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8/3/2019 Newsletter Feb.12.Final

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Applying Bible PrinciplesThere are some wonderful principles in the Old Testament whichapply to present-day Christians. One of these is in Deuteronomy8:10-18. Stated in contemporary language, it says, When you haveeaten and are full, when your cars, houses and bank accounts multi-ply, dont forget where it came from: Remember the Lord your God.

In truth, all that we have comes from God. He determines what we will receive,whether it be money, gold, silver, houses, land, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, etc.It all belongs to Him in the first place, and He entrusts it to us. According to Davidsprayer in 1 Chronicles 29, riches, honor, power, and wealth all come from God.

Thats why there is no such thing as a self-made man or woman. Oh, we have todo our part. Gods plan is not that we just sit around praying and reading the Bibleall day long so that what we need to survive will miraculously drop into our hands.Were not just to pray for our daily bread, but were also to get up each day andwork for it! Thats why the Apostle Paul stated clearly, Anyone unwilling to workshould not eat (2 Thes. 3:10). But in reality, the amount of money and wealthwhich we receive is determined by God. According to His divine will and knowl-edge, He entrusts to each of us the amounts which He knows will be best for us.

What should be our reaction to our financial state? Some might pray, Dear Lord,you must have made a mistake concerning me and my finances. Please give memore money. Others might try to circumvent Gods design for their lives by tryingto win the lottery or to obtain large sums of money through some other means. Ma-ture Christians, however, will realize Gods infinite wisdom far surpasses their lim-ited perspective. They will accept with a thankful spirit what God has entrusted tothem and seek to honor God by their living and by their giving.

NEWSLETTERS

Postal bulk mailing rates have climbed, and OUMC is investigating alterna-tives to using bulk mailing. If you would like to receive your newsletter by e-mail, please send an e-mail to the church office. One change that will oc-cur is that you will not receive offering envelopes. However, they are al-ways available in the pew racks or on the table at the rear of the sanctuaryor by calling the church office. This change will also save a tree! Ofcourse if you do not have e-mail, you will continue to receive your newslet-ter from your mail carrier.

February 2012Post-it Notes

Post-its or sticky notes are real memory saveand I use them on a daily basis on the calpapers for a meeting, marking a place in a bitems for Karen in the office, and even on a use them as reminders of appointments, phon-do items.

Now I can use them on my computer screen! The new compuand in the Pastors office have a feature that allows me to pothe screen of my computernot outside on the actual screen,I see when working on the computer. The other kind of stickycomputer monitor because I cant put them on the screen! As per notes we use , I need to remember to readthem and dome about! And it pleases me to be able to have these remind

Thinking about using the post-it notes led me to look for reminlife and in the Bible.

I found several places in the Bible that mention reminders the rainbow in the sky as a sign (reminder) of his covenantflood the entire earth again, to the cup and the bread as of Jes

resurrection in the New Testament.

Several Scriptures also mention remind or reminder. Here ar

Exodus 13:9 New Revised Standard It shall serve for you hand and as a reminder on your forehead, so that the teachinbe on your lips; for with a strong hand the Lord brought you ou

John 14:26 New Revised Standard But the Advocate, the the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, anthat I have said to you.

Whether it is a scrap of sticky paper, a Bible verse or someth

are many ways we can be reminded. Make an effort to note tGod that he loves you and has things under control. Note, Scriptures remind us to look to God in our daily lives. Bless

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BIBLE STUDY

Detective Stories from the Bibleis a new study we are beginning January31 for the Tuesday morning and February 1, for the Wednesday evening Bi-ble Studies. Each lesson is a stand alone unit which will allow us to switchto Easter from the Backside for Lent. Both studies are written by J. Ells-worth Kalas. Come and join us 10 11:30 AM on Tuesday morning, or7:00 8:00 PM on Wednesday evening in the Parlor.

A PERILOUS NIGHT AT PIRATES PERCHMystery Dinner Theater

This years play will be presented Fri., Feb. 10 at 6 pm ($17),Sat., Feb. 11 at noon ($12) and Sun., Feb. 12 at 5 pm ($17).The dinner menu is salad, rolls, beverage, marinated chicken breast, pota-toes, vegetable and dessert. The lunch menu is salad, beverage, chicken,egg or tuna salad on a croissant and dessert. Reservations are due Feb. 8although we do sell out quickly so dont wait too long! Pirates Perch is arickety old country inn situated on a cliff off the coast of Maine that has re-cently gone up for sale. The intrigue involves New York buyers, smugglers,a Beacon Hill author, an archaeologist, a Florida timeshares salesman and

some local yokels. Each table of 8 tries to solve the mystery first to eachwin a $5 gift card.

