Maranatha Class Website

Correction-
Oklahoma Methodist Manor address is:
4134 E 31st Street 74135

Scott Morgan
918-640-4068

Here’s the news from Maranatha Class this past Sunday . . .

Thank you, Pamala Kennedy Chestnut for sharing your wealth of information and inspiring us to action regarding the extremely serious issue of Human Trafficking

Scott Morgan has sent a list of positions available at Oklahoma Methodist Manor – See Announcement section below

Hosts

Brenda & David Worthington and Allene & Rex Donley

Next Week’s Hosts– Lynn Jesse and the Griffins

Birthdays

18 – Denise Klein

22 – Mark Rounds
24 – Steve Dixon

Anniversary

19 – Terri & Dean Todd

21 – Sharon & Ray Earley

21 – Ginny & Jerry LeDoux

24 – Susie & Mark Butterworth

Visitors
Discovery and High School Classes

Announcements

~ "Movies Worth Talking About" – will be an event sponsored by the Religion & Race Committee on June 24th – The Movie will be "The Help"
~ Scott Morgan Indicated these were jobs available at the Oklahoma Methodist Manner

Oklahoma Methodist has openings for the following positions:

*Weekend Concierge (in Crestwood apartments)

*Life Enrichment Coordinator (coordinates events and activities for independent Living residents)

*Executive Administrative Assistant (supports CEO and VP of Development)

*Cook

*Dishwasher

*Wait Staff (several openings in Crestwood restaurants)

You may apply in person or mail resume to: Oklahoma Methodist Manor 4134 E 33st Street Tulsa OK 74135

Or email to abarnes

Joys and Concerns

~ Nancy Christie was able to purchase vitamins for 100 people with the donations made in class today for the Bolivian Mission trip in July. She indicated people could still bring vitamins and aspirin to class and she will get them to Bolivia

Prayer
Mary Statt provided the class prayer

Next Week’s Speaker – Michelle Place

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Here’s the news from Maranatha Class this past Sunday . . .

Thank you, Richard, for sharing your Close encounter with the Buddha – it was a very interesting class!

*** Carol Grim is in need of someone to help her with the sewing portion of the Creative Spirit Camp next week – more kids than expected – sewing machine needed – contact Carol at 918-369-6945 ***

Hosts
Skip & Paula Scott and Melanie & David Shepard

Next Week’s Hosts– The Worthingtons and Donleys

Birthdays

12 – Julie Allen

12 – Debbie Pascoe
14 – Denny Meredith-Orr
15 – Doris Dixon

Anniversary

16 – Mary and Paul Statt

Visitors
Dorothy Heath, Rebecca Allen, Patty Fazan, and Shannon Latchem’s daughter, Lauren.

Announcements

~ "Movies Worth Talking About" – will be an event sponsored by the Religion & Race Committee on June 24th – The Movie will be "The Help"
~ Scott Morgan passed around the Refreshment sign-up sheet
~ The June Social will be June 30 – time on the Lake doing your own thing and gathering for dinner at 5:30 – Pensacola Pizza & Pasta in Langley
~ Senior High youth are sponsoring a garage sale this Saturday, June 16, at the McCann’s home, 2902 East 31st. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Call 918-699-0130 if you have donations for the
sale, then come shop, enjoy, and support their mission!
~ Nancy Christie announced that the Bolivia Mission Trip needs Aspirin and Vitamins – Bring them to class between now and July 13 -Also bring kids stickers if you have them!

Joys and Concerns

~ Judith and Ed Payton are NOT getting a divorce – apparently there was a notice in the paper of a J & E Payton divorcing – NOT HAPPENING! Still going strong after 31 years . . .

~ William Meyer asked for prayers for his father, Herman, who is having knee replacement surgery
~ Susan Rose’s Uncle needs our prayers as he recovers from being hit by a buss, mugged and diagnosed with cancer
~ Shari Goodwin announced that Eric Green is officially in remission!
~ Pam Sherman asked for continued prayers for Bethany as she moves forward with her recovery – she will be getting her Assoc. degree in the Spring
~ Lynn Jesse asked for prayers for her friends Margot and Katherine who are in the last stages of cancer.

Prayer
Lynn Jesse provided the class prayer

Next Week’s Speaker – Pamala Kennedy Chestnut – Human Trafficking

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Here’s the news from Maranatha Class this past Sunday . . .

We had a wonderful lesson about the strength of Agape’ from Jacques Cunningham – we can all take this lesson to heart.

