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THE
VILLAGE HERALD
WORSHIP WITH US!
Sundays
8:15 & 10:30 a.m.
The Well 9:30 a.m.
REKINDLING THE FLAME
“Stir up the inner-fire, the gift God gave you….”
2Timothy 1:6
LEARN WITH US
US!!
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
United Methodist Youth:
Sunday 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 6:00
6:00--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.. 20
October 17, 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
Mark your calendar now for CONSECRATION SUNDAY on October
26th. This special day will be the conclusion of our all-church study
of Mark Batterson’s Wild Goose Chase and an opportunity for us to
dedicate our financial pledges for 2015. Note – there will be no
8:15 service that day.
You will soon receive an estimate of giving card for 2015. Please
prayerfully consider what you will give to support the various
ministries of our church. These estimates help us plan what we
can do concretely to reach out in the name of Jesus Christ.
Mark Batterson writes: “To follow the Holy Spirit, the Wild Goose,
is to give as God gives. The truth is, when you give beyond your
ability, God will bless you beyond your ability. No, God is not a slot
machine; but if your motives are right, the law of measure kicks in:
‘With the measure you use, it will be measured to you’” (Luke
6:38).
What Mark says is so true. When we step out in faith, we learn
quickly that we can’t out-give God. It’s impossible! Our Consecration Day worship will be a service of celebration with inspiring
music and witness. Following the service will be a free luncheon
featuring fried chicken with all the fixin’s. This is a time for us all to
gather together and celebration the love of God and the fellowship
we have as the Village UMC.
Until later….grace and peace to you! Rik
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Time for Village Harvest!
Join us!
Sunday, October 26,
2014, 3-5 p.m.
Village United Methodist
Church
Free Food
Children’s Games
Lots of Candy!
Costume Parade
Music
Inflatables
Fun for every age
Bring a carved pumpkinprize for winner!
It's a time to welcome the neighbors
in our community. On Sunday afternoon, October 26, from 3 to 5, we'll
have a really fun time with free food,
children's games, lots of candy,
music, a costume parade, taking
pictures of people in their costumes,
inflatables and a prize for the winning
carved pumpkin.
Let's all be a part of this exciting
event. Candy and small prizes can be
donated to a box outside of Martha's
office. Volunteers are needed to
welcome our guests, help with games
and assist in other ways. To volunteer,
contact Kathryn Witzel at 405-5037075. Cash donations are welcome
and will be used for supplies needed.
Questions? Contact Martha or
Julie at the church.
Outreach Ministries
Cinnamon Rolls will be baked this
Saturday and sold on Sunday,
October 19. These freeze beautifully,
so buy some extra! You never know when you
might have a cinnamon roll emergency!
Martha Circle will meet on Tuesday,
October 21, at 10:00 a.m.
Ruth Circle will meet at 1:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 21.
The Manna Bag project
urgently needs food
donations so that no one
is turned away if they need
us. We fill bags with canned
fruits and vegetables,
canned meats and soups,
pasta, juice, peanut butter,
and crackers. The next time
you’re at the store, buy a couple of extra items
and place them in the bags marked “Manna
Bags” outside Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
On Saturday, November 1 at 12:00 Noon, the
UMW will host their annual Tasting Luncheon
We are collecting winter coats
and Book Review. Tickets for the luncheon
for boys and girls at Johnson
are $8.00 and may be purchased from UMW
and Britton Elementary Schools,
Cirlce Leaders. Child Care will be provided by
grades Pre-K through Sixth,
reservation only, and the deadline for reserving
sizes 4-12. Please place your
child care is Wednesday, October 29th. Contact
Julie Whitson to make your child care reserva- donation in the bags marked “Coats for Kids”
outside Fellowship Hall.
tion at (405)751-8116.
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Youth Ministries
Our annual Fall gathering at
Tom Huber’s will be Sunday,
November 9th. Sponsored by
Village Youth, everyone is
invited to this fun evening of hot dogs,
s’mores, and best of all, a bonfire! Please
bring either a bag of chips or a dessert to
share. Contact Phil Brooks for more details—
405-464-8872.
VUMC At The Movies!
This Saturday, October 18, at 6:00 p.m., take advantage
of the opportunity to watch The Lego Movie. This is a fun
movie with a good story and lots of laughs. Curl up with
your blankets, pillows, or sleeping bags and enjoy the
free popcorn and lemonade. Everyone is invited, so bring
a friend and enjoy the show!
Sad news—the refrigerator in the
Youth Room has cooled its last
soda. If you happen to have an
extra taking up space around your
house, and would be willing to
donate it, we will happily accept!
Contact Phil Brooks at
405-464-8872.
Cardinals and Pines
There’s still time to donate to Village UMW
Missions and have the opportunity to receive
the beautiful Cardinals and Pines quilt, on
display in Fellowship Hall. To include your
name, simply purchase a ticket for $1 from
any UMW member. On November 1, at the
UMW Tasting Luncheon, the recipient of the
quilt will be announced. (See page 2 for more
information about the Tasting Luncheon.)
You need not be present to accept!
Finance Update
VUMC Monthly Financial Report
January—September, 2014
Budget ………………………..$294,000.00
Received……………………..$309,344.93
Over Budget……………… $ 15,344.93
Financial Goals
Maintain Adequate Operating Capital
Pay Apportionments Monthly
Build staff and marketing to
support church growth.
