8 - Village United Methodist Church
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8 - Village United Methodist Church
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.. 13 July 4, 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 villageumc@villagemethodist.org www.villagemethodist.org REKINDLING THE FLAME “Stir up the inner-fire, the gift God gave you….” 2Timothy 1:6 A number of years ago a man picked up the morning paper, and, to his horror, read his own obituary. The newspaper had reported the death of the wrong man. The caption read: "Dynamite king dies." The story identified him as a "merchant of death." He was the inventor of dynamite and he had amassed a great fortune from the manufacture of weapons of destruction. Moved by this disturbing experience, he radically changed his commitment to life. A healing power greater than the destructive force of dynamite came over him. It was his hour of Pentecost. Thereafter, he devoted his full energy and money to works of peace and human betterment. Today he is best remembered as the founder of the Nobel Peace Prize -- Alfred Nobel. This summer we are reading through the first six chapters of the Book of Acts, which record the founding and development of the Church through the power of the Holy Spirit. We’ve seen how the Spirit transformed weak and shaky people, like Peter, into bold proclaimers of the Gospel. The Spirit can transform anyone at any time. That’s a part of the divine job description! The story of Alfred Nobel reveals one who was transformed from life-denying to life-affirming. How could he make such a drastic change? It is well known that Nobel was a devout Lutheran who frequently attended the Church of Sweden Abroad, led by Pastor Nathan Söderblom. Söderblom was a life-affirming Christian who would later be the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1930. We don’t know exactly what happened to Nobel while he was attending Söderblom’s church and under the influence of his teaching – but Nobel suddenly made a dramatic change of mind and lifestyle. The Bible calls that repentance. On the Day of Pentecost, the Spiritempowered Peter challenged the crowd: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). All of this is to say, when we finally get tired of living in the past of brokenness and life-denying behavior, we can always say: “I don’t want to live like this anymore. Come, Holy Spirit, and help me make the change into that life-affirming person God wants me to be.” Until later….grace and peace to you! Rik Page 2 Page 3 Children’s Ministries WoW! Workshop of Wonders Vacation Bible School had more than 40 children excited about imagining, building, growing, working and walking with God. Through family suppers, group times, crafts, recreation, science and snacks they learned Bible stories and verses and had a great time. Thank you, VUMC members for your prayers and support. A BIG thank you goes to Shannon Boyer, VBS Director, and to volunteers Kathryn Witzel, Valarie Robertson, Jill Stephens, Jeri Lee, Alan Lee, Linda Havrilla, Connie Sallee, Brian Walker, Chris Boyer, Melissa Avery, Jennifer Beene, Jan Schechter, Cindy Frankenfield, Judy Lake, Phil Brooks, Debbie Neitzel, Kendra Farrill, Jamie Brooks, Kyndel Farrill, Milahn Atchison, Sahmari Shines, Malcolm Patterson, Dillon Lee, Ethan Holland, Larrissa Cason, and Alison Samson. Outreach Ministries Wanted - Alive, Not Dead Village UMC wants, actually needs, a loving adult to help with child care on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8, every other week during the summer. You will be paid, not only in money, but also in the joy of helping to care for the children of adult choir members during rehearsals. For a July/August schedule and more details, contact Martha Pendleton at 751-8116 or email mpendleton@villagemethodist.org. Prime Timers New Fellowship to Begin Soon! John Ramsey and daughter, Emily, have graciously donated three Bernina Sewing machines and one Quilting machine to Village UMC. Thanks to Nancy Kendrick for entering our name with this wonderful charity. A “Stitch and Sew Fellowship” will be developing in the future here at VUMC. Sewing lessons will be offered, as well as instruction in making items suitable for missions such as NSO, Circle of Care, Skyline, Infant Crisis Center, etc. Knitting, crocheting, and needlepoint lessons will be offered as well. Be watching for future start dates and times. For our program on Thursday, July 10, Linda Havrilla will present information on the community garden, herbs, and canning. Future programs will include Martha Pendleton sharing with us about her Paris trip, and Don Nieser telling us about the planes he builds, including a field trip to Wiley Post for a tour of his hangars and planes. Plan to join us—bring a dish to share and enjoy the fellowship. Remember: no Prime Timers in August! Page 4 July 2014 S 6 M 7 T W T F July 1 2 3 4 Happy 5 8:45 a.m. Worship Planning 10:00 a.m. Book Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. Support Group 9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals 5:00 p.m. Village Café 5:30 p.m. Youth 6:15 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Support Group 4th of July! NO Friday Breakfast No “Circle of Friends” in July Church Office Closed 8 9 10 11 6:30 a.m. SPRC 8:15 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. The Well 10:30 a.m. Worship No Trustees’ Meeting 8:45 a.