*** Exodus House – call Sharon Earley if you have more items or bring them to class on Sunday ***

*** Carol Grimm is in need of someone to help her with the sewing portion of the Creative Spirit Camp next week – more kids than expected – sewing machine needed – contact Carol at 918-369-6945 ***

Hosts
Judith & Ed Payton and Debbie & Steve Jacoby

Next Week’s Hosts– The Scotts and Shepards

Birthdays

4 – Neal Pascoe

5 – Diane Martin
6 – Lisa Tallent
8 – Terri Jennings

8 – James Kilman

Anniversary

4 – Debbie & Steve Jacoby
6 – Andrea & Rob Davis

Announcements

~ Paul Statt announced that Pamala Kennedy Chestnut would be at BA on June 13 to talk about Human Trafficking – a very serious issue here in Tulsa – See attached flyer
~ Meredith Davison shared info related to "Movies Worth Talking About" – which will be an event sponsored by the Religion & Race Committee on June 24th – See attached flyer
~ Scott Morgan passed around the Refreshment sign-up sheet
~ The June Social will be June 30 – time on the Lake doing your own thing and gathering for dinner at 5:30 – Pensacola Pizza & Pasta in Langley

Joys and Concerns

~ Steve Jacob asked for prayers for a friend undergoing surgery for an ovarian tumor

~ Mary Bundren shared the joy of the birth of her first Grandson – Jackson Robert Bundren
~ Pam Sherman asked for Prayers for John’s mother Ann and the family
~ Jeff Allen asked us to remember his mother in prayers – she broke her hip, but is doing well
~ John Sherman gave kudos to the parties this past weekend – good times were had at Utica and the Bluegrass events
~ Janet Purinton asked for prayers as Eric Green returns to Little Rock to determine if he is in remission or needs additional treatment -he feels he is going to get good news!

Prayer
Richard Wansley provided the class prayer

Next Week’s Speaker – Richard Wansley – "A Close Encounter with the Buddha"

Enjoy your week!

Chestnut – Human Trafficking.PDF

Movies Worth Talking About.PDF

Here’s the news from Maranatha Class this past Sunday . . .

We were blessed to have Bishop Robert E Hayes speak with us on Sunday – What a treat and inspiration!

**** Exodus House – call Sharon Earley if you have more items or bring them to class on Sunday ****

Hosts
Sharon & Ray Earley and Beverly North

Next Week’s Hosts– The Paytons (Judith & Ed) and The Jacobys (Steve & Debbie)

Birthdays

29 – Kevin Meehan

31 – Doug Justice

31 – Deb Nihister

6-2 – Sharon Bookout

2 – Debbie Morgan

Anniversary

27 – Diane & Gene Martin

27 – Bob Russell & Lynn Jesse Russell

30 – Julie & Jeff Allen

30 – Amy & Terry Michael

Announcements

~ Exodus House – Thanks for working – almost set – call Sharon Earley if you have more items

~ Bluegrass Party at Shepards in Sand Springs – Call them for directions if needed

~ Pam Sherman indicated the May/June Social will likely be June 23 at a nearby lake

~ Meredith Davison is back from S Korea – retraced some of the steps when adopting their daughter. Richard is still there, has sent time at a Buddist retreat, willl be back soon

Joys and Concerns

~ David and Susan Rose had the joy of selling their house in 7 days – thanks to some saavy realtors named Smith

~ Pam & John Sherman’s grandson, Ford Wilson, graduated as a National Merit Scholar and has a full scholarship to U of MN to study Aero-Space, hoping to become a fighter pilot

~ They also asked for prayers for Bethany in recovery

~ Nikki Smith’s son, Aaron, is having some photos published in the Raw Artist, near the end of June

~ David Shepard asked for prayers for a friend of Melanie’s whose sister recently had by-pass surgery

~ Rob Reck asked for prayers for Frieda (and himself) as he runs for office this year

~ It was annouced that Ruby Forsman had fallen and broken a hip – she is doing well at this time – Keep her in your prayers

~ William Meyer asked for prayers for his mother’s friend, Charoltte Kerpan, who has cancer is is not doing well

~ Ginny Walker announced this joy – that her daughter, Anne Walker, had received her Ph.D. in Practical Theology from Claremont School of Theology – She, her husband Monty Gibson, and their 6 month old son, Ryan, live in DC

~ Shannon Latchem shared this joy – Kyle, one of the young men who had been living with them, has gotten married

Prayer
Paula Scott provided the class prayer

Next Week’s Speaker – Jacques Cunningham will be speaking about Agape

Enjoy your weekend!

The Bishop is Coming! The Bishop is Coming! – Bishop Hayes will bless our classroom on Sunday at 9:40am. We will start promptly and have social time after he speaks.

