News of New Haven United Methodist Church

“Making Disciples for Jesus Christ in the world,

by being God’s Love in Action”

5603 S. New Haven Avenue, Tulsa, OK. 74135 918-743-6491

VOLUME XXVI Number 21 May 27, 2016

THE SPIRE

Whether or

not you

have a

“green

thumb”, we

need you!

Our beautiful memorial garden

is bursting forth with flowers—

and they look amazing!

However. They also need

some tender, loving care so

that our flowering plants will

continue to come back in the

fall and bless us once more

with their beauty!

Do you have some free time

during the week, or even on a

weekend? Some plants, like

these beautiful hydrangeas on

Ever wondered what the end-of

-the-year looks like in our awe-

some Day School? Picture pile

Day School End-of-School Year Brief Break!

the front lawn, need their

blooms pruned so they can

flower once more. Others need

a bit of weeding and clearing

out of brush. Our stunning

rose bushes need trimming,

and our overzealous ivy needs

to be headed off at the pass!!

Please let us know that you

can help. Give us a call in the

church office and we will let

you know what needs to be

done. There’s nothing quite

like God’s amazing handiwork

in our beautiful memorial gar-

dens! Let us know how you

want to help!

Sharing the blessings of God’s

creation with you,- Pastor Cindy

after pile of Legos soaking in

the sinks for a thorough clean-

ing... think toys, and tables,

and large plastic tub contain-

ers... and LOTS of them!

Our Day School has been busy

cleaning and scrubbing, and

preparing the chil-

dren’s area for the

summer months com-

ing up, and then an-

other school year in

the Fall. There is so

much to be done!

Walk into the main

church entry and you

can sense the love and care

that goes into this HUGE effort.

Thank you, Day School, for tak-

ing such great care of the

building and facilities, and for

your outstanding care for

God’s children! We love you!

Green Thumb or NOT!!

Cindy’s Chalkboard

Lego-mania!!

PLEASE PRAY FOR. . . .

Members: Vincent Duiveman; Karen Gibbs; Lewis Cap-

parelli; Bob Schwartz; Jean Roberts; Ovella Followell;

Chuck Berry, in the loss of his sister

Friends & Family of New Haven UMC Mark Nicholson; Linda Gregory’s daughter-in-law, Lea;

Peppa Smith; Ruth Ann Field; Syble Perry; Rich Foster’s

dad, Charles; the homeless; our world, city, country, pub-

lic servants & leaders.

Covenant Care (prayers & visits appreciated) Marjorie Stewart, Rosemary Tarr, Dot and Kelly

Haynes; Laurie & Mahcoe VanDyke; Dorothy Koons

SENIOR SUNDAY ~ MAY 29th!

If you or a family member are graduating this spring from high school, college, technical school, or any other school of higher learning, please send a picture of the graduate and a short bio of where you are graduating, your ma-jor, and your future plans. Please email this in-formation as soon as possible to pat.bates@newhavenumc.org so that we can share your accomplishment in our Spire article and in our weekly bulletin insert. We will recog-nize you in church services on May 29th and have a cake to honor and congratulate you be-tween the services in the hallway. Please feel free to wear your cap and gown if you like!!!

PROJECT TRANSFORMATION “THANK YOU” Thank you for attending the Project Transformation celebra-tion! We greatly appreciate your support for Project Transfor-mation! Thank you for your generosity! A special thank you for the participants in the program and especially for our Master of Ceremonies—Phil Roberts. We appreciate the blue grass musicians including Bill Dayton, Art Pancook,C. W. Creech, Tom Overton and Carolyn Toalson. Hannah Henson said a lovely prayer. Jocelyn Schifferdecker and Hannah Henson led the children’s choir in singing. Wyatt Schifferdecker and Hannah Henson from our Youth group shared a story with us. Paula Fox arranged for the children to make the beautiful placemats on the tables. We appreciate Adriaan Duiveman for his hard work on the program.

Tiffany Sherwin did a great job with the silent auction. We appreciate the many people who made donations to make the silent auction a success. Tammye and David Johnson filled a basket full of “Coffee and Goodies.” Lou Lindsey gave bamboo bowls, a panda, and a plant. Regina La Grone do-nated a beautiful Carousel Horse. Susan Harris filled a bas-ket with “Spa Goodies.” The Interlude Class graciously do-nated a basket for a “Starter Home.” Kris Farnsworth donated ten free Zumba classes. Roka donated a gift card. Karyn Ma-io generously donated five baskets from The Shops at 2 Di-vas Emporium—2 tea sets, kitchen items, bath set, and sta-tionary. Marianne Duiveman made two delicious desserts—cream puffs and a raspberry butter cream cake. Michael and Tiffany Sherwin generously donated several items--“Family Movie Night,” “Around the House Items,” “Devotional and Blessing Bracelet,” “Car Wash,” “Silver/Yellow Rustic Cuff/Blessing Bracelet,” “With God/Silver Rustic Cuff,” “Red/Gold Rustic Cuff,” and “Brown/Gold Rustic Cuff.” Barry and Becky Puryear donated several items.

