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Taud’s Loose Ends/

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UMM/

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Prayer Ministry/

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* Serving 24-7

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* Holy Week/

Easter is right

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* Info Meetings

for Capital

Campaign (Apr

22)

Owasso Observer First United Methodist Church of Owasso

The church I attended growing up had a very beautiful sanctuary. It was filled with angels including a stain glass dome with 16 angels holding various symbols of the faith. Although this sanctuary was very beautiful there was one thing lacking in the décor - the cross was not very visible. In the dome there was one angel holding a cross and on the communion table there was a modest-size bronze cross. When I was older and asked about this I was told that the benefactor and builder of the church liked angels, but didn’t like the cross. While this lady built a beautiful sanctuary it left out an essential symbol of the Christian faith - the cross! I am glad that we have a prominent cross in our Worship Center! When we first moved in to our new facility the cross was not up yet. Our funding was very tight and that item was one of the things that was left for later. However I thought that sooner or later someone would want to have a cross in our Worship Center. Whenever someone asked about this I told them that we had one in our plans, but needed about $5000 to make it happen. There was an elder-ly woman in our church who had been concerned about this and one day she approached me about making an anonymous donation to cover the cost. I think I have guarded her identity long enough and she has now passed away. It was Kay Daugherty. I think our cross at the front of the Worship Center is beautiful. One of our members, Art Mace, installed the cross that his company built. Most weeks in our traditional services when we sing the Gloria Patri we encourage people to look at the cross as they sing. I think this is a powerful reminder of how much God loves us and the length that Jesus was willing to go so that our sings could be forgiven. When I think of “my view of the cross” it is standing up, facing the cross, and singing the Gloria Patri which begins “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.” It is reminding myself of one of my favorite scriptures from the second chapter of Philippians... “And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” The cross is both humble and glorious; horrible and beautiful. It is through the cross that we are saved. As the hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” puts it so powerfully… “Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.” Yours in Christ, Chris

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On Sunday, April 22, at 9:40 and 11:00 am we will offer two Information Meetings. They will be held in the Chapel. For that Sunday we will combine the 11:00 am and 11:11 am worship services and they will meet in the Worship Center. The purpose of these Information Meetings is to share with the congregation about the upcoming Capital Campaign. This campaign will focus on paying down our debt over the next three years. It is vitally important for our church to be well informed about the reasons for why we need to have this campaign. Our Senior Pastor, Chris Tiger, will be the featured presenter at both sessions. Your presence is requested as we look at how we can manage our debt and pay off our debt.

Information Meetings About Capital Campaign

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“We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties.” Oswald Chambers

Concerns…Joys…Answered Prayers (week of 03/26/11)

An anonymous request was made for a family’s son who has bilateral hip dysplasia and is facing a possible big surgery. The family has been referred to Utah State University for treatment. Lynn Cagle requests prayers for a family member, Adam Rogers to have a clear lung biopsy this week. Sandy Freshour requests prayers for a family member, Travis to make better life choices. Pam George requests prayers for a friend, Shirley Carr who is having shoulder surgery this week. She prays for a successful surgery and quick recovery as this will affect her vocation as a hair stylist. Debbie Hardison request prayers for herself as she searches for a new job. Randy and Annette Jones request prayers for Annette who broke her foot and is going to the doctor this week. They pray for healing and that no surgery needs to take place. Allen Noland requests continued prayers for his mother, Donna Noland. Her cancer is back and has metastasized as breast cancer. She will begin a chemo treatment this week but there is no cure for this form. As a family, they pray for a cure to be found for all cancer. Jerry and Kathleen Rhodes request prayers for their granddaughter, Tyler Alford who has a painful abscess in her abdomen and is facing a possible surgery to find it and repair it. They also pray for a friend of Jerry, Todd Barnett who is in a coma and his doctors don’t know what caused this to happen. Shelly Rogers requests prayers for her friend, Cheryl Apperson who is still trying to cope with the death of her husband Eric and the move of her step-son, Tristen. She will no longer be able to see him. Shelly prays for healing and comfort.

Continue to pray for the following Mar. 25 Chelsea Galutia’s uncle’s family…Rita Lack...Clay Pearce’s grandfather...Brenda Ramirez’s friend...Janelle Roberts... Mar. 18 The Carper’s brother-in-law...the Child’s neighbor...Allie Dale’s best friend’s grand-pa...Krissy Epp’s dad...Kelly Hoefer’s family member...Janelle Knight’s sister...Michele Magalassi. Jerry’ McNeil’s son…Allen Noland’s mom...Kathleen Rhodes husband and daughter...Annetta Robertson...Mike Robinson’s brother...Jennifer Sahmaunt’s family...David Stein...Debbie Storts’ sister-in-law and family...Wedemeyer’s daughter...Debbie Yeldell’s friend...Kristi Dunn’s friend’s child... Mar. 11 Abla’s family...Jayne Broughton’s friend...the Carper’s friend…Melanie Bruner’s friend’s daughter...Jim Flaherty...Mike Robinson’s co-worker’s family...

