September 2014 LINK

September
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Why Are We Here?
We live in a world with huge threats to the existence of our Christian brothers and sisters
here in this great nation and in most countries across the globe. Yet, in the midst of all these
threats we - as followers of the Christ - shout to the world a simple ancient creed: - “Jesus
Saves.”
We do so believing in a 2000 year old story of a Jewish carpenter from halfway around the
world. And we hold our faith up as a solution to all the world’s problems. And those who know
not the power of our Christ say - "Give me a break!"
Too many think the gospel is too small for the task at hand. In the face of millions of
starving people, we offer five loaves and two fish. In the face of a trillion-dollar debt we celebrate
the widow's pennies. In the face of terrorist bombs we offer the Lamb of God.
To those who have never witnessed the love of God, the grace of Christ and the encompassing
glory of the Holy Spirit; none of this Jesus stuff seems equal to the task of changing, this
troubled old world we live in. And yet, in Christ, we find a peace that surpasses understanding.
The application of faith to those of us who love the Lord is clear. What He loved and desired,
we must love and desire. Jesus’ work is to see lost people saved. So is ours. His work is to see
this world redeemed. So is ours. We who follow Christ are called to complete His task.
In 2 Timothy 4:2 Paul urges Timothy to “Proclaim the message; be persistent whether the
time is favorable or unfavorable.” The words were a charge to Timothy and they are a charge to
us also.
It has been easy to forget that there are people all over the world who are being martyred
because they stand boldly for their faith in Christ. However with the onset of global technology,
we have been starkly reminded that in much of the world it is a capitol offence to be a Christian.
We can not take our faith not our position here on Main Street in Moore lightly. We must
proclaim the Gospel courageously and boldly. This plot of land was entrusted to us so that we
can continuously rise up and shout the same ancient creed in which they believed; “Jesus
Saves!”
Hellen Keller said, "The world is moved not only by the mighty shove of its heroes, but also
by the collective tiny pushes of each honest worker." That is who we are and that is what we are
called to do. It is the duty of every follower of Christ to push forth the Kingdom of God.
Fall is around the corner. During this exciting time the children and Youth are coming back,
the choirs will begin practicing, the Scouts are returning and the halls will resound with joy.
Nothing in our personal lives nor this facility should have more of our attention, time,
finances or energy than sharing the Word of God. “Jesus Saves,” is the only reason we exist
Pastor Rob
Table of Contents
UMW & Seniors On The Go
Pg. 3
A Message From Rev. Shahan
Pg. 4
Christian Education
Pg. 5
Youth Ministries
Pg. 6
Welcome & Outreach Ministries
Pg. 7
Calendar
Pgs. 8-9
Fit Ministries
Pg. 10
Classifieds
Pg. 11
Church News
Pgs. 1214
Boys Ranch Mission
Pg. 15
Memorials and Honorariums
Pg. 16
Exaltation Ringers
and Singing Seniors
Exaltation will resume rehearsals on Sept.
3 and Singing Seniors on the 7th. New
members to Singing Srs. are most
welcome. No previous musical experience
necessary. Former members of both
groups are welcome back also.
Board Games Needed
Throughout the months of September &
October, LEAP participants will be playing board
games and discovering how they apply to life. If
you have any of the following board games that
you are willing to loan us for the corresponding
week, please let Amy know so we can ensure we
have enough games, then write your name on the
box and bring to the Education Office (you are also
welcome to stay and play with us!). Thanks for
your support of our LEAP program.
9/10 – Battleship
9/17 – Chutes & Ladders
9/24 – Connect Four
10/1 – Sorry
10/8 – Candy Land
10/22 - Jenga
PLEASE NOTIFY Elaine Prior (your Member Care Director) of any illness, hospitalization,
surgery, or other needs (such as meals, repairs, etc) whenever you hear of them. We want to be
a family that cares for each other. You can reach me at [email protected] anytime
or Monday through Thursday from 2-5pm at 794-6671.
The United Methodist Women is starting a busy fall. The first General
Meeting of the fall is an evening meeting September 4th at 6:00pm. It is our
annual salad supper. Bring a friend and a salad. Our guest speaker that night
is Judith Cope from the Infant Crisis Center. The theme for the evening will
be a baby shower. Please bring items to donate to the Center.
September 7th is the date for the Charla Circle annual Indian Taco dinner.
There will be an 11:00am and noon serving. Mark your calendar for this enjoyable meal.
