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OCT. 20, 2017 A PUBLICATION OF OAK HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 7815 Hwy. 290 W. Austin, TX 78736 • (512) 288-3836 Pastors Jim Roberts, Katy Fitzgold, Laura Smith Adam Worship Services Sunday, Oct. 22 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Speaker: Don Roets “Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness” — John 15:8 10 a.m. “Pathways” Speaker: Don Roets “Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness” — John 15:8 Wednesday, Oct. 25 6:15 p.m. “ReCharge” Speaker: Donna Broberg “Memories of OHUMC, and the Saints Who Have Gone Before Us” Sunday, Oct. 29 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Katy Fitzgold “500 Years” — Ezekiel 36:22-28 10 a.m. “Pathways” Pastor Katy Fitzgold “500 Years” — Ezekiel 36:22-28 ••• Don’t Forget To Pray! Our special prayer vigil is Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m.-noon. Some will pray in the Sanctuary; others will set aside a time at home. Prayers are encouraged for our church, pastors, loved ones, and nation. We hope to have 100% of our membership praying on Saturday. Thank you! ••• It’s Time To Celebrate! We’ll See You at Church! Celebration Sunday is this Sunday, Oct. 22, and we need YOU there to celebrate! Our own Don Roets will give the message: “Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness,” based on John 15:18. There will be a catered gospel brunch featuring music by The Sieker Band after each service! Prayerfully consider how you can give to the church in 2018. Your gift, no matter what size, will help us follow the path God has set for us. You’re invited to bring your pledge card with you. We’ll see you there!
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OCT. 20, 2017
A PUBLICATION OFOAK HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
7815 Hwy. 290 W.Austin, TX 78736 • (512) 288-3836
Pastors Jim Roberts, Katy Fitzgold, Laura Smith Adam
Worship ServicesSunday, Oct. 228:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Speaker: Don Roets “Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness” — John 15:8 10 a.m. “Pathways” Speaker: Don Roets “Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness” — John 15:8
Wednesday, Oct. 256:15 p.m. “ReCharge” Speaker: Donna Broberg “Memories of OHUMC, and the Saints Who Have Gone Before Us”
Sunday, Oct. 298:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Pastor Katy Fitzgold “500 Years” — Ezekiel 36:22-28 10 a.m. “Pathways” Pastor Katy Fitzgold “500 Years” — Ezekiel 36:22-28
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Don’t Forget To Pray!Our special prayer vigil is Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m.-noon. Some will pray in the Sanctuary; others will set aside a time at home. Prayers are encouraged for our church, pastors, loved ones, and nation. We hope to have 100% of our membership praying on Saturday. Thank you!
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It’s Time To Celebrate! We’ll See You at Church!Celebration Sunday is this Sunday, Oct. 22, and we need YOU there to celebrate! Our own Don Roets will give the message: “Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness,” based on John 15:18. There will be a catered gospel brunch featuring music by The Sieker Band after each service! Prayerfully consider how you can give to the church in 2018. Your gift, no matter what size, will help us follow the path God has set for us. You’re invited to bring your pledge card with you. We’ll see you there!
October Is Pastor Appreciation Month!John Wesley gave this direction: “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” Our pastors at Oak Hill UMC are here for our congregation (and beyond) whenever someone needs them. This month we will be honoring our pastors with notes of appreciation and encourage-ment.
Please take a moment or two to drop a note in the “mailboxes” in the Narthex telling the pastors what their ministry has meant to you. Thank them for the compassionate hours they have spent listening to our joys, problems, losses, or hearing our suggestions. Give them recognition for the sermons that inspire us to keep our faith in God and strive to be the people God wants us to be.
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Children’s Sunday School News! If you are willing to decorate your car for Trunk or Treat and pass out goodies to the children during the Fall Fest on Oct. 29, please contact Ms. Jenny at [email protected].______
Did you know the Sunday School curriculum we are using at the 10 a.m. Sunday School class has a free app with lots of exciting features for kids AND parents? Check out www.deepbluekids.com for more information and at-home topics for family discussion!
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We are seeking kiddo-loving, enthusiastic, dependable folks to work an occasional Sunday in our beautiful toddler and infant nurseries! Please e-mail Ms. Jenny, [email protected], or Ms. Nicole, [email protected], to arrange an interview!