Memorials and Honorariums In Honor Of Paul & Norma Shireman From: Francis Herod Kayden Palmer From: Larry and Kim Turner Randy & Annette Jones From: The Pearce Family In Memory Of Joy Humble’s sister From: Mary Beth Retherford, Juanita Ramsey, W.P. Staniford Jennifer’s Sahmaunt’s Grandmother From: Larry and Janet Mater Sunnie Beth Abla-Eckerd From: Terry & Lynne Boyce, David Hardison, Chris & Peggy O’Donnell, James & Peggy Clark, Billy & Michele Magalassi, Martha Nealer, Linda Bradshaw, Rebecca Thapa, Emily Goble, Marvin & Darlene Schuenemeyer, Ron & Nan Foore, Sam Perry, Carla Berryman, Jim & Karen Zink, Larry & Janet Mater, Ed & Jody Tredway, Thomas A. Gilligan, Marvin & Nancy Brown, Glen & Sheila Condren, Clay & Amy Pearce, George & Lisa Baltzeger, Marvin & Roma Williams, John & Cathy Bowers, Greg & Cori Finch

Prayer List—Memorials and Honorariums

1 Corinthians 15:57

“But thanks

be to God, who gives us

the victory through our

Lord Jesus Christ”

Thank you for your prayers, the meals and the many things that you did for our family over the past 2 weeks. We cannot begin to express our gratitude for the many blessings we received through your generosity and grace. May God bless you all. In Christ’s Love, Bert, Julie, Raelynn and Danna Abla

Thank You’s

Taud’s “Loose Ends” - Associate Pastor’s Column P A G E 3

We are in the last week of another Lenten season. As we prepare for Holy Week and Easter, I hope that it’s been a time of renewal and reflection for all of you. I believe that the “not a fan.” series of messages and worship services that we have experienced together as a church family during this season has been challenging and pushed our faith just a bit. If you haven’t already had the chance to write your own testimonial, I want to encourage you to do so. After Easter we will be putting together a booklet of different testimonies that have been turned in. One of the more powerful parts of this series has been hearing different people’s stories. Are you merely a fan of Jesus… or a Com-pletely Committed Follower of Him? It’s no secret that my two favorite times of the year are Spring and Fall. As each spring rolls around and we see God’s creation come to life once more, I am reminded that hope springs eternal… that God’s mercies are made new each day… and that no matter what we have done or where we have been, through the Grace of Jesus Christ we are being made new and fresh. As the apostle Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:17 “If anyone is in Christ, they are a New Creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” That’s always been one of my favorite verses and a part of my favorite passages of scripture. During the week of Spring Break, our family took a vacation to Washington DC at the height of the Cherry Blossom fes-tival. It’s the third time we have visited our nation’s capital and there are still some things that we didn’t get to see or do while we were there. We were able to take a short drive over to Annapolis, MD and visit the US Naval Academy. Unfortunately it was closed to visitors that week as they were making security improvements, so we took some obliga-tory pictures at one of the entrance gates and admired it from afar. The town was really neat and full of history. The highlight of the whole trip though was getting to tour the Capitol Building (a big thanks to Bethany Wood and her con-nection for that one) and then visiting the FDR and MLK memorials. They were all stunning to view. One of the last quotes at the MLK site is one of my favorites, “True peace isn’t merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of jus-tice.” Can I get an “Amen” to that? Finally, the month of April is promising to be a formative and busy one. Our emphasis of ‘Serving 24/7 Living it 365’ has been stretched once again to include opportunities to serve throughout the entire month. Please don’t feel like you’ve got to do everything that has been planned; but at the same time – make sure that you get involved in at least one of the projects and activities !!! There is literally something that each of us and all of us can do.... seriously. We are praying for our community and the upcoming General Conference. We are putting together health care, school, and sewing kits for U.M.C.O.R. We are taking another group to Joplin to help them rebuild their community. We are helping at Restore Hope, Exodus House, and Pearl’s Hope. We are working in and around the area of Owasso and our neighborhood in our Day of Serving. Friends, please don’t let these opportunities pass you by. I am convinced that when we combine our faith and our beliefs with our actions and our deeds, there is nothing that can stop us. Greater is He who is in us, than he who is in the world. Together we are the hands and feet of God… Together we are the Body of Christ… Together we are the church and we have all been called to make a difference in the lives of people around us. In HIS Grip <>< Taud Boatman

Our Senior Pastor, Chris Tiger and our Associate Pastor, Taud Boat-man will be leading a 6-week small group DVD study of the “Not a Fan” book by Kyle Idleman. Taud Boatman will be leading the one on Sunday night and Chris Tiger will be leading the one on Wednesday night. Sunday night class will begin on March 25 and the Wednesday class will begin on March 28. Please sign up today. Cards are in the back of the chairs.

