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Revelation 10-11, Eating Scrolls and the Witnessing Imagination
Greg Taylor
2013 Day Camp 4 Kids: Day Camp starts TOMORROW! See Beth West or Bryce Garren at the table in Cafe Mosaic after service to find out how you can participate this year.
Ice Cream Social: On Wed. 6/19 from 6:30-7:30pm we will be having an Ice Cream Social at the picnic tables at the back of the parking lot. We invite all of our Day Campers & their families back for this, so we need to see you there to greet & meet these families that we are investing in all week. Contact Stacy Deavenport if you, or your small group can help by bringing a gallon of ice cream, or two.
Extreme Tour returns-with Uncle Jim! Jim Shepard will be back through town June 22-23 with his Extreme Tour. For the past 2 years, Jim has been an integral part of our community. Here’s how we can bless Jim while he is here: We need 3 meals provided still (for 25 people each), and we invite everyone to come on Sunday June 24th to the music concert on our front lawn starting at 2pm.
Daughters of Anna Luncheon: The Daughters of Anna will meet Sun. June 23 @ noon in the Great Room. All Ladies that attend Church alone are welcome. If you have any questions or concerns please call Dorothy Johnson.
Center for Christian Living
On Wednesday evenings we have completed the first two weeks in our study of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians in
Garnett’s Center for Christian Living. The Ephesian Letter is a good mixture of theological material with practical insights for daily life. It’s not to late for you to become involved in this inspirational study. Bill Campbell is currently leading this new summer offering.There has been a great response to
Financial Peace University in
Garnett’s Center for Christian Living this summer. Week three will continue Wednesday night, June 19, at 6:30 PM, in The Great Room. Robert Garland and David LeDoux are serving as the excellent coordinators for this study.
Student Ministry
Day Camp Volunteers: Remember we need you here at
7:45 Monday morning!
High Point Ranch: HPR will be July 21-26th. If you would like to help in any way (driving to and/or from camp, coming to help some of/ or all of the week, sponsor students to go to camp, etc.) contact Bryce.
From Bryce: I want to thank everyone who has supported me financially so far through this summer. I have raised a little over $1500, about half of the support I need. If you have the want and means to help support me, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless. -Bryce
NEW Sunday College Class: Jon Ensor will be teaching a NEW class for anyone college-aged (Not just college students!) in the Pit from 11:15-noon. Class starts today, June 9th & will meet through the summer months.
New Home Group has started: A new home group has started meeting on Sunday nights in the Living Room of Hall 1 from 5pm-7pm. It’s an opportunity for people of all ages to get to know one another better! Contact Rebecca & David LeDoux or Jeff Sutton for more details.
Please pray for Day Camp!
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For physical, emotional, mental, spiritual safety of all our campers & volunteers.
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For Garnett to build relationships with the campers & their families from our neighborhood
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For campers & their families to KNOW that they are loved by Christ!
June 9th, 2013
Jon Ensor, Blessed are the History Makers (Rev 8:1-9:23)
2013 Day Camp 4 Kids: Day Camp is next week-And we still need your help! (Bringing donuts & OJ for the parents Monday morning, bringing snacks, small groups to provide lunch, teaching a craft, leading an activity or game, etc.) See Beth West or Bryce Garren at the table in Cafe Mosaic after service to sign up to help.
Here are some specific things we need for Day Camp. Anything we get donated helps us keep our costs down. Deadline: Wednesday 6/2. Items can left at the coffee bar in Cafe Mosaic.Please mark them “Day Camp”! If you have some of the following things that we can use/borrow, but you’d like them back, that’s great too.Just let Beth West or Bryce Garren know.
- 4 pairs of pantyhose
- 2 yo-yos
- 2 pkgs Oreos
- 8 unopened boxes of tissues
- 20 regular sized balloons
- 75 empty two-liter bottles
- packing peanuts (lots!)
- small roll of bubble wrap
- styrofoam scraps
- plastic straws (1 pkg)
- cardboard tubes (tp or paper towel)
- Ziploc bags (qt. & gallon sizes)
- felt scraps
- 4 sprinklers
- paper plates, bowls, cups, silverware
- snacks (cookies, popsicles, grapes, graham crackers, etc.)
- Random building supplies for our “Build Your Own Action Figure” activity (nails, soda cans, stickers, buttons, string, cereal boxes, anything we can use to build with will work!)
Center for Christian Living
Garnett’s Center for Christian Living exists to assist you in becoming more closely connected with Christ on your Christian journey.
