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A publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Tulsa Vol. 19, Number 5 March 7, 2014
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Serving Schedule Sunday, March 9Elder Prayers: 9:00 Kathy Davis, offering; Bob Garner, communionScripture Reader: Bernie BowersElder of the Week: (March 10) Sandra LewisCommunion Preparation: Elizabeth Utley and Margaret CulleyDeacons serving communion: Darlene Blackburn, Margaret Culley,Susan McKee, Kate Northcutt, Thressa Northcutt, Tom Nulf, Bob Parks,Sue Parks, Elizabeth Utley, Hunter BlackburnGreeters: Winnie Stanbery and Peggie ClendeninFlowers for Sunday, March 9: The flowers are given by Sue Trimble inloving memory of her daughter, Jane, whose birthday would have beenMarch 8th.Flower delivery week of March 9: Bill Osteen
Elder Prayers: 9:00 James Howard, offering; Richard Lawson, communionScripture Reader: Helen PummillElder of the Week: (March 17) Rihab GarnerCommunion Preparation: Charles Crews and Mary Lynn HowardDeacons serving communion: Charles Crews, Mary Lynn Howard,Barbara Iverson, Vi Kennett, Susan Prabhu, Andrea Rumley, WayneRumley, Winnie Stanbery, Don Swanson, David Thompson, Maggie Th-ompsonGreeters: Paul and Mardell CampbellFlowers for Sunday, March 16: The flowers are given by Dorothy Wellsin memory of her parents, Maurice and Marie Hadaway.Flower delivery week of March 16: Helen and Bill Pummill
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Sunday
School
Class
News
9:00 Traditional, Sanctuary
9:45 Breakfast for Children, FH
10:15 All Sunday School classes
*11:30 Common Ground Worship, FH
* Later starting time
6:00 pm The Loft Worship Service
North end of Youth Lounge, 4th floor
1st and 3rd
Sundays)
Communion to
Home-
Centered
Members will
be served
Sunday,
March 9th.
All Elders are to
participate.
What’s in this Issue
Pastor’s Pen 2
Youth Corner 2
Church Calendar 3
Member Birthdays 4
Pastor’s Class 4
Attendance/Gifts 4
Prayer Chapel 5
Notes from Paul 6
Summer Church Camp 7
Wilder Side 7
Prayer & Cares 7
MIdweek Peak 8
Serving Schedule 8
Page 8
Serving Schedule Sunday, March 16
Happy Timers Enjoy Concert
Owasso Baptist Village Choir Entertains with Musical Variety
Some thirty Happy Timers were treated to a concert by a group of fellow senior
citizens from the Baptist Village Choir in Owasso. The group performed musical
numbers ranging from “Goodbye World” to the “Hallejuah Chorus” from Handel’s
“Messiah.” Their director, Chaplain Steve Williams,
also shared some information about the amenities
of living at Baptist Village. The camaraderie of
singing in a large choir is certainly one of them.
Happy Timer Berneita Semones said she enjoyed
both the singing and the lunch prepared by Rev. Carol
Lawson, who prepares meals for this occasion on a
voluntary basis, because she loves to cook.
The next “Happy Timer” event is also a concert set
for Thursday, March 27. Founded in 1904, the
Hyechka Chorus is an all volunteer women's choral
group which has been singing for over 100 years. The group performs three times a
year and at various outreach venues in the city. Many of the members are former or
current music professionals or music educators.
Their repertoire ranges from classical to Broadway to gospel to Disney. The perfor-
mance music this spring includes “This Little Light of Mine,” “Every Time I Feel the
Spirit,” “I Never Saw a Moor,” “Hail Holy Queen,” “Golden Slumbers,” as well as solo
musical offerings from several of our members. The director is Elizabeth Smith Curtis.
The accompanist is Susie Monger Daugherty.
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Intergenerational
Sandwich
Extravaganza!
Sunday, March 9, 12:30 – 2:30 - FH
Make 300 sandwiches for
Iron Gate Ministry
Wednesday, March 12 at “Midweek
Peak” from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
(optional dinner at 5:30 p.m. $5.00)
Fellowship Hall
Led by Rev. Michael Riggs
Wednesday, March 19
NO Mid-Week Peak
Happy Spring Break!
According to Mark
Baby Girl!
Children's Minis-
try Director,
Beverly Vale
Brown, is the
joyous grand-
mother of a new baby girl, Aberdeen
Opal Vale, born Feb. 28th to Jamie
and Jonathan Vale.
Daylight Savings
March 9
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Prayers and Cares
HOSPITALIZED BEREAVEMENT
St. Francis: Pat Dalby Jim McKinney’s sister passed away
Mark Smith, brother-in-law of Rex
Daugherty
Beverly Southard
Libby Stoppard
Vicki Vandivort
Les and Wanda Warehime
Anne Webb
Joy Welsh
Joe Wilkinson
Ray and Sharon Wright
OTHER
Turner and Anderson families
Our Youth Program Volunteers
Pray for Peace
On the
Wilder
Side
HEALTH
Kay Bauter
Bernie Bowers
Marcia Boyd
Jerry Carlton
Peggie Clendenin
Pat and Jim Dalby
Jeff Daniel
David and Beth Dunning
Carolyn Dyer
Les and Marcia Hames
George Hauger
Louis Hayward
Brandy Iliff
Dan Kimes, organ tuner
Paul Moffett
Rossie Patterson
Ruth Reather
Veda Riggs
Sarah Jane Sackett
Youth
Corner
Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs
Sunday
was a strange day. I decided not to
get out and slide around on the ice. I
let the weatherman intimidate me.
Remember when we had news,
weather and sports and that was all?
