April 24 Tower Times - First United Methodist Church of Claremore
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April 24 Tower Times - First United Methodist Church of Claremore
April 24, 2013 NONPROFIT ORG US Postage Paid Permit No. 61 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 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 11:00 am Epic United Worship 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. 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