AUGUST 9, 2019

A PUBLICATION OFOAK HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7815 Hwy. 290 W.Austin, TX 78736 • (512) 288-3836

Pastors Jim Roberts, Katy Fitzgold, Laura Smith Adam

Worship ServicesSunday, August 118:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Jim Roberts “Once Upon a Time...Part 4: Jonah and the Big Fish” — Story from the Book of Jonah, “Deep Blue Bible Storybook” (Part four of four-part “Once Upon a Time...” series)

10 a.m. “Pathways” Pastor Katy Fitzgold “Once Upon a Time...Part 4: Jonah and the Big Fish” — Story from the Book of Jonah, “Deep Blue Bible Storybook” (Part four of four-part “Once Upon a Time...” series)

Sunday, August 18 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. “Pathways,” and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Katy Fitzgold “Praise the Lord” — Psalm 150

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THIS SUNDAY: Don’t miss the final installment of our “ONCE UPON A TIME – Childhood Bible Stories Re-visited” sermon series!

July 21 – “Noah’s Ark” July 28 – “David and Goliath” Aug. 4 – “Daniel and the Lions” Aug. 11 – “Jonah and the Big Fish”

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Radical Hospitality at Oak Hill UMC: A desire to invite, welcome, receive, and care for those who are strangers so that they find a

spiritual home and discover for themselves the unending richness of life in Christ.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS

Wear Your UMW Mission Service Pins This Sunday!This Sunday, Aug. 11, is United Methodist Women Sunday at Oak Hill UMC. At each service those who are receiving a UMWMission Service pin will be recognized. If you are a previous pin recipient, please wear your pin! More details to come.

UMW Book Club Meets in Late AugustThursday, Aug. 29 10 a.m. Panera Bread, 4325 W. William Cannon Dr.

The United Methodist Women Book Club’s next selection is “50 Women Every Christian Should Know” by Michelle de Rusha. The author reminds and informs us of some of the brave women who have gone before us trusting in God and heeding the call. Our next meeting will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at Panera Bread on William Cannon. Please contact Diana Goodloe atdianagoodloe@gmail.com if you have questions.

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Special Concert and Reception to Honor Dr. Suzanne PenceSaturday, Aug. 17 5:30 p.m. Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall

Suzanne is retiring! Please make plans to celebrate with her. A special concert and reception is planned for Saturday, Aug. 17, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary with the reception immediately following in Fellowship Hall. The Chancel Choir from Oak Hill UMC will be joined by singers from Highland Park Baptist as well as former students of Dr. Pence’s to present an informal concert of some of the best-loved anthems representing her 23 years of service in Austin.

Collaborating with the choir will be our own Mikal Hart, DeJean Melton, and Sheryl Stack. Other friends who have shared their talents here and will be performing on the concert are Brooks Whitmore, piano and organ; Margie Yankeelov, oboe; Mark Cruz, guitar; and Diana Hopkins, soprano. It is sure to be a special evening and one you won’t want to miss!

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It’s that time of year again! Hey kids, bring your backpacks to church Sunday, Aug. 18, for a special blessing and some backpack bling! Blessings happen at all three services!

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CHILDREN’S NEWSFourth/Fifth Grade Teacher Is NeededThe Children’s Ministries Team needs a teacher for the fourth and fifth grade class on the second Sunday of the month. Interested? Contact Jenny Holm, Director of Children’s Ministries, at jenny@oakhillumc.org.

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YOUTH NEWSOpen House/Dedication Set for New Youth Wing!Sunday, Aug. 18 9:30-11:45 a.m. Youth Wing

The Oak Hill UMC youth invite you to an Open House!

Come see the terrific youth wing renovations and learn more about plans for phase two! Join us in the youth wing, just around the corner from Fellowship Hall, and enjoy a donut (or two) and tours hosted by the youth!

For more information, contact Maria Longley at mplongley@gmail.com or Matt Villegas at matt@oakhillumc.org.

Sunday, Aug. 11 Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Youth group is from 5-7 p.m.

We Need Suppers/Snacks!Youth isn’t Youth without a light supper or some yummy snacks! Will you help us out, Mom and Dad? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4baeae2ba4f94-small

For information on the above event, contact Matt at matt@oakhillumc.org.

Bring a picnic supper and join us for Pajamas & Popcorn!

Friday, Aug. 30, 6-9 p.m.

Cost is $15 for one child and an additional $5 per sibling

Sign-up will close at 30 participants or Aug. 18. You must email Ms. Jenny at jenny@oakhillumc.org to reserve a spot.

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OHYOUTHMIN/

For all the latest info check out our Parent Info App: https://band.us/n/afa4Y8a9a0G1p

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UNITED METHODIST MEN NEWSLet’s Go Tubing Tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 10)!Saturday, Aug. 10 Meet at Oak Hill UMC at 9 a.m.

