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Volume 35.01 January 06, 2013
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
Sunday, January 68:45, 10:00 Pathways & 11:15
Worship ServicesPastor Jim Roberts
“Feeling the Wind of Change”Matthew 2:1-12
Lay-Led Worship & Communion - 6:15 p.m.
January 9 - Speaker: Brad McMahon
January 16 - Speaker: Donna Broberg
Sunday, January 138:45, 10:00 Pathways & 11:15 Worship Services
Pastor Jim Roberts“Preparing for the Outpouring” Acts 1:12-14
Thanks to all of the volunteers who made Christmas Day special for so many at the Nubian Queen Lola’s Christmas Party!
CHRISTMAS PARTY!
ARCH Blanket DriveSunday, January 13
Brrrr! When the first strong cold front rolled into Austin, ARCH (Austin Resource Center for the Homeless) started handing out blankets to the home-less. They began with 1,000 blankets. They will be gone soon, so Oak Hill UMC will send a goal of 1,000 blankets to replenish their supply. Please start looking for deals on blankets. Big Lots is a good place. Costco may be another. Please leave donations in the collection bin in the entry way of the Fellowship Hall.
ARCH
(Photos by Vicki Matustik and Joye Price, thank you!)
Our Presence
Our Gifts December 23, 2012General Fund $41,138 (includes some 2013 Pledge prepayments)Building Growth 50Children’s Building 3,115Seven Well Project 250UMCOR 25Benevolence 25
Our PrayersTo see the full prayer list, please go to the church website
www.oakhillumc.org
December 23 December 24 2011 2012 2011 2012Sunday School n/a 156 n/a n/aWorship n/a 590 1265 1293
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Wednesday Night FelloWship Meal
January 9: sloppy JoesJanuary 16: Chicken & potatoes
December 30, 2012General Fund $67,459.62 (includes 2013 Prepaid Pledges & Matching Corporate Gifts)Children’s Bldg Fund 6,550Habitat for Humanity 150Deaf Ministry 500Seven Well Project 800Hugs 75Youth Mission Fund 75
My overwhelming gratitude to all of you who have surrounded me with your love and caring since my husband Phil died on November 3. I have never understood what it meant to have a “church family” as I do now. I will never be able to thank enough all of you who brought food, worked at the reception, came to the memorial service, sent cards, prayed for me, and just have showed me the love of Christ during this entire time; I will try to “pay it forward” and be that loving Christian friend to others that you have been for me. ~Cindy Brandt
Dear friends in faith:We are so grateful for the many prayers lifted up by members of the Oak Hill UMC family for our daughter, Teresa Talley, over the past several months. It has been quite a struggle for her, her husband and their sons, but we wanted you to know that she’s now doing reasonably well. We are confident in the Lord that the many prayers offered on her behalf resulted in a return to a healthier place for her. However, the family continues to need those prayers. Thanks for keeping both Dave and me in your prayers, as well. May the peace and love of the new year be given to you and yours many times over.God bless you always, in all ways... ~Lynn Sampsell
A letter from the Medical Director of the U.M.C. Kissy Clinic in Sierra Leone, Africa:
To Pastor Jim and the Oak Hill Mission Team,Christmas season is the perfect time to show friends, family, brethren in Christ and those around you how much you appreciate them. Thus, as we come to the end of another year, I want, on behalf of the UMC General Hospital, Kissy, Freetown, Sierra
Leone, to thank all of you who have contributed to our success in the past. You have touched and made an indelible difference in so many lives through our healing ministry at Kissy. We therefore wish you all the blessings that come with the birth of Christ and may peace, joy and laughter fill your Christmas season and new year. This comes with blessings and love from all of us at Kissy. Thank you.~Dennis H. Marke, MD, Medical Director
A special thank you to all who helped purchase & deliver gifts along with sharing God’s love with the children from the Angel Tree Prison Ministry - we delivered gifts to just over 100 children this year. Your time, effort, and love did make a difference.
Sue Payne and familyRusty and Mary Walker on the birth of their grandson Max on 12/23Jim and Barbara Browne on the birth of their grandson, Harlon Douglas Browne on 12/28Dale Gaona VernerBill Bridgeman, Peter Bridgeman’s fatherWilda HopingardnerFamily of Laurie and Gene SharpEmily and Baby Dylan, Sarah Tomlinson’s friendCarol Barg and her parentsDea PowellJon Polson, Whitney and Wyatt Polson’s fatherJean Potts, Steve Erickson’s motherNellie Cutting, Charles Cutting’s motherDelfina Velasquez, Birdie Lindsey’s auntWyatt “Buzz” Burkhalter, Hunter Burkhalter’s fatherAmy ScottDea Powell, Donna Holt’s motherSarah, Donna Holt’s daughterJan KennebeckAmy ReynoldsAll who serve in the militaryPeace and stability in the Middle EastThe unemployed, the homeless, and the leaders of our country
OAK HILL METHODIST MEN’S 2013 RETREATWhen: January 25/26
Where: 7A Ranch Resort in Wimberley (not fancy but manly!)Cost: Same low price, $50 (includes 3 meals and lodging)
Music: Yes, high quality!Break-out sessions and workbooks: NO
New Age encounter techniques: Not permitted!Getting in touch with feelings: Optional (we’re Methodists!)
