Hope For Haiti's Children - Project Hope Breakfast

 

Project Hope Breakfast Hope for Haiti's Children invites you to join us for a complimentary breakfast   Saturday, May 3, 2025 9:00 - 10:30 AM   Oklahoma City Zoo Roughneck Pavilion 2000 Remington Place Oklahoma City, OK 73111   Join us as we celebrate 30 years of bringing hope to Haiti. Hear about Project Hope’s impact, our vision for the future, and how you can help make it a reality! We can’t wait to share this special milestone with you! CASUAL ATTIRE WELCOMED. Register to Attend Make a bigger impact—become an event sponsor and help maximize funds for our mission! Become a Sponsor In addition to our complimentary breakfast, you will receive a zoo ticket which will allow you to enjoy the zoo following our event. Unable to attend, donate at www.projecthope2030.org 12020 Southwick Lane | Cincinnati, OH 45241  Questions? Email us at info@hopeforhaitischildren.org

Branson Trip 2025

Branson Trip

 November 13-15, 2025

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 

Grand Oaks Hotel, Branson, MO

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Nov. 13                 Thursday

7:30 am                Leaving church building
12:30 pm             Arriving at Lamberts Café, Ozark MO for lunch
3:0 0pm                Arriving individually – check into the hotel
                                Free time with dinner on your own
6:30 pm               Depart for Sight & Sound Theatre
7:30 pm               David Show
10:15 pm             Return to hotel

Nov 14                  Friday

                             Deluxe breakfast (eggs, sausage or bacon, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, pastries, fruits, beverages)

                            Morning free time and lunch on your own

1:15 pm               Depart for Clay Cooper Theatre
2:00 pm               Clay Cooper’s Country Express Show
4:30 pm               Return to hotel
5:15 pm               Depart for Grand Country Buffet
5:30 pm               Dinner at Grand Country Buffet
6:45 pm               Depart for Grand Shanghai Theatre
7:30 pm               Texas Tenors Christmas Show
9:45 pm               Return to hotel

Nov. 15                 Saturday
                                Deluxe breakfast (see above)
                                Depart for home

Rates for shows and lodging:

# in Room	Cost per person
Single	$469.00 / person
Double	$325.00 / person
Triple	$279.00 / person
Quad	$259.00 / person

At least 1/2 is due by *

The remainder is due by *

If you have questions, please call Kevin or Katie Rayner at the church office at 405-341-3353

Transportation (Being updated as I get information)

Many people drive their cars and carpool with others.

Shows

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WE HAVE A GROUP FOR TEXTING IF YOU WANT TO BE ADDED FOR COMMUNICATION PURPOSES.

Senior Singles Dinner

We will start again on Thursday, March 20th, 2025

• @ the Edmond Church of Christ
• 11:30 a.m. in Quad #1. 
• We will have a meal that is provided for you.
• The plan is to have a good time of fellowship and prayer for one another.

The Upcoming Dates Are:
There was a time before COVID when we did this most months, we are going to try to do this quarterly and schedule it during the daylight.

Bill would help seniors with taxes

https://edmondlifeandleisure.com/bill-would-help-seniors-with-taxes-p24918-98.htm

Tue, Jan 21, 2025

Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, has filed House Joint Resolution 1001 aimed at providing financial relief to Oklahoma senior home-owners. This initiative seeks to stabilize property taxes for those aged 65 and older who meet certain criteria, ensuring that they can remain in their homes without the burden of rising property taxes. 

"This measure is about protecting our seniors and eliminating the worry about property taxes skyrocketing as they retire,” Manger said. "By freezing taxable property values for qualifying seniors, we are helping them maintain stability and control over their financial future." 

This measure was filed as a House Joint Resolution which, if passed by the Legislature, would give Oklahoma voters the opportunity to decide whether to incorporate the provisions of HJR1001 into the Oklahoma Constitution. 

Under HJR1001, homeowners would need to meet specific eligibility requirements, including being 65 years or older, occupying their home for at least 10 years and ensuring the property’s fair cash value does not exceed $500,000. Temporary absences from the home, provided they do not exceed 365 days within a 10-year period, would not disqualify eligibility. 

