PROPERTY UPDATE. Inside always fixing, repairing whatever breaks is George Lunsford, Jerry Cobb and Jack Graham.

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1 O C TO B E R 2 4, Oakbridge W E S T E R N O A K S C H R I S T I A N C H U R C H PROPERTY UPDATE Many thanks to Fern & Bob Melton for painting the parking stripes, etc. on our parking lot. They also donated the paint & equipment to do the job. Pretty spiffy guys. I want to thank all of our grounds crew for their hard work this past season: Bob Smith, Dave Brown, Justin Gamble, Terry Singleton, Judy Steele, Diane Maier, Jane Maytubby, Mary Garrison and Pat Brown. Inside always fixing, repairing whatever breaks is George Lunsford, Jerry Cobb and Jack Graham. A big thank you to Bob Melton for painting the half-court and free throw lines around the basketball net. Kids have already been seen playing there. Also another thank you to George Lunsford for putting up the shelving in the Youth Wing storeroom. He also moved a bunch of paint cans into the room & recycled another bunch of old paint cans. (Continued on Page 2)

2 Stewardship is Not About the Money Date ATTENDANCE 10/16/16 9:00 AM 44 11:00 AM 95 10/23/16 9:00 AM 42 Date 11:00 AM 84 GIVING 10/16/16 General $3, Blessing Fund $ /23/16 General $6, Blessing Fund $65.00 P A G E 2 But it does take money to keep being church and keep the church running. I have often shared dreams of the things we can do, that many want to do, and the things we need to do here at the church. The response I am often met with is It just takes money. There is a great deal of truth in that statement, but as we hear about the struggles in Oklahoma with budget shortfalls and schools cutting back or other agencies struggling to meet their budget, we need to remember our church. The goal of the Stewardship campaign is to remind everyone of our commitment to church. It is to remind us of our importance in the life of the church. If we can look at something small, something some might view as insignificant and find just how important that is then think of how much more important we are in the eyes of God! A simple chair in a child s classroom is more than some pieces of wood shaped into a place to sit. It is a place that gives comfort. It is something that lets a child know they are important. It is a place that brings together a child and a volunteer amidst the discourse of God s love. Or a stove. A simple device in every kitchen, but in the church kitchen food is prepared to feed multitudes. Or the shed? Sure it houses the lawnmowers and other tools. It is important to maintaining the grounds and those who spend hours upon hours making sure the church stays beautiful. These things are important in the life of the church. But not by themselves. They are important because of the dedication and devotion, the offering of time and talents in service of increasing God s kingdom. May we continue to find ways that we can share God s love and compassion. May we prayerfully consider our dedication to church and God through our gifts of time, talents and financial support. Please turn in your pledge card this Sunday with your estimated giving. You can place it in the acrylic box outside of Sanctuary, place it in the offering plate or even mail it in to the church this week. This is important information for the Stewardship Committee and the Administrative Committee to start working on next year s budget. Ultimately, stewardship may not be about money because it is about taking care of our community, but it does require money to take care of our church family. PROPERTY UPDATE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Some of you may have noticed that our recycle container is gone. We have changed to Republic Services for single stream recycling. The container will be picked up on even weeks. Detailed below is a list of what items can be placed in the container. As soon as Republic receives our signed agreement they will be delivering the container. We currently have a contract with WM for solid waste. That contract ends At that time we will switch to Republic for solid waste. If you have questions please feel free to contact me. Jane Maytubby, Property Chair Shalom, Daniel

3 P A G E 3 A good time was had by all at ORR FAMILY FARM!! We had twenty-six travel to Tuttle for train rides, a hay ride, animal barn with goats and sheep. The older youth enjoyed the corn maze, corn ball (similar to volleyball) and much more!!!. There were so many activities we ran out of time and some hope to go back next year! Thanks to all the parents and sponsors for going with our young people!! The Best Christmas Present Ever is the title of the Children s Christmas Play for this year. We invite all children and older youth to participate. We will begin play practice on Sunday November 6 th. We will have lunch and then practice the play until 2p.m. for the month of November and the first Sunday in December. The play will be a part of our worship service on Sunday, December 11 th. There possibilities for many parts. All are welcome!!! Just a word to let you know I will be at a Children Worship and Wonder trainers event in Michigan this week. I will be gone Sunday, October 30 th to take my mother Katherine Jordan to a celebration of life/funeral in Erie, Kansas. Our good friend Laura Watkins played the organ and directed the choir for over 50 years. My father, Fred Jordan was the minister at the church in Erie for 20 of those years. Blessings, Julia Jordan Gillett

