Made to Crave
Ladies’ Book Study
The Sunday morning ladies’ class will be studying “Made to Crave” by Lysa Terkeurst. You can find more information at madetocrave.org. This will be a relaxed read and discuss study for the summer. All ladies are invited to join us. We will begin Sunday, June 26, however, join us this Sunday for fellowship and planning. If you are interested in “Made to Crave,” here is information on getting a copy of the book:
Mardel at 71st has 3 copies for $7.50 ea., and Lifeway has 14 copies for $7.49 ea.
Fearless Families
Today begins a 10-week preaching series called, “Fearless Families: 10 Habits of Christian parents, Grandparents, and Children.” Greg Taylor will be preaching about how God can inhabit, shape, and use families of all kinds for His glory.
Donuts for Dads
On Father’s Day we will have Donuts for Dads in Cafe Mosaic. Come and enjoy donuts before 9 am class and dads can take their little ones to class. We have classes for all ages, including children infant to high school and Bible classes for adults. If donuts survive till after worship, stick around a little while and hang out with dads in the cafe after worship time.
Day at Woolaroc
Modern Woodmen of America, an organization Ethelene Davis is associated with, is giving Ethelene $100 to use for an activity for our church. Ethelene has chosen to sponsor a day at Woolaroc in Bartlesville on Tuesday, June 21. Children 11 and younger are free, and adults are $6 (normal cost is $8 per adult, but we have $2 coupons). The $100 will be put towards entry fees for all adults which will make the $6 charge even less. Everyone is invited to attend. More information will be made available as it gets closer to the event.
If you are interested in going, please contact Ethelene or call the church office at 918-663-3000.
Active Missions – May 2011
An updated list of active missions for 2011 is available at the Coffee Bar.
June 14th announcements
Wednesday Bible Classes Resume this Week, June 15
John Dickmann and others will facilitate a Wednesday Bible class beginning this week, June 15, in Phillips Hall starting with a topographical study of the book of James. Children’s classes will also be held at 7 pm in Hall 3.
Ladies’ Book Club
The Ladies’ Book Club monthly meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday, June 14, at 6:30 pm in the Living Room and Youth Coffee Bar area in Hallway 1. For more information including the book we are reading this month, please contact Rebecca LeDoux or Kendra Hellman. Come join us!
Father’s Day Swimming Party
Kids bring your dads and the rest of the family to swim! Families with kids of all ages–infant swimmers to college age–are invited to a swim party Sunday evening June 19, 6-9 pm at the neighborhood pool close by Greg and Jill Taylor’s house. You can park in the parking lot of the pool or on the street where the Taylors live in Broken Arrow. No cost for the pool but you can bring snacks and drinks to share.
Fish Fry & Work Day
Work Day, June 4
In preparation for Garnett’s Kids’ Day Camp, we are having a workday on Saturday, June 4, with a focus on assembling some new picnic tables for our picnic/park/Zip Line area out back. If you can join us for a few hours on Saturday morning and haven’t already signed up, join us from 8:30 am until noon.
2nd Annual Fish Fry
Our 2nd Annual Fish Fry is this Sunday, June 5! Bring a change of clothes or come in casual dress and stay for summer fun and fellowship. Invite your friends. Bring easy ups, lawn chairs, Frisbees, anything you would bring to a picnic, and set up in “The Grove.”
Fish will be provided, but we are also going to have hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring side dishes, hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, dessert, etc. The church will provide plates, cups, plastic cutlery, and napkins.
We’ll also have a drawing for 20 people of all ages to be the first to try out our new Zip Line. Even if you don’t want to ride, you won’t want to miss seeing this!
Come and enjoy fellowship and great food in “The Grove” Sunday immediately after services.
6/2 Announcements
Day at Woolaroc
Modern Woodmen of America, an organization Ethelene Davis is associated with, is giving Ethelene $100 to use for an activity for our church. Ethelene has chosen to sponsor a day at Woolaroc in Bartlesville on Tuesday, June 21. Children 11 and younger are free, and adults are $6 (normal cost is $8 per adult, but we have $2 coupons). The $100 will be put towards entry fees for all adults which will make the $6 charge even less. Everyone is invited to attend. More information will be made available as it gets closer to the event.
