LAKESIDE STAFFPastor ..............................Rev. Mark Rickman Music Director .............................Jason Grife Pianist ....................................Corie Melaugh Youth Director ....................... Lauryn Schmitt Youth Director .......................... Lanc Schmitt Admin. Assistant ..........................Randy Rice Nursery Attendant ................. Patsy KouhdariNursery Attendant ...................Deanna Bond

LAKESIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH2925 NW 66th Street, OKC, OK 73116

405-843-5777lakesideumc@coxinet.net

web: lakesideumcokc.ning.com

LAKESIDERDecember 2012

* FROM THE PASTOR *

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Why Wait?

I would like to think myself calm, collected,patient to a fault, but I am not. I pace when forced to wait,stew when behind pokey drivers, fume when friends arenot where they should be.

Why this impatient belligerence?I value promptness and reliability, and another’s thoughtlessness or distractioncan trump my schedule, can substitute their trajectory over mine. Such presumption makes my innards boil.

So I feel false to invite others into Advent, a season of waiting, of patient trust in God’s coming. But who can invite others to wait? to call upon an expectant trust? Isaiah says “a little child shall lead them,” and I am not yet child enough.

Calm me, O Holy One, and put a child’s trust within.Assure me, remind me, your love surpasses sin.Envelop my anxiety and gentle any doubt;I am not defenseless though chaos is about.I am God’s, and God’s alone; I need not wait, ‘tis known.

–Pastor Mark

SKYLINE URBAN MINISTRY

Dear Lakeside Members, As we remember the season of Thanks-giving, we have much for which to be thank-ful. Blessings to you for your gift to Skyline for Lakeside’s November Special Commitment. Your contribution will make a difference for those who are living without important basic needs. Isn’t it nice to know your gifts to Skyline make a significant impact beyond the initial gift? All of Skyline’s programs work to serve a genuine need and each and every contribution that you make enables Skyline to reach out with its mission and make a difference! Sincerely, Rev. Claudia Lovelace Executive Director

SHARE CLASSShare Class will be having a Christmas Party

December 9th at 5:30. Everyone bring an hors d’oeuvre or dessert and a $10.00 gift for your gender. Class will furnish drinks and paper

goods. SEE YOU THERE!

JOY CLASSDates to remember: December 1st: Ladies’ birthday luncheon - you will be called.December 16th: Sunday School Party and Lunch in Fellowship Hall. Meat will be provided. Class members bring salad, vegetables, or dessert. Don’t forget your Dirty Santa gift.

HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!

Congratulations to Lakeside’s Pianist, Corie Catherine Melaugh

Corie’s Graduate Vocal Coaching Recital on November 18th was superb. The program was well arranged with selections by Schumann, Offenbach, Puccini, Debussy, as well as Hoagy Carmichael’s ‘Stardust’ and Sammy Fain’s ‘The Second Star to the Right’ from “Peter Pan”. Included was ‘Lost in the Stars’ and ‘Youkali’ by Kurt Weill.

The young vocalists were delightful and Corie’s ac-companiment highlighted her versatility in playing genres of classical, jazz and a little swing. The evening

concluded with Corie joining the other vocalists in an acappella arrangement of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Ives. Lakesiders, congratulate Corie on her accomplish-ments (and ask her about the green shoes.) –Barbara Smith

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In order for the Finance Committee to complete the 2013 Budget, all pledge cards must be in. Please be sure to get your PLEDGE CARD in as soon as possible. If you need a card, they will be available on the east welcome table.

December Birthdays Betty Puckett ..................... 11Reagan Brown ................... 12Donna Andrews ................. 15Patsy Kouhdari .................. 17Greg King .......................... 17Dean Johnson ..................... 19John McGaugh, Jr .............. 19Henry Bockus III ............... 21Greg Norton ....................... 23Dean Hoel .......................... 23Maria Roberson ................. 23Maggie McGaugh .............. 23

Dear Lakeside,

It was so nice meeting you all and I want to thank you for all your help and kindness shown to my sister, Marilyn, and me, following the death of our mother, Paula Grape.

