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LAKESIDER FEBRUARY 2017
LAKESIDE STAFF Pastor......................................Rev. Randy McGuire Music Director....................... Aiya Attaway Kelley Pianist...................................................... Ivan Wong Media..................................................... Don Taylor Youth Directors................ Lauryn & Lanc Schmitt Admin. Assistant...................................Laci Young Nursery Attendant......................... Patsy Kouhdari Nursery Attendant............................ Deanna Bond Custodian....................................Debra Schweikart WORSHIP WITH US SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. United Methodist Church websites: www.UMC.org www.OKUMC.org
LAKESIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2925 NW 66th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-843-5777 email: lakesideumc@coxinet.net web: http://lakesideumcokc.com (click on sites to enter)
Greetings Lakeside, I am writing this article and looking outside at the wonderful sunshine and temperatures that are 70+ degrees here at the end of January. I don’t know about you, but while I love these warm temperatures, I have to worry about what they mean for our environment. It is not supposed to be 70 degrees in January. Will the cold temperatures catch up to us later or are we seeing major changes in our weather because we have not taken care of our environment. I pray God will take care of this vessel we call earth. Our Leadership and Planning Retreat on January 28 was a success. Over 40 people attended the Saturday morning event that started with breakfast provided by the United Methodist Men. The group played the Quadrilateral Game to learn about being United Methodist. Derek Smith gave a challenging devotion to get us started. We then created a list of “2017 Accomplishments” which is included in this newsletter in a separate article. We talked about some goals for 2017 which included increasing our average attendance with our theme of “Come and See, Go and Tell.” We saw a video on “The E-Word (Evangelism)” and then everyone moved into their committees to plan and set calendar dates. Upon return to the whole group, they printed their dates on a master calendar, shared what they had planned and we closed with a devotional from Henry Bockus and prayer by Pastor Randy. A special moment of the day was the recognition of our Finance Chair, Bob Alexander, for his planning and work that paid off our 2016 apportionments in August of 2016. Bob was presented a plaque. We all look forward to a prosperous and ministry filled year. We start our February with ways to help others. You can buy blankets for Church World Service for $5 in honor of your Valentines and have a Valentines message to give to those special persons. Also, Warm Fuzzies will be appearing on our pews this month as you bring in new stuffed animals. We will love them and pray over them before we hand them over to OKC EMSA who will then give them to the children they pick up who are sick or have been in an accident. At the end of the month, we will begin a Lenten Bible Study on Sunday’s after church. It is going to be another busy month. Have a wonderful month and Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone.
-Pastor Randy
2017
GREETERS AND USHERS Share Class
Liturgist for February: Pat Donnelly
Monday
Sunday
Lakeside UMC Book Club Invitation
WARM FUZZIES
An open invitation to anyone of any age interested in reading interesting and diverse books. Each book discussion is led by a different leader and contributions are made by all. We meet once a month on Monday from 6 to 7 pm in the Lakeside Parlor. We welcome and encourage anyone interested in joining us. Below you will find the reading list and dates for this next session.
The entire month of February, Lakesiders are asked to bring brand new teddy bears and stuffed animals for EMSA to carry in their ambulances so children will have a cuddle toy to accompany them in a time of crisis. The children will get to keep the animals as their own, which is why this is an on-going mission among OKC churches. Each Sunday in February, Lakeside UMC members are asked to bring “Warm Fuzzies”. Our goal this year is 200 Warm Fuzzies. Members will hold and instill love in these animals and prayers for the children, before they are sent on to EMSA. EMSA has asked that, if you are not feeling well or think you may be contagious, please do not hold a Warm Fuzzie that day. Thank you for sharing your love with so many others!
Monday, February 13 – Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay Monday, March 20 – Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Monday, April 10 – When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Monday, May 15 – The Blind Man’s Garden by Nadeem Aslam These books can be found in the Metropolitan Libraries or purchased at book stores or on Amazon.
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
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Ground Hog Day
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Friday
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Noisy Collection
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5:00 pm- Youth Fellowship 9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship COMMUNION
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13 5:30 - 8:00 pm Hearing Loss Assn. 6:00 pm – Women’s Book Club: Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay 7:00 pm - SPRC Meeting
Valentine’s Day
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15 5:30 pm – Dinner & Game Night
6:30 pm – Ad Council Meeting 7:00 pm - AA
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Presidents’ Day Office Closed
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6:15 - Bells 7:00 pm – Choir
7:00 pm - AA
5:00 pm-Youth Fellowship 9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship
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2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties
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1:30 - 3:00 pm Hearing Loss Assn.
6:15 - Bells 7:00 pm – Choir
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2:00 pm – Nurture & Care Committee Meeting (Decorate for Valentine’s Day) 2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties 5:00 - 7:30 pm– GS Troop
6:15 - Bells 7:00 pm – Choir 9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship COMMUNION
Saturday
2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties
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5:30 pm - Worship Committee Meeting
9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship
Major work was done in January on our sewer system. These types of things need to be done to keep our church running. Thank you Curtis Cromwell for overseeing the work that was done.
