VOLUME XXVII Number 17 May 5, 2017

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1 THE SPIRE News of New Haven United Methodist Church Making Disciples for Jesus Christ in the world, by being God s Love in Action 5603 S. New Haven Avenue, Tulsa, OK VOLUME XXVII Number 17 May 5, 2017 As you can imagine, as the calendar moves closer and closer to June 4th, my thoughts are beginning to focus on our upcoming move. Sigh. It s hard to believe we have been living in the church parsonage for eight years already. Thank you for the incredible blessing YOUR parsonage has been to our family and for hosting so many wonderful church events! The thing about moving, even if you are only going a short distance like we are, is that almost everything needs to be boxed up! And not only does everything need to be boxed up but then when you get to the new place, it needs to be unpacked and unboxed. The next step is spending quite a bit of time trying to figure out what is what and where it all What great fun our annual Undie Sunday event is! It s underway, as we continue to collect new underwear of all sizes for our partner in ministry, Project Elf. Project Elf is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, which today serves every Cindy s Chalkboard belongs. It also becomes a great mystery if you don t label the boxes... it could take days to figure out where things are! Oh my! As we begin the process of looking through what we have, one of the things that I ve noticed about our moving adventures is that some of the boxes from our previous move had not yet been opened! So, here s my question (to us). Why are we hanging onto things we seem to have no use for? Maybe we do this because we think someday we will need it! People in Biblical times were always on the move. Abraham was constantly in transition and nomadically moving around the country. The Old Tulsa Public School, some private schools, and has over 800 volunteers, i.e., Elves. Elves are women and men who volunteer and/or donate essential items to Tulsa-area students in need. Moving Day Cometh Undie Sunday Continues! Testament talks about people constantly moving. As often as constantly moving. As often as they moved, doubt that they they moved, I doubt that they hung on to useless, unnecessary boxes! hung on to useless, unnecessary boxes! I m going to be pondering this idea as Peter and I approach our move to the District Parsonage in just a few short I m going to be pondering this weeks. The blessing is, no idea as Peter and I approach matter where any of us move, our move to the District Parsonage in just a few short whether it is moving to another city, or a new neighborhood or weeks. The blessing is, no possibly just moving to another matter where any of us move, pew... wherever you move, remember whether it is moving to another city, or a new that neighborhood God is with you. or possibly just moving to another pew... wherever you move, remember In our days that of God transition, is with we you. all have the blessing and opportunity to be transformed! In our days of transition, we all have the blessing and opportunity to be transformed! With appreciation and thanksgiving for each of you. - Pastor Cindy Let s become elves by participating in the Undie Sunday drive that continues until May 14. Collection containers will be located outside the sanctuary. All underwear should be brand new. All sizes are accepted.

2 PROJECT TRANSFORMATION MINISTRY MOMENT ~ SUNDAY, MAY 7th Charlie Ludden, Associate Director of Project Transformation, Oklahoma, will be our guest in both services on May 7th and will share information about the Project Transformation program. Charlie currently serves as the Associate Director of Young Adult Missions & Service for the Oklahoma United Methodist Conference. Charlie has been part of the Conference staff for 3 years. The biggest part of his job is serving as the Associate Director of P.T. He is also working on different ways that young adults can serve a purpose driven life through our church. We welcome Charlie and look forward to meeting him! Also, New Haven Family, we are excited for this year s involvement with you and praise God for the blessings we received through you and the program in past years. We will have more information soon about New Haven s involvement and how you can be part of this so needed ministry! OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE 4 SEATS AVAILABLE FOR THE BRANSON TRIP IN NOVEMBER! Our delightful Umpteenagers group will once again go to Branson from November 1-3, 2017 to see four of the Christmas shows! Anyone who would like to go can contact Shirley Nelson at for all the details! Let s fill the bus for this fun trip!!! UMW Potluck Luncheon The Susanna Circle Annual Birthday Potluck Lunch will be held Thursday, May 11th at 11:00 am in the Parlor. Please bring a salad to share in our celebration! UMPTEENAGERS TO VISIT THE AQUARIUM ON MAY 16TH! One of the neatest places to visit in our wonderful state is in Jenks, America...the Oklahoma Aquarium! Learn about aquatic life through interactive exhibits, daily animal feedings, and on an immersive tunnel experience where you can view the world s largest collection of bull sharks. Sounds exciting! Plan to leave the church at 11:30 a.m. have lunch at the Waterfront Grill in Jenks, America, then visit the Aquarium at 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. There are benches throughout the museum where you may rest your feet during the visit! The cost is $9.00 a person. Plan to attend and invite a friend! Please call Shirley Nelson to sign up for this fun day! ( ) Roundtable Connection Group New study beginning April 30th. "Christianity's Family Tree" We will examine the unique & valuable perspectives of several Christian denominations & faith traditions. If you aren't connected with a group on Sunday morning, join us from 9:45-10:45 a.m. In the gym. For more information contact Jone Friesen at jone.w.friesen@gmail.com PROJECT TRANSFORMATION LUNCHEON AND FUNDRAISING AUCTION COMING UP ON JUNE 25th! The Project Transformation committee is already accepting gift baskets/goods/ services for their annual fundraiser. Please contact Tiffany Sherwin at or her at zenbear2205@yahoo.com if you wish make a donation for the silent auction.

