After
the VW shop finished making the corrections in Ann's VW recall, I went
to the Christian Bookstore in Tulsa to pick up some more communion cups.
While I was there I walked around to see what was new.
One of
the items that caught my eye was a necklace with something dangling down
from it. I couldn't make out what it was so I went to investigate.
The closer
I walked towards it the more I couldn't figure out what it was. Finally
I realized that it was armor hanging down at the end of the necklace.
I thought to myself, now who might wear that.
Of course,
I know the passage from Paul talking about wearing our armor, but it is
not physical armor he was talking about, rather spiritual armor.
Who know,
maybe we should wear armor around our neck to remind us that God does protect
and keep us.
It's
interesting, however, that after that experience I remember that one of
this week's lectionary texts is Paul's words talking about armor, so
.
We hope
that you will join us as we look at Spiritual Armor and what it means to
each one of us!
Shalom,
Pastor
Tom
THANKS
FOR THE Fellowship Activity
We would like to thank
the membership team this past Sunday for our "Back to School" fellowship
Pot-luck dinner. It was amazing how good the food was considering
that the minister suggested we bring foods that we ate at school.
There was macaroni and cheeses, salads, cookies, which we did have in school.
But the minister said he never remember having potato salads.
Thanks to all who shared
in the day and we look forward to next month's activity that will tempt
our taste buds with foods with an international taste!
TWTWTW
[That
was the week that was]
This past week was
certainly eventful. Surgeries, hospital trips, white coat ceremonies,
doctor's visits and a train wreck was just a part of what happened in the
life of our members the past seven days.
We want to report that
Hollis Adams is doing as well as can be expected and better following his
car/train crash last Thursday afternoon. Although he will still be
in the hospital for a while, most of the tubes are out and he is nicely
recovering at this point (Monday Morning). We look forward to the
week only being better for Hollis. We as that you continue your prayers
for his quick return to health and Pawnee.
More information of
TWTWTW continues on the next page!
News
from the Pews
In addition to the TWTWTW on the previous page, we also have others we
ask for prayers. Lawrence Smalley will have more tests and hopefully
surgery soon to remove the cancer on his left temple. Please pray
for Lawrence
Steve Gibson who had tests ran last week will continue to
have more tests the first part of this week to determine the course of
action, we also ask that you pray for Steve and Karen.. This past week
Margretta Butterbaugh had some surgery and we pray that all will be well
very soon for Margretta. Please pray for Margretta and Jack
Luther
Wheeler also had surgery this past week and the doctor said that things
went very well (although he somehow received a cracked rib in the process
which can be very painful). Please pray for Luther and Donna and
that he will soon be back in Pawnee and that all will continue to go well
for them
We began the parking lot process this past week. Drain
lines were found and determined to still be working, plans were formulated
as to how we can best serve the needs of the city as well as our own.
There will be work this week getting everything ready for the asphalt to
be laid next week. So we will have just one more week of a mess and
then things should be "looking good." We want to thank everyone who
has offered to help
At the board meeting last week among the business
discussed was our Pastor's vacation schedule. He will take a week
in September and Ted Harp will preach. He will take the last week
of his vacation in October (in two installments). In October he will
be gone on Sunday the 19th. During this time of vacation he will
again represent our congregation as he will preach at the Sunday morning
worship service for Oktoberfest in the city of Tulsa. Like last year,
he will need a couple of elders and others to help with the communion portion
of this service, if you would like to share in this event, please let Pastor
Tom know.
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Again
we want to remind all of our youth in grade 6-12 that the youth group will
begin meeting on September 7, 2003. Trinity Brown and Kelly Bryant
did a great job representing our church in this joint venture with the
Methodist Church. Trinity headed the group and will again this year.
We ask that not only do our youth support this group, but may all of us
lend a helping hand whenever asked.
Worship
Committee Meeting
There will be a meeting
of the worship committee on Wednesday, August 29th at 6:15 P.M. All
members of the committee are encouraged to attend
Choir
Choir has returned
and will be meeting at 7:00 P.M. on all Wednesdays EXCEPT the second Wednesday
of the month due to the board meeting when they will meet at 6:30 PM.
Parking
lot
The entrance to the
parking lot on the north (and east) side of the church may still be torn
up this Sunday. You can still get into the east parking lot via the
alley on the south side of the church. Hopefully the parking lot
will be asphalted by the next Sunday.
Fellowship
Dinner Schedule for the Rest of the Year
September
14 - Potluck lunch fellowship meal with theme of Foreign Foods
TEAM: Ted and Janice Harp, Loran and Suzanne Zweiacker, Marshall and Barbara
Hudgins
October
26 Evening Potluck fellowship meal with harvest theme and children trick
and treating in various rooms TEAM: Steve and Karen Gibson, Marty and
Tobi Wilson, Mike and Tina Godberson
November
23 Evening Thanksgiving Dinner TEAM: Diane Heisler
December
14 Potluck lunch fellowship meal of finger foods TEAM:
As you can see each month for the rest of the year has a fellowship activity,
also PLEASE NOTE: we need team members, especially for the months
of NOVERMBER and DECEMBER. If you would like to volunteer to be a
team member, contact the Harps. We hope that you will mark thee dates
on your calendars and join us.
August
2003 Plan
August Communion:
Diane Heisler, Khris Douglas
Elders:
24 Janice
Bryant, Ted Harp
31 Janice Bryant,
Ted Harp
Deacons:
24 Judy
Griesel, Janice Harp, Bill Griesel, LeAnn LaBron
31 Barbara Hudgins,
Chris Battles, Daniel Burnes, Geoff Roughface
Shut-in Communion:
24 Cheryl
Bryant, Michele Low
31 Jarrett Maltsberger,
Lore Burchette
Worship Leaders
24 Mark
Burchette
31 Valerie Low
Candle Lighters:
VOLUNTEERS
Greeters:
24 Darrell
Low Family
31 - Austin
Banning Family
SOS FUND is needing YOUR help!!!
The electricity bill is climbing as the
days of summer continue to fall upon us. To keep the church comfortable
for everyone we need help with the bill. Please make it a priority
on your list to donate to the SOS fund on Sunday. Lets all work together.
THANK YOU!