Lifestyle

When a key individual in the church had an accident, breaking the tibia in his right leg, our church family stepped up. He was our janitor, lawn mower specialist, and adult Sunday school teacher. One of our youngest members said she would do the janitor work. A young man who loves to mow lawns said he would like to mow our lawn and weed eat for the church. The backup Sunday school teacher, the Pastor, said he could fill the position until recovery is successful. We say it often and it is worth repeating: God is good, all the time, and, all the time, God is good, because that is His nature. All who attends Burbank First Baptist Church consider it a joy to do whatever needs to be done to provide resources that reveals how much they love being a part of a fellowship that points others to the Gospel message. For over 80 years those who have attended Burbank First Baptist have responded to the clarion call that the Lord placed in their life to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to anyone who desired to find a peace the passes all human understanding. Many will find it hard to believe but the area that our fellowship covers is over 50 miles from Pawhuska to Kildare-Newkirk area. In a time when fuel costs are still being higher than we all would like, people still find a way to come and worship in a church where that can feel loved and fed with a message from God’s Word. My friends in a time when there is so much uncertainty from world events, people need the Lord. These world events have resulted in turmoil on many of our college campuses and larger metropolitan areas. I believe it would be wise for people to remember who to turn to for peace and grace. With so many congregations dwelling in attendance it is time to reverse the trend. Attend the church of your choice soon. I will make a world a difference in your life.

Want to make a simple change that will help you have a healthier diet? Eat more fiber. Most of us simply aren’t eating enough.

The Chorale Arts Society of Northern Oklahoma (CASONO) is pleased to invite the public to attend a free concert of Master Works: THE GREATS! The concert will be presented at First Presbyterian church Sanctuary, 1505 Grand Ave E, Ponca City, on Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. The Artistic Director is Brandon Haynes, Roustabouts Vocal Director/Adjunct Voice Faculty/ Staff at Northern Oklahoma College. Accompanist is Connie Van Ausdall, adjunct faculty of Northern Oklahoma College and retired Director of Music for St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Suzanne Sumpter, who is also adjunct faculty of Northern Oklahoma College.

NOC, UNIVERSITY CENTER HOSTING REACH HIGHER EVENT MAY 20 Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa and the University Center in Ponca City are hosting a Reach Higher event Monday, May 20. The free information session is a come and go event from 5:30 p.m.

Celebrating Mother’s Day, like other holidays, can be bittersweet and challenging when mom is living with Alzheimer’s. Mother’s Day, however, can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia. To help these families with Mother’s Day celebrations, the Alzheimer’s Association offers these tips: Take a person-centered approach. Focus on what is enjoyable for the person with Alzheimer’s, such as looking at family pictures or enjoying the person’s favorite food. If they get overwhelmed in large groups, a small quiet gathering may be preferable.

News flash: You don’t need special, expensive foods to build a healthy diet. Surprised? Most of us buy into the myth that eating healthy costs more.

Many times there appears to be very little happening at Burbank First Baptist. The church building usually is only occupied on Sunday and Wednesday. The Fellowship Hall may have occasionally have an activity schedule. There is much going on behind the limited church building usage. The church as a landline 918-648-5259 with an answering machine. Message will be answered as time permits. The Pastor has a cell phone 580-485-5721 to handle messaging and special requests. When people are unable to attend church because of illness or special family activities, the Pastor will try to make personal contact via his cell phone. When hospitalization is required in Tulsa, Fairfax, or Oklahoma City for an unknown period of time, the Pastor will personally visit a patient to pray for a speedy recovery. The Pastor and wife try to keep up with children’s sporting activities when they are notified of the events time. Many times special events require traveling to our larger cities to obtain supplies. The Pastor and wife again are usually asked to obtain them as soon as possible. The Pastor tries to call those who have not been to services for some time. He tries to make sure these contacts happen about every two weeks. When there is a need to schedule the Fellowship Hall for an activity, many will call the Pastor to confirm that the date is available. The church also has a very liberal policy for families who wish to borrow our table and chairs in the Fellowship Hall. Guess who takes care of confirming these requests. It has been my privilege to visit relatives of families regardless of church affiliation upon request. I have probably missed something but this is an attempt to inform people that the work of ministry is more than when services are scheduled. It takes a community of believers to show Christian love. Burbank First Baptist Church makes every effort to provide comfort and compassion to those who seek such. Check out our ever changing website www.burbankfirstbaptist.org.