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APRIL 2016
MESSENGER First United Methodist
Church of Jenks
Volume 26, Issue 4
Rudy’s ReflectionsRudy’s Reflections
Hello Church Family,
As I write you today I am basking in several amazing events happening in the life of our church. First, if you are not aware, we have the great privilege of a Chin congregation from Burma worshiping in our facilities. We have partnered with a congregation of thirty who were all crammed into an apartment for worship. They have been worshipping on Sunday evenings and are very grateful to have a place to worship and grow. Their greatest hope is that God will bless them and they will grow enough to eventually purchase their own church building. Let’s all be in prayer for God’s kingdom to grow through this partnership.
The second joy I share is that through prayer, many trustee meetings, and many generous donors, the church will be remodeling the Fellowship Hall. Construction will take place now through the end of June, and will be completed just prior to VBS. This is a great blessing that will allow us many options to utilize the fellowship hall for more events, movie nights, funeral overflow, training moments, and many other uses.
Both of these generous things are taking place because our church understands “Extravagant Gen-erosity”. Extravagant Generosity is the theme of our stewardship program this year. You will be receiving a letter each week and a special card to begin focusing our attention on all of the wonderful ministries that we accomplish because of the extravagant generosity of all of our members. We touch lives every day because of your pledged support for our ministries and missions here at Jenks FUMC. I would encourage you this year to be in prayer during our four-week campaign as we prepare to give our best gifts to God for His use in our world. I know you will be blessed as we travel this journey of discovering how other’s extravagant gener-osity has made our church family special.
In Christ, Rudy
FELLOWSHIP HALL RENOVATION Renovations to the Fellowship Hall will begin in April. The hall will be closed during
the construction. Some of the renovations include repairing the roof,
lowering the ceiling, re-routing air ducts, new sheetrock & paint on
walls, new flooring & new audio visual equipment.
The Fellowship Hall will reopen in July.
STEWARDSHIP Emphasis Begins April 3, 2016
Our Stewardship Campaign for 2016-2017 will begin on April 3. Giving is a recurring theme in the Bible and our financial support of our church is a reflection of our love for God. During this campaign, we share a narrative budget that explains the categories of ministry funded through the church and how those ministries are touching lives in our church and community. We encourage everyone to consider a tithe (10% of your income). If this is not possible, please prayerfully consider an increase in the percent-age you are able to give for God’s work in 2016-2017.
At this time there is no Celebration Brunch scheduled
because of the Fellowship Hall Renovations.
Linda Saviers, Children’s Minister
918-688-7586 (cell), 918-299-5462 (church office), [email protected] (email)
Promotion Sunday will be June 5 this year. Current 3rd graders (rising
4th graders) will receive a new Bible as a gift from the church.
This will be the day the children and youth “move up” to their new
age or grade level. More details to come!
Vacation Bible School will be June 26-30, Sunday through Thursday,
from 6:00-8:30pm. VBS is for 4 year olds through 7th graders (fall of 2016). Be
watching the “sign up” door downstairs in April and May for a complete list of craft
and snack needs!
The VBS Leader Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday, May 15, at 10:30am in
the Sanctuary. All youth and adult leaders must attend! Cowabunga, Dude!
Infants through Tweens
Summer Conference Camps Dates (forms due April 10)
Sonshine Camp for those entering Grades 1 & 2: June 11-12 or July 9-10 Joy Camp for those entering Grades 3-5: July 8-10 (this camp has an arts influence) Growin’ In Grace for those entering Grades 3-5: June 27-29 or July 18-20 (I will be a leader at camp July 18-20) 6th Grade Camp for those entering Grade 6: June 27-July 1 or July 18-22
Sunday School News...
During April, the 2’s & 3’s and 4’s & K Sunday School classes will be hearing stories that follow the resurrection: the Road to Emmaus, Thomas Believes, the Great Commission, and Believers Share. They will experience the scripture from John 20:29 - “Happy are those who don’t see and yet believe.”
The 1st-4th graders will be blending two units, “Easter - Go and Tell!” and “Walk to Emmaus,” to learn more about what happened to the disciples after Jesus died on the cross.
The 5th graders are studying, “Talking with God,” from the Live It series that intertwines scrip-ture with daily living skills.
Join us for Sunday School at 10:30am!
The 2’s & 3’s and 4’s & K
classes sang, “This Little Light of Mine,” during
worship on February 28.
The 5th & 6th graders made cupcakes for the church on February 14.
Yum!
CHURCH PRAYER CHAIN
If you would like to receive weekly emails from the church prayer chain and are not cur-rently receiving them,
contact Renae McGuire at [email protected]
Thank you!
YOUTH NEWS
Jesse Johnston is joining us as our youth minister. Jesse is a life time United Methodist and is currently studying for the ministry at Oral Roberts University. He is committed to seeing God's love shared with the younger generation and providing opportunities for spiritual growth in our youth program. Join us in making him feel welcome and supported as he leads our youth into the future.
