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LAKESIDER March 2017
LAKESIDE STAFF Pastor......................................Rev. Randy McGuire Music Director....................... Aiya Attaway Kelley Associate Music Director..................... 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, Once again I am writing this article, looking outside and experiencing temperatures that are 70+ degrees here at the end of February. I love these warm temperatures, but worry about what they mean for our environment. I continue to pray that God, with the help of we humans will take care of our planet earth. You have done it again, Lakeside. We collected enough Valentine’s money to provide 115 warm blankets to World Service for people around the world. That is fantastic. We have also collected 235 Warm Fuzzies for EMSA to give to children and vulnerable adults when they have a health problem and the need for the ambulance. This ministry helps to calm the children so the crew can do their assessment and provide care. Once again, we surpassed our goal of 200. Last Sunday, Feb 26, we began our Lenten Bible study after morning worship. We are using 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. This study will help you experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ suffering and death. There are 21 people signed up for the study, but there is always room for more. We will not meet on March 12, and we will extend our time to do two studies on March 26. The study will conclude on Palm Sunday. As we enter March, we begin immediately on March 1 with our Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30 PM. On Ash Wednesday we emphasize two themes: our sinfulness and our mortality. The service focuses on both themes, helping us to realize that both have been triumphed through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The use of ashes signifies purification and sorrow for sins. When I put them on your forehead (or hand) in the shape of a cross, it points us toward Good Friday and Easter and the act of redemption by our Savior. Then we will move through Lent to prepare ourselves for Holy Week and Easter. There are three pillars for Lent: Almsgiving (sharing resources and talent), Fasting (giving up something) and Prayer (for self and others). Some people choose fasting and give up something they like during Lent. However, it is important to consider all three pillars throughout Lent. Also during March, we will be collecting used clothing and small kitchen items for Skyline Ministries. This would be a form of Almsgiving. May God bless you throughout Lent. Pastor Randy
The Easter Egg Hunt is April 15th at 10:30 am in Tinley Park. The age groups for hunting will be ages 3 & under, 4-7 and 8-12. The Easter Bunny will be there and available to take pictures.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Laci Young.................................................03 Lacy Davis..................................................06 John Richardson........................................06 Gaye Tow....................................................09 Curtis Cromwell.........................................12 Marion Kincaid..........................................15 Bobbie Kaserman.......................................20 Joyce Gragg................................................22 Pam Green..................................................23 Karen Beck.................................................28 Roxie Yetter................................................29
Crafty Cuties
We are collecting candy for the Easter Egg Hunt. Starburst, Tootsie Rolls and fun size Skittles work great in the small eggs. Avoid coins (choking hazard) and chocolate, as chocolate melts quickly when it heats up in the sun inside the eggs.
Crafty Cuties invites you to unleash your creativity on Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. Lakeside offers a large room with tables to spread out to knit, crochet, sew, bead jewelry, scrapbook, color, update your photo albums, etc. You may participate in ongoing projects (making stocking caps for newborns and infant quilts) or work on an unfinished item you never seem to be able to complete. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned quilting bee, you will be able to share in laughter and good fellowship while keeping your hands busy! For more information, please contact Audrey McGaugh at (405) 751-4145 home, 323-9268 cell or ammcgaugh@hotmail.com. Hope to see you there! Free up some of your storage space! Donations of yarn, thread and fabric greatly appreciated. A portable sewing machine would also be put to good use!
2017
GREETERS AND USHERS Fellowship Class LITURGIST John Richardson
Monday
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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
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Friday
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2:00 pm - Nurture/Care Meeting (Decorate St. Patrick’s Day) 2:00 - 4:00 - Crafty Cuties 5:00 - 7:30 pm G.S. Troop Meeting
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5:00 pm-Youth Fellowship
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Noisy Collection
9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship - Rev. Derrek Belase preaching NO Lenten Bible Study
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5:00 pm-Youth Fellowship COMMUNION
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9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship After Church - Lenten Bible Study
7:00 pm - Media & Publicity Meeting
First Day of
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6:00 pm - Women’s Book Club: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
5:00 pm-Youth Fellowship
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2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties
6:15 Bells Practice 7:00 Choir Practice
7:00 pm - AA
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5:30 - 8:00 pm – Hearing Loss Assn.
