January - May, 2012

Peace, Hope, Joy and Love!

Have you felt it?
Are you feeling it? I hope so, because we have just celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and we are entering a new year standing on the promises of God! They are promises of hope and peace! They are promises filled with love and joy! And they are promises made to each of us the promise to never leave us nor forsake us, the promise to forgive our failures and shortcomings, and the promise to love each of us unconditionally. These are promises worth celebrating! Not just at Christmas, or Easter, but every day of the year! Thats why we come together on Sunday mornings to worship. Thats why we gather on Wednesday nights to fellowship and study. Thats why we reach out in service to our neighbor. In all these things we are celebrating the promises of God! Mark and I are excited for the New Year, and we hope you are too! 2012 is going to be filled with many opportunities to celebrate! From service projects to fellowship dinners. From dodgeball tournaments to student led worship. From retreats to mission trips! Its all a celebration! And we want you to celebrate with us! Come, stand on the promises of God with us as we celebrate life, life abundant, and life everlasting!

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Pizza @ Your Place

Join us every Wednesday night for dinner, worship, and
bible study! This semester we will continue our Worship Feast and celebrate the many ways in which we are invited into the presence of the Holy! Cost for dinner is $3.50 per week, or $50.00 for the semester. If you have a family of 4 or more participating in Unite (whether children, youth, or adult participants) you can pay a family price of $180.00 for the semester. Youth schedule: 5:30 - Girls Ensemble 5:45 - Dinner 6:30 - Worship 7:15 - Small Group Bible Study 8:00 - Done! We will meet: January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2 School is back in session, which means FREE pizza for our High School Students! Each Thursday we will be at a school hoping to have lunch with you! Watch the schedule so you know when we are at your school. January 12 January 19 January 26 February 2 February 9 Memorial Freshman Academy (F.A.) North Freshman Academy (F.A.) Memorial North Santa Fe

February 16 Memorial F.A. February 23 North F.A. March 1 Memorial North Santa Fe Memorial F.A. North F.A. Memorial North Santa Fe

Free Senior Lunch!

Hey Seniors! Did you know that there is a FREE lunch just for you offered every Wednesday? It is at First Presbyterian Church, located at 9th and Rankin (across from Central Middle School). We have been asked to spread the word to our students about this opportunity, so here is your invitation!

March 8 March 15 March 29 April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26

FCCE Youth Calendar

January Events
Sunday, January 8: BUNKO! This is our
kick-off event for 2012 and it is a family event so bring everyone! Also bring a party snack to share. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for fun and fellowship. We will also discuss our youth activities for the spring semester and share information about our summer mission trips!

March Events
Sunday, March 4: World Vision Dodgeball Tournament! Register your team and help us raise money for our World Vision Child Sponsorship. Cost is $5 per person, and you can have a team of 6-8 players, or you can register as an individual and be placed on a team. This will be a round robin tournament, and will be held in the FLC from 1-5 p.m. Register at www.fccedmond.org/dodgeball by Wednesday, February 29. Sunday, March 11: 2nd Sunday Its 2nd Sunday! Join us in the FLC from 12:15-1:45 p.m. for food, fun, and fellowship! Sunday, March 25: Fingerprints! Called to be the hands of Christ in the world, we leave our fingerprints of love as we reach out to our neighbor through service. Today we will be serving at the Oklahoma City Rescue Mission. Meet at the church at 3:30 p.m. and we will return by 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 11: Unite Begins! Sunday, January 15: 2nd Sunday This semester we are continuing our 2nd Sunday ministry. It will take place each month on the 2nd Sunday, and will include lunch, activities, and faith building conversations. It will be a great opportunity for you to not only get a free lunch, but also build strong relationships with one another while walking the faith journey together! Time is from 12:15 1:45 p.m. in the Family Life Center. However, because of our schedule, there are a few times when 2nd Sunday will actually be on the 3rd Sunday. This is one of those occasions! Just watch your calendar!
Come join us in the Fellowship Hall anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and enjoy some great beans, slaw, and cornbread. All donations help support our students that will be attending the 2012 I.A.S. trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City! Students attending are Josh Biby, Trevor Gibson, Allyson Cain, and Hallie Ball.

