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Kansas Oklahoma Conference
United Church of Christ
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White Memorial Camp Contact Information
There is some utility work being done at the camp that could possibly affect the telephone lines off and on during the next few days. If you are trying to call the camp and can't get through, call Sara's cell phone - 620-202-0311. |
NEWS FROM WHITE MEMORIAL CAMP
from Sara Shaw
Why Camp?
Develop a relationship with God,
Strengthen the Youth, Strengthen the Church, Make New Life Long Friends, Positive Character Development, Build Self-esteem, Learn New Things, Fun Activities, A Chance to Be Yourself, Good Food, Give Parents a Break, Make a Difference in the Life of a Child.
My goal for Last Blast Camp August 2nd - 6th is to get 40+ campers.
My challenge to churches is to send as many kids to camp as possible. Send
grandchildren, all the children from church that are old enough (3rd - 12th grade), their children's friends, and the neighborhood kids to camp. Camp is for everyone and God's love is for everyone. Find someone in your community that needs camp and send them to Last Blast Camp. Let's share some love this summer and send as many children as we can!
P.S. We were in the Washunga Day Parade in Council Grove and we won 2nd place!
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Pictures from White Memorial Camp
Water Trampoline Fun!!! |
Second Place Parade Entry | |
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K-O Conference Prayer Calendar
United Church of the Good Shepherd, KC, KS. - Rev. Art Foster, Interim and Congregation
Welborn Community Church, KC, KS - Rev. Joe Biscoe & Congregation
Zion UCC, Kansas City, KS - Rev. Kevin Olsen & Congregation
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Interim Conference Minister Schedule
July 16-18 Regional Youth Event, Park University, Kansas City, MO
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KO Conference and Associations Coming Events
Here is the link to the KO Conference Calender
July is Peace Month at OpenTable UCCOwasso
July 14-18 2010 Regional Youth Event
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Open Arms Youth Border Mission Pictures
Who is that masked man? |
Church of the Open Arms, Oklahoma City, young people and adult sponsors
departed Saturday morning, July 3rd, on their 12-day mission trip to "The Border"
to learn about "Border Issues" and some of the history of "Mexico-USA" relations. They will visit the Alamo in San Antonio and historic sites of the conflicts that resulted in the US annexing Texas from Mexico.
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VBS in Marysville! by Rev. Judy Scott
We started off the Summer with Daily Vacation Bible School the first full week in June with some special opportunities provided by an outside grant of $1,500 from the Leo W. Ring Trust given to promote the development of children and youth programs at The Evangelical United Church of Christ in Marysville.
Our theme was "Gross, Scary and Weird Stories from the Bible" adapted from a book of teenage activities published by Group publishers.
Our lessons included Jesus' healing of the blind man with mud and spittle, Lot's wife, disembodied fingers (handwriting on the wall), and the 10 plagues of Egypt. Highlights of the 10 plagues included an insect hunt in the park, giant insect crafts, and a day trip to the Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska to see the insect pavilion and the desert dome.
Twenty-eight children, teens, and adult chaperones participated in the Zoo trip.
We learned how God provides for us - even in ways we do not begin to expect or begin to imagine.
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Share your Good News Stories!
Tis the season for Mission Trips and Vacation Bible Schools. Won't you think about sharing your good news stories with the rest of the Conference? Just send a photo or two and a short story about what happened, who was involved and how you saw God in that time and place for submission to the weekly email. We'd love to see and hear about these important ministries that are happening in the conference. Submit articles to kofocus@yahoo.com. |
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TREASURER'S REPORT dated 6/30/2010
TREASURER'S REPORT
(Prepared June 30, 2010)
2010 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(January 1 - May 31)
OCWM
K-O Congregations contributed $87,506 to OCWM in the first five months of 2010. $20,127 (23%) was forwarded to National and $67,379 was retained for Conference ministry. The total was $112 more than budgeted and $2,998 more than was received in 2009.
NOTE: K-O Congregations and individuals have been generous with their contributions to the ministry of the UCC beyond the conference. Through May 31, these contributions included $30,060 for Haiti Disaster Relief.
