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During the month of March we will do an all-church study of Renegade Gospel: the Rebel

Jesus, by Mike Slaughter. The chapter themes will be the themes for Sunday morning

worship, and they will be fleshed out more in depth during the weekly small group

meetings. Here are excerpts from the intro of Mike’s book:

Let’s be honest. Most of us have taken the Jesus of history and recreated him in our

own cultural, political, ideological, theological, and denominational bubble. This is so

easy to do. We see through the lens of our family origins and cultural experiences. The

great art galleries of Europe reveal centuries of humanity’s cultural prejudices in

projecting onto Jesus personal, nationalistic, political, and racial identities. Many in

my own country, the United States, have created a partisan Jesus who sides with their

own political interests.

In the comfort of our well-appointed sanctuaries and the security of our doctrines, we

forget that Jesus was a member of a marginalized and persecuted minority. He spent

the first two years of his life as a refugee in Africa due to the campaign of genocide

initiated by King Herod. His mission was seen as heretical by the religiously correct

and as subversive by the Roman political forces that occupied Palestine. Tradition

tells us that all his disciples, except the Apostle John who died in exile on the Island of

Patmos, suffered martyrs’ deaths for their allegiance to this man and his mission.

I am writing this book during the season of Lent. There is no better time in the

Christian year to reexamine our response to Jesus’ invitation, “Come, follow

me” (Matthew 4: 19). It doesn’t take much simply to profess our belief in Jesus. But it

is a far different matter to take seriously the words of the One who tells us, “Whoever

wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and

follow me ” (Luke 9: 23).

The Lenten season is a sobering reminder that the journey with Jesus leads to a

cross. Jesus reminded the crowds that showed up motivated by self-interest, miracles

of healing, and free food to count the cost of discipleship (Luke 14: 25-33). He con-

cluded by saying, “In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you

have cannot be my disciples” (verse 33). I will be sixty-three when this book is pub-

lished and a serious Jesus follower for over forty years. I have to deal, on a daily basis,

with the luring sirens of materialism, the lustful passions of appetite, and the blinding

comforts of living in that small percentage of privilege, in a world where a child dies

every four seconds from a hunger-related cause. If you’re finding it difficult to be who

God needs you to be and who your family believes you to be, know that you are not

alone in your struggle. I look forward to continuing this journey with you. Together we

will dare to dispel the illusions about a benign Savior who only taught us nice ways to

live, who lives eternally to serve our personal needs and then takes us to heaven

when we die. Jesus is so much more than this! Let’s rediscover the rebel who came to

initiate the radical movement of God that will “bring good news to the poor, . . . bind

up the brokenhearted, . . . [and] proclaim release for captives” (Isaiah 61: 1 CEB).

Jesus asks all of us, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matt. 16:15) Perhaps this study

can help give us more clarity about our answer.

Until later….grace and peace to you! Rik

Easter Highlights

This year we are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of

the VUMC Women’s Retreat. We are going to take

some time and reflect on where we’ve been, and

think about what our legacy will be going forward.

Our speakers this year are Rev. Tish Malloy and

Sarah Nichols. Tish was our Senior Pastor when we

began the retreat, and Sarah (her daughter) grew up

at Village UMC. Emily Dimmitt, one of our newest

members and one of the worship leaders at The Well,

will lead music.

The retreat will be at Village UMC and is a one day

event, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 28th.

All women of the church and guests are invited to

participate. The cost is $35 and first time attendees

are free. Breakfast and lunch will be served.

Sign up begins Sunday, March 8th.

We look forward to sharing this experience with you!

As we begin Lent, we are

invited to reflect on the

cross and its meaning in our

lives. After taking time for

reflection, you are invited to

create a cross with whichever

art form or building process

that you choose. It can be a

painting, cross stitch, quilt,

metal work, wood work, or

found art. Then, tell us about it.

What was the inspiration for the

piece? What are the building materials or art form that

you used? Most importantly, what does the cross mean

to you? Why is it significant in your faith life?

Please deliver your cross to the church beginning

Monday, March 30th and be sure to have it there by

Thursday, April 2nd. If you have any questions, contact

Kathryn Witzel at [email protected].

The Cross Project What is Your Legacy?

Passion/Palm Sunday

March 29 worship services are offered at 8:15, 9:30 or 10:30.

Holy Week Breakfast

Monday, March 30—Friday, April 3 at 6:30 a.m. Begin your day with spiritual focus, food, and

fellowship.

Maundy Thursday

April 2, beginning at 6:00 p.m., this service will include a Seder Feast led by Pastor Rik Marion,

followed by a pot luck supper. Because of the specialty foods offered during the Seder, advance

reservations will be required. Be watching for more details.

