The Heart of Giving

Celebrating the heart-beat of First Christian

When the Israelites crossed the Jordan a!ter years in the wilderness, Joshua recalled how God had protected, delivered, and ultimately brought them into the Promised Land. Then he called them to renew their covenant with the Lord, saying, Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. (Joshua 24:15) In the Bible, covenant renewal consisted of, rst, remembering what God had done for the people, second, looking forward to the next stage in their journey together, and third, a recommitment to Gods calling and mission. At the beginning of 2011 our reNEW Task Force selected Appreciative Inquiry as a process to nd our positive core - those things we do well - and build upon them.

We began our work at a Leadership Retreat in April 2011, and continued with a church-wide conversation during each Sunday in June. During these reNEW conversations we remembered with gratitude all that God has done for us. As we gathered to share our stories and hear the stories of others, we focused on the best of who we are, and listened for what God has in store for us in the future. Five themes emerged during reNEW. Each of these values are connected by a strong sense of openness a term shared repeatedly in all reNEW sessions These represent the core values of First Christian. Collectively, they shape our life together and our ministry priorities as we continue to discern how God intends to work through us in the future.

Open DOORS
Extending Radical Hospitality

Open ARMS
Forming Authentic Relationships

Open TABLE
Passionately Worshipping God

Open MINDS
Developing Faith Intentionally

Open HANDS
Taking Risks in Mission and Service

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Our generosity paves a way for those who follow us in the faith.

Looking forward to the next exciting chapter of First Christians ministry we renew our covenant with commitments from each member and family. Our commitments to serve and give make ministry a reality. Extravagant Generosity The Heart of Giving is our annual giving campaign theme this year and it serves as the next step of our covenant renewal. It is a time to recommit to serving and giving. It is a time to resource the ministries we presently have, and fund some of the exciting dreams revealed to us by God. This publication tells the story of how we are stewards of our resources. It shows ways we are giving time to serve and transform God's world. It tells how our extravagant generosity is touching lives. It highlights ways First Christian is:

extending radical hospitality through Open DOORS forming authentic relationships with Open ARMS passionately worshiping God at the Open TABLE developing faith intentionally with Open MINDS providing risk-taking mission and service with Open HANDS Please join us in thanksgiving and prayer as we continue our covenant renewal. We look forward to serving together to make our dreams, and Gods dreams, for this community of faith come true. May our hearts respond to Gods call to serve and give. We are thankful for the Extravagant Generosity that ows from each Open HEART!

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Our Core Values

Core Value 1: Open DOORS

Practicing Radical Hospitality

WE AREextending RADICAL HOSPITALITY into our community and the next generation, welcoming people of all ages and stages of life, and accepting varied beliefs and backgrounds. Through radical hospitality, we are extending the welcome of Jesus Christ into this faith community, and we walk with the stranger, just like Christ walks with us, to integrate them fully into the life of this community.

Evangelism Ministry Highlights

Fall 2010 - Summer 2011

38 81 58

GUESTS HOSTED AT FIVE DISCOVER FIRST CHRISTIAN EVENTS PEOPLE GREET MEMBERS AND GUESTS EACH SUNDAY, AND WELCOME AND PROVIDE INFORMATION TO OUR GUESTS

A few dreams from

Provide Floating Greeters Oer Valet Parking Service Oer a six week class to help people get involved

LOAVES OF BREAD SHARED WITH 1ST TIME GUESTS

600 1100 42
BALLOONS SHARED HOT DOGS SERVED

WATERMELONS SERVED

WATER BOTTLES GIVEN OUT

1050

FREEDOM FEST 2011

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Core Value 2: Open ARMS

Forming Authentic Relationships

Hospitality Team
WE AREforming deep AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS, caring, nurturing and arming one another through small groups, food, fun, celebrations and pastoral caring ministries. It is through these relationships that we build trust in community, lean on each other in times of stress and loss, and celebrate life together in Christ. Through deep authentic relationships we nd support, encouragement and accountability.

20 hosts serve as "rst friends" when people join the church. These Membership Ministry "friends" stand with new members when they join, introduce them to the church, show them around, help them learn about the church and follow up to make sure they nd their own place to plug in.

On the Horizon...

Ministry Fair showcasing ways to connect and serve!

