Important Date Coming Up

The June 1st deadline is quickly approaching!!

  We MUST have everyone's dorm reservations by that date for the college.

  We also need meal reservations as well.  At this point it looks like the meals are going to be about $5.00 per person with children 5 and under eating free.  Even if you cannot send the money for your meals that is fine, but go ahead and let us know what meals you will be eating with us. We want to have plenty of food for everyone!  If you are staying in a hotel or RV park don't forget to make meal reservations.  Even if you don't want to eat all of the meals at the college you might plan on both Sundays and Friday the 4th.  We will be together all day and it will be easier and more convenient for you.  We really feel like $5.00 is quite reasonable for the meal being offered and we understand the food is very good.  On Friday we are having BBQ catered by a restaurant in Claremore that is always delicious!

For reservations or questions please contact Jamie Newhart at jamie2-newhart@sbcglobal.net or you can call or text her at 918-633-0528.

Sister Glenda wants everyone to know she is planning a very adventurous "Amazing Race" for the older kids on Wednesday the 2nd.  She is also working on a game for the younger ones to participate in as well.  So this should be a fun and exciting day for all!

Explore Claremore!

The most important reason to come to the Summer Meeting is for the fellowship and spiritual nourishment, but there are some fun things to do in Claremore while you are here!  

Here are a few suggestions:

Will Rogers Memorial Museum WillRogers.com
Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch-just a short drive from Claremore
J.M. Davis Gun Museum TheGunMuseum.com
Totem Pole Park-a short drive down Route 66 RCHS1.org
the famous "Blue Whale"-in Catoosa across the highway from Spunky Creek Church of Christ
Downtown Claremore where there are antiques, antiques, and more antiques!!



An important note for those of you coming the first Sunday to the meeting.  The worship services on both Sundays will be at the Northeast Technology Center.   If you will be using a GPS or any kind of "device" for directions you MUST put in the zip code 74017 for it to get you to the correct location.  If you do not put in the zip code it takes you to a different town!  The address for NTC is:  1901 N. Hwy 88, Claremore, OK  74017.  Please help us spread the word for those who may not read the blog or Facebook.  

The "Spunky Creek kids" are excited about the meeting and ready to see everyone!!

Reminder:  June 1st is the deadline for dorm and meal reservations!

Speaker Change

IMPORTANT CHANGE!!

On Tuesday, July 1 for the morning worship service there will be a change of speaker.  We are sad to say Brother Stone Nix and his family are unable to be at the meeting.  So Brother Brent Darnell will be the speaker that morning.  We are excited to hear Brother Brent edify us on "Youth as Servants".

SUNDAY, JULY 6th

Well we have made it to the last day of the meeting.  We know this will be a hard day for all of us to say good-bye to all of our friends and loved ones.  

The Lord's Day morning service will be held at The Northeast Technology Center at 10:30.  Brother Garrett Siemens will be speaking on "Serving the Body of Christ".  The address for NTC is:  1901 N. Hwy. 88, Claremore, OK  74017.

After church we will head back over to RSU for lunch in the banquet room.  

Then the final service will be back at NTC at 3:00.  Brother Ron Dunavant will be speaking on "Serving a Lifetime & an Eternity".  

Everyone must be checked out of the dorms by 2:00 so it would be best to be checked out before morning services.  

REMINDER!!

We are getting close to the deadline for making dorm and meal reservations.  All reservations must be made by June 1st.  Please contact Jamie Newhart for all reservations.  jamie2-newhart@sbcglobal.net

Saturday July 5

Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. there will be a Men's Coffee.  It will be in the banquet room on campus. A light breakfast will also be served.  Hopefully the men will enjoy this time of fellowship together.  Please let Jamie know if you are planning on being in attendance.  

As of right now the rest of the day is pretty open, but I'm sure something will be planned and we can all enjoy being together and having fun.

The evening meal will be served at 5:00 p.m. in the banquet room.  

Following the meal will be the worship service at 7:00 in the auditorium.  Brother Keith Avaritt will be speaking on "Serving Outside the Church".  

Be sure and contact Jamie for meal and dorm reservations soon!  jamie2-newhart@sbcglobal.net

Friday 4th of July

Friday is going to be a busy but fun day.  The morning will start out with a Sunrise singing service at 7:00 a.m.  There is an outdoor amphitheater located within the RSU Nature trails.  This is where the singing service will take place.  What better way to start out the day than singing praises to God in the great outdoors?!!

