Newsletter - 11.07.12

November 7, 2012

Church of the Servant Bi-Weekly Newsletter Issue: 12.22

Believe s Belong s Become

The Earthglow Market!

Over 90 booths, baked goods, lunch, fellowship and fun at Church of the Servant!

Join us!

United Methodist

Church of the Servant s 14343 North MacArthur, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142 s (405)721-4141 s www.ChurchoftheServant.com

Medical Mission Opportunity to Maua, Kenya, December 2013

Information meeting - Tuesday, November 27, 6 p.m., South Conference Room

We are looking to recruit medical professionals (doctors, dentists, and nurses) to be part of a medical team to The Methodist Hospital in Maua, Kenya from December 28, 2013 - January 7, 2014. Church of the Servant has been connected to the hospital through Stanley Gitari who came to visit our congregation in 2009. We have supported the hospital financially, but this team will be the first that Servant has sent to Maua. They will go to explore a partnership we can continue to develop. The cost of the trip is $3600. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, November 27 at 6 p.m. in the South Conference Room. Ann Knutson is the team leader and can be contacted at 348-5546 for questions.

Hannah’s Promise Talent Show

Saturday November 10, 7 p.m., Centrum

The children of Hannah’s Promise are talented and we like to showcase that talent in November as we celebrate the gifts and talents that God has given to each of us.

You are invited to attend the Hannah’s Promise Talent Show at 7 p.m. in the Centrum on Saturday, Nov 10. The children, and even some of the volunteers, will be singing, dancing, playing instruments and sharing other kinds of unique talents for all the volunteers, parents and the greater congregation. These are amazing children living with special needs and special gifts, and it will bless you to laughter and tears to experience this evening with them.

Dates for Mission Events and Ministries Nov 4

Christmas Grace begins

Nov 10

Hannah’s Promise Talent Show, 7 p.m. in Centrum

Nov 10 Dec 2 Dec 9

Dec 16

Earthglow Market, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Christmas Grace gifts returned

Fruit Sale for Celebrations Preschool Blood Drive Sunday

Special Projects:

Christmas Grace

Come by the Christmas Grace table this Sunday and choose a profile showing details on a child, family, young person or senior adult who would love to receive a gift this year. Most profiles have two suggestions listed in all different price ranges. Gifts must be returned by Sunday, December 2 so the agencies can distribute them

by Christmas. If you have any questions, please contact Susy Wilson at scoxwilson@aol.com.

Coats for Infant Crisis Services in November

Share the Warmth Coats for Skyline in December and January

Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 11 Come join us here at Servant’s Community Hall for “Turkey Fixin’s” Sunday, November 11, 2012, 11:00 a.m. till 1:30 p.m.

Adults - $9.00 Children 10 and under - $4.50 For parties of 10 or more, you may RSVP by signing up at the kitchen on Sundays or contacting Michelle and William at (405) 973-7793 or (405) 887-0423. Please call by Friday, November 9 Page 2 I SERVANT November 7, 2012

Menu will include: Turkey and Dressing Green bean Casserole Sweet Potatoes Cranberry Sauce & Mandarin Oranges Salad and Rolls Pumpkin Pie Banana Pudding

A Very Important Look at Scripture!

On Sunday, October 28, we were asked to turn in our annual stewardship pledge cards. Here is a little Bible study for those of us who struggle with giving.

Why do we give?

We give because God gives to us. Our giving is a response to God’s generosity.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him wouldn’t perish, but would have eternal life.” John 3:16.

Does our giving matter in our relationship with Jesus?

Yes! Jesus asks us to focus on giving. “In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Acts 20:35.

How much should we give?

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows. Malachi 3:10.

Dr. Robert Gorrell

What are Jesus’ standards for giving?

“And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on.”

Mark 12:41-44.

How should we give?

“Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” Deuteronomy 15:10.

Is it important for a Christian to help others by giving?

If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? James 2:15-16.

