Skiatook First United Methodist Church

Methodist

Messenger Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the

transformation of the world!

1007 S. Osage

P.O. Box 910

Skiatook OK 74070

www.fumcskiatook.com

Email: office@fumcskiatook.com

918-396-2519

Fax: 918-396-7973

November 2014

Does God Want You To Become a Saint?

The word “saint” has many different meanings to different people. To some, “saint” means a nearly perfect person – a “Mother Theresa” type who obviously gave his/her life sacrificially to God’s work. For the Catholic Church, a “saint” is one who has died and fits a list of specific criteria, including be-ing the means of a bona fide miracle.

Dr. Maxie Dunham says in the Disciple Bible Study curriculum that the saint is, “… one in whom Christ is seen to live again.” It’s that simple. No, saints aren’t necessarily perfect or miracle workers. They are simply faithful Christians who are willing for Christ to be seen again in their everyday lives.

Paul, in his letters to the early church congregations, often addresses his letters “to the saints.”

“To all God’s beloved in Rome who are called to be saints …” (Romans 1:7)

“To the church of God that is in Corinth … called to be saints … “ (I Corinthians 1:2)

“To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi … “ (Philippians 1:1)

It’s obvious that Paul regards “saint” as synonymous with “Christian” or “church member.” Every-body in those churches were called “saints,” whether he knew all of them or not (he didn’t in Rome), whether he agreed with them or not (he didn’t in Corinth), whether he liked them or not (he did in Philippi). All of them were called “saints.”

The Greek word Paul used was “hagion” or “holy one.” A saint was a person called by God to be holy, to be set apart, to stand out from the crowd, to stand up and be counted. A saint was called to be on a journey of life different from the rest of society. A saint was listening to God’s calling on his/her life and was following obediently to the best of his/her ability.

In short, for Paul, a saint is someone who is called by God to be different. And the primary standard was whether they were called, not if they were perfectly obedient in the call! The measure was, “Are they trying or have they given up?”

Let me ask you as you sit and read this article, do you believe that God is calling you to be a special person for Jesus? Do you believe that God needs you to serve in a way that is unlike anyone else be-cause of your unique abilities and strengths? I believe God needs saints everywhere today – in the home, in the marketplace, in the school, in government institutions – everywhere. Why? Because God needs people willing to be different from the crowd, if necessary – for Christ. God needs people “. . . in whom Christ is seen to live again,” as Maxie Dunham put it.

Our world is pitifully confused, self-destructive, mean-spirited. Our world (God’s world) is full of people who need Christ and need someone “in whom Christ is seen to live again.” Would you be will-ing to be a saint? Someone is looking to you for an answer!

Grace and Peace,

George Warren Bartlesville District Superintendent

October Children’s News

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of

Heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

Oh give thanks to the LORD,

for he is good; for his stead-

fast love endures forever!

1 Chronicles 16:34

I am so thankful to be working with your

children in Sunday School and Children’s

Church. It has been a joy getting to know

each and everyone of them!

Miria Jones

405-850-2253

children@fumcSkiatook.com

For your Calendar

Advent Adventures 12/07

We will be doing Starry Night again this year.

Please contact me to sign up for a station in Bethlehem!

The Christmas Story 12/14

We will be telling the Christmas story during second serAdd

to your calendar!

vice.

We welcome everyone, especially the children to participate

in what ever way they are comfortable. Musical instruments,

speaking parts or singing. There will even be parts that

don’t require any of the above. We will have rehearsals dur-

ing Childrens Church. Please contact me to sign up for this

great event! Children thru 5th grade are

Welcomed to Children’s

Church each week. When

you are led to volunteer let

me know. We can work

with your schedule. Curriculum will be provided

to you. The children will love you for it!

Sunday School

We are continuing our study of the Heroes of the Bible thru November.

11/02—David

11/09—Miriam & Moses

11/16—Esther

11/23—Jesus and the children

11/30—A Boy and His Lunch

Acolytes

If your child is 2nd grade or older they are ready to acolyte! There will be a short training session on Sunday 11/16. Please contact me to sign up your child.

In UMW news...

The United Methodist Women Christmas quilt was won by Nanette Waller, who re-tired this year from the VA Hospital in Muskogee. The quilt provided $283.00 toward our new video equipment.

The UMW's *next project* is our annual theme basket silent auction. These bas-kets will be dis-played each Sunday for the congregation to place their bids. They would each make a great Christmas present!

Misc. Happenings

F.I.X. Fifth & sIX

F.I.X. is a weekly Bible Study specifically designed for fifth and sixth

graders that meets every Wednesday during the school year with lots of

fun activities to help kids see, explore and connect the Bible and its teachings to their everyday lives.

Servant Opportunities

Greeters for 2015

There are always opportunities for service within our church. We would love to have new, fresh fac-es join hands with those with ex-perience in areas of service.

