MARCH 2, 2018

A PUBLICATION OFOAK HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7815 Hwy. 290 W.Austin, TX 78736 • (512) 288-3836

Pastors Jim Roberts, Katy Fitzgold, Laura Smith Adam

Worship ServicesSunday, March 48:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.Pastor Jim Roberts“The Road: The Great Exchange” — Matthew 27:15-26

10 a.m. “Pathways”Pastor Katy Fitzgold“The Road: The Great Exchange” — Mark 15:6-15

Sunday, March 118:45 a.m., 10 a.m.“Pathways,” and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Katy Fitzgold “The Road: The Bystander” — Mark 15:19-21

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Lent Continues...Lenten Sermon Series: “The Road”Join us as we journey with Jesus and those he encountered in his final days.

Lenten Dinners and StudyWednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (dinner) and 6-7 p.m. (study)You’re invited to get back to the basics through “Roots: Where We Come From, What We Believe, Where We’re Going,” an overview of the Bible, church history, Methodist beliefs, and why we do what we do on Sunday mornings. No homework or reading involved—just show up, eat, and explore our faith. Pastor Katy leads the study, which is held in Fellowship Hall.

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Diapers/Wipes DriveSunday, March 4The Safe Alliance, a merger of Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace, serves survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. The shelter provides basic needs and secure housing for families fleeing domestic violence situations. Currently, the shelteris in great need of baby wipes and diapers of all sizes.

On Sunday, March 4, a collection box will be located in the narthex for donations. An envelope for monetary donations to purchase diapers/wipes will be also be available. Questions? Contact coordinators Donna Holt or Sarah Hicks at dholt3@hotmail.com. Thank you for your generous contributions.

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Radical Hospitality at Oak Hill UMC: A desire to invite, welcome, receive, and care for those who are strangers so that they find a

spiritual home and discover for themselves the unending richness of life in Christ.

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Sweet! It’s Time for Candy Donations!Boxes will be available in the narthex (foyer) March 4, 11, and 18 for donations of individually wrapped, nut-free candy to goinside Easter eggs. The eggs will be used at our annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday morning, March 31. Questions? Contact Jenny Holm at jenny@oakhillumc.org.

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Greeters Needed!Can you smile and say, “welcome?” You would make a perfect greeter! We are embracing radical hospitality by including more greet-ers and information desk helpers at all Sunday morning services. Greeters are usually the first people visitors encounter when they walk through our doors. Initial positive impressions are important!

If you’d like to help, stop by the table in the narthex March 4 and March 11 and sign up!

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Youth NewsComing Up:

Sunday, March 4:Sunday School, 10 a.m.

March 4: Olympic Games Party, 5-7 p.m. Come play Olympic-style games with Matt and Val. Medals will be awarded!

March 16: Spring Break TripWant to do something fun? Come hang out with Val and Matt on the Friday of Spring Break as they explore downtown Austin!(NOTE: Monday’s trip to Six Flags is FULL.)Spring Break Sign-up:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4baeae2ba4f94-surprise

March 24: Community Outreach Easter Egg HuntWe will be sponsoring an egg hunt for Foundation Communities again this year!

Tentative Schedule 10-11 a.m. — Oak Hill UMC volunteers arrive to begin setting up 11 a.m. — Ongoing activities at designated areas (Easter bag decorating, cookie decorating, pictures made with Easter bunny, basketball shooting, football toss, etc.) 11:15-11:30 a.m. — Easter egg hunt for 2nd-5th graders on or around the playscape 11:15 a.m. — Volunteer to pick up lunch at Chick-Fil-A and deliver to pavilion 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Lunch under pavilion 12:15-12:30 p.m. — Easter egg hunt for pre-K through lst graders in field 12:30-1 p.m. — Ongoing games, crafts, photo booth, etc. 1-1:30 p.m. — Clean-up time

The youth (6th-12th grades) will have their own hunt this year following the children’s hunt. For more information, contact Matt at matt@oakhillumc.org.

