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KANSAS-OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
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K-O e-NEWS
APRIL 24, 2012
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JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN
HE HAS RISEN INDEED!
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RESOURCES FOR ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETINGS
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If you are a voting delegate or an authorized minister of the K-O Conference, the documents that have been posted on the Conference web page for the Associations to use as resources for the Spring Meetings will be helpful.
Here is the link to access them.
Schedule for the Association Spring Meetings
April 28 ~~ North Central Association Annual Meeting at
First Congregational, Manhattan, KS
April 28 ~~ Eastern Association Annual Meeting
St. Paul UCC, Eudora, KS
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The first Sunday in May, May 6th, has been designated Immigrant Rights Sunday within the United Church of Christ. Justice and Witness Ministries and Wider Church Ministries are urging congregations to lift up immigrants on this day: to learn about their concerns, honor their contributions to our country and communities, hear their pain, pray for their well-being, and listen to hear where God is leading us regarding issues of immigration.
Welcoming the stranger is an edict from God to the people of God (Deuteronomy 10:17-19). But too often the strangers among us are rejected and treated like enemies.
On the first Sunday in May, Congregations are encouraged to include stories about immigrants in their worship service. This is an opportunity to learn their stories and share them. Some worship resources are available on this page and more can be found at:
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The United Church of Christ Musicians National Network (UCCMNN) will be holding their 2012 biennial conference "Renew, Refresh, Re-imagine" from June 22-25, 2012 at the Country Club Congregational Church in Kansas City, Missouri.
This event is for musicians, pastors, liturgical artists, worship planners, and anyone interested in the worship life of the church!
The 2012 conference will feature:
Maren Tirabassi,
Paul Hobson Sadler,
Christopher Grundy, and
composer and guest artist Craig Courtney.
For complete information visit the UCCMNN website at: www.UCCMNN.com. The UCCMNN is sponsored by Local Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ thanks to your generous support to Our Church's Wider Mission.
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www.ucc.org/nye
Youth ages 13-18 in the United Church of Christ have an amazing opportunity every four years to gather for worship, workshops, faith, fun and fellowship.
The National Youth Event (NYE) is coming soon!
July 10-13 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Who can you imagine sending to this incredible event? Transportation can be coordinated if enough interest develops.
Scholarships are available to help offset the cost. NYE is $425 per person which covers room, board and event costs. For more information, please contact: Nikki Woolsey KO Local Church Commission 
Click on the picture for FAQS link
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National Youth Event needs Volunteers to serve as
"first responders"
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Are you a health professional with First Aid, EMS, Nursing or other health professional skills?
Imagine using your skills in support of Still Speaking Youth at National Youth Event 2012! The National Youth Event planning team is coordinating safety/first aid teams to serve during the event on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, July 10-13, 2012. Volunteer health professionals are needed to provide first response to handle minor first aid situations and report emergencies. The NYE Planning Team is in need of help in identifying and asking persons in your conference/associations/local churches (who will be attending the NYE event) to assist us with this endeavor. If interested contact me at:
Barbara T. Baylor, MPH
Minister for Health Care Justice
NYE 2012 First Responders
(216) 736-3708
baylorb@ucc.org
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K-O Conference Disaster Response Coordinator(s) Needed:
A network of Conference Disaster Coordinators assists in developing preparedness measures before crises occur.
Coordinators help to organize volunteers for clean-up and rebuilding efforts; as well as participate in response and long term recovery efforts in communities affected by natural disasters.
The Coordinators Network has a continuing education event each year.
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White Memorial Camp 2012 Schedules
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Click here for registration form. Visit the website ~~ www.whitememorialcamp.com |
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APRIL 27 - 6PM, APRIL 28 - 9AM, ARIL 29 - 9:30 AM
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH
GUEST SPEAKER ~ DR. DAVID RUHE, Senior Minister of Plymouth Congregational UCC in DesMoines, Iowa.
HOSTED BY CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR
5600 NW 63RD ST. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
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K-O FAMILY PRAYER REQUEST |
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I received this message from Deanna Lewis, who asked that I share it with the K-O family.