Financial Peace University is off to a great start with about 30 students. And please note: It’s still not to late for
YOU to register for this class. If you’re interested in getting started this Wednesday, let Bill Campbell know today by emailing him. Dave Ramsey without question has the premier ministry in helping persons get a handle on and better manage their finances. The class begins each Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the Great Room. Child care is always available during class time.
Bill Campbell is also leading a study of Ephesians on Wednesday evening while Financial Peace University is being offered. If you are interested in being enriched by an in-depth Bible study with others, then this class is for you. We also begin at 6:30 PM, and meet in the Green Country Event Center Office.
Student Ministry
Mission Trip @ Home!-Day Camp 4 Kids!: This year we are focusing our mission trip efforts right here in our own backyard as kids from all over the community come for Day Camp. YOU can make a difference in the life of a child. We also want to engage the familiesof the campers, so parents, you’re invited to join us too. If you’d like to participate, please let Lance know and we’ll make it happen.
There is a mandatory training session Mon. 6/ 10. Volunteer applications are available at the Day Camp table, or ask Bryce or Lance for one.
Tabernacle Experience: GSM is getting a group together to visit the Tabernacle Experience at Park Plaza on Wednesday 6/12. If any one else would like to join us they are more than welcome to. We are meeting at church at 6:30pm and leaving from there. Cost is $5/person. Visit
http://www.tabernacleexperience.com for more info.
High Point Ranch: HPR will be July 21-26th. If you would like to help in any way (driving to and/or from camp, coming to help some of/ or all of the week, sponsor students to go to camp, etc.) contact Bryce.
From the Summer Intern: I have been very blessed so far by this church financially and through the prayers of the congregation. I have almost raised 1/3 of my funds for the summer, but still need to raise a little over $2000! If you can help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for being such a loving and supporting congregation. It really has taken this entire village to raise me, and hopefully to support me through my internship. God Bless, Bryce.
Mowing Help needed: We need volunteers to help mow & trim the lawn a few times this summer. Contact Bob Schweikhard if you can help.
NEW Sunday College Class: Jon Ensor will be teaching a NEW class for anyone college-aged (Not just college students!) in the Pit from 11:15-noon. Class starts today, June 9th & will meet through the summer months.
Meals for the Abley Family: A Meal Train has been created for Christina & Brian Abley to help us welcome and care for their new addition miss Olivia Marie! You can sign up to bring them a meal by visiting this website. (Or contact McKayla Williams) Meal Train Link:
http://www.mealtrain.com/?id=mn6svbtw0sxt
Daughters of Anna Luncheon: The Daughters of Anna will meet Sun. June 23 @ 12PM. in the Great Room. All Ladies that attend Church alone are welcome. If you have any questions or concerns please call Dorothy Johnson.
Prayer Requests:
Please keep the Dry Bones crew in your prayers. They travel back to Tulsa today.
Please pray for Day Camp!
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For physical, emotional, mental, spiritual safety of all our campers & volunteers.
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For Garnett to build relationships with the campers & their families from our neighborhood
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For a Nurse!
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For campers & their families to KNOW that they are loved by Christ!
Make sure your friends are on the list! Check our web site for updates! www.garnettchurch.org
June 2nd
Robert Garland
“Christianity is not just a religion. It is a way of life!”
Matthew 9:12-13, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Hosea 6:6, 1 Timothy 5:4, James 1:26-27
Secret Sisters: All Garnett ladies are invited to join us June 4th at 6:30pm at the Olive Garden @ Utica Square. Please RSVP to Kathy Erwin ((918) 760-9218) or Julie Allami (918) 892-3539) by June 2nd.
2013 Day Camp 4 Kids: Day Camp is June 17-21. There are lots of ways you can help out! (Bringing donuts & OJ for the parents in the mornings, bringing snacks, your small group providing lunch, teaching a craft, leading an activity or game, etc.) See Beth West at the table in Cafe Mosaic after service to sign up to help.
Daughters of Anna Luncheon: The Daughters of Anna will meet Sun. June 23 @ 12PM. in the Great Room. All Ladies that attend Church alone are welcome. If you have any questions or concerns please call Dorothy Johnson at 918 665-7055.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY starts Wed, June 5 at 6:30pm. TODAY is the final day to register. Forms are available at the coffee bar. Fill out the form and give it to a staff member, or place it in the offering. Your next step will be to immediately order the class materials online through the FPU website: www.daveramsey.com. Alum of the course can attend for free. A new class workbook to match the new set of DVD’S is available to alum for $16.95, and may be ordered directly through the FPU website.
