OXFORD UMC GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER

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1 Summer Edition July / August 2015 OXFORD UMC GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER School Supply Drive & Blessing of the Backpacks Summer Piano Concert Pastor Doug Boldt will be playing a concert here in our Sanctuary on Friday, July 10 at 1 pm. It will take place after our Senior Meal. This will be a special treat for our Senior Meal participants. However, ALL are invited. If you are not a regular Senior Meal participant, you are invited to bring a sack lunch and fellowship with us before the concert. The concert is FREE. We will have a time of devotion with Pastor Doug as well. Don t miss it! Ice Cream Social Please join us for the annual Ice Cream Social, sponsored by the United Methodist Women on Sunday, August 30 at 6:30 pm in the De King Fellowship Center Gym. Everyone is invited! We are gearing up to give away school supplies and back packs to children in our community. We are currently seeking volunteers and collecting monetary donations. We will purchase all of the school supplies and backpacks in bulk. We need volunteers on the day of and to help prepare and organize the back packs as well. To volunteer, please sign up in the narthex. For more information contact Ana Davis at or anadavis@sbcglobal.net. The event Sunday is August 16 beginning with worship at 11:30 am with refreshments and lots of fun to follow. Scholarship Recipients for 2015 We are pleased to announce that there were three scholarship recipients chosen for the Pugh Memorial Scholarship. Each scholarship awarded was in the amount of $1000. The recipients are Yasmeen Alayli, Mary Kind and James Peterson. There was one recipient of the Stricklin Memorial Scholarship in the amount out $688, Heather Grothues. Congratulations students!

2 Food Pantry News HOURS: Wednesdays from 2 pm 3 pm AND The last Saturday of every month from 12 noon 2 pm Due to the great response to our Lenten food drive, our pantry is currently in need of toiletries, household items and paper products like toilet paper, and paper towels. Since many children are home for the summer and not receiving school lunches, you may also consider donating juice boxes, kid cereals, and other kinds of snacks. Wednesday Night Suppers Wednesday night suppers will resume on Wednesday, August 26. We are always looking for new cooks and hostesses. Contact Kristi Forister and get on the calendar! Flood Relief Report Oxford has contributed $ to the Rio Texas Conference s flood relief efforts. We have had one flood bucket completed and turned in so far. Please consider having your Sunday School Class or ministry group participate in filling a flood bucket. Item lists are available in the narthex. We ask for continued prayers for all those affected by the recent floods Women s Retreat The 2015 Women s Retreat Garden Getaway is scheduled for September at the Haven River Inn in Comfort, TX. Be sure to sign up soon! Our retreats are known for laughter, tears, worshipping, shopping and lots of fun! Come and enjoy some time away with your sisters in Christ! For more information, contact Kristi Forister at kristi@oxfordumc.org Senior Meals Program Our Senior Meals group is now meeting in the church narthex (foyer/lobby). We have re-located for the summer months due to the YMCA Summer Camp. The group is open to any Senior (60+). We enjoy a light lunch and fellowship together. We are now watching movies (Movie Mondays) playing cards (Winners Wednesdays) and we will have some health and wellness activities as well (Fitness & Fellowship Fridays). For more information, contact Michelle Carey in the church office. Church Council Summer Session A Church Council Summer Session Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 11 at 10 am in the narthex. All council members and church staff are urged to attend. We will do some follow-up on our 2015 planning session and we will highlight summer and fall events. For more information contact the church office. From the Trustees The church continues to struggle to get professional support for plumbing, roofing, electrical, professional painting and other skill sets we need to get work done that is not available with volunteer help. If any of the church members work in these areas and are willing to support, let the Trustees and Sandra Peterson know if/when you can be available. If you do not have one of these skill sets but work with people who do and they are willing to do this kind of work, let us know. The church facilities need a lot of work. Anything you can do in these areas; support or can help with the identification of those who can, please help. Larry Riley, Oxford Trustees

Pastor s Perspective Recently in the course of some sermon preparation I looked through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) to find the various moral qualities Jesus talked about or mentioned.

