THE YALE AVENUE
“SON” TIMES
VOLUME 48, NUMBER 5
FEBRUARY 4 2015
Disciples of Christ
WEEK OF COMPASSION OFFERING
Will You Put Your Compassion into Action?
Give and Change the World
When some of the earliest followers of Jesus experienced a famine in Jerusalem, the
Apostle Paul organized an appeal to respond to their needs. Christian communities in
distant places put their Compassion into Action and gave to this ecumenical offering,
much like we do today through Week of Compassion.
The Week of Compassion offering reaches widely, impacting lives in our own neighborhoods and those we may never meet but who are in need of our compassion. God
provides the resources so we can give back. We’re giving back to God what is already
God’s-so that we might all thrive!
“I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a
question of fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that their
abundance may be for uour need, in order tht there may be a fair balance”
(2 Cor 8:12-13)
Our abundance becomes their need and their need becomes our abundance. What if we all lived as if this is our call?
We would change the world.
Will you put your Compassion into Action?
THE JOY GROUP
NEEDS YOUR
HELP!!!
We are trying to keep
the group alive!
(Just Older Youth!)
The following is an information form to fill out to help continue our
JOY GROUP trips. We need to know the best times/days to
schedule the trips, time to leave the church and places you would
like to visit. Please let Pat DeBoard or the church office know.
1. My best day is________________________________
2. My best time is______________________________
3. Suggestions for places to visit___________________________
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Reflective Prayer
Lord, call us into the church.
Call us in often, and teach us the
old words and old songs with their
new meanings. Lord, give us new
words for the words we wear out.
Give us new songs for those that
have lost their spirit.
Give us new reasons for coming in and for going out,
into our streets and to our homes.
As the house of the Lord was moved like a tent through
the wilderness, so keep our churches from being rigid.
Make our congregations alive and free.
Give us ideas we never had before, so that Alleluia and
Gloria and Amen are like the experiences we know in
daily living.
Alleluia! O Lord, be praised! In worship and in work, be
praised! Amen
Herbert Brokering
YALE AVENUE CHRISITAN CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Closed from Noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch); Friday - 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Play and Learn Preschool, Inc.
playandlearnpreschool.org
7:30am - 5:30 pm M-F Ages 6 Wks. To 5 Yrs. 918.747.2440
Affiliated with and a Ministry of Yale Avenue Christian Church
Richard’s Reflections
“Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a
hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His mother in the house was looking out the
window saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could.
Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late.
Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched
his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too
passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal,
and on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And
then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom
wouldn't let go."
You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too, No, not from an alligator, or anything quite so dramatic, but the scars of a painful
past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let
go. In the midst of your struggle, God has been there holding on to you.
The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way. But sometimes we
foolishly wade into dangerous situations. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril – and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's
when the tug-of-war begins - and if you have the scars of His love on your arms be very, very grateful. He did not and will not - let you go.
If you see someone without a smile, stop ... and give them yours (:-). God has blessed you, so that you can be a blessing to others. You just
never know where a person is in his/her life and what they are going through.”
God Bless You,
Richard
Church Humor
Cowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranch about his first visit to a big-city church. "When I got there, they had me park
my old truck in the corral," Joe began.
"You mean the parking lot," interrupted Charlie, a more worldly fellow.
"I walked up the trail to the door," Joe continued.
"The sidewalk to the door," Charlie corrected him.
"Inside the door, I was met by this dude," Joe went on.
"That would be the usher," Charlie explained.
"Well, the usher led me down the chute," Joe said.
"You mean the aisle," Charlie said.
"Then, he led me to a stall and told me to sit there," Joe continued.
"Pew," Charlie retorted.
"Yeah," recalled Joe. "That's what that pretty lady said when I sat down beside her."
“Women in Philanthropy” - 02.28.2015
The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation presents a Saturday Seminar featuring guest speaker Lesly Bosch Annen,
philanthropic advisor, communications specialist, and non-profit fundraiser from Texas. Registration is open to
all. There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided.
