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CALENDAR AND ACTIVITIES

                      NOVEMBER  2009 

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1   ALL SAINTS SUNDAY-MEMORIAL SERVICE

9:15AM Sunday School Classes   and 5 Practices of Effective Churches

10:30AM Sunday Morning Worship, Memorial Service with Holy Communion

11:30AM  Health Check in Medical Services Room

5 PM  Focus on God for all ages.  

MONDAY NOVEMBER 2   Church Office open from 1-3pm,

           Tuesday through Friday  from 9-12 and l-3PM

TUESDAY  NOVEMBBER 3 

10AM    Dorcas Quilting Group and Lunch

1:30PM  Mary Grace Circle in Earnest Seekers Room

6PM  Dorothy McBride circle in Earnest Seekers Room

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBRE 4

5:30PM  Children's Choir Practice

6PM  TV Broadcast of Sunday's Worship Service on Cable  Channel  11

6:30PM Sanctuary Choir Practice

7:30PM Bell Choir Practice

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5

1:30PM Exercise Class in the Earnest Seekers Room

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6

12 Brown Bag Bible Study in Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7  11AM  Chicken Noodle Lunch in the Fellowship Hall after ther Veterans Parade. $6 Adults.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8

9:15AM Sunday School Classes   

9:30AM ADULT CLASSES WILL MEET IN FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR  A  STUDY ON FRUITFUL CONGREATIONS.

10:30AM Sunday Morning Worship  

11:30AM  Communion in the Chapel

5PM  Sunday Night FOCUS ON GOD   Supper and Studies for whole family.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 9

 Church Office is open from 1-3  PMand Tuesday-Friday from 9-12AM , and 1-3PM

9AM  Line Line Health Screening.  Reservations needed.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10

 10AM    Dorcas Quilting Group and Lunch

1:30PM  Exercise Class in the Earnest Seekers Room

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11    Veterans Day

5:30PM  Children's Choir

6PM  TV Broadcast of Sunday's Worship Service on Channel  11

6:30PM Sanctuary Choir

7:30PM Bell Choir

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12

1:30PM  Exercise Class in the Earnest Seekers Room

 FRIDAY  NOVEMBER 12

12PM Brown Bag Bible Study in Fellowship Hall

6PM  Fun Friday for Kindergarten children through 6ith graders in the Fellowship Hall. l.   

SATURDAY NOVEMBER L4

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15   PLEDGE SUNDAY

9:15AM Sunday School Classes

9:30AM ADULT CLASSES WILL MEET IN FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR  A  STUDY ON FRUITFUL CONGREATIONS.

10:30AM Worship Service

11:30 CHURCH WIDE CARRY IN THANKSGIVING DINNER IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL

3PM District Conference in Stilwater.

3:45PM Mission Committee

MONDAY  NOVEMBER 16 Church Office is open from 1-3  PM

and Tuesday-Friday from 9-12AM , and 1-3PM

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17

10AM    Dorcas Quilting Group and Lunch 

1:30PM Exercise Class in the Fellowship Hall

 6PM  Trustees Meeting

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21

3PM UMW BOARD MEETING in Earnest Seekers Room

5:30PM Children's Choir practice

6PM  TV Broadcast of Sunday's Worship Service on Channel  11

6:30PM   Sanctuary Choir practice

7:30PM  Bell Choir Practice in fellowship hall.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 22

1:30PM Exercise Class in the Earnest Seekers Room

 FRIDAY  OCTOBER 23

1PM  Brown Bag Bible Study in fellowship hall.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 24 

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 25

9:15AM Sunday School Classes

9:30AM ADULT CLASSES WILL MEET IN FELLOWSHIP HALL FOR  A  STUDY ON FRUITFUL CONGREATIONS. 

10:30AM Worship Service

11:30AM  Communion in the Chapel

5PM Sunday Night Focus on God

28 MONDAY OCTOBER 26 Church Office is open from 1-3  PM

and Tuesday-Friday from 9-12AM , and 1-3PM

29 TUESDAY OCTOBER 27

10AM  Dorcus Group-Quilting and Carry-in-lunch.

