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THE
VILLAGE HERALD
WORSHIP WITH US!
Sundays
8:15 & 10:30 a.m.
The Well 9:30 a.m.
LEARN WITH US
US!!
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
United Methodist Youth:
Wednesdays 5:30
5:30--7:30 p.m.
SHARE FELLOWSHIP
AND FOOD!
Village Café
Wednesdays 5:00
5:00--6:30 p.m.
Prime Timers
Second Thursday 12 Noon
Friday Breakfast
6:31 a.m.
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Volume 27, No
No.. 17
September 5, 2014
A Publication of Village
United Methodist Church
2501 W. Britton Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Ph: (405) 751
751--8116
FAX: (405) 751
751--8118
[email protected]
www.villagemethodist.org
REKINDLING THE FLAME
“Stir up the inner-fire, the gift God gave you….”
2Timothy 1:6
One of the things I look forward to is the opportunity for us to have an
all-church study over a good book. Such a study is short term. It usually
spans over 5-7 weeks and includes small group meetings and Sunday
worship emphases on the themes for the week. The small groups are
especially important. Here is the chance to dig deeper into the study
material, as well as build stronger relationships with our fellow Christians through fellowship and prayer.
I’m happy to announce that we will begin another all-church study in
September. This year we will take a look at Mark Batterson’s Wild
Goose Chase. Mark Batterson is the creative young pastor of the
National Community Church of Washington D.C. and author of several
bestselling books. This is what he says about Wild Goose Chase.
Most of us have no idea where we are going most of the time.
Perfect. Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit: An
Geadh-Glas, or “The Wild Goose.” The name hints at mystery.
Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or
tamed. An element of danger, an air of unpredictability,
surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious, I cannot think of a better description of what it’s like to
follow the Spirit through life. I think the Celtic Christians were
on to something. Most of us will have no idea where we are
going most of the time. And I know that is unsettling. But
circumstantial uncertainty also goes by another name:
Adventure.
The book goes on to describe how to overcome several blocks which
keep us from following the Holy Spirit wholeheartedly, such as guilt,
fear, routine and failure. It’s well worth the read, for as Paul reminds
us, “All who faithfully follow the Spirit of God are the true children of
God” (Romans 8:14).
The Sunday morning worship emphases will begin September 21st,
with small group orientation beginning the week before. Be watching
for more information, and keep the whole project in your prayers.
Until later….grace and peace to you! Rik
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STEPHEN MINISTRY SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 14
Bob Willis will bring a message of healing and hope as he sculpts
the HEALING HEART. The sculpture has a break to symbolize a
sorrow-filled event that breaks the heart. It has a bandage placed
over the break to represent the healing power and presence of
God. This can also represent the person who kept you from
“falling apart” during a difficult time – in many cases, a Stephen
Minister.
VUMC’s Stephen Ministry team will host this Sunday event and
invites all of you to attend and to invite a friend to hear Bob’s
message. We will introduce our two new trainees and tell you
more about how Stephen Ministry can bless you during a difficult
time. Both the sculpture and Bob’s book will be available for
purchase following the service.
ONLY ONE SERVICE – PLEASE COME BE A PART OF THIS SPECIAL TIME.
Get Involved!
The VUMC Stitch and Sew group is going strong!
Seventy (yes, 70!) children’s Christmas stockings
are now ready for the upcoming holiday season,
10 Promise Bags are ready for Infant Crisis Center,
and these gifted ladies have also completed a
beautiful quilt top. Now, they would love to have a
quilting frame and stitch regulator at the church so
that they would not have to rely on borrowing a
frame to finish their quilts.
Donations have already been given to help the
Stitch and Sew group with their “wish.” If you would
like to contribute, just make a check payable to
VUMC, noting “quilting frame” or “sewing group”
on the Memo line.
These friendly and productive ladies would love to
have others join them in their various projects
which include knitting cancer chemo caps, sewing
additional Promise Bags, and stitching casserole
covers. Who knows what might be next? Join them
anytime on Wednesday afternoons from 1— 5 p.m.
Would You Like to
be a Ringer or a
Dingaling?
Chancel Ringers
handbell choir is
looking for anyone
who would like to
ring with us. Some
music reading ability
is recommended but
not required. We'll
teach you what you
need to know. Rehearsals will begin on Sunday,
September 7, following 10:30 worship.
If you are interested or know of someone
who is, contact Martha Pendleton.