Lauryn Schmitt Baby Shower after church
No Youth Fellowship
11 7:30 - UM Methodist Men Breakfast
9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship After Church - Lenten Bible Study
9:30 am-Sunday School 10:45 am-Worship After Church - Lenten Bible Study
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NO Bells 6:00 pm - Choir 6:30 pm - Ash Wednesday Service
COMMUNION
Saturday
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5:30 pm – Dinner and Games Nite No Rehearsals for Bells or Chancel
7:00 pm - AA
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2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties 5:00 - 8:00 pm G.S. Troop Meeting
1:00 - 3:00pm - HLA
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5:30 pm Worship Committee meeting
7:00 pm - AA
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7:00 pm - AA
6:15 Bells Practice 7:00 Choir Practice
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6:15 Bells Practice 7:00 Choir Practice
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2:00 - 4:00 pm Crafty Cuties
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6:00 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
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Dinner and Game Nite Wednesday, March 15th at 5:30 pm Our February Dinner and Game Nite included delicious fried chicken and always scrumptious deserts. We missed some of our regulars ( some forgot), but had some new faces. Mark your calendar and don’t miss good food and fun. - Gaye Tow
Thank you to everyone for the acts of kindness, prayers, cards and support during and after the death of my father. The love of our church family is a true and living example of Christ’s love for us all. Thank you again. Family of Bob Russell Teresa and Henry Bockus
Easter Services 8:00 am - Early Easter Service 8:30 - 9:30 am – Breakfast 9:30 am - Combined Sunday School 10:45 am - Late Easter Service Time for Spring Cleaning!!
Play-Doh
The children’s classes are in need of playdoh. Please bring any new playdoh to either the children’s Sunday school class or Children’s church room. Thank you!
March is Skyline month and we will be taking donations of gently used clothing, linens, dishware and small kitchen appliances, so clean out those closets, drawers and cabinets. If you need help getting donated items to the church, please call Kelly Schmitt at 242-2829 (daytime) or 760-0340 (weekends, evenings) and she will arrange for pickup. Thank you Kelly Schmitt, Missions MONTHLY REPORT ON HELPING HANDS Number of people helped in February................................7 Amount spent from Helping Hands Fund...............225.00
Prayer List
Family of Bob Russell (Teresa Bockus’ Father) Family of Sondra Salyer (Former Member)
Vacation Bible school June 4-6 6:00-7:30 More information coming soon!
Women’s Book Club Monday, March 20 at 6:00 pm
Family of Ronnie Greene (Cousin of Vicki Williams) Doris Butler (Mother of Charlie Butler) Ronnie Miller (Grandfather of Carle Brocksmith) Mark Smith Teresa Bockus Curtis Cromwell Joann Wellingham (Sister of Mary Ellen Cromwell) Larry Crofoot (Brother of Audrey McGaugh) Emily Gil (Sister of Megan DeCastro) Marolyn Greene (Cousin of Vicki Williams) John & Marilyn Humphrey Susan Brantley Martha Guaman (Neighbor of Camille Anderson) Katy Stover (Friend of Mark & Vicki Williams) Donna Andrews Wayne Johnson Ed Jones Members & Friends with on-going health problems and concerns
Dear Lakesiders, The Missions Committee would like to thank all that supported the Blanket Valentines for Church World Services. Thanks to you 115 refuges, disaster victims, or homeless are now blanketed with your love. What an amazing blessing! In the same month, Lakesiders provided 235 “Warm Fuzzies” for EMSA. Children all over Oklahoma City will know your love and prayers are with them. Good job Lakeside! God bless, The Missions Committee
Please call A.M. Nowlin with prayer requests and updates 843-6811
Garage Sale May 5th & 6th Contact Ginny Evans with questions concerning the garage sale. Ginny Evans: Phone - (405) 401-2707
E-mail - devans11@cox.net
May 7th Come & See Sunday
LAKESIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2925 NW 66th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 .RETURN
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March 1st SERVICE 6:30 P.M.