5PM  Friendship Feast  served  by Albright UMC at the lst Christian Church

7PM  Rock Club meets in Homemakers Room 203 

30 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28  

5:30  Children's Choir practice

6PM  TV Broadcast of Sunday's Worship Service on Channel  11

6:30PM   Sanctuary Choir practice

7:30PM  Bell Choir Practice in fellowship hall

THURSDAY OCTOBER 29

1:30PM Exercise Class in the Earnest Seekers Room

 FRIDAY  OCTOBER 30

1PM  Brown Bag Bible Study in fellowship hall.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31 




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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES


NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 

2

Twila Powell

2

Calvin Golliver

6

Elizabeth Egelston

7

Jacob McBride

8

Patricia Pepper

9

Misty Lackey

10

Betty Covey

10

Lisa Pizzuto

10

Lynnita Miller

11

Charles Bennett

11

Steve Sanders

11

Lonnie Wittmer

11

Brad Whitsitt

12

Johnny Bennett

12

Shannon (Squires) Hoover

12

Michael (Squires) Hoover

12

Mandy Robinson

13

Colton Deming

13

John Lansdown

13

Elaine Cox

15

Traci Townsend

15

Sandy Kirkpatrick

16

Cindy Wilson

18

Michael Brown

19

Sharon (Bowhay) Craft

19

Paulette Cross

19

Amy (Kanelakos) Taylor

20

Maxine Manering

23

Chuck Covey

23

Timilyn Crank

23

Paula Lesnick

23

Cody Robinson

25

Floyd Stewart

26

Trisha Lines

28

Sara Palmer

29

Gable Fransen

29

Carli Grimm

29

Marie King

29

David Wasson

30

Ruth Davis

30

Laura (Cox) Clark

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 

8

Royce & Kathy Caldron

9

John & Thelma Lansdown

14

Mike & Jennifer Douglas

15

Raymond & Lucille Patterson

27

Marvin & Janet Bakker

28

Chuck & Jane Rager



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THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES AT ALBRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Ì Sunday, November 22

 

q       Sunday School……………………………………….…9:15 a.m.

q       Worship Service……………………………………….10:30 a.m.

q       Administrative Council Meeting – Chapel…………..11:30 a.m.

q       Communion In The Chapel…………………………..11:30 a.m.

q       Cantata Practice………………………………………..4:00 p.m.

q       FOG………………………………………………………5:00 p.m.

 

Ì Monday, November 23

 

q       Ladies Home Bible Study………….………………..….6:45 p.m.

 

Ì Tuesday, November 24

 

q       Dorcas Group – Quilting……………….……………...10:00 a.m.

q       Exercise Class……………….………………....……….1:30 p.m.

q       Friendship Feast………………………………………...5:00 p.m.

 

Ì Wednesday, November 25

 

q       Televised Broadcast of Worship Service Channel 11.6:00 p.m.

q       Children’s Choir………………………...……...………..5:30 p.m.

q       Sanctuary Choir……………………………….....……...6:30 p.m.

q       Bell Choir………………………………………...……....7:30 p.m.

 

Ì Thursday, November 26

 

q       Thanksgiving - Office Closed

 

Ì Friday, November 27

 

q       Office Closed

 

Ì Saturday, November 28

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

 

Apportionments - An anonymous donor agreed to match all donations up to $1,000.00 last Sunday that were given towards apportionments.  We collected $1,510.00!  With this generous matching donation, we paid $2,510.00 on apportionments this week!

 

Administrative Council There will be a special Administrative Council meeting right after church today in the chapel.

 

FOG Today is the last FOG for this year.  FOG will resume January 10th.

 

 

  November Food Drive

 

Tom Short, Director of the New Emergency Resource Agency, reports, “Canned vegetables would be a wonderful help”.  Challenge:  Every man, woman, & child bring canned vegetables to church for the November Food Drive!  Please leave your gift of food at one of the church entries and all non-perishable food items will be taken to the NERA.

 

 

This Weeks Birthdays

 

11/23 Chuck Covey, Timilyn Crank, Paula Lesnick, Cody Robinson 11/25 Floyd Stewart 11/26 Trisha Lines 11/28 Sara Palmer

 

 

This Weeks Anniversaries

 

11/27 Marvin & Janet Bakker 11/28 Chuck & Jane Rager

 

 


ALBRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

November 22, 2009      Christ the King/Reign of Christ  

Laity Sunday

 

Greeting, Welcome of Guests, Parish Notices

Please complete the attendance book and pass it on.

