 am at fccedmond.org/live and at facebook.com/fccedmond. We also share a recording of morning worship each Sunday evening. Those are posted on our Vimeo Channel at  https://vimeo.com/fccedmond 

We know sometimes technology just doesn't want to cooperate. If you experience technical issues with our live stream, use the Tech Support form on our fccedmond.org/live page to let us know. We are here to help! 

CONTACT: Rev. Dr. John Regan jregan@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 111
The Elders of First Christian invite you to join our annual Prayer Vigil which provides a continuous chain of prayer from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. This year, like the ancient Israelites, we find ourselves praying in the wilderness. So, for the first time since the tradition began, all prayer times will be from the shelter of our homes. While a sign-up for the chain of prayer was completed, everyone in our community of faith is invited to select a half-hour or more to pray for our church, our community, and our world during these challenging days. We encourage everyone to join in - there is power and healing in prayer! The vigil begins on Good Friday, April 10 at 9:00 am and continues through Easter Sunday, April 12 at 6:00 am. A prayer guide will be posted on our new Faith Development page  on Thursday, April 9 if you wish to utilize the guide for your prayer times. 

CONTACT: volunteer@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 
During these uncertain times, many are asking “How can I give hope to others? How can I help?” Even while working hard to maintain social distancing, we are still called to care for and serve others! Some of the opportunities to serve right now include joining a calling team (to call and check in on members of our congregation), assisting with shopping for our Feeding Our Neighbors initiative (buying bread or supplies for BOB or EPS Eats) or making and handing out breakfast and lunch sacks for Breakfast on Boulevard (many of our current BOB team members have temporarily stepped down from serving and need a replacement).  

The coming weeks will present us with new opportunities to share hope and God’s compassion to our neighbors. Let us know how you can help. Email us at volunteer@fccedmond.org or call 405.341.3544.

Serve, give, help - we are all in this together! 

CONTACT: Jennifer Humphrey jhumphrey@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 105
We are living through a very unusual time. We have all been told to stay home and shelter-in-place, if possible. For children, this is particularly difficult to grasp the “why” of it all. They just want to go back to school, hang out with friends and do their favorite extracurricular activity. They also crave normalcy and routine. 

To help with the routine of it all, Children’s Ministry is offering the weekly Story and Worship video from Orange (our curriculum provider) for the kids to watch. Go to the Faith Development page on our website at www.fccedmond.org/faith-development We will also be posting our Worship & Wonder stories beginning the first week of April. Watch for those to be added the page as well! 

Having the right attitude about this crazy time is so hard, yet so important. Try to keep up a positive, happy vibe for your kids and for yourself...and we will all get through this together! I am praying for each and every one of you. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Blessings, 
Jennifer H 

CONTACT: Bonnie Miller bmiller@fccedmond.org 405.341.2626 
It is with sadness that we share that an employee of our Child Care Center has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. On Monday, March 30 the Oklahoma Health Department directed that both I, and Kelisha Snoddy, our Assistant Directory, who work closely with the employee, go into self-quarantine. The Health Department also required us to close the Child Care Center, for a minimum of 14 days. 

Due to the potential exposure, the Health Department advises parents to closely monitor their children for any possible symptoms related to COVID-19. This is a terrible disruption for all families and a difficult time for our staff as well. We ask for your prayers to all those affected by these events.

As we navigate these trying times, we recognize there are many questions about family accounts and when will the Center reopen. You may direct all questions or concerns to me at the email or phone listed above. Please keep the families and staff of the center in your prayers.

A Note of Thanks to First Christian:
Friends,
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of First Christian and serve as organist for the last 7-1/2 years.  I have accepted a similar position at First Christian Church in my hometown of Norman.  My last Sunday at FCC Edmond will be April 19. Goodbyes are hard enough, but the 2020 version with quarantine/social distance/virtual church will make this extra hard.  I am so thankful for the support that the clergy, staff, and members have given me over the years. I will miss making music (and having fun!) with Diane, Melissa, the Praise Band and the church choir.  Sara and I are thankful for the children’s ministry that Josh and Joy have been fortunate to experience. You will be missed, but know you hold a special place to all of us.   
Sincerely, 
John Riester 

CONTACT: Iris Muno Jordan ijordan@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544 EXT 110 
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