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Children’s Ministries
Calling the Disciples
Children in Amazing Voyage have been learning about how Jesus called the disciples and
how they can be disciples. Several Village UMC members have shared their experiences
and their wisdom about being a disciple of Jesus with the children during the Gathering Time
each Sunday. Thank you, Helen Reid, Kathryn Witzel, George Burton, David Selby, Brian
Walker, Patti Pojezny and Mary Moore, for inspiring the children.
Fishing for People
If attendance at Children's Moment is small on September 7 it's because
many of the children have gone fishing! To finish their unit on "Calling
the Disciples," Amazing Voyage Games teachers, Kendra Farrill and Jan
Schechter, are taking the children fishing during Sunday School and worship
times. They will enjoy an outdoor fishing experience as well as considering
how they can fish for people.
"Thy Word Is a Lamp..."
Village United Methodist Church has a tradition of presenting Bibles to children entering 3rd
grade. At that age their reading skills enable them to be more independent in studying Bible
teachings so we want them to have their own Bibles. Presentation of Bibles to Zane Fidler,
Madison Samson and Isabella Tai will be during the Children's Moment at 10:30 worship on
September 14.
Outreach Ministries
Circles meetings
resume in September!
September 9
Brambles will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the church.
Wesleyan Women will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the
church.
September 16
Martha Circle will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the
church.
Ruth Circle will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the home
of Billie Coons.
Prime Timers
Have you always wanted to visit Paris,
France, but have never had the
opportunity to do so? Let Martha
Pendleton take you on a tour, as
she presents highlights of her recent
trip to Paris at the next Prime Timers
luncheon on Thursday, September
11 at Noon.
Martha will entertain and educate us with photos
and stories, giving us a view of Paris through her
eyes. Her well-organized, thorough presentations
are always a delight, and this will be no exception.
As always, come at Noon with a salad, main dish,
or dessert to share. We’ll enjoy lunch, then take
off for Paris: bring a friend to share the trip!
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September 2014
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Happy Labor
Day!
CHURCH OFFICE
CLOSED
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8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
1-5:00 p.m. Stitch-N-Sew
4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends
5:00 p.m. Village Café
5:30 p.m. Women’s
Ensemble
5:30—7:30 p.m. Youth
6:00 p.m. LHK Singers
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
Parlor
reserved for
Susan E.
Foster
NO Bible Study
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8:15 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Bible
9:15 a.m. Sunday School Study
9:30 a.m. The Well
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. Trustees’
11:30 a.m. Chancel
Ringers
8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
1:00 p.m. Brambles
6:00 p.m. Finance
Committee
6:30 p.m. Wesleyan
Women
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
11:00 a.m. Village
Connections
12:00 Noon
Prime Timers
6:00 p.m. Beth
Moore Bible
Study Orientation
Room 103
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
11:30 a.m.
Women’s
Ministry
Luncheon—
”Apron
Strings—The
Tie that
Binds”
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15
1-5:00 p.m. Stitch-N-Sew
4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends
5:00 p.m. Village Café
5:30 p.m. Women’s
Ensemble
5:30 p.m. Youth
6:00 p.m. LHK Singers
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
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10:00 a.m. Bible
9:15 a.m. Sunday School Study
5:30 p.m. Stephen
9:30 a.m. The Well
Ministry meeting
10:30 a.m. Worship
with Guest, Bob Willis
11:30 a.m. Chancel
Ringers
8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
10:00 a.m. Martha
Circle
1:00 p.m. Ruth Circle
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
10:00 a.m. PEO
6:00 p.m. Beth
Moore Bible
Study Room 103
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
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8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
Ministry Sunday
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8:15 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Bible
9:15 a.m. Sunday School Study
9:30 a.m. The Well
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:45 a.m. Church
Council meeting
1-5:00 p.m. Stitch-N-Sew
4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends
5:00 p.m. Village Café
5:30 p.m. Women’s Ensm
5:30 p.m. Youth
6:00 p.m. LHK Singers
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
1-5:00 p.m. Stitch-N-Sew
4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends
5:00 p.m. Village Café
5:30 p.m. Women’s
Ensemble
5:30 p.m. Youth
6:00 p.m. LHK Singers
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
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Cinnamon Rolls!
10:00 a.m. Bible
Study
8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
8:15 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
9:30 a.m. The Well
10:30 a.m. Worship
11:30 a.m. Chancel
Ringers
Eat at Johnnie’s Day!
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
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11:00 a.m. Village 6:30 a.m.
Connections
Friday
6:00 p.m. Beth
Breakfast
Moore Study
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
ALL INVITED!