50% of the proceeds will benefit the Verona Summer Camp, and the other50% will be split between our missionary, Tina Whitehead, Bethany Houseand No More Malaria. Volunteers are always needed to run the elevator,take tickets and help in the dining room. Please call Karen Jacobs @412.828.9499 or 412.828.3854 if you can help.

ASH WEDNESDAY

February 22 there will be Ash Wednesday Worship

at7:30p.m. in the sanctuary. Both communion andreceiving ashes will be options for those attending.


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FROM STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Did You Know?

The Staff-Parish Relations Committee is OUMCs administrative team, made upof lay people and clergy. We integrate staff and congregational interests to fo-cus on the mission of the church. You may be thinking, what does that mean?!

Some examples of our responsibilities are to:

Handle proper screening of lay employees by contacting references anddoing background checks and support the training and education of thePastor and Staff

Identify individuals within the congregation whom God seems to be call-ing for ordained ministry

Review staff job descriptions

Evaluate the ministry of our church

Review employee salary and benefits

Celebrate the work of our staff, all of whom do so much to build the mis-sion and vision of our church

Please welcome our new members: Christine Smith, Bob Whyte and DeborahCasarcia. Bill Jackas term is complete and he has our thanks for his work onthe team. The remaining members of the SPRC Team are: Bill Hall, BeckyHouston, Laura Lowe, David Fichte, Emma Lee Crannell and Nancy Harley.

Becky HoustonChair

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Youth group enjoyed Lock-in on New Years Eve eve! It was a lot of fun. Thanks and those of you who helped! Our big project for DecemChristmas bags for a 4th grade class in Coal City, West Virginjust overwhelmed, and we plan to continue our relationship wto the UMW for donating money for us to buy them some warm

January 6-8 was the SPARK conference. What a weekend!

and a powerful speaker! Its always fun to spend that much tpecially enjoyed our dinner out on Saturday night! A special to everyone who supported our Dinner/Auction fundraiser foraised $2,010.39 which gave us a little more than our exYOU!!!

We will be hosting the homeless dinner sometime in Februarytogether Valentines Day baskets for the shut-ins.

Any young ladies between grades 6 and 12 are invited to jovolve Tour on Saturday, March 17 th at Soldiers and Sa7:00pm. Sponsored by Women of Faith, it includes bandspeakers. Tickets are $60. $10 by Jan. 29 will hold a ticket

tails are available by seeing Pastor Linda, Rosemary Penning

The Post High School Group continues to meet at 7 pm the firmonth at the Sweeney home with great turnouts! We are stud

Love Wins by Rob Bell and are looking for a

Little Ones will meet Sunday, February 5 th afteservice until 1:30. Come on out for some fun a

MOMMY, DADDY & ME

OUMC Mommy, Daddy, and Me Playgroup will not be meetinfor awhile. For more information or to be on their email liscontact Joy Cottrill and Willow (Age 2) @ [email protected].


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OAKMONT UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

The Oakmont United Methodist Women are pleased to announce that our totalmission giving for 2011 was $19,830.12. We extend our profound thanks to theOakmont United Methodist Church for all of their support! Can we break$20,000 in 2012? Let's try together. Praise God.

Thank you to all who supported the Carol Walk. What a wonderful testament toMarti Kistler and the Annual Carol Walk. We always knew the Methodists weregreat cooks, but you all outdid yourselves this year in providing so many deli-cious cookies for the reception. It seems like we are constantly putting out a callfor support, and you never let us down. Nine boxes of cookies were also givento shut-ins after the Carol Walk. The remainder were frozen and are supple-menting the Sunday morning receptions. Once again, Thank you!

We hope we can rely on continued support for the Annual Mystery Dinner. Thisis a project that involves the whole church, so whether you want to help us inthe kitchen or dining room, try your talents out as an actor, or participate as aguest, lets all look forward to another great event that ultimately encourages somuch great fellowship.

Janet Bowman has graciously accepted the task of organiz-ing and directing our UMW spring luncheon program. It willbe extra special this year with emphasis on children and ourown UMC children will be a part of the program. Mark yourcalendars for March 24 and plan on joining us.

Yours In Christ,Julie TrennUMW President

REPORT FROM TINA WHITEHEAD

I am back again at the Bethlehem Bible College as of MoJan. 9. What confusion greeted my return! Before I left in Bible College Choir had applied to Israel for a permit to go tChristmas concert. At church last Sunday, during the praywere asked to pray for a permit as nothing had yet beenchoir had to leave Monday if they were to go at all.

