Volume 34.23 December 02, 2012

Oak Hill United Methodist ChurchWhere everyone is a minister

7815 Highway 290 W. Austin, Texas 78736 288-3836 Pastors Jim Roberts, Pam Sheffield & Stella Burkhalter

Lay-Led Worship & Communion - 6:15 p.m.

December 5 - Speaker: Jim CoxMusic: Dave Stewart Clergy: Pastor Jim

December 12 - Speaker: Jon NelsonMusic: Scott Broberg Clergy: Pastor Stella

HERE WE GO AGAIN!Take the light of Christ out into the world; join us for

one of these projects:

Saturday, December 8 – • Williamson Creek Clean Up: Meet at the creek; look for our sign across the road from Austin Pizza Garden, 6266 Highway 290 West. Pastor Jim will lead the crew from 9:30-11am. • Montopolis Community Center Work Projects: Meet at the church at 7:30am to carpool or meet us at the Center, 1200

Montopolis Drive. Wally Vog will lead the crew until noon; projects may also be scheduled for Sunday if work is still needed.

Sunday, December 9 – • West Rural Center: Bring food to sort and deliver. Meet in the fellowship hall after church. Sack lunches for workers will be available. The center needs protein – dry or canned beans, canned meat – and non-perishable items that are appropriate for Christmas baskets such as green beans and stuffing mix.• Baking and Making: We are preparing for our “Jumpin’ Jesus Party” for disadvantaged children on Christmas morning. Stop by the Fellowship Hall after church and pick up a kit so you can make cookies or side dishes at home. Cook when you have time, freeze, and bring to church later. Even better: invite some church friends over and have a baking party at your house!• Caroling at Stonebridge Home: Meet David Vernon at Stonebridge Health Center, 11127 Circle Drive, at 3pm to sing with the seniors.• Angel Tree Shopping: Good news: the “angels” from the Prison Ministries Angel Tree have all been adopted. You can still make a child’s Christmas bright by joining Dave Stewart and the youth group as they shop for angels from the Angel Tree at Barton Creek Mall. Meet at the church at 3:30pm. If you have already adopted an angel, you can do your shopping for that child with the youth. • Mission Possible Kids: The kids will receive their “secret mission” at 3:30pm and work until 5pm. If your child is not already a part of this group, this would be a great time to visit. Contact Pastor Stella at 288-3836 for more information.

Christmas Eve Worship Services:Children & Family Service, Costumes Welcome - 5 p.m.

Traditional Candles & Carols - 7 p.m.Pathways Candlelight & Communion - 9 p.m.

Guitar Candlelight & Communion - 11 p.m.

Worship Sundays: “Home” Sermon SeriesPastor Jim Roberts at 8:45 & 11:15;

Pastor Stella Burkhalter at 10:00 PathwaysDecember 2 “Longing for Home” Luke 21:25-26 Fearful things are coming; we remember the promise

of a forever home.December 9: “Preparing the Way” Luke 3:1-6

God promised to make a way for us to be forgiven and to come home.

December 16: “Lessons and Carols” from the Chancel Choir at 8:45 and 11:15.

Pathways: “Facing What’s Waiting” Luke 3:1-6God gives strength to face whatever drama we find

at home.December 23: “It’s All Good” Luke 1:39-45

When we meet Christ, the spirit stirs our deepest sense that we’re finally home.

Presence

Our Gifts November 18, 2012General Fund $21,449Children’s Building 2,524Music Fund 10Imagine No Malaria 100Sunshine Class 100

November 25, 2012General Fund $23,944Children’s Building 3,238UMCOR 25Thanksgiving Meal 105Youth Scholarship - Memorial John Sansing 100

Our PrayersTo see the full prayer list, please go to the church website

www.oakhillumc.org

November 18 November 25 2011 2012 2011 2012Sunday School 286 274 258 Worship 491 598 672 474

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Wednesday Night FelloWship Meal

December 5: TacosDecember 12: Fried Chicken

Advent StudyChristmas Gifts That Won’t Break

7-8:00 p.m.November 28 - December 19

Adult Education Bldg. room 203Contact Sharon Douglass at programs@oakhillumc.org

“THE CHRISTMAS PRESENT” Mini-MusicalThe children’s Christmas mini-musical “The Christmas Present” will be presented in the 8:45 and 11:15 worship services on Sunday, December 9. Plan to bring your family and friends and join us for this delightful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas - celebrating the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, the best present of all!

