Worship Services Hwy. 290 W. Austin, TX (512) Pastors Jim Roberts, Katy Fitzgold, Laura Smith Adam

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1 DEC. 7, 2018 A PUBLICATION OF OAK HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7815 Hwy. 290 W. Austin, TX (512) Pastors Jim Roberts, Katy Fitzgold, Laura Smith Adam Radical Hospitality at Oak Hill UMC: A desire to invite, welcome, receive, and care for those who are strangers so that they find a spiritual home and discover for themselves the unending richness of life in Christ. Worship Services Sunday, Dec. 9 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. Pathways, and 11:15 a.m. Kingdom Kids Musical The Christmas Carol Special Report 10 a.m. Pathways Mike Trujillo February 12, 2059, Forty Years Later Romans 15:30-33 Sunday, Dec. 16 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. Pathways, and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Jim Roberts What Then Shall We Do? Luke 3:7-18

2 Blue Christmas Service Tuesday, Dec p.m. Sanctuary Are the holidays one of the most lonely, difficult times of the year for you? Join us in the Sanctuary on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. for Blue Christmas, an opportunity to acknowledge your feelings and to invite God s healing presence into the midst of your sadness and pain. Christmas without a loved one, unemployment and/or financial hardship, a devastating illness, a broken relationship these, and a multitude of other situations, are times in life when the joy of Christmas is difficult to find. Blue Christmas offers us an intentional space for quiet worship in the midst of everyone else s joy. Come as you are and bring who you are, tears included. You are not alone! Here s Another Agape Market Opportunity! Last week s Agape Market was a great celebration of extending our Christmas gift giving in directions that will honor family and friends and help make a difference in the world. Thanks to all who attended the market and donated this past week. Your generosity was amazing. If you missed the market, there is still time to make a gift toward one of our great partner ministries and honor a friend or family member with the gift. Look for the green shopping lists in the Sanctuary foyer or at the Connection Station on Sunday. Look through it and mark the items you wish to purchase. Once you tally up the total amount for your gifts, please write one check for the entire amount payable to OHUMC and write AGAPE in the memo line. You can turn in the shopping list and check in the offering plate or at the Connection Station on Sunday morning. Vicki Matustik Announcing Bee Free Yoga Classes! Every Friday 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall All are invited to attend these welcoming, donation-based community classes for all levels, with inspirational messages, eclectic playlists, and fun, accessible flows! Instructor Inger Myhre is a long-time Austin resident and mother of three whose goal is to facilitate balance, strength, flexibility, and spiritual grounding in a supportive environment. Bring some water, your yoga mat, and yourself! Text your name to to get on Inger s weekly texting list to receive info about any schedule changes, the theme for the week, and an inspiring quotation! Children s News Gingerbread Decorating Workshop! Saturday, Dec a.m. Children s Building Great Room All are welcome at our annual gingerbread decorating workshop! Contact Jennifer Barkis at preschool@oakhillumc.org if you have questions. See you there!

3 Youth News Dec. 9 Sunday School with Lisa and Nikki. Join the fun at 10 a.m. Youth Group meets from 5-7 p.m. Coming up: Friday, Dec. 7 Youth Hangout Dinner and a Movie 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 Caroling at Nursing Homes 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Parent Social at Nikki Loftin s House 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 Youth Christmas Party 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 Texas Stars Game (Price $20) 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6 Back 2 School Surprise Trip 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 Wedding Shower for Matt and Val 5-7 p.m. For information on the above events, contact Matt at matt@oakhillumc.org. Like us on Facebook: For all the latest info check out our Parent Info App: REMEMBER: The Youth Sunday School Class has partnered with the Travis County Community Center at Oak Hill to collect food and other personal items all year long. Donations will be delivered monthly to the center. Look for the collection bin in the hallway between the coffee bar area and the Youth Sunday School classroom. Our Prayers Anita Barton; Bob and Fran Batch; Alex Bennett; Ruth Anne Bush (Lois Rice s friend); Jim Chionsini (Jennifer Cortez s father); Les Conley; Carole Cortez; Jean and Larry Cortez (Marc Cortez s parents); family and friends of Cathy Ingersoll (her father, Brad Davis, passed away Nov. 26); Amy Kadlecek; Carl and Mary Ethel Moore; family and friends of William ( Bill ) Pampe (Bill passed away Nov. 20); Karen Seuser; Cherrie Shoemaker; Teresa Talley (Lynn Sampsell s daughter); Anne Tiedt; Rick White (Karan and David Stripling s son-in-law); Janet Whitworth (Susan Shineldecker s friend); Reggie Wilson. Stephen Ministers Are Available for Prayer The holiday season can be a very difficult time of year. Those who are grieving or struggling with personal or family issues may find