We are needing greeters for our 10:30 worship service during 2015. Greeters are asked to ar-rive 15 minutes before worship, and welcome those coming in to worship. It is also a great way to help a visitor or new guest, as well as say hello to our “regulars.” The more volunteers we have, the fewer times each person/couple has to serve during the year.

f you are excited to spread God’s

word and show His love, please call the church office and discuss areas where your light might shine the brightest. 918-396-2519

Servant Spotlight

Many thanks to : James Prather for assembling the baby bed

in the nursery.

Patti McKinney and Lisa Riggs . Patti is our treasurer who pays our bills, maintains our accounts, and helps us keep up with our budget. Lisa is takes care of our payroll, and makes sure we get our checks on time.

The FUMC congregation for your candy donations and making our Trunk or Treat a success!

FIX til SIX

Every third Wednesday

November 15

Putt-Putt Golf

$5

FIX meets 3pm-4:30 every Wed

FIX til SIX every THIRD Wed

3pm-6pm

Congratulations!

Glen & Mary Nelson celebrated their

68th wedding anniversary last month.

Vern & Barbara Fuller celebrated 57

years of marriage.

Charge Conference will be held on Monday, November

10th at 6:30p.m. at FUMC Owasso. Dinner will be made

available from 5:30-6:30 for $5 per person.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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6—8pm: Trunk or

Treat

1 Before bed:

Fall Back Set

your clocks back

2All Saints Sunday with DS George Warren 8:30 Worship

9:30: Sunday School 10:30 Worship 11:45 SPRC mtg. 4:30 Youth Group

3 Noon: level 1 yoga

4 10:00: United Methodist Wom-en 5:30: Weight Watchers 7:00 Boy Scouts 7:00 Administra-tive Council Mtg.

5 noon: level 1 yoga 3pm FIX 6:00: CHUMS to nursing home 6:30: United Methodist Men 6:30 Bible Study: A Disciple’s Path

6 10:00 Prayer 1:00 CHUMS

4:30Chair Yoga

6pm Level 2 Yo-ga

7pm Bible Study

7

Noon: CHUMS

Lunch

8

9 8:30 Worship 9:30: Sunday School 10:30 Worship 11:30 Trustees 11:30 Chili Cook off & Dessert Auction

10 Noon: level 1 yoga

7:00: Charge Conference @ FUMC Owasso

11 5:30: Weight Watchers

7:00 Boy Scouts

12 noon: level 1 yoga 3pm FIX til SIX 5:30pm: Bell Choir 6:00 Chums to Nursing Home 6:30 Bible Study: A Disciple’s Path

13

10:00 Prayer 1:00 CHUMS 4:30Chair Yoga 6 pm: Level 2 yoga 7 pm Bible Study

14 8:30: CHUMS breakfast in Sperry

15

16 8:30 Worship 9:30: Sunday School 10:30 Worship 11:45 Children’s Council meeting 4:30 Youth Group

17 Noon: level 1 yoga

18 5:30: Weight Watchers

7:00 Boy Scouts

19 noon: level 1 yoga 3pm FIX 5:30pm: Bell Choir 6:00 Chums to Nursing Home 6:30 Bible Study: A Disciple’s Path

20

10:00 Prayer 1:00 CHUMS 4:30Chair Yoga 6 pm: Level 2 yoga

7 pm Bible Study

21

22

23/30 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Unified-Worship 11:45: Thanks-giving Dinner 4:30 Youth Group NO 5th Sunday Brunch 4:30 Sunday Funday

24 Noon: level 1 yoga

25

9:30: United Methodist Wom-en to Food Bank

5:30: Weight Watchers

7:00 Boy Scouts

26 noon: level 1 yoga 3pm FIX 5:30pm: Bell Choir 6:00 Chums to Nursing Home 6:30 Bible Study: A Disciple’s Path

27Church Of-fice Closed

28 Church 29 10-12

Office Closed Decorate for

Advent

Skiatook First United Methodist Church

1007 S. Osage

P.O. Box 910

Skiatook, OK 74070

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Let Us Break Bread Together!

On Sunday, November 23rd, we will have Sun-

day school at 9:30, then come together for a uni-

fied worship service at 10:30am. Afterwards, we

will host a Church-wide Thanksgiving Dinner. The

church is supplying the turkeys, and would like

members to bring salads, veggies, and desserts to

share. You are encouraged to invite family and

friends that don’t have a home church. We would

love to break bread with our neighbors! And if you

forget to bring something, come anyway!!

RECYCLE PLEASE

CHURCH INFORMATION

Sunday Services:

Early Worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 – 10:20 a.m. Traditional Worshhip 10:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship: 4 – 7:30 p.m.

Office Phone

918-396-2519

Office Fax

918-396-7973

www.fumcskiatook.com

office@fumcskiatook.com

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We are located at 1007 S Osage St. (North of Marrs Elementary)