The eight day Teacher Walk Out Camp at Bartlesville First Church was exhausting in the happiest most fulfilling way. We are so grateful to all the adult helpers who gave up days of their personal lives, to those who bought lunch, and to those who provided the funds for the zoo and other field trips. You made this mission possible.

"I learned a deeper respect for the beautiful ministry teachers provide to smaller humans." - Rev. Tari Carbaugh

April 18, 2018Editor: desira.mathes@bartlesvillefirstchurch.com

TEACHER WALK OUT CAMP

COMMITTED....Commitment. It’s a word that may cause some to fear and feel trapped, yet brings happiness and security to others. In a world where freedom from constraint is a popular choice, is commitment even relevant anymore? Join us Sunday's as we discuss this topic on being committed through May 6.

SPRING CLEAN UP AND OPERATION CLEAN HOUSE

The City of Bartlesville will offer a Spring Clean-up program beginning April 16 and ending April 23. Bartlesville residents may present a current City of Bartlesville water bill receipt at the Osage Landfill, which will allow them to dispose of unwanted goods. Residential customers may take unwanted items to Osage Landfill during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Spring Operation Clean House gives Bartlesville citizens an opportunity to dispose of hazardous household items in an “environmentally-responsible manner” free of charge on April 23, in conjunction with Earth Day.

The event will include two drop-off locations between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.:• The Phillips 66 parking lot, west of the

railroad tracks on Adams Boulevard• Washington County District 2 Barn,

399000 W. 1500 Road, Dewey

Citizens may dispose of items such as compact fluorescent bulbs, pollutants, household cleaners, yard care products, pesticides, herbicides, acids, paint thinners, household flammable liquids, smoke alarms, oil-based paints, pharmaceuticals and electronics.

For a complete list of items that will and will not be accepted, visit countycourthouse.org/events/view/event/operation-clean-house.

MIDWEEK MENUApril 25

Baked Chicken Rice

Mixed VegetablesRolls

Brownies

May 2Enchilada Casserole

Guacamole, Chips, and SalsaBrownies

May 9Grilled Chicken Salad

Bread SticksSnicker doodle Cookies

Suggested Donation:Adults - $5

Children under 12 - $3Family of 4 or more - $15

APRIL 22 - APRIL 29Minister-on-Call: 918-914-9001If you need to speak with one of our ministers, there is a minister-on-call.

Van Ministry:April 22 Jim and Kerie WilliamsonApril 29 Grace and Scott Farmer

Children’s Moment:April 22 Tari CarbaughApril 29 Linda Thomas

Ambassadors:April 22 8 a.m. - Xandra and John Manley

10 a.m. - Jennifer and Chuck McCauleyApril 29 8 a.m. - Steve and Linda Gregory

10 a.m. - Charlie and Corky Bowerman, Bob Hasbrook

Flower Delivery:April 22 Bill and Patti LundeenApril 29 Bill and Delphi Loyd

Green Country Village Vespers:April 22 Kent MitchellApril 29 Colleen Runty

’’The Response is “Acts”

As we read the Bible’s book of Acts, we notice that something happened in the lives and attitudes of the disciples following Jesus’ resurrection. In fact, the name of the book itself – “the Acts of the Apostles” seems to sum it up. Those who had seen the risen Lord acted. They engaged in all sorts of active responses to the happy message of a living Lord. They

went out (a church should never assume that “posting worship times and opening the doors on Sunday morning ought to be good enough”), they told others (it’s easier than many think. You don’t need to preach, teach, or straighten anyone out. Just let folks know you’re a Christian, a member of the church, that you’ve found something you believe is good, and that they’re welcome to it, too!), and they met together frequently for the sake of both themselves and one another (it’s like a pot luck dinner – you bring your little, and everyone enjoys a lot!)

One can never prove what didn’t happen, but I wonder what my life would be like if a couple of young men had not reached out to me, told me, and gotten me involved in a group of Christians years ago, when my life was headed in a bad direction. Is there someone in your circle of friends to whom you might reach out, invite, and include in the life of the gathered community of faith? The Biblical example of response to the Resurrection is “acts”.

See you Sunday, Kevin Tully

WATCHING OUR FIGURES - MARCHChurch Income Expenses Net2017: $116,467 $124,263 ($7,796)2018: $131,625 $120,453 $11,172

Kids First Expenses Net2017: $39,753 $58,573 ($18,820)2018: $50,226 $41,330 $8,896

SEE THE MAGNIFICENT CITIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE!The First Church travel group’s next trip is April 23 - May 6, 2019. The “Magnificent Cities of Central and Eastern Europe” tour includes Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Auschwitz, and others. Airfare, hotels and all meals are included. Come to the trip presentation/sign up event on Tuesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. in the church parlor. Those who book that evening receive a $200 per person discount!

