Volume 35.06 March 24, 2013

Oak Hill United Methodist ChurchWhere everyone is a minister

7815 Highway 290 W. Austin, Texas 78736 512-288-3836 Pastors Jim Roberts, Pam Sheffield & Stella Burkhalter

Palm Sunday, March 248:45, 10:00 Pathways & 11:15

Worship ServicesPastor Jim Roberts &

Pastor Stella Burkhalter (10:00)“A Savior Comes”

Luke 19:28-40

Lay-Led Worship & Communion - 6:15 p.m.

March 27 - Labyrinth Walk (see p. 3)April 3 - Speaker: Diana Nelson

Easter Sunday, March 317:15 Sunrise, 8:45, 10:00 Pathways & 11:15

Worship ServicesPastor Jim Roberts & Pastor Stella Burkhalter (10:00)

“Freedom!” Luke 24:1-12

Part VI: Lenten Sermon Series: “From Captivity to Freedom”

EXPERI ENCEEASTER

Come Worship With Us!

Holy Week Worship and EventsPalm Sunday, March 21 - 8:45, 10 & 11:15 Worship Services

Maundy Thursday, March 28 - 7 p.m. Drama & CommunionGood Friday, March 29 - 7 p.m. Worship Service

Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 30 - 9 to 11 a.m.Easter Sunday, March 31 - 7:15, 8:45, 10:00 & 11:15 a.m.

Worship Services

at Oak Hill United Methodist Church

Is the Church Ready for the Next Step? Southwest Austin is booming! We have a great opportunity to reach more people for Christ and we would like to take our call seriously. Our long-term dreams include the possibility of additional buildings, new worship services, or even a satellite campus. You are invited to participate in an online survey which will give us a picture of where we are as a congregation and whether we are ready to start looking at next steps.

The most important part of our discernment process isn’t about the strategy to be used or the money to be spent, but about whether our congregation is ready to partner with God in such an endeavor. Your input is very valuable in setting the direction. To participate in the survey, click on the link in the church-wide e-mail you received, or go to http://readiness360.org/r360/survey_login.php. The church passcode is 16650899. Thank you for making the time to complete this important survey!

Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples and the first service of Holy

Communion. Our service will include special music, drama, a short meditation, and Holy Communion. Come remember, reflect, and celebrate communion

with us on this holy day.

Maundy Thursday, March 287:00 p.m. Worship Service - Rev. Suzanne Steves

Good Friday, March 297:00 p.m. Worship Service - The Passion of Jesus

The Chancel Choir - “Requiem” by John Rutter

Our PrayersTo see the full prayer list, please go to the church website

www.oakhillumc.org

Wednesday Night FelloWship MealMarch 27: Fried Chicken april 3: soup & salad

Why I Love Oak Hill United Methodist ChurchWhen it is cold and gloomy outside or problems have you feeling down in the dumps, there is nothing as soothing as a warm bowl of homemade soup to set you straight. Oak Hill UMC has always been like that pot of soup to us over the years. The church is the pot and the members are the ingredients to make the soup. The ingredients alone may be spicy like salt and pepper, offensive like onion, bitter like garlic, hard like a potato, and well, you get the idea. The finished product can be a gourmet delight. Soup can be made from anything, even leftovers. These ingredients are placed in a large pot and steeped with the love of Jesus Christ until they become one, then (served to) shared with others as needed. If the pot gets low, just add more ingredients. That is why we love OHUMC. ~ Jimmy Dunks

YOUR TRUSTEES AT WORKThe board of trustees is concerned about the safety of all who use the facilities of Oak Hill UMC. This month the trustees addressed two steep sidewalks: the new sidewalk from the parking lot of the main building to the children’s building and an old sidewalk leading to the front entrance of the main building. The trustees selected Corner Stone Construction Services (Contractor) to remove the steep sidewalk at the front of the main building and replace

it with a safe sidewalk having steps, landings, and railings. The work started on March 7 and was substantially completed on March 11. Additionally the Contractor constructed a partial swale to improve the drainage at the West side of the main building. Water has remained at that location after rains and during heavy rains has flowed into the main building. Regarding the new sidewalk to the children’s building, parents must escort their children to the front door of the chil-dren’s building and meet them at the front door at the end of the pre-school day. Because there is insufficient parking in front of the children’s building, parents use the parking lot for the main building and use the steep sidewalk to get to the front door of the children’s building. Unfortunately there are insufficient funds at this time to add parking for the children’s building or to replace the sidewalk with one having a steps, landings, and railings. As a temporary measure until there is a better solution, the trustees installed signs at the top and bottom of the new sidewalk, warning users that it is a steep sidewalk.

