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Sunday, February 24 Multiple Shifts!

WE CAN END WORLD HUNGER! CHURCH-WIDE MISSION PROJECT

FEB 2019

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‘BEST OF ALL, GOD IS WITH US.’ - WESLEY

Dr. Matthew Mitchell Senior Minister

Dear Servant Family, Later this month, United Methodist delegates from all over the world will gather in Saint Louis for a special called General Conference of the United Methodist Church. Normally, General Conference meets to officially conduct the business of our denomination every four years. However, this year’s General Conference will be a special called session to discuss one particular matter. Since the denomination’s founding in 1968 United Methodists have debated over how to best interpret Holy Scripture on matters surrounding human sexuality, and in particular, the issue of homosexuality. While this newsletter article is not adequate to cover the topic in depth, I hope you will be better informed as to the importance of this month’s meeting. Preparing our hearts, minds, and souls is critically important during this time leading up to General Conference. If you would like to study the legislation being presented at General Conference, I suggest you go to www.umc.org. This is the official United Methodist website for our denomination. By going to this site and carefully studying the proposed plans, you will be better equipped to understand what is being presented. Other sites and caucus groups have their individual biases, hopes, and dreams. By staying on the official UMC website, you will be able to learn more and ask better questions from our official source. Many of us believe this topic

is so complex that no change will result from this General Conference in 2019. Regardless of the outcome, we will be talking about human sexuality and a biblical understanding of this topic for years to come. Once the dust as settled, in early March I will post the times and dates for two open meetings to be held at the church. At these meetings, I will be able to discuss what actually happened in Saint Louis and share my feelings about the outcome. Many have asked me to make a declaration as to how I feel and what I hope will happen. Of course, if you ask me in person I will share my hopes, dreams, and fears, but an email or a newsletter article is not the place for that conversation. One of my promises to all of you is that you can ask me anything. Yet, I always counter with “Can you handle anything I might say in response?” To share my thoughts on such an important topic that deals with people’s lives and loved ones in a few short paragraphs will not adequately allow me to share my feelings in truth and love. I would prefer to share with you in person. Please know, not one of the appointed clergy at Church of the Servant take this matter lightly. Even one of our own lay members, Cara Nicklas, is serving as a voting lay delegate at General Conference in Saint Louis. We all covet your thoughts and prayers; especially for Cara.

AN OPEN INVITATION TO SMALL GROUPS AND NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Who do you spend time with on a regular basis? How are those relationships bringing hope, joy, and friendship to you and pointing you to Jesus? Whether you are looking for a discipleship study group, accountability group, Sunday school class, or just a group of like-minded, faith-seeking people to do life with on a regular basis, this is what discipleship ministries can do for you at Church of the Servant. Finally, two quick bits of advice for all of us. Philippians 4:6 tells us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Being anxious will not help any of us. Prayerfully talk with God and carefully have conversations with others. Secondly, one of my favorite John Wesley quotes simply states, “Best of all, God is with us!” No matter what, God is with us. He is with His Church and with all His creation! Never forget, we do not have to be anxious because God is with us and he has promised to never leave us. Serving Christ Together,

Over the last few weeks, 76 people gathered to begin some new discipleship groups in our church. These groups have begun and are looking for others to join them as they grow in their Christian faith. There are four new Sunday morning groups meeting at 11:00 a.m. for 30-40s and 50-60s for singles and couples, a women’s class of all ages for study and accountability, and a diverse group of people in all walks of life focusing on holistic spirituality. Four new groups are meeting throughout the week for women and men, and for 5060s couples. It is not too late to be a part of this new beginning. Contact Dr. Robyn Goggs if you would like more information. Grow deeper in your walk with Christ and consider joining a group study in the new year. Some of the classes being offered are listed on the next few pages and all can be found on the church website. ChurchoftheServant.com

WOMEN’s MINISTRIES

Bible Studies & Small Groups Servant Women in the Word

Tuesdays, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Community Hall Led by Dr. Robyn Goggs

This large-group Bible Study, led by Dr. Robyn Goggs, is a favorite among many women as it appeals to the beginning follower as well as the seasoned believer. Each session will essentially be an independent study, so even if your schedule will prevent weekly attendance, feel free to attend as often as possible. Join us on Tuesdays at 9:15 for coffee and donuts, and the program begins at 9:30 a.m. in Community Hall. No registration required.