Come join us for midweek small groups on Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:15. 2:00-4:00 Sunday, April 10 District Youth Spring Event @ Memorial Drive UMC Ice cream & Games!
Youth Meet: Sunday 5:00-6:15 PM (games, worship) Wednesday: 6:00-7:15 PM (small groups) Jesse Johnston Cell (405) 234-7157 [email protected]
It’s time to sign up!
June 13-17
Youth District Camp @ Camp Egan.
(7th—12th grades)
June 19-24
Youth Force Mission Trip
(7th—12th grades)
Ada, OK
July 7-11
Dayspring WOW
(9th—12th grades)
Another new team member here at Jenks United Methodist is Leah Jarvis. She joins our staff as the new administrative assis-tant. Leah has returned to the work force after having her first child. She has been training the past three weeks and is set-tling in nicely. She brings experience in the law field, and has the perfect personality for our front office. Stop by sometime and let her know of your appreciation for her. Phone: (918) 299-5462 [email protected] Monday—Thursday 9:00 to 2:00
The Choir recently had lots of help from the youth department. Lucas Debolt played the Cajon, Addison Saviers and Ainsley Dinger played handbells, Nathan Keller played the tambourine, and Charity Eidson played the
Music
Notes
Nancy played the piano, Pastor Rudy played the bass, and Kathryne played the flute. The choir did a fantastic job singing. Jennifer McGill and Amber Dinger sang the echoing part. The song was “Open the Gates,” a favorite of the choir. Altogether we had 27 people working and pulling their talents to make this a fabulous time of worship in our Palm Sunday service!
If you would like more information about how to get involved in the music program, or have questions about any of these musical opportunities,
please contact Rachel Hall, Director of Music Ministries ([email protected]) or Kathryne Hall, Music Intern ([email protected]).
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
3—Forestine Cundiff 6—Sandy Herod, Natalie McClure 7— Alex Beck 10—Rachel Ratliff 13—Barbara Chilcoat 16—Katy Beck 18—Dave Puckett 19—Marjorie Parker, Jillian Kirk 20—Ainsley Dinger 21—Paula Baker 22—Carson McKinney 23—Jacque DeGraff 26—Hadley Kirk, Michelle Brazell 27—Dorothy Goad If you know of a birthday not included on the list above, please notify the office, 299-5462, so it may be in-cluded in our records. Thank you.
Happy Mealer’s Luncheon
Thursday, April 21th @ 12:00 Noon.
Come for a great time and wonderful food.
Sign up at the church or call the office, (918) 299-5462, to be added to the list. The cost is only $7.00 a person.
Men’s Breakfast—CANCELLED
Saturday, April 16 Cancelled due to Fellowship Hall
Renovation.
"What does the Lord require of you, but to do
justice, and to love kindness, and walk
humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 (NRSV)
Spring brings us many blessings to enjoy. The weather
is (usually) warming up, the outdoors are turning green, and we
look forward to celebrating the end of school. Whenever life is
this good, it is an excellent time to give back.
The UMW presents ways to connect throughout the year. The
Food Pantry items we collect throughout the year provide sta-
ples for our community.
In April, we are collecting paper goods such as paper tow-
els, bathroom tissue, napkins and toiletries.
Also in April, College Care packages will be assembled.
This year the UMW will be buying gift cards for the stu-
dents. There will also be a card for each student for you to
sign if you desire to. If you know of a student, please con-
tact Charlotte, even if they have received a College Care
Package in the past. Please contact Charlotte Langley @
(918) 991-9708.
Mark your calendars for May 8th, UMW Sunday. It will be
a wonderful time of worship together.
MARY’S HOPE CIRCLE meets the second Thursday of the
month (April 14) at 9:30 AM in the SOS classroom.
Kay Marshall is the circle leader and can be reached at
(918) 528-6299 for more information.
J.O.Y. Circle will meet on Sunday, April 17th in Kathy Green’s
home. Feel free to join in this fellowship time. Contact Charlotte
Langley at (918) 991-9708 with any questions.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Our Purpose: To know God; to experience freedom as whole
persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; to expand concepts of mission through
participation in the global ministries of the church.
Phone: (918) 299-5462
Fax: (918) 299-3735
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.fumcjenks.org
415 East Main
P.O. Box 380
Jenks, OK 74037
First United Methodist Church
of Jenks
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PAID JENKS, OK
PERMIT NO. 1
“Change Service Requested”
Pastor: Rev. Rudy Freese Worship: 9:00 AM Sunday School: 10:30 AM Youth: Sunday 5:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00-7:15 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL RENOVATION
Renovations to the Fellowship Hall will begin in April. The hall will be closed during
the construction. Some of the renovations include repairing the roof, lowering the
ceiling, re-routing air ducts, new sheetrock and paint on walls, new flooring and new
audio visual equipment. The Fellowship Hall will reopen in July.
The monthly fellowship dinners in April & May have been cancelled due to the
renovation. A few tables and chairs will be placed in the hallway outside the kitchen
for small groups and Sunday morning snacks. Coffee will be available Sunday morning
in the kitchen. Thank you for your patience!