 

We pray that God will bless and encourage your life during our time together.

You are invited to leave the world’s distractions behind

—cell phones, pagers, and alarms—

and center your heart and soul on God.

 

THE PRELUDE                                                                                                         Pat Purkey                   

THE LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES                                         Summer & Autumn McBride

 

VTHE CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                          David Miller, Liturgist

 

          The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

                     And also with you.

          Whatever we need as we gather to worship, a merciful and

          loving God meets us here.

                    We assemble with high expectations that God has

                    much in store for us.

          The good gifts God bestows on us here are for our use in reaching out to others.

                    We want to use our talents in the service of Jesus Christ.  Amen.

                                      

(TheVis the sign for the congregation to stand.)

 

VHYMNS OF PRAISE               “Lord, I Lift Your Name On High”                                          2088

                                                         “Shine, Jesus, Shine”                                                  2173            “Shout to the Lord”                                                                     2074

 

VCOLLECT                                                                                                              David Miller

                 

          Let us pray.

         Almighty God,

         To you all hearts are open, all desires known,

         And from you no secrets are hidden.

         Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts

         By the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,

         That we may perfectly love you,

         And worthily magnify your holy name,

         Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 

ANTHEM                                    “Lord, I Want To Be A Christian”                                 Pat Purkey

                                                                                                                         Sanctuary Choir

 

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS                                                                                         Donna Evans                                                               

 

FIRST LESSON                                         Isaiah 6:1-8                                            Calvin Golliver                                            

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE                                                                                     David Miller

 

CALL TO PRAYER                                                                                             Sanctuary Choir

 

PASTORAL PRAYER                                                                                                               

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER                                                                                                         895

 

THE OFFERING

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

THE OFFERTORY                                                                                                 Jason Stillwell

 

VTHE DOXOLOGY              “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow”                                 94

 

VGOSPEL LESSON                             Matthew 16:13-20                                           David Miller

 

VSERMON HYMN                            “I Love to Tell the Story”                                                  156                                               

 

SERMON                                            “Laity Testimonies”                Mary Stanton & Cheryl Taylor

 

VAPOSTLES’ CREED                                                                                                          881

 

VHYMN OF INVITATION                      “Lift High the Cross”                                                    159 

 

An invitation: You may come to the altar for prayer or meditation.  If you wish to profess your faith in Jesus Christ, to transfer your church membership, or to renew your commitment to Christ, you are encouraged to come forward at this time.

 

VDISMISSAL WITH BLESSING                                                                                                 

 

       Your faith has made you well; depart in joy and peace. 

                  Our burdens have been lightened

                  And our hope is renewed.

       God sends you out to all the earth to minister to every human need.

                  God has equipped us to serve where we are,

                  And to reach out in new ways.

       Live out your priesthood under the Great High Priest; follow Christ’s lead,

       inviting others to faith.  Go in God’s peace and grace.  Amen.

                  May our joy and laughter, our love and trust,

                  Attract others to the good news of the gospel.

                  Go in God’s peace and grace.  Thanks be to God.  Amen.

 

BENEDICTION                                        “Make Us One”                                                      2224

                                                                                                                             Congregation

 

THE POSTLUDE                                                                                                          Jason Stillwell

 

VDenotes to please stand, as you are able.

 

 

 

Altar Flowers

The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God and

in honor of Mose Carroll’s birthday, and Mose & Lucille Carroll’s anniversary by Judy Throop. 

Also in honor of Timilyn Crank’s birthday by her family.

Amplified Hearing Assistance Devices

Amplified hearing assistance devices are available for those who have difficulty

hearing the worship service.  Please ask an usher for assistance.

Children’s Bulletins

Children’s bulletins and colored pencils are in the bookcase at the back of the sanctuary.

 

You are invited to receive Communion in the Chapel following worship.

Holy Communion in the United Methodist Church is open to all.

Nursery Available

A nursery is available for your children, ages Kindergarten and under,

during all or part of the worship service.  Please ask an usher for assistance. 

 

Prayers of Joys & Concerns

Prayers of Joys & Concerns cards are at the back of the church and in Sunday School Classes.

 Please write down concerns or joys you wish to have included in our morning prayers. 

