May 21, 2014 CHURCH OF THE SERVANT Bi-Weekly NEWSLETTER
Issue: 14.10
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Spring Sing
Big Wheel Rally Warm World School is currently accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. Warm World is a Christian school for three, four, five, and six year-old children.
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The basic philosophy of Warm World has always been to meet children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs in a setting that is appropriate for the child’s age.
Kenya
Collection Update
We are very pleased to announce the allocations that are in the process of being made to Maua Methodist Hospital through your generosity. After collecting $23,500 in March, we consulted Rev. Jim Munroe to ask his advice as to the greatest current needs. He stated that they are in desperate need of a new operating room table. Jim says, “Our best table cannot hold pneumatic pressure and cannot be repaired. So the surgical team raises the table, and it slowly sinks every 5-10 minutes, and the surgery stops while they pump it back up.� The cost of a table is about $6000. The second item that we will purchase is a surgical microscope. They only have one which is not functioning and they cannot find a way to repair it. The cost of it is about $12,000. We also wanted to support Jim Monroe and his wife, Sue Owen, who are both volunteers in Kenya and must pay their own expenses. A $1,000 will be donated to them via the General Board of Global Missions. And finally, any leftover funds will be donated to the Maua Hospital Service Fund which covers the cost of those who need treatment and cannot pay. The hospital loses about $200,000 per year in uncollectible fees. $3,500 has also been set aside to help fund our next trip to Kenya. The generosity of Church of the Servant is immense and the people served by Maua Methodist Hospital will be greatly served by our generosity. The staff is faced with overwhelming situations, and as a result, their morale suffers. Knowing that a church in faraway Oklahoma cares enough to provide for them will not be forgotten nor taken lightly. - Ann Knutson
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Missions Opportunities to Serve With the Clothes for Kids Ministry
Skyline on S.E. 15th Street would gladly accept a donation of your time! Because of the large volume of clients received for this program, we always need volunteers. This might be a great opportunity for a small group, Sunday school class, or even just a group of friends to serve together. Below are available volunteer opportunities:
Prayer Opportunity for Guatemala Mission Team
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR GUATEMALA MISSION TEAM. They will be on mission June 1-8. The team will be working with the Potter’s House and serving the people that live and work around the Guatemala City Dump. Please pray for their safety and the impact this trip will make on their lives and the lives of the people they serve. Members of the team are: Pat McGarrity, Leroy Ball, Lauren Branch, Jonathan Foster, Susan Foster, Jacob Gillespie, Rachel Gillespie, Jay Hines, Jeffrey Knight, Al Litchenburg, Jordan Picchione, Jo Edwards, Melinda Jordan, and Emily Jordan.
Clothes 4 Kids Registration - June 2 - 26 Mondays – Thursdays Shifts Available: Mondays & Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m. - Noon or 1 - 4 p.m. Description: Interview parents and complete intake forms to determine clothing and shoe sizes of children needed for ordering inventory. Volunteers need to arrive 15 minutes prior to start of shift for brief training. Clothes 4 Kids Distribution - July 14 - 25 Mondays – Fridays Shifts Available: Mondays – Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – noon and 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Description: Personal shopper – personally take each child to designated areas to try on shoes and school uniforms to ensure a proper fit for each child.
It is such a blessing to be able to serve these children so they can attend the first day of school wearing clothes and shoes that are just as shiny and new as the clothes that all the other children are wearing. Not only are we offering apparel, we are offering confidence and self-esteem to children in need. Thank you all so much for your support and for helping us help those in need in our community! If you have questions or would like to volunteer, you can contact Melissa Ramey at (405) 632-2644 or mramey@skylineurbanministry.org.
REPORT: Clothes for Kids Special Fish Appeal
Sunday, May 12, the special Fish offering was $12,800 to provide new school apparel to hundreds of children in need in the Oklahoma City school system. Thank you for your generosity and caring! $80 will purchase uniforms for a child for a year. You can still be a part of this ministry, just mark your check Clothes for Kids and put into the offering over the next few weeks.
