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On August 13th, our senior group gathered in the Fellowship Hall for a
delicious sharing of food and fellowship. Our visitors, Ray and Donna
Eustice, Gabe Robinson, Cassie Thomas, Pastor Rob Harris, and Charles and
Sharla Payne rounded our group to 63 attendees. Hostesses were Shirley
Brooks, Betty Ruth White and Sandy Kruse.
Joyce Statton reminded the group of the upcoming fundraisers: the lunch
fundraiser is on September 13th. Monies go toward a people mover. Dick Prince and Kathy
Sylvester, accompanied by Phyllis Nichols will present a musical program at our September
meeting. Flu shots will be in October.
Gerald gave a slide show on the group’s recent trip to Kansas City where they had a most
interesting tour of the Arabia Steamboat Museum. Sunk by a log snag on the Missouri River in
1856 and dug up in a corn field in 1988-89, the cargo was fully intact as the ship was due to
supply settlers in Nebraska. The supplies ranged from buttons and knives, hammer and nails,
leather boots and saddles, guns and china to perfume. They also toured the Bingham-Waggoner
mansion. Stopping in Alton, Illinois, they toured the town visiting statues of a martyred
Abolitionist and the tallest man in the world. They trained and bused to St. Louis where they
took a brief trip up the Mississippi, which was in flood stage.
Landon and Gerald have planned a full slate of upcoming events, so contact them if you are
interested in the following. The Jewel Box is featuring the musical “Chicago” on September
13th. The cost is $22 and we will leave right after the church luncheon. Upcoming shows at
OCCC are Texas Tenors on October 1st and Doc Severson on October 26th, Rhonda Vincent and
the Rage on January 22nd and the cost is $37 each. October 20-22 will be the fun trip to
Branson, and the trip is filled. The Senior Cabaret will be November 1st at 3 pm at Hillsdale
Bible College and the cost is $16. A Caribbean cruise is slated for January 30-November 7 with
stops in Costa Mayo, Cozumel and Cayman. Prices vary - single or double, interior or ocean side
from $1199 to $2459.
Invite friends to join us for pot luck luncheons every second Thursday and for group travels.
A comparison of the Moment
Worship from 2012 to 2014. To read
more about the growth and impact of
the Moment Worship, check out Rev.
Adam Shahan’s article on page 4.
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I wish to thank everyone who helped with, or attended our “What’s at Steak” din-
ner. The steaks were wonderful, the sides were plentiful and as always the desserts
were delicious. It was a tremendously successful evening.
Most everyone shared their thoughts and ideas on where we ‘Dream’ our church
ministries should be in 2025, where we can actually ‘Vision’ our church to be in 2020,
and what we see as our greatest ministry ‘Needs’ for the upcoming year.
We received many very positive reflections as well as some constructive concerns
as a result of our table conversations. Our Church Council Chair, Marilyn Gouldy is
currently in the process of compiling the information from our discussion sheets and
will soon have it for her, Adam and I to begin deciphering. We will then be able to
send this information to our Strategic Planning Team, who will share their findings
with the committee chairs. The Strategic Planning team will then make a complete
report of our findings to the entire congregation.
I truly believe that the greatest days for the Christian faith lie in front of us, just
beyond the horizon in God’s great promises for tomorrow. Moore First United Meth-
odist Church will continue to follow the legacy placed before us by staking its claim in
these great days by continuing to focus on Jesus as our Lord.
Jesus tells us that where there are two or three of us gathered together, that He
will be there with us. This means that at least once a week you have a divine appoint-
ment with Jesus right here in church. In Hebrews 10:23-25 Paul reminds the church
to have faith, persevere and continue to be in fellowship.
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging
one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Paul says, 23 Let us
hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
I hope to see you in church every week. I especially encourage you to be in worship
on September 20 for National Back to Church Sunday as we meet Jesus in our midst
and hold unswervingly to the hope we profess in Jesus and seek to be the Good News
here in the Heart of Moore.
Blessings to each and all.
Pastor Rob.
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In 2012, the average worship attendance of The Moment Worship was 45 people, and this
service made around a $55,000.00 impact on the mission and ministry of the church. In 2013,
the average attendance in The Moment Worship was 80 people, and there was an almost
$80,000.00 impact on the mission and ministry of the church. By 2014, we were celebrating an
average attendance of 118 people and there was a $100,000.00 impact on the mission and min-
istry of the church. For 2015, our attendance has seen services over 150 and we are on track to
make a $150,000.00 impact on the mission and ministry of the church! In total, from 2012
through August 2015 there have been 40 baptisms and 55 new members to our church
through this worship service.