Fun Highlights
Classics - Tour Group Adventures!
Armstrong Auditorium | Peppers Ranch | Chickasaw Cultural Center Texas Adventure | OKC ZOO | Gospelfest

2010 Follies Variety Show and Chili Cook-O

30 2

POTS OF CHILI

TECH CREW

24 275+

ACTS

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

AUDIENCE MEMBERS

A few dreams from

Compassionate Care Highlights

1077

PRAYER CARDS MAILED

PRAYER MINISTRY 8 to 12 elders and ministers gather weekly to pray over joys and concerns of members and friends, writing and mailing 20+ cards weekly.

Additional sta to help lead small groups beyond existing Sunday School Provide a variety of support groups Oer intergenerational activities to CONNECT our seniors and children

Ministers and elders provide year round compassionate care, hospital visits, shepherding of those in crisis or homebound, grief support and prayer. Ministers oer marriage preparation and ceremonies, and conduct funerals and memorial services.

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Fellowship Highlights
228 BARISTAS SERVED

5700 57
cups of cofee

gallons of milk

6830 57
donuts

gallons of juice

8 Sunday School classes volunteering at the coee bar year round 20 dozen donut holes, 144 canolis, 144 pieces of baklava, and 100 Italian sodas served on the Shorow sabbatical send o Sunday

NEW from Membership in 2011

New coee bar set up and signage Now proudly serving fair trade coee 20 dozen baked goods + 22 FCC chefs + colorful pancakes & omelettes = 2011 Easter EGGstravaganza! Summer Sunday Sabbatical from Donuts... during reNEW (casseroles, baked goods, and fruits oh my!) 4 weeks + Sunday School classes = 4 yummy mornings! October 2 - GRATITUDE Sunday 2011! "From Radical Hospitality to Extravagant Generosity!" We will celebrate the return of the Shorow family from Sabbatical with Italian air AND oer thanks in a BIG way to the whole congregation...thanks to Bellini's Ristorante & Grill.

Core Value 3: Open TABLE

Practicing Passionate Worship

WE AREcultivating a congregation of PASSIONATE WORSHIPERS, by oering our best, creating worship experiences that are alive, fresh, engaging, inviting, and authentic. We support dynamic music, prayer, spirituality and celebrate the artistic expression of all. Through these gatherings we are formed into community, nurtured in mind and spirit, and transformed into the people God calls us to be. Worship is the heart of our life together at First Christian and empowers us to care for one another, grow in faith, and serve others. Through worship we respond to God's love and grace. In baptism we make our covenant with God and at the table, the heart of our worship, we celebrate communion.

A few dreams from

403
199
17 people made a rst time profession of faith and joined

AVERAGE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE

Involve children in a variety of worship leadership roles Equip and support more musical small groups/ ensembles More opportunities for unied worship

FIRST TIME GUESTS

58

NEW MEMBERS

21 people baptized 149 Sunday morning services 8 special services during Lent, Holy Week and Advent

On the Horizon...
Provide new bell tables/pads

Spotlight for sanctuary for musical and dramatic presentations Easter Cantata with orchestra for 2012 Brighter projectors for sanctuary

Invite students who wish to be an Elder or Pastor to pray/assist with worship Audio-visual (sound, screen, projectors) updates in Chapel Remodel the music room/ make room for more music storage and people

23 Wednesday night student worship services

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Spiritual Ministry Highlights

52 Chancel Choir members led us to the Table through inspiring music 12 musicians in the Praise Band enhanced our worship experience 8 members sang with the Vox Solus a cappella team 6 students led Wednesday night student worship 60 children presented the sparkling Christmas musical Star of Wonder (supported by 18 volunteers) 76 people brought us Night of the Fathers Love Christmas Cantata, expressing the essence, mystery and awe of the night of Christs birth 60 children led us to seek Peace on Earth through our Childrens Sunday worship service 32 students oered their own version of passionate, artistic worship on Youth Sunday 38 people volunteered as part of a worship ministry team to help us experience God in worship through aesthetic and experiential elements 7 technical crew volunteers gave over 600 hours to enhance worship and special events 112 Deacons and Junior Deacons prepared and served communion for each service 43 Elders oered weekly worship leadership and prayers Annual Easter Prayer Vigil - 36 continuous hours of prayer

Core Value 4: Open MINDS

Intentional Faith Development

ADULT EDUCATION

WE AREforming disciples through INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT, free to explore and grow in our faith, nding strength in our diverse beliefs. Through study, prayer and discernment we discover our life-stories are woven into the bigger story Gods story. From toddlers to school age children, from youth to senior adults, through our Education Ministry we provide opportunties weekly, seasonally and annually that allow for spiritual growth and faith development. Through these programs we inform the mind and inspire the spirit.