Place the card in the basket next to the Prayers of Joys & Concerns cards.

 

We are delighted you have chosen to worship with us today.

Please come and worship with us again. 

If you are looking for a church home we invite you to make Albright your church family.

 

 

Open Hearts   Open Minds   Open Doors

The People of the United Methodist ChurchÔ

 

 

Albright United Methodist Church n 128 S. Palm n Ponca City, OK 74601

Telephone:  580-765-6432

Pastor Cell Phone:  580-763-0386

Church Office:  albrightumc@sbcglobal.net n Pastor: aumcpastor@sbcglobal.net

Web site:  www.AlbrightUMC.org

Church Office Hours: 

Monday – Friday, and

 

CHURCH STAFF

 

Rev. Joe Robinson, Pastor

Chera Brewer, Administrative Assistant

Theodore Spraggins, Custodian

Pat Purkey, Director of Music

 

Jason Stillwell, Pianist

Randy and Tommie Dehn, Youth Directors

Melissa Bradley, Nursery

Cleto LeClair, Nursery

 

 

 

Welcome

Friends Old and New!

 

 

 

 

Albright United Methodist Church

 

November 22, 2009

 

 



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THIS WEEK'S PRAYER LIST


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Let us pray one for the other.  Let us be a church that prays.

 

John Wesley said, “God will do nothing except through prayer.”  God promises us answered prayers.  Mark 11:24: “What things soever you desire when you pray, believe you shall receive them, and you shall have them.”  John 14:13: “And whatsoever you ask in my name, that shall I do.”

EVERY DAY, PLEASE LIFT IN PRAYER: PASTOR ROBINSON AND THE CHURCH STAFF

 

Sunday

November 22

Your own family, our church family and yourself

Monday

November 23

Tom & Pam Salisbury

Tuesday

November 24

Betty Sanders

Wednesday

November 25

Robert Sanders

Thursday

November 26

Roger & Luella Sanders

Friday

November 27

Steve Sanders

Saturday

November 28

Brad & Ashley Saylor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you have, or know of someone who has, physical, spiritual, or emotional needs, please call Deloris Robinson.  She will activate our prayer chain so that the name will be lifted up to our Lord God. 

 

ØJohnny Douglas (San Diego, CA – Mike Douglas’ brother)

Ø Preston & Elizabeth (Michealson) Lopez (Ft. Drum, NY – Grandson in law and Grand daughter of Thelma Michealson)

ØBrandon Woolley (Iraq – Rachel Christy’s great-grandson and Dottie Johnstone’s grandson)

ØSergeant Randy G. Wilson (Iraq – Son of Nancy & Tim Wilson and Evelyn Culwell’s grandson)

 

 

 

ØBishop Robert and Delilah “Dee” Hayes, Jr. (Bishop of the Oklahoma Conference)

ØDr. Bertha “Bert” Potts, Stillwater District Superintendent

ØWar & crisis in the Middle East

ØOur missionary, Rev. Meri Whitaker, Director of Cookson Hills Center United Methodist Mission

ØPresident Barack Obama and all government officials

ØUnspoken requests

ØYouth of Ponca City

ØThe Neighborhood

 

 

10/09

Beverly Simmons

Surgery on arm – Charlie & Kay Miller’s daughter-in-law

8/12

Eldridge Manering

Heart Surgery – Recovering at home

10/06

Kristin Steen

Recovering from eye surgery – Charlie & Kay Miller’s Daughter

8/17

Betty Snow

Health Problems

9/21

Paula Coppock

Health Problems

9/23

Betty Webb

Recovering in the Ponca City Nursing Home

9/28

Twila Powell

Neck problems

10/25

Jamie McGaughey

Recovering from surgery

10/29

Donna Evans

Recovering from heart procedure

11/10

Don Appleman

Health Problems

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

Maxine Bowhay (Shawn Manor Nursing Home room 315)

Bill Brown (Renaissance room 306)

Ralph Cooper (1400 E. McElroy #406, Stillwater, OK  74075)

Evelyn Culwell (Renaissance- room 203)

Ruth Davis (home)

Ray Gould (Westminster Village)

Catherine Graham (home)

Mercedes Hensley (Shawn Manor, #130)

Edith Hobbs (Ponca City Nursing Home room 204)