We are continuing to pray over and cultivate our modern worship service as we grow, and
continue to look for ways to integrate all three worshiping congregations together. I am
pleased to report that four of our HomeGroups – our take on the Wesleyan class meeting or
band – include members of Heritage worship services. Our newest Sunday school class, On
Fire, is meeting in my office every Sunday and has people from all three worship services at-
tending. There are Stephen Ministers in all three services, caregiver, cancer, and grief support
attenders in all three services, participants in mission opportunities in all three services, and
I love our family meal – Soul Food – that pulls us all together every week, now with all the
regular fall offerings returning. Every Sunday morning, my greeting to the congregation is the
same: “At Moore 1st UMC we have three distinct services of worship, but we are one big family
of faith.”
As a Church, we stress the importance of inviting people to church. I agree – personal in-
vitations to participate in church are one of the most effective ways to begin reaching new peo-
ple for Christ. However, I would like to offer a supplement to the invitation, and that is the
recommendation. A really effective way to evangelize and to help serve God’s children by
growing God’s kingdom and sharing Christ’s love is to recommend what our church has to of-
fer in conversations during your week. It is less intimidating than inviting someone to church
– perhaps someone who has already said “No” to you before – and it opens the door to share
any number of vital ministries we offer.
Face-to-face, personal invitations and recommendations within conversations are an easy,
effective way to share your excitement about Moore 1st UMC and how it has already helped
you in your walk with Christ.
When recommendation becomes easy, the next step is to escort. Inviting someone to
church is great, but inviting to bring them yourself – pick them up (maybe even treat them to
lunch afterward) – is another easy, effective supplement to the invitation. One of the reasons
that The Moment Worship has tripled its attendance is people inviting, recommending,
and escorting. I think those are three things we can all commit to as we seek to serve God’s
children, grow God’s kingdom, and share Christ’s love.
Rev. Shahan
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If so, YOU are invited to attend our 1st EVER Leadership Retreat
Thursday, October 15
8:30 am—9:00 pm @ Canyon Camp
Cost is $40/participant
To register for this retreat, parents must sign-up through Amy Graves by October 1.
*Special Permission Slip & Covenant is required.
For 3rd - 6th graders
September 13 - Nov 8
9:30 -10:30 am
This hands-on class will teach participants how to use the maps in the
back of the children’s Bible, how to find scriptures, various ways to
learn from the text notes, basic information about the different sec-
tions in the Bible, and so much more!
Be sure to bring your Bible. Consistent attendance is required since
lessons build upon one another. Special class material will be distrib-
uted at the first class. If your child is planning on attending and does
not typically attend Sunday school, please RSVP with Amy Graves so
we can be sure to have an adequate number of supplies.
Sessions include: The Bible - A Special Library
Five Books of Law
Twelve Old Testament History Books & Five Poetry Books
Seventeen Prophet Books
Four Gospel Books - The Life & Teachings of Jesus
One New Testament History Book
Twenty-Two Letters to Early Christians
A Treasure Book for Everyone
Learn How To Use Your
Bible will take the place of
Rotation Sunday school for
3rd—6th graders during
these dates.
Our 1st graders will be
learning about Children in
the Bible from September
13-November 8.
These lessons include:
Rhoda Ishmael
Timothy David
The Little Servant Girl
Samuel Joseph
Josiah
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Join us on Sunday, September 20th for a fun filled day of worship and community. We ask that
you invite friends that have stopped attending church, have never attended church, or are look-
ing for a church. Let’s show them what being a Christian community is all about! We will have
food trucks available in the parking lots following worship for everyone to enjoy! See more about
the available food trucks below!
Kona Ice is back again
this year with their one &
only Flavorwave! So you
know what that means?
You get to create your own
Kona. With 40% less sugar
than the average snow
cone, their shaved ice is
hard to beat!
Chick N Wangs will be at Moore 1st UMC for the first time!
Chick N Wangs can typically be seen at City of Moore events,
H&8th Night Market in Oklahoma City, and many many more
large events throughout the state of Oklahoma, and always
with a line of dedicated fans. With fresh ingredients, it is hard
to compare Chick N Wangs to any other chicken truck. Always
served fresh and hot, Chick N Wangs specializes in Chicken
“Wangs”, tenders, catfish, Italian sausage, loaded fries, and
fried okra and always making it difficult to not go back for
more. Head out to the Chick N Wangs truck after worship on
Sunday, September 20th to see what you have been missing!