3 MEET OUR YOUTH.... BAILEY SARTAIN Hello church My name is Bailey Sartain I am a junior I have been going to I just recently turned 18 on April 26th I have been attending New Haven for 11 years. I was baptized and confirmed at 13. I am very girly! One of my favorite things to do is running. I have been on the track team since 7th grade; one of my favorite past times is to read a book. You usually can see me around church a lot whether it is for VBS or helping with the mission Sunday or working in the nursery! I love being involved at this church ~ I also dance in footprints as well as helping speak the sermon on youth Sunday. I really enjoy going to district camp and CYME every summer ~ the lake is one of my favorite summer activities~ I can knee board, waterski and even ride on the inner-tube! I really have a love for this church and all the people in it! You probably know my mom Kelly and my little brother JJ ~they are really awesome! I love my family and all my church family too! Also my last favorite thing is getting to go to prom and being on homecoming court!:) Christmas is my FAVORITE holiday so of course that means while many like Frosty, I m definitely an Olaf girl! And just so you know there are only 238 days till Christmas if you were counting. : ) From Patrick Well where to start with this young woman. I m so blessed to have been part of this, the sunset of her journey with the NHUMY. I know many of you got to watch her from a young age grow into an incredible young lady, and you need to know that God has just continued His work in spite of any challenge that she has been faced with. Her faith, like her heart for this church and especially her family is monumental in size and one of the reasons I know God has some incredibly great calling for her as she starts her senior year and beyond this coming year! She is an unquestioned leader, and when she talks everyone wants to hear (except JJ, her little brother). She s very insightful, and you won t find a young person that will work harder for what they have and do achieve in their academic life. In short, I m inspired regularly by the power of God working through her in what she considers everyday and ordinary that strike me as spectacular and celebratory. I find it joyful, and exciting to have been a part of this chapter in her life, and our youth have been blessed by her presence. You can thank me later, but you should really take some time to re-acquaint yourself or get to know for the first time, Bailey Sartain. Blessings, Bailey and Patrick

4 DAY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS Our Day School has an ongoing fundraiser. We are selling bracelets to raise money to make improvements to our playgrounds and purchase equipment. As you know this will benefit our school and church children, as well as children from our neighborhood who come to play. The bracelets are made by me, under the name Foxy Arm Candy. The school will receive 80% from the sale. The other 20% is used to purchase supplies so I can replenish the inventory. Most of the bracelets are one of a kind! The cost is $10 per bracelet. Those with more ornate charms are $15. The bracelets make wonderful Mother's Day, Grandmother's Day, Birthday and Graduation gifts! Teacher Appreciation is coming, so you can say thanks for all of their hard work with Foxy Arm Candy!!! I also offer boy and girl size bracelets and there is no extra cost for resizing! I am in the gym Monday through Friday 8:30-9:30 am. After school beginning at 3:30 pm and ending at 6:00 pm. Mrs. West, our School Age Director can assist you. This Sunday I will be in the Nursery area from 8:30-11:30 am. Due to back surgery I won't be available on Sunday's until the doctor releases me for work. However, the Day School staff can assist you during to above mentioned times. Please support our children inside our building and our neighborhood by purchasing some Foxy Arm Candy!!! Sharing the joy, Ms. Paula VBS 2017 Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God! July :30-8:00 PM For children 4 years-old through fifth-grade Snack supper, games, science, crafts, storytelling and more! Get ready for an action-packed 4-day super hero training camp where kids discover their strength in God! Hero Central prepares kids to DO GOOD! Seek peace and go after it! Psalm 31:14B (CEB). Grab your cape and get ready to fly with epic music, spectacular science, crafty crafts, heroic recreation, and fantastic Bible stories. For more information, contact Robin Stevens at robin.stevens@newhavenumc.org.

