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The
CORNER Loving People, Learning from Jesus
Serving Springfield and the World
CRIER
1010 S National, Springfield, MO
News from University Heights Baptist Church
65804, 417.862.0789, www.uhbc.com
Pastor’s Thoughts A year ago, as the calendar
flipped from 2019 to 2020,
I’m sure I preached a ser-
Whether it’s from the mouth mon, wrote a devotional, or
of the distinct preaching voice produced a newsletter arti-
of S.M. Lockridge or the cle about the amazing possi-
quick, energetic voice of Tony bilities that might be found
Campolo, you have probably in the year ahead and the
heard the phrase, “It’s Friday, goals that one could set,
but Sunday’s comin’.” It’s a both individually and corpo-
theme of Easter, a theme of rately. Boy howdy, I had no
resurrection, and a theme of idea what I was talking
God bursting through dark- about because soon after,
ness and death with light and 2020 happened.
salvation. It’s a message com-
paring the agony of the cross 2020 ended up being a year
with the extraordinary hope unlike any other. The possi-
and power of the resurrection bilities of the year ended up
to come. It’s Friday, but being full of words and
Sunday is comin’. practices we never envi-
sioned; COVID-19, coronavirus, masks, distancing, quaran-
tine, and shutdown all became part of our common lexicon
and our experience. Many of the hopes and goals we had in
January 2020 ended up being changed and our expectations
were lowered or thrown out altogether like a disposable face
mask pitched into the garbage. What a year.
Psalm 113:4-5 The year has been full of grief, at one level or another. Some
The Lord is high above all of you have lost family and friends. Collectively we have lost
nations; His glory is above the over 300,000 Americans and hundreds of thousands more
heavens. Who is like the Lord
our God, who is enthroned on
high…?”
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MEMBER
THIS MONTH: SPOTLIGHT
Marilyn Nelson
Dana Brown
Adventures ensued. Working for income area of D.C. Blessings
the Home Mission Board, they and challenges occurred on a
were a traveling resource to mis- daily basis. She attained her
sionaries and churches. Some say Doctor of Social Work degree at
Ken had “an idea a minute.” In Catholic University while minis-
Santa Fe, NM, they ran the Baptist tering there.
Indian Mission which related to Her marriage to Bob Perry
students at the Institute of Ameri- began another adventure. Bob
can Indian Arts as well as to the was Director of the Mount Ver-
wider area. non Baptist Association in
Having grown up in a small town Their son Seth came along Northern Virginia, and Marilyn
in the Texas Panhandle – whose during their nomad days, as they
Daddy called himself a “stock traveled with volunteer missionar-
farmer,” and whose Mother spent ies, family and friends. Ken said
considerable time in her “Art Seth “was born with wheels on.”
Room” and in her garden – Mari- Their adventures in upstate New
lyn had no clue regarding the ad- York included hosting volunteers
ventures that lay who shared their faith in a myriad
ahead. of ways during the winter Olym-
pics. They hosted a hospitality
house, which Ken named “The Ex-
change House.”
During their second stay in St.
Louis, Ken’s diabetes led to his
death. During Ken’s illness, Mari-
lyn became the primary breadwin-
ner with the Home Mission Board,
who paid for her Master of Social
Work at Washington University.
Marilyn and Seth moved to the
Washington D.C. area where Mar-
ilyn became Director of Christian
Social Ministries for the D.C. Bap-
tist Convention (DCBC) and the
At Texas Tech, she met and mar- Director of Johenning Baptist Cen-
ried Ken Prickett, the “Pied Piper.” ter in an African American low 2
Trying to examine the events in my life is difficult. In my case there
are several things that come to mind, all of which are centered on a
relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. Church activities
were always a major part of my life. There was never a question
about whether we were going to church on Sunday morning, Sun-
day evening, and Wednesday evening. My parents served as won-
derful role models. In addition, there were two other important role
models in my life, my brothers, Sam and Ted. They were 18 and 15
when I was born. Even though there was considerable age differ-
ence between us, our parents did a wonderful job of keeping us close
as a family.
