Live Oak United Methodist

Monthly Newsletter of Live Oak United Methodist | July 2011

Pastoral Thought

The Summer season at Live Oak began with a wonderful time of fellowship at Camp Istrouma where families and friends enjoyed a Sunday afternoon of fellowship and food. The children had fun on many levels, from the "Blob" to the zip line. Then Live Oak enjoyed 2 wonderful vacation Bible schools (youth, children/adult). Both schools enjoyed large crowds, wonderful teaching and great food. The month of June enjoyed the series “of what it means to follow Jesus", and saw a number of people commit to Christ. What a way to begin the summer!!!

We also experienced conferences which brought both challenge and concern. (And now), Our youth are taking off for church camp, in which they have worked toward all year long (remember the Banquet). We are now preparing for July, a time where we celebrate our Nation’s birth and being a part of the greatest nation the world has ever known. My prayer is that we will not take our freedoms for granted, but we will strive to preserve

them and honor them. m and honor them.

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Military Ministry

This ministry is a team effort with you providing active military names and addresses, donations, and ―adoption‖ of veterans. VETE RAN S : “C hr is tm a s in Jul y ” P ar ty for 147 residents at LA War Veterans Home in Jackson, LA. Adoptions available Sundays, June 19th & 26th and July 3rd & 10th. Each receives fresh fruit, roll of quarters, treats and magazines, puzzles. 1) Adopt-A-Veteran for $10. Your cash or check will provide a roll of quarters for use in vending machines. Names are listed with military branch they served in. Keep the name and remember in prayer the veteran you pick. Cards are provided in order for you to express your appreciation for serving God and country. 2) Magazines, crossword puzzles, word search, etc. A box is provided at the ―Adoption Table‖ for these to be distributed to the residents.

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Pastoral Thought Continued …

In the month of July we will be looking at the power or character in forming a nation, a family, a relationship. Character does count...it is the oil that keeps relationships from breaking down. So I hope you will join us in July as we enjoy a wonderful "Live Oak Summer".

I hope to see you Sunday! Mark C.

To: Live Oak United Methodist Church

You have touched my heart with your kindness Thanks to everyone who donated to victims in Alabama, a special thanks to Mrs. Peggy Langlois in the Thrift Shop and also to Willie Graves and Family, Jason Ard and Family. The trailer we brought down there was completely full and very much appreciated. Thanks to everyone, God is Good! Doug and Marie Simoneaux

Military Ministry (continued)

3) Ballpoint pens are available for $5. each to help defer expenses for the Party. 4) Church bus leaves from front parking lot at 9 AM on Saturday, July 16th. Seating first come, first seated. Car pools may follow. ACTIVE Military Personnel receive our devotional ―The Upper Room‖ with a letter of encouragement, as well as packages with items from soldiers’ wish list. Please provide names with military addresses clearly printed on cards provided at the table in the foyer along with your name and phone number. As

soldiers’ addresses change, please contact us with those changes so postage is not wasted.

Dear Partner (LOUMC Youth):

Your partnership is essential as we strive to spread the hope of Christ’s love in the world’s darkest places.

Your gift of $1,593.00, received on May 20, 2011 is already hard at work providing your prayers and support for the children and families around the world. I am grateful for your generosity in these uncertain times.

May God bless you for helping us provide both physical necessities and spiritual comfort to children and families in desperate need. Proverbs 11:25 (NIV) says, “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”

May your life in the coming year reflect the same joy, hope and happiness you're helping to bring to hurting children and families everywhere.

Richard E. Stearns President of World Vision

1. Pre-patriarchal period—Creation, Fall, Flood, Nations, Tower of Babel, Confusion of Languages.

2. Patriarchal period—(Job?), Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph

3. Egypt, Moses, Plagues, Exodus, Red Sea, Mt. Sinai, Law.

4. Wilderness experience—40 years 5. Conquest of Canaan and settlement—Rahab 6. Judges—7 cycles, 5 steps in each cycle 7. Samuel to David, kingdom united 8. Soloman—Death results in divided kingdom

into North and South 9. Northern Kingdom called Israel, Southern

kingdom called Judah. In Northern kingdom 19 dynasties, in Southern kingdom, 1 dynasty. Messiah would come from Southern kingdom, Judah.

10. Kingdoms declined—North conquered by Assyria, Southern kingdom conquered by Babylon

11. Captivity in Babylon—70 years 12. Prophets spoke to king and captives 13. Return from captivity to rebuild Jerusalem,

wall, and temple 14. 400 years no revelation from God—many

others things happening—rebellions. Greek language widespread, Roman roads build. A spirit of expectation over the world.