Ephesians Study: If you’re not taking FPU, Bill Campbell will lead a study on Ephesians on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the GCEC Office.
Student Ministry
Mission Trip @ Home!-Day Camp 4 Kids!: This year we are focusing our mission trip efforts right here in our own backyard as kids from all over the community come for Day Camp. We have an opportunity to serve them and to give them a real camp experience that they can cherish and remember for years to come. To do this right, we need your help. YOU can make a difference in the life of a child.
We also want to engage the families of the campers, so parents, you’re invited to join us too. If you’d like to participate, please let me know and we’ll make it happen.
There is a 2 hour (fun!) training session Mon. 6/ 10. Volunteer applications are available at the Day Camp table, or ask Bryce or Lance for one.
Dry Bones 2013: Please be praying for our Dry Bones group as they leave today & return June 9th.
From the Summer Intern: I have been very blessed so far by this church financially and through the prayers of the congregation. I have almost raised 1/3 of my funds for the summer, but still need to raise a little over $2000! If you can help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for being such a loving and supporting congregation. It really has taken this entire village to raise me, and hopefully to support me through my internship. God Bless, Bryce.
Tank Tops for Sale: GSM is selling tank tops for $10 each. Today is the last day to order, so See Bryce Garren to reserve yours.
Thank you from the Girl Scouts: We are so grateful for the amazing outpouring of donations we received, from monetary to wonderful items of all types. So many stepped forward and blessed these Girl Scouts. From the bottom our of hearts, with true sincerity-Thank You! – Holly Chiarello &Troop 301 & the Three Feathers Service Unit
Baby Abley: Brian & Christina (and big sister, Sophie) Abley welcomed Olivia Marie into their family May 31. All are doing well.
Harding Night @ ONEOK Field: Harding invites everyone to the Tulsa Drillers game Tues. 6/ 11. Tickets are $15 & include a game ticket & all-you-can-eat buffet before the game! Space is limited & deadline to order is June 3. Contact Mark Pruitt at 800-477-4407 ASAP.
Mowing Help needed: We need volunteers to help mow & trim the lawn a few times this summer. Contact Bob Schweikhard if you can help.
From Greg Taylor’s blog (http://gregtaylor.org/2013/05/23/unique-ways-small-to-medium-sized-churches-or-organizations-can-help-with-relief-efforts/)
5/23/2013
Below I’ve printed a very recent text conversation I had with a member of Garnett Church of Christ and Girl Scout Mom, after the Moore tornado hit. I want to give this as an example of what we do to join efforts of others, rather than opening our own effort after a disaster.
My hope is that if you are part of a small or medium sized church or organization wondering what you can do, consider this approach and free people up to train, serve, learn more, do, give through established and experienced relief organizations. For example, after Joplin tornado, some church members wanted to go and help, and we asked them to join Red Cross or another official organization operating relief efforts, and they did. What they learned was that working through a large organization is most helpful, and donating money is usually better than clothing that needs sorted and creates a huge backlog and mess that needs managed. If clothing is donated, for example, we do it through an organization we know is on the ground consistently in these situations not one that arises just after the storm. Another time we helped with a major relief effort through our church was Katrina, and even then we worked throughFEMA heavily.
What I’m saying is, our church body believes right now that there are other churches and organizations in town who do a whole lot better at large-scale relief efforts than we do, and so we joyfully join them rather than attempting to duplicate efforts. We had the same approach when we considered building houses a few years ago and we joined with other churches and Habitat for Humanity to build, rather than going out on our own and forming a new approach by our church.
President George W. Bush (R-TX) working on a
Habitat for Humanity build site. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)For example, this morning we sent out the following article from Tulsa World of ways to help rather than getting our own truck, which we believe would simply just cause more confusion in Moore. Tulsa World article about how to help Moore and surrounding area victims
OK, back to the text conversation. The text thread originated from a Girl Scout Mom, an adult named Holly Chiarello, who is also a member of Garnett Church of Christ, and she gave me permission to print our text conversation verbatim.
Holly: Hi Greg! Is our church doing any kind of donation drive or anything 4 the people of moore? My Girl Scout troop is goin 2 try 2 hold a drive sunday in BA!
Greg: awesome pls send that info to Beth W. so she can put
that info in bulletin — send before 12 thurs, tomorrow or text to
Beth at (number)
Holly: Ok will do! We will take anything! Monetary, clothes, food, water! All
i got left 2 do is get permission from a business in BA 2 use parking
lot 4 about 3 hours!
