Maranatha Class Website

Hello friends,

Great Day at BA begins this Sunday and we hope you’ll be able to attend Maranatha that morning. We’re excited that Gary Peluso from Phillips Theological Seminary will speak on "The Meaning of Work."

Great Day lasts for four weeks and it would be so nice if Maranatha was called to stand up and be counted for good attendance at each of those Sundays.

Next year we’ll consult the church calendar before scheduling our vacation. But we know Meredith and Richard and Lynn and Bob have done their usual best as leaders. Meredith will lead this class the week–many thanks to all for the help.

Warm regards,
Suzy & Denny

Here is a prayer request I received this evening from David and Susan Rose.

Janet

CAR CARE CLINIC, INC. cordially invites Ed Payton, Jim Embrey and the Maranatha Sunday School Class to an open house

Saturday, August 18th, 2012

Located at Open Gate Fellowship, 1437 E. 71st Street, Tulsa, OK

Please stop by anytime from 9am – 11am for about 30 minutes

We will be installing our third car lift along with additional tools and equipment.

We look forward to visiting with you at the open house!

Here’s the news from Maranatha:

We had a lovely and relaxing brunch yesterday with good food and fellowship. Thanks for being there. Thanks to David Carpenter for a wonderful prayer.

Next week Bill Crowell will begin a two-part lesson on his trip to Turkey with the Institute for Interfaith Dialogue.

Sunday’s hosts will be Pam and Karey Low and Roger and Charlotte Rowe.

Birthdays:

July 29 David Carpenter

July 29 Skip Scott

July 30 Pat Bones

Aug 2 Shannon Latchem

Aug 4 Paul Staat

Anniversaries:

None this week

Visitors:

Lonnie and Martha Vaughn

Announcements:

Our collection for Operation Hope yielded few items, so Meredith moved that we donate $100 for the purchase of more supplies. The motion was seconded and carried. Meredith will do the shopping. You may still bring items to class this Sunday if you wish.

Lynn reported on the successful and fun dinner service at Redemption last week. Thanks to all who helped.

There were positive remarks from many about this years’ BABA show, “The Pirates of Penzance.” Despite the glowing reviews ticket sales are disappointing. Please consider supporting the BABA program, your church, and your fellow Maranathans by attending this weekend. You won’t be disappointed!

Lonnie Vaughn from the Car Care Clinic and his lovely wife Martha attended and thanked us for helping give the program a big boost last year. He told us of many success stories.

Try and stay cool! We’ll see you Sunday.

Here’s the news from Maranatha:

Many thanks to David Carpenter for condensing all the info he could find in scripture about angels for us, and for inspiring us to share our encounters with the class. We also appreciate the bonus lesson about Jonah!

Next week it’s the second Maranatha brunch of the year. Please bring what you can to share.

Thanks to the fabulous Morgan sisters for hosting last week.

Angie Dale shared a thoughtful prayer.

Birthdays:

25 Charlotte Rowe

28 Terri Todd

Anniversaries:

26 Ginger and Jim Smyrl

27 Brenda Miller and Mark Lee

Visitors:

No visitors last week.

Announcements:

This is the last week for the Operation Hope collection of household items.

BABA tickets are on sale now for “Pirates of Penzance.” Many Maranatha members are in this terrific show!

Thanks to those who served at Redemption Sunday night.

Joys and Concerns:

Nikki Smith announced she begins a new job with the American Red Cross on August 6. Congrats to her!

Susan Rose’s niece is expecting triplets and one child isn’t doing as well as the others. Please pray for them.

Nancy Morgan is dealing with lots of pain. Please keep her in your prayers.

Kendall Carpenter shared her happiness about her parents’ 60th anniversary celebration last Saturday.

Melanie Shepherd’s company sponsored a 5 year old boy through the Make A Wish Foundation. He has terminal cancer and treatment has been stopped. The company sent him to Disney World. Prayers for he and his family.

Lynn Jesse asked for prayers for those affected by the Aurora shooting.

We look forward to seeing you Sunday for a morning of good food and fellowship.

Here’s the news from Maranatha:

Thank you to David Carpenter for educating us about Angels. He’ll continue his interesting talk next Sunday.

Thanks also the Maus’ for hosting. The fabulous Morgan sisters will be our hosts this Sunday.

Thank you, Denise Klein, for a beautiful prayer.