Now we get the weather every five
minutes and they just say the same
thing over and over. If we really pay
attention to them, we would never
leave the house.
On Feb. 20, Joe Wilkerson’s kids
gave him a 90th birthday party at the
Jazz Hall of Fame. Lots of family and
friends...grand and great grandchil-
dren, and fortunately his friends are
those fun talented people who en-
tertained at our “Jazz to the World.”
The pretty lady in the red dress even
sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. Wilkerson”
aka Marilyn Monroe!
Did you see the cute picture of
Olivia Hauger in the World last
week telling about her going to the
Australian Open junior Quarterfinals last
month? Her coach is an assistant coach
at TU, and an international tennis player
himself, and he says she can play
collegiately or go pro. Her options are
wide open. Olivia is a sophomore at
Booker T.
I saw Celeste Barrow on Chanel 6, at
Reasors stocking up on groceries before
the snow came in. I hope every one is
all tucked in and warm! See you next
Sunday for sure. Ruthie
Booker T. Washington sophomore Olivia Hauger
practices at the TU Case Tennis Center in Tulsa.
Roller Skating Trip
The Youth had a great time
rollerskating with the JYF on Sunday,
February 23, 2014. We have 79 youth,
children and adults from FCC who
took the rink. I was so proud to see
so many of our high school youth
helping the younger ones put on
skates, tie them, learn how to skate
and help them up when they fell.
Not only did the youth have a great
time on the trip, but they also did a
lot of mentor work with the little
kids who look up to them without
even realizing it. The youth roller
“danced” to songs such as
“Beautiful” and “YMCA”. We came
away with kids of all ages skating
and no broken bones (which is
always a plus!) I would say we had a
successful trip.
More skating party photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fcctulsa/sets/72157641875194604/
“Let the little children come tome; do not stop them; for it isto such as these that thekingdom of God belongs.”– Mark 10:14b NRSV
These storied words of Jesus find
special meaning to the Christian
faithful, as the good news has been
passed down from generation unto
generation since Jesus himself spoke
these words. Our church has especially
found deep meaning in them as we
have not only sought to nurture the
children in our church but also reached
out to our local community through
our van program and Sunday morning
children’s and youth ministries.
Through the dedication of van
drivers who wake up extra early so as
to pick up children from their homes
and stay late to take them back home;
through the generosity of our Sunday
School classes that make sure there is
breakfast each Sunday morning when
the children arrive; through the
outpouring of financial support to
keep this ministry going; through the
perseverance of teachers who strive
to make a difference; and through the
sacrifice of personal time and energy
to be an adult sponsor or mentor, our
church has been working to empower
the lives of young people through the
love of Jesus Christ. We take seriously
the lives and spirits of all children who
come to FCC, and we are constantly
looking for more ways to bring them
into a closer relationship with Christ
and to the world.
Beginning later this month, we are
renewing our commitment to touch the
lives of young children in our church
through a new Children’s Worship
program that will be held in the new
Prayer Chapel during the contemporary
worship service. This program intends
to help children find a voice to raise and
make a joyful noise through song, learn
scripture and read it to one another,
discover the power and discipline of
prayer, hear the good news in a way that
is relevant to their young lives and in
language that they understand, and
begin to experience Holy Communion
as a worshiping body. This is not just
kids’ worship, but worship in a way that
help kids grow in the faith and learn
what it means to practice it in
community. It is what the Church has
been doing all along, and now is the
time for us to begin the process anew.
If we are serious in our commitment
to children, then we need help making
this important part of the Christian faith
happen for them. Maybe you like to sing
with children and teach them songs.
Maybe you like to help kids learn how
to pray. Maybe you like to share the
story of Jesus with them in a children’s
message. Maybe you like to open their
hearts and minds to the wonder of God’s
mystery. Maybe you like to be playful
with them and find the joy of God’s
laughter and delight. Maybe you want
to be a Christian “grandparent” to
children who really need one. There are
all kinds of ways to make a difference
and help our church be Church for these
young persons.
Please prayerfully consider how you
can be a part of our Children’s Worship
and bring children to Jesus and into the
kingdom of God. Contact Beverly or Rev.
Michael in the church office for more
details.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Rev. Michael
HEIRLINES
Jonathan and Jamie Vale’s baby girl,
Aberdeen Opal Vale was born February 28
Summer Church Camp
Do you remember your youthful
experiences at Church Camp? Mine
left a lasting impression on me and
helped shape the person I have
become.
The children and youth have
received their camp forms, and they
are quickly returning them! It is our
desire that every child, no matter
what their financial status is, will be
able to attend church camp.
First Christian Church members
have been
very generous
in donating to
the Camp
Scholarship
Fund each
year, and again
we would like
to ask for your
support so
that we can
again make camp attendance a
reality for all who wish to
participate.
We are being intentional to
submit our applications in a timely
fashion so that we can take
advantage of the early bird
registration discount and a “No
Child Left Behind” grant as well. If
you have it in your heart and are
able to sponsor a child for camp this
year or make any donation to the
Camp Scholarship Fund we would
be deeply appreciative.
At this time we have:
12 Registered for Discovery Camp,
16 Registered for Triple Camp,
2 Registered for CYF Camp
The average cost to send a child to
camp is:
Triple Camp $280.00
Discovery Camp $200.00
CYF Camp $300.00
Thanks to the generosity of
church members, each year we are
able to scholarship camp fees and
provide toiletry kits, flip flops and
towels for our FCC Campers.
