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School starts again this month. There’s only one way to mark the occasion at Oak Haven—our second annual Back to School Celebration. Saturday, August 14, we have a day’s worth of activities planned for everyone. Students and parents alike will appreciate the opportunities available. First, make your plans to give blood. The American Red Cross will be onsite taking blood donations. It’s an easy way to help others, and it’s not as bad as you might think. We need at
The Busy Bees The Busy Bees are so busy they have decided to meet twice a month. Those who first met on July 20th discussed many ideas and decided to begin work on a project for this year’s Ham and Bean Dinner. If you enjoy craft work, or would like to learn more about it, then join the Busy Bees. Contact Karen Gebert for more information.
least 14 people signed up to make it a success. Secondly, students can stop by anytime after 3pm to receive a free back to school haircut. Juanita Juarez has arranged this activity. She said parents and teachers can feel free to stop by as well.
Finally, beginning at 5pm, we are ready to celebrate. Join us for a great time of fun, games, food and fellowship. This year we will have a moon jump, fun games and a special puppet show. Everything is free— Everyone is welcome. We hope you will make plans to attend. Our church wants to make sure everyone is ready for the school year. So, on Sunday, August 22nd, during our worship service, we have planned a special back to school blessing for students, parents, teachers and others ready to start the new school year. Pass the word and we’ll see you there. You don't want to miss it.
We know we are shaping our souls, how about shaping our bodies too? We have some fun tapes that incorporate Latin rhythms and aerobics and makes it more enjoyable to workout. It’s so much easier to motivate ourselves if we get our friends involved. So come join us! Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. If you would like more information contact Susan Norris.
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Everyone is invited to our monthly Chips, Dips and Discussion time. We will gather in the church meeting room. Paul Perrin will lead our discussion. Join us Friday August 20 at 7:00 pm.
Theological Word To Know Eucharist: From the Greek word eucharistein, meaning “to give thanks.” This is a term used for the Lord’s Supper, or Communion.
All In a Faith’s Work My younger children and I were walking through the church grounds, noticing trash that needed to be picked up. I said, “I need to buy a trash stick.” That’s all it took. They spent the rest of our time there looking for branches to make their own. Over the next two days they expanded their work at home, using every “tool” they could to help them with their project—they wanted to make sure I didn’t have to spend
money on a trash stick. Of course, they saw it as a way to help Dad. I saw something else. God, whom many of us recognize as our Father, notices too. What God notices should become our work. Broken hearts, forgiveness, lost hope? We’re on it. There are children to teach, messages to be told and a lifetime of discipleship to share. What needs to be done? Plenty. All it takes is a simple look at the world around us. Younger or not, that’s our work as God’s
The children who participated in last month’s Vacation Bible School raised money (over $180) during the week long event for the Imagine No Malaria campaign. This is a ministry of the “people of The United Methodist Church to eliminate death and suffering from malaria in Africa by 2015. “ There is still time for you to join our children in this great effort. Visit imaginenomalaria.org to see how our church is combating this disease. The website offers malaria facts, promotional material and informational videos. If you would like to give to this effort contact Minnette Puckett.
children. We all have been given a ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:19,20). My children’s work brought me joy. I can only imagine how God views what we do as Christ’s ambassadors— when we do it. Blessed Beyond Belief,
On Sunday August 1st we are welcoming Daniel Thueson and his family ; Daniel is scheduled to be our guest preacher. He is a student at Perkins School of Theology at SMU, Dallas. The following week Bob Ramsey is filling the pulpit. His sermon topic is, “Sin Maintenance.” Bob is a certified lay speaker in the United Methodist Church. Both Daniel and Bob are filling in for John while he and his family are away on vacation. We hope you will express your appreciation to them.
