What's New in June
A Letter from Pastor Jakob
Summers are a time of upheaval and transition in my family. The stable childcare of the school year crumbles into a patchwork system of chaos- Mondays at a friend’s house, Tuesdays at a Mother’s Day Out program, etc… The predictable routines of the year, 9 months in the making, give forth to the erratic movements and moods of the summer. At church, we compensate by stepping back our programing and forgoing weekly Wednesday night activities in favor of a few family fellowships. It’s into this season that we excitedly announce that Casey Mayo has accepted the job as our Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator to bring much appreciated stability in this time of transition.
Casey worked as the Children’s Leader at her old church for two years, so she knows something of the mess that she’s getting into. Soon after our search for a new coordinator began, multiple volunteers in the children’s ministry approached me and personnel committee members to suggest that we reach out to Casey, because they had worked with her and admired the way she interacted with the children. At the same time, Casey’s mother, Sandra Mayo, was encouraging Casey to pursue her passion and apply for the position, as if the wind of the spirit was blowing from both directions. At the interview, Casey impressed us all with her honesty, earnestness, and insights into child development. It was then that we discovered Casey is also a certified poker dealer. If she’s qualified to handle belligerent poker players, then she’s well on her way to being ready to manage the Topper kids.
Casey hit the ground running and is planning a one-day VBS on June 14th with a Western theme. You can find out more about this at our June 1 Children's Ministry Meeting immediately following the worship service. If you can’t make it, then please reach out to see how you can help make the event successful. We need volunteers and food. We’re also putting together a Children’s Ministry Team to work with Casey to lend support and leadership to the program. Children’s Ministry is the responsibility of the whole church, not just those we pay to coordinate it for us. Like summers, leadership transitions are a good time to reevaluate what we’re doing and why. They’re a good time to dream about the future, and I give thanks to Casey for bringing consistency this summer so that we have time to dream together.
Personnel plans to do its due diligence by soliciting the resumes of other potential candidates before making a decision about the permanent position. During the onboarding process, Casey asked Helen McGrath (Personnel Chairperson) and I what success would look like to us. I said that if Casey still wanted to apply for the permanent position after working on staff for a few months, then I’d take that as a win. NorthHaven is a generous employer, but church work, like many other vocations, carries unique challenges. Of all the churches I’ve been at, none is so extravagant in their support and encouragement than NorthHaven, and I hope that you will all give Casey a great big taste of NorthHaven generosity in the next few months. Show her how appreciated her service is and how willing we are to support our leaders, just as you’ve shown me all these years.
Casey worked as the Children’s Leader at her old church for two years, so she knows something of the mess that she’s getting into. Soon after our search for a new coordinator began, multiple volunteers in the children’s ministry approached me and personnel committee members to suggest that we reach out to Casey, because they had worked with her and admired the way she interacted with the children. At the same time, Casey’s mother, Sandra Mayo, was encouraging Casey to pursue her passion and apply for the position, as if the wind of the spirit was blowing from both directions. At the interview, Casey impressed us all with her honesty, earnestness, and insights into child development. It was then that we discovered Casey is also a certified poker dealer. If she’s qualified to handle belligerent poker players, then she’s well on her way to being ready to manage the Topper kids.
Casey hit the ground running and is planning a one-day VBS on June 14th with a Western theme. You can find out more about this at our June 1 Children's Ministry Meeting immediately following the worship service. If you can’t make it, then please reach out to see how you can help make the event successful. We need volunteers and food. We’re also putting together a Children’s Ministry Team to work with Casey to lend support and leadership to the program. Children’s Ministry is the responsibility of the whole church, not just those we pay to coordinate it for us. Like summers, leadership transitions are a good time to reevaluate what we’re doing and why. They’re a good time to dream about the future, and I give thanks to Casey for bringing consistency this summer so that we have time to dream together.
Personnel plans to do its due diligence by soliciting the resumes of other potential candidates before making a decision about the permanent position. During the onboarding process, Casey asked Helen McGrath (Personnel Chairperson) and I what success would look like to us. I said that if Casey still wanted to apply for the permanent position after working on staff for a few months, then I’d take that as a win. NorthHaven is a generous employer, but church work, like many other vocations, carries unique challenges. Of all the churches I’ve been at, none is so extravagant in their support and encouragement than NorthHaven, and I hope that you will all give Casey a great big taste of NorthHaven generosity in the next few months. Show her how appreciated her service is and how willing we are to support our leaders, just as you’ve shown me all these years.
Making Strides at Pride
Recent Youth Events
Recap: Stamp Out Hunger
The Youth group and adults of NorthHaven spent an afternoon volunteering with the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. Stamp Out Hunger is the largest nationwide food drive and we were able to unload mail carrier trucks, sort the donated food, and load it onto the Regional Food Bank truck. Come join us next time!
The Youth group and adults of NorthHaven spent an afternoon volunteering with the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. Stamp Out Hunger is the largest nationwide food drive and we were able to unload mail carrier trucks, sort the donated food, and load it onto the Regional Food Bank truck. Come join us next time!
Recap: Summer Kick Off
The Summer Kick Off Park night was a perfect way to celebrate the start of Summer! Food, fun and conversation was shared by young and old and in between.
The Summer Kick Off Park night was a perfect way to celebrate the start of Summer! Food, fun and conversation was shared by young and old and in between.
Upcoming Kids and Youth Event: VBS
NorthHaven VBS is Saturday, June 14 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm! Join us for a day packed with fun, faith, and friendship at NorthHaven’s one day Vacation Bible School! From exciting activities to meaningful lessons, this will be a day your child won’t want to miss.
All children are welcome! If your child is not yet potty-trained, we kindly ask that a parent or guardian stay with them throughout the day. RSVPs are encouraged (but not required). A sign-up sheet is available in the KidsHaven area. Lunch Potluck - We’ll be sharing a potluck lunch with the kids and welcome any help from those willing to contribute. If you’d like to bring a dish, a seperate sign-up sheet is also located in the KidsHaven area. Come be part of something special—we can’t wait to see you there!
All children are welcome! If your child is not yet potty-trained, we kindly ask that a parent or guardian stay with them throughout the day. RSVPs are encouraged (but not required). A sign-up sheet is available in the KidsHaven area. Lunch Potluck - We’ll be sharing a potluck lunch with the kids and welcome any help from those willing to contribute. If you’d like to bring a dish, a seperate sign-up sheet is also located in the KidsHaven area. Come be part of something special—we can’t wait to see you there!
June 1: Debbie Skeel
June 2: Don Krause
June 3: Linda Huigens
June 4: Jason Clemons
June 5: Keith Abbott
June 11: Greer Schooler
June 13: Walter Price
June 15: Hadley Topper
June 19: Brooks Topper
June 22: Rachael Lester
June 25: Brandi Moore
June 25: Sheri Ridenour
June 29: Helen McGrath
June 30: Malori Lawrence
June 2: Don Krause
June 3: Linda Huigens
June 4: Jason Clemons
June 5: Keith Abbott
June 11: Greer Schooler
June 13: Walter Price
June 15: Hadley Topper
June 19: Brooks Topper
June 22: Rachael Lester
June 25: Brandi Moore
June 25: Sheri Ridenour
June 29: Helen McGrath
June 30: Malori Lawrence
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