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We are looking forward to the season that reminds us of the greatest event the world has ever known.

The resurrection of Jesus declares that death has been defeated and that Jesus has brought life to a world filled with death. Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life.

1 U n it e d M e t h o d ist March 2011 Monthly Newsletter of Live Oak United Methodist Church In this Issue Pastor s Desk Nugget s from the Bible Sharing Our Good News Church Picnic Awana Church Newsletter Sermon s Online Thank You Important Dates in April In Honor Of In Memory Of Pastor s Desk Christ s Defeating Death The month of April means the Easter Season is here. We are looking forward to the season that reminds us of the greatest event the world has ever known. The resurrection of Jesus the Messiah is the one event that brings hope and promise to the human heart, unlike any other event in history. The resurrection of Jesus declares that death has been defeated and that Jesus has brought life to a world filled with death. Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me though they die, yet shall they live." John 11; This promise is what brings hope to the human heart, joy to the soul, and comfort to the grieving. The resurrection is the one event that brings all of the Bible together, and is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. I pray that the month of April will be a time of faith, hope and love in your life and that it will be a time of joy and celebration as we share the promise of the resurrection. I want to encourage you to celebrate this wonderful time of year with us at Live Oak, and invite a friend, co-worker, or neighbor to hear the series on the "Passion of the Messiah" and how what happened 2,000 years ago so impacts our lives today. Let s celebrate the joy of Easter and announce to the world, " HE IS RISEN" and because He lives we live as well. Have a great Easter, and as always, I hope to see you Sunday. God bless, Mark C.

The early church was constantly faced with those who tried to teach a different gospel, not the good news that Paul the apostle and other inspired writers taught.

2 Colossians 2:8-10; Colossians 3:2 Because lest anyone cheat you through philosophy of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. The early church was constantly faced with those who tried to teach a different gospel, not the good news that Paul the apostle and other inspired writers taught. That is, man is not saved by God s grace by faith (believing) alone but by works doing things to gain God s favor. These false teachers said, Do enough things to please God and maybe you ll make it to eternal life. The question is How many good things would it take? Do as much as you can and hope for the best. The true revelation from God says I ve already done all the work through the death of my son. All you do is believe and trust in the shed blood at the cross. Then you can know you have eternal life - no guess work. John 3:16 makes this truth very clear. The Colossian church faced five major threats to the truth of the gospel as taught in the scriptures. Today in the age of grace we face the same ones. These threats are simply deception in different forms. Proverbs 25:14 Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain. The first threat was that of enticing word - seductive, persuasive words that please our natural man but contain no Biblical truth (Col. 2:4-7). The second threat was vain philosophy (Col. 2:8-10). Such things were teaching on how to become spiritual, but not based on Bible truth. The third threat was that of the judgment of men or legality (Col. 2:11-17). In the ancient world when a law or ordinance was written, papyrus or vellum (animal skin) was used. Both were expensive, so later the material was used again. To reuse it, the previous writing had to be wiped off. This paper was then nailed on a board and posted where it could be seen by all. When Paul said that He has forgiven you all (not some, but past, present and future) your trespasses having nailed them to the cross then wiped them out, the Colossian believers knew exactly what he meant. The fourth threat was improper worship or mysticism. This involved secret rituals and teachings that only a few select men had and knew. It also involved having deep spiritual experiences and visions. This led to confusion on the part of the average person and spiritual snobbery of the teacher. It was believing man s wisdom, teaching and ideas instead of God s (Col. 2:18-19 The fifth threat was that of the doctrine of men or legalism (Col. 2:20-23). Many of the believers in Paul s day, as well as today, tried to live by man s rules, not by the principles as taught by God for the age of grace. Paul talks about the liberty we have in Christ in Galatians 5. Basic principles of the world would include spirit, angels, stars, planets, and other things of the world. Astrology was the queen of sciences in Paul s day. So, these heresies had three major influences Jewish, mystic, and Greek philosophy. The same is true today. Paul s answer to this deception was for the believer to stand in the truth of the scriptures and not be moved or influenced, and to set one s mind on things above and not on things of the earth, for we are in Christ and He is in us. When He appears, then we will also appear with Him in glory. In the mean time, we wait for the blessed hope. ARA REMINDER: Please contact church office at or at liveoakumc@aol.com for any removals or additions to the prayer list on our church bulletin.

