The Visitor

February 16, 2022 Vol. 86 No. 7 | Download this Issue

Come worship with us, Sunday, February 20, at 6pm, to spend time with God.

Taizé is a style of Christian worship characterized by repetitive simple harmonized tunes, interspersed scripture and readings With periods of silence and prayer.
Closing with communion.

It will last from 35 to 45 minutes.

Upcoming Services:

Sunday, February 20

Rev. Tom Stanley
8:00 am Service in Chapel
Worship/Offering Leader: 8 am-Harry Hammonds

9:00 am Sunday School Scout & Paige
10:15 am Service in Sanctuary
Worship/Offering Leader: Karen Foster
10 am– Communion: Martha O’Banion
Worship & Wonder: Brandon Harvey & Karen Foster
Deacons: 8 am-Darryl Herndon, Shirley West Deacons
10am-Melissa Hula, Frank & Brandy Guyton, Karen Moore

Sunday, Feb. 27

Rev. Tom Stanley
8:00 am Service in Chapel
Worship/Offering Leader: 8 am-Brandon Harvey

9:00 am Sunday School Laura Painter
10:15 am Service in Sanctuary
Worship/Offering Leader: Mickie Giberson
10 am– Communion: Penny Bishop
Worship & Wonder: Jana Harvey & Judi Jorden
Deacons: 8 am-Linda Crabbs, Georgie Haltom
10am-Paige Waldrip, Sonya Waldrip, Andy Braud, Krista Braud

Sunday, March 6

Rev. Tom Stanley
8:00 am Service in Chapel
Worship/Offering Leader: 8 am-Gary Hula

9:00 am Sunday School Chuck Waldrip
10:15 am Service in Sanctuary
Worship/Offering Leader: 10 am– Pat Novak Communion: Gail Novak Worship & Wonder: Sandy Malget & Valerie Driscoll
Deacons: 8 am-Janet & Jay Lohmeyer
10am-Maxine Shephard, Van & Natalie Schuermann, Karen Moore

Please lift in prayer:

Curt Horrall, Teresa Taylor, Karen Bower, Margaret Merry- man, Mike Wager (leukemia), Joe Glasgow, Bill Haley (Justice’s brother-in-law), Lonnie, (Lynn Bartel’s brother-cancer), Cherie Ward (Janet Lohmeyer’s friend), Dorothy Gregory, LeeAnn Rogers (friend of Judi Jorden-cancer), Noelle Kaufman (Valerie’s granddaughter-cancer), Tim Stelling (friend of Harry Hammonds—heart problem & leukemia), Nancy (Denny Krick’s cousin), Virginia Matthews, Ron Miller, Carol Fenton (Krista B’s mom-knee surgery), Sue Vandriver (Jason Miller’s sister), Beriece Castle, Roger Groves (leukemia), Fig Newton, Shirley West (surgery), Krista Taylor, Rev. Sherry Shaw (Covid), Brandy Guyton, Jim in OKC (friend of Judi Jorden—4 bypasses), Josh Jorden (skiing accident), Shirley Salisbury (surgery pending)

Miles Atticus Bowles will be dedicated on Sunday during the 10:15 AM service. Pastor Tom & Sandy’s grandson.

Meal Train for Frank and Brandy

Good afternoon church family! Brandy Guyton has been diagnosed with a series of serious health issues. We want to provide any help we can for this family. We have set up a meal train to provide food for them during this time. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. The link is https://mealtrain.com/d86n36. Thank you in advance!

Dollars for Mission February 20 is the Congolese Refugee Family Children

After an 11-hour bus ride from the border to Oklahoma City, the Kasongo family arrived on July 23rd just before midnight. Mom, dad, and four children-12, 4, and 3 years old with a baby on the way were picked up at the bus terminal completely worn out. They had to be sent to a sponsor quickly. Larger families are hard to place. The financial and time requirements for these families are great. But the border humanitarian worker there thought Oklahoma Disciples and the Kasongo family would be a great match. She was correct.

This family is a beautiful, fun, Christian family. They have had their share of trials since arriving. But their strategy? Faith in God and prayer. After every bump and disappointment, after every worry about finances, somehow, they continue to believe God will provide. And, after prayer and giving credit to God for every good thing that happens, it works out. The last huge worry about finances after prayer and attitude of gratefulness, that’s when Central Christian stepped in. Central Christian, along with Tom Stanley and Don Johnson has helped this family through a tough time. God provided support and funding for housing, food, and school supplies and uniforms-through you!

This family still has hurdles to get past. Finances are always a concern, and an upcoming court date in which their status will be decided are prayed about daily. But they only focus on the joy and love they receive from Disciples. Every experience is considered a learning opportunity for them. They are learning their way around our very different culture and system. They have already made friends with other refugee and immigrant families, families who have helped them adjust. They in turn, help others as much as they can and look forward to a day of independence and their turn to help others more.

Since arriving, the three school age children are all in school and doing very well! They are smart kids. They have all made friends and participated in some of our culture’s holidays such as Halloween and Valentine’s Day. Everyone’s English has improved greatly, and they love getting visits from Disciples so they can practice. They say we are a blessing to them, and God is Good. In reality, they are the blessing in our lives as we live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ and follow his instruction to love our neighbor.

Opportunities for Service & Celebration

Thursday, February 24
AM TOO AMBUCS --Chicken Noodle Dinner 12:30am--1:30pm Tai Chi & Chair Yoga
5:30pm—Jim Freeman’s Home Study Group

Sunday, February 27
8:00am—Chapel Service
9:00am—Sunday School
10:15am—Sanctuary Service
4:30pm—Enid Welcome Table — Rotary hosting
6:00pm—Youth

Monday, Feb. 28
10:30am—Staff Meeting
1:00pm—Valerie’s Bible Study via Zoom

Tuesday, March 1
11:30am—HERO Police Delivery
11:30am--12:30pm Tai Chi & Chair Yoga
5:00pm—Enid Children’s Choir (ECC)
5:00pm—Emmaus Women—Reunion Group 6:30pm—Caregivers Meeting

Wednesday, March 2—ASH WEDNESDAY
10:30am—CWF Exec. Committee & Luncheon Meeting
1:00pm—Dell’s Small Group Study
6:00pm—Ash Wednesday Service / Chapel 7:00pm—Chancel Choir

Thursday, February 17
11:30 am—Senior Adult Lunch & Fellowship
12:30am--1:30pm Tai Chi & Chair Yoga
5:30 pm—Jim Freeman’s Home Study Group

Saturday, February 19
10:00 am—Noon Monthly Property Workday (snack lunch)

Sunday, February 20
8:00 am—Chapel Service
9:00 am—Sunday School
10:15 am—Sanctuary Service
4:30 pm—Enid Welcome Table — FUMC hosting
6:00 pm—Youth
6:00 pm—Taize Service

Monday, Feb. 21
10:30 am—Staff Meeting
1:00 pm—Valerie’s Bible Study via Zoom
6:00 pm—Personnel Committee (Adult Library)

Tuesday, February 22
11:30am--12:30pm Tai Chi & Chair Yoga
5:00 pm—Enid Children’s Choir (ECC)
5:00 pm—Emmaus Women—Reunion Group

Wednesday, February 23
7:00 pm—Chancel Choir