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Volume 35.04 February 17, 2013
Oak Hill United Methodist ChurchWhere everyone is a minister
7815 Highway 290 W. Austin, Texas 78736 512-288-3836 Pastors Jim Roberts, Pam Sheffield & Stella Burkhalter
Sunday, February 178:45, 10:00 Pathways & 11:15
Worship ServicesPastor Jim Roberts &
Pastor Stella Burkhalter (10:00)“Slipping Into Captivity”
Exodus 1:6-14
Lay-Led Worship & Communion - 6:15 p.m.
February 20 - Speaker: Dan Byron “A Father’s Love” February 27 - Speaker: Scott Broberg
Mustic: Martha and CJ Brandt
Sunday, February 108:45, 10:00 Pathways & 11:15 Worship Services
Pastor Jim Roberts & Pastor Stella Burkhalter (10:00)“Visualizing Freedom” Exodus 3:1-12
Cozy Mountain Lodge is a relaxing mountain lodge-themed retreat the women of our church are doing together. It in-cludes worship, Bible study, and time for laughter as well as quiet reflection. We’ll begin with dinner on the evening of Friday, February 22nd and will finish by 4:30 on Saturday, February 23rd. The cost is only $65.00 per person, which covers 3 delicious meals, fun and refreshing activities, along with comfortable lodging. To learn more or register, stop by our table at church or call Marsha Hughes at 288-0371. For more information or questions about the retreat call Jeannine Inbody at 295-6977. Take time to relax, to make new friends, to worship, and to draw closer to God. We hope you’ll join us at Cozy Mountain Lodge. It’s a mountain lodge-themed retreat you don’t want to miss!
Cozy Mountain Lodge7A Resort, Wimberley, Texas
February 22-23, 2013
Start of Lenten Sermon Series: “From Captivity to Freedom”
Do you know you are in bondage? Do you worry incessantly about what other people
think of you? Do you let a parent control your actions from afar? Is your home filled with growing piles of clutter you can’t control? Is debt crushing
your family under its weight? Does depression keep you from going out and living a free life? Have you
fallen into slavery without even knowing it?
Moses was called to envision the freedom of God’s people. Can you envision what would freedom look
like? Can you imagine a life lived differently?
Saturday, February 23 FellowShip hall - 7:30 a.m.
everyone’s invited to the oak hill United Methodist
Don’t Forget GO DAY #3March 2-3, 2013GO
What Happened To The Cornerstone In My Email?Well, after observing how other magazines (McCalls, Martha Stewart Living, even the Oak Hill Gazette) are presented online, Page Gordon (your’s truly) felt that Oak Hill UMC needed to take advan-tage of modern technology and “get with the program”, so to speak. And with Pastor Stella’s ok, I set to work finding just how to present the Cornerstone functionally, attractively and at little or no cost. I decided to use the online service “Issuu”, because they offered great op-tions and hosting at the lowest cost to us. Use is free, but read-ers must put up with small ads for other magazines. I’ve set
the ads to be common, not offensive titles. If you need to print the Cornerstone, Issuu requires that you join, but please email me at [email protected] for a printable copy, or pick up a hard copy in the Narthex or the church office.
Our Presence
Our Gifts February 03, 2013General Fund $33,500Children’s Bldg. 12,328Building Growth 50Habitat for Humanity 60Haiti Missions 1,413Missions Africa 50Well Project 400
Our PrayersTo see the full prayer list, please go to the church website
www.oakhillumc.org
February 3 February 10 2012 2013 2012 2013Sunday School 212 294 321 255Worship 601 681 576 641
February 10, 2013General Fund $16,389Children’s Bldg. 1,604Habitat for Humanity 1,160Haiti Missions 50.00
Have You Turned In Your Pledge?As of 1/14/2013 we have received 355 pledge cards
totaling $1,143,063.00! Our 2013 goal is 400 pledges totaling $1,500,000.
If you haven’t had a chance to return your 2013 estimate of giving card, please do so soon.
The church will be facing increased cost in several areas, and we want to keep our wonderful ministries going.
If you have questions, please contact Angie in the church office at 288-3836 or by email [email protected].