Saturday, February 28,2015 - 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.- First Christian Church, OKC - 36th & N. Walker
Registration is required. For information and to register,
visit www.okdfdn.org or call Julie Bowers at 405-525-6530
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Happy 60th Anniversary to YACC!!!
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Joys & Concerns
COME AS YOU ARE SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Week of February 1, 2014
Sometimes “belief” and “faith” are seen as synonymous but one is a
noun and one is a verb. Faith involves some sort of action. I can
believe all sorts of things but do not necessarily need to act upon
them. It is not enough to believe in what Jesus had to say, we must
act upon it. Relationships play a huge part in the Christian faith.
There are seven categories of relationships (and you thought there
was only one or two!).
Many within the YACC family are
prayed for daily. Please remember
these specific needs:
Health Issues:
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Louise Coats daughter, Christi Dorsey, needs prayers for healing from knee injury - possible surgery.
Jean Covey had a lumpectomy on 2/3. She has a slow growing
cancer.
Terry Gentry’s son, Mike, is recovering from ankle surgery.
Nancy Hamilton’s Husband, Ray, was in St. John Medical Center over the weekend with pneumonia as well as other health
problems. Her brother, Gary Smith, is at home but still being
treated for infection and low blood counts and continues to be
very ill.
Sue Lower continues to be at Zarrow Community Center in the
Skilled Nursing Center.
Don & Bryan Petersen continue to struggle with health issues.
Wanda Rupe continues to recover from hip replacement and
expects to be back in worship in the next few weeks.
Mary Wallace’s sister-in-law, Colleen Randall, has breast cancer and had a mastectomy on 2/4.
Joys:
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We rejoice that Lloyd Hurd and Larry Hall were able to return to
worship on Sunday.
Others Lifted Up for Prayer:
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Our sympathy is expressed to Sharon Chambers and family in
the death of her husband James on 1/21. Services will be at
YACC at 10:00am on 2/4.
Sara Busch’s daughter, Lynnette Tuttle, is looking for a job.
Mike & Kari Vaughn request prayers for their niece, April and
her 4 children.
Linda Weathers lifts up her son, Eric.
Ongoing Prayer Needs:
Kimberly Bartholic; Wanda Bousquet; Tony & Dorothy Cardenas;
Sharon Chambers; Jeri Cochran; Jean Covey; Jay DeGeer; Lora
Dewitt’s daughter; Barbara Jean; Patricia Dobbins, Clarence & Hettie
Green’s daughter; Mary Griffin; Sue Goodner; Carolyn Goolsby, Ronda
Greer’s friend Mike; Katelyn Hanafin; Theta Hendricks’ friend, Nora
Clark; Tom Ivy; Michelle Kice; Gene & Sue Lower; Rob Massey; Kenya
missionary, Jeff Osborne and his wife, Lucy; Dennis and Rosemary
Moran’s daughter, Rebecca Sayer; Paul Todd (friend of Dennis & Rosemary Moran); Debbie West.
Rehabilitation Facilities/ Homebound:
Lora Dewitt; Lillian Johnson; Arlene Kennedy; Jack Covey; Lee Keeling, Gene & Sue Lower.
We pray for our country & its leaders, all nations, and our military service men & women. We pray for our church & its ministries, staff, lay leaders, the Food Bank, and Play and Learn
Preschool.
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Mike W.
Church Family
Directory
The 2015 Yale Avenue
Christian Church Family
Directory is being printed
this week and copies will be
available in the lobby beginning Sunday, February 8th. As
always, a donation of $1 or $2 per directory to help with
printing expenses is greatly appreciated.
YOUTH NEWS
Everyone has pitched in 100% to get the hymnal angels ready.
They are looking really good! Keep up the good work. Deborah’s
testimony regarding a phone stolen by a mysterious person with
purple lipstick turned into a lively discussion while we worked.
The Three
ELDERS’ MEETING
Sunday, February 8th - 4:30 p.m.
TRANSITION TEAM
MEETING
Tuesday, February 10th - 6:30 p.m.