Jill Horstman (Blackwell, OK)

Marge Howard (Westminster Village)

Mark Keltner (Charlie & Marilyn Keltner’s son-stroke: Westminster Village, #306)

Vincie Paisley (Westminster Village #110)

Stuart Paisley (Westminster Nursing Center)

JD Tomlinson (Westminster Village)

Ruth Villines (Ponca City Nursing Home room 109)

Kenneth Wright (Westminster Village, Nursing 2, #40)

Mary Sue Johns (Westminster Nursing #48)

Mike McCool (home)

Betty Webb (Ponca City Nursing Home room 202)

Betty Dewhitt (Ponca City Nursing Home)

Mary Lee Hastings (home)


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NEWS NOTES

News Notes

 

A Publication for Members and Friends of Albright United Methodist Church

 

 

Volume 10, No. 11                    November 1, 2009


 

                     Greetings:

 

     Your response has been excellent in our focus on Five Practices  of Fruitful Congregations.  We have many people reading the daily devotionals and the attendance at the Sunday school discussion has been outstanding.  Participation in worship has been inspiring.  November 1st we will focus on risk-taking mission and service.  On November 8th we will focus on extravagant generosity.  We hope that this emphasis has been and will continue to be a blessing to you and our congregation. 

     If you are unable to reach me at the church or at home, you may call my cell phone (580)763-0386.  I just want you to know that I am available for you.

     I thought you might want to know where we stand on our apportionments for 2009.  As of October 23, we still have $24,467.00 to give to make 100%.  We have already given 34%.  The challenge is before us and I know we can do it and give our fair share.  Thanks to all for your faithful and generous giving to ministry through Albright UMC.

     I appreciate your excellent attendance at Annual Church Conference.  We had 33 in attendance for the meal and fellowship and for the conference.  It is a joy to serve in ministry with you.

Yours in Christ,             

Joe Robinson

  We want to honor our Veterans on Sunday, November 8th.  Any Veteran or current member of the armed services who was not listed on the Veterans insert last year, please turn your name into the office with Branch of Service and dates of Service.  We need this information as soon as possible.  Thank You.

Donna Evans

Worship Chair

 

  We are having FOG 3 times a month, skipping December and ending in April.  There are two adult bible studies offered, one led by Joe Robinson and the other by Cheryl Taylor. This year we are dividing the Kid’s Group into Pre-K – K, 1st – 3rd, and 4th – 6th grades.  Youth will also meet at this time.  FOG will begin at with a light meal.  We hope to have a brief worship time with singing before going to our various areas. Group time will be from .  DATES: Nov. 1,8,22: Jan. 10,17,24: Feb. 7,14,21: Mar. 7,21,28: April 11,18,25.

 

Fun Friday is for children (pre-k – 6th) and youth.  Children meet from     The children participate in games, crafts, music, story time and snacks. Youth come from to help with the children. From youth enjoy fellowship food & games. Currently children and youth from AUMC, Connor Chapel AME and Shidler UMC attend.  Fun Friday is Nov. 13. We hope to see you there!

 

The Journey of Hope Class will be having their annual Chicken & Noodle dinner on Saturday, November 7th from   They will be serving homemade chicken & noodles, with or without mashed potatoes, hot rolls, and a slice of pie.  Cost will be $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children ages 5 & up, and free for children under 5.  You can purchase meal tickets in advance from any member of the Journey of Hope class.  They will also be selling their delicious homemade noodles for $5.00 a bag beginning Sunday, November 1st.  A signup sheet will be distributed during Sunday School for anyone interested in bringing pies for the event.  Please come join the Journey of Hope Class after the Veterans Parade.

 

 The Mary Grace and Dorothy McBride Circles will meet on October 6th in the Fellowship Hall.  Mary Grace meets at and Dorothy McBride meets at in the Earnest Seekers classroom.  Guests and new members are always welcome.

 

The

Mary Grace Circle
met October 6th in the Fellowship Hall.  Esther Brigden presented a program on the Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan, as well as other missionary programs operating in Sudan.  Joyce Appleman was the hostess.  We also discussed plans for the UMW Salad Luncheon/Bake Sale and other upcoming events.  Our next meeting will be November 3rd.  Essie Ford will be hostess and Esther Brigden will present the program.