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The voices of summer 2015 were much like the
voice of Moses crying out, “Let my people go!’
but continued on with “out in the backyard!’ This
summer, we had the plague of the frogs in our
backyard. I am not exaggerating when I say that
everywhere you stepped, baby frogs were under-
foot. Today, I noticed how big some of those
frogs have become as they sat near the ponds edge.
It was amazing to me how well they adapt to the
colors of the world around them. Their hind legs
were on the rocks so that portion of their body was
brown. Their heads rested near lily pads so that
portion was green. The message to me had noth-
ing to do with biology, but how God came into the
world and became one of us. He didn't just hang
out with one of us but adapted his stories to each
group that He spoke to. When he sat with the fish-
ermen, the stories were about fishing, when he sat
with the shepherds, the stories were about sheep.
What ever environment He was in, He became a
part, he adapted.
We are not to be stuck in the church speaking only
churchinese, but to go out where the people are
and speak to them in terms they understand and
share His love.
Ribbit ribbit,
Richelle Leibold
Director of Outreach and Welcome Ministries
Did you know that we have many cancer
survivors within our church? They are waiting
to help those who have been recently diag-
nosed, move through the treatment process and
support them. They are available to meet when
you need them. Rogene Miller heads up our
group and can be reached at 794-4892 or con-
tact
Richelle or Elaine at 794-6671 to let us know
how we can be apart of your recovery.
FOOD
SOUL
Feeding your appetite physically, mentally
and spiritually.
We offer a healthy option for those who are fol-
lowing the Daniel Plan, a gluten free diet, or
heart healthy diet. Please let us know if you
would rather have the healthier option than the
house option Please do not choose both as we
make limited quantities so as not to waste food.
2-Sep Barbecue , Fries, Green Beans
Healthy Option: Barbecue Chicken, Sweet Po-
tato Wedges, Green Beans
9-Sep Ham Beans, Cornbread, Coleslaw
Healthy Option: Beans, Cornbread, Coleslaw
16-Sep Parmesan Chicken, Pasta, Broc-
coli
Healthy Option: Parmesan Chicken, Whole
Wheat Pasta, Broccoli
23-Sep Shoyu Chicken, Rice, Vegetables
Healthy Option: Shoyu Chicken, Brown Rice,
Vegetables
30-Sep Chili Dogs, Tots, Sweet Carrots
Dry & Cool Indoor Walk with Friends or
Walk around the block! 6 - 6:45 pm
Musical Practices: Moment Band, Choir,
Childrens’ Chimes, Bells
Women’s Bible Study: Beth Moore’s Esther
6:00 pm
Men’s Bible Study: Fight! 6:00 pm
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pm
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Stu
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am
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pm
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6:30
pm
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7:00
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4:00
pm
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J. R. Hughes, a junior at Oklahoma City University, was assigned to a student pastorate at
Moore Methodist Church in June of 1953. He was described as "one of the finest young men
this church has ever received." In addition to his energy, determination, and spirit, he was
talented in vocal and instrumental music. After serving in Moore for two years, he planned to
enter seminary at Perkins School of Theology at SMU in the fall of 1955. Shortly after his
service at Moore ended, he contracted viral pneumonia. He died in July of 1955. The entire
conference and the Moore community grieved over the loss of this fine young Christian man.
The Hughes Sunday School Class was named in his honor.
The Hughes Class members, individually and as a group, have kept alive the memory of
Rev. Hughes, not only by naming their class for him, but by their faithfulness to the church.
The membership ranged from thirty-six in the 1960s to a small group in more recent years.
Whether their numbers were large or small, they studied, served, and cared for one another.
For sixty years the Hughes Class provided examples of steadfastness and of belief in the
future. The last meeting of this class was earlier this summer. The Hughes Class will be
remembered as a class of faithful Methodists who served the church their presence, their gifts,
their service, and their witness.
…
Nora of Kingston was impacted by flood waters rising to a height of
three feet in her garage and a foot and a half in her home. Nora had lost
her husband only four months prior and receiving the volunteer help
“was a blessing from Heaven.”
Her home was flooded twice within a four week period of time and with
reports of it possibly happening a third time.
Volunteers working with the Oklahoma United Methodist Church
Disaster Response Ministry took up flooring as well as sheetrock and
insulation half way up the walls. There was a lot of waste and dirt that
washed through her home forcing her to live with her daughter a short
distance away.
Nora said that having this kind of help “makes you have a sense of wanting to give back,”
and she fully intends to do just that.
We need individuals and groups to volunteer for clean-up, renovation and
rebuilding. Whether it is for one day or a week, contact us today to volunteer!
To volunteer please call: 405-802-0904 Learn more at: okumc-dr.org/node/312
Did you enjoy getting the Link via email rather than a print copy last month? To make the
switch from paper to electronic, please email Hayley at [email protected] or call
the church office at 794-6671.