6:15 - Bells 7:00 pm – Choir
7:00 pm - AA
NO Youth Fellowship
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Lenten Bible Study After Church
5:00 pm-Youth Fellowship
5:30 pm - Missions Commitee Meeting
7:00 pm - AA
2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties
Mary Eloise May Memorial
Sincerely, The Family of Mary Eloise May
To my very special friends at Lakeside I want you to know how much my husband Glenn & I have enjoyed knowing you & your families. Some moments have been very good, some sad, but many happy memories. I was sad to find out of the passing of Ellie May. May God continue to keep Lakeside in His prayers.
These are the accomplishments from 2016 that we remembered in our Leadership Retreat. Thank you for all the work you did, and we look forward to more in 2017. Apportionments paid in August Warm Fuzzies New Sign Heritage Sunday Success Capitol Hill Dinners for Football and Key club Cookies to Police New Members McKee Center Wednesday Dinners Fed UCO New Accompanist Trunk or Treat- 200 people Lots of Babies Easter Egg Hunt- 250 people Outdoor Manger Scene Van Drivers at conference A Wedding After Worship Church clean up Baptismal Font Cookson Hills
Girl Scouts Meeting & Cookie Booths out front New Gate & Water Heater Children’s Choir New Pre-School Sunday School Classes 27 People for Come & See Pictorial Directory Bible Study Kept up VBS Hearing Loss Meeting place Young adult Sunday School Class Pet Blessing Activity packs for children Community Involvement Blanket valentines Baked Good Auction Average attendance is 95 (maintained from last year) Food Drive Baby Shower for Child Share Blood Drive
Sincerely, Joanne D. Trimble
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY
During Lent we will offer a Bible study on Sundays after morning worship. We will use Adam Hamilton’s study “24 Hours that Changed the World.” No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this study, Hamilton will help you experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ suffering and death. He retraces the day that changed human history as he guides us through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life in his easy to understand style that speaks to both long time and new Christians. There will be as sign-up sheet on the board behind the sanctuary and a cost of $10 for the book. We will begin on Sunday, Feb. 26.
Prayer List
Please continue to remember in your Prayers Family of Marilyn Drye (Mother of Allison Donnelly) Family of Gary Davis (Uncle of Dylan Davis) Angie Larson (Friend of Sunny Richardson) Jack Comer (Father of Derwin Comer) Martin Family (Friends of Lanc Schmitt) Ed Jones HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sunny Richardson..................................... 01 Sarah Burkhead........................................ 02 Molly Smith............................................... 06 Ani Brady.................................................. 07 Lucy Brocksmith....................................... 14 Lanc Schmitt............................................. 17 Marilyn Seitsinger..................................... 17 Scott Schmitt............................................. 19 Brizbee Nevarez........................................ 19 James Johnson........................................... 23 Dylan Davis............................................... 24 Brian Kouhdari.........................................24 Mary Lou Denny.......................................26 Penny Smith..............................................26 Phyllis Harvey...........................................28 Remember we don’t have a full-time custodian. Please don’t leave donut boxes, etc. in the trashcans on Sundays. Please take them out to the trash. Turn off the lights and make sure the thermostat is turned down to 62 degrees to conserve our resources. Thank you!
lAKESIDE pictorial DIRECTORY Remember to pick up your Pictorial Directory in the church office if you haven’t already done so.
Jim LaCoste (Stepfather of Carle Brocksmith) John & Marilyn Humphrey
Missions: “Will You Be My Valentine?” Get ready to buy someone you care about a beautiful Valentine! Blanket Valentines will be sold for $5.00 on Sunday mornings, February 5 and 12. All proceeds will go to Church World Services, as they send blankets to those in need around the world. For many people this blanket will be the only difference between warmth and freezing. Please help us blanket the world with love while honoring someone special!
Charles Rico (Relative of Ginny Evans) Sundra Brooksher (Mother of Brad Brooksher) Susan Alsept-Robins (Sister In-Law of Vicki Williams) Luke Sharpe (Uncle of Dylan Davis) Doris Coffman (Aunt of Sunny Richardson) Laura Gandy (Neighbor of Pam & John Green) Kenny Appleby (Friend of Pam & John Green) Amy Sexton (Niece of Mary Ellen Cromwell) Members & Friends with on-going health problems and concerns You may call the church office with prayer requests and updates 843-5777 or use prayer request card located in sanctuary seat back.
We are collecting Labels and Box Tops for Education. Please save your UPC Codes now instead of lables!
We are looking for volunteers to work with the children during children’s church. This would only be March through May and you would alternate with other teachers. We will provide curriculum for you. If you are interested please let Belinda King know. Thank you so much for prayerfully considering volunteering in children’s ministry!
We also collect used eyeglasses for Skyline Urban Ministries. So bring your old eyeglasses and your friends’ and relatives’ old eyeglasses, and place them in the top right drawer of the west entry credenza.
Youth will meet every Sunday evening in the month of February except for February 19th.
The administrative assistant would like to have any pictures you take of the events happening in the church. She plans to update the bulletin boards surrounding the sanctuary with pictures of more recent events that have happened in the church. You can e-mail any pictures to her at lakesideumc@coxinet.net. Remember to let her know which event the pictures are associated with. MONTHLY REPORT ON HELPING HANDS Number of people helped in January................................3 Amount spent from Helping Hands Fund...............150.00
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