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AN EDWARDS EPISTLE In a few days, we will enter into Holy Week recalling all the drama of the entry into Jerusalem of Jesus, his supper with the disciples and friends, his agony in the garden, his arrest and trial, his crucifixion and words from the Cross, and God resurrecting him from the dead. It is so easy to consider Holy Week as a one time occurrence, events of the past. In so doing, we remain as historians and observers. As Christians living today, we are called to permit the events of that Holy Week to impact our lives and to be re-enacted in the ways we think, speak and act. People of faith are not spectators of Jesus; we are called to be alive in Christ, to grow into Christ. The Apostle Paul testifies: “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection…

I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own…

Straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:10,12b, 13c-14)

Today we can share in the power of God’s resurrecting love and grace as we live in the sacredness of each day, each relationship and ourselves. God gives us the gift of life that we may celebrate the new creation God is establishing among and through us. Celebrate the power of the resurrection -

• Offer a word of encouragement to one who is burdened

• Assist a neighbor who is struggling with a life circumstance

• Write a note of gratitude to one who has enriched your life

• Serve with a group who are rubbing shoulders with those who need a community

� Grow into the image of Christ with intentional studies of the

Scriptures and your faith As we share in the power of the resurrection, we will greet Easter Morning with the joyful acclamation:

ALLELUIA! THE LORD IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED! ALLELUIA!

Grace and Peace

AMBASSADORAMBASSADORAMBASSADOR First Presbyterian Church

524 South Duncan, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074

March 20, 2013

First Presbyterian Staff

Pastor ··················B. Gordon Edwards

Associate Pastor ···················Leah R. Hrachovec

Youth Ministry Assistant

····························· Kristina Earl

Older Adult Ministry Coordinator ······························Margy Knox

Director of Music & Chancel Choir ·······················Heather Lanners

Organist ·················Rebecca G. te Velde

Church Administrator ·······················Cathy Fairbanks

Financial Secretary & Office Assistant ·······························Ben DeWalt

Custodian ····························Mike Flowers

Building Supervisor ···························Peter Thomas

Ambassador Designer ······························Mary Woods

Presbyterian Preschool Director ······························Dana Brown

Church Office Main: (405) 372-5580 Fax: (405) 372-2089

Web Address www.stillwaterfpc.org

The Ambassador 2 First Presbyterian Church

SORROW

The family of Jeanette Bradshaw Tom McGillen and family in the death

of his mother, Linda Jo & Mary Dillingham and family in the death

of their son, Daniel The family of Cliff Johnson The family of Bud Gray

Brandi White and family in the death of her grandfather, Harold White

Gene Anderson and family in the death of his mother, Evelyn

PRAYER CONCERNS “Prayer makes a difference because God has determined to make a difference. Prayer matters because you matter to God.” Max Lucado

Tom Koehn (Good) Tom Kunz (Shaw) Pam Leslie (Frohock/Leffingwell) Virginia Lewis George Lowrey (Houston) Tom Lutjens (Beckstrom) John Martin (Sat. Brunch) Tessa Martin (Savage) A. J. Mason (Wilkinson) Ray Matoy Jim McConnell (Wilkinson) Donna McCoy Lydia McNeal (Groshong) Philip Meadows Allison Miller Bonnie Miller (McCollom) Paul Mullen Joe Myers Bob Neal (B. Phillips) Christine Parson (Rex) Joan Parsons (Parsons) Sterling Powell ( Gelder) Wayne Prater (Good) Pat Razook Lavon Richardson Leslie Roark (Frohock) Sophie Rowe (Houston) Julie Rozman (te Velde) Dorothy Mae Rumsey (Jones) Jensen Scoggins Steve Shedrick (Gumm) David Smith (Cooper) Grace Smith Frances Staff (Stiegler) Mattie Stanley ( Lanners) Ophellia Steptoe (Fairbanks) Naomi Stevenson (A. Houston) Gerald Stotts Carl Swanson (Swanson) Amber Teeman (Frohock) Gayle Thomas J W Thomas Larry Watkins (Beckstrom) Arvilla West Nona Wilhm (PW Bowling) Natalie Wilson (Wilkinson) Lynn Witzen (Stewart)