Beverly Vale Brown
Director of Children’s Ministries
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Prayers and Cares
HOSPITALIZED BEREAVEMENT
St. Francis: Pat Dalby Jim McKinney’s sister passed away
Mark Smith, brother-in-law of Rex
Daugherty
Beverly Southard
Libby Stoppard
Vicki Vandivort
Les and Wanda Warehime
Anne Webb
Joy Welsh
Joe Wilkinson
Ray and Sharon Wright
OTHER
Turner and Anderson families
Our Youth Program Volunteers
Pray for Peace
On the
Wilder
Side
HEALTH
Kay Bauter
Bernie Bowers
Marcia Boyd
Jerry Carlton
Peggie Clendenin
Pat and Jim Dalby
Jeff Daniel
David and Beth Dunning
Carolyn Dyer
Les and Marcia Hames
George Hauger
Louis Hayward
Brandy Iliff
Dan Kimes, organ tuner
Paul Moffett
Rossie Patterson
Ruth Reather
Veda Riggs
Sarah Jane Sackett
Youth
Corner
Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs
Sunday
was a strange day. I decided not to
get out and slide around on the ice. I
let the weatherman intimidate me.
Remember when we had news,
weather and sports and that was all?
Now we get the weather every five
minutes and they just say the same
thing over and over. If we really pay
attention to them, we would never
leave the house.
On Feb. 20, Joe Wilkerson’s kids
gave him a 90th birthday party at the
Jazz Hall of Fame. Lots of family and
friends...grand and great grandchil-
dren, and fortunately his friends are
those fun talented people who en-
tertained at our “Jazz to the World.”
The pretty lady in the red dress even
sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. Wilkerson”
aka Marilyn Monroe!
Did you see the cute picture of
Olivia Hauger in the World last
week telling about her going to the
Australian Open junior Quarterfinals last
month? Her coach is an assistant coach
at TU, and an international tennis player
himself, and he says she can play
collegiately or go pro. Her options are
wide open. Olivia is a sophomore at
Booker T.
I saw Celeste Barrow on Chanel 6, at
Reasors stocking up on groceries before
the snow came in. I hope every one is
all tucked in and warm! See you next
Sunday for sure. Ruthie
Booker T. Washington sophomore Olivia Hauger
practices at the TU Case Tennis Center in Tulsa.
Roller Skating Trip
The Youth had a great time
rollerskating with the JYF on Sunday,
February 23, 2014. We have 79 youth,
children and adults from FCC who
took the rink. I was so proud to see
so many of our high school youth
helping the younger ones put on
skates, tie them, learn how to skate
and help them up when they fell.
Not only did the youth have a great
time on the trip, but they also did a
lot of mentor work with the little
kids who look up to them without
even realizing it. The youth roller
“danced” to songs such as
“Beautiful” and “YMCA”. We came
away with kids of all ages skating
and no broken bones (which is
always a plus!) I would say we had a
successful trip.
More skating party photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fcctulsa/sets/72157641875194604/
“Let the little children come tome; do not stop them; for it isto such as these that thekingdom of God belongs.”– Mark 10:14b NRSV
These storied words of Jesus find
special meaning to the Christian
faithful, as the good news has been
passed down from generation unto
generation since Jesus himself spoke
these words. Our church has especially
found deep meaning in them as we
have not only sought to nurture the
children in our church but also reached
out to our local community through
our van program and Sunday morning
children’s and youth ministries.
Through the dedication of van
drivers who wake up extra early so as
to pick up children from their homes
and stay late to take them back home;
through the generosity of our Sunday
School classes that make sure there is
breakfast each Sunday morning when
the children arrive; through the
outpouring of financial support to
keep this ministry going; through the
perseverance of teachers who strive
to make a difference; and through the
sacrifice of personal time and energy
to be an adult sponsor or mentor, our
church has been working to empower
the lives of young people through the
love of Jesus Christ. We take seriously
the lives and spirits of all children who
come to FCC, and we are constantly
looking for more ways to bring them
into a closer relationship with Christ
and to the world.
Beginning later this month, we are
renewing our commitment to touch the
lives of young children in our church
through a new Children’s Worship
program that will be held in the new
Prayer Chapel during the contemporary
worship service. This program intends
to help children find a voice to raise and
make a joyful noise through song, learn
scripture and read it to one another,
discover the power and discipline of
prayer, hear the good news in a way that
is relevant to their young lives and in
language that they understand, and
begin to experience Holy Communion
as a worshiping body. This is not just
kids’ worship, but worship in a way that
help kids grow in the faith and learn
what it means to practice it in
community. It is what the Church has
been doing all along, and now is the
time for us to begin the process anew.
If we are serious in our commitment
to children, then we need help making
this important part of the Christian faith
happen for them. Maybe you like to sing
with children and teach them songs.
Maybe you like to help kids learn how
to pray. Maybe you like to share the
story of Jesus with them in a children’s
message. Maybe you like to open their
hearts and minds to the wonder of God’s
mystery. Maybe you like to be playful
with them and find the joy of God’s
laughter and delight. Maybe you want
to be a Christian “grandparent” to
children who really need one. There are
all kinds of ways to make a difference
and help our church be Church for these
young persons.
Please prayerfully consider how you
can be a part of our Children’s Worship
and bring children to Jesus and into the
kingdom of God. Contact Beverly or Rev.
Michael in the church office for more
details.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Rev. Michael
HEIRLINES
Jonathan and Jamie Vale’s baby girl,
Aberdeen Opal Vale was born February 28
Summer Church Camp
Do you remember your youthful
experiences at Church Camp? Mine
left a lasting impression on me and
helped shape the person I have
become.
The children and youth have
received their camp forms, and they
are quickly returning them! It is our
desire that every child, no matter
what their financial status is, will be
able to attend church camp.