Updates on Ongoing Mission Ministries
Whiz Kids: The school year has finished, and for 31 Mondays this year, 70 volunteers have faithfully responded to drive, feed, and mentor 48 children of Edgemere Elementary! What a celebration of learning and relationship this year has been! Special thank you to all our tutors, drivers, servers, and our coordinators: Shirley Rolston, Kay Morgan, and Carolyn Hays. This is such a rewarding ministry and we will need new volunteers beginning in late August. Please consider how you might have time this year to mentor a child through Whiz Kids. Car Seat Ministry: Each week, 2-5 car seats are given away and fitted by appointment at the church. These are families with some hard, but heart-warming stories from all over our city. Our team of committed car seat technicians continue to host quarterly events with Infant Crisis Services. If you are interested in training and joining this team, please contact Dr. Robyn Goggs at rgoggs@churchoftheservant.com.
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Missions
Reading With a Child Can Change a Life Forever!
Summer Opportunities to Serve May 25 - May Mission Focus: Health Kits to be returned June 1-8 - Pray for mission team in Guatemala June 2-26 - Volunteer to register children for uniforms at Skyline June 8 - June Mission Focus: Food Drive for Skyline Pantry begins June 16-19 - Project Transformation: Reading with Children each morning July and August Mission Focus: Bring school supplies for teachers July 14-25 - Help fit children for uniforms at Skyline July 16 - Sunday Blood Drive
June Mission Focus: Food for the Skyline Food Pantry
Each year, the Skyline Ministries food pantry feeds thousands of families, by offering a food pantry where they can shop for groceries several times a year. Church of the Servant works side by side with Skyline in serving the urban city, by collecting food throughout the year. During the summer, we hold a special focused drive to encourage the whole congregation. The children of VBS are challenging the congregation to participate with them in this drive the week of June 8-15. In worship on the June 8, grocery bags will be available to fill and bring back the following Sunday to celebrate with the children all the food that has been given. Make sure to get your bag in worship on the June 15.
Women
Annual Girls Night Out - August 22
Paint Your Art Out Evening with Devotion by Dr. Robyn Goggs - an evening of instructed painting, fellowship, snacking and sharing! Cost $35. Nursery available.
Mommy & Me, Grandma & Me Sewing Class June 17, 24, July 1 -- Children 8 – 12
In this class, children will learn basic sewing skills and make a fabulous pillowcase. What a great summer activity that can give your child/grandchild a skill for a lifetime! Each child must have a sewing machine that is in working order and the adults must know how to thread their sewing machine so that they can help their student. Two sessions will be offered on Tuesdays, June 17, 24, and July 1. Session 1 will be 1-2:30 p.m.; Session 2 will be 3-4:30 p.m. Please sign up at the Welcome Center and receive a supply list. Class size is limited to six students for each session. Page 4 I ChurchotheServant.com
Project Transformation Date Set for June 16-19 - Held at Chapel Hill Readers still needed!
Each summer, members of Servant read with the children of Oklahoma City who are part of the Project Transformation Ministry of the United Methodist Church. Many of you volunteer to keep this ministry alive and vibrant in our city. We need you and we need others who might come as new volunteers to Project Transformation this summer. The commitment is that each morning that you choose, you come from 9:30-noon. As a volunteer, you listen to children read, one child at a time for 30 minutes (4 children total). It is a small commitment that makes a big difference. Please sign up at the Welcome Center in the next week to help us complete the commitment to have 15 readers there each day that week.
Fridays for Moms Beginning in June Meets in 13:2 at 9:30 Childcare provided
Summer days are wonderful, but get long with kiddos. Give yourself a couple of hours of refreshment on a Friday morning by coming and joining a caring, vibrant group of moms that meets all year long, but uses the summer to really take care of each other. Sometimes the morning ends with play dates or picnics, but is a great way to connect with other Christian moms caring for kids during the summer. This session the group will be doing a book/video series entitled: One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann VosKamp. Ann asks these questions: Do we find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and daily duties? What does the Christ-life really look like when your days are gritty, long and sometimes even dark? How is God even here?” In One Thousand Gifts, Ann invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the transformative spiritual discipline of chronicling God’s gifts. It’s only in this expressing of gratitude for the life we already have, we discover the life we’ve always wanted - a life we can take, give thanks for, and break for others. We come to feel and know the impossible right down in our bones: we are wildly loved by God. Contact Nicole Baldwin for more details of the summer study at 613-3887.
