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MARANATHA NEWSLETTER5/6/2023

Boston Avenue United Methodist Church Jim McCann, President

Today: 6 October 2016 Next Week: 13 November 2016Birthdays:Rob Davis (11/6)Judith Payton (11/7)Janet Purinton (11/7)Bill Thomas (11/9)Bob Thomas (11/9)

Birthdays:Carol Maus (16)

Anniversaries:Mike Stephenson & Denise Graham (11/7/86)

Anniversaries:

Prayer this week: Prayer next week



Mary Bundren Meredith Davison WansleySpeaker this week:Rob Reck

Speaker next week:David Carpenter

Snacks this week:G = Pam & John ShermanH = Gabriele Blankenship

Snacks next week:G = Ginny & Jerry LeDouxH = Susie & Mark Butterworth

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

Maranatha Class:http://maranathaclass.org/

MINUTES:

http://maranathaclass.org/

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Thank you for the snacks and refreshments. Rob Reck taught us with his usual humor and insight last week, and we look forward to our own David Carpenter this week.

GUESTS: None this week.

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 Ziegler’s or Richard Neel Interiors. If anyone else has suggestions for methods to sell them, please contact Ed or Judith Payton.



SOCIALS:Christmas Auction & Dinner: – Friday, December 2, 2016 at Tulsa Country Club, $40 per person (scholarships available). MARANATHA NEEDS YOUR AUCTION DONATION!

Our Annual Christmas Dinner Auction Party is just around the corner. This gathering raises thousands of dollars used by our class each year to support wonderful ministries and programs that touch lives.



You can be a part of this wonderful event by

1. Attending- as was the case last year, tickets are only $40 per person for an outstanding dinner at the Tulsa Country Club.

2. Donate a social event: either by yourself or in partnership with someone else, plan a party and have other class members bid on the opportunity to join in your social activity.



3. Donate an item for auction (either live or silent): tickets to a concert, theater or sporting event; timeshare vacation; an art or home decor item; gift certificates for dinner or shopping; a special event like a Spa Day or Respite Services. Use your imagination and make a donation that will help our class raise funds for next year's important ministries. All offerings of every size are appreciated and enjoyed, from heartfelt (like a plate of luscious brownies or a certificate to clean a class member’s car) to huge (like a party for a group). Please plan to attend this very special night for our class, as it won’t really be festive without YOU there!



You can donate by either completing a paper form available at Sunday School; or by completing an online form at : Maranatha Auction Donation Form

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https://goo.gl/forms/8pNg8cOIp3G7Grem2

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2017 Socials!!!: Our new and efficient Social Committee has met and planned out

our social events for 2017. They sound like great fun, so please put these events on your calendar so you don’t miss anything. Also, please make sure in scheduling your Auction offerings that you don’t schedule anything on the same weekend as an official Maranatha social event, as that dilutes the attendance as both events. Thanks so much for your consideration.

January 27, 2017 Potluck and Church Tour with Brenda Reed

February 26, 2017 Historical Society Tour w/Michelle Place & Pizza Party



April 1, 2017 Amish dinner

July 23 or 30, 2017 (Sunday) BABA with Lunch before show

August 26, 2017 Progressive Dinner

October 1st, 2017 First Friday Tour OR Marshall Brewing Company Tour followed by Food Trucks;

Possible Extra Events:



September 8th, 2017 Drive In Movie

TBD Circle Cinema Second Saturday Silent Movie

MISSIONS:Upcoming Maranatha Mission Events:



November – Open month for mission6 December – Neighbor for Neighbor, managing families for photos and presents25 December: Serving Congregational Brunch to whole church before worship

PRAYER VOLUNTEERS:



11/13 Meredith Davison11/20 Scott Morgan 11/27 Lynn Jessee

SPEAKERS:



11/13 David Carpenter11/20 Brunch w/Disciples Class 11/27 Pam Sherman



CLASS PRAYER REQUESTS (Joys):Please give thanks for the following:

Nikki, daughter-in-law of Judith & Ed Payton had surgery during which the doctors are hopeful they removed all of her cancer. She is healing faster than anyone expected and has a tentative hospital release earlier than anyone who has had this surgery. She and Sarah will still need to stay in Houston for a month as she has daily checkups and treatment at the hospital, but this wonderful result is truly cause for celebration!



Pam Low had her recent check up at M.D. Anderson and got an “all clear” on all aspects of her cancer. What a joy!

After bemoaning the previous week that he and Sharon had spent months with no identity, Bruce and Sharon Chucoski were finally provided with official Maranatha nametags!

CLASS PRAYER REQUESTS (Concerns):Please keep the following in your prayers:



Shannon Latchem was headed to M.D. Anderson this week for her checkup following cancer treatment and is hoping to receive an “all clear” just like Pam Low’s.

Mary Bundren was having an important x-ray on her back this week which would determine how the last surgery had progressed and what future treatment might be implicated.

The granddaughter of Glenna Arnott lost her other grandmother this week and is grieving the loss.



