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The Link September 2017
The Link September 2017
At Moore 1st UMC, we have united around a common mission, vision, purpose, and core values. We have completed a process of clarifying our mission and incorporating it into our work making new, committed followers of Jesus and sharing Christ with everyone. As you will see below, as we will say together in worship and when we meet, and as we will live out our calling to follow Christ, our clarified mission is:
Serve God. Grow Disciples. Share Christ. With Everyone.
Serve. Grow. Share. These ideals have be-come actions that drive the work we accomplish together. The clarification of our mission and the introduction of a discipleship plan for new and existing members will strengthen our church and help us live into the future God desires for us. In the coming days, there will be a new section of our website you will find at moorechurch.com/disciples. On this page, you will be able to sign up for and actively engage in our new discipleship plan with other members of our church and community.
Tuesday, September 5 | 6:00 pm
Room 208
The Mission Committee will resume their
meetings at this time.
I just wanted to say “thank you” for all the you do and have done for my residents at Langley Village.
I, and some of my residents wanted to let you know how very much we appreciate it. May God
Bless You All!
With warmest wishes,
Linda Mirrick, Manager
Thank you so very much for allowing us to use your
wonderful facilities during our mission trip. We deeply
appreciate your hospitality!
Together on His mission,
Denise Hartford & the Iowa Mission Team
Please check moorechurch.com for the most up to date version of the Church calendar.
A calendar for the week can also be found in your worship bulletin each Sunday.
Ladies from Moore 1st, Bridgeview, Journey Church & St. Andrews Catholic
join together on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm for an insightful book
club, snacks & laughter.
Sept 25 To Kill A Mockingbird Moore 1st
Oct 23 A Man Called Ove Bridgeview
Wednesdays | 6:10 - 7:15 pm
Choir, activities and Bible study for children in
Kindergarten - 6th Grade. Midweek Kids will
meet in the Fellowship Hall following Soul
Food and Midweek Worship. For more infor-
mation, or to sign up, contact Amy Graves at
794.6671 or [email protected].
Tuesday Mornings | 10 am | Rm. 209
Join us for this no-commitment weekly study as we
dive into a different topic each week and explore
how we apply our faith to major current events and
life issues.
Facilitated by Amy Graves & Richelle Leibold.
Sept 5 – Confederate Memorials Sept 12 – Mass Incarceration Sept 19 – Ethnic Diversity Sept 26 – Gene Editing Oct 3 – Homes for the Homeless Sign-up is NOT required, however if you would like
to receive relevant articles to read ahead of time,
please e-mail [email protected]
Wednesdays | 6:15 pm | Rm. 209
Join us as we unpack the book of Titus and are
challenged to display the gospel in our live through
doing good. We do good works not to earn God’s
favor, but as a result of God’s favor. When the
gospel has truly taken root in our lives, it produces
the fruit of godliness. As we pass these things on to
future generation, the Church stands in bright
contrast to the darkness of the world.
This 4-week study will be facilitated by Kenna
Johnson.
6th - 8th grade
students are
invited to join us
for Confirmation
(Year 2), beginning
September 10. Confirmation is a time for
students to examine the United Methodist
Faith, to learn more about Moore First United
Methodist Church, and to decide if they would
like to confirm their faith in the UMC and be-
come baptized members of this congregation.
Confirmation will be held during the Sunday
School hour in room #. Confirmation is led by
a team of dedicated adults and includes
weekly lessons, a retreat, and multiple field
trips. If your student DID NOT participate in
Year 1 of confirmation, but would like to
participate in Year 2, please contact
[email protected] no later than
September 3 so we can ensure to have
enough books.
FOOD
SOUL
Please donate at least $2 per person per
plate to help offset the cost of these meals so
that we may continue to serve you and our
community and our homebound.
Menu
6-Sep Cheesy Eggs, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
13-Sep Taco Dogs, Hash Browns
20-Sep Greek Burgers on Pita, Tator Tots
27-Sep Chicken Lo Mein, Szechuan Green
Beans
If you have special dietary needs, please by Monday to let us know so we can prepare for you.
Feeding your appetite physically, mentally
and spiritually.
