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Vacation Bible School
the grapevine
Sr. High Mission Trip to Memphis
June 30– July 7
Vacation Bible School
July 9—13
Life After Loss Classes
July 11, 18, 25
11:30 am—1 pm
Youth Summer Retreat
July 19—22
Christmas Summit
July 29
This month’s events:
July 2012 | Monthly Newsletter of Oxford United Methodist Church
at Oxford
Vacation Bible School is July 9-13 from 8:30
am—12 noon
Children will enjoy learning about Jesus in stations like” “Up and
Away” Sing and Play, “Wild Blue” Bible Adventures, “Sky
High” Movie and Missions, Imagination Station, All Star Games,
and they will love the snacks at the “Skydive” Diner! You can
still sign up to join the team. Get on board! You can also help by
donating items on the VBS wish list such as: 100 8 oz. bottles of
glycerin, 9 tubs whipped cream cheese, 4 trays of jell-o jigglers, 2
plastic helmets, 15 empty Cool Whip tubs, 3 quarts of strawber-
ries, rope lights, and a roll of black plastic. We are expecting
great things and higher heights to come from the Lord as we take
flight with “SKY!” Everything is Possible with God!
Youth Program Summer News
School Supplies Needed
The United Methodist Women of Oxford have
made 50 school bags that will be distributed by
UMCOR to children in need all around the world.
Now is the time to fill these bags, as they will be
taken to the UMW School of Christian Mission
July 12. Each bag needs one pair of blunt scissors
(not plastic), three 8 ½ x 11 spiral notebooks, one
30 cm ruler, six unsharpened pencils, one 2 ½”
eraser, one pencil sharpener (at least one inch) and
one box of 24 count crayons. Please be sure that
the items DO NOT have any advertisements,
religious, patriotic, military or camouflage on
them. There will be a marked box outside the
sanctuary to collect the supplies through July 8.
Monetary gifts are also welcome. Money can be
given to Louise Taylor, Joan Barr, Bev Davis,
Margaret Mason or Laurel Olson. The children of
the world THANK YOU.
Wednesday Night Suppers
Wednesday Night Suppers are taking a short break
through the summer beginning on Wednesday July
1 through Wednesday, August 29th. Wednesday,
August 29th will be a “Back to School” themed
supper. We truly need help when the Wednesday
suppers start back up in the following ways…
* Cooking/preparing food (Teri Boldt will work
with you to plan the menu.)
* Set up (arrive at 4:30/5:00 to make sure tables
are ready and drinks are made, and help with any
last minute food prep.)
* Clean up (after 6:30 wash dishes, wipe down
tables, take out trash, sweep kitchen floor etc.)
* Shopping for needed food items (would be given
a list)
If you can help in any or all of these areas please
contact Teri Boldt @ [email protected] or 210-
696-0192. We would love to be able to put
together a schedule of workers so that no one
person is being over worked. These suppers really
are a great time to visit and fellowship with others
from Oxford! Please consider being a part of this
ministry.
Sr. High Mission Trip is June 30- July 7 to S.O.S.
Service Over Self in Memphis, Tennessee. Please
pray for the Youth and their sponsors as they go out
to be the hands and feet of Christ. The Youth and
their sponsors will be departing for their annual
Summer Retreat on Thursday, July 19. The retreat
will run through Sunday, July 22. The retreat will be
held at Mo Ranch in Hunt, Texas. For more informa-
tion contact the church office.
WAYS TO STAY FIT AT OXFORD!
Zumba Class Monday Evenings at 6:00 pm
in the Sanctuary. Childcare provided.
Co-Ed Volleyball Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm
in the gym.
For more info contact Michelle Carey at
Kid’s Night Out is Friday, July 6
from 6 pm—10 pm The cost per child is $5 with a $15 minimum per family. Please call the church to RSVP.
Christmas Summit
Yes, it is Christmas in July! We will hold our First ever Christmas Summit on Sunday, July 29 at 10:30 am in
the Conference Room. This will be a critical preliminary meeting of leaders involved in programs and events
in the upcoming Christmas season at Oxford. Events such as: The Ladies Christmas Tea, Holiday Toy Drives,
The Drive-thru Nativity, and The Annual Tamalda and Silent Auction will be discussed. For more information,
please contact Program Director Michelle Carey at [email protected]
Pastor’s Perspective
I have been preaching a sermon series lately called “The World’s Best Boss.” I have wanted us to learn
more about the Holy Spirit. However, as important as learning about the Holy Spirit is, it is even more important to
feel and know the power of the Spirit, to be strengthened by him, to do godly work through him, and to see him
alive and well and working in the lives of others.