I was taught at First Edmond that Faith Formation is active! Its not a passive thing. You dont just crack open your Bible for an hour a week and then thats it. Its a living, breathing part of your everyday life.
Cara (Cavanaugh) Gilger

A few dreams from

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES WITH 104 AVERAGE ATTENDANCE WEEKLY WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIES TAUGHT BY REV. CHRIS SHOROW*

Fall 2010 - Enough, Discovering Joy Through Simplicity & Generosity - led by Rev. Jerry Black & Bob Bennett Oer a Spiritual Gi!ts class to all to help nd their God Given Gi!ts and get involved Staed to support adult ministries, and small groups Enlarge and enhance Sunday school space, and equip rooms with Smart boards Fall 2010 - Intro. to the New Testament Rev. Jerry Black Spring 2011 - Talking About God & Other Faith Issues Rev. Jerry Black Womens Connections Study Fall 2010 - Annointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David Spring 2011 - Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted Jenny Wiechmann & Tana Stu$lebean, facilitators
*Fall 2010 - A Study of the Prophets Spring 2011 - Jesus & The Gospel

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Adult Education

Were not our hearts burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?
Luke 24:32

Core Value 4: Open MINDS

Intentional Faith Development

CHILDRENS MINISTRY

A few dreams from

Fun, Friendship and Service group for 4th and 5th graders Childrens Ministry summer interns Secure Check-In System

We value each child and oer a safe environment where they will experience acceptance and Gods love. Through quality Nursery care, Sunday School, SPROUTS worship, Wednesday evening UNITE program, Vacation Bible School and more - children are encouraged to know, love and serve God.

On the Horizon

Create a new worship center for Children's Worship & Wonder. Through this program children will learn about and experience God as they hear Bible stories in a way that allows them to enter those stories and form responses from their life experiences.

75 47 25

CHILDREN IN SUNDAY SCHOOL WEEKLY CHILDREN ATTENDED SCHOOL-YEAR WEDNESDAY NIGHT UNITE PROGRAM CHILDREN CARRIED THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO WORSHIP BY SERVING AS ACOLYTES

CHILDREN LEARNED ABOUT GODS LOVE AT PANDAMANIA VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

130

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Childrens Ministry

Projects ers VBS Mission 5th Grad

Baked Cookies for BOB

Packed lunches for BOB

Planted our rst on Garden! Childrens Missi

Core Value 4: Open MINDS

Intentional Faith Development

STUDENT MINISTRY

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise.
Deuteronomy 6:5-7

130
STUDENTS AND LEADERS EXPERIENCE WEDNESDAY UNITE DINNER, WORSHIP AND SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES

On the Horizon

Announcement monitors and registration kiosks in Student Ministry spaces Partner with 1st Presbyterian on weekly senior lunches Summer Mission 2012 - disaster response with Week of Compassion (Joplin or Tuscaloosa)

A few dreams from

3 35

Provide a logical faith development progression from youth ministries into expanded adult programs Intergenerational opportunities for students and older adults to learn from one another Oering worship leadership experiences to students considering becoming an Elder or minister

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERNS STUDENTS ATTENDED SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS REGULARLY

LAUNCHED

COLLEGE/YOUNG ADULT CLASS

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Student Ministry Highlights

FALL 2010 - SUMMER 2011
Intentional development of student leaders who shape the future of our Student Ministries! Gave 42 students and leaders the opportunity to experience a summer musical mission trip across the US and attend the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Refreshed and remodeled Student Ministry Room in Family Life Center

Core Value 5: Open HANDS

Extending Risk-Taking Mission & Service

Mission & Service Highlights 120 Meals

Hosted and partnered to serve an average of 120 meals a day to the hungry of Edmond through Breakfast on Boulevard.

FALL 2010 - SUMMER 2011

60 Children
Provided school supplies, new shoes and haircuts for 60 children of Rolling Green Apartment complex.

515 Blankets
Sent 515 blankets overseas through Church World Service Students, children and families walked in CROP Walk to alleviate hunger.

