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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 –

The love offering basket will be out on Sunday, and the purpose of the offering requires some explanation. If you are so inclined, please place your gift in the basket.

Clarkie Williams’ brother Freddie is having a benefit for his Alzheimer’s treatment in Pine Bluff AR on May 19. She is hopeful of attending the event with her son but is not financially capable of making the trip. Clarkie wrote a letter to Rev. Wiggs regarding the event, and he appropriately forwarded it to Roger and me.

We won’t make any comments about this in class Sunday but will have the basket near the coffee pot. Comments would be awkward if Clarkie is present.

See you Sunday! Invite a friend!

Rick Evans

Dear Maranatha friends,

Marita Morgan completed her thought-provoking lesson last Sunday (Thanks, Marita!), and this Sunday Dr. Ruth Weston will begin a two-week series entitled, “Protestant Perspectives on Mary.” You can hear a recording of last Sunday’s lesson at http://www.bostonavenue.org/uploads/media/audio/180429maranatha.mp3.

Rabbi Charles Sherman will teach us on May 20, and we will join Pilgrimage, Journey and the Pastor’s Bible Study Class in the sanctuary. We will not have refreshments or class business that day, just a brief introduction at 9:45 so that Rabbi Sherman can have most of the hour to teach us.

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome to our guest, Larkin McCann.

Thanks to Jerry LeDoux for leading us in prayer, and to Barbara Meehan and Mickey and Carol Maus for our snacks. Richard Wansley will have our prayer this Sunday and the Wansleys and Solomons will be our hosts.

Happy birthday to Brenda Worthington, Susie Butterworth and Kirk Place this week!

Mickey Maus announced that the Drillers’ party that was rained out has been rescheduled for Friday, July 6. If you bought that party and are unable to attend, be sure to invite someone else to take your place. Also, don’t discard your old tickets yet – Mickey is checking to see if new ones will be issued.

UPCOMING CLASS EVENTS:

Thursdays, May 10 & 24 – Our class will help with the Compassion Dinner

Friday, May 11 – Sistema Tulsa’s final spring concert.

Saturday, May 19 – Downtown Dwellers’ Progressive Dinner (auction item)

Thursday, May 31 – Class social with live music at Tulsa Botanical Garden

JOYS AND CONCERNS:

Please keep Janet Purinton in your prayers as she continues to improve. She hopes to be back soon.

Our hearts go out to Angie Dale, Jim McCann, and all their family after the death of Angie’s mom, Lou Ann Dale. Her service will be held on Tuesday morning, May 15.

CHURCH NEWS:

All are invited to the third floor this Sunday after the 11:00 service to thank Debbie Peterson, our Director of Mid High Youth, for her wonderful ministry. She will retire this month.

United Methodist Women will host Mighty! Guidance to Personal Empowerment and Self Esteem this Sunday May 6, 12:15-2:00 p.m. in room J221. All are welcome. Linda Alegria will present “Internal Mindfulness” and Rodney Garner will speak on “Personal Safety.” There is no cost to attend, and a box lunch may be purchased in advance for $10.

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 –

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Angie’s mother, Lou Ann Dale earlier this morning. Angie has indicated that only our continued prayers and friendship are needed at this time. Services will be delayed until after Molleigh can complete her finals next week and graduate.

Please join us in keeping Angie, Jim and their family in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Maranatha friends,

Thanks to Marita Morgan for her interesting lesson, “The Kingdom of God.” She gave us some good thoughts to ponder, and a homework assignment. If you want a good grade when she teaches again this Sunday, be sure to read Matthew 13 before class. You can find a recording of last Sunday’s lesson at http://www.bostonavenue.org/uploads/media/audio/180422maranatha.mp3.

Dr. Ruth Weston will teach May 6 and 13. Her series is entitled, “Protestant Perspectives on Mary.” Then Rabbi Charles Sherman will teach us on May 20. We will join Pilgrimage, Journey and the Pastor’s Bible Study Class in the sanctuary that day – and we’ll tell you more about that soon!

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to Sarah Maldonado for leading us in an Earth Day prayer, complete with recyclable bags given to a few lucky class members. Thanks to Glenna Arnott and Karen Campbell for our snacks. Jerry LeDoux will lead us in prayer this Sunday and Barbara Meehan and Mickey and Carol Maus will be our hosts.

Happy birthday to Sarah Smith today, the 23rd!

Mickey Maus announced that the Drillers’ party that was rained out will be rescheduled soon. In the meantime, the sponsors of that party are willing to hire out as rainmakers, as this is the second year their party plans have brought rain to T-town.

Sharon Earley asked for volunteers to drive the church van or be a “ride along” to pick up guests for our Compassion Dinners, which are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Drivers must be checked out on the vans. Maranatha is scheduled to help with those dinners in May, then Compassion takes a break during the summer.