All Circles will meet this month. Please check the church calendar, the bulletin board or the
Date Book for dates and time The Annual South OKC District Meeting is September 20 th at
McFarlin UMC.
Final plans are being completed for the Fall Festival October 25 th. This activity is a venue for
individuals to show and sell their crafts, food, or small business items. There will be vendors
with crafts, decorations, food and jewelry for sale just to name a few booths. A booth will show
for sale the UMW craft items made though out the year. The UMW will also have a casserole
and bake sale. There will also be a café that will offer lunch and breakfast items. All profits
from this activity will sponsor the local UMW missions. There are still booth spaces available
for the Festival. If you are interested in a booth, please contact Heather Kalkbrenner
at 760-9985.
Our August meeting was well attended to hear one of our very own, Robbie
Greenlee, bring his music magic. We had 6 (count ‘em) guests which included our
very own Jack Dreesen back among us. Also Doris Penton, Denise Mellonbrink,
Mary Ann Vance, Bill and Annette Rickard, 176 regulars and 5 staff.
Glad to see some of our members who have been unable to attend for some time.
Maybe more, but for sure Mary Greenlee and Dean & Neva Ford.
Our very capable hostesses included Joyce Peters, Nan Lacy, Helen Copp and Shirley Horst.
Jerry White is so faithful in whatever capacity is needed. Let’s let him know how much he is
appreciated.
Here is a list of our faithful members who could use our prayers, cards, and visits: Keith
Teasley, Roger Schoonover, Argus Hamilton, Roy and Lois Wiggins, and Don Ledbetter. If you
plan a visit, always call first.
The Sandi Patty concert is set for Tuesday, September 16th. We will depart from the church
at 5:30pm. The cost is $32, lunch on own.
The Branson trip in October is sold out!! Some of our future trips to be finalized later are
Poteet Theatre’s “Thoroughly Modern Millie” in November. Kathy Mattea Christmas Concert in
December, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra in February.
Nan Lacy, our venerable leader opened the meeting with a prayer by Joyce Statton and closed
with a prayer from Reverend Adam Shahan.
Our garage sale fundraiser is approaching quickly, on September 6th. Please bring your
marked items on September 5th, by 3pm. Then come back the next day and shop!
The next meeting will be on September 11th, with entertainment by the Elderly Brothers,
who sing and play instruments. The brothers are sponsored by Physician’s Choice Hospice, who
will be represented by Corey Watson.
Y’all behave now! See you in September!
Message from Rev. Shahan
“Taking responsibility for what you believe”
It was not too long ago that my wife and I sat down for dinner with Don Soderquist,
former COO of Wal-Mart and founder of the Soderquist Center, a center for leadership
development for businesses and non-profits. Soderquist is well known for encouraging ethical
business practices, and was so inspired by encouraging business ethics that he founded this
leadership center after leaving Wal-Mart. As we chatted over diner outside of Little Rock, AR at
his retreat home utilized by the Soderquist Center, he shared a story about starting a Bible
study at the corporate office. It started with a handful of people, but has now grown into a
weekly event that includes everyone from custodial staff to executives.
It is easy for me to describe how I utilize my position to take responsibility for what I
believe. I embody it in the way I spend my work weeks in service to Christ here at Moore 1 st
UMC. However, it is a little more challenging for me to express plainly what taking
responsibility for what you believe in looks like for you. I hope, at the most basic level, it
involves these three things: 1) faithful attendance in worship; 2) faithfulness in giving
financially to the church; and 3) involvement in at least one faith-building activity outside of
weekly worship. However, I also pray that you find ways in your own vocations to take
responsibility for what you believe in outside of the church walls. For Soderquist, the answer
was training business and non-profit leaders in leadership development and establishing sound
ethics in business practices, as well as providing a time for Bible study. For you, it may not
mean starting a Bible study at your business. However, it may mean starting a HomeGroup in
your retirement community, your apartment complex, or your neighborhood. It may mean
deepening your understanding of forgiveness and grace and trying to put that understanding
into practice in a relationship of which you are a part. It may involve seeing a need in North
Norman, Moore, or South OKC that our church can help address and seeking to take the lead in
helping change lives.
We all know that Wal-Mart has been in the news for mistreating employees,
scrutinized for their compensation and benefits packages, and chastised for the ways in which
some of their products are made. As COO for the whole company, Don – within that system –
sought to take responsibility for what he believed in. My prayer for us all is that we might be
able to do the same thing in our vocations with our words and with our behavior – to turn
people’s eyes upon Jesus, to show them his love, and to demonstrate what we believe through
word and deed, taking responsibility for what we believe.
