OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS OPEN DOORS

October 10, 2013 Issue No. 147

The O.U. Reporter

Worship Schedule Sunday, October 13 Worship Services— 8:45, 9:00 &

10:55 a.m.

Fellowship Time—9:30 a.m.

Sunday School—10:00 a.m.

UMYF—5:00 p.m.

Genesis Ringers—5:00 p.m.

Reading Group—5:00 p.m.

FISH (5th & 6th grades)—5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 16 Dan Phillip’s Men’s Bible Study—7:00

Growing in Grace Men’s Group—noon

Women’s Prison Ministry—1:45 p.m.

Children Choristers—4:00 p.m.

Youth Band—4:00 p.m.

Youth Choir—5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Meal—5:00-6:00 p.m.

Holy Communion—5:15 p.m.

Worship on Wednesday—5:30 p.m.

**children preschool-5th grade**

Celebration Ringers—6:00 p.m.

Chancel Choir—7:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 20 Worship Services— 8:45, 9:00 &

10:55 a.m.

Fellowship Time—9:30 a.m.

Sunday School—10:00 a.m.

UMYF—5:00 p.m.

FISH (5th & 6th grades)—5:30 p.m.

Genesis Ringers—5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23 Dan Phillip’s Men’s Bible Study—7:00

Growing in Grace Men’s Group—noon

Women’s Prison Ministry—1:45 p.m.

Children Choristers—4:00 p.m.

Youth Band—4:00 p.m.

Youth Choir—5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Meal—5:00-6:00 p.m.

Holy Communion—5:15p.m.

Worship on Wednesday—5:30 p.m.

**children preschool-5th grade**

Celebration Ringers—6:00 p.m.

Chancel Choir—7:00 p.m.

**See p. 5 for information about

Youth Wednesday Night programs**

Many of us live with two opposite feelings. On the one hand, we want to experience meaning and purpose in our lives. On the other hand, we often feel like we are running on empty. That’s quite the paradox. Last week, I once again viewed the latest adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Miserables. Hugo clearly demonstrates meaning and purpose through the friendship of Jean Valjean and the Monsignor. You recall that the Monsignor offers lodging to the wayward Valjean, and Valjean repays his hospitality by stealing valuable silver. The police arrest and return Valjean to face the priest. Certain that he will be going to prison, Valjean is instead stunned by the actions of the Monsignor: not only does he confirm the silver was Valjean’s, but he extravagantly proceeded to give him the candlesticks that Valjean inadvertently forgot to take! While the silver and candlesticks were valuable to the Monsignor, they were of even greater value to Valjean. By giving away the items, the Monsignor provided life and hope to one who was without either. As we enter the Stewardship season at OUUMC, I invite you to be mindful of the blessings of being a part of this community of faith! As mentioned in the last newsletter, Stewardship Sunday is November 17, and while that may seem to be a long way off, we know it will be here sooner than we think. Please prayerfully consider the many ways you can provide life and hope to others. Gratefully, Russ McLellan Church Administrator

PRESENCE Sunday Worship

September 29

8:45 a.m. 70

9:00 a.m. 123

10:55 a.m. 269

Emeritus (Azaleas) 24

Sunday School 342

October 6

8:45 a.m. 76

9:00 a.m. 114

10:55 a.m. 228

Emeritus (Azaleas) 38

Sunday School 325

Holy Communion

September 25 20

October 2 22

In Memoriam

Martha Wilkins

November 28, 1940-

October 8, 2013

PRAYERS

▪Lee Bolen

▪Ellen Case

▪Clyde Coltharp

▪Beth Doty

▪Sherry Felder

▪Gene Gratz

▪Bill Hamric

▪Cindy Lucas

▪Reba Matsufuji

▪Bob Tettleton

▪Charles Walker

▪Dot Zinn

▪Joanne Zuidema

▪Shirley Bowen, Charlotte Dicus’

