July 2018 Volume 14, Issue 12
JULY
EVENTS 7-1
Friendship Sunday Supper 4:00 p.m., Hallock Hall Clothes Closet 4:30 p.m.
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First Monday Playtime, Adults 55+ 12:00 p.m., Family Life Center
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Independence Day Church Office and Family Life Center Closed
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High School Mountain Camp EL Porvenier Christian Camp, Montezuma, N.M.
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Jr. Chefs Camp Begins 9:00 a.m., FLC Share Your Faith Seminar with Larry Gardner 10:00 a.m., Family Life Center Chefs Camp Begins 1:00-3:00 p.m., FLC
Shalom! I hope you are familiar with this DR. WADE Hebrew SMITH word. It is often translated as peace, but means much more than the English word can convey. Shalom speaks to wellness or wholeness in all of life and relationships. It speaks to being in right relationship with God, with self and with others. It means in relationship with self that our heart, mind and body are in harmony. When there is dis-ease in any of these relationships, Shalom suffers. We work toward Shalom as we identify the areas of our life or relationships that are suffering. If we lack Shalom with God, we reflect on the spiritual issues of faith, forgiveness, obedience and the promise that nothing can separate us from the love of God. If we lack Shalom with others, we focus on the cause of the tension or brokenness and pursue understanding, grace, forgiveness and the possibility of reconciliation. If we lack Shalom with self, we work toward healing in the area of our life that is suffering. For example, if our body suffers with disease we must realize that our heart and mind are vital participants in our healing. So, in addition to working with medical personnel we work to make sure the attitudes and conditions of our heart and mind are in a healthy place. I believe that God desires us to be whole and well in all of life’s relationship. I am learning how intricately all of these relationships are connected as we seek Shalom. Therefore, let us pray for and nurture Shalom in one another. And, let each of us pursue Shalom in relationship with God, with self and with each other. June was a wonderful month of ministry for our church. Falls Creek, F.I.S.H camps, gymnastics camps, chefs camps, Mission Trip to Peru, Summer Suppers for Women and Pops in the Park were just a few of the exciting things we experienced. July offers many opportunities for ministry as well with Mountain Camp, Summer Suppers For Women, Night at the Ballgame and VBS coming quickly. I invite you to find your place to be involved and to serve. We still need VBS volunteers, so please contact Suzette,
[email protected], about your opportunity to minister and serve our children. Summer Passages is our summer worship theme as we consider some of our favorite scripture passages over these next weeks. We will share baptism and the Lord’s Supper together on July 22. Roy Joe Ham will be our pulpit guest on July 8 and Dr. Patrick Mead, Chaplain at Arkansas Department of Community Corrections, will join us on July 29. July offers significant opportunities for worship, fellowship and ministry. I look forward to sharing in them with you. Dr. Wade Smith
Children's wing upgrade continues
Thank you for all of the many kind words and encouragement, ROY JOE Lydia and I are HAM extremely grateful for the notes cards and gifts of appreciation. We will continue to reflect on the many ways you have come alongside to support and encourage our work here. As I have said so many times, it takes a team to move through the challenges we have faced over the last 10 years. Each one who has been a part of that, we always appreciate your hard work and dedication. As with all areas of ministry we must look back at how God has blessed and moved us forward. And, in that, be challenged by looking ahead at God’s call for the future for all the ministry and support work that is needed. I look forward to being a part of that call from God and I hope you will continue to join us in that journey. The children’s wing work is continuing with new paint, wood plank walls, vinyl scriptures and pictures, and so much more. Thank you to all who have been a part of the work and moving to make the west wing top floors more inviting to our families and children. If you have not toured the area lately, please take the time to do so. If you have some time to come paint we also invite you to do that as well. We want to get all of the painting completed prior to the new carpet installation. So much work is still needed to be ready to welcome our families to the new space by the fall. Some must be completed by the time of VBS! Hurricane Harvey continues to impact many of our members who have been involved in work along the Texas Coast. Recent flooding have challenged many who still have not had their homes restored and continue to lose items that had been salvaged following the storm. I have heard that in the area around Refugio there still are more than 700 homes that need work done. We plan our next recovery trip the week of Nov. 4. If you would like to know more about the work or the needs in the area, please let me know and I will add you to all of the correspondence concerning the plans going forward. I look forward to what God calls us to next! I pray that you see Him working all around and you too are excited. Let us be found faithful to follow His direction and call to be a solid working part of this Family of Faith known as FBC Norman.
