The Link. March 2018

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1 The Link March 2018

2 Support Our Scouting Ministries On Tuesday nights, our halls and classrooms are filled with the joy of girls and boys plus their families and leaders. Shaun Axton, the outgoing cub master explains cub scouting as a family experience. If parents aren t participating, then they are missing out on a wonderful time with their children. In some cases, we have sisters involved in cub scouting because they want to be with their family. We wouldn t turn them away because scouting can strengthen the family. There are parts of scouts that remain the same through the years. The promise and the laws stay the same, but the badges have changed and are continually improving. STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) are components of the badges which enhance what they learn in school. Camping is still part of scouting, but so is world travel. The Pinewood Derby also continues and will be hosted at Moore 1st UMC. Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts all participate, as do adults. It s an exciting opportunity for both children and adults to grow, learn, serve and share. If you would like to learn more about the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, contact the church office on how to contact the leaders and be sure to check out their information tables on February 11 in the Welcome Center. News From Our United Methodist Women The United Methodist Women would like to remind everyone that March is the final month for the Central Jr. High Project. We will wrap up that collection at the General Meeting of March 7th. If you have not had an opportunity to contribute to this project, please bring Kleenexes, small bottles of hand sanitizer or wipes to the meeting. Hopefully the bad weather is over. If Moore Schools have cancelled school, the UMW meeting scheduled for that day has been cancelled. If you have any questions, you can call the church office or one of the officers of the UMW. Your safety is our priority. There will be craft meeting at 930am on March 15. We will plan to start working on several crafts. See you then. Looking into the future, mark your calendar for the first evening General Meeting of the year at 6:00 pm. Did you know there were Missionary Conferences of the UMC? Joyce Peters and Heather Kalkbrenner will share the information that they gained at Mission u last summer. March 7th at 11:30 a.m. is the next General Meeting. The program will be given by Rev. Debbie Ingraham the director of Skyline Ministries. Hope to see you there. Church Camp Is Coming! Save These Dates: June Growing in Grace Camp 3rd - 5th Graders June Joy Camp 3rd - 5th Graders June Sonshine Camp 1st - 2nd Graders July 29 - August 1 Vacation Bible School For more information on church camps, visit Watch the Link for more details on VBS. Begin praying about YOUR role in Vacation Bible School.

3 Are you hurting through the loss of a loved one? Moore 1st UMC is offering another Grief Recovery Group. This six-week Grief Recovery Group will take place on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from April 9th May 14th. Elisabeth Berry is our Grief Recovery leader for the six-week group. You can contact Elisabeth at lizb1717@hotmail.com for questions or to enroll in the group Alzheimer Caregivers Are you caring for a spouse, a parent or other loved one who now has Alzheimer's or dementia? This group is for you. We meet monthly to share with each other what challenges we are facing and how we might learn from one another. Third Tuesday of the month at 2 pm. Gymnastics with Grace 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:30 am for 3 5 year olds 10:30 am for 6 9 year olds A chance to explore gymnastics for little ones. No cost! Sign up and stay to watch as your little ones stretch, tumble and balance. Register now with Tiffany Stephens at tiffanyandscott@gmail.com. Paint N Pray Each week, those who enjoy painting or would like to try their hand at it, join for prayer, devotional and paint time. Each person helps the newcomers, occasionally we have an instructor. Cost is $5 per week and includes canvas and paint supplies. Join us and uncover the creator in you. Midweek Impact Wednesdays at 6:15 pm in the Plaza. Communion Home Delivery Our ministry is designed to reach out to persons separated from corporate worship. Watch for an upcoming training session on Sunday following late worship. If you do not feel called to deliver communion but would like to support those who do; we are forming a team to create craft items to take each month as we deliver.call Kathleen Frye at or fryekate@gmail.com with questions or for expressing interest in the ministry.

4 Did you know the Education committee provides Right Now Media resources to our Sunday School classes, home groups, and congregation members through a RightNowMedia.com subscription? RightNow Media is the Netflix of Christian Bible Studies and videos. While RightNow- Media.com can be a little overwhelming at first, browsing by category or searching by topic/author helps users find resources to fit their needs. This resource (free to YOU) offers popular kid videos such as Owlegories, Penguins, Veggie Tales & Boz. Adult Study topics include Marriage, Parenting, Bible Studies, Men/Women, Christian Living, Biblical Finance, History, Science, Metal Health, Recovery, Books of the Bible, College & Young Adult, and so much more! Popular Bible study authors include Randy Alcorn, Jen Hatmaker, Francis Chan, John Ortberg, Andy Stanley, Tony Dungy, Jill Savage, Priscilla Shirer and many others. If you would like access to our subscription, please send an to amy.graves@moorechurch.com to obtain your individual account information. If you love to read we invited you to join us for Book Club. Ladies from Moore & Norman communities join together on the 4th Monday of the 6:30 pm for an insightful book club, snacks & laughter. We are a group of ladies of all ages who alternate locations between Moore 1st UMC & Bridgeview UMC. A limited number of books are available to borrow through our Book Club Kit (contact Amy Graves to borrow a copy.) Additional copies are available through your local library and book stores. Please join us at our next Bookclub: March 26 The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto Bridgeview By Mitch Albom April 23 Sweet Forgiveness Moore 1st by Lori Nelson Spielman

