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The University Place Christian Vol. LII, No. 13 Enid, Oklahoma June 27, 2018

MESSAGE FROM

OUR MODERATOR

Something old, Something new,

Something borrowed, Something blue

Where those words came from I haven’t a clue. I seem to recall them from my younger days, much younger days if the truth be known. The words seem to describe items in closets and draw-ers that have an unknown origin. Where did all these “things” come from that are taking up space and why am I continuing to ignore the fact that I have no use whatso-ever for any of it. A new blouse that I have only worn once in 2 years and really don’t like, dishes that are gathering dust in the cabinets, 2 (count them, TWO) big boxes of plastic storage containers in the pantry while an adequate supply is readily available in the kitchen. I once helped my mother-in-law clean out her kitchen cabinets and was astounded at the collection of glass jars. She never met a mayonnaise jar she didn’t like, apparently. I didn’t understand, of course, that she grew up during the depression. A glass jar was used over and over as a canning jar instead of spending money not available for regular canning jars. The habit was a hard one to overcome, thus the collection of jars numbering in the hundreds. There were other items hard to come by in that era that she continued to collect no matter what shape they were in or needed. Blankets, coats, shoes were all kept until totally useless, the jars broke before they were discarded. The depression was over before I came along, so col-lecting jars was never my problem. As a military wife, keeping “stuff” down to a minimum was a priority since we moved 8 times in 15 years. When the constant pack-ing and moving was over, however, it became easy to ignore the build up of “stuff”. Then, as now, there was an amazing collection of items no longer used or needed. No matter how useless you might think an item is, someone else may like it, hence the old saying, “One man’s trash, etc, etc.” I am committed to reorganizing every closet and drawer, every cabinet and shelf, and

Health Concerns: Esther Sandburg, Dick Duckworth’s

sister, brain tumor; Chase Butler,

Charlie Jones’ grandson; Bob

Simpson, rehab, Commons Health

Center room 508; A.J. Bair, Pavilion

room 4209; Miles Hardage; Dick Duckworth, physical

therapy; Nancy Agard; Noah Nance, second ear

implant; Avery, Bob Simpson’s granddaughter, growth

hormones; Dawn Lack; Sandy Coberley; Evelena

McAnally, Tim McAnally’s mother; John Gaine

(friend of Charlie Jones); Bill Wacht, amputation, and

wife Rev Connie; Tim McAnally’s friends; Jerre

Lollman; Debbie Heaton; Ryker & Indi Sue, Dick &

Sue Duckworths’ great grandchildren; Janene & Lynn

Yost; Dillard Moore, Robert Smith’s cousin; George

Buller & Dell Nichols, Jackie Egelston’s brothers

Other: Family of Donna Bell, loss of loved one;

Gary & Carol Duckworth; First Christian Church,

Kingfisher, and First Christian Church, Okeene,

Northwest Area Churches Praying for Churches

DOWNSIZE. The upcoming church clean up campaign will, no doubt, uncover more items unused but still use-ful. All can be added to the church rummage sale in the fall. Please join me.

Laurel Arnold Moderator/Board Chairperson

THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP

Preacher: Gordon Epps

Worship Leader: Annie Galbreath

Liturgist: Robert Smith

Elder: Charlie Jones

Diaconate: Valarie Zaloudek and Linda Bair

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 130;

2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43

JULY 8 IN WORSHIP

Preacher: Vera Porter

Worship Leader: Charlie Jones

Liturgist: Bobbie Mardis

Elder: Annie Galbreath

Diaconate: Dottie Harkin and Bobbie Mardis

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48;

2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13

06/28—Mary Sayre

07/01—Drew Zaloudek

07/05—Bobbie Mardis

07/05—Robert Smith

07/07—Linda Bair

07/07—Cindy Smith

07/11—Gary Heaton

Monday Mamre Meal 6 P.M. Hot meal every

Monday evening with the

exception of the first Monday

of the month. Call by 3 P.M.

Monday for transportation

(580) 234-5221

Second Mile Clothing Closet open to the public

Mondays 3 P.M.—6 P.M.