Larger Church: The Synod of Alaska-Northwest (AK, WA, ID) Africa Pope Francis I

In the Service Members & family members of our church family who have been deployed in service to our country:

Joshua Miller (Sat. Brunch)

(If you also have family members who are serving, please call the office with their names to be included in our prayer list, here and in the weekly bulletin)

February 15 Sawyer Roxann

daughter of Allison Aresco, granddaughter of Jean Aresco and Fred Aresco

March 2

Penelope Victory Wagner granddaughter of Lynn Wenig

March 5

Paisley Anne daughter of Anne Koeppe,

granddaughter of Edwin & Donna Koeppe

March 6 Stella Ann Ferrell

daughter of Brian and Jayme, granddaughter of Dennis & Judy Ferrell

Names in parentheses indicate the church family member requesting prayer for a non-member. Please notify the church office if persons may be removed from the Prayer List. Thanks!

Jacquie Adair Jean Ames Chris Aupperle (Harding) Bob Beckstrom (Beckstrom) Carl Bierbaum (West) Jeff Black (Fowler) Holly Blakey (Burson) LeNell Bowen (Myers) Wanda Bradley Kirby Brock (Dearinger) Dennis Butler (Arquitt) Shannon Cape (Shaw) Wayne Cartwright (Koeppe) Mary Ann Chambers (Chambers) Allison Christy (Breuninger) Abby Clapp (Clapp) Craig Clark (Clark) Mike Clemens (Clemens) Linda Cobb (Haury) Lisa Cook Don Cooper Dona Cooper Rick Coutant (Olson) Anita Davis (Kelly/Myers) Beth Delametter (Gumm) Bill Edwards Lori Fagan Jack Ferchau (Morwood) Ralph Fox (McKinley) Dean Gaden (Rex) Ed Gallegos (Wilkinson) Marty Gallup Alice Giacobbe (Parsons) Robert Gibson (Wilkinson) Al Goodbary (Olson) Janet Griffith (Knox) Norma Hall Donna Harper (Stewart) Jodi Haun Stuart Haury (Haury) Denise Haury (Haury) Woody Hedrick (Jaynes) Nelda Hershberger (Knox) Ival & Marie Hesser (Perkins) Kay Hildebrandt (Arquitt) Janice Jadlow (Olson) Marjorie James (Clark) Cindy Johnston (Myers/Kelly) Sandy Keller (Phillips) Tara Kerr


Search Team Report The search team is pleased to report that our search for a new Director of Children and Youth Ministries has ended successfully! Session has approved the hiring of Katie Burgoon as our new DCYM. Katie is a graduate of Austin College with both B.A. and M.A. degrees in Art. She is in the process of becoming a Certified Christian Educator. Katie comes to us from a similar position at St. Philip Presbyterian Church in the Fort Worth area. Katie has an outstanding vision for creating dynamic and faithful programs for children and youth from preschool to high school. Katie will be relocating to Stillwater the first of April, will worship with us April 7, and be in the office April 8. Special thanks to the search team that included Thad Leffingwell, Jenny Fowler, Sydney Reding, Tim Riley, Isaac Johnson, and Pastors Gordon and Leah. The team worked diligently over several months to solicit and review applications, interview several candidates via Skype, and interview two finalists in Stillwater. Several people contributed to the success of the search including members of the Youth, Children’s CE, and Personnel Committees and several of our youth. We appreciate the prayerful support of the congregation and patience throughout the process. Members of the congregation should also be aware that the job descriptions for the new DCYM and Associate Pastor Leah have changed once Katie arrives . Katie will be responsible for all activities and CE programs with children from preschool through high school (previously preschool-5th grade CE programs were Leah’s responsibility). Leah will take on new responsibilities for Family Ministry programs. These changes were approved by Session at the outset of our search. The search team will be organizing a pounding to help welcome Katie to Stillwater in the coming weeks. See article below on how to contribute.