80 Meals
Served an average of 80 people a hot meal on 5 Monday nights at Refuge Fellowship - a ministry of Disciples oering homeless people OKC both spiritual and physical nourishment

190 Coats
Shared 190 coats with people who attend Breakfast on Boulevard

1700 Gi s
Collected, packaged and shipped more than 1700 gi!t boxes through Operation Christmas Child

New Collaboration
Joined the Rolling Green Collaborative, a group of churches and other agencies investing time and resources to improve the quality of life for the residents of Edmonds Rolling Green Apartment complex

18 People
18 people went on an intergenerational mission trip to Inman Christian Center in San Antonio, TX which serves low-income, inner city children. They did grounds clean up and built picnic tables.

Shared $1200
Shared over $1200 through Souper Bowl of Caring to alleviate hunger.

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For where your treasure is, there you heart will be also.
Matthew 6:21

$325,910 25%
TOWARD MISSIONS

TOTAL MISSION GIVING

$129,672: FCCs BUDGETED MISSION GIVING $196,238: ADDITIONAL MISSION GIVING (over-and-above generosity) TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF EVERY DOLLAR GIVEN THAT GOES

12% OF TOTAL BUDGET

A few dreams from

Opening our Hands Locally and Globally

In 2010 we gave over $19,867 in support of families in our church and community through our Benevolence ministry. Through extra oerings in 2010 First Christian generously shared an additional $153,152 (above budget) to ease the suering of others through disaster response, humanitarian aid, and other local and global missions. We joined eorts with other Disciples to meet Gods people at their point of deepest need: spiritually, physically, emotionally, and/or economically.

Mission Partners
Breakfast on Boulevard Central Oklahoma Habitat for
Humanity

Provide intergenerational mission project opportunities, both locally and abroad Provide tutoring and literacy programs for children, youth and adults Oer a handyman service to senior adults Expand our capacity through Breakfast on Boulevard to reach the community to alleviate hunger

Edmond Community
Thanksgiving Dinner

Whiz Kids tutoring/mentoring The Edmond HOPE Center EARC/Group Homes Central Christian Camp Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Disciples Retirement
Community of Oklahoma, Inc.

Phillips Theological Seminary Global Mission Partners Disciples Mission Fund Global Ministries of the
Christian Church and United Church of Christ

Week of Compassion Christian Church in Oklahoma

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Core Value 5: Open HANDS

Extending Risk-Taking Mission & Service

A child's early experiences enrich and foster future growth. Children need safety, security, warmth and acceptance in the promise of God's love. First Christian has a long history of caring for children in the Edmond community. Since 1963 the Children's Center at First Christian has been with the sights and sounds of children of all ages each weekday. This outreach ministry began in response to the need of a single mother who was returning to school to complete her education and continues to serve families with a variety of needs.

Our early learning environment encourages:

spiritual development physical development intellectual development

Our Christian environment welcomes:

REASON | EXPLORATION | QUESTION | IMAGINATION

Summer of Service!

SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN COMPLETED SERVICE PROJECTS EACH FRIDAY Played Bingo with Seniors at Bradford Village Reading Buddies in toddler and preschool classrooms Decorated food drive collection boxes

Regional Food Bank

1000

1000+ POUNDS OF FOOD COLLECTED FOR REGIONAL FOOD BANK

75

5 CHILDREN AND STAFF X 3 HOURS EACH = 75 VOLUNTEER HOURS!

25

25 CHILDREN AND STAFF DELIVERED FOOD TO REGIONAL FOOD BANK

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Child Care Center

First licensed child care facility in the State of Oklahoma 160 families served 185 children enrolled 177 children on waiting list Children ages 6 weeks through completion of h grade 3 star accredited by State of Oklahoma - the highest possible rating Nationally accredited through the National Accreditation Commission since 2007 (NAC oers an optional faith-based accreditation component) 3120 gallons of milk served in the last 12 months Summer school age children program included 4 eld trips weekly

On the Horizon
Doubling infant capacity from 8 to 16 to meet the needs of church members and currently enrolled families 2 new buses will be put into service soon

Places for People and Ministry

Administration Ministry - Property Committee

The church oers places for gathering, fellowship, worship and education. Our facilities reect who we are, what we are called to do, and launch the ministries we value. As good neighbors and good stewards, we open our doors in times of crisis, and share our facilities with a variety of local schools and non-prot organizations.