Wednesday Night FelloWship Meal
February 20: pasta February 27: sloppy Joes
YOur TrusTEEs aT WOrkThe Trustees in cooperation with the Facility Administrator undertook three projects in January. The underground fire alarm cable to the Sanctuary was malfunctioning, such that the fire station was receiving false alarms. The cable along with a faulty relay was replaced in January using Trustee funds from 2012.
Trustee funds from 2012 also were used to purchase an additional heat pump for Fellowship Hall. The
Fellowship Hall originally had three heat pumps. When one failed several years ago, it was not replaced; however the two remaining heat pumps are inadequate for large groups during hot weather. The Facility Administrator purchased the new heat pump on eBay and installed it with assistance from Bill Duke for less than $3,000. Yes, Chuck Moore has an EPA license to work on heat pumps. In their continuing effort to control the cost of electrical energy for Oak Hill UMC, the Trustees and Facility Administrator relocated the thermostats in the Missions Building. The thermostats originally were in the hall and a closet of the Missions Building, which areas had no vents or return registers. Moving the thermostats into occupied rooms provides for greater comfort for those using the Missions Building, including our IHN guests. Additionally the air conditioning units now can operate more efficiently and therefore use less electrical energy.
SomeTimeS Seeing THe ligHT meAnS TuRning iT
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Dr. Tom Vandivier, father-in-law of Sonja VandivierVicki Welch, former co-worker of Jennifer BryceSteve Senn, neighbor of Emily VasquezJohn MorganHilde HutchinsonBenninghoff family, friends of Lynn SampsellMark SullivanWyatt “Buzz” Burkhalter, Hunter Burkhalter’s fatherAmy ScottAll who serve in the militaryPeace and stability in the Middle EastThe unemployed, the homeless, and for our country’s leaders
United Methodist WomenFaith, Friends And Food; A Small Group For Women
This new group gathers for brunch and engages in Bible studies applicable for today’s women on Tuesday mornings at 10:00. All are welcome. Contact Anita Barton for location and additional information at 288-5541 or [email protected].
Church Women united MeetingThe Church Women United will meet on Friday, March 1, 9:30 a.m. at Memorial UMC, 6100 Berkman Dr. They will be celebrat-ing the World Day of Prayer with the theme “I Was a Stranger and You Took Me In”. If you would like to carpool, call Margaret Jones, 892-2048. The outreach project is baby powder, baby oil, diaper cream and baby formula for the benefit of the Rainbow Room. (Ed. note: The Rainbow Room is an emergency resource room managed by Partnerships for Austin Children in Crisis. It consists of a store-like setting that allows Child Protective Services workers to go “shopping” for the children and families on their caseloads. The room is stocked with new items such as clothing, shoes, toys and games, diapers, formula, school supplies, hygiene products and cleaning products. For more information go to: http://www.partnershipsforchildren.org/whatwedo/rainbowRoom.html).
LENTEN sTuDYDr. Stephen Reese will be leading a 6-week class studying Adam Hamilton’s Final Words. Class begins on February 19th and continues through March 26th, at 7:00 p.m. in room A206. There is a hard-bound book that accompanies this study, the cost is $9. If you wish to become a part of this class, please contact Sharon Douglass at [email protected] or call 288-3836.
uMW Book Club Our February UMW selection is When Christians Get It Wrong by Adam Hamilton, who pastors one of the fastest-growing United Methodist congregations in the country. He challenges us to unite in “serving” rather than “judging” and to join in joyful living of our faith. Our next meet-ing will be on Thursday morning, February 28, at 10:00 at Panera Bread on William Cannon. Please contact Diana Goodloe at 906-1931 or [email protected] if you have questions.
Keri Swanson joined OHUMC on January 20, 2013. She joined by transfer from Covenant Presbyterian. Her home address is 5608 Fort Benton Drive.
Michelle Calhoun joined OHUMC on January 20, 2013. She joined by transfer from Second Baptist Church in Harlengen Texas.
Charles Quinlan joined OHUMC on January 20, 2013.
(Ed. note: My apologies for getting Michelle’s and Keri’s names confused in the last issue!)
