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Volume 35.11 June 09, 2013
Oak Hill United Methodist ChurchWhere everyone is a minister
7815 Highway 290 W. Austin, Texas 78736 512-288-3836 Pastors Jim Roberts, Pam Sheffield & Stella Burkhalter
Sunday, June 98:45, 10:00 & 11:15
Worship ServicesUMM Sunday
Don Roets, Speaker“Discipleship/Serving Others”
John 13:34-35
Lay-Led Worship & Communion - 6:15 p.m.
June 12 - Speaker: (youth)June 18 - Speaker: Hannah Roberts
Sunday, June 168:45, 10:00 & 11:15 Worship Services
Pastor Jim Roberts“The Prodigal Father” Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Oak Hill UMC Vacation Bible School
June 10-14, 2013
June 10-14 the church campus will be filled with the fun and excitement of a world’s fair as we celebrate God’s welcoming love for everyone. It is Vacation Bible School week and 175 children and
almost 100 youth and adult volunteers will be here to experience the love of Jesus through bible stories, arts and crafts, missions, science,
music, recreation, snacks, and more!
On Sunday, June 16, the children will be sharing some of the songs they learned at
VBS with us at the 11:15 a.m. worship service. Many thanks to the church family for all the love and support that makes this awesome week of
ministry with children possible.
Small Group Launch Team Formation Sunday, June 9, at 11:15 in room A206
Join Maria Longley, our Adult Ministries and Small Group Director for the first meeting of the Small Group Launch Team, Sunday, June 9th, at 11:15 in Room A206. Learn about plans for off-site, monthly dinner groups slated to start this fall. We need team “captains,” eager to host; those willing to help coordinate sign-ups; and “cheerleaders” to assist with promoting this exciting fellowship opportunity across the church campus. Jesus said, where “two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure I’ll be there.” Matthew 18:20, The Message. Let’s get the party started!
Everywhere Fun Fair takes children to a global celebration with the look and feel of a world’s fair. Children will make friends with neighbors around the world and discover that God’s love can be found everywhere, including their own neighbor-hoods. Children will discover that we are all neighbors and all children of God.
Our PrayersTo see the full prayer list, please go to the church website
www.oakhillumc.org
Our Gifts May 26, 2013General Fund $10,884Children’s Bldg Fund 1,019
The Oak Hill United Methodist Church
EndowmEnt FUndConsider making a gift to our church Endowment Fund.
All contacts are confidential.Contact Doug Beckley,
Endowment Chairperson, at 461-5269.
June 02, 2013General Fund $20,705Children’s Bldg Fund $2,900UMCOR Tornado Relief 2,410
Road Work SignsYou may have noticed the orange road work signs as you enter and leave Oak Hill UMC. The signs likely will be there for approximately the next 18 months as TXDOT upgrades six Highway 290 intersections from RM 1826 to Joe Tanner Lane. Specific improvements in front of the church include a new set of traffic signals and widening of Highway 290 to construct a paved 8-foot shoul-der and a middle turn lane going east. There is a middle turn lane from the Oak Hill UMC/ACC intersection going west to RM 1826. Additionally TXDOT will bore under Highway 290 to install a new waterline for the church. The new waterline will connect the waterline at the fire hydrant on the north side of Highway 290 with the church’s back flow-preventer. Finally, the new Oak Hill UMC sign must go into storage until the work in front of the Church is completed.
Michael Stewart, Dave & Tracy Stewart’s sonLoren RayNiko Ramirez, Rebecca Fontenot’s sisters’ son’s friendJudi Hoghen, Lisa Wilson’s motherFran BatchAmy ScottGlenda, Mother of Donna BrobergMarsha HughesValerie & Alexandra, daughter and granddaughter of Keith & Sybil MomiiAll who serve in the militaryPeace and stability in the Middle EastThe unemployed, the homeless, and our country’s leaders
TORNADO RELIEFText RESPONSE to 80888
to give $10 to the Moore, Oklahoma recovery
effort.The United Methodist Committee on Relief
((UMCOR) will use 100% of the donations for the
recovery effort. That’s possible because churches like ours support UMCOR’s administrative costs all year long.
This striking picture by Tom McNally shows the moon shining down on the Oak Hill UMC steeple and cross with its new lighting and paint. Wow!
