Our Blessing of the Pets was such a success. We had 34 dogs, two cats, and our first bird! So alot of wonderful people enjoyed a perfect morning. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it so successful.
John Knox has kicked off the Fall Season with so many exciting classes and events. The Green Team with our Fair Trade Sunday is off and running. We sold just about everything our first Sunday of October.
The first Sunday of November will have so many new goodies. You will NOT want to miss November. Please remember the Green Team can take early orders, also. Christmas shopping is upon us and Fair Trade is the way to go. Heifer Foundation provides fair trade shopping and Global Exchange.org is another one.
You will want to see the surprises in store for our December Fair Trade Sale. So make the first Sunday of each month and experience the "feel good" moments when you purchase fair trade.
Peace and Joy to all.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Autumn is just around the corner...
What happened to the month of August? It wasn't suppose to go away like it did. Too many things are happening.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, Spetember 12, 2010. John Knox Green Team will have our first Fair Trade table sale for the new school year. New items will be available.
Also martk Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 10:00am to attend our Blessing of the Pets sponsored by the Deacons at John Knox. 2929 E 31 Street. This date will NOT have a conflict with any football games!! :)
Refreshments will be served.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, Spetember 12, 2010. John Knox Green Team will have our first Fair Trade table sale for the new school year. New items will be available.
Also martk Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 10:00am to attend our Blessing of the Pets sponsored by the Deacons at John Knox. 2929 E 31 Street. This date will NOT have a conflict with any football games!! :)
Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
BLESSING OF THE PETS
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:00am
Last year the Dog Dish donated doggy treats for our event. We look forward to this years event knowing more people are learning of this event and wanting their pets to be blessed.
Our pets come in many shapes and forms. Some have four legs..some have none!
With the love and devotion our pets provide us, we can experience a deep warm feeling when we experience this time to commune in God's garden and experience the blessing of our pets.
We look forward to this time to meet citizen's of the Tulsa community. Treats will be provided.
Blessing of the Pets
John Knox Presbyterian Church
John Knox Presbyterian Church
2929 E 31 Street-Tulsa
Last year the Dog Dish donated doggy treats for our event. We look forward to this years event knowing more people are learning of this event and wanting their pets to be blessed.
Our pets come in many shapes and forms. Some have four legs..some have none!
With the love and devotion our pets provide us, we can experience a deep warm feeling when we experience this time to commune in God's garden and experience the blessing of our pets.
We look forward to this time to meet citizen's of the Tulsa community. Treats will be provided.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
I'm still here.... :)
I just want everyone to know...I'm still here. I've been derelict in blogging. It's election season and I find myself extremely busy with my job.
Next Tuesday, July 27th is the State/County Primary. I hope EVERYONE makes a point to exercise their right to vote.
I feel it is worthy to remind people, especially women, what thousands of women fought for, for seventy + years! Our right to vote! A group of women decided to let their voices be heard regarding their right to vote. They knew they could contribute to the growth and welfare of this country. These women suffered much abuse and violence at the hands of men who did not like the idea one bit. These women were arrested, jailed, raped, tortured, beaten just so WE TODAY can VOTE! Wow, why would any woman, or man, not want to let their voices be heard? We live in a free country and I find this very sad, so many people are complacent.
Several years ago, at a summer workshop for County Election Board employees from all 77 counties in Oklahoma, met in OKC. During part of the seminar, we saw a slide show, with commentary, showing people in Iraq waiting in long lines stretching for several miles into the desert, just to be able to experience, for the first time voting. One picture showed two women, with great big smiles on their faces, holding up their index fingers, to proudly show the purple ink, proving they did vote. That photo really touched me.
Summer will be drawing to a close soon and the JK Green Team will begin a new season of Fair Trade events. We hope to purchase additional items to sale.
Share any ideas of items you would like to see for sale. Kim Adams mentioned fair trade soccer balls, which I had looked at also. I've got two granddaughters who love soccer and it would be a wonderful way to share the importance of caring how our brothers and sisters all over the world deserve a fair trade for their hard work. They should not be exploited. Justice in business is a good thing.