Name Tag folder surprise!You never know what you might find in your name tag folder! The other day I found a beautiful note pad (with initial M on it so can’t be for Al) in my folder. It is purse-size and decorated with fancy décor. I will have fun using it. I wish I could thank the person who left it, but hope they’ll read this and know that I am grateful. Everyone should check their folders each week. You never know what you might find – and while you are at it, you may as well put that name tag on!! Margaret Jones (aka The Name Tag Nag)
Mom2Mom Women’s GroupMom2Mom is a faith-based book club for moms of all ages. We are studying the book Hurry Less, Worry Less. We meet in the Parlor of the Adult Education Building from 7-8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Kristen Bridgeman at [email protected] or 512-632-1789.
A mission trip to Haiti has been scheduled through United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) on April 6-13, 2013, which is one week after Easter. (Easter is March 31, 2013.) Haiti is still recovering from the devastat-ing earthquake that occurred on January 12, 2010. UMVIM, in collaboration with Eglise Methodiste d’Haiti, is entering the third and final year of its Haiti Response Plan. The Plan has identified priority projects for earthquake recovery and other church and social needs that can be addressed by UMVIM teams. While priority projects have focused on construction, other opportuni-ties to be involved in the local communities exist, such as English as a second language, music, working with children, and computer training. UMVIM’s theme is Christian Love in Action, which says it all. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a ministry of recon-ciliation by moving yourself and others closer to glorifying God. The team will be led by Jon Nelson, who went to Haiti in February 2011 and April 2012. For more information, please contact Jon at 512-288-2764 or by email at [email protected].
Haiti Missionapril 6-13, 2013
Oak Hill uMC, What Do You see?
Lent is a 40-day period during which we learn to see what God would have us see – whether that means looking around, looking inside ourselves, or looking beyond. You are invited into the spiritual discipline of paying of attention with this challenge: Each day of Lent, we will present a word. You will be invited to look
for and share how you perceive this word in the world. Take a picture and share it on Oak Hill UMC’s Facebook wall or on Twitter with #ohumcsee. If you would like to receive daily reminders with the day’s word, text 415-6708 or e-mail [email protected].
shrove Tuesday Pancake supperfebruary 12, 2013
Rev. Stella Burkhalter, associate pastor at Oak Hill U.M.C. in
Austin felt the call to offer ashes to evening commuters at the Oak Hill “Y” where hwys 290 and 71 meet. Earlier that day she had seen others
doing the same on 6th street in downtown Austin.
Thanks to everyone for helping to make the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper such wonderful fun and a big success!
CornerMarch 3 - 1:45 p.m. - Camp Mabry
To: All AgentsFrom: MPKids HeadquartersRe: Your Top-Secret March Mission
Our March mission will be to join CROP Walk and that will count for our March meeting. We will not meet on March 10, as is the regular schedule, but instead join the other walkers from OHUMC on March 3 at 1:45 at Camp Mabry. I hope that you will all join Agent Madision, me, Mr. Mark and Agent Eleanor in walking to raise money and aware-ness for world hunger. Our GLOW friends (Mission Possible Kids in training :-) will be invited to join us as well.
CROP Hunger Walks help children and families worldwide – including here in the U.S. – to have food for today, while building for a better tomor-row. If you would like to join the Oak Hill UMC team as a Walker, just go to our team page using the link below, then click the “Join Team” link next to the team’s name. Together we can be part of the solution!
Contact Agent Handler Becca Hemenway at [email protected] for more information!
Registration link: http://hunger.cwsglobal.org/site/TR?team _ id=77648&pg=team&fr _id=16365&et= _ h4uZ-9c0KReIQtj6k59Eg&s _tafId=108410
LENTEN LOCK-IN! Calling all First-Fifth Graders to a very special event. Make plans now to join us at the first ever Oak Hill UMC Lenten Lock-In on March 22! Using a curriculum based on Adam Hamilton’s book The Way, kids will experience the love of God and the importance of Jesus in our lives through Bible study, activities, music, videos, and worship. You won’t want
to miss it! The Lock-In will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 22 and end at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 23. The cost will be $35/person or $60/2 or more in the same family. It will be an experience your child won’t want to miss!! More details coming soon. Contact Ms. Suzanne at [email protected] for more infor-mation or to register your child.
Music & Drama Camp 2013MaD Camp will be July 8-12 and July 15-19, with performances on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. This year, we will arrive at 8:30 each day and end at 12:30. This will give us time to gather and warm up each day without cutting into our rehearsal time. We will have Before Care and Care Camp in the afternoon for those who need it. This year’s show is “Life School Musical”, a Christian themed take off on “High School Musical”. It’s a lot of fun with upbeat music and a great message. MaD Camp is open to all kids finishing 1st-8th grades and friends are always welcome! More detailed information and registration forms will be available beginning March 1.