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Wright family, Neta DeLeon, Juanite Juarez, Charlotte La Rocca, Tom Smith, Avis Jordan, Janet Kimberlin, family of Jason Wright, Charles Chilton, Edward Owen, Garvis Marsh, Bea Baker, Brian Deskin, Lorene Hall, Mary Monaghan, Luis Trujillo, Mike Burns, Jim Hallworth, Stella Jones, Mary Lou Campbell, Shannon Ozuna, Kitty Sultan, Gottfried Geodottey, Ruth Ann Wilhoite, Jo Sutter, Shanna Acton, Debbie Meek, Emma Grace Wilson, Michaila Davidson, Chris McDade, Denise & John Butler, Susanne & Dick Ramsey, Pat Buttery, Herschel Mixom, Larry Boyer, Pay Yeager, Alberta Horton, Patricia Heydon, Francille Butler, Doris Saddler, Gary & Jan Rowland, Louis Munoz, Carl Ryser, Lear Family, Stephen Cooper & family, Claude & Maria Reynolds, Norma Hernandez, Shane Higgs, Sania Williams, Stephene Williams, Shawn Koogler, Grady & Nell Birdwell, Ryan Kinnan, June Montgomery, Bill Glass, Dan & Earlene Matkin, Ashley Waggoner, Scott Quintana, King family, Carroll Woods, Sarah Patrick and her parents, Bobby Garza, Troy Ringwald family, Della Fennell, Eva Guenther, Walburga Kerner, Linda Duncan, Spencer McCullough, Cecil Patrick, Mary Ester Trotter, Sue Harris, Nadine Justin, John Oglethorpe, Aunt Mimi, Mike & Michelle Cummings, Beverly Johnson, Lucas Gebert, our missionaries and our military
When you pray, say‌. Luke 11:2
Acolytes Aug 1-Lissette Garcia Aug 8-Mya Garcia Aug 15-Hanna Stephens & Brittani Fletcher Aug 22-Ashlei Fletcher Aug 29-Brittani Fletcher & Hanna Stephens Please welcome our newest acolyte, Hanna Stephens. We
Ushers and Counters Aug 1st (Team 3)
Aug 8th (Team 4)
Aug 15 (Team 1)
Don Kent Mike Matkin Ben Shemo David Triggs Sub: Rebecca Wheeler Counters: Mary Lou Campbell, Stella Jones
Ricky Campbell Stella Jones Don Kent Rebecca Wheeler Sub: Mary Lou Campbell Counters: Steve Perrin, Dorene Taylor
Mary Lou Campbell Ricky Campbell Ronnie Crow Don Kent Sub: Stella Jones Counters: Mary Owen, Bonnie Perrin
Aug 22nd (Team 2)
Aug 29th (Team 3)
Mary Lou Campbell Ricky Campbell Jonathan Perrin Rebecca Wheeler Sub: Mike Matkin Counters: Ann Kent, Steve Perrin
Don Kent Mike Matkin Ben Shemo David Triggs Sub: Rebecca Wheeler Counters: Mary Lou Campbell, Stella Jones
Scripture Readings August 1st Hosea 11:1-11 Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21
August 8th Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Psalm 50:1, 8, 22-23 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40
August 22nd Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17
August 29th Jeremiah 2:4-13 Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15-16 Luke 14: 1, 7-14
are happy to have you with us, Hanna!
August 15th Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56
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United Methodist Women Many, many thanks to each and everyone of you who donated toiletries, time and money making our “Christmas in July” event at Ashford Hall a big success. Approximately 40 guests were served lemonade and cookies in the dining room. Everyone enjoyed Santa’s helpers (19 in all, and a lot of them were children). A special thanks goes to our new Santa, David Triggs; thank you, David for sweltering in your suit in 100 degree weather! We also distributed 100 gift bags with small toiletries and a fleece prayer shawl or lap cover.
dents at John R. Goode, Gilbert and Paul Keyes elementary schools. We are now taking reservations for our annual Ladies’ Retreat, to be held at lovely Bridgeport Lake on Friday October 1 through Saturday October 2. The cost is $55 per person; this covers the evening meal on Friday, a bed to sleep on, breakfast and lunch on Saturday—the fellowship is free! See Bonnie Perrin or myself to register or for more information.
Our next unit meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 9th at 7pm. Please plan to bring your World Thank Offering (change banks) to this meeting. We will Remember our ongoing projects: send the offering to the district office before September 1st. I look forward to 1) Campbell’s Soup labels to help buy equipment for Dallas Bethlehem seeing you all there! Center 2) books, puzzles and curMary Lou Campbell, President rent year magazines for the residents at Ashford Hall and 3) our Shoes for School project that helps purchase shoes and socks for stu-
The United Methodist Men’s group met on Thursday, July 15th. The meeting began with a prayer, followed by a delicious dinner provided by various members of the group. Our financial budget is steady and the last quarter needs to be updated. Reverend Fletcher led our devotion; it was based on the concept of the Hebrew word “Chutzpah” (hoots-pah). The word means to have the will power, drive or determination. The early church seemed to have this strive, but unfortunately many of us today lack this kind of faithful persistence.
July 26-29 38th Annual School of Christian Mission at FUMC, Plano Sat Sept 11 Dallas Denton District Annual Meeting at FUMC, Denton (this meeting was changed from Sept 18) Oct 1-2 Ladies Retreat at Bridgeport Sat Oct 16 North Texas Annual Conference at FUMC, Dallas
We also viewed a patriotic video related to a discussion Paul Perrin led. Steve Perrin and Ricky Campbell helped with the program. As a reminder, each month our group collects nonperishable food items to provide for Irving Cares. Your participation in that project is greatly appreciated. Finally, with all the work we have had done to our church facilities over the last several months, while cleaning and reorganizing, the original charter for our group, dated March 22, 1957, was found. We have placed it in our church’s heritage cabinet. You’ll notice it; it is still in its original frame! Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 19th at 7pm. We hope to se you gentlemen there. Ricky Campbell, Secretary
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UMs Share 2010 World Hunger Prize
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NEW YORK (UMNS) — So many United Methodist Volunteer in Mission teams are signing up for work in Haiti that a request already has been made for 2012. Through its Haiti Response Plan, the church is rotating teams into the country to assist with earthquake recovery. “I’ve got weeks that are too full,” said Susan Meister, the U.S.-based coordinator. “The response has just been tremendous.” Space remains for additional teams this year, she added. So far, 107 teams, including ecumenical teams, have been scheduled for 2010. Stories on this page are provided by United Methodist Communications. Summaries of stories, UMTV videos and other information from the United Methodist News Service are received via a weekly email digest. Access the complete versions of the stories at http:// umns.umc.org.