Until later....peace and Carpe Diem! :)
Next Tuesday, July 27th is the State/County Primary. I hope EVERYONE makes a point to exercise their right to vote.
I feel it is worthy to remind people, especially women, what thousands of women fought for, for seventy + years! Our right to vote! A group of women decided to let their voices be heard regarding their right to vote. They knew they could contribute to the growth and welfare of this country. These women suffered much abuse and violence at the hands of men who did not like the idea one bit. These women were arrested, jailed, raped, tortured, beaten just so WE TODAY can VOTE! Wow, why would any woman, or man, not want to let their voices be heard? We live in a free country and I find this very sad, so many people are complacent.
Several years ago, at a summer workshop for County Election Board employees from all 77 counties in Oklahoma, met in OKC. During part of the seminar, we saw a slide show, with commentary, showing people in Iraq waiting in long lines stretching for several miles into the desert, just to be able to experience, for the first time voting. One picture showed two women, with great big smiles on their faces, holding up their index fingers, to proudly show the purple ink, proving they did vote. That photo really touched me.
Summer will be drawing to a close soon and the JK Green Team will begin a new season of Fair Trade events. We hope to purchase additional items to sale.
Share any ideas of items you would like to see for sale. Kim Adams mentioned fair trade soccer balls, which I had looked at also. I've got two granddaughters who love soccer and it would be a wonderful way to share the importance of caring how our brothers and sisters all over the world deserve a fair trade for their hard work. They should not be exploited. Justice in business is a good thing.
Until later....peace and Carpe Diem! :)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
The Gulf and random thoughts...
Just some rambling thoughts....in no particular order.
I keep wondering when we will all wake up, and the oil spill in the Gulf will be just a bad dream. But, it's not a dream and I am wondering if and when the oil will be stopped. It is frightening.
I find myself wishing I could do something to help. Clean the beach, clean a pelican, and know the most valuable thing I can do is to pray.
Pray for the men and women to find a way to stop the "spill" (gusher!). For our elected officials to keep politics out of the situation and work together for the future of this country. Pray for the men and women working long hours under less than safe conditions, to help our birds, wildlife, and beaches.
You know, we are all to blame. For our lust for oil and inability to see the obvious. Things are going to have to change. First, I wish everyone to let their anger and frustration be channeled in positive action. Second, let Congress know you want clean energy for our grandchildren. Green energy provides jobs. I find it amazing people do not see the reality of this fact. But once again, we are consumed with greed, lust, self-interest, and a need to be better than our neighbor.
I keep wondering when we will all wake up, and the oil spill in the Gulf will be just a bad dream. But, it's not a dream and I am wondering if and when the oil will be stopped. It is frightening.
I find myself wishing I could do something to help. Clean the beach, clean a pelican, and know the most valuable thing I can do is to pray.
Pray for the men and women to find a way to stop the "spill" (gusher!). For our elected officials to keep politics out of the situation and work together for the future of this country. Pray for the men and women working long hours under less than safe conditions, to help our birds, wildlife, and beaches.
You know, we are all to blame. For our lust for oil and inability to see the obvious. Things are going to have to change. First, I wish everyone to let their anger and frustration be channeled in positive action. Second, let Congress know you want clean energy for our grandchildren. Green energy provides jobs. I find it amazing people do not see the reality of this fact. But once again, we are consumed with greed, lust, self-interest, and a need to be better than our neighbor.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Rules
A letter I sent to Administrator Lisa Jackson, EPA with letters from other Sierra Club members:SierraClub.org
We all must live by rules.When we were two, we learned to not walk out into the street, when we were five we learned how to be seperated from our mother as we ventured out to school. When we were sixteen we got our driver's license and learned how to blend into traffic and be safe. Than we headed off to college or the armed services, or marriage or Peace Corp. In all the choices we have been given to make, we have been held accountable for our actions.