Sister-to-Sister Mentoring Ministry

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up...” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Last Sunday, 75 women gathered to explore the idea of having or being a mentor in the life of another woman. Great fun and connection was had by all as we dreamt and planned for what this might hold in 2019. It’s not too late to be involved. Come by the office this week and fill out a profile for matching with another woman. On Sunday morning, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. in Chapel of the Cross, we will be meeting for a quick orientation and meeting with partnering women. For more information, contact Barbara Bonham at barbbonham@cox.net or Susie Cobden at scobden@churchoftheservant.com or 405-728-4711.

Men’s Morning Bible Study

BUCK and a BIBLE Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 a.m. // Community Hall Led by Dr. Matthew Mitchell, Senior Minister Grab your Bible and $1.00 to cover the cost of a donut or muffin, and join a group of early-rising, God-filled, fun-loving men in a study led by our Senior Minister, Dr. Matthew Mitchell. This group will be ongoing throughout the winter and spring.

NEW COURSE: EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY COURSE

Begins Sunday March 3,11:OO a.m. | South Adult, Room 5 You can’t be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. In this eight-session video Bible study, author and pastor Pete Scazzero awakens participants to a biblical integration of emotional health and the classic practices of contemplative spirituality, leading to a relational revolution with Jesus. Each week will consist of a video and a dialogue with daily practices for personal growth. The idea behind them is to slow down and develop one’s own personal relationship with Jesus. The topics for the sessions are: • The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality

ALPHA OFFERED AGAIN THIS SPRING!

• Know Yourself That You May Know God

SUNDAYS AT 9:30 A.M. MEETS IN SOUTH CONFERENCE ROOM

• Going Back in Order to Go Forward

Sponsored by the Monache Sunday School Class

• Journey Through the Wall

Did you miss the Alpha class this past fall and yet heard about the wonderful response and life transforming dialogue that happened around the basic questions of Christian faith? The Monache Sunday School Class started Alpha last Sunday, February 10, but it’s not too late to join! This warm inviting class is making an open invitation to anyone who is looking for a place to belong and study faith together with Christian friends. Eric Nance serves as the group facilitator.

• Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief and Loss • Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and Sabbath • Grow Into an Emotionally Healthy Adult • Go the Next Step to Develop a “Rule of Life” If you are interested in being a part of a new group on a Sunday morning and a brand new study shared at Servant for the first time, contact Susie Cobden at scobden@churchoftheservant.com

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CASTING CALL: Good Friday Service Music Ministry is asking for volunteers for the Good Friday Service on April 19 at 7:30 p.m. We are looking for actors to bring to life the famous works of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and more! The great thing is that there are NO lines to memorize! We will use your talents for a series of tableaus depicting Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice for us all. There is a list of great characters, from Roman Soldiers to Mary Magdalene, and more. For more information and to volunteer, contact Crystal Johnson at crysjohnson1@yahoo.com.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES: March 6 @ 7a • 12p • 7p We are offering four worship opportunities for Ash Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. and 12Noon in Chapel of the Cross, 7:00 p.m. in Celebration Center (Blended), and 7:00 p.m. in the Centrum (Modern). Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday comes from the ancient Jewish tradition of penance and fasting. The practice includes the wearing of ashes on the head. The ashes symbolize the dust from which God made us. As the minister applies the ashes to a person’s forehead, he speaks the words: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19).

REGISTER FOR RISE AGAINST HUNGER! On Sunday morning, February 24, the entire church will be involved in the largest Mission project of the year! In a five-hour span of time, over 1,300 volunteers will package over 151,000 meals that will be shipped to places all over the world to feed hungry children. Have you registered yet? If not, register this Sunday at one of the Rise Against Hunger tables or online at ChurchoftheServant.com/ events to be a part of this amazing mission outreach. Our mission is to end hunger in our lifetime! Join us on February 24 to take the next step in accomplishing this mission!