Loving People
Adults 55+ activities announced Many activities for Adults 55+ and friends are coming up this summer. For more information, call the Family Life Center at 3605300. July 12 Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre, Back to the 50s Music Cost: $35. A church van will leave the parking lot 6:00 p.m. August 17 Yellow Rose Dinner Theatre, Jazz Night with Louis Armstrong Cost $40. A church van will leave the parking lot 6:00 p.m.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER
FALL TRAVEL ADVENTURE The trip will include Springfield, Ill., Abraham Lincoln, Hannibal, Mo., Kansas City, Mo., a Royals game and more! If interested, contact the FLC to be put on the list for more information. August 24 Great Gadgets for aging easier with the Savvy Senior Jim Miller, 11:30 a.m. Cost is $5, and includes lunch. July and August birthdays will be celebrated.
Pops in the Park
Thank you everyone for making Pops in the Park a huge success. Our worship choir and orchestra offered a wonderful evening of music at Legacy Park. We are hoping to make this an annual event on Father’s Day so mark your calendar for next year's concert.
SMAK Camp registration deadline nears Registration for Summer Music and Activities for Kids (SMAK), a day camp full of fun music and activities for children ages completed kindergarten through completed fifth grade, is currently available online at fbcnorman.org or in the church office. The deadline to register for SMAK Camp is July 9. The cost for is $100. During the week-long camp, kids will learn a full-length Bible story-inspired musical called Danny & The Shacks that will include fun music, drama, and choreography. "There also will be a daily Bible story and each afternoon we will have fun activities such as swimming and bowling," Rev. Chad E. Smith, Minister of Music and Worship Arts, said. SMAK will begin at 9:00 a.m. each day and will conclude at 3:00 p.m. For children who would like to audition for a solo or drama part, call or email Robin Nipper at the church office as soon as possible to schedule your audition. Her email is robinn@fbcnorman. org or call the church office at 321-1753. "Auditions will be held Sunday afternoon, July 22 between 3:00-6:00 p.m. in 10-minute intervals. If you are unable to audition during this time please let us know and we will do our best to arrange another time," Chad said. "Everyone who auditions must be prepared to sing a song from the musical and/or recite lines from
July Highlights
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Yellow Rose Dinner Theater Adult 55+ 50s Sock Hop 5:30 p.m. Friendship Sunday Supper 4:00 p.m., Hallock Hall Food Pantry and Devotion 4:30 p.m. Jr. Chefs Camp Begins 9:00 a.m., FLC
16 Chad E. Smith, Minister of Music and Worship Arts, rehearses with SMAK Camp students last summer. The deadline to register for this year's camp is July 9. the speaking parts." All campers who are assigned a dramatic role in the musical will have to stay until 4:30 p.m. each day for drama rehearsal. The SMAK musical will be presented Friday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 12 at 10:30 a.m. Both performances will be in the Sanctuary. "Feel free to invite as many family members and friends you would like to the musical," Chad said.