Facility Highlights
Fall 2010 - Summer 2011

A few dreams from

New landscaping along Boulevard near Chapel entry Expanded/repaired sprinkler system All roofs checked and repaired Kitchen cabinets renished, island enlarged, new countertops and sinks Retrotted kitchen lights with T8 ballasts for energy eciency and better light

First impressions, the ability to nd your way easily, and accessible information greatly impact how people feel welcomed in our church. Here are some of the ideas to oer a more welcoming environment: Waynding signage Fresh color & interest in Fellowship Hall and Coee areas Multiple/comfortable seating areas in rotunda Renovate a room to serve as a comfortable space for families to gather during funerals, and for brides to dress before weddings

PAINTING

Outside signs, FLC foyer, Exterior doors on FLC and sanctuary building, portico canopy and lights, classrooms 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 131, 201

On the Horizon

Repaint Fellowship Hall/Basement/Stairwells Custom doors rebuilt/installed in Chapel Continue energy eciency steps including retrotting all light xtures in Childrens Center, Fellowship Hall and Chapel, and install wireless computer controlled thermostats throughout facilities Replace interior doors of Children's Center

For a large number of young families, our Children's Center is the handshake of our church. Collaboration is underway to create a more inviting and appealing environment for children in Sunday School and our Child Care Center. Refreshing these spaces includes so!t paint colors, new countertops, base molding, improved storage, doorframes and interior doors.

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Support for Ministry

Administration and Communications Ministries

Communication Ministry Highlights

Fall 2010 - Summer 2011 Video production supporting 3 sermon series Enough Campaign publicity Gratitude Sunday video and print design Sermon mp3s available online Guidebook Directory mailed to member households in January, 2011 Professionally designed welcome booklet reNEW print and video publicity Google calendar accessible on our website Camera, backdrops, lighting and video equipment Family photo album

Whether communicating the details of church activities, managing the calendar, maintaining facilities, managing nancial details, ordering supplies, coordinating volunteer eorts, distributing benevolence to those in need, or creating and publishing communication and worship tools, our administrative and communications sta attend to daily details that equip and enable each of our core values and ministries. This portion of our budget includes printed and online communication tools, nancial audits, postage, printing, oce supplies and equipment, accounts payable, contribution recordkeeping On The Horizon and statements, and sta who Replace announcement handle these functions. monitor system and include live feed from Google calendar to A few dreams from display event times and locations New member interview series Website refresh to address accessiblity of information and provide a mobile friendly experience Mobile friendly website Cost-saving printers and copiers Update guest connection booklet with color coded map to correspond to new waynding signage Create information centers that are open, accessible, and provide welcoming spots to eectively communicate with guests and members Explore alternative communication methods that address the wide variety of audiences and preferences of news delivery

Financial Accountablity

Monthly nancial reports generated for review by each ministry area Monthly Finance Committee meetings and reports to Administration Ministry Reports to the Board from Administration Moderator Monthly giving status updates in Dollars & Sense column in newsletter

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Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets

Luke 6:38, The Message

generosity.

2010 was a very exciting year for the church; not just in terms of what we were able to do for members, for the community we live in and for global missions. While many Disciples of Christ churches experienced decline nancially and numerically, First Christian Edmond grew in our giving and membership. Due to the recession, the past few years have been extremely dicult for churches throughout the United States. Because of your collective generosity, First Christian Edmond has not followed the national, regional or state trends. In fact, we ended 2010 with a carryover balance of just over $63,000 from our projected budget. We achieved this even a!ter increasing our outreach giving from 10% to 12% of our budget. And that strong nancial trend continues in 2011. As of June 30, 2011, our revenue from pledges and cash donations is almost 104% of what we projected in revenue when establishing our 2011 budget. Thank you for your continued generosity!

This Heart Chart shows how we currently allocate money across ministry areas. It includes personnel by ministry area(s) served.

Places for People and Ministry

19% | $248,243

Support for Ministries

12% | $156,979

17% | $226,534

Open Table

Open Minds
15% | $199,541

Open Doors
4% | $58,917

Open Hands Open Arms

7% | $101,268 25% | $325,910

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How we fund ministry and establish our budget.

