CONNECTION

A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 3 No. 30 August 18, 2011

The Chalice

Welcome!
By Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister
This Sunday, August 21, we eagerly welcome Dr. Gary PelusoVerdend as our guest preacher. Throughout our re:NEW process, he has been our consummate friend, consultant, and guide. A scholar in the field of Practical Theology, Dr. Peluso-Verdends teaching and research interests are related to the study of congregational cultures and models for effective and transformative leadership within church and society. He has taught a wide range of practical theology courses, at Phillips Theological Seminary and elsewhere, at the masters and doctoral levels. Dr. Peluso-Verdend began serving PTS as President in July 2009. He was Vice President of Stewardship from July 2005 until becoming president. An ordained minister in The United Methodist Church, he previously served as the doctor of ministry program director, a member of regular faculty (1993-2000), and as dean (1997-2000). In addition to providing leadership for numerous church and professional workshops, his publications include What is Lyle Schallers Vision of the Church?, The Christian Century (January 27,1993), The Crisis of Local and Regional Ecumenism, Mid-Stream (October 1993), Inquiring and Discerning Hearts: Vocation and Ministry with Young Adults on Campus, co-authored with Sam Potaro (Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1993), To Live or to Die In Battle: A Nineteenth Century Metaphor and Clergy Self-Care, Quarterly Review (Fall 1998), How Many Churches Does It Take to Raise a Minister?, The Circuit Rider (January-February 2002), Paying Attention: Focusing Your Congregation on What Matters (2005), two articles in the ATS-sponsored journal

Theological Education, and two recent contributions to lectionary resources. Please join us this Sunday in welcoming and expressing gratitude to Dr. PelusoVerdend for his visionary leadership to our church, the seminary, and this faith community.

President, Phillips Theological Seminary Associate Professor of Practical Theology

Gary Peluso-Verdend, Ph.D.

OPEN MINDS Intentional Faith Development

Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend Sunday, August 28

Sunday, August 21

OPEN HANDS Risk-Taking Mission & Service

Rev. Greg Bunton

UNITE starts September 7; registration begins next week!

SAVE the DATE!

Prayers of the People

THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYER Charlie Young, Rex Swanson (former

Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am

at First Christian
August 21, 2011

member), Roy Jackson, Virginia ONiel, Nita Williams (Jeff Williams mom), John Werhun, Naomi Bell (Karen Walenciaks mom), Rose Marie McKee, Barbara Hall, Dona Lee Denton (Carrie Akins sister), Joe Samuels, Bart Rodr, Ed Berry
OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO Tim & Donna Clark in the passing of Donnas father,

Zoy Bert Lindsay, on August 12. Services were held August 16 in Del City.

Message: Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend Scripture: Romans 11:33-12:2 Theme: Intentional Faith Development

110 Year History Books ...are available now for pick up. If you pre-ordered your copy, please drop by the rotunda table today!

Happy Birthday!
8/21 Suzann Allison, Steve Hall, Amanda Jennings, Sandy Mitchell, Karla Rowley 8/22 Hunter Steuart, Chris Stone 8/23 Sarah Combs, Donna Clark, Kim Engel, Kay Mades, Bonnie Smith 8/24 Emma Hendershot, Debbie Howell, Randle Lee 8/25 Anne Holzberlein, Sophia Hunt 8/26 Susan Black, Jill Keel, Robbi Kinnaird, J.D. Metcalf, Nancy Nelson 8/28 Karen Moore, Matt Quade, Earl Rice

August 28, 2011

Message: Rev. Greg Bunton Scripture: John 13:12-17 Theme: Risk-Taking Mission & Service

Our phone system sustained damage during the last round of storms. The system will be replaced next week. Until that time, we DO NOT have access to voicemail and after hours answering is unavailable. Questions? Contact Karla Mahan at kmahan@fccedmond.org

Phone System Update

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This will be a personal visit to Ft. Sill with Rev. Dr. Jerry Black as our host and guide. With Jerrys connections, we plan to visit this military training center for US Troops. Put Thursday, October 6, on your calendar! Contact Winnie Hall to reserve your spot - 341-4297.

Classics to Tour Ft. Sill Thursday, October 6

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