November 3, 2014 From My House To Your House As Christians we would surely say that people need God. They also need the church that tells them about God. Elton Trueblood, a well known religious writer, once wrote: “The church is essential to the Christian, not because it brings personal advancement or even inspiration, but because with all its failures, it is an indisRev. Dick House pensable instrument for the redemption of the world.” Thus the church is not an institution parallel with other institutions. It is, rather, a witnessing community. Speaking about the church, theologian Krister Stendahl wrote: “It is the community that speaks for the kingdom not only by words, but also by a lifestyle where we dare to practice a love for which the world is not ready.” Thus our congregation is necessary, not because it does good things (other groups also do good things), or because it promotes friendship (other groups may also be friendly), or because another social group is needed, but because it hopefully listens to and attempts to order its life on the basis of the Gospel. It is for this reason that people need the church. It is also for this reason that people need to support the church. Without our support the church (Nichols Hills United Methodist) could not continue to exist; it would not continue to be a witness of God's redemption. It is only as we do our part that our church exists and God is served. For God's Indispensable Instrument, Dick House Welcome, New Members! Jerry Cottrill joined Nichols Hills United Methodist Church on October 26. He is married to Pam Cottrill. Mark Cravens joined Nichols Hills United Methodist Church on November 2nd. He and his fiancé, Jami VanCamp, will be married on November 22. We are happy to welcome you into our church family! Volume 22, Issue 32 Upcoming Events: Monday 11/3: 9:00 TLC 4:00 Covenant Care Meeting Tuesday 11/4: 9:00 TLC 10:30 Staff Meeting 3:00 Henry’s Playground Dedication 5:00 Nominations Committee Meeting Wednesday 11/5: 9:00 TLC 3:30 B.I.G. Kids 7:30 Chancel Choir Thursday 11/6: 9:00 TLC Friday 11/7: 9:00 TLC Sunday 11/9: 8:30 Worship & Holy Communion 9:45 Sunday School 10:50 Worship 5:00 Youth 405-842-1486 405.843.1835 Fax www.nicholshillsumc.org The Learning Center (T.L.C.): 405-842-5325 November Birthdays 11/04 Bill Bowden 11/05 Joni Flesher Leigh Huchton Bennett Murray 11/06 Graham Colton Linda Lyle Kathy Walker 11/07 Bill Payne 11/09 Tim Baker Lew McGinnis Karen McLain 11/11 Mary Ann Saunders Mission Candle, Chancel Flowers and Coffee Host(s): November 2 The mission candle is lit by Cindy Withrow in loving memory of Patty Withrow. The chancel flowers are given in memory of Rosella Walker by Rosemary Scalpone, Katherine, Jim, Gracie and Kneely Buxton, Kathy and Russ Walker. Coffee Host: Carol Magness CARES & CONCERNS Epworth Villa: Bill and Katie Alexander, Joanne Crosby & Sue Massey The Mansion: Doris Talbert Town Village: Joanna Garnett At Home: Bea Bloss, Sylvia Miller, B. C. Clark, Roger Etling, Beth & Dale Jordan, Jody Carmichael, Frances Lewis, David Mueller & Barbara Sullivan, Mason and Joye McLain Nominations Committee Meeting There will be a Nominations Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 4th at 5:00. Tidbits From The Learning Center This week we are highlighting one of our teachers, Claire Longoria. She was born in Mexico, but raised in Dallas. She graduated from U.S. Grant High School and now attends Oklahoma City Community College. Her major focus is Fitness and Nutrition. Her ultimate plan is to become a United States Marine! Claire is petite and strong, a perfect fit for the Marines. She has three younger sisters and many years of caring for young children. She loves the energy and humor of our children. They say and do the funniest things. In her spare time, she works out (cross fit training) and tutors girls in ROTC at U.S. Grant High School. We are pleased that she is a member of our staff. Please feel free to come by and meet her. You are always welcome to visit! Mission News Food Collection: We will be collecting food through November 17. The pantry is in particular need of: Canned meat Cereal Peanut butter Canned vegetables Canned fruit Hearty Soup Plastic Grocery Sacks Tables will be set up south of the parlor for the food collection. Monetary donations are always welcome. Skyline uses the money to purchase food items needed. You can write you check to NHUMC and indicate “Food Pantry” in the memo. Sign up at the Missions Table in the Narthex or contact Stephanie Henry at 405-850-5518 [email protected]. Getting To Know Your Chancel Choir... Kasey Yeargain is a professional singer/actor and Certified Personal Trainer living and working in Oklahoma City. Kasey is a native to Oklahoma, originally from Bethany, Oklahoma and a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University (2013.) As a part of the Opera and Musical Theater program at OCU, he has performed numerous leading and supporting roles including Germont in La Traviata, The Four Villains in Les Contes 'Hoffmann, and Frank Maurrant in Street Scene. Since graduating Kasey has performed with The Seagle Music Colony, Tulsa Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, and Lawrence Opera Theatre. Upcoming performances include Trevor Greydon III in Thoroughly Modern Millie at Cynthia Poteet Theatre, Paris in Roméo et Juliette at Tulsa Opera, and Jud Fry in Oklahoma! at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Kasey has been a part of the NHUMC Chancel Choir since 2008. Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off Success! Help Support Our Missionary Sponsorships to light the A great time was Charlette Perryman. mission candle are available for had by the 100+ A big thank you Dec. 21 and 28. A minimum people, young and goes to Denise donation of $25 per Sunday for the old alike, who attended Buthion, Christy mission candle helps to our NHUMC Annual Palmer, and Pastor support our missionary, Rev. Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival Pam for their many Meri Whitaker. A sign-up sheet is on Oct. 29. Families from church, hours of hard work also posted on the bulletin board The Learning Center, B.I.G. Kids, organizing, planning, shopping, by the church office. Scouts, and the neighborhood setting up, and tearing down. Coffee Hosts Available enjoyed 8 varieties of chili, corn Thank you to Michael Wylder Coffee hosts choose the dates they bread, hot dogs, Fritos, and for his fantastic hay rides. volunteer & provide 8-9 dozen desserts; Michael's wild hay-rides; If you have not had the cookies, store bought or homeYouth Spooky House; Cupcake opportunity to go on one of his made. At the close of the 10:50 Walk; games and other fun rides, you will want to plan to service the host(s) stand by their activities. After attendees cast next year. Thank you, too, to all cookies in the Narthex & greet their votes, the Chili Golden who donated items, worked at people. Volunteers will receive a Spoon Award went to Delaney different stations, helped serve reminder in the mail or by email. Sheffield (you can see the Golden food, and stepped in wherever We need coffee hosts for NoSpoon hanging in her office); needed. It was truly a joint vember 9, 16 and Dec. To volcoming in a close 2nd was Cara effort and a great example of the unteer, sign up by the church ofFraley; and 3rd place went to church being the church. fice on the bulletin board. Getting To Know Your Chancel Choir... Anna Bookout is a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University. She is originally from Ponca City, OK and was active in the First United Methodist Church there. Show credits at OCU include: South Pacific, The Tender Land, Street Scene, and Dialogues of the Carmelites. Her favorite hymns include: Be Thou My Vision, Seek Ye First and They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love. Anna also assists Michael in directing the Hand bell choir and would LOVE to see you there! Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit Number 1226 Oklahoma City, OK Nichols Hills United Methodist Church 1212 Bedford Drive Oklahoma City, Ok. 73116 Adult Sunday Class News Open Circle Class - We will study Matthew 25: 1-13. Verse 1: "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten young bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom." Our hymn for the day will be: "A Mighty Fortress is our God." Both the words (in German) and melody were composed by Martin Luther between 1527 and 1529. The hymn has been called the "Battle Hymn of the Reformation." Each year during the Queen of England's official birthday celebration, the hymn is played by the Massed Bands during the "Trooping of the Colours" in London. - John Marshall, Teacher Kiva Sunday Class - Bill Bowden has invited Rev Mac McCoy to speak & his topic will be "Teenagers & Church" - Lida Elkins Roundtable Class - The Roundtable Class is studying Ezekiel 43:13-21. This scripture includes the instructions for the Israelites’ altar for making sacrifices. In Christianity, the sacrifice of Christ makes the old practice of animal sacrifice and burnt offerings obsolete. Instead of repetitive animal sacrifices of old, Christ made one sacrifice for all people for all time. Join us Sunday as Dr. Jerry Perryman leads our discussion. - Dick Webber Rev. Dick House, Interim Senior Pastor Ken Violette, Business Administrator Dr. Antone Godding, Organist Alfred Walker, Sunday Custodian Rev. Pam Cottrill, Associate Pastor Michael Wylder, Director of Church Music Delaney Sheffield, Administrative Assistant Denise Buthion, Director, T.L.C. : 405-842-5325
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