Holy Saturday

April 4 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon, all children will want to come for crafts, snacks, prizes and an Easter

Egg hunt! For more details, read the article on page 3 in the Children’s Ministries section.

Easter Sunday

April 5 come to a Sanctuary service at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., or The Well at

9:30 a.m. to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior with thanksgiving for this

awesome gift of His grace.

Please note: There will be NO Good Friday service this year.

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Children’s Ministries

UMW News for March

Think Summer! Camp dates for elementary children have been announced. Mark your calendars now and plan on your

child having a fun, exciting learning experience at Canyon Camp near Hinton, OK. Sonshine Camp is for

children entering grades 1 and 2. Those dates are June 13-14 or July 11-12. Growin’ in Grace Camp is for

children entering grades 3-5. Those dates are June 8-10 or June 10-12, July 13-15 or July 15-17. Watch for

more information soon.

Life in Bible Times Beginning March 8 children in grades K-5 will be studying “Life in Bible Times (Mary and Martha)” during

their Amazing Voyage. The Main Idea is “Learning about Bible times helps us understand Jesus and his

teachings. Jesus teaches us in our everyday lives.” The key Bible verse is Luke 10:42, “Mary has chosen the

right thing and it will not be taken from her.” Amazing Voyage gathers at 9:15 each Sunday morning in the

Jungle Room. From there, children go to Art, Cooking, Games, Movies, Science or Storytelling to learn more

about life in Bible times.

Holy Saturday Holy Saturday is a special day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. At Village UMC it’s celebrated with

children, infant through grade 5, having Easter egg hunts by age group, watching a puppet show about the real

meaning of Easter, dying Easter eggs, playing Easter Bingo, creating a craft, enjoying a tasty snack, having their

picture taken with the Easter bunny and registering for prizes. The event will be Saturday, April 4, from 10 to

noon. YOU CAN BE A PART OF THIS FUN MORNING! Plastic eggs and wrapped candy that will fit in the eggs can

be left in the box by Martha’s office. Money donations will pay for prizes for Bingo and drawings. Volunteers are

needed to welcome the children and their families and to assist with the activities. If volunteering is your thing,

contact Martha at the church or Shannon Boyer at [email protected].

UMW Leadership meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9,

at the church.

Upcoming Circle Meetings

March 10: Wesleyan Women will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the church.

March 17: Martha Circle will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the church.

Ruth Circle will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Jo Ann Fair.

Ladies will be making cinnamon rolls on Saturday, March 21, and will be selling them

on Sunday, March 22.

Everyone keep these dates in April on your calendars:

April 11 will be our own Bake Sale. Even if you are not a

member of UMW, we welcome any baked goods for our sale.

April 24-26 is our Spiritual Growth Retreat at Canyon Camp

with Judy Horne leading. If you are not a member of UMW

but are interested in going to this retreat, please check with

Peggy Clifton or any other UMW member for details and an application.


Lenten Study Begins The new all church small group study began March 1 and will continue throughout the Lenten season. We

are studying the book, Renegade Gospel by Mike Slaughter. The books are available for purchase for $10

and it’s not too late to join one of these groups outlined below—any of them would love for you to come!

Sunday Morning groups beginning at 9:15 (All Sunday school classes welcome newcomers)

Crusader Class – Room 105 – Dale Smith, teacher

Journey Class – Conference Room – Steve Muns, teacher

Pastor’s Class – Room 103 – Rik Marion, teacher

Wesley Class – Parlor – Robert McMaster, teacher

Sunday Evening group at 6 pm

VUMC Fellowship Hall—John and Jenny Ferguson, teachers

A light supper will be served.

Tuesday Morning group at 10 am

Church Conference Room – Rik Marion, teacher

Thursday Evening group at 6 pm

Church Room 103 – Julie Whitson, teacher

Thursday Evening group at 7 pm

Home of Phillip & Kendra Farrill, teachers

Come join us on Thursday, March 12th at Noon

for a Potluck luncheon. Bring a dish to share and

several friends.

Our Guest Speaker is Elaine Richards, from

Crossings Community Clinic. She will enlighten

us all on the different services that the Clinic

provides as well as volunteer opportunities

and the needs of the Clinic. What a wonderful

blessing this clinic has brought to our community!

You are invited to stay after clean-up and learn a

new card game from Mary Moore.

Mission Fair Prime Timers

What: VUMC Mission Fair

Where: Church Lobby

When: Sunday, March 8, 2015

This Sunday, come a little bit early, or stay a

little bit late, and walk through the church

lobby for our Mission Fair!

We will be advertising our projects for 2015

and hope that you will buy in with your active

participation in at least one (1) mission

project this year! Come see what we have

planned!