Paisley May Lintz was baptized on February 10, 2013 at the 8:45 a.m. service. Her parents are Wade and Julie Lintz.
When Miss Knowsalot’s class at Life School begins on this particular Friday, the students have no idea what a special day it is destined to be! While all they can think of when class starts is the impending
weekend, by the end of this delightful romp they have come face to face with the life-changing power of the Gospel, and they’ve been
handed the “keys to life” by some very special characters. Not only will the music grab their attention, but the Biblical truths in the story can
change their lives!
EaGLE QuEsT - WILDErNEssHigh school spring Break Trip
Camp Eagle - March 8-12
We will be headed into the Hill Country Wilderness near Rocksprings, Texas out at Camp Eagle for an “Eagle Quest” with our friends at Dripping Springs UMC! This retreat is for students in 9th-12th grades.
Purpose: Going on trail is the perfect way to leave distractions behind and focus your group. On trail your students will come out of their shells simply because the shells we all carry around in our day-to-day lives won’t fit in their backpacks. Trail brings out the true self, enabling students to grow and knitting groups together.
Description: This is the classic Eagle Quest (EQ) experience in that most groups go on trail. This track is completely customized for your group but there are certain things to look forward to. Most groups spend their first night at the EQ base camp where we prepare gear, and prepare the group to go on trail. The majority of the trip is spent on trail where you’re backpacking through the Camp Eagle backcountry
with just your group. Throughout each day you’re doing activities, each designed for a specific purpose. Finally you come off trail and celebrate what you’ve accomplished. This trip is especially suited for high school campers and leadership groups.
Total Cost for Trip: $250.00 (Deposit due by Sunday February 17.)
We will be leaving from Oak Hill on Friday, March 8 at 5 p.m. and re-turning around noon on Tuesday, March 12th. We have limited space, so it is important to sign up as soon as possible. A $125.00 deposit, due by February 17th, will reserve a spot for you on our trip. If there are a couple of adults out there interested in going, I’ll pay your way, so let me know! Contact me, Dave Stewart, at [email protected].
Eagle Quest is a small group, experience based backpacking program. We believe in the power of experiential education. An activity like backpacking or rock climbing is a means to developing the group and individual. We use outdoor adventure and small community living to teach students valuable life lessons. Our purpose is to inspire Christ-like change through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships, and biblical truth.
CrOP WaLk sunday, March 3
1:45 p.m. - Camp MabryThis is a great event to get the whole family in-volved in and is now much closer to the church. Our goal is to raise $2013 in 2013. Contact Madison or Ryan Wright to join the Oak Hill UMC team at [email protected] or 512-698-4088. You can also join online at http://hunger.cwsglobal.org/goto/OHUMC13. CROP Hunger Walk is the oldest hunger-fighting fundraising event in the U.S. Around 25 percent of the money raised fights hunger, with the remainder supporting the life-saving work of CWS – helping people around the world have enough food to eat and clean water to drink.
Oak Hill UMC Calendar of EventsFor the latest calendar info: www.oakhillumc.org/events.html
Looking AheAdMarch 2-3 - GO Day #3March 17 - Palm Sunday
March 31 - Easter Sunday
Babysitters are available for
these events. To secure a spot for your child, call Jennifer Barkis at 801-0269 at least 48 hours
in advance. You may also arrange for childcare for
other events, but please call at least two weeks
in advance.
