A publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Tulsa Vol. 22, Number 6 May 25, 2017

A publication of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Tulsa Vol. 22, Number 6 May 25, 2017 Sunday Schedule 9:00-9:30 Breakfast for children and youth 9:00 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall 9:15-10:15 Adult Sunday School 9:30-10:30 Sunday School for children and youth 10:15 Coffee Fellowship, East Fellowship Hall 10:45 - Noon Worship, Sanctuary What s in this Issue 2 From the Pastor s Pen Keyboard 3 4 6 8 9 New Beginnings House Meetings Youth Services Wish List Big Elk River Trip Birthdays, Attendance, Gifts On the Wilder Side Camp Letter Writing 2017 Prayers and Cares Dedicating Baby Aidan into the FCC Family On Sunday, May 21, Leslie Swanson, daughter of Jean and Don Swanson, dedicated her son, Aidan Louis Lowery, into the First Christian Church family. Little Aidan was joined by his aunt, Lindsay Swanson, and cousin, Hailey Ann. Congratulations to the Swanson family! Page 1

From the Pastor s Pen Keyboard Every year, a few persons always notice the cross printed in our worship bulletins as ask me about it. It s not a normal or simple cross, after all. It s very special, and is an illustration of what it means to take up the cross for the Christian faith. This special type of cross is known as a Jerusalem Cross, which is a combination of one large central cross with four smaller crosses in each corner) This symbolizes the good news of the Risen Christ which began in Jerusalem (the center cross) and goes out to the four corners of the earth (the four crosses in the corners of the center cross), reminding us of our call as Christians to proclaim God s love for all people. The question is, How exactly do we proclaim God s love? First, the horizontal axis ranges from one s private faith to one s public faith. The life of faith as a Christian is both public and private, just like Jesus. Second, the vertical axis ranges from mercy to piety. We are to love God (piety) and love neighbor (mercy). Private piety focuses on acts of devotion: prayer, study, contemplation, listening to sacred music. We need to have acts of devotion as part of our life of faith to nurture the inner spirit. Public piety focuses on acts of worship: assembly, praise, proclamation, shared song, and sacrament. We need to engage in acts of worship because our life of faith cannot be fully lived in solitude, but rather in community. or bonnets, writing letters of encouragement, etc. We need to make acts of compassion a part of our life of faith because so many in this world need to be loved and we are to love our neighbors. Public mercy focuses on acts of justice: advocating for the downtrodden, speaking out against oppression, organizing relief efforts, protesting unjust actions and laws. Because human society is far from perfect, and because Christ calls upon us to help make God s reign of love a reality, we must engage in acts of justice so that God s will is done on earth. Depending on how each of us were raised, what life experiences we each have had, we may or may not have the same focus of faith. Some of us may prefer to serve behind the scenes in a soup kitchen and feed hungry people over being in the front lines of speaking up for the poor. Some of us may prefer the communal prayers of worship to a private prayer life at home. Some of us may prefer to study the Word from the Bible to embodying the Word in service to others. Some of us may prefer to stick up for those who are being wronged today rather than just talk about how people were wronged in Bible times. It s different for each one of us. Where do you find yourself on this cross? Is there an area of faith focus that you prefer? In what areas are you lacking or do you avoid? As we each seek to follow Christ by faith, use this tool to help see where you spend the most time in your current life of faith, and then use it to see how else you might need to take up the cross to find a well-balanced life of faith and proclaim God s love. Soli Deo Gloria, Rev. Michael Private mercy focuses on acts of compassion: rendering aid, feeding the hungry, fashioning quilts Page 2