WHY does the oil and gas industry play by different rules? We know the answers and now we MUST hold them accountable for ALL the wrong they have done to God's Creation.
You have the power to help all of the people around the world who want to work for change. For caring for God's earth and everything in it.You have heard the cries of the impoverished and the groaning of our earth and YOU can set the stage for dramatic change. And God will be able to say,"It is good."
Peace and Joy to you and everyone fighting for God's earth.
We all must live by rules.When we were two, we learned to not walk out into the street, when we were five we learned how to be seperated from our mother as we ventured out to school. When we were sixteen we got our driver's license and learned how to blend into traffic and be safe. Than we headed off to college or the armed services, or marriage or Peace Corp. In all the choices we have been given to make, we have been held accountable for our actions.
WHY does the oil and gas industry play by different rules? We know the answers and now we MUST hold them accountable for ALL the wrong they have done to God's Creation.
You have the power to help all of the people around the world who want to work for change. For caring for God's earth and everything in it.You have heard the cries of the impoverished and the groaning of our earth and YOU can set the stage for dramatic change. And God will be able to say,"It is good."
Peace and Joy to you and everyone fighting for God's earth.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Deep and Wide
I found a new site, Deep and Wide, with presbyterian roots. I now have a blog on that site, also. Please go and visit with other presbyterians. You can join the journey.
Carpe Diem!!
Carpe Diem!!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Relationship
Part of being in a right relationship with God is being in a right relationship with God's creation-including the rest of humanity.
In giving the command for Sabbath, God was saying that ALL should rest. This is also a matter of justice. Animal and human servants must also have the opportunity to experience a right relationship with God.
In recognizing the Sabbath, God is also calling us to recognize our interconnectedness and interdependence on the rest of creation, and on the rest of humanity.
We are being challenged to look carefully at how we may better honor our sacred task of caring for and nurturing God's creation. How can we through our worship, prayer, and other activities humbly approach God so the land may be healed and sustain our lives in the future?
I look forward to your responses.
In giving the command for Sabbath, God was saying that ALL should rest. This is also a matter of justice. Animal and human servants must also have the opportunity to experience a right relationship with God.
In recognizing the Sabbath, God is also calling us to recognize our interconnectedness and interdependence on the rest of creation, and on the rest of humanity.
We are being challenged to look carefully at how we may better honor our sacred task of caring for and nurturing God's creation. How can we through our worship, prayer, and other activities humbly approach God so the land may be healed and sustain our lives in the future?
I look forward to your responses.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
What is Fair Trade?
As the Green Team has started the process of selling Fair Trade coffee, chocolate, and other foods, some are asking, "What is Fair Trade?"
"Fair Trade is a people-powered solution to global economic injustice.
The Fair Trade system ensures that people along every step of the supply chain receive fair wages, that workers and communities are treated with dignity, and that artisans and producers take steps to preserve the environment. Fair Trade builds real and lasting relationships between producers in developing areas all around the world. The Fair Trade economy is based on justice, empowerment, transparency, and respect for people and the planet." Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director, Green America
Peace and Joy.
"Fair Trade is a people-powered solution to global economic injustice.
The Fair Trade system ensures that people along every step of the supply chain receive fair wages, that workers and communities are treated with dignity, and that artisans and producers take steps to preserve the environment. Fair Trade builds real and lasting relationships between producers in developing areas all around the world. The Fair Trade economy is based on justice, empowerment, transparency, and respect for people and the planet." Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director, Green America
Peace and Joy.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
PCUSA...Restoring Creation for Ecology and Justice
I wanted to share info from the 202nd General Assembly (1990). The Presbyterian Church has been concerned for God's Creation and the lack of Justice as a result of man's abuse of the land, for longer than most members are aware.
Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (www.pcusa.org/)
Excerpted from the 202nd General Assembly (1990) Report: “Restoring Creation for Ecology and Justice.” More information can be found here, including how to get a copy of the the full report.