If you are interested in going, please contact Ethelene or call the church office at 918-663-3000.
Summer Mission Trip
Final installments for the Know Sweat Denver summer mission trip are now due. We also have a few spots available if your student is interested in this trip. Contact Lance Newsom for more information or for balance inquiries.
2nd Annual Fish Fry
Our 2nd Annual Fish Fry is today immediately following worship. We encourage guests and members to join us for food and fellowship and fun.
Zip Line
Our Zip Line is up and ready and we have a team trained to safely run the zip. At the Fish Fry today we will have a drawing for 20 volunteers to be the first to use the Zip Line.
Day Camp 4 Kids
Day Camp is here! Monday through Friday, June 6 to June 10, from 8:30am-4:30pm. If you’re interested in coming up to help, please contact Beth West at bethmariewest@gmail.com. A big goal for Day Camp is to make friends with neighborhood families and invite them into a relationship with Christ and friendship with us.
The Gathering: Meet the Parents
This week is all about Kids Day Camp. For The Gathering this month we will be having an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 8, from 4:30 pm until 6 pm in “The Grove.” We are inviting parents of our campers to stay and join us for The Gathering. Come and join us and get to know our campers and their parents—one of the big goals of the camp.
Anyone that would like to bring ice cream for our Ice Cream Social can sign up at the Coffee Bar. If you would like to bring ice cream but can’t make it by 4:30 pm, drop it off earlier and we’ll keep it in the freezer!
This Week
Sunday, June 5 – Sunday, June 12
Sunday: Worship, 10 am
2nd Annual Fish Fry
Wednesday: The Gathering, Ice Cream & Meet the Parents,
4:30-6 pm
Sunday: Bible Classes, 9 am
Worship, 10 am
Shepherd Search
Thank you for your input on people who would be great shepherds. We have received many names for potential shepherds. The current shepherds are meeting with those on the list to learn their interest and qualifications and will give you an update soon. The Shepherds
This Week’s Announcements
Secret Sisters Dinner
The Secret Sisters Dinner will be held at Mimi’s, 71st & Memorial, Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 pm. Even if you are not a currently a Secret Sister, we encourage you to come and enjoy a meal and fellowship. Bring a friend!
2nd Annual Fish Fry
Fish, BBQ, New Picnic Tables under a grove of trees, Games, Music, Fellowship and a New 100-yard ZIP LINE! Sound like fun? You’re invited… after worship on Sunday, June 5. Bring a change of clothes and stay for summer fun and fellowship. Invite your friends. Bring easy ups, lawn chairs, Frisbees, anything you would bring to a picnic, and set up in “The Grove.”
We still need fish fry cookers June 5. Anyone who has a fryer and is willing to cook, please let us know. The church has purchased plenty of fry oil that will be provided and the fish will come from our generous and able-bodied fisherpeople and Sam’s if necessary. Anyone who has fryer, please contact church office at 918-663-3000.
In addition to fish, we are also going to have hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring side dishes, hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, dessert, etc. The church will provide plates, cups, plastic cutlery, and napkins.
Zip Line Training
You might have noticed we have a zip line in our backyard. We need some adventurous people to learn how to safely run the zip. If you think climbing poles and helping people grow through new experiences sounds fun we want you to be trained. Training is Tuesday and Wednesday May 31 and June 1, 4pm to 8pm at the church. Please let Ben West know if you are interested or have questions. Email him at Ben@poolhouseblack.com.
Garnett Workday
In preparation for Garnett’s Kids’ Day Camp, we are having a workday on Saturday, June 4, with a focus on assembling some new picnic tables for our picnic/park/Zip Line area out back. If you can join us for a few hours on that Saturday morning, a sign-up sheet is at the coffee bar. Please add your name and contact info to the list.
Class Schedule
No Classes for next week–Wednesday, June 1, and Sunday, June 5. Prep for Kids’ Camp is in full swing. Please be prayerful for a successful week for our community kids.
Shepherd Search
Thank you for your input on people who would be great shepherds. We have received many names for potential shepherds. The current shepherds are meeting with those on the list to learn their interest and qualifications and will give you an update soon.