4 this to be a time of sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness. Whatever you are feeling, a Stephen Minister is available to you for prayer after every church service. They are waiting to listen, hold your hand, offer a welcome hug, and extend God s love through prayer with you. Please contact Alana Oehler if you would like a Stephen Minister to meet individually with you. Alana can be reached at or also@austin.rr.com. Mary Martha Circle Celebrates Christmas! Monday, Dec :15 a.m. Fellowship Hall Join us for Christmas Joy! Our Christmas program features singing by our preschool children and reading of a Christmas story by Kathy Gathright. Books will be donated to the Preschool library. A special surprise lunch will be served. Hostesses are Charlotte Bennett and Carol Hartman. Pastor Jim ran like the wind during the Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run at Zilker Park on Dec. 1. Pictured with him are (left to right) Tim Hammond, Kathy Williamson, and Mary Allen. It s a Wedding Shower for Matt and Val! Sunday, Jan p.m. Fellowship Hall The Oak Hill UMC Youth will serve as special hosts for a wedding shower honoring Youth Ministries Director Matt Villegas and his bride-to-be, Valerie Gonzales. All are invited! Matt and Val s wedding date is Feb. 16, They are registered at Target and Bed Bath & Beyond.

5 Target: tgt.gifts/vivavillegas Bed Bath & Beyond: Help is needed for set-up, decor, and finger foods! Sign up here: Contact Maria Longley with questions or to volunteer to help. Contact info: Don t Miss the 2019 Men s Retreat! Jan , 2019 Wellspring Retreat Center in Blanco Attention, Oak Hill UMC men: The annual United Methodist Men Men s Retreat will be held Jan , 2019, at the beautiful Wellspring Retreat Center in Blanco. Stay tuned for more information. Mark Your Calendars! Dec. 9 Children s Christmas Musical (8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services) Dec. 18 Blue Christmas Service (7 p.m.) Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Family Service (3 p.m.) Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Cantata (7 p.m.) (childcare available; interpreted for the deaf) Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Cantata (9 p.m.) Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion (11 p.m.) Jan. 6 Theology Pub (5-7 p.m. at Waterloo Ice House) Jan United Methodist Men Men s Retreat (Blanco) Jan. 13 Wedding Shower for Matthew, Our Youth Director, and Val (5-7 p.m.)

6 The Cornerstone (USPS ) is published by Oak Hill United Methodist Church at 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Cornerstone, 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX This newsletter issues weekly. Subscription rate: $12/year. OHUMC office hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-Th and 9 a.m.-noon Friday. Submit announcements and articles to cornerstone@oakhillumc.org. Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Highway 290 West Austin, TX Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMC Pastors Jim Roberts Katy Fitzgold Laura Smith Adam Director of Music Ministries Suzanne Pence Associate Director of Music Ministries Kati Cox Handbell Choir Director & Accompanist Cathy Ingersoll Organist Sheryl Stack Pathways Worship Leader Nick Andrews Director of Preschool Ministries Jennifer Barkis Director of Children s Ministries Jenny Holm Ass t Director of Children s Ministries Nicole Roesler Director of Youth Ministries Matt Villegas Financial Administrator Angie Bragg Facilities Administrator Daniel Urrutia Office Manager Kathy Williamson Director of Connections and Service Vicki Matustik Director of Communications Don Kerr Audio/Video Technician Evan Ingersoll