Greg: If you can’t find a place, use the church and you have my permission
for sure right now as peace of mind backup parking lot — I figure you
might want to use a Ba location but feel free to use ours
Holly: I’ll tell you what! Id be honored to use ours! Thats perfect! Thank you
greg! Im goin to say from 1pm to 4pm…longer if doing well! Is that
time okay?
Greg: Yes, time is perfect and if people know they can bring donations to
church so pls send plans ASAP so we can put in bulletin … our method
at Garnett is to partner with groups who already doing good, so if you
have a truck or place you are taking like Guts or somewhere that’s
great … who’s getting donations to Moore?
Holly: Were are trying 2 find a truck to take down or thinking to donate to
red cross here in town. or if possible a church of christ in moore is
my 1st choice! =) If you would like let beth know that we are for sure setting up at 1pm till 4pm. Taking all items..even gently used clothing and linens!Anything helps!
The official emblem of the International Federation of
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Greg: My experience over the years, Holly, is to get a list from Red Cross and do not stray from it and insist people bring good items from the list and then take it to a distributor like Red Cross to transport but you have to be clear what you can bring and don’t try to duplicate
efforts … if Red Cross or Guts church doing something, get their list and have everybody bring what matches that distributor and take everything over there that afternoon after collection. The reason I’m directing you this way is because I’ve been in this situation many times and it always works better to work thru experienced
organizations already taking things and do collection together and arrange to take to the spot where a truck is already gettin filled … guts for example said they’ll keep filling trucks and taking when full so if you arrange enough folks just to take a few miles to guts at 4
pm that might work as long as someone on duty at guts
Holly: I sooooo appreciate your help greg! I didnt really want to have to try
to drive down there! And red cross is establisged…so is guts! I like
the guts idea! =)
Greg: cool
Holly: I value ur opinion and i like the idea of a couple trucks to guts!
much easier! Thank you Greg! I really appreciate the love & support!
Greg: I pray each day to let God show me someone to give empowerment, to
encourage to live out the calling of Christ where you are, so consider
this a prayer answered that both of us pray! Talk to you soon.
Greg: Holly, this is a strange request but would it be OK if I added this conversation to my blog and facebook just as an example of how we talk through relief efforts at our church?
Holly: Of course, sounds fantastic! I love the idea! We are the Three Feathers Service Unit from Coweta/Porter/Broken Arrow. Our Girl Scout troop is Daisy and Brownie Troop #301. I’m so happy!
FPU is coming to Garnett again!! Are you ready? This is the premier ministry today for helping you best understand how to get a handle on your finances. Do you need direction and counsel with your finances? How to manage your money, and then use it wisely? Dave Ramsey will give you the very best workable and responsible solutions to your financial woes. Many of us at Garnett who’ve already taken this course could give their glowing testimony of what they’ve received from the class.
FPU will begin on Wednesday, June 5, and will last for 9 weeks.
First time persons or families will pay the $100.00 registration fee. Those who’ve already paid the registration fee can participate in the class for free.
In order to secure your student materials on time, YOU NEED TO REGISTER TODAY!!
Final registration deadline is Sunday, May 26.
Register with Bill Campbell by writing your check to Garnett Church of Christ, and indicate that it is for Financial Peace University. Email Bill at
fccbrc [at] hotmail.com for any additional information. If you’ve already taken the course and plan to set in the class again, it is important to let Bill know so he can provide some additional information for you. Those who want to further investigate the class are invited to check out the Dave Ramsey website:
www.daveramsey.com
Our 3rd annual Day Camp 4 Kids will be June 17-21st for 1st-6th graders.
What’s the schedule?
Monday June 17-Friday June 21 from 8:30am-4:30pm each day.
Wednesday Ice Cream Social
Please come back from 6:30-7:30pm for an ice cream social. We’ll have the ice cream, you bring your appetites!
Talent Show/Potluck
Please join us Friday night for the Potluck & Talent Show. We will provide hot dogs & drinks at the potluck. We are asking each family to bring a side dish (chips, salad, beans, desserts, etc).
• 5:00pm: Dinner // 5:30pm: Talent Show
I still have some questions.