“Creation cries out in this time of ecological crisis . . . Therefore, God calls the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to:
respond to the cry of creation, human and non-human;
engage in the effort to make the 1990s the ‘turnaround decade,’ not only for reasons of prudence or survival, but because the endangered is God’s creation; and
draw upon all the resources of biblical faith and the Reformed tradition for empowerment and guidance in this adventure.
“The church has powerful reason for engagement in restoring God’s creation:
God’s works in creation are too wonderful, too ancient, too beautiful, too good to be desecrated.
Restoring creation is God’s own work in our time, in which God comes both to judge and to restore.
The Creator-Redeemer calls faithful people to become engaged with God in keeping and healing the creation, human and non-human.
Human life and well-being depend upon the flourishing of other life and the integrity of the life-supporting processes that God has ordained.
The love of neighbor, particularly ‘the least’ of Christ’s brothers and sisters, requires action to stop the poisoning, the erosion, the wastefulness that are causing suffering and death.”
“Therefore, the 202nd General Assembly affirms that:
... Earth-keeping today means insisting on sustainability – the ongoing capacity of natural and social systems to thrive together – which requires human beings to practice wise, humble, responsible stewardship, after the model of servanthood that we have in Jesus. ...”
I thought you might find this of interest.
Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (www.pcusa.org/)
Excerpted from the 202nd General Assembly (1990) Report: “Restoring Creation for Ecology and Justice.” More information can be found here, including how to get a copy of the the full report.
“Creation cries out in this time of ecological crisis . . . Therefore, God calls the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to:
respond to the cry of creation, human and non-human;
engage in the effort to make the 1990s the ‘turnaround decade,’ not only for reasons of prudence or survival, but because the endangered is God’s creation; and
draw upon all the resources of biblical faith and the Reformed tradition for empowerment and guidance in this adventure.
“The church has powerful reason for engagement in restoring God’s creation:
God’s works in creation are too wonderful, too ancient, too beautiful, too good to be desecrated.
Restoring creation is God’s own work in our time, in which God comes both to judge and to restore.
The Creator-Redeemer calls faithful people to become engaged with God in keeping and healing the creation, human and non-human.
Human life and well-being depend upon the flourishing of other life and the integrity of the life-supporting processes that God has ordained.
The love of neighbor, particularly ‘the least’ of Christ’s brothers and sisters, requires action to stop the poisoning, the erosion, the wastefulness that are causing suffering and death.”
“Therefore, the 202nd General Assembly affirms that:
... Earth-keeping today means insisting on sustainability – the ongoing capacity of natural and social systems to thrive together – which requires human beings to practice wise, humble, responsible stewardship, after the model of servanthood that we have in Jesus. ...”
I thought you might find this of interest.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
National Wildlife Federation
The NWF has been to the Gulf Coast and oil is leaking 200,000 gallons of oil a day!! The NWF has stated more than 400 species of wildlife is being threatened. We have got to put into place new policies for our environment. I am just sick regarding Congress' lack of concern and how they are dragging their feet and not taking any action. I'm tired of this bickering. I want to be part of the solution...not part of the problem.
Greenpeace in the Gulf:BP Deepwater Disaster
Greenpeace has moved aggressively to the Gulf in response to the oil spill. They have staff on the ground interviewing with the media talking about the greater implications, assisting local clean up groups, and bearing witness to this tragic and preventable event. This oil spill is a major wake up call. I question the benefit of off shore drilling. I don't think this is the way to solve our energy problems.
Let us remember to keep our prayers directed to all of God's creatures affected by this major event. Let our prayers be to all fishermen and their families, small business owners along the coastline. Pray for our country to come together as one nation and do what we can to help....and offering prayers is a most powerful service. Carpe Diem!
Let us remember to keep our prayers directed to all of God's creatures affected by this major event. Let our prayers be to all fishermen and their families, small business owners along the coastline. Pray for our country to come together as one nation and do what we can to help....and offering prayers is a most powerful service. Carpe Diem!
