CONTACT: Rev. Mark Taylor mtaylor@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

For all youth signed up for this Summer’s Musical Mission Trip – this Sunday, March 9, is a mandatory rehearsal from 4:30 to 6:30pm in the Music Room. See you there!

CONTACT: Rev. Mark Taylor mtaylor@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

The International Affairs Seminar, or I.A.S., is an educational trip to Washington D.C. and New York City that exposes student participants to a larger worldview and challenges them to gain an understanding of their responsibility as Christians in our world today. It is a trip where faith, politics, and global issues come head to head, igniting deep discussion and transforming lives. I.A.S. opens eyes, changes minds, and touches hearts! Each year, we host the annual “IAS Bean Dinner” to raise funds to help support this trip. This year’s participants are Joey Biby, Haley Felix, Madi Huffer, Jack Kinnaird, Lydia Ruben and Jessica Werhun. Please join us anytime 10am to 1pm on Sunday, March 23, for beans, cornbread, slaw and fellowship. Thank you for supporting this life changing ministry!

CONTACT: Rev. Mark Taylor mtaylor@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

The Youth Education Committee is pleased to announce its Summer Internship Program for Student Ministries (grades 6-12). The internship is open to college students who have completed a minimum of one year of college.
The purpose of the internship is as follows:
· To provide our college students the opportunity to give back to the church and programs that nurtured them as teenagers
· To provide the opportunity to be a positive role model to our youth
· To provide the opportunity for our college students to hone their leadership skills as they help to plan and implement various programs and ministries.
The Youth Education Committee will be hiring up to 3 interns for the summer.

If you are interested in finding out more about these internships, or want to apply, go to www.fccedmond.org/register Application deadline is March 31.

by Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister cshorow@fccedmond.org

Another Sunday, another snow day. This is getting to be a routine here in Oklahoma. Why is it that every storm comes on the weekend? This last Sunday, we actually had to cancel our first two services and just have one service at 11am. The roads were iffy and we didn’t want our folks having problems on the roads. Ask me about problems on the roads—I’m a veteran of wrecks lately. Anyway, we learned several things about cancelling our services. Many thanks to our “emergency coordinator” (an informal title, indeed!), Frank Gresh, who alerted the television news and had our cancelled services scrolling at the bottom of your television set. If you have not yet signed up for Twext alerts on your Hub account, then you might have missed the all-church text that went out.

Our service was a very creative one for all 50 who were blessed to be present. At the last minute we decided to change our theme and focus for the day to Interruptions. Chuck came up with a brilliant sermon, preached with only 2 hours preparation (backed by 50 years of preaching experience!) Our tech crew filled in for our musicians and had background organ accompaniment for our hymns and we had a wonderful Spirit-filled worship experience.

Frank Gresh started the service by taking a “selfie” of our gathered faithful. You can see it on his Facebook page—or just e-mail and ask him about it. The joy I took in seeing that photo was that it was before the Academy Awards and Ellen DeGeneres’ famous selfie at the ceremony. I have heard through unreliable sources that Ellen actually stole the idea from us! My only regret was that I forgot to order the pizza to be delivered during the service.

I want you to know that we try not to cancel our services here, for those who can safely get around. But PLEASE do not feel obligated to come. Come only if you can safely make it! And you never know what kind of wonderful service may be in store for you! Now here’s hoping we won’t have to do that again this year!

Daylight Savings time is BACK – when clocks “spring forward” one hour and all clocks will need to be changed. This Saturday, March 8, before heading to bed, remember to set your clocks ahead one hour! Don’t forget!

CONTACT Rev. Dr. Jerry Black jblack@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544

Grief and loss—two of life’s most untimely, unwelcomed visitors. None of us is ready for the death of someone we love. The pain is devastating. The reality, is a constant distraction. And the recovery—if there is such a thing—unbelievably complex. It is as individual as a fingerprint. So, if you are journeying through grief—for whatever kind of loss, join us this Sunday as we continue our focus on Life After Loss. We accept you where you are, respect your confidentiality. The Life After Loss Group will meeting this Sunday, March 9, at 1:30pm, in Room 125.

CONTACT: Carlie Stout carliestout14@yahoo.com 405.317.1848

The First Christian Church Child Care Center is hosting a 5k Fun Run & Walk event to benefit Infant Crisis Services, Inc., of Oklahoma City. The run is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at 8am at Mitch Park, Pavilion #2. Registration forms can be found at the Child Care Center office. Registrations are due by Friday, March 14. Cost is $30 for those who pre-register and $35 the day of the event.