 

Sally Warner hosted the

Dorothy McBride Circle
in the Earnest Seeker’s Classroom on September 6th, with 11 members present.  Paula Coppock gave the presentation “Where Would God Sit”.  She talked about God helping us to see that all human beings breathe with the same in-and-out rhythm in spite of our different abilities and backgrounds.  We need to be God’s effective witnesses, experiencing and offering round-table spirituality to everyone.  The next circle meeting will be on Tuesday, November 3rd, in the Earnest Seekers Classroom hosted by Kay Miller at our new time   Guests are always welcome.

 

 The District Conference is Sunday, November 15th at Stillwater First United Methodist Church from   A meal will be served.  The price of the meal is $10.00.  Please let the office know if you would like a reservation for the meal by Monday, November 9th.

 

The Conference and Church offices will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday November 27th to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday.

 

I am reminding my “Penney Pals” that we need to continue bringing pennies every Sunday for the penny bottle.  Christmas will be here before we know it and we want to fill the bottle and give it to someone you help to choose who is in need.  You can bring your pennies up before church services begin, during greeting time, or during children’s story.  Thank you.

Donna Evans

 

 Brown Bag Bible Study meets each Friday at and we bring our lunch and start our study around .  We welcome anyone who would like to join us.

 

Women are invited to our Ponca City United Methodist Women’s Game Day, the third Tuesday of the month.  In November, we will meet at First UMC from   Bring a game to play with others, and be ready to learn a new game from others.  We will not meet in December.  For more information, contact Esther Brigden 765-9611

 

  Have you suffered a broken bone in your hip or spine?  Do you feel as if you are getting shorter?  If you answer “yes” to either of these questions, you may want to consider being screened for the risk of osteoporosis.  We are pleased to offer a Live Line Screening preventive health event that can be used to detect just such a risk.  Life Line Screening uses a quantitative ultrasound bone densitometer, using the heel as a measurement site, to assess one’s risk of osteoporosis.  This screening compares your bone density to that of the average 20-year-old adult female, according to World Health Organization guidelines.  The osteoporosis screening is not only for women.  Of the 10 million Americans who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, 2 million are men.  Register for a Vascular with Heart Rhythm for $139, and receive the Osteoporosis test for just $10 more.  All 5 screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.  Call 1-888-653-6441 for an appointment on November 9th.

 

 

A life of sharing, caring

A love of endless giving together

In the spirit of Christian joy we,

Jody Beth Klingensmith and Christopher Paul Coppock

Invite you to share with us

The joy of our marriage

On Saturday, the twenty-first of November

Two thousand and nine

At two-thirty in the afternoon

Gainesville untied Methodist Church

13710 Milestone Court

Gainesville, Virginia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

Rita Robbins passed away on October 22, 2009.  Please keep her family and friends in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Rita.  A memorial has been established with Albright United Methodist Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

          November 2009

Sunday,

November 1

All Saints Day

Communion

Sermon:

““Risk-Taking Mission

and Service”

Scriptures:

 

Sunday,

November 8

23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Veterans Recognition

Sermon:

“Extravagant Generosity”

Scriptures:

 

Sunday,

November 15

24th Sunday after Pentecost

Pledge Sunday

Sermon:

“Stewardship”

Scriptures:

 

Sunday,

November 22

Christ the King

Laity Sunday

Sermon:

“Laity Testimonies”

Scriptures:

 

 

   Sunday,

   November 29

   First Sunday of    

   Advent

 

Sermon:

 

Scriptures:

 

 

of the Church

October 2009 Monthly Giving

For Albright UMC

 

1st Sunday

$ 8,123.54

2nd Sunday

$ 3,729.94

3rd Sunday

$ 2,005.32

4th Sunday

$ 1,355.42

Total

     $ 15,214.22

 

Monthly Average Needed For Budget:  $19,227.90

 

 

 

 

Conference and Church offices are closed December 24th and 25th for the Christmas Holiday.

 

The deadline for articles, announcements, and thank you notes for the December News Notes is Friday, November 20th.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Albright United Methodist Church

128 S. Palm

Ponca City, OK 74601

 

RETURN SERVICE  REQUESTED

 

 

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The deadline for the

December 1st publication

of News Notes is

Friday, November 20th, 2009

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“Published Monthly”

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Delayed televised broadcasts of Albright’s Sunday Morning

Worship Services

can be seen on Channel 11 at on Wednesday evenings.