Sign-ups Needed for SuppersFaith, fun, and food are essential to youth night fellowship!Suppers Sign-up:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4baeae2ba4f94-youth6

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Our Prayers, Our Presence, and Our GiftsPresence (Feb. 18): Sunday School — 192 Ash Wednesday — 141 8:45 a.m. — 122 10 a.m. — 75 11:15 a.m. — 184 Legacy Oaks — 48 Sodalis — 25 Worship Total — 631

Gifts (Feb. 18): 2018 General Fund — $22,967 Deaf Ministries — $30 Endowment Fund — $50 Building Fund/Debt Reduction — $50 CROP Walk — $115 Music Fund Memorial — $125

Presence (Feb. 25): Sunday School — 183 8:45 a.m. — 140 10 a.m. — 84 11:15 a.m. — 192 Legacy Oaks — 40 Worship Total — 456

Gifts (Feb. 25): 2018 General Fund — $25,926 (includes $1,400 2017 prior year pledge) Building Fund/Debt Reduction — $190

Endowment Fund — $1,050 CROP Walk — $645 Music Fund Memorial — $150 Deaf Ministries — $60

Our Prayers: Eddie Barho; Danny Byron; Lucy Cornell; Richard Grimmett; Beverly Mayse; Ruth Anne Bush (Lois Rice’s friend); Peggy Matthewsand family (on the passing of her mother, Elsie Wooten); Beverly Mayse; Carl Moore; Barb Moran (friend of Mindy Crowe); Vaughn Musgrave; Jon Nelson; Dick Raycraft; Rick White (Karan and David Stripling’s son-in-law); Janet Whitworth (friend of Susan Shineldecker)

Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times through confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They provide the emotionaland spiritual care needed when someone is faced with a crisis or difficulty such as grief, spiritual needs, health issues, relationshipproblems, job situations, or other life challenges. If you are in need of someone to share your concerns, please email Alana Oehlerat also@austin.rr.com or call her at (512) 289-1988 and ask about speaking with a Stephen Minister. For more information:www.oakhillumc.org/stephen-ministry/.

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Wednesday Morning Group Looks at JohnWednesday, March 710 a.m.Room 201, Adult Education BuildingThe Wednesday Morning Study Group’s new six-week study will look at John: The Gospel of Light and Life, by Adam Hamilton. This study is deeply spiritual, full of imagery and profound truths. John’s Gospel paints a portrait of Jesus that is unique among the four Gospels, urging his readers—and you—to accept Jesus as your personal savior, and to gain “life in his name.” Please join us as we explore this unique vision of Christ.

Contact Gail Jones at (512) 906-0790 or gjones1342@aol.com for more information.

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Missions Is the Subject of Mary Martha Meeting Monday, March 12 11:15 a.m. Fellowship HallThe women of Oak Hill UMC are invited to hear Vicki Matustik speak to us about her passion for missions and commu-nity ministries. We will learn about and be inspired to support mission opportunities as they are offered at Oak Hill UMC. Lunch will be served by Mary Allen, Shirlene Shreckengaust, and Marsha Hughes.

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Spring Cleanup! Saturday, March 17 8:30 a.m. Church Building & GroundsHelp us prepare our grounds and buildings for Easter Sunday! Bring your work gloves, gardening tools, and stamina...and put them all to good use. The work begins at 8:30 a.m.; a project list will be available for you to choose whatever best matches your interest and skill. We need you! For more information, contact Daniel Urrutia at daniel@oakhillumc.org.

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••• Blood Drive Scheduled March 18 Sunday, March 18 9 a.m.-noon Oak Hill UMC Parking LotWe’re hosting a blood drive! Come lend a helping arm and save local lives. It’s easy; just make an appointment online athttps://www.wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/52433. If you have eligibility questions, check outWe Are Blood’s website at https://weareblood.org/. If you have more specific questions or would like assistance signing up,call We Are Blood at (512) 206-1266.

For questions specific to our drive, contact Anita Barton at anitabchef@yahoo.com or (512) 299-7551.

Remember! Eat a full meal before donating, and bring your photo ID.

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A mission-minded gang of walkers gathered at Camp Mabry Feb. 25 for the annual CROP Hunger Walk. More than 25 folksrepresented Oak Hill UMC! Thanks to everyone who participated and especially organizer Metha Kester!

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UMW Book Club Meets March 29 Thursday, March 29 10 a.m. Panera Bread, 4625 W. William Cannon Dr.Our next UMW Book Club selection is “Hiding in the Light: Why I Risked Everything to Leave Islam and Follow Jesus” by RifqaBary. It is a UMW Reading List selection in which the author shares her amazing story. Please join us as we meet for discussion on Thursday, March 29, at 10 a.m. at Panera Bread on William Cannon. Please contact Diana Goodloe at dianagoodloe@gmail.com if you have questions.

