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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
FEBRUARY 2010 BIRTHDAYS 1 Dr Rick Anthony 2 Sara Robinson, Ruth Villines, Rylee McMurtrie 3 Angela Goodger Clark, Sharon McCool, Amy Wasson Millea 4 Jody Coppock 5 Trey Steele 9 Cierra Warner 12 Christine Eberhard, Mary Stanton, 13 Eldridge Manering, 15 Opal Brown, Carol Daniels, Aubrey Bradley 16 Jim Hastings, 17 Melisa Bradley, Dylan Anthony, Cortney Burns, Lacey Close, Carrie Robinson McMurtrie, Sharon Cookson Tate, 18 Dominick Ray Yandell, 19 Chera Brewer, Chuck Rager, Janice McClelland 21 Pat Perkey 22 Lester Goodger, Joan Lines McMillen, Traci Schultz, 23 Kyle Patterson, 27 Carson Landes FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES 3 Mike and Cheri Brown 6 Steve and Suzie Powell 28 Wendell and Norma Hurd
This Weeks Events Ì Sunday, February 7 · Sunday School……………….……………………...……..…9:15 a.m. · Worship and Communion Service.….…….……...……….10:30 a.m. · Youth Chili/Stew Cook-off - F.H.....................................11:30 p.m. · F.O.G..................................................................................5:30 p.m. Ì Monday, February 8 · Walking Group..................................................................12:15 p.m. · Women's Bible Study.........................................................6:45 p.m. Ì Tuesday, February 9 · Dorcas Group – Quilting……………….……………....…...10:00 a.m. · Walking Group..................................................................12:15 p.m. · Exercise Class……………….………………....……....…….1:30 p.m. · Mary Grace Circle..............................................................1:30 p.m. · Staff Parish Relations Meeting...........................................6:00 p.m. Ì Wednesday, February 10 · Walking Group..................................................................12:15 p.m. · Earnest Seekers Class Social..........................................12:00 p.m. · Televised Broadcast of Worship Service Channel 11….....6:00 p.m. · Children’s Choir…………………………………………....….5:30 p.m. · Sanctuary Choir……………………………...…………....….6:30 p.m. · Bell Choir………………………………………………....……7:30 p.m. Ì Thursday, February 11 · Walking Group..................................................................12:15 p.m. · Exercise Class……………………………………………...…1:30 p.m. · Visioning Committee..........................................................5:30 p.m. Ì Friday, February 12 · Walking Group..................................................................12:15 p.m. · Brown Bag Bible Study………………..………………...….12:00 p.m. · Fun Friday..........................................................................6:00 p.m. Ì Saturday, February 13 · TOPS Valentines Party – F.H..........................8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. .
New Church Directories are available on the bulletin board outside the office.
This Weeks Birthdays 2/9 Cierra Warner 2/12 Christine Eberhard, Mary Stanton 2/13 Eldridge Manering Announcements Haiti Relief – #418325 UMCOR Advanced Special Haiti Relief. 100% of every dollar donated will go directly to Haiti Relief.
YOU'RE INVITED to wander the halls of Albright – Come walking with us Monday – Friday from 12:15 to 12:45. We will gather at the church office and begin walking the halls and stairs at 12:15. Everyone is welcome to exercise with us. If you have any questions call Chera at the office.
Let's have fun as we pay our apportionments – Buy a letter for the Bible Scrabble puzzle located outside the office. Consonants cost $20.00 and vowels cost $25.00 Every letter purchased will reveal up to four tiles of that letter, so some letters may have to be purchased more than once. You can specify which letter you are purchasing or a random letter will be chosen for you. Who can solve the puzzle first?
Children Helping Haiti Children – Don't forget to put your loose change in the “Children Helping Haiti children” bottle.
News Notes Deadline – The deadline to put articles, letters, and thank you notes in the March Newsletter is Friday, February 19th. You can email them to the office at albrightumc@sbcglobal.net or call the office at 765-6432.
Administrative Council Planning Session – Sunday, February 21st, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Committee Planning, 5:15 p.m. Administrative Council. Please put this important planning date on your calendar and plan to attend. Bring a finger food for all to enjoy as we work. (You know we work better with food.) please keep the church and this meeting in your daily prayers as we begin a new year, with a new minister, a renewed vision and our new strategic plan. May God direct your minds and our hearts to hear and follow his leading.