mother

▪Susan Brady, Annabelle Covington’s

sister-in-law

▪Jackie Cooke, Carol McLellan’s

mother

▪Jean Halford, Lisa Thompson’s

mother

▪Christy Price, Susan Thomason’s sis-

ter-in-law

▪Joanne Rone, Scott Rone’s mother

▪Emil Sanders, Wanda Poole’s son-in-

law

▪Ann Sayle, Johnny Sayle’s step-

mother

▪Bob Smith, Brent Smith’s father

▪Phil Sneed, Claire Hardy’s brother

▪Josephine Vaughn, Betty Young’s

mother, hospice

▪Jack Walters, Jackie Rozier’s father

▪Nolie Yates, Travis Yates’ father

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Altar Flowers

If you would like to place

flowers on the altar on October

20; November 3; December 29;

or January 5, 12, 19, 26; or

February 2, please call Toya

Bruss, 832-3061.

Budget Information: October 7

Expenses YTD Date $ 1,093,524.86

Received Sunday $ 30,795.00

Received YTD $ 1,150,595.09

Needed Each Week $ 30,022.29

Budget Needed to Date, 2013 $ 1,200,891.52

(Shortage)/Surplus, 2013 $ (50,296.43)

Budget Needed to Date, 2012 $ 1,162,863.20

Shortage, 2012 $ (97,729.20)

OUUMC Travel Coffee Mugs

The Evangelism Team has travel coffee mugs for sale in the church office for $5 each. You can take your mug to High Point Coffee to get it filled with coffee for only $1.

Practicing What Jesus Preached

10/13 “Let Your Yes Be Yes & Your No Be No” Matthew 5:33-37 (Claire Dobbs) 10/20 “Love Your Enemies” Matthew 5: 43-48 (Greg Smith)

10/27 “Concerning Treasures” Matthew 5: 19-21 (Warren Black)

J The ourney Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors

Sundays, 9:00 a.m., Activities Center

Guest Preacher: John Case

This Sunday, October 13, Rev. John Case will preach at the 8:45 and 10:55 traditional services.

Volunteer Opportunity Camellia Hospice of Oxford is recruiting loving and caring volunteers to serve our patients and families during their most sensitive time in life. For over 35 years, Camellia Hospice has been providing at home skilled medical care to those most in need. Volunteers enhance the level of service we give, allowing our patients to remain in the comforts of their own home through this fragile time. Those interested are invited to attend an informational meeting Thursday, October 24, at 5:30 p.m., at our office, 2166 South Lamar Blvd. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Marjorie Buckley, 662-832-0336, 662-238-7771, mbuckley@camellia.com.

Attention Moms!

Do you worry about your children?

Come experience God’s peace and

hope when you pray alongside other

moms. Moms in Prayer Internation-

al, formerly Moms In Touch,

gathers moms together to pray for

God to transform our children and

schools. Won’t you join with us in

prayer for this next generation?

Please contact Jaime Briggs,

912-344-7143 or

thebriggsfam@gmail.com, or Lisa

Thompson, 662-607-2249 for

information about our local group.

We meet Tuesday mornings 10-11

AM. For more information about

Moms in Prayer International, visit

www.MomsInPrayer.org

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NEW MEMBERS & BAPTISM

Gertie & Frank

Liebenberg 303 Stonebridge

662-701-7283

Gertie and Frank come from

Bedford View Methodist

Church in Johannesburg,

South Africa. They have

been in Oxford for a year

and have a son Andre, who

teaches in the Business School at the University of Mississippi,

and a daughter who lives in London. They have three grandchil-

dren and one on the way.

Allison, Ryan, & Hayden

Wally 115 Northpointe Drive

601-341-2995 (Allison)

The Wally family joined

OU on October 6 from

Centenary UMC in

McComb. Ryan is an

optometrist with Oxford

Eye Clinic. Allison is a teacher at Oxford High School and

is the former youth director at Centenary UMC. Their son

Hayden is 3 years old. They are both talented musicians.

Gary & Judy Pickering 2 PR 3057 #3

731-571-5213

The Pickerings joined OU

on October 6 from Christ

Methodist in Jackson. Gary,

a native of Hattiesbirg, and

Judy, a native of Jackson,

met at Ole Miss. Gary works

with a trucking firm in Jackson, Tennessee, and Judy teaches

third grade at OUS. They have a son and a daughter, both who

live in Nashville, and two black labs.