KENYA MISSION 2019 DONATION ITEMS As we prepared to leave on Thursday, February 7, we felt so very blessed to have received lots of school supplies and medical supplies to take on our trip to Kenya â€“ February 7-19! We gathered in Community Hall on January 27 to pack 16 suitcases with as close to 50 lbs as we could! Thatâ€™s almost 800 lbs of donated items! Thank You, Merci, gracias, Asante Sana! Here is a picture of our team as we arrived in Kenya!

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ALL-CHURCH PANCAKE BREAKFAST

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PLEASE CONTACT SANG NGUYEN OR ANDI NEAVES AT 405-728-4775 TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE A BASKET. AND THEN BRING YOUR BASKET(S) TO THE POINT STUDENT CENTER SOME TIME ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27.

ON SUNDAY. MARCH 31, SERVANT HIGH SCHOOL IS ONCE AGAIN HOSTING THE ALL-CHURCH PANCAKE BREAKFAST A FUNDRAISER FOR HIGH SCHOOL MISSIONS On Sunday, March 31, Servant High School is once again hosting the All-Church Pancake Breakfast, a fundraiser for high school missions, and we are asking for your support! Our pancake breakfast will include a silent basket auction. And in order to make the auction a huge success, we need your help. What we are asking you to do is to donate a themed basket for us to auction. Below, we have provided some themes to give you a few ideas. Please contact Sang Nguyen or Andi Neaves at 405-728-4775 to let us know you are going to make a basket. And then bring your basket(s) to The Point Student Center some time on or before Wednesday, March 27. If you cannot do so, we will be setting up for the auction in the Community Hall on Saturday, March 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., and you are more than welcome to bring your basket then. Either way, please let us know if you are planning on donating a basket. This will ensure we have plenty of baskets for the auction. If you have a question or need assistance

in transporting your items to the church, feel free to call Sang or Andi at 405-728-4775. Also, if you are involved in groups or know of groups that meet on nights or mornings other than Sunday, feel free to pass this along to them as well…we need all the help we can get! If this is something that you don’t think that your group would enjoy doing, but you still wish to donate money, then we would be more than happy to make a basket for your group! Give us a call if this is what you would like to do. All proceeds will benefit our Scholarship funds and Spring Break Mission Trip!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Here are some theme ideas to get you started. Remember, feel free to get creative: Sports, Night on the Town, Auto, Fishing, Bible Study, Children’s Toy, Gardening, Bath and Body, Writing, Scrapbooking, College Teams, Gift cards!

High school

High School Winter “Light” Retreat This past weekend, we had our Winter Retreat. This was an experience where we dig into what it means to live in the “light” and we learned how God has created each of us with a unique gift to be “light” in darkness. This weekend was made even more special by the many adult leaders pouring into students. We had 29 leaders who were willing to give up their weekend to love on some kids and to point them to Christ. Hands down, we have the BEST volunteers in the world. Can’t say enough about our team. Thank you: David Hammons, Christy Strickland, David Loftis, Kendall Carpenter, Ron Sahmaunt, Beth Parker, John Lingo, Micha Edwards, Kristen Todd, Tim Lloyd, Andi Butler, Andi Neaves, Karla O’Hara, Mike Gentry, Leslie Flurry, Tanner Schlinke, Amy Hammons, Rebecca Valentine, Julianne Henry, Tyler Slife, Tyler Smith, Taylor Dickerson, Cody Carson, Park Zeigler, Todd Neaves, Juli Hudson, Hurst Jones, and Chad Berry.

he “light” retreat was such a great experience! I got to be with my church family and learn so much about Jesus. I had a great small group, and had so much fun being in it with all my friends. We got to do so many fun games and activities. We got to go in depth about what our calling was and letting the “light” in, and not ignoring it. We got to hang out with friends and just overall have a really fun weekend, meeting many new people! Mackenzie Mitchell