June 11 through 15 our middle school youth, some high school “mentors”, and several adult sponsors went
to Mt. Wesley on their annual mission trip. Mt. Wesley, our United Methodist retreat center, is used very hard, and
repair work is constantly needed on it. Our kids worked hard while they were there to help fix up the place.
Now, we like our young people to have the opportunity to work for God. However, mission trips, like all
over-night youth events, give youngsters the opportunity to have devotional time together. During the recent trip,
at the Thursday evening devotional time, the offer was made to the youth to commit themselves to following Jesus
more closely. Some fourteen kids, the majority of the group, in fact, made the decision to give their hearts to Jesus.
Our congratulations need to go to the kids for their extraordinarily important decisions, to the sponsors for
their great leadership, but most of all, we owe our love and thanks to the Holy Spirit for the love and grace he is
showering on our church. Please join me in thanking and praising the Holy Spirit and make sure to ask him to help
you live more fully for Jesus.
Much love,
Pastor John
Sunday School News
The Spirit Seekers and Christian Living Today classes have combined for the Summer. This wonderful group of
students led by Billy Ivens and David Holloman are now meeting the Family Life Center Family Room each and
every Sunday at 10:30 am. The Life Change University class has come to an end. We wish to thank Paul and San-
dra Peterson for their leadership of this class geared for married couples. The class had a great run from the Fall of
2012 to now.
All active military service men and women through-
out the world. Alex Zavala, Jeremy Mazuca, Austin
Kvapil
Afghanistan– Marshall Wills,
Eric Barton, Captain Burgess,
Sean Mulligan
Issac Suydam
Prayer List Praying for one another is a privilege we take very seriously.
But, as our list is growing and growing, please advise us when
a name should be removed from the list. Names will remain
on the list for one month and will be renewed at your request.
Send your praise reports to our Prayer Ministry Leader Marty
Donohue at [email protected] Thanks
Our World
Our service men & women
Our nation & its leaders
Our Bishop & all clergy
Oxford UMC staff &
volunteers
St. Mary’s Indian
Orthodox Church
The residents at the Heights
The Peterson family and
Soriano family
The family of Ron Putz
Scott Phillips
Margaret Mason’s son
Beverly Davis’ mother
Donta & the girls for a safe trip
The Tracy Family
Jim Barnes
Cruz, Anthony & Kevin: joy
turning five years old
Navarro family
Brian
Jennifer & Dylan
Mary Gail Flake
Gina Brudi
Dr. Hanrich
Darryl Schaumburg
Ruth
Pat Davis
Benita Felan
A grandson
Betty Verstuft
Basilio LaBoy
Melissa Alayli
Dave
Katie Shelton
Margaret Flores
Ruth Heskew
Jackie Duke’s son
Colton Martinez
Debbie Holzclaw Massey
Alexandria
Matthew
Rick Flake
Ana Davis
Caleb Moncure
Rose & Family
Jim Wilkerson
Rhonda & Charles Green-
wood
Ralph Hermann
Donna Kowall
John Del Cueto
Mae & Earl Carlin
Cynthia and Tom
Ethan
Patty
Alex Zavala
The Zavala family
Velma
Jon Magerory
Dennis & Sue Moses –
Praise for 41st wedding anni-
versary
Jessica & Veronica
Mr. Luther
Ron Beale
Emily Bergen
Jim & Bonnie
Dave & Joanne in the loss of
their friend Evelyn
Pray for our Military
Deaths in the church family
SORIANO Dolores Soriano, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister born
March 23, 1945 went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2012. She was
preceded in death by her Husband Robert Soriano. Survivors in-
clude Daughters: Sandra Peterson (Paul), Joann Garcia (Joseph) and
Debra Gutierrez (Joe); Grandchildren: Rico, Robert, Joseph, James,
Matthew and Jaclyn. The visitation and funeral mass was held at St.