Then the rest of the activities for the day will take place at the Northeast Technology Center.  At 10:00 a.m. will be the Kids' Carnival.  Sister Jennifer Dorse is planning this-so it is sure to be fun!

At noon a BBQ lunch with all the trimmings will be served there at the Technology Center.  

At 3:00 p.m. we will be hosting "The Sing On".  This is an opportunity for those who wish to blend their voices in song publicly.  Our aim is to have groups of 2 or more work on 3-4 songs that could be congregational, or non-congregational a cappella songs. This will not be an "open-mic" event.  We request that groups get together, rehearse, and spend time fine-tuning their songs before they get to the meeting if possible.  We are excited about this event for those participating, and those who just want to enjoy good Christian music.  Pick some inspiring songs, warm-up your vocal "chords", and get your Sing-on!  If you are interested in being in a group, but can't put one together, let us know, and we'll try to find others in the same situation.  Please contact Richard Newhart at rjnewhart@sbcglobal.net or 918-633-0728 for any questions.

Later that evening for those wanting to watch fireworks we recommend heading out to Claremore Lake.  They put on a great display every year and I'm sure there will be a group that could caravan out there together!

Don't forget the deadline for ordering t-shirts is May 1st.  Be sure and contact Jamie Newhart at jamie2-newhart@sbglobal.net for dorm and meal reservations.  If you have any questions at all feel free to contact me (Becky Scott)  at runningirl@att.net or 918-342-5077.
 

Thursday July, 3

Thursday will be an exciting day for the adventurous ones in the group!  RSU offers a ropes course called the Hillcat Challenge.  The Hillcat Challenge is recommended to anyone over the age of 12.  It is designed to build confidence and teamwork among participants using a combination of games, obstacle courses and problem solving activities.  The degree to which each person participates is the individuals choice, based on what the person can comfortably and willingly risk.  No one is required, forced, or coerced to perform any activity.  Those choosing to participate in the Hillcat Challenge will do low elements in the morning and move on to the high elements in the afternoon.  Some of the elements include a zip line, platforms, logs, games, climbing wall and other activities.  To view the website please visit http://www.rsu.edu/hilltopchallenge

It is important to note that all participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by the parent or guardian.

The fee for the Hillcat Challenge is $30 for the full day course and $20 for the half day.  The full day consists of low and high elements and the half day consists of only low elements.  There is a minimum of 10 people required for the ropes course to be available to us.  Please contact Julie Hays at jhchays@yahoo.com to sign up.  We would like to begin the ropes course at 8:00 a.m. due to the heat.  Those not wanting to participate are welcome to watch the brave and daring ones!!


Dinner will be served in the banquet room at 5:00.

The worship service will be in the auditorium at 7:00 with Brother Charles Baxter speaking on "Elders/Leaders as Servants".  

As a reminder the deadline for ordering t-shirts is May 1.  Contact Jamie Newhart at jamie2-newhart@sbcglobal.net

We have had some questions about bringing small children to the Ladies' Tea.  The tea and desserts will be served on china and the mansion is decorated with delicate antiques so please use your discretion.

Daily Dinner Menu

I thought I would let everyone know what we are having for dinner each day.  We do believe we are going to be able to get the meals down below $10 per person with the donations we are receiving.  Don't forget 5 and under eat for free.  

Sunday 6-29                                                                    Thursday 7-3
salad                                                                                 salad
spaghetti with meat sauce                                                 bacon wrapped sirloin steak
green beans                                                                       oven roasted potatoes
bread sticks                                                                       vegetable medley
chocolate & vanilla pudding                                             dinner rolls
                                                                                          frost your own cupcake
Monday 6-30
salad                                                                                  Friday 7-4
cheese enchiladas                                                              BBQ
refried beans
mexican rice
chips & salsa                                                                       Saturday 7-5
cinnamon & sugar churros                                                  salad
                                                                                            grilled burgers with fixings
Tuesday 7-1                                                                        baked beans
salad                                                                                    chips
ham steak                                                                             ice cream bar
macaroni & cheese
buttered carrots                                                                   Sunday 7-6
dinner rolls                                                                          salad
white sheet cake                                                                  meatloaf
                                                                                            mashed potatoes
Wednesday 7-2                                                                    corn
salad                                                                                    dinner rolls
chicken fried steak with gravy                                             chocolate sheet cake
mashed potatoes
corn
dinner rolls
apple cobbler

Wanted to remind you that the deadline for ordering t-shirts is May 1.  The shirts will not be for sale at the meeting, they must be pre-ordered.