February Food Drive Tom Short, Director of the New Emergency Resource Agency, reports, “Rice-A-Roni would be a wonderful help”. Challenge: Every man, woman, & child bring a box of Rice-A-Roni to church for the February Food Drive! Please leave your gift of food at one of the church entries and all non-perishable food items will be taken to the NERA.
ALBRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ALBRIGHT UNITED ··Greeting, Welcome of Guests, Parish NoticesPlease complete the attendance book and pass it on. We pray that God will bless and encourage your life during our time together. You are invited to leave the world’s distractions behind —cell phones, pagers, and alarms— and center your heart and soul on God. THE PRELUDE Jason Stillwell THE LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES Jessica Douglas & Michael Douglas VTHE CALL TO WORSHIP Bob Anthony, Liturgist Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God's kingdom, now and forever. Trust in the Lord and do good. May the Lord give strength to the people! O taste and see that the Lord is good! God is our refuge and strength.
(The “V” is the sign for the congregation to stand.) VHYMN OF PRAISE “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” 2088 “Shine, Jesus, Shine” 2173 “Shout to the Lord” 2074 COLLECT Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen ANTHEM “This Cup Of Grace” Sanctuary Choir Pat Purkey, Director FIRST LESSON Isaiah 6:1-8 Carol Mann PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Scott Spencer CALL TO PRAYER Sanctuary Choir PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Scott Spencer THE LORD’S PRAYER 895 THE OFFERING THE OFFERTORY “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” Kay Anthony VTHE DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” 94 VGOSPEL VSERMON HYMN “Blessed Assurance” 369 SERMON “What's Your Story?” Rev. Scott Spencer INVITATION TO THE EUCHARIST 12 THE CONFESSION AND PARDON THE PEACE THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Musical Setting B 18-20 Rev. Scott Spencer GIVING THE BREAD AND THE CUP You are invited to come and receive both the bread and the cup. You will have the choice of dipping into the common cup or receiving an individual cup. VHYMN OF INVITATION “We've A Story To Tell The Nations” 569 An invitation: You may come to the altar for prayer or meditation. If you wish to profess your faith in Jesus Christ, to transfer your church membership, or to renew your commitment to Christ, you are encouraged to come forward at this time. VDISMISSAL WITH BLESSING Bob Anthony Serve God with patience and passion. We will be deliberate in enacting our faith. Be steadfast in celebrating the Spirit's power. And may peace be our way in the world. Amen.
BENEDICTION “Make Us One” 2224 Congregation THE POSTLUDE Jason Stillwell VDenotes to please stand, as you are able.
Let us pray one for the other. Let us be a church that prays. John Wesley said, “God will do nothing except through prayer.” God promises us answered prayers. Mark 11:24: “What things soever you desire when you pray, believe you shall receive them, and you shall have them.” John 14:13: “And whatsoever you ask in my name, that shall I do.” PRAYER FOR THE DAY EVERY DAY, PLEASE LIFT IN PRAYER: PASTOR SPENCER AND THE CHURCH STAFF
If you have, or know of someone who has, physical, spiritual, or emotional needs, please call Deloris Robinson. She will activate our prayer chain so that the name will be lifted up to our Lord God.
· Johnny Douglas (San Diego, CA – Mike Douglas’ brother) · Preston & Elizabeth (Michealson) Lopez (Iraq – Grandson-in-law and granddaughter of Thelma Michealson) · Brandon Woolley (Iraq – Rachel Christy’s great-grandson and Dottie Johnstone’s grandson) · Sergeant Randy G. Wilson (Iraq – Son of Nancy & Tim Wilson and Evelyn Culwell’s grandson) · Matthew Michealson (Iraq – Grandson of Thelma Michealson and brother of Elizabeth Lopez
Prayers for · Bishop Robert and Delilah “Dee” Hayes, Jr. (Bishop of the Oklahoma Conference) · Dr. Bertha “Bert” Potts, Stillwater District Superintendent · War & crisis in the Middle East · Earthquake in Haiti · Our missionary, Rev. Meri Whitaker, Director of Cookson Hills Center United Methodist Mission · President Barack Obama and all government officials · Unspoken requests · Youth of Ponca City · The Neighborhood · Maxine Bowhay (Shawn Manor Nursing Home room 315) · Ralph Cooper (West Haven Nursing Home, 1215 S. Western #304, · Stillwater, OK 74074) · Evelyn Culwell (Renaissance- room 203) · Ruth Davis (home) · Catherine Graham (home) · Mercedes Hensley (Shawn Manor, #130) · Edith Hobbs (Ponca City Nursing Home room 204) · Jill Horstman (Blackwell, OK) · Marge Howard (Westminster Village) · Mark Keltner (Charlie & Marilyn Keltner’s son-stroke: Westminster Village, #306) · Vincie Paisley (Westminster Village #110) · JD Tomlinson (Westminster Village) · Ruth Villines (Ponca City Nursing Home room 109) · Kenneth Wright (Westminster Village, Nursing 2, #40) · Mike McCool (home) · Betty Webb (Ponca City Nursing Home room 202) · Betty Dewhitt (home) · Mary Lee Hastings (home) Our Shut-inis
Prayers for Healing Prayers for our service persons
