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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!

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