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Methodist Messenger Prague/Arlington Charge September 2017 Happy Anniversary! This past month Mike and I celebrated our 20 th anniversary. We chuckle at how far we have come in the past 20 years. First, we had children (and pets) from previous marriages and had to blend this collection of personalities in a way that makes for peace (as much as possible). Blending a family is not easy work. Many people will not do the necessary work to successfully accomplish the task. Sometimes it is because we feel the other person(s) should simply know how we are feeling and assume that everyone has the same ideas of what is considered normal. Blending a family is much like blending in art. You keep all the colors, but as one color joins another, rather than having a sharp edge, you blend the edges to create something beautiful. People keep their personalities, they just learn how the personalities work together, and when they don t, showing grace, respect, and tolerance of idiosyncrasies are important. In addition to blending our family (and we did a spectacular job if I do say so myself), we went into ministry shortly after getting married. Not only did the kids have to blend together in the new family, they were suddenly PKs (preacher s kids). We went from living in a metropolitan area where the graduating class was 1,000 to a rural area that was an hour away from real stores (aka Wal Mart). We went from relative anonymity, to living in a fish bowl. It was difficult, but with the same understanding of blending, we respected differences and tolerated what we considered to be odd idiosyncrasies. What we discovered, however, is that those who were in the communities we went to didn t have that understanding of blending. Some places it was difficult, others it was easier. Every place we lived though had a predictable pattern. When we came in we were the new parsonage family, the new kids, and everyone was curious and excited to meet us. As the first year progressed, we became the outsiders. No longer new and exciting, and definitely not considered locals. This is the rough spot of ministry. The honeymoon period is over and you must work through those edges to blend. The honeymoon period would last varying lengths of time, some short, others longer. Around a year though is when we recognized that we are no longer new, but not part of the group. I was never sure how much the congregation recognized this pattern with pastors, but it is very normal. Working through the rough spot can bring some outstanding ministry. Another anniversary Mike and I are celebrating is our one-year anniversary with you, the fine people of Prague and Arlington UMC. This is the time where we recognize that things are not quite at the comfortable point, but this isn t really a problem. It is an opportunity to continue to learn about one another, to unite in cooperation to accomplish the ministry God is calling our congregation. It is a time to practice grace, respect, and tolerance. It isn t time to wear our feelings on our sleeves or to practice the unhealthy and destructive practice of gossip. Mike and I have enjoyed our time here, and are looking forward to learning more about you. We love you, and with love we can work together for a future with hope as disciples of Christ. Grace and peace, Dr. Sonja

CONFIRMATION and YOUTH COVENANT CLASS The youth will continue having covenant class on Sunday evenings at 7 pm starting September 10 th. For a youth to participate in this class, they must sign a covenant to become more committed followers of Jesus Christ. This year we will be including a confirmation component to this class. Confirmation is that time when youth are instructed in the faith and are encouraged to make it their own. Their faith is made firm. This is a wonderful time for youth as they learn about faith, make professions of faith, and join the church (if this is their choice). If the youth have already been through confirmation, that is okay. They may learn something new, and they are always encouraged to be student leaders in discussion. For the youth who have not been through confirmation, we will meet with youth and their parents on Wednesday evening, Sept. 6 th at 7 pm. Please contact the church office if your child is planning on participating in confirmation and the youth covenant class. UNITED METHODIST MEN Information from secretary/treasurer Jerry Opela The UMM met Saturday, August 5, Pres. Jack Vaughn presiding. Jack also offered the devotional, What are You Looking For? Two potato bar dates were set: August 20 and September 17. Randy Eby will offer Who do You Say I Am? at next month s meeting, Sept. 9, 7 am, in the Prague Fellowship Hall. All men and boys are invited to come and see. 2 UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Written by president Lisa Hefner UMW meeting will be held Sept. 14 at 6 pm. We will have a potluck and invite all the women of the church to come enjoy this wonderful fellowship. Please consider this your personal invitation to come explore what UMW is about. UNITED METHODIST YOUTH Written by Youth Team Leader Destiny Donaldson Getting back in the groove of things is sometimes difficult, but for me I am jumping into this groove head first. This year, the youth are going to focus on lessons based around Confirmation. They have been wanting to learn about Confirmation for some time now, and I am happy to be starting off as youth coordinator with something I enjoy talking about. Confirmation topics will include the early church, faith, a call to follow, and many other glory-filled lessons throughout the year. We have a big year planned and an exciting one at that. Our first few lessons of Quest will be focused on traveling, living, loving, and belonging together. During the first month of Quest, we will focus on encouraging one another and building each other up through our relationship in faith. I am also thinking about a fun activity for the youth on the evening of October 27 th, maybe popcorn and snacks, and, of course, a surprise. Thank you to Melinda Pruett, Destiny Donaldson, and Lisa Hefner for The Methodist Messenger pictures!

