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The University Place Christian Vol. LIV, No. 19 Enid, Oklahoma September 11, 2020

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 IS

Don’t Just Remember 9/11; Patriot Day is a national observance that Take a Gander at Gander honors the memory of those who were killed in the Harold Hatt . It was first observed in 2002, after the proclamation by President George W. Bush. Gander is a town located in the Canadian Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. With a population of a little On September 11, 2001 al-Qaeda launched a series of over 11,500, Gander is a little less than 1/4th the size of Enid. coordinated terrorist attacks upon the United States, However, unlike Enid, it has an international airport. Many of killing almost 3,000 people. In the immediate aftermath the streets in Gander are named after aviators, including of the tragic events, President proclaimed September Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, and 14, 2001 as a National Day of Prayer and Remem- Chuck Yeager. In earlier days, the Gander airport was a brance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on refueling stop for transatlantic aircraft flights and at one time September 11, 2001. A year later, September 11 was it was the largest airport in the world. Gander International made a national day of mourning referred to as Patriot Airport still plays an important role as an emergency landing Day. This observance has been proclaimed annually since 2002. point for flights which encounter medical or mechanical crises. And that is what leads us to the reason why observ- In 2009, President rededicated it as ing 9/11 should include taking a gander at Gander. Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remem- On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, all North brance. It is not a public holiday therefore government American was closed by the United States Federal offices, educational institutions and businesses do not Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport . This close on this day. On Patriot Day, the national flag is was part of Operation , launched in response flown at half-mast on all United States government to four coordinated suicide plane attacks against the US by Al buildings and establishments. Individuals are also Qaida terrorists. encouraged to display flags on their homes. What would incoming flights do? 38 civilian and 4 A moment of silence is traditionally observed at 8:46 military flights, with a total of more than 6,600 passengers AM. Many organizations and establishments hold and crew, were ordered to land at Gander International Air- memorial ceremonies to honor the victims of 9/11. port. The passengers were distraught, exhausted, and hun- gry, but they had to remain on the plane for about 24 hours while security checked through all of the baggage. When they did get off, since airspace could not be opened up for about a THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP week, a long and tedious stay in the airport awaited them. Preacher: Gene Spillman Or so they thought. However, while they were en- Worship Leader: Charlie Jones during their ordeal, the citizens of Gander were organizing Elder: Harold Hatt their welcome. They would be there to greet the passengers Liturgist: Robert Smith and crew as they deplaned not only with a magnificent feast, Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31; plus clothing and toiletries for their unexpected stay, but also with a welcome to stay in their homes. In these homes they Psalm 114 or Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21; had access to television so they could follow the news and to Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 computers and email so they could stay in touch with their families. And believe it or not, members of the local bus drivers union, who were on strike, left their picket lines so SEPTEMBER 20 IN WORSHIP they could provide transportation. The story of Gander’s overwhelmingly generous Preacher: Harold Hatt hospitality inspired a book, “The Day The World Came to Worship Leader: Harold Hatt Town,” a radio play, “The Day the Planes Came,” a TV movie, Elder: Laurel Arnold “Diverted,” and a Broadway musical, “.” Liturgist: Martha Hatt The people of Gander often go unmentioned, but as Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15; we remember the 19th anniversary of 9/11, we really should Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; take a gander at Gander. These good Canadians were Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 modern day versions of the Good Samaritan. WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE --- UPCC . STEWARDSHIP CORNER While there is no member alive today who remembers the struggle and the passage of the 19th Amendment What are the REWARDS for Stewardship? giving women the right to vote in the USA elections after August 26, 1920, some do remember the struggle WE SEEK NO “REWARDS” for our stewardship; for equal status in UPCC politics. we do it with the JOY OF SERVING GOD.

