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Sonshine Camp July 9-10(children entering 1st-2nd grade)
Early elementary campers enjoy hiking, swimming, crafts and active learning in small groups under the caring and watchful eye of shepherds and leaders.
Growin’ in Grace June 27-29(children entering 3rd-5th grade)
Older elementary campers have the opportunity to experience God’s love in God’s beautiful creation over this three day; two night camp. In addition to hiking, swimming, recreation, and crafts, campers participate in interactive small group learning and creative worship.
T’weens Camp June 27-July 1(students entering 6th grade)
This week is an opportunity for campers to experience living in community with others, with God, and in creation so that they begin to see and feel God’s love every day within themselves, their friends, families, and their local churches.
For information contact Laura at [email protected]
March 16, 2016 •Editor: [email protected]
BARTLESVILLE FIRST CHURCHEPHESIANS 2:19-20: YOU ARE MEMBERS OF GOD’S HOUSEHOLD, WITH CHRIST JESUS HIMSELF AS THE CHIEF
CORNERSTONE
BULLETIN AND NEWSLETTER
REQUESTSAll bulletin and newsletter requests should be submitted by sending an email to [email protected].
MEET YOUR SPRCThe Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) is an administrative unit that brings together congregational and staff interests to focus on the mission of the church:“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
At First Church, this committee is presently chaired by Javier Pollock. There are three members of the committee that serve because of another office they hold in the church: Senior Pastor Kevin Tully, Lay Leader Charlie Bowerman, and Lay Member to Annual Conference Wayne Middleton. Other members are Amanda Haberstroh, Dixie Squires, David Sigmon, Fred Cook, Freda Bretz, Kay Shannon, and Keith Reneau.
SPRC performs many of the functions that a personnel office or Human Resources Department would perform in other organizations. SPRC guides the development of job descriptions and the selection, evaluation and retention of all of the church’s lay staff. The committee establishes salaries and benefits for individual members of the staff and handles all personnel actions for staff, including receiving and handling to resolution all grievances.
The United Methodist Church has an appointment system for clergy leadership. Our clergy are appointed by Bishop Robert Hayes, the bishop assigned to the Oklahoma Annual Conference to which First Church belongs. SPRC is responsible for assessing the needs of First Church and consulting with the District Superintendent Emery Mason, the district superintendent of the Green Country District (of which First Church is a part) to define the needs of the church for clergy leadership and the talents and characteristics that leadership should have. District superintendents comprise most of the bishop’s cabinet and the cabinet assists the bishop in identifying and assigning pastoral leadership that meets the needs of each congregation in the annual conference.
It is an oversimplification to say that SPRC is the church’s personnel department. One of the most important functions of SPRC is to serve as a channel between the congregation and the church’s leadership, including pastoral leadership, to receive and communicate ideas as well as concerns. Communications to and deliberations of SPRC are confidential.
For more information contact: [email protected]
MARCH 20 - MARCH 27Minister-on-Call: 918-914-9001If you need to speak with one of our ministers, there is a minister-on-call available.
Van Ministry:March 20 Jim and Kerie Williamson; Kent Carbaugh and Tom GravesMarch 27 Wayne Middleton and Shawn Prufer; Kent Carbaugh and Tom Graves
Children’s Time:March 20 Rev. Tari CarbaughMarch 27 Laura Wooden
Ambassadors:March 20 8 a.m. - Ralph and Carol Hanna; 10 a.m. - Thad and Mary FriedmanMarch 27 8 a.m. - Steve and Linda Gregory;
10 a.m. - Frank and Karel Riehart and Mickey Ramirez
Flower Delivery:March 20 Jon, Julie and Kat ClaryMarch 27 No delivery
Green Country Village Vespers:March 20 Kent MitchellMarch 27 Tasha Hollopeter
Midweek Meals
March 23Meatloaf
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy White Cake
March 30Beans
CornbreadCookies
April 6Pork chops
DressingApplesauce Cake
Suggested Donation:Adults - $5
Children under 12 - $3Family of 4 or more - $15
Sometimes we are motivated by the bad things. It’s not unusual for us to put off making changes for as long as we can until we reach a certain point when things become no longer tolerable. For some people, it’s early in the decline. For others, a crisis seems to be required.
That’s what happened to me back in 1991. I was employed in a responsible position at an outstanding church; I had a beautiful, loving wife and 3 wonderful kids. But my life was out of control in terms of doing the things I knew I should be doing (and truly wanted to do!) I found myself asking time and again for my wife and kids’ understanding about how busy I was, and making excuses for why I was behind on so many of my promises to them. I seemed to be always rushed, often late, and not accomplishing what I wanted.
Fortunately, I had a good friend who sensed what was going on and who was
going through something of the same thing. He encouraged me to attend a time-management seminar with him. The day I did, my life was changed – and the light hasn’t gone out in all the years since.
Because learning the principles of time management have changed my life so dramatically, I have continued to learn about the subject, and teach these principles to others whenever I can. Beginning March 23, I will be sharing these principles in a class I’ll teach from noon to 1 each Wednesday. The course runs through April 27 (6 weeks). This is more than a typical time management class, because we will be talking about managing our lives according to Christian values. It’s not merely about doing things more efficiently – it’s about doing the right things. The classes will take place Wednesdays from 12–1 pm. Many employers will allow employees to attend such classes as part of their work-related continuing education – so be sure to ask!