Help welcome Katie Burgoon, our new Director of Children and Youth Ministry, to Stillwater and her new home with a modern version of an old-fashioned “pounding.”

A “pounding” was when people would give a pound of this, or a pound of that for a family’s pantry as a housewarming. Help stock Katie’s pantry by making a purchase of non-perishable items and placing in the collection box in the Narthex (Sunday mornings) or bring to the Church Office on or before Sunday, March 31. Items will be delivered to Katie’s home when she arrives. Suggestions: cleaning supplies; toilet paper, paper towels, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, condiments, mixes, popcorn, cocoa, tea, etc.

COME BE PART OF HELPING HANDS!!!!! Saturday, March 30 9:00 a.m.

Our church again has an opportunity to touch lives through mission work. FPC has been asked to join forces with students from Brenda Phillips’ OSU Disaster Recovery classes and from Hesston College who are involved in Mennonite Disaster Recovery classes to help local families from Glencoe affected by the disastrous fire in the summer of 2012. These families need assistance in removing old fence, cutting trees from the fence line and installing new fence materials.

The work is scheduled to be conducted on Saturday, March 30 from 9:00 a.m. until approx. 4:00 p.m. depending upon how the work progresses. Hesston College students will need to leave around 4:00 p.m. to return to Kansas.

Your time and talents are needed. Ways to help and touch lives: � Sign up to be a work volunteer and join the team on Saturday, March 30. We will meet at the FPC Church

and carpool to the sites from there. � Loan the work team a chainsaw or fencing tools. A few chainsaws available, but could use several more so

tree removal can be spread out among the work teams and be quickly done to move on to the fencing. Fencing pliers and stretching tools are also available in small numbers; more would be great to have.

� Assist with the preparation and delivery of a lunch for the team. Barb Henderson and Brenda Phillips are coordinating this effort and would appreciate any assistance available.

This is a lot to accomplish in one day, but many hands make light work. We have the blessing of having young volunteers from two colleges assisting with this effort. Now we need some experienced volunteers and plenty of tools to keep everyone active and working. Please contact Tim Schlais to volunteer or loan tools at [email protected] or by cell at 405-762-0993.


March 15

Linda & Keith Good Nancy & Jim Beckstrom

33rd Anniversary

If you’ve reached a “milestone” in your marriage this year, let us know and we’ll include a Happy Anniversary wish to you, too!

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related to Stillwater FPC!

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Church Work Day Saturday, April 6 9:00 a.m. until noon (Rain date is April 13) The Trustees ask for your help at the annual spring clean up and planting of flowers to beautify church grounds. Volunteers should meet on the southwest side of Fellowship Hall. Bring hoes, rakes, shovels, and work gloves. Questions: contact Trustee Maxine Mulvey at 762-1803 or [email protected].

A MISSION TRIP TO COLORADO

- essential information: Who – Our entire congregation is invited to participate. You can be a part of the intergenerational team that will travel and work, you can support through fundraisers, and everyone can include this mission in prayer. What – The Eagle/Lake Habitat for Humanity has invited us to return for another building project. There will be work for youth thru seniors, worship in God’s mountains, and time for recreation. Where – West of Denver near Eagle and Gypsum Colorado will be the center of our activities. When – The preliminary schedule is set for Saturday, June 1 departure and Sunday, June 9 return. This can be adjusted somewhat by the team members. Why – God calls us to be a family witnessing for Christ and helping our neighbors. How – Registration fees are $125 for youth and $175 for adults. Forms are available in the Church Office and the Narthex. Donations are welcome and fundraising events will take place which will allow all to participate.

Mission Trip “Fun” - Raiser

Who: Church Committees, individuals, merchants What: The Mission and Youth Committees are inviting you to provide services, items, or themed baskets for the Silent Auction. Where: First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall When: Sunday April 21 after the 11 a.m. service. We will need the items/baskets no later than 9:30 a.m. that morning. However, if you can get it to us before then, we appreciate it. The bidding sheets will be provided. Why: To raise funds for this summer’s Mission Trip to Colorado Here are three easy and different ways you can help with our silent auction: 1. Provide a basket full of gift

items (gift cards work, too) that match a basket theme of your choosing. Popular baskets in the past have included a Movie Night Basket; a Stillwater High School or OSU Basket; a Gardening Basket; a Pamper Her/Him Basket; a Kid's Basket; a Games Basket; a Grill Master Basket ... We're certain you all have more ideas than these for fun, unique baskets.