Rev. Adam Shahan
The ChristCentered
Woman: Finding
Balance in a World
of
Extremes
As women, we often find
ourselves facing competing
demands as we juggle
responsibilities and
interests related to family,
work, home, church, and
community. The commitments and pace of daily life
can make us feel as if we’re on a whirling merry-goround and dangerously close to losing our sense of
balance—or being flung off altogether. We need to
discover a calm center from which to handle the
distracting forces of life that seek to move us away
from what is truly important.
In this 6-week Bible study, Kimberly Dunnam
Reisman provides an in-depth guide to finding
balance at every age and stage of life. Rather than
the typical “self-help” solutions that they world
offers—solutions that often leave us frustrated
when they don’t “work” as expected—she leads us to
the biblical answer to stress and imbalance, which is
leaving a Spirit-filled, Christ-centered life. Using
Ephesians 3 as a biblical foundation, the study
identifies barriers to balanced living and explores
what the Bible teaches about Christ-centered living—showing us in practical terms how placing
Christ at the center of our lives impacts every
aspect of our daily lives.
Discover how being centered in Christ can help you
to experience the wholeness and balance that God
desires for your life.
The Christ-Centered Woman
will be facilitated by Amy Graves & Richelle
Leibold on Tuesday mornings, 10-11:30 am,
September 9-October 14. Participant workbooks are $10 each & are available in the
Education office. Daily readings are strongly suggested; participants need to read Week 1
readings prior to class on Sept. 2nd.
Rotation Sunday School News
Why Rotation Sunday School?
Repetition is key for children. We want
children to learn the stories, inside & out—
learning about the people, the places, the
details.
Benefits for Participants: Children
learn in different ways, so through RSS
participants experience the story through
drama, science, games, video, cooking &
art. The last week of each month is a
review week where we either watch a
movie or play a large group game such as
jeopardy—as well as celebrate the
birthdays for that month.
Benefits for Volunteers: Volunteers are
able to choose which room/style they would
like to teach. Do you enjoy cooking? Share
that joy with children. Our kids LOVE to
cook! It’s one of their favorite rooms!
Whether your style is: drama, music,
science, games, video, cooking, or art—we
have a room for you!
Volunteers can commit for as little as 3
weeks...or up to a whole year. Volunteers
can still be active in an adult SS class and
choose a rotation that fits their schedule.
Moore 1st works off of a 5 year scope &
sequence. If you would like a copy of this,
please contact
[email protected]
Our fall & winter topics are as follows:
September—David
October— King Solomon
November—Esther
December— Advent & Christmas
January— Widow’s Offering
February—Anointing of Jesus
If you are interested in sharing your
time and talents with our Rotation Sunday
School ministry, please contact Amy
Graves in the church office.
More information on Rotation Sunday
School can also be found at
www.rotation.org
Agape Youth Information
We are staying active as we are getting back into our normal
routine.
You can view our new times and activities in the picture on this
page.
On August 23rd we had a group travel back to Dallas, TX to
attend a Back to School Carnival for the children we met and
served on our Mission Trip this summer at Urban Action. We
plan to continue our partnership with this wonderful ministry!
Be on the lookout for how you can help us continue to love on
these children.
An enormous THANK YOU to Priscilla Peer for opening her home to us for our Back to
School Bash. This woman's hospitality and genuine interest in creating relationships with our
group means so much to each youth.
They NOTICE when our church members reach out. THANK YOU!
If you are interested in creating relationships or serving our Agape Youth Group here are
some opportunities:
-We need adult volunteers to join us on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm.
You will have no direct responsibilities other than joining in fellowship and devotion with us.
-Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 we hang out and work on homework. We are always looking for
snack donations -Sundays we eat dinner at 5:30pm. If you or your Sunday School class would
like to provide dinner or make a donation to help, please let Aly know -We will be hosting a
District Youth event on September 21st. We are estimating around 75-100 youth will attend.
We will need donations of drinks (water bottles or soda in cans) or desserts of any kind. This
party will be 90's Theme - if you have any fun decorations, games, or would like to join us, we
would LOVE that!