Please call Beth at the church office (918-663-3000) & she can help answer any other questions or concerns you might have.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Senior Sunday, Lance Newsom
Congratulations to our Garnett Student Ministry Graduating Class of 2013:
Brandon T. Victory
BreAnna Nicole Lees
Clarence Alonzo Kai Davis
Coryn Lauren Duvall
Ethan Carl Walker
Jeffrey L. Deavenport
Jon Hunter Hillenburg
Korbyn Skye Newsom
Stefani Ann Deavenport
Vanessa Ann Middaugh
May your experiences gained, lessons learned and relationships built during your formative years in Garnett Student Ministry help guide and comfort you as you transition into a new phase of life, and closer to the person that God created each one of you to be. We love each one of you and remember that this moment is not an ending of what you have here at Garnett, it’s an addition. As some of you forge onto college campuses across the state, find a local church that fits you and build a solid community there, but know that we expect to see you back here, at home, when you find yourself in Tulsa.
Romans 12: 1-5
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Center for Christian Living
May 22 and 29, we will focus attention on, YOU AND YOUR WORDS. While words are often taken for granted and viewed lightly. They are powerful resources. Even mighty in their impact. Words are definitely weighty in the Christ follower’s vocabulary. Come and share in this exciting 2 week spiritual journey. Bill Campbell will lead the study. 6:30 PM in room 201.
Financial Peace University
FPU is coming to Garnett again!! Are you ready? This is the premier ministry today for helping you best understand how to get a handle on your finances. Do you need direction and counsel with your finances? How to manage your money, and then use it wisely? Dave Ramsey will give you the very best workable and responsible solutions to your financial woes. Many persons at Garnett who’ve already taken this course of study could give their glowing testimony of what they’ve received from the class.
FPU will begin on Wednesday, June 5, and will last for 9 weeks.
First time persons or families will pay the $100.00 registration fee. Those who’ve already paid the registration fee can participate in the class for free.
In order to secure your student materials on time,
YOU NEED TO REGISTER TODAY!! Final registration deadline is next Sunday, May 26. Register with Bill Campbell by writing your check to Garnett Church of Christ, and indicate that it is for Financial Peace University. Email Bill at
fccbrc [at] hotmail.com for any additional information. If you’ve already taken the course and plan to set in the class again, it is important to let Bill know so he can provide some additional information for you. Those who want to further investigate the class are invited to check out the Dave Ramsey website:
www.daveramsey.com
For those not planning to participate in FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY in the summer months, there will be an additional study opportunity for you, and will be offered simultaneously with FPU. More details will come.
Student Ministry
Dry Bones 2013
Final payment information will be provided to you individually this coming week. If you know you still have a balance, please be planning to bring that in, as we let you know how much you still owe.
Garnett Family - There is still time to contribute to this trip if you’d like to help sponsor someone individually, or the group as a whole. All donations are greatly appreciated. See Lance Newsom for more information.
Summer Long Fundraiser Car Wash
Don’t forget about our all-summer fundraiser at Legends Car Wash across from Wal-Mart at 71st and 145th in Broken Arrow. Key in GSM’s code (1022) when you purchase your car wash and GSM receives 20% of your purchase towards HPR camp and summer events.
Prayer Requests
“Pray for me and my family & my relationship with God and my relationship with my man! Thank you, Amen.” -MaRhonda Roland
“Be with our trip to Israel.” -John & Lois Stalcup
“Praise be to God! The baby has turned & so far is head-down. Please pray that she stays that way. The test came back perfect. Please pray that the birth happens without complications and in God’s time.” -Christina Abley
Baby Shower for Dave & Rachel Mynes
There will be a baby shower for Dave & Rachel Mynes on Sunday June 2
nd after classes (around noon) in the Great Room. Dave & Rachel are having a girl. A light lunch will be served. You can find their registries at
Target,
BuyBuyBaby, &
Babyli.st 2013 Day Camp 4 Kids
June 17th-21st is the 3rd annual Day Camp here at Garnett for any 1st-6th graders. Registration forms can be found on the brochure racks in Cafe Mosaic, or you can register online:
http://2013daycamp4kids.eventbrite.com.
Cost is $50 until June 1st. After June 1st the cost is $65.
We will need lots of volunteers that week (& even before that week). Visit the Day Camp table in Café Mosaic for ways to volunteer. (Bringing snacks & donuts, helping prepare lunches, running activities, set up & tear down, etc.) There is something for everyone & we really need your help to welcome these campers & families that come from our community.
Food Pantry Need
The Food Pantry is in need of plastic bags such as Wal-Mart, Reasors, etc. Just bring them to church and leave them at the coffee bar or infomation booth. Thank you so much for all your help. Patty Garren
Garnett Lawn Care Volunteers
We are asking for volunteers to help with lawn care this summer as a way to save money, thus helping to pay off our debt. The weekly mowing, done on Fridays or Saturdays, should take less than 2 hours. If you can commit, maybe several times, to helping this summer it would be appreciated. Also, we need a volunteer willing to use a grass trimmer (hand held or on wheels) as needed around the property. Bob Schweikhard will help coordinate these efforts. A sign-up sheet is at the coffee bar.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Eat This Book: Can I Get a Witness?