. From its beginning in 1908 women have played an im- Yet we know that God does reward stewards by filling portant part in the work and ministry of UPCC. In their needs in life; by giving new opportunities to care, terms of acknowledged leadership, the hallmarks have to share, to participate in the wholeness of life. been less dramatic. . Stewardship is the responsibility of the Christian life, At the 50th Anniversary 1962-1963, the booklet noted a making our prayers, worship, study of the Scriptures, woman as Board Secretary, otherwise men on the Exec- Christian action truly SINCERE. utive Committee. There were 25 Elders – all men; 34 male Deacons (including one “Jerry Galbreath”) and 7 -Stewardship and You, 1974 Channing L. Bete Co. Inc. Deaconesses – all women; staff included “Student As- sistant Jerry Galbreath” --- 3 men; 3 women. .

By the end of that decade (1969), Agnes Henderson Health Concerns: ”Miss Missions” – was listed as the only female El- Dick Duckworth, hospice; Miles der. Two years later, Esta Danforth, Mildred Dalrym- ple and Ruth Ferguson were added as Elders. By 1977- Hardage, Bass; Myle McVickers, 78, Elders included six (6) women Elders: Anne An- back surgery recovery; Jerre derson, Esther Bonham, Martha Hatt, Elma Jewell Lollman; Julie Torson; Carol Moore, Gladys Russell and Betty Wolfe. No “issues” Rooney, Dottie Harkin’s niece, were raised in these additions in Board Minutes. hospitalized again; Gordon Epps; Nancy Agard, . Besides the female Church Secretaries and Organists, hospice; Ann Harkin, Dottie Harkin’s sister-in- the first female professional clergy-type was Bess Nes- law,; Arline Walters, Laurel Arnold’s sister; tor [ Mrs. Robert - ] Director of Religious Education / Patricia Acevedo, Dottie Harkin’s niece, cancer; Director of Christian Education in 1957 (During my Forrest Ridgeway, Cynthia Smith’s brother, can- time at UPCC), She was followed by Diane Stein in cer; Tena Ruggia; Helen Day; Ken Smith, cancer; 1971-72, Carolyn Baker in 1972-73, and Ann Dyer Beth Smith; Jim Byers, Charlie Jones’ cousin; 1980-83, as Student Associates, then Ann Dyer became Connie, Robert Smith’s friend, Alzheimer’s; David Associate Minister in 1985-87. Linda Sherry was a & Donna Mellott, Robert Smith’s friends, both Seminary Intern in 1996-98, as was Jackie Mares in cancer; Dillard Moore, Robert Smith’s cousin 1999-2000. . Other: Hurricane Laura victims; Family of Bea Maribeth Blackman Sexton-Westerfield became the Simpson, loss of loved one; Family of Dell Ray first female, full-time Pastor in January 1989 --- 81 Nichols, Jackie Egelston’s brother, loss of loved years after founding. There were some expressed “reservations” expressed at the hiring and subsequent- one; School children, teachers & staff; Family of ly. She served until May 1996, then, following my Mary McLean, loss of loved one; Linda Bair; time, two female Pastors followed: one “of col- Health Care Personnel (Leslie Robinson, Robert & or” (Thelma Chambers-Young), then Devon Leslie Cynthia Smith’s daughter; Alex Smith, Robert & McAnally. And so, there is our “Women’s Suffrage Cynthia Smith’s grandson; Shelby Ramirez, History”! Rebecca Trebilcock’s daughter, & Earl Dethloff, Jerry Ray Galbreath, Archivist DeeDee’s (Arnold) husband); President Trump, all national leaders; governors and all state leaders;

AUGUST 2020 CDC and those working on a vaccine; Wakita Christian Church, Wakita, and First Christian LOCAL OUTREACH Church, Perry, Northwest Area Churches Praying SECOND MILE for Churches CLOTHING CLOSET Persons Clothing Obtained for = 109 Total Items Taken = 672 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to Grow your compassion A global pandemic means the poor. that people are in need close to home and around the world. Luke 4:18-22A

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