5 WEEKLY SCHEDULE: SUNDAY: Dinner // 5:30 p.m. Worship // 6:00 p.m. Activities following WEDNESDAY: Dinner // 5:30 p.m. Game and Devotion // 6:15 p.m. Youth Force Oklahoma City Sunday, June 10 - Friday, June 15, 2018 Cost:...$200 Registration Capacity: (including adult sponsors church limit: 20 youth / 4 adults) Housing:...Oklahoma City University, Walker Hall bring your own bedding Director:......Haley Leibold (405) hayleyrichelle@me.com Contact Pastor Andre at andre.contino@moorechurch.com for more information Camp Spark Monday, June 25 Friday, June 29, 2018 Cost..$270 Location Canyon Camp Hinton, OK Ages....7th-Grads Dean..Aly Shahan (405) aly.e.shahan@gmail.com Contact Pastor Andre at andre.contino@moorechurch.com to register Five Loaves Lunch Fast, fresh lunch served with smiles with time to laugh and relax with friends before heading back to class. WINTER JAM 2018 TOUR SPECTACULAR When.Saturday, March 17th We will meet at the church at 3:00 p.m. and ride together to the concert. Contact Andre at andre.contino@moorechurch.com Free transportation is available but requires parental permission. Go to moorechurch.com to fill out paperwork. Meet a church van in the Moore High School circle parking lot. Suggested donation $2. All high school students, and teachers are welcome.

6 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:15 am Sanctuary Worship 9:30 am Church School 9:30 am Confirmation Class 9:30 am Pastors' Class 10:45 am Worship 11:00 am Chili Cookoff 11:00 am Tadpole Time 12:00 pm Chili Cookoff 3:30 pm Singing Seniors 4:00 pm Last Supper Drama Practice 5:30 pm Youth Impact Worship/ Ministries 11 8:15 am Sanctuary Worship 9:30 am Church School 9:30 am Confirmation Class 10:45 am Sanctuary Worship 10:45 am The Moment Worship 11:00 am Tadpole Time 3:30 pm Singing Seniors 4:00 pm Last Supper Drama Practice 5 10:00 am Staff Meeting 11:30 am Work Activity Center HomeGroup 12:30 pm Five Loaves Lunch 6:30 pm New Life Book Study 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Girl Scout Leader Meeting 7:00 pm Scout Committee Meeting 12 10:00 am Staff Meeting 11:30 am Work Activity Center HomeGroup 12:30 pm Five Loaves Lunch 2:00 pm Wesley Circle 6:30 pm New Life Book Study 6 Day Out 10:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Worship planning with Pastors 1:00 pm Bridge Anyone?? 6:30 pm HomeGroup 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Girl Scouts 13 Day Out 10:00 am Bible Study 1:00 pm Bridge Anyone?? 5:30 pm Education Committee 6:30 pm HomeGroup 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Girl Scouts 7 11:30 am UMW General Meeting 3:00 pm Moore Common Thread 4:00 pm Intercessory Prayer 5:30 pm Midweek Impact 6:15 pm Team Tinker Home away from Home 14 9:00 am UMW Quilters 3:00 pm Moore Common Thread 4:00 pm Intercessory Prayer 5:30 pm Midweek Impact 1 1:00 pm Horizon Class 6:00 pm Missions 6:30 pm Women's Connection 7:00 pm Toastmasters 8 8:00 am Lay Readers' Group 10:00 am Seniors on the Go 6:00 pm All Home Group Worship 6:00 pm Scouts Meeting 6:30 pm Charla Circle 6:30 pm Scout Leader Roundtable 6:30 pm Scout Order of Arrow 7:00 pm Toastmasters 15 8:00 am Lay Readers' Group 9:00 am UMW Crafts 6:00 pm Finance Committee 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry 7:00 pm Toastmasters 2 10:00 am Women's Bible Study 9 10:00 am Women's Bible Study 5:30 pm Foster Family Night Out 16 10:00 am Women's Bible Study 3 8:00 am UMM Breakfast 1:00 pm Missions Fundraiser set-up 10 9:30 am Gymnastics with Grace 10:30 am Gymnastics with Grace 17 March 2018

