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Companion Diocese Uruguay
Holy God, source of healing and of peace, bless with your grace the companion dioceses of Oklahoma and Uruguay. Through our partnership one with another may we grow in mutual affection and communion, seek a more profound experience of truth, build up the Church in unity and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
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The Next Issue of this Newsletter will be on Friday, May 27. |
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We Are Epiok.org
May 20, 2011
Issue 15 |
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As we head toward Ascension Day and Pentecost, here are a few Youtube clips to get you thinking!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHRWycx6q3A - Fr. Matthew - Mary Poppins and Ascension
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNxxuxrpopI - Pentecost
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Bishop's Schedule
May 22 St. Patrick's, Broken Arrow
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Episcopal Day at the OKC RedHawks
We went out to the ballpark;
We all had a great time.
Bishop Ed threw the first pitch of the game
Now he's going in the Hall of Fame.
We had hot dogs, peanuts, and pizza,
We stood and cheered on our team.
So let's plan
to
do it again
This time, next Spring!
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Special Arrangements for Summer Camp
Last year, several congregations had special financial arrangements for your children who attended summer camp. Please contact Sabrina (christianformation@epiok.org) and let her know what your church is doing in this regard this year. Thanks.
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Welcome Jeni Kauffman to Diocesan Offices
We are pleased to announce that Jeni Kauffman has been added to the Diocesan Staff as of May 1. Jeni serves as the Bishop's Executive Assistant. Next time you are in the office, stop by and introduce yourself.
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Students Step-up Operation Green at
St. Mary's Episcopal School
A group of concerned students at St. Mary's Episcopal School decided it was not enough to just recycle paper, which the school has done for quite some time. Operation Green, a student-created and student-run recycling club, under the direction of science teacher Tricia Brown, has expanded the program to include plastics and aluminum. And to take it one step further, the students also compost lunch waste and campus landscaping refuse, all of which is used as fertilizer for the outdoor classroom and campus garden beds.
Foreground: Sahanya Bhaktaram, Background: Emily Tompkins (both 4th graders)
Operation Green, open to third through fifth graders, began with the goal of improving the community and the environment in order to create a healthier, safer place to teach, learn and worship. The club approached the challenge systematically and scientifically, identifying what the school needed to recycle, as well as what they were able to recycle. The whole process began with a waste stream analysis, or commonly known as "dumpster-diving" to identify what types and what quantity of recyclable waste was being produced at the school. The Operation Green team then worked to obtain monetary donations, educate their school on recycling, and implement the program.
When asked why Operation Green is important, student Sarah McLain said, "What we're doing is important because it teaches my young generation about how and why we should help the Earth."
Left to right: Anna Hall, Nathan Goins, Tara Ramakrishnan, Chloe Duit, Gabi Bozarth
For fifth grade students, the program also combines their science, math and technology skills to calculate and graph the volume of waste that is being diverted from landfills.
St. Mary's Episcopal School, established in 1977, strives to create quality learning experiences in a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence, spiritual development, and community responsibility. St. Mary's serves pre-school aged children through fifth grade and is adding sixth through eighth grade over the next three years. The School admits students of any faith, race, color, national and ethnic origin, and extends all the rights, privileges, programs and activities to its students and does not discriminate in any of its educational, admission or financial aid policies and programs. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, St. Mary's mission is to "provide quality academic programs in an environment fostering respect for faith, family, others and self." Visit www.smesedmond.org for more information.
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Resource for College Audience
Scot McKnight recently put out a new book called One.Life click here for link to Youtube. Scot McKnight has a deep background in NT scholarship. He's a professor to students at North Park College & Seminary in Chicago.
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Resource for Grandparents
Looking for some resources you as a grandparent can use to help help with grandchildren? Check out these offers:
Grandma, I Need Your Prayers by Quin Sherrer * Ruthanne Garlock
Living The Lois Legacy: Passing on a Lasting Faith to Your Grandchildren by Helen Kooiman Hosier
Grandparenting With Love & Logic by Jim Fay & Foster W. Cline, M.D.
Grandparenting in a Changing World by Eda LeShan
Blest Be The Pie That Binds by Dick Hardel - This is written for mothers, fathers, grandparents, Godparents, uncles, aunts and other caregivers; and gives practical ideas to use wtih your own family.
