JUNE 14, 2019

A PUBLICATION OFOAK HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7815 Hwy. 290 W.Austin, TX 78736 • (512) 288-3836

Pastors Jim Roberts, Katy Fitzgold, Laura Smith Adam

Worship ServicesSunday, June 168:45 a.m., 10 a.m. “Pathways,” and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Jim Roberts “Everything Happens for a Reason” — Deuteronomy 30:19-20a (Part one of four-part series on “Half Truths”) Sunday, June 23 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. “Pathways,” and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Jim Roberts “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves” — Psalm 121:1-2 (Part two of four-part series on “Half Truths”)

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UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS UMW Book ClubThursday, June 27 10 a.m. Church Parlor

This month we will meet in the church parlor to discuss “Forever Herself: A Son’s Memoir of a Remarkable Woman” by Kerry L.Stevens. Kerry, a local author and member of Bethany UMC, will join us as he shares his mother’s story of triumph over adversityand struggle to become her authentic self. Please join us as we meet Thursday, June 27, at 10 a.m. Contact Diana Goodloe atdianagoodloe@gmail.com if you have questions.

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Thank You From the Neumann Family Church family,

Thank you feels so inadequate for all the support, love and prayers that we have been blessed with over the past several months. This is the most wonderful Christian community I can imagine and our family appreciates each prayer and loving deed we received.

All the cards and meals and visits are so appreciated. We felt your love throughout this difficult experience. We especially want tothank all three of our wonderful pastors, Jim, Katy and Laura for visits, special prayers and for their kindness and understanding. Don’s memorial service on May 31st was so perfect and beautiful. The reception was so beautifully handled by that amazing team. Thank you so much for all you do so gracefully and with such love. I was overwhelmed by the number of choir members who took time to come

Radical Hospitality at Oak Hill UMC: A desire to invite, welcome, receive, and care for those who are strangers so that they find a

spiritual home and discover for themselves the unending richness of life in Christ.

and share their gifts and there is not enough gratitude to express to Suzanne and Cathy. Every one of you was special to Don and he loved being part of this choir so much.

Our family has been so blessed for so many years to be a small part of something quite wonderful.

Kit Neumann, Paige, Taylor and Dwinn

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New MembersSay hello to our new members! Pictured below at left is Lydia Lightfoot, who joined at the 8:45 a.m. service on June 2. At right is the Guffin family (Troy, Missy, and Juniper), who joined at the 11:15 a.m. service on June 9. Welcome to Oak Hill UMC!

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CHILDREN’S NEWS

Backpacks, School Supplies Needed for School The Children’s Ministry is gathering backpacks and school supplies for Palm Elementary School. If you would like to help, contact Jenny Holm at jenny@oakhillumc.org for more information. The donations will be presented to the school by Aug. 1.

Soles4Souls Donation Drive Ends This Sunday, June 16New or gently worn shoes are needed for Soles4Souls, an organization that creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. A donation bin is located in the Narthex. Our goal is 500 pairs. Shoes can be men, women, or child sizes. We ask that athletic shoes be tied together for ease of sorting.

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Choir Returns from Italy TourMembers of the Oak Hill UMC Chancel Choir returned to Austin June 12 following a tour of Italy. The Oak Hill singers joined students and alumni from the University of Texas and were under the direction of Dr. Suzanne Pence. The choral group performed in Rome, Florence, and Venice.

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YOUTH NEWSIt was a successful Youth Summer Kick-Off June 2 as the Oak Hill Youth welcomed incoming sixth graders to the group. Thecelebration was held at the pool at Garrison Park.

Update on the Youth Wing RenovationsProgress continues! For more information about the project and how you can help, please contact Matt at matt@oakhillumc.org.

June 17-21Pull carpet up in youth lounge and Sunday school room; tile floor in youth lounge (need 6-8 people)

June 24-July 5Paint the hallways and middle room in youth wing (need 6-8 people)

June 24-July 5Floor removal in middle room and hallways (need 6-8 people)

July 15-July 19Floor Installation; stain the floor in youth wing (need 3-4 people) Sunday, June 16Join Lisa and Matt for Sunday School at 10 a.m. Remember, we’re now meeting in Room C-201 in the Children’s Building. Seeyou there! No Youth Group on June 16.