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Brambles 6:00 p.m. Finance 7:00 p.m. Support Group 9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals 5:00 p.m. Village Café 5:30 p.m. Youth 6:15 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 11:00 a.m. Village Connections 12:00 Noon Prime Timers Lunch 7:00 p.m. Support Group 6:30 a.m. Friday Breakfast ALL INVITED! 13 15 16 17 18 8:30 a.m.—Noon Lighthouse Kidz 8:15 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School MusiCamp 9:30 a.m. The Well 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Birthday Bash Lunch 8:30 a.m.—Noon MusiCamp 8:45 a.m. Worship Planning 6:30 p.m. Children’s Education Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Support Group 8:30 a.m.—Noon MusiCamp 8:30 a.m.—Noon 6:30 a.m. Friday Breakfast ALL INVITED! 20 21 22 23 8:15 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. The Well 10:30 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m.—Noon MusiCamp 5:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Mtg. 8:30 a.m.—Noon MusiCamp 8:45 a.m. Worship Planning 7:00 p.m. Support Group 8:30 a.m.—Noon MusiCamp 28 29 UMW Birthday Bash 27 14 8:15 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. The Well 10:30 a.m. Worship ASP Volunteers Return Rik— Eat at Johnnie’s Day! Pastor Vacation all week 8:45 a.m. Worship Planning 7:00 p.m. Support Group 9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals 5:00 p.m. Village Café 5:30 p.m. Youth 6:15 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals 5:00 p.m. Village Café 5:30 p.m. Youth 6:15 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 30 9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals 5:00 p.m. Village Café 5:30 p.m. Youth 6:15 p.m. Ladies Bible Study S MusiCamp 7:00 p.m. Support Group 12 19 8:30 a.m.—Noon MusiCamp 11:30 a.m. ASP Send Off 24 8:30 a.m.—Noon MusiCamp 11:00 a.m. Village Connections 6:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Support Group 31 7:00 p.m. Support Group 25 26 6:30 a.m. Friday Breakfast ALL INVITED! 11:00 a.m. MusiCamp Rehearsal 8:30 a.m.—Noon 2:00 p.m. LHK MusiCamp Production MusiCamp Page 5 Celebrations, Prayer Concerns and Items of Interest Ushers for July: Dean Couch Brian Walker Joe Patterson Steve Robertson Prayer Concerns: Gordon Allison Dustin Ayers Nancy Baysinger Camille Bennitt Happy Birthday to: Jerri Bonebrake July 4 Punk Bonner Kallie Smith Pat Burton July 5 Megan Clampitt Victor Prentice Glenys Decker July 8 Kenneth Dedering Heath Hornbeek Dale Smith Ruth Dedering July 10 Jack Dougherty Cliff Ellis Sherry Duncan July 13 Muff Ford Caroline Basore Charise Frazier Mary Moore Bill Kidwell Mary Sloup Jim Kienholz July 15 Virginia Ludlow Becki Neitzel Rev. Rik Marion July 16 Jeff Marrs Helen Reid Billie Marshall Bill Noble Rev. Chester Phyffer We are in need Marilyn Pick of a front desk Bernice Reid volunteer for Merriane Sanford Monday afternoons from Jayne Smith 12:30—4:30 p.m. Sandra Soli Jim Stover If you are interested, and can be Ann Taylor of help to the staff, please contact Bill & Mary Taylor Julie Hayes Whitson at 405-751- Wanda Vanderburg 8116, or 405-501-8075. You may Matthew Weber Maxine White also email Julie at: jhayes@villagemethodist.org. Marcella Young Our thanks to Debbie Neitzel, who has volunteered to serve on Thursday afternoons. Welcome back, Debbie! Nursery Workers: July 6 Jamie Brooks Kelli Hayes Jacob Jameson July 13 Jamie Brooks Kelli Hayes Andy Greely Greeter for July: Wanda Vanderburg Acolytes: July 6 Raleigh Fidler Zane Fidler Cameron Samson Madie Samson Rory Fidler July 13 Alden Clark Alison Samson Avery Boyer Joann Wilbanks is taking a break from her Monday afternoon front desk position. Thank you, Joann, for your years of faithful service. You have become a dear friend to each of us on staff, we greatly appreciate you, and will miss you dearly. 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 Periodicals Postage Paid The Village Herald (USPS 001861) is published the first and third Friday of each month by The Village United Methodist Church, 2501 W. Britton Road, OKC, OK 73120-4933. Periodical postage paid at OKC, OK. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE VILLAGE HERALD, 2501 W. Britton Road, Oklahoma City, OK 731204933. Everyone plan to attend and celebrate your birthday with your church family! Entertainment will be provided by Steve Muns and Friends. There will be fried chicken and all the fixing’s—plus Birthday Cake! The United Methodist Women will be hosting their annual Birthday Bash on Sunday, July 13, immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Page 6
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