Upcoming class events:

April 28 – Hot Diggety Dog Party (auction item)

May 19 – Downtown Dwellers’ Progressive Dinner (auction item)

JOYS AND CONCERNS:

Janet Purinton is home from the hospital and is doing much better. She hopes to be back in class soon.

Remember Angie’s mom, LouAnn Dale, and her doctors on Wednesday as she undergoes surgery to replace a heart valve.

Pam Sherman’s foot surgery went very well. She may need help with transportation for a while.

Clarkie Williams announced that there will be a benefit for her brother on May 19 at his church.

Melanie and Dave Shepherd are grieving the death of their 18-year-old pet cat.

The Wansleys just enjoyed a trip to Korea and Thailand to see their children and grandchildren.

Barbara Meehan is celebrating that her daughter Lisa, son-in-law Boone, and (most importantly) little granddaughter Charlotte are moving back to Tulsa.

CHURCH NEWS:

United Methodist Women will host Mighty! Guidance to Personal Empowerment and Self Esteem on Sunday May 6, from 12:15-2:00 p.m. in room J221. All are welcome. Linda Alegria will present “Internal Mindfulness” and Rodney Garner will speak on “Personal Safety.” There is no cost to attend, and a box lunch may be purchased in advance for $10.

OTHER REQUESTS:

Neighbor for Neighbor’s fundraiser, an Exhibition of Racin’ & Ropin’ with a humorist relative of Will Rogers as a special guest, will be held April 28, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Tom and Courtney O’Brien’s estate, 6655 Riva Ridge Road. It will include a live auction and “lots of BBQ and eats.” Call 918-425-5578, ext. 101 for more information or to RSVP.

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 add to our class! We’ll look forward to seeing you Sunday –

Dear Maranatha friends,

We thank Dr. Sarah Morice Brubaker, soon-to-be Associate Professor of Theology at Phillips Theological Seminary, for her second lesson on truthfulness. You can hear it at http://www.bostonavenue.org/uploads/media/audio/180415maranatha.mp3.

Marita Morgan will teach "The Kingdom of God" the next two Sundays, then Dr. Ruth Weston will teach “Protestant Perspectives on Mary” on May 6 and 13.

Be sure to mark your calendar for May 20, when Rabbi Sherman will be our teacher. We will join Pilgrimage, Journey and the Pastor’s Bible Study Class in the sanctuary that day. More details as we get closer!

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to Sharon Chucoski for leading us in prayer and to the Rowes and LeDouxs for our snacks. Sarah Maldonado will give our prayer this Sunday and Glenna Arnott and Karen Campbell will be our hosts.

Happy birthday to Ed Vierheller, Joey Manduano and Mickey Maus this week. Congratulations to the Manduanos and Linskys, who are celebrating anniversaries.

Upcoming class events:

April 21 – Drillers Baseball Party (auction item)

April 21 and 22 – Work team goes to the Boys’ Ranch

April 28 – Hot Diggety Dog Party (auction item)

May 19 – Downtown Progressive Dinner (auction item)

JOYS AND CONCERNS:

Janet Purinton is now fighting cellulitis, in addition to injuries from her recent fall, and is on IV antibiotics.

LouAnn Dale, Angie’s mom, is hospitalized and undergoing tests for significant lung and heart issues.

Pam Sherman will have foot surgery on the 19h. She may need help with transportation for a while.

Jim Embrey’s friend Ashley is working to overcome a meth addiction.

The Staat Family is dealing with multiple challenges.

Jeannie Payton’s friend Valerie is having a hard time.

Wanda Williams thanked the class for our prayers. Her son-in-law is slowly recovering and is now in physical therapy.

CHURCH NEWS:

The Senior Seekers trip to Gilcrease Museum to tour the Norman Rockwell exhibit is this Thursday, April 19, at 11:30. Call Melanie Linsky at the church, 918-583-5181, for information or to make a reservation.

United Methodist Women will host Mighty! Guidance to Personal Empowerment and Self Esteem on Sunday May 6, from 12:15-2:00 p.m. in room J221. All are welcome. Presenters are Linda Alegria (Internal Mindfulness) and Rodney Garner (Personal Safety). There is no cost to attend, but a box lunch may be purchased in advance for $10.

OTHER REQUESTS:

Ann Smith, Director of Neighbor for Neighbor, came to class to invite everyone to their fundraiser, an Exhibition of Racin’ & Ropin’ with a humorist relative of Will Rogers as a special guest. It will take place on April 28 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Tom and Courtney O’Brien’s estate, 6655 Riva Ridge Road, and will include a live auction and “lots of delicious BBQ and eats.” Call 918-425-5578, ext. 101 for more information or to RSVP.

Julie and Jeff Allen invite you to participate in the 2018 Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma’s Rally Walk and 5K on May 20th at the ORU Mabee Center. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., 5K starts at 2:00 and the walk begins at 2:05 p.m.

