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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
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 Laity SundayGreeting, Welcome of Guests, Parish NoticesPlease 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.
(The “V” is 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 FlowersThe 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 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 DoorsThe People of the United
Welcome Friends Old and New!
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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 |
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)
Betty Webb (Ponca City Nursing Home room 202)
Betty Dewhitt (Ponca City Nursing Home)
Mary Lee Hastings (home)
NEWS NOTES
News
A Publication for Members and Friends of Albright United
Volume 10, No. 11
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
Donna Evans
Worship Chair
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Sally Warner hosted the
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
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
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Sunday,November 1All Saints Day Communion | Sermon: | ““Risk-Taking and Service” |
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Sunday,November 823rd Sunday after Pentecost Veterans Recognition | Sermon: | “Extravagant Generosity” |
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Sunday,November 1524th Sunday after Pentecost Pledge Sunday | Sermon: | “Stewardship” |
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Sunday,November 22Christ the King Laity Sunday | Sermon: | “Laity Testimonies” |
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of the Church
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 128 S. Palm RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED vvv The deadline for the December 1st publication of News Notes is vvv “Published Monthly” vvv Delayed televised broadcasts of Albright’s Sunday Morning Worship Services can be seen on Channel 11 at on Wednesday evenings. vvv | | | Non-Profit Organization 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 Administrative Assistant: Chera Brewer | 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 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 Donna Evans Bake 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
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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
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WORSHIP PLANS FOR SEPTEMBER 2009
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Sunday, Sept. 6 | Sermon: | “ Be Doers Of The Word” |
Scriptures: | Psalm 47 James 1:17-27
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Sunday, Sept. 13 | Sermon: | “What Are You Working On?” |
Scriptures: | Colossians 3:1-17 Luke 2:41-52 | |
Sunday, Sept. 20 | Sermon: | “Do You Have A Greater Purpose?” |
Scriptures: | Psalm 19 Mark 8:27-38 | |
Sunday, Sept. 27 | Sermon: | “What Does Wisdom Look Like To You?” |
Scriptures: | Psalm 111 I Kings 3:3-14 |
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 | |
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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!
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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