Ed Note: I made a mistake in crediting this article to Pastor Pam Sheffield in the previous issue, my apologies Jimmy! ~ Page Gordon

(Please contribute to the new series “Why I Love Oak Hill UMC”. To submit a letter, please contact the editor at cornerstone@oakhillumc.org).

Our Presence

Our Gifts

March 10, 2013General Fund $16,431.00Children’s Bldg. 379.45Haiti Missions 19.00

March 10 March 17 2012 2013 2012 2013Sunday School 231 198 294 252Worship 406 488 619 549

March 17, 2013General Fund $24,370.00Children’s Bldg. 4,056.50Haiti Missions 35.00Habitat 15.00Music Fund 1,425.00Endowment Fund 175.00Building Growth 25.00Memorial Fund 100.00

The family of Hop HopingardnerThe family of Ross KrugerThe family of Lisa WilsonThe family of V.J. DeArmond (Nancy Salley’s uncle)Paul & Diana Nelson joyfully announce finalization of Raven’s adoption and name change to Raven NelsonGeorge Oaks, brother of Valerie KollerPete Warren, grandfather of Kristin WrightLynne, neighbor of Nancy SalleySuzanne Perez, sister of Maria LongleyBess Kells, grandmother of Amber and Drew BadowskiGeorge Nelson, father of Jon NelsonAnn Ragland, mother of Rita WilsonRobie Clark, sister of Rita WilsonJeff Blanchard, brother of Clif BlanchardLydia PolomskiMary Nail, mother of Ramona Broughan and Nancy GoodhueConnie, daughter of Lucy CornellAmy ScottAll who serve in the militaryPeace and stability in the Middle EastThe unemployed, the homeless, and our country’s leaders

United Methodist WomenUMW Book Club

Our March UMW selection is One Simple Act: Discovering the Power of Generosity by Debbie McComber, who helps us become aware of how simple acts of generosity can lead to miraculous results for both the receiver and the giver. Our next meeting will be on Thursday morning, March 28, at 10:00 at Panera Bread on William Cannon. Please contact Diana Goodloe at 906-1931 or dianagoodloe@gmail.com if you have questions.

TWO SPECIAL INVITES FOR EVERYONE:#1 - Join those in our congregation who fast on Good Friday, a day of remembrance - the spiritual fast is a time to reconnect and remember - consider fasting for breakfast only, lunch only, during day light hours, or a full 36 hours beginning after dinner on Thursday until Saturday morning. While fasting please remember what Christ went though the day he was beaten, spit on, whipped, and nailed to cross - all out of love for all of us. During the fasting time you might consider being in prayer, reading scripture, or serving others.

#2 - Please join us at the next Men’s Breakfast Gathering, Saturday, March 30: 7:30 a.m. - coffee and fellowship8:00 a.m. - outstanding breakfast buffet, including meats, eggs, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, fresh fruit, yogurt and more. Break your fast with great food, fellowship, music, and an inspirational talk. Don

Inbody will be doing music along with being our guest speaker. Put it on your calendar now - all are welcome!

Church Women United MeetingOn Friday, April 5 at 9:30 a.m., the Church Women United will be meeting at St. John UMC, 2140 Allendale Dr. It will be an Ecumenical Development Forum, with the theme TBA. The service project will be collecting eye glasses and hearing aids. (Church Women United - http://www.churchwomen.org/) For more info, call Margaret Jones, 892-2048.

New Lectern Donation and DedicationOn Wednesday, March 13, the church officially dedicated a beauti-ful new lectern. The lectern was commissioned by Alana Oehler and given in memory of her friends Georgia Remeny and Dick Pewthers. As a UMW leader, Alana saw the need for a lectern in the Fellowship Hall. She decided this gift would be both a fitting way to honor her friends and an appropriate way to thank our congregation for the many prayers that were lifted up during the illnesses of these two people. Doug Moody built the lectern using wood salvaged from Mr. Pewthers’ workshop. The cross on the front is a rare mahogany.