Jesus came into my heart at the age of 9 years old. Most of my
young life was spent in Harrison, Arkansas where I learned to play
the piano which prepared me to be able to serve the Lord by going to
some of the smaller churches in the association to help with their
music on Sundays.
As an adult, I have been through some valleys and on
the mountaintops but through it all the Lord was there
with me no matter what was going on in my life. My
faith in the Lord has never wavered.
My life has been blessed with a daughter, D.D., who
lives in Texas and is a Board Certified Behavioral
Analyst at an autism clinic. I moved to Springfield 23
years ago and returned to school to finish my college
degree.
While continuing my education in Computer Informa-
tion Systems, I worked part time in the mailroom at
CoxHealth. After graduating with my bachelor’s
degree, my new career started in the Information
Technology department at CoxHealth.
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Historical Committee
In the mid 1950s, several of the Protes-
tant churches in Springfield worked
together to have a combined service on
Sunday evenings in the summertime. At
one time they gathered on the plaza in
front of Carrington Hall on the campus
across the street. Part of the years they
met at the Living Memorial near the
Nature Center. They took turns provid-
ing the speaker and the choir or special
music for the services. It was outdoors
and in the summer time and it often was
warm. They provided paper fans for
one’s comfort. We came into possession
of a bunch of these fans a few years ago.
They might be a memento of times gone
by or they might be of interest, and if
NAME Recipe Name Recipe Name you would like one, we can make them
available to you.
Blaine Sherrill Cow Fish
–Ann Willingham
Brent Hickory Turkey Corn on the Cob
Rachel Anderson Corn on the Cob Rice
Ryan Matthews Potatos Chicken
Sam Gipson Fish Sticks Macaroni & Cheese
Taylor Clifton Fruit Salad Play Dough
Toby Lamb Lion Turkey
The next pages provide you with some delectable recipes
suggested by the 1999 UHBC Kindergarten Class.
Blaine Sherrill is Steve’s Sherrill’s nephew.
Brent Hickory is the son of Bill & Kim Hickory.
Ryan Matthews is the grandson of Grace Clifton.
Taylor Clifton is the granddaughter of Grace Clifton.
Included are also some illustrations of the finished dishes.
You may peruse this special booklet in the UHBC Historical
Archives.
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COW
1. Cut his horns off so he can’t hurt you.
2. Put it in a corn oven.
3. Cut his skin off.
4. Put on a plate and cut the bones off.
5. Cook 103 minutes.
6. Cook 120 minutes.
7. Mark it with a B.
8. Set for 150 minutes.
TURKEY
Kill the turkey in the woods
Take feather off.
Put it in the oven at 40 degrees
(because that’s my dad’s age).
Cook for 1000 hours.
FISH Then we eat it.
Catch it from the sea. Cut RICE
his hard bones off. Wipe Buy it at the grocery store.
the slime off and hang the Put it in the refridgerator.
skin on the wall. Put it in a Cook it.
pan. Write your name on Eat it.
it with a dark marker. Put
it in the oven. Cook it 140
minutes at 50 degrees below zero.
Put it on a plate and eat it. POTATOS TURKEY
Eat it with raviolis. Add some salt. Kill the turkey in the woods
Add some pepper. Take feather off.
Grill them. Put it in the oven at 40 degrees
Put some mushy stuff in it. (because that’s my dad’s age).
CHICKEN Add some sugar, and that’s all. Cook for 1000 hours.
Grill it Then we eat it.
Put black salt on it
Put on crust
FRUIT SALAD
Add sugar PLAY DOUGH
Put some cream in it and some
Add some salt Food coloring – buy dough from
juice, and some grapes, apples,
Add some pepper the store & put in food coloring in
oranges & a lot of stuff in it–
Add some more sugar it & smoosh it around until its all
whatever you want. Put it in a
Add some more salt inside.
big bowl in the refrigerator.
