THE SPIRE
News of New Haven United Methodist Church
“Gracious Acceptance. . . . .Grateful Service”
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5603 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74135
VOLUME XXIII Number 26
Cindy’s Chalkboard
July 12, 2013
(My thanks to Danny Hall for sharing this wonderful
illustration written by Harvey Mackay.)
A young boy asked his mother what he should do in order to be successful when he grew up. The
mother thought for a moment, and then told her son to bring her a pencil. Puzzled, the boy found a
pencil and gave it to her. "If you want to do good," she said, "You have to be just like this pencil."
"What does that mean?" her son asked.
"First," she said, "You'll be able to do a lot of things, but not on your own. You have to allow yourself
to be held in someone's hand.”
"Second, you'll have to go through a sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better
pencil.”
"Third, you'll be able to correct any mistakes you might make.”
"Fourth, no matter what you look like on the outside, the most important part will always be what's
inside.”
"And fifth," the mother finished, "You have to press hard in order to make a mark."
What great advice from a simple illustration of a pencil! This past Sunday in worship we talked about
how God speaks to us through stories and illustrations. Using the illustration of the Disney Classic
“Beauty and the Beast” we learned that true beauty is found within. It’s the same with the pencil
illustration. No matter what we may look like on the outside, the most important part will always be
what’s inside.
The moral to the pencil story? If you want to make your mark, sharpen your skills.
The moral to the story of Beauty and the Beast? By demonstrating sacrificial love to others, we
have the potential to change another life... and in the process, we might be changed, as well. May it
be so.
Pastor Cindy
PLEASE PRAY FOR. . .
Allyson’s Announcements
The parade was wonderful! Several people
stated that they believe this was the biggest
turn-out so far.
There are so many people to thank for helping make the parade a success. If you
helped in any way, it is greatly appreciated.
The parade was a success because of your
help!
Next Monday, July 15th, we have several children leaving for camp – Stevi Smith, Jude
Smith, Bryant Lamkin, Will Scruggs, Zachary
Boyd and Mycroft LaGrone. Please keep
them in your prayers over the week!
Members:
Lois Bailey
Sue Beaver
Joe Beaver
Nina Dochterman
Velma Fast
Karen Gibbs
Dot Haynes
Dorothy Koons
Wanda Saddoris
Bob Schwartz
Laurie VanDyke
Mahcoe VanDyke
Friends & Family of New Haven UMC
Dodie’s son-in-law, Mark Baggetto; Nick & Sandy
Nicholson’s son, Mark; Judy Bradford’s granddaughter, Bailey; Dodie’s friends, Wilhe and Mary;
Linda Gregory’s son, Trent; Chuck Berry’s friend,
Everette Sears; Kelly Sartain’s dad, John Rinard;
Jean Roberts son-in-law; Camille Stevenson’s dad;
Betty Havlik; Cali Mahaffey; Robert John; Beth
Parmele; Cali Williams; the homeless; Our country,
city, & leaders.
Covenant Care (prayers & visits appreciated)
Lois Bailey; Maxine Loyd, Fran Palm, Marjorie
Stewart, Rosemary Tarr, Vetus Vanderwiele.
RESPITE CARE
Respite for our Special Needs Children is a
wonderful way to be a part of one of our
ministries at New Haven. It is a great time to
have fun with the children and know that you
are giving them your time and love and also
allowing their parents to have some special
time to themselves. We are needing some
more adults to help with this activity so that
we can invite a few more children who would
like to join us. If you think this would be an
opportunity for you, please contact the office
or Rose Unterschuetz. Our next Respite will
be this Saturday July 13th from 3-7 PM. You
are welcome to come for all 4 hours or just
part of the time.