3 Pastor s Perspective Recently in the course of some sermon preparation I looked through the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) to find the various moral qualities Jesus talked about or mentioned. I isolated thirty-two of them. The list is below. Perhaps you might want to do a couple of things. One, you might want to look through the list and see which apply to you and which you might need to work on. Two, you might want to look through the Sermon on the Mount and find which verses apply to which quality. I perhaps have misapplied a scripture. humility, gentleness, sadness at wrongdoing, hunger for righteousness, mercy, pureness of heart, being a peacemaker, willingness to suffer for Christ, adding zest to people s lives, being a light for Jesus, law-abiding, seriously righteous, able to control one s temper, readiness to make peace, faithfulness to one s spouse, truthfulness, not vengeful, kindness to sinners, willingness to help those who don t deserve it, loving toward one s enemies, not being a religious show-off, forgiving, not controlled by money, clear-sightedness, calmness, being non-judgmental, respectful of holy things, prayerful, imaginatively loving, discerning, non-hypocritical, wise. Much love, Pastor John Sand Dollar The sand dollar lies on the shore by the sea Awaiting discovery by you And by me Put there by God Before time began, To promote His great And eternal plan, Of peace on earth And good will toward man. Inside the shell are five little doves, The universal symbol, of peace and love. By Sarah Walker Oxford Member

Pray for our Military Prayer List Our World, Our service men & women Our nation & its leaders, Our Bishop & all clergy Oxford UMC, Kairos Ministry, Shepherd Ministry Stephen Ministry, The Residents

Robberson Dale Viets Dr. Walter R. Ernie Garibay Elaine Carl Bernice Adamietz Milton Lindemann Mr.

Debbie Schott Taylor Perez Judy Gray Dennis Moses 3 families involved in traffic accident in Lubbock Charles Xavier Flake Rene Brian Renurajejh Jeena new born baby Morgan, Jason and new baby Donta

For the victims of the shooting and their families Connie - healing, comfort, strength Pray for Our Troops around the world Andy Bravo, Jeff Davis, Josue Rudy Garza, John McCann, Zach Mullins, Austin

4 Pray for our Military Prayer List Our World, Our service men & women Our nation & its leaders, Our Bishop & all clergy Oxford UMC, Kairos Ministry, Shepherd Ministry Stephen Ministry, The Residents of The Heights Meals on Wheels clients, Christians persecuted around the world Ongoing prayers: Richard & Linda Persyn Jackie Duke Joyce Johnson Jimbo Frazier Nolan & Rosalyn Hoelscher Rev Phil Robberson Dale Viets Dr. Walter R. Ernie Garibay Elaine Carl Bernice Adamietz Milton Lindemann Mr. Trevino Brian Flanner David Urquizo Current Prayer List: Jason Olivar Dantai Borne and Family Becky Thaxton Bill Hawes Norm Taylor Sr. Debbie Schott Taylor Perez Judy Gray Dennis Moses 3 families involved in traffic accident in Lubbock Charles Xavier Flake Rene Brian Renurajejh Jeena new born baby Morgan, Jason and new baby Donta and his Girls Alecia - for new job Sanathkumar -healing Vamst Krishna Ms. Josie Manana Kivan The Emmanuel AME Methodist Church in Charleston, SC. For the victims of the shooting and their families Connie - healing, comfort, strength Pray for Our Troops around the world Andy Bravo, Jeff Davis, Josue Rudy Garza, John McCann, Zach Mullins, Austin Kvapil, and Alex Zavala. KEEP IT LIT!! KEEP IT LIT! For all of our other military personnel, where ever they may be. Please Support all of the troops defending our country. And God Bless our Military who are protecting our Country for our Freedom. Thanks to them, and their sacrifices, we can celebrate the 4th of July. We must never forget who gets the credit for the freedoms we have, of which we should be eternally grateful. I watched the flag pass by one day. It fluttered in the breeze. A young Marine saluted it, And then he stood at ease. I looked at him in uniform; so young, so tall, so proud. With hair cut square and eyes alert, he'd stand out in any crowd. I thought how many men like him had fallen through the years. How many died on foreign soil; how many mothers' tears? How many pilots' planes shot down? How many died at sea? How many foxholes were soldiers' graves? NO, FREEDOM ISN'T FREE! I heard the sound of Taps one night, when everything was still. I listened to the bugler play And felt a sudden chill. I wondered just how many times That Taps had meant 'Amen.' When a flag had draped a coffin of a brother or a friend. I thought of all the children, of the mothers and the wives, of fathers, sons and husbands With interrupted lives. I thought about a graveyard at the bottom of the sea. Of unmarked graves in Arlington. NO FREEDOM ISN'T FREE Enjoy Your Freedom and God Bless Our Troops.