********************************************************* ALBRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S LATEST NEWSLETTER**********************************************************
NewsNotes A Publication for Members and Friends of Albright United Methodist Church Volume 11, No. 1 Greetings: I am looking forward to being with you in February as your new pastor! I am sure you have heard that I recently met with the Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) and we had a great conversation about the life and history of Albright UMC. I also met with your pastor, Joe Robinson, and toured the parsonage. Joe has done a great job as your pastor and I know you have a long history of pastors who have cared for the people of Albright and shared the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am grateful that our Bishop, Bishop Robert Hayes, is appointing me to Albright and the Ponca City community. I have already begun to pray for you as a community and by name. Please be in prayer for me as I make this transition from Edmond to Ponca City. When I arrive in Ponca in February, I plan to hit the ground running in meeting everyone and together discerning what God has in store for us in 2010. I am certain it's going to be a great adventure! Peace, Scott Spencer February 1, 2010ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION Stillwater District Local Church Leaders Workshop is Saturday, February 6th at Stillwater FUMC from 8:30a.m. - 4:15p.m. We praise God and thank all who were moved by God to financially support the budget and other projects of the Albright United Methodist Church in 2009. We were able to pay our full share of Oklahoma UMC Conference apprtionments of $37,188.00 and our Stillwater District apportionments of $3,464.00 You also supported our Missionary Meri Whitaker, Volunteers in Mission volunteering at Friendship Feast, and the advanced specials and United Methodist Committee on Relief.Calvin Goliver Finance Chairperson William Brigden Missions Chairperson F.O.G. will meet February 7th, 14th, and 28th at 5:00p.m. Joe and Judy Robinson's new address is 2116 N. Glenwood Drive, Stillwater, OK 74075. Their new phone number is (405)564-0346 We are updating our email system. If you would like to receive emails from the church please send your name and email address to It is time for the two circles of United Methodist Women to begin meeting once again in 2010. Mary Grace Circle will convene at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd; Dorothy McBride Circle will convene at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2nd. Both will be meeting in the Earnest Seekers Classroom to observe the Call to Prayer and Self-Denial. This year's theme is Property Makes Mission Possible. An offering will be given to assist the Womens Division of United Methodist Women as they maintain and develop structures around the world where mission is provided with women, children, and youth. Everyone is invited to become part of our circles. Come join us. albrightumc@sbcglobal.netIf you want to really get to know interesting and informative women, doing God's work locally and abroad, join the United Methodist Women (UMW). The plan was to publish a list of 2009 accomplishments for our local Albright United Methodist Unit; however, after reading the following article from the Oklahoma Conference United Methodist Women Newsletter, I thought the excerpt written by Janice Bryan, Conference Education and Interpretation Coordinator, would better inform you of who the United Methodist Women are. ......Being a United Methodist Woman can and is a life changing experience for many. When I first heard about UMW I thought it was a group for older women who sat around and talked, ate finger sandwiches and discussed about giving money to this group or that group. All I knew was United Methodist Women gave to missions. Well I must say that the UMW is not at all what I had perceived from being on the outside looking in. I was asked to come to a meeting by two women, sisters to be exact. These older women took an interest in me and made me feel as if I belonged in their group. They educated me on what United Methodist Women do and talked to me about UMW's history, etc. although I only attended the special events when asked, these events made me want to attend one of their regular meetings. You see, education is the key to understanding what it means to be a United Methodist Woman and have an understanding of what UMW does......UMW does more than just talk and eat. We plan, participate, educate and give not only our money but ourselves. The Mary Grace Circle meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 1:30p.m. In the Fellowship Hall and the Dorothy McBride Circle meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:30p.m. Upcoming events are Day at the Legislature in Oklahoma City on February 9th and District Spiritual Day Apart in Chandler on March 6th, with District Superintendent, Dr. Bert Potts, speaker. If you haven't already been invited to a United Methodist even or circle meeting, let me know. Let's Get It Together! Lynitta Miller Albright United Methodist Women You can help William Brigden (765-9611) and Sergeant Daine of the Ponca City Police Department (763-8028) fight identity