April 11, 2018

a semi-monthly publication of

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA

This week I would like to share with you Michael Broyles’ bio so that you can get to know him a little

better. We are truly blessed to have Michael as our new Director of Music Ministries. I want to remind

you that this Sunday, April 15, we will be worshipping in a combined service at 11:00 a.m. in the Rowe

Family Life Center. The church will be providing the meat for the meal, but please bring your favorite

dish to pass. Following is Michael’s Bio.

Michael Broyles has been directing music groups since he was in the first grade, where he got his start as

leader of the Rhythm Band! He sang his first solo in church at the age of seven, and the Minister of

Music had to borrow the water fountain step stool to put behind the pulpit at the First Baptist Church!

His love of music enabled him to be in Hugo Junior High and High School choirs and bands, and his

ability to play piano allowed him to accompany solos, ensembles, weddings, church services, etc.

He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Music Education, Piano emphasis.

He has hours toward a Masters in Conducting, and he has studied at Silverlake College toward Kodaly

certification—a form of sight reading and music analysis.

He has taught in the Oklahoma City area school systems of Western Heights, Moore, Edmond, and Her-

itage Hall. He has been a professional staff singer at many churches in the OKC, Boston, Philadelphia,

and Fort Myers, FL areas. While in Boston, he was a singer in the Boston Symphony Orchestra choral

group —Tanglewood Festival Chorus, where he appeared on many televised shows with the BSO and

Boston Pops.

He is currently employed by Tulsa Opera as a director in the inaugural season of Raise Your Voice!,

where he oversees three middle school choirs as the TPS system strives to bring vocal music back into

the classroom. He is accompanist for the music program at Hale High School, and was recently a pro-

fessional Tenor at Trinity Episcopal, Tulsa.

He is the father of a very talented and successful OSU graduate—Elizabeth. She is currently living in

Boston and works in the fine dining industry.

Michael has expressed his excitement about assisting our church in worship experiences through music,

and we are so blessed God called this very talented person to share his gifts with God’s people in

Okmulgee. Come and enjoy music, food and fellowship next week to welcome him to the family!

In Christ’s Service,

Roland

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The Sanctuary and the Rowe Center are equipped with a hearing

assistance system. Please ask the sound booth

for a receiver.

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Margaret Robinson & Family—Lilies Bill & Lynda Barksdale—Memorial

Alpha at First United Methodist

We believe everyone should have the chance

to explore the Christian faith, ask questions

and share their point of view.

Wednesday Evenings

through May 23, 2018

5:30 —7:30 pm; Meal & Bible Study

Rowe Family Life Center

UMM Dinner Club Thursday—April 19, 2018

At 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall

LEADERSHIP TEAM The Next Meeting:

THURSDAY, April 12th

Entire Team Meets

6:30 pm —8:00 pm

Special Speaker:

Justin Tokey

From Oklahoma United

Methodist Foundation

Combined Worship Service

followed by a Potluck Meal

Sunday, April 15th @ 11:00 a.m.

Come celebrate our new Music Director,

MICHAEL BROYLES

Bring your favorite dish to share!

(Meat provided by the church)

Equipment is provided and play is free. Please

join us on Thursday April 19th. We are having a

special Pickleball Event in Fellowship Hall from

5:00pm till 8:00pm.

Refreshments will be served!

Fun and Fitness for all ages!

Play is at First United Methodist Church located

at 8th and Seminole in Okmulgee. For more

information call 918-756-6083.

Leaders are Mary Howard and

Yankee Bill Nygard.

Student Ministry

News!

Crossfire Youth

Ministry

Children’s Church

Children’s Church will be held during the 11 o’clock service every Sunday during the month (except the 1st Sunday). The children are

learning and growing in their faith every week. If you have any ques-tions please see Jeana Robinson.

Thank you for

sharing your children!

Sunday School

Don’t forget! Children’s Sunday School every

Sunday at 10:00 am in the Children’s Building.

Friday Friends Every Friday

7:30am — 3:15pm Visit our website to enroll at www.fumcokmulgee.org

To register.

April 15th—5-7:30 Youth

April 22th—

10:30am—1:00pm

Mission Potato Bake

(in Fellowship Hall)

Followed that evening

by Youth @ 5-7:30pm

April 29th—5-7:30 Youth

Growing Together in Christ

as we Reach Out and Serve Others!

OUR PRESENCE

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STAFF: Bishop Jimmy Nunn, Oklahoma Conference Rev. Emery Mason, District Superintendent Rev. Roland Youngberg, Minister Jeana Robinson, Children’s Director Kendall Warren, Youth Director Susie Fuller, Secretary Michael Broyles, Music Director Corinne Pitts, Organist Marie Harris, Pianist Joy Crow, Nursery Coordinator Jack & Janel Wright, Custodians Helen Nygard, Pantry Coordinator

SPIRE NOTES

First United Methodist Church

302 S. Seminole

Okmulgee, OK 74447

PRAYER CONCERNS

Mae Arterbury Fred Burks Emma Grace Calle Wyatt Campbell Rachel Cockburn Jorene Coker Tanya Condren Clarence Cushiner Alice Dangott Loretta Danker Karen Davis Karena Driskill Marsha Fulton C.J. Grabo J. B. Graves Dr. Bill Grubbs & Family Sheryl Hale Bob Hart Family of Lloyed Hewwing, Father of Joyce Smith Carl Lee Amanda Bailey Leonard The Meeks Family Brenda Phillips Robert Roland

Evella Reagan David Reagor Kathy Riley Lisa Rogers Carol Spindle Jimmy Stephenson Family Mary Whittenburg’s Grand- daughter, Bryley Dixie Wilhite Andrea Wilson/Baby girl Continue to Remember: David Harris Dan Jones Maggie Malone Kenneth Mann Leota McGuire Bill Patterson Monica VonKettler’s Mother James Yeager Service Men & Women