Connection: A Defining Moment
Connection: A Defining Moment
Connection: A Defining Moment
A publication of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK Vol. 4 No. 12 March 29, 2012
The Chalice
A Defining Moment
By Rev. Dr. Jerry Black, Associate Minister
Baptism. It is one of those grand moments in our faith journey; a moment when we most fully connect to the church, the body of Christ, the community of faith. It is a moment special beyond words. It is sacred. Somewhere between the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee, Jesus stepped into the Jordan River with John the Baptist and was baptized (Mark 1:9-11). It was his commissioning momentthe beginning of his ministry and work; the start of his journey to the cross. So in our baptism we are re-enacting his baptism. It is our commissioning moment. We are affirming our faith in Christ and proclaiming him to be the Son of the living God, our Lord and Savior. And we are affirming our commitment to a Christ-like ministry and service. According to Paul, our baptism is also the dramatic portrayal of Jesus burial and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4). It is that defining moment when we die with Christ and emerge a renewed beingsymbolically and powerfully. This Sunday, Palm Sunday, 18 Pastors Class participants will join our church-wide palm processional from Shannon Miller Park to the Rotunda, into the sanctuary, and on to the waters of their baptism. They will affirm their confession of Christ, their eagerness to most fully connect with the family of faith, and their commitment to a life of ministry and service. It is their sacred moment. Please join them for this grand sacrament and encourage them in their faith journey. In the process, take time to reflect on your own baptism. Recall it from memory or the stories of your family at the moment of your christening. Remember and celebrate. Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord (John 12:13).
EASTER BREAKFAST
Served 8:30-11am
Enjoy an special breakfast in Fellowship Hall with your church family before you go to worship or Sunday School! Hosted by Membership Ministries
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages 3 through 4th grade will be held Easter Morning on our playgrounds. Children should meet in their classrooms - Sunday Need Prayer? Please let us know how we can pray for School teachers will you, or a loved one, by sharing your prayer concerns with us. These will be made available to the prayer vigil participants. Simply write your prayer concern on the back escort their classes to the appropriate of your Connection Form in worship this coming Sunday, or email or call Rev. Jerry playground for the HUNT! Bring a Black early next week at jblack@fccedmond.org or 341-3544. basket and a friend! Hosted by the 2012 Pastors Class
Happy Birthday!
4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7 Delaney Ernst, Megan Sanford Anna Hall, Lindsay Hanna, Byron Lofton, Paul Preslar Josh Franklin, Claire Linville, Brian Wilburn Janell Lee, Brenda Peterson, Leslie Smith Ryan Bowers, Penny Dilg, Trish Thomas Anna Felix, Hannah OMeara
Rachel Parks
Saturday, April 7 2 to 4pm
Rachel is registered at Macys, Williams-Sonoma, and Target Hosted by Charla Allison, Jennifer Cain, Donna Combs, Robbi Kinnaird, Brenda Peterson, Trish Thomas and Sherrye VanOsdol
The Blue Star Mothers of Edmond have received requests from our Troops, for the new, dark colored pillowcases, and their favorite snack beef jerky. Let us show our appreciation and support to our Troops by donating. Lets Fill The Box in the Fellowship Hall, during the months of April and May. We will be hosting a Blue Star PACK for 500+ troops in June. Thank you, Becky Winn for the Blue Star Mothers of Edmond
You still have time to honor the memory of a loved one by sharing a lily with your church family. Place your order by Sunday, April 1 - each plant is $15. Three easy ways to order: 1) Complete an online form at www.fccedmond.org/lilies OR 2) Complete an order form found in worship bulletins OR 3) Contact Iris Muno Jordan at 341-3544, ext. 110. Sales of Easter Lilies help fund youth summer mission trips and other youth projects. Thanks for your support!
All blood drives will be held from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Make plans to support our hospital patients with your gift of life through the Oklahoma Blood Institute.
Worship
8:15, 9 & 11am
at First Christian
April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday
You can buy $20 TLC Greenhouse gift cards from our students, now through May 6. Your purchase will help support our youth mission trips. The TLC cards are good for all plants, trees, fertilizer and soil. to help you get your garden growing this spring! (excludes landscaping services) Easy to purchase on Sundays and Wednesday evenings. Contact Missy Blevins at 833-1115 with questions.
Message: Rev. Chris Shorow Rev. Greg Bunton Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
Save these dates for Vacation Bible School ... June 11-14
Dinner from 6:00 to 6:30pm VBS from 6:30 to 8:45pm Online registration begins April 15
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