Many Thanks!

Special Prayers Requested Looking Ahead

In March, Kevin and Dr. Ashley Pojezny (son and

daughter-in-law of Carl & Patti) will be traveling to

Kapsowar, Kenya. They will be participating in a

month long trip to the Mission Hospital there and will

be working with local tribes in the area, most of whom

have limited medical care.

Serving at the Hospital will bring relief to some of the

long-term missionary doctors there, plus allow Kevin

and Ashley to share Christ with the local tribes people.

Here are a few of their prayer requests:

God’s light to be revealed to those in darkness

Wisdom and God’s hand of guidance in medicine

and communication

Protection over them

and the other

missionaries serving

They are excited

about what God

will do on their trip.

Mark your

calendars

now!

On Saturday, April 11, UMM and UMW will once

again combine their efforts for a delicious event!

Start your morning with breakfast prepared by the

UMM, then shop the variety of baked goods that will

be offered by the UMW. Start dieting now so that you

can “fully” enjoy this day!

A District Conference meeting will be held

on Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at

Church of the Servant.

Deadline for the April 3rd Herald will be

Friday, March 20. Email your articles to

[email protected].

Many thanks to those who helped to make the Silent Gift Basket Auction on Sunday

the 22nd such a success! Just over $3,000 was raised! Thanks to the Basket

Contributors, the cooks, the bakers, the clean-up crew and especially to those who

wrote checks to help us pay down the mortgage at Village UMC!

Burn the Mortgage Committee

From June Tucker:

“My Forever Church,

I feel I should address this to each & every staff, each & every member but suffice it to say,

we so appreciate the memorial to Ken. I truly felt the love of that church and know I will

always have part of my heart there. Thank you again.”

From Punk and Pat Bonner:

“Miss everyone and are certainly thankful for all the prayers, phone calls,

text messages, and all the delicious food that has found our home. Village is awe-

some, but only because of the people who represent the Village. Our love.”

Tom Huber is back!

“Thanks to everyone who pitched in to keep the church running while I was gone. There

are too many to name individually, but you know who you are! I’m happy to be back, and

so grateful to be a part of such a loving group. In love and service, Tom”


March/April 2015

S M T W T F S

7 Youth Winter Jam Concert

8 Mission Fair

8:15 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. The Well 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Chancel Ringers 3-4 p.m. Confirmation Class 4:00 p.m. VUM Youth 6:00 p.m. Lenten Study at VUMC

9 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. UMW Leadership Meeting

10 8:45 a.m. Worship Planning 10:00 a.m. Lenten Study 6:00 p.m. Finance Meeting 6:30 p.m. Wesleyan Women 7:00 p.m. Support Groups

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9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals 1-5:00 p.m. Stitch/Sew 4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends 5:00 p.m. Village Café 5:30 p.m. Ladies Ensemble 5:45 p.m. Prayer Service 6:00—7:30 p.m. Youth 6:00 p.m. LHK Singers 6:15 p.m. Ladies Study 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir

12 11:00 a.m. Village Connections 12:00 Noon Prime Timers

6:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Support Group

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6:30 a.m. Friday Breakfast ALL INVITED!

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15 One Great Hour

Of Sharing 8:15 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. The Well 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Chancel Ringers 3-4 p.m. Confirmation Class 4:00 p.m. VUM Youth 6:00 p.m. Lenten Study at VUMC

16 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry @ VUMC

17 8:45 a.m. Worship

Planning 10:00 a.m. Lenten Study 10:00 a.m. Martha Circle 1:00 p.m. Ruth Circle 7:00 p.m. Support Group

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19

6:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Support Group

20 6:30 a.m. Friday Breakfast ALL INVITED!

21 Kitchen in use for Cinnamon Rolls

22 Cinnamon Rolls!


Eat at Johnnie’s Day!

23 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Worship Committee 6:30 p.m. Commu-nications Meeting

24 8:45 a.m. Worship Planning 10:00 a.m. Lenten Study 7:00 p.m. Support Group

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26

11:00 a.m. Village Connections 6:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Support Group

27 6:30 a.m. Friday Breakfast ALL INVITED!