LEARNING ALONG THE WAY: LIFE AND TIME MANAGEMENTDr. Kevin Tully
Being in this class is not “spending” time, it’s investing it! A one-hour investment may yield several hours savings each week, perhaps from now on. And even better, you’ll find more happiness, satisfaction, and purpose when you put into practice the principles taught.
Space is limited to 20 participants, so sign up soon. You can call the church or sign up in the atrium the next time you’re at the church building. I hope you’ll join me. This is your life we’re talking about!
See you Sunday,Kevin
BINGO NIGHTJane Phillips Elementary is hosting a Family Bingo Night on Thursday, May 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to benefit the school. They are wanting volunteers from 5:00-5:30 for set up and 5:30-7:30 to work in the cafeteria serving meals or in the gym helping with the bingo cards. Thank you for considering this serving opportunity. Please sign up in the atrium or at bartlesvillefirstchurch.com.
NEW WEBSITE Check out the new Bartlesville First Church website at www.bartlesvillefirstchurch.com. We hope this becomes a useful tool to learn about our current ministries and upcoming events. New events and volunteer options are posted on the rotating banner on the home page. A note of caution: If you view the website with Internet Explorer you may have some issues. We are still working out some kinks, please be patient with us. This website could not have been done with out the help of our communications department as well as Matt and Colleen Runty. If you see any of them, please thank them for the time and efforts.
ANNOUNCING KANISA CAMP!For the first time ever, Bartlesville First Church will host an engaging, exciting, Bible based day camp open to all children in our community! Kanisa Camp provides daily hands on experiences through which campers encounter God in surprising and fun ways. Applications for this camp are available on our website and in the main church office. Kanisa Camp runs Monday-Thursday from June 6-July 28.
BOX TOPS COLLECTIONBox tops is a program that helps schools collect money to provide new materials for their students. We will have a small box out to collect Box Tops for Jane Phillips, the collection box will be at the coffee bar in the atrium. For more information about Box Tops or what exactly to look for visit www.boxtops4education.com.
VAN MINISTRY Our Van Ministry needs your help. The church buses our members who are unable to drive to worship and small group every Sunday. Two routes run to pick up members from 8:45-9:30 a.m. and drop off members from 12:20-1:15 p.m. every Sunday. Approximately 4-8 people are needed every Sunday to help with this ministry.
Two ways to serve: 1) Pick the morning or afternoon time and schedule for once a month or 2) pick the morning or afternoon time and schedule for an entire month. Contact Wayne Middleton at [email protected] if you have any questions or sign up online to serve.
MAKE COUPLES’ SPECIAL DAY COME TRUE!Bartlesville First Church is accepting applications for a paid wedding coordinator position. Compensation for this position is on a per-event basis. Applicants should be good at working with others, understanding of church rules and policies, and eager to help each wedding be a positive, worshipful event in the lives of those involved.
Interested? Send application and resume to the church, or email [email protected]. Deadline for applications to be received is April 15.
SANCTUARY FLOWERS WERE GIVEN:• In memory of our mothers, Mrs. Ella Froelich and Tuan-Mei Yang, by Dennis and Judy Logan.• In memory of my father, Jack Crossman, by Bill Buoy.• In honor of Sparky Gray’s 93rd birthday, from Leann Walter, Barbara Gray, Robby,
Emily, Hannah, and Caroline Walter.• In loving memory of my son, Tim, by Karen Lynch.
ALTAR CARNATION IS IN CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF:Katherine Elizabeth Robison was born Feb. 21. The proud parents are Aaron and Heather Robison.
OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO: • Connie Ellis on the death of her brother, Butch Hendrix, Jr., who passed away Feb. 26.• Mary Lynn Smith on the death of her mother, Addie Milner, who passed away March 10
at the age of 102.
We are collecting non-perishable foods and other needed items in the two rolling carts in the Atrium, by the library. Items needed for the month of March are:
Maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, mayo, oil, and shortening. (Please purchase a few small bottles instead of large ones of the following because it can be given out to more families that way.) Tea bags, sugar, and powdered milk, feminine products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and baby diapers sizes 3, 4, and 5.
Concern Food Pantry
Gerald L. Graves – Tom Graves’ CousinKent and Kayleen Thomas
Dorothy LogueImogene Chambers – 20th CenturyGlyn and Frances McFarland – 20th CenturyJohn and Georgalee Sawyer – 20th Century
Kay VincentKent and Kayleen Thomas – Bldg FundJeanne Rowlett – Bldg FundBruce and Velma PetersonDella CraigheadEverett and Vickie Stewart – Bldg FundFrances Whitehorn – Bldg Fund
Jack PhillipsBruce and Velma Peterson
Karen Hadley Wever – Bill Hadley’s DaughterAnna Jo and Nancy Jamison
MEMORIALS
Non ProfitOrganization
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OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Brent and Rebecca Walker; Katrina Bullock Bruce and JoAnn Gerhold Josh, Jena and Lincoln Pulsifer
The Fellowship and Family Life committee are planning a Family Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 30. More details to come soon.
Fish were delivered March 4 (pictured left) in preparation for the event. A feeding schedule has been established, so please do not feed the fish or go fishing until further notice.
Family Fishing DerbyFISH DELIVERY