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We love our Sunday School teachers! Are you willing to share one hour with the children of Oak Hill UMC? We are looking to build our list of substitute Sunday School teachers for both the 10 a.m. and 11:15 Sunday school classes. Please contact Ms.Jenny, [email protected], to add your name to the sub list. Thank you!
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Youth News!What’s Coming Up?Sunday, Oct. 22: High School Apologetics Class at 11:15 a.m. Come join us! Sunday, Oct. 22: UMYF from 5-8 p.m. See you there! Wednesday, Oct. 25: It’s our Bring Your Own Pumpkin Party! Bring a pumpkin of any size to cut, carve, and paint! Enjoy lots of food and fellowship! Youth are encouraged to invite a friend for this. Mom and dad are also welcome to join in the fun! A Hallow-een-themed movie will be featured in the Youth Lounge! Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4baeae2ba4f94-byop Sunday, Oct. 29: It’s the annual Fall Fest from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Youth are encouraged to dress up! There will be bobbing for apples, sack races, a spooky maze house, an obstacle course, and a cookie walk! Saturday, Nov. 4: Help us make our church beautiful at the Campus Cleanup Day. We’ll be making room for some new gardens! Sunday, Nov. 5: All Saints Day. We need youth for this! Check out the information (and sign up) here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4baeae2ba4f94-allsaints Wednesday, Nov. 8: Turkey Bowl Social. Grab a turkey and let’s bowl! Never bowled with a turkey? Just “wing” it! The fun hap-pens from 6-7:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12: It’s time for Thanksgiving-style potluck and games! Please join our youth family Thanksgiving at the church. Bring whatever dish you wish! We will eat together, play games, and give thanks for all our blessings.
Spreading Christ’s Love Through Volunteering!GO! DaySaturday, Oct. 288 a.m.-noonIt’s time again to make a difference in our community! We will help repair and paint a home as part of Hands on Housing, work at the Capital Area Food Bank, and distribute saplings at a Tree Folks event. Stop by the table in the courtyard Sunday morning to sign up, or contact Vicki Matustik at [email protected].
But wait, there’s more! Mission-minded folks are invited to pitch in and help on these dates:
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 20-21: We’ll spend most of the day at a home located at 32 Chalmers St. in Austin. We will be workingwith Hands on Housing volunteers to clean up and make repairs to the exterior.Saturday, October 28: We will finish our work at 32 Chalmers, which will include exterior painting.Wednesday evening, Nov. 8 - Sunday morning, Nov. 12: We will be in the Galveston area working on Hurricane Harvey-related projects, including exterior painting and wheelchair ramp construction. ALSO: On Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. we will be conducting our fall campus cleanup. This year we will have leadership from our Facilities Administrator, Daniel Urrutia, and United Methodist Men members Stan Reece and Richard Reeves. Whether it’s trimming trees or polishing pews, there’s a job for you! Sign-up sheets coming soon!
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Are You Gifted?In the coming week you’ll be introduced to a very brief survey aimed to help connect you with ways to serve in your church and community based on your gifts and talents. When you see this survey in your inbox or “Cornerstone,” please take three minutes to help your church help you.
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UMW Book Club To Look at “Suite Francaise”Thursday, Oct. 2610 a.m.Panera BreadOur October UMW Book Club selection is “Suite Francaise” by Irene Nemirovsky. The author’s story, which was lost for 64 years, tells of Paris in 1940 on the eve of Nazi occupation. Join us for our next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m. at Panera Bread on William Cannon. Please contact Diana Goodloe at [email protected] if you have questions.
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UMW Study Group Begins Advent StudyBegins Wednesday, Nov. 810 a.m.Room 206, Adult Education BuildingOn Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Wednesday Morning Study Group will begin a five-week Advent study, “The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem.” Nancy Keiser will lead the study, which was written by the Rev. Adam Hamilton. We will go with Hamilton as he travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Using historical information, archaeolog-ical findings, and personal reflections, Hamilton illuminates this most amazing moment in history. We will follow the footsteps of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and others, gaining insight into our own journeys with Christ.
The deadline to order the study books is Oct. 25, and the cost is $5. All are most welcome to be part of this group! Please order your book by contacting Gail Jones at (512) 906-0790 or [email protected].