“Not a Fan” studies - It’s not too late!

We are busy getting ready for VBS and need your help with the planning process. Please join us to find out how you can help and to join in on the fun! We need help organizing the various

activities, planning decorations, and much more!

Childcare will be available upon request. Please contact Dana McConnell or Corrina Robinson at the

VBS Meeting Tuesday, April 3rd @6:30 pm

Krissy Epp would like to hear from you. Text her or call her at 816-392-6821. I know she would appreciate hearing from you if you have a few minutes!

Serving 24-7 is Coming Again! Starts Saturday, March 31st

In 2005 our church participated in our first day of Serving where we explored the idea that “Anyone can be great, because anyone can serve (Martin Luther King, Jr.)”. Two years ago we stretched our Day of Serving into a Weekend of Serving and last year we stretched once more from a Weekend of Serving to a Week of Serving. This year we are doing a Month of Serving. Our focus this year will be on various Saturday activities, starting on March 31st and continuing each Saturday until April 28th with our Day of Serving in Owasso. Don’t forget our Serving 24-7 Celebration Banquet the following Sun-day (5.6) at 5:30 pm. We are wanting people and groups to try and serve as many times as possible during the month. There are a variety of ways to be involved with the emphasis on serving. Most of the activities are during the day. Some will re-quire physical labor and others will simply require your presence. In any case, we hope that you’ll consider serving with us.

Saturday, March 31st There are several projects at the church for this Saturday. (1) Yellow Balloon Playground * Yellow Balloon is receiving a new playground. We will need help installing it starting at 8 am. The old playground will be taken down on Mar 17th by St.Paul UMC in Muskogee and they will take it to Mexico on mission and re-use it there. (2) Spring Cleaning ~ meeting at 9:00 am * There are a couple of outside projects taking place that day and there are some areas inside the church that require some attention as well. If you can come and give a few hours of your time, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Pastor Taud to get signed up or if you have any questions. (3) Prayer Mantles ~ meeting at 9:00 am *Our church is hosting an event for the Bartlesville District to make prayer mantles for the delegates, bishops, worship leaders, staff members and prayer volunteers of General Conference. These prayer mantles will serve as a reminder that they are yoked with Christ and covered with the mantle of prayer as they do the work of discernment and holy conferencing. Our job for that day will be to paint the silk mantle and pray for those that will wear them as they are created. This is a fun and easy activity; you do not need to be a skilled painter. We are asking for a $7.00 donation to help with the cost of the prayer mantles, but don’t let the cost keep you away. If you would be interested in attending please call contact Priscilla Tiger at 918-605-8196 or send an email to districtprayer@fumcowasso.org by March 16th to let us know of your interest. (4) Foundation for Church Sign * We are in the process of getting a new church sign. This project is being coordinated by Larry Odell, with help from the United Methodist Men.

Saturday, April 7th Easter Egg Hunt ~ 10:00 am * The eggs have been filled. Thanks to all the Sunday School classes and groups who gave of their time to make this hap-pen and for those who have donated candy to make the stuffing possible. Now we invite you to come and watch how quickly 5,000 eggs can be picked up. Weather pending, we’ll be outside on the lawn. Come and join us for a good time! Assemble Kits for UMCOR ~ 11:00 am * We will again be collecting items to pack relief kits for UMCOR this year. These kits are sent around the world to people who are in need. Last year we packed 5 different kits but this year we are going to focus on 3 specific kits (school, health, sewing). We will be collecting donations for these kits through April 1st. You can help by shopping for any of the items needed on the donation boards or make a monetary donation and we will do the shopping for you. Starting at 11:00 am or so, we will begin assembly of these kits. If you have any questions, please contact Corrina Robin-son at the church office. If you want to know what items go into these kits, visit the tables outside the Worship Center. Preparing and Serving A Meal for our 30 Hour Famine Participants * Our youth will be participating in a 30 Hour Famine starting on Good Friday. They will be breaking their fast at 2:00 pm on Saturday but help is needing in preparing and then serving the meal for the group. You are also encouraged to fast with the youth if you so desire. Prayer Walk ~ 1:00 pm * Prayerwalking is simply praying with purpose as you walk. The object of Prayerwalking is to go to a specific location to offer up prayers for that area. It is an excellent exercise in listening for God’s voice as it requires all of your senses to be tuned in to God. The biblical roots behind prayerwalking are found in Luke 10 when Jesus appointed 72 of His fol-lowers to go out in pairs to prepare the way for Him to come. In a very real way, prayerwalking prepares the way for God’s message to come to an area through blessing. This walk will take place in the Coffee Creek Neighborhood, behind the church. We will be praying for each home and the occupants of that home as we walk by. We will have prayer guides to assist you in how to pray. We will gather at the church around 1:00 pm. After walking around 30-45 minutes we will return to the church and share our experiences.