2. Provide a single item, donated by a local merchant. 3. Offer your time and/or talents (artistic, gardening,

baking, etc.). Just type up what you are providing or let us know, and we will do the rest.

Please let us know the value of your item/basket/time/talent so that we can indicate that on the bidding sheet. Questions contact: Jenny Fowler: [email protected] or Sandy Cohlmia: [email protected] -- 269-6594


Palm Sunday - March 24

8:30 and 11:00 am services in Sanctuary. At the beginning of Holy Week, we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as people waved palms, and laid them at his feet. All children are invited to meet in the Worship Center at 8:15 or 10:45 to join in the Procession of the Palms and wave palms as they enter the Sanctuary. (Palms are purchased through the “Enough for Everyone” ministry of the PC(USA). ) The “One Great Hour of Sharing” Offering will be received at this time. Please bring OGHS fish boxes.

Maundy Thursday/Tenebrae Service Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The first part of the service celebrates the servant-love of our Lord through a ritual of handwashing, individual commissioning, and Communion. The next part remembers the last events of Christ’s life here on earth, and the loneliness and pain he experienced. This is symbolized by gradual dimming of the lights and removal of adornments from the Sanctuary. Persons leave in silence and anticipation of the Resurrection. (Childcare is provided).

Good Friday Friday, March 29 noon - 3:00 p.m. The Worship Center will be open for private meditation. Materials will be available. At 3:00 p.m. a brief closing service will be conducted.

Celebration Sunday for Children – Easter Sunday, March 31

On Easter Sunday, March 31, all children through 5th grade are invited for an Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt in the Multipurpose Room from 9:30-10:45am. Come sing songs, hear the Easter story, make a Resurrection Egg to take home, play “egg” games, and enjoy Easter Cakes that we will make and bake during the hour. The Celebration concludes with an Egg Hunt in the east courtyard.

Ecumenical Holy Week Services Weekdays, March 25-29, 12:10-12:50 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 601 S. West St (corner of 6th & West). The Stillwater Minister’s Fellowship provides midday services during Holy Week at St. Francis Church.

Easter/Celebration of the Resurrection

Sunday, March 31 Worship services at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Hallelujah! The Lord is risen indeed! Come celebrate the triumphant Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ by sharing the Sacrament of Communion with the entire First Church family. Special organ and vocal music will be part of the service.

Holy Week: March 24 -31

I t is time to order flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter. If you would like to help the

Worship Committee purchase lilies, please fill out the form below. Place the form and your check

in the offering plate or return to the Church Office by Monday, March 25

1) Please PRINT below EXACTLY as you would like it to appear IN THE EASTER BULLETIN:

Today’s flowers are given to the Glory of God by

_____________________________________________________ (your name(s) as you want it printed)

(choose one) �� in memory of �� in celebration of �� in honor of

______________________________________________________

2) Include your payment marked “Easter Lily.”(Make checks payable to “First Presbyterian Church”)

# of lilies ________X $10 = $ _______ total enclosed Your Name:________________________________

3) Please check one: �� I/We will take our lily/lilies home after the 11:00 Easter service March 31.

� � � � Please use my contribution to purchase lilies for the sanctuary .


“Like” Us on Facebook Stillwater FPC has a new Facebook page. Be sure to “like” us to keep up with all the news, upcoming events, and photos related to Stillwater FPC! www.facebook.com/StillwaterFPC

We welcome these new members to our community of faith:

Aaron & Sonya Herndon joined by Letter of Transfer. Aaron is a PHD/residency student at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Sonya is secretary at Stillwater Middle School. They have two daughters, Kerenza and Addisyn.