June 17-21Youth Week! What a great lineup of fun activities! Adult drivers are needed...please consider helping us out. (Must be SafeSanctuary trained.) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4baeae2ba4f94-yubers

July 8, 10, 12, 15, 17 “M.A.T.T.” Camp! For middle-schoolers ONLY. This will immediately follow MaD Camp. http://www.oakhillumc.org/matt-camp/

We Need Suppers/Snacks!Youth isn’t Youth without a light supper or some yummy snacks! Will you help us out, Mom and Dad? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4baeae2ba4f94-smallFor information on the above events, contact Matt at matt@oakhillumc.org.

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OHYOUTHMIN/

For all the latest info check out our Parent Info App: https://band.us/n/afa4Y8a9a0G1p

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Camden Tennyson Hall was baptized on June 2. Camden is the son of Kristin and Adam Hall.

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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES NEWSGet Connected!

What’s on your summer schedule? How about making time to change a life? Visit the Connection Station to learn about volunteeropportunities. A few hours of your summer may make all the difference to someone—maybe that someone is you!

Current opportunities:

Food Bank Thursday, June 20, 9 a.m.-noonSaturday, July 13, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Austin Resources for the HomelessJune 28July 26August 23

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Our Prayers, Presence, and GiftsPresence (June 2): Sunday School — 117 8:45 a.m. — 145 10 a.m. — 68 11:15 a.m. — 162 Legacy Oaks — 28 Sodalis — 10 Worship Total — 413

Gifts (June 2): General Fund — $18,734 Building Fund/Debt Reduction — $100 Hugs — $100 Music Memorial — $345 The Refuge — $2,999 UMCOR — $200

Gifts (June 9): General Fund — $28,587 Building Fund/Debt Reduction — $85 Endowment Fund — $25 Music Memorial — $65

Prayers:Bob and Fran Batch; Jack Cartwright; Robert Claypool; Penny Raye Clinton (Josephine Jarrell’s cousin); Jack and Betty Cook (Sheryl Stack’s mother and stepfather); the Rev. Rod Corder (Cliff Corder’s father); Carole Cortez; Bill Duke; Virginia Godfrey (Priscilla Feuer-bacher’s sister); Brad L. (friend of Lou Heavner); Jake Lawler (Don and Kathy Lawler’s grandson); Laura Lee; Cindy Nolan (Nancy Davila’s cousin); our pastors and the church; Jewell Pampe; Cameron Pavlic (Sasha and Neal Pavlic’s son); family and friends of Bill Reed (Bill passed away June 10; services will be June 21 at 3 p.m. at Oak Hill UMC); Cherrie Shoemaker; Shirlene Shreckengaust; Bob Stapleton; Teresa Talley (Lynn Sampsell’s daughter); Billy Vestal (Judy Vestal’s father); Rick White (Karan and David Stripling’s son-in-law); family and friends of Reggie Wilson (Reggie passed away May 11; services will be June 28 at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill UMC)

Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times through confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They provide the emotionaland spiritual care needed when someone is faced with a crisis or difficulty such as grief, spiritual needs, health issues, relationshipproblems, job situations, or other life challenges. If you are in need of someone to share your concerns, please email Alana Oehlerat also@austin.rr.com or call her at (512) 289-1988 and ask about speaking with a Stephen Minister. For more information: www.oakhillumc.org/stephen-ministry/.

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Mark Your Calendars!June 17-21 — Youth Week June 30 — Endowment SundayJuly 8-12 — MaD Camp (9-noon) July 15-19 — MaD Camp (9-noon) August 5-9 — Cub Camp (9-noon)

Oak Hill United Methodist Church7815 Highway 290 WestAustin, TX 78736www.oakhillumc.org

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Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMCPastors Jim Roberts Katy Fitzgold

Laura Smith AdamDirector of Music Ministries Suzanne PenceAssociate Director of Music Ministries Kati CoxHandbell Choir Director & Accompanist Cathy IngersollOrganist Sheryl StackPathways Worship Leader Nick AndrewsDirector of Preschool Ministries Jennifer BarkisDirector of Children’s Ministries Jenny HolmAss’t Director of Children’s Ministries Nicole RoeslerDirector of Youth Ministries Matt VillegasFinancial Administrator Angie BraggFacilities Administrator Daniel UrrutiaOffice Manager Kathy WilliamsonDirector of Connections and Service Vicki MatustikDirector of Communications Don KerrAudio/Video Technician Evan Ingersoll