April 24 Tower Times - First United Methodist Church of Claremore

April 24, 2013
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Claremore, OK
1615 N Highway 88
Claremore, OK. 74017
918-341-4580
http://claremorefumc.org/
Sunday Services
Heritage Worship 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary
Contemporary Blue Jeans 9:45 a.m. Sanctuary
Generations Service 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary
Family Life Center
Epic United Service 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Youth Re-Generation Worship
5:00 p.m. thru 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening
Bridge Meal & Service 6:00 p.m.
Tower Chimes
First United Methodist Church
Enough faith to share with others!
You know that the past few weeks we have been exploring what it means to have an Easter Sunday
faith in a Good Friday world. Every time we listen to the latest news report we’re reminded that we live
in a Good Friday world. (Someone recently told me that the best thing they’ve done for their mental
health has been limiting the amount of network news that they view.) Often this world feels more like
Good Friday than Easter Sunday.
The good news for us as Christians is that we are Easter people. Remember the powerful message from
Ephesians 1:19-20. The same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead long ago is at work in you
today! Let’s pray that the Holy Spirit will empower us to live with an Easer Sunday faith.
So far we have considered the example of Thomas, whose faith was very authentic in spite of his doubts; Mary
Magdalene, who had faith even when her heart was broken; Peter, who had faith even when he didn’t have a
clue. This coming Sunday we will consider Philip, who had enough faith to share with others!
People all around us are looking for something to believe in. There is a persistent longing to reach out to
Someone. They want to know if there is a God who has anything to do with them or to say to them. In the face
of such questions and longings of the heart, you and I have some good news to share!
Striving to be Faithful,
Dr. Ray Crawford
Want to Volunteer in Children’s Ministries this Summer?
Contact Stephen Cagle
918-557-8556
[email protected]
Area Students going on Cultural and Painting Mission.
I am taking a small group of Spanish students on a cultural excursion to Costa Rica, May 28th-June 3rd. We will be staying
with Pastor Victor Vargas at our sister church in Tuetal, Costa Rica. While there, we will be doing a painting project for the
church. If you would like to help us with the cost of this project, please write a check to FUMC and put Costa Rica painting
project in the memo line.
Thank you and God bless, Bethany Stiteler
Pie Ministry
Our Pie Ministry welcomes our first time guests by delivering a homemade pie and an invitation to
return to worship with our church family. If you can bake a pie or make a refrigerator pie we need your
help! If you feel called to share in this wonderful outreach mission, please contact
Pat Chambers at 918-341-6713.
Bakers this week are: Charlene Dowell, Mary Ogle, Janette Parker
Gifts received:
In memory of Bob Portwood by Richard & Sandra Swan to children’s bldg. fund
In memory of Frank Mobra by Dr. Larry & Fran Hrdlicka to the bldg. fund.
In memory of Frank Mobra by Joyce Bradshaw to the pantry
In honor of the Tomasko family by the Crites family to the music fund
In memory of Bob Portwood by John & Martha Starr to Good Samaritan fund
In memory of Bob Portwood by Caroline Shaffer to the Pantry
In memory of Bob Portwood by Ron & Sally Scott to Good Samaritan fund
In memory of Bob Portwood by ALADDIN CLUB to Good Samaritan fund
In memory of Bob Portwood by Bob & Diana Holverson to Good Samaritan fund
In memory of Bob Portwood by Hollis & Judy Holcomb to Good Samaritan fund
In honor of the Tomasko family by the Bill & Betty Holman to the bldg. fund
In honor of the Tomasko family by the Charles & Katherine Kietzman to the endowment fund
"The SPRC is accepting applications for the position as director of Stepping Stones Learning Center. Any person interested in applying for
the position may do so by completing an application at the church office and leaving a copy of their resume."
Thank you. SPRC
Please remember the following in your prayers:
Peggy Coates, Joseph Slauf, Ida Robertson , Carrie Larsh, Maria Eubanks, Wahnee Tanner’s
family, Paul Bickford’s family, Don Heiberger, Hilda & Chuck Landrum, Chris & Corrie Cambell,
Tanner Cotton, Elise Logan, Cindy Bradford, Donna Nickols, Barnes Family, Jill Burkett , Willard
Forbes, Del Wilmoth, Tim Rutter, Billy Wynne and family, Diane Anderson and Sharon Karst.
Recent Death: Wahnee Tanner, Bob Portwood, James (Ricky) Conger and Paul Bickford (Cynthia
Bickford's brother-in-law).
** Prayer Requests remain on this list for two weeks, unless updated. (The names listed above have been submitted via Communication
Cards or telephone. We ONLY add names to our public prayer list when is specifically indicated in the communication card. If the person
does not request to be added to our public prayer list, we keep the prayer request confidential.)