Lawrence Catholic Church. Please keep Sandra and her entire fam-
ily in your prayers.
DAVIS Mary Lois (Wickes) Davis went to be with the Lord and Savior on
Sunday, June 3, 2012 after a long illness. She died in San Antonio,
TX at the age of 80 years. She was born on August 26, 1931 in
Bryan, Brazos County, Texas to Henry Wickes and Ruth Hanover
Wickes. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Hubert P.
Davis. Mary Lois is also survived by her son, Hubert P. Davis, Jr.
and wife, Ana Y. Davis, grandchildren, Jeffrey, Sandy, Karen, Fa-
bian; great-grandchildren, Rodrigo, Megan, Juan, Esteban, Alyssa,
Taylor, Eliana, Katie and Sofia. Also by her son Richard Davis and
Catherine Quintanilla, grandchildren, Ben and Beth Davis and great
-granddaughter, Harleigh Davis. Mary Lois is also survived by
brother Henry Wickes and sister-in-law Patricia Wickes, niece
Melissa Pilcher, her husband Von Pilcher and daughter Erin. Mary
was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
friend. She loved quilting and needle point, reading, flowers and
birds, enjoyed family gatherings and watching the Texas A & M
football games and their Marching Band.
PUTZ Former Oxford member Ronald G. Putz passed away May 31,
2012. He was born in San Antonio on June 17, 1946. Ronald was a
graduate of Lee High School and proudly served his country in the
United States Air Force. He retired from SW Bell Telephone after
28 years of loyal service. Ronald was a member of the San Antonio
Mustang Club and loved working on cars. He was also an avid
square dancer. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 34 years,
Peggy; son, Curtis Putz and wife Tosha; daughter, Renee Golden
and husband Trae; brother Roy Putz and wife Patricia; granddaugh-
ter, Cami Putz; grandson, Chase Golden; nieces, Valerie and Debra
Putz; aunts, Billie Hodges and Mildred Hummel and numerous
cousins.
Elevate Band News
Hi Oxford brothers and sisters,
I pray that all is well with you and yours. But, if you're experiencing some rough seas, rest assured that God promised
you safe passage and final victory, just as his Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus did. Thank you, Father God!
I'm writing to report on a special event that your ELEVATE Praise Band participated in on Friday, June 8, 2012.
Through Pastor John's encouragement and support, we were invited to lead worship at the service for retiring United
Methodist pastors at Annual Conference in Corpus Christi. The service was held in the main conference hall for about
1500 UM clergy, staff and lay leaders. It was a great experience for our music ministry in many ways but a few stand
out to me:
1. Even though some of the members seemed to have some trepidation about the whole thing, they stepped up and out
of their comfort zone to answer their calling and serve God. And for our music ministry as a whole, that's very impor-
tant. We've been called to serve the Oxford UMC congregation and, to be honest, just like you, we don't always feel
like coming to church. But, sometimes, I believe you have to push through the natural to receive the super-natural. Do
you agree? Have you ever experienced that?
2. For me, and I believe for all the praise team members, it was very spiritually uplifting to lead a group of so many
people singing songs of praise to the Lord. I hope that experience will ignite a desire to share our church with others so
we can experience a full house of worshippers every Sunday at Oxford. Wouldn't that be great?
3. Last, but certainly not least, the experience gave me a greater appreciation for the talents and hearts of our ELE-
VATE praise team members. The group "performed" exceptionally (not a bad word if you perform to give God the
glory). And furthermore, they served with great attitudes, pure hearts and represented Oxford UMC in the best light
you could hope for. Thanks to all my brothers and sisters in ministry.
The best is yet to come!
Pat Carey
Contemporary Music Director
Sue Moses 7/1
Karen Barr 7/2
Seth Jones 7/2
Lysa Hamer 7/3
Michael Tarr 7/3
Carl Taylor 7/3
Thomas Bohannon 7/4
Kevin Jones 7/6
James Jewell 7/7
Norman Taylor 7/7
Ben Zavala 7/7
Pamela Jones 7/9
Caroline Boyer 7/10
Anna Mae Witt 7/12
Dylan Russell 7/13
Leonarda Tracy 7/13
Jim Hinkel 7/15
David Holloman 7/17
Carrie Clemens 7/18
Trudy Grothues 7/21
Kevin Wilson 7/23
Mathew Hernandez 7/ 24
Matthew Peterson 7/25
Pat Carey 7/26
Angee Shelburn 7/26
Justin Forister 7/27
Frank Huster 7/27
Timothy Jones 7/29
Barbara Maxwell 7/30
Mary Ann Mac Cammon 7/31
Graciela Hernandez 7/31
Bill and Pat Hawes joined the church in June. Bill and Pat have been
worshiping at Oxford at the 9:15 am traditional service. We are so
thrilled to have them join the Oxford family and we thank God for
their presence among us.