Phillips Theological Seminary s commencement ceremony, hosted by First Christian Church, was well attended. (Right): Melinda McGarrah Sharp, PhD, delivered the faculty reflection while Trustee Board Chair Lynn Moore looks on. Sign up for a group! New Beginnings House Meetings All current FCC members are invited to join one of eight New Beginnings House Meeting groups as we consider new ways of thinking about FCC Tulsa and our role in the community. New Beginnings is a ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), designed to assist churches to discern what God is calling them to be and to do in this time and place. Each House Group will meet four times throughout the summer on a variety of days and times to meet busy schedules. House Groups will discuss our current situation and explore possible future scenarios for FCC Tulsa. The initial assessment by New Beginnings only will be shared at these House Groups, so be sure to sign up and show up! We need you there so that we can hear from you. Sign up sheets are available at the FCC front desk on Sunday mornings, or you may call Rev. Susan at 918-582- 8237, ext. 113, during the week. The size of each group is limited (8-12 participants), so please select your group soon so that you can join the group you prefer. HOUSE MEETINGS Facilitator Host Meeting Day/Time Jean Swanson Pattie Gay-Sittler Mondays, 10 am-12 noon Bob Parks Wayne Rumley Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm Marcia Boyd Joan Hauger Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm Jim McKinney Jane McKinney Wednesdays, 7-9 pm James Howard Mary Lynn Howard Thursdays, 10 am-12 noon Brian Knight Kelli Knight Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm Molly Krumme Mary Carolyn Lengacher Fridays, 7-9 pm Clarke Kendall Joyce Kendall Sundays, 3-5 pm Page 3

For the months of June and July, the FCC Tulsa Outreach team will be sponsoring a collection of items for Tulsa Youth Services. If you are not familar with Youth Services they are a street outreach cetner that helps homeless youth acess basic needs, provides a temorary housing for homeless youth, along with extensive case managment services to develop life skills, achieve educational goals, and develop life skills. There will be a box in the lobby to donate items to this cause. Questions? Please contact Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs Page 4

FCC Activities and Opportunities June 2017 May S M T W T F S 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 July S M T W T F S 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Coffee Bar (EFH) - 9AM Sunday School - 9:30AM Choir Rehearsal (CR) - 10:15AM Worship with East Side Christian, hosted by FCC (S) - 10:45AM Mission Tulsa Meal (EPL) - 1:30PM PENTECOST Coffee Bar (EFH) - 9AM Sunday School - 9:30AM Choir Rehearsal (CR) - 10:15AM Worship (S) - 10:45AM MEMORIAL DAY - FCC and CDC ofþces closed Monday Morning Prayer Group (McD) - 8AM Prayer Group (L) - 9AM Staff Meeting (EFH) - 1PM SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGINS... NO MID-WEEK PEAK NO CHOIR REHEARSAL Afternoon at the Movies hosted by Double Ring Class/ Hidden Figures (FCC) - 12:30PM - 3PM - 11AM (MC) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Monday Morning Prayer Group (McD) - 8AM Prayer Group (L) - 9AM Staff Meeting (EFH) - 1PM Disciples Women Sewing (Room101) - 10AM Day Center Meal Prep (K) - 2PM Day Center Meal Serving (DC) - 5PM Chi Rho Camp Chi Rho Camp - 11AM (MC) Chi Rho Camp 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 TRINITY SUNDAY Coffee Bar (EFH) - 9AM Sunday School - 9:30AM Choir Rehearsal (CR) - 10:15AM Worship (S) - 10:45AM Ministry Council - 12PM Mission Tulsa Meal (EPL) - 1:30PM CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY Worship (ECC) - 10:45AM Monday Morning Prayer Group (McD) - 8AM Prayer Group (L) - 9AM Staff Meeting (EFH) - 1PM Disciples Women (EFH) - 10:30AM - 11AM (MC) Homebuilders Food Pantry (FP) - 10AM 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Monday Morning Prayer Group (McD) - 8AM Prayer Group (L) - 9AM Staff Meeting (EFH) - 1PM - 11AM (MC) 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Coffee Bar (EFH) - 9AM Sunday School - 9:30AM Choir Rehearsal (CR) - 10:15AM Worship (S) - 10:45AM Mission Tulsa Meal (EPL) - 1:30PM Monday Morning Prayer Group (McD) - 8AM Prayer Group (L) - 9AM Staff Meeting (EFH) - 1PM CYF Camp - 11AM (MC) Page 5