McKenzie Mitchell (right)

he high school winter retreat was a great experience for both myself and my son Henry. Going to Cross Point allowed the kids to experience a new and different camp with a great location on the shores of Lake Texhoma. Plus, the weather was unbelievable! Sang did a great job planning the weekend, with just the right amount of small group and worship time mixed with free time and activities. I loved how the small groups were mixed to include both boys and girls. This gave everyone a different small group experience from what we’re used to on Wednesday nights. It also was a great opportunity for everyone to get to know people that they don’t normally spend time with weekly at church. The highlight for me was the Saturday night worship service, which was very powerful and moving for everyone there! Chad Berry

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y retreat experience was amazing. At first, I was skeptical of the new camp. Was the food going to be as good as Canyon Camp? What activities were going to be available? What were the cabins going to be like? Then, I realized that wasnâ€™t why I went. I went to learn something new about God and his plan for me. The worship services were amazing. The sermons were impactful, music was very good, and the last day was awesome. That cross overlooking the lake was so beautiful. Next, small groups were also fun! Our group learned so much, made new friends, and connected great. The chicken tenders and cake were good, as well as that Ocean Juice. My favorite part of camp was the letters I received from my loved ones at worship. It showed me how others view me and my work through God. I am already looking forward to the next retreat! Drew Peregrin

SERVANT HIGH SCHOOL Thunder Night! Wednesday, March 13 The Oklahoma City Thunder has invited Servant High School for a Thunder Night! We are meeting at the North Entrance of the Chesapeake Arena at 6:30 p.m. (across the street from the Cox center). Parents will need to pick up their students at the end of game! We have limited tickets! It would be best to submit your form in asap to ensure that you will get a ticket! Sign up at www.churchoftheservant.com/events. Who: 9-12th graders When: Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30 pm to End of Game Where: Chesapeake Arena Cost: $17 Registration due March 6 Payment Option: You can pay $17 online with a (3% fee) which will come to $17.50 or you can mail a $17 check to: Church of the Servant Servant High School 14343 N MacArthur Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73142

Drew Peregrin

Mission Houston Over Spring Break (March 17-22), Servant High School will be heading to Houston for our Spring Break Mission Trip. This week-long mission experience will be an amazing opportunity to share the incredible love of Christ. Jesus calls His followers to go and be His hands and feet. This is our chance to answer the call to be like Jesus. This is one of the greatest opportunities to grow in your relationship with Jesus, our leaders, and other youth students. We are working with an incredible organization, www.csm.org/trip-locations/houston. We will have opportunities to work at centers, urban ministries, local churches, and outreach centers. Registrations are due February 17. We are only able to take 40 students. Spots will be limited. To ensure a spot, it is a good idea to get your registration in before the deadline. You can register online at www.churchoftheservant.com/events.

Middle school

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servant kids GLOW PARTY! On January 9, Servant Kids had an epic Glow Party! The kids made slime, painted bandanas, did some face painting, and had a dance party! We talked about how Jesus is the light of the world and how we can shine His light to others by being joyful and kind.

Love Bugs Every Sunday morning in February Ages 3 years through Kindergarten We can’t think of a better time to teach preschoolers about how much Jesus loves them than in February—the month of love! And how much does Jesus love preschoolers? Well, the same as He loves you and me—A LOT! In fact, there is nothing wider or longer or higher or deeper than the love Jesus has for you and the preschoolers in your life. This month, our goal is for preschoolers to know Jesus loves them, and that nothing will ever change that. Our Bible verse this month comes from Ephesians 3:18 and says, “How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” We will do some super fun, hands-on activities to learn about how Jesus loves me, Jesus wants to spend time with me, Jesus wants to help me, and Jesus loves me know matter what. Join us each Sunday morning this month!

Grapple for Servant 45 On January 16, our fourth and fifth graders gathered for a special night which included Guess-Emoji and Animal Stackers games, pizza, and a topic to “grapple” with all together. We discussed the armor of God from Ephesians 6:10-18 and about how we can resist temptation like Jesus did in the desert! Servant 45 meets on the second Wednesday of each month, and we hope you’ll join us!

