voices . September 2007

Welcome to Voices, a monthly newsletter of Mayflower Congregational Church, UCC, a loving community where we welcome all persons into our midst, without regard to race, age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical abilities.

a word from robin

AUTISM PARTNERS TO CALL MAYFLOWER HOME!

Finally, after several years of waiting patiently for the right group to move into the Mary Ann Taggart Christian Education Wing, we have reached an agreement with The Model Program for Toddlers with Autism to operate the first program of its kind in the state of Oklahoma! ::: more

Martha's Circle

Even though January is the "official" start of a new year, many people feel the start of school, either in mid August or early September, signals the start of a "new year". 
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Seven Generations

The polar ice cap and glaciers are melting faster than scientists anticipated, species are disappearing at astounding rates, and the rain forest is being cut and burned at a rate of more than 200,000 acres a day. Energy prices are sky rocketing and extreme weather is becoming a norm. Is there anything that can be done? ::: more

WHIZ KIDS YEAR FIVE

WE NEED YOU! WE HAVE STUDENTS WAITING FOR TUTORS!
NO TEACHING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. TRAINING AND BOOKS PROVIDED.
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International Friends
Connecting local hosts with international students

Oklahoma City University is looking for local persons to treat our wonderful and interesting international students to some Oklahoma hospitality. Volunteers are matched with one of our students and agree to be a friend to them over the academic year::: more

Join Mayflower's Newest Adult Education Program

JustFaith

Do you find yourself wondering how to live your faith in today's complex world, especially in relation to issues of poverty and justice? Do you find that your life is rapidly moving from one year to the next and you have little time to reflect on what it means to live the Gospel as Jesus asks us to do? ::: more

Music at Mayflower
The Music Board of Mayflower Church has been working on a special project since last year. A formal presentation of this project will be made during the Annual Meeting in November. Be sure to attend & give your support to this exciting opportunity. ::: more

A Call to the Annual Meeting

You are invited to attend the annual meeting of the KS/OK conference of the UCC, September 28-30, in Wichita, KS. ::: more

Don't Forget!
Don't forget that Sunday School Promotion Day is September 9th, the Sunday following Labor Day. This is an exciting time for our Sunday School Students.

From Creating to Celebrating

The Spirit of Half Full ... to add to the glass that which is of value and has purpose. Kay Bessler-Northcut posed the question, "For what are you living?" The first half of the glass is for those things that are the constant and necessary occupation for our time, talent, and resources. The next half of the cup is for that which we wish to create and celebrate. For what are you living, indeed! If all of your life is consumed by the mundane and arduous efforts of life, we are truly missing out or ... half empty. ::: more

Voices
The monthly newsletter of Mayflower Congregational Church, UCC
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A special word of thanks to all our contributors: Erma Stewart, David Rucker, Steve Newell, Nancy Klos, Candy Robinson, Karen Spradlin, Toni Harris, Bob Davis, Helen Sullivan, and Robin Meyers. For more information on how you too can contribute to Voices, explore the links below.

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