Other classes

Serving 24-7 is Coming Again! Starts Saturday, March 31st

Saturday, April 14th

A group from our church will be traveling back to Joplin, Missouri as we continue to assist the community in putting homes and lives back together. There will be opportunities to sign-up during worship through Easter Sunday, April 8th or you can send an email to Andy Henson (outreach@fumcowasso.org) at any time to sign-up. We hope that you’ll consider coming with us that day. Our plan is to meet at the church at 7:00 am, have a small worship gathering and leave from the church around 7:30 am. We will return to the church by 7:00 pm. Cost of the mission is $20 and this goes to help raise support for the ongoing purchasing of supplies and materials for the projects. Necessary forms will be emailed to you as you sign up or can be picked up at the church office.

Saturday, April 21st

Last year we took 5 day trips to various ministries and agencies within the United Methodist Church in Oklahoma; had an opportunity to learn more about what they do and do some volunteer work as well. This year, we will be returning to several of these sites on this Saturday. We are currently looking at offering 3 different opportunities to serve at Restore Hope, Pearl’s Hope, and the Exodus House. These groups will meet at the church in the morning and spend the day learning and serving at these organizations. Lunch will be eaten on-site so you will need to bring a sack lunch. The groups will return to Owasso early to mid-afternoon. Carol Cooper is helping to organize these day-trips but we are looking for individuals who might be interested in leading the different groups going out this day. Please contact Carol (carolcooper@fumcowasso.org) if you can help serve in this way.

Saturday, April 28th

This is our big Day of Serving in Owasso. Registration will begin at 7:30 am. After a time of getting organized and time of worship, our “God Squads” will be sent out to their work sites. Those who participate in this event are asked to bring work gloves. Those who sign up will be assigned to God Squads during the week leading up to Saturday. There will be a meeting for God Squad leaders on Wednesday, April 25th. We will work until the projects are done or 5:00 p.m. at the latest and a lunch will be served at the church around 12:00 pm. Childcare for birth through kindergarten is provided for participants. There will be children’s activities for 1st - 5th grade and we will also need adults to sign-up to help with the 1st-5th grade service opportunities. We are anticipating that the Day of Serving will again be a great event for our church and our community. Pastor Taud is helping to coordinate things for this day. Please contact him (taudboatman@fumcowasso.org) if you are interested in helping with site selection or being a God Squad leader.

Sign Me Up

Be looking for opportunities to sign up for these events in a couple of ways… (1) There will be cards in the seatbacks. On Sunday morning, fill out the information on the card and turn it in (2) We will have sign-up sheets on the Serving 24-7 tables sitting outside the worship center. Take time to visit the table to see how you can get involved. Be looking for people to help sign you up on Sunday morning as well. (3) Come by the church office at any point and we can give you the information you need!

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Trailblazers Activities for April

We are in the final month of our Confirmation Class this year and it’s been wonderful. I know that God is moving and that this part of the faith journey is such an important one in the lives of our youth, but it is also important for the parents and Friends in Faith. What a blessing it is to share on the journey of faith together. A few reminders: April 1st—Parents attend class with the Confirmands at 5:15 PM FRIDAY, April 6th—Confirmation Class at 6:00 PM and then attend the Good Friday Service April 8th—No class due to Easter Sunday April 15th—Confirmation Class at 5:15 PM April 22nd—Friends in Faith attend class with Confirmands at 4:30 PM Confirmation Banquet—6:00 PM April 29th—Confirmation Sunday

Also, Parents and Friends in Faith—if you haven’t gotten your prayers into Carol for the Prayer Book, please do so by April 6th. You can email them to carolcooper@fumcowasso.org or drop them off in the office. Again, it’s been a wonderful class and we look forward to this next month with all of you!