Always Open: Service with a Smile Every Sunday morning in February Grades 1-5 This month, we will be learning about the connection between service and God’s character, as shown through God’s big story. Service is a reflection of the character of God. Jesus offered incredible examples of service. He not only lived a life of service, but He gave His life as the ultimate example of service. We reflect His character when we serve the people around us. Our scripture verse this month comes from Mark 9:35 and says, “Jesus sat down and called for the 12 disciples to come to him. Then he said, ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last. They must be the servant of everyone.’” We will discuss how we can look for ways to serve others, using what we have to serve others, and serving others without looking for applause. Join us for a new session each Sunday morning this month! ChurchoftheServant.com

SERVANT KIDS

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Each month, we will be highlighting some of our very special and wonderful volunteers. This will help you get to know them better and also let you know who is leading our children on their spiritual journeys. If you see them around church, give them a hug or a high five for their hard work and dedication to children’s ministries!

help lead the fourth and fifth graders on Sunday mornings for Total Group time. What I love about volunteering: I love learning and refreshing my memory on the Bible stories and enjoy sharing those stories and lessons with the 4th and 5th graders. The children always help me look at things in a different perspective and have very thoughtful questions and comments on the lessons. It’s an uplifting and fulfilling part of my week.

Rachel Caywood

Encouragement for those who want to volunteer: It’s not has hard as you might think. The staff at Church of the Servant make the lessons so easy. All I do is read the lesson and pray for the students beforehand and show up to teach. Jessica and Kourtney do all the prep work for the lessons and games. The kids are great, and I’ve made new friendships with the other volunteers. Personal Information: I’m an optometrist and work at the VA hospital. I have two amazing daughters, Alyssa and Alexis, and I have been married to my wonderful husband Josh for almost 16 years. Rachel Caywood

help lead on the first and second Wednesday night of each month for 1st-5th graders. It’s fun to see the excitement in each kid as they learn about God! Volunteering is fun and easy -- you don’t have to know everything that happened in the Bible.

FOLLOW US on Social Media! We post updates, information, pictures, and more, so don’t miss out! Go to @servantkids on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need help leading children to Christ! Servant Kids is searching for adults who are willing to lead a small group or Sunday School class or to sub when a Sunday morning leader needs to be gone. This is for an hour on a Sunday morning, either at the 9:30 or the 11:00 hour. We also need help once a month on the first Wednesday night from 6:30-8:00 p.m.. Contact Kourtney for more information!

Peronal Information: I have been married to my husband Brian for 21 yrs and we have 6 kids, ranging from a freshman in college to twins in 1st grade.

Stephanie Byers

UPCOMING SERVANT KIDS EVENTS June 10-13, 2019:

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

July 8-12, 2019:

Kanakuk Kampout is coming back next summer! Registration will be available in early 2019.

August 2-4:

Servant Kids Camp is returning this Summer! Canyon Camp // For kids incoming grades 1st-5th.

VOLUNTEERING IN SERVANT KIDS HAS MANY DIFFERENT LOOKS. This group of ladies faithfully and reliably show up every Tuesday morning to help cut out and prepare activities for the kids as part of their lessons for Sunday mornings. We appreciate all our volunteers, whether they work behind the scenes like this group or are leading our kids in total groups and small groups. Servant Kids Ministry couldn’t happen without dedicated volunteers pouring into the lives of the children!

