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April 11, 2018
a semi-monthly publication of
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
OKMULGEE, OKLAHOMA
This week I would like to share with you Michael Broyles’ bio so that you can get to know him a little
better. We are truly blessed to have Michael as our new Director of Music Ministries. I want to remind
you that this Sunday, April 15, we will be worshipping in a combined service at 11:00 a.m. in the Rowe
Family Life Center. The church will be providing the meat for the meal, but please bring your favorite
dish to pass. Following is Michael’s Bio.
Michael Broyles has been directing music groups since he was in the first grade, where he got his start as
leader of the Rhythm Band! He sang his first solo in church at the age of seven, and the Minister of
Music had to borrow the water fountain step stool to put behind the pulpit at the First Baptist Church!
His love of music enabled him to be in Hugo Junior High and High School choirs and bands, and his
ability to play piano allowed him to accompany solos, ensembles, weddings, church services, etc.
He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Music Education, Piano emphasis.
He has hours toward a Masters in Conducting, and he has studied at Silverlake College toward Kodaly
certification—a form of sight reading and music analysis.
He has taught in the Oklahoma City area school systems of Western Heights, Moore, Edmond, and Her-
itage Hall. He has been a professional staff singer at many churches in the OKC, Boston, Philadelphia,
and Fort Myers, FL areas. While in Boston, he was a singer in the Boston Symphony Orchestra choral
group —Tanglewood Festival Chorus, where he appeared on many televised shows with the BSO and
Boston Pops.
He is currently employed by Tulsa Opera as a director in the inaugural season of Raise Your Voice!,
where he oversees three middle school choirs as the TPS system strives to bring vocal music back into
the classroom. He is accompanist for the music program at Hale High School, and was recently a pro-
fessional Tenor at Trinity Episcopal, Tulsa.
He is the father of a very talented and successful OSU graduate—Elizabeth. She is currently living in
Boston and works in the fine dining industry.
Michael has expressed his excitement about assisting our church in worship experiences through music,
and we are so blessed God called this very talented person to share his gifts with God’s people in
Okmulgee. Come and enjoy music, food and fellowship next week to welcome him to the family!
In Christ’s Service,
Roland
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The Sanctuary and the Rowe Center are equipped with a hearing
assistance system. Please ask the sound booth
for a receiver.
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We believe everyone should have the chance
to explore the Christian faith, ask questions
and share their point of view.
Wednesday Evenings
through May 23, 2018
5:30 —7:30 pm; Meal & Bible Study
Rowe Family Life Center
UMM Dinner Club Thursday—April 19, 2018
At 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall
LEADERSHIP TEAM The Next Meeting:
THURSDAY, April 12th
Entire Team Meets
6:30 pm —8:00 pm
Special Speaker:
Justin Tokey
From Oklahoma United
Methodist Foundation
Combined Worship Service
followed by a Potluck Meal
Sunday, April 15th @ 11:00 a.m.
Come celebrate our new Music Director,
MICHAEL BROYLES
Bring your favorite dish to share!
(Meat provided by the church)
Equipment is provided and play is free. Please
join us on Thursday April 19th. We are having a
special Pickleball Event in Fellowship Hall from
5:00pm till 8:00pm.
Refreshments will be served!
Fun and Fitness for all ages!
Play is at First United Methodist Church located
at 8th and Seminole in Okmulgee. For more
information call 918-756-6083.
Leaders are Mary Howard and
Yankee Bill Nygard.
Student Ministry
News!
Crossfire Youth
Ministry
Children’s Church
Children’s Church will be held during the 11 o’clock service every Sunday during the month (except the 1st Sunday). The children are
learning and growing in their faith every week. If you have any ques-tions please see Jeana Robinson.
Thank you for
sharing your children!
Sunday School
Don’t forget! Children’s Sunday School every
Sunday at 10:00 am in the Children’s Building.
Friday Friends Every Friday
7:30am — 3:15pm Visit our website to enroll at www.fumcokmulgee.org
To register.
April 15th—5-7:30 Youth
April 22th—
10:30am—1:00pm
Mission Potato Bake
(in Fellowship Hall)
Followed that evening
by Youth @ 5-7:30pm
April 29th—5-7:30 Youth
Growing Together in Christ
as we Reach Out and Serve Others!
OUR PRESENCE
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the church office at 918-756-6083 or [email protected] Our Website: http://www.fumcokmulgee.org
STAFF: Bishop Jimmy Nunn, Oklahoma Conference Rev. Emery Mason, District Superintendent Rev. Roland Youngberg, Minister Jeana Robinson, Children’s Director Kendall Warren, Youth Director Susie Fuller, Secretary Michael Broyles, Music Director Corinne Pitts, Organist Marie Harris, Pianist Joy Crow, Nursery Coordinator Jack & Janel Wright, Custodians Helen Nygard, Pantry Coordinator
SPIRE NOTES
First United Methodist Church
302 S. Seminole
Okmulgee, OK 74447
PRAYER CONCERNS
Mae Arterbury Fred Burks Emma Grace Calle Wyatt Campbell Rachel Cockburn Jorene Coker Tanya Condren Clarence Cushiner Alice Dangott Loretta Danker Karen Davis Karena Driskill Marsha Fulton C.J. Grabo J. B. Graves Dr. Bill Grubbs & Family Sheryl Hale Bob Hart Family of Lloyed Hewwing, Father of Joyce Smith Carl Lee Amanda Bailey Leonard The Meeks Family Brenda Phillips Robert Roland
Evella Reagan David Reagor Kathy Riley Lisa Rogers Carol Spindle Jimmy Stephenson Family Mary Whittenburg’s Grand- daughter, Bryley Dixie Wilhite Andrea Wilson/Baby girl Continue to Remember: David Harris Dan Jones Maggie Malone Kenneth Mann Leota McGuire Bill Patterson Monica VonKettler’s Mother James Yeager Service Men & Women