Birthdays:

16 Darlene Lorenz

17 Tom Cox, Terry Michael, Nikki Smith

18 Nancy Christy, Steve Jacoby

20 Mark Butterworth

21 Lydia Jackson

Anniversaries:

17 Judith & Ed Payton

19 Carol & Mickey Maus

20 Beverly and Mark North

Visitors:

Kristy Hayes, who decided to join us officially! Welcome!

Announcements:

August 19 is still open for guilty treats.

Collection of toiletries and household items for Operation Hope continues through July.

July is Mission Emphasis Month and items collected the 22nd go to DVIS: Domestic Violence Intervention Services.

We’re serving dinner at Redemption on July 22, not July 29. New sign-up sheet was circulated.

Day Center service is August 10.

Denny explained that after discussions with Joel Panciera and Kendall Carpenter, Brenda Reed approved BABA accepting CC’s on a trial basis if Maranatha would allow its bank account to be used as a holding account. Kevin agreed this was feasible since no fees were being charged to the account, only the net transaction amount is being placed in the account. At the end of the show. Kevin will write a check out to BA for the funds deposited. This is only being done for this one event.

With that in mind, tickets are on sale now for the entertaining and spectacular “Pirates of Penzance!” Many of your friends in Maranatha are in the cast, please come show them your support!

Joys and Concerns:

The Bolivia mission team made it to their destination after weather problems delayed them overnight in Miami. Have yet to hear if their luggage also made it! Prayers go with them.

Rob Reck’s mother passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He said their family is well-supported and have no needs at this time except for prayers. Her service is Tuesday at 10am at 400 N Aspen in Broken Arrow. 918-258-5506.

David Rose reported that they sold their house and have moved to mid-town. We hope it’s bigger because another grandchild is on the way! Congrats to the Roses.

Mary Elliot’s brother is here visiting from Perth, Australia.

Have a great week and we’ll see you next Sunday!

Here’s the news from Maranatha:

Thank you for a good turnout for Rabbi Sherman’s presentation on Midrashim. Midrashim are interpretations of bible stories written by Jewish authors that “fill in the gaps” or add a new perspective to familiar stories. He shared two about Noah and the flood that were very compelling and thought-provoking. We were honored to host him before his retirement, and thank Angie Dale for her help in arranging his visit.

David Carpenter will be speaking the next two Sundays on “Angels.” I’m intrigued!

We were well-fed by the Morgans and the Grims. Next week our hosts will be the Maus’ and Shermans. There are still openings for hosting, so some Sundays, we may have less food than usual.

Thanks to Jim Embrey for a great prayer.

Birthdays:

8 Patty Barnes

11 Frieda Reck

11 Linda Reid

Anniversaries:

8 Mary and Patrick Bones

8 Carol and Dave Grim

9 Patti and Gary Smith

Announcements:

Our second brunch will take place the last Sunday in July.

Collection of toiletries for Operation Hope continues through July.

Maranatha will serve at Redemption on Sunday, July 29 and at the Day Center Friday, Aug 10.

Pam’s plan for the August social is dinner and a visit to the Aquarium. Date TBD.

Jim Embrey reported on the work at Joanie Hatleys, and again solicited project ideas for DT4G.

July is Mission Emphasis Month and items collected the 15th go to Child Share-Circle of Care.

Tickets are on sale now for the entertaining and spectacular “Pirates of Penzance!” We now accept credit cards!

Joys and Concerns:

Allene Donley reported that Nitty and John Sonder send greetings from Ft. Worth.

Pam Sherman’s first great-granddaughter, Kenzie Nicole Marie, was born healthy last week.

Melanie Shepard’s sister Valerie is hospitalized.

The mother of a friend of Debbie Jacoby’s is also hospitalized.

Martha Blevins asks for a prayer that the right thing will happen at the right time.

Richard Wansley reported that their four year old grandson, Lucas, is enjoying his first solo visit to Tulsa.

Kendall Carpenter announced Valerie’s new job at Laureate, counseling adolescent eating disorders. Congrats, Valerie!

See you next Sunday!

Here’s the news from Maranatha:

We had a very festive Sunday thanks to the efforts of Michelle Place, who fed and embellished us with all things patriotic! Thanks, Michelle! The Morgans and Grims will host this Sunday.

Thanks also to Ben Pascoe for showing us a different view of Abraham. Ben is a passionate and knowledgeable speaker and we are grateful he shared his gifts with us.

This Sunday, we are pleased to have Rabbi Charles Sherman as our speaker. We are very excited he will be here, let’s honor him with a big turnout!

