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SANTA FE EXPRESSIONS JANUARY 2019

Laurel Hall, Director of Youth and Education

Laurel grew up an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in Letters with Distinction, and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

Laurel married Ward Hall in 1996 and taught middle school French at Westminster School. The two welcomed their first child, daughter Arden, in 1999. For six years the family re-located to Paris, TX and during that time welcomed their second born child, son Brink, in 2001. While they lived in Paris they were active members of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. The family moved back to Oklahoma City in 2004.

Laurel began her seminary journey at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2014. She graduated in 2018, having won the seminary's Frederick Boechner Award for Excellence in Preaching. For the last eighteen months, Laurel has served the congregation of Connecting Point/The North Campus of Westminster Presby-terian Church as Pastoral Intern. Prior to that she served Westminster as Youth Intern, writing curriculum and teaching high school Sunday School, taking students on mission trips, and spearheading a college min-istry.

Laurel also served Boy Scouts of America Troop 4 as Chaplain for sev-eral years. Laurel has been a certified yoga instructor since 2003 and earned her 500-hour master teacher certification with Holy Yoga in 2012. When she's not at church, Laurel loves to cook, exercise, and cheer for the Thunder and the Soon-ers.

L-R Brink, Laurel, Ward, and Arden Hall

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Santa Fe Presbyterian Church

Pastor

Rev. Mitch Miller

[email protected]

Director of Music Ministry

Tim Goff

[email protected]

SaFe Day Director

Nancy Johnson

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Administrative Assistant

Eleen Svanas

[email protected]

Officers

Elders Deacons

Charlotte Langley

Mike Reed

Ann Stewart

Don Sterne

John Laisle

Bev Mackey

Greg Svanas

Rick Underwood

Andrew Albrecht

Malcom Champlin

Craig Cole

Kathy Rule

Greg Spahr, Clerk of Session

Tracie McCall

Susan Addison

Diane Hughes

Pam Shoulders

Robyn Spahr

Staff

11:00 a.m. Service

Liturgists

Greeters

Diane Hughes is the Deacon leader for January. Hospital visita-

tion is available for both members of our congregation and friends of Santa

Fe. Please contact Dianewith any requests;.

Deacons

Treasurer’s Corner

8:00 a.m. Service

Jan 6 Malcom Champlin

Jan 13 Linda Champlin

Jan 20 Greg Spahr

Jan 27 Ann Stewart

Jan 6

Jan 13

Jan 20

Jan 27

Jan 6 Bruce & Kathy Ackerman

Jan 13 Martin & Martha McNeese

Jan 20 Roger & Katheryn Lawrence

Jan 27 Malcom & Linda Champlin

Hospitality

Jan 6

Joyce Anderson and Shirley

Huffman

Jan 13 Eleen Svanas

Jan 20

Brian Champlin/Sandy

Albrecht/Jeremiah & Alison

Oliver

Jan 27 Jenn & Jason McMahan

Overview of Finances

Revenue continues to be down for the month but on the good side ex-penses were down as well

The increase in the brokerage account is due to transferring $180,000 from Regent Bank. The primary account was up for the month.

Note: If you have questions please call Martin McNeese at 348-3495 or email him at [email protected].

Unrestricted Funds

November Year to Date Monthly Av-

erage General Fund Operating revenue $30,699.77 $440,589.38 $40,053.58 SaFe reimburse - other $1,284.16 $116.74 Miscellaneous Income $321.438.57 Total revenue $30,699.77 $763,312.11 $69,392.01 Operating Expenses $28,060.98 $387,492.97 $35,226.63

Operating net income or loss $2,638.79 $375,819.14 $34,165.38

Building Fund Revenue $1,096.93 $15,939.83 Expenses $6,300.00 $28,605.58 Net Income or Loss $1,096.93 -$12,665.75 Building Fund Bal-ance $124,726.30 Gain or Loss on Endow-ment Current 12/31/2017 Gain/Loss and brokerage accounts Value Value YTD Primary $301,570.25 $291,484.14 $10,086.11 Birthday Legacy $4,469.93 $3,818.20 $651.73

Brokerage Account $180,933.15 $51,287.47 $129,645.68

Total $486,973.33 $346,589.81 $140,383.52


Chili Cook-off

Chili cook-off & Bake-off

February 6, 2019

YOU are invited to enter your favorite chili and/or cake or pie.!