Friday dinner: BBQ Brisket, sausage, chickenAs always, even if you don’t get anything else out of the retreat - the food itself is worth the price of admission.
Free valet parking!Steve Reese [email protected] or 288-5515.
United Methodist Women
Mary/Martha Circle LuncheonFellowship Hall - Monday, January 14, 11:15 a.m.
2013 ConfirmationWednesdays 6:15-8:00pm
Rev. Pam SheffieldIf you have a seventh grader or older youth in your family, they are eligible to participate in the annual Oak Hill UMC Confirmation classes from January, 2013 to April, 2013. These classes will prepare them for membership into the church and help them to develop an under-
standing of their faith in God. The first meeting will be an orientation:Confirmation Orientation w/Parents and Youth January 16th, room A206 at 6:15 p.m. To register, email Pastor Pam at [email protected].
The Mary-Martha Circle will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a luncheon prepared by Beverly Mahady and Poppy Michaud. This is a great time to be present because the ladies will be planning the calendar for the year. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. (with registra-tion at 11:15 a.m.) Bring all your good ideas and they will be greatly appreciated. (Cost of the lunch will be $5.00 each). New Circle Chairs will be Janell Crockett and Doris Duke. For more information, call current chairs, Gail Jones – 906-0790 or Margaret Jones – 892-2048.
CHLOE CIRCLEMembers will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, January 10 at 7 p.m. to fill Manna Bags. These Manna Bags will be available for purchase on Sunday, January 13 ($3 per bag). This is a great solution for something to give to the homeless you see standing on the street corners. All women are invited to join us. Please contact Sherry Melecki at [email protected] for additional information.
WEDNESDAY AM WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDYThe Women’s Bible study will resume on Wednesday January 16th from 10:00 am-noon in room A201. Sandy Wilder from First UMC will lead the UMW mission study, “Poverty” for the follow-ing five weeks. If you would like a book, contact Marilyn Cannon at [email protected].
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB Our January selection is Winter of the World by Ken Follett. This is the second book in a trilogy continuing the stories of five families – American, English, German, Welch, and Russian, who are caught up in worldwide events extending through the first and second World Wars to the Cold War era. Our next meeting will be on Thursday morn-ing, January 31, at 10 a.m. at Panera Bread on William Cannon. Please contact Diana Goodloe at 906-1931 or [email protected] if you have questions.
THE MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY CHOIRThe Millikin University Choir, directed by Dr. Brad Holmes will be presenting a concert at Oak Hill UMC on Monday January 14, 2013. Millikin University is located in Decatur, Illinois and is Suzanne Pence’s alma mater! The members of the choir will need over-night accommodations in host homes from Oak Hill. The concert will also feature the Westlake High School Varsity Choir. If you are interested in serving as a host, contact Suzanne Pence at [email protected].
Men’s Walk #1690 is February 7, 2013 at Camp Young Judaea in Wimberly and would be a wonderful gift 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.
Young at Heart
Young at Heart DINNER MEETINg
We will be starting 2013 with dinner and meeting on Thursday, January 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Red Lobster Restaurant, located at 3815 South Lamar Blvd. Please notify Charlotte Bennett at (512)288-0184 by 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 8th with an RSVP to get an early count. Please bring along others if you like as we will always have room for more. Fellowship starts when the first two arrive. Looking forward to another great year!
Have You Turned In Your Pledge?So far we have received 311 pledge cards totaling
$1,091,853.00! 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, includ-ing utilities, 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 [email protected].
Calum James Martin and Elle Irene Martin were baptized on December 23, 2012 at the Pathways service. Their parents are Joanne and Zachary Martin.
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 construc-tion, 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 recon-ciliation 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 [email protected].