Session Summary The Session met in its Stated Meeting on March 12 and conducted the following business: � Received into membership Aaron and Sonya Herndon, their daughters Addisyn and Kerenza

� Approved fund raising projects for Boy Scout Troop #20 and Upendo Kids (Kenya) and Mission Trip (Colorado, June)

� Authorized Community Tuesday Lunch for June – August

� Permitted Presbyterian Preschool to develop its own website to be linked with the church’s

� Designated the $ 5,880 new pledges into the Session Discretionary account

� Distributed some of the 2012 surplus: $ 6,000 to Dwight Mission Capital Campaign (10% of the total surplus); up to $ 8,000 for east Courtyard fence replacement (to be shared equally with the Presbyterian Preschool); appreciation gifts to Leah Hrachovec and Cathy Fairbanks for the extra load carried with staff vacancy; tabled consideration for the remaining $ 40,793

� Accepted the Membership Report showing our membership on February 28 as 515

� Learned Trustees’ plan to replace 12 circular and 8 rectangular tables using dedicated accounts

From the Mailbox

This is a note written with thanksgiving to the kind saints in the Prayer Shawl Ministry. My shawl surrounds me with a rainbow of gorgeous colors. It reminds me of the prayers and love that were poured into it. As you blessed me with your compassion, so also God’s love covers and keeps me in his care. Thank you!

Love in Christ, Arvilla West

Dear First Presbyterian Church You hosted on March 14 what was arguably the most significant event to date fro Stillwater C.A.R.E.S. and the network of social service providers in our community: MPOWR Stillwater. 75 people attended, representing over 50 local agencies and churches. Eight Bridges Out of Poverty statewide leaders were also with us for the day. Together, we learned about the MPOWR Collaborative Case Management System for cohesively managing benevolence that will help people build resources for a better life. The complementary contribution of your fabulous Fellowship Hall provided the ideal venue for this event. This building really is a tremendous community asset and, honestly, one of the best equipped and most beautiful gathering places in town. Cathy Fairbanks is so gracious and worked with our local arrangements team to ensure everything was in order and all of our needs were met. Pete Thomas accommodated meetings for technical set up and checks. I sincerely appreciate your personal interest in and support of the work of Stillwater C.A.R.E.S. to connect those who provide a hand up to Stillwater’s poor. I don’t know how MPOWR Stillwater could have gone any better, thanks to your hospitality. Know that your support is part of a much bigger picture of community transformation. I am so grateful to have you on board with Stillwater C.A.R.E.S.

Sincerely, Quinn Schipper, Executive Director Stillwater C. A. R. E. S., Inc.


SpiritLink News On Sunday, Feb. 17, the Stewardship Committee organized a fun and interesting Celebration Sunday lesson about “Treasures in Heaven: Spirit-Led

Stewardship” for the SpiritLink kids. The children started their adventure in a huge canoe steered by Tim Schlais. Laura Smith talked about what our treasures are, and how we can all share the good things we have with others. Following their treasure maps, the kids dug for treasure in the sand, found a treasure chest under huge rocks, followed the light through a dark cave, visited an oasis and found the Christian flag to wave over their boat. Ted Smith, Becky Schlais and Edna Visnic assisted the treasure-hunters on their quests. The kids and the adults studied a great lesson and enjoyed getting to know each other. Thank you to all who contributed to this project! SpiritLink is our workshop rotation Sunday School for children grades 1 through 5.

Adult Education

Long Term Classes Abiding Bible Study This class moves sequentially through the Bible with study and discussion of a passage each week. Meets in the Library—all are welcome. Leader: Dan Grischkowsky

Seasons of the Spirit Our worship services usually focus on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary, which is a 3-year cycle of readings from the Old Testament, Psalms, Epistles, and Gospels. This class follows the lectionary cycle along with worship, so that the passages studied usually align with those you will hear in the worship service that day. The visual, literary and other arts are also used to open opportunities for new perspectives on Scripture, life and faith. Meets in South Fellowship Hall. Leader: Denise Rex

Short-Term Class After Easter! New Short Course: Making Moral Decisions (April 7-May 12) North Fellowship Hall, 9:45-10:45am Sundays There are many things that influence the decisions we make every day. We all have certain rules by which we must abide, as well as local, state, and federal laws we are required to obey. But many of our daily decisions and interactions with others are driven by less well-defined guidelines. Even Christians seem to run the gamut from those who do good things to honor God to those who serve others because they fear God's wrath. And what if our intentions are good but we don't act on them? Are we still "good people?" Come explore how we make faithful individual and collective decisions in this six-part series, led by Pastors Gordon Edwards and Leah Hrachovec.