How does the Bible summarize giving?

“Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-8.

- Robert

Oklahoma Open Carry law, Senate Bill 1733:

Weapons of any kind are prohibited on Church of the Servant premises, including those allowed under Oklahoma Open Carry law Senate Bill 1733, excluding law enforcement officers.

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Women’s Advent Luncheons Begin Tuesday, November 27

Dr. Robyn Goggs will be leading a time of festive reflection and sharing as we eat and study for three Tuesdays during this Advent Season. Tuesdays Nov 27, Dec 4 and Dec 11, we will be looking at “Christmas Gifts That Won’t Break”. Those are the gifts of love, joy, peace, and hope that this season offers to each of us and beckons us to offer to others. If you are struggling with your shopping list, let the Christmas story shape it for you this year. The cost for all three luncheons is $24 or you are welcome to brown bag. Registration will begin Sunday, November 11, and lunches must be prepaid.

Church of the Servant Cookbooks on Sale

Last year, Women’s Ministries published Taste of Faith, a collection of the best recipes in this congregation! These wonderful cookbooks are on sale again through the holiday season for $20! You can purchase them on Tuesday mornings at Women’s Offerings, or anytime from Mary Jessup in the office. They make great gifts! Contact Mary at 721-4141 to reserve your copy.

“Home for Christmas” Performers

Music Ministries is still looking for performers for our Christmas Celebration. Rehearsals will begin in December with two performances on Sunday evening, December 16. We are looking for actors of all ages, dancers from age 6 and up, and children age Kindergarten to 5th grade to sing in the Kids Choir. If you are interested in being involved, please email Brooke Gebb at bgebb@ churchoftheservant.com.

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Wesley Tour in England - June 2013 Only a Few Spots Left!

Next June 17-25, 2013, Dr. Robert and Prudy Gorrell and Dr. Robyn Goggs will be leading a group on a tour in England that will see and share the history of our Methodist roots in the ministry and life of John and Charles Wesley. Both clergy have spent time in England, have studied the Wesley’s, and are excited to share their experiences on the tour. The cost of the trip is $3599.00 which includes airfare, travel while in England, hotels, and most meals. There are 40 spots available and $300 will reserve a place. Registration is being taken at the Welcome Center with checks taken to the church office and marked “Wesley Tour”. Brochures are also available with all the details of the trip at the Welcome Center.

Grandparent’s Dinner

Rev. Jeremy Sanders will be the speaker for the upcoming Grandparent’s Dinner scheduled for November 29 at 6:00 p.m. in Community Hall.

Entertainment will be provided by Michelle Knight. Cost of the meal is $8 per person and you can sign up at the Welcome Center on Sunday or call the church office at 721-4141. Jeremy will be speaking on the special gift grandparents can give grandchildren during the Christmas holidays.

Michelle Knight will be singing some very special Christmas music. Don’t miss this special evening.

PRIME TIME

A Very Happy Holiday Season to all from PRIME TIME! We hope you will be able to join us Thursday, December 13, at 10:00 a.m. for a marvelous Christmas program by one of our own finest musicians, Rob Holloway. Rob will play lots of Christmas carols - both fun and inspirational - on the keyboard.

We’re sure you’ll enjoy both listening to and singing along with the wonderful music Rob will bring. This promises to be a program that will definitely put you in the spirit! Don’t forget, this is our annual Bake Sale, our primary fundraising event. Bidding will begin at 10:00 and end at 10:45, so be sure to come early! Your own baked items can be left in the library by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, or brought to the Community Hall no later than 9:30 a.m. the morning of Prime Time. As usual, the program only is $2.00, and program plus lunch is only $9.00. Be sure to let us know if you cannot stay for the delicious meal so that Prime Time will not be responsible for paying for it.

