Sunday, 30 October 2011

Happy Halloween.

We had a wonderful Brunch on Sunday. For those that missed, you not only missed the great food, you also missed the wonderful fellowship.

Thank you to Lynn Russell for a wonderful prayer.

Visitors:
Barbara MeMahon – Dallas TX

October Birthdays:
31 Suzy Meredith-Orr

October Anniversaries:
31 Ralph and Lydia Jackson

November Birthdays
2 Francisco Maldonado

November Anniversaries:
2 Bob and Jill Thomas
Jim and Julee Embrey

Announcements:
ELECTIONS for 2012 Officers continues.
Planning for 2012 continues – What class activities and speakers do you want to see in 2012?

Our Speaker of Sunday 6 November and Sunday 13 November is Janet Purinton

Greeters and Refreshments for Sunday 6 November
Set up ?
Clean up: Leanne Nichols

We are needing people to pray during class. If interested please contact Sharon Earley

We are still needing Greeters and Refreshments for Sunday 6 November
If you are able to provided on a Sunday listed please contact Beverly North.

Wednesday 9 November, Balance and Fall Prevention Seminar and Screening in Community Hall.
Join Holly Thompson, physical therapist, for an informative session on balance, preventing falls, safety in the home, and exercise to decrease the risk of falling. Participants will receive a balance and fall risk screening at the end of the session. Holly has over 13 years of experience as a physical therapist at ST John’s Medical Center, in all areas of rehabilitation. Certified as an NDT Therapist. For more information and registration for this School of Continuing Education Bonus Presentation, contact Paula Gradney at 918-699-0129 or paulagradney(at)bostonavenue.org.

19 November, Gourmet Dinner 6:30PM, Address: 2133 E 69th Street. For those that bought into this at our 2010 Christmas Party Bob and Lynn Russell will be contacting you.

Boston Avenue United Methodist Church and John Burroughs Elementary School Partner’s In Education since 1999.
Burroughs Elementary 1924 North Cincinnati Ave Tulsa OK. Student population is approximately 363 with the school at 99% poverty. In 2007, was name the Title 1 Distinguished School. This school year Burroughs has added 6th Grade and ED class. Ways you can support Burroughs Elementary:
1. Be a mentor through the Big Brother and Big Sisters School Based Program
2. Pick an apple from the Apple Tree and fill the request.
3. Provide funding for special projects through our Boston Avenue and Burroughs Together Account
4. Provide any of the following items:
Ongoing Needs of Burroughs Elementary
Copy Paper, Kleenex, Hand Sanitizers, Box tops for Education
child size socks, Gloves, Belts, Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap
Children’s games and puzzles, Prize items for Incentive Store
Children’s uniform pants and shirts: Khakis or Navy Pants, Red, Yellow or White collared shirts (in size extra small, 3T, 4T, 5T)
Upcoming Events:
Apple Tree for the Teachers – Fall 2011
Mid Year School Supply Drive – January 2012
Snacks for Spring Testing – April 2012
Test Monitors – April 2012
Teachers Appreciation – May 2012
For more information please contact: Reverend Eva Marie Campbell, 918-699-0120 evamariecampbell(at)bostonavenue.org or Principle Michell Cullom, 918-833-8780 cullomi(at)tulsaschools.org

Discover Islam: Come and learn about Islam and help dispel the many myths about Islam in America.
November 1 Islam: An American Faith
November 8 Women in Islam
One hour session begins at 6:30PM. For more information please call 918-583-5181 or billcrowell(at)bostonavenue.org for free reservations. Respected members of the Tulsa Islamic Community will be present to hear comments and answer questions.

Ugandan Orphan Choir , November 18, 19 and 20th
Anyone who is willing to open there house and provide Choir members and their Families a place to stay please contact Dr Joel Panciera.

Maranatha Christmas Party is Saturday December 10 at 6PM at the Tulsa Country Club. Cost is $29.95 per person

Maranatha Auction, 10 December – Be thinking about what to enter into the Auction this year. Our goal is to raise $10,000. More details to come.