Emphasize Stewardship priorities as
markers of spiritual health.
Welcome to our new members:
Bill and Janie Bond!
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October/November 2014
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OCT 15
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9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
6:00 p.m. Beth
Moore Study
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
6:00 p.m.
Movie
Night
“The Lego
Movie”
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1-5:00 p.m. Stitch-N-Sew
4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends
5:00 p.m. Village Café
5:45 p.m. Prayer Service
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:15 p.m. Ladies Study
6:00 p.m. LHK Singers
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
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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. Chancel
Ringers
4:00 p.m. Youth
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
11:00 a.m. Village
Connections
6:00 p.m. Beth
Moore Study
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
1-5:00 p.m. Stitch-N-Sew
4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends
5:00 p.m. Village Café
5:45 p.m. Prayer Service
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:00 p.m. LHK Singers
6:15 p.m. Ladies Bible
Study
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
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9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Bible
10:30 a.m. Consecration Study
Sunday Worship
11:30 a.m. Celebration
Dinner
3:00 p.m. Village
Harvest
8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
6:00 p.m. Beth
Moore Study
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
12:00
Noon
UMW
Tasting
Lunch &
Book
Review
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8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
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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. Chancel
Ringers
4:00 p.m. Youth
Daylight Savings
Time Ends!
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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
3:00 p.m. Cookout and
Bonfire at Tom Huber’s
1-5:00 p.m. Stitch-N-Sew
4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends
5:00 p.m. Village Café
5:45 p.m. Prayer Service
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:00 p.m. LHK Singers
6:15 p.m. Ladies Bible
Study
1-5:00 p.m. Stitch-N-Sew
4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends
5:00 p.m. Village Café
5:45 p.m. Prayer Service
6:00 p.m. Youth
6:00 p.m. LHK Singers
6:15 p.m. Ladies Bible
Study
6:30 p.m. Children’s
Education Meeting
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
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6:00 p.m. Beth
Moore Study
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
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Celebrations, Prayer Concerns and Items of Interest
Happy Birthday to:
October 19
Jackson Lake
October 21
Robert McMasters
Sandy Soli
October 22
Laura Baer
October 24
Evelynn Christian
Maria Christian
Ginger Clark
October 26
Jean Decker
October 27
Susan Lackey
October 29
Sara Davis
Todd Fries
Scott Snider
October 30
Randy Witzel
October 31
Rachel Baer
Raymond K. Bower
Jonathan Foster
David Jones
November 1
Vaunie Flynn
November 4
Mike Bunce
Katie Wonderly
Happy Anniversary to:
October 18
Duane & Laura Baer
October 24
Adam & Summer Briggs
October 31
Ben & Dana Matson
November 2
Guy & Barbara Jones
Ushers for October:
Ken Kendrick
Prayer
Alan Lee
Concerns:
Jeff Lackey
Ushers for November:
David Selby
Gordon & Margaret Allison
Margaret Adams Nancy Baysinger Dean Couch
Camille Bennitt
Jerri Bonebrake Jim Robertson
Punk Bonner
Lynn Brian Nursery Workers:
Pat Burton
Megan Clampitt October 19
Glenys Decker
Kenneth Dedering Jamie Brooks
Ruth Dedering
Jack Dougherty Kelli Hayes
Sherry Duncan
Cliff Ellis Jacob Jameson
Dee Ferguson
Muff Ford October 26
Charise Frazier
Bianca Hayes Jamie Brooks
Bill Kidwell Jim & Johnna Kienholz Kelli Hayes
Jeri Lee
Rev. Rik Marion Austin Elliott
Jeff Marrs
Billie Marshall November 2
Lauren Montague
Bill Noble Jamie Brooks
Rev. Chester Phyffer
Marilyn Pick Kelli Hayes
Bernice Reid
Ann Runnels Andy Greely
Merriane Sanford
Jayne Smith
Sandra Soli
Jim Stover
Ann Taylor
Bill & Mary Taylor Greeter for October:
Matthew Weber
Maxine White Wanda Vanderburg
Acolytes:
October 19
Dillon Lee
Alison Samson
Jameson Samson
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to
October 26
the family of our long time member Alden Clark
and friend, Harriett Hamilton.
Cameron Samson
Harriett will be greatly missed.
Gavin Stephens
November 2
Collin Lee
Zane Fidler
Madie Samson
Kane Patterson
Our faithful member and beloved
friend, Joe Patterson, has moved
to Texas to be near family. If you
would like to contact Joe, his new
address is:
1451 S. Greenville Ave.
Apt. #2317
Allen, TX 75002
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
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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
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changes to THE VILLAGE HERALD, 2501 W.
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“To follow the Spirit, the Wild
Goose, is to give like God gives. The
truth is, when you give beyond your
ability, God will bless you beyond
your ability. No, God is not a slot
machine; but if your motives are
right, the law of measure kicks in:
‘With the measure you use, it will
be measured to you.’” (Luke 6:38)
— Mark Batterson,
Wild Goose Chase
Wild Goose Chase
Combined worship service at 10:30
Special music and activities
Fried chicken lunch for everyone following
October 26
Sacred opportunity to dedicate your gifts for 2015
Consecration and Celebration Sunday
SAVE THE DATE
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