Music Calling All Kids
Entering Kindergarten – 5th grade (Fall 2014)
We invite you to participate with us as we explore and learn how to show God’s love through performing arts. The camp will take place June 23-26, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., with a performance on Thursday evening, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. Camp is led by Paul Gebb, Director of Children’s Choirs & Brooke Gebb, Worship Arts Coordinator. Registration forms can be downloaded on the church Website (click on the “I Am a Friend of God” button on the COS homepage). Registration ends June 12. For more information or questions, contact pgebb@churchoftheservant.com.
Adult WE ARE SERVANT!
The heart of our Church is to serve. We fully believe that God has set an example of how Christ followers are to live in our world. We are here to love God by loving people and serving our communities. The church is the only organization that exists for those who are not part of it. The church is the hope of the world and we must break out of the four walls of the church and reach out to those who do not know Jesus. Jesus’ provides two commands which instruct us to “love your neighbor as yourself” and “Go into all the world and make disciples.” These two simple phrases from the Great Commandment and the Great Commission contain insightful direction for the Church. We are to ‘reach in’ by ‘reaching out’ to our local community personally and as a church. We do this by sending out the body of Christ and plant ourselves as Christ followers strategically in our work places, neighborhoods, families etc. to see spiritual and physical transformation. Church of the Servant exists to be a Servant to the Oklahoma City metro. Imagine the possibilities of Servants coming together with a renewal mindset planted in the poorest of communities, in all different types of school districts, wealthy neighborhoods, artist communities, business’, alike coming forward, with a servant heart to help bring restoration and the Gospel to those searching, lost, disconnected, and jaded by bringing unity to our communities. We are Servant, sent out on His mission, His vision, His calling to Reach an ever-growing community made up of singles, young adults, young and older families, and retired individuals to build His kingdom right here in Oklahoma City and beyond. Where is God calling you to serve? Who is he calling you to serve? Will you take that step of faith and be His servant in this world? Contact Rev. Scott Bartlow to get information on how you can serve your community and beyond - 721-4141.
“Getting the Love You Want” Workshop
Drs. Linda and Curtis Nigh announce their upcoming “Getting the Love You Want” workshop, which will be held Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6, 2014. The “Getting the Love You Want” workshop is designed for couples in all stages of their relationship from contemplating marriage, through retirement, and beyond. The workshop will focus on fostering awareness, building skills for communicating and resolving conflicts, strengthening couple commitment, and re-romanticizing the relationship through very practical and strategic behaviors. Over a thousand couples have gone through the “Getting the Love You Want” workshop presented by Drs. Linda and Curtis Nigh in the past thirty-plus years. Although it’s still a few months away, it’s not too early to start thinking about your marriage and planning to attend the 2014 workshop. Again, it will be Friday, September 5 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Nigh home. Brochures are available at the Welcome Center, or call the Nigh clinic at 848-2181 for more information. SERVANT May 21, 2014 I Page 5
Our Life Together
Our Prayers
u Bert and Peggy Akins as Peggy deals with health issues. u Dan and Cathy Bush as Dan’s brotherin-law, Ronnie Middleton, deals with health issues. u Pati Carpenter as Pati deals with health issues. u Gary, Susie, and Katie Cobden as Susie’s brother, Tony Hooper, recuperates from surgery; and Susie’s niece’s son, Cory Titsworth faces surgery at OU Medical Center Children’s Hospital. u Larry and Sharon Fanning as Sharon recuperates from surgery. u Bob and Jo Gentry as Jo recuperates from an illness and is hospitalized at OK Heart Hospital. u Don and Pam Germany as Don’s son, Mike Germany, recuperates from surgery and undergoes treatment. u Dean and Judy Gigstad as Dean recuperates from surgery and is a resident at Bellevue Rehab and Nursing Center. u Leon, Debbie, and Sean Gold as Debbie recuperates from surgery and is hospitalized at OK Heart Hospital. u Phillip and Leta Grimes as Leta’s mother, Wanda Baker, recuperates from surgery and is hospitalized at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital. u Nancy Hall deals with health issues. u Denene Harper as Denene’s nephew, Ben Snider, recuperates from surgery. u Karen Henderson as Karen recuperates from surgery.
