THE SPIRE News of New Haven United Methodist Church “Making Disciples for Jesus Christ in the world, by being God’s Love in Action” 5603 S. New Haven Avenue, Tulsa, OK. 74135 918-743-6491 VOLUME XXVII Number 14 April 14, 2017 This past Cindy’s Chalkboard Sunday we began Holy Week - the been in the dark places, until Good Friday is a religious holi- journey to you’ve seen what seems to be day that commemorates the the cross. the triumph of evil, the triumph crucifixion of Jesus Christ and As our children came down the of sin and brokenness, and fi- his death at Calvary. We ob- aisle waving their palm branch- nally the triumph and tragedy serve this day during Holy es during worship, we were re- of death that wasn’t deserved. Week on the Friday preceding minded of Jesus’ joyful entry The crucifixion was simply the Easter Sunday. You may also into Jerusalem. The streets end of the beginning. have heard the name Good Holy Week Explanation were lined with people excited Before we celebrate the risen Friday by the names of “Holy to see Jesus! This event is Christ on Easter Sunday, we Friday”, “Great Friday”, “Black mentioned in all four Gospels. have the opportunity to witness Friday”, or “Easter Friday.” Our what transpired between Palm Good Friday service will take We know, however, that there Sunday and Easter morning. place at 6:30 pm on April 14th were hard events ahead. It in the Sanctuary. Directly after would be easy to just skip over Maundy Thursday, also known that service, we will walk the them and go straight to the cel- as “Holy Thursday,” commemo- cross to the outside church ebration of Easter... But I don’t rates the sharing of the Last yard. believe you can really under- Supper with Jesus and the stand and appreciate Easter Apostles. We will re-enact this Our journey has begun. Let us until you’ve been to the cross. meal on Thursday April 13th, make our way to cross togeth- You can’t appreciate the power at 6:30 pm with the service of er. - Pastor Cindy of the resurrection until you’ve Holy Communion. Bright Sunday (Holy Humor) Sunday April 23rd!! If you haven’t experienced it Eastern Orthodox tradition of nics to celebrate Jesus' victory yet, you will have another continuing to spread the JOY of over death. chance to witness our annual Easter in the ongoing celebra- “Holy Humor Sunday”! It’s tion of Jesus’ resurrection. On this Holy Humor Sunday”, called “Bright Sunday,” and it’s we will have a special “shared” coming to you in worship on For centuries in all Christian message and a worship bulle- April 23rd (the Sunday after faith traditions, the week follow- tin that will make you smile. Easter!). ing Easter Sunday was ob- Join us for lots of laughter and served as the "days of joy and fun. Celebrate the Risen Christ Bright Sunday comes from the laughter" with parties and pic- with us! The Annual Friends of Children UNITED METHODIST CAMPGROUND Banquet and Centennial Celebration PRESENTS Saturday, April 29, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. GOSPEL FEST IV National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum AND SILENT AUCTION 1700 Northeast 63rd Street SUNDAY, APRIL 23RD 4:00 PM SILENT AUCTION Oklahoma City, OK 5:00 PM SHOWTIME! Attire: Semi-Formal Keynote Speaker: Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Renowned Featuring - Olympic gold medalist and Youth Advocate ETERNITY Tickets and Tables may be purchased online at circleofcare.org or by calling 405-530-2078. SOUND DECISION TULSA FOUNDERS CHORUS TULSA METRO SOUND NEW STUDY “CHRISTIANITY’S FAMILY TREE” Memorial Drive UMC 7903 E. 15th St. Tulsa, OK BEGINS SUNDAY, APRIL 23 9:45 AM IN THE GYM DISCIPLE PATHWAY CONFERENCE ROUNDTABLE CONNECTION CLAREMORE FUMC 9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM $15. per person covers lunch and event Using Adam Hamilton’s book “Christianity’s Family Tree,” we will explore the major be- GUEST SPEAKERS: liefs of other denominations to see what we can learn that will strengthen our own Chris- Michelle Kirby, Associate Director of Disciple- tian faith. Tapping in on the diversity of our ship at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas group, weekly class discussion will be