Many, many years ago, I went with a group to Alive in Saturday Night at Skyline Urban Ministries. At this event, we would provide dinner and a wor-ship service to those who were homeless in the community. Hayley was 5 years old and along with some of our other kids that went, dressed up as clowns to bring smiles and laughter to those who came. The only other thing I remember about that event is that there was one woman who smelled awful. She probably didn’t bathe for a very long time. I sat next to her and couldn’t get the smell out of my nose for days. It was uncomfortable for me but I always remember how uncomfortable it must have been for her. Our homeless population is quite uncomfortable with their smell. They live around it 24/7 except of course for those times they are able to shower and put on fresh clothes here. Think of the luxuries we have, homes that are blessed with; lighting at night, air conditioning/heat, running water, showers, refrigeration, showers, baths, pillows, a place to leave our belongings. The list could go on and on. I imagine you are much like me that are totally inconven-ienced and frustrated when the electricity goes out or water service is disrupted. I’d like to say, ‘homeless people have a choice’ and feel less responsible for helping them but I know better. Many of our homeless don’t have a choice, family is not an option, curing mental illness is not an option, employment for a homeless person without a permanent address or phone is not an option for most places. And then, there was the homeless person who taught us all how to serve, how to love, and who to bless. He walked dirt roads. He didn’t have access to a shower, bath, running water, electricity, or a washing machine. He probably smelled much like that woman at Skyline. If He walked in, would you scoff at how He looked, how He smelled, how dirty He was? Would you turn Him away? He taught us that when we do something for these people, we are doing it for HIM! So, the next time you see a homeless person, breathe in and allow yourself to be uncomfortable. Uncomfortable enough to do something to change yourself!
Richelle Leibold Director of Outreach and Welcome Ministries
Go outside your comfort zone and watch what God does through you!
1. Offer to lead children’s Sunday School.
2. Stay Wednesday evenings for showers for the homeless.
3. Deliver meals to homebound friends on Wednesdays at 5.
4. Wash clothes of our homeless.
5. Invite people from the library to come over for dinner (many homeless hang out there)
6. Join an outreach ministry of taking meals on the road to the homeless in the commu-nity.
7. Pick up high school students with our van on Monday and have lunch with them.
8. Express interest in a Saturday morning mission home repair team.
9. Join our Foster Care support team and spend one Friday night a month.
10. Lead a Wednesday night activity with our children.
Contact Richelle or Amy at 794-6671 to get uncomfortable.
It has been a very busy summer
with camps and events filling our
youth calendar. One of those events
was our youth leadership retreat at
Fort Gibson Lake in Wagoner, OK on
August 11-13th. 12 youth and 4 adult
leaders spent the weekend discuss-
ing the future of our church youth program and also deep discussions about Jesus and our faith.
The youth brought ideas forward, discussed them and voted to make some changes to the program.
The first change that was made was the decision to rebrand the youth program in order to reinvigor-
ate it and bring new life and excitement for current and future members. The Agape Youth Group
will now be known as Moore 1st UMC Impact Student Ministries. Along with that change, the team
came up with a mission statement, vision, motivational battle cry, and key Bible verses to be the
foundation for the group. We are excited to start the new school year with a new identity and atti-
tude! You can see the new information about the group below.
Mission Statement: A safe place where students can participate, interact, grow, serve, catch fire,
and experience God through friendship and love.
Vision: Making an impact and change for the future.
Motivational Battle Cry: We are not kids, we are future leaders!
Foundational Bible Verses:
Colossians 3:14-15 – Above all, clothe yourselves with love,
which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the
peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as
members of one body you are called to live in peace and al-
ways be thankful.
Psalm 133:1 – How wonderful and pleasant it is when broth-
ers and sisters live together in harmony!
Email: [email protected]
Impact Text Alerts: Text @impact405 to 81010
(Download Remind App)
Impact Facebook Page: @Moore1stStudentMinistries
Upcoming Events:
September 10th
– Car Maintenance with Joe Harper
September 17th
– Back to Church Celebration/Carnival
September 24th
– Parent Appreciation Lunch
(All Youth Parents Attend)
September 27th
– See You At The Pole (#SYATP)
Breakfast Taco Sundays – September 10th & October 1
st
Meeting Times
Sundays: 9:30 – 10:30am – Impact Student Sunday School
Sunday evenings: 5:30-7:30pm - Impact Food, Fun &
Fellowship
Wednesdays: 5:30-7:30pm – Impact Bible Study following
Soul Food.
4-Sep Labor Day - No School
11-Sep Quesadillas, Chips & Salsa
18-Sep Taco Dog, Hash Browns
25-Sep Subs, Chips
Fast, fresh lunch served with
smiles with time to laugh and relax
with friends before heading back to
class. Free transportation is
available but requires parental
permission. Go to
moorechurch.com to fill out paper-
work. Meet a church van in the
Moore High School circle parking lot.