CONTACT: First Christian Church staff@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544

Join us on Saturday, March 22, at 7pm in the Sanctuary, for an evening of award-winning Travis-style guitar with a soulful vocal style and wide repertoire. Presented by the Central Area Disciples Women of Oklahoma. Admission is free however an offering will be taken to benefit the CADW Service Projects. (FCC’s own Dean Phelps was awarded the 2012 National Thumbpick Guitar Contest and was the 2010 Indiana State Thumbpick Guitar Champion.) Come hear him play!

Worship at First Christian - Sundays at 8:15, 9 & 11am

March 9, 2014 - 1st Sunday of Lent - Message: Rev. Chris Shorow & Rev. Dr. Jerry Black; Theme: Marks of Jesus – Temptation; Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Children Worship & Wonder Message: “Lenten Puzzle”

March 2, 2014 - 2nd Sunday of Lent - Message: Rev. Chris Shorow; Theme: Mark of Jesus - Calling Disciples; Scripture: Luke 5:1-11; Matthew 4:18-22
Children Worship & Wonder Message: “Jesus and the Children”

Listen to sermons from our worship services anytime! They are available on our Sermons page. When you tell your friends, neighbors and co-workers about First Christian, point them to our website and encourage them to listen online. 

CONTACT: First Christian's Church Offices staff@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544

There is always an opportunity to serve as the hands and feet of Christ right here at First Christian! You can make a difference! Please take a look at all the wonderful causes that FCC supports by going to www.fccedmond.org/serve

CONTACT: Rev. Michelle Fritz mfritz@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

It's that time of year to start thinking about Summer Church Camp. You can now easily register online at www.okdisciples.org  Like last year, registration is ONLY online. Once you have completed the online registration, you can print a confirmation page and bring it to Michelle's office with the registration fee. Remember, if you are a church member, the church will pay half of the cost. If you have any questions, contact Michelle (see above).

CONTACT: Rev. Michelle Fritz mfritz@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

The Children’s Committee is pleased to announce its Summer Internship Program for Children’s Ministries (ages birth-5th grade). The internship is open to college students who have completed a minimum of one year of college.
The purpose of the internship is as follows:
· To provide our college students the opportunity to give back to the church and programs that nurtured them as children
· To provide the opportunity to be a positive role model to our children
· To provide the opportunity for our college students to hone their leadership skills as they help to plan and implement various programs and ministries.
The Children’s Education Committee will be hiring 1 intern for the summer.

If you are interested in finding out more about this internship, or want to apply, go to www.fccedmond.org/register  Application deadline is March 31.

CONTACT: Rev. Mark Taylor mtaylor@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

For all youth signed up for this Summer’s Musical Mission Trip – this Sunday, March 9, is a mandatory rehearsal from 4:30 to 6:30pm in the Music Room. See you there!

CONTACT: Rev. Mark Taylor mtaylor@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

The International Affairs Seminar, or I.A.S., is an educational trip to Washington D.C. and New York City that exposes student participants to a larger worldview and challenges them to gain an understanding of their responsibility as Christians in our world today. It is a trip where faith, politics, and global issues come head to head, igniting deep discussion and transforming lives. I.A.S. opens eyes, changes minds, and touches hearts! Each year, we host the annual “IAS Bean Dinner” to raise funds to help support this trip. This year’s participants are Joey Biby, Haley Felix, Madi Huffer, Jack Kinnaird, Lydia Ruben and Jessica Werhun. Please join us anytime 10am to 1pm on Sunday, March 23, for beans, cornbread, slaw and fellowship. Thank you for supporting this life changing ministry!

CONTACT: Rev. Mark Taylor mtaylor@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

The Youth Education Committee is pleased to announce its Summer Internship Program for Student Ministries (grades 6-12). The internship is open to college students who have completed a minimum of one year of college.
The purpose of the internship is as follows:
· To provide our college students the opportunity to give back to the church and programs that nurtured them as teenagers
· To provide the opportunity to be a positive role model to our youth
· To provide the opportunity for our college students to hone their leadership skills as they help to plan and implement various programs and ministries.
The Youth Education Committee will be hiring up to 3 interns for the summer.

If you are interested in finding out more about these internships, or want to apply, go to www.fccedmond.org/register Application deadline is March 31.

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Betty Winn, Dana Batey, Polly Rutt (Carol Jennings mom), Tommie Inman, R.D. & Betty Neal, Joyce McNickle, Dorothy Mason, Dona Lee Denton (Carrie Akin’s sister), Alma Bolvin, Pat Coker, Joan Grant, Teresa Finley, Earl Rice, Cynthia David (Winnie Hall’s daughter)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Tara Linville in the passing of her mother, Sandy Darnell, on February 12. Services were held at Edmond’s Oak Tree Country Club on March 6.