Greg Taylor
Today’s Text: Revelation 4-5
Classes 5/12
There will be NO nursery or preschool classes Sunday 5/12. There WILL be elementary, student & adult classes.
Mother’s Day
We would like to acknowledge the role that mothers & all women play in our lives. Ladies, there is a small gift for you available as you leave service. Please take one & be encouraged!
Center for Christian Living
This Wednesday is the final class in Robert Garland’s study of the Spiritual Disciplines. The class is intended to assist and encourage each participant in their progress and growth in Christ Jesus. Don’t miss this final opportunity to share in this enriching time together.6:30pm in Room 201
Financial Peace University
Garnett is offering Financial Peace University with Dave Ramsey again this summer. This learning opportunity, concerned with helping us manage and utilize our finances in a Christian manner, will begin at Garnett on Wednesday evening, June 5, and continue on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer months. It’s important to pre-register now so that your class materials can be ordered and will arrive on time. The cost for the study is $100.00 for first time attenders. You may make your check payable to Garnett Church of Christ, and be sure to mark your check for Financial Peace Class. Those who’ve already taken the study may attend again for free. Please contact Bill Campbell and let Bill know that you are registering, or, have questions.
Student Ministry
Senior Sunday is next Sunday, May 19
Congratulations to our upcoming graduates! We will celebrate here at Garnett with our Senior Sunday service May 19th, but the commencement ceremonies will take place over this next week, and in case you plan to attend the dates and times are as follows:
- Union Graduation Ceremonies – Wed, May 15, 7:30pm, Mabee Center at ORU.
- Broken Arrow Graduation Ceremonies – Thurs, May 16, 7:30pm at the Mabee Center at ORU.
Thank you, Garnett, for all your support through the years. Join us in helping them celebrate our students’ achievements and new beginnings. (IMPORTANT: If you’ve yet to turn in your bio sheet and/or photos, please see Lance Newsom today).
Summer Long Fundraiser Car Wash
Don’t forget about our all-summer fundraiser at Legends Car Wash across from Wal-Mart at 71st and 145th in Broken Arrow. Key in GSM’s code (1022) when you purchase your car wash and GSM receives 20% of your purchase towards HPR camp and summer events.
Prayer Requests
Thank you for all of your prayers for Brian Baker. The last doctor actually thinks he has whooping cough. He is no longer contagious and is doing a lot better. Please pray that he is fully recovered by the time he leaves for Dry Bones.
B.J Winn, long time member of Garnett, passed away Tuesday. Funeral details will be sent out when we have more information.
Jim Shepard’s father in Minnesota also passed away this week. Jim will be traveling to MN before he leaves for Nashville next week.
A family close to our church body has taken in a single mom with four kids. The single mom needs a car because hers is broken down. Donations for repair or donation of a car would be very much appreciated.–Garnett staff
Food Pantry Need
The Food Pantry is in need of plastic bags such as Wal-Mart, Reasors, etc. Just bring them to church and leave them at the coffee bar or infomation booth. Thank you so much for all your help. Patty Garren
Yard Sale
The Yard Sale is SATURDAY-6 days away! We are still accepting donations of items to sell. Contact Beth West or a member of the Mountain Movers team if you have questions. And please help us spread the word by telling your friends to come shop! We’ve got clothing, books, household items, kitchen items, toys, office supplies, furniture, etc.
Garnett Lawn Care Volunteers
We are asking for volunteers to help with lawn care this summer as a way to save money, thus helping to pay off our debt. The weekly mowing, done on Fridays or Saturdays, should take less than 2 hours. If you can commit, maybe several times, to helping this summer it would be appreciated. Also, we need a volunteer willing to use a grass trimmer (hand held or on wheels) as needed around the property. Bob Schweikhard will help coordinate these efforts. A sign-up sheet is at the coffee bar.
2013 Day Camp 4 Kids
June 17-21 will be our 3rd annual Day Camp here at Garnett for any 1st-6th graders. Registration forms can be found on the brochure racks in Cafe Mosaic, or you can register online:
http://2013daycamp4kids.eventbrite.com.
Cost is $50 until June 1st. After June 1st the cost is $65.
Life Line Screening coming
Don’t Forget Life Line Screening will be at the Event Center on Wed. May 15. If you have an interest in getting a screen done look for the pink flyers in the distribution racks in Cafe Mosaic.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Eat This Book: Can I Get A Witness?