It’s done now
Add marshmallows, too.
Take it out to some people.
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We have high hopes as we enter the that we will be flexible if things
new year. Last year we missed out need to change.
on a lot of activities and time spent
Continue to encourage and pray
together and have plans to make it
for our teenagers as they navigate
In May, we will graduate three up to the students when it is safe to
school and extracurricular activi-
seniors who have been with Abby do so.
ties during a pandemic, and thank
and I for eight years, then in
We are also excited for our local you for your support of the youth
August, we'll have around eight
and national mission this summer. ministry.
new students graduating from the
We are planning them as if they are
children's ministry and joining the Happy New Year!
going to happen while knowing
youth group. Trey
LION TURKEY
Just throw down the lion & take a knife & 1. Kill the turkey
put it in his head. Then carry it in the car. 2. Make a campfire
Then bring it home, cut it up in pieces & 3. Put the turkey in the fire
put it in the oven. Make the oven very hot 4. Cook 1000 minutes
& cook it for 2 years. 5. Cut the head off
6. Put stuffing in it
7. Eat it for Thanksgiving
If you or a church group would like to include something in our monthly newsletters,
please contact and/or send to tracys@uhbc.org. Events, photos, thoughts, ideas for
sections, thanks, personal poetry, images of artwork, favorite Bible verses, etc.
Pastor Nolan will give the go-ahead for items included.
Let’s share with one another!
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Mondays and Fridays Whose woods these are I think I know.
1 - 2 PM His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
Meets in Room 224, 2nd Flr To watch his woods fill up with snow.
(Pioneer Classroom)
My little horse must think it queer
Focus is on stretching and –light– To stop without a farmhouse near
strengthening
Between the woods and frozen lake
ALL AGES WELCOME! The darkest evening of the year.
Class resumes Monday, Jan 4 2021 He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
Men and Women are invited! The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
Instructor: Sharon Baack But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Requested by Shirley Dodds
UHBC MONTHLY Financial | Information thru 12/16/20
Monthly Budget Contributions $22,028.29
Current Month Budget Goal $21,371.15
Fiscal YTD Budget Contributions $353,197.65
Fiscal YTD actual Budget
$338,804.68
Expenditures
Fiscal YTD Budget Goal $392,491.24
That “Let It Snow” song has GOT! To go!
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Because of the urgent needs of many families due to the pandemic,
University Hope is using funds available to assist with rent and utilities. We have
paid a month’s rent for a single mother who was about to be evicted. Two other
young families were helped with rent to prevent eviction. We helped a young
family whose utilities had been cut off pay their back bills and get their power
Dear Church Family,
restored.
We are currently working with a family with three children to help them get back Thank you so much for
on their feet. The parents both lost their jobs in Arkansas due to the virus and the prayers, cards, and
found themselves homeless. They moved to Springfield where they could stay calls during my surgery
with a relative temporarily. Since arriving here both parents have found good, and recovery.
full-time jobs. They were referred to us by Crosslines who could help them with
Missing you and hoping
food. But they needed cash immediately to rent a home and get utilities turned
we can all be together
on. They are hoping to get this done before Christmas with help from University
again soon.
Hope.
We are working with another woman who escaped from an abusive
relationship in another state. Due to COVID and the need to relocate, she lost
her employment. Since coming to Springfield she has secured a good job, but
needs help to pay a deposit and first month’s rent for an apartment. We already
were able to help her with bus passes so that she could get to and from work.
Your gifts to University Hope are making a difference for many families who have
suffered greatly because of the pandemic.
