Connect, Serve, and Grow with us at Tahlequah United Methodist Church a United Methodist Community who strives to be a Church of Open Hearts, Open Minds, and Open Doors as we make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of ourselves and of the world.
The Connect, Serve, and Grow is info that is going on in the Church. You can find a printed copy at the Church. But sometimes we have some last-minute unprinted additions.
You can listen to just the sermon here:
Upcoming TUMC Opportunities
Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesday nights at 6pm
If you are interested in learning about the 12 Steps in Overeaters Anonymous, please join us. The meetings are open and any person who wants to refrain from compulsive eating or eating behaviors is encouraged to attend. The meetings are on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Room 323. Please use the side door off State Street and take the elevator up to the 3rd floor.
Celebration for Jim Masters Feb.1st 12 p.m. in Activities Building
There will be a celebration of Jim Masters’ life in the Activity building on February 1, at noon. Everyone is welcome. This will be a potluck, so bring a dish to share.
Missions Study Feb. 11th from 9-2p.m. in the Atrium
Everyone is welcome to join us for our mission study, “Practicing Resurrection”, the Gospel of Mark and Radical Discipleship. A light lunch will be served. Mark, the earliest of the Gospels was written forty years after the crucifixion at a time when the early church was struggling. Then, as now, Christians were asking, what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus. Come and learn and grow in the faith. A light lunch will be served. Contact Church Office at 918-456-6141 If interested in attending.
C.A.R.E. Food Pantry annual food drive
This year’s drive will run from Jan. 26-Feb 9, 2020. Items needed this year are, dry pinto beans, canned vegetables, jelly, and canned soup. Judy Shade 918-772-2918 for more information.
Free Meal! And hear about McCurdy Ministries Community Center
Claremore First United Methodist Church
Friday, February 7 – 6:30 p.m.
All are invited to a wonderful district-wide dinner to learn more about McCurdy Ministries Community Center* in Española, New Mexico.
The FREE McCurdy dinner will feature southwestern cuisine and will be followed by a presentation by Patricia Alvarado, Executive Director; Rev. Diana Loomis, Director of Development and Church Relations; and Amanda Gonzales, Director of Project Cariño (mental health counseling program). They will be sharing the story of the past, present, and future of this 107-year-old ministry to the children and families of Northern New Mexico.
Please let Linda Polson, McCurdy Board Member, know by February 3rd if you can attend so we can prepare plenty of delicious food for everyone. Text Linda at 918-855-8783 or email her at lpolson1966@gmail.com.
If you want a ride to the event please contact James Bond at James Bond for details: (918) 456-3667 or email: bondj1117@gmail.com
Mission Trip Opportunity
McCurdy Ministries (Española, NM) March 28-April 4, 2020
Tentative Schedule
Depart from Tahlequah UMC at 8:00am on March 28
Return to church about 10:00pm on April 4
Estimated Cost$400/ person (final cost depends upon the number of volunteers going) to cover lodging and meals at McCurdy, travel and registration expenses
Out-of-pocket expenses: to cover 10 meals on the road, touring and souvenirs, other personal purchases
Background Check through local church (if your latest was before April 1, 2017)
$100 non-refundable deposit due by December 6, 2019 make check to Tahlequah United Methodist Church in MEMO line, write “DR803-McCurdy”
Space is limited, so contact James Bond for details: (918) 456-3667 or bondj1117@gmail.com
UMCOR ERT Training — Learn what you can do as a volunteer and as a church; the role of an Early Response Team before, during and after a disaster, and the role of the Methodist Church in a time of disaster. Become an UMCOR-certified member of the Green Country District ERT in just one training day. Led by Tim McHugh, Oklahoma Conference Disaster Coordinator.
CHOOSE SESSION A: WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 – 8 AM to 4 PM WHERE: Sand Springs United Methodist Church, 319 N Main, Sand Springs, OK 74063-7678
OR CHOOSE SESSION B: WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 – 8 AM to 4 PM WHERE: Okmulgee First United Methodist Church, 302 S Seminole Ave, Okmulgee, OK 74447-4930
EITHER SESSION: COST: $35, payable to Green Country District UMC at the training session. INCLUDED: Lunch, Snacks, UMC ERT T-Shirt, and UMCOR ERT Certification Badge REGISTRATION: Via email attmchugh@okumc.org‘
This Weeks Scripture Readings
Sunday: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Monday: Isaiah 9:1-4
Tuesday: Psalm 27:1, 4-9
Wednesday: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Thursday: Matthew 4:12-23
Friday: Colossians 3:12-14
This Weeks Prayer
Healing God, I pray to ask you to bring unity to my life. Please bring all my relationships in alignment; my partner, my family, my church, and my coworkers. Please heal wounds that are still open. Help me to live, love, and worship with others so that we understand each other and work as a team. Amen. {Based on 1 Corinthians 1:10} DailyPrayerGuide.net
Please lift up the following names in prayer: The United Methodist Church, Our Bishop Jimmy Nunn, Our District Superintendent: Rev. Terry Koehn, The NSU Wesley Foundation, Our Little Sprouts Preschool, Our Pastors: Matt and Shana, All of our Local Schools.
Names given to the office for prayer: Pat Brock, Bettye Burchette, Barbara Chambers, Maddie Cochran, Duffy Dry, Drucilla Hackworth, Marsha Hinds, The Kavanaghs, Ellen Mathews, Paula & Lee Rippetoe, Louene Scarsdale, Lela Stowers, Don Stucky, Monika Mann, John & Debbie Jensen, The Prewitt Family, Cleo Hixon, Peggy Cotton, Steve & Cindy Ullom.
Our Military: Robert Isaacson, Dee Mayne Bullock Seminary Student: Cody Robinson
This Weeks Birthdays: Sara Brown, Maggie Young, Lanie Lambert, John Kavanagh
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