theft, by reporting to them if you received an email, supposedly from wpbrigden@yahoo.com that inappropriately encouraged purchases by you on the internet. Three different emails fraudulently using William Brigden's yahoo ID, wpbrigden@yahoo.com, as the sender have been reported so far.Dear Albright Family, Many, many thanks to each of you for all that was done for our family during our loss. Thanks to all who prepared and served the food, sent cards, attended the service, and prayed for us. Ray was a very special person, and we loved him very much, and will miss him terribly. We are comforted knowing you will keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we try to get used to this world without Mother and Ray with us. Our consolation is knowing they are finally together again. Again, thank you so much. Norma & Pete, Darrel & Judy McCool, Jerry & Sandy Gould, Janet & Ken Cartlidge Thank you to the precious children of Albright UMC:I wanted to write and thank you for the wonderful idea you all had to collect all those pennies and give them to a family who needed a little help at Christmas.I can tell you that the family has three children and the mom and dad work very hard. They are good parents who did not ask for any help. So your wonderful gift of $122.00 was such a surprise to them. They were very grateful and wanted to thank you very much.It showed me how God can provide even when we don't ask him. He knows our needs just as He knows our hearts!So, thank you again for sharing what seemed like only a few pennies to each of you, but ended up being a lot of dollars for a sweet family. You have truly shared God's love this Christmas!With love, Kathy Blew and the Child Development Center I'm on the mend from my December 29th arm surgery and would like to thank everyone for the prayers, concerns, calls, and cards. I also wanted to thank the angels that paid on my electric bill. Such a tremendous help since I have no income while I'm recovering and had a huge water leak from frozen pipes. I've missed you all and hope to be back in church real soon. Sandy Carnero ¡@ Fun Friday is for children (pre-k - 6th) and youth. Children meet from 6-8p.m. The children participate in games, crafts, music, story time and snacks. Youth come from 6-8p.m. To help with the children. From 8-11p.m. The youth enjoy fellowship, food, and games. Currently children and youth from AUMC, Connor Chapel AME and Shidler UMC attend. Fun Friday dates are: February 12th, March 12th, and April 16th. We hope to see you there! The District Youth Mid-Winter Retreat is February 19-21 at Camp Egan. We will be leaving at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 19th, and will return to the church about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 21st. Youth will NOT meet at F.O.G. on Sunday, February 21st. ¡@ ¡@ You're invited to wander the halls of Albright. Come walking with us Monday ¡V Friday from 12:15 to 12:45. We will gather at the church office and begin wandering the halls at 12:15. Everyone is welcome to join us. If you have any questions call Chera at the office. We donated 51 boxes of macaroni and cheese and 14 misc. items to the NERA for the month of December. The NERA thanks you for being so generous! Bible Scrabble for Apportionment's. Buy a letter for the Bible Scrabble puzzle located outside the office. Consonants cost $20.00 and vowels cost $25.00. Every letter purchased will reveal up to four tiles of that letter, so some letters may have to be purchased more than once. You can specify which letter you are purchasing or a random letter will be chosen for you. Let's see who can solve the puzzle first! The deadline for articles, announcements, and thank you notes for the March News Notes is Monday, February 22nd. Do you want to know what activities are going to happen this month that are of interest to senior citizens and others in the Ponca City area. Such informaiton is available from the Albright United Methodist Church bulletin board and in a more nearly complete form on our Website, http://www,albrightumc.org/SrActivities.dsp . Events listed include local sports, music, drama, and seasonal activities. During the month about 25% additional activities are added to this list. Go to the website to get the latest listings. If you know of such activities that are not on the list, send them to William Brigden, Albright's webmaster at ¡@ Lift of the he family and friends of Rodney Mehlig. He passed away on January 6th. Please keep them in your prayers as they mourn his passing. wpbrigden@yahoo.com Thanks for your interest and help.¡@ 2010 Monthly Giving January For Albright UMC
¡@ ¡@ ¡@ Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Heating your home with natural gas is safe, clean and efficient. But it's especially important during this time of year to make sure that all fuel-burning heaters or appliances in your home or place of business are working properly to prevent the creation of carbon monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that can make you sick, or under some circumstances, cause death. You might suspect the presence of carbon monoxide if you see black soot around vents, flues, furnace filters or burners, or appliance access openings.