Words from Wesley
“Let us all be men of one business. We live only for this—to save our own souls and them that hear us.
JACKSON, Miss. (UMNS) — The fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the Gulf Coast will fall on Aug. 29, a Sunday this year. Mississippi Area Bishop Hope Morgan Ward invites churches to pray for those affected by the hurricane. In mid-August, the Mississippi Annual (regional) Conference will post worship ideas and resources to mark the occasion at www.mississippi-umc.org. Mississippi continues to need volunteers in its recovery and disaster response efforts after tornadoes and flooding this spring.
Pastor to be on national radio program ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (UMNS) — A United Methodist pastor will be the featured speaker on a nationally syndicated radio program. The Rev. Charles D. Reeb, senior pastor of Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg, Fla., can be heard on Aug. 8 and 15 on “Day 1,” an ecumenical radio program produced by the Alliance for Christian Media. His sermons on the radio programs will focus on Hebrews 11 and 12. The program can be heard at day1.org.
Bishop aids campaign against homelessness WASHINGTON (UMNS) -- United Methodists have the power to help end homelessness, Bishop John Schol said in response to the June launch of the 100,000 Homes Campaign. Schol thinks the campaign, which is an effort to house 100,000 vulnerable homeless individuals and families across the nation by July 2013, should become part of the denomination’s strategy to combat poverty. More information can be found at www.100khomes.org.
Oil spill teaches us scientists are not gods AUSTIN, Texas (UMNS) — I am often appalled at the power that we Americans give to scientists and engineers, writes the Rev. Tina Carter, an ordained United Methodist elder who holds a doctorate in environmental chemistry. With our increased demand and consumption of oil, with our increased demand for money and the greed that pervades our culture, and with the expectation of instant results born of the very technology that scientists and engineers have given us come no room for error and no offer of grace. The people who were on the drill rig when the oil spill happened in the Gulf of Mexico and those who have sought a solution to this incredible error in judgment are nothing more and nothing less than children of God. Lacking godlike qualities, they are thinking and testing everything that they know to do.
A Pastor Can Wish, Right?
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Our church just recently participated in the UMW’s Christmas in July event at Ashford Hall. That got me thinking about Christmas, and Christmas lists. So, I thought I would share your pastor’s “Christmas” Wish List. I’ve read somewhere, “You don’t have because you don’t ask.” • Church photographer (A designated person to take plenty of pictures (video?) for all church functions) • New church office computer (An updated system to do church work.) • Elevator (Many of our members find it extremely difficult to get upstairs) • Choir director • 10-15 new TFWS songbooks (It seems we’re a few short) • Children’s Sunday School assistants (Mary Lou would appreciate you) • New playground (Wouldn’t that say, “We would love to have your children here.”) • New Church directory (Is it time? It’s been 7 years)
• You go to a Walk to Emmaus (Yes, you!) • Baptismal Font • Children/Youth Coordinator • The bishop to visit our church (He just needs to taste our hams.) • A new bridge (To cross the creek to the smoker.) • Chrismons (For our church Christmas tree) • New computers for the children’s
computer room • Advent Candle holder • Homebound Communion Team (An important ministry to have) • Updated historical review of Oak
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How much money would some of these things cost, and where would we get it? I’m not sure, but that’s why they call it a wish list. What would you add to my list?
Office hours Beginning this month our church office will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am-2pm. It’s important for a church to be open, to have someone available for church members. Stephen Cooper has volunteered for this position. Stop by and say hello, have a cup of coffee, make copies or for any other reason. We’re here for you!
Got your copy? Visit our guest station to pick up a copy of Oak Haven’s brochure. It’s a simple pamphlet that includes our vision statement, basic information about the church and an invitation to be a part of any of our activities. Leave one with a friend who is considering visiting, or who might just need that last invite.
Enroll Now In this month’s newsletter you will find two forms for your use. One is for Kroger’s Neighbor to Neighbor program and the other from Tom Thumb’s Good Neighbor program. Enrolling in these programs allows our church to benefit from your purchases. Oak Haven receives a contribution every quarter from your enrollment. If you have any questions please contact Minnette Puckett for information.
August 14 Ronnie Crow August 15 Rebecca Wheeler August 16 Ruth Caldwell August 17 Melissa Matkin August 28 Pattie Crow August 29 Nell Birdwell August 29 Nathan Fletcher We are giving every effort to update our list. If your name should be here, please let us know. If you know of a name we have missed please contact Minnette Puckett or John Fletcher.
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