ATTENTION:

All Veterans, Family of Veterans, and Friends of Veterans Please Join Us Sunday, November 11 2:00-4:00 in 13.2 Annual Veterans Day Reception Come and Go

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Cookie Dough Sale

Children’s Ministries will be selling cookie dough on Sunday, November 11 in the Main Concourse. Boxes of 48 pre-portioned cookies will be available for $15. Varieties include chocolate chunk, peanut butter, sugar, oatmeal, snickerdoodle, white chocolate macadamia nut and monster; just know that some varieties may be depleted, as the cookie dough was also sold on November 4. These are great for holiday baking. Funds raised from the cookie dough sale help support the children’s camping program.

Fall Festival 2012

Another fabulous Fall Festival was held on October 26 at Church of the Servant. What made it so fabulous was that Everyone worked together to provide a fun-filled, memorable evening for Church of the Servant members and residents of the community!

By Everyone, we want to include Adult Sunday school classes, Warm World and Starbright staff and families, Choir members, other Individuals – all who supported the evening activities by donations, working a game shift, baking a cake for the cake walk, working in the Hot Dog Café, providing homemade goodies for the bake sale, arriving on Friday morning to decorate the building, staying late on Friday to help clean-up, the Therapy Dogs and their Trainers who encouraged the children to love and tug on them, and those spinning the cotton candy and popping the popcorn, etc.

Whoever you are, and there are many of you, A Big Thanks! And a special thanks to Katy Leffel, who again coordinated the Fall Festival activities.

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Estimate of Giving Commitment Card

This card represents a tangible opportunity to worship and serve God through generosity. When we return a portion of our financial blessings to God through our tithes and offerings, we invest in God’s vision and mission, and we create an opportunity for God to work through us and through our church. Giving literally changes lives in our church, our community, and our world!

If you have not done so already, please complete the 2013 Estimate of Giving Card below and return it in the offering plate on Sunday or to the church office. We ask that everyone return an Estimate of Giving Card, even if you can only make a limited financial commitment at this time. You can always increase or decrease your commitment if your situation changes by calling our Finance Department at Church of the Servant, 405-721-4141.

Electronic Funds Transfer

Pledges paid through Monthly Bank Draft and the use of a Credit Card are both a convenient and reliable way to fulfill your financial commitment to the church. These methods are also the most cost-efficient means of giving to the church since they reduce administrative costs and help maintain a predictable cash flow. To choose either of these methods, simply complete the information below.

Name(s)__________________________________________________________

Env #___________

Address____________________________________________ City/State/Zip______________________ I will support the church with my prayers, my presence, my service, my witness, and the following financial gift...

2012

2013

Commitment

Commitment

$_______________

Annual

Isaiah 40:31

$_______________

Annual

Choose One: $__________ weekly for 52 weeks $__________ monthly for 12 months $__________ as follows ___________________

But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak. (TEV)

If you choose, your pledge could be automatically drafted from your bank account or charged on your card.

Monthly Bank Draft Authorization

I authorize United Methodist Church of the Servant to draft my account during 2013 on the q 3rd or q 20th of each month in the amount of $_________. I have enclosed a voided check which will be used to set up the draft with my bank.

Credit/Debit Card Authorization for 2013 q VISA

q MasterCard

Card Number ______________________________

VIN# ____________ Exp. Date ________________ Please charge $___________

q on the 15th of each month, q each quarter, or q one time on _____________________ Month/Year

Signature for Bank Draft Authorization

Signature for Credit/Debit Card Authorization

Print Name

Name on Card (Print)

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u Helen Adams as she deals with health issues. u Geoff Baker and Susan King-Baker as Susan’s daughter, Michelle Gutierrez, deals with health issues. u Russ and Tawanna Barrett as Russ deals with health issues. u Bill, Lisa, and Jessica Boone as Lisa’s brother-in-law, Bill Ferguson, faces surgery in Tennessee; and their nephew, Trace Henry, deals with health issues in Tulsa, OK. u Bryan, Margo, and Bryleigh Carpenter as Bryleigh recuperates from surgery. u Sarah Chastain as her sister, Martha Hammett, recuperates from surgery. u Marty and Dottie Christensen as Dottie recuperates from outpatient surgery. u Paul and Rowz Coulter as their grandson deals with health issues. u Rick and Dixie Grosshans as Rick recuperates from surgery. u Phil and Cathie Harris as Phil recuperates from surgery. u Fred and Sharon Knight as Fred undergoes tests and is hospitalized at Integris Baptist Medical Center.