I’m sorry I am so late in responding to all the kindness and love shown to my family and me from Rev. Rickman and all the beautiful ladies of the church who so graciously hosted the lovely dinner and reception. I don’t have names or ad-dresses of all of them but I would love it if you could send out this email to the church family or send addresses of people involved.

I know why my Mother loved your church and the many people in it. You all have been so wonderful and I thank God, and you all.

With my thanks and love,Patti Walker, daughter of Paula Grapepattiwalker510@yahoo.com512 251-0940

Please contact A.M. Nowlin with prayer requests and updates.(843-6811) or

Use prayer request card located in sanctuary seat back

Family of Daryl Hoel Shirley James

Jim and Judy Prophater Carol Dean Gibson Christel Murdock

Sylvia Frank Christel Murdock

Ken Appleby Family of Norma Mayes

FROM OUR HELPING HANDS ACCOUNT

LAKESIDE HAS GIVEN:

OG&E ASSISTANCE $1,371.13

ONG ASSISTANCE $400.00

RENTAL ASSISTANCE $830.00

BRAUM’S CARDS $300.00

7-11 GAS CARDS $400.00

Year-to-Date TOTAL $3,301

From Missions:

Our Skyline Christmas is coming

up. There will be a tree in the

East foyer with names & gifts.

The amount to spend and other

details will be posted with the

tree.

Let’s praise God by helping

others in need.

The United Methodist Publishing House board’s decision to close its 57 Cokesbury brick-and-mortar stores — including 19 seminary stores — will affect about 285 full-time and part-time employees. This is a cost-cutting measure, hop-ing Cokesbury customers will begin relying on its online store at: cokesbury.com.

REMAINING APPORTIONMENTS World Service/Conference Benevolences .................................................................................. 5,067Ministerial Education Fund ............................................................................................................ 584Black College Fund .......................................................................................................................... 366Camps & Conferences ..................................................................................................................... 270Congregational Development ......................................................................................................... 602Hispanic Ministries .......................................................................................................................... 207Campus Ministries ........................................................................................................................ 1,282Racial/Ethnic Churches ................................................................................................................... 101Oklahoma Conference Administration ...................................................................................... 2,350Communications .............................................................................................................................. 815New Conference Center .................................................................................................................. 489St. Paul Seminary, OCU .................................................................................................................. 438 TOTAL ................................................................................................................................... 12,571

District Apportionment ................................................................................................................... 900

(All Contributions are due 12/31/12. Please call Pastor Mark if you have questions about any of the apportionments.)

PEANUT BRITTLE SALES

CONTINUE

Be sure to buy lots of peanut brittle for Christmas

and remind your friends and relatives they, too, can

purchase it. It’s only $5 a bag and makes a great gift

for your club members and service people.

Call the church office

843-5777

If you have old American flags

that need to be disposed of,

please bring them to Bob Prest

for appropriate disposal.

9:30 am - Sunday Schl 10:45 am - Worship, Communion

9:30 am - Sunday Schl 10:45 am - Worship Noisy Offering

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

5:00 pm Youth Group

9:30 am - Sunday Schl 10:45 am - Worship, Communion Noon - Joy Class Lunch 5:00 pm Youth Group

9:30 am - Sunday Schl 10:45 am - Worship

7:00 pm AA

6:00 pm-Bells Prac.7:00 pm-Choir Prac.

6:00 pm Bells Prac.7:00 pm Choir Prac.

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Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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5:00 pm Youth Group

5:00 pm Youth Group

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GREETERS AND USHERS

Following is the schedule for the next two months:

December - Youth & WesleyJanuary – Joy Class

CHRISTMAS DAY

First Sunday of Advent

Second Sunday of Advent

Third Sunday of Advent

Fourth Sunday of Advent

First Day of

Winter

9:30 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship

.RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

LAKESIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2925 NW 66th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116