Suggested donation $2. All high
school students, and teachers are
welcome to join us.
Gerald Krows took members down memory lane with pictures when Seniors on the Go met in
Fellowship Hall for their monthly fellowship luncheon on August 10. Hosts and hostesses were
Donna Brooks, Mary McKnight and Dale Bergman. Forty-nine members attended. Visitors were
Darlene Bailey, Ramona Duff’s daughter, Debbie Duff, Kathy Burkhart, Janet Copeland, Eleanor
Fuller and Evan Cherry.
Gerald showed photos of past trips and members guessed when and where. It brought back
remembrances of good times.
Lila Mulkey shared those ailing and those on the mend: get well to Louise Villemarette,
recovering from broken hip, Joan Strong with heart issues, and Don Ledbetter.
Since VNA lost their funding, flu shots will no longer be given in October, so individuals can get
those at the Health Department or their pharmacy.
Landon Heath reminded the group of the upcoming Christmas show “Riders in the Sky:
Christmas the Cowboy Way” on December 12 at OCCC. Tickets are $25 and need to be purchased
by December 1. Also, the Senior Cabaret will be October 22 at 3 pm at what was formerly Hillsdale
Bible College.
President Joyce Statton reminded the group of the next meeting on September 14 when a gospel
band will entertain, followed in October by Mike and Kenna Johnson showing slides of their recent
trip.
Are you caring for a spouse, a parent or other loved one who now has Alzheimer's or dementia?
This group is for you. We meet monthly to share with each other what challenges we are facing and
how we might learn from one another. 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2 pm.
Info: Connie Boevers 264-7893
Sunday, September 24 | 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Join us on the ‘Concrete park’ along Broadway
and Main St. Our corner will be the COLORING
CORNER with outdoor chalk for hop scotch or to
engage in sidewalk art.
We will also serve water and fruit slices in our
Moore First cups to all who attend.
If you would like to be a part, join in the games
and activities or bring your bike, skates, or dancing
shoes to play on the concrete park. Bring them with
you to church and stay.
There will be food trucks available to purchase
your lunch.
Beginning September 16th
2nd and 4th Saturdays | Fellowship Hall
9:30 am - Toddler Tumbling - 3 - 5 year olds
10:30 am - Elementary - 6 - 9 year olds
Parents must remain on premises during
class.
Presentation/Recital: December 9th
Questions: Contact Tiffany Stephens at
Register online at moorechurch.com
or pick up a registration form
in the front office.
Yoga ~ Mondays
Spanish ~ Tuesdays Chapel ~ Wednesdays
Biblical Teaching Everyday
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Ages: 3 months – 4 years
3 days/week is $270 per month for the 1st child;
$250 per month for the 2nd
& subsequent children
2 day/week option is $180/month
Facebook: @heartsofmoorepdo
Email: [email protected]
Website: moorechurch.com/pdo
Saturday, October 28 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Christian Life Center
Interested in purchasing booth space at the annual Fall Festival hosted by the UMW? Contact
Heather Kalkbrenner at [email protected] or 405.760.9985 to apply.
Saturday, September 2 | 8:00 am | Fellowship Hall UMM is going to be meeting for prayer break-fast again! Saints of Moore 1st UMC started this tradition over 30 years ago. We will honor them by continuing to meet on the first Saturday of the month for a hearty breakfast, short devotion, some singing, and lifting up prayer requests and joys!
This event puts kids in a drag strip style race to
see who’s the fastest speed demon on three
wheels… plastic big wheels!
Moore First United Methodist Church sponsors
one of these big wheels. We will decorate it, pa-
rade it, and cheer the racers on!
We will also have a track side booth to show the
community the many ways they can get involved
with Moore First!
Our custom Big Wheel team is in process of
decking out our Big Wheel, but you can be
part of the pit crew on September 23,
4:30-7:30 pm.
If you are a cheerleader of years past or a
wannabe cheerleader… here is your chance!
If you are proud of being a member of Moore
First and want to tell others how good of a
church we have, we need you!
Contact Richelle at 794-6671 or
to rev up our Big Wheel!
Wednesdays, beginning September 6 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Room 114 | 18+
Explore your inner artist, experience the Holy Spirit! Come once, come every week, the choice is
yours. Pray while you paint and hear inspiring words from the instructor. Fifteen Easels, paint and
brushes available or bring your own. $5 per week covers cost of canvas, paints and use of brushes.