Sunday 25 December: Current plans are for the 11AM Service only. As of right now we will be having class on Christmas Day

Joys and Concerns:
Bethany Willyard – Doing well
Sharon Bookout – Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery
Paul Staat – Gall Bladder problems, otherwise doing well, has lost 90 pounds

Have a great week.
I hope to see all on Sunday

William

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Sunday, 16 October 2011

Our speaker was Susanna Southard from Phillips Theological Seminary who spoke on Deuteronomy 34. It is amazing how much we can learn from the Bible.

October Anniversaries:
16 Ray and Shannon Latchem
19 Sam and Sarah Smith

Greeters and Refreshments:
Set up: Ray and Sharon Earley
Clean up: Karey and Pam Low

Visitors:
Tom and Sharon Cox
George and Robin Carstens

Announcements:
ELECTIONS for 2012 Officers begin Sunday 23 October at 9:30AM.
Are you not satisfied with how things are going this year or in years past? Remember, the Officers do have an impact on what happens Sunday Morning, in Missions, in Social Event, Attendence and Church Events. So, don’t stand in the corner, GET INVOLVED, or forever hold your peace. Here is your chance to WOW the class and possibly set a standard for future officers.

Our speaker for Sunday 23 October is Sarah Morice Brubaker, Phillips Theological Seminary
Something from Hebrew Scriptures

Our Greeters and Refreshments for Sunday 23 October:
Set up: Michael Lane
Clean up: Scott and Debbie Morgan

Sunday 30 October is our Fifth Sunday Brunch

We are needing people to pray during class. If interested please contact Sharon Earley.

We are still needing Greeters and Refreshment providers for:
Sunday 6 November
Sunday 27 November
Sunday 11 December
Sunday 25 December
If you are able to provided on a Sunday listed please contact Beverly North.

Last Call:
This is the last week that the photographers will be working at the church to take pictures for the new picture directory. If you have not had yours made, please stop by the church office to make an appointment.

Intergenerational Flag Football Game During the Downtown Hoedown, Sunday October 30 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Questions? Call Audra Fogle 918-699-0130

Boston Avenue United Methodist Church and John Burroughs Elementary School Partner’s In Education since 1999. Burroughs Elementary, 1924 North Cincinnati Ave Tulsa OK. Student population is approximately 363 with the school at 99% poverty. In 2007, was named the Title 1 Distinguished School. This school year Burroughs has added 6th Grade and ED class.
Ways you can support Burroughs Elementary:
1. Be a mentor through the Big Brother and Big Sisters School Based Program
2. Pick an apple from the Apple Tree and fill the request.
3. Provide funding for special projects through our Boston Avenue and Burroughs Together Account
4. Provide any of the following items:
Ongoing Needs of Burroughs Elementary
Copy Paper, Kleenex, Hand Sanitizers, Box tops for Education
child size socks, Gloves, Belts, Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap
Children’s games and puzzles, Prize items for Incentive Store
Children’s uniform pants and shirts: Khakis or Navy Pants, Red, Yellow or White collared shirts (in size extra small, 3T, 4T, 5T)
Upcoming Events:
Apple Tree for the Teachers – Fall 2011
Mid Year School Supply Drive – January 2012
Snacks for Spring Testing – April 2012
Test Monitors – April 2012
Teachers Appreciation – May 2012
For more information please contact: Reverend Eva Marie Campbell, 918-699-0120 evamariecampbell(at)bostonavenue.org or Principle Michell Cullom, 918-833-8780 cullomi(at)tulsaschools.org

Cookson Hills Christmas Giving October 1 through 31
It is time once again to collect gifts for our United Methodist Mission at Cookson. Tables will be in Bishops’ Hall each Sunday in October to receive these gifts. All gifts must be NEW and UNWRAPPED. They will be taken to the Cookson Center for their Christmas store shopping. Gift list are available in Bishops Hall, Information Desk Window and in the church Paper (The Word).