Just wanted you to know that on March 5, I was diagnosed with esophogeal cancer. It is contained to the esophogus but staged at a 3. I have begun 5 weeks of radiation and chemo. Chemo on Mondays and radiation Mon - Fri for 28 days. After time off for the radiation to finish its joy, I will have surgery to remove the tumor. I had no sypmtoms for warning. A routine comprehensive blood test showed I was anemic so they ordered a colonoscopy and endoscopy. The colon was clear but not so the esophogus. What a shock. I feel good and do not look the least bit ill. We have wonderful cancer centers and surgeons here and I am very optimistic about my outcome. The doctors all say I am in really good health which is to my advantage.
I thought perhaps you could pass the word and get me on the prayer list there. My prayers are for eradication of course and to go through this latest part of my journey with grace, dignity and my sense of humor in tack. I have a web-page on Caring Bridge. Here is the link. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Blessings, Deanna Lewis If you would like to send Deanna and Jerry a card or note, the mailing address is 2120 Rosemont Dr., Colfax, NC 27235
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K-O PRAYER CALENDAR |
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* Rosedale Congregational UCC - Kansas City, KS
Pastor Jane Heide & Congregation
* North Central Association and Gary Phillips, President
* Eastern Association and Paul LeDuc - President
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UCC CALENDAR OF PRAYER
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LOCAL CHURCHES, ASSOCIATIONS AND CONFERENCE COMING EVENTS
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Link to
the K-0
Calendar
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K-O Conference Council Meetings
May 5, 2012 - Wichita
July 20-21 at White Memorial Camp |
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SAVE THESE DATES FOR
ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETINGS!
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April 28 ~~ North Central Association Annual Meeting at
First Congregational, Manhattan, KS
April 28 ~~ Eastern Association Annual Meeting
St. Paul UCC, Eudora, KS
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| K-O INTERIM CONFERENCE MINISTER'S SCHEDULE |
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April 28 ~ Eastern Association meeting at St. Paul UCC, Eudora, KS April 29 ~ Mayflower UCC, Oklahoma City, OK Krista would be happy to visit your congregation. Call her at 316-686-4331 to schedule a date. |
| K-O CHURCHES IN TRANSITION |
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Central Congregational UCC, Topeka, KS ~ Rev. Scott Kenefake is interim pastor
Carrier Congregational UCC, Carrier, OK ~ Rev. Gordon Epps is interim pastor.
Community Congregational UCC, Gaylord, KS ~ Rev. Linda Kemp is interim pastor
Community of Hope, Tulsa, OK
First Congregational UCC, Anthony, KS
First Congregational UCC, Great Bend, KS ~ Rev. Stan Crawford is interim pastor
First Congregational UCC, Goltry, OK
First Congregational UCC, Manhattan, KS ~ Rev. Victor Force is interim pastor
First Salem UCC, Wichita, KS
Immanuel UCC, Ellinwood, KS ~ Rev. Katrina Palan is interim pastor
Open Table UCC, Owasso, OK ~ Rev. Melinda Foster has announced her resignation and her last day leading worship is May 19, 2012.
Puritan Congregational Christian Church, Drummond, OK. ~Rev. Matt Perkins is supply pastor
St John UCC, Baldwin City, KS ~ Rev Lewis Hinshaw is supply pastor
St. Peter's UCC, Inman, KS~ Rev Christine Edwards is the interim pastor
United Church of Norman, Norman, OK ~ Rev. Warren Jensen is interim pastor
Zion UCC, Junction City, KS. ~ Rev. Patty Brown-Barnett is interim pastor
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| QUICK LINKS |
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Rev. Krista Betz, Interim Conference Minister
Kansas-Oklahoma Conference 1245 Fabrique
Wichita, KS 67218
800-880-6466
Sara Shaw, Camp Director
620-767-5165 (Camp Office)
620-202-0311(Cell)
620-767-7244 (Fax)
1271 South 1050 Road
Council Grove KS 66846-8520
wmcucc@tctelco.net
Nancy A. Wolfe, Conference Communications Coordinator
3020 SE Virgo Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
785-806-4580
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