BEHIND THE SCENE: WHIZ KIDS DRIVERS Each and every Monday that OKC Public Schools are in session, a group of dedicated but largely unseen people pick up the Whiz Kids at the end of their school day. They drive the vans in pairs – a driver and a rider. The rider makes sure that all the children are on board with their seat belts buckled for the ride from Edgemere to Wesley UMC. Bill White has the master list of children and the school advises him if someone is absent. The children know that their van is either the red, blue or yellow van. It’s a well-oiled team in a well-organized project! Pictured here is Bill White holding his list as he waits for his drivers to arrive. The teams on this particular Monday were: Hank Kittrell, Bill White, Joe Rolston, Ken Bradford, Donna and Doug Johnson, and Jim Talkington. Mission is mostly not big and flashy, but ordinary people doing small things in loving and unselfish ways. These drivers are one of the ripples from the rock that is Whiz Kids.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT SERVANT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND WITHIN THE WALLS OF SERVANT. HERE ARE A FEW IDEAS THAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER:

NextGen Ministries (CONTACT: John Gilstrap // jgilstrap@churchoftheservant.com) • • • • • • •

Work with Servant Kids (nursery - 5th graders) on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings Work on the Welcome Team for Kids Ministries Work with Middle/High School students Work with Middle School students Work with High School students Work on the Welcome Team for Servant Students Work on the Transportation Team for special events

Hospitality Ministries (CONTACT: Matt Patrick // mpatrick@churchoftheservant.com) • • • •

Welcome Team - Greeting people at the Welcome Center Welcome Team - Greeting people at the entrance doors Assistance Team - Valet Parking assistance 13.2 Coffee Shop Team - serve coffee/beverages/food

Music Ministries (CONTACT: Chuck Weatherford // cweatherford@churchoftheservant.com) • • • • •

The Celebration Choir Worship Orchestra (high schoolers through adults) SYNERGY - Adult Contemporary Ensemble The Celebration Ringers - Bell Choir The Bronze Youth Bell Choir

Care Ministries (CONTACT: Vicki Roberds // vroberds@churchoftheservant.com) • • •

Writing notes of care and support Praying for people in our church Being a Care Chaplin (training required)

Communications & Media Ministries (CONTACT: Heather DeShazo // hdeshazo@churchoftheservant.com) • • • • •

AV/Technology Team Sound Board Operator Video Camera Operator Photography Team Publication Team

Outreach Ministries on our Campus Hannah’s Promise - monthly ministry for parents of children with special needs (CONTACT: Lola Burgtorf // lburgtorf@churchoftheservant.com) Earthglow Gift Store - shopkeeper in our church gift shop; proceeds go to local missions (CONTACT: Lisa Fansher // lmtfans82@gmail.com)

You can make a significant difference in the lives of others. You have a purpose. Start the journey of discovering it! “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

EARTHGLOW GIFT SHOP A GIFT BOUTIQUE THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

arthglow Gift Shop is pleased to announce that we will be offering a beautiful new book of poetry, The Shadow Cast, by Julane Borth, a talented writer and a long-time member of Church of the Servant. This collection of poems warms the heart and delights the soul. Julane’s poems are doors, thresholds and pathways. They are not afraid to speak of stumbling or life’s misdirections. They embrace ducks, fish, worms, cicadas and us, the watchers and seekers. They beckon us to explore the totality of our landscape, both internal and external. No one can be alone in the company of these poems. Julane will be seated outside Earthglow on Sunday morning, February 17 for a special book signing. You’ll want to add this book to your collection of inspirational reading. The lovely volunteers that do the buying of merchandise for Earthglow have been hard at work replenishing the shelves, and the selection is simply marvelous. From the cutest plush toys you’d ever want to hug, to organic grow kits to help you grow spices and flowers in an adorable burlap planter, to tea towels that will make you laugh or inspire you, to organically-friendly “blu bag” shopping bags – the shop is filled with wonderful new items for your shopping pleasure. And remember that the profits from every purchase you make will go to a local mission. Stop by and shop today!

Shop in Earthglow! All profits from sales go to local missions!

13.2 COFFEE SHOP BOOK EXCHANGE

Julane Borth

Have you heard of our 13.2 book exchange? It’s grown! Come by 13.2 for a yummy drink and check out our new selection of books, located by the fireplace. • • •

Leave a Book Borrow a Book or Keep a Book!