First Christian Church members
have been
very generous
in donating to
the Camp
Scholarship
Fund each
year, and again
we would like
to ask for your
support so
that we can
again make camp attendance a
reality for all who wish to
participate.
We are being intentional to
submit our applications in a timely
fashion so that we can take
advantage of the early bird
registration discount and a “No
Child Left Behind” grant as well. If
you have it in your heart and are
able to sponsor a child for camp this
year or make any donation to the
Camp Scholarship Fund we would
be deeply appreciative.
At this time we have:
12 Registered for Discovery Camp,
16 Registered for Triple Camp,
2 Registered for CYF Camp
The average cost to send a child to
camp is:
Triple Camp $280.00
Discovery Camp $200.00
CYF Camp $300.00
Thanks to the generosity of
church members, each year we are
able to scholarship camp fees and
provide toiletry kits, flip flops and
towels for our FCC Campers.
Beverly Vale Brown
Director of Children’s Ministries
FCC Activities and Opportunities
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Friday, March 7
No activities planned
Saturday, March 8
Communion Preparation: Margaret
Culley and Elizabeth Utley
Sunday, March 9
First Sunday of Lent
Communion to Home-Centered
NEACCO Prayer Calendar: Odyssey
Christian, Jenks - Phil Ball
9:00 Traditional Worship Service,
Sanctuary
9:45 Breakfast for the Children, FH
10:15-11:15 All Sunday School
classes
10:15-11:15 Pastor’s Class Get
Acquainted - Luke 1-3
11:30 Common Ground Worship,
Fellowship Hall
11:45 Children’s Worship, Prayer
Chapel
12:30 – 2:30 Intergenerational
Sandwich Extravaganza, FH – Make
300 sandwiches for Iron Gate
Ministry
AFTERNOON CHILDREN’S
PROGRAMS (Pre-K – 5th
grades)
12:30 – 2:30 (Junior Youth
Fellowship) 3rd
floor children’s
rooms
YOUTH PROGRAMS (6th
– 12th
grades)
12:30 – 2:30 (Chi Rho and CYF),
Helping with Sandwich
Extravaganza, FH
6:00 Loft Worship, 4th Floor
(rescheduled from March 2)
Monday, March 10
Elder of the Week: Sandra Lewis
8:00 Prayer Breakfast, FirstWatch,
8101 E. 68th
St., Devotion: Sandra
Lewis
6:00 Ministry Council, EFH
7:00 Camp Christian Board Meeting,
NFH
Tuesday, March 11
9:30 Prayer Group, Library
Wednesday, March 12
1:00 Staff Meeting, EFH
1:30–4:20 TCC Writers Group, Library,
Mid-Week Peak
5:30 Light Supper, FH - $5.00
6:00 Bible Study, FH “According to
Mark”
Adult Choir Program
7:00 Sanctuary Choir, Choir Rm.
Thursday, March 13
10:30 – Noon Disciples Women (CWF)
in EFH
11:45 NACBA Lunch and Program, SFH
Friday, March 14
No events scheduled
Saturday, March 15
Communion Preparation: Charles
Crews and Mary Lynn Howard
Sunday, March 16
Second Sunday of Lent
NEACCO Prayer Calendar: South
Grand Lake, Langley - Gina Jackson
9:00 Traditional Worship Service,
Sanctuary
9:45 Breakfast for the Children, FH
10:15-11:15 All Sunday School classes
11:30 Common Ground Worship,
Fellowship Hall
11:45 Children’s Worship, Prayer
Chapel
12:30 – 2:30 Pastor’s Class “God and
Creation”
NO AFTERNOON CHILDREN OR
YOUTH PROGRAMS
6:00 The Loft Worship Service, North
end of the Youth Lounge, 4th
floor
Monday, March 17 – Spring Break
Vision to be published
Elder of the Week: Rihab Garner
8:00 Prayer Breakfast, FirstWatch,
8101 E. 68th St.; Devotion: Rihab
Garner
Tuesday, March 18
9:30 Prayer Group, Library
Sunday, March 23
Third Sunday of Lent
NEACCO Prayer Calendar: First
Christian, Mannford – Jay Hoyt
9:45 Breakfast for the Children, FH
10:15-11:15 All Sunday School classes
11:30 Common Ground Worship,
Fellowship Hall
11:45 Children’s Worship, Prayer
Chapel
9:00 Traditional Worship Service,
Sanctuary
12:30 – 2:30 Pastor’s Class “Jesus
and Communion”
AFTERNOON CHILDREN’S
PROGRAMS (Pre-K – 5th
grades)
Noon – 2:30 (Junior Youth
Fellowship) 3rd
floor children’s
rooms
YOUTH PROGRAMS (6th
– 12th
grades)
12:15 – 1:15 (Chi Rho and CYF),
4th
floor Youth Rooms
Wednesday, March 19
10:00 CDC Chapel Time, Double Ring
room
1:00 Staff Meeting, EFH
NO Mid-Week Peak - Happy Spring
Break!
Adult Choir Program
7:00 Sanctuary Choir, Choir Rm.