Oak Hill Umc Sermon Series on the Book Of Acts
Beginning January 6, 2013
Habitat for Humanity Spring Methodist Build10
March 2, 2013
Habitat for Humanity Spring Methodist Build & Pancake Breakfast
It was a great Christmas season and now it is pancake season! The next fund-raiser is our pancake breakfast at Applebee’s on March 2. This is a lot of fun and is a great way to raise funds for the Methodist Build. Watch for tickets sales between services in February on the patio or in the Fellowship Hall. Great fun for Sunday school classes and other groups. Tickets will be $10 each, and we get to keep $5 for each person that shows up for pancakes ($10 for those who don’t cash in their tickets). You must buy tickets in advance; no ticket sales at the door. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, Eggs Benedict, sausage, bacon, hash browns, juice, and coffee. What a deal! If you cannot make it to the breakfast and miss the ticket sales, you can always place a check in the offering basket any Sunday; make the check out to OHUMC and put Habitat for Humanity in the memo line. We can always use prayers for the success of the fundraising and the build. Call Jerry Morford at 301-3738 or send him an e-mail at [email protected] if you have questions about the Methodist Build or the pancake breakfast.
On behalf of the ladies of Oak Hill that make up the Hugs Project of Austin (Oak Hill UMW), I am pleased and excited to advise you that today, December 29, 2012, a Certificate of Appreciation was presented to me as a representative of the Hugs Project by Lt. Mark Richardson, U.S. Army, Charlie Company, 1-30th Infantry Battalion. This presentation was a surprise, but very much treasured by all of our ladies. Lt. Richardson, the son of Austin lawyer Jim Richardson, just returned from a 9-month tour in Afghanistan. Our project has been working for the troops for nearly 10 years. ~Sandy Wilkenson
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January 13 - 3:30 p.m. - FSH
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 288-2086.
“CREATED BY GOD” JAnuARY 10-13Created By God is our annual human sexuality seminar for fifth and sixth-graders and parents. Once again we will be joined this year by our friends from Dripping Springs UMC. Created By God offers young people the opportunity to
learn, grow, and celebrate the fact that we have each been wonderfully created by God and are called to responsible living as sexual beings. It is a United Methodist curriculum and our team of parents, teach-ers, nurses, and clergy has taught together for a long time. More information and registra-tion forms are available in the Children’s Building or by emailing Ms. Suzanne at [email protected]. Online readers click here for downloadable .pdf forms.
Each year, many youth from Oak Hill take a break from their busy schedules to go to MidWinter Retreat, an event put on by the Southwest Texas Conference of the Methodist Church. It has become a huge part of our winter and has acted as a springboard to so much more. More involvement in youth, a deeper sense of mission outreach-es, has had the most impact in the lives of our students of anything we do. This year, we are again making plans to go to MidWinter. The cost is $110 per student. There are scholarships available at the Conference, District, and church level (please email or text me if you need a scholarship - we do not want cost to be a factor). This weekend will be full of worship, preaching, free time, great friendships, good food, and plenty of fun. I hope you will make plans for your student to join us! The dates are:- Middle School - Feb 1-3 @ Mt. Wesley- High School - Feb 15-18 @ Echo Valley (near Leakey)We will provide transportation. The easiest way to sign up is to register online at www.reachingyouth.org/midwinter.html. After you register, please let Dave know so we can make arrange-ments for vehicles, at [email protected].
Important Info about Midwinter MissionMidwinter Mission is a unique retreat in which participants will explore the issues of hunger, experience a “Homeless Day Experiment”, and discover what life is like for someone living on the streets of a city. Participants will also have awesome times of worship, attend a worship service at the Annual Conference Called Session at University UMC (just to let them know we have youth in our churches!) and enjoy times of fellowship and community. Each camper attending MW Mission is asked to bring a loaf of bread, and a jar of peanut butter and jelly. Each church group is asked to bring two cases of water. Lastly, anyone want-ing to donates coats or blankets can do so and bring them to either Midwinter 1, the Conference Office in San Antonio, or Midwinter Mission for them to be distributed to the homeless.
What To Bring & Medications PolicyPlease bring bedding, personal toiletries, warm clothes, pennies for Youth Service Fund and a Bible. It is best not to bring iPods, food, jewelry, or money. (Although some bands will be selling merchandise.) All cell phones need to stay in vehicles and remain off during retreat. Medications should be in their original container provided by the pharmacy. All students will need to pick up their meds on the last day of camp. Leftover meds will be thrown away.
Welcome to the Revolution! No longer do we need to chase the dream of God’s revolution of love – for the
revolution of God’s Kingdom is among us. the revolution isn’t something that will come in the future,
because the revolution is already here. (However, it’s our call to respond and to live in the mo-
ment as disciples of Jesus Christ!)
Many thanks to all of my church family who supported my pajama mission this year! Thanks to all of you I collected almost
400 pairs of pajamas for kids in need right here in Austin!!! Blessings to each of you!
~Eleanor Hemenway
Join the Mission Possible Kids at their next meeting, Sunday, January 13th at 3:30 p.m. to see what amazing secret mission God has in store for the MPKids! New recruits and visiting secret agents are always welcome! This month our mission will be destined for Africa as we help Agent Liaison Aubrey Goodwin earn her Girl Scout Gold Star. Bring two white t-shirts and wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Please note: we’ll meet you in the Fellowship Hall this time! Questions? Contact Agent Handler Ms. Becca at [email protected] or 291-4884.