Sunday, January 22: International Affairs Seminar Bean Dinner

April Events
Sunday, April 1: Just Foolin Around! You dont want to miss this fun and lively evening with silly games and a crazy dinner planned! Come dressed in your silliest clothes/costume. The time is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 13-14: Baptism Retreat If you have not been baptized but would like to be, we are planning a retreat that will prepare you for baptism. We will be sending out more information on this event in the mail, so watch for it. Baptism will take place on Youth Sunday, May 6, in our Sanctuary. Please contact Greg at gbunton@fccedmond.org, or Mark at mtaylor@fccedmond.org, if you are interested in this retreat. Sunday, April 15: 2nd Sunday Its 2nd Sunday (on the 3rd Sunday again!) Join us in the FLC from 12:15-1:45 p.m. for food, fun, and fellowship! Sundays, April 22 and 29: Youth Sunday Rehearsal Our Youth Sunday Rehearsal is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Come and help us prepare for our Youth Sunday worship that will be held on Sunday, May 6. All youth are highly encouraged to be a part of this wonderful worship experience.

Fingerprints! Called to be the hands of Christ in the world, we

leave our fingerprints of love as we reach out to our neighbor through service. Today we will be making valentine decorations for the residents of Bradford Village. These decorations will remind them of Gods love in their lives, and the love we have for them as our brothers and sisters in Christ. We will meet in the FLC - 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 29: Glow Games! Since glow in the dark

volleyball was such a huge success last semester, we have planned an entire evening of Glow Games! Dont be left in the dark! Come join us from 4:30-6:30 p.m. as we light the place up with some fun and challenging games!

Big Weekend Registration Deadline!

February Events
Sunday, February 5: Super Bowl Subs! Today is our Super Bowl Sub Sandwich sale! All hands on deck to help us make sandwiches beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 1 p.m.
Then come back at 5:30 p.m. for our own celebration in the FLC and Youth Room! Bring a party snack to share. We will conclude when the game is over, and you can get picked up earlier if needed.

Sunday, February 12: 2nd Sunday Its another 2nd Sunday from

12:15 1:45 p.m. Come join us for lunch, activities, and faith building conversations in the Family Life Center.

May Events
Wednesday, May 2: Senior Celebration Night & Small Group Parties! For our last UNITE of the Spring semester, all students will meet in the Chapel at 6:00 to celebrate our seniors, and then all will be dismissed at 6:30 for their small group parties. Seniors will stay for the Senior Dinner. Sunday, May 6: Youth Sunday The Youth will lead both the 9:00 and 11:00 Sunday services. Saturday, May 12: Annual Garage Sale! This is our annual youth garage sale which benefits the summer mission trips and all other youth activites. We will start collecting items the week prior to the sale. More information will be sent out closer to this date but in the meantime be on the lookout for items to save! Sunday, May 20: 2nd Sunday Its 2nd Sunday (on the 3rd Sunday once again!) Join us in the FLC from 12:15-1:45 p.m. for food, fun, and fellowship!

Friday February 17-Sunday, February 19: Big Weekend 2012! Big Weekend is packed with great music, challenging messages, and opportunities for students who are in 6 - 12 grades all over Edmond and the Oklahoma City area to put their faith in action. But what is the purpose of Big Weekend? Its more than the band, more than the speaker, more than the time hanging out with your friends. Its about the cross. Join us for an awesome weekend where we gather with students from all denominations and get back to the basics. Well have awesome messages and music that lead us to worshiping God as one. Cost is $30 per person. Go to www.fccedmond.org/bigweekend for more information and to register by Sunday, January 29. Rocktown Registration Deadline! Sunday, February 26: Rocktown Climbing Gym! Formerly OKC Rocks. Come spend the day doing some rock climbing. Cost is $15.00 per person. We will meet at the church at 12:30 p.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Register at www.fccedmond.org/rocktown by Sunday, Feburary 19. Wednesday, Feb. 29: Dodgeball Tournament Registration Deadline!