announcements
HELPING OUR NEW NEIGHBORS MOVE IN
Our "official" period of moving students is coming to an end with no additional requests in the pipeline. It's not about the numbers, but it's good to know what's been done. (Especially if we do this again.) From the end of May through the end of August, as a church, we assisted 37 households representing 56 individuals, provided 27 housewarming gifts, and saw around half of those we assisted at the garage sale. Our three smallest moves consisted of a single mattress, a single couch, and a couple of suitcases, respectively. Our largest moves involved 3-4 truckloads and consisted of what we might consider a 'typical' household move. At least one person has started attending UHBC (a believer from Ghana) and we learned several others who we helped are already connected to Hands Abroad. Four dinner invitations were extended as a 'thank-you' giving a couple of us the opportunity to break bread with those we met.
Not counted among these, and I call a nice cherry on top, was the opportunity to help move a family within UHBC.
From here, I am hoping to approach various groups at church (or the church as a whole), the DO Group, the Men's Tuesday Bible Study Group, and the Baking Ladies as I've come to call them, to ask them for ideas about what we could do to follow up and continue to foster relationships with our new friends.
Thank you for the many roles you have played to support this effort. From helping manage communication to being hands-on and helping with the actual moves. It was a good summer project!
Our "official" period of moving students is coming to an end with no additional requests in the pipeline. It's not about the numbers, but it's good to know what's been done. (Especially if we do this again.) From the end of May through the end of August, as a church, we assisted 37 households representing 56 individuals, provided 27 housewarming gifts, and saw around half of those we assisted at the garage sale. Our three smallest moves consisted of a single mattress, a single couch, and a couple of suitcases, respectively. Our largest moves involved 3-4 truckloads and consisted of what we might consider a 'typical' household move. At least one person has started attending UHBC (a believer from Ghana) and we learned several others who we helped are already connected to Hands Abroad. Four dinner invitations were extended as a 'thank-you' giving a couple of us the opportunity to break bread with those we met.
Not counted among these, and I call a nice cherry on top, was the opportunity to help move a family within UHBC.
From here, I am hoping to approach various groups at church (or the church as a whole), the DO Group, the Men's Tuesday Bible Study Group, and the Baking Ladies as I've come to call them, to ask them for ideas about what we could do to follow up and continue to foster relationships with our new friends.
Thank you for the many roles you have played to support this effort. From helping manage communication to being hands-on and helping with the actual moves. It was a good summer project!
Please note that the church office will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. There will also be no children's church on Sunday, September 6th, as we take time to rest and enjoy the holiday weekend with our families.
HELP US WELCOME OUR GUESTS
On Sunday morning, we encourage everyone who is able to arrive a little earlier than usual and park in the large parking lot by the McKnight Center at the corner of 3rd and Hester. This will allow us to reserve our closer parking spaces for our guests and senior adults, helping make it easier and safer for them to get into the building.
These may seem like small things, but they are simple ways we can show grace, kindness, and hospitality to everyone who walks through our doors. We are looking forward to a wonderful Sunday together. Remember, we can be known for what we love and not for what we hate.
On Sunday morning, we encourage everyone who is able to arrive a little earlier than usual and park in the large parking lot by the McKnight Center at the corner of 3rd and Hester. This will allow us to reserve our closer parking spaces for our guests and senior adults, helping make it easier and safer for them to get into the building.
These may seem like small things, but they are simple ways we can show grace, kindness, and hospitality to everyone who walks through our doors. We are looking forward to a wonderful Sunday together. Remember, we can be known for what we love and not for what we hate.
YOUTH Announcements
See You At The Pole is September 23rd - Meet other students at your school's flagpole before the morning bell for a time of prayer.
We are going skiing again over spring break. We have a few open spots available if anyone is interested; have them contact jake@uheights.org or 405-714-2328.
See You At The Pole is September 23rd - Meet other students at your school's flagpole before the morning bell for a time of prayer.
We are going skiing again over spring break. We have a few open spots available if anyone is interested; have them contact jake@uheights.org or 405-714-2328.
SENIOR ADULTS & ALL WITH FREE TIME!
Wednesday, Sept 9 ▪ 1pm
Join us for our first fall event! Brad Jackson will share about his experiences on the Panama mission trip, with other team members possibly joining him. Coffee and dessert will be provided in the fellowship hall. Please RSVP to the church office by September 7.