(Founded in 1941, Church Women United (CWU) is a national volunteer Christian ecumenical women’s movement initiated and carried out by women in the United States and Puerto Rico. It is a movement that brings together women of diverse races, cultures and traditions in closer Christian fellowship, prayer, advocacy, and action for peace with justice in the world. CWU engages millions of women representing twenty-six supporting denominations and participating Christian women.)

Oak Hill UMC was well represent-ed March 14 with a delivery to the West Rural Community Center. Confirmand class members Bryce Turney, Natalie and Julian Haddad along with their moms Jenny Turney and Susan Haddad, and Adam Matustik filled the shelves of the West Rural food bank pantry. What a great way to spend a por-tion of their spring break.

Participate in the 24-Hour Prayer VigilPlease join the Prayer Discernment team in bathing Oak Hill United Methodist Church in prayer for 24 hours – what a wonderful and faith-filled way to bring us into our Easter services! In addition to a team of dedicated people walking the campus on Saturday, March 30, we want YOU to have the opportunity to pray for your church at a time and in a place that is best for you. You do not have to come to church to join the Prayer Vigil. Beginning at 7 a.m. on March 30 and ending at 7 a.m. on Easter Sunday, you can sign for one (or more!) 30-minute time slots. If you think that you can’t pray for 30 minutes, see the guidelines below that will help you fill that time and even more! Sign up on line through the church website, online in the Narthex after church services (Sundays March 17th and 24th), or on the poster in the Narthex (same Sundays). We believe in the power of prayer – won’t you join us?

Prayer Vigil GuidelinesBegin your prayer time by finding a quiet place, free from distractions and interruptions. If you would like, light a candle that will burn while you pray. Then, ask God to free your mind of thoughts and distrac-tions and guide you in your prayer. Spend a few moments in silent meditation, and then begin your prayer. Pray to God as if you a talking to a dear and trusted friend.

Pray for the church – ask God to bless the buildings with the presence of His Spirit at all times, especially during times of activity.

Pray for the pastors – ask for God to guide them and bless them, and for the pastors to be open for His word and message

Pray for the members of the congregation – those for whom you are able, individually by name. Ask God to bless each of them with health and happiness, and for them to be open to God’s will.

Pray for the groups and ministries of the church: Community Ministries, Adult Ministries, Music Ministries, Children’s Ministries, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, Youth Ministries, Stewardship, Stephen Ministers, Prayer Chain, Caring Ministries, Fellowship, Environmental Fellowship, Preschool, Young at Heart, Deaf Ministries, Trustees, SPRC, Church Council, Communications.

Pray for those on your heart – for joys for which to thank God and concerns for which to ask for God’s Grace.

Pray again for the church – for what/who we are today and for our future, and that in all we do and as we continue to grow that it will be God’s will, not our own, that will be our guide.

Remember, prayer can be in many forms – said out loud or silently, on your knees or sitting in a chair, in song or meditation – just remember to stay focused on God!

RECHARGELABYRINTH

Join Us and Walk the

Join us as we take the Wednesday evening ReCharge worship service outside to

meditate with music and candles in the beautiful energy of our sacred communal

space, the Oak Hill UMC Labyrinth. Communion will be served as walkers reach

the center.

Wednesday, March 276:15 p.m. at the Labyrinth

Donations accepted at entry

Walk On It And Find Rest For Your Soul

The Oak Hill UMC Labyrinth is located at the east end of the Children’s Building parking lot.

Order EASTER LILIES Today!As part of our Easter decorations, lilies will be placed in the sanctuary on Sunday, March 31. These may be given in honor or in memory of a loved one. The cost of each plant is $15.00. Orders must be placed by Sunday, March 24, 2013. The lilies may be taken from the sanctuary after the 11:15 a.m. service on Easter Sunday. Order forms are available at the Info booth.

RECHARGELABYRINTH Corner

First-Fifth Graders March 22-23

8:00 PM Friday to 8:00 AM SaturdayAn overnight event that will help children understand the importance of observing the Lenten season. Through study, music, activities, fellowship, and worship, children will explore the stories of Jesus, learn about places where Jesus’ ministry took place, and realize the significance of Jesus’ life on earth and his life with us now. We are using a curriculum for children book called The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus by Adam Hamilton. Registration is $25/child or $40/2 or more in the same family. For questions or more information, contact Children’s Director Suzanne Steves at suzanne@oakhillumc.org.

