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VILLAGE HERALD
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The Well 9:30 a.m.
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US!!
Sunday School 9:15 a.m.
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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.. 9
May 2, 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
Life on the other side of Easter can be a very strange thing. For Lent,
some of us give up some unhealthy attitudes and habits just to return
to them on the other side of Easter.
After Easter, we are once again tempted to succumb to the things we
gave up for a season. We go back to where we were and what we were
before Easter came along and interrupted us with all of its power and
transformation. In John 21, some of the disciples seem to be following
this path. A few days after the Resurrection, Peter says, “I’m going
fishing,” and six of the other disciples decided to go with him. Back to
the real world, right?
The Resurrection is God's way of getting our attention. It’s God's way of
getting us to stop and tune in so we will follow the way of Jesus. There
was nothing quiet about Easter. The Bible says, "Suddenly there was a
violent earthquake." An angel of the Lord rolled away the stone blocking
the entrance to the tomb. His face shone like lightning. At the sight of
him, the Roman guards shook with fear and became like dead men.
And God was saying “Do you hear me now?” Christian faith began with
a bang! Jesus got up on the third day.
God really does know how to get our attention. For many of us, it takes
an “earthquake” just to do that. How does God get our attention today?
There are many ways, or course, but I know for sure that sometimes we
experience a profound moment of insight in a moment of crisis. We
have our “Aha” moment. We say: “Now I understand. I see what it all
means."
Once God gets our attention though, the question is – can he keep
our attention? It’s interesting that when Jesus appeared to the seven
disciples, who had returned to fishing, they didn’t recognize him at first.
But their faith was still there – shaky as it was. “It’s the Lord!” yelled
John, and they joined him for breakfast, and he ministered to them.
This story is a good word for us to keep the faith. Jesus will nurture our
Easter transformations, even though we might not recognize him at
first. Pay attention. You’ll know it when it’s him.
Until later……grace and peace to you! Rik
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Prime Timers
Prime Timers May Meeting
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
At our May meeting, (May 8) we will have
our regular pot-luck lunch and follow it with
discussion about the future of Prime Timers.
Do we want to change the format of the meetings? Meet monthly, quarterly? Change the
name? Have speakers or play games? What
would you like to see happen from June forward?
Please be a part of the decision! Come and
bring all of your ideas!
Graduation Sunday
Graduation Sunday is May 4th!
We will be honoring the following graduates:
High School Graduates:
Chris Farrill
Eli Richardson
College Graduates:
Addison Broberg
Sara Davis
Trey Witzel
Immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship
service, please come to a reception for these
individuals as we congratulate them in person
for all they have accomplished, and wish them
well as they begin new chapters in their lives.
Outreach Ministries
Mission Opportunities
It's SPRING! A time of renewal. Saturday, May 3,
a team from VUMC will be working with "Rebuilding
Together" to make someone's home safer, warmer
and dryer. There are many spots available for
All three Circles will meet together at 6:00 p.m. serving on the job site for persons 14 years of
on May 6th for a Potluck supper and program at age and up. Whatever your age, your prayers
and inspiration are much appreciated.
the church. All ladies in the church are invited.
Work at the job site will start at 8:30 a.m. so we
Brambles will meet at 1 p.m. on May 13th at the need to be at the church no later than 8:00 a.m. to
church.
travel together. Lunch will be provided.
Wesleyan Women will not meet in May.
If you would like to be part of the team, please call
Ellen Pederson at 642-2830 as soon as possible.
Come be a part of Project Transformation!
As volunteers, we will serve as reading tutors for
elementary-age children. The dates this year are
June 9—12 from 10 a.m. until noon at Chapel Hill
UMC. Contact Annette Fisher at pazfish@cox.net
for more information, or to volunteer!
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Children’s Ministries
Holy Saturday Thanks
Holy Saturday was enjoyed by 85
children and their families. Thanks
to volunteers, cupcake bakers and
all who donated eggs, candy, Bingo
prizes and money to make the
event such a success. Special
thanks goes to Kendra Farrill who
coordinated Holy Saturday.