CHILDRENChildren entering 1st-6th grade have the opportunity to attend three different overnight outdoor camps at Camp Egan Retreat Center in Tahlequah, OK.

• Sonshine Camp is July 7-8 for children entering 1st and 2nd grade. • Growin’ In Grace Camp is June 25-27 for children entering 3rd-5th grade. • 6th Grade Camp is June 25-29 for children entering 6th grade.

Registration for all camps is online at okcamps.campbrainregistration.com and must be done by April 30. Please select “I’m paying through my church” on the online registration form. Scholarships are available for all camps.

YOUTHYouth entering 7th grade-graduated seniors have the opportunity to attend two different overnight outdoor camps at Camp Egan Retreat Center in Tahlequah, OK and Camp Walk On Water (WOW) in Stuart, OK.

• Youth District Camp at Camp Egan is June 18-22 for youth entering 7th grade-gradutated seniors.• Day Spring Camp at Camp WOW is July 5-9 for youth entering 9th grade- graduated seniors.

Registration for all camps is online at okcamps.campbrainregistration.com and must be done by April 30. Please select “I’m paying through my church” on the online registration form. Scholarships are available for all camps.

OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPSCAMP EGAN AND CAMP WOW

SANCTUARY FLOWERS WERE GIVEN:• In gratitude to the Sanctuary Choir, Susan Mueller, Callie and Alex Rivera, by

Celeste Barrett.• In honor of our 41st wedding anniversary, Jon and Betsy Geibel.

OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO: • Cindy Spears, on the death of her mother, Imogene Coleman, who passed away

March 22. • Family and Friends of Beverly Wilson, who passed away on April 11.

IN CELEBRATION ON THE BIRTH OF:Elijah Malachi Chamberlin, who was born on April 14. He is welcomed by his parents Jerry and Cyndi Chamberlin, and big brother Jonah.

CONCERN FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

We are collecting non-perishable foods and other needed items in the two rolling carts in the Atrium.

AprilCanned meats:

Spam, tuna, chili, and chickenFlourSugarTea

Jiffy corn mix

PROJECT TRANSFORMATION AND KANISA CAMPSThis summer will be the 11th year we sponsor Project Transformation (PT). PT is a high quality, structured summer literacy Camp with an emphasis on reading for under served children in the Bartlesville community. Applicants must qualify for free or reduced priced lunch. This summer will be the 3rd year we hold Kanisa Camp at First Church. Kanisa Camp is an engaging, exciting, Bible based day camp open to all children in our community. Applications for both camps are available on our website, in the main office, or by e-mail. For more information contact Felicia Bumgarner.

PROJECT TRANSFORMATION SUMMER JOBS STILL AVAILABLE! Summer is quickly approaching, which means Project Transformation Oklahoma 2018 is almost here! Six college-age young adults are needed to work as Project Transformation coordinators this summer at the Tulsa, Bartlesville, Enid, Muskogee, and Mangum sites from May 20 to July 26. Housing, most meals, $1800 living stipend and an $1200 education award are included. If you know of a service-minded college student in need of a summer job, please send them our way as soon as possible! The application is available here at projecttransformation.org/oklahoma. Contact Kelsey Ricks at kricks@okumc.org with questions.

SAFETY AND SECURITY CHANGESWith the growing emphasis on safety and security at Churches around the nation we are taking measures to ensure the staff, congregation and visitors at Bartlesville First Church are in a safe environment. With this in mind, the decision has been made to limit the number of entry points to the main entrance and the two adjoining hallways visible to the atrium. All other doors will be "exit only" during normal operations. There will be more information and instructions to come as we continue to build out the overall safety program at Bartlesville First Church.

YOU'RE INVITEDYou're invited to a Bridal Shower honoring Loni Carbaugh on May 6, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the home of Georgia Tully, 918 S. Johnstone. Feel free to come and go as you please! Loni and Ryan are registered at Dillard's and Amazon. Hosted by Georgia Tully, Dixie Squires, Bill Belknap, Felicia Bumgarner, and Hartley Colson.

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UPCOMING CHARGE CONFERENCE OUR NEWEST MEMBERSThis is to announce that a Charge Conference is being called for Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 7 p.m. This meeting is for the purpose of voting for or against the purchase of a new parsonage for the church.

Preliminary information is as follows: 1. All the proper steps related to such a purchase as outlined in the United Methodist

Book of Disciple have been followed. 2. The church has adequate funds to make this purchase, having set aside and

investing funds from the sale of our previous parsonage. 3. A suitable property has been identified by our parsonage committee.4. This property meets standards outlined by the Oklahoma Annual Conference. Richard, Betty, and Debbie Keim