Our Next SpiritLink Unit — The Beatitudes: God Bless You! (Sundays April 7 – May 12) 9:30-10:45am Blessed are the poor…. Understanding the Beatitudes is a spiritual journey that we take in this unit to assimilate Jesus’ way of living into our daily lives. Each Beatitude provides us with a way to be like Jesus, a way to walk in Jesus’ path, and a way to relate to others as Jesus would want. Each workshop focuses on one to two Beatitudes and provides us with experiences to understand them. In the cooking workshop (Thou Art) we make Comfort Jello and learn that as Christians we have a Great Comforter in times of mourning and loss. In the game workshop (On Location) we learn what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness as we initiate a shoe drive for children without shoes, understanding that living in God’s Kingdom means a call to action. In a peace walk (Burning Bush) we learn how to be peacemakers in our families, daily lives, community, and the world. In the Computer Workshop (Scrolls & Scribes) we will fly the Galilee Flyer as we learn the Beatitudes and answer quiz questions. We will try to memorize the Beatitudes together.


Preschool News from Director Dana Brown Warmer weather is promised later in this week and we are so glad! Spring always makes for happy children and teachers when all of the plants start to turn green, produce flowers again, and we can get outside consistently.

Spring brings pre-enrollment for next year for the preschool. We will open pre-enrollment for our current families right after spring break and then open it to other families in the community a couple of weeks later. We are currently serving 114 children in 91 different families and have had many inquire about enrollment for next year already. Thanks so much for support as we provide this wonderful outreach to Stillwater community. The preschool will be closed during spring break, March 18-22 and then reopen on Monday, March 25. We are always looking for donations of gently used toys. If you are spring cleaning at your house and wonder what you can do with the toys you no longer need, we can always put them to good use here!

2013 Dwight Summer Camp Schedule Registration is now open at www.dwightmission.org for summer camp for grades 3-graduated seniors plus a Family Camp option for all ages. Register by April 1 and receive a $25 discount. Each Stillwater FPC camper (3rd - 12th grade) receives a $50 scholarship. Request the scholarship by informing the Church Office of the camper’s name, camp attending and requesting payment be sent to Dwight Mission.

Dates Camp Grades May 24-27 Family Camp all ages June 2-8 Elementary Camp I 3-5 Junior High Camp I 6-9 Counselor-in-Training (CIT) 12-grad June 2-15 Leader-in-Training (LIT) 10-12 June 9-12 Tiger Camp 3-4 June 9-15 Discover Camp 3-4 Explorer Camp 5-6 Junior High Adventure Camp 6-9 June 23-29 Elementary Camp II 3-5 Junior High Camp II 6-9 Senior High Adventure Camp 9-grad July 7-13 Night Owl Camp 6-12 July 7- 20 Two Week Camp 6-12 July 13-14 Weekend Adventure 6-12 July 14-20 Elementary Camp III 3-5 Junior High Camp III 6-9 July 24-28 Senior High Gathering 10-grad

DWIGHT MISSION


Youth Calendar March

24 5:00 p.m. PYG, Youth Suite

25 11:00 a.m. Ramen Noodle Lunch, Hospitality Area

27 7:00 p.m. Small Group Study, Youth Suite

12:00 p.m. Youth Quake forms are due

to Church Office!

28 5:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday service practice (pizza will be provided)

7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship

30 9:00 a.m. Mission Project opportunity;

contact Tim Schlais if interested in helping

31 no PYG, EASTER

April




12-14 YOUTH QUAKE



Mission Trip Registration forms and deposit

are due in the Church Office.

