A6 - THE PERKINS JOURNAL, Thursday, July 29, 2010
A_Pea
'ers
Recently the Glencoe
Methodist Protestant
Church held a special
service to bless a group
of carved angels. Mr.
Art Wheat, a well known
carver, became interested
in carving and giving
angels to persons who
had cancer, following his
own bout with cancer. He
saw so many persons that
were sort of "lost" as to
what to depend on. Mr.
Wheat felt that the carved
angels would help persons
remember that there are
higher spiritual powers at
work in the world and that
God's angels are always
there to provide healing
and strength. He plans to
give the angels to persons
battling cancer at the Still-
water Cancer Center.
Each of the three co-pas-
tors, Rev. Allen Mitchell,
Rev. Daniel Devers and
Rev. Larry Devers gave a
short meditation concern-
ing the history of "bless-
ings" within the Christian
Community. "They gave
illustrations of the use of
'blessings" throughout the
ages and also used many
scriptural passages of
"blessings" in the Chris-
tian Bible. All three put
an emphasis on the fact
that these angels are not
idols to be worshiped but
rather physical reminders
of the power of God on
the earth.
The closing of the service
consisted of statements why
the congregation was asking
God's special blessing upon
the carved angels'
We are humbly asking
God to inspire others from
actually seeing and feeling
an object which proclaims
there are angels today.
We are not sending these
angels forth as magical
items empowered by us
but rather as emmisaries
of good will to refresh the
human spirit.
We are acting as disciples
of Christ through the power
of the Holy Spirit to bless
those who receive these
angels with a faith that
trusts in God's Mercy and
Grace.
We send these angels
forth asking that in all cases
God's will is done.
We ask that invisible spiri-
tual energies be given by
God through the death of
His son upon the Cross.
We, acting as the Body of
Christ in the world, request
that the Holy Spirit use the
everliving and everpresent
Blood of Christ to purify
these angels to proclaim
the Glory of God.
Mr. Art Wheat carves angels for those suffering from
cancer.
By Trisha Gedon
STILLWATER, Okla. -
Nearly 50 4-H'ers and vol-
unteers returned recently
from the nation's capitol
where they learned about
government process.
Participating in Citizen-
ship Washington Focus
is a great opportunity to
learn in a living classroom,
said Tracy Beck, state 4-H
events and activities coor-
dinator.
"For more than 50
years, 4-H'ers have been
traveling from across the
county to Washington,
D.C. to participate in
workshops, committees
and field trips," Beck said.
"Once the delegates return
home they use what they
have learned to make posi-
tive changes in their own
communities. CWF not
only strengthens young
people's understanding
of the government's civic
process, but it also boosts
their leadership skills,
communication skills and
overall confidence."
Conner Carroll, Perkins
4-H Club; and Taylor
McEntire, Twin Mounds
4-H; both Payne County
4-H'ers, served as CWF
delegates this year.
CWF provides youth an
opportunity to explore,
develop and refine the
civic engagement skills
they need to be outstand-
ing leaders in their home
communities and at the
national level. The con-
ference offered on-site
workshops at some of the
many historical points
in Washington D.C.,
including the Capitol,
Mount Vernon, Arlington
National Cemetery, presi-
dential and war monu-
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ments and memorials, the
Smithsonian museums and
many others.
"These educational
sightseeing tours in the
living classroom of Wash-
ington, D.C. gave our club
members the chance to
learn about the history
of our nation, the leaders
who have shaped it and
how they can apply what
they've learned once they
return home," she said.
"My favorite day would
have to be Delegation
Day. It was where we were
able to go and explore all
over D.C. We went to
the museums and shops
of our choice with all our
friends! ! Overall the trip
was incredible!" explained
McEntire.
The group also gained
cultural experience by
attending a dinner theater
presentation of Hair-
spray.
To make the most of the
trip, the group also had
the opportunity to sight
see during the bus trip
to and from Washington,
D.C. Some of the his-
torical sites they visited
include Gettysburg and
Philadelphia.
"These places are
rich in American history
and provided delegates
a first-hand look at what
they've learned in their
high school history and
civics classes," Beck said.
"Overall, the CWF trip is
one of the most enriching
trips available to Okla-
homa 4-H'ers."
"My favorite part", Car-
roll says, "was meeting
tons of new people from
around the country and
making relationships that
will last a lifetime."
Taylor McEntire and Conner Carroll served as CWF del-
egates this year.
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reunion
The families of the late Ed Oklahoma City, Kayla and
and Bessie Carrier of Coyle Dirk Ferris, Crescent, Joyce
met July 16, 17, and 18 in Axton, Coyle, Michele Car-
Weatherford, Ok. for their rier, Ted and Jessie, Coyle,
family reunion. It was well Misti and Mike Fletcher, Joe,
attended and we all had such ChasityFletcher, Jackson Car-
a good lime. Sunday morn- tier. Coyle, Betty and Harvey
ing we went to the Christian Thurman, Edmond, Perk and
Church in Hydro for our Tobi Carrier, Early, Texas,
church service. Lunch was
also served there and then we
parted to go our separate ways
to meet again next year at the
same location.
Attending the reunion were
Phyllis H de, Hinton, OK,
Opal Taylor, Hydro, Cliff and
Linda Carman, Hydro, Doris
and Keith Jackson, Austin
Garrett, Elmore City, Marilyn
Carman, Dallas, Texas, Susan
Bloomer, Isaac, Seminole,
Helen Carrier, Coyle, L'mda
and Carl Clapp, Glencoe,
Galen and Verna Carrier,
Kyle Carrier, Zack Terrant,
Crescent, Krista Carrier,
Bmce and Lorraine Carrier,
Katy, Texas, Denise and
Andrew Easter, Bailey and
Brogan, Azle, Texas, Bobby
Carrier, Katy, Texas, Marshall
and Palmira Carrier, Christin,
Jordan, Shavanna and Wesley,
Mission Texas, Amanda de la
Garza, Aleia and Hunter, Mis-
sion, Texas, Will and Tracey
Carrier, Hunter and Beth,
Early, Texas, Lawrence and
DeLois Cartier, Ripley, Sandi
and Gary Seagrove, Jayden,
Oklahoma City, G'ma Carrier,
Oklahoma City, Randy and
Kelli Cartier, Megan, Ryan
and Katlyn, Cushing.