The Project Transformation committee members have donat-ed their time and talents and we appreciate them all. Many helped set up, cook, serve, clean-up, and made donations of decorations and food including the delicious cookies. Carolyn Toalson arranged for the group of blue grass musicians. Tif-fany and Michael Sherwin donated the table decorations with the balloons. Lou Lindsey recorded the event with her beauti-ful photographs. Cathy Amos did a wonderful Ministry Mo-ment about Project Transformation. A special thank you to our committee members—Cathy Amos, Marianne Duiveman, Jennifer Fisher, Dick and Kay Garwood, Susan Harris, Lou Lindsey, Barry Puryear, Phil Roberts, Bailey Sartain, Wyatt Schifferdecker, Michael and Tiffany Sherwin, John and Mary Stutsman, David and Carolyn Toalson. A special thank you to Adriaan and Marianne Duiveman for their fellowship, provid-ing their home for our meetings, their generosity, and their loving kindness.

Thank you Pastor Cindy and Peter for all of your help and support.

Adriaan Duiveman and Becky Puryear Co-Chairs for Project Transformation

VBS LEADERS NEEDED!!!

JUNE 5-9 5:30-8:00 pm

Wanted: Leaders who want to explore the Word of God with children!

At Surf Shack VBS, we will help our children catch the wave of God’s amazing love through missions, dramas, crafts, games, sci-ence activities, music, and lots of fun!

We still need: Craft Leader Another Pre-K Leader Another 3-4th Grade Leader Snack Supper Helpers Contact Paula Fox if you can help! paula.fox@newhavenumc.org 918-743-6491

Murdock Villa May

Birthday Party

IN-SERVICE SUNDAY—MAY 22ND

PROJECT TRANSFORMATION LUNCHEON AND SILENT AUCTION

Adult Sunday School Come join us at 9:45 am!

Room 185: Discovery Class Galatians

Room 209: Fellowship Class Revelation Study

Room 210: New Friendship Class Biblical Archaeology of Jerusalem

and Northern Kingdom

Parlor: Christian Living Class Adult Bible Study Curriculum

Room 161 Interlude Class “The Call: The Life and Message of

the Apostle, Paul”.

Room 205: Journeys Class “The Will of God”

New Haven Staff Members

Rev. Cindy Havlik Senior Pastor Rev. Suzanne Davis Associate Pastor Jennifer Payton Business Manager Stephen Merrick Music Director Patrick Grafton Youth Director Paula Fox Children’s Director Pat Bates Adm. Assistant Ann Martin Financial Secretary Mary Ann Cunningham Nursery Director Teresa Roberts Organist Rev. Jeanette Boyd Retired Deacon Kacie Kendrick Day School Dir. Joan West After School Care Oscar Sturgeon Custodian

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Opportunities of the Week May 29 ~ June 5

SUNDAY, MAY 29 Senior Sunday Communion Sunday 8:45 am Contemporary Worship & Children’s Church 9:45 am Sunday School 9:45 am Senior Reception/Coffee Area 11:00 am Traditional Worship & Children’s Church 5:00 pm Jr. High Bible Study 6:00 pm Youth Fellowship Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. High Bible Study

MONDAY, MAY 30 MEMORIAL DAY...OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY, MAY 31 6:00 pm Community Craft Workshop/270 7:00 pm Boy Scouts/Gym 7:30 pm AA/ 185,205,209,210

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 6:00 pm Youth Group 7:00 pm One Spirit Choir 7:00 pm ACOA/206

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 6:00 pm Praise Band/Sanctuary 7:15 pm Yoga

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 7:30 pm AA/Gym

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 8:30 am Men’s Breakfast Bunch/Parlor

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Promotion Sunday Communion Sunday 8:45 am Contemporary Worship & Children’s Church 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship & Children’s Church 12:15 am All-In Meeting/Parlor 5:00 pm Jr. High Bible Study 5:30 pm Vacation Bible School 6:00 pm Youth Fellowship Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. High Bible Study

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ATTENDANCE May 22, 2016

8:45 am— 69 11:00 am— 103 Total: 172

Sunday School Adults– 45 Youth–10

Children–4

SENIOR SUNDAY MAY 29TH

WE WILL HONOR OUR GRADUATES WITH CAKE AND PUNCH IN THE

GUEST SERVICES AREA BETWEEN

SERVICES.

June Birthdays 1. Kelly Haynes 2. Joel Roberts 4. Greg Hart Carla Hefley 6. David Roberts Audrey Quinalty Carson Russell 7. Ron Cunningham 8. Jean Roberts Jone Friesen 11. Pat Thomas 12. Stacey Schifferdecker Bill Gotcher 15. Tonya Ford Deena Smith 17. Mekenzie Blanchard Nicole Grafton 19. Patty Lewis 20. Joseph Stevenson Barry Puryear 23. Melba Turner 25. Marjorie Hughes 26. Stevi Smith Quitman McCrory 27. Deborah Merrick