Sunday, July 13 - Oak Hill United Methodist Church

Oak Hill United Methodist Church
Where everyone is a minister
Volume 36.12 June 22, 2014
Sunday, June 22
Meet Pastor Katy!
I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX and received my Bachelors Degree from
Trinity University with a double major in Economics and Religion. At that point
in my life I knew that I was called into ministry, but was sure it was in some form
of international justice and mercy mission, and not in the church. God was at
least clear about my call to seminary, so I
moved to New Jersey to attend Princeton
Theological Seminary. Three years later
I found myself torn between a passion
for international work and a deep love
for the local church; so upon graduating
I did what any rational 20-something
would do, and I packed up and moved to
Guatemala. I had already spent extensive
time living and traveling internationally,
so spending a year serving with a medical
project in the highlands of Guatemala felt
like a natural choice. During that year I
felt God continue to lay the local church on my heart and I returned to serve as an
Associate at First United Methodist Church in Harlingen, TX. Since returning to
the local church, I have also served at FUMC San Benito, TX, Cedar Creek UMC,
Haynie Chapel UMC, and most recently Faith UMC. I am a pretty active person,
and have found Austin to be an incredibly life-giving place. In my free time, if I'm
not running, biking, or swimming, I'm usually outdoors somewhere with friends or
relaxing with my nose in a book. I am so excited to dive into all that is happening at
Oak Hill UMC, and to learn more about each of you. Thank you for allowing me
to serve beside you in this great adventure!
8:45 & 11:15 Worship Services
Pastor Stella Burkhalter
“Don’t Let the Devil Get You
Down” 1 Peter 5:6-11
Sunday, June 29
8:45 & 11:15 Worship Services
Pastor Jim Roberts
“The Testing of Abraham”
Genesis 22:1-8
10:00 Pathways Worship Service
Pastor Katy Fitzhugh
“Strangers Among Us” Matthew 10:40-42
Lay-Led Worship & Communion - 6:15 p.m.
June 25 Speaker - Dan Byron
July 02 Speaker - Donna Broberg
UMM Family Breakfast
Saturday, June 21
Doors open at 7 a.m.,
breakfast begins at 8.
See you there!
7815 Highway 290 W. Austin, Texas 78736
512-288-3836
Jared Sheets and Logan Stewart served as Servant Team
delegates to the Southwest Texas Annual Conference in
Corpus Christi last week. Way to go, Oak Hill Youth!
Pastors Jim Roberts, Pam Sheffield & Stella Burkhalter
Our Prayers
Happy 51st wedding anniversary to Dave and Lynn Sampsell
on 6/15
Norris family, moving to North Carolina
Gary and Dan Talley, son-in-law and grandson of Dave and
Lynn Sampsell
Gail Adam’s dad
Mickie, Billie (& Chuck) Moore’s sister-in-law
Seth and his wife, nephew of Wendy Miles
Chuck Moore and his cousin
Suzanne Steves
Jennifer Buxton, granddaughter of Elsie Buxton
Our church family
The families in the Midwest and Southeast who are affected
by the tornadoes
All who serve in the military and leaders of our country
God’s creation, the unemployed, and the homeless
Our Gifts
June 08, 2014
General Fund $19,689
Children’s Bldg. 1
,591
Missions Africa 200
Youth Fund 400
June 15, 2014
General Fund $21,353
Children’s Bldg. 825
Endowment Fund 50
Our Presence
Sunday School Worship June 08
2013 2014
226
169
445
517
June 15
2013 2014
236
188
504
427
Check out Oak Hill UMC’s new website!
www.oakhillumc.org
In case you missed it, OHUMC made the Huffington
Post in a very positive story about faith-based communities working to make a difference. See the article
at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/17/100religious-groups-doing-good_n_5460739.html
Potluck Farewell Reception for
Pastor Stella - Sunday, June 22
Bring your favorite dish (and lots of tissues).
Seating at 11:00 and 12:15
United Methodist Women
UMW Book Club
Full Time Youth Director Wanted
Our church is receiving applications for Director of Youth Ministries.
Employment will begin on August 1, 2014.
Job Requirements: commitment to Christ; experience in youth ministry; ability to lead and direct volunteers; familiarity with the United
Methodist Church; above average organizational skills; and the ability
to communicate with youth and parents through social and other media.
A college education is preferred. Salary will be based upon experience.
Please send all resumes with three references to:
Jim Roberts, Sr. Pastor, at [email protected]
Katy Fitzhugh, Associate Pastor at [email protected]
Jon Nelson, Chair of Staff Parish Relations Committee at jonelson8@
cs.com.
For more information and job description, see our church website:
www.oakhillumc.org.
