LOVING GOD AND NEIGHBOR NOVEMBER The Presbyterian. Spirit

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1 LOVING GOD AND NEIGHBOR NOVEMBER 2016 The Presbyterian Spirit Stewardship is...love in Action! Dear Friends, This Sunday we were asked to write how our church has blessed us on a red heart in the bulletin. As I reflected on my answer, and the theme of this year s Stewardship Campaign, Love In Action, I realized that is exactly how FPC Owasso has blessed me. I matter here, and I am known here. I could go to one of the big box churches, it would be easy. Come and go anonymously, no one notices if I am there or not, just show up when I feel like it. I could have no responsibilities, no one needing me to serve on a committee or volunteer for anything. No one needing my money, give only if I feel like it. No strings, no commitments, easy. I choose to come to FPC Owasso however because of that love in action. I am needed here, depended upon, and when I lost my grandmother, or my mom had a serious surgery I also knew who to call, and that the members here would pray and take care of me. Love in Action. That love however does not come for free. We live in the human world where utilities, insurance, salaries and materials to share that love cost money. With a human heart I let fear influence my pledge last year. My job was going away, expenses were going up. I have kids, a mortgage, bills, after all, it costs money to raise a family too. In fear, I pulled back on my pledge. So this year, those little red hearts remind us all of the blessings this church brings, but for me, it reminds me how much this church needs courageous hearts and courageous givers. It reminds me that I must find my courageous heart and take another step forward in my giving. The blessings of this church matter to me, and I matter here, and none of it is free. God has provided, I can be brave and take a step forward in faith. What we have here is worth it. Sheri Burnes First Presbyterian Church of Owasso SUNDAY SCHEDULE 9:30am Celebration Drama Parenting Class Adult Class 10:00am Coffee & Fellowship 10:30am Worship WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE 6:00pm Prayer Group VBST Youth Group 6:30pm Bible Study 7:15pm Choir Rehearsal/ Worship Team

2 Spare Change for OCR September Birthdays November Birthdays 5 Adelynne Crowder 15 Ed Bell 16 E. Ford 16 Jane Bass 26 David Bratcher Bring your spare change to church on Sunday, November 6th, for OCR! Adult Choir The Choir rehearses on Wednesday nights at 7:15pm. We sing in worship on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays. We would love to have you join usespecially for the Christmas Cantata (Dec 11th). Contact Cara Grant if you have any questions! Parenting Through the Bible Parents meet each week on Sundays at 9:30am. Join us for Parenting Through the Bible with Dr. Jenny Wood. Bring your phone or tablet to class! For our resource we are using Sunday, November 6th at midnight Golden Agers Wednesday, November 9th at 9:00am at Eggbert s The Golden Agers will meet for breakfast at Eggbert s in Owasso! Please let Dorothy know by Monday, November 7th if you plan to attend. Chime Choir Rehearsals begin on November 13th after worship each week. We will perform two songs on Christmas Eve! Celebration Drama - Kids & Youth Congratulations! Ages K 12 th grade Sundays from 9:30am 10:20am Kids and Youth, join us for Celebration Drama! Nursery is provided for younger siblings, and Sunday School is available for parents! The Kids and Youth will do a skit on November 20th during worship! Please wear your black T-shirts.

3 Adult Sunday School Sundays at 9:30am In the Adult Classroom We invite you to join the Adult Sunday School class as we discuss Civility in Politics - Christian Responses with Pastor Natalie. Join us for an interesting discussion of politics and faith. On Nov 27th we will start an Advent study of the names of Jesus. Pizza and Painting Parents and Kids, join us on Sunday, November 6th at 11:30am as we eat pizza and paint our sets for the Christmas play! Thanksgiving Worship Service November 20th - Kids and Youth Come and see the kids and youth do their skit and dance In the Waiting. SAVE THOSE LABELS! Save Box Tops for Mills Elementary and the entire Campbell s Soup label for the Goodland Boys Academy! You can drop your box tops and labels in the containers, located in the north hallway. Kids and Youth Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal - Saturday, December 3rd (time TBA) Play - Sunday, December 4th Adult Bible Study Wednesday nights 6:30-7:15pm We are studying What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Jewishness of Jesus by Rabbi Moffic in the Adult Classroom. You can order a book through Pastor Natalie. VBS Twilight! For ages 4 years 5 th grade Wednesdays from 6:00 7:30pm Come and join us for a light supper, games, a Bible study, and Celebration Dance! The next dance is Sunday, Nov 20th! (Wear black shirts) Youth Group Youth from 6 12 th grade Wednesdays from 6:00 7:30pm Join us for dinner, Bible study, and more! Stay tuned for special activities every third Sunday of the month!

4 Classes 9:30 Worship 10:30 6 Spare Change for OCR 13 Stewardship Sunday 20 9:30 Children s Choir 9 9:00 Golden Agers Sundays Coffee and Fellowship November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 9:30 Children s Drama 9:30 Adult Classes 10:30 Worship 11:30 Pizza & Painting 9:30 Children s Drama 9:30 Adult Classes 10:30 Worship 11:30 Committee Day 3:00 Mission Day@ Claremore 9:30 Adult Classes 10:30 Worship Celebration Drama and Dance performs 5:00 Thanksgiving Dinner 27 9:30 Children s Drama 9:30 Adult Classes 10:30 Worship 10:00 7 6:30 Finance Meeting 14 11:00 Women s Clergy Meeting 1 2 6:00 Prayer Group 6:00 VBST/Youth 7:15 Choir Rehearsal 8 Election Day 15 6:30 Session Meeting 21 Pastor Natalie Gone :00 Prayer Group 6:00 VBST/Youth 6:30 Adult Bible Study 7:15 Worship Team 8:00 Personnel Committee 16 6:00 Prayer Group 6:00 VBST/Youth 6:30 Adult Bible Study 7:15 Choir Rehearsal No Regular Wednesday Night Activities 6:00 Prayer Group 6:00 VBST/Youth 6:30 Adult Bible Study 7:15 Choir Rehearsal 3 4:00 Drop off for Garage Sale 10 6:30 Nominating Committee Thanksgiving Day Office Closed 7:00 Garage Sale for Missions 7:00 OTCC Pancake Sertoma Club :00 Hanging of the Greens