The lazy days of summer & vacations are over & school sessions have begun. This means that
UMW is entering the busiest time of the year! Our General Meetings & Circle Meetings start back
up, planning all the events that will take place between now & the end of the year.
Nevertheless…first things first! A SUPER BIG THANKS to everyone’s generous jeans donation. We
received more than enough for our project early & passed the best donations to the Homeless Minis-
try & the area Domestic Violence shelter.
We are the proud hostesses of the Heartland District Annual UMW Meeting. Twenty-eight UMWs
from churches across our District are invited on Sat, Sept 23 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Our speaker
is Yolanda “Faye” Perry & her topic is “Be Just. Be Green.” With its emphasis on climate justice, it
is one of the UMW National Office’s four social justice priorities. She will be tying together two of
the hottest topics in the news today, Social Justice & Going Green. We have the opportunity to hear
firsthand what we as UMW groups & churches can do locally to make a difference. The meeting is
open to ALL UMW members & women guests who are interested in UMW, climate justice, & going
green.
The Charla Circle will host their Annual Indian Taco Dinner on Sunday, Oct 15, complete with made-
from-scratch fry bread. This is in conjunction with the Bishop Janice Riggle Huie preaching at the
early service & combined late services that day. There are two servings: 11:00 AM & 12 noon in the
CLC. This yummy dinner also includes a delicious array of desserts & beverages. There is no
charge but donations are welcomed. The donations go to support missions involving women, chil-
dren, & youth specifically. Come hungry, stay a while & share the Word!
It’s one of the busiest days for the City of Moore with the Red Ribbon parade, Trunk or Treat, & Old
Town Halloween Trick or Treating! The Fall Festival is right in the middle of all of this & will be in full
swing from 9 am to 3 pm. The Festival is & has been an inviting door into our church family. UMW is
a proud sponsor of this event highlighting all the different offerings one can be a part of at Moore 1st.
Why is this date important to you, if you are not a UMW member? Your church organizations
can fund raise to support your missions with tremendous community support. UMW charges outside
vendor’s booth space but FUMC groups aren’t charged for space. However, sadly, last year several
church groups waited until the last minute to reserve a booth & it was too late. So….how do you get
set up for this BIG day at the church? Contact Heather Kalkbrenner (760-9985) or Joyce Peters
(206-4872) today to reserve your space before we are fully booked.
Wednesday, September 6 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Join us as we sing for an hour and then en-
joy fellowship around Strawberry Shortcake
with ice cream!
The Chancel Choir sings 3-4 times a month
in the 10:45 am service and occasionally in
the 8:15 am. Childcare is provided for all
rehearsals.
Sunday, September 10 | 3:30-5:00 pm
Join the Singing Seniors with Director Phyllis Nichols
as they prepare for a Christmas concert that will be
presented on Sunday evening, December 3, 6:00 pm.
Practices begin Sunday Evenings, starting September 10 thru December 10. 4:00-5:30 pm.
**Quick Parents Meeting: Sunday, September 10 at 4:00pm.
“Dr. Newheart’s Christmas Cure”
A musical comedy by Kathy Hill with choreography that includes “bigger than life” characters for
children & adults from disorderly orderlies to the trio of pink ladies. Children arrive at Dr. Newheart’s
clinic with all kinds of ailments. Her diagnosis is that they have heart problems brought on by the
”Christmas Day Dumps”. The doctor determines that they need new hearts that only Jesus can
cure. Practices will be held on Sunday afternoons starting September 10 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.
Led by Ginny Pass and Brooke Perez. Plan now to be a part of this ministry.
Performance on Sunday, December 10 at 6:00 pm.
Wednesday, September 6 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Practices resume at this time.
Communion Sunday, September 3
Back to Church Sunday, September 17
Christmas is just around the corner! The Chancel Choir will be singing music from the collec-
tion “The Light of Christmas” arranged by Phil Barfoot which includes songs made popular from sev-
eral Christian recording artists! Practice CDs will be made available with your specific vocal part the
loudest on the CD. Join us! Practice will be the last 30 minutes of the Chancel Choir rehearsal.
Dave Archer/Curt Bauer/Phyllis Nichols/
Mary Helen Rose/ Eddie West
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Impact Student Ministries
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District Rally with several other
youth groups in the area.
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