SEND CHRISTMAS CARDS To INjuRED SolDIERSHoliday Mail For Heroes Program - Each year the Red Cross collects cards between October and early December and then distributes them at military installations, veterans hospitals, and in other locations. In addition to sending cards on your own, you may want to start making plans to host card signing parties or card making parties. Go to http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/holiday-mail-for-heroes to see the mailing guidelines. The deadline for having cards to the P.O. Box is Friday, December 7th.Holiday cards received after this date cannot be guaranteed delivery.

PoINSETTIA SAlES BEGIN DECEMBER 2Poinsettia sales begin today. Please find our red order forms in the sanctuary or come to the church office at your convenience. Order a beautiful poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one to decorate the Sanctuary. All plants are $10. Final orders must be in by Wednesday, December 11th. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 288-3836.

Laurie WaldockCindy Brandt and familyElizabeth & David Greenberg on the birth of their daughter, Adalyn Eva on 11/5/12. Proud grandparents are Dolores & Robert Hoeber.For our military and all who are far from home during the holidaysFor our leaders and for peace in the Middle EastFor the unemployed and the homelessChris Jackson, Jim Cox and Tracy Stewart on Sierra Leone mission trip

Stephen Ministers Can Help When Your Days Aren’t Merry and Bright

For some people the holiday season can be a very difficult time of year. It is a time of sadness, loneliness and hopelessness, a time of self evaluation and reflecting about the past and a time of anxiety about the New Year to come. Those who have lost loved ones, are separated from loved ones, or are dealing with health issues can find it to be a very blue time. With the current state of the economy and unemployment rates, many people are likely to be feeling the financial blues, too. Too much pressure from the season brings on stress and depression. Whatever you are feeling, a Stephen Minister is available to you for prayer after every church service. You will find one in the front pew waiting to listen, hold your hand, give a welcome hug and extend God’s love through prayer with you. For further information about Stephen Ministry please contact: Cheryl Althaus, 796-6305; Rae Barho, 589-5871; Barbara Browne, 796-7434; or Sandra Fudge, 653-0786.

United Methodist Women

Lydia Circle

uMW Book Club Our December UMW selection is Silent Night: The Story of the World War I Christmas Truce by Stanley Weintraub. This is a true story of soldiers from opposing armies who declared peace, climbed out of their trenches, and celebrated Christmas together. We will have our final meet-ing of 2012 on Thursday morning, December 6, at 10:00 at Panera Bread on William Cannon. Please contact Diana Goodloe at 906-1931 or dianagoodloe@gmail.com if you have questions.

Mary/Martha Circle Christmas LuncheonFellowship Hall - Monday, December 10, 11:15 p.m.

lydia Circle First Friday lunch The Lydia Circle First Friday lunch will be on Friday, December 7th - 11:30 am, at Cypress

Grill, 4404 W. William Cannon, Suite L, 78749. Come join a group of social ladies for

lunch! Childcare is provided at the church with proper reservations.

Contact Anita Barton at 288-5541 for more information.

December lydia CircleLydia Circle will meet at Kellye Graham’s house (6428 Taylorcrest Drive, 78749) on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 7 pm for the annual Christmas party. Bring a wrapped Christmas ornament to exchange. Food and beverages will be provided but if you want to bring something to share that is wonderful. Interested in being a part of Lydia Circle - please come to this fun, social event. Childcare is provided at the church with proper reservations. For additional information, please call Kellye at 288-3497.