Discover Islam: Come and learn about Islam and help dispel the many myths about Islam in America.
October 18 Christians & Islam
October 25 African Americans 7 Islam
November 1 Islam: An American Faith
November 8 Women in Islam
One hour session begins at 6:30PM. For more information please call 918-583-5181 or billcrowell(at)bostonavenue.org for free reservations. Respected members of the Tulsa Islamic Community will be present to hear comments and answer questions.

The Front Porch Project of Tulsa, 2 day Community Training Sunday Sunday October 23 12PM to 5:30PM at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. Lunch and Refreshments will be provided. The Front Porch Project is aimed at training people from all walks of life on how to safely and appropriately intervene in such circumstances and this past year became the latest Primary Prevention Program of The Parent Child Center of Tulsa, a child abuse prevention agency.

Ugandan Orphan Choir, November 18, 19 and 20th. Anyone who is willing to open their house and provide Choir members and their Families a place to stay please contact Dr Joel Panciera.

Maranatha Christmas Party is Saturday December 10 at 6PM at the Tulsa Country Club. Cost is $29.95 per person

Have a great week.
I hope to see all on Sunday

William

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Sunday, 2 October 2011

What a wonderful presentation given by given by Patricia Johnson. It is an inspiration to hear how God’s work is being done.
Thank you to Jenny LeDoux for a wonderful prayer which reminds us to spend time working on our relationship with God.
Thank you to those who Greeted and Refreshed us:
Ed and Judith Payton
Paul and Barbara Loyd

October Birthdays:
4 Will Johnson
5 Denise Kilman
5 Nancy Morgan
5 Lynn Russell
7 Scott Morgan
8 Jim McCann

October Anniversaries:
4 Albert and Denise Klein
6 Joel and Susan Panciera

Announcements:
Our speaker for Sunday 9 October is Pam Sherman, “Historical Conflicts between Islam and the West”

Greeters and Refreshments for Sunday October 9:
Shannon Latchem
Elaine Wilson

Boston Avenue United Methodist Church and John Burroughs Elementary School Partner’s In Education since 1999.
Burroughs Elementary  1924 North Cincinnati Ave Tulsa OK. Student population is approximately 363 with the school at 99% poverty. In 2007, was name the Title 1 Distinguished School. This school year Burroughs has added 6th Grade and ED class.
Ways you can support Burroughs Elementary:
1. Be a  mentor through the Big Brother and Big Sisters School Based Program
2. Pick an apple from the Apple Tree and fill the request.
3. Provide funding for special projects through our Boston Avenue and Burroughs Together Account
4. Provide any of the following items:

Ongoing Needs of Burroughs Elementary
Copy Paper, Kleenex, Hand Sanitizers, Box tops for Education
Child size socks, Gloves, Belts, Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap
Children’s games and puzzles, Prize items for Incentive Store
Children’s uniform pants and shirts:  Khakis or Navy Pants, Red, Yellow or White collared shirts (in size extra small, 3T, 4T, 5T)

Upcoming Events:
Downtown for Good  October 15, 2011
Apple Tree for the Teachers – Fall 2011
Mid Year School Supply Drive – January 2012
Snacks for Spring Testing – April 2012
Test Monitors – April 2012
Teachers Appreciation – May 2012
For more information please contact:  Reverend Eva Marie Campbell, 918-699-0120 evamariecampbell(at)bostonavenue.org  or Principal Michell Cullom,  918-833-8780  cullomi(at)tulsaschools.org

Cookson Hills Christmas Giving October 1 through 31
It is time once again to collect gifts for our United Methodist Mission at Cookson. Tables will be in Bishops’ Hall each Sunday in October to receive these gifts. All gifts must be NEW and UNWRAPPED. They will be taken to the Cookson Center for their Christmas store shopping. Gift list are available in Bishops Hall, Information Desk Window and in the church Paper (The Word).