VA C AT I O N BIBLE SCHOOL FREE FOR AGES 4 YEARS TO COMPLETED 5TH GRADE
JULY 23 - 27
9:00 A.M. - NOON
Share Your Faith Seminar with Larry Gardner 10:00 a.m., Family Life Center Conference Room Chefs Camp Begins 1:00-3:00 p.m., FLC
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Wednesday Summer Nights Take me to the Ballgame 6:00 p.m., Oklahoma City Dodgers vs. New Orleans
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Baptism and Lord's Supper 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary
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Vacation Bible School Begins 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
SUMMER WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Wednesday, July 18 AFTERNOON CAMPS AVAILABLE FOR $80 REGISTER AT FBCNORMAN.ORG OR IN THE CHURCH OFFICE
Teaching The Word
OKC Dodgers vs. New Orleans $20, includes a $6 meal voucher
Church van leaves at 6:00 p.m. Register by July 11 at fbcnorman.org
July 1: Phil Cotten, Joyce Johnson, Justin Love, Emily Pierce July 2: John Dwyer, Hillary Hawkins, Wilma Minyen, Alyssa Smith, Jennifer Smith, Gordon Williams July 3: Corey Dunford, Mark Dvorak, Chris Lewis, PJ Meek, Arthur Witt July 4: Tommy Craighead, James Harp, EttaJean Hobbs, Carla Messer, Chad Smith, Ina Simpson Snyder July 5: David Deford, Kim Weaver, Shelley Wilson July 6: Pamela Hill, James Magno July 7: Edna Carrington, Gregory Hoyt, Jeff Jones, Hilary Michael, Peggy Smith July 8: Jennifer Fox, Matthew Lang, Jean Tahkofper July 9: Vivian Holt, Aaron McCracken, Clay Miller, Isabella Nava, Marissa Polston July 10: Doris Burleson, Ruth Ann Carr, Ryan Chapman, Claire Davis, Johnny High July 11: Don Burgess, Nicole Parrish, Ann Terrell, Brian Wilson July 12: MacKenzie Childers, Tom Gallaher, Marc Hardage, Flora Ionescu, Susan Knight, William Leber, Daxton Marley, Shirley McCormick, Deanna Pruitt, Pat Tucker July 13: Janice Campbell, Zeke Croft, Daniel Deering, Donnie Jones Jr., Steve M. Williams July 14: Beverly Adkins, Patrick Combs, Trenton McMillen July 15: Kara Barton, Jonathan Caddell, Ian Chandra, Gabriel Cherry, Shelly Ellis, Patrick Livingston
July 16: Glenn Bowles, Wayne Parrish, Joseph Schier, Anthony Strevett, Emily Sullivan July 17: Jana Christian, Doyal Hedrick, Laura Jonason, Brandon Ragland July 18: Nita Bill, Ginny Cecil, Sharon Garrett, Karen Griffin, Andrea Hale, Noah Hodges, Loretta Ketner, Ralph Moulton July 19: Madison Rigney, Wade Smith, Ed Spann, Ethan Wilson July 20: Tracy Foor, Eleanor Mullinax, Wilson Mullinax, Warren Osburn July 21: Dan Caldwell, Kelly Combs, Jenni Holderby, Gloria Lamar, Ben Shiau, Jack Smith July 22: Claud Dill, Jeffrey Dismukes, Michael Matthews, Ashlie Mowdy, Lisa Sabatelli, Austin Smith July 23: Carter Faison, Jess Porter, Myrissa Weeks July 24: Pat Allen, Jen Tek Kao, Mike Reihart July 25: Jennifer Curry, John DeLany, Estelle Evans, Linda Harrison, Vivian Hilgenfeld, Colby Pace July 27: Jane Kroeker, Kent Nicholson, Leslie Singer, Austin Taylor July 28: Glenn Adams, Robin Antonio, Charles Douglas, Carolyn Seratte, Jan Seratte, Charity Warren July 29: Huwanta Blasius, Laurie Foor, Helen Hull, Sally Lawrence, Benjamin Ray July 30: Braxen Arnold, Kevin Foor, Lynn Murdock, Lise Simpson, Sawyer Stapleton, Stephanie Swartzendruber July 31: Julie Bradford, Donna Dye, Kim Hopper
Dear FBC... Dear FBC, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are the best partner in education! We loved our lunch and also your help with our landscape. We are so fortunate to have your partnership. We couldn't do it without you. Sincerely, Lincoln Elementary Staff
Living The Journey
Dear FBC, Thank you for your $1,000 contribution to Center for Children & Families in support of Boys & Girls Club of Norman programing. Your dedication to CCFI is truly amazing. We are so grateful for the amazing generosity of your congregation. Thank you for sharing these treasures with us. Brandon Boorks CCFI Chief Executive Officer
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July Birthdays
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