Please join us on Thursday, April 12th for our monthly potluck luncheon at 11:30am. We are pleased to have as our Guest Speaker Jan Warren, Christian Writer/Author. Jan began writing at a young age. But in 2004, she decided to pursue writing more seriously after she felt God call her to fast from TV. In her own words “I was home one day, and God’s voice of the Holy Spirit told me to fast from TV”. Jan is an Owasso resident and is a 2011 finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writer (ACFW) Genesis contest’s romantic suspense category. You will not want to miss this interesting and inspiring program! To learn more about Jan Warren, visit her website at www.janwarrenbooks.com.

(Also, on April 12th before our luncheon, we will have an “Open Gym”, starting at 9:30, come & shoot some hoops, try 8-ball pool or table tennis. Then after the meeting, hang around to play “Farkle”. Our sign-up table will be available to get things off and running for our “Silver Games” coming in June)

Please join us on Thursday, April 26th as we tour the beautiful church and grounds of The Good Shepherd Monastery near Hulbert OK. This Oklahoma Monastery guards the sheep, literally. In a life unguided by the hands of a clock, the 35 monks who live at the monastery divide their days into different watches. Learn about the rare breed of sheep, their chants, melodies, the seven times of formal daily prayer, and much more! We will leave the church at 9:30. After the tour we will have lunch at the Country Cottage in Locust Grove

The UMM will host their monthly breakfast on Saturday, April 7th at 8:30AM. We hope you will come out and enjoy some Christian fellowship with your FUMC brothers. The invitation is for all the men of FUMC and their guests to join us for a great breakfast along with some spiritual growth and fellowship.

United Methodist Men’s News

Confirmation News

Easter Lilies Deadline Extended! It is that time of year again to order our Easter Lilies for our Worship services on Easter Sunday. To enhance the beauty of our Easter Services, we want to arrange the lilies in the sanctuary. If you would like to purchase an Easter Lily please call the church office or fill out and Easter Lily card that this in the back of the chairs and place it in the offering plate. Easter Lilies Are $12.00 per Plant A special insert will be included in the Easter Sunday bulletin listing all who have donated plants and their reason for giving. The plants may be taken home or given to someone special after the 11:00 a.m. service on Easter Sunday.

Easter/Holy Week Events Are Coming Next Week!

Time For Easter Eggs

Easter Services

Our final Lenten service for this year will take place this Sunday @6:30 pm in the Worship Center. Our speaker will be Kelly Hoefer and the topic is “iLove”. David Hoefer will be giving us iWitness. We hope you’ll join us on Sunday night!

Flock in For Fellowship

6:30 am - Sunrise Service (Pavilion) * Bring your lawn chairs (and blankets) and come enjoy the Majesty of a Sunrise on Easter morning. Rev. Taud Boatman will be preaching on the first eye witness of the resurrection “Mary Magdalene” John 20:1-18 8:20 & 11:00 am - Traditional Services (Worship Center) * Easter Cantata by the Heavenbound Choir “No Stone Could Hold Him”. It is a spirited witness to the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Rev. Chris Tiger will be preaching on the first eye witness of the resurrection “Mary Magdalene” John 20:1-18

Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified. “Maundy” refers to the commands Jesus gave his disciples at the Last Supper: to love with humility by serving one another and to remember his sacrifice. Rev. Taud Boatman will be preaching on “Completely. Committed. Follower”

Lenten Service ~ Sunday, April 1st @6:30 pm

The Least of These Offering

Maundy Thursday Service ~ Thursday,

April 5th @ 7:30 pm

A service of Tenebrae, featuring “Song of the Shadows” by Joseph M. Martin will be presented on Friday, April 6, 7:30 pm. The service will feature a small vocal and instrumental ensemble, directed by Jean Grady, which will lead the congregation through the events up to the Crucifixion including the Shadows of Contemplation, Turning, Betrayal, Sacrifice, Loneliness, Suffering, The Cross and finally, the Shadow of Death. Everyone is invited to experience this walk together in the shadow of the cross.

Good Friday Service ~ Friday,

April 6th @ 7:30 pm

Throughout Lent we have been taking up a special offering for “The Least of These”. Our goal for this offering is $16,377.00. The emphasis on ministering to “The Least of These” is being done through our apportionments. Specifically, we are wanting to pay our World Service/Conference Benevolence apportionment. As of March 18 we have re-ceived $5,927.37. We will continue to take the offering through our Maundy Thursday service next week.

