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Bowling Night this Friday!

Join the fun at Bronco Bowl in Mustang on Friday, March 6 from 6:00-8:00 pm. The cost is $10/person payable upon registration (using the button below). This covers 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental. Kids (age 10 and under) are FREE. Bronco Bowl's concessions will be available for an additional cost. Invite a friend and join the fun!

*Bronco Bowl located at 133 N. Mustang Rd., Mustang, OK

Easter Meals donation list

We need your help us stock up for this year's Easter meals program. Donation boxes can be found in the narthex and Christian Life Center entryway. Easter is EARLY this year (April 5) so please drop off all donations by Sunday, March 22. Here is the list of items needed.

Quantity of 50:
48 oz Vegetable oil
30 or 48 oz Mayo
20 oz Mustard
32 oz Ketchup
40 oz Peanut butter
20 oz Jelly
28 oz Vinegar
Cake Mix
Frosting
Easter egg dye kit

Quantity of 100:
15 oz can of green beans
15 oz can of corn

If you prefer, you can also give monetarily and the team will purchase items for you. Just click "Give" at the top of the page and when making your donation, select "Outreach" from the "Fund" menu. Also - if you know someone who might be blessed by a meal, there are registration forms in the church office.

Financial Peace University returns Sept 10

Imagine how much more you could bless others if money weren't a burden. If you had no debt payments. No money stress. That's the freedom that God wants for us - and it's possible! Join our Financial Peace University (FPU) class starting on September 10 at 6:30 pm. This 9-week course walks through God's ways of handling money so we can live a debt-free, generous, more abundant life. Class coordinators will be Tim and Catrina Bourne. For more details, cost and to register, please use the button below.

Children's ministry info meeting this Sunday

Our programs are growing and we need more volunteers in Nursery and Kids Connect! Anyone who wants to know more about what volunteering with our kiddos looks like can attend a short informational meeting on July 20 at 11:00 am or 12:15 pm in the Christian Life Center. Please email Moss Myers if you have questions.

New support group for young mothers

Moms can be under so...much...pressure. Pressure that weighs you down and sometimes even threatens to wipe you out. Are you ready for relief? Mothers in His Image is a support group for women parenting young children who are seeking to walk alongside each other. This group will meet 10:00 am - 12 noon the first Saturday of the month beginning March 7 and be looking at the book "Mom Set Free," which will empower you to parent in the confidence of God's grace and to experience the freedom you were created for. Childcare available upon request.

Introductory Mah Jongg group starting

Come join the fun as we learn the basics of American Mah Jongg. This group led by Monica Miller will meet Tuesday nights, 6-8:00 pm for 4-weeks beginning March 24. Free!

Women's retreat this April

Good Shepherd will be holding a women's retreat this spring. "From Chaos to Calm" is scheduled April 17-18 at Canyon Camp. All women are invited to this special time away for fellowship, sharing, music and more. Please contact Cathy Childers if you have questions or are interested in attending.

Friday afternoons with Pastor Maya

Life brings seasons that leave us wondering about our direction, questioning our purpose, or simply feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes we need a trusted conversation partner, someone who will listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and walk alongside us as we navigate what's next. Associate Pastor Maya DeBruyne is setting up Friday afternoons to have some conversations. Here are just a few examples of what might be discussed:

• Discerning a major life decision
• Processing loss or transition
• Exploring questions of faith and meaning
• Needing someone to simply sit with you in a difficult season
• Wondering how your spiritual life connects to your daily challenges

These conversations are confidential, unhurried, and centered on you. You don't need to be in crisis to schedule time. To find out more or schedule an appointment, email Pastor Maya or call the church office at 405-324-1900. She's available to meet with you in your home, at the church, or at a local coffee shop on Friday afternoons.

Grief support group begins Oct 7

Drop in any Tuesday evening starting October 7 at 6:30-7:30 pm in room S7. This is an open group that provides the space for community members to connect with one another and share their experiences, learn new coping skills, gain insights into their grief, and find mutual support. Groups will be facilitated by our new Associate Pastor Maya Debruyne. Questions? Please email Maya at mdebruyne@umcgs.org.

Seeking Wednesday cooks

Wednesday Night has become a night for our Youth and WAVE ministries to gather for fun and fellowship. Food is an important way for them to kick things off, and that's where YOU come in. We need people who would be willing to bless these awesome youth and children by signing up to be on the meal schedule. Please read all information before signing up and thank you!

- Please do not delete any information from the chart.
- To sign up to provide a dinner, write your name, phone number, and the meal you plan to make in the appropriate columns next to the date.
- We typically plan to feed 30 people.
- We need help cooking, serving, and cleaning up the kitchen afterwards so feel free to sign up in pairs/groups.
- If you need us to purchase any groceries, let us know in the Notes column.