Our Prayers continued... u Jim and Coleen Henry as their nephew, Jeff Stroud, recuperates from surgery. u Bruce Lowrance and Leigh Ann CampbellLowrance as Bruce recuperates from surgery and is hospitalized at OK Heart Hospital. u Jean Marose as Jean deals with health issues and recuperates from tests. u Fred and Sue Knight as Fred deals with health issues. u Eric, Jeanna, and Amelia Stewart as Jeanna recuperates from a procedure. u Ramon and Patricia Sutton as Ramon deals with health issues and is hospitalized at Integris Baptist Medical Center. u Jerry and Sandy Weber as Jerry deals with health issues and is hospitalized at Mercy Health Center. u Dorothy Wellborn as Dorothy deals with health issues and is a resident at Bellevue Rehab and Nursing Center.
Our Sympathy
u Joe and Jean Burke and Family at the death of Jean’s aunt, Helen Bachman. u Leon, Debbie, and Sean Gold and Family at the death of Leon’s cousin’s husband, Bruce Pinion. u Fred and Marguerite Holloway and Family at the death of Fred’s sister, Iva Mae Holloway. u Shawn, Wendi, Dade, and Beckam Humes and Family at the death of Wendi’s aunt, Orvy Dawkins.
Blessing and Healing Service June 8, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Celebrating
u Mary Strain at the birth of her grandson, Jax Adler Strain. The proud parents and proud sister are Brian, Talia, and Emmy Strain. The proud grandfather is Don Strain. The proud uncles, aunts, and cousins are Todd, Shannon, Sara, and Jake Schulthesis and Tyler, Maria, Noah, and Lily Strain. u Vicki Roberds at the birth of her grandson, Wesley James Roberds. The proud parents and proud sister are JL, April, and Sarah Roberds. The proud uncle, aunt, and cousins are Joel, Cheri, Gavin, and Anabelle Grunow. u Ben and Kathryn Olds are celebrating as their grandson, Steven Powell, has received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Oklahoma City University. Steven received the Kramer School of Nursing Outstanding Men’s Leadership Student Award as determined by his fellow students. He also was honored with the Blue Key Honor Society Award as determined by the faculty. Steven has attended services in the Chapel with his grandparents for the past two years.
Knitting on Tuesdays at Noon in 13:2
Whether you have been doing it for years, or always wanted to learn, the new knitting group would love to invite you come work on your own project or contribute to their mission of making washcloths for new babies in the church. Bring your own supplies, but there are experts there to teach and get you started! For more information, contact Candy Cavaness at 640-2410.
Are you dealing with a difficult illness or some other challenge to your physical health? Or are you dealing with suffering in a different way—on the level of your spirit or emotions? If you are hurting in some way, we invite you to take part in a special worship service of blessing and healing. Even if you are not undergoing a difficult time in your life, this is an excellent event to attend. It will provide you with a meaningful opportunity to offer up heart-felt prayers for our brothers and sisters in Christ, whether their needs are of body, mind, or spirit. This worship service will be held on Sunday, June 8, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Chapel of the Cross at Church of the Servant. All persons are invited - children, youth, adults, church members, as well as people in the community. Feel free to invite a friend or family member. Our goal is that you will go home feeling loved by God, inspired by the people of God, closer to Jesus Christ, and touched by the power of hope. Come and see what blessings God has in store for you! Page 6 I ChurchoftheServant.com
Children VBS Decorating Week is June 1 - 6
The church building always becomes transformed for VBS with lots of wonderful, bright and creative decorations and this year is no exception. Help is needed to assemble sets, decorate hallways and more. Hours for VBS work week are as follows: Sunday, June 1 - 1-3 p.m. Monday, June 2 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 - *9:30-11:30 a.m. and then 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 - 9:30-11:30 a.m. and *6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 6 - *9:30 a.m. - Noon Sunday, June 8 - 12:30-3 p.m. *Childcare available Please consider helping – it will be SO appreciated. For more information contact Jill Perrin at 401-330-7136.