Henry David Witt was

baptized on September 29. He

is the son of Amanda and

David Witt.

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Mississippi Annual Conference

Generosity Summit with Bishop Swanson Tuesday, October 22, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Wesley Hall

REGISTER TODAY!

The Mississippi United Methodist Foundation is pleased to host three Generosity Summits featuring the

teaching of Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. The three events will be held across the state. The summits

are open to clergy and lay. Clergy may receive half of a CEU Credit for full participation. Each summit

will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided on site. Registration cost is $10, which will cover the cost

of snacks and lunch. To register, visit http://mf2013generositysummit.eventbrite.com/ For more information contact Mike

Hicks, associate director of the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation at 601-948-8845.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES

Young Adult Dinner

The Young Adult Sunday School Class will be hosting a dinner for young adults at the home of Kara & Chase Parham on Oct. 13th at 5 pm. If you are interested in attending please contact Kara Parham at kara@olemiss.edu

OUUMC celebrated the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi with a blessing of the animals on October 6.

Bricks for

Building the future one brick at a time.

Camp Lake Stephens has made an impact in the lives of campers since 1946. Each brick purchased helps make needed improvements to the camp, ensuring that CLS will continue to make a difference for years to come. Your support of CLS in the form of a brick will be a permanent reminder of your partnership and involvement with the camp. The bricks will be placed in the new patio by the Administrative Building.

When you buy a brick, you not only make a gift to the camp, but you also create a lasting tribute for you and your family, friend, former counselor, camper or anyone you choose. You can add a brick with your own special message to show your sup-port of Camp Lake Stephens, to commemorate an accomplishment, or to celebrate a milestone or achievement.

Bricks can also be given in honor or in memory of someone else, and the camp will send an acknowledgement to the person or to the family for whom the brick is given.

Order forms are available in the church office. 4x8 inch bricks costs $100, and 8x8 inch bricks cost $150.

Buy a brick today!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

STUDENT MINISTRIES

Wednesdays This Fall: Children Choristers

4:00-5:00 p.m.

First-fifth grades

Choir Room

Youth Band 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Youth Center

Youth Choir 5:00 p.m.

Choir Room

Come- and- Go Meal 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Activities Center

Holy Communion 5:15- p.m.

Sanctuary

W. O. W. (Worship On Wednesday)

5:30-6:15p.m.

Preschool-fifth grades

Celebration Ringers 6:00 p.m.

Bell Choir Room

Youth Small Group Wednesday Schedule:

7th & 8th Grade Boys - 6:30 p.m. 7th Grade Girls - 6:30 p.m. 8th Grade Girls - 6:30 p.m. 9th & 10th Grade Boys - 7:00 p.m. 9th Grade Girls - 7:00 p.m. 10th Grade Girls - 6:30 11th & 12th Grade Co-Ed - 7:00 p.m.

For location information please contact Greg in the Student Ministries office at gsmith@ouumc.org

LAVI

NRAC

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Wednesday, October 30 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Activities Center carnival games… chili cook-off… costume contests… silent auction

Fun for the whole family!

Final Wednesday night celebration of the fall. We will not have a regular meal or W.O.W.

International Mission Trip: Belize June 7-14, 2014

Our youth will travel to Belmopan, Belize next June to work with missionaries Lisa and Jamie Williams of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries. All slots are full at this time. Stay tuned for more information!

***

Football Parking The Belize Mission Team is in charge of football parking this year. Each spot is $30 and sells on a first-come, first-serve basis (no passes will be sold for the season).

Game Date Lot Opens Texas A&M October 12 12:00 noon LSU October 19 12:00 noon

(Lot opens based on kick-off time. Future games are TBD. Call the church office for more information, 662-234-5278.)