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“Pete” Vasquez Memorial Golf TournamentSaturday, Oct. 288 a.m.Plum Creek Golf Club, 750 Kohlers Xing, KyleAttention, all golfers—those who want to be golfers and those who don’t even like golf! Here is a tournament for you. The “Pete” Vasquez Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and you are invited. Make plans now to join the members and supporters of the Oak Hill United Methodist Men for a fun morning of fellowship and really casual golf. As always, we will serve lunch following the tournament and award many fabulous prizes. No experience in or knowledge of golf required. Tournament fee is $65 per person. Contact Brad McMahon at (512) 940-1215 or [email protected]. Form your own team or we can place you. Proceeds will help support the ministries of the Oak Hill United Methodist Men.
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Our PrayersLucy Cornell, Col. Jim Foster, Sonia Gallegos (Robert Watts’ aunt), Dea Powell, Laurie Wegner and family (on the passing of Laurie’s mother, Ruth Bonath; please pray also for Hal Bonath, Laurie’s father), Reggie Wilson
Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times through confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They provide the emotional and spiritual care needed when someone is faced with a crisis or difficulty such as grief, spiritual needs, health issues, relationship problems, job situations, or other life challenges. If you are in need of someone to share your concerns, please email Rae Barho at [email protected] or call her at (512) 589-5871 and ask about speaking with a Stephen Minister. For more information: www.oakhillumc.org/stephen-ministry/.
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“Nothing Scary About Saving for Our Future” is the theme of our next Endowment Sunday! Miss Penny Banks is dressed upHalloween-style for the big Oct. 29 event! Be sure to bring plenty of change (green stuff too) to put in the special collection forthe Endowment Fund. Every penny collected at all three services is designated for future projects, missions, and improvementsat Oak Hill UMC!
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All Saints Day Celebration Is Near Sunday, Nov. 5 All Three ServicesOn Nov. 5 we will celebrate All Saints Day. This is a day to pay tribute and give thanks for our loved ones who have gone before us. An insert and banners will list only members of Oak Hill UMC who have passed away. However, there will be a time during the service for other family members and dear friends to be lifted up by our congregation. Please join us for this special Sunday. We want to make sure we have capture everyone’s name correctly and would appreciate your input. Please review the list below. If you have any questions or input, please contact Kathy Williamson in the church office.
Wayne JacobsDonald BondRosemary BolandWill PannabeckerEmily GloverShirley NortonHolly HamonDon BraunSharron LocklearBarbara ChallisMargo YoungEmma FrazerMary ThompsonWanda SlaughterDoris Holden
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Introducing our newest member at Oak Hill UMC: David Sampsell! David is the husband of member Lynn Sampsell and hails from Nittany Lion country in Pennsylvania. Glad to officially have you in the fold!
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Mark Your Calendars!Saturday, Oct. 21 — Churchwide Prayer Vigil (8 a.m.-noon) Sunday, Oct. 22 — Celebration Sunday Gospel Brunch Saturday, Oct. 28 — “Pete” Vasquez Memorial Golf Tournament (8 a.m.) Saturday, Oct. 28 — GO! Day (8 a.m.-noon) Sunday, Oct. 29 — Endowment Sunday (all three services) Sunday, Oct. 29 — Fall Fest (12:30-2:30 p.m.) Saturday, Nov. 4 — Campus Cleanup Work Day (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) Nov. 9-12 — Mission Trip to Galveston Nov. 12 — UMW Women’s Luncheon (after 11:15 a.m. service) Nov. 12 — UMW Rada Cutlery Fundraiser (before/after all services)
Oak Hill United Methodist Church7815 Highway 290 WestAustin, TX 78736www.oakhillumc.org
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 weekly. Subscription rate: $12/year. OHUMC office hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-Th and 9 a.m.-noon Friday. Submit announcements and articles to [email protected].
Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMCPastors Jim Roberts Katy Fitzgold
Laura Smith AdamDirector of Music Ministries Suzanne PenceAssociate Director of Music Ministries Kati CoxPathways Worship Leader Greg GrahamHandbell Choir Director & Accompanist Cathy IngersollDirector of Preschool Ministries Jennifer BarkisDirector of Children’s Ministries Jenny HolmDirector of Youth Ministries Matt VillegasFinancial Administrator Angie BraggFacilities Administrator Daniel UrrutiaOffice Manager Kathy WilliamsonDirector of Communications Don KerrAudio/Video Technician Evan Ingersoll