Day at Woolaroc
Modern Woodmen of America, an organization Ethelene Davis is associated with, is giving Ethelene $100 to use for an activity for our church. Ethelene has chosen to sponsor a day at Woolaroc in Bartlesville on Tuesday, June 21. Children 11 and younger are free, and adults are $6 (normal cost is $8 per adult, but we have $2 coupons). The $100 will be put towards entry fees for all adults which will make the $6 charge even less. Everyone is invited to attend. More information will be made available as it gets closer to the event.
If you are interested in going, please contact Ethelene or call the church office at 918-663-3000.
Announcements
First Annual Kids’ Day Camp
Don’t forget to sign up your Garnett Kids for our first Day Camp 4 Kids,
June 6-10! The camp is for kids in 1st-5th grade, and cost is $65 with a $15 discount if paid by May 22. There is also a $5 family discount per child for more than one child. Registration forms are available in Café Mosaic & in the Church office.
Zip Line
Have you noticed? Did you see? The Zip Line is here! The football-field-length, dual Zip Line is being built with in-kind donations of poles from Public Service Company of Oklahoma and the company will join Challenge Quest in setting the poles and setting the cables.
“We want to thank PSO for the huge way they’ve invested in East Tulsa kids with this zip line construction. And Challenge Quest is simply the best ropes and zip line builder in the region. They manage eight courses in the area and service 30 others.” Greg Taylor
Garnett Workday
In preparation for the Kids’ Day Camp, we are planning a workday on Saturday, June 4. The focus will be on constructing 10 new picnic tables that will serve as the anchor to our new picnic area around the grove of trees out back, the west end of our new Zip Line and the future home of our climbing wall! Sound like something you can help with? Please plan to join us for this day of community and spirit building.
2nd Annual Fish Fry
Fish, BBQ, New Picnic Tables under a grove of trees, Games, Music, Fellowship and a New 100-yard ZIP LINE!
Sound like fun? You’re invited… after worship on Sunday, June 5. Bring a change of clothes and stay for summer fun and fellowship. Invite your friends. Plan to bring your favorite side-dish or dessert. More details to come!
Senior Sunday: Next Sunday, May 22nd
Help us to honor these young adults and their families as we celebrate their graduation from high school.
Daughters of Anna May Luncheon
The Daughters of Anna May Luncheon will be held after services today in the Great Room.
No Sunday Classes May 29 and June 5
For Memorial Day weekend and Sunday, June 5, there will be no classes. June 5 is our Fish Fry and we want to give extra time for everyone to bring their chairs and have time to help set up tables and events.
Email Announcements
Garnett Workday
In preparation for the Kids’ Day Camp, we are planning a workday on Saturday, June 4th, which will be focused on preparing the grounds for camp. Some of the effort will be to construct some new picnic tables and place them out back under the grove of trees, sprucing up the softball diamond so we can resurrect that area for games and fun, as well as general cleaning and preparing of the grounds. More detail on times coming soon, but plan to join us for this important time.
2nd Annual Fish Fry
Sunday, June 5th, directly after worship we are excited to host our second annual Garnett Fish Fry. Like last year, we will have a huge lunch with fish, BBQ, music and fun. Bring a change of clothes if you prefer, but plan to stay around on this day for fellowship and good food! Thanks to all of our in-house fishermen (fisher people?) that are serving diligently by spending many grueling hours casting their nets for your benefit. We all do what’s necessary for the betterment of the body, right?
First Annual Kids’ Day Camp
Have you signed up to volunteer? We are expecting 100% participation from the Garnett family in support of this week-long effort to connect with our community children and their families. There are many ways you can help; from preparing a meal with your small group, serving a meal on-site, check-in assistance, mentoring, and managing activities, to praying before and during the week for a successful and meaningful time for all involved. The week is Monday – Friday, June 6-10th .
Last Chance–Families of High School Seniors
Help us spread the news. Do you have a high school senior in your family?
Garnett’s Senior Sunday is coming up May 22nd and for those that have students participating in this celebration; it’s time to gather photos and bio info. Please submit photos including a senior picture, a baby picture and several in between to Lance Newsom ASAP. A questionnaire about bio information is available at the coffee bar or by email. Contact Lisa Hart or Lance Newsom with any questions.
Garnett Members:
Are you thinking about booking space in the facility for either a personal or church-related event, but are uncertain about the appropriate inquiry process because of our unique identity as both church and event center?