For updates and information on what Agape is up to, please check out our NEW Agape website
- agapemoorefumc.wix.com/agape
Weekly Activities
Sundays: 9:30am– Sunday School
10:45am– Worship
5:30-7pm– Agape– Dinner, Games,
and Devotion
Wednesdays: 4pm– Homework & Hangout
5:30pm– Soul Food
6-7pm—Games & Devotional
Check us out online for updates
and special events!
Facebook.com/moorefumcyouth
agapeyouthmfumc
5 Loaves Lunch
Fast, fresh lunch served with smiles with
time to laugh and relax with friends before
heading back to class. Free Transportation
is available. Meet a van in the Moore High
School north auditorium parking lot.
Sept 8
Spaghetti
Sept 15
Chicken & Stuffing
Sept 22
Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese
Sept 29
French Bread Pizza
Suggested donation $2
All high school students, and teachers are
welcome to join us.
Dear Family and Friends,
This has been the best
August for me. I was able to
take vacation with dear friends
and family on my very first
cruise. The cruise was
wonderful but being with these
people whom I love was the
best part! I was able to
celebrate 50 years of blessings
in my life with again dear
friends and family. I was able
to reconnect with an ol’ friend
whom I haven’t spoken with in
a few years. And, I was
reminded about what life is all
about. It’s about the
relationships we build with
others.
Alone we are nothing. Together
we are everything.
God created us to be in
relationship with Him. It is a
lesson that He wants us to be
in relationship with others. It
is when we care for one
another, share with one
another and love one another
that we feel God’s presence in
our lives.
I am looking forward to the
best September as I build more
relationships and cherish the
relationships I have! I pray
you have the best September as
well and find new friends, care
for people and share with
people God’s awesomeness!
Serving with friends and
family,
Richelle Leibold
Director of Outreach
and Welcome Ministries
“Is it a phase?” “Should I be
concerned?” “What am I
doing wrong?” ”What am I
doing right?” ”How can I do
it all?” ”Why don’t they listen?” ”How can I get them to
do homework without hassle?”
Most of us are great moms
but that doesn’t mean we
don’t struggle at times.
Sometimes we need a
listening ear to bounce
things off, sometimes we
need a shoulder to cry on,
sometimes we need a breather, and sometimes we want
to share the joy of motherhood and our children.
Building Better Moms is
just that! A group of moms
who have been there, will be
there or are there, along
with you.
Join this group of moms and
get that breather and feel
excited about motherhood!
Wednesday evenings
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Dinner at Soul Food
Childcare is provided.
September 3 – DIY Night
September 17 – Painting
October 8 – Women’s Health
October 29 – Natural Recipes and
Juicing
November 12 – CPR
December 3 – Holiday Party
January 14 – Financial Peace
January 28 – Yoga
February 11 – Positive Parenting
February 25 – Positive Tomorrow
March 4 – Cake Decorating
April 8 – Sex Ed
April 22 – End of Year Bash
Annual dues are $40, which
helps pay for childcare, craft
supplies, etc. For more information, or to register, please
contact Brooke Perez at 7600331 or [email protected] or
Jana Douglas at 365-3777.
BLOCK PARTY!
Old Town Night Out Block Party
September 9th
6 pm
Out front on Main St! Food trucks will be here and entertainment
by the classic rock band, “Bad Monkey featuring our own, Bruce
Leibold, Mark Manning and Dave Chissoe.
Come out, enjoy the fun and meet the neighbors!
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10:00 am
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
Work Activity Home- 10:00 am
Group
1:00 pm
5 Loaves Lunch
6:30 pm
Staff Meeting
Breathe
7:00 pm
Home Group
7:00 pm
Boy Scouts
Troop 291 Cmte.
Meeting
7:15 pm Zumba
OCTOBER LINK ARTICLES
DUE
Heritage Worship 11:30 am
Church School
Heritage Worship 12:30 pm
The Moment Wor- 1:00 pm
ship
4:30 pm
11:00 am Tadpole Time
6:30 pm
12:00 pm Worship Committee 7:00 pm
5:30 pm Agape Youth
7:00 pm
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11:30 am Work Activity Home- 10:00 am
Group
1:00 pm
12:30 pm 5 Loaves Lunch
6:00 pm
1:00 pm Staff Meeting
7:00 pm
4:30 pm Breathe
7:00 pm
6:30 pm Home Group
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:15 pm Zumba
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Tuesday
Retiree Homegroup
Bridge Anyone??
Cancer Support
Group
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Retiree Homegroup
Bridge Anyone??