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Kitchen in
use to
make
Cinnamon
Rolls
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Celebrations, Prayer Concerns and Items of Interest
Happy
Birthday to:
Ushers for September:
Prayer
Concerns: Punk Bonner
Gordon &
September 6
Margaret
Leigh Culbreath
Allison
September 7
Chris Farrill
Dustin Ayers
Nancy Baysinger
September 9
Camille
Bennitt
Jerri Bonebrake
Carolyn Kirk
Punk
Bonner
Lynn Brian
September 10
Pat Burton
Megan Clampitt
Karen Robertson
Glenys
Decker
Kenneth
Dedering
September 11
Ruth Dedering
Jack Dougherty
Carolyn Sandusky-Williams
Sherry
Duncan
Cliff Ellis
September 12
Dee
Ferguson
Muff
Ford
Hannah Sloup
Charise Frazier
Bianca Hayes
September 13
Bill
Kidwell
Jim
&
Johnna
Kienholz
Aven Bull
Jeri Lee
Rev. Rik Marion
Erin Cavin
Jeff
Marrs
Billie Marshall
September 15
Lauren
Montague
Bill Noble
Paul Selko
Rev. Chester Phyffer
Marilyn Pick
September 16
Bernice
Reid
Ann
Runnels
Brian Schechter
Merriane Sanford
Jayne Smith
September 17
Sandra
Soli
Jim Stover
Jake Matson
Ann Taylor
Bill & Mary Taylor
Steve Muns
Matthew Weber
Maxine White
September 18
Marcella
Young
Linda Havrilla
Malcom Patterson
Shelby Seitz
Julie Whitson will
lead a Beth Moore
study ,Children of the
Day, beginning Thursday, September 11th,
from 6:00- 7:30 p.m. in Room
Happy Anniversary to:
103. The study is based on 1 & 2
September 10
Thessalonians and will last 18
Drew & Jennifer Neitzel
weeks. The cost of the workbook is
September 11
$16.00. During this study, you'll
Don & Dorothy Hendrie
learn how to let go of past mistakes
Jim & Johnna Kienholz
and discover your circumstances
are not coincidental - God's timing
is impeccable! Whether you are
facing family crises, medical
diagnoses, relationship troubles,
doubts, or fears, you'll come away
encouraged that even though it may
not feel that way, you are exactly
where Christ wants you to be! A
sign-up sheet is ready for you in the
church lobby!
Brian Walker
Crystal Self
Phil Farrill
Nursery Workers:
September 7
Jamie Brooks
Kelli Hayes
Andy Greely
September 14
Jamie Brooks
Kelli Hayes
Sarah Jones
Greeter for September:
Wanda Vanderburg
Acolytes:
September 7
Dillon Lee
Malcolm Patterson
Alison Samson
September 14
Cameron Samson
Zane Fidler
Kane Patterson
Don’t forget that Youth Sunday
School meets in the Youth room
downstairs every Sunday morning
at 9:30. Come early if you want, for
games or just to hang out.
Also, each Wednesday evening,
we meet at 5:30 for games and a
short discussion, then free time for
homework or relaxation until 7:15.
Come early at 5pm and eat at
Village Café in Fellowship Hall—it’s
free!!
Join our Facebook group at Youth
of Village United Methodist Church
OKC for weekly updates.
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~The Ties that Bind~
MOTHER/DAUGHTER/SISTER/FRIEND LUNCHEON
WHEN: 11:30 A.M., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
COST: $10—tickets are on sale now!
Come and wear your favorite apron and enjoy a delightful lunch with the special
ladies in your life. Mothers, Daughters, Grandmothers, Granddaughters, Sisters,
Aunts and BFFs (Best Friends Forever) come and celebrate each other and tell us
your “apron’s” story. Plus, if you have an apron or two that you wouldn’t mind
sharing, we would love to display them at the luncheon! See Deanna Elliott or
Valarie Robertson if you have aprons to share. So join the fun. . . fill up a table with
multiple generations. . .share some apron history. . .and make some new apron
memories!! After all, we ARE “blessed by the ties that bind.”
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Pastor
Rev. Rik Marion
Minister of Worship and Music
Tom White
Coordinator of Student Ministries
Phil Brooks
Coordinator of Children’s Ministries
Martha Pendleton
Church Office Administrator
Julie Whitson
Instrumentalist
Judy Horne
Pianist
Nancy Baysinger
Child Care
Jamie Brooks
Finance Administrator
Sally Langer
Custodian
Tom Huber
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