Jeff writes, “This fundraiser is an opportunity for Tulsans to come together to raise awareness and celebrate the lives of more than 15,000 Oklahomans living with Parkinson’s Disease. There will be lots of fun activities for kids…and grandkids! If you would like to join us, please 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

We so very much appreciate our Maranatha Class and the love and support that we have always received.”

Thanks so much for all you mean to our class! We’ll see you Sunday –

Greetings, Maranatha friends!

We had another great morning last Sunday as Dr. Sarah Morice Brubaker, Associate Professor of Theology (as of July 1f) at Phillips Theological Seminary shared an intriguing and very timely lesson, “What Big Data Has to Do with the Church and How the Church Might Respond To It.” She shared the history of untruthfulness in theology, then talked about “persuasion architecture” and how businesses and special interests are using big data to manipulate people today. She will continue her lesson this Sunday morning, and if you missed Part I last Sunday, you can find it at http://www.bostonavenue.org/uploads/media/audio/180408maranatha.mp3.

Kendall Carpenter presented the Finance Committee’s recommendation for giving, which was sent out last week. It was approved, with some funds still available for later in the year. She also asked for class approval to include fundraisers from other programs that class members are involved in. No one brought up objections with such short notice, so we will try that and see how it goes.

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Marita Morgan will teach our class on April 22 and 29.

Ed Payton asked for volunteers to help take and serve food in Jones, Oklahoma, to teachers who are walking to Oklahoma City.

Welcome to our visitor, Melanie Evans’ sister, Judy Bell.

Thanks to Bruce Chucoski for leading us in prayer. Sharon Chucoski will give our prayer next Sunday. We also appreciate the Chucoskis and Kendall Carpenter for hosting us Sunday. The LeDouxs and Rowes will provide snacks next Sunday.

Happy birthday to Bruce Chucoski, Dee Dueck, Lee Ann Nichols, Pam Low and Michael Lane. Happy anniversary to Judy and John Harkins.

Upcoming class events:

April 21 – Drillers Baseball Party (auction item)

April 21 and 22 – Work team goes to the Boys’ Ranch

April 28 – Hot Diggety Dog Party (auction item)

May 19 – Downtown Progressive Dinner (auction item)

JOYS AND CONCERNS:

Janet Purinton is slowly improving. She is working with a specialist and is planning to be back in class as soon as possible.

Please pray for wisdom for our Oklahoma legislators and for our public school teachers and students as the strike continues.

Pam Sherman will have foot surgery on the 19h. She may need help with transportation for a while.

Gabriele’s friend Jan is fighting cancer.

Keep Ed Monnet’s family and Royse Parr’s family in your prayers after their deaths.

Glenna’s friend Dolores is struggling as her older son is in the final stages of cancer and her younger son recently suffered a stroke.

Please remember the Canadian hockey team members and their families after their tragic accident.

Remember LouAnn, who recently lost her fiancé to cancer.

Please keep all of these in your prayers

OTHER REQUESTS:

A family with eight children in Avant, OK, is in need of a used refrigerator. If you have a spare working refrigerator that you’re willing to donate, please contact Rick Evans at 321-303-9873.

Kendall Carpenter shared a request for Tulsa Oratorio Chorus’s annual fundraiser on April 26 at Centennial Park. Cost is $100 per person or $1000 for a table of eight. See http://tulsachorus.com/toc-news/save-the-date-for-tocs-annual-fundraiser for more information.

Hope your week is going really well. We’ll see you Sunday!

Kraemer discovered that his overcoat was mistakenly swapped today. If you wore an overcoat home, please check to insure you got the right coat. Kraemer’s email is on this note – please contact him if you got the wrong coat today.

Also – Kraemer needs a saw capable of cutting rock. If you have one, drop him a note about that as well.

Rick Evans

Prior to class this week, you may wish to read the guidelines which were created in the class in 2003 related to finance committee benevolence consideration. These were used by the Finance Committee in preparing the presented proposals we will vote about this coming Sunday. That statement of purpose is attached. Being absent for a number of years while Melanie and I were exiled in Florida, I did not know this statement of purpose existed.

If you have any suggested refinements to the statement of purpose, please drop a note to Kendall Carpenter and she will discuss with the committee and potentially bring a proposal to the class for a vote sometime in the future.

See you Sunday!

Rick Evans

Statement of Purpose.pdf

This Sunday, April 8th, the Finance Committee will be presenting their proposed budget for approval by the class. It is attached. CLASS WILL START PROMPTLY AT 9:45!!!

PLEASE PRINT A COPY TO BRING TO CLASS WITH YOU IF YOU WISH TO DO SO. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PAPER COPIES IN CLASS. You do not need to print a copy if you are comfortable following your review.

As Finance Committee chairperson, Kendall Carpenter will be providing a very brief overview of the committee’s efforts. She will also answer questions. New nominations will not be considered at this session, as those were previously solicited and provided to the Finance Committee for all of their hard work evaluating alternatives.

To the members of the Finance Committee, thanks for serving the class in this manner for 2018!

Rick Evans

Maranatha Donations Requests 2018.pdf