9:40 am - Contemporary Service (Worship Center) * Special Music by the Praise Team. Rev. Chris Tiger will be preaching on the first eye witness of the resurrection “Mary Magdalene” John 20:1-18 11:11 am - Contemporary Service (Chapel) * Special Music by the Youth Praise Band. Rev. Taud Boatman will be preaching on the first eye witness of the resurrection “Mary Magdalene” John 20:1-18

Easter Egg Hunt ~ Saturday, April 7th @ 10:00 am Join lots of other children for a fun Egg Hunt on the lawn of the church. Egg hunts will be divided by ages for preschool - 5th grade. More information about how you can help can be found on the Serving 24-7 information page. The eggs have been stuffed; they are just ready to be hunted!

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Calling all Youth(& about 10 Adults) —those entering 7th grade in the fall of 2012 to 2012 High School Graduates—

It’s time to sign up for Youth Force...and as many of you know, spots fill up FAST, so get your forms in TODAY! Some of you may be wondering what Youth Force is...It’s a week of hands on ministry for the Lord—It’s a week where our youth are

divided up into “God Squads” and you work with around 8 other youth and 2 adults on a home of someone who could use a little extra help. You are taught how to do the projects and then you get to help transform homes...You are the Hands and Feet of Christ during Youth Force and your life will be changed, as will the homeowners and many other people! It’s one of the most amazing, most fun,

most great, most (you fill in here) weeks of our lives—You will make great friends, eat great food, experience great worship...you get the picture! You will be taught how to do all the work, so don’t worry about not being able to do it. So, get the bottom part of this filled out

and turned into Carol or Mike by April 15th! If you have any questions, please call Carol or Mike at 272-5731 or on Carol’s cell at 918-857-5770—As always, scholarships are available, so just let us know if you could use one.

Youth Force Registration This and $90.00 due Sunday, April 15, 2012

Name Grade in Fall of 2012 Age as of June 24th Address Phone # Email Address T-Shirt Size (adult sizes only) List any skills you have for Youth Force (painting, roofing, yard work, CPR, First Aid, etc.)

Prayer Ministry Update The Prayer Ministry Team has some opportunities for prayer coming up for the months of April and May. I hope that many have been praying for General Confer-ence. We have been encouraged to pray the 40 days prior to the Conference and then the 10 days of the Conference. April 16th and 17th is our church's days to have a church wide effort to pray for General Conference as each church in the Bartlesville District has a couple of days assigned to pray. General Conference will be held in Tampa, Florida, April 24th through May 4th. If you would like information please let Priscilla Tiger know or go to the following website: http://50daysofprayer.upperroom.org/ to learn more. On April 7th at 1 pm we will having a Prayer Walk around the Coffee Creek Neighborhood and through the church. If you are interested in participating join us that day at the church. We will be praying for those in the neighborhood and also for our Easter Sunday services. On April 15th at 3 pm we will have the quarterly meeting for the Pray 4 All Prayer Team. If you are one of the pray-ers for the Pray 4 All team plan to attend and share your experiences as you have been praying for the families on your list. Then on May 19th at 9 am we hope to have another Concert of Prayer. We will be praying for our upcoming summer activities and also will be praying for specific needs that will be lifted up by the church members. More information will be coming soon. Thanks for your prayer support for the church and the people of the church! Priscilla Tiger

April Unit: Doubting Thomas

Sunday School 9:40 - 10:45 am

Kindergarten Rotation

1st Grade Kevin Lane

2nd Grade Mendi Burns

3rd Grade Sevan Roberts

4th Grade Kris Criss

5th Grade Nicki Reedy

Date Leader Assistant Leader Assistant

Apr 1 Amy Pearce Jennifer Hill Jackie Smith Diana Sneed

Apr 8 Amy Pearce Donna Haverty Shelly Rogers Lacey Moore

Apr 15 Pam Weibel Taylor Weibel Shelly Rogers Jackie Smith

Apr 22 Amy Pearce Karyn Hoffman Jackie Smith Mat Burns

Apr 29 Amy Pearce Shelly Rogers Jackie Smith

April 1 8 15 22 Room Leaders 29

Wesley Castle (Drama) 3rd 2nd 1st K

Chelsea & Yancy Galutia

5th

Upper Room (Story)

4th 3rd 2nd 1st Paul Downing K

MASA (Computers)

5th 4th 3rd 2nd Jamie Harris 1st

God’s Gym (Activity)

K 5th 4th 3rd Dana McConnell 2nd

Circle J Ranch (Arts & Crafts)

1st K 5th 4th Melissa & Brian

Welborn 3rd

UMC 12 (Movie Room)

2nd 1st K 5th Caren Downing 4th

Doo Wop Diner (Cooking Room) N o W o r k s h o p n/a

Bible Memory Verse

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SEEN AND YET HAVE COME TO BELIEVE.