–Bob Perry and Bob Reed
DATE SERMON TITLE / SPEAKER NAME (if a guest) SCRIPTURES
Jan 3 To Be Decided Matthew 6:25-34
Jan 10 Judgy McJuderson James 4:11-12
Jan 17 Walking by Faith James 4:13-17
Jan 24 More Money Dollars James 5:1-7
Jan 31 Patience is a Virtue James 5:7-11 8
LOVE & POSTCARDS for the Homebound
inside. I recently called the Baptist sure that the
Home in Ozark to find out if I could slots on the
There is no question that 2020 has leave a Christmas present at the front Homebound
been a hard year for everyone. It has desk and was told that I could not Board in the
been especially frustrating for the enter the building. If I phoned from main hallway are filled with post-
deacons of UHBC. Deacons are, of the parking lot, someone would come cards. Those postcards are
course, chosen to be the servants of out and collect the gift, but no one is already addressed and stamped.
the church (Pastor Nolan would, I’m allowed inside. All they need is a note written by
sure, refer you to Acts ch. 6), and It doesn’t matter if you don’t
Consider how you feel about having
because of that each deacon is as- personally know the homebound
to stay at home with your spouse,
signed to a specific area of service. person to whom the card is ad-
your children, your parents, whoever
“Service” really means interaction dressed. That person is a still a
lives with you. You don’t go out as
with another person and meeting that member of UHBC, and just
often; you don’t do things spontane-
person’s need. receiving a postcard that says, “I’m
ously anymore; there are now activi-
My area of service is ministry to our thinking about you” or “I’m pray-
ties you avoid. But if you decide to
homebound members. Each home- ing for you” or “We miss you” or
go to the grocery store, or to go to
bound person has an assigned dea- “Happy Birthday” from someone
church on Sunday morning, or to
con who is to visit that person at least who is also a member of UHBC is
visit a friend, you just walk out the
once a quarter, remember birthdays a reminder that we do care about
front door and take off. Now think
and holidays with cards or small gifts, our homebound members.
about how the homebound person
and otherwise make sure that person feels. You can’t go anywhere. In As we start a new year together,
knows that we still care about him or some facilities, you cannot even go to please remember the ones who can
her. The assigned deacon is also to the dining room; your meals are no longer gather with us on Sun-
provide communion once a quarter if brought to your room and you are day mornings. Pick up a postcard
that person wishes to partake. Over not even allowed to go into the hall. or two, write a brief note, and then
time, the homebound person be- You are not permitted to have visi- drop it in the mail. By this shall
comes a special friend, as you visit tors. You are virtually in a prison of they know us: That we love one
and get to know each other. This sorts another.
year, there is no visitation. The care
One of my duties as coordinator of –Shirley Dodds
facilities are on lock-down in an ef-
the Homebound Ministry is making
fort to keep COVID-19 from coming
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
In Loving Memory
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT cont’d from page 2
was Professor of Christian Ministry at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond,
Virginia. She also played an active role in helping establish and lead “Hope Builders”
in Richmond, a program initiated by the WMU. Through this program, mentoring
relationships were built with women who needed help finding their way.
Bob and Marilyn happily retired back in Bob’s stomping grounds, Springfield, MO.
Both were and continue to be excited to help minister at UHBC. Marilyn was familiar
with American Baptist Churches through her ministry with the DCBC, and they both
had numerous contacts with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Both feel blessed to be part of a community of
believers who cherish faith in Christ and who value innovative ministry.
As Marilyn looks back on her life, she is amazed at all the places it took her. Her
stints as a Home Economist and Junior High Science Teacher opened many doors
for ministry, eventually leading to full-time ministry. God truly works in mysterious
ways, revealing just enough at a time to keep the adventure moving.
Since Elementary School, her favorite Bible verse remains II Timothy 1:7:
“God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power and of love and of a sound
mind.”
My career continues with CoxHealth and Cerner Corporation as a Senior
Business Intelligence Developer but now from home because of COVID.
I became a member of UHBC 19 years ago and have had the privilege to
serve on several of the committees and boards of the church. Currently,
because of COVID, the online worship services and Bible studies have been
a blessing. The future is exciting for our church because the Lord has great
things planned for us. My prayers are with my UHBC family for safety and
health through the trying times that we are living in today.