Volunteers were Kathryn Witzel,
Julie Hayes, Jackie Christian, Jill
Stephens, Melissa Avery, Chris Boyer, Phil Brooks,
Brian Walker, Jeri Lee, Kyndel Farrill, Shannon
Mokry, Crystal Self, Jennifer Boone, Jan Schechter,
Cindy Frankenfield, Ellen Pederson, Annette Fisher,
Connie Sallee, Phillip Farrill, Keith Shideler, Kyle
Leatherock, Ginger Clark, Andy Greely, Tom Huber,
Linda Havrilla, Jenny Ferguson, Greg Self and
Randy Witzel. Cupcake cooks were Jamie Brooks,
Tami Fidler, Patty Pojezny, Lynn Sherrick, Ann
Runnels, Judy Lake and Shirley Smith.
Special Thanks
Children’s Camps
The theme for Oklahoma United Methodist Camps
this summer is #Inspired. There are several
opportunities for children to learn more about
God, help others and come home as witnesses to
the mission of Jesus Christ. Children at Village
UMC attend camp at Canyon Camp near Hinton.
Those entering grades 1 and 2 can be SonShine
campers June 21-22 or July 12-13. Growin’ In
Grace campers are entering grades 3-5. Their
choices are June 9-11, June 11-13, July 14-16 or
July 16-18. Joy Camp is also for children entering
grades 3-5 and is June 20-22. Our church pays
for half of the camp cost. If you are interested or
want more details, contact Martha Pendleton.
Quarters for Blessing
As our Quarters for Blessing program continues,
many thanks go out to each person who has given
quarters this year. As of March 31, $431.50 has
been donated, deposited into a fund for the Staff
and Parish Relations Committee to support the
church staff.
Special thanks to every lady who contributed her
time in planning, designing, and shopping for the
remodel of the ladies’ restroom just outside of
Fellowship Hall. And thanks to everyone who
made a donation for the project.
Beautiful job, ladies. Thanks for all the hard work!
The idea behind this program is to place a quarter
in the offering plate (just quarters—no bills!) for
each blessing that you receive during the week.
On your birthday or anniversary, drop in a quarter
for each year you are celebrating. The birth of a
child or grandchild, an engagement or wedding, or
perhaps special time spent with a friend—all are
blessings for which we are grateful. How about
the blessing of spending time in God’s Word, and
knowing that a specific verse is speaking just to
you? As we develop the ability to spot these blessings scattered throughout our normal days, our
spiritual eyesight is sharpened, and we begin to
get a glimpse of just how much God loves
us. Thanks for blessing us as you are blessed.
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May 2014
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May 1 2
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7:00 p.m.
Support Group
Rebuilding
Together
Cancelled
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
5:30—7:30
p.m. Cooking
Class
4 Graduation Sunday 5
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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
11:30 a.m. Reception
For Graduates
11:30 a.m. Trustees
8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
10:00 a.m. Book Club
Meeting
6:00 p.m. UMW
Potluck Supper
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
11 Mothers’ Day 12
8:15 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
9:30 a.m. The Well
10:30 a.m. Worship
Hannah Rose Drakeford
Baptism
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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
2:00 p.m. Farrill FamilyFellowship Hall
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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
13
6:30 p.m. SPRC
Meeting
8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
1:00 p.m. Brambles
6:00 p.m. Finance
Committee
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
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Directory Pictures Directory Pictures
1:30-7:00 p.m.
2:00—8:00 p.m.
You must register
In advance.
Must register in advance.
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811:00 a.m.
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9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
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
6:15 p.m. Boundaries
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Village
Connections
12:00 Noon
Prime Timers
5:00 p.m. Thurs.
night ladies’
Bible Study
dinner
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
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15
16
17
9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
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
6:15 p.m. Boundaries
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
6:30 p.m. Julie
Hayes/Steve
Whitson
Wedding in
the Parlor
6:00 p.m.
Trey
Witzel/
Addison
Broberg
Wedding
at OCU
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Directory Pictures
1:30—7:00 p.m.