John 20:29

9:40 am Noah’s Ark

Sunday School Leaders:

Ruthie Peacock and Beth Foshee

9:40am 4-Year-Old (pre-K)

11:00am Pre-K - Kindergarten

EASTER EGG HUNT SAT. April 7th

10:00am Everyone is invited to

participate! Lots of eggs for kids ages 0 - 12

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May Unit: Pentecost

Sunday School 9:40 - 10:45 am

Kindergarten Rotation

1st Grade Kevin Lane

2nd Grade Mendi Burns

3rd Grade Sevan Roberts

4th Grade Kris Criss

5th Grade Nicki Reedy

Date Leader Assistant Leader Assistant

May 6 Amy Pearce Jennifer Hill Shelly Rogers Diana Sneed

May 13 Amy Pearce Donna Haverty Shelly Rogers

May 20 Pam Weibel Taylor Weibel Shelly Rogers Jackie Smith

May 27 Amy Pearce Karyn Hoffman Shelly Rogers Mat Burns

May 6 13 20 27 Room Leaders

Wesley Castle (Drama)

Upper Room (Story)

5th 4th 3rd 2nd Paul Downing

MASA (Computers)

K 5th 4th 3rd Karen McKibbin

God’s Gym (Activity)

1st K 5th 4th Dana McConnell

Circle J Ranch (Arts & Crafts)

2nd 1st K 5th

UMC 12 (Movie Room)

3rd 2nd 1st K

Doo Wop Diner (Cooking Room) 4th 3rd 2nd 1st

N o W o r k s h o p n/a

Bible Memory Verse DIVIDED TONGUES, AS OF F IRE , APPEARED

AMONG THEM, AND A TONGUE RESTED ON EACH OF THEM. ALL OF THEM WERE F ILLED WITH THE HOLY SP IR IT AND BEGAN TO SPEAK IN

OTHER LANGUAGES , AS THE SP IR IT GAVE THEM ABIL ITY .

Acts 2:3-4

9:40 am Noah’s Ark

Sunday School Leaders:

Ruthie Peacock and Beth Foshee

9:40am 4-Year-Old (pre-K)

11:00am Pre-K - Kindergarten

Contact Corrina Robinson to

sign-up to lead a class during

May.

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IMPACT Youth Ministries April Events

SUNDAY’S April 1st— Impact Youth—12:00-2:00 PM. Bring $2.00 for lunch. Also, be prepared to be outdoors! Confirmation—5:15-6:15 PM—Parents Attend April 8th—No youth due to Easter Sunday and No Confirmation Class April 15th— Impact Youth—12:00-2:00 PM. Bring $2.00 for lunch. Spam-alooza—be afraid, be very afraid! Confirmation—5:15-6:15 PM April 22nd— Impact Youth—12:00-2:00 PM. Bring $2.00 for lunch. Confirmation—4:30 PM—Friends in Faith Attend Confirmation Banquet—6:00 PM April 29th—Confirmation Sunday Impact Youth—Watch for details—we’ll be going to Claremore FUMC for their youth that night, because Carol is speaking there.

WEDNESDAY’S April 4th—No Youth Bible Studies tonight due to Holy Week April 11th, 18th & 25th—Youth Bible Studies—6:15 PM Genesis Handbell Ringers—7:15 PM Youth Praise Team—7:45 PM SPECIAL EVENTS Friday, April 6th—Confirmation Class—6:00-7:00 PM Friday, April 6th-Saturday, April 7th—Youth Famine Each year our youth participate in a fast from between 20-40 hours to help us understand sacrifice and hunger—we do this over Good Friday, as it makes it a very awesome

time to consider the sacrifice Christ made for us. You are invited to join in this year’s fast—when you fast, you give up all eating, but you can drink water or 100% fruit juice. You can choose a 20 hour fast (begin at 6:00 PM on Good Friday), a 30 hour fast (begin at 8:00 AM on Good Friday), or a 40 hour fast (begin at 10:00 PM on Maundy Thursday). We will have a feast at 2:00 PM on Saturday to break our fast. The youth are invited to spend the night at the church for a lock-in, but we will sleep (so bring bedding, an air mattress, etc). Meet at the church at 7:15 PM on Friday night—we will attend the Good Friday Service and then begin our activities afterwards. We will be done with our feast around 3:00 PM on Saturday. There are pledge forms online that you can get to encourage people to sponsor you while you fast—all money you make will go to our VIM trips this summer and help send people in mission. Please make plans to participate in this awesome experience! Tuesday, April 10th—Shadow Run at the Owasso Mid-High—5:30 PM All youth and parents are highly encouraged to attend this event on prescription drug abuse. This is something that our youth are facing a lot these days and this will be a wonderful, educational event. Saturday’s throughout April—you can participate in our various service projects happening throughout April. All youth are encouraged to participate on Saturday, April 28th for the big Day of Serving. ****PARENTS NEEDED**** We need help with our lunches. We ask families to provide lunch for our youth group every few months. The youth bring $2.00 each to help off-set the costs. We need people to take care of lunches on April 1st & 15th. If you can help, please email Carol at carolcooper@fumcowasso.org. THANKS!