CARE MINISTRIES

When a family is faced with an illness or crisis, it is sometimes difficult to remember to inform Care Ministries of that special situation. As a church family, all of us can help. If you know of a member who would benefit from our specialized care or our prayers through Care Ministries, call Care Ministries at 728-4738 or 728-4735.

u Mike, Kathy, Will, and Jack Bickford and Family at the death of Mike’s father, John Bickford. u Allen and Sharon Bumgardner and Family at the death of Sharon’s sister, Whitney Whittaker. u Edgar, Danielle, and Sadie Cruz and Family at the death of Danielle’s uncle, Robert ‘Blanko’ Gammell. u Kent and Dana Israel and Family at the death of Kent’s grandmother, Esther Israel. u Matt Schinske and Family at the death of Matt’s mother, Marilyn Schinske.

u Jack and Nancy Morgan as Jack deals with health issues. u Steve and Jimmie Pallesen as Jimmie deals with health issues. u Bill and Barbara Roby as Barbara deals with health issues. u Imogene Scott as she deals with health issues and is a resident at Bradford Village. u Randy and Jenny Shrauner as Randy’s brother, Rex Shrauner, deals with health issues. u Eric, Jeanna, and Amelia Stewart as Jeanna deals with health issues. u Bill and Mary White as their daughterin-law, Amanda White, deals with health issues.

u Gary and Darlene Berkovsky at the birth of their grandson, Sawyer Scott Pitt.

The proud parents are Scott and Ghezal Pitt.

CONTROLLER POSITION:

u A contribution has been made to Church of the Servant Music Ministry in memory of Bob Reynolds by Classics Sunday School, Bob & Marilyn Long, Fran Parkhill, Roger & Marilyn Bailey, Ronald & Shirley Beckett, Chloe Roberts, Young Men’s Club of OKC, Marolyn Stout, Monday Night Bookies, Arthur & Ann Wadleigh, Jerry & Ezell Potter, Barbara Eskridge and Joseph P. Thomas P.C. u A contribution has been made to Church of the Servant Memorial Fund in memory of Gerald “Jerry” Warner by Mary Limber, Susan Clark, Dorothy Lester, Jerry & Jayne Metcalf, Larry & Vickie Evans, Merle Gorman Associates, Dennis & Jerilyn Lakely, Mary Ann Carmichael, Mary Jo Thompson, Jennifer Jan Bradford, Audrey Soto & Adela Nash, Margo, Nouhad or May Kordahi, Elizabeth Bell, Betty Foster, Dorothy Schmitz, Evelyn Simmons, Jean Kelne, Harry & Hedra Merson, and Colonel Nancy Ladd. u A contribution has been made to Church of the Servant Youth Ministry in memory of Greg Muehleisen by Dr. Bill & Carol Burnett. u A contribution has been made to Church of the Servant Sr. Minister’s Discretionary Fund in memory of Sharon Peterson by Primetime. u A contribution has been made to Church of the Servant Memorial Fund in memory of Ernie Daffer by Dr. Gary & Rosalie Rahe. u A contribution has been made to Church of the Servant Memorial Fund in memory of Faustine Garbrecht by Jack & Roberta Williamson.

Church of the Servant is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Controller. A solid background in accounting is necessary along with strong professional references. Non-profit experience a plus. Interested applicants are asked to provide a current resume and three references to rshrauner@ churchoftheservant.com. A full job description is available upon request. Salary commensurate with experience.