Thursday, March 20
10:00 Sewing Group, Rm. 101
Friday, March 21
No events scheduled
Saturday, March 22
Communion Preparation: Vi Kennett
and Barbara Iverson
Gifts Given
“Camp Christian Updates”In honor of Mary Byrne and Beverly
Vale, given by Jay and Mary Lou Gibson
Ziglar ScholarshipIn memory of Arthena Young, given by
Richard and Peggy Ziglar
Attendance and GiftsSunday, March 2, 2014
Ice and Snow - No Van Service
Worship9:00 Prayer Chapel11:15 Common GroundThe LoftTotal AdultsChildren Total Worship Attendance
Sunday SchoolPreschool 1Elementary 7Youth 5Adults 9 Total Attendance 22
FinancesGeneral Fund $ 5,508.83Sunday School 0.00Loose Offering 0.00 Total $ 5,508.83
WWBS Fund $ 455.00
March
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Sunday, February 23, 2014
Worship9:00 Sanctuary 10911:15 Common Ground 42The Loft na Total Adults 151Children 74Total Worship Attendance 225
Sunday SchoolPreschool 22Elementary 52Youth 29Adults 99
Total Attendance 202
FinancesGeneral Fund $ 2,675.00Sunday School 34.50Loose Offering 50.00 Total $2,759.50
WWBS Fund $ 462.50Week of Compassion 514.00
March 6: Isabella Cawvey,Jaared Hildebrandt, SandeMorgan, David Thompson,Maggie ThompsonMarch 8: Mardell Campbell,Janet HaskinMarch 9: Pat LintonMarch 10: Bob MilerMarch 11: Suzanne Beree,Margaret Culley, Leah GannMarch 12: Candace Berry,Joey BowlinMarch 13: Lindsay SwansonMarch 14: Eden Coffee Dyer,Molly KrummeMarch 15: Faye Fletcher,Helen PummillMarch 18: Connie Page,Jared PageMarch 19: Emma AlspaughMarch 21: Rick McKeeMarch 23: Karen Griffin,Michael Major, Norman WhiteMarch 27: Daycia RuffMarch 29: MadelynnDawson, Jason Duncan,Olivia LargessMarch 30: Bill Northcutt
On February 23, Jane
McKinney and the
Hospitality Committee
surprised two
hardworking young
women who literally
have only a
moment to spare as they
go about the many tasks they manage
each workday. Jane says Mary Byrne and
Beverly Vale Brown have tirelessly filled
in the gaps, when FCC went through a
belt-tightening period, making possible a
continued quality of service at FCC Tulsa.
at FCC Tulsa.
What a wonderful surprise Beverly
and I had on February 23rd! My heart is
full of thanks for all of the thoughtful
cards and gifts bestowed on me that
day, and especially for my church family
members who took time to show their
appreciation for my work here over the
last 32 years. It is an honor to serve God
in this church, living in hope and faith
that together we will fulfill the ministry
that God has given us here in this place
and time.
Blessings, Mary Byrne
Business Administrator
Caught me by surprise -- and that’s
hard to do!
Thanks you one and all for the ex-
pressions of care, gratitude and sup-
port. The cards and personal notes
written by many of you touched my
heart deeply. I am so thankful to be a
part of the First Christian family, as we
serve God and others together.
Beverly Vale Brown
Director of Children’s MInistries
2014 Spring Schedule
Pastor’s Class
March 9 Pastor’s Class 10:15-11:15
March 16 Pastor’s Class 12:30 - 2:30
March 23 Pastor’s Class 12:30 - 2:30
March 30 Pastor’s Class till 2:30
April 6 Pastor’s Class till 2:30
April 13 Pastor’s Class till 2:30
April 20 Easter Sunday - No class
April 27 Pastor’s Class till 2:30
May 4 Pastor’s Class till 2:30
May 11 Confessions of Faith - No
class
May 18 Pastor’s Class till 2:30
June 8 Baptisms - One service 10:30
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“Oh, the weather outside is frightful...”
This past Sunday we were hit by yet
another winter storm, causing roads to
become icy and travel hazardous for
many. In such situations, I always
encourage people to use their good
judgment and either exercise caution
when attempting to get to church or just
to stay home if its too dangerous. I
remember when it snowed six inches on
May 1 in Amarillo, so this may not be the
last time our area will face the guile of
Old Man Winter. Let’s just hope that we
haven’t meteorological motivation for
singing Christmas Carols during Holy
Week!
For those few who were able this
past Sunday to brave the Tulsa roads
(beyond their usual treachery, that is),
we enjoyed a special treat: a sneak
preview of the new Prayer Chapel! Now,
you may be asking yourself, “Where is
the Prayer Chapel??” and for good reason
– the space hasn’t been used for worship
in perhaps fifty years or more. However,
thanks to the winter storm and our
reduced attendance, we moved
traditional worship for that one morning
from the Sanctuary to the Prayer Chapel
and enjoyed an intimate gathering of
souls joined in song and prayer, scripture
and sermon, all around the Lord’s Table.
Our resident church historian Kevin
Gray notes:
The original chapel is depicted on the
1917 blueprints for the sanctuary
building. It originally included the space
now taken up by the hallway that goes
between the southeast entrance and the
back stairwell near the Patrian
classroom. It was outfitted with hanging
light fixtures similar to (but less ornate)
than the ones that originally hung in the
sanctuary foyer. The space was designed
to provide a more intimate worship space
than the 1250 seat sanctuary. From
anecdotal information I heard many
years ago, it was the setting for quite a
few smaller weddings and a few funerals
as well. During the 1920’s and 1930’s,
most often when Claude Hill was pastor,
the chapel was used as an overflow space
on Sunday mornings. On Easter Sunday,
it was not uncommon for the entire
sanctuary to be filled to capacity. A
speaker system connected the sanctu-
ary to the chapel, and the room’s prox-
imity to the organ cabinets for the sanc-
tuary allowed for the music to be clearly
heard in the chapel. Once the sanctu-
ary was filled, the chapel would be filled
with worshippers who would sit in the
rows of chairs, listen to the scriptures
and message through the speakers, and
sing right along with the rest of the con-
gregation during the hymns. Essentially
an early version of the “Life Church” off-
campus concept. Just in this case, only
a few feet away.