SUMMER FUN! *We are now taking registrations for Vacation Bible School

and Children’s Summer Camps.  Information and registration forms are available in the narthex, the church office, and in the

Children’s Building. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Ages 4- 4th grade. June 10-14 

MUSIC and DRAMA CAMP - 1st-8th grades. July 8-12 & 15-19 

CUB CAMP - Ages 3-6. August 5-9 

CARE CAMP - Before & after care is available for VBS, MaD and Cub camps.

For questions or more information, contact Children’s Director Suzanne Steves at suzanne@oakhillumc.org.

Online registration will be available soon.

LENTEN LOCK-IN

Spring Break at CAMP EAGLE   

On the Friday school released for Spring Break, 10 intrepid Oak Hill students, along with David Sheets, Todd Jones, and Dave Stewart, left the church for Camp Eagle and parts unknown. We stopped along the way to pick up some adults and students

from Dripping Springs UMC, and headed Southwest. We spent most of the next 60 or so hours hiking, rock-climbing, and spelunking all over the vast acreage that makes up Camp Eagle. We saw beautiful sunsets and sunrises, slept both warm and cold, worshipped with an unbelievable lightening storm backdrop, and bonded in incredible ways. As we were pushed past our limits by the Camp Eagle guides, Kel and Selena, we also experienced God’s nearness and a new depth of community. Our theme for the weekend was “Why Not You?”. During our worship times, we discussed the extraordinary exploits of a very ordinary Nehemiah, and the unbelievable mercy of God “crossing His arms”, much as Jacob did when he blessed Joseph’s sons.     After two and a half days of roughing it (I think if you sleep outside and carry all your food with you, that equals roughing it), we headed for San Antonio, the comforts of a LaQuinta and the extravagance of dinner at Fogo de Chau to celebrate all that we had experienced. It was an incredible weekend, and one that none of us will soon forget.

Easter Egg HuntEveryone’s invited! Saturday, March 30 - 9 to 11:00 a.m.

Please join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will be a jumpy house, face painting, petting zoo, crafts and food! All festivities will

take place in the Children’s building and the circle driveway in front of the sanctuary. Bring a friend; bring your Easter basket. Hunt times are

9:30 (1st - 5th grade) and 10:15 (Kinder and under). If you have questions, please contact Jenny Turney at

turney.jenny@gmail.com.

The Haiti team is heading out on April 6th....If anyone would like to help, the team would like to take the following with them: • Tarps (the platic kind...not canvas)• Soccer Balls• Double Length Jump Ropes• Games• Nutritious Snack Items• Health Kits (see below)Donation boxes will be in the Narthex, Coffee Lounge, adult ed build-ing and the office foyer through Easter Day. Health Kit ContentsThey are very specific about what should go into the health kits:• 1 hand towel 15” x 25” to 17”x 27” (kitchen cleaning and microfiber towels are not acceptable) • 1 washcloth • 1 comb, needs to be sturdy, no pocket combs or picks please, rattail combs and combs without handles are acceptable • 1 metal nail file or clipper, no emery boards please • 1 bath size soap • 3 oz. and larger sizes only all brands are acceptable, do not remove from original packaging • 1 toothbrush, adult size only, do not remove from original packaging • 6 adhesive bandages • ¾” to 1” size common household band aids • 1 plastic bag one gallon size, sealable bags only • 1 Small tube of toothpaste...make sure the expiration date has not passed.

Assembly DirectionsLay out the hand towel flat on a table. Lay the washcloth flat in the center of the hand towel. Place all remaining items on top of the wash cloth. Fold over the sides of the hand towel to cover all of the items. Fold over one end of the hand towel so that it covers all of the items. Grasp the bundle of items tightly and roll over the remainder of the hand towel tightly. Place the tightly rolled bundle in the plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag.

Important Notes• All items must be new.• Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used.• All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items – nothing more.• DO NOT include any personal notes, money or additional material in the kits.• It would be great if the kits could be put together, however if you have an abundance of soap or toothbrushes or bandaids, etc….the team will supplement and assemble the kits themselves.