YOUR TRUSTEES AT WORkTexas Electric and Light, LLC installed four LED lights on the roof of the Sanctuary to light the cross. The LED lights are directed to the four sides of the cross and effectively light the cross while highlighting the steeple. See the photo. The LED bulbs require 96 watts versus watts for the two 400-watt bulbs that they replaced, for a savings of about $160 per year.
In addition Texas Electric and Light, LLC painted the cross metallic silver and caulked around the windows in the steeple. The windows are the originals from when the Sanctuary was constructed, and there was some deteriora-tion of the glazing that held the weather stripping. Also crows were observed pulling on the weather stripping. The caulking and reattachment of the weather stripping will safeguard against leakage from rain for the next several years, possibly longer if drought conditions continue.
United Methodist Women
The first OHUMC regional mission trip is scheduled for Galveston, Texas from June 19 to June 23 (Wednesday-Sunday morning). We are anticipating work planned by the full-time Mission Coordinator with the Moody UMC in Galveston. We will have sleeping rooms/facilities/kitchen/meeting areas at the Moody UMC campus. Our usual plan of operation includes: OHUMC van transportation plus individual autos and trucks for volunteer transportation to and from Galveston and on work sites; we need volunteers in charge of music, spiritual inspiration, meals, clean-up, tool-equipment-supplies transportation with OHUMC trailer, and assignments to work teams. We need YOU as volunteers—one-day to three days. Please contact regional Mission Coordinator Wally Vog at 797-8958 or [email protected] for questions and more information by email.
OHUMC Mission ToGalveston
June 19-232013 UMW Book Club
Our selection for June is This Will Be Remembered of Her: Stories of Women Reshaping the World by Megan McKenna. This book weaves together stories of women from the Bible and contemporary women from different parts of the world. Our next meeting will be on Thursday morn-ing, June 27, 10:00 at Panera Bread on William Cannon. Please contact Diana Goodloe at 906-1931 or [email protected] if you have questions.
Habitat for Humanity Methodist Build The Methodist Build for 2013 is complete and was a rousing success! The house was dedicated on June 1st and received by a very grateful Sanchez family. The photos show what a great house we built. Thanks to everyone for your donations, your hard work on the site, your lunches, and your prayers.
“To my sisters in Christ,My name is Daniel and I am deployed
from Spangdahlem, Germany to Kandahar, Afghanistan. I just began my deployment about
three weeks ago and now I have just under six months remaining. I have a wife and son back home in America and my dog, my buddy, is being taken care of and waiting for my return in Germany. My wife is working hard and finishing up her degree of Worship Leadership. I miss them so much. My wife left Germany to complete her degree a few months ago so we will have been separated for a total of 12 months this year. We just got married on March 31st of last year. We have spent more time apart than together. So you can only imagine how many hours of Skype dates her and I have had. I had my first day off today after working for about twenty days straight, averaging about sixteen hours of work each day. After resting for the majority of my day off, I began to explore the base here and found a chapel. When I walked in, I found in the vestibule many free Bibles and Christian books. But what stood out to me was a clear con-tainer that had many ziplock bags with neck coolers/heaters in them. I read the special, printed note inside saying “We want you to have this “HUG” from home. There is someone who made this just for you and who wishes that they could give you a real hug”. With the separation from my family and the type of environment here in the midst of war, this gift from your ministry not only assured me of the love that came from complete strangers in Austin, Texas, but it assured me that God’s love was just a present here as it is back home. I believe that the return of our King is approaching very soon and we must be ready. I believe that we must continue to share His uncondi-tional love with all people no matter the cost. The same love that you sent me with this neck cooler is the same love that you must represent to all people; to your family, to the cashier at WalMart, to that really slow driver in front of you, to your worst enemy. Though I have never met any of you, I want to say that I love you all so very much. And as I use this neck cooler during these dreadfully hot summer days, I will carry each of you in my heart. One day, whether it be here on earth or when we all go to be with the Lord on heaven’s side, I want to give each of you a real hug.God bless you all. Bless and be blessed. God strong, DanielP.S. 1 Thessalonions 5:14-23”
Letter From Afghanistan
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Joey Comey’s school was collecting funds to donate to the Red Cross to aid victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes. The campaign is called “Nickels for Neighbors”. He put up a lemonade stand and raised $60.50! What a mission minded young man! Joey is a first grader at Baldwin Elementary and active in Sunday School and Mission Possible Kids at Oak Hill UMC.