We are always willing to take your donated books to add to our collection. Please bring only books that are religious or helpful. Come by, purchase a cup of coffee, and say “hello” to our wonderful volunteers! We would love to see you! ChurchoftheServant.com

Servant Weekly THIS WEEK’S PRAYER REQUESTS ARE LISTED ON THIS PAGE. PLEASE JOIN US IN LIFTING UP EACH OF THESE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

OUR PRAYERS: Richard Bensinger and Valerie Musgrave-Bensinger as Valerie’s mother, Olive Davis, deals with health issues. Jarrell and Wilma Cathey as Wilma deals with health issues and faces a procedure.

WHEN A FAMILY IS FACED WITH AN ILLNESS OR CRISIS, IT IS IMPORTANT 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 721-4141. YOU CAN ALSO GO ONLINE TO FILL OUT A PRAYER REQUEST OR TO SEE THE WEEKLY UPDATED PRAYER CONCERNS AT WWW.CHURCHOFTHESERVANT.COM/ CHURCHLIFE.

Iven and Alice Denny as Alice deals with health issues and a consult with possible treatment at MD Anderson. Bill and Jody Humes as Jody deals with health issues and faces surgery at Deaconess Hospital. Randy and Beth Plant as Randy’s and Beth’s friend, Yvonne Woolsey, deals with health issues and begins dialysis. Kathlyn Reynolds as Kathlyn deals with health issues and faces a procedure at Integris Baptist Medical Center. Clarence and Pat Tully as Clarence deals with health issues and is a resident at Heritage Point; and Pat deals with health issues and faces surgery at Mercy Health Center. Ron and Pat Vernon as Ron deals with health issues and faces surgery at St. Anthony Hospital.

OUR SYMPATHY: Duncan and Dalia Woodliff and Family at the death of Duncan’s mother and Dalia’s mother-in-law, Doris Woodliff.

Grief Support AT CHURCH OF THE SERVANT: Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? If so, perhaps you would benefit from our Grief Support Group at Church of the Servant. We’ve already begun our meetings, but please know that you are always welcome to join us anytime, because registration never closes. Whether you have recently experienced the death of a loved one, or if you have been on a grief journey for a long time, we hope you’ll consider joining the group. We’ll continue to meet in the Library at Servant on Sundays (3:00-4:30 p.m.) through May 5, 2019. The Library is located in the office area directly behind the big waterfall. Each session includes a video and plenty of time for discussion and sharing. Each participant will receive a complimentary workbook. To register for the course please contact Vicki Roberds at (405) 7284738 or vroberds@churchoftheservant.com.

Journey TO THE HOLY LAND

2019 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE September 2-14, 2019

I would like to personally invite you to join me in 2019 for a journey to the Holy Land. This will be my first pilgrimage to this very special and historic part of our world. As many of you know, Church of the Servant has a long-standing tradition of traveling to the Holy Land. Pastor Emeritus, Dr. Norman Neaves, began this tradition years ago and I am excited to continue this special tradition. I hope you will join me and many others as we discover and reconnect to our religious roots and experience the land of prophets, disciples and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Here are a few important details for the 2019 trip: WHO: All are invited, but only 58 spots are open for this year’s journey. WHAT: A pilgrimage to the Holy Land, guided by On Eagles Wings Tours and me. This is the same award-winning travel agency used for many years by multiple groups from Church of the Servant. WHEN: September 2-14, 2019 WHERE: Multiple cities, including 1 night on the coast, 3 nights in Galilee, 2 nights at the Dead Sea, and 5 nights in Jerusalem. WHY: This pilgrimage will be a first for many and possibly a return for others. More than a vacation or “Christian tourism” can be expected. The 2019 trip will be a time of relationship, education, discovery, and so much more. HOW MUCH: $5,280 Per Person, Standard Air. If you would like to know more, please plan to join me at our next meeting, Sunday, February 17 at 12:15 p.m. in the Centrum for more in-depth information, a detailed itinerary, deadlines, and an opportunity to ask questions and learn more. Marching, and flying, to Zion… the beautiful city of God, Dr. Matthew Mitchell, Senior Minister ChurchoftheServant.com

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