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Greetings to One and All,

Here we are and it is beginning a New Year, 2008. Our celebration of 2007 seemed so short and yet we have much to be thankful for. While we mourn the recent loses of Lindell Gough and Jan Dickson, we are assured that their lives have been blessed by the presence of God. We also have been blessed, beyond measure and bear witness to a gracious spirit that has continued to bless each of us daily.

We may also find that our journey of discipleship leads us to engage in forms of ministry that are beyond what we may have originally envisioned. Following God’s light leads us into new places. The encounters we have daily are markers of your journey thus making it possible to measure and reflect upon the path of your discipleship. This is not for thrashing and lashing, rather for praise and prayer; seeking to know the path that each may follow.

As we approach the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, we may feel encompassed by darkness. However, the sacrament provides a path to reconciliation with the Divine if we will “Follow the Light.” Every day is a wonderful day to invite those seeking to follow the example of Jesus and make a commitment with God to enter the waters of baptism. While we encourage baptism, it is not required to partake of the sacrament, or to worship in this community of faith.

We are also called to courageously risk in advocating for justice. On any or every day when we hold up racial justice, or seek justice of any kind, it is important to follow the model of the Christ—to live a life in the pursuit of justice for everyone, made possible through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The search for justice requires us to look beyond our own comfort. It is as if the plight of the people disturbs us within and amidst our enjoyment. There can be a thousand eyes looking at us through which poverty and distress are seen throughout the world. It cannot be brushed away and make it appear as though there is nothing we can do. We must ask what can I (we) do in the face of such realities? Who can assist us in our journey? With the passing of advent it is the Christ that makes us whole.

May you be blessed each day as you go forward finding peace, loving wastefully, hoping graciously, and giving joyfully is my prayer.

Grace and peace,
David A. Jones III (Sam)

Announcements

Women’s Meeting – Jan. 31st
The next Women’s meeting will be Thursday, January 31st at 6:00 p.m. at Cheryl Kelley's home. She will provide supper, dessert and drinks. Bring a Christmas “reject” which you probably would never use or something you already have that you have never used or probably never will. Wrap or bag it, and we will play a version of our Santa Game we played at the December meeting. Any questions or need a ride, call Cheryl.

Upcoming Events

1/9: Youth at CCC 6:30-8:00 PM
1/16: Youth Meet & Eat at Central 6:30-8:00 PM
1/23: Youth at CCC 6:30-8:00 PM
1/30: Youth at Tulsa Central 6:30-8:00 PM
1/31: Women's Meeting at Cheryl Kelley's

For more information on these events, click on the calendar below.

Monthly Calendar

2008
January 2008

2007
October 2007
March 2007
February 2007
January 2007

World Church Website

Year C Themes and Scriptures Advent 2006 through November 2007

Year C Worship Helps Advent 2006 through November 2007

10-Minute News Report

Power & Light for Adults