You’re Invited to the 6th Annual Shadow Run Tuesday, April 10th at the Owasso Mid-High 5:30 PM is Registration and Pizza, Event begins at 6:00 PM TOPIC: Prescription Drug Abuse SPEAKERS: Darrell Weaver: Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Sean Sutton: Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Oral Roberts University All youth and anyone who cares about our youth are encouraged to attend. This will be a wonderful event! Questions, please talk with Carol Cooper.

Sponsored by The Brandon Magalassi Memorial Scholarship Foundation

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Bishop...............................................Robert Hayes District Superintendent...................George Warren Senior Pastor.........................................Chris Tiger Associate Pastor..............................Taud Boatman Youth Director....................................Carol Cooper Assistant Youth Director.................Mike Robinson Dir. Of Children’s Ministry...........Corrina Robinson Dir. Cont. Worship and Outreach…..Andy Henson Administrative Secretary...............Susan Moreland Assistant Secretary……………….Dana McConnell Financial Secretary........................Karen McKibbin Choir Director......................................Bob Humble Organist.............................................Linda Cooper Nursery Director..............................Brandi Foshee Custodians.............................Zac and Sara Green

Regularly Scheduled Events

See your Sunday bulletin for any updates/changes.

Sunday 8:20; 9:40;11:00; 11:11 am Worship Services 9:20 am Fellowship Time in Narthex 9:40 & 11:00 am Sunday School 12-2 pm Impact Youth (Youth Area) 2 pm Financial Peace University (101) 5:15 pm Confirmation Class (Great Room) 6:30 pm Lenten Services (WC) (Starting 2.26) 7:00– 9:00 pm Celebrate Recovery (Chapel)

Monday 6:30 pm Love Circle (3rd Monday) 7:00 pm Support Group for Parents w/Special Needs Kids (Lodge) (4th Monday)

Tuesday 9:30 am JOY/Faith Circle (2nd Tuesday - 121/123) 1:00 pm Yarn Ministry (2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 101) 6:30 pm Hope Circle (3rd Tuesday - 121/123) 6:30 pm Ladies 12 Step (121) 7:00 pm Etu Mu Sorority (2nd and 4th Tuesdays - 127)

Wednesday 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study (101) 5:15 pm Shalom Meal (WC) 6:00 pm Youth Bible Study “The Landing” (Great Rm) 6:15 pm Littlest Lambs - Preschool Rm (130) 6:15 pm What’s in the Bible (Circle J Ranch) 6:15 pm Quiz Kids (Gym)

6:15 pm Strategies for Healthy Living (129) 6:15 pm Extreme Grand-parenting (127) 6:15 pm Must See Movies (UMC 12) 6:15 pm Youth Bible Studies (Youth Rooms) 6:30 pm Men’s Bible Study (123) 6:30 pm Adult Praise Team Practice (WC) 6:30 pm Gospel Choir (1st and 3rd Wed - Chapel) 7:15 pm Genesis Ringers (121) 7:15 pm Heavenbound Choir Practice (Chapel) 7:30 pm First Place 4 Health (129) 7:45 pm Impact Youth Praise Band Practice (WC) Thursday 10:00 am Covenant Care (2nd Thur. Every Other Month) 11:30 am Trailblazers Luncheon (2nd Thursday - Chapel) 6:00 pm Financial Peace (101) 6:00 pm Pilates (Gym) 6:30pm Believers Bell Choir Practice (121/123) 7:00-8:30 pm Hurting Hearts (1st Thursday of the Month)

Friday 9:00am –12:00pm Fridays w/Miss Shelly (101)

Saturday 8:30am UMM Breakfast (1st Saturday) (121/123 & Kitchen) 4 - 5:30 pm Adult Special Needs Bible Study (Great Room, Lodge - 3rd Sat)

The Owasso Observer is published monthly. Deadline for articles is the 4th Sunday of the month. Any questions or articles can be sent to communications @fumcowassso.org