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Non-Profit

Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Ponca City, OK

Permit #209

 

 

 

 

 

Church Office Hours:

Monday – Friday - &

 

 

Telephone:  580-765-6432

 

Webmaster:  Rev. William Brigden 

Web site: www.AlbrightUMC.org  

 

 

 

                                                  Our Staff:

 

 

Pastor:  Rev. Joe Robinson, Pastor     

aumcpastor@sbcglobal.net

Administrative Assistant: Chera Brewer

albrightumc@sbcglobal.net

 

 

Custodian: Theodore Spraggins

Director of Music: Pat Purkey

Pianist: Jason Stillwell

Youth Directors: Randy & Tommie Dehn

Nursery Workers: Melissa Bradley, Cleo LeClair

 

 

 

Prayer Chain:  Please call Deloris Robinson at 762-1243

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW EMERGENCY RESOURCE AGENCY

 

 

 

November

Food Drive

 

 

Suggested food item for the November Food Drive: 

Canned Vegetables

 

CHALLENGE:  Every man, woman, and child bring

Canned Vegetables

To the church for the November Food Drive! 

 

Please leave your gift of food at one of the church entries

and all non-perishable food items will be taken to the NERA. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to each of you who donated and also purchased Bake Goods for our annual event.  You always come through and the United Methodist Women will be able to help again in Mission work because of your generosity.  Thanks also, to the following members of the Bake Goods Committee for their hard work with the sale itself:  Alberta Depew, Millie Hibbert, and Deloris Robinson.  And a big thank you to Opal Brown and Pat Purkey who helped us this year (we are going to keep them) as well as Betty Covey and Marlene Wittmer who gave us a hand at first as things came in.  Zenna and Irene must be smiling!!!

Donna Evans

Bake Sale Coordinator

 

 

The Albright UMW wants to thank everyone who had a part in the Fall Salad Luncheon & Bake Sale.  It was again a great success!  We had an abundance of salads and yummy baked goods.  None of this would be possible without the whole church taking part.  I personally want to thank Donna and her crew for taking charge of the bake sale and Don and Joyce Appleman for making the “secret” chicken salad.  I cannot forget Sally Warner for taking care of all the publicity, buying the groceries, and being our treasurer.  The “worker bees” were amazing and I truly thank you for all your hard work.  Thank you to Jim Daniel for creating the three beautiful pumpkins we auctioned off.  If you would like to join the Albright United Methodist Women, please let me know.  We would be happy to have you.  The Fall Salad Luncheon & Bake Sale is only one of the projects we sponsor during the year.  We support our city as well as special projects such as Cookson Hills and Neighborhood Services Organization.  Again, a big thank you to all!

Lynnita Miller

           

 

 

 

 

 

I wish to thank my church family for all their prayers, cards, phone calls, and visits during my recent hospital stay and rehab.  What a blessing to have such a wonderful family!  You are the best!  God bless.

Lila Armstrong

 

A word of thanks to our thoughtful custodian, Theo, who has been opening the door and handing out bulletins before Sunday School at the back door (elevator entrance).  He has a smile on his face, and has been a most welcome sight since he started volunteering for this duty and I have heard many say how much they appreciated it!  Thanks so much, Theo!

Kay Anthony

 

 

 

 

 

Veterans Day was first celebrated in the United States on November 11, 1954.

 

Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907.

 

First national Thanksgiving Day in the United States proclaimed by President George Washington, November 26, 1789.

 

Congress first met in Washington, D.C., November 17, 1800.

 

Standard time began in the United States, November 18, 1883.

 

Will Rogers, American humorist, born November 4, 1879.

 

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WORSHIP PLANS FOR SEPTEMBER  2009

  SEPTEMBER 2009

 

 

Sunday, Sept. 6

14th Sunday after Pentecost

Communion

 

Sermon:

“ Be Doers Of The Word”

Scriptures:

Psalm 47

James 1:17-27

 

Sunday, Sept. 13

15th Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon:

“What Are You Working On?”

Scriptures:

Colossians 3:1-17

Luke 2:41-52

Sunday, Sept. 20

16th Sunday after Pentecost

 

Sermon:

“Do You Have A Greater

Purpose?”