You’re invited to go tubing on the San Marcos River! We’ll meet at church at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, for breakfast tacos andjuice, then head out in a caravan to the San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental to float the crystal-clear waters of the San Marcos River. The gentle float lasts about an hour and ends at the tube chute at Rio Vista Park. You can make multiple trips on the river! For more information, contact Richard Reeves at rgreeves@sbcglobal.net or (512) 470-1894.

A casual contingent of Oak Hill UMC-ers attended the Round Rock Express game Saturday, Aug. 3, thanks to organizational efforts of the United Methodist Men. See photos below. (The Express beat the Sacramento River Cats 10-9.)

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES NEWS

Foundation Communities Open House Scheduled Sept. 10As Austin wrestles with the availability of affordable housing, two complexes in the Oak Hill area are prime examples of affordable housing at its best. Live Oak and Southwest Trails are complexes of Foundation Communities. In addition to housing, Foundation Communities offers support services that help their families succeed. If you would like to learn more about these communities and our neighbors who live there, you are invited to attend an Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. You’ll be treated to a complimentary light lunch, hear from Foundation Communities administrators and residents about their program, and have an opportunity to tour an apartment. There will be no request for financial assistance.

Interested? Contact Vicki Matustik at vicki@oakhillumc.org or visit the Connection Station located in the courtyard on Sunday mornings to sign up. We have 30 seats, so respond soon if interested.

Palm Elementary/Oak Hill UMC Partnership OpportunitiesOak Hill UMC has approached Palm Elementary School about sending church members into the school to assist faculty and staff with projects throughout the year.

Move-in/Set-up for teachersPalm has invited five or six volunteers to visit Palm on Aug. 16 from 9 a.m.-noon to assist teachers as they ready their classrooms to welcome students. Assigned tasks might include activities such as putting supplies in order, helping to move furnishings, setting up bulletin boards, etc. The teacher will outline work needed. One time event. No ISD background check required.Fall Festival assistantsPalm has invited up to 12 volunteers to assist the school as it celebrates its Fall Festival. Duties include helping to take up tickets and pass out prepared food and drinks, working a class “booth” such as a cake walk, or craft activities for a short period of time to provide teachers an opportunity to enjoy the festival. Tentative date for the festival is Friday, Nov. 15. No ISD background check required. Time consideration approximately 5-9 p.m.

Track and Field Day assistants Palm has invited 5-10 volunteers to visit Palm on Track and Field Day to serve as helpers at the field events for children. Responsibili-ties might include running stop watches to time events, setting up a course, or assisting teachers or students as needed. Time consider-ation – morning 8-11:30 or afternoon 12:30-3. The date is April 16 or 17.

Skills championsPalm has invited two or three volunteers to consider visiting the campus weekly or at least twice monthly to read and work on reading readiness skills with pre-K and kindergarten students who might benefit from some one-on-one assistance. Teachers will provide the volunteers with the exercise they are to lead or book they are to read with the student or students. We are seeking volunteers who would make a commitment to this at least through the fall semester; hopefully through the entire year. Time consideration approximately 1.5 hours weekly or every other week.

BuddiesPalm has invited two or three volunteers to visit the campus weekly to touch base with students deemed at risk or having behavioral issues in the classroom. The buddies would likely do something together to give the student a chance to bond with the adult buddy and take a break from the activities of the classroom for a short period. Training will be provided by the school. Time consideration approxi-mately one hour weekly.Interested?Interested volunteers should visit the Connection Station on Sundays. Vicki Matustik (vicki@oakhillumc.org) can answer questions. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Connection Station. School Principal Ms. Rhonda Coleman has offered to give volunteers awelcome and brief tour of the school so that volunteers are familiar with the school set-up.

An Austin ISD-sponsored background check is required for volunteers working one-on-one with students in the Skills champions and Buddies programs. Other larger group activities will not require a background check; however, Oak Hill UMC honors Safe Gatherings and requires that all volunteers complete the Rio Texas Conference-sponsored Safe Gatherings certification.

A Message from Gwenivere Ward“I want to thank all who helped me with my Silver Award Project. Because of your generous donations, the individuals who helped sew the bags, and my Sunday school group who helped stuff the bags, we were able to give to the Rainbow Room about 70 sewn “Grab and Go Bags” of which 56 were stuffed with a change of clothing, pajamas, toiletry kit, and a small blanket. The “Grab and Go Bags” looked so nice. I hope the children enjoy the bags. I would love to do this again next year.”

— Gwenivere Ward

(Above) Youth from Oak Hill UMC helped stuff the “Grab and Go Bags” destined for the Child Protective Services’ Rainbow Room. Thanks for helping!