4 Caring and Sharing Charlene Majetic conducted our meeting this evening and presented several interesting topics, these were followed by lively discussions among the members. We really appreciate such a stimulating presentation. Thank you for your time and efforts to make our program a success. We will not meet again in November because of Thanksgiving on November 23rd. Our next dinner date will be December 14th. If you have any suggestions for a place to eat, please contact Margo. COMING ATTRACTIONS October 26th: We will eat at Charleston 5 p.m. (2000 S. Meridian) November 9th: Swadley s 5 p.m. (4000 N Rockwell, Bethany) P A G E 4 Rehearsal for The Ballad of King Windowglass begins this Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Refuge Church-Oct. 17 PRAYER REQUESTS Darell Bradley Charlene Majetic with the assistance of several Michael Sanders others, helped put together the meal that we provided for Refuge Church last Monday. Several from Western Oaks attended worship at Refuge Church. During worship services, Reverend Noel Gray, reminded us through help of scripture of the Pharisee and the tax collector that we should not have an uppity frame of mind for none of us are greater than the other in the eyes of God. But instead, we come to the table as one body of Christ, for together we are community. Armelda Allen Kristin Pursley Rita Walker Deana Smith The Millman Family Lizzy Millman Rita Norris

5 P A G E 5 Join us in making Apple Pies Thursdays, October 27 th, November 3 rd and 10 th from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Kitchen. No experience necessary! The pies will be frozen and available for sale the following Sunday to benefit the IAS trip in the spring. What: Western Oaks Youth Event When: Sunday, Oct pm Where: Frontier City Details: Please see Hope to buy tickets ($10). Pastor Appreciation Month 'October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Western Oaks will be honoring our pastors at a Coffee Fellowship Celebration following each service on October 30th. Please bring a card, or use one that will be provided, to share with our ministers how much you appreciate all they do for us. Also, please include our pastors in your prayers. 1 Timothy 5:17 "The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching." ' Dear Community of Friends: Thanks for raising money to help me go on the International Affairs Seminar over Spring Break I know I will learn a lot and have a really good time. Sebastian Digby Trunk-or-Treat is this 3 p.m. Don t forget to bring Candy! Mari is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and is a current law student at Oklahoma City University. She was raised in Tulsa and has a twin sister. Mari recently moved to Oklahoma City after commuting from Tulsa her first year of law school and enjoys exploring her new home. She plays the flute and is fluent in Spanish. I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome and all of the help and patience I have been shown. I am excited to be here! Feel free to drop by, I look forward to meeting everyone and getting to know those whom I have already met. P.S.- My name is pronounced Mary

6 Church Staff Senior Minister: Rev. Daniel U Ren Daniel@woccdoc.org Associate Minister: Rev. Julia Jordan Gillett Julia@woccdoc.org Interim Youth Director: Hope Lairson Administrative Assistant: Mari Riera Office@woccdoc.org Music Director: Dr. Ronald Manning ronald_manning@att.net Pianist: Rosa McCroskey Volunteer Organist: Verona Burke Praise Band Leader: Todd Newell Praise Band Members: Brett Hawk, Hope Lairson, Jeff Newell, and Rosanne Rowe Sound Technician: Vincent Pinazza Custodian: Lawrence Johnson Nursery Attendants: Aanika Gillett and Kiersten Hamill Upcoming Events 10/25: Elders Prayer 7:15 a.m. Elders 7 p.m. 10/26: Caring & Charleston 5 p.m. Choir & Cantata 6:30 p.m. 10/27: Apple Pie 2 p.m. Play 7:30 p.m. 10/29: 3 p.m. 10/30: Benevolent Sunday Youth Sunday Frontier 4 p.m. 10/31: Whiz 3 p.m. 11/3: Apple Pie 2 p.m. 11/6: Youth Rock Sunday (Service Day) Elders Meeting after church Loving god and Serving Our Neighbor

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