YACC BOARD MEETING
Monday, February 16th - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday Attendance on February 1, 2015
9:30 a.m. .................................................................... 97
6:00 p.m. IMF ........................................................... 117
WORSHIP TOTAL ..................................................... 214
Sunday School/Enrichment Opportunities .................. 45
6:00 p.m. Destination Children & Youth .................... 25
Weekly Lectionary - 5th Sunday after the Epiphany
The texts for February 8th are:
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-11,20c
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
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Yale Avenue Christian Church
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Phone: 918.747.1304
Fax: 918.747.7175
Website: yacc.org
Play and Learn Preschool: 918.747.2440
Mission Statement
The prayerful mission of Yale Avenue
Christian Church is Caring, Sharing and
Serving in the name of Jesus.
Regularly Scheduled Events
SUNDAY
9:30am ............................................................... Worship Service
10:45am ......................................................................... Fellowship
11:00am ...................... Sunday School & Enrichment Opportunities
1:00pm .............................. AA Meeting in Hooked N’ Lookin’ Room
6:00pm ............................ International Mission Fellowship Worship
6:00pm .................................................................Destination Youth
MONDAY
7:30am-5:30pm (Monday-Friday) ................Play & Learn Preschool
12:00noon (Mon-Sat) ........ AA Meeting in Hooked N’ Lookin’ Room
6:00pm ............................................... Adoration Singers Rehearsal
TUESDAY
1:00pm (2nd & 4th Tuesdays) ........................... YACC Stitch Group
7:00pm .............................. AA Meeting in Hooked N’ Lookin’ Room
WEDNESDAY
7:00am ................................................................... Men’s Breakfast
10:30am (2nd Wednesday) ............. NEATS Meeting and Luncheon
5:30pm ...................................................TLC Small Groups #4, 12
6:00pm .................................................... Praise Ringers Rehearsal
6:30pm ......................................................Ladies Group TLC Study
7:00pm .......................................................... TLC Small Group #2
THURSDAY
7:00pm .. Al-Anon & Al-Ateen Meeting in Hooked N’ Lookin’ Room
FRIDAY
6:00pm ...................................................................Games & Sports
Sunday, February 8
9:30 a.m. Worship
Elders: Jack Pontious, Jan Roop, Jim Roop
Deacons: Bob Massey, Mike Vaughn, Kari Matthews-Vaughn, Missy
Massey, Sara Busch, Joie Holder, Melinda Carter
Communion Prep: Sara Busch & Patsy Duckett
Welcome Center: Missy Massey
Greeters: Bob Massey
SATURDAY
5:30pm .............................. AA Meeting in Hooked N’ Lookin’ Room
Staff
COMING EVENTS:
Thur., Feb 5
Sun., Feb. 8
Mon., Feb. 9
Tues. Feb. 10
Wed., Feb. 11
Sun., Feb. 15
Mon. Feb. 16
10:30am ....................... Disciples Women Board Meeting
11:00am .................. DW General Meeting and Luncheon
6:30pm .............. Spiritual Growth Ministry Team Meeting
4:30pm ..................................................... Elders’ Meeting
5:30pm ......................................................... Bread & Jam
6:30pm ..............................Transition Committee Meeting
10:00am .......................... NEAT’s Meeting and Luncheon
............................. Week of Compassion Special Offering
6:30pm ........................................... YACC Board Meeting
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Ministers ................................. The People of Yale Avenue Christian Church
Transitional Senior Minister ............................................... Richard Newman
Pastor of Community Outreach.................................................. Sei Touthang
Interim Worship Pastor .................................................................. Ann Moyer
Administrative Pastor ................................................................. Cheryl Clark
Administrative Assistant ............................................................ Debbie West
Play and Learn Director ............................................................... Carla Story
Organist ................................................................................... Lizanne Keith
Childcare Attendant ............................................................... Bethany Seaton
Custodian .............................................................................................Khuppi
View Newsletter online at yacc.org.
February 4, 2014