Lynn Jesse blessed us with a beautiful prayer that could not have come from anyone but her loving self.

Birthdays:

1 Sue Madden

Anniversaries:

7 Sherry and Jim Stinson

Visitors:

The College Age Sunday School class visited this week in honor of Ben’s lesson.

Announcements:

July is Mission Emphasis Month. Each Sunday in July items are collected in Bishops Hall for specific agencies. July 8 is Cookson Hills Center, the 15th is for Child Share-Circle of Care, the 22 is for Domestic Violence Intervention, and items collected on July 29 will go to the Community Food Bank.

Meredith Davison reminded us about Operation Hope’s need for toiletries. Don’t forget to bring them to class during July.

Kendall announced that volunteers are needed to sell BABA tickets on Sunday mornings in July. (We have it on good authority this is gonna be one heck of a show. So please get your tickets soon!)

Jim Embrey confirmed that Phase I was completed at Joanie Hatley’s house. Gifts cards were purchased for her with funds not used for maintenance work. Phase II will take place as part of DT4G.

The prayer signup sheet has many vacancies. Please remember that a prayer can be a poem, the words from a hymn, or a devotion, it doesn’t have to be improvised or off-the cuff. We appreciate everyone’s help with this.

Joys and Concerns:

Pam Sherman announced the pending birth of her first great-granddaughter. Prayers are needed for the baby and her mother who will raise her as a single mom.

David Shepard’s brother Bobby recently had bypass surgery. He is doing well.

Keith Madden announced that Sue’s mother died on Friday. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Have a safe and happy holiday! See you Sunday.

Just a friendly reminder for those that signed up for the social. We will meet at Pensacola Pizza and Pasta in Langley, OK at the Dam for Grand Lake. Directions are take the Will Rogers Turnpicke to the Afton exit. Go east on highway 28 through Adair. Continue on until you go through the town of Pensacola. Shortly after you will come to a traffic light. Turn south (Right) you will still be on 28. About 1 mile south of the traffic light you will turn east towards the dam. About a 1/3 of a mile after you turn on the road (towards Disney) you will see Pensacola Pizza and Pasta. Call my cell if you get lost 918.430.8535. See You there. Pam

Here’s the news from Maranatha:

Many thanks to Michelle Place for the thought-provoking discuss of good vs. evil, and for filling in at the last minute!

Next week we’re looking forward to hearing our adopted clergy-in-training Ben Pascoe speak. His topic is “Deconstructing Genesis.”

Thanks to Lynn Jesse and Sherry and Jim Griffin for the beautiful and delicious spread! The Meredith-Orrs and Michelle Place will host this week.

Thank you to Meredith Davison for the class prayer.

Birthdays:

24 Steve Dixon

26 William Meyer

29 Roger Rowe

Anniversaries:

24 Susie and Mark Butterworth

28 Shari and Lynn Goodwin

30 Jane and Alan Smith

Visitors:

Kristy Hayes, our Exodus House resident

The Youngs and her mother (sorry, lost my notes.)

Announcements:

Meredith Davison announced that Operation Hope has a critical need for toiletries. Please bring personal toiletry items and paper products to class during July and she and Richard will get them to the right place. Operation Hope is a prison ministry that offers support services to those impacted by incarceration.

Angie Dale spoke to us about helping a fellow BA member who is in need right now. Joanie Hatley is a single mother and pianist who showed an amazing dedication to the BAY Troupe production of “Curtains” as well as her other musical jobs at church while undergoing chemo. She works multiple jobs while raising two songs. She has home maintenance needs that Angie and Jim Embrey suggested that we could help with. Lynn Jesse moved, and Meredith seconded a $200 donation for supplies, with any excess funds going to Joanie in the form of gift cards. The motion carried. Jim will organize personnel to complete the work.

Sharon Bookout announced a free Community Band concert Thursday night at the Tulsa Historical Society. It begins at 6:30, and would be a great setting for a picnic.

Lee Nichols is looking for a responsible young adult to stay with their daughter July 19-21.

Joys and Concerns:

Denny thanked the Paytons for hosting a very fun Wine Tasting auction party.

Michelle thanked everyone for their concerns about her daughter, Laura, who is in Fort Collins. She is fine although the smoke is very bad. Keep the firefighters in your prayers.

The Goodwins were happy to announce the forthcoming addition of a son-in-law to their family. Their daughter’s wedding is next weekend in Ft. Worth.

See you Sunday!