5 Mission Corner Dear Missy, I m ready to par-tay! Where can I put on my dancing shoes and enjoy myself (oh, and help out with missions too)? Signed, Ready to Party Dear Ready to Party, A birthday party for Murdock Villa is happening at noon on Thursday, May 25. A ministry moment was given on April 30 to help us learn more about this important outreach. Murdock Villa is a six story apartment building at 828 S. Wheeling in Tulsa. It is a Tulsa Housing Authority residence for disabled adults, and is a supportive community unto itself. Each month, a birthday party is held for the residents. Murdock Villa has been a mission of New Haven since the year of the founding of these parties in The New Haven Mission Committee has sponsored every party in May and the Susanna Circle of the UMW has sponsored every July party. The party in May is a luncheon with entertainment. There is a sign-up sheet on the hallway table to help plan the meal, bring food and/or to help serve. If you would like more information on Murdock Villa or would like to help with the birthday parties, please contact Lou Lindsey at or at louise-lindsey@utulsa.edu. Party on! Missy Come and Experience It!

6 Opportunities of the Week SUNDAY, MAY 7 8:45 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 1:30 pm Finance Committee/Parlor 4:00 pm Celebration Singers 4:30 pm Disciple I 5:00 pm Liturgical Dance 5:00 pm Jr. High Bible Study 6:00 pm Youth Fellowship Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. High Bible Study MONDAY, MAY 8 6:00 pm Writer s Group/185 6:15 pm Bluegrass Band Rehearsal 6:30 pm Happy Children s Home Board Meeting TUESDAY, MAY 9 7:00 pm Boy Scouts/Gym 7:30 pm AA/185, 206, 210 WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 6:00 pm One Spirit Choir 6:00 pm Youth Group 6:30 pm Trustees/Parlor 7:00 pm ACOA/210 7:00 pm Bell Choir THURSDAY, MAY 11 10:00 am Susanna Circle/Parlor 6:00 pm Praise Band 7:15 pm Yoga/Parlor FRIDAY, MAY 12 7:30 pm AA/Gym or 210 SATURDAY, MAY 13 8:30 am Men s Breakfast Bunch 3:00 pm Respite Care/Gym SUNDAY, MAY 14 MOTHER S DAY 8:45 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 4:00 pm Celebration Singers 4:30 pm Disciple I 5:00 pm Liturgical Dance 5:00 pm Jr. High Bible Study 6:00 pm Youth Fellowship Dinner 7:00 pm Sr. High Bible Study New Haven Staff Members Rev. Cindy Havlik Stephen Merrick Patrick Grafton Rev. Robin Stevens Pat Bates Ann Martin Lindsay Morgan Teresa Roberts Rev. Suzanne Davis Rev. Jeanette Boyd Joan West Oscar Sturgeon Senior Pastor Music Director Youth Director Interim Children s Director Office Clerical Asst. Financial Secretary Nursery Director Organist Retired Deacon Retired Deacon After School Care Custodian May Birthdays 4. Sarah Roberts 5. Lucas Lamkin 7. Dodie Wood 8. Chuck Berry Marissa Degner 9. Joleen Taylor 10. Kim Wofford 12. Bryant Lamkin Michael Smith Camille Stevenson 17. David Duncan 20. Laura Degner Sandy Nicholson 22. Carol Cox 24. Linda Stockstill 27. Rick Davis Rosemary Tarr 28. Michael Taylor 29. Debbie Love Kelcey Newberry PLEASE PRAY FOR.... Betty Barton Kelly Sartain Max Nightingale Carol Morgan Mel Remondet Claretha Gotcher Pat Thomas Sheila Ernissee Dodie Wood Friends & Family of New Haven UMC Mark Nicholson; Peppa Smith; Linda Gregory s daughter-in-law, Lea; Mary Ann Cunningham s brother, Bob; Danny Hall s brother, Royce Boyd; Pam Rowley; family of Tom Dunham; the homeless; our world, city, country, public servants & leaders. Covenant Care (prayers & visits appreciated) Marjorie Stewart Ovella Followell Rosemary Tarr Dot and Kelly Haynes Dorothy Koons Max Nightingale Carson & Helen Russell ATTENDANCE APRIL 30, 2017 Worship Services 8:45 am: 57 11:00 am: 114 Total: 171 Sunday School Adults- 57 Youth- 8 Children- 8 Day School Chapel-83 ADULT CLASSES Come join us at 9:45 am! Room 185: Discovery Class Galatians Parlor: Fellowship Class Adult Bible Study Curriculum Room 210: New Friendship Class The Lives of Great Christians by William Cook Room 103 Interlude Class Creed by Adam Hamilton Room 206: New Haven 206 Connection Group The Wired Word Room 161: Roundtable Christianity s Family Tree by Adam Hamilton You may articles for the Spire (no later than Sunday evenings, please.) Sending your article on a Word document as an attachment works best. Please your article to pat.bates@newhavenumc.org. Please note Spire Newsletter on the subject line. While we make every effort to include your request, we reserve the right to edit or delete articles due to space availability. VISIT OUR WEBSITE! The SPIRE (USPS ) is published weekly except the last week of May, June, July, and December by New Haven United Methodist Church, 5603 South New Haven Avenue, Tulsa, OK