The room underwent major
changes in the 1966 renovation... The
enlarged organ, lowered choir loft and
other cosmetic changes in the
sanctuary caused the chapel to lose its
western aisle to make the back hallway.
At the same time, to maintain the
room’s space, the arches that originally
went along both walls were removed,
historic light fixtures were removed, the
ceiling was lowered and an acoustical
tile ceiling was installed, and the large
dividers were installed to separate the
chapel from the reception area.
The windows have always been of
interest to folks that see them- they look
different than the others in the building.
Stained glass experts have examined
them and agree with my opinion- and
the only photographic evidence we
have- that they were intentionally
different to make the space stand out
as a different type of worship space.
They are made of what is called
“cathedral glass.” That glass is typified
by its bold, clear colors- typically in jewel
tones like red, green and blue. The glass
was then stipple painted with black
paint that was then fired into the glass
in a high-temperature kiln. The effect
is to have brilliant colors while still
diminishing the brightness to a tolerable
level. Keep in mind that as the eastern
wall of the church, these windows are
on fire in the morning, when services or
classes would be in session. The
stippling is an ancient technique that
allows the light transfusion to be
minimized.
.
The old Chapel served many functions
over the years, including being the
location for the Friendship-Galilean
Sunday School class, a gathering space
for PTS graduates, and most recently
storage. The room had long ago ceased
to be used as sacred space, and no one
knows where its “unique” carpet
originated (although there is one theory
involving Goldie Hawn and Laugh In). So
many memories, so many sacred
moments, so many years ago...
When the Evangelism Committee
undertook remodeling the old reception
area into our new Welcome Room, many
wondered what we would ever do with
the remaining two-thirds of the area on
the other side of the partition. Facing
the question, “What do our facilities
facilitate?” it became clear that such a
space had more potential for ministry
than being a grand storage closet. After
important things were relocated and the
junk cleared, the creative minds of Mary
Byrne, Robin Dowling, and Cassie Sexton-
Riggs found a paint scheme that brought
together the colors of the cathedral-glass
windows and the special carpet quite
well. Coupled with a vision of how the
room could be used for ministry and what
that would entail, a plan was formed to
turn the space into a multi-use chapel
once again.
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It has taken seven weeks of keeping at
it, doing one thing at a time and slowly
checking things off the to-do list, and there
are still a few finishing touches to be done,
but the fruits of all this labor found an early
harvest this past Sunday when the room
became sacred space once again as
Christians gathered in worship of the Living
God and celebrated the good news in Jesus
Christ. However, the Prayer Chapel isn’t just
a space for reduced- or overflow-
attendance Sundays. It will be used every
week for Children’s Worship during the
contemporary worship service. Special
meetings and workshops will be held there,
thanks to the sound equipment from the
Homebuilders classroom as well as an extra
projector, screen, and computer from
around the building. (The Oklahoma Region
was to hold its pre-Lenten service for D.O.C.
clergy there Monday evening but it was
cancelled due to the weather.) We will hold
a Holy Week prayer vigil inside its walls.
There is even a wedding scheduled for inside
the Prayer Chapel at the end of this month!
whole in its spiritual vitality, outreach to the
community, and sharing of the good news of
God’s love in Jesus Christ. From days of ashen
nostalgia to a future filled with possibility,
God has claimed us, empowered us, and
called us to rise up once again and build a
church of living stones no matter how old or
young we are, no matter the challenge our
commission presents, no matter the stormy
weather on our horizon, because nothing is
impossible with God.
Dear friends, we are on our Lenten
journey, preparing for the new life Easter
brings. Let us say a prayer together and
now bravely walk forward to the cross and
into the glorious future beyond, both for the
life of our church and for the life of the world
to come.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Rev. Michael
Now that it has been cleared of clutter,
received a new cleaning, and given the tools
for ministry, the space has received a new
life for serving God. The old once-upon-a-
time chapel has become the renewed Prayer
Chapel fit and trim for ministry once again.
But isn’t that how it is with us? As
disciples of Christ, following the footsteps of
our Master as faithfully as we can, we
sometimes find ourselves having collected a
good bit of dust from the years’ journey – a
bit too much dust sometimes! In those
moments of reflection, we must humble
ourselves and seek what God wants us to
keep and continue and what God needs us
to let go, making space for God to do
something new and wonderful in our
lives and repurposing ourselves for God’s
work in the world.
Now the onus is on us. Our facilities are
able to facilitate. Our space has been
reclaimed for the sacred once again. Our
duty is to ensure it gets put to good use. I’m
not only referring to the Prayer Chapel or
the entirety of FCC’s physical campus but
more importantly our congregation as a
The entire custodial staff worked long
and hard on clearing the walls of obsolete
thermostats and conduits; painting the
walls, window sills, crown moulding, and
baseboards; running sound, video, and
electrical cable beneath the carpet and
above the ceiling tiles; and giving the car-
pet a long-overdue deep-cleaning. Thanks
to donations from the Homebuilders class-
room and swapping out with some from
the Double Ring classroom, there were
now enough matching chairs to seat just
over sixty persons. The Yamaha grand pi-
ano and kneeler from the Homebuilders
classroom were moved into the space
along with the lectern (which was the origi-
nal pulpit from 1920!) and the old com-
munion table from just outside the Sanc-
tuary (also original from 1920!).
I took full advantage of this
“Snow Day” by doing some
off-roading in my truck.
Everything was going great,
up until the time the truck
became stuck.
Before I had a chance to even
consider the situation, I
looked up the hill, and saw a
jeep coming to the rescue.
The guy in the jeep happened
to have a tow rope and a
hitch.
I dug through the frozen tun-
dra, tethered rope to frame,
and in a short time had the
truck extricated from the
muck.