Big Elk River Trip On May 5-7, FCC youth went to Missouri for the weekend. Our small, yet mighty, band of 12 enjoyed the weekend in Ginger Blue, Missouri. We left for our adventurefilled weekend at 6 p.m. on Friday night, stopped for dinner along the way, and witnessed the after-effects of the recent flood on the area. We made it to our cabin by 9 p.m., but no one went to bed until at least 1a.m.! On Saturday (the first full day), we rafted for 8 miles on the Big Elk River. We had a picnic lunch while out on the river. Everyone including most of the adults took a nap, and we had a cookout and s mores in the evening when we returned to our cabin. On Day 2, we rafted for four miles on the Big Elk River. (Some of the youth were even crazy enough to float in the single-person tubes, so they could say they had been in the cold river water for the entire four miles.) Then adventured into the Bluff Dwellers Cave in Noel, Mo., where the youth sang a pretty awesome version of Amazing Grace in the cave with great acoustics. Front (L to R): Brooklin Knight, Ezri Rathbun, Korra Northcutt, Aryn Cox, Kerri Northcut; Back: Cassie Sexton-Riggs, Malorie Knight, Kelli Knight, Brian Knight, Kate Northcutt, Gillian Payne, Samantha Cox, and Nick Cox All in all, it was great trip! Until our next adventure, Rev. Cassie (Above, L to R): Kerri Northcutt, Korra Northcutt, Aryn Cox, and Brooklin Knight. (Below): Exploring Bluff Dwellers Cave. Page 6

First Christian Church Tulsa Ministry Council Minutes May 21, 2017 Present: Kathy Davis, Jean Swanson, Susan Prabhu, Brian Knight, James Howard, Clarke Kendall, Mary Ann Hargrove, Andrea Rumley, Chris Payne, Susan Baston, Marcia Boyd, Karen Williamson, Darlene Blackburn, Laurita Williams, Wayne Rumley, Linda Castle Hess, Marilou Burnett, Paul Pinkosky, Charles Hargrove, Rev.Michael Riggs, Rev. Cassie- Sexton Riggs, and Rev. Susan Payne. Call to Order, Welcome and Quorum established. Opening Prayer: Rev. Michael Riggs. Minutes: James Howard moved to approve the April 9th Ministry Council minutes. Mary Ann Hargrove seconded. Minutes approved. Financial Report: Rev. Susan Payne April pledges: 97% of budgeted amount YTD: 106% of budgeted amount * * Note: Pledge income at current date (May 21) has fallen back under 100%. Budget Contingency April Transfer to Budget $0 YTD Transfers to Budget $ 34,800 - $27,500 = $7,300 net transfers to Budget Contingency fund ($18,000 was transferred in March from General fund budget back to Budget Contingency for future use. $9,500 was transferred back to Budget Contingency in April for a total of $27.500. This was possible due to budget supplements from Endowment Trust and Wheeling Trust grants). BC Balance as of 4/30/17 $252,454 Capital Contingency Fund Balance (4/30/17) = $ 31,170 April Income/Expense Income available to budget $240, 869 Expenses (240,793) Excess (deficit) $76 Less Budget Contingency Fund Used 0 Excess (deficit) after Budget Contingency used $76 Accepting scholarship applications through June 15th. Members and children or grandchildren of current members only, per policy change approved by April 2017 Ministry Council. First quarter Outreach for FCC to be paid in May is $11,127.30. Upcoming repairs/expenses: HVAC system in chapel (perhaps as much as $16,000 in repairs); plumbing leak on 4th floor (unknown cost at this time); leak in ceiling above lobby desk ($1,795); replace HVAC unit in CDC classroom ($5,743); freon leak in the fellowship hall ($1,161); leak in HVAC system (the Trane A big chiller, $3,218). We have already incurred the above expenses but they are not reflected in the April financial statement. Resources: Chris Murphy no report Spiritual Growth: Clarke Kendall no report Outreach: Cassie