Sometimes we need an event in our lives to remind us just how blessed we really are. A million thanks for all those prayers, cards, meals, calls, visits and rides during my recent shoulder surgery. This has been a lesson in humility being on the receiv-ing end of so much love and attention.
OHUMC is truly a special community and I thank each one of you for your thoughtfulness. Marsha Hughes
Dear Church Family,Thank you so much for you generous contributions to our Servant Team funds through your donations and bake sale purchases. We appreciate your support and are thankful to be a part of such a loving church family. Please continue to support us with your prayers throughout the Summer.Sincerely, Jared Sheets, Kendall Hanson, Riley Morrison, Logan Stewart
Tornado Relief Lemonade StandNew Sunday School Class for Toddlers and TwosHere we grow again! We have been having so many preschool children in Sunday School that we have divided our two classes for young children into three! At the 10:00 hour, we have added Rainbows to our Stars and Sunbeams classes. Rainbows will meet in the toddler nursery, Rm. 109, in the Children’s Building and
is for children age 2 and younger. Stars meets in Rm. 105 and is for children age 3. Sunbeams meets in Rm. 104 and is for children ages 4 and 5. We hope your child will join us for Sunday School this Summer as we experience God’s love through the stories of Jesus and the love and care of our wonderful teaching staff. Contact our Children’s Director, Rev. Suzanne Steves, [email protected] for more information.
MaD Camp Coming Soon!This year’s Music and Drama camp will take place July 8-12 and July 15-19, with performances on July 19 and 20. This year’s show is “Life School Musical”. With its captivating music and life changing biblical truths, this is an awe-some musical. We have already registered 60 kids for this camp! It is for those just finishing 1st-8th grades. If you would like to register your child for MaD Camp, forms are available in the narthex, the church office, and on the table outside Ms. Suzanne’s office in the Children’s Building. Register soon before the camp fills up! For more information, contact Suzanne Steves at [email protected].
CaregiverU & St. David’s Foundation Presents
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREPARTNERSA series of classes for relatives or friends
providing unpaid care for a senior
• Making tough caregiving decisions for someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, out of town, or with you?
• Need help making your situation clear to others?• Stressed about doing most of the care giving for an aging
parent, spouse, other family member, or friend?• Need resources for help?
Free 6-week courseWhen: Six Wednesdays, June 5-July 10
11:30-1:00pm Class size is limitedWhere: Querencia at Barton Creek
2500 Barton Creek Blvd, 78735Register: Call Janet Allen at 512.364.6501 or
email [email protected]: FREE! Carepartner resources & book included
thanks to St. David’s Foundation.Lunch & complimentary valet provided by Querencia
For more information and other class schedules:(512) 451.4611 x244 or www.CaregiverUCenTX.org
Young at Heart
We’ll meet for dinner at 6:30 p.m. on June 13 at the Texican Cafe Mexican Restaurant, 11940 Manchaca Rd., for great food and fellowship.
Contact Gary and Melva Brinkmeyer at 512-305-3260 or [email protected] for reservations. Please place “Young at Heart” in the subject line of your email.