Sharing Our Good News AWANA We are putting together a scrapbook and poster of the Music Ministry and need pictures from the old musicals The Race Is On, Family Portrait, Come Together, Now Hear It

Balloon Party and Welcome to the World. We can scan them and get them back to you or you can scan them and send them to rushing1@cox.net.

Thanks to the generous donations of clothing and household items, the Thrift Shop was able to provide assistance to many in 2010.

Some of the items purchased were a computer, a scissor lift, a freezer for the Family Life Center and glass doors for the education building.

We also provide bereavement food trays for families.

3 Sharing Our Good News AWANA We are putting together a scrapbook and poster of the Music Ministry and need pictures from the old musicals The Race Is On, Family Portrait, Come Together, Now Hear It Again, Kingdom Quest, Don t Rock the Ark, Get on Board Children, Kids Telling Kids, The Christmas Visitor, Twinkle, Christmas 2001, It s Cool In The Furnace, Kid s Praise, Making the Grade, The Balloon Party and Welcome to the World. We can scan them and get them back to you or you can scan them and send them to rushing1@cox.net. If you have any costumes from past musicals or productions that you could donate, please drop them off at the church office. Thanks, Melanie CHURCH NEWSLETTER Live Oak United Methodist Church Newsletter is now available online for those who would be interested. Visit loumc.org to subscribe to updates or call the church office at to receive the newsletter online instead of by postal mail. GO GREEN! Thanks to the generous donations of clothing and household items, the Thrift Shop was able to provide assistance to many in We were also able to give donations to various causes and purchase items for the church. Some of the items purchased were a computer, a scissor lift, a freezer for the Family Life Center and glass doors for the education building. We also provided funds for the new flower bed in front of the church. The Thrift Shop pays its own operating expenses and pays the fees to the Waste Management Dumpster. We also provide bereavement food trays for families. The Thrift Shop could not operate without material donations but it is the generous donation of time that the volunteers give that keep us operating. Thanks to every donation of time and material, we are able to fulfill the mission of the Thrift Shop which is getting things to people in need. If you know of a need we can help with or if you would like to volunteer, please call Peggy Langlois at Fifth Sunday in May! Please join us for our Fifth Sunday Family Night at Camp Istrouma on May 29th. Please bring your family including a picnic basket and enjoy some fellowship with family and friends. We will be set up by the lake with rock climbing and zip lining. AWANA is a club for children from preschool to 6th grade. During AWANA, clubbers play games and are taught from the word of God, and also memorize verses from scripture. Sign-in is at 5:15 p.m. and starts at 5:30 p.m. sharp. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact James Harthoorn at the church office Schedule April 3rd - Favorite Team Night. Dress in the colors of your favorite team. (Iowa Hawkeye colors are black and gold). April 10th - Royalty Night Dress Royal to celebrate being kids of the King of Kings. April 17th - Sunday Ice cream Sundae! Come and enjoy. April 24th - No AWANA - Passover/Resurrection Holiday May 1st - Awana Store May 8th - No AWANA - Mother s Day May 15th - Awards Night (last day until August)

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expressions of love and concerns shown to us at our time of loss.

Tommy, Dana Rushing and David Easley. In God s Love.

illness. All the cards, hugs and prayers were truly felt and a blessing to us. The sandwich trays were wonderful too.

In Christ, Cindy Edwards Family (Elaine Graves Mother) To: Live Oak United Methodist Church Family and Friends I can t begin to

4 To: Live Oak United Methodist Church Family Weekly sermons are no longer available at itunes. Want to hear the sermons again? Just log on to our website loumc.org. Go to sermons either to listen or download sermons. We load these sermons weekly for your convenience. Please feel free to call church office at if you have any questions. To our Friends and Family of Live Oak United Methodist Church The family of Charles Nanney would like to thank you for your expressions of love and concerns shown to us at our time of loss. The prayers, visits, cards and memorial gifts are greatly appreciated. Special thanks with our love to Bro. Mark, Bro. Tommy, Dana Rushing and David Easley. In God s Love. Bobbie Nanney We would like to thank you so much for all the love and support that you have given to our family in our time of illness. All the cards, hugs and prayers were truly felt and a blessing to us. The sandwich trays were wonderful too. May God Bless you for your kindness. In Christ, Cindy Edwards Family (Elaine Graves Mother) To: Live Oak United Methodist Church Family and Friends I can t begin to express my gratitude for all you ve done. It hasn t been easy dealing with things lately, but knowing I have family and friends like you definitely helps. You ve really gone way above and beyond the typical meaning of family and friends. Every time I think of the gifts, fellowship, time and effort you ve put into this, I am just amazed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You ve helped in ways I can t even express. I will never forget this! Sincerely, Tressie Tate

