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AN OUTREACH TO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OFF AMILY OFFAITH MCC

April 1997

PRAYER LIST,
Sundays
9:15 am Adult Ed.
11 :00 am Worship Service

- Carol and Family, who
are dealing with AIDS
- MCC of Greater
Tulsa's pastoral search

Wednesdays
6:30 P.M. Bible Study
7:30 P.M. Choir

- Family of Faith's
pastoral search

Thursdays
7:30 P.M. Co-Dependency
Group

MONTHLY
1st Sunday of Month
Potluck
A Pop Machine
Piano
Sound System Floor
Monitor
CD Player
Cards & Stamps

1st Frida_y of each Month
SAFEHAVEN
(ages 18-30)
2nd Sunday of each Month
Board Meeting
(open to all)
I 0th of each Month
Newsletter Articles Due
2nd Tuesday, 7:00
Fund Raising Team
Meeting

by Kathleen Sou th erland
The Theme of Heartwings IX 1997 was "Love Knows No Boundaries,"
with Scripture reference of I John 4: 12: "No one has ever seen God; if we
love one another, God abides in us and God's love is perfected in us."
Emphasis was placed on the boundaries we, as a community, place on
each other and how as a comm unity of faith we must remove those
boundaries to take our love on out to the "mainstream" world.
The Conference opened Friday evening with worship service of
Praise, Testimony and Song. It was a very Spirit-filled event and quite
moving. A get-to-know each other happening followed the service as we
had attendees from all four states of our District: Oklahoma Arkansas,
Texas and Louisiana.
Saturday was filled with workshops; as usual, there were those
scheduled opposite each other, making the decision difficult for me.
There are always more workshops than time to attend, but well worth it.
I was especially impressed with a workshop led by our new District
Coordinator, Eleanor Nearly, Making the Connection: Lesbian and Gay
People in Recovery, which explored parallel effects of addiction and
oppression. It was most informative and quite interesting.
Following the other workshops and lunch, there was a DCOL
(District Conference on Laity) business meeting. While it may not sound
like the most interesting part ofmy day, as your Lay Delegate, I went and
was pleasantly surprised to attend a well-run, fast-paced meeting with a
high level of accomplishment.
Saturday evening was again one of the highlights. For the second
year, Marsha Stevens performed in concert, with a Valentine's Dance
following. Marsha's Testimony in Song is one of the most moving events
I've ever experienced ... and I've heard it four times now. The tears always
come and my heart is always filled.
A Sunday morning worship service closed the Conference. To anyone who has never taken the opportunity to attend a Heartwings
Conference, please consider Heartwings X. The location has not yet been
established, but Oklahoma City seems to be a strong contender for the
bid. To attend a Conference completely planned and executed by the
Laity of our Fellowship is in itself a glorious experience. To be with so
may of "US" from around our District is exciting and the Worship
experiences are unsurpassed. After all, some clergy attend, just for the
break.

SDAY
EYEN
to

Wednesday night Bible
Study is a Study of Faith,
with the emphasis on the
heroes of faith, outlined in
Hebrews Chapter 11.
In the past week, we have
studied specific episodes in
the ives of such people as
Enoch, Abraham and Moses.
In the coming weeks we
will look into the faith of Rahab, Joshua, and Gideon,
•and how God used their faith to:
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If you

seek a deeper understanding of
faith, what it is for, and how it works, come
join our Bible Study.

.I., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., .I
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Have a trip planned to New Orleans? No? Well, just for a "taste" of New
Orleans, try the Bourbon Street Cafe, located in the "classy" Cherry Street
section of town, 1542 E. 15th Street, to be specific.
Smoking and non-smoking sections are available, live jazz music on most
weekends.

Z

~

.,r'

Z
./'

Z

Drop by for a menu if you are not sure, but some of the specialties a r e : . ,
Jambalaya, Gumbo, Oysters, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp (Blackened or .,/'
Grilled), Crawfish, Alligator for the adventurous. French bread is served (&
we were advised to sprinkle some of the blackening on it - - yum!)
.,
They have the "fried" traditions from the French Quarter - Catfish,
Chicken, Crawfish & Oysters. Appetizers & salads are also available. They
also have pastas of all kinds (Shrimp, Chicken, Crab, Crawfish) and Steaks;
a L'il Cajuns menu provides more traditional (Okie) food for the kids.
Desserts include Bread Pudding, Beignets.
Prices are from $7.95 and up. (Market price for Lobster)

~
.,/'
.,
~

Parking is not plentiful, but that is the only drawback to this outstanding . / '
restaurantlllll Lunch or Dinner (586-5555 for reservations)
• .,

.I., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., .I
POTLUCK&
RAP SESSION

Housemate Wanted
31st & Memorial Area
Call Mary at 663-3153~

After services on April
6th, please join us for
an informal gathering
to discuss any issue
you would like and to
eat great food!!