Help The Prayer Shawl MinistryDo you know someone who is seriously ill, or has lost someone dear and needs the comfort of a prayer shawl or lap blanket? Do you know someone who has lost their hair to chemotherapy? The Prayer Shawl Ministry gives shawls, lap blankets, baby blankets and hats to people in our congregation and to their loved ones, who may not be in our congregation. If you know of someone who needs to feel the warmth of God’s love wrapped around them or would like to participate in the ministry, please contact Gretchen Antill (368-3603, gghopper@gmail.com), Priscilla Feuerbacker (288-8254, pfdropshot@aol.com, or Susan Coffman (288-6923, wctaxman@aol.com). If you would like to make a donation for the purchase of yarn, please make checks payable to the church with “Prayer Shawl Ministry” in the memo line.

The Luncheon will be pot-luck, with Jan Kennebeck, The hostesses will provide dessert and beverages, others can bring a dish to pass. Our very special program will be Christmas songs presented by our Oak Hill Pre-school children. Their performance will begin in the Sanctuary at 11:30 am. Please gather in the Fellowship Hall and plan to walk to the Sanctuary together, to return later to enjoy the luncheon with a small business meeting.

the Prayer Shawl MINISTRY

New uMW Mission Resource Center!On Monday, December 17 our new resource center: United Methodist Women Mission Resources will go live. The all-new, easy-to-use e-store will be accepting orders at www.umwmissionresources.org on this date, with delivery after January 7, 2013. As a bonus, all orders placed online are processed without additional cost to us.

ADulT MINISTRIES oFFERINGS FoR 2013We will be starting a new class of Disciple I on January 28th Monday, from 7pm to 9:30pm in Room A203. Pastor Pam will be leading this class and those of you who sign up for the class are asked to bring a study bible to use. This is a 34 week study of the Bible in depth. The first half of the D-I study is 17 weeks, then a summer break and the last half will begin in late August of 2013. New and Exciting! - We will be offering Disciple II this coming year. The class will begin on February 4th from 7pm to 9:30pm in Room A205. Pastor Stella will be leading the class. Disciple II will be focusing on Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. This class is also 17 weeks through the spring, a break for the summer vacations and resume in late August for the final 17 weeks. Financial Peace University will also be offered in the early spring with Lorne Wilson as the facilitator. This is now a 9 week study with new and improved materials. Steve Muzos will facilitate the fall sessions of FPU., Pastor Jim and Pastor Suzanne will combine their expertise and lead a class on the Methodist Church. This will be a 3 week study presented throughout the year with dates and times to be announced. We will also offer a 9 week study from the Companions in Christ series. Dates and time will be announced in the coming weeks.A Lenten study led by Pastor Stella will be offered. More detailed information will be forthcoming and if you have any questions please feel free to contact Sharon Douglass at programs@oakhillumc.org or call 288-3836 during the week.

join the Haiti Mission TripA mission trip to Haiti has been scheduled through United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) on April 6-13, 2013, which is one week after Easter. (Easter is March 31, 2013.) Haiti is still recovering from the devastating earthquake that occurred on January 12, 2010. UMVIM, in collaboration with Eglise Methodiste d’Haiti, is entering the third and final year of its Haiti Response Plan. The Plan has identified priority projects for earthquake recovery and other church and social needs that can be addressed by UMVIM teams. While priority projects have focused on construction, other opportunities to be involved in the local communities exist, such as English as a second language, music, working with children, and computer training. UMVIM’s theme is Christian Love in Action, which says it all. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a ministry of reconciliation by moving yourself and others closer to glorifying God. The team will be led by Jon Nelson, who went to Haiti in February 2011 and April 2012. For more information, please contact Jon at 512-288-2764 or by email at jonelson8@cs.com.

Mission - Sierra Leone

Chris Jackson and fellow Texans fan in Sierra Leone!