O t Youth Group News O t Summer Schedule: Here is our upcoming calendar of events for the next two months: July Youth will not meet due to VBS during the day 12-16 Summer Retreat at HEB Foundation

August 2 Youth Sponsor s Meeting 9 Youth Parent s Meeting 16- Water Park/Beach/River Fun Day 23 Welcome to Middle School and High School Introductions Also stay tuned to our Instagram and Facebook

Summertime Kids Night Out Dates Fridays, July 10 and August 14 from 6 pm 10 pm The cost per child is $10 with a $15 maximum per (immediate) family.

5 O t Youth Group News O t Summer Schedule: Here is our upcoming calendar of events for the next two months: July Youth will not meet due to VBS during the day Summer Retreat at HEB Foundation Camp in Leakey, TX 26 Water Wars! August 2 Youth Sponsor s Meeting 9 Youth Parent s Meeting 16- Water Park/Beach/River Fun Day 23 Welcome to Middle School and High School Introductions Also stay tuned to our Instagram and Facebook social media for any upcoming events we might spontaneously add! Look for pictures from our Mission trip and summer retreat in the next addition of The Grapevine. Summertime Kids Night Out Dates Fridays, July 10 and August 14 from 6 pm 10 pm The cost per child is $10 with a $15 maximum per (immediate) family. Please call the church to RSVP by the Thursday before! Children s Sunday School Substitute Teachers Needed We are seeking volunteers to serve as substitute teachers for our children s Sunday School classes. The job is as needed to fill in if one of our very faithful teachers is unable to be here due to illness, vacations, or other circumstances. In some cases, we can notify our substitute well in advance. All children s classes are at 10:30 am every Sunday. We have a planned curriculum in place and/or we will provide a craft, project, or DVD for all substitutes leading a class. If you d like more information, please contact Michelle Carey at michelle@oxfordumc.org

For members Carey, Pat 07/26 Forister, Justin 07/27 Francis, Peggy 07/25 Grothues, Trudy 07/21 Hernandez, Graciela 07/31 Hernandez, Matthew 07/24 Hinkel, Jim 07/15 Hoelscher, Nolan 07/27 Holloman,

07/26 Sisnero, Carlos 07/22 Taylor, Carl 07/03 Taylor, Norman 07/07 Thaxton, Dean 07/05 Wilson, Kevin 07/23 Witt, Anna 07/12 Zavala, Ben 07/07 Carper, Lorene 08/03 Clegg, Van 08/30 Flake, Mary Gail