Pantry Needs
Cans of soup
Boxes of Mac & cheese
April 24 2013
Guess what? I am need of a new Student Ministries Assistant. Jose has been blessed in taking a new job in Tulsa and will not be
available to put in the hours needed here. So, although he is irreplaceable, I am looking for a new assistant. Here is the main
duties from the job description:
Create and maintain all registration forms, medical forms, permission slips, and any other documentation needed for Youth
events
Collect all paperwork and fees for Youth events and turn into Director
Assist in the planning and organizing of youth trips
Help Director of Student Ministries communicate information to youth and youth parents as needed
Teach a Wednesday night small group
Help recruit adult volunteers
Make sure families that cook on Sunday nights are notified a week in advance
Other duties as assigned by Director of Student Ministries or Senior Pastor
Must be Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and Word.
If you would like to apply please do. Please be in prayer for Jose as he moves into a new journey with a new company.
Jaimie Willis
Director of Student Ministries
918-341-4580 office
918-398-3558 Mobile
[email protected]
Dear Friends,
Redeemer Lutheran is having this special dinner on Saturday, April 27 @ 6:00 pm for 3 families. In case anyone would know them, the
families are the Blanskis, Tilidetzkes, and the Karsts (now attending First United Methodist). We think it is worthwhile to do this as an
expression of Christian caring. The funds raised will be used in their fight against cancer.
Thanks for letting me pass this along to you!
Mark Burger
Pastor of Redeemer Lutheran
5th and Seminole
918-341-1429
Claremore
Adults $7.00
Children $3.00
Marriage and Family Enrichment Committee News
Plans are being made for several special marriage enrichment events in the coming months for Claremore FUMC couples. The first will be a
series of dates for couples based on the book, “Ten Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage”. Couples will enjoy an evening alone focusing on
enriching their marriages. Watch for details coming soon.
Another marriage enrichment event is being offered by United Methodist Marriage Encounter. The website states, “The focus of Worldwide
Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife. It is an opportunity to spend a weekend together away from the
distractions and the tensions of everyday life and to concentrate on each other as a couple. It's not a retreat, nor a marriage clinic, nor group
sensitivity. It's a unique approach aimed at revitalizing Christian Marriage.” The next weekend is being offered on July 26-28, 2013 in Wichita,
KS. The application fee is $50 per couple. For more information, see their website at www.encounter.org or contact
Bill or Linda Polson at 918.342.3700.
Next fall the committee will be offering a Couples Retreat that will provide a weekend of fun, fellowship, and “focus”
centered on enriching marriages. Watch for dates and details this summer.
Bill and Linda Polson
Marriage and Family Enrichment Committee Chairs
UPCOMING EVENTS
Prayer Chapel every Monday at 7:00pm
Youth Re-Generation
Every Sunday 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth IMPACT Groups
Every Wednesday night 6:30-8:30
Bridge Service & Meal 6:00 pm Thursdays
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April 28
Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:30 am Heritage Worship Celebration
9:45 am Blue Jeans Worship Celebration
11:00 am generations Worship Celebration
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11:00 am Epic United Worship
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Apr. 24 Home Run in theaters now
Apr. 24 Poland 2013 Silent Auction
Apr. 27 Fundraiser dinner @ Redeemer Lutheran @ 6 pm
Apr. 28 Fifth Sunday of Easter
Apr. 28 Newcomers Lunch @ noon
Apr. 28 Coffee & Connections @ 11:00 in the Parlor
Apr. 29 Israel Trip Meeting 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Apr. 30 Claremore Community Chorus @ 7:30 pm
May 2 National day of Prayer @ noon Nemar lot
May 5 Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 5 SSLC Family Fun Day 1:00-4:00
May 5 Connection Next not meeting
May 5 High School Senior Recognition
May 11 Stamp Out Hunger “Food Drive”
May 12 Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 12 Mothers Day
May 17-19 U.M.M.A. bike ride benefit
May 19 Pentecost Sunday
May 19 Confirmation Sunday
May 26 Trinity Sunday
May 27 Memorial Day church office closed
Jun. 2 Second Sunday after Pentecost
Jun. 2 All Church Picnic @ Hawthorn Bluff Shelter
Jun.9 Third Sunday after Pentecost
Jun. 9-14 Youth Force
Jun. 16 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Jun. 16 Fathers Day
Jun. 17-21 VBS (3 years old to 6th grade)
Jun. 23 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Jun. 23 VBS Sunday @ 11:00 am
Jun. 24-28 District Camp (7th– 12th grades)
Jun. 30 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Jun. 30 Celebrating 25 yrs. on Hill @ 11:00
Jul. 1-5 CYME
Jul. 6-7 Sonshine Camp (1st-2nd grade)
Jul. 7 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Jul. 8-19 Kidfest
Jul.14 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Jul. 15-17 Growing in Grace Camp(3rd-5th grade)
Jul. 15-19 Tweens Discover Camp (6th grade)
Jul. 21 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Jul. 26-28 Worldwide Marriage Encounter in Wichita, KS
Jul. 28 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Jul. 28 Missionary Rev. Marsha Alexander visits