reported that the Outreach project for the summer will benefit Youth Services of Tulsa. Information coming soon. Worship: Mary Ann Hargrove 10 large print, red hymnals are available in the foyers for Worship service. Thanks to Paul Pinkosky for his recommendation. Communications: Chris Payne Chris has created a pull out calendar of church events (for easy reference) in the Vision. Hospitality: Andrea Rumley Phillips graduation was a success! Many thanks to our custodial staff for their help and knowledge for these events. Strategic Planning/Evaluation: Dorman Walton (report by Rev. Michael) the New Beginnings home meetings will begin soon. Lists of the hosts for these meetings are at the front desk on Sundays and with Rev. Susan during the week for sign ups. There will be 4 meetings through the summer for each group. Staff Reports Rev. Michael Riggs The calendar has been full since the previous Ministry Council meeting (Palm Sunday). Michael thanked all who have helped assist with tasks, especially since the departure of Rev. Josh. Michael repaired the sound system in the sanctuary. Zenobia Mayo graduated from Phillips on Saturday and will be ordained at FCC on August 27. On May 28 (Memorial Day weekend), FCC will host a shared worship service with East Side Christian Church. Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs Cassie will take five campers to camp this summer. They will be headed to Anadarko! The youth trip to Pineville was a great success, and the youth will have another trip in July. Outreach projects (Snack packs, food pantry, and Day Center meals) are ongoing. New Business FCC Tulsa is seeking at least one person to attend General Assembly in Indianapolis (pay your own way). Next meeting: June 11, 2017. July meeting moved to July 16. Sunday, June 18 Combined Worship at East Side Christian Church Last year, on Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) Sunday, FCC Tulsa joined with East Side Christian Church to celebrate the rededication of their sanctuary, which was severely damaged by storms. On Sunday, June 18, FCC Tulsa will again worship with East Side at 10:45 a.m. The FCC Tulsa campus will be closed for both the Sunday School and Worship hours. It s good to be together as one body of Christ. Make plans to be at East Side with our brothers and sisters! Reports from Ministry Council Administration: James Howard no report Page 7

Attendance and Gifts Week of Apr. 30 Week of May 7 Worship Adults 73 Children and Youth 14 Total Worship 87 Sunday School Adults 34 Children and Youth 6 Total Sunday School 40 Offering General Fund $1,380.00 Sunday School 20.00 Loose Offering 57.00 Total $1,457.00 Week of May 14 Worship Adults 97 Children and Youth 10 Total Worship 107 Sunday School Adults 80 Children and Youth 5 Total Sunday School 85 Offering General Fund $ 2,047.00 Sunday School 17.50 Loose Offering 29.00 Total $ 2,093.50 Worship Adults 77 Children and Youth 2 Total Worship 79 Sunday School Adults 37 Children and Youth 2 Total Sunday School 39 Offering General Fund $11,475.00 Sunday School 16.50 Loose Offering 85.00 Total $11,576.50 Week of Compassion $20.00 Week of May 21 Worship Adults 80 Children and Youth 5 Total Worship 85 Sunday School Adults 39 Children and Youth 4 Total Sunday School 43 Offering General Fund $ 4,503.00 Sunday School 27.50 Loose Offering 63.00 Total $ 4,593.50 June 1-30, 2017 Jay Gibson 6/2 Millie Elswick 6/4 Amber Blackburn 6/5 Leslie Swanson 6/7 Charles Hargrove 6/9 Tom Vandivort 6/12 Paul Pinkosky 6/13 Tanner Page 6/17 Carl Burkhardt 6/21 Chuck Major 6/21 Sue Ann Duckworth 6/22 Dorothy Herndon 6/22 Derek Vogel 6/22 Mike Miller 6/24 Dorman Walton 6/24 Korra Northcutt 6/27 Ann Sullivan 6/28 Jim Freeman 6/29 Richard Lawson 6/29 Susan Rorschach 6/29 Claudine Powers 6/30 Thank You from Caminante To the Disciples Women of FCC Tulsa: Your gift of $555 will provide school supplies for 55 children served by Caminante in its homework rooms. We would like to thank you in person and make a presentation. We are making a mission trip to Caminante in late July. We are taking four college students and two