Monday morning, at 7:30 a.m., the call came and the pegranted. But the semester hadnt begun, so it meant cont

from Bethlehem, the West Bank, Jerusalem and Israel to bethat afternoon. As they went through the permits, they reaof the Jerusalem residents had been given permission to gostudents didnt have time to get to Bethlehem and studenIsrael hung onto the slim hope that they might be allowedand students rushed around all morning, making phone castruments and suitcases and at last, at 1 p.m., they left.

Later that afternoon, we heard that the 4 students from Israallowed to enter but Israeli security had allowed the thirteento pass through the checkpoint. From Facebook blogs, wexperiences. Everyone was ecstatic to have the chance You have no idea how difficult it is to get permission to go less than an hour from Bethlehem, but none of the teachehad ever been there. Their accounts were so positive, ahow warmly they were welcomed. How different from thethat describe only a violent and dangerous place.

They stayed Monday and Tuesday nights but as they Wednesday morning, the Israeli border guard forced themhours on the Gaza side of the checkpoint before refusingback into Israel. The reason? Their permits were for 3 daystold they had to stay the full 3 days! Thursday afternoon tired but full of stories and grateful for the experience. You their story at http://www.bethbc.com/news/bbc-cand also see the pictures they took of this beautiful but tragiWe take so much for granted. We can go where we want, We can make plans to visit friends and family without muchere, nothing is simple, nothing can be taken for granted. Psomeday this will change. Blessings, Tina
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FEBRUARY

1 Thelma LloydJacqueline Pennington

2 Mary Stapko3 Barbara Marcus

4 Ralph Mayhorn, Jr.5 Breanna Venanzio7 Richard Grimes

Sally Brownfield8 Mitchell Allen

Laura CarusoThomas Ritter

10 Bill Kennedy12 Kristen Parkins14 Patrick Steimer15 Lisa Allen16 Gabrielle Casarcia

Marilyn Siebart

17 David Fichte20 Lisa Parkins21 Dieter Stammer22 Daniel Caruso

Susan Peoples23 Elizabeth Rajkowski26 Marigene Nelson

We apologize if we inad-vertently missed yourbirthday. Please callthe church office and let

us know

COVERED DISH LUNCHEONS

Church Council recently voted to change the

schedule and have Sunday covered dish lunch-eons on the 5th Sunday of the month. The nextluncheons will be Jan. 29 (Witness Team) andApr. 30 (Nurture Team).

WITH SYMPATHY

We remember and express our sympathy andprayers to the family and friends of Anne Lewis whopassed away December 4, and Al Wygant whopassed away December 5.

GENERAL FUND NUMBERS FORDECEMBER :Income $ 37,066.86

Expenses $ 20,736.81Balance 12/31$ 10,319.19

The 2011 Mission Share has been paid in full.

WENDYS FUNDRAISER

The Finance Committee has approved adinner fundraiser at Wendys in Harmarville the thirdMonday of each month. 20% of all orders (drivethrough also) between 5-8 pm on that night will becontributed to OUMCs General Fund. You do not

need to take a bulletin insert or any paperwork withyou. In 2011 Wendys donation to us was over$1,300.

NEWSLETTER

Please submit articles for the March newsletter byFebruary 13 .

HOPE CIRCLE BOOK DISCUSSION G

The next meeting will be Monday, February 13thparlor. Pictures of You, by Carolyn Leavitt, is thdiscussed.

Two women running away from their marriageshighway, killing one of them. The survivor, Isabelle, is left to not only of her own life, but of the lives of the devastated hson that the other woman, April, has left behind. Together, tmystery of where April was running to, and why. As these th

the book asks, How well do we really know those we love give the unforgivable? According to one reviewer, Pictures ful read that just might encourage you to start saying all thomeaning to tell your loved ones.

Please consider joining the group for an hour of discus

LIBRARY NEWS

Our church library has just received a beautiful donation: 17copies of new hardback Christian fiction. They are on display

now. We have authors Carolyne Aarsen, Kristin Eckhardt,and Robert Elmer. Another current additon is "Daily Guidepsee our new selections!

Barbara Marcus and Dottie Wolslayer, C

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This number appears many times in Scripturetime of trial or testing, or simply marking somerained 40 days and nights during the Great Flooin the wilderness for 40 years. Jesus fasted fo

with the disciples for 40 days between his resurrection and

this symbolic number to heart, the Christian church has long oLent (not counting Sundays).

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