21 12:00 p.m. Mission Trip Lunch/Silent Auction

5:00 p.m. PYG, Youth Suite



PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH GROUP (PYG) Sunday Evenings, 5-6:30 in the Youth Suite For all youth grades 6-12

Come to youth group for ping pong, pool, music, snacks, games, Bible study, and prayer. Retreats and service opportunities are also offered throughout the year.

Youth Ministry Staff

Kristina Earl, Youth Ministry Assistant

Youth Sponsors

Thad and Kim Leffingwell, Kelly Nipp, Rusty Rex, Tim Krehbiel

YouthQuake 2013

April 12-14 Retreat for 6th-12th graders

Camp Canyon, Hinton

Cost is $85/person

This covers lodging, 4 meals and a t-shirt. Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 27!! Forms are available in the Youth Suite and at the FPC website.

Youth Small Groups in Youth Suite

Wednesdays, March 27; April 10 and 24 Mid-High Small Group: 6th, 7th, or 8th graders Led by Kristina Earl. Sr. High Small Group: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th graders with Denise Rex

Lunches: Sr. High Ramen Noodle – 2nd and 3rd Mondays of the month (March 25, April 8 & 15)

High Schoolers, bring your friends to Ramen Noodle Day in the Hospitality Area!

Volunteers needed: The Youth Committee is looking for volunteers who would like to sponsor PYG or become teachers for our youth classes next year. If you are interested, please contact Sandy Cohlmia (372-6416) or Jenny Fowler (742-5059).


Seasoned Adults What a fun time we had on Monday night (the 18th) when the South West Fuse joined us again with an outstanding performance! It amazes me how many instruments this group plays. Our own Nick Gedra, Cynthia and Tom’s son, along with Scott Stone (Steve Stone’s brother), Braden Lanier,

Greg Worthy, and Joe Jarvis entertained us royally. I asked for “The Cholesterol Song” again!! Charlie’s Chicken catered our dinner with comfort food. It doesn’t hurt for us to have it once in a while, does it? The program for our April 15th Seasoned Adult Gathering will feature Lucy Newlin and Bobby Simma. “Spring” will be the theme of their musical program. Come join us for dinner, fellowship and a “neat program” and let’s forget about income taxes!

Blessings to all, Margy

All University students (Presbyterian or not!) are invited to join in any of our fellowship and study opportunities. Whether you are interested in an in-depth Bible study or just some time to meet other students and talk about life and faith, there’s a place for you here.

Our weekly Bible Study meets every Wednesday afternoon 12:30-1:30pm near Caribou Coffee in the OSU Student Union. This year we explore topics from www.thethoughtfulchristian.com as a springboard for our discussions and study.

Lunch Out University students, we’d like to take you to lunch! Meet on Sunday, March 24, after worship near the Information Center in the Narthex. Together we will decide where to go to lunch. Congregation members are welcome to attend.

Monthly Fellowship:

April Movie Night is Tuesday, April 2 at the home of Nancy and Gary Simpson, 1706 Westridge St. Starting at 7:00pm, come enjoy a homemade dinner and dessert, and then stay for film and conversation. April’s film is Dead Man Walking (1995).

FELLOWSHIP

NEWS ABOUT PW We are looking forward to warmer weather so more women will attend our monthly luncheon's on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:45 a.m. Cost of the luncheon is $4.00.

SPECIAL NOTICE: April 10th Luncheon will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a Book Review by Carol Headrick. We always enjoy her portrayal of the heroine in her stories. Lunch will be at noon and the business meeting after lunch. All women are invited and feel free to invite a friend. We have three Circles you are invited to attend. Each one has a Bible Study. This is a good place to get acquainted with those in our church you have not met. Meetings are: Circle I: 9:15 a.m. March 27; Hospitality Area Circle 2: 9:15 a.m. March 27; Small Dining Room Ohana Circle: 5:00 p.m. Sundays tba; Church Library Copies of the PW 2013 Yearbook are available in the Church Library. If you have questions about Presbyterian Women, call Madaline Harding, Moderator, at 624-8216.