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER April 17 th Palm Sunday April 17 th Live Oak United Methodist Church Blood Drive 9:00 AM 12:30 PM in the Blood Mobile April 21 st Holy Thursday Service 7:00 PM April 22 nd

5 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER April 17 th Palm Sunday April 17 th Live Oak United Methodist Church Blood Drive 9:00 AM 12:30 PM in the Blood Mobile April 21 st Holy Thursday Service 7:00 PM April 22 nd Good Friday Service (Following will be a lunch in the Family Life Center please bring a dish to compliment the entrée ) April 24 th Sunrise Service 6:30 AM Easter Breakfast 7:00 AM Easter Services 8:00 10:00 11:30 AM Wesley Sunday School Class is having their annual benefit Jambalaya/Pastalaya Plate on Saturday, April 30th for Women Outreaching Women (WOW) $5.00 a plate at the Family Life Center from 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Please contact Beverly Thames for more information. 30 HOUR FAMINE (LOCK-IN) - One of the biggest crisis our world is facing today is world hunger. On April 29th and 30th, our youth will endure a 30 hour period, where they will fast from food, in an attempt to raise hunger awareness. During this period of time, they will be provided with juice and water to sustain sufficient nourishment. This is an opportunity for the kids to not only to experience hunger, but also to learn about hunger, take action against hunger, and in turn save lives. Our main goal is to broaden our youths views on the daily things that we tend to take for granted. Such as eating whenever they want and having clean water. The weekend will be full of games, worship, bible studies, as well as an opportunity to give back to the community around us through mission work. For more details, please feel free to contact David Orges at davidorges@loumc.org. Vacation Bible School 2011 June 12th -15th Asian Invasion Join us in June as we journey with Jesus to the Orient. VBS 2011 promises to be filled with fun and excitement as we enjoy bible study, crafts, music and good food. Please Terrie at terrie@ilovejesus.net to find out how you can serve in this wonderful time of ministry. Be sure to mark your calendars! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the church office

6 In Honor Of 02/27/11 W. M. & SHIRLEY KING ON THEIR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Janna & Bo Taylor IN HONOR OF PEGGY MOLCANY ON HER BIRTHDAY Angela Alleman 03/20/11 IN HONOR OF JASON ALLEMAN ON HIS BIRTHDAY By Taylor, Baleigh and Angela IN HONOR OF CAROL AND JIM JUSTICE: Lela Buhler IN HONOR OF DENNIE MAY ON HIS BIRTHDAY: M/M Warren W. May

7 In Memory Of 02/20/11 JO HN E. S TOC KW ELL (HENR IETTA THAMES BR O THER ): Pair & Spares Sunday School Class, Billy & Betty Amacker CHARLES NANNEY: Scott & Nancy Underwood 02/27/2011 CONSTANCE COCKERHAM: Inell Harrison CHARLES NANNEY: Laurie & Alvin Dauzat, Vetra Wilson ROBERT THORNTON: Inell Harrison CAMI CHILDRES: Roseanne Erwin, Mary Philpot 03/06/11 MIKE OTT ON HIS BIRTHDAY: Bobbie Nanney CAMI LYNN CHILDRES: Lela Buhler TOMMIE THOMPSON: Richard Thompson RUSSELL BUHLER: B. L. & Sharon Fairchild 03/13/11 CHARLES NANNEY: Hewitt & Ferne Underwood, Jamie, Steve & Catherine Smith. PONDER & JODIE JONES: Lynne Jones GARR ETT AR NO LD S BIR THDAY : M/M Warren May, Scott & Julie Smith, Brandon Smith, Leslie Wyatt NOLAN KEITH: Lillian Foster Thompson EDDIE ERWIN: Roseanne Erwin, Tim Chavers JAMES CHAVERS: Roseanne Erwin, Tim Chavers CAMMIE CHILDERS: Johnny & Norma Morgan DICK CHAVERS: Doris Chavers 03/20/11 MARY SWANSON: James & Georgia Papizan IN MEMORY OF MY PARENTS: Nancy Underwood

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Live Oak United Methodist Church December 2016 Newsletter Sunday Service Times 8:00 a.m. Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Family Life Center 11:30 a.m. Sanctuary Thursday Night Service 7:00 p.m.