I ASKED GOD

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn to obey.
I asked for health, that I might do greater things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for But everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself,
my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all people, most richly blessed.

Author Unknown

April
4

2

3

Bible Study

Co-Dependency Safe Haven
Support 7:30

6:30

5

Choir Practice
7:30
7

8

Fund Raising
Team Mtg
7:00

15

9

10

Bible Study

Co-Dependency
Support 7:30

6:30

7:30

Newsletter
Articles Due

16

17

Choir Practice

18

Bible Study
6:30

Co-Dependenc
Support 7:30

Choir Practice
7:30
22

23

ORSHIP

Bible Study

:00

6:30

24

25

26

Co-Dependency
Support 7:30

Choir Practice
7:30
28

29

30

Bible Study
6:30

Choir Practice
7:30
31

.-:•

29

NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 145
JENKS, OK

Family of Faith MCC
P. 0. Box 382
Jenks, OK 74037-0382

Address Correction Requested

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- - .?



AN OUTREACH TO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OFF AMILY OFFAITH MCC

April 1997

PRAYER LIST,
Sundays
9:15 am Adult Ed.
11 :00 am Worship Service

- Carol and Family, who
are dealing with AIDS
- MCC of Greater
Tulsa's pastoral search

Wednesdays
6:30 P.M. Bible Study
7:30 P.M. Choir

- Family of Faith's
pastoral search

Thursdays
7:30 P.M. Co-Dependency
Group

MONTHLY
1st Sunday of Month
Potluck
A Pop Machine
Piano
Sound System Floor
Monitor
CD Player
Cards & Stamps

1st Frida_y of each Month
SAFEHAVEN
(ages 18-30)
2nd Sunday of each Month
Board Meeting
(open to all)
I 0th of each Month
Newsletter Articles Due
2nd Tuesday, 7:00
Fund Raising Team
Meeting

by Kathleen Sou th erland
The Theme of Heartwings IX 1997 was "Love Knows No Boundaries,"
with Scripture reference of I John 4: 12: "No one has ever seen God; if we
love one another, God abides in us and God's love is perfected in us."
Emphasis was placed on the boundaries we, as a community, place on
each other and how as a comm unity of faith we must remove those
boundaries to take our love on out to the "mainstream" world.
The Conference opened Friday evening with worship service of
Praise, Testimony and Song. It was a very Spirit-filled event and quite
moving. A get-to-know each other happening followed the service as we
had attendees from all four states of our District: Oklahoma Arkansas,
Texas and Louisiana.
Saturday was filled with workshops; as usual, there were those
scheduled opposite each other, making the decision difficult for me.
There are always more workshops than time to attend, but well worth it.
I was especially impressed with a workshop led by our new District
Coordinator, Eleanor Nearly, Making the Connection: Lesbian and Gay
People in Recovery, which explored parallel effects of addiction and
oppression. It was most informative and quite interesting.
Following the other workshops and lunch, there was a DCOL
(District Conference on Laity) business meeting. While it may not sound
like the most interesting part ofmy day, as your Lay Delegate, I went and
was pleasantly surprised to attend a well-run, fast-paced meeting with a
high level of accomplishment.
Saturday evening was again one of the highlights. For the second
year, Marsha Stevens performed in concert, with a Valentine's Dance
following. Marsha's Testimony in Song is one of the most moving events
I've ever experienced ... and I've heard it four times now. The tears always
come and my heart is always filled.
A Sunday morning worship service closed the Conference. To anyone who has never taken the opportunity to attend a Heartwings
Conference, please consider Heartwings X. The location has not yet been
established, but Oklahoma City seems to be a strong contender for the
bid. To attend a Conference completely planned and executed by the
Laity of our Fellowship is in itself a glorious experience. To be with so
may of "US" from around our District is exciting and the Worship
experiences are unsurpassed. After all, some clergy attend, just for the
break.

SDAY
EYEN
to

Wednesday night Bible
Study is a Study of Faith,
with the emphasis on the
heroes of faith, outlined in
Hebrews Chapter 11.
In the past week, we have
studied specific episodes in
the ives of such people as
Enoch, Abraham and Moses.
In the coming weeks we
will look into the faith of Rahab, Joshua, and Gideon,
•and how God used their faith to:
F ...~.°--.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-..,_-.-.-.-.~-.-.-.-.-.-.~~~-.-.-..,_-.-.-:.Jl
~

~

ll
~-

,,
I. •
..I
...I.
• •
•
•
eo119uer ,.,1111-.oms/ 11,;m,11,ster 1us1tee/

JI
"ij

[(

1111,I 911i11 wl,111 WIIS promise,/.'