10around the world. We’ve also grieved the loss of Whatever 2021 holds for us, we know that we
normal; no big gatherings, no Life Groups, no also hold several things: We hold on to the
dinners and events, no usual holiday parties and eternal hope that we have in Christ. We hold
gatherings, and so much more. It has been a year on to the hope and promise of a coronavirus
of grief and we’re not yet through to the end. It’s vaccine developed and being administered
Friday…but Sunday is comin’. now. We hold on to the hope of brighter days
when we can shake a hand, hug a neck, take
Friends, believe it or not, we made it through this off our masks, and share a meal together. We
crazy year of 2020. It might have been rough at hold on to the love and fellowship that we share.
times, it might have been tough at times, and it It’s Friday…but Sunday’s comin’.
might have been more than we could ever have
imagined…but, we made it. It’s Friday…but So, as we kiss 2020 goodbye, let’s remember
Sunday is comin’. and be thankful that we were able to make it
through. Let’s remember those loved ones we
What does 2021 hold? Well, who knows? You’ll lost and grieve the loss of so many and so
get no prognostications from me. 2020 has much. Let’s be strengthened by the knowledge
shown us that life, in all of its surprise and that the Lord never left us nor forsakes us in
unexpected courses, can and will happen. But the midst of the tough days of 2020.
2020 has also taught us that, with the Lord’s help
and a “little help from our friends,” we can make And, as we walk into 2021, let’s be encouraged
it through. by the hope and promise ahead of us. Let’s be
strengthened by the Lord’s presence in our
lives. Let’s build one another up through en-
couragement, prayer, and care. Let’s walk
What I’ve Been Reading Lately together into the future that the Lord is pre-
paring for us, ready to love God and people,
ready to serve God and people, and ready to
–by Brene Brown
continue to make much of the name of Jesus
in 2021.
My family and I are so thankful to be your
–by Jean Butler Newman
pastor and family, we’re thankful to be in
Springfield, and at University Heights Baptist
–by Scot McKnight Church. I believe University Heights Baptist
Church has a bright future in God’s Kingdom
and I am so excited to be a part of it. Together
with you, we look forward to 2021…and
–by Thomas Cahill beyond.
–by William H. Willimon
11God of all time, help us enter the New Year quietly,
thoughtful of who we are to ourselves and to others,
mindful that our steps make an impact
and our words carry power.
May we walk gently.
May we speak only after we have listened well.
Lord, You make all things new Creator of all life,
You bring hope alive in our hearts help us enter the New Year reverently,
And cause our Spirits to be born again aware that you have endowed
Thank you for this new year every creature and plant, every person and habitat
For all the potential it holds.
with beauty and purpose.
Come and kindle in us
May we regard the world with tenderness.
May we honor rather than destroy.
So that in our time,
many will see Lover of all souls,
the wonders of God help us enter the New Year joyfully,
And live forever willing to laugh and dance and dream,
to praise Your glorious name. remembering our many gifts with thanks
and looking forward to blessings yet to come.
May we welcome your lavish love.
In this new year, may the grace and peace of Christ
bless us now and in the days ahead.
When the carols have been stilled,
When the star-topped tree is taken down,
When family and friends are gone home, For I have given
When we are back to our schedules
The work of Christmas begins:
To welcome the refugee,
rest to the weary
To heal a broken planet,
To feed the hungry,
and joy to the
To build bridges of trust, not walls of fear,
To share our gifts,
To seek justice and peace for all people,
sorrowing.
To bring Christ’s light to the world. –Jeremiah 31:25
12God Himself is the Source of All Beauty
GOD AND HEAVEN
God has revealed qualities of Himself
through the beauty, majesty, and mystery of
Use of images granted permission
nature. But all of these things, brilliant
by Kenneth G. Libbrecht; though they be, are mere shadows of the
snowcrystals.com. true reality. They are created entities, and
Kenneth is a professor of physics not the Uncreated One, who far surpasses
at the California Institute of Tech-
nology (Caltech). A North Dakota all creation.
native, Ken studies the molecular
dynamics of crystal growth.