Haiti Missionapril 6-13, 2013

The following individuals are planning their service: David Matustik, Rachel Matustik, Diana Nelson, Jon Nelson, Pastor Jim Roberts, Shannon Roberts, and Mike Manning and Doug Ragsdale, of Buda UMC. They ask for prayers as they prepare themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.

RADA Cutlery SaleA new order will be sent for Rada Cutlery and other Rada products on Monday, March 25th. If you wish to place an order, call Margaret Jones, 892-2048 or email margaretJ@austin.rr.com. Your items should be returned by April 1 at the latest. If you would like to see a catalog, please call and have one placed in your name tag folder. Or, you can go to the church web site at http://www.oakhillumc.org/grouplist.html#women and click on the Rada link – you will see the catalog in its entirety. Don’t forget that all of these sales benefit the UMW mission work, and they are very much appreciated by the OHUMW.

Alexander Henry Crutchfield - the son of Barry and Rachel Crutchfield, was baptised at the 10:00 worship service March 17, 2013. He was born September 18, 2010.

Leighton Scott Freel - daughter of Michael and

Jennifer Freel, was baptised at the 10:00 worship service

March 17, 2013. She was born October 29, 2012, 2010.

Oak Hill UMC Calendar of EventsFor the latest calendar info: www.oakhillumc.org/events.html

Babysitters are available for

these events. To secure a spot for your child, call Jennifer Barkis at 801-0269 at least 48 hours

in advance. You may also arrange for childcare for

other events, but please call at least two weeks

in advance.

Sunday, March 24 Palm Sunday 8:45 AM Early Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Pathways Worship Service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH11:15 AM Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 12:30 PM Youth Choir, A103 5:00 PM UMYF, Fellowship Hall 6:30 PM Maundy Thursday rehearsal, Sanctuary

Monday, March 25 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 6:30 PM Financial Peace, A206 7:00 PM Disciple I, A201 Disciple II, A203 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 meeting, Fellowship Hall Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary Tuesday, March 26 10:00 AM UMW Faith, Friends and Food, offsite 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 5:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 6:30 PM Maundy Thursday rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00 PM Lenten Study, A206 7:30 PM Reunion Group, A201

Wednesday, March 27 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 9:20 AM Tot-Smarts, A101 10:00 AM UMW Weds. AM Bible Study, A206 5:30 PM Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall Emmaus Group, A204 6:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Labyrinth Kingdom Cubs rehearsal, C107 Kingdom Kids rehearsal, CB-Great Rm Confirmation Class, A102 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study, Youth Lounge 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary Thursday, March 28 Maundy Thursday 8:50 AM Tai Chi, A201 9:00 AM Sunshine Class, Missions Building 9:30 AM Music Forever, A103 10:00 AM Hugs project, A203 Moms Club, A206 UMW Book Club, Panera Bread 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 Kindermusik, A103 7:00 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry, A102 Maundy Thursday Drama & Worship service, Sanctuary

Friday, March 29 Good Friday 7:00 AM Emmaus Reunion Group, A102 10:00 AM Knitting Class, A102 10:30 AM Kindermusik, A103 7:00 PM Good Friday Worship Service

Saturday, March 30 8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast, Fellowship Hall 9:00 AM Easter Egg Hunt, campus/playground 9:30 AM Reunion Group, A102 10:00 AM Handbell rehearsal, Sanctuary Sunday, March 31 Easter Sunday 7:15 AM Sunrise Worship Service, outside cross 8:45 AM Early Worship Service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM Pathways Worship Service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH11:15 AM Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary Sunday School, Adult Ed. Bldg., Children’s Bldg., FSH 12:30 PM Youth Choir, A103 5:00 PM UMYF, Fellowship Hall