lead by different class members as they share their Rev. Jeff Kirby, Minister of Discipleship at own religious upbringing experiences. If you The United Methodist Church of the Resurrec- are not already connected to a small group tion, Leawood, Kansas on Sunday mornings, please join us on April Derrek Belase, Director for Discipleship for the 23rd for brunch and an introduction to our Oklahoma Conference new study. For more information, contact Robin Stevens at [email protected]. Register online: https://okumc.reg.brtapp.com/ DiscipleshipPathwayConference Corner Finalizing & Blessing the “Crosses of Love” Mission 65 BASKETS WERE DELIVERED TO RESTORE HOPE AND 10 BASKETS GIVEN TO HOMEBOUND MEMBERS Opportunities of the Week April Birthdays ATTENDANCE APRIL 9, 2017 8. Doris Foster 13. Lindsay Morgan Worship Services 15.Jessie Myers 8:45 am: 64 11:00 am: 111 16. Denny Beebe Total:175 David Jaeger 17. Louise Boyd 21. Adriaan Duiveman Sunday School Adults-58 Mel Remondet Youth-8 22 Patrick Grafton Children-8 25. Eileen Walker Day School Chapel-83 SUNDAY, APRIL 16 EASTER Terry Tyler 6:30 am Easter Sunrise Service 26. Kaelen Terry 8:45 am Contemporary Worship Bailey Sartain 9:45 am Sunday School 28. Betty Barton ADULT CLASSES 9:45 am Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Becky Puryear Come join us at 9:45 am! 11:00 am Traditional Worship MONDAY, APRIL 17 Room 185: Discovery Class 6:00 pm Writer’s Group/185 Galatians 6:15 pm Bluegrass Band Rehearsal Parlor: Fellowship Class TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Adult Bible Study Curriculum 6:00 pm Day School Council/Parlor Room 210: New Friendship Class 7:00 pm Boy Scouts/Gym PLEASE PRAY FOR. “The Lives of Great Christians” by 7:30 pm AA/185, 206, 210 Kelly Sartain William Cook WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Dodie Wood Room 103 Interlude Class 6:00 pm One Spirit Choir Max Nightingale “Creed” by Adam Hamilton 6:00 pm Youth Group Carol Morgan 7:00 pm ACOA/210 Ovella Followell Room 206: New Haven 206 Connection Group “The Wired Word” 7:00 pm Bell Choir Claretha Gotcher Room 161: Roundtable “Christianity’s THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Friends & Family of New Family Tree” by Adam Hamilton 6:00 pm Praise Band Haven UMC 7:15 pm Yoga/Parlor Mark Nicholson; Peppa Smith; Linda FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Gregory’s daughter-in-law, Lea; Mary Ann Cunningham’s brother, You may email articles for the Spire 7:30 pm AA/Gym Bob; Danny Hall’s brother, Royce (no later than Sunday evenings, SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Boyd; the homeless; our world, city, please.) Sending your article on a country, public servants & leaders. “Word” document as an attachment APRIL 23 HOLY HUMOR SUNDAY Covenant Care works best. Please email your article 8:45 am Contemporary Worship (prayers & visits appreciated) 9:45 am Sunday School to [email protected]. Marjorie Stewart Please note “Spire Newsletter” on 11:00 am Traditional Worship Ovella Followell 2-6 pm Council Oak District Youth Rosemary Tarr the subject line. While we make eve- Event at Keystone Lake Dot and Kelly Haynes ry effort to include your request, we 4:00 pm Celebration Singers & WEB Dorothy Koons reserve the right to edit or delete Max Nightingale 4:30 pm Disciple I articles due to space availability. 5:00 pm Imagination Station (Children) 5:00 pm Liturgical Dance The SPIRE (USPS 006-409) is published weekly except the last week of May, June, July, and December by New Haven United Methodist Church, 5603 South New Haven Staff Members New Haven Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74135-4100. Periodical postage is paid at Tulsa, Rev. Cindy Havlik Senior Pastor Oklahoma. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the SPIRE, 5603 South Stephen Merrick Music Director New Haven Avenue Tulsa OK 74135-4100. Patrick Grafton Youth Director Paula Fox Children’s Director Pat Bates Adm. Assistant Ann Martin Financial Secretary Lindsay Morgan Nursery Director Teresa Roberts Organist Rev. Suzanne Davis Retired Pastor Rev. Jeanette Boyd Retired Deacon Kacie Kendrick Day School Dir. Joan West After School Care Oscar Sturgeon Custodian .