Jj

I

~~

,511bn,ws 11:;;

~

I
1j
~

II

•

~

II

~

lhv=-:-•:-•.·-•:~-:-•:-•:~-:~-:~-:~-:-•:~o:-•:-•:-•:~-:~o:~-:-~..d.J

If you

seek a deeper understanding of
faith, what it is for, and how it works, come
join our Bible Study.

.I., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., .I
.I
. DINING OUT WITH D T
.I
'

&

:t"

~

.,r'

Z

_~

:t"

.,/'

z
./'
.!
Z

.,z'
.I

S
./'
.,

Have a trip planned to New Orleans? No? Well, just for a "taste" of New
Orleans, try the Bourbon Street Cafe, located in the "classy" Cherry Street
section of town, 1542 E. 15th Street, to be specific.
Smoking and non-smoking sections are available, live jazz music on most
weekends.

Z

~

.,r'

Z
./'

Z

Drop by for a menu if you are not sure, but some of the specialties a r e : . ,
Jambalaya, Gumbo, Oysters, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp (Blackened or .,/'
Grilled), Crawfish, Alligator for the adventurous. French bread is served (&
we were advised to sprinkle some of the blackening on it - - yum!)
.,
They have the "fried" traditions from the French Quarter - Catfish,
Chicken, Crawfish & Oysters. Appetizers & salads are also available. They
also have pastas of all kinds (Shrimp, Chicken, Crab, Crawfish) and Steaks;
a L'il Cajuns menu provides more traditional (Okie) food for the kids.
Desserts include Bread Pudding, Beignets.
Prices are from $7.95 and up. (Market price for Lobster)

~
.,/'
.,
~

Parking is not plentiful, but that is the only drawback to this outstanding . / '
restaurantlllll Lunch or Dinner (586-5555 for reservations)
• .,

.I., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., .I
POTLUCK&
RAP SESSION

Housemate Wanted
31st & Memorial Area
Call Mary at 663-3153~

After services on April
6th, please join us for
an informal gathering
to discuss any issue
you would like and to
eat great food!!

I ASKED GOD

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn to obey.
I asked for health, that I might do greater things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for But everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself,
my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all people, most richly blessed.

Author Unknown

April
4

2

3

Bible Study

Co-Dependency Safe Haven
Support 7:30

6:30

5

Choir Practice
7:30
7

8

Fund Raising
Team Mtg
7:00

15

9

10

Bible Study

Co-Dependency
Support 7:30

6:30

7:30

Newsletter
Articles Due

16

17

Choir Practice

18

Bible Study
6:30

Co-Dependenc
Support 7:30

Choir Practice
7:30
22

23

ORSHIP

Bible Study

:00

6:30

24

25

26

Co-Dependency
Support 7:30

Choir Practice
7:30
28

29

30

Bible Study
6:30

Choir Practice
7:30
31

.-:•

29

NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 145
JENKS, OK

Family of Faith MCC
P. 0. Box 382
Jenks, OK 74037-0382

Address Correction Requested

i

\

- - .?



AN OUTREACH TO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OFF AMILY OFFAITH MCC

April 1997

PRAYER LIST,
Sundays
9:15 am Adult Ed.
11 :00 am Worship Service

- Carol and Family, who
are dealing with AIDS
- MCC of Greater
Tulsa's pastoral search

Wednesdays
6:30 P.M. Bible Study
7:30 P.M. Choir

- Family of Faith's
pastoral search

Thursdays
7:30 P.M. Co-Dependency
Group

MONTHLY
1st Sunday of Month
Potluck
A Pop Machine
Piano
Sound System Floor
Monitor
CD Player
Cards & Stamps

1st Frida_y of each Month
SAFEHAVEN
(ages 18-30)
2nd Sunday of each Month
Board Meeting
(open to all)
I 0th of each Month
Newsletter Articles Due
2nd Tuesday, 7:00
Fund Raising Team
Meeting

by Kathleen Sou th erland
The Theme of Heartwings IX 1997 was "Love Knows No Boundaries,"
with Scripture reference of I John 4: 12: "No one has ever seen God; if we
love one another, God abides in us and God's love is perfected in us."
Emphasis was placed on the boundaries we, as a community, place on
each other and how as a comm unity of faith we must remove those
boundaries to take our love on out to the "mainstream" world.
The Conference opened Friday evening with worship service of
Praise, Testimony and Song. It was a very Spirit-filled event and quite
moving. A get-to-know each other happening followed the service as we
had attendees from all four states of our District: Oklahoma Arkansas,
Texas and Louisiana.
Saturday was filled with workshops; as usual, there were those
scheduled opposite each other, making the decision difficult for me.
There are always more workshops than time to attend, but well worth it.
I was especially impressed with a workshop led by our new District
Coordinator, Eleanor Nearly, Making the Connection: Lesbian and Gay
People in Recovery, which explored parallel effects of addiction and
oppression. It was most informative and quite interesting.
Following the other workshops and lunch, there was a DCOL
(District Conference on Laity) business meeting. While it may not sound
like the most interesting part ofmy day, as your Lay Delegate, I went and
was pleasantly surprised to attend a well-run, fast-paced meeting with a
high level of accomplishment.
Saturday evening was again one of the highlights. For the second
year, Marsha Stevens performed in concert, with a Valentine's Dance
following. Marsha's Testimony in Song is one of the most moving events
I've ever experienced ... and I've heard it four times now. The tears always
come and my heart is always filled.
A Sunday morning worship service closed the Conference. To anyone who has never taken the opportunity to attend a Heartwings
Conference, please consider Heartwings X. The location has not yet been
established, but Oklahoma City seems to be a strong contender for the
bid. To attend a Conference completely planned and executed by the
Laity of our Fellowship is in itself a glorious experience. To be with so
may of "US" from around our District is exciting and the Worship
experiences are unsurpassed. After all, some clergy attend, just for the
break.