5 Communion Servers: November Worship Volunteer Schedule Susan Brown Greeters Counters Nov 6 Bill & Patti Perkins Brian Thomason & Suella Barnett Nov 13 Bill & Patti Perkins Laura Brewer & Kerry Hartley Nov 20 Jeff & Amy Crowder Bill Herleth & Brian Thomason Nov 27 Ken & Becky Allen Bill Perkins & Marcia Taylor Ushers Sound Technicians Nov 6 Kerry & Toni Hartley Hap Pinkerton Nov 13 Lue & Kristi Buster Kerry Hartley If you cannot serve on the date scheduled, please arrange for a substitute or call the office early in the week. Nov 20 Dorothy Stevens & Barbara Moore David Herdman Nov 27 Patti Perkins & Susan Brown Ed Bell Liturgists Acolyte Nov 6 Susan Brown Matt Burnes Nov 13 Mark Hrachovec Nov 20 Teresa Herleth Kyra Pinkerton Nov 27 Anne Sheaff Remember in Prayer Family of Kathy Brandon, McFadden Family, Kat Hale, Sharon (Barbara Walker s daughter), Jim Crossen (friend of Rod Taylor) Carletta Eastman, Patti Perkins, David & Suella Barnett, Anna Strom, Cheryl Brooks, Amanda Holland (Suella s daughter), Melissa Meyers, The Franzes (friends of Perkins), Les Harding (colon cancer- friend of Rod Taylor), Shannon Latchem (friend of Perkins), Nicole (Rev. Natalie s sister), Debby Dodd (Doug Hespe s sister), Dana Sheaff, Kay Browning (Shirley Baxter s sister), Carol Cassmeyer (Ron Brewer s mother), Barry & Mary Beth Ward, Yvonne Phillips, those seeking jobs, encouragement, or assistance, victims of storms and violence worldwide, our leaders, our service men and women, as well as our veterans, our sister church in Malawi, Africa. *Please the church or Pastor Natalie to update prayer list! Let us know of any changes! Worship Attendance Oct 2 55 Oct 9 55 Oct Oct Oct 30 62

6 Garage Sale for Missions Hanging of the Greens Saturday, November 26th at 10:00am Join us as we decorate the church for our Advent and Christmas season! September Birthdays Toy Collection for Missions The Parenting Class will be collecting gently used and new toys for their Christmas Used Toy Sale. The sale will be on Friday, Dec. 2nd from 8am-8pm and Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 8am-12pm. For more information, contact Jenny Wood or call the church office. Drop off gently used toys on Thursday, Dec. 1st from 4-7pm. Garage Sale for Missions at the FPCO parking lot, Saturday, November 5th from 7:00am - 1:00pm! Bring your best stuff to sell! Parking spaces (and tables) are open to the public for rent for $25. If you would like to donate items for the church sale, contact Amy to arrange drop off and storage! Please drop off your priced items on Thursday, Nov 3rd from 4-7:00pm. Stewardship Is Love in Action - Thank You!

7 Contacting the Staff Office Phone: The office is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. Rev. Natalie Bell can be reached Monday-Thursday at the Church or on her cell. Friday is Rev. Natalie s Sabbath. The Presbyterian Spirit is published by First Presbyterian Church of Owasso each month to inform members and friends of church activities. To submit information, please contact the Office. Calendars, newsletters, sermons and giving options are available on our website. Pastor Natalie Bell (918) fpcowassopastor@att.net Children/Youth Minister Mary Frances Holland Office Administrator Stephanie Jennings (918) fpcowasso@att.net Choir Director Nursery Director Cara Grant Lori Brooks OpenTable Community Café Melinda Foster (918) Worship This Month 6th Being Content/Communion Philippians 4: th Growing in Giving 2 Corinthians 8 & 9 Stewardship Sunday - Bring Pledges Meetings Finance Committee - Nov 7th at 6:30pm Personnel Committee - Nov 9th at 8:00pm Nominating Committee - Nov 10th at 6:30pm Committee Day - Nov 13th at 11:30am Session Meeting - Nov 15th at 6:30pm 20th 27th Thanksgiving Youth and Kids Skit & Dance First Sunday Advent/Communion Isaiah 2 Thank You! Fall Festival raised $350 for missions! Rev. Natalie Gone Pastor Natalie will be gone November 20-25th All Church Thanksgiving Dinner Join us on Sunday, November 20th at 5pm for our All Church Thanksgiving Dinner! Sign up in the foyer to bring your favorite dish or to cook a turkey!

8 Please bring your 2017 pledge cards on Sunday, November 13th. Thank you for supporting God s work through your generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure! Growing in Giving is our Love in Action. The Presbyterian S PIRIT First Presbyterian Church of Owasso East 85th Street North Owasso, OK