Our June UMW Book Club selection is The
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. The
author writes of the search for love and family
as thousands of abandoned children were sent
west with the hope of being adopted. Our next
meeting will be on Thursday morning, June 26,
at 10:00 at Panera Bread on William Cannon.
A second selection was chosen for our August
meeting, The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. It is a
Pulitzer Prize winning tale of a thirteen year old boy who after surviving an accident that kills his mother is taken in by a wealthy family in
New York. Vividly drawn characters and a story full of intrigue will
hopefully prove fascinating Summer reading.
We will not meet in July. Until our June discussion on Thursday
morning, June 26, happy reading!
Please contact Diana Goodloe at 512-906-1931 or dianagoodloe@
gmail.com if you have questions.
KVUE “Five Kids Who Care” Awards
Our own Eleanor Hemenway will be one of five kids
featured on an upcoming KVUE broadcast set for
Tuesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. They will air individual
videos about each of the award recipients. Eleanor
was among the Five Kids Who Care awardees for
her work on the pajama program back in May.
Chet Miles reports that the Oak Hill
UMM Father’s Day BBQ Fundraiser
on June 15 took 10 briskets, 80 leg
quarters, 40 lbs sausage, 20 lbs
beans and two days of cooking....
and raised $2000.00 to the building
fund!!!
The Austin FreeStore is closed for the month of June AND we are delighted to be hosting a team of AmeriCorp volunteers in the Missions
Building. So, if you have items to donate to FreeStore, thank you so
much, but could you please hold on to them until mid July when the
store is open again. We have no place to store them until then.
Thank you!
There will be a work day at the Burke Center for Youth, June 28th.
Please contact Chuck Moore at [email protected] for more
information.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A NAMETAG!
Phil Parker, Adam Matustik and Chet Miles, thank you for the wonderful
food and service on Sunday! Everything was absolutely amazing.
Did you know that our name tags are another way of saying
Welcome? “Welcome to Oak Hill UMC, we are glad you are here!”
We are wearing our name tags so you will know who we are.
We hope you’ll note on your attendance sheet that you would like
us to know you, too!
This Sunday we will have a new pastor and it is very special for us
to let her know who we are. It is hard enough to remember a few
names, but 600+!!! Nobody can do that! Not even a pastor! If you
have lost your name tag or can’t find it, please let us know on your
attendance sheet. If you never had one, please note it, too, along
with your phone number. Your tags will be made before the next
Sunday and placed in your name tag folder.
Packing Your Cookies: Bag the “cooled” cookies in quart-sized Zip
Lock style bags (no hard pull tabs) – a dozen to a bag. Do not label these
bags in any way, but please do mark on the outside of your carrying bag
or box to indicate the type and number of dozens of cookies you have
provided. After loading your bags, keep the cookies in a cool place until
they are delivered – freeze only for longer periods of time in excess of
several weeks.
Here’s the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe from Hershey’s: Please
note the Kairos two-inch size restriction when baking.
KAIROS COOKIES - Kairos #57
We are having our Oak Hill UMC Kairos Cookie Roundup as agape
for the Kairos Prison Ministry Ferguson #57 weekend this summer. We
will be collecting cookies on Sundays in June and the final deadline
is Sunday, July 6th. As part of the Kairos weekend and an expression
of God’s love, a dozen chocolate chip cookies go to each inmate and
staff member at Ferguson prison – hand delivered by Kairos volunteers.
Cookies, along with fresh fruit, are also part of the weekend at each of
the seven tables with our 42 participants.
Homemade cookies are a tangible expression of Christian love and
an indication of God’s concern for a group of people who seldom encounter either in the course of their daily lives. Your loving sacrifice
will provide “bread” that shines the Light of God’s Grace into the darkest corners of the Ferguson Unit. Bake them as part of a team, on
your own, or both. May God bless your gift of love through baking!
Cookies can be delivered to Barbara Cox, Jim Cox, Jan Roberts or
Pastor Jim Roberts. A number of people have volunteered to help bake
cookies and anyone can join in.
Cookie Preparation: Types of cookies considered to be acceptable
include: Chocolate Chip, Sugar, Oatmeal, Molasses, Ginger, and
Peanut Butter. DO NOT SPRINKLE ADDITIONAL SUGAR OR
GLAZING ON THEM. Cookies should be about 2 inches in diameter
(bigger is not better) and not more than 1/2 inch thick (to get 12 in a
quart size plastic bag – smaller really is better). Chocolate Chip is no
doubt the favorite of more than half of the inmates. Please keep separated any cookies containing peanuts or nuts.
Key Ingredient: Prayer: Stir prayer individually, as a family, or as
a team as you prepare ingredients, place the cookies on the cookie
sheets, and throughout the process as you make the cookies. Enjoy
the process and ask God to use your cookies as a source of His love
to shine on the prisoners and staff during the Kairos weekend. Pray
that each cookie brings the inmate, guard, or warden who eats it closer
to God. We want every person to become part of the Family of God.
