MARANATHA NEWSLETTER

8/19/2016

Boston Avenue United Methodist ChurchJim McCann, President

August 19, 2016

Today: 14 August 2016

Next Week: 21 August 2016

Birthdays:

Scott Morgan (14)

Richard Payton (19)

Richard Wansley (19)

Birthdays:

Jeff Allen (22)

Albert Klein (25)

Bill LaFortune (27)

Anniversaries:

Anniversaries:

Dave & Melanie Shepherd (8/23/75)

Stuart & Dana Solomon (8/23/86)

Prayer this week:

John Sherman

Prayer next week

Scott Morgan

Speaker this week:

Roger Coffey

Speaker next week:

Dr. Gary Peluso Verdend

Snacks this week:

G = Carol & Dave Grim

H =Julee & Jim Embrey

Snacks next week:

G = Angelyn Dale & Jim McCann

H = Pam & John Sherman

Boston Avenue UMC: http://www.bostonavenue.org/

Maranatha Class:

http://maranathaclass.org/

MINUTES:

Thank you for the snacks and refreshments. Roger Coffey provided the second of two lessons on the history of our extraordinary church building.

GUESTS: None.

FINANCE:

Class expenditures: For any requested class expenditure, please contact a member of the Finance Committee: Bob Russell, Jim Embrey, Dave Grim or Karen Campbell (Emeritus) & Jim McCann.

Since we have not yet sold the paintings that David Cooley generously donated, we are exploring other options of potentially selling them through Zieglers or Richard Neel Interiors. If anyone else has suggestions for methods to sell them, please contact Ed Payton.

SOCIALS:

Drive-In Movie on September 9th When the weather cools, our next social will be to all go to the movies together in our cars, the way we used to do. Well take lawn chairs and sit outside and talk and laugh and eat and drink and (maybe) watch the movie. Perhaps, unlike when we were teens, well all pay for our tickets and no one will sneak in inside the trunk . . . unless I was the only one who did that, in which case I deny the whole thing.

MISSIONS:

WORKING COMPASSION DINNERS DURING AUGUST AND OCTOBER: Our mission projects for August and October will be to work at BAUMCs Compassion Dinners. There are lots of ways in which each of us can serve, depending upon how much time we have available, so watch for the sign-up sheets to come around during class and choose your spot. These are profound experiences that will touch you deeply. If you have questions, please contact Jim Embrey or Glenna Arnott.

Upcoming Maranatha Mission Events:

25th August Compassion Dinner at BAUMC

9th September: Day Center for the Homeless, feeding dinner

13th & 27th October Compassion Dinner at BAUMC

November Open month for mission

December Neighbor for Neighbor, managing families for photos and presents

25 December:Serving Congregational Brunch to whole church before worship

If you know of a mission opportunity that would fit into Maranathas scope of work, let Glenna Arnott or Jim Embrey know so they can look into it for a possible opportunity to serve.

PRAYER VOLUNTEERS:

8/21 Scott Morgan8/28 Richard Wansley

SPEAKERS:

8/21 & 8/28Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend

CLASS PRAYER REQUESTS (Joys):

Please give thanks for the following:

Barbara Meehan is thrilled that her daughter Lisa is four and a half weeks from delivering her first grandchild. This babys ancestry will be very well researched!

Paul Staat is overjoyed to be home following extensive treatment at M. D. Anderson and we are delighted that he is back.

Mary Bundren is doubly blessed as their daughter Michelle has become engaged AND her x-rays following her second back surgery show improvement ahead of expected recovery.

Shari Goodwin is optimistic regarding her antibiotic regimen to destroy an extremely rare lung infection as early indications are that it is working.

Kip Jones is extremely thankful for the class members who braved the rain to help him move into his new place.

Members of the Living the Questions Class (many of whom are Maranatha alumnae) will be joining us during the month of September for the all church study on the Five Marks of a Methodist so we will have the pleasure of their company and the benefit of their insight.

CLASS PRAYER REQUESTS (Concerns):

Please keep the following in your prayers:

Nancy Manduano lost her mother (Betty Medley) after a difficult illness this week. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, August 21st at Ninde Funeral Home from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and the funeral will be held Tuesday, August 23rd in Oklahoma City at Village Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m.

David Rose asked for prayer for Bernie Sussmans son who is struggling with drugs.

Bill Thomas asked for prayer for Casey Cooper who lost his son.