Sunday, February 17 1st Sunday in Lent Youth- High School retreat 8:45 AM Blended worship service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Pathways worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH11:15 AM Traditional worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 12:00 PM Trustees meeting, A201 12:30 PM Youth Choir, A103 1:00 PM Daisy Troop, CB-Great Room 5:00 PM UMYF, Fellowship Hall Monday, February 18 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 10:00 AM Dorcas Quilters, A203 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 6:30 PM Financial Peace, A206 7:00 PM Disciple I, A201 Disciple II, A203 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 Meeting, Fellowship Hall Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary Tuesday, February 19 10:00 AM Faith, Friends and Food, offsite 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 4:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 6:30 PM Stephen Ministry meeting, A203-204 7:00 PM Lenten Study, A206 7:30 PM Reunion Group, A201 Wednesday, February 20 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 9:20 AM Tot-Smarts, A101 10:00 AM UMW Weds. AM Bible Study, A206 5:00 PM Kids Acting, A206 5:30 PM Emmaus Group, A102 Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanctuary Kingdom Cubs rehearsal, C107 Kingdom Kids rehearsal, CB-Great Rm Confirmation Class, A102 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study, Youth Lounge 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary Thursday, February 21 8:50 AM Tai Chi, A201 9:00 AM Sunshine Class, Missions Building 9:30 AM Music Forever, A103 9:45 AM La Leche League, A206 10:00 AM Hugs project, A203 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 Kindermusik, A103 6:30 PM “God and Me” class, C201 7:00 PM Lydia Circle, A102 Friday, February 22 UMW Women’s Retreat- off campus 7:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102 10:00 AM CLS/Knitting Class, A102
10:30 AM Kindermusik, A103 Saturday, February 23 UMW Women’s Retreat- off campus 8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast, Fellowship Hall 9:30 AM Reunion Group, A102 Sunday, February 24 2nd Sunday in Lent 8:45 AM Blended worship service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Pathways worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH11:15 AM Traditional worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 12:00 PM Turkey Presentation, Fellowship Hall 12:30 PM Youth Choir, A103 5:00 PM UMYF, Fellowship Hall
Monday, February 25 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 6:30 PM Financial Peace, A206 7:00 PM Disciple I, A201 Disciple II, A203 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 Meeting, Fellowship Hall Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary Tuesday, February 26 10:00 AM Faith, Friends and Food, offsite 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 4:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 7:00 PM Lenten Study, A206 7:30 PM Reunion Group, A201 Wednesday, February 27 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 9:20 AM Tot-Smarts, A101 10:00 AM UMW Weds. AM Bible Study, A206 5:00 PM Kids Acting, A206 5:30 PM Emmaus Group, A102 Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanctuary Kingdom Cubs rehearsal, C107 Kingdom Kids rehearsal, CB Great Rm Confirmation Class, A102 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study, Youth Lounge 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary
Oak Hill United Methodist Church7815 Highway 290 WestAustin, TX 78736www.oakhillumc.org
The Cornerstone issue Submission Deadline March 10 March 01 March 21 March 15
The Cornerstone (USPS 012-959) is published by Oak Hill United Methodist Church at 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX 78736. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Cornerstone, 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX 78736. This newsletter issues semi-monthly. Subscription rate: $12/year. OHUMC office hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. M-Th and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Submit announcements and articles to [email protected]. Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMCPastors Jim Roberts Pam Sheffield Stella BurkhalterChildren’s Ministries Asst. Jennifer BarkisFinancial Administrator Angie BraggDirector of Adult Ministries Sharon DouglassDirector of Communications Page GordonPathways Worship Leader Greg GrahamAssistant Choir Director Diana Hopkins Handbell Choir Director Cathy IngersollCustodian Billie MooreFacilities Administrator Charles MooreDirector of Music Ministries Suzanne PenceOrganist Hyojin SongDirector of Children’s Ministries Suzanne Steves Director of Youth Ministries Dave StewartOffice Manager Tracy StewartDirector, Kid’s Day Out Rita WilsonDirector of Pre-School Ministries Kristin Wright
You’re invited to an applebee’s flapjack fundraiser breakfast to support
HaBITaT fOr HuMaNITY sPrING METHODIsT BuILDTickets are $10 (not available at the door)
When: saturday, March 2Where: applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
VOLuNTEErs NEEDED The Methodist Habitat for Humanity build starts on March 16th. The build is scheduled to be completed on May 18th. We have the following workdays available with the listed number of workers we need to provide: March 16 – ten workers; April 13 – five work-ers; May 11 – five workers. We have only raised about $2,500 towards our goal of $10,000. Please consider donating additional funds. You can do this by placing a donation in the offering plate during Sunday services. Make checks out to “OHUMC” with “Habitat for Humanity” in the memo line or place cash in an offering envelope and label it “Habitat for Humanity.” Call Jerry Morford at 301-3738 or send him an e-mail at [email protected] if you have questions or would like to help with the pancake breakfast.