Please Share Your Prayer Requests with us so we can pray for you. Contact Pastoral Assistant, Iris Muno Jordan at ijordan@fccedmond.org or 341-3544, ext. 110

3/9  Teresa Fritz Combs, Matt Holliman, Tara Linville
3/10  Braxton Coil, Alicia Galyon, Brooke Medley, Dene Smith
3/11  Barbara Pope, Rachel VanOsdol, Pat Wathen, Kallie Wedlake
3/12  Florine Shirley
3/13  Brad Bowers, Bill Parks, Jim Ward
3/14  Karen Baldridge, Edna Blunk, Addy Bowers, Wayne Haigler, Karl Holliman, Charles Shorow
3/15  Ashley Bernhardt, Rebecca Hurst Larson, Timi Moffatt, Taylor Mullins, Tracie Rivera, Sydney Snow
3/16  Kandi Pate, Amy Roberts, Chris Shorow, David Watts, John Wilkinson, Isabelle Young

Worship at First Christian - Sundays at 8:15, 9 & 11am

March 9, 2014 - 1st Sunday of Lent - Message: Rev. Chris Shorow & Rev. Dr. Jerry Black; Theme: Marks of Jesus – Temptation; Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11
Children Worship & Wonder Message: “Lenten Puzzle”

March 2, 2014 - 2nd Sunday of Lent - Message: Rev. Chris Shorow; Theme: Mark of Jesus - Calling Disciples; Scripture: Luke 5:1-11; Matthew 4:18-22
Children Worship & Wonder Message: “Jesus and the Children”

Listen to sermons from our worship services anytime! They are available on our Sermons page. When you tell your friends, neighbors and co-workers about First Christian, point them to our website and encourage them to listen online. 

CONTACT: First Christian's Church Offices staff@fccedmond.org 405.341.3544

There is always an opportunity to serve as the hands and feet of Christ right here at First Christian! You can make a difference! Please take a look at all the wonderful causes that FCC supports by going to www.fccedmond.org/serve

CONTACT: Rev. Michelle Fritz mfritz@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

It's that time of year to start thinking about Summer Church Camp. You can now easily register online at www.okdisciples.org  Like last year, registration is ONLY online. Once you have completed the online registration, you can print a confirmation page and bring it to Michelle's office with the registration fee. Remember, if you are a church member, the church will pay half of the cost. If you have any questions, contact Michelle (see above).

CONTACT: Rev. Michelle Fritz mfritz@fccedmond.org or 405.341.3544

The Children’s Committee is pleased to announce its Summer Internship Program for Children’s Ministries (ages birth-5th grade). The internship is open to college students who have completed a minimum of one year of college.
The purpose of the internship is as follows:
· To provide our college students the opportunity to give back to the church and programs that nurtured them as children
· To provide the opportunity to be a positive role model to our children
· To provide the opportunity for our college students to hone their leadership skills as they help to plan and implement various programs and ministries.
The Children’s Education Committee will be hiring 1 intern for the summer.

If you are interested in finding out more about this internship, or want to apply, go to www.fccedmond.org/register  Application deadline is March 31.

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Betty Winn, Dana Batey, Polly Rutt (Carol Jennings mom), Tommie Inman, R.D. & Betty Neal, Joyce McNickle, Dorothy Mason, Dona Lee Denton (Carrie Akin’s sister), Alma Bolvin, Pat Coker, Joan Grant, Teresa Finley, Earl Rice, Cynthia David (Winnie Hall’s daughter)

OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Tara Linville in the passing of her mother, Sandy Darnell, on February 12. Services were held at Edmond’s Oak Tree Country Club on March 6.

Please Share Your Prayer Requests with us so we can pray for you. Contact Pastoral Assistant, Iris Muno Jordan at ijordan@fccedmond.org or 341-3544, ext. 110

3/9  Teresa Fritz Combs, Matt Holliman, Tara Linville
3/10  Braxton Coil, Alicia Galyon, Brooke Medley, Dene Smith
3/11  Barbara Pope, Rachel VanOsdol, Pat Wathen, Kallie Wedlake
3/12  Florine Shirley
3/13  Brad Bowers, Bill Parks, Jim Ward
3/14  Karen Baldridge, Edna Blunk, Addy Bowers, Wayne Haigler, Karl Holliman, Charles Shorow
3/15  Ashley Bernhardt, Rebecca Hurst Larson, Timi Moffatt, Taylor Mullins, Tracie Rivera, Sydney Snow
3/16  Kandi Pate, Amy Roberts, Chris Shorow, David Watts, John Wilkinson, Isabelle Young