or three young adults. They will see how your gift changes lives. The children served by Caminante thank you. You are making a difference! We thank you for your generous donation of $555. God Bless, Don Johnson and Loma Sullivan Congratulations, 2017 Graduates! On May 14, FCC Tulsa recognized its 2017 high school, college and seminary graduates. Kudos to high school seniors Katie Murphy (Jenks), Gillian Payne (Union) and Lockie Rathbun (Jenks). Congratulations to Lindsay Swanson (NSU) and Phillips Theological Seminary graduate Zenobia Mayo. We are proud of you all! (Pictured, left to right): Back row: Rev. Susan Payne, Gillian Payne, Lindsay Swanson, Zenobia Mayo and Rev. Michael Riggs; Front row: Rev. Cassie Sexton- Riggs, Lockie Rathbun and Katie Murphy. Page 8

On the Wilder Side Notes from the Bird Lady! Be careful what you wish for. This place has turned into Wild Kingdom! I not only have gold finches, but there is a beautiful red bird joining them that I think is a TANAGER. If that isn t enough, two little wrens have set up housekeeping in my geranium plant. They have worked so hard for a week, carrying twigs twice their size. No eggs yet, but the nest is a work of art! Sixteen of us went to Ponca City last week and toured the Marland Mansion. We had a wonderful guide who told us all the details. It was a really fun trip and very interesting. Mr. Marland was quite a guy. puppy who just walked around and visited folks. He came directly to me, jumped in my lap, and curled up. How did he know I needed a dog? Guess he knew I missed Bear. Then he got down, marched down the aisle, and lay at the groom s feet all during the ceremony. His name is Ollie, and he is so cute! Ever stop to wonder why a round pizza is delivered in a square box? why people go up in tall building and put money in binoculars to see things on the ground? why Tarzan doesn t have a beard? why someone believes you when you say there are 4 billion stars but has to check when you say the paint is wet? why phonetically is spelled with a ph? why banks charge a fee for insufficient funds when they know there isn t enough? I went to an outdoor wedding Saturday, and they had a darling Camp Letter Writing 2017 It s that time of year to talk about summer camp! This year we have three campers and one minister going to camp. And part of camp traditions is about singing for your mail. Please write to our campers this summer if you have time. It really means a lot to receive mail from your church family while at camp. Camp is such a special time to create new friendships, catch up with old friends, and deepen one s faith. Here is our list of campers and what weeks they are going to camp, so you can plan your letter-writing and mailing accordingly. June 5-9, 2017 Chi-Rho Camp (6th-8th Graders) Campers: Brooklin Knight, Kerri Northcutt, Korra Northcutt, Ezri Rathbun, and Rev. Cassie Sexton-Riggs Address: Oakridge Camp & Retreat Attn: Chi-Rho Camp 2017 20007 OK-9 Andarko, OK 73005 June 26-30, 2017 CYF Conference (9th-12th graders) Camper: Lockie Rathbun Address: Central Christian Camp Attn: CYF Conference 2017 #1 Twin Cedar Lane Guthrie, OK 73044 Prayers and Cares Katie Alexander Jim Alspaugh Matthew Alspaugh Amy Barnard Bernie Bowers Frank Brooks Mardell Campbell and family Peggie Clendenin s family Jim Dalby Jeff Daniel Robin and James Dowling Mike Fawcett Jake Flowers Cyrus Ford & family Roger Ford Family of Jerry Gay Larry Gibson Russell O. Grettum, Jr. Nita Griggs Phena Hackett & family Alexia Hale Ebony Hawkins Marcia Hawkins Dan Kimes Irene Lewitt Lyrik Linday & family Jeanne McCharen & family Pat Molloy & family Bill Northcutt Tom Nulf Pat & Carl Oliver Vic Osteen Mark Pitcher Helen Pummill & family Ruth Reather Sharon Redricks Abbey Roberson s mom Bob Rorschach Christie Richardson Schreppel Cindy Semones Betty Smith Michael Smith Beverly Southard Ashley Stubblefield Doug Thompson Opal Irene Tudor s family Neva Varner Rudene Walton Joy Welsh Karen Younger Continued prayers for Prayer Quilt Recipients Ashley, Beckie, Beverly s family, Brian s family, Cailey, Chesney, Christie, Cindy, Cyrus, David, David s family, Debbie, Fredda, Gordon s family, Gyniss, Howard, Howard, Irene, Jake, Jeanne, Jeannie, Jerry, Jennifer, Jim, Joan, John, Joseph (PJ), Judy, Judy and family, Karen, Rev. Katie, Kern s family, Larry and Molly, Les, Lilia, Marcia, Maddie, Margaret, Marilyn, Mark, Michael, Mike, Miranda, Otavia, Paul s family, Ray, Richard, Rick s family, Shaina, Stacee, Susan, Susie, Sybil, Terry, Tom, Tom, Tonya, and Vicki s family. Page 9