*If you have been a guest with us and wish to
join, please contact
Pastor John at [email protected]
May 27 June 24
9:15 a.m. … 85 9:15…...102
11:30 am …… 73 11:30 ….98
Nursery …….4 Nursery….8
Children’s Church...6 Total …. 208
Total… 168 Sunday School…73
Sunday School…. 71
June 3
9:15 a.m. ….102
11:30 a.m. ….. 88
Nursery …….. 6
Total …….. . 196 Promotion Sunday….80
June 10
9:15 a.m. ..
11:30 a.m..
Nursery …..
Total …… Sunday School….
June 17
9:15 a.m. ..114
11:30 a.m….94
Nursery …..5
Total ………213 Sunday School….
If we missed your Birthday
this month, please send your
info to
Save the Date The Gospel Sunday Round Up
Sunday, August 26 ONE Service at 10:30 am
With a Special Back to School Blessing of the Backpacks,
Students, and Teachers with a Fellowship Luncheon to Follow!
Porter Loring Family Care Services
And
Oxford United Methodist Church
Would like to invite you to join us for
“Life After Loss”
a six-week program for those who are grieving the
loss of a loved one.
This program is designed to give you an opportunity to:
Understand the process of grief
Assess where you are in this process
Discover how your loss can transform you into becoming a
better person
Plan for how you will continue to heal and live a good life
The class will be held in the Double Classroom in the
Education Building ( Rooms 3 & 4)
Contact: Michelle Carey, (210) 696-0192
(please call to reserve a spot)
Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15
Time: 11:30 am -1:00pm
Facilitator: Celeste Miller, Bereavement
Coordinator
Co-Facilitator: Chaplain Ed Haynes
The classes are free and open to all. If you would like
more information please call Michelle at (210) 696-0192,
or Celeste Miller at (210) 227-8221.
***Work excuse forms will be provided for your
employer if needed.
Projected June Need…$40,700+10,508 shortfall
= 51,208
Received
June 3, 2012….…………..…….. $13,388
June 10, 2012……….…………… $12,802
June 17, 2012……....………………$6,071
Remaining June Need…$8.439+10.508 = 18.947.
Rummage Sale to date (income)……. $4,866
2012 Actual Results (Through April 30th)
Income:………………$239,655
Expenditures………... $ 250,163
2012 Current Shortfall…$ 10,508
You can use online banking to pay your
pledge. You can include the church on the
list of companies you pay monthly. Your
bank will mail a check to the church.
Keeping your pledge up to date can be as
easy as a click of the mouse! This can be
helpful during the Summer months as
vacations sometimes keep us out of town
and absent from church on Sundays.
A Note from the Business Office When turning in receipts for a
reimbursement, please be sure to attach
your receipts to a completed check request
form. This will expedite the processing of
your reimbursement check. Check request
forms are located in the front office. Thanks!
Oxford United Methodist Church
9655 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX. 78240 210-696-0192 www.oxfordumc.org
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
San Antonio, TX
Permit # 1325
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor
The Rev. John G. Hargis
Business Mgr. / Youth Minister Director of Communications and Programming
Dave Sygeel Michelle Garibay-Carey
[email protected] [email protected]
Program Assistant Contemporary Music Director
Teri A. Boldt Pat Carey
[email protected] [email protected]
Traditional Music Director Mother’s Day Out Director
Doug Boldt Rosana Orr
[email protected] [email protected]
Nursery Coordinator Custodian
Juana Martinez Jose Moya SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE
Breakfast at 8:00 am Sunday School for all ages at 10:30 am
Traditional Worship at 9:15 am ELEVATE Contemporary Worship at 11:30 am
OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Thursday 9 am—4 pm
Friday 9 am—12 noon