Old Town Night Out
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Retiree Homegroup
Bridge Anyone??
Missions
Cancer Support
Group
7:00 pm Girl Scouts
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8:15 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
10:45 am
Heritage Worship
Church School
Heritage Worship
The Moment Worship
Tadpole Time
UMW Indian Taco
Lunch
UMW Indian Taco
Lunch
Bad Monkey Band
Practice
Agape Youth
Labor Day
6:30 pm Home Group
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:00 pm Cub Scout Committee Mtg.
7:15 pm Zumba
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Monday
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5:30 pm
12:30 pm
12:00 pm
11:00 am
11:00 am
8:15 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
10:45 am
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Sunday
5:30 pm
5:45 pm
6:15 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
9:45 am
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
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Mary/Tener Circle
Agape Youth
LEAP Program
Building Better
Moms
Community Meal
Christian Ed
Family Life
Praise Band
HomeGroup YA
Intercessory Prayer
Chancel Choir
UMW Quilters
Agape Youth
LEAP Program
Community Meal
Charla Circle
Praise Band
HomeGroup Young
Adult
7:00 pm Intercessory Prayer
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
9:00 am
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
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4:00 pm Agape Youth
4:00 pm LEAP Program
5:30 pm Building Better
Moms
5:30 pm Community Meal
6:15 pm Higher Ed
6:30 pm Praise Band
7:00 pm HomeGroup YA
7:00 pm Intercessory Prayer
7:30 pm Chancel Choir
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Wednesday
5
Garage Sale setup
Friday
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9:00 am
11:00 am
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
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UMW Crafters
7:00 pm HomeGroup
Stephen Ministry
@Chili's
Finance Committee
Stephen Ministry
Home Group
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10:00 am Seniors on the Go 7:00 pm Home Group YA
11:00 am Stephen Ministry 7:00 pm HomeGroup
6:00 pm Boy Scouts Sooner
@Chili's
District Meeting
6:00 pm Scouts Meeting
6:00 pm Stewardship Committee
6:30 pm Boy Scout Leader
Roundtable
7:00 pm Home Group
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11:00 am Stephen Ministry 7:00 pm HomeGroup
1:00 pm Care Givers Sup@Chili's
port Group
1:00 pm Horizon Class
(tentative)
6:00 pm Stephen Ministry
6:00 pm UMW General Mtg
7:00 pm Home Group
7:00 pm Wesley Circle
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Thursday
Garage Sale
Big Wheel Nationals
8:00 am UMM Prayer Breakfast
10:00 am Healthy Boundaries
5:00 pm Family Fun Night
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10:00 am Ministerial Recruitment Meeting
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Saturday
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30
11:30 am Work Activity Home- 10:00 am
Group
1:00 pm
12:30 pm 5 Loaves Lunch
7:00 pm
1:00 pm Staff Meeting
7:00 pm
4:30 pm Breathe
6:30 pm Home Group
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:00 pm Scouts Court of
Honor
7:15 pm Zumba
8:15 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
10:45 am
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11:30 am Work Activity Home- 10:00 am
Group
1:00 pm
12:30 pm 5 Loaves Lunch
6:00 pm
1:00 pm Staff Meeting
4:30 pm Breathe
6:00 pm
6:30 pm Home Group
7:00 pm
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:00 pm
7:15 pm Zumba
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Heritage Worship
Church School
Heritage Worship
The Moment Worship
11:00 am Tadpole Time
12:00 pm UMW Team Mtg.
5:30 pm Agape Youth
Sunday
Heritage Worship
Church School
Heritage Worship
The Moment Worship
Potato & Pie Lunch
Tadpole Time
Potato & Pie Lunch
Agape Youth
Back to Church
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11:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
8:15 am
9:30 am
10:45 am
10:45 am
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Retiree Homegroup
Bridge Anyone??
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Retiree Homegroup 8:00 am
Bridge Anyone?? 4:00 pm
Old Town Associa- 4:00 pm
tion
5:30 pm
Trustees Committee 6:30 pm
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
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Activities as of 8/20/14.
Please check
moorechurch.com
for an up-to-date
calendar of events.
Leadership Institute 8:00 am Leadership Institute 8:00 am Leadership Institute 12:00 pm Ramos Birthday
Agape Youth
11:00 am Stephen Ministry 7:00 pm HomeGroup
Event
LEAP Program
7:00 pm Home Group
@Chili's
Community Meal
Praise Band Rehearsal
HomeGroup YA
Intercessory Prayer
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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FIT MINISTRIES
Fast forward to a
healthy lifestyle!