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Flowers/Vannoy To Speak on Radical Hospitality Sunday, April 8 9 a.m. Room 201, Adult Education BuildingJohn Flowers and Karen Vannoy are former pastors at Oak Hill UMC. Their ministry now is to help churches break old patterns and adapt to a rapidly changing world.

Karen and John have served in new development projects that helped to revitalize established churches in San Antonio andPhoenix, AZ. They will offer their perspectives on ways in which Oak Hill UMC can provide RADICAL HOSPITALITY to people OUTSIDE of church in the Oak Hill area.

This talk is presented by the B.A.S.I.C. Class and is open to everyone. Contact Don Roets for details at donmroets@gmail.com or (512) 633-5009.

••• CRASE Training Has Been Rescheduled Tuesday, April 24 6-8:30 p.m. SanctuaryCRASE is an acronym for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events. This is the subject matter of the training/guideddiscussion previously planned for March 27 and which has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 24. The session will be led byOfficer Josh Visi of the Austin Police Department.

Also, there is a more specific training event on Tuesday, April 3, at Fellowship Church in Kyle. That training will be conducted by a group known as Sheepdog Seminars, and their presentation will focus on the security and protection for faith-based organizations (churches). If you want to read about this upcoming seminar, go to www.sheepdogsafetytraining.com. Look for the “AustinTexas” graphic among the other seminar location graphics and click; all the info you need to reserve a spot is available. Cost is $25.

And finally, the Austin Fire Department has a training class that they will teach on 1) first aid, 2) using an AED defibrillator, and 3) cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Class size is limited to 15, and Oak Hill UMC will pick up the cost (if you desire, you can make a $25 donation to cover the expense of your attendance and it will be noted on your pledge giving statement). If you want to attend, we need to know soon. There is not a date set at the moment. If the response warrants, two sessions may be scheduled. Please respond to Brad McMahon (bemcmahontx@gmail.com) or Daniel Urrutia (daniel@oakhillumc.org) as soon as possible. They will announce the scheduled date and time.

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JOHN FLOWERS KAREN VANNOY

Adult Education Building Room 201

Oak Hill UMC 7815 Highway 290 W

Austin, TX 78736

John Flowers and Karen Vannoy are former pastors at Oak Hill United

Methodist Church in Austin.

Their ministry now is to help churches break old patterns and adapt to a rapidly

changing world.  

They will offer their perspectives on ways in which OHUMC can provide Radical Hospitality to people OUTSIDE of church in the Oak Hill area. 

Sunday April 8, 2017 9:00 AM

Presented by the BASIC Class Contact Don Roets for details donmroets@gmail.com 512-633-5009

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Mark Your Calendars!Sunday, March 4 — Church Council Meeting (12:30 p.m.)Sunday, March 4 — Theology Pub (5-7 p.m. at Waterloo Ice House)Saturday, March 17 — Campus Cleanup Day (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)Sunday, March 18 — Blood Drive at Oak Hill UMC (9 a.m.-noon)Saturday, March 24 — Easter Egg Hunt at Foundation Communities (10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)Wednesday, March 28 — Communion & Labyrinth Walk (6:30 p.m.)Thursday, March 29 — Holy Thursday Worship (7 p.m.)Friday, March 30 — Good Friday Worship (7 p.m.)Saturday, March 31 — Easter Egg Hunt (9 a.m.)Sunday, April 1 — Easter Sunday Worship (7:15, 8:45, 10, and 11:15 a.m.)

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Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMCPastors Jim Roberts Katy Fitzgold

Laura Smith AdamDirector of Music Ministries Suzanne PenceAssociate Director of Music Ministries Kati CoxPathways Worship Leader Greg GrahamHandbell Choir Director & Accompanist Cathy IngersollOrganist Sheryl StackDirector of Preschool Ministries Jennifer BarkisDirector of Children’s Ministries Jenny HolmDirector of Youth Ministries Matt VillegasFinancial Administrator Angie BraggFacilities Administrator Daniel UrrutiaOffice Manager Kathy WilliamsonDirector of Connections and Service Vicki MatustikDirector of Communications Don KerrAudio/Video Technician Evan Ingersoll