Fridays 9 A.M.—Noon

Simply Beautiful Storybook Weddings

Without Checkbook Catastrophes

Call the Church Office

(580) 234-5221

Hour of Power 1 p.m. First Thursday Time of Prayer

Sundays —

9:00 Church School

10:00 Worship Service

Call for transportation

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SECOND MILE

CLOTHING CLOSET

VOLUNTEERS Friday, June 29— Annie Galbreath

Monday, July 16—Jackie Egelston

Friday, July 20—Jackie Egelston

Monday, July 23—Annie Galbreath

Friday, July 27—Annie Galbreath

Monday, July 30—Jackie Egelston

GARAGE SALE COMING THIS FALL

(instead of later this summer)

SAVE YOUR RE”SALE”ABLE

FREE SEMINAR New Hope United Methodist Church, 614 N. Garland, is

partnering with Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security to

offer a free seminar 7-9 p.m., July 9 on preventing and

responding to active shooters available to all Enid area

churches, nonprofits or organizations that might benefit from

the training. The training will be led by Jim McBride, a

retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and Oklahoma

Army National Guard lieutenant colonel who currently

serves as an infrastructure protection specialist for Oklahoma

Office of Homeland Security.

DISCIPLES NEWS Whether you have two weeks, two months, or two years, you can volunteer to serve internationally with Global Ministries. Contact the Mission Personnel Office at dom@dom.disciples.org.

——————————— Disciples Women are just women creating circles. Join us at facebook.com/DisciplesWomen

——————————— Start planning next year’s trip to Des Moines for the General Assembly, July 20-24, 2019.

MARK YOUR

CALENDARS!

9 A.M., SATURDAY,

JULY 7th

Clean UP-Fix UP Time!

Let’s all pitch in and accomplish

some needed tasks around our

building! What would you like to

see spruced up? All congregation

members welcomed!

DURING THE MONTH OF JULY, THERE WILL BE NO BOARD MEETING AND NO ELDERS-WORSHIP MEETING. MONDAY MAMRE WILL NOT MEET FOR THE FIRST TWO MONDAYS. AND THE SECOND MILE CLOTHING CLOSET WILL NOT BE OPEN MONDAYS OR FRIDAYS OF THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF JULY. ENJOY SOME SUMMER REST AND RELAXATION (EXCEPT FOR SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 7, CLEAN UP-FIX UP TIME!)

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Your church serves people.

A strong church, supported by all

its members, can bring about

positive changes in the:

HOME The church helps individuals and families meet their needs—and grow in faith. COMMUNITIY The church supports a wide range of programs—hunger relief (Mamre & Loaves and Fishes FRC, education (VBS & Church University), the Second Mile Clothing Closet—and much, much more. WORLD The church promotes peace, social justice and concern for all of God’s creation—worldwide.

Supporting the church is a way to put Christian values and your faith into action. Your personal contributions make a difference!

Why Your Church Needs You 1994 Channing Bete Company, Inc.

Help our neighbor, Adams Elementary, even during the summer months! Collect Box Tops for Education and bring them to church!

There is a container for them on the keyboard.

Dear Friends in Christ Last September Hurricanes Maria and Irma pre-

sented Puerto Rico with its worst natural disaster

on record. The deadly storms caused an estimated

death toll of 4,645 persons, $94 billion in damages

to homes, businesses and infrastructure, only a

fraction of which has been dealt with and/or com-

pensated by the U.S. government.

The hurricanes disrupted water supply, crippled

communications systems and littered the island

with debris. Eight months later, 20,000 people are

still without power.

UCC Disaster Ministries, Week of Compassion/

Disciples Volunteering, and Global Ministries are

collaborating closely with brothers and sisters in

Puerto Rico to aid Global Ministries partners in

recovery from the hurricanes and prepare for the

coming hurricane season.

Volunteer teams are needed now for work that

may include debris removal, cleaning, tarping,

sanitation, light carpentry, roofing, and repair

work of homes and/or church properties.

To volunteer contact Week of Compassion/

Disciples Volunteering.

Sara Cunningham author of the book, “How We

Sleep At Night” will be sharing her story of being

a loving mom of an LGBTQ child at Enid Faith

Ways 10:30 a.m. Worship on Sunday, July 22.

REMINDER: DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST

HOUR OF POWER WILL JUST BE MEETING AT 1 P.M. THE FIRST

THURSDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY.

HAVE A

SAFE AND HAPPY

INDEPENDENCE DAY!