Each fall our Stewardship Ministry conducts an annual campaign asking everyone to consider making a commitment to give for the coming year. Following the campaign, our Finance committee considers all sources of income and works with each ministry area to establish responsible ministry budgets. Letting us know your intentions for giving to both the general operating fund and our building fund, allows us to be good stewards of the resources committed to Gods work through our church. Even if you can only make a limited nancial commitment, we ask everyone to submit an estimated Commitment to Give card. Simply increase or decrease your commitment if your situation changes. If you have any questions regarding the form or your giving, please contact our Business Administrator, Karla Mahan at 341-3544.

Collective Commitments
Extravagant Generosity - The Heart of Giving is more than a sermon series or campaign theme. It is a statement of our individual and collective commitment to serve God and share with others. When we all share from our hearts we fund the ministries that change lives in our community and in God's world!

VOLUNTEERS
462 NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS 44,285 TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS VALUE OF $755,059 VOLUNTEER HOURS*

Open Doors

Open Minds

Open Table

Open Arms

Open Hands

*Value based on $17.05/hour for Oklahoma in 2010 by Independent Sector, a coalition of charities, foundations, and corporations research, and validated by other online sources.

Support for Ministries

10,235 hrs

4,865 hrs

5,686 hrs

13,910 hrs

2,616 hrs

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5,973 hrs

Opening Your Heart...Making Your Commitments

Our ministry at First Christian, in the community and in Gods world is funded by our collective commitments of time and money. They provide the resources to live out our core values and the ministry priorities we arm. This publication reects our stewardship of these gi!ts and provides a glimpse of the ways we welcome people, care for one another, have fun together, worship God, grow in our faith, and serve our neighbors. Our ministry is funded by the generosity of people like you whose hearts are stirred to give extravagantly. May God bless our recommitment to ministry!

Will You Take The Next Step In Giving?

This chart represents the number of First Christian families who give consistently (by range)

E 24 12 TH 30 38 39 29 57 63 126
FAMILIES FAMILIES FAMILIES FAMILIES FAMILIES FAMILIES FAMILIES FAMILIES

EP XT ST NE

9
FAMILIES

5
FAMILIES

FAMILIES

.01 $500

$501 $1,000

$1001 $1,500

$1501 $2,000

$2001 $2,500

$2,501 3,500

$3,501 5,000

$5,001 $7,500

$7,501 10,000

$10,001 - $15,001 $15,000 $30,000

New Option! Automated Giving

Over 20 households have enrolled in automated giving for General and Building Funds. Its simple, secure, exible and it helps improve recordkeeping and processing of contributions. Enroll anytime! Complete an Automated Giving Enrollment Form, which you can nd at our Welcome Center or download from www.fccedmond.org/give and return to:
First Christian Church ATTN: Karla Mahan PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083

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Unless the eye catch fire, The God will not be seen. Unless the ear catch fire, The God will not be heard. Unless the tongue catch fire, The God will not be named. Unless the heart catch fire, The God will not be known.
Thomas Merton, American writer and Trapist Monk

Recommit to Reducing Building Fund Debt

Because we have been blessed during these recent hard economic times, we continue to pay down our mortgage at a very strong pace. This pay down includes retiring debt for the Sanctuary, Family Life Center and the property east of the church where the cleaners is located. As of June 30, 2011 our mortgage balance was $1,101,811.88. Currently we are receiving approximately $240,000 per year in building fund pledges which means we should payo the mortgage in the rst three months of 2016. While the path we are on is nancially strong and prudent, increasing pledged revenue and reducing our building fund debt will free up dollars for ministry and growth, renovation of strategic facility areas, and increase funds for mission work locally and globally.

Would you consider taking the 1% challenge?

Find where YOU are on the chart (your annual income and current monthly giving). Move to the right to determine how much you are willing to grow your monthly giving Annual Income
$20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $125,000 $150,000

1%
$17 25 33 42 50 58 67 75 83 104 125

2%
$33 50 67 83 100 117 133 150 167 208 250

3%
$50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 313 375

4%
$67 100 133 167 200 233 267 300 333 417 500

5%
$83 125 167 208 250 292 333 375 417 521 625

6%
$100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 625 750

7%
$117 175 233 292 350 408 467 525 583 729 875

8%
$133 200 267 333 400 467 533 600 667 833 1000

9%
$150 225 300 375 450 525 600 675 750 938 1125

10%
$167 250 333 417 500 583 667 750 833 1042 1250

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The light of Christ

in our hearts

REFLECTS
the fullness of

Gods love

to the world!

201 East Second Street PO Box 3548, Edmond, OK 73083 405.341.3544 | www.fccedmond.org