LAKESIDE STAFFPastor ......................Rev. Mark RickmanMusic Director ..................... Jason GrifePianist ............................ Corie MelaughYouth Director ................Lauryn SchmittYouth Director .................. Lanc SchmittAdmin. Assistant .................. Randy RiceNursery Attendant ..........Patsy KouhdariNursery Attendant ........... Deanna Bond

LAKESIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH2925 NW 66th Street, OKC, OK 73116

405-843-5777lakesideumc@coxinet.net

web: lakesideumcokc.ning.com

September 2012FROM THE PASTOR

Lowering Our Standards

This summer, as a graduation gift for my youngest son, Daniel, (and belated graduation gifts for my other sons, Jeffrey and Jared), I col-lected over 200 articles that I’ve written for various church newsletters over the years and self-published them as a book (with an additional book for my mother – you know mothers). I felt a little pretentious doing it, but I wanted my sons to have something on their bookshelves they felt guilty about never reading.

It made me think about the agony of writing some of those articles. There was always the mixed blessing of a deadline; the article had to be ready whether or not I was feeling “inspired.” Some articles came rather easily; many did not. Often, it required me to write a word, or two, then five, and then, surprise, something like an article surfaced. It reminds of a comment attributed to the poet William Stafford. Asked if he had ever experienced ‘writer’s block,’ Stafford replied that if he ever felt writer’s block coming on, he simply lowered his standards.

Maybe we expect too much; maybe our “standards” work against us. Paralysis often sets in when we aren’t sure of the path ahead. Fear of making some kind of misstep can keep us firmly rooted in place. But we forget we do not journey alone. Maybe some light will be given along the way; maybe God will open a path to us that we can’t yet see. Maybe I don’t have to know everything before I begin.

So we begin where we are. We take the next step. I assist the woman in need. I forego the treat and share what I have. I go to the Bible study. I volunteer at Skyline or the Food Bank. I write another sentence. I take the risk. I pray.

– Mark

Ellie May ............................... 02 Cindy Brown ......................... 06 Belinda King .......................... 07 Shane Koudari ....................... 08 Kristin Geist .......................... 09 Susan Jones ............................ 10 Todd Burkhead ...................... 10 Anna Smith ............................ 16 Barbara Harris ....................... 23 Trent Williams ....................... 24 Barbara Laws ......................... 28 Pat Donnelly .......................... 30

September Birthdays

Daryl Hoel Sylvia Frank

Christel Murdock and Tina and Erik

Darlene HarrisEarlene Morgan Linda Coffman Pat Livingston

Bishop Hayes Returning For Third Term

A tradition was upended at the South Central Jurisdictional (SCJ) Conference, meeting in Oklahoma City on July 18-21. Since 1980, every bishop assigned to the Oklahoma Area served here a total of eight years (two terms). Until now. Late on July 20, the jurisdiction extended for a third term the as-signment of Bishop Robert E. Hayes Jr. Thus his leadership will span

12 years in the Oklahoma and Okla-homa Indian Missionary Conferences (OIMC). The term begins Sept. 1. Oklahomans rose, cheering and clap-ping, when the announcement was made about 11:30 p.m. Beaming, the bishop and Dee Hayes, his wife, flashed thumbs-up from the plenary stage in Cox Convention Center. A short time later, the flock gathered around their shepherd family, laying hands on them and praying.

Bishop Hayes rejoices late July 20.

Thank you to the twenty- two people who signed up to give blood. Twenty

units of blood will be available to save lives because of generous Lakesiders.

This is just another way to be serving people in God’s world. THANK YOU!!!!

DRIVER NEEDED Ani Brady needs a part-time driver; 8:00 – 5:00 three days a week. $9.00 per hour, plus mileage. Interested? Call 522-3373

Thank You Sara Beth and I were humbled by your generous gift in honor of our new life together. The fact that this was given despite never having met us compounds the compliment. We are honored. With your blessing and the bless-ings of other caring Christian broth-ers and sisters, we know that we will be enabled to give glory to God in our marriage. We thank you for your gift and ask for your prayers as we begin our new life together. Yours in Christ, Jeffrey & Sara Beth Rickman

Please contact A.M. Nowlin with prayer requests and updates. (843-6811)OR

Use prayer request card located in sanctuary seat back

Don’t forget our fund-raising Garage Sale in September. We still need your help! Please start cleaning out your garages, cabinets, closets for items to donate for the garage sale. Don’t wait until the last minute, bring them to the church now. We have set up a corner in the Share Class Sunday School room to store these items until the sale. We do not have any exact date for the garage sale yet. We are going to wait for the weather to cool down. If you have something large to donate and need help getting it to the church, please let us know. Remember the more antiques, collectibles, furniture, baby items and oth-er cool stuff you donate, the more funds we can raise. These funds will be used for general operating costs of the church. - Ginny Evans and Kristi Smith

GREETERS & USHERS

LAKESIDE GARAGE SALE

NEWS FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

5-WEEK STUDY BEGINNING SOON

.RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

The LAKESIDER 2925 NW 66th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Have you checked our Giving Tree lately? We started off strong, but we still have many leaves that need “adopting.” We have a long way to go to meet our apportion-ments this year! Please be generous and help us fund these vital ministries!!

9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship 5:00 pm Youth Group 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship Noisy Offering

9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship 1:30 - 3:00 pm Mark’s Study Group 5:00 pm Youth Group

9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship 4:30 - 6:00 pm Mark’s Study Group 5:00 pm Youth Group 9:30 am All Church Break-fast and combined-Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship 4:30 - 6:00 pm Mark’s Study Group

4:00 pm - Worship Planning

4:00 pm - Worship Planning

6:30 pm - Finance Meeting 7:00 pm AA

7:00 pm AA

5:30 pm Missions 6:00 pm Bells Prac.7:00 pm Choir Prac.

6:00 pm-Bells Prac.7:00 pm-Choir Prac.

6:00 pm Bells Prac.7:00 pm Choir Prac.

7:30 pm Methodist Men’s Breakfast

6:30 pm - Admin. Council Meeting 7:00 pm AA

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Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

6:00 pm-Bells Prac. 7:00 pm-Choir Prac.

7:00 pm - AA

1:30 - 3:00 Hearing Loss As-sociation 6:30 pm - Cabaret Fundraiser

6:30 pm - Cabaret Fundraiser

LABOR DAY Office Closed

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Tuesday

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5:00 pm Youth Group

First Day of Fall

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PATRIOT DAY

5:00 pm Youth Group