IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER – APRIL 2024
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Mission Quilters meet at 9:00 am at the white house. All ladies are welcome, no experience necessary.
April 3, 10, 17, 24: Pastor’s Wednesday’s Bible study. They meet every Wednesday at 10:00 am to study the upcoming reading for Sunday. Everyone is welcome
April 10, 24: Catechism class meets at 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Parents please make every effort to have your children at these important classes.
April 7: Pastor Quoss’ fifty years in the ministry reception. Join us for reception to celebrate following the morning worship.
April 9: Braille- if you would like to help with an important mission project, please contact Gail Colvin.
April 12: Keenagers meet at 1:00 pm. Bring your favorite finger foods and games to play and join the fun.
April 12-13: LWML Oklahoma District Convention in Edmond, OK.
April 18: LWML meets at 9:30. All women are welcome. Council meeting will meet at 3:00 pm. All Council Members are encouraged to be there.
April 27: All church breakfast at 8:00 am with devotion and work around the church.
A reception honoring Pastor Albert Quoss will be hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church in Claremore on Sunday, April 7. Pastor Quoss served Redeemer for twenty years 1978-1998.
Oklahoma District 100th Anniversary Celebration: The district’s 100th anniversary celebration will be held at St. John’s, Okarche, on May 19. St. John’s was the site of the first Oklahoma District Convention held in 1924. The Matins Service will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a centennial banquet at 5:30. Honored guests will include Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, President, LCMS as preacher and readers Rev. William R. Diekelman, former Oklahoma District President and Rev. Justin Panzer, Kansas District president. The music will include an adult choir formed by a collection of members from Oklahoma District congregations and a children’s choir formed by a collection of members from Oklahoma District Lutheran Schools. The celebration will be livestreamed on the Oklahoma District LCMS Facebook page: www.facebook.com/oklahomalutherans.
The theme verse for the celebration is taken from Psalm 28:7, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Truly, the strength, protection, and help of the Lord have carried our district as part of the Lord’s Church for the last 100 years. In remembering our Lord’s goodness during this blessed gathering, we thank Him and worship Him together.
LWML Lutheran Women in Mission Oklahoma District Convention 2024
Invitation - You are invited to the LWML – Lutheran Women in Mission, Oklahoma District Convention, April 12-13, 2024 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond, OK. Convention theme, “REJOICE! PRAY! SERVE!” will inspire you to new levels of joyful loving service for our Lord! You will want to help with Servant Activities on Friday, 3:20-5-20 pm. with convention opening at 12 noon. Join new and old friends in Word and Worship! Learn of missions at home and abroad! Save the date and make plans NOW to attend. For information go to oklwml.org.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION - On May 30th Christie is going to retire. We are looking for someone to take over her duties. The schedule is Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (24 hours weekly) with an hour for lunch. If you are interested or know someone who would be interested, please contact Pastor Ryan.
EVANGELISM
Thank you to all who participated in the CADDS survey! Forty-seven members took the time to fill out the survey. The results will be in the narthex, please be sure and pick one up.
Greeters wanted! We would like to have individuals or families greet our members and visitors as they come into church. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Debbie Hendrix.
Members – Have you made it your personal goal to invite at least one non-member or family to church this year. Pick them up and drive them to church yourself, take them to lunch, whatever you can do to get them here. It’s going to take all of our efforts to help our church grow.
