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Endowments: a lasting gift
This Sunday, “Foundation Sunday” recognizes our Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation, an extremely effective charitable trust foundation with assets totaling over $167 million. This foundation assists in making lasting gifts to any Oklahoma United Methodist church or ministry, while maximizing available tax benefits. ..
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Canned food drive goes through January
The semiannual canned food drive for Eastern Oklahoma Community Food Bank is now underway. Donations can be left in Bishops’ Hall.
Our church sponsors two drives a year in order to be able to refer those in need to the food bank. Needed items include canned fruits, vegetables, meats, flour, sugar, coffee, milk, etc.
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VIM team aids Katrina victims
Twenty-three youths and eight adults from Boston Avenue spent their Christmas break helping people in Slidell, Louisiana, who are still waiting for home repairs from Hurricane Katrina six years ago. “This trip wasn’t as much fun or as gratifying as Mexico,” said Audra Fogle, “but it wasn’t about it us. Everyone got that and worked hard.” ...
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Youth collecting used printer cartridges
Our Boston Avenue youth are collecting used printer cartridges. They recycle the cartridges and receive extra money for youth missions. If you have empty printer cartridges at home, please bring them to the church and leave them at the Information Desk. Thanks!
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From the pastor's study..
Sunday, January 22 -
“BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER - AND MORE DANGEROUS!'"
Luke 4:14-21
Eleven months ago Gayle and I were again in Israel. Our guide directed the bus driver to a steep, winding street leading up from the busy streets of Nazareth. When we reached the end of the road, we saw a huge parking area. From the parking lot we climbed still higher to a dramatic precipice ...
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UMC reforms face test at General Conf.
The recent Pre-General Conference Briefing made clear that some delegates have serious questions about proposed reforms for the UMC. Our story from Tampa, scene of the briefing, provides details.
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Exemplary Teachers - UM agency awards professors at 11 schools
The UMC’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry gives Exemplary Teaching Awards to top professors at UMC-affiliated schools. Staff writer Mary Jacobs reports on some of the recent winners.
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COMMENTARY: Tebow’s not magic—but he is authentic
Tim Tebow may not have great statistics as an NFL quarterback, but there’s no reason to question the sincerity of his displays of Christian faith, says the Rev. Andrew Thompson.
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Okla. church sends Bibles to UM ministers in Congo
A UM church in Tulsa, Okla., has provided thousands of Bibles to United Methodist clergy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Chris Kinyon Schutz reports for UMNS.
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REFLECTIONS: Have we lost our commitment to inclusiveness?
Retired Bishop Woodie White uses his “Reflections” column to question whether the UMC has lost its commitment to inclusiveness.
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