HAPPY CHILDREN’S HOME
BENEFIT LUNCHEON AND
STYLE SHOW
Summer Worship Series:
“The Gospel IN Disney”
Join us for our summer worship series as we look
at familiar Disney movies. These modern classics
speak to us about what it means to be human and
the struggles that we face. Jesus used stories to
speak to us about what it means to be human. In
a fun and adventurous way, let us take an opportunity to see how the Gospel speaks to us through
these illustrations:
June 30th: “The Gospel IN Disney - Aladdin”
July 7th:
“The Gospel IN Disney - Beauty and
the Beast”
July 14th: “The Gospel IN Disney - Pocahontas”
As a follow-up to worship that morning, we will be
showing each of these movies in the Parlor that
afternoon! Popcorn and drinks provided! Stay
tuned!
New Haven UMW News
We will be hosting the Murdock Villa Birthday
Party on Thursday, July 11. Meet at the
church at 1pm sharp to gather snacks and
patriotic decorations to share with the residents there!
UMPTEENAGERS
It’s July...it’s hot! So come cool off
with the Umpteenagers on Tuesday,
July 16th, in the church parlor at
11:00 a.m.
We’ll have “Pizza and More” and white
elephant Bingo prizes. Bring something
from around the house that you want to
get rid of (spouse excluded!)
Lunch is $5.00 per person.
SEE YOU THERE!!!
Opportunities of the Week
July 14 ~ 21
SUNDAY, July 14
JULY
8:45 am
Contemporary Worship and
Children’s Church
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
and Children’s Church
2:00 pm “”Pocahontas” Movie/Parlor
5:00 pm Jr. High & Sr. High Bible Study
June 7, 2013
8:45 ~ 72
11:00 ~ 108
Total ~ 180
MONDAY, July 15
9:00 am
6:00 pm
Project Transformation
Writer’s Group
9:00 am
11:00 am
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Project Transformation
Umpteenagers/Parlor
Boy Scouts
AA/Alanon 161, 185, 205-210
9:00 am
6-8:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
Project Transformation
Youth Group
A.C.O.A./210
College Group
9:00 am
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
Project Transformation
Praise Band
Yoga/210
TUESDAY, July 16
WEDNESDAY, July 17
THURSDAY, July 18
FRIDAY, July 19
7:30 pm
AA/ Gym
SATURDAY, July 20
SUNDAY, July 21
8:45 am
Contemporary Worship and
Children’s Church
9:45 am Sunday School
11:00 am Traditional Worship
and Children’s Church
12:30 pm Trustees/185
2:30 pm Finance/Parlor
5:00 pm Jr. High & Sr. High Bible Study
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE
J ULY BIRTHDAYS
5. Susie Shatzsall
6. Sharon Myers
7. Mycroft LaGrone
14. Luke Stevenson
15. Fanne Marsh- Happy
100th birthday!!!
16. Greg Green
17. Brad Thurman
Gabriel VanDyke
18. Jeff Cauthon
Wanda Saddoris
David Schifferdecker
19. John Manuel
20. Betty Siegismund
21. Cindy Havlik
23. Jennifer Roberts
27. Laura Barnett
28. Marjorie Stewart
31. Sue Hay
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Adult Sunday School
Come join us at 9:45 am!
Room 185: Discovery Class
The Book of Job
Room 209: Fellowship Class
Adult Bible Study Curriculum
Room 210: New Friendship Class
“Great Figures of the New Testament”
Parlor: Christian Living Class
Adult Bible Study Curriculum
Room 161 Interlude Class
Adam Hamilton’s “The Way”
Room 205: Journeys Class
Adam Hamilton’s “The Way”
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New Haven Staff Members
Rev. Cindy Havlik
Rev. Suzanne Davis
Paul Mabrey
David Berns
Allyson Cauthon
Pat Bates
Ann Martin
Mary Ann Cunningham
Teresa Roberts
Rev. Jeanette Boyd
Tonya Ford
Joan West
Oscar Sturgeon
Senior Pastor
Associate Pastor
Music Director
Youth Director
Children’s Director
Adm. Assistant
Financial Secretary
Nursery Director
Organist
Retired Deacon
Day School Dir.
After School Care
Custodian
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