Walking Track
Open Monday—Thursday
8 am—4 pm
Fit Hosts will be present from
8 am-10 am each morning to help you
get started!
Pause
Mondays from 4:30—5:15 pm
SOUL
FOOD
Feeding your appetite physically, mentally and spiritually.
First Course Menu : Wednesdays 5:30—6:30 pm
Sept 3 Grilled Cheese, Apple Salad
Sept 10 Chicken and Stuffing
Sept 17 Chili Dogs & Tator Tots
Sept 24th Ham Hashbrown Casserole
Second Course Menu: Wednesdays after dinner.
After a long Monday,
pause to relax and refresh so you can get
through the week.
Building Better Moms 9/3 & 9/17
Pause allows you to stretch, breathe
and meditate. Bring your yoga mat or
borrow one. Wear what you have on or
slip into something more stretchy.
Musical Practices:
Choirs, Kids Chimes, Bells, Moment Band
Parents– Please enjoy this family time around the table.
Children running through the CLC area distraction to
others and create potential hazards for our mature adults.
Activity boxes are available.
Zumba with Lisa D!
Mondays 7:15 pm—8:15 pm
UMNOW begins 9/10
Walk with Friends 6—6:45 pm
$3 per class
Adopt A College Student Sunday
Dance your way into shape!
We raised them thus far and now they are on their next
journey. Some will live at home, some will move away but
all their lives will change. They need our prayers, our
witness and our love to help them continue their faith
journey as well.
Would you adopt a college student?
You don’t have to do their laundry… but you could. You
don’t have to invite them to Sunday dinner…. But you
could.
You do need to prayer for them daily.
You will want to send them letters of encouragement.
You may want to send them care packages.
You may want to text them, call them and tell them you
are thinking of them.
You may want to invite them to sit with you in church
when they are home.
Cancer Support Group
If you have cancer,
have recently been
diagnosed or are caring for
someone with cancer, this
group is for YOU! Cancer
Support Group will meet
the first and third
Tuesday of the month at
6:30pm in room 102.
On Sunday, September 7th, information will be
available for you to select your college student.
Classifieds
Big Wheel Nationals Pit Crew
Desserts Needed
We’ve decided our theme but don’t want to
publish it or our competitors might see!
Join us Wednesday, Sept 3 & 10 from 6 to 8
pm upstairs in the CLC to help make it happen! Our Big Wheel needs creative minds,
handy men and crafty women to make it
AWESOME. Join us and make Moore First
take first in the Big Wheel Nationals! Contact Richelle at 794-6671 to say you want to
be a part. The Nationals will be held at the
Moore Community Center on September
20th.
Sponsors for Youth Group
Big Wheel Nationals Invitational Crew
Each year we host a tent with information
and a free snack or beverage to give to those
who stop by to learn more.
Big Wheel nationals is attended by 3000 individuals from the community! What a great
way for us to share how awesome Moore First
UMC is! Contact Richelle at [email protected] to say you
want to be a part! We will meet at the church
at 2 to gather our things and then head over
to the community center to set up. OR you
can come over to help between 4—6 pm. OR
come by to help clean up at 6 pm.
Catering Help
We are ahead of our usual catering
schedule and already have four events scheduled! Two of which are in
September. If you would like to help make
and serve lunch on Sept 6th or Sept 20th, let
Richelle know. It’ll only take a few hours 10
am—12:30 pm.
Catering raises funds for various ministries
in the church.
Mother Hubbard isn’t the only one with empty cupboards. As we begin 5 Loaves Lunch
this year our supply of desserts is gone!
Please bring your homemade
desserts (or purchased) to the CLC or front
office marked 5 Loaves each Sunday or by
Monday at 10 am. We serve lunch to both the
Work Activity Center and high school students each Monday. Your
desserts are the perfect finishing touch.
Enjoy feeling young? Join our youth group
and you’ll feel younger! We are in need of another adult to join Aly in the Youth Room
each Wednesday. Get to know our awesome
youth! You may choose 4 to 5:30 pm or 5:30
pm to 7:30 pm. Contact Aly at
[email protected] to say you are
‘young at heart’ and want to help!
Wednesday Night Table Parents
Family dinner time is an important time in
the raising of children. During Building Better Moms nights, moms will be engaged with
other moms, might you be able to enjoy dinner with their children around a table from
5:30—6:00 and then direct them to their next
activity?