Monday, April 01 (Church office closed) 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 6:30 PM Financial Peace, A206 7:00 PM Disciple I, A201 Disciple II, A203 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #505 meeting, Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, April 02 9:15 AM Moms Club, A201-202 9:30 AM UMW Board meeting, A206 10:00 AM UMW Faith, Friends and Food, offsite 11:00 AM Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary 11:30 AM Endowment meeting, Parlor, A102 5:30 PM Kids Acting, A103 5:45 PM Yoga Class, A201-202 6:30 PM Stephen Ministry meeting, A203-204 7:00 PM Mom2Mom group, Parlor 7:30 PM Reunion Group, A201 Wednesday, April 03 9:00 AM Kid’s Day Out, C108 9:20 AM Tot-Smarts, A101 10:00 AM UMW Weds. AM Bible Study, A206 5:30 PM Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall Emmaus Group, A204 6:00 PM Chancel Choir rehearsal, A103 Cub Scout leadership meeting, A201 6:15 PM RECHARGE worship service, Sanctuary Kingdom Cubs rehearsal, C107 Kingdom Kids rehearsal, CB-Great Rm Confirmation Class, A102 6:30 PM Youth Bible Study, Youth Lounge 8:00 PM Praise Band rehearsal, Sanctuary

Information Desk Volunteers Needed  We need a few more people to serve at the Info Desk during the 11:15 service. It’s a lot of fun as you get to meet and visit with our wonderful members, visitors and new members. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jo Ruffcorn at  444-5397 or Mommaruff@aol.com or Susan McBride at 301-3385, email maddgin@austin.lrr.com.

Oak Hill United Methodist Church7815 Highway 290 WestAustin, TX 78736www.oakhillumc.org

The Cornerstone issue Submission Deadline April 7 March 29 April 21 April 12

The Cornerstone (USPS 012-959) is published by Oak Hill United Methodist Church at 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX 78736. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Cornerstone, 7815 Hwy. 290 W., Austin, TX 78736. This newsletter issues semi-monthly. Subscription rate: $12/year. OHUMC office hours are 9 a.m. -5 p.m. M-Th and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Submit announcements and articles to cornerstone@oakhillumc.org. Ministers All members of Oak Hill UMCPastors Jim Roberts Pam Sheffield Stella BurkhalterChildren’s Ministries Asst. Jennifer BarkisFinancial Administrator Angie BraggDirector of Adult Ministries Sharon DouglassDirector of Communications Page GordonPathways Worship Leader Greg GrahamAssistant Choir Director Diana Hopkins Handbell Choir Director Cathy IngersollCustodian Billie MooreFacilities Administrator Charles MooreDirector of Music Ministries Suzanne PenceOrganist Hyojin SongDirector of Children’s Ministries Suzanne Steves Director of Youth Ministries Dave StewartOffice Manager Tracy StewartDirector, Kid’s Day Out Rita WilsonDirector of Pre-School Ministries Kristin Wright

Women’s Walk to Emmaus #1707 is Austin sponsored and is May 2-5 at Camp Young Judaea in Wimberly. For more information talk to someone who has been on a walk or Jan & George Kennebeck (263-5701). Diane Merwarth, from OHUMC, will be on the team. Applications are on the Emmaus bulletin board in the Fellowship hall facing the parking lot.

Habitat for Humanity Methodist Build The raising of the walls for the Sanchez-Orta house on March 16 was a great success. The house is now fully framed! Twelve of our own helped with the hard work, and we were rewarded mid-day with a fabulous lunch provided by the Regenerates Sunday School Class. We have two more OHUMC work days, April 13th and May 11th. We have a full complement of workers signed up for May 11th but need two more for April 13th (contact Jerry Morford at jmorford@austin.rr.com or 301-3738 if you would like to volunteer). The Open Door Sunday School Class will provide lunches on April 27th. As mentioned in the last Cornerstone, our Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on March 2 netted $1,100. Our total fundrais-ing now stands at $5,500. This is really good, although our goal this year is $10,000. Please consider donating additional funds to reach our goal. You can do this by placing a donation in the offering plate during Sunday services. Make checks out to “OHUMC” with “Habitat for Humanity” in the memo line or place cash in an offering envelope and label it “Habitat for Humanity.” We are building the house for Odalys Sanchez-Orta and her two children (Hersey, who is 11 years old and Yemicel, who is 20 years old); see photo. They waited several years before being ac-cepted by the Cuban immigration program to come to the United States. Odalys says, “In Cuba we lived hand-to-mouth, our wages were the very bare minimum, but we had to learn to adjust.” About the apartment they live in now, “There are severe maintenance problems and nothing feels like ours, the apartment we live in has been lived in by so many other people.” The family is thrilled to be accepted by Habitat for Humanity and is anxious to help build their house.We also need your continued prayers for the success of the Methodist build.