Tracy is a hit with the local children, of course!

Mission Team members working with World Vision missionaries in

Sierra Leone.

November 21 - December 2 2012

We’ve made a lot of progress on the walk.

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DISCIPlE BIBlE 1Monday Nights, 7-9:00p.m.

Begins January 28, 2013Teacher: Rev. Pam Sheffield

The first Disciple Bible study serves as the basis for all other studies in the Disciple family that follow. Over the course of 34 weeks, Disciple covers the entire Bible (Old and New Testaments), following the bibli-

cal story from Creation to the New Jerusalem.

DISCIPlE BIBlE 11Monday Nights, 7-9:00 p.m.

Begins February 4, 2013Teacher: Rev. Stella Burkhalter

This 32-week study offers a deeper examination of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts, emphasizing the rhythm of coming to God and going for God...approaching all experiences of life as opportunities for faith-

ful witness and service.

Contact Sharon Douglass at programs@oakhillumc.org or 288-3638

The Robertson Blood Center DriveDonate Blood Directly To Our Troops

The Robertson Blood Center from Fort Hood is part of the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP). The ASBP provides do-nated blood products to military hospitals, ships, combat support hospitals and medics on the front line. However, blood that is sent

to Afghanistan for our troops (and was sent to Iraq) comes exclusively from the Robertson Blood Care Center at Fort Hood. It is sent within 24 hours, and arrives for our troops in about 4 days. The Robertson Blood Center operates as part of the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to provide quality blood services in support of global medical readiness during peacetime and combat operations. The Robertson Blood Center Drive will take place at the V.A. Outpatient Clinic, 2901 Montopolis Drive, Austin, room 210, on Friday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are required at www.militarydonor.com. Donors need to have a photo I.D. with them, a list of all foreign travel since 1980, and medications and immunizations taken in the past four weeks. Thank you for your support of the Robertson Blood Center. Many soldiers, family members, and retirees in military hospitals will be saved from needless suffering through the miracle of blood transfusion. Go to the link: http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/fthood for more information on ASBP, and to http://www.centraltexas.va.gov/visitors/austin.asp for directions and information on the VA Outpatient Clinic. If anyone would like to donate and does not have transportation,Steve and Anne Muzos would be glad to give rides to the VA Outpatient Clinic. Contact Anne at sallymuz@hotmail.com.

A Birthday Spent Giving Back11/19/2012 By Catherine Tharpe, ASBP Blood Donor Recruiter, Fort Hood, Texas

Anne Muzos spent her birthday a little differently this year. Instead of a cake and receiving gifts, Muzos spent her birthday at the Robertson Blood Center giving the gift of donated blood to a service member. This was her first donation to the military blood program, but for Muzos it is the start of an annual tradition stemming from a long-time altruistic outlook and a personal story. The long commute from Austin to Fort Hood, Texas, would deter most from donating at the Robertson Blood Center but to Anne Muzos, it is the least she can do to help out. “Donating blood to the military is important. They are there for us, protecting us, taking care of us,” she said. “It takes so little effort for us to give in comparison to them—who put their lives on the line. I get to drive an hour in the comfort of my own car, donate in less than an hour, and then enjoy juice and cookies in an air conditioned environment. For all those reasons, I have to give blood.” Her selfless donations are also inspired by a personal reason—medi-cally retired Sgt. Rob Laurent, who is married to Muzos’ daughter, Briley. On Dec. 24, 2004, Muzos received a call at her Austin residence at 6:30 a.m., from a military official asking to speak to her daughter. During the phone call, they found out that he had been injured by a roadside bomb. Sgt. Laurent was given immediate treatment at a facility in Iraq. He then received multiple blood transfusions and surgeries starting at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, then the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., ending at Brooke Army

OHUMC members Anne and Steve Muzos smile after giving blood at

Fort Hood, November 5.

Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. He continued with long-term physical therapy and would eventually medically retire from the U.S. Army. Sgt. Laurent continued with his civilian education, eventually completing a master program at the University of Kansas. He and his wife live in Fort Lee, Va., where he works for the government as a civilian. Anne and Steve Muzos plan to continue their brand new tradition of donating blood on her birthday. Their story is a reminder that the need for blood is constant and donors help the Armed Services Blood Program pro-vide blood products where ever and whenever a service member may need them. To find out more about the Armed Services Blood Program or to make an appointment please visit us online at: www.militaryblood.dod.mil. To interact directly with some of our staff, see more photos or to get the latest news, visit us here: www.facebook.com/militaryblood, www.flickr.com/militaryblood and www.twitter.com/militaryblood.

PlEDGE CARD DEADlINESo far we have received 288 pledge cards totaling $1,010,885! We need to complete our budget planning for 2013 and our 2013 goal is 400 pledges totaling $1,500,000. If you haven’t had a chance to return your 2013 estimate of giving card, please do so soon. The church will be facing increased cost in several areas, including utili-ties, debt service and insurance and we want to keep our wonderful ministries going in the midst of that. If you have questions, please contact Angie in the church office or by email angie@oakhillumc.org.

GIFTS oF CARINGAN AlTERNATIVE To MAll

MADNESSStruggling to find the perfect gift for someone who has everything? Consider a meaningful gift from Gifts of Caring buy donating to a worthy charity in honor of your loved one. Each Sunday you will have an opportunity to select from a wide array of ministry choices and, with a lovely card provided through Gifts of Caring, be able to write a personal note of explanation and best wishes to that person. Each Sunday in the courtyard, a church member will be available to help you and answer any of your questions.

GAME NIGHT!Dominos & cards, including Bridge, Friday night, December 7, from

6:30–9:30pm, rooms A201-202 in the Adult Ed. Bldg. You may bring snacks. Contact Ernie Rebuck at 410-570-6097 or

ecrebuck@gmail.com for more information.

Corner

December 9 - 3:30 p.m.

We’ll meet next on Sunday afternoon, December 9, to receive and carry out our next secret mission!  If your child (age 3-Fifth grade) has not yet joined MPK or GLOW Kids, it’s never too late to do so! We are involved in mission projects that are changing the world and we don’t want anyone to miss out! Contact agent handler Ms. Becca at lemon-wow@gmail.com for more information.

HOLIDAY - PARENTS’ DAY OUTDo some Christmas shopping, wrap your presents, or just enjoy a day out while your kids come play!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 89:00 AM – 5:00 PM

OAK HILL UMC - CHILDREN’S BUILDING

Play, art activities, movies, etc.! For infants – fifth grade children

We will provide snacks and drinks, please bring each child a sack lunch.

Cost is $30 for the first child and $10 for each additional child in the same family. You may drop off and pick up children any time

during the session, but the cost will be the same.

Please contact Jennifer Barkis at Jennifer@barkisbrothers.com or 512-801-0269 to register.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 7 at noon

Youth Angel Tree ShoppingSunday, December 9, Oak Hill Youth will do our Angel Tree Shopping. We will do it as part of OHUMC’s “GO Day”. Everyone is welcome to join. Sunday afternoon, we will meet at 3:30 to organize and head out to do our shopping. We ask that each student bring $5-$10 to contribute. More is fine, too! We plan to be back at the church around 6 or a little after. **Here’s the BIG difference from years past: we will then wrap the gifts and get them ready to be delivered. We will wrap up around 7 pm. Christmas-type snacks will be provided.