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Godly Play Training to be Offered
You asked and we listened. We are offering a three-day Godly Play Core Training event at St. Paul's Cathedral, 127 NW 7th Street, Oklahoma City. Classes will be offered on:
Thursday, June 9th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Friday, June 10th from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 11th from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Godly Play is an approach to religious education in which the teacher shows the various ways to use the sacred stories, parables and liturgical actions of the Christian faith as tools for approaching the larger questions of life. These components of religious language become the starting points for wonder and discussion. Following the Montessori tradition, the materials are always available for children to use in retelling the story, thus helping them to truly make the stories their own. Class structure follows the pattern of worship. There is time to share the story in community and time to respond individually (through art materials or the story manipulatives). At the end of the response time, the community of children comes together for prayers and a "feast." This method was begun by the Rev. Jerome Berryman, an Episcopal priest, who studied with Sofia Cavalletti, who pioneered the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.
The cost for training is $295. However, don't let this be an impediment in your taking the training. Many smaller congregations have asked about this and we want you to be able to attend. Contact Sabrina if you need scholarship help. Additionally, we will help you look at alternative materials that help reduce the set- up costs. A registration form an brochure is on line.
You may check out Godly Play on their web site: http://www.godlyplayfoundation.org/newsite/Main.php
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New Hope Sunday is June 5
New Hope is a non-profit organization that works with children who have a parent in prison. A 2010 Oklahoma study found that children who have a parent in prison are five times more likely to end up in prison themselves than are their peers. New Hope wants to stop that cycle, and one way we do that is through our summer camps. This year New Hope is anticipating that up to 150 Oklahoma children ages 8-18 will attend 7 sessions of residential summer camps. Anything you can donate will help, but please consider if you can donate a room-and-board scholarship of $200 or a full scholarship of $800. You can donate on-line at our website, http://www.newhopeoklahoma.org, or you can mail a donation to New Hope, 10901 South Yale, Tulsa, OK 74137-7211. Please contact Executive Director, the Rev. Judy Gann, at judy@newhopeoklahoma.org if you have questions or if you have an interest in volunteering this summer. |
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The Alleluia Fund
GOD IS A GIVER.... THEREFORE WE ARE GIVERS
We are made in the image of God. He is generous, therefore we are generous. When we are giving, we are reflecting the likeness of God. It is our basic nature to give of ourselves.
THE ALLELUIA FUND is a diocesan-wide offering. It's purpose is to empower our diocese to respond to God's call to build the church by creating new resources for mission and ministry, and to encourage every member of our Diocese to live more fully into his/her baptismal covenant. The Alleluia Fund will be celebrated June 5th. Contributions can be made through your home church or sent to The Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, 924 North Robinson, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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Christian Formation and Youth Minister Listserve
It has been suggested that we form a listserve so we can share information, ideas, and curricula. Well, now you can use okformation@listserve.com to do so. You will need to go to this site to register to use the above email address.
http://mailman.listserve.com/listmanager/listinfo/okformation.
The Listserve is not just for staff but clergy are invited to join.
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A Women's Retreat
CREATION
CENTERED
SPIRITUALITY:
And God Called
Creation
"Good"
8-9 October 2011
St. Crispin's Camp and Conference Center
Retreat Facilitator: The Rev. Debora L. Jennings
Want more information, contact Pam Hudson, 2800 N.W. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. |
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From Medical Trust Healthy Partners
The Health Benefits of Breakfast
Nutritionist Suzanne Proulx, reminds us to start our day the healthy way by fueling up with a nutritious breakfast!
Studies suggest that regular consumption of breakfast can:
- Reduce risk of obesity and high cholesterol
- Decrease insulin resistance (a condition that increases risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease)
- Improve performance on memory-related tasks
- Minimize impulsive snacking and overeating at other meals
- Increase intake of essential nutrients that are rarely replenished by other meals of the day
- Enhance school performance in children and young adults
Tips and Ideas for Breakfast at home or on the go:
- Wrap a whole-grain tortilla around peanut butter and a banana and serve with low-fat milk or soy milk.
- Stuff a whole-wheat pita with low-fat cream cheese or low-fat cottage cheese and canned sliced peaches.
- Try some whole-grain crackers, string cheese and grapes.
- Mix instant plain oatmeal with dried fruit, nuts and touch of cinnamon.
- Spread peanut butter and jam on whole-grain bread and have with a piece of fruit and low-fat milk or soy milk.
- Munch on a handful of unsalted mixed nuts served with an individual portion of low-sodium vegetable juice.
- Top a whole-wheat English muffin with soy sausage patty and a slice of low-fat cheese.
- Take along a piece of fruit, low-fat milk or soy milk and a homemade muffin made on the weekend and stored in the freezer. (Substitute at least half the flour in recipes with whole-grain flour and supplement the batter with vegetables, nuts and/or fruit.)
Source: Intellihealth.com
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Closing - Prayer for May
Lord God our Father,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ
you have assured your children of eternal life
and in baptism have made us one with him:
deliver us from the death of sin
and raise us to new life in your love,
in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
From the Church of Ireland
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Contact Information
Sabrina Evans
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