INCOME AND EXPENSE SUMMARY
Conference
For the first five months of 2010, budgeted income exceeded budgeted expense by $6,098, compared to a deficit of $844 in 2009.
White Memorial Camp
For the first five months of 2010, WMC budgeted income exceeded budgeted expense by $6,754, an improvement over a to-date deficit of $21,118 in 2009. Part of this improvement is attributed to most summer camping fees being paid in advance rather than arrears. The 12 month budget for electricity will be expended in 6 months and may put considerable pressure on the total expense budget.
Combined
For the K-O Conference as a whole, for the first five months of 2010, budgeted income exceeded budgeted expense by $12,852. This is a $34,814 improvement over last year.
"Thank You" to all the congregations and individuals that have financially supported the K-O Conference so far this year...and..."Thank You" to Conference staff who conscientiously, day-by-day manage those resources for all of us..
Jesse Manering, Treasurer |
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K-O WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
Attention all K-O Women!!
Register now for
FALL ASSEMBLY
White Memorial Camp, near Council Grove, KS
SEPTEMBER 9-10-11, 2010.
Registration forms are posted here.
Early Registration Deadline is August 31, 2010
Share in fellowship, Bible study, worship and HOPE
with keynoter, Rev. Elaine Blanchard...
"Elaine's stories are wonderfully moving and entertaining. Her presentation is always engaging and her message is often life changing. She is funny, insightful and she has a captivating voice. Elaine motivated me in a way no one else has been able to; I have become a more generous and caring person."
Lisa Bacon, Henderson, CO
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USED PILGRIM HYMNALS GIVEAWAY
Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence has a large quantity of used Pilgrim Hymnals for giveaway. Please contact Kim Manz, Director of Music & Fine Arts at Plymouth for more information. kimmanz@sunflower.com or 785-843-3220 ext. 15
Thanks,
Kim Manz
Director of Music & Fine Arts
Plymouth Congregational Church
925 Vermont St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-843-3220 ext. 15
kimmanz@sunflower.com
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ESPERANZA 2011
The conference is planning the 15th youth and adult mission trip to the Tijuana area of northwest Mexico. The dates are June 4 - 11, 2011. The registration forms will be ready soon so please put down the dates on your calendar and let the conference office know about your interest....email: mpoag@aol.com or call me at 316-686-4331. Saludos y paz, Mike Poage
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-----CHURCHES IN TRANSITION-----
Cathedral of Hope, Oklahoma City, OK
Congregational UCC, Carrier, OK Rev. Gordon Epps is supply pastor.
Community Congregational UCC, Gaylord, KS Rev. Linda Kemp is interim pastor.Fairmount UCC, Wichita, KS Rev. Monte Gravenstein begins as interim pastor July 15.
Federated Church, Kingfisher, OK Rev. Sam Steele is interim pastor. First Congregational UCC, Anthony, KS
First Congregational UCC, Great Bend, KS Rev. Stan Crawford is interim pastor.First Congregational UCC, Goltry, OK First United Church of Christ, Newton, KS Pastor Jerry Scribner is supply pastor. Norman UCC, Norman, OK Rev. Warren Jensen is interim pastor.
St. Paul UCC, Eudora, KS Rev. Greg Hurd is supply pastorUnited Church of the Good Shepherd, KC, KS Rev. Art Foster is supply pastor. |
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NEW FEATURE -- ARCHIVED eNEWS EMAILS
Looking for something that was featured in a previous email? Here is the link for the archives. |
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Rev. Krista Betz, Interim Conference Minister
Kansas-Oklahoma Conference 1245 Fabrique
Wichita, KS 67218
800-880-6466
Nancy A. Wolfe, Conference Communications Coordinator
3020 SE Virgo Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
785-806-4580
Our Church's Wider Mission is the lifeblood of ministry and mission in the United Church of Christ. Your contributions to this offering make this weekly e-communication and much, much more possible. Thank you for your generous support! Our covenant as local churches, associations, conferences and the national setting of our denomination is made evident through this mission together. |
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