An Introduction to Revelation
Greg Taylor
Today’s Text: Revelation 1-3
Chick-fil-A Leadercast: THIS WEEK!
Leadercast is THIS FRIDAY 5/10. Please sign up ASAP so we have accurate numbers for food counts. Use promo code: GARNETT to get a special rate of $69/ticket. Check at work and see if your office will cover the cost of the ticket as a personal development day, and invite a friend to come with you. Register at
www.GreenCountryEventCenter.com.
Center for Christian Living
Robert Garland is leading a study on the spiritual disciplines of meditation, fasting, and study. We were instructed on the meaning of these disciplines in our opening night, and urged as well, to enter into a 40 day challenge of actually practicing them. It’s not too late for you to begin sharing in this special study. Class meets 5/8 at 6:30 PM in room 201.
The Financial Peace University study with Dave Ramsey will be offered again this summer, starting June 5. If you are interested in participating in this class, contact Bill Campbell. Those who participated in the class the first time may do so again for free. Those who have not shared yet in the study should take advantage of the great opportunity to grow in better managing your finances effectively.
Preschool Bible Class Volunteers Needed
Please contact Rachel Mynes if you are interested in serving in this way.
Student Ministry
Senior Sunday is May 19th!
Seniors and Parents: I’m still waiting on a few Student Bio forms and Pictures for Senior Sunday, which is May 19th. If you haven’t turned them into me yet, please do so ASAP. Contact Lance Newsom.
GSM Summer Schedule Reminder -Big Date Items for your calendar:
May 19th – Senior Sunday
June 2-9 – Dry Bones Denver
June 17-21 – Day Camp for Kids (All student participation –
“Mission Trip at Home”)
June 23 – Extreme Tour Concert
July 21-26 – High Point Ranch Summer Camp
Small Group / Summer Activities
As we approach the busy weeks of summer, we are pausing our regular Sunday Small Group meeting times. But keep watching for a number special summer BAG (Bring A Guest) events and activities!
Student or Parents: If you have an idea and would like to host a special event, please contact Lance Newsom at
lancenewsom@gmail.com.
Girls’ Night
Girls’ night will be at Kim Bakers’ house (4900 S. Narcissus) Monday, May 6, at 7 pm. We have a fun “surprise” activity planned. If you are coming and you will not be there by 7 pm, please call or text Kim so they can make arrangements to meet you. We will have dessert when we get back. No money needed. Girls can be picked up at 9 pm.
Prayer Requests
Brian Baker is getting better. He is still having some difficulty breathing when coughing but he’s not completely unable to breathe like he was. We are so thankful for all of the prayers. Please continue to pray for diagnosis, treatment and full recovery.
From Brian: Thank you for the opportunity to speak to my Garnett family. Please continue pray for my full recovery and for my Summer at Dry Bones. If you would like to donate, please make your check payable to Dry Bones and include on the check that it is for Brian Baker. I appreciate all of your prayers and support that has been shown to my family and to me.
Dry Bones Denver
(Brian Baker)
455 S Youngfield Ct
Lakewood, CO 80228-9921
Garnett Lawn Care Volunteers
We are asking for volunteers to help with lawn care this summer as a way to save money, thus helping to pay off our debt. The weekly mowing, done on Fridays or Saturdays, should take less than 2 hours. If you can commit, maybe several times, to helping this summer it would be appreciated. Also, we need a volunteer willing to use a grass trimmer (hand held or on wheels) as needed around the property. Bob and Tim Schweikhard will help coordinate these efforts. A sign-up sheet is at the coffee bar.
Yard Sale
We’re not asking for your money this time–just your unwanted treasures! So start cleaning out your closets and let us sell your stuff at the 2013 Yard Sale to benefit Debt Reduction! The sale will be Saturday, May 18 @ 8 am. Household and clothing items can be dropped off on Sunday mornings at the Mountain Movers table in Café Mosaic. (Furniture and large item drop off will be on Friday May 17th.)
2013 Day Camp 4 Kids
June 17-21 will be our 3rd annual Day Camp here at Garnett for any 1st-6th graders. Registration forms can be found on the brochure racks in Cafe Mosaic, or you can register online:
http://2013daycamp4kids.eventbrite.com.
Cost is $50 until June 1st. After June 1st the cost is $65.
