MARCH 23, 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 25 (Palm Sunday)8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Jim Roberts “The Road: The Great Pretenders” — John 19:38-42 10 a.m. “Pathways” Pastor Katy Fitzgold “The Road: The Great Pretenders” — John 19:38-42

Sunday, April 1 (Easter Sunday)8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Jim Roberts “The Road: The Power of Dreams” — Mark 16:1-11 10 a.m. “Pathways” Pastor Katy Fitzgold “The Road: The Power of Dreams” — Mark 16:1-11

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Lenten Dinners and StudyWednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (dinner) and 6-7 p.m. (study)NOTE: On March 28 the study and dinner will be held in the Great Room inside the Children’s Building!Please join us! The topic for Wednesday, March 28, is “The Story Continues,” plus a labyrinth walk and Communion. Tonight’s chef is Marilyn Cannon.

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Foundation Communities EggstravaganzaSaturday, March 2410 a.m.Southwest Trails Apartments, 8405 Old Bee Caves Rd.The Oak Hill UMC Community Ministries Team is sponsoring an Easter Egg hunt and party for the families at the Foundation Communities. Come out and enjoy the fun!

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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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Easter Lily Deadline Is Approaching! Orders Accepted Through March 27Order forms for lilies can be found in the Sunday bulletins on March 25. Deadline for orders is March 27; the price is $15. You’ll also find order forms in the church office. Hurry!

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Children’s News Sign Up for Summer Camps Online! Vacation Bible School, MaD Camp, and CUB CampWe’ve made it easier than ever to sign up your kids for our fun summer camps! Visit www.oakhillumc.org/summer-camps and get ready for the excitement! For more information about the camps, contact Jenny Holm at jenny@oakhillumc.org.

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The Oak Hill UMC youth had a terrific time exploring sights around Austin during Spring Break. Here they are at the HOPEOutdoor Gallery, more commonly referred to as Grafitti Park on Castle Hill. Thanks to Angie Bragg for the photo.

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OAK HILLU n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h

EASTER SERVICES

HOLY WEEKCOMMUNION & Labyrinth WALK • 6:30 P.M., March 28

HOLY THURSDAY WORSHIP* • 7 P.M., MARCH 29Good Friday WORSHIP* • 7 P.m., March 30

EASTER EGG HUNT • 9 A.m., MARCH 31

A P R I L 1, 2 0 1 8

• Sunrise WORSHIP 7:15 a.m. • Traditional Worship 8:45 A.M. & 11:15 a.m.*

• Contemporary Worship 10 a.m.*

*Interpreted for the deaf

Youth News

Sunday, March 25: Sunday School, 10 a.m; UMYF (5-6:30 p.m. middle school; 6:15-7:45 p.m. high school) Saturday, March 24: Community Outreach Easter Egg HuntHelp us out at the egg hunt for Foundation Communities! Check below for the schedule and a link to sign up!

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 timeTo sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0A4BAEAE2BA4F94-community1

Saturday, March 31: Youth Easter Egg HuntThe youth (6th-12th grades) will have their own hunt this year following the children’s hunt (around 11:30 a.m.). For more information, contact Matt at matt@oakhillumc.org.To sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0A4BAEAE2BA4F94-youth8

Thursday, April 5: Hillsong Worship at Shoreline ChurchLink for more info: https://www.premierproductions.com/tour/there-more-tour-featuring-hillsong-worship-pastor-brian-houstonTo sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0A4BAEAE2BA4F94-hillsong

Mark Your Calendars for June & July Events!