There are 3 categories of chili to

enter, you can enter 1-2-or all 3.

*Family style, low intensity heat, all around good flavor.

**Got some kick, mid-level intensity, good flavor with some heat.

*** Wow that is some Kick, flavor, yes but that’s some heat.

Prizes will be awarded in each category!!!

If you are bringing chili or dessert, please sigh up in the narthex by Sunday February 3rd.

Corn bread, chips, and crackers will be provided.

We hope everyone will come join the fun, and see who wins. Share some Santa Fe Family

time with us. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 94.

SaFe Day School

SaFe Day School had their annual Christmas pro-gram on December 18th.

January finds us rested and re-freshed from The Christmas Break, and ready to start a New Year!

This month we will be learning about hibernation, and all things winter! Miss Meredith’s class will be doing all types of winter science experiments. We love to see what fun things she has for her class!

Then we will be coming to school in our PJ's!

Endowment

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Christmas Eve Service



“Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. Teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:1,2,12

Another new year is upon us – what a challenge! It is especially challenging in light of

God’s Word that shows us our days upon the earth are rapidly passing. Maybe we need to pray

with the psalmist for a “heart of wisdom” that will enable us this year to live each new day in a

way that brings all glory to God.

2018 was a wonderful year of music and worship at Santa Fe, especially during the Ad-

vent and Christmas seasons. The Hanging of the Greens on December 2 was, as always, an in-

credible service. We were blessed to have the Deer Creek Brass Quintet (with our own Mikayla

Schwabe) at the Christmas Dinner on December 12. The Youth Bells and Santa Fe Winds

played beautifully in worship on December 16. The Chancel Choir led an amazing musical wor-

ship service “Tapestry of Light”, a Celtic Celebration with the Chamber Orchestra on Decem-

ber 23, and, of course, both evening

Christmas Eve services were sweet and

meaningful.

Mustard Seed and Chancel Choir

rehearsals will resume on

Wednesday, January 9 with the

Chancel Choir at 6:45 and Mus-

tard Seed at 8:00. SANTA FE

WINDS will also start back on

that day at 5:00 p.m. and

LOOKING AHEAD in 2019

January 6 Epiphany of the Lord Sunday

Ordination and Installation of Church Officers

January 13 Baptism of the Lord Sunday

March 6 Ash Wednesday

April 14 Palm Sunday

April 18 Maundy Thursday Service

April 19 Good Friday

April 21 Resurrection of the Lord/Easter Sunday


Calendar

Tuesday, January 1st

New Year’s Day

Office Closed

Wednesday, January 2nd

Pilgrimage Renewal Group 12:00 pm

Thursday, January 3rd

Outreach 6:00 pm

Cub Scouts 6:30 pm

Worship Meeting 7:15 pm

Friday, January 4th

Mom’s Club 9:00 am

Saturday, January 5th

Unhanging of the Greens 10:00 am

Sunday, January 6th

Epiphany of the Lord

Early Worship 8:30 am

Sunday School (all ages) 9:40 am

Traditional Worship 11:00 am

Middle School Youth 3:00 pm

All Youth Dinner 5:00 pm

High School Youth 5:30 pm

Monday, January 7th

Girl Scouts 6:00 pm

Tuesday, January 8th

SaFe Day School 9:30 am

Staff Meeting 10:30 am

Deacons 7:00 pm

Boy Scout Troop 94 7:00 pm

Wednesday, January 9th


Martha Circle 10:00 am


Intercessory Prayer 5:00 pm

Youth Bells 5:30 pm

Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00 pm

Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:45 pm

Mustard Seed Rehearsal 8:00 pm

Thursday, January 10th


Christian Education 7:00 pm

Saturday, January 12th

Troop 94 Leader Training 9:00 am

Sunday, January 13th

Baptism of the Lord




Monday, January 14th

Caregivers’ Support Group 7:00 pm




Hannah Circle 7:00 pm






Youth Bells 5:30 pm






Session Meeting 7:00 pm



Sunday School (all a 9:40 am


Monday, January 21st

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Office Closed

Tuesday, January 22nd



Scout Troop 94 7:00 pm

Wednesday, January 23rd




Youth Bells 5:30 pm






Agape Stitchers 7:00 pm





Middle School Youth 3:00 pm

All Youth Dinner 5:00 pm

High School Youth 5:30 pm

Monday, January 28th

Stephen Ministry 4:30 pm









Youth Bells 5:30 pm




Thursday, January 31st


As winter has arrived,

please watch the news

for closures. If you are

concerned, please

stay home and be safe.