Oak Hill UMC Calendar of EventsFor the latest calendar info: www.oakhillumc.org/events.html
Looking AheAdJanuary 28 - Disciple Bible Study 1 Begins
February 12 - Shrove Tuesday EventsFebruary 13 - Ash Wednesday
February 22 - Women’s Retreat
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 contact Suzanne to arrange for childcare for other events.
Please call at least two weeks in advance.
Sunday, January 06 Epiphany Sunday 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 4:00 PM Youth Choir, A103 5:00 PM UMYF, Fellowship Hall Monday, January 07 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, January 08 10:00 AM Praying Moms, off-site 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 4:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 Stephen Ministry Potluck Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:00 PM Yoga Class, A201-202
Wednesday, January 09 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 9:20 AM Tot-Smarts, A101 5:00 PM Kids Acting, A206 5:30 PM Emmaus Group, A-102 Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 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 Worship team meeting, Jim’s office 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary Thursday, January 10 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 Daisy Troop 1580, CB- Great Room 7:00 PM Created By God, Children’s building Chloe Circle, A101-102 Chloe Circle/manna bags, Fellowship Hall Worship team meeting, Jim’s office Friday, January 11 7:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102 10:00 AM CLS/Knitting Class, A102 10:30 AM Kindermusik, A103 7:00 PM Created By God, Children’s building Saturday, January 12 7:00 PM Created By God, Children’s building 9:30 AM Reunion Group, A102
Sunday, January 13 Baptism of the Lord Blanket Drive For Arch Blood Mobile On Campus 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 12:30 PM Church Council meeting, Fellowship Hall 2:00 PM Created By God, Children’s building 3:30 PM Glow Kids, C105 3:30 PM Mission Possible project, CB Great room 4:00 PM Youth Choir, A103 5:00 PM UMYF, Fellowship Hall
Monday, January 14 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 11:15 AM Mary Martha Circle, Fellowship Hall 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, January 15 10:00 AM UMW Board Meeting, A206 10:00 AM Praying Moms, off-site 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 4:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 6:00 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 Wednesday, January 16 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 9:20 AM Tot-Smarts, A101 10:00 AM UMW Weds. AM Bible Study, A201 5:00 PM Kids Acting, A206 5:30 PM Emmaus Group, A-102 Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanc. Kingdom Cubs rehearsal, C107 Kingdom Kids rehearsal, CB Great Rm. Confirmation Class, A102 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study, Youth Lounge 7:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary
Oak Hill United Methodist Church7815 Highway 290 WestAustin, TX 78736www.oakhillumc.org
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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 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
Disciple 1 Reflections
First we read through the Old TestamentAnd honestly weren’t really sure what it meant.
We studied creation and our history of sin;We saw all the lands where our ancestors have been.
From endless wandering on vast desert plainsTo days and days and more days of rains.
A bush that was burning and rules carved in stone – There were pleas for forgiveness and attempts to atone.Trying to learn who begat whom – and then more,
Was a task well beyond my memory store.Then there’s judges, kings and prophets throughout
To guide and enforce all these rules, no doubt.But Moses and Abraham and Elijah we know – From these men our Christian family did grow.
But sadly God realized that overwhelming sinWould surely do His beloved people in.
So on to the New Testament our studies did leadWhere we learned how much God’s grace we did need.
First came the books that rejoice Jesus’ birth,Filling the world with much joy and great mirth.
So Jesus was born and became God as a manTo teach and to lead all over the land.
God’s plan was in place – a great sacrifice.He sent us His son, only to give up his life.
While He was here Jesus was tempted for sure,But His example to us was to stay very pure.
His followers were many but only a few that he choseTo be His disciples – God’s plan to disclose.
He guided and nurtured and at times reprimandedTo ensure all was done that God had commanded.
So now it’s our turn to spread the Good NewsTo all who will listen – God’s grace we can’t lose!This class has been long but so good for our souls
And it’s opened our eyes and met one of MY goals.There’s much more to learn, more classes take;
But for now I will process, and enjoy a long break.The fellowship was so valuable – the sharing so dear.
The leaders did try the muddy waters to clear.Thank you - our leaders – your time you did give.
The better we’ll be while our lives we do live.
Disciple I and Disciple II classes will be offered at OHUMC in late January. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow in your
journey of discipleship. Pastors Pam Sheffield and Stella Burkhalter are the facilitators.
Contact Sharon Douglass for more informa-tion at [email protected].
by Diane Merwarth Plan To give Blood atTHE BLOOD MOBILE
Oak Hill UMCSunday, January 13
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