In the ageless age to come, we will contem-
He has authored several books on plate the Uncreated, which will be far more
this topic. mysterious than the dark matter at the core
Check it out! of every galaxy, more beautiful than the
most colorful sunset, more majestic than the
Rocky Mountains or the redwood forests.
Everything will not suddenly be made
known to us; rather we will explore the
depths of the mystery and beauty of God
Himself. We will move from glory to glory
as we surpass all ages, times, and places.
www.orthodoxroad.com/of-god-beauty-mystery-and-heaven
April 2, 2014; Dcn. Jeremiah (excerpted)
13can help us endure, carry on and find the encouragement
When the world we live in and the world we see through which we seek in order to help us prevail, to stand tall, within
media seems clustered with darkness and unending confu- the holy fire of the gospel of Jesus Christ. And we can live
sion, we can think with hopefulness of those who have gone lives of faith now which will encourage those coming after.
before. They are in truth, as the scripture states, a great And we can live lives now which will help those standing next
cloud of witnesses: massive in size, and embraced in to us. We are all one body not separated by death. In Christ’s
the Light of the Holy. redemptive world all saints are living.
By the strength, tender care and direction of God’s Spirit Of those many faithful who left this world in obscurity
and by working out their own personal faith, those who without knowledge of their lives being forwarded to the
endured their portion on earth have won their prize. Their present, God has written their names and deeds in His holy
prayers have turned to endless praise and we can join their book. Their nobleness is no less precious than those of
choruses here on earth. whom we have record. We should give thanks for the
What a joy that we can in truth participate in the heavenly unknown faithful who in centuries past played a vital role in
songs of praise with the multitude of God’s children who bringing God’s light to the world. To those now living who
have left the earth. And what a joy to those in heaven that we believe they contribute little to the kingdom of God, may
on earth can send out prayers and praises which ascend to they recall that a sparrow and a field lily are known and
and surround the throne of the Most High. Heaven and treasured by our omnipotent Lord. In the world of God’s
earth rings with the combined voices of praise from the kingdom on earth a saint follows a Savior, and those who do
children of God. Within the realm of praise there is no this, whether known or unknown to history, bring light into
division. No time divides us: Praises on earth are the praises darkness.
of heaven. Saints passing on are saints who move from So, when looking around makes us wonder when Christ’s
praying to eternal praise. victory will be seen for what it really is, we can look at our
If left and right we comb the current worldly state of things Christian brothers and sisters here and also raise our hearts
and see so much damage and so little bliss, we need to look to the heavens toward an eternal witness of saints. Their
up and lift our voices in legitimate, heartfelt praise and lives remind us that, yes, there is only one way to walk
thanksgiving. Praise is power and spiritual help and is essen- —The Way of Christ.
tial to the very nature of saints living here and saints living in
heaven. God has decreed it to be so. Heb 12:1; 12:22-23; 2:12; 1Tim 4:6; Mark 12:26-27; Phil 3:17;
Eph 1:3; 2:19-20; 4:1-6; 5:19; 1Cor 12:26; 10:31; 14:15;
God has allowed written words, prayers, works and
Rom 6:5; 15:9; John 11:25-26; Psa 148; 57:7; 150:1-6;
knowledge about the lives of many faithful followers of Rev 21:27; 8:3-4; 5:13; 7:12; 19:1-18; 1Pet 2:5; Col 3:16; 3:23;
Christ to be within our reach through books, recordings, Matt 26:30; Jn 4:24…
diaries, works of art, oral histories, tributes, memorials,
hymns… even grave stones. It is such things as these which
Junior Puff’s
Brilliant Scheme
to Keep His Paws Dry:
“Fly like a snowflake!
FLY LIKE
A SNOWFLAKE!”
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