Ingredients:
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) HERSHEY’S Special Dark Chocolate Chips or
HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter, granulated
sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until creamy.
Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in
chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto
ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove
from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 5 dozen
cookies.
If you want to do something different, Kairos also uses oatmeal
cookies or sugar cookies or any other cookie as “table” cookies during
the weekend. Please pack those in non-zipper zip lock bags, too. Any
cookies with nuts should be marked too, due to nut allergies for some.
Nuts are fine, but must be handled separately. Mixes or cookie dough
products are fine, too.
We promote Kairos cookies as homemade and prayed over by volunteers that you do not even know as an expression of God’s love. It
is similar to the important role of agape at the Walk to Emmaus as an
expression of God’s love. Thanks very much!
Young at Heart Dinner Group meeting in progress!
The Oak Hill UMC Young at Heart group will be meeting for dinner at 6:30 p.m. on July 10th at Tres Amigos Restaurant, 1807 W. Slaughter
Lane, join us for great food and fellowship! Contact Gary Brinkmeyer at 512-305-3260 or [email protected] for reservations.
Please place “Young at Heart” the subject line of your email.
Vacation Bible School
2014!
VBS was still in progress at printing time,
but it’s been great fun for everyone!
Making manna bags, painting, playing,
building, singing and even storytelling!
Thanks to Ms Suzanne, Julie Lintz and
Kim Horek (VBS directors), and all the
volunteers, parents and kids who made it all
happen!
VBS kids learn about the rebuilding of the temple and
construct their own building
Storytime girls helped act out the
story of the loaves and fishes!
Special thanks to Ms Suzanne
and Brandi Patton for
contributing VBS photos!
Youth Week
Oak Hill UMC
June 8-12, 2014
“Not Enough Hours in the Day - To PRAY?”
Come join us for Youth Sunday School this summer! We will be working on a 10-week Sunday School series on Prayer. Each lesson is “standalone” in nature so no worries if you miss a week or two for vacation,
camps, etc. Here are the details:
When: Sundays June 15-August 17
Time: 10 AM
Where: The GREEN Room in the Administration Building
Who: Youth entering 6th-12th Grade (If you are graduating from
high school this year, you are welcome too!!)
Teacher: Lisa Jackson
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
NEEDED!
At our recent Youth Parent Meeting, many parents expressed concerns
for the need to have separate programming for Junior High/Senior
High students. Sunday School is the ideal opportunity for your student to meet regularly with peers in their age group. In order to offer
Sunday School classes for each age group, WE MUST HAVE MORE
TEACHERS! Youth Sunday School for 2014-2015 will begin Sunday,
August 24. Please contact Dave Stewart, [email protected], to
volunteer.
SWTC Youth Summer Camps 2014
If you have a child that is planning on attending River Camp, whether
or not you have officially registered, please email Brandi at [email protected] and let her know. We are getting a head count to know
about drivers and other details. We are leaving Sunday, June 22 at 3
p.m. and will be back on Thursday around 3 p.m. Your child will need
money for 2 meals- one going, the other coming back.
Registration PDF or Register Online
River Camp 6.22-26.14 (Jr. and Sr. High Students)
Alto Frio Encampment, 1385 Ranch Road 1120, Leakey TX. $275
Students / $225 Staff / Speaker Rev. Laurinda Kwiatkowski & Mark
Swayze & Dave Stewart. Great times of worship, fun in the Frio River
and in small groups. Camo Night (bring camouflage to wear), Water
Wars, Thrift Shop Madness (come dressed in thrift store clothing
which can be donated at end of camp), make new friends, and get to
know God. [http://www.altofrio.com]. Please no drop-offs sooner than
6 p.m. Sunday. Eat dinner before you arrive. Closing worship is at
10:30 AM. Pick-up is noon Thursday. Parents invited to closing.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
First Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. - 512-637-5400
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 10408 Hwy. 290, Austin, TX
Oak Hill UMC Calendar of Events
For the latest calendar info: www.oakhillumc.org/events.html
Sunday, June 22 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
Junior High Jam Camp, Kerrville
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
8:45 AM Early Worship Service, Sanctuary
10:00 AM Pathways Worship Service, Sanctuary
Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH
11:15 AM Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary
Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH
12:15 PM Farewell Reception for Pastor Stella, Fellowship Hall
12:30 PM Youth Choir, A103
Monday, June 23
Junior High Jam Camp, Kerrville
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
8:30 AM KidsActing Camp, A103
