voices . May 2008
| a word from robin | 363 Group |
| Martha Circle | JustFaith |
| Christian Ed | Mother's Day |
| From Karen Spradlin, Justice & Witness Organizer | Christian Education Board |
a word from robin
Martha Circle May 2008 As it was April 1, or April Fools Day, our April Martha's Circle meeting was organized keeping fun and spring in mind. Nancy Klos and Hazel James hosted the meeting, decorating tables with flower centerpieces and a fun riddle at each place setting. After enjoying a potluck buffet and angel food cake with a choice of toppings, laughter filled the room, as ladies took turns telling a joke or a funny story. ::: more Christian Ed Faith: Express Yourself Faith gets expressed in many forms, some of the most important forms are charitable actions and kind and affirming words. The Biblical writers were inspired to say such things as: "Now abide these three - faith, hope and love . . . -- "we walk by faith not by sight. . . - "for by grace are you saved through faith" -- and "without faith it is impossible to please God. . ." ::: more Strengthen the Church From Karen Spradlin, Justice & Witness Organizer Kansas/Oklahoma Conference, United Church of Christ On Sunday May 4th and 11th, we will be receiving the second national special mission offering of the UCC - the Strengthen the Church offering. This offering builds the UCC's future. It funds new congregations (we have three church starts in Oklahoma at this time - Norman, Enid and Owasso) and renews existing ones. ::: more | 363 Group Update
Carnival Meal - The 363 Group will be providing a meal during the church carnival after church on June 1st. Please join us for a hamburger, hot dog, salad, or taco salad. Providing Food for a 363 Group Meal - The 363 group provides a meal at 11:30 am every other Saturday at the Homeless Alliance facility ( NW 3rd St and Virginia ) for the poor and homeless of our community. If you are interested in preparing a food item for one of our meals please contact Steve Newell at 946-8096, or email snewell@cox.net ::: more JustFaith Meetings: JustFaith is more than a study group, it is a transformational experience. We live in the richest country in the history of the world and most of us are the beneficiaries of the American global economic system. Yet millions in this country see none of these benefits. We live in a country whose founding fathers developed a system of government dedicated to "peace and justice for all." Yet millions in this country have no peace and no justice. Oklahoma is the center of the "Bible Belt" with one of the highest percentages of professing Christians in the world. ::: more Mother's Day Celebration
On May 11, 2008, adults and children of all ages will gather at the south steps of the State Capitol for a 3 pm celebration. Mothers Acting Up is sponsoring this event to stand up for children in Oklahoma and around the world so that they may grow up in a world that is safe, healthful and environmentally sound as well one in which they receive a good education. ::: more John Clark, Lupe Davidson, Jeanne Garvin, Don Holladay, Julie Jones, Nancy Klos, Kathy Moore, Jenifer Seal, Debby Senior, Candy Robinson, Gail Vines, Collin Walke, |
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