Warm World School Accepting Applications! Warm World School is currently accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. Warm World is a Christian school for three, four, five, and six year old children. The basic philosophy of Warm World has always been to meet children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs in a setting that is appropriate for the child’s age. Emphasis is placed on children learning through exploration in an environment prepared for them by knowledgeable teachers. Warm World provides opportunities for children to participate in learning activities in science, reading, writing, math, and critical and creative thinking through play, which is the way young children learn best. They also have weekly visits to chapel led by our Servant ministers. Class sizes are small, Caterpillars - threes - 6:1, Butterflies & Monarchs - fours - 7:1, Kites - transitional kindergarten - 8:1, Kindergarten - 10:1. In kindergarten the core subjects of phonics, math and handwriting are taught while also exploring the areas of science, music, geography, and an outdoor classroom. A few of the highlights from this year are pictured in the newsletter. On the cover is a picture of one of the many songs from our Spring Sing production of “Just A Little Bit Of Broadway.” An original production created by our very own music teacher, Ms. Misty. Also on the cover is the 41st annual Big Wheel Rally. Big Wheel Rally is a fun Warm World family event held on the first Sunday of May. The Warm World students get to “race” their big wheels, enjoy snow cones and a bounce house. Pictured here is one of the many harvests of the KinderGarden. Garden Granny, aka Jo Duncan, volunteers her time to teach the kindergartners all
they need to know about gardening. The hands-on experiences just can’t be “beet”, I mean beat. The kindergartners love Garden Granny and love to enjoy their harvest. Most of the kindergartners shocked their parents and actually ate their radishes. Call 721-4141, email warmworldokc@yahoo.com or go to warmworld.com for enrollment requirements.
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Children SERVANT KIDZ CAMP – July 18-20 Canyon Camp (near Hinton OK) For In-Coming 1st- to 5th-Graders
Servant Kidz Camp, a week-end camping experience that is more than church camp – it is where lives will be changed, friends will be made and every camper will come home understanding that we build our strength by learning God’s Word. we are called to serve others. The weekend will include small group sessions where the bible points will be driven home through interactive/fun activities, recreational and game times that will include nature hikes, outdoor mazes and special events which will include a luau, movie time under the stars and games galore. And
the BEST PART IS WORSHIP led by Church of the Servant clergy. So that your child(ren) doesn’t miss out on this wonderful, fun and meaningful weekend, PLEASE REGISTER THEM NOW. Registration forms are available on the church Website or at the Welcome Counters at Church of the Servant. Camp registration fee is $125. A $25 non-refundable deposit per registration will hold a spot until July 7, when the remaining balance is due. No registrations will be accepted after July 7.