Exodus House – Gathering there on Saturday morning (5/26) at about 9am for cleaning and moving in party! 2624 E Newton – South of Pine and just east of Lewis

Hosts
The Recks and The Embreys – Thank you!

Next Week’s Hosts– The Earleys and The Norths

Birthdays

22 – Angie Dale

22 – Mary Elliott

22 – Bill Gersten

25 – Jane Smith

26 – Amy Michael

Anniversary

21 – Kendall & David Carpenter
23 – Suzy & Denny Meredith-Orr
25 – Allene & Rex Donley

Guests
Christie Hayes (from Exodus House), Mary and Clark Bundren

Announcements

~ EXODUS HOUSE – 2624 E Newton – South of Pine and just east of Lewis – Saturday Morning at about 9am – general cleaning and bring your furniture items or contact Sharon about them. Carpets being cleaned this week. Hoping to have it all finished by next week.
~The Pirates of Penzance will be the BABA production this summer. Suzy & Denny are directing. Auditions are Sunday, May 20, 12:30 to 2:30
~ Annual Conference Youth Cafe’ needs donations – see attached sheet
~ Scott Morgan announced that Darrin, a former Exodus resident, is starting his own business and had info for people to pick up – it is a landscaping type business
~ Home Run for the Homeless – Click Here
~ Pam is working on social options – Stay tuned and send her ideas
~ Martha Blevins spoke about the Job Seeking Ministry – people interested in working on the committee should contact her

Joys and Concerns

~ Eric Green is home and his condition is such that he is about to be declared in remission! His tumor has disappeared.

Prayer
Denny Meredith-Orr provided the class prayer

Speaker
Rev. Plowman completed his series with a lesson on who we are in the world – who’s our neighbor . . . very thought provoking – Our Thanks to him!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Youth Cafe.pdf

Here’s the news from Maranatha Class this past Sunday . . .

~ Rev. Howard Plowman continued his 3 part series. This week he challenged us to think about who we are. He completes the series this week.

Hosts
Michael Lane and Angie Dale & Jim McCann – Thank you!

Next Week’s Hosts– The Recks and The Embreys

Birthdays

13th – Jim Embrey

Anniversary

18th – Debbie and Scott Morgan

Guests
Paul Wilson, Trudy Plowman, Rhonda Dawes, Melissa Young, Rachel Tallent

Announcements

~ Pam announced that the May/June Socials will be taken care of by the Auction parties and the Thursday night Utica events
~ EXODUS HOUSE – attached is the list of needs for the Exodus House apartment. Many items are still needed. Sharon tells me she found out it will be a woman resident and that she has arrived and will be staying in another apartment until Apt M is ready. She asked me to mention that she feels no painting will be required and a general cleaning could be done Sat, 5/26 – morning or afternoon.
~The Pirates of Penzance will be the BABA production this summer. Suzy & Denny are directing. Auditions are Sat., May 19 from 10am to Noon and Sunday, May 20, 12:30 to 2:30
~ Annual Conference Youth Cafe’ needs donations – see attached sheet

Joys and Concerns

~ Christie Luks survived a mountain bike accident in Bolivia
~ It was announced that Barbara Rice, a long time supporter of Exodus House, has died. Our prayers go out to her family and friends
~ Lee Anne Nichols shared that her daughter, Katy, recently won prizes for her artwork
~ Pam Sherman announced that their grandson’s group placed 4th in the Nation at a Color Guard competition

Prayer
Janet Purinton provided the class prayer

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Apt M – May 16 needs.xls

Youth Cafe.PDF

Here’s the news from Maranatha Class this past Sunday . . .

~ We were happy to have Rev. Howard Plowman begin his 3 part series. This week he challenged us to think about who God is and how we can keep people from exiting the church.

Hosts
Janet Purinton and Patti & Gary Smith – Thank you!

Next Week’s Hosts– Michael Lane and Angie Dale & Jim McCann

Birthdays

6th – Paul Loyd

8th – John Nicks

11th – Paula Scott

Anniversary

6th – Charlotte and Roger Rowe

Guests
Lauren Latchem and Mary Bundren

Announcements

~ Youth Stock Investment ended today
~ Richard announced serving at Day Center will be Friday, May 11 – Denny & Suzy will coordinate and send info out about meeting time and place – probably the
church at 5pm
~ Richard introduced Martha Blevins who spoke about a Maranatha Project to help people who suddenly find themselves unemployed – More details to come.
Hopefully this will become a church wide effort
~ Martha also spoke about Children’s Library Catalog Project – they are looking for a Db program to help with this project – Contact Martha for more details
~ Janet Purinton announced that the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus will be performing next Saturday, May 12, in the Sanctuary. The Chorus will offer Bach’s “B Minor
Mass” – Tickets are $5 off for Boston Avenue Members
~ Pam Sherman suggested a combined May/June Social at one of the lakes nearby. A show of hands seemed to indicate people were interested – she will start
working on it and have more details soon