Get Connected!Got some extra time? Looking for other ways to get involved? Visit the Connection Station in the Courtyard.

Available opportunities are:

Austin Resource Center for the Homeless Meal serving Friday, Aug. 23 – 5:30 p.m.

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GriefShare Begins Sunday, Sept. 8We are pleased to offer a GriefShare group for you as you deal with the death of your loved one.

GriefShare is a biblically based, 13-week program led by caring people who understand the issues you face. Whether that lossoccurred long ago or recently, you may feel confused and alone—maybe even angry. You may have questions about what to expectas you wind your way through your grief. Perhaps you hope to find support from others who understand the deep hurt you feel.

We want to help you on your journey toward recovery.

Workbooks cost $15, which is payable at the first meeting (cash or checks). Scholarships are available. Childcare for children up tofifth grade will be available.

Mark your calendars now! Online registration will be available soon. For more information, contact Pastor Laura atlaura@oakhillumc.org.

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Our Prayers, Presence, and GiftsPresence (July 28): Sunday School — 128 8:45 a.m. — 129 10 a.m. — 39 11:15 a.m. — 132 Legacy Oaks — 28 Sodalis — 6 Worship Total — 334

Gifts (July 28): General Fund — $7,721 Building Fund/Debt Reduction — $100 Central Texas Food Bank — $500 The Refuge — $500

Presence (August 4): Sunday School — 136 8:45 a.m. — 122 10 a.m. — 42 11:15 a.m. — 186 Legacy Oaks — 26 Worship Total — 376

Gifts (August 4): General Fund — $32,875 Building Fund/Debt Reduction — $135 Endowment Fund — $25 Music Fund — $10

Prayers: Bob and Fran Batch; Dan Byron; Jack Cartwright; Carole Cortez; Bill Duke; Beau and Christi Fannon (on the loss of their child, Simon Everett, who was stillborn. A memorial service will be held at Oak Hill UMC on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m.); family and friends of Joleen Gaines (especially Jim, her husband); (Joleen passed away Aug. 6. Funeral services will be held at Oak Hill UMC Thursday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m.); Don Inbody; Ann James; Al Jones; Jake Lawler (Don and Kathy Lawler’s grandson); prayers of gratitude for the birth of Adrienne Lee (granddaughter of Liz Armstrong); Laura Lee; Cindy Nolan (Nancy Davila’s cousin); Jewell Pampe; LouiseRaleigh (Lynn Sampsell’s sister); prayers of joy for Susan Shineldecker (regarding her recent retirement); Cherrie Shoemaker; Shirlene Shreckengaust; Bob Stapleton; Teresa Talley (Lynn Sampsell’s daughter); Carl Walker (Debbie Spurlock’s stepfather); Gwen Ward; Rick White (Karan and David Stripling’s son-in-law); Bill Wiley; Dan Wood (Leslie Dippel’s father)

Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times through confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They provide the emotionaland spiritual care needed when someone is faced with a crisis or difficulty such as grief, spiritual needs, health issues, relationshipproblems, job situations, or other life challenges. If you are in need of someone to share your concerns, please email Alana Oehlerat also@austin.rr.com or call her at (512) 289-1988 and ask about speaking with a Stephen Minister. For more information: www.oakhillumc.org/stephen-ministry/.

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Mark Your Calendars!August 10 — OHUMC Tubing on the San Marcos RiverAugust 11 — United Methodist Men BBQ Fundraiser August 11 — UMW SundayAugust 17 — Concert/Reception Honoring Dr. Suzanne Pence (5:30-7:30 p.m.) August 18 — Blessing of the Backpacks (all services) August 18 — Youth Open House (9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.) August 25 — Youth Sunday (youth will lead all worship services) August 25 — OHUMC Town Hall Meeting (12:30-2 p.m.)

Oak Hill United Methodist Church7815 Highway 290 WestAustin, TX 78736www.oakhillumc.org

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Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMCPastors Jim Roberts Katy Fitzgold

Laura Smith AdamDirector of Music Ministries Suzanne PenceAssociate Director of Music Ministries Kati CoxHandbell Choir Director & Accompanist Cathy IngersollOrganist Sheryl StackPathways Worship Leader Nick AndrewsDirector of Preschool Ministries Jennifer BarkisDirector of Children’s Ministries Jenny HolmAss’t Director of Children’s Ministries Nicole RoeslerDirector of Youth Ministries Matt VillegasFinancial Administrator Angie BraggFacilities Administrator Daniel UrrutiaOffice Manager Kathy WilliamsonDirector of Connections and Service Vicki MatustikDirector of Communications Don KerrAudio/Video Technician Evan Ingersoll