Our Children’s Chime Choir would also like
to sit together every Wednesday, might you
join them from 5:30 to 6 then lead them to
chimes?
Contact Richelle to say you will help us continue this important time in our childrens
lives.
There are many opportunities in the church to
use your God given gifts to serve in ministry
and be blessed. If you are looking to share
your gifts and aren’t sure where to start, contact any of the staff at 794-6671 or email
[email protected].
Announcement!
I am requiring all staff members to read a chapter a day in this book
(Start This Stop That / Do the Things That Grow Your Church) during
the month of September. I encourage all Committee Chairs and any
others - who want to keep up with where we as your staff are headed - to
read along with us. The books are available at the church.
-Pastor Rob
"Churches, like people and organizations, move in cycles. When we get
stuck, it is probably time to start doing some new things or stop doing
some old things - maybe both. The skills, programs, and systems that
take a church to one level will also keep it there and prevent forward
movement. Many churches are stuck in cycles that worked for past
generations but are not proving effective now."
What is Back to Church Sunday?
It is the single largest annual community outreach in the nation,
sharing the simple message and mission of inviting everyone in
America Back To Church.
The campaign empowers churches and church members with the
tools they need to welcome their neighbors, friends and loved ones
back to church, while providing the unchurched with an easy way
to find a welcoming church in their community.
SO far this year 22,115 churches have signed up to participate.
Last year there was an average of a 25% increase in church
attendance on that day!
"82% of the unchurched are at least somewhat likely to attend
church if invited"
–Dr. Thom Rainer.
Advent Devotion Booklet
Yes, we are rushing the holiday season since it is only September. To have a quality product,
we are starting early. The Worship Committee would like to assemble an Advent devotion
booklet to be available for Advent 2014.
I know there are some great writers in our congregation. This can reflect any experience or
situation you may have had during the Advent season of a year. You can submit one, two or
three articles. Since we need one for each day of Advent, we are giving you plenty of notice so
you can begin to think and assimilate your ideas. Be creative, we can make this a reality.
Your article(s) should be submitted by Oct. 15, 2014.
Please submit your article(s) to [email protected]. I am hoping for a great response.
Annual Indian Taco Dinner
Attention ladies ages 18-39!!
Restore is a young adult women's group
that will meet one Thursday night per
month and we would love for you to join us!
Each month we will participate in a different
activity. We could go to a movie, out to
coffee, attend a painting class, bowling, or
even have a night to stay in and veg out.
So! If you need to get out of the house, need
to be YOU and not 'Mom' or 'student,' need
some time to have no responsibilities, need a
great support group, need to surround
yourself with encouraging, courageous, and
compassionate women- join us!
TBT) and we're asking everyone come in
their PJ's and bring their favorite comfort
food to share!
Come share in a time to RESTORE your
soul!
Hosted by the Charla Circle
Sunday, September 7, 2014
In the Fellowship Hall
Two Servings - 11 & 12 noon
Home-made to order Indian Tacos,
Scrumptious Dessert & a beverage!
Donations accepted in support of UWM
sanctioned missions
Keep in Touch!
Please keep in touch with Mary Greenlee.
She is moving to Maine until Christmas to
live with her son Robbie.
Mary Greenlee
9 Hemlock Lane
Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone number: 207-729-8837
It Can’t Be That Bad
But it is. And no one seems to understand
what you’re going through. At times like this,
you need a concerned Christian friend who
will listen while you work through your
feelings.
A Stephen Minister can be that friend
Contact the Stephen Ministry Program
Coordinator
Ken Quenzer at 640-3453
Or a Stephen Leader:
Irene Strole, Sharon Brennan
Thank You!
Our sincere thanks to everyone who called,
visited, or sent flowers, food, or cards during
our recent loss. Your kindness is deeply
appreciated.
The Inman Family
Join us at UM Now—a non-committal Bible study, on current events! Sign up is NOT required,
Children care is provided. Class is free of charge!