At the end of the ordeal I
handed the guy some cash.
He wouldn’t take it. We
shook hands, and went our
separate ways.
Angels Watching
over Us
I tend to think angels come in
all forms, shapes, and sizes.
Paul
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Prayers and Cares
HOSPITALIZED BEREAVEMENT
St. Francis: Pat Dalby Jim McKinney’s sister passed away
Mark Smith, brother-in-law of Rex
Daugherty
Beverly Southard
Libby Stoppard
Vicki Vandivort
Les and Wanda Warehime
Anne Webb
Joy Welsh
Joe Wilkinson
Ray and Sharon Wright
OTHER
Turner and Anderson families
Our Youth Program Volunteers
Pray for Peace
On the
Wilder
Side
HEALTH
Kay Bauter
Bernie Bowers
Marcia Boyd
Jerry Carlton
Peggie Clendenin
Pat and Jim Dalby
Jeff Daniel
David and Beth Dunning
Carolyn Dyer
Les and Marcia Hames
George Hauger
Louis Hayward
Brandy Iliff
Dan Kimes, organ tuner
Paul Moffett
Rossie Patterson
Ruth Reather
Veda Riggs
Sarah Jane Sackett
Youth
Corner
Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs
Sunday
was a strange day. I decided not to
get out and slide around on the ice. I
let the weatherman intimidate me.
Remember when we had news,
weather and sports and that was all?
Now we get the weather every five
minutes and they just say the same
thing over and over. If we really pay
attention to them, we would never
leave the house.
On Feb. 20, Joe Wilkerson’s kids
gave him a 90th birthday party at the
Jazz Hall of Fame. Lots of family and
friends...grand and great grandchil-
dren, and fortunately his friends are
those fun talented people who en-
tertained at our “Jazz to the World.”
The pretty lady in the red dress even
sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. Wilkerson”
aka Marilyn Monroe!
Did you see the cute picture of
Olivia Hauger in the World last
week telling about her going to the
Australian Open junior Quarterfinals last
month? Her coach is an assistant coach
at TU, and an international tennis player
himself, and he says she can play
collegiately or go pro. Her options are
wide open. Olivia is a sophomore at
Booker T.
I saw Celeste Barrow on Chanel 6, at
Reasors stocking up on groceries before
the snow came in. I hope every one is
all tucked in and warm! See you next
Sunday for sure. Ruthie
Booker T. Washington sophomore Olivia Hauger
practices at the TU Case Tennis Center in Tulsa.
Roller Skating Trip
The Youth had a great time
rollerskating with the JYF on Sunday,
February 23, 2014. We have 79 youth,
children and adults from FCC who
took the rink. I was so proud to see
so many of our high school youth
helping the younger ones put on
skates, tie them, learn how to skate
and help them up when they fell.
Not only did the youth have a great
time on the trip, but they also did a
lot of mentor work with the little
kids who look up to them without
even realizing it. The youth roller
“danced” to songs such as
“Beautiful” and “YMCA”. We came
away with kids of all ages skating
and no broken bones (which is
always a plus!) I would say we had a
successful trip.
More skating party photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fcctulsa/sets/72157641875194604/
“Let the little children come tome; do not stop them; for it isto such as these that thekingdom of God belongs.”– Mark 10:14b NRSV
These storied words of Jesus find
special meaning to the Christian
faithful, as the good news has been
passed down from generation unto
generation since Jesus himself spoke
these words. Our church has especially
found deep meaning in them as we
have not only sought to nurture the
children in our church but also reached
out to our local community through
our van program and Sunday morning
children’s and youth ministries.
Through the dedication of van
drivers who wake up extra early so as
to pick up children from their homes
and stay late to take them back home;
through the generosity of our Sunday
School classes that make sure there is
breakfast each Sunday morning when
the children arrive; through the
outpouring of financial support to
keep this ministry going; through the
perseverance of teachers who strive
to make a difference; and through the
sacrifice of personal time and energy
to be an adult sponsor or mentor, our
church has been working to empower
the lives of young people through the
love of Jesus Christ. We take seriously
the lives and spirits of all children who
come to FCC, and we are constantly
looking for more ways to bring them
into a closer relationship with Christ
and to the world.
Beginning later this month, we are
renewing our commitment to touch the
lives of young children in our church
through a new Children’s Worship
program that will be held in the new
Prayer Chapel during the contemporary
worship service. This program intends
to help children find a voice to raise and
make a joyful noise through song, learn
scripture and read it to one another,
discover the power and discipline of
prayer, hear the good news in a way that
is relevant to their young lives and in
language that they understand, and
begin to experience Holy Communion
as a worshiping body. This is not just
kids’ worship, but worship in a way that
help kids grow in the faith and learn
what it means to practice it in
community. It is what the Church has
been doing all along, and now is the
time for us to begin the process anew.
If we are serious in our commitment
to children, then we need help making
this important part of the Christian faith
happen for them. Maybe you like to sing
with children and teach them songs.
Maybe you like to help kids learn how
to pray. Maybe you like to share the
story of Jesus with them in a children’s
message. Maybe you like to open their
hearts and minds to the wonder of God’s
mystery. Maybe you like to be playful
with them and find the joy of God’s
laughter and delight. Maybe you want
to be a Christian “grandparent” to
children who really need one. There are
all kinds of ways to make a difference
and help our church be Church for these
young persons.
Please prayerfully consider how you
can be a part of our Children’s Worship
and bring children to Jesus and into the
kingdom of God. Contact Beverly or Rev.