June 11-15: Vacation Bible School (need youth volunteers) June 18-21: Youth Week! (details coming soon) June 24-30: High School Mission Trip (to Victoria, TX) July 22-26: Junior High Mission Trip (to San Antonio)

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Our PrayersEddie Barho; Ruth Anne Bush (Lois Rice’s friend); Dan Byron; Lucy Cornell; Richard Grimmett; Beverly Mayse; Sybil Momii; Carl Moore; Claudette Musgrave and family (on the death of Vaughn, March 3); Jon Nelson; Cindy Nolan (Nancy Davila’s cousin); Rick White (Karan and David Stripling’s son-in-law); Janet Whitworth (friend of Susan Shineldecker); Reggie Wilson

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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You Are Invited to a Celebration of LifeLynn Sampsell is inviting the members of the church to attend a Celebration of Life service for her husband, Dave, on Saturday, April 7, at 1 p.m. A light lunch will be served in Fellowship Hall following the service. Lynn is asking that those who attend wear“happy” colors to honor Dave and reflect the joy he experienced attending the 10 a.m. Pathways service. If desired, memorial dona-tions may be made to Oak Hill UMC or to Hospice Austin’s Christopher House.

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500 Hours of Sharing is about calling each of us to be intentional about saying yes to Easter – to Jesus’ call for us to love God and love our neighbor. Our goal is to reach 500 hours of sharing our love in 40 days!

For more information: www.oakhillumc.org/sharing.

An Opportunity: Love Through Hammers and Paint BrushEaster Sunday is April 1. How will you say yes to the greatest gift ever received? The first week after Easter a team from Oak Hill UMC will help an elderly Austin neighbor stay in her home by making repairs and painting her home. Oak Hill UMC has partnered with interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) for several years now, participating in the group’s Hands on Housing project each spring and fall. Bring your skills, your willingness to learn a new skill, or your handy helper attitude and show some love to a neighbor in East Austin. Join the team April 5, 6, and 7. Come for a few hours or all three days. Look for Wally Vog and a sign-up sheet in the courtyard on Sunday, March 25!

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Trustees Corner Spring Workday AccomplishmentsAbout 30 volunteers turned out to work on some improvement projects to our church grounds on March 17. These included:

• Planting small plants in the bed bordering the front of the Main Building. Soaker irrigation hoses were also installed.• Prepping and repainting the stairs, decking, and ramps in front of the Missions and Hejtmanek Buildings. Two weeks ago the Boy

Scouts of Troop 505 had replaced a significant amount of rotten wood on that decking.• Treating weeds and adding mulch to the labyrinth, plus straightening some of the stones.• Clearing out weeds and leaves from beds around the Children’s Building.• Cutting and removing brush in the vicinity of the Children’s Building.• Cleanup of planting beds and adding flowers in the central (community garden) area.• Repair of gates on the dumpster enclosure.• Relocating brush piles out back (east side) to facilitate road access to the detention pond and removal of hackberry tree stump at

entrance. (Special thanks to Art Barkis and his “mini-dozer.”)

These projects support our radical hospitality (welcoming) initiative by improving the functionality and appearance of our churchcampus. Thanks to all who participated!

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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.

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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.

First Ad/AED Defibrillator/CPR Class

The Austin Fire Department has a training class that they will teach on 1) first aid, 2) using an AED defibrillator, and 3) cardiopul-monary 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 toknow 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.

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

HospitalityHospitalityRADICALRADICAL

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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.

First Ad/AED Defibrillator/CPR Class

The Austin Fire Department has a training class that they will teach on 1) first aid, 2) using an AED defibrillator, and 3) cardiopul-monary 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 toknow 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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Work Continues in Fellowship HallThe removal of the old floor in Fellowship Hall revealed writings by church members in 1983 during construction of what was then the sanctuary. Check out the photos below!

Mark Your Calendars!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.)*Sunday, April 8 — Theology Pub (5-7 p.m. at Waterloo Ice House)Sunday, April 15 — Lunch with the Pastors (12:30 p.m.)Sunday, May 20 — Lunch with the Pastors (12:30 p.m.)

*As an act of hospitality for our many guests on Easter morning, members are asked to park across Hwy 290 in the ACC parking lot. A parking shuttle will be available.

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Oak Hill United Methodist Church7815 Highway 290 WestAustin, TX 78736www.oakhillumc.org

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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