Sept 3— Freedom, Disagreement & Faith— Freedom in our country means that many
people will express ideas and positions that are very different from ours, especially in the
political arena. How does Christian faith guide us through our differences? How do we pray for
leaders when we disagree with them? Facilitated by Adam Shahan
Sept 10—Border Crisis—The border crisis includes thousands of children who have entered
the US, many unaccompanied by their parents. Who are these children, and what issues and
concerns are raised by their presence? How does Christian faith guide us as we seek
appropriate actions for the care of these children? Facilitated by Rick Green
Sept 17— Ongoing Conflict in Israel & Gaza – Violence has escalated between Israel and
Gaza. What are the roots of and the issues involved in this violence? How can people of faith be
peacemakers in the face of such prolonged conflict? Facilitated by Pastor Rob
Sept 24—The Ebola Crisis—News reports say that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the
worst in history. What is Ebola? What are the effects of the outbreak? How can churches reach
out to help those who are suffering because of this deadly disease? Facilitated by Rick Green
Oct 1— Juvenile Detention— Author Nell Bernstein states that the greatest predictor of
whether someone will commit criminal activity as an adult is whether the person spent time in
juvenile detention. How can juvenile justice better serve our young people and our culture?
What can Christians do to make a difference in the lives of young people who might otherwise
be drawn into a life of crime. Facilitated by Adam Shahan
Deepen your relationship with Christ and the Church
through A Disciple’s Path
This study combines a Wesleyan understanding of our growth in God’s love
and grace with the time-tested practices of spiritual discipline expressed in
the membership vows to uphold the church with our prayers, presence, gifts,
service, and witness. Participants will develop spiritual practices, discover
their unique gifts, and become engaged in ministry that brings
transformation in their own lives, the lives of others, and the world.
This class will be held Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 am, September
21—Oct 26, and will be facilitated by Pastor Rob Harris & Rev. Adam Shahan.
Cost for the course is $19/household which includes 1 companion reader and 1 daily workbook.
Class materials are available in the Education Office.
Contact Amy Graves in the church office with any questions, or to sign up.
Mission Opportunity
Annual Boy’s Ranch Rodeo
Gore, OK
October 17-19
Members needed…..Room & Board Fee $50.00
Or
Come for the day on Saturday, support the Boy’s, help us out and see the Rodeo….NO Charge!
Or
Make a basket or quilt donation and drop it by the Seeker’s Classroom.
Make a monetary donation to help us purchase food supplies. In past years, our efforts have
provided over $1000 directly to this very worthy UM Circle of Care Mission.
If you are interested in serving, please contact Tina Genow…[email protected] or 760-2343.
Baskets Needed
Create you own Basket & Put in Seeker’s Classroom by October 1
OR
donate to a special collection and have the Class Treasurer let Martha Davis know the total
amount by September 1st. Martha will create baskets and trade the Receipt for $$’s
Questions? Please contact Marth Davis at: 793-8562
Ideas for Baskets
Everyday items
Keep small
•A container to use as the basket – colander, baby bath, tool belt, minnow bucket, large
bowl, flower pot
•Add items – example – colander – spaghetti , sauce , pot holders, spices
•Baby bath – soap, shampoo, powder, towel, wash cloth
•Laundry basket – towels – wash clothes - soap
MEMORIALS THROUGH
AUGUST 10, 2014
In Memory of Bob Jones
From: Don and Nancy Isaacs
“The Link” is published the 1st Monday of each month by the First United
Methodist Church, 201 West Main, Moore, Oklahoma 73160. Periodical
Postage paid at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Seekers Class
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In Memory of Lin Heath
From:
Gerald and Jean Krows
Hugh and Marilyn Gouldy
Doral Hopper
In Memory of
Roberta “Jodi” Stephens
From:
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Joe and Rella Helms
In Memory of Rollo Davis
From:
Jess McCloud
In Memory of Ruth Kitts
From:
R and H Kitts
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Pastor:
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[email protected]
Associate Pastor: Rev. Adam Shahan
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CrossTimbers Pastor: Rev. James Hunt
Stephen Ministry Coordinator: Kenny Quenzer
Director of Christian Education: Amy Graves
Director of Welcoming and Outreach Ministry:
Richelle Leibold
Director of Accounting and Human Resource:
Sherry Eggleston
Director of Facilities: Tim Adair
Pastors’ Administrative Assistant:
Stacey Sprayberry
Director of Member Care: Elaine Prior
Print & Digital Media: Hayley Leibold
Youth Director: Aly Shahan
Director of Music: Mindy Dennison
Accompanist: Eddie West
Director of the Singing Seniors and
Exaltation Ringers: Phyllis Nichols
Childcare: Roma Lassiter, Krystal Parmar,
Valerie Means, Judy Rogers, Christie Akers,
Norma Rowland, Becky Lawton, and Joey Jackson