Young at Heart

Christmas Special - Dinner Meeting Please join us for our “once a month” dinner and fellowship on Thursday, December 13th at 6:30p.m. at the Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, located at 3940 S. Lamar Blvd. This

is our Christmas Special and will include a “white elephant” gift exchange, selected from your home. Also bring an unwrapped gift appropriate for a teenager which will be donated to the “Brown Santa” program for 2012. This is always a fun event to come to and start the holiday season with good food, good friends and a lot of Christian Holiday Spirit. Don’t be shy make this your first Young and Heart Dinner Meeting and you will be hooked to come to all the dinners in 2013. To RSVP or for more information, call Jeannie or Doug Moody at 301-3305.

Operation Beaumont Shoe Drop complete. 1000+ shoes destined for Uganda have been delivered to Soles4Souls. Thanks Mission Possible Kids!!

Darlene Gill joined Oak Hill UMC by re-affirmation of faith at the 8:45am service, November 25. She lives at 11033 Cherisse Rd.

Seton Southwest Hospital Holiday Bazaar

Friday, December 7, 2012 • 6:30 - 9 p.m.Live Music • Silent Auction & Yule Tree

Private Shopping For Holiday Gift ItemsTickets are $20 each or two for $35

Oak Hill UMC Calendar of EventsFor the latest calendar info: www.oakhillumc.org/events.html

Looking AheAdJanuary 6 - Book of Acts Sermon Series:

“Radical Change”January 10-13 - Created By God Class

January 28 - Disciple Bible Study 1

Babysitters are available for

these events. To secure a spot for your child, call Jennifer Barkis at 801-0269 at least 48 hours

in advance. You may also arrange for childcare for

other events, but please call at least two weeks

in advance.

Sunday, December 02 1st Sunday of Advent Youth- Dive N Deeper Retreat Sanctuary- Memorial Service TBA 8:45 AM Blended worship service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Pathways worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH11:15 AM Traditional worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 12:00 PM Financial preview meeting, A206 12:30 PM Finance Meeting, A205 1:30 PM Memorial service, Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall 4:00 PM Youth Choir, A103 5:00 PM Disciple 1 (2nd half), A206 6:00 PM Game Night, A201 Monday, December 03 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 6:30 PM Sarah Circle, A201 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 Meeting, Fellowship Hall Pack 505 Bear Den meeting, loft Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary 8:00 PM Reunion Group-Disciples under Construction, A102 Tuesday, December 04 9:15 AM Moms Club, A201-202 10:00 AM Praying Moms, off-site 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 4:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 6:30 PM Stephen Ministry meeting, A203/A204 7:00 PM “The Way of Blessedness”, A206 7:00 PM Mom2Mom group, Parlor Wednesday, December 05 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 10:00 AM UMW Morning Bible Study, A201 5:30 PM Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Cub Scout leadership mtg, A201 Emmaus Group, A102 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanctuary Kingdom Cubs rehearsal, C107 Kingdom Kids rehearsal, CB Great Rm. 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study, Youth Lounge 7:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 Advent Study, A203 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary Thursday, December 06 8:50 AM Tai Chi, A201 9:00 AM Sunshine Class, Missions Building 10:00 AM Hugs project, A203 Music Forever, A103 3:30 PM Kindermusik, A103 6:00 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 Friday, December 07 7:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102 10:00 AM CLS/Knitting Class, A102 10:30 AM Kindermusik, A103 6:00 PM Bridge Club, A201

Saturday, December 08 GO DAY 9:00 AM Parents Day Out, C107, C109, Great Room 9:30 AM Reunion Group, A102 1:00 PM Play practice, children, Sanctuary 2:30 PM Bair Foundation Christmas Party, Fellowship Hall Sunday, December 09 2nd Sunday of Advent GO DAY 8:45 AM Blended worship service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Pathways worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH11:15 AM Traditional worship service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 2:00 PM Charge Conference 3:30 PM Glow Kids, C105 3:30 PM Mission Possible Kids, CB- Great Room 4:00 PM Youth Choir, A103 5:00 PM Disciple 1 (2nd half), A206 UMYF, Fellowship Hall