Written by Children s Coordinator Melinda Pruett So exciting! School has started and the Back to School and Camp Sunday was great. Thank you to everyone who made cookies for our teachers. Quest Kick-Off was great! Thank you to all the volunteers who came and helped. If you would like to volunteer for Quest, it is not too late, to come see me. QUEST KICK-OFF Wednesday, August 23, 2017 to the final swo-o-o-p! Food Fun Fellowship! From set-up We have a new Quest Schedule this year. The program will be letting out at 7 instead of 7:30. We are going to have a great school year! Thank you! Melinda. 3

YOUTH GARAGE SALE SUCCESS! Thanks to many contributing folks and to the faithful ones who cleaned, rearranged, and set up the great display of items, $874 was raised for missions! Way to go, friends! The Frances E. Willard Ministry Center and Circle of Care will be celebrating 100 years of service to youth and families on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 am to 2 pm. The Center is located at 1616 N. Gilcrease Museum Road in Tulsa. Free lunch at 1 pm, open house tours, Pearl s Hope and Child SHARE program tours, miniature horse petting, children s activities, and more. Bring the family! See flyer in narthex and RSVP at circleofcare.org or call 928-583-9506. BACK to SCHOOL & CAMP SUNDAY Students and teachers gather at the rail for the blessing of backpacks and people. Youth Force 2017 was also recognized. Destiny Donaldson, Alauna Parker, Wanda Clark, Gage Powell, Leslie Clark and God Squad Leader, Jonathan Walker, from Venita. 4 a completed chapel similar in design to Lilley s dream LILLEY CHAPEL CONSTRUCTION BEGUN! The foundation is poured!! 1. Construction volunteers are needed for a barn raising, scheduled for Sept. 18-29. Whether you can work for a single day or for two weeks (meal prep, electrical, carpentry, masonry, roofing, or even just picking up trash), please contact Sharon Capron for details. 2. Several churches have been asked to prepare three meals for one day for 40 people. I volunteered for Friday, Sept. 22. On Sunday, Sept. 3, I will have a sign-up sheet for various foods needed. Can you fix a dish? Would you help serve the meals? Would you like to join the party and work several days? They will take anybody s labor from an hour to a full two weeks. Please pray and go for it. This is a mission trip in our own back yard! Contact me at 405-627-8636, capron@windstream.net God s grace

SEPTEMBER 2017 Friday, September 01 Saturday, September 02 7am United Methodist Men BD Chris Sands WA Bruce & Vicki Pfeiff Sunday, September 03 BD Elizabeth Belase WA Bruce & Vicki Pfeiff Monday, September 04 BD Ruby Holik Tuesday, September 05 BD Reed Hefner Wednesday, September 06 5:30-7:30 pm Quest 6:30 pm vocal choir 6 pm Confirmation parents meet 5 7 pm QUEST BD Debra Kinslow Thursday, September 07 6 pm United Methodist Women BD Caleb Bruce Friday, September 08 BD Connie Knoepfli Saturday, September 09 7am United Methodist Men 11 2 pm Circle of Care (pg 4) BD Audrey Bruce Sunday, September 10 7 pm Confirmation class begins BD Margie Harms BD Montrey Bond Monday, September 11 Tuesday, September 12 BD Malik Thompson Wednesday, September 13 5 7 pm Quest BD Madge Bowman Thursday, September 14 6 pm United Methodist Women Friday, September 15 Saturday, September 16 Sunday, September 17 POTATO BAR 7pm Confirmation class Monday, September 18 BD Orvis Pritchett BD Tonya Clark BD Molly Pruett BD Danielle Carter Tuesday, September 19 WA Stanley & Sheila Powell Wednesday, September 20 5 7 QUEST Thursday, September 21 BD Wanda Hasel Friday, September 22 BD Robert Thompson Saturday, September23 Sunday, September 24 BD Brianne Stricklin 7pm Confirmation class Monday, September 25 Tuesday, September 26 6-7 pm AA & Al-Anon 5 7 QUEST resumes regular schedule. Kids may ride van from school for study time, recreation, sign or music time, until Quest (dinner, worship, and lesson time) 5 7 pm. BD Debbie Grissom Wednesday, September 27 5 7 pm QUEST BD Butch Carver Thursday, September 28 BD Charlotte Fouquet Friday, September29 Saturday, September 30 Sept 18 29 Lilley Chapel barn raising October 27 Fun Youth Activity (What???) BD = birthday WA = wedding anniversary 5