15. Birth, life, ministry, death, resurrection, ascension of Christ

16. Holy Spirit descends from heaven and the church is born

17. Acts of the Apostles—Paul and others write letters for church development and growth— dispensation of grace

18. Rapture of believers brings grace age to close 19. Tribulation—7 years (Daniels’s 70th week) 20. Return of Christ 21. Kingdom on earth—1,000 years, Satan bound 22. Satan loosed, leads final rebellion against

God, defeated by fire from heaven and cast into lake of fire for eternity.

23. Great White Throne judgment—all unbelievers—those who rejected Christ and God.

24. New heaven and new earth—New Jerusalem descends from heaven

25. Eternity—Revelation 21 and 22

Find us on:

D.M.A. Trip

Scheduled for July 19th

Bus will be leaving at 8:30 a.m. from the Family Life

Center and will be traveling to New Orleans to The Imax/Aquarium

and lunch following. Have any questions, please contact Barbara Crist.

July 31st

Please join us for Fifth Sunday Family Night for

fellowship in our Family Life Center from 5:00—7:00 p.m. We will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs. Pease bring your favorite side dish. Look forward to seeing you!!!

Ladies Fellowship

We would like to express great thanks to all those who blessed us with prayers for healing, visits, phone calls, cards, and wonderful meals. God Bless you! Kevin and Sandi Orges

The next Ladies Fellowship is on the 23rd of July 2011 at LOUMC’s Family Life Center from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. being led by Rev. Rita Chiasson. Please join us and bring a breakfast item to share if you are able. Please note that this fellowship is not just for LOUMC Women, so please invite friends from within and outside the church. Childcare will be available.

John 15:13

“Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his

friends.”

Upcoming Events

7.03 LA War Veteran Home -

Adopt a Veteran

7.10 LA War Veteran Home -

Adopt a Veteran

7.19 DMA Trip

7.31 Fifth Sunday

Tuesday, Wednesdays, & Thursdays:

Piano, Guitar, and Choir Rehearsal

Contact 225.664.4801 for more information

34890 Hwy 16 Watson, LA

Loumc.org liveoakumc@aol.com

225.664.4801-Office 225.664.0703-Fax

In Memory

05/01/2011

Mrs. Robert Brown: Gerald Brown

05/29/11

Warren “Bunkie” Foster: Lillian & Family

In Loving Memory of Charles on our 34th Anniversary: By Bobbie Nanney

06/12/11

Robert Brown on Father’s Day: Gerald Brown

Bill Mixon: Annice Ruth Addison

Rhonda Setoudah: Annice Ruth Addison, M/M Jason, Taylor and Baleigh Alleman, Carol and Jim Justice

“Bunkie” Foster: Boo, Devona, Patrice, Justin, Collin, Casey, James and Cash

Mr. Fontenot, Brady Foreman, Lanella Scarf: Carol & Jim Justice

Rev. William Eubanks: Carol & Jim Justice

Ernest Easterly, Jr. and Ernest Easterly III on Father’s Day: Willie Mae and Raymond Easterly

Uncle Mack Underwood: David & Sharon Gunter

Jim Justice’s Sister Eleanor Justice Swaboda: Marie & John Hancock

Rhonda Setoudeh: A. J. Kennedy

Warren “Bunkie” Foster: Charles, Latonia, Colt and Kyle Roberts

06/19/11

Bill Eubanks: Lillian Foster and Family

“Jim’s Wife” Rhonda Setoudeh: John & Joycelyn Loris

Carlton Fontenot: Scott & Julie Smith

Mrs. Norma Rose: Mr. & Mrs. John Comish

06/26/11

Kathryn & David Robinson: Beau Robinson

Rhonda Setoudah: Scott and Julie Smith

“Michelle Otken’s Dad” Gerald Joseph Jolie, Sr.: Livingston Parish Children’s Choir, M/M Jim Otken and Family,Don & Shelly Strobel

In Honor

In Honor of Richie Erwin on his Honors Graduation: Mary and Obie Philpot

In Honor of our Lord & Savior:

David & Sharon Gunter

In Honor of Haskell Dyer and all the United Air Force Strong 2nd class:

Roseanne Erwin and Tini Chavers

In Honor of Trent Erwin on his Birthday:

Roseanne Erwin, Tim Chavers and Families

Dominic Davis:

Sherri and Robert Everett