Scriptures:

Psalm 19

Mark 8:27-38

Sunday, Sept. 27

17th Sunday after Pentecost

 

Sermon:

“What Does Wisdom Look

Like To You?”

Scriptures:

Psalm 111

I Kings 3:3-14


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OTHER SCHEDULES AND ACTIVITIES


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WORSHIP LEADERS' SCHEDULES FOR 2009,2010

THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO READ AND BE A PART OF THE MOR NING WORSHIP SERVICE.—Donna Evans, 765 6220 or deevans@cableone.net

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JANUARY - JUNE 2009

January

4

Lee Burge

April

5

Judy Robinson

11

Mary Cantrell

12

John Lansdown

18

Floyd Stewart

19

Paula Coppock

25

Carol Daniel

26

Bill Armstrong

February

1

Don Applemn

May

3

Jeanne Burge

8

SCOUT SUNDAY

10

Calvin Golliver

15

Katie Hill

17

Brooke Steele

22

Bill Brigden

24

Alan Crockett

31

Debi Topper

March

1

Lynnita Miller

June

7

Julie Brown

8

Pat Lutz

14

Pete Hurd

15

Charles Miller

21

Joyce Appleman

22

Alberta Depew

28

Royce Caldron

29

Steve Crank

READERS: Please check the “Preaching Schedule” in the NewsNotes which go out the first of every month. Your reading will be the First Scripture Reading listed for the Sunday you are scheduled to read. In the event the NewsNotes do not reach those of you reading the first Sunday of the month, call Pam for your reading. The schedule is also posted on the bulletin board by the office. .

It is preferred that you read from the PEW Bible ( New Revised Standard Version ) or the large print Bible on the lectern. This way, the congregation can follow you in reading the same thing.

If you are going to be gone, please trade with someone else on the list and let Pam know so she can put it in the Sunday bulletin. If an emergency or last minute change has to be made, let Donna or the office know, and we will find a reader. If, for some reason, you no longer wish to be a reader, Let Donna know .

THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO READ AND BE A PART OF THE MOR NING WORSHIP SERVICE.—Donna Evans, 765 6220 or deevans@cableone.net

IF DONNA DOES NOT HEAR FROM YOU TO THE CONTRARY, SHE WILL TAKE IT FOR GRANTED THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS AND WILL BE WILLING TO READ!

2010

 

JANUARY - JUNE 2010

 

January

3

Royce Caldron

 

April 

4

Pat Lutz

 

10

Paula Coppock

 

 

11

Steve Crank

 

17

Don Appleman

 

 

18

Sandy Kanelakos

 

24

Kay Miller

 

 

25

Charles Miller

 

31

Pete Hurd 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February

7

Carol Daniel

 

May

2

Alberta Depew

 

14

SCOUT SUNDAY

 

 

9

John Lansdown

 

21

Brooke Steele

 

 

16

Judy Robinson

 

28

Lee Burge

 

 

23

Bill Armstrong

 

 

 

 

 

30 

Julie Brown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March

7

Cheryl Taylor

 

June

6

Calvin Golliver

 

14

Bill Brigden

 

 

13

Esther Brigden

 

21

Kay Anthony

 

 

20

Floyd Stewart

 

28

Alan Crocket

 

 

27

Jeanne Burge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READERS:  Please check the “Preaching Schedule” in the NewsNotes which go out the first of every month. Your reading will be the First Scripture Reading listed for the Sunday you are scheduled to read.  In the event the NewsNotes do not reach those of you reading the first Sunday of the month, call Chera for your reading. The schedule is also posted on the bulletin board by the office. . 

 

It is preferred that you read from the PEW Bible (New Revised Standard Version) or the large print Bible on the lectern. This way, the congregation can follow you in reading the same thing. 

 

If you are going to be gone, please trade with someone else on the list and let Chera  know  so she can put it in the Sunday bulletin.  If an emergency or last minute change has to be made, let Donna or the office know, and we will find a reader. If, for some reason, you no longer wish to be a reader, Let Donna know . 

 

THANK YOU FOR BEING WILLING TO READ AND BE A PART OF THE MOR NING WORSHIP SERVICE.—Donna Evans, 765 6220 or deevans@cableone.net






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