Please email our Caranatha Chair Carol Grim at cgrim1@cox.net and copy our President at adale@hallestill.com with concerns that need immediate class response or prayer during the week such as accidents, injuries, deaths, etc. For emergencies, please call Carol at (918) 583-5181 (weekday mornings) or (198) 369-6945 (any other time). For Joys and Concerns to be communicated to the class and incorporated into the newsletter, please email our class mailbox at maranathaclass@gmail.com. I will incorporate them into our newsletter and, if time permits, into our class announcements, next week.

CHURCH WIDE PRAYER REQUESTS:

08/14/16Boston Avenue Prayer Ministry: Jesus, look kindly on these children and upon all the children of the world. Let your blessing of love and protection fall on them like dew from the heavens. Make your home in the heart of every child. Bless also, the lost child in the lives of those who have grown up too fast. Reveal to us the hidden wisdom that lives in every experience. Unveil our grown-up eyes and give us joy in the little things. Return us to our original love. Amen. Macrina Wiederkehr Jacques Cunningham, 749 7040, cunnij6@cox.net

-For Gods peace to rule in the hearts of all his children, the Boston Avenue Church & staff, the ministries of Boston Avenue, the Prayer Ministry, the ministers of Boston Avenue & families: David Wiggs, Eva Marie Campbell, Bill Tankersley, Audra Fogle, Brenda Reed, Sheri Nellis, Joel Panciera, Susan Panciera, Debbie Peterson, Paula Gradney Garner, Jose Luis Hernandez, Belynda Clanton, Paul Staat, Hayley St. John, Jennifer Solis, Sara Pugh Montgomery

- For Merri Whitaker, the Cookson Mission, the Burroughs students, teachers and staff

Prayer Requests Received on 8/14/16:

- For the Boston Avenue families who have lost loved ones: Pearl Thurston, Ron Reichman, Karen DeHaan

- For the Boston Avenue members who are or have been in the hospital: : Marilyn Arnall, Gwen Humphrey, Ashley Ohman, Judy Huggins, Sally Enoch

- For our first time visitors: Elizabeth Regier; Giancorlo Salerno; Peyton Seal; Sean Smalley; Don, Janet Stucky; Cherish Swenson; Megan Weaver; Shari, Vera Whisman-Woodward; Peggy Wright; Dubrauko Zaja; Chloe Ziegles

- For LaRae who has been told she has liver problems, will be seeing a specialist soon.

- For those who had to leave their homes due to flooding in S. Louisiana.

- For Rachel starting college at OSU, 9 hours from home, very homesick and unsure of herself.

- For Faye Parkey colon cancer diagnosed last Friday.

- For this church to accept long standing members with Dementia instead of rejecting them.

- I am reminded of Gods incredible grace and mercy remembering how He has cared for me and all the storms He brought me through. To God be the glory. Thank you Jesus for everything.

- For the Academy for Spiritual Formation in Alabama this week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

LABOR DAY REUNION AT EXODUS HOUSE Good food, great fellowship and a wonderful time to visit with everyone will be available on Monday, September 5, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at 2624 E. Newton St. Everyone is invited . . . former residents, past & present Redemption participants, all volunteers & friends of these ministries. Brisket, buns, baked beans & beverages will be provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Valet service will be provided. Lawn chairs would be helpful. Please call Darlene at (918)-231-4013 or Virginia at (918) 231-8341 to let them know you will be coming!

UMW MISSION TEA The annual Mission Tea entitled Dress for Missions will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Community Hall, with a style show at noon featuring fashions from Zellas Boutique. All donations will benefit UMW Missions. Childcare is available and complimentary. Please contact Paulagradney@bostonavenue.org to arrange child care.

SISTEMA TULSA CONCERT - The Simon Bolivar String Quartet will play a benefit concert on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. at BAUMC to benefit our own Sistema Tulsa. Ticket prices range from $25 to $100 and are available at the Information Desk, in the library or by calling the church at (918) 699-0150. Dont miss this great evening for a wonderful cause!

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES FORMING ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Fall classes are forming to give all of us opportunities to stretch our minds and/or expand our hearts. All classes meet from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights, and a Snack Supper is available from 5:00 to 6:00 before class. Pick those that appeal to you most and sign up today!

Making Sense of Gods Will8/24 to 9/28Led by Darlene Tegeler

Forgiveness: Finding Peace By Letting Go10/5 to 11/9Led by L