Spring Gathering - Women of Cimarron Presbytery

Saturday, April 6 – 9:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, Ponca City

Lunch: $8.00 Program: “Oklahoman’s Against Trafficking Humans” with Suzi Hanson Contact Sydney Reding (372-6894) if you would like to attend. Sydney will make reservations and carpooling will be arranged.


February 2013

Year to Date % of Budget

Giving $ 45,488 $ 91,786 17.2

Other Income $ 2,603 $ 9,421 28.1

Total Income $ 48,091 $ 101,207 17.9

Expenditures ($ 40,561) ($ 77,917) 13.8

Net $ 7,530 $ 23,290

MONTHLY INCOME REPORT:

Love Feast Our church serves Love Feast on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00-6:30 p.m. at the south campus of First United Methodist Church, 2823 S Husband. If you are interested in helping serve or cook, please email Cynthia Gedra at [email protected].

Home Energy Makeover Program

Goal: Help persons that are struggling to pay utility bills by making their homes more energy efficient.

What we do: Install weatherization materials such as, caulking, weather-stripping, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and foam sealers for outlet and light switches. We check water temperature coming out of the hot water tank and advise whether thermostat adjustment is needed. We also check attic insulation and suggest the depth to add, if needed. Beforehand the homeowner/resident must sign a liability wavier and allow access to estimate materials needed. There is no cost for this service.

We are presently seeking homes to be made over this spring (between mid-March and mid-May). Contact Deacon Gerald Stangl (377-3400).

Volunteers (15+ years old) are needed to perform the above tasks. Contact Deacon Gerald Stangl (377-3400) to sign up. (New volunteers must attend a training class.)

DEACON’S CORNER

Deacons Food Offering Basket Your gifts of non-perishable food and personal items to the shopping cart in the Narthex are more valuable and more appreciated than ever during these difficult economic times. The items are distributed to local agencies who help

those in need. All items are appreciated but please consider bringing a sack with items that could create a meal for a family (such as spaghetti sauce, noodles, vegetable, and fruit.) Look for items that are simple to prepare and shelf stable.

Providing these simple, inexpensive things can really help your “neighbor.”

If you have questions regarding your giving statement, contact Ben DeWalt, FPC’s Financial Secretary, at 372-5580 or accountantfp@swbell. Remember: he wears dual hats ~ Financial Secretary and Office Assistant. If he is not in the Accounting Office, he is probably in the 2nd floor Balcony Office. Ben’s work schedule this semester is: Monday and Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Friday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Fair Trade Store

Be sure to visit our Fair Trade Store

Sunday mornings in the Hospitality Area.

One Great Hour of Sharing As the Lenten Season comes to a close, we celebrate the compassion of Christ with the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. The offering supports the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program, The Presbyterian Hunger Program and The Self-Development of People. As we celebrate the greatest gift that Christ gave for us, we have the opportunity to care for one another as Jesus called upon us to do. Please bring your offering on Palm Sunday. Children are encouraged to bring their fish collection boxes to Time with Children.

Lily Deliverers Needed If you could deliver a few lilies after Easter Sunday, please contact Deacon Claudia Roach (747-5796). Lilies are delivered to shut ins and members who are ill or have experienced a family loss recently. Addresses and directions are provided.

Nonprofit Org. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID Stillwater, Oklahoma Permit No. 143

Deadline for Next issue: Thursday, April 11

Gordon Edwards [email protected]

Leah Hrachovec [email protected]

Church Office & Cathy Fairbanks ................ [email protected]

Ben DeWalt [email protected]

Rebecca te Velde [email protected]

Heather Lanners [email protected]

Margy Knox [email protected]

Peter Thomas

[email protected] Kristina Earl [email protected]

Dana Brown ............... [email protected]

Worship at First Presbyterian

Visit us on the web at www.stillwaterfpc.org

Morning Prayers - 8:45 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Worship Center

Midweek Communion 8:30 a.m. Wednesday

Worship Center

Regular Sunday Schedule

Worship - 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.

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