Wednesday, Sept 9 ▪ 1pm
Join us for our first fall event! Brad Jackson will share about his experiences on the Panama mission trip, with other team members possibly joining him. Coffee and dessert will be provided in the fellowship hall. Please RSVP to the church office by September 7.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Mark your calendars for our churchwide BBQ right after the service! We're firing up the grills and it's the perfect chance to grab a plate, pull up a chair, and get to know some faces you may not have met yet. Come hungry, come ready to connect, and let's spend the afternoon together as a church family.
Mark your calendars for our churchwide BBQ right after the service! We're firing up the grills and it's the perfect chance to grab a plate, pull up a chair, and get to know some faces you may not have met yet. Come hungry, come ready to connect, and let's spend the afternoon together as a church family.
NEW TO UHBC?
Interested in becoming a member? Join Pastor Rodney in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, September 20 at 9:15am to learn more about UHBC and get membership information.
Interested in becoming a member? Join Pastor Rodney in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, September 20 at 9:15am to learn more about UHBC and get membership information.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Join us in the fellowship hall for our church conference and potluck. We'll gather right after the service to discuss church business together, and we'd love for you to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Good food, good fellowship, and a chance to stay in the loop on what's happening at UHBC.
Join us in the fellowship hall for our church conference and potluck. We'll gather right after the service to discuss church business together, and we'd love for you to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Good food, good fellowship, and a chance to stay in the loop on what's happening at UHBC.
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, November 7th | doors open at 9:30am
Ladies, please join us this year for a tradition that has gone on for ages! We will have music, brunch and a guest speaker.
Tickets will be available for purchase in October.
Saturday, November 7th | doors open at 9:30am
Ladies, please join us this year for a tradition that has gone on for ages! We will have music, brunch and a guest speaker.
Tickets will be available for purchase in October.
▪ MISSION ▪
HANDS ABROAD
For the past 50 years U.H.B.C. has had an outreach program to spouses of international students called Hands Abroad. It began in the fall of 1976 because a few women church members saw the need for friendship in the international community at O.S.U. The objectives of Hands Abroad were written in the following statement: “We in Stillwater have been given a unique opportunity to experience and encourage global understanding through interaction with the OSU international community. Hands Abroad was created with the hope that through our love for God and other people, we would be able to use the talents and abilities God has given us to reach out in friendship to women from around the world.”
Our current mission statement reads:
“Our mission is to demonstrate the love of Christ to every person attending Hands Abroad. As H.A. teachers, we want to live out our faith by loving international men and women with the love of Christ. ‘Rather, as it is written, “Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.” Romans 15:21b
‘The whole church taking the whole gospel to the whole world.’ Jeff Lewis” Hands Abroad meets weekly during the fall and spring semesters offering three levels of English, as well as, conversational English, sewing, crochet and cooking classes. Midway through the two- hour classes we meet in F.H. for refreshments before returning to our classes. Every international is offered a Bible in their language. Those wanting to learn about the Bible meet at a separate time during the week with one of the volunteers. Many conversations have been had over the years and some have decided to follow Jesus.
Most years we have 18-20 countries from five of the seven continents. Pray for us as we begin classes September 10 at 9 am. Pray for our volunteers to have opportunities to share their faith and for the nursery to be calm and peaceful. Thank you for your support and encouraging words.
For the past 50 years U.H.B.C. has had an outreach program to spouses of international students called Hands Abroad. It began in the fall of 1976 because a few women church members saw the need for friendship in the international community at O.S.U. The objectives of Hands Abroad were written in the following statement: “We in Stillwater have been given a unique opportunity to experience and encourage global understanding through interaction with the OSU international community. Hands Abroad was created with the hope that through our love for God and other people, we would be able to use the talents and abilities God has given us to reach out in friendship to women from around the world.”
Our current mission statement reads:
“Our mission is to demonstrate the love of Christ to every person attending Hands Abroad. As H.A. teachers, we want to live out our faith by loving international men and women with the love of Christ. ‘Rather, as it is written, “Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.” Romans 15:21b
‘The whole church taking the whole gospel to the whole world.’ Jeff Lewis” Hands Abroad meets weekly during the fall and spring semesters offering three levels of English, as well as, conversational English, sewing, crochet and cooking classes. Midway through the two- hour classes we meet in F.H. for refreshments before returning to our classes. Every international is offered a Bible in their language. Those wanting to learn about the Bible meet at a separate time during the week with one of the volunteers. Many conversations have been had over the years and some have decided to follow Jesus.
Most years we have 18-20 countries from five of the seven continents. Pray for us as we begin classes September 10 at 9 am. Pray for our volunteers to have opportunities to share their faith and for the nursery to be calm and peaceful. Thank you for your support and encouraging words.