Day Center Homeless Shelter Needs
The Day Center has an URGENT need for TOOTHPASTE. You can leave it in the foyer or give to Kim Baker. If you would prefer, you can donate money toward buying it. My goal is to collect 100 tubes of toothpaste for them this Sun. Other needs: men’s pants — all sizes, towels — new or used, men’s socks and underwear. Please indicate “DAY CENTER” if you leave a bag of donations. (Or we won’t know & we will sell it in the Yard Sale!)
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Eat This Book: The Replacement Trinity
Greg Taylor
Chick-fil-A Leadercast: Special Garnett Rate!
We are offering a special rate for Garnett members (and any friends you invite) of $69/ticket for this high quality leadership development day.
And this year–any proceeds after expenses will go toward DEBT REDUCTION! CEUs are available and lunch is included. Check at work and see if your office will cover the cost of the ticked as a personal development day, and invite a friend to come with you. Register at
www.GreenCountryEventCenter.com with “GARNETT” as the promo code.
Center for Christian Living
Garnett’s Center for Christian Living enjoyed two great evenings with Marvin Phillips. Both nights the classroom was full as Marvin shared with those attending on the themes of ”Important Lessons I’ve Learned In Life”; and “Important Lessons I’ve Learned In Ministry.” We were all enriched and blessed.
We have three more weeks of helpful instruction that’s on the way in the Center for Christian Living. Garnett shepherd, Robert Garland, will be leading the Center participants in a better understanding and utilization of the Spiritual Disciplines. Please don’t miss the three upcoming Wednesday evenings of May 1, 8 and 15. Each class session will begin at 6:30 pm in room 201. Child care will be available during each class session.
Beginning June 5 at Garnett, and continuing throughout the summer months, will be another edition of Financial Peace, with Dave Ramsey being the instructor on how to more responsibly and faithfully handle your finances. We’ll have more information soon.
Preschool Bible Class Volunteers Needed
Please contact Rachel Mynes if you are interested in serving in this way.
Student Ministry
- Thanks from GSM! Our students would like to sincerely thank you for your support of our Dry Bones 2013 Car Wash last weekend. You helped us raise $600 for our trip! And, it’s not just about the donations… your show of support and encouragement speaks volumes into the lives of our youth. So, again, thank you.
- Don’t forget we have another fundraiser going from now through August at Legends Car Wash in Broken Arrow. Use our GSM code (1022) and we will receive 20% of what you spend to go towards summer HPR camp costs.
- Senior Sunday – May 19th Student Bio info is due now along with 8-12 pictures (including at least one baby picture and one senior picture). Please submit to Lance Newsom asap.
- Girls’ Night: Girls’ night will be at Kim Bakers’ house Monday, May 6, at 7 pm. We have a fun “surprise” activity planned. If you are coming and you will not be there by 7 pm, please call or text Kim so we can make arrangements to meet you. We will have dessert when we get back. No money needed. Girls can be picked up at 9 pm.
Garnett Lawn Care Volunteers
We are asking for volunteers to help with lawn care this summer as a way to save money, thus helping to pay off our debt. The weekly mowing, done on Fridays or Saturdays, should take less than two hours. If you can commit, maybe several times, to helping this summer it would be appreciated. Also, we need a volunteer willing to use a grass trimmer (hand held or on wheels) as needed around the property. Bob and Tim Schweikhard will help coordinate these efforts. A sign-up sheet is at the coffee bar.
Yard Sale
We’re not asking for your money this time–just your unwanted treasures! So start cleaning out your closets and let us sell your stuff at the 2013 Yard Sale to benefit Debt Reduction!
The sale will be Saturday, May 18, from 8 am-noon. Household and clothing items can be dropped off on Sunday mornings at the Mountain Movers table in Café Mosaic. (Furniture and large item collection will come at a later date.)
2013 Day Camp 4 Kids
June 17-21 will be our 3rd annual Day Camp here at Garnett for any 1st-6th graders. Registration forms can be found on the brochure racks in Cafe Mosaic, or you can register online:
http://2013daycamp4kids.eventbrite.com.
Cost is $50 until June 1st. After June 1st the cost is $65.
Day Center Homeless Shelter Needs
General shelter needs: men’s pants all sizes; adult crew socks; men’s and women’s belts all sizes; men’s underwear all sizes; books for adults; personal care items (shampoo, conditioner, body wash–from hotels or full size).
Clinic needs: sleeping masks; adjustable canes; individual Kleenex packages.
Urgent needs: new or gently used household items; twin sheet sets; bath towels; dishwashing liquid and all-purpose cleaner; dishes, bowls and cups/mugs; eating utensils; can openers; alarm clocks.
Contact Kim Baker with questions.
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