Monday, May 3, 2010
GP Oil Spill
I don't know about you but I am sick regarding the oil spill with GP. I heard the governor of Louisana make the comment,"I have nothing against oil, but....WHERE IS YOUR BACKUP PLAN OR PLAN B?" How could GP let this happen? What frightens me is oil can come out of the earth for a very long time before it is capped. GP is now trying to say it isn't their fault! Excuse me? So how is everyone out there feeling about this?
I do believe we all need to pray on this. Pray for God to be with the men and women working on solutions. Pray for the fisherman and other businesses on the waterfront, to know people are keeping them in their thoughts and hearts. I'm praying for all of God's creatures to know to go away.
I do believe we all need to pray on this. Pray for God to be with the men and women working on solutions. Pray for the fisherman and other businesses on the waterfront, to know people are keeping them in their thoughts and hearts. I'm praying for all of God's creatures to know to go away.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Earth Day Sunday
Our Earth Day Service at John Knox Presbyterian, was thought provoking and informative. Dr. Jeff London had a wonderful message we MUST hear and respond too. (You can read his sermon on JK's website: johnknoxchurch.org) God's Creation is in peril and groaning and we can sleep no more. We must awake and begin to take action, to let our voices be heard in Congress. We cannot wait for government...we the people, must join with our brothers and sisters around the globe.
We can start with the small baby steps:
1) Recycle and buy minimally packed goods as much as possible.
2) Wash clothes in cold or warm water, not hot.
3) Install low-flow shower heads to use less water
4) Run the dishwasher only when full and don't use heat to dry dishes.
5) Replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
6) Plug air leaks in windows and dodors to increase energy efficiency
7) Replace old appliances with energy efficient models
8) Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation whenever possible
9) Adjust your thermostat- lower in winter, higher in summer
10) Share these simple steps with friends and family and increase awareness
We can do this. Let's be part of the solution for our grandchildren.
P-s-s-t...DO SOMETHING! Carpe Diem
Peace and Joy
We can start with the small baby steps:
1) Recycle and buy minimally packed goods as much as possible.
2) Wash clothes in cold or warm water, not hot.
3) Install low-flow shower heads to use less water
4) Run the dishwasher only when full and don't use heat to dry dishes.
5) Replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
6) Plug air leaks in windows and dodors to increase energy efficiency
7) Replace old appliances with energy efficient models
8) Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation whenever possible
9) Adjust your thermostat- lower in winter, higher in summer
10) Share these simple steps with friends and family and increase awareness
We can do this. Let's be part of the solution for our grandchildren.
P-s-s-t...DO SOMETHING! Carpe Diem
Peace and Joy
Monday, April 26, 2010
Used Book Fair
Wow....our used book fair was a great success. First, we received over one thousand books.I don't know how many books were left afterwards, but alot were sold. I don't have an exact money taken in, but I'm thinking we did around $800.00-900.00. Pretty cool huh? This money will go to support the Deacon's Project Merry Christmas. It's a great start.
The Green Team sold all but one fair trade candy bar and several coffees and cranberries. We will be set up this Sunday for anyone who wants to place an order.
Thank you for your support with this important ministry.
Peace and Joy.
The Green Team sold all but one fair trade candy bar and several coffees and cranberries. We will be set up this Sunday for anyone who wants to place an order.
Thank you for your support with this important ministry.
Peace and Joy.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Used Book Fair
John Knox Presbyterian Church Deacon's are having a Used Book Fair Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:00am-3:00pm and Earth Day Sunday, April 25, 2010, 12:00pm-2:00pm.
We are going to have books in almost every catagory, plus DVD's, VHS tapes, music CD's, and childrens books.
JK's Green Team will have a table with Fair Trade coffees, chocolates, and more. Information to inform and educate about Fair Trade and how we can be good stewards of God's Creation.
Carpe Diem...see ya there.
http://www.johnknoxchurch.org/
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