¡@ ¡@ ¡@ ¡@ ¡@ ¡@ Sunday, February 21 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Committee Planning 5:15p.m. Administrative Council Please put this important planning date on your calendar and plan to attend. Bring a finger food for all to enjoy as we work. (You know we work better with food.) Please keep the church and this meeting in your daily prayers as we begin a new year, with a new minister, a renewed vision and our new strategic plan. May God direct our minds and our hearts to hear and follow his leading. Use a UL-approved carbon monoxide detector with an audible alarm.If you see a yellow flame instead of a blue one, it's a warning sign that your natural gas appliance is not operating properly or is not vented properly.Don't operate a grill inside your home, an enclosed porch, or closed garage.Don't start your car, lawn mower, snow blower or any combustion engine in a closed garage.Don't use a gas range or space heater to heat your home.Don't block air intake areas near appliances.Clean or replace air filters regularly.Check and maintain proper ventilation of flue and chimney.********************************************************* OTHER NEWS ITEMS**********************************************************
2010 First Scripture Lesson readers
JANUARY - JUNE 2010
READERS: Please check the “Preaching Schedule” in the NewsNotes which go out the first of every month. Your reading will be the First Scripture Reading listed for the Sunday you are scheduled to read. In the event the NewsNotes do not reach those of you reading the first Sunday of the month, call Chera for your reading. The schedule is also posted on the bulletin board by the office. .
It is preferred that you read from the PEW Bible (New Revised Standard Version) or the large print Bible on the lectern. This way, the congregation can follow you in reading the same thing.
If you are going to be gone, please trade with someone else on the list and let Chera know so she can put it in the Sunday bulletin. If an emergency or last minute change has to be made, let Donna or the office know, and we will find a reader. If, for some reason, you no longer wish to be a reader, Let Donna know .
THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO READ AND BE A PART OF THE MOR NING WORSHIP SERVICE.—Donna Evans, 765 6220 or deevans@cableone.net ***************************************************** OTHER SCHEDULES AND ACTIVITIES*****************************************************
WORSHIP LEADERS' SCHEDULES FOR 2009,2010 THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO READ AND BE A PART OF THE MOR NING WORSHIP SERVICE.—Donna Evans, 765 6220 or deevans@cableone.net ******************************************************************************************** JANUARY - JUNE 2009
READERS: Please check the “Preaching Schedule” in the NewsNotes which go out the first of every month. Your reading will be the First Scripture Reading listed for the Sunday you are scheduled to read. In the event the NewsNotes do not reach those of you reading the first Sunday of the month, call Pam for your reading. The schedule is also posted on the bulletin board by the office. . It is preferred that you read from the PEW Bible ( New Revised Standard Version ) or the large print Bible on the lectern. This way, the congregation can follow you in reading the same thing. If you are going to be gone, please trade with someone else on the list and let Pam know so she can put it in the Sunday bulletin. If an emergency or last minute change has to be made, let Donna or the office know, and we will find a reader. If, for some reason, you no longer wish to be a reader, Let Donna know . THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO READ AND BE A PART OF THE MOR NING WORSHIP SERVICE.—Donna Evans, 765 6220 or deevans@cableone.net IF DONNA DOES NOT HEAR FROM YOU TO THE CONTRARY, SHE WILL TAKE IT FOR GRANTED THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS AND WILL BE WILLING TO READ! 2010
JANUARY - JUNE 2010
READERS: Please check the “Preaching Schedule” in the NewsNotes which go out the first of every month. Your reading will be the First Scripture Reading listed for the Sunday you are scheduled to read. In the event the NewsNotes do not reach those of you reading the first Sunday of the month, call Chera for your reading. The schedule is also posted on the bulletin board by the office. .
It is preferred that you read from the PEW Bible (New Revised Standard Version) or the large print Bible on the lectern. This way, the congregation can follow you in reading the same thing.
If you are going to be gone, please trade with someone else on the list and let Chera know so she can put it in the Sunday bulletin. If an emergency or last minute change has to be made, let Donna or the office know, and we will find a reader. If, for some reason, you no longer wish to be a reader, Let Donna know .
THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO READ AND BE A PART OF THE MOR NING WORSHIP SERVICE.—Donna Evans, 765 6220 or deevans@cableone.net
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