Some frequently asked questions:
What time does camp start on Friday, July 18? Check in time is 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be served, no need to feed your children before arriving at camp. What time do we pick the children up on Sunday, July 20? 3:30 p.m. Can parents attend camp? Yes, we need parents to serve as small group leaders and cabin leaders. Contact Cathy Hersom at chersom@churchoftheservant.com if interested. Is there a camp fee for parents? No, but parents will be actively involved in the weekend’s activities by serving as small group leaders, cabin leaders, etc. Does the church provide transportation to and from camp? No. Is there a nurse on-site? Yes. She will administer all prescription and over the counter drugs.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS S.M.I.L.E. Single Moms In our Lord’s Embrace 10:45 a.m., North Adult room 6
Do you know a mother raising children on her own, who is looking for a place to connect and share life with others with similar life circumstances? A community is in formation here to support the single mother in her journey. Right now the class has 8-10 moms each Sunday. The class is beginning the series Dare to Dream by Mike Slaughter this summer. The group has become a community of support for each other through the class, special events, and a Soul Sisters Prayer ministry. Please come or invite a mom to join this group. Page 8 I ChurchoftheServant.com
Children’s Ministries Move-Up Sunday, June 1
Move-up Sunday for all grades (Kindergarten through 5th) will be Sunday, June 1. There will be some fun activities and “snacks” planned for this day. 5th-Graders (2012-13) will move to Student Ministries then. Threes – Fives will move into their new Sunday school class on their birthdays. Three-year-olds moving from the nursery into Children’s Ministries must be potty trained and leave their sippy cups behind. The new school year will be celebrated on Sunday, August 24, when we ‘PACK THE HOUSE”. Watch for details.
Student
8th Grade Parents!
We know this is an exciting (and nervous) time as you are about to send your student into High School! We’re excited for these 8th-graders to join me in HS ministry! We just want to highlight our summer events as your student makes this transition!
June 1 - Move Up Sunday (In-coming 9th-graders will join High School ministry on Sunday mornings) June 2-4 - Move Up Getaway! (Six flags trip) June 16-20 - Local Summer Mission Trip July 10-14 - Dayspring (Our big summer camp) July 27 - Senior Goodbye Night
Registrations for these events are available on the church website or at the Student Point Center! Please don’t hesitate to call or email Sang Nguyen if you have any questions -- snguyen@churchoftheservant.com, 405-605-9594.
Middle School Ministry Move Up Weekend May 30 - June 1
Student Ministries is so excited for new students to move up into our ministry! In order to make this a fun move, we have put together some fantastic events. We know that change is hard for our upcoming 6th-grade students. It can be scary to move into a new ministry and a new school. We want to help you have an absolutely amazing Middle School experience. And most importantly we want to help you grow your faith in Jesus Christ! For upcoming 6th-grade students only, this fun weekend will start off Friday night, June 7 at The Point (Student area) at Church of the Servant. Parents drop students off at 7 p.m. and pick them up at 8:30 p.m. Then on Sunday morning, the entire youth group will come together at 10:45 at The Point. We will have a game, worship, and a lesson. After church, we will have a break to go home and get ready for the Middle School Swim Party at the McDonough’s, taking place from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your swim suit and towel, because we will swim, play, and bring in the summer with some sun! If you have any questions, contact me at 728-4775 or jsavage@churchoftheservant.com. I look forward to a great summer! Jenna Savage Middle School Coordinator
Mission OKC
Come join us as we spend a week at Wickline UMC, working in various areas around the community! This incredible mission opportunity takes place June 16-20! Forms are due June 1.
Dayspring
Our biggest summer camp is coming up quick! July 10-14, we will be joining youth groups across the state at Camp WOW. This is a wonderful time to learn more about God’s love for each and everyone of us! Bring a friend! Forms are due June 11.
Leader Appreciation
I have always found the term “it takes a village to raise a kid” fascinating. Even though I don’t have children of my own, I can’t help but agree with this term in regards to ministry. This ministry is built on Jesus and He is using incredible adult leaders to invest in the lives of our students. From Wednesday night Bible study to mission trip experiences, our leaders have been a beautiful reflection of Christ. Thank you so much: Rachel Gillespie, Annaleigha Harris, Jennifer Beene, Ashlee Adams, Levi Clark, Kenyatta Bethea, Scott Seitz, Sean Brownlee, Josh Belleiu, Jessica Keyser, Leighann Parham, Karie Carpenter, Jacquelyn Schoppa, Taylor Dickerson, Jeremy Black, Amy Hammons, Taylor Barnett, Mike Gentry, Kyle Israel, Dave Hammons, Cody Carson, Sidney Barton, and Jordan Todd. Sang Nguyen High School Cooordinator SERVANT May 21, 2014 I Page 9
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