SDAY
EYEN
to

Wednesday night Bible
Study is a Study of Faith,
with the emphasis on the
heroes of faith, outlined in
Hebrews Chapter 11.
In the past week, we have
studied specific episodes in
the ives of such people as
Enoch, Abraham and Moses.
In the coming weeks we
will look into the faith of Rahab, Joshua, and Gideon,
•and how God used their faith to:
F ...~.°--.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-..,_-.-.-.-.~-.-.-.-.-.-.~~~-.-.-..,_-.-.-:.Jl
~

~

ll
~-

,,
I. •
..I
...I.
• •
•
•
eo119uer ,.,1111-.oms/ 11,;m,11,ster 1us1tee/

JI
"ij

[(

1111,I 911i11 wl,111 WIIS promise,/.'

Jj

I

~~

,511bn,ws 11:;;

~

I
1j
~

II

•

~

II

~

lhv=-:-•:-•.·-•:~-:-•:-•:~-:~-:~-:~-:-•:~o:-•:-•:-•:~-:~o:~-:-~..d.J

If you

seek a deeper understanding of
faith, what it is for, and how it works, come
join our Bible Study.

.I., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., .I
.I
. DINING OUT WITH D T
.I
'

&

:t"

~

.,r'

Z

_~

:t"

.,/'

z
./'
.!
Z

.,z'
.I

S
./'
.,

Have a trip planned to New Orleans? No? Well, just for a "taste" of New
Orleans, try the Bourbon Street Cafe, located in the "classy" Cherry Street
section of town, 1542 E. 15th Street, to be specific.
Smoking and non-smoking sections are available, live jazz music on most
weekends.

Z

~

.,r'

Z
./'

Z

Drop by for a menu if you are not sure, but some of the specialties a r e : . ,
Jambalaya, Gumbo, Oysters, Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp (Blackened or .,/'
Grilled), Crawfish, Alligator for the adventurous. French bread is served (&
we were advised to sprinkle some of the blackening on it - - yum!)
.,
They have the "fried" traditions from the French Quarter - Catfish,
Chicken, Crawfish & Oysters. Appetizers & salads are also available. They
also have pastas of all kinds (Shrimp, Chicken, Crab, Crawfish) and Steaks;
a L'il Cajuns menu provides more traditional (Okie) food for the kids.
Desserts include Bread Pudding, Beignets.
Prices are from $7.95 and up. (Market price for Lobster)

~
.,/'
.,
~

Parking is not plentiful, but that is the only drawback to this outstanding . / '
restaurantlllll Lunch or Dinner (586-5555 for reservations)
• .,

.I., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., ., .I
POTLUCK&
RAP SESSION

Housemate Wanted
31st & Memorial Area
Call Mary at 663-3153~

After services on April
6th, please join us for
an informal gathering
to discuss any issue
you would like and to
eat great food!!

I ASKED GOD

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn to obey.
I asked for health, that I might do greater things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for But everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself,
my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all people, most richly blessed.

Author Unknown

April
4

2

3

Bible Study

Co-Dependency Safe Haven
Support 7:30

6:30

5

Choir Practice
7:30
7

8

Fund Raising
Team Mtg
7:00

15

9

10

Bible Study

Co-Dependency
Support 7:30

6:30

7:30

Newsletter
Articles Due

16

17

Choir Practice

18

Bible Study
6:30

Co-Dependenc
Support 7:30

Choir Practice
7:30
22

23

ORSHIP

Bible Study

:00

6:30

24

25

26

Co-Dependency
Support 7:30

Choir Practice
7:30
28

29

30

Bible Study
6:30

Choir Practice
7:30
31

.-:•

29

NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 145
JENKS, OK

Family of Faith MCC
P. 0. Box 382
Jenks, OK 74037-0382

Address Correction Requested

i

\

- - .?