6 For members Carey, Pat 07/26 Forister, Justin 07/27 Francis, Peggy 07/25 Grothues, Trudy 07/21 Hernandez, Graciela 07/31 Hernandez, Matthew 07/24 Hinkel, Jim 07/15 Hoelscher, Nolan 07/27 Holloman, David 07/17 Jones, Kevin 07/06 Jones, Pamela 07/09 Jones, Seth 07/02 Mac Cammon, Mary Ann 07/31 Maxwell, Barbara 07/30 Moses, Sue 07/01 Peterson, Matthew 07/25 Riley, Tonia 07/05 Shelburn, Angee 07/26 Sisnero, Carlos 07/22 Taylor, Carl 07/03 Taylor, Norman 07/07 Thaxton, Dean 07/05 Wilson, Kevin 07/23 Witt, Anna 07/12 Zavala, Ben 07/07 Carper, Lorene 08/03 Clegg, Van 08/30 Flake, Mary Gail 08/27 Flores, Elda 08/19 Grothues, Steve 08/29 Hodges, William 08/19 Ivens, Gina 08/04 Maloy, Madeline 08/05 Robinson, Helen 08/28 Rosdahl, Lyle 08/23 Smith, Pat 08/02 Solis, Linda 08/12 Sygeel, Joanne 08/03 Tearney, Bryce 08/26 Thompson, Judy 08/02 Wise, Frances 08/21 Wright, Fred 08/14 If we missed your Birthday this month, please send your info to Financial Giving Worship Attendance May 31 9:15 a.m :30 am...97 Nursery 5 Total 200 Sunday School..84 June 7 9: :30 a.m...91 Nursery...6 Total 201 Sunday School..81 June 14 9: :30 a.m...73 Nursery...7 Total 188 Sunday School...84 June 21 9:15 a.m :30 a.m.89 Nursery.7 Total 200 Sunday School 86 Oxford Members, while you are away this summer, we want to encourage you to continue your faithful giving to the general fund, debt retirement, help for the needy fund, and/or apportionments fund. Your consistent tithes and offerings really make a big difference at Oxford. Our payroll and utility expenses along with other monthly bills continue just as yours do at your home. In the case of utilities expenses, they actually increase in the summer months. We d like to ask you to remember Oxford in your giving through these summer months. We have such a wonderful church and so much to be thankful for. Thank you for all your generosity and sacrificial giving.

7 One Worship Service on August 23 Join us Sunday, August 23 for our ANNUAL FALL KICK OFF Our theme this year is HOMECOMING! You can wear your favorite football team jerseys or the ladies can wear their Homecoming Queen tiaras! We will have ONE combined worship service at 10:30 am followed by a Homecoming Celebration Luncheon in the Oxford Gym. (Menu to be determined) The Alamo City Community Marching Band will be our special guests! They will be playing music in the spirit of the season!! GO OXFORD GO!! We will have lots of fun. Show your church spirit and be here! Members, please feel free to invite past members who have been away and who would like to come and visit their Oxford family. It s time to come home to church for Homecoming and KICK OFF the fall season. Sponsor a child this summer at Camp Wesley Every Summer Camp Wesley offers the children in our community eight weeks of fun and educational activities such as arts and crafts, physical fitness challenges, and field trips. Camp Wesley is offered at the Wesley Health and Wellness Center and includes free breakfast and lunch every day. All activities and meals are offered to the children at no cost, thank in large part to your generosity. We invite you to support Camp Wesley by making a $25 donation for a Campership. To learn more about Camp Wesley, please call the Wesley Health & Wellness Center at Camperships can be mailed or delivered in person to: Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc Medical Drive, San Antonio, TX

8 Oxford United Methodist Church 9739 Huebner Road San Antonio, TX Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid San Antonio, TX Permit # 1325 CHURCH STAFF Pastor The Rev. John G. Hargis pastorjohn@oxfordumc.org Communications and Programming Youth and Programming Michelle Garibay-Carey michelle@oxfordumc.org Kristi Forister kristi@oxfordumc.org Traditional Music Director Douglas Boldt doug@oxfordumc.org Facility Manager Sandra Peterson sandra@oxfordumc.org Financial Administrator James Minor james@oxfordumc.org Contemporary Music Director Pat Carey pat@oxfordumc.org Mother s Day Out Director Rosana Orr mdo@oxfordumc.org Custodian Jose Moya SUNDAY SCHEDULE Traditional Worship at 9:15 am ELEVATE Contemporary Worship at 11:30 am Sunday School for all ages at 10:30 am O Positive Youth at 1:00 pm OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday 9 am 4 pm Office Closed Friday

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