~ A list of needs for the Exodus House apartment was passed around. The apartment is empty and we will begin working on it for a new resident soon

Joys and Concerns

~ Janet shared that the husband of Sharon, one of our amazing kitchen ladies, will be undergoing quadruple bypass surgery this week and asked us to keep Jim in
our thoughts and prayers
~ Denny congratulated all those involved in the recent Bay Troupe Production, Curtains – BRAVO!
~ The Pirates of Penzance will be the BABA production this summer. Suzy & Denny are directing. The first auditions are next Sat., May 12 from 10am to Noon
in Community Hall. Additional Auditions are set for Sat/Sunday, May 19 & 20.

Prayer
Paul Loyd provided the class prayer

Enjoy your week!

Thank you to all those who attended. We had another wonderful lesson by Mindy Sharp of Phillips Theological Seminary.

May Birthdays:
1 Brenda Worthington
4 Susie Butterworth
5 Kirk Place

May Anniversaries:
1 Dave & Margret Been

Prayer:
Richard Wansley

Host:
Richard & Meredith Wansley
Cisco & Sarah Maldonado

Announcements:

Our current Apartment M resident, Bobbie, is moving to Houston. We wish her well.
This means that it is time to ready Apartment M for its next resident. Here is a list of things needed:
Bathroom Items:
nail clippers, Emery board, comb, brush, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, Q tips, lotion, shaving cream,
bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, after shave, shampoo, toilet paper, Kleenex, bath plunger,
bath rug set, conditioner

First Aid Kit
tweezers, Tylenol, band-aids, assorted, antibiotic cream, shower curtain & liner, tub mat, bowl brush, soap & toothbrush
holder set, hand soap, bath soap bars, disinfectant spray, trash can.

A list for Apartment M will be passed around in class.

Bolivia Mission:

Boston Avenue’s VIM Team needs your help!! The team will travel to San Julian, Bolivia this summer. You can support
them by collecting and bringing the following items to the WAOM table in Bishop’s Hall:
Toothpaste, Tylenol, Advil, Multi-Vitamins(adult and children), Sunglasses, Pre-Natal Vitamins, Crayons,
Small Coloring Books, Stickers, Polaroid Film & Cameras, 13 Mosquito Nets

*All items must have and Expiration Date no Earlier that December 2013.

Day Center For The Homeless:
Friday 11 May Maranatha Class will be serving a meal at Day Center For The Homeless. We are looking for
volunteers and a Group Leader. If interested please contact Richard Wansley.

Tulsa Drillers
Sunday June 10 Boston Avenue will attended a Tulsa Drillers Baseball Game. This includes all you can eat BBQ Buffet.
$20 includes ticket and meal. Please contact Dr Bill Crowell if interested.

Joys and Concerns:
Charlotte Kerpan – Pancreatic Cancer
Margo McClay – Lung Cancer

Have a great week.

William

Here’s the news from Maranatha Class this past Sunday . . .

~ We were excited to have Mindy Sharp from Phillips speak to us about Pastoral Theology and Ethics and her journey to be here in Tulsa at Phillips.

~ This coming Sunday she will discuss Matthew 13: 33-35; 36-43; 44-46 – 3 parables – she asked us to read them ahead of time if possible.

Hosts
Solomons and the Morgans – Thank you!

Next Week’s Hosts– Wansley/Davis and Maldonados

Birthdays

23 Sarah Smith

Anniversary

23 Anita & Mark Rounds

Guests
Frances Giessen joined her father, Paul, in class today

Announcements

~ Youth Stock purchases now available in Bishops Hall or contact one of the BA Youth
~ Richard announced serving at Redemption Church will be June 24th NOT April 29 – contact Richard for more details
~ Richard also spoke about the Children’s Library Catalog Project – Contact Richard for more details
~ Parenting with Teens, a workshop by Kim Fanter, will be April 22 at 12:30pm – Sign-up in Bishop’s Hall
~ She will also be doing a pre-school workshop the following Monday
~ Pam Sherman is looking for a house/pet sitter for this summer
~ Sharon announced that we needed to start work on the Exodus House apartment to get it ready for a new person. She will have a sheet ready soon with a list of needs

Joys and Concerns

~ Eric Green was in class and thanked everyone for their prayers and support!
~ John Sherman’s surgery went well
~ The Shermans need twin beds for grandkids in their new home – contact Pam if you have or know of one

Prayer
Jim Embrey provided the class prayer

Enjoy your week one and all!