Oak Hill UMC Calendar of EventsFor the latest calendar info: www.oakhillumc.org/events.html
Looking AheAdJune 23-27 - Junior High JAM Camp
July 14 - Church Council Meeting
Sunday, June 09 3rd Sunday after Pentecost 8:45 AM Early Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Pathways Worship Service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 11:00 AM Small Group Launch Team, A206 11:15 AM Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 3:30 PM Youth “Special Time”, set up for VBS Monday, June 10 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School, CB, AEB Kindermusik, A101 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 meeting, FSH Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary Tuesday, June 11 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School, CB, AEB Kindermusik, A101 10:00 AM UMW Faith, Friends and Food, offsite 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 7:30 PM Emmaus Reunion Group, A201 Wednesday, June 12 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School, CB, AEB 4:30 PM Emmaus Reunion Group, Parlor, A101 5:30 PM Brown Bag Supper, Fellowship Hall Emmaus Reunion Group, Parlor, A102 6:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanctuary 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary Thursday, June 13 8:50 AM Tai Chi, A201 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School, CB, AEB Sunshine Class, Missions Building 10:00 AM Hugs project, A203 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 7:00 PM Chloe Circle, FSH, A101, A102 Friday, June 14 7:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102 9:00 AM Vacation Bible School, CB, AEB 10:00 AM Knitting Class, A102 Saturday, June 15 8:00 AM Work Day, campus-wide 9:30 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102
Sunday, June 16 4th Sunday after Pentecost High School MY Mission 8:45 AM Early 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 5:00 PM UMYF, Fellowship Hall
Monday, June 17 High School MY Mission 8:30 AM Kids Acting Camp, A103 9:00 AM Kindermusik, A101
10:00 AM Dorcas Quilters, A203 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 meeting, FSH Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary
Tuesday, June 18 High School MY Mission 8:30 AM Kids Acting Camp, A103 9:00 AM Kindermusik, A101 10:00 AM UMW Faith, Friends and Food, offsite 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 6:30 PM Stephen Ministry meeting, A203,A204 7:00 PM Mom2Mom, Parlor, A101 7:30 PM Emmaus Reunion Group, A201 Wednesday, June 19 High School MY Mission 8:30 AM Kid’s Acting Camp, A103 10:00 AM UMW Morning Bible Study, A206 4:30 PM Emmaus Reunion Group, Parlor, A101 5:30 PM Brown Bag Supper, Fellowship Hall Emmaus Reunion Group, Parlor, A102 6:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanctuary 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary Thursday, June 20 High School MY Mission 8:30 AM Kids Acting Camp, A103 8:50 AM Tai Chi, A201 9:00 AM Sunshine Class, Missions Building 9:45 AM La Leche League, A206 10:00 AM Hugs project, A203 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 7:00 PM Lydia Circle, A102 Friday, June 21 7:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102 8:30 AM Kids Acting Camp, A103 10:00 AM Knitting Class, A102 Saturday, June 22 9:30 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102
Brown Bag Summer SuppersSome of our ministries wind down in the summer, but Wednesday evening Recharge Worship will continue. Let’s let the gathering & conversation continue, too! Join us for Brown Bag Summer Suppers Wednesday evenings untill August 21. Bring your own dinner —fast food, sandwich from home, whatever. We’ll provide tea and coffee.
Oak Hill United Methodist Church7815 Highway 290 WestAustin, TX 78736www.oakhillumc.org
The Cornerstone issue Submission Deadline June 23 June 14 July 7 June 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 [email protected]. Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMCPastors Jim Roberts Pam Sheffield Stella BurkhalterChildren’s Ministries Asst. Jennifer BarkisFinancial Administrator Angie BraggDirector of Communications Page GordonPathways Worship Leader Greg GrahamAssistant Choir Director Diana Hopkins Handbell Choir Director Cathy IngersollDirector of Adult Ministries Maria LongleyCustodian 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
Men’s Walk #1720, September 26-29, andWomen’s Walk #1730, November 7-10, both
at Camp Young Judaea in Wimberly. For more information talk to someone who has been on a walk or Jan & George Kennebeck at 263-5701. (Applications are on the Emmaus bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall facing the parking lot).
Walking Side By Side
A Journey with ChristWhile they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15
The Walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and forma-tion that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers. The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with the prayerful discernment and invita-tion from a sponsor. After one accepts this invitation they complete an application. The Emmaus leaders prayerfully consider each applicant and in God’s time, the person is invited to attend a three-day experience of New Testament Christianity as a lifestyle.
Following the three-day experience, par-ticipants are joined in small groups to support each other in their ongoing walk with Christ. Through the formational process of account-able discipleship in small groups and par-ticipation in the Emmaus community, each participant’s individual gifts and servant-leadership skills are developed for use in the local church and its mission. Participants are encouraged to find ways to live out their individual call to discipleship in their home, church, and community. The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip the local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, communities and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others.
Fellowship Hall REFRIGERATOR RULES
Please remove unused food items within 48 hours after your event. Food items remaining after 48 hours will be removed. The only exception is the upper right shelf marked condiments. Condiments may remain on that shelf as long as the condiment is viable. Condiments on all other shelves are subject to the same rules as unused food items. Users are encouraged to label food items for events: name/date of event, your name,
and your contact information. Labels
and markers are available in the left drawer below the microwave.
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