28 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Women’s Retreat

29 Palm Sunday


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30 6:30 a.m. Holy Week Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Bible Study

31 6:30 a.m. Holy Week Breakfast 8:45 a.m. Worship Planning 10:00 a.m. Lenten Study 7:00 p.m. Support Group

April 1

6:30 a.m. Holy Week Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Mobile Meals 1-5:00 p.m. Stitch/Sew 4:15 p.m. Circle of Friends 5:00 p.m. Village Café 5:30 p.m. Ladies Ensemble 5:45 p.m. Prayer Service 6:00—7:30 p.m. Youth 6:00 p.m. LHK Singers 6:15 p.m. Ladies Study 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir

2 6:30 a.m. Holy Week Breakfast 6:00 p.m. Maundy Thurs-day Service & Seder Meal with Potluck dinner 7:00 p.m. Support Group

3 Good Friday

6:30 a.m. Holy Week Breakfast

Church Office Closed NO Good Friday Service

4 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Holy Saturday

Easter Egg Hunt and activities

5 Easter Sunday

8:15 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. The Well 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Trustees’ Meeting

I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on

to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. He was

seen by Peter and then by the Twelve. After that, he was seen by more than 500 of his followers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he was seen by James and later by all the apostles. Last of all, as

though I had been born at the wrong time, I also saw him. Apostle Paul, in the first letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 15, Verses 3-8

And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Saviour’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be that Thou, My God, shouldst die for me? Amazing love!

Happy Birthday to: March 5

Judy Ellis

March 6

Parker Lackey

March 7

Joyce Funderburg

Collin Lee

March 8

Judy Horne

March 9

Bill Bond

Jerry Culbreath

Lamont Henderson

March 10

Alicia Galyon

Nancy Selby

March 12

Isaac Self

Hsi Tai

March 13

Eliot Schechter

March 15

Jackie Christian

Julie Whitson

March 18

Brody Avery

Dana Matson

March 20

Jameson Samson

March 21

Bradyn Sloup

March 22

Herb Kennicutt

Jeff Marrs

Delphia Seitz

March 24

Stephen Snider

March 25

Jack Drakeford

March 27

Malley Clifton

Bill McKelvey

March 28

Sybil Brian

Emery Clifton

March 29

Jean Harris

March 31

Guy Jones

Celebrations, Prayer Concerns and Items of Interest

Ushers for March

David Selby

Alan Lee

Crystal Self

Ken Kendrick

Greeter for March:

Wanda Vanderburg

Nursery Workers:

March 8 March 15

Jamie Brooks Jamie Brooks

Kelli Hayes Kelli Hayes

Jacob Jameson Sarah Jones

March 22 March29

Jamie Brooks Jamie Brooks

Kelli Hayes Kelli Hayes

Andy Greely Austin Elliott

Acolytes:

March 8 March 15

Cameron Samson Zane Fidler

Keara Lee Alden Clark

Dylan Sims Rory Fidler

March 22 March 29

Alison Samson Cameron Samson

Dillon Lee Raleigh Fidler

Avery Boyer Jamie Samson

Please consider volunteering

at the front desk on Tuesday

afternoons, from 12:30 to

4:30 p.m. We really need your

help. For more information, or to

volunteer, contact Julie Whitson

at 751-8116 or email her at

[email protected]

Daylight savings

time is back! Set

your clocks forward

one hour beginning

Sunday, March 8!

Happy Anniversary to: March 15

Ray & Betty Brown

March 16

John & Jenny Ferguson

March 18

Keith & Cheryl Shideler

March 21

Greg & Crystal Self

Prayer Concerns:

Shirley Akeman

Margaret Allison

Nancy Baysinger Camille Bennitt

Punk Bonner Sibyl Brian

Dick Burroughs Pat Burton

Megan Clampitt Glenys Decker

Kenneth Dedering Ruth Dedering

Jack Dougherty Sherry Duncan

Rena Ellis Beau Ferguson

Dee Ferguson Charise Frazier

Bud & Jane Griffy Tom Huber

Bill Kidwell Jim & Johnna Kienholz

Rev. Rik Marion Jeff Marrs

Billie Marshall Lauren Montague

Bill Noble Rev. Chester Phyffer

Marilyn Pick Merriane Sanford

Jayne Smith Sandra Soli

Jim Stover Ann Taylor

Mary Taylor Mary Vogler

Matthew Weber Maxine White

Nicki Woodford

Kevin & Dr. Ashley Pojezny, serving

in Africa

Our hearts and prayers are with the

following families during this time

of sorrow:

Margaret Allison and family,

following the recent death of

Gordon Allison

Mary Taylor and family,

following the recent death of

Bill Taylor

Dianna Jameson and family,

following the death of her

father, Keith Smith

Pastor

Rev. Rik Marion Minister of Worship and Music

Tom White

Coordinator of Student Ministries

Phil Brooks

Coordinator of Children’s Ministries

Martha Pendleton Church Office Administrator

Julie Whitson

Instrumentalist

Judy Horne Pianist

Nancy Baysinger Child Care

Jamie Brooks Finance Administrator

Sally Langer

Custodian

Tom Huber

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