F.I.S.H. Feeders October 13: Brenda Norman & Liza Fruge November 3: Kara Cook & Beth Plowman October 20: Susan Bradley & Beth Spencer November 10: Virginia Johnson & Susan Gunn October 27: Meghan Berry & Nicole Gladden November 17: Amy King & Lisa Thompson

Return Service Requested

OXFORD-UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

424 SOUTH TENTH STREET

OXFORD, MS 38655

Phone: 234-5278 Fax: 234-4202 Website: http://www.ouumc.org

Our Church Staff: Name Phone E-mail

Pastor Warren Black 234-5278 office@ouumc.org

Associate Pastor Claire Dobbs 234-5278 clairedobbs8@gmail.com

Director of Children's Ministries Pat Forrester 234-4293 pforrester@ouumc.org

Director of Preschool Programs Susan Phillips 234-3371 dds@ouumc.org

Nursery Coordinator Camille Murphy 234-5278 nursery@ouumc.org

Youth Minister/Journey Music Coord. Greg Smith 234-5278 gsmith@ouumc.org

College Ministries Coordinator Allyson Willis 231-9929 aew illis@bellsouth.net

Journey Coordinator & Assimilation Director Julianna Ross 234-5278 juliannaross@hotmail.com

Music Director & Organist Anita Ludlow 234-5278 aludlow @ouumc.org

Church Administrator Russ McLellan 234-5278 rmclellan@ouumc.org

Admin. Assistant to the Pastors Barbara Camp 234-2680 bcamp@ouumc.org

Choir Director Laura Thompson 234-5278 choir@ouumc.org

Communications Coordinator Emilie Bramlett 234-5278 ebramlett@ouumc.org

Receptionist Jan Estes 234-5278 jestes@ouumc.org

Bookkeeper Sylvia Harvey 234-5278 sharvey@ouumc.org

Manager of Buildings and Grounds James Young 234-5278 office@ouumc.org

Assistant Manager of Buildings Lisa Corrothers 234-5278 office@ouumc.org

Custodian Bennie Malone 234-5278 office@ouumc.org

Notes from the Past SIXTY YEARS AGO: At the Official Board meeting on October 2, 1953, a motion was passed “that a bell sysbem be installed in the hallway upstairs and

downstairs in the Education Building, these bells to be used to indicate a time for starting and closing the Sunday school classes.”

The total offering on the first Sunday of October 1953 $670. ***

FIFTY YEARS AGO: The October 6, 1963, bulletin announced that Carl Alette was the organist and that Temple Smith was the choir director. ***

FORTY YEARS AGO: Edward Boyer and Phillip Tate were acolytes on October 7, 1973. The bulletin announced: “Today we resume having acolytes assist

at the 10:55 service. The acolyte program is now open to all boys in the 7th and 8th grades.” Geoffrey Blansett and Jim Truax were acolytes on October 14;

Robert Tettleton and Phillip Tate on October 21;

Mrs. Robert Kelly began the formation of choirs for children and youth on October 14, 1973. ***

THIRTY YEARS AGO: The Ole Miss Concert Singers, directed by Jerry Jordan, and the Women’s Glee Club, directed by Jean Jordan, performed at the

church on October 9, 1983.

***

TWENTY YEARS AGO: Prime Timers met on October 15, 1993. Steve Mansfield of Baptist Hospital was the speaker.

Frank Anderson was the Lay Liturgist on October 10, 1993; Julie Walton on October 17; Donald Vaughan on October 24; Tom Dunbar on October 31.

Several members of Prime Timers attended Fall Fling III at Lake Junaluska in October 1993. ***

TEN YEARS AGO: Crucifers in October 2003 were Curry Martin (Oct. 5); Lee Paine (Oct. 12); Cody Parker (Oct. 19); Benjamin Eagles (Oct. 26). Acolytes

in October 2003 were Emily Lutken, Meg Sinervo, and Allie Denton (Oct. 5); Maggie Tidwell, Virginia Terry, and Julie Atchley (Oct. 12); Emily Lutken,

Simsie Shaw, and Kate Harris (Oct. 19); Baker Thurlow, Natalie Ryan, and Erin Snellgrove (Oct. 26).

Dr. Frances Lucas, president of Millsaps College, spoke at our worship services on October 19, 2003, Laity Sunday.

The October 15, 2003, newsletter thanked George and June Rosentreter, Gerald and Julie Walton, Doris Murry, and Madge Stubblefield for housing singers

from Hungary and Romania.

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