Directory
Pictures
10:00 a.m.—
7:00 p.m.
BOOK SALE
BOOK
SALE
Must register in advance.
8:45 a.m. Worship
Planning
5:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m. Martha
Stephen Ministry
Circle
Mtg.
1:00 p.m. Ruth Circle
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Support
Worship Meeting
Group
9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
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
6:15 p.m. Boundaries
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
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Annual Conference
Annual Conference
Annual
Conference
Memorial 8:45 a.m. Worship
Day
Planning
7:00 p.m. Support
Group
Church Office
Closed
Rescheduled for
September
9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals
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
6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir
Must register in
advance.
BOOK SALE
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11:00—1:00 p.m.
Andrew Johnson
Teacher
Appreciation
Lunch
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
NO Village
Connections
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
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Annual
Conference
Ends
11:00 a.m.
Village
Connections
7:00 p.m.
Support Group
30
6:30 a.m.
Friday
Breakfast
ALL INVITED!
5:00 p.m.
Shannon Mokry/
Chris Boyer
Rehearsal &
Dinner
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6:00 p.m.
Shannon
Mokry/
Chris
Boyer
Wedding
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Celebrations, Prayer Concerns and Items of Interest
Happy Birthday to:
May 2
Charlie Fries
Perry Jarolim
Jill Stephens
Abbygail Tai
May 4
Glenys Decker
May 5
Pat Burton
Elynor Neitzel
May 6
Greg Self
May 7
Mariah Marion
May 8
Laura Pojezny
May 9
Matt Couch
Alek Culbreath
Lily Culbreath
May 10
Virginia Ludlow
Dylan Sims
May 13
Kolby Austin
May 14
Kathe Bunce
May 15
Pat Dollarhide
Happy Anniversary to:
May 2
Alvaro & Colleen Valderrama
Steve & Cindy Muns
May 5
Beau & Sandy Ferguson
May 6
Dale & Colleen Smith
Hap & Jean Decker
Ushers for May:
Ken Kendrick
Alan Lee
Jeff Lackey
Prayer Concerns:
Gordon Allison
Dustin Ayers Brian Walker
Nancy Baysinger
Camille Bennitt Nursery Workers:
Jerri Bonebrake
Punk Bonner May 4
Pat Burton
Megan Clampitt Jamie Brooks
Glenys Decker
Kenneth Dedering Kelli Hayes
Ruth Dedering
Jack Dougherty Sarah Jones
Sherry Duncan
Muff Ford May 11
Charise Frazier
Bill Kidwell Jamie Brooks
Jim Kienholz
Virginia Ludlow Kelli Hayes
Rev. Rik Marion
Jeff Marrs Andy Greely
Billie Marshall
Bill Noble
Rev. Chester Phyffer
Marilyn Pick Greeter for May:
Bernice Reid
Merriane Sanford Wanda Vanderburg
Jayne Smith
Sandra Soli Acolytes:
Jim Stover
Ann Taylor May 4
Bill & Mary Taylor Matthew Weber Raleigh Fidler
Wanda Vanderburg Maxine White Dillon Lee
Maxne Wood
Marcella Young Avery Boyer
Kane Patterson
Dylan Sims
May 11
Alison Samson
Alden Clark
Thank you from the bottom of our
Abby Tai
hearts for the prayers, food, cards,
gifts and loving thoughts during the
recent hospitalization and passing
of our father. We love you all so
much.
Julie Hayes, Jackie Christian,
Jennifer Austin, Jamie McCormack
and families.
Congratulations to Dwayne & Gayla
Blakley on their first great grandComing soon: May 22—24th!
child. Hadleigh Ann was born on
Watch for details coming soon.
April 22nd, to grandson Jay and
wife Heather.
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 Hayes
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.
Watch for more information in the Herald and Bulletins.
When:
May 19
May 20 & 21
May 22
Where:
Village UMC— Parlor
by Lifetouch Portrait Studio.
2:00--8:00 p.m.
1:30-7:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
You must be registered in advance!
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VUMC Directory
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