7 25 Noisy Offering 19 SPRING 20 SPRING 21 SPRING 22 SPRING 23 SPR 5:30 pm Youth Impact Worship/ Ministries 18 8:15 am Sanctuary Worship 9:30 am Church School 9:30 am Coffee with the Pastors 9:30 am Coffee with the Pastors 9:30 am Confirmation Class 10:45 am Sanctuary Worship 10:45 am The Moment Worship 11:00 am Tadpole Time 3:30 pm Singing Seniors 4:00 pm Last Supper Drama Practice 5:30 pm Youth Impact Worship/ Ministries Palm Sunday 8:15 am Sanctuary Worship 9:30 am Church School 9:30 am Confirmation Class 10:45 am Sanctuary Worship 10:45 am The Moment Worship 11:00 am Tadpole Time 12:00 pm UMW Mission Team Meeting 3:30 pm Singing Seniors 4:00 pm Last Supper Rehearsal 6:00 pm Last Supper Drama Performance 7:00 pm Boy Scouts BREAK 10:00 am Staff Meeting 6:30 pm New Life Book Study 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 26 10:00 am Staff Meeting 11:30 am Work Activity Center HomeGroup 12:30 pm Five Loaves Lunch 6:30 pm New Life Book Study 7:00 pm Boy Scouts BREAK 10:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Worship planning with Pastors 1:00 pm Bridge Anyone?? 6:30 pm HomeGroup 7:00 pm Girl Scouts 27 Day Out 10:00 am Bible Study 1:00 pm Bridge Anyone?? 6:00 pm Trustees Meeting 6:30 pm HomeGroup 7:00 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Girl Scouts BREAK 9:45 am Mary/ Tener Circle 3:00 pm Moore Common Thread 4:00 pm Intercessory Prayer 5:30 pm Midweek Impact 28 3:00 pm Moore Common Thread 4:00 pm Intercessory Prayer 5:30 pm Midweek Impact BREAK 8:00 am Lay Readers' Group 7:00 pm Toastmasters 29 8:00 am Lay Readers' Group 6:30 pm Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 pm Toastmasters ING BREAK 30 6:30 pm Good Friday Service 24 9:30 am Gymnastics with Grace 10:00 am Last Supper Dress Rehearsal 10:30 am Gymnastics with Grace 31

8 March 25 // Palm Sunday Worship: 8:15 and 10:45 in the Sanctuary 10:45 in the Christian Life Center Parade of Palms and entrance of Jesus and the disciples Lord s Supper Drama: 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary March 28// Midweek Impact Dinner at 5:30 p.m. // Pictures with the Easter Bunny // Age-level Easter Egg Hunt // Family Easter activities in the Fellowship Hall March 29 // Maundy Thursday Worship: 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Jesus establishes a new testament Holy Communion will be observed March 30 // Good Friday Worship: 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Jesus speaks his final words before death Service led by Pastor Andre, the Impact Youth, and the Men s Ensemble April 1 // Easter Sunday Worship: 8:15 and 10:45 in the Sanctuary 10:45 in the Christian Life Center Photo booth and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall (Punch, coffee, juice, fruit, and cinnamon rolls)

9 VOCAL MUSIC Chancel Choir Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm Director, Ginny Pass Singing Seniors Choir Sundays 3:30-5:00 pm Director, Phyllis Nichols MUSIC MINISTRIES The Season of Lent 2018 Children s Music Chimes Wednesdays 5:45-6:15pm Director Amy Sylvester Children s Choirs Wednesdays 6:15-7:30pm Director Amy Sylvester Singing Seniors Isn't it time you joined Singing Seniors? We meet on Sunday afternoons at 3:30. This is a fun group who are very supportive of the program and each other. There is no need for your having the ability to read music or even have the voice you had a few years back. We just enjoy praising the Lord and being together. Age, either young or older, is not a factor. Give us a try! INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Exaltation Bells Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm Interested in learning how to play bells? See Ginny Pass Orchestra Calling all Instrumentalists from 9 th graders to Ole Pro s! Join us as we prepare special music for worship in the Sanctuary. See Ginny Pass for more information. *Cast of the Lord s Supper drama 2017 Lord s Supper Drama Palm Sunday, March A drama team is being formed NOW to create the Lord s Supper experience during Holy week. Interested? See Ginny Pass. We are looking for several other skill sets: Painters to work with Phyllis Shuck in preparing and painting backdrops. Seamstresses to make costumes for the 12 disciples & Jesus st Lord s Supper Practice Sunday, February 18 4pm Sanctuary Rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm plus the Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, March 24, 10am-Noon. Looking Ahead March 11, Daylight Savings begins March 25, Palm Sunday March 25 PM, Lord s Supper Drama March 29, Maundy Thursday Service March 30, Good Friday Service April 1, Easter Sunday

10 The Link, PE is published monthly by the First United Methodist Church, 201 W Main Moore OK Periodical postage paid at Oklahoma City OK. Periodical (USPS ) THE LINK-POSTMASTER, PLEASE SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 201 West Main Moore Oklahoma ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Please Link submissions to info@moorechurch.com By the 15th of the month prior. Please call the church office at (405) if you would like to be taken off The Link mailing list. If you would like to receive The Link by , please send your address to info@moorechurch.com. What s On The Cover? HomeGroups meeting in homes, restaurants, coffee shops, and here at the church to serve Christ, build community, and grow in faith. Your Staff in Ministry Pastor: Danny Wayman Pastor: Adam Shahan Pastor: Andre Contino Director of Christian Education: Amy Graves Business Manager : Robert Krows Office Assistant: Sharla Payne Director of Music: Ginny Pass Accompanist: Eddie West Director of the Singing Seniors: Phyllis Nichols PDO Teaching Director: Jerri Walker PDO Teachers: Ursula DeSpanie, Van Thai Childcare: Judy Rogers, Becky Lawton, Belen Mancilla, Taylor Morrison and Van Thai