10
Join the Old Town Moore Association, Moore Parks and Recreation and area businesses for the
Old Town Moore Big Wheel Nationals! Come see Moore First United Methodist’s decorated Big
Wheel in the parade at 5:30 pm and stop by our booth! Lots to see and do! Check out all
the Big Wheels, Children's activities, Inflatables; Giveaways; Food Trucks.
Big Wheel Races are for ages 4 to 8 years of age.
Check In: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Races start at 6:00pm
Must be registered to race:
Go to www.cityofmoore.com to register.
Bring the whole family!
To support those who have accepted the
challenge of being foster parents and shower
foster children with Christian love, we will
begin a monthly night out. Adults wishing to
be a part of this ministry should come to an
informational meeting on Wednesday,
September 23rd at 6:15 pm.
It’s that time of year again! We have many
college students within the church that need to
be adopted for this school year. Come to the ta-
ble in the welcome center to be paired up with a
college student. We ask that you pray for them
and send them letters of encouragement to help
them get through the school year and to let
them know that their church family is thinking
about them.
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9.7.15 No School
9.14.15 Fish Sticks, Fries,
9.21.15 Chicken Broccoli Pasta
28-Sep Subs, Chips
What an ENORMOUS gift you have been to us.
Because of your support, donations, prayers, and giving,
we are experiencing a beautiful period of growth. When I
began as your part-time youth director 2 years ago there
were an average of 7-10 average youth at each meeting.
This time last year we were averaging 15, and now we are
averaging 27 while seeing 40 different youth each week.
WHAT A BLESSING! The Holy Spirit is moving in this
Agape Youth Group!! Many of our newcomers attend
other churches on Sunday mornings, but are new to the
world of "Youth Groups," so if you see a new young face, say hi!
On August 12th 30 of us travelled to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to sort and
package food. We helped to prepare over 10,000 meals and weekend lunches for the children of
Oklahoma. A special thanks to HUGH GOULDY for taking his time to drive to People Mover
full of crazy youth and helping us at the Food Bank.
We will be starting offering Technology 101 again on Wednesday, September 9th from
6:15-7:30 in the youth room. Stop by Soul Food for a delicious dinner, then head over to the
Youth Room with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop and we will be there to offer help however
we can (OR! Just come say hi! We love getting to know you!) If you are in choir or bells, stop on
by whenever you are done, we will continue offering help until 7:30pm.
WE SINCERELY THANK YOU for your continual help, support & service!
Without you, we would not be where we are.
Aly Shahan
Director of Youth Ministries
[email protected] | 405-397-4969
Check our website for updates and pictures! Share it with your
friends: agapemoorefumc.wix.com/agape
Fast, fresh lunch served with smiles with time to
laugh and relax with friends before heading back to
class. Free transportation is available. Meet a van
in the Moore High School north auditorium parking
lot. Suggested donation $2. All high school students,
and teachers are welcome to join us.
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Because we are in such an exciting time of growth we are needing to change things up a bit.
Here are a few of the exciting changes coming up.
-We are now opening youth activities to 6th-12th graders. If your 6th grader is in LEAP or
Chime choir, we ask that they continue these activities and join us in our other meeting times.
-Every 1st & 4th Sundays we will be having our own Agape Youth Worship service in the
Sanctuary during our normal meeting times. After worship together we will separate in to 5
different small groups throughout the church. This will help to strengthen our relationships
with each other and with God, as well as provide time for deeper discussions.
-Technology 101 will now be offered on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:30pm in the Youth
Center. Grab dinner at Soul Food, then head over to the Youth Room for help and answers on
any of your technological questions you may have. We will continue offering help through 7:30
for those who are in choir or bells.
-Due to our growing number of attendance, we are in need of more ways to transport youth for
our various events. If you have your CDL license, or are willing to get one, and would be willing
to help transport some fantastic youth throughout the year, please let Aly Shahan know.
-Dinner Parters: In the past, our wonderful parents have graciously taken turns providing
dinner for us each Sunday night before we meet, but with our growth, feeding this many
growing disciples can become expensive for a single family. In an attempt to help encourage the
growth of our youth group, as well as fostering the relationships between youth members and
adult congregation members, we come to you for help.
We are looking for Sunday School classes to adopt 1 Sunday every quarter (or less if necessary)
to join together to provide and serve our youth dinner on Sunday evenings, and if possible, stay
and eat with us.
If you are interested in helping us on this journey, please contact Aly Shahan to pick an
available date.
