MARANATHA NEWSLETTER

9/16/2016

Boston Avenue United Methodist ChurchJim McCann, President

September 16, 2016

Today: 11 September 2016

Next Week: 18 September 2016

Birthdays:

Michelle Place (11)

Michael Caballero (12)

Sharon Cox (12)

Sherry Griffin (13)

Sharon Earley (15)

Christi Luks (16)

Birthdays:

Debbie Jacoby (18)

Dana Solomon (22)

Susan Hamilton (23)

Anniversaries:

David & Susan Rose (9/11/04)

Joe & Karen Harris (9/12/98)

Anniversaries:

Prayer this week:

Pam Sherman

Prayer next week

Lynn Jessee Russell

Speaker this week:

Dr. Joel Panciera

Speaker next week:

Dr. Joel Panciera

Snacks this week:

G = Diane & Gene Martin

H = Stuart & Dana Solomon

Snacks next week:

G = Debbie & Scott Morgan

H = Margaret Been

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

Maranatha Class:

http://maranathaclass.org/

MINUTES:

Thank you for the snacks and refreshments. Dr. Joel Panciera gave the first of his lessons on the all church study of Five Marks of a Methodist. We look forward to hearing Joel twice more.

GUESTS: Laura & Randy Darden, Marilyn Daniels, and Susan Johnson.

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 or Judith Payton.

SOCIALS:

Cookout & Bluegrass Band Concert on October 7th at 6:00 p.m. Back by popular demand, our own Dave Shepherd and his renowned bluegrass band will play for us as we enjoy a crisp fall cookout on the gorgeous banks of the pond behind the home of Richard and Jeanie Payton. The class will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings, along with soft drinks and water. Class members are asked to sign up to bring side dishes and desserts on the sheets being passed in class. Rainout plans are already in place at the subdivision clubhouse so put this date on your calendar for a fabulous evening!

MISSIONS:

WORKING COMPASSION DINNERS DURING AUGUST AND OCTOBER: Our mission projects for October will be to work at BAUMCs Compassion Dinners. There are lots of ways in which each of us can serve, so watch for the sign-up sheets and choose your spot. These are profound experiences that will touch you deeply. If you have questions, please contact Glenna Arnott.

Upcoming Maranatha Mission Events:

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:

9/18 Lynn Jessee9/25William Meyer

SPEAKERS:

9/11, 9/18 & 9/25 Dr. Joel Panciera

CLASS PRAYER REQUESTS (Joys):

Please give thanks for the following:

Paul Staat is thankful that his medical team reacted so quickly to his incident of Graft/Host Disease and treated him so well that he was able to return home.

The class celebrates the arrival of Barbara Meehans granddaughter, Charlotte Abigail.

The class also celebrates the arrival of Jeff & Julie Allens granddaughter, Parker Elizabeth.

Angelyn Dale is celebrating that Jim McCann actually wrote down the babies names correctly for the newsletter!

Susan Day is pleased that she no longer has to take diabetes medication.

Ginny LeDoux praised the extraordinary talent displayed by our own Debra Morgan during a recent concert.

CLASS PRAYER REQUESTS (Concerns):

Please keep the following in your prayers:

Thad Leonards father, Carl Leonard, passed away recently.

Janet Purinton has been hospitalized for observation following an episode of weakness and dizziness, accompanied by a recurrent cough. Doctors believe it is a viral infection but have not yet identified the strain. Until they determine the type, Janet has requested no visitors and no calls because talking is difficult with the cough. Prayers and positive thoughts are appreciated.

Although Lynn Jessee Russell is grieving the loss of her beloved father, she is grateful for the cards, calls, concern and support of her Maranatha family during his decline and death.

Martha & Dan Blevins friend Liz was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Pam Shermans granddaughters friend has a baby with a terminal illness who needs prayer.

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:

09/11/16Boston Avenue Prayer Ministry: In prayer, we are invited to come as we are, leaving our defenses and facades behind, we try to make ourselves transparent before the Lord. Wilke Au Jacques 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, Hayley St. John, Jennifer Solis, Sara Pugh Montgomery; Melanie Nicholas

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

Prayer Requests Received on 9/11/16:

- For the Boston Avenue families who have lost loved ones: Dan Rogers, Carl Leonard

- For the Boston Avenue members who are or have been in the hospital: Lynda Rowe, Martha Owens, Michelle & Margot Oxford, Marilyn Arnall, Priscilla Kincaid

- For our first time visitors

- For James Weichert 36 & struggling with cancer, father of two young children, about to have surgery to hopefully remove it. Hes scared & Im terrified.

- Thanks for your prayers for the Howell family in TX. Mr. Howell has recovered from pneumonia & now is getting physical therapy.

- For me to listen more closely to God and His Holy Spirit and that my life show the difference Christ has made/is making in my life.

- For Tammy Strickland complete healing as she recovers from complication from a hysterectomy.

- For my wife & me to make it through hard times

- For Joseph Morgan to stop smoking.

-For Jordan and that you keep having the dinners, because Im so grateful & stuffed full with great food & the Spirit of Jesus.

- For Jerome Combs.

- For grand kids, Brannie & Mekko Childers in DHS custody.

- For Elizabeth Johnson, who is bipolar, manic depressive & has personality disorder.

- For my wife & I as we struggle in our marriage. Help her to see what marriage truly is.

- For Dale Gabriel so that he may lose the weight that he needs to lose.

- For Reggie and Tamsen Bowles to get their children back home.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

NEW! DESTRESSIFY CLASS OFFERED If there are days when you are just tied in knots (and for me that is only days that end in y), a new class being formed to help you feel calmer, more peaceful and with a greater sense of control may be just what you would enjoy. You must RSVP to Paula Gradney-Garner at least 24 hours in advance of each class.

DestressifyWednesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m., 9/14, 9/21, 10/5, 10/12Led by Linda Alegria

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!

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