Well, wonder no more. We have been in the process of some policy refinements and want to communicate that the very first step for any Garnett Member to book facility space is simple… Contact the church office and we will guide you through the process.
Wills & Revocable Living Trusts
Free Wills & Revocable Living Trusts Workshop
* Friday, April 29, 6-7:30 pm
* Café Mosaic and Phillips Hall
* Presented by Stephen Miles of the Church Development Fund (CDF)
* Free workshop and free individual counseling provided at a later date
* Free child care
* Coffee and snacks provided
The mission of CDF is to serve Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. One way CDF supports these churches is to hold workshops like this, and the host church receives a minimum 1% part of each will or trust that Financial Planning Ministry (FPM) prepares if that is your choice. The mission and endowment for ministries at Garnett Church of Christ would benefit from your estate plan through FPM.
Please sign up to attend at garnettinfo@gmail.com or calling the church office.
Announcements for April 23rd
Baby Dedication
Baby Dedication will be held Sunday, May 8, on Mother’s Day. Please send a baby picture with the name and birthdate no later than May 1 to Lundy Morrison at lcmorrison@gmail.com or call Lundy at 918-693-3467.
A small reception is planned at 9am in the Nursery in the Children’s Wing for parents of babies being dedicated and parents of all children under 3.
A light breakfast will be served.
Families of High School Seniors
Help us spread the news. Do you have a high school senior in your family?
Garnett’s Senior Sunday is coming up in late May and for those that have students participating in this celebration, it’s time to gather photos and bio info. Please submit photos including a senior picture, a baby picture and several in between to Lance Newsom by Sunday, May 1. A questionnaire about bio information is available at the coffee bar. Contact Lisa Hart or Lance Newsom with any questions.
Free Wills & Revocable Living Trusts Workshop
* Friday, April 29, 6-7:30 pm
* Café Mosaic and Phillips Hall
* Presented by Stephen Miles of the Church Development Fund (CDF)
* Free workshop and free individual counseling provided at a later date
* Free child care
* Coffee and snacks provided
The mission of CDF is to serve Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. One way CDF supports these churches is to hold workshops like this, and the host church receives a minimum 1% part of each will or trust that Financial Planning Ministry (FPM) prepares if that is your choice. The mission and endowment for ministries at Garnett Church of Christ would benefit from your estate plan through FPM.
Please sign up to attend at the coffee bar or email garnettinfo@gmail.com.
Thank You
I am headed to Nicaragua next month to help dig a water well with 123 International. Everything I needed to make that happen has been paid. God has worked though you so that He can work through me. What a beautiful painting we are painting together. Thank you so much for your support. I love you all! – Jo Morton
Chick-fil-A Leadercast: Voices of Change
Coming to Green Country Event Center on May 6, 2011
Speakers include Dave Ramsey, Seth Godin, Mack Brown, John Maxwell and many more. Lunch will also be available by Chef Roy and Poached Pear.
We encourage you to check with your employer to see if they offer budget funds for conferences such as this. It will certainly prove valuable on many levels. For links to more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Garnett website at www.garnettchurch.org.
Help us spread the word and be watching for more information.
Send community needs, requests to garnettinfo@gmail.com
April 15th Announcements
Wedding Shower
A wedding shower for Vanessa Hensley and Jason Douglass will be held after services Sunday in the Great Room. The shower will be come-and-go from 11:45 am until 1:15 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Mission Forms Due Sunday
We are putting together a list of Missions in which our members are participating so that we can facilitate awareness and possible support of these Missions. If you are actively participating in a mission, there is a form at the coffee bar. Please fill it out and leave it at the coffee bar or give it to Jo Morton.
Baby Dedication
Baby Dedication will be held Sunday, May 8, on Mother’s Day. Please send a baby picture with the name and birthdate no later than May 1 to Lundy Morrison.
Families of High School Seniors
Help us spread the news. Do you have a high school senior in your family?
Garnett’s Senior Sunday is coming up in late May and for those that have students participating in this celebration, it’s time to gather photos and bio info. Please submit photos including a senior picture, a baby picture and several in between to Lance Newsom by Sunday, May 1st. A questionnaire about bio information will be available at the coffee bar beginning April 17th. Contact Lance Newsom with any questions.