Birthdays

Jan 1 Dennis Eggleston

Aidan Windholz

Jan 3 Nikki Hoover

Jan 4 Ruby Cole

Thaddeus Newman

Jan 6 Karel Amasaman

Gaines Ballew

Jan 9 Cati McGee

Hannah Shattuck

Jan 10 Daniel Oliver

Jan 13 Esther Brigden

Stephanie Dage

Jan 15 Linda Hershey

Jan 16 Shirlee Laisle

Alison Oliver

Jan 20 Ellen Eggleston

Jan 22 Teresa Freeman

Jan 23 Charlotte Langley

Jan 25 Chuck Creamer

Jan 27 Isabella Hanson

Jan 28 Charles Suenram

Jan 29 Garry Eggleston

Jan 30 Finn McCall

Jan 31 Katheryn Lawrence

Tracy Reed

2019 Valentine’s Day Dinner and Silent Auction

Sponsored by the Santa Fe Youth

The Youth of Santa Fe invite you to attend the Annual Valentine’s Day

Dinner and Silent Auction. Please join us for an evening of fine dining,

cooked and served by the youth of the congregation, with the help from

the culinary talented Brian Champlin. Along with dinner, there will be

a silent auction consisting of items donated by members of the congre-

gation. Proceeds from the silent auction and ticket sales will help our

youth go on mission trips, conferences, as well as support other activi-

ties. Entertainment will be provided by the youth as well. This is a per-

fect way to spend Valentine’s Day and support a good cause. The din-

ner will be on Sunday, February 10, 2018. Tickets will be $15 in ad-

vance, until Wednesday, February 6, and $20 after February 6 and can

even be purchased at the door. Child care and a child friendly meal can

be provided. The ticket for a child friendly meal will be $5. The last day

to pre-register for child care and meal will be February 6. The commit-

tee will begin collecting donations for the silent auction on Saturday,

January 26, and these items will be available for bidding on Sunday,

January 27.

Member Spotlight

Tom and Teresa Freeman Tom and Teresa were born and raised in Ponca City, OK. They met in band in high school. They are the proud parents of four children: Jen-nifer, 44; Jessica, 41; Julie, 39; and Jared, 37. Teresa and Tom, better known as Mimi and Poppi, consider their fam-ily as their blessings and their nine sweet grandbabies as their hobbies. Jennifer is an elementary prin-cipal in Ponca City and has two boys: Gabriel, 15 and Garrison, 8. Jessica is a library assistant at

an elementary school in Edmond. Jessica and her husband Anthony are the parents of Eleanor, 15; Emily, 13; and Eli, 9. Julie is a registered nurse and lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband, Paul, and their 20-month-old daughter, Mallory Rose. Jared is an assistant principal and coach in Morrison, OK Public Schools. He lives in Ponca City with his wife Jennifer and three daughters Tori, 15; Tessa, 13; and Tara, 9. Tom and Teresa have lived in Edmond a total of 37 years. Teresa is a regis-tered nurse at St. Anthony Hospital and Tom is an instructional coach with Great Expectations Foundation.

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Angel Tree and Whiz Kids Cards for Neighborhood Services Organization

What an awesome church we have!! The Mission Committee is very thankful to have the support of our

church members and to know you care about the mission work of our church. Because of you, we were

able to provide two gifts to each mother and each child that live in Martha’s House and Gatewood and

also gift cards to the Whiz Kids. You made many families and children have a much nicer Christmas.

Thanks again!!

Mission Committee

Building a Foundation for the Future

As 2018 draws to a close and we are finishing our stewardship drive, we are grateful for all who prayerfully completed pledge cards to support the ministry of Santa Fe in 2019. We have received 51 pledges so far amounting to almost $375,000 or 86% of our goal. If you are one considering a pledge but have not done so, please join in the effort. You can pick up a pledge card in the Narthex or the church office. Thank you for being a meaningful part of the Body of Christ. We have much to look for-ward to in the coming year.

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