Monday, December 10 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 9:30 AM Mary Martha Circle, Fellowship Hall 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 Meeting, Fellowship Hall Pack 505 Bear Den meeting, loft Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary 8:00 PM Reunion Group-Disciples under Construction, A102 Tuesday, December 11 10:00 AM UMW Board meeting, offsite 10:00 AM Praying Moms, off-site 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 4:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 7:00 PM “The Way of Blessedness”, A206 Wednesday, December 12 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 10:00 AM UMW Morning Bible Study, A201 5:30 PM Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Emmaus Group, A102 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanctuary Kingdom Cubs rehearsal, C107 Kingdom Kids rehearsal, CB Great Rm. 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study, Youth Lounge 7:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 Advent Study, A203 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary

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The Cornerstone Issue Submission Deadline December 16 December 07 January 06 December 28

The Cornerstone (USPS 012-959) is published by Oak Hill United Methodist Church at 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX 78736. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Cornerstone, 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX 78736. This newsletter issues semi-monthly. Subscription rate: $12/year. OHUMC office hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. M-Th and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Submit announcements and articles to cornerstone@oakhillumc.org. Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMCPastors Jim Roberts Pam Sheffield Stella BurkhalterChildren’s Ministries Asst. Jennifer BarkisFinancial Administrator Angie BraggDirector of Adult Ministries Sharon DouglassDirector of Communications Page GordonPathways Worship Leader Greg GrahamAssistant Choir Director Diana Hopkins Handbell Choir Director Cathy IngersollCustodian Billie MooreFacilities Administrator Charles MooreDirector of Music Ministries Suzanne PenceOrganist Hyojin SongDirector of Children’s Ministries Suzanne Steves Director of Youth Ministries Dave StewartOffice Manager Tracy StewartDirector, Kid’s Day Out Rita WilsonDirector of Pre-School Ministries Kristin Wright

Help The Food MinistryOur food ministry is such a vital part of our outreach to our congregation as well as to our neighbors in need and we are in need of help-ers for funeral receptions and Agape meals. Sue Payne, suepayne@sbcglobal.net.

BRIDGING HEARTSWarm Scarves Needed

We are a drop off spot! On December 7, OHUMC will be handing over a couple of huge bags of fleece scarves for children in Nuevo Laredo who have no heat in the winter. Peggy Gerke from Bridging Hearts will come pick them up and we may have others drop off here as well. You still have time for a scarf-making party- just cut and fringe strips of fleece. Thank you in advance for making this Christmas Dream come true. Go to www.bridginghope.org for more information.

Scarves needed (by December 7): • All colors and All sizes - just cut and fringe and repeat! (Fleece is 50% off at JoAnn’s Fabric, Hobby Lobby, Walmart... JoAnn’s Fabric gives an extra 15% off for Teachers)• Scarves for youth (6” by 36”)• Scarves for adults (8” by 45/46”)• Babies (small tie blankets)

Please deliver donations to Becca Hemenway in the Children’s Bldg. or drop off donations in the church office.

Thank you to Oak Hill UMC for everything the members did for my son’s funeral. I especially would like to thank Pastor Pam for her love and concern, I appreciate all the time you spent with me and my son, and being with me throughout. Anne Knight

Thank you very much for all of the kindness and support given to us in connection with the recent

death of my mom. Especially with her dete-riorating quality of life these past 2+ years, due to multiple health issues, we know she is in a much better place now, reunited with family and friends. We consider ourselves very fortunate for the comfort we received from our OHUMC family. Thank you, Kelly Latz

Men’s Walk #1690 is February 7, 2013 at Camp Young Judaea in Wimberly and would be a wonderful Christmas present

for a man in your family, a friend or yourself. Ask someone who has been on a Walk or George & Jan Kennebeck at

263-5701. Merry Christmas to all!!

I’d like to thank the congregation for all the love, support and hospitality shown through-out our ordeal and John’s services. I SO ap-preciate all you have done to help us through this terrible time. Bless you, Val Sansing