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Men are invited to join this 5-session study that examines the life of Samson—a strong man with
glaring weaknesses. By looking at Samson’s life, you’ll learn to defeat the demons that make
strong men weak and become who God made you to be—a man who knows how to fight for
what’s right. Find the strength to fight the battles you know you need to fight—the ones that
determine the state of your heart—the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of your
family. The battles that make you dependent on God as the source of your strength. The battles
that make you come alive.
Fight, will be facilitated by John Graves, Bruce Leibold, and Aaron McReynolds, on Wednesday
evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm, starting September 2. Study guides are $8
This 6-week study invites participants into an honest conversation about the Bible, beginning
with foundational questions such as “How and when was the Bible written?” “Who decided
which books made it into the scriptures and why?” “How literally must we read it?” “Is the
Bible ever wrong?”, etc. From there, participants will consider real questions people frequently
as that continue to divide Christians and denominations alike, including: Were Adam and Eve
real people? Why is God so violent in the Old Testament? Why would Paul command women
to “keep silent in the church”? Is Jesus the only way to salvation? And so much more!
This class will be facilitated by Amy Graves and Richelle Leibold on Tuesday mornings from
10 am—noon, beginning September 8. Books are available for purchase for $16; a limited
number are available to borrow.
Women of all ages are invited to join in a Bible study and discover the parallels of the
Tabernacle's building and your life as a chosen vessel of God. This study will take you on a
fascinating journey into why God would chose to live in a wilderness tabernacle, made by
human hands.
This study will be facilitated by Amy McReynolds on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30,
beginning September 2. Study books are $20
In this study, participants will peel back the layers of history and show how very contemporary
and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, threatened, or
pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this study is for you. Just as it was tough being
a woman in Esther’s day, it’s tough today.
This week study will be facilitated by Ann Meyers on Friday mornings from 10am—noon,
beginning September 11. Orientation will be held August 28. Study books are $20
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Our ‘Director of CSS and SSF’, (Creamer, Sug-
ar, Sweeteners and Sunday School Folders), Jan
Wilson, has taken a sabbatical. We are looking
for a ‘sweet’ person to fill our creamer and sugar
containers throughout the church weekly and
place the needed information inside the Sunday
School folders. If this person might be you, call
Richelle and set up training. Hours for this
ministry position are flexible.
On September 19, hundreds of families will
gather at the Moore Community Center to check
out the decorated big wheels from area busi-
nesses and churches. The children will race
them. While waiting, many tents with area in-
formation and free food are set up as well as
those gourmet food trucks come. It’s a great af-
ternoon! We host both a big wheel and a tent.
We will be giving out free drinks and invitations
to Back to Church Sunday. Would you be will-
ing to wear your church t-shirt and come hang
out with us? Help us to serve drinks, fetch ice,
and pass out cards? We need many smiling fac-
es! Call Richelle at 794-6671 to let her know we
can count on your face!
Oct. 31 2015
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
In the CLC
Sponsored by UMW
Booths are still available
Call or E-mail Heather Kalkbrenner @
(405)760-9985 or [email protected]
September starts us back to all circles meeting
monthly again and fall's evening General
Meeting – to support each other in Christian
love and feed our souls with the spirit of Je-
sus. Invite a friend and bring a salad to share.
Martha Davis will teach us about her
MissionU experience, what it means to be
“Created for Happiness.” As it is written in 1
John 4:16 "…God is love. Whoever lives in
love, lives in God, and God in him." I am excit-
ed that some of you have already shared this
love by bringing tissues and hand sanitizer to
support our teachers at Central. What a won-
derful way to reach out to our community.
Even the UMW bulletin board is back from
its summer break. Check it out for dates,
upcoming events, and registrations.
Starting Thursday September 24th,
Women’s Connection is a place where women of multiple generations starting at age 18 can
come together for an adult version of youth group. There will be a small devotional followed
by crafts. Our first night we will be bling-ing shirts so bring your school shirt, your favorite
team shirt or just your favorite t-shirt and come have fun with us.
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Pastor Rob Harris
Rev. Adam Shahan
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Aly Shahan
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MEMORIALS THROUGH
AUGUST 24, 2015
In Memory of Eileen Grassman
From: Bob and Margaret McClain
Clinesmith Family Trust
Gerald and Jean Krows
In Memory of Mary Underwood
From: Bob and Margaret McClain
In Memory of Naoma Thomas
From: Bob and Margaret McClain
Clinesmith Family Trust
Gerald and Jean Krows
In Memory of Mark Alexander’s Father
From: Bob and Margaret McClain
In Memory of Pat Irvin
From: Joyce Statton
Joye King