The First Christian Church VISION (USPS 012-958) is published monthly for its members by First Christian Church at 913 South Boulder Ave., Tulsa, OK, 74119-2033. Periodicals postage paid at Tulsa, OK. POSTMAS- TER: Send address changes to VISION, 913 S. Boulder Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119-2033. Serving Schedule Sunday, May 28 Elder Prayers: Mary Ann Hargrove, offering; James Howard, communion Communion Preparation: Dorman and Rudene Walton Deacons Serving Communion: Molly Krumme, Sandra Lewis, Jim Gray, Bill Osteen, Barbara Russell, Joe Wilkinson, Christy Brooks, Bob Parks, Sue Parks, Lockie Rathbun, Kylie Rathbun, Ezri Rathbun Flowers for Sunday: Given by Ruthie Wildman in memory of her husband, Les, whose birthday would have been June 14. Scripture Reader: Molly Krumme Serving Schedule Sunday, June 4 Elder Prayers: Jay Gibson, offering; Kate Northcutt, communion Communion Preparation: Chris, Katie and Madeline Murphy Deacons Serving Communion: Molly Krumme, Sandra Lewis, Jim Gray, Bill Osteen, Barbara Russell, Joe Wilkinson, Christy Brooks, Bob Parks, Sue Parks, Lockie Rathbun, Kylie Rathbun, Ezri Rathbun, Korra Northcutt, Kerri Northcutt Flowers for Sunday: Given by Mary Ann and Charles Hargrove in memory of their parents, Gus and Naomi Caldwell and Merwyn and Jane Hargrove. Scripture Reader: Kaicee Mayo Serving Schedule Sunday, June 11 Elder Prayers: Susan Baston, offering; Jean Swanson, communion Communion Preparation: Bill Osteen and Sandra Lewis Deacons Serving Communion: Sharon Regnery, Pattie Gay-Sittler, Brian Knight, Betsi Phillips, Dorman Walton, Rudene Walton, Joyce Kendall, Brooklin Knight, Malorie Knight Flowers for Sunday: In memory of Tom Hopson, whose birthday would have been June 18; given by Marcia Hawkins in memory of her husband, Stanley, and in celebration of what would have been his 96th birthday June 23. Scripture Reader: Betsi Phillips Sunday, June 18 Corpus Christi Sunday Combined worship with East Side Christian Church at ESCC, 1438 S. Indianapolis (East of Harvard at 15th Street.) 9:30 AM - Sunday School; 10:45 AM - Morning Worship. The FCC Tulsa campus will be closed for this joint celebration of Corpus Christi Sunday. The good news... you don t have to drive to Texas to enjoy it! Serving Schedule Sunday, June 25 Elder Prayers: James Howard, offering; Kathy Davis, communion Communion Preparation: Barbara Russell Deacons Serving Communion: Marcia Boyd, Jack Elswick, Millie Elswick, Chris Murphy, Na Karen Turner, Karen Williamson, Madeline Murphy, Katie Murphy Greeter: Flowers for Sunday: Given by Norman and Sue Ann Duckworth on the occasion of their 62nd anniversary. Scripture Reader: Brent Wiescamp Double Ring Class It s Movie Time! Our class will be hosting an Afternoon at the Movies, watching Hidden Figures, at the church, June 1, 12:30 p.m. Popcorn and snacks provided, and non-class members are welcome! RSVP in the Double Ring Class or to Joan Hauger. Next Gen Class In the Last Month: We are continuing to link current events with scripture through the Wired Word studies. Recent topics have included the recent cyberattacks that shut down computers in more than 150 countries, across 300,000 networks. We talked about our own personal vulnerabilities and what security measures we have when under spiritual attack. What measures do we have in place to protect our most precious relationships? (Ephesians 6:10-11): Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Looking Forward: We will continue to utilize the Wired Word curriculum, using current events to lead our discussions. Sojourners Vi Kennett is still roaming the country. Vi, come home! Page 10