6:30 PM Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary, A103
7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 meeting, Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, June 24
KDO Camp
Junior High Jam Camp, Kerrville
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
8:30 AM Kids Acting Camp, A103
9:30 AM Mom2Mom, A201
10:00 AM Praying Moms, A202
10:30 AM Kindermusik, A101
5:45 PM Yoga Class, A206
Wednesday, June 25
Junior High Jam Camp, Kerrville
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
8:30 AM Kids Acting Camp, A103
9:30 AM Music Forever/Music Together, A206
4:30 PM Emmaus Reunion Group, Parlor, A101
5:30 PM Emmaus Reunion Group, Parlor, A102
6:15 PM Recharge Worship Service, Sanctuary
7:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103
SPRC meeting, A201
8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, June 26, 2014
KDO Camp
Junior High Jam Camp, Kerrville
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
8:30 AM Kids Acting Camp, A103
8:50 AM Tai Chi, A101
9:00 AM Sunshine Class, Missions Building
9:30 AM Music Forever/Music Together, A206
10:00 AM Hugs project, A203
Moms Club, A201
UMW Book Club, off campus/Panera Bread
6:00 PM Kindermusik, A103
7:00 PM Finding our Strength, A204
Finance meeting, A205
Prayer Shawl Ministry, A102
Friday, June 27
9:30 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
8:30 AM Kids Acting Camp, A103
9:30 AM Kindermusik, A103
10:00 AM Knitting Class, A102
Saturday, June 28
9:30 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102
1:00 PM Quinceanera, Sanctuary
Sunday, June 29 3rd Sunday after Pentecost
Church Council Meeting
8:45 AM Early Worship Service, Sanctuary
10:00 AM Pathways Worship Service, Sanctuary
Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH
11:15 AM Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary
Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH
12:30 PM Youth Choir, A103
5:00 PM UMYF, Fellowship Hall
Monday, June 30
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
6:30 PM Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary, A103
7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 meeting, Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, July 01
KDO Camp
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
10:00 AM Praying Moms, A202
10:30 AM Kindermusik, A101
5:45 PM Yoga Class, A206
6:30 PM Stephen Ministry meeting, A203-204
Wednesday, July 02
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
9:30 AM Music Forever/Music Together, A206
4:30 PM Emmaus Reunion Group, Parlor, A101
5:30 PM Emmaus Reunion Group, Parlor, A102
6:00 PM Cub Scout leadership mtg, A201
6:15 PM Recharge Worship Service, Sanctuary
7:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103
8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, July 03
KDO Camp
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
8:50 AM Tai Chi, A101
9:00 AM Sunshine Class, Missions Building
9:30 AM Music Forever/Music Together, A206
10:00 AM Hugs project, A203
6:00 PM Kindermusik, A103
Friday, July 04
9:30 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102
7:30 AM YMCA Camp, Youth rooms 2 & 3
9:30 AM Kindermusik, A103
10:00 AM Knitting Class, A102
Saturday, July 05
9:30 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102
Looking Ahead
July 20-26 - Interfaith Hospitality Network
July 20-25 - Sr. High Mission Trip
The Cornerstone (USPS 012-959) is published by
Oak Hill United Methodist Church at 7815 Hwy.
290 W., Austin, TX 78736. POSTMASTER: Send
address changes to: The Cornerstone, 7815 Hwy. 290
W., Austin, TX 78736. This newsletter issues semimonthly. Subscription rate: $12/year. OHUMC office
hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. M-Th and 9 a.m. to noon
on Friday. Submit announcements and articles to
[email protected].
Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMC
Pastors Jim Roberts
Pam Sheffield
Stella Burkhalter
Jennifer Barkis
Children’s Ministries Asst. Financial Administrator Angie Bragg
Director of Communications
Page Gordon
Pathways Worship Leader
Greg Graham
Assistant Choir Director
Diana Hopkins
Handbell Choir Director
Cathy Ingersoll
Director of Adult Ministries
Maria Longley
Custodian
Billie Moore
Facilities Administrator Charles Moore
Director of Music Ministries
Suzanne Pence
Organist Hee Jung Min
Director of Children’s Ministries Suzanne Steves
Director of Youth Ministries Dave Stewart
Office Manager
Tracy Stewart
Director, Kid’s Day Out Rita Wilson
Director of Pre-School Ministries Kristin Wright
Oak Hill United Methodist Church
7815 Highway 290 West
Austin, TX 78736
www.oakhillumc.org
The United Methodist
Women will be selling
RADA Cutlery, Candles and
Cookbooks on Sunday,
July 13 in the courtyard
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Shop for summer
weddings, birthdays, BBQ’s
and even for yourself before
prices go up July 31!
Catalogs are available in the narthex and at
oakhillumc.org, but please order through
Betty DeJong at 512-829-4420.
All profits go to UMW missions.
issue
July 06
July 20
The Cornerstone
Submission Deadline
June 27
July 11