If you want to learn the basics of Fly Fishing, including casting, knots, rigging, and more! Instructor John Sherman has over 50 years of Experience and is past President of Trout Unlimited & Tulsa Fly Fishers. He is a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor with over 20 years of Teaching Experience.
When: Tuesdays 6:30PM to 8:30PM, October 4 through November 8.  Cost
$15 for printed material. To register please contact Paula Gradney 918-699-0129 or
paulagradney(at)bostonavenue.org

Discover Islam:  Come and learn about Islam and help dispel the many
myths about Islam in America.
October 4  Islam: Faith & History
October 11 Islam: A Faith Hijacked
October 18 Christians & Islam
October 25 African Americans 7 Islam
November 1 Islam: An American Faith
November 8  Women in Islam
One hour session begins at 6:30PM. For more information please call 918-583-5181 or billcrowell(at)bostonavenue.org for free reservations. Respected members of the Tulsa Islamic Community will be present to hear comments and answer questions.

Thursday 6 October, Clarehouse’s Under the Harvest Moon from 6PM to 9PM at Southern Hills Country Club 2636 E 61st Street Tulsa OK
Special Honoree: Jim Geurin , M.D.
Tickets $95    Cocktail Attire

Thursday October 13 2011 at 1:00PM:  TU Wesley Foundation The 18th Annual Golf for Student Missions Tournament
Location:  WhiteHawk Golf Club 14515 South Yale Avenue Bixby OK 74008
Phone: 918-366-4653
Cost: $100 per player (Sorry for the mistake in class).  $50 for Golf and Meal and a $50 tax deductible donation to campus ministry at TU. Come at 11:30AM to sign up, buy some mulligans and hit a bucket of balls. The $100 player fee includes range balls, cart, green fee, door prizes, meal and great fellowship. Sponsors who sponsor a hole get a color sign courtesy of Dunbar Signs, recognized in our tournament program and in our newsletter. Par-$150, Birdie-$200, Eagle-$250, Hole-In-One-Sponsor $500
Additional we are looking for gifts/merchandise we can offer as gifts or prizes to our players. AKA: golf clubs, gift certificate, sport blankets, Cd’s, umbrellas, craft items. Please contact wesley@wesleytu.org or 918-592-5778 if you can provide gifts or merchandise.

15 Oct is Downtown for Good: We are looking for people who need help. Specifically, people who would not be able to do the task needed on their own. If you know of such a person please email Denny and Suzy Meredith-Orr  odms2@yahoo.com. Registration being taken in Bishop’s Hall. T Shirts are now available, the color is gray.

Mid High Mosaic, October 16, 2011 at 2PM in Community Hall
Tickets $6, Buy tickets on Sunday in Bishops Hall or at the information Desk

Please sign up for picture directory appointment at http://www.bostonavenue.org. All who participate will receive a free 8X10 portrait and pets are welcome.

The Front Porch Project of Tulsa, 2 day Community Training Sunday, October 9 12PM to 5:30PM and Sunday October 23 12PM to 5:30PM at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. Lunch and Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by September 26.
Kathleen Benfield 918-699-0503 or kbenfield@parentchildcenter.org.
The Front Porch Project is aimed at training people from all walks of life on how to safely and appropriately intervene in such circumstances and this past year became the latest Primary Prevention Program of The Parent Child Center of Tulsa, a child abuse prevention agency.

Ugandan Orphan Choir , November 18, 19 and 20th. Anyone who is willing to open there house and provide Choir members and their Families a place to stay please contact Dr Joel Panciera.

Maranatha Christmas Party is Saturday December 10 at 6PM. More details to come.

Joys and Concerns:
Gary and Brad
Claudia
Sharon Earley’s Mother
Nancy Morgan
Ann Sherman
Denise Klein
Kraemer Luks’s Daughter

Have a great week and God Bless.
I hope to see all on Sunday

William

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