Dear Maranatha friends,
Many thanks to Dr. Ruth Weston for the first lesson in her two-week series entitled, “Protestant Perspectives on Mary.” You can hear a recording of her presentation at http://www.bostonavenue.org/uploads/media/audio/180506maranatha.mp3.
Dr. Weston will conclude her series this Sunday, then Rabbi Charles Sherman will teach us the following week, May 20. We will join Pilgrimage, Journey and Amy Venable’s Bible Study Class in the sanctuary that day. There will be no refreshments or class business – just a brief introduction at 9:45 so that Rabbi Sherman can have most of the hour to teach.
CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thanks to Richard Wansley for leading us in prayer, and to the Wansleys and Solomons for our snacks. William Meyer will lead us in prayer this Sunday and the Griffins and Roses will be our hosts.
Happy Anniversary to Mike and Laura Daniel and Roger and Charlotte Rowe! We had no birthdays this week.
A love offering was taken Sunday for Clarkie Williams’ brother Freddie, who is having a benefit for his Alzheimer’s treatment in Pine Bluff AR on May 19. She hopes to attend the event with her son, and we would like to help her with expenses for the trip. If you were not in class Sunday and would like to help, talk to Rick Evans.
The Drillers’ party, an auction item, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 6. If you bought that party and are unable to attend, be sure to invite someone else to attend in your place. Please don’t discard your old tickets until you hear from Mickey Maus.
Our Christmas party and auction is set for December 14.
Karen Campbell reported that our class will honor Wesley Fellowship Class with a brunch in the Asbury Room on Sunday, May 27. Wesley Fellowship will officially join the Homebuilders Class on July 1. Sign up Sunday if you can bring something that day.
A memorial service for Angie’s mom, Lou Ann Dale, will be held this Tuesday May 15, at 11:00 a.m. Pour class will provide a luncheon for the family after the service, at about 1:00 p.m. Please contact Allene Donley or Sharon Earley if you are interested in helping provide food.
Rick and Roger praised Angie for the excellent work she is doing on the Strategic Process Review for our church.
UPCOMING CLASS EVENTS:
Thursdays, May 10 & 24 – Our class will help with the Compassion Dinner
Friday, May 11 – Sistema Tulsa’s final spring concert at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19 – Downtown Dwellers’ Progressive Dinner (auction item)
Thursday, May 31 – Class social with live music at Tulsa Botanical Garden
June 24, 3:00-7:00 p.m. – Class social at Keystone State Park – a potluck dinner with fried chicken provided. Dave Shepherd’s band will play and there will be games and lots of great fellowship.
JOYS AND CONCERNS:
Charlotte Rowe’s sister and brother are struggling with health concerns.
Ginny and Jerry LeDoux are celebrating their grandson’s 21st birthday.
Pam Sherman’s daughter Bethany has returned to class after struggling with health issues.
Amber Young shared that she had three granddaughters and is now officially known as “Nana.”
OTHER REQUESTS:
The 2018 Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma’s Rally Walk and 5K is May 20th at the ORU Mabee Center. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., the 5K starts at 2:00 and the walk begins at 2:05 p.m.
If you would like to join Jeff and Julie Allen and other class members in the fight against Parkinson’s, click on the link below, register as a new participant and join “TEAM JULES.” Then fill out your information and make any donation that you might want to give. https://secure2.convio.net/pfo/site/TRR/RallyWalk/General/708875199?pg=utype&fr_id=1110
Thanks for all you mean to our class! We’ll look forward to seeing you Sunday –
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