Bethany Willyard will be having multiple surgeries in the next couple of months to relieve chronic pain in her back.

Please email our Caranatha Chair Carol Grim at [email protected] and copy our President at [email protected] 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

mailto:[email protected]




at [email protected]. I will incorporate them into our newsletter and, if time permits, into our class announcements, next week.

CHURCH WIDE PRAYER REQUESTS:11/6/16 Boston Avenue Prayer Ministry: “God wants to bring you into union with himself, but unless you are willing to give up your right to deny yourself he cannot. ‘Let him




deny himself’ – deny his independent right to himself, then the real life has a chance to grow.” Oswald Chambers Jacques Cunningham, 749 7040, [email protected]

-For God’s 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, Hayley St. John, Jennifer Solis, Sara Pugh Montgomery; Melanie Nicholas, Patty Banes




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

Prayer Requests Received on 11/6/16:- For the Boston Avenue families who have lost loved ones: Marty Weber- For the Boston Avenue members who are or have been in the hospital: Rob Davis, Jim Feeney, Marilyn Arnall, Gerald Perganda, Shirley Skinner, Marilyn Arnall, R. Mac Chesnut, Gerald Perganda, Gene Bates- For our first time visitors: Gavin, Tiffany and Rob Callen; Raymond Fulcher; Tori Freeman; Joshua Harbin; Audrey Harmon; Addison and Eddie Heck; Jason Martin; Sparky McDuff; Nicole



Moore; Eric Noble; Debbie and Pat Rooney; Jeff, Niki, Aubree, Charlotte and Louis Watkins; Lori Zelle; Diane and Joe Sharp; Ben, Jill and Jim Spencer; Abbey Speth; Carolyn and Kean Steely; Kyle Turner- For Gene Dennison who is in the hospital with hematoma on his knee and can’t walk.- For Pam Richie’s health.- For Larry and Ron’s recovery from serious illness and Lonnie’s grief of wife’s recent death.- For Rob Davis who is improving from symptoms of viral meningitis. He was released from hospital on Sunday after 12 nights there! Still has cellulites in lower leg. Prayers wanted for healing of cellulites.



- For patience and listening to make tough decisions about finances and my marriage. I need to be patient and listen for God’s plan for me.- For Suzanne Taylor Hood. My mom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Prayers for her and for her treatment.- For Shelley Owen’s mother who had a myelogram this week to determine cause of back pain.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:



DAVID’S BOOKS – Several of you had asked me to obtain the list of books that David referenced in his first lesson on Spiritual Formation. Here is that list for you:

God Was In This Place by Lawrence KushnerSacred Reading by Michael CaseyShaped By The Word by Robert MulhollandUrgings of the Heart by Wilkie Au and Noreen CannonOne in the Lord by Susan MutoTo Pray and To Love by Roberta BondiPrivate Prayers in Public Places by Donald Shockley



WILLIAMS INTERSHIPS AVAILABLE – Brenda Spencer has made the class aware that Williams is in the process of selecting interns for 2017 and is holding career fairs at the major colleges and universities. If anyone knows of young people who are interested in a good summer job (12 weeks) and corporate experience, please have them apply online at https://jobs.williams.com/search/?q=intership&locationsearch=.



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!

Healing a Broken Heart 11/2 to 12/14 Led by Linda AlegriaOld Testament: Short Term Disciple Study 10/5 to 11/30 Led by Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery



MORNING DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES FORMING ON THURSDAYS OR SUNDAY – More offerings are available on Thursday mornings, or Sunday mornings. Check out these great classes and see if either of them could help you grow this fall.

Companions in Christ-Spiritual Formation 9/8 to 11/17 (10-12) Led by Cathy Perlingiere

CLASS DISCUSSION GUIDELINES - We are a large class with many people who have lots of interesting things to say. In order to give everyone an opportunity to voice their comments, we are incorporating into our weekly lessons the discussion guidelines that Marita Morgan taught



us: (1) Only one comment per person per class. (2) Economy of words. (3). Speak loudly so everyone has an opportunity to hear you. Thank you for adhering to these discussion guidelines so that we will all have an opportunity to participate in the discussions and benefit from hearing each other.

2016 Maranatha Officers



President: Jim McCannVP Curriculum: Angelyn DaleVP Finance: Bob Russell/Jim Embrey/Dave Grim/Karen Campbell (Emeritus)/Jim McCannVP Missions: Glenna Arnott/Jim EmbreySocial: Angelyn Dale/Karen Campbell/Sarah Maldonado/Jeanie Payton/Judith PaytonAuction: Judith and Ed PaytonAttendance taker(s)/Secretary: Sharon EarleyRefreshments: Debbie and Scott MorganReporter: Meredith Davison-WansleyCaranatha: Carol and Dave Grim



Chili Supper: Jim & Julee EmbreyHistorian: Pam LowTreasurer: Susie ButterworthWeb Master: Barbara Meehan

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