Michael in the church office for more
details.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Rev. Michael
HEIRLINES
Jonathan and Jamie Vale’s baby girl,
Aberdeen Opal Vale was born February 28
Summer Church Camp
Do you remember your youthful
experiences at Church Camp? Mine
left a lasting impression on me and
helped shape the person I have
become.
The children and youth have
received their camp forms, and they
are quickly returning them! It is our
desire that every child, no matter
what their financial status is, will be
able to attend church camp.
First Christian Church members
have been
very generous
in donating to
the Camp
Scholarship
Fund each
year, and again
we would like
to ask for your
support so
that we can
again make camp attendance a
reality for all who wish to
participate.
We are being intentional to
submit our applications in a timely
fashion so that we can take
advantage of the early bird
registration discount and a “No
Child Left Behind” grant as well. If
you have it in your heart and are
able to sponsor a child for camp this
year or make any donation to the
Camp Scholarship Fund we would
be deeply appreciative.
At this time we have:
12 Registered for Discovery Camp,
16 Registered for Triple Camp,
2 Registered for CYF Camp
The average cost to send a child to
camp is:
Triple Camp $280.00
Discovery Camp $200.00
CYF Camp $300.00
Thanks to the generosity of
church members, each year we are
able to scholarship camp fees and
provide toiletry kits, flip flops and
towels for our FCC Campers.
Beverly Vale Brown
Director of Children’s Ministries
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Serving Schedule Sunday, March 9Elder Prayers: 9:00 Kathy Davis, offering; Bob Garner, communionScripture Reader: Bernie BowersElder of the Week: (March 10) Sandra LewisCommunion Preparation: Elizabeth Utley and Margaret CulleyDeacons serving communion: Darlene Blackburn, Margaret Culley,Susan McKee, Kate Northcutt, Thressa Northcutt, Tom Nulf, Bob Parks,Sue Parks, Elizabeth Utley, Hunter BlackburnGreeters: Winnie Stanbery and Peggie ClendeninFlowers for Sunday, March 9: The flowers are given by Sue Trimble inloving memory of her daughter, Jane, whose birthday would have beenMarch 8th.Flower delivery week of March 9: Bill Osteen
Elder Prayers: 9:00 James Howard, offering; Richard Lawson, communionScripture Reader: Helen PummillElder of the Week: (March 17) Rihab GarnerCommunion Preparation: Charles Crews and Mary Lynn HowardDeacons serving communion: Charles Crews, Mary Lynn Howard,Barbara Iverson, Vi Kennett, Susan Prabhu, Andrea Rumley, WayneRumley, Winnie Stanbery, Don Swanson, David Thompson, Maggie Th-ompsonGreeters: Paul and Mardell CampbellFlowers for Sunday, March 16: The flowers are given by Dorothy Wellsin memory of her parents, Maurice and Marie Hadaway.Flower delivery week of March 16: Helen and Bill Pummill
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Sunday
School
Class
News
9:00 Traditional, Sanctuary
9:45 Breakfast for Children, FH
10:15 All Sunday School classes
*11:30 Common Ground Worship, FH
* Later starting time
6:00 pm The Loft Worship Service
North end of Youth Lounge, 4th floor
1st and 3rd
Sundays)
Communion to
Home-
Centered
Members will
be served
Sunday,
March 9th.
All Elders are to
participate.
What’s in this Issue
Pastor’s Pen 2
Youth Corner 2
Church Calendar 3
Member Birthdays 4
Pastor’s Class 4
Attendance/Gifts 4
Prayer Chapel 5
Notes from Paul 6
Summer Church Camp 7
Wilder Side 7
Prayer & Cares 7
MIdweek Peak 8
Serving Schedule 8
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Serving Schedule Sunday, March 16
Happy Timers Enjoy Concert
Owasso Baptist Village Choir Entertains with Musical Variety
Some thirty Happy Timers were treated to a concert by a group of fellow senior
citizens from the Baptist Village Choir in Owasso. The group performed musical
numbers ranging from “Goodbye World” to the “Hallejuah Chorus” from Handel’s
“Messiah.” Their director, Chaplain Steve Williams,
also shared some information about the amenities
of living at Baptist Village. The camaraderie of
singing in a large choir is certainly one of them.
Happy Timer Berneita Semones said she enjoyed
both the singing and the lunch prepared by Rev. Carol
Lawson, who prepares meals for this occasion on a
voluntary basis, because she loves to cook.
The next “Happy Timer” event is also a concert set
for Thursday, March 27. Founded in 1904, the
Hyechka Chorus is an all volunteer women's choral
group which has been singing for over 100 years. The group performs three times a
year and at various outreach venues in the city. Many of the members are former or
current music professionals or music educators.
Their repertoire ranges from classical to Broadway to gospel to Disney. The perfor-
mance music this spring includes “This Little Light of Mine,” “Every Time I Feel the
Spirit,” “I Never Saw a Moor,” “Hail Holy Queen,” “Golden Slumbers,” as well as solo
musical offerings from several of our members. The director is Elizabeth Smith Curtis.
The accompanist is Susie Monger Daugherty.
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Intergenerational
Sandwich
Extravaganza!
Sunday, March 9, 12:30 – 2:30 - FH
Make 300 sandwiches for
Iron Gate Ministry
Wednesday, March 12 at “Midweek
Peak” from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
(optional dinner at 5:30 p.m. $5.00)
Fellowship Hall
Led by Rev. Michael Riggs
Wednesday, March 19
NO Mid-Week Peak
Happy Spring Break!
According to Mark
Baby Girl!
Children's Minis-
try Director,
Beverly Vale
Brown, is the
joyous grand-
mother of a new baby girl, Aberdeen
Opal Vale, born Feb. 28th to Jamie
and Jonathan Vale.
Daylight Savings
March 9