HJR1001 states that the fair cash value of a qualifying senior’s homestead would be frozen at the value it held when the senior turned 65. This freeze applies even if property values in the area increase. The measure would also eliminate income-based eligibility, ensuring that all seniors who meet the age and occupancy criteria can benefit, marking a significant departure from the existing rules. Additionally, any new improvements to a senior's home would be added to the taxable value and once adjusted, the fair cash value total would remain for as long as the senior continues to own and occupy the property. 

"Oklahoma’s seniors often live on fixed incomes, and rising property taxes can strain their finances," Manger said.  "This resolution would ensure that older homeowners are protected from these increases while maintaining fairness in the state’s property tax system." 

Rep. Manger encourages Oklahomans interested in this bill to reach out to their legislators and urge them to co-sponsor the legislation. 

HJR1001 will be eligible for consideration in the upcoming legislative session, which starts Feb. 3. If passed, Oklahomans could see it on the ballot in 2026.

What Happens to Your Debts When You Die

What Happens to Your Debts When You Die

https://lifehacker.com/money/what-happens-to-your-debts-when-you-die

6 Things Struggling Seniors Need to Know But Don’t

If you're among the country's millions of struggling seniors, you need more knowledge to counteract having less money.  Attorney Eric Olsen, Executive Director of the HELPS Non-Profit Law Firm, knows how the law protects #seniors struggling with debt and low or no incomes. Take a few minutes to listen to what he has to say regarding seniors and debt. You may be surprised and feel a lot better about your struggling situation. 

https://youtu.be/air6YGEbL-E

Branson Trip 2024

Branson Trip

 September 27-29, 2024

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Stone Castle Hotel - Branson, MO

• Stone Castle Hotel (moderate) has interior corridors, elevators, a deluxe breakfast, two indoor pools with hot tubs, a game room, a scenic pond, a picnic area, a business center, meeting rooms, guest laundry, and a gift shop. Hotel rooms have in-room toiletries, a coffee maker, a microwave, a mini fridge, a Cable TV, a hair dryer, an alarm clock, free WI-Fl throughout, and level parking. Stone Castle Hotel has standard rooms, family units, a large variety of themed Jacuzzi suites, and meeting rooms available. Stone Castle Hotel is located just off Green Mountain Drive in Branson. http://www.bransonstonecastle.com/

Friday (September 27)

• Meet at 7:00 a.m. in the church parking lot
• Load everything by 7:15 
• Leave the church building by 7:30
• Lunch in Springfield
• 3:00 pm Arrive in Branson - check into the hotel
• Free time with dinner on your own
• 7:15 pm Depart for Pierce Arrow Theatre
• 8:00 pm The Pierce Arrow Decades Show
• 10:15 pm Return to hotel for ice cream and cobbler

Saturday (September 28)

• Deluxe breakfast - (scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage, hot & cold cereal, yogurt, fruit, and beverages)
• 9:15 am Depart for Hot Hits Theatre
• 10:00 am Patsy to Patsy Show
• 12:15 pm Free time for shopping and sightseeing with lunch on your own
• Return to the hotel at your leisure
• 5:45 pm Depart for Grand Country Buffet
• 6:00 pm Dinner at Grand Country Buffet
• 7:15 pm Depart for Hughes Brothers Theatre
• 8:00 pm Hughes Music Show
• 9:45 pm Return to hotel for ice cream and cobbler

Sunday

• Deluxe breakfast - (see above)
• Church in Motel
• Depart for home

Rates for shows and lodging:

# in Room	Cost per person
Single	$299.00 / person
Double	$215.00 / person
Triple	$189.00 / person
Quad	$175.00 / person

At least 1/2 is due by July 8th

The remainder is due by August 26

If you have questions, please call Kevin or Katie Rayner at the church office 405-341-3353

Transportation (Being updated as I get information)

Many people drive their cars and carpool with others.

Shows

• Pierce Arrow Decades Show: Featuring the Pierce Arrow Quartet and 2022 Branson Comedian of the Year James Sibley, comes the brand new production Decades. Take a one-of-a-kind musical and comedy journey through the 60's, 70's and 80's with Pierce Arrow. Decades is nothing but fun from start to finish and a must see during your time in Branson!
• Patsy to Patsy Show: For an unforgettable evening in Branson, MO head to the Hot Hits Theater for the Patsy to Patsy tribute show! Bringing this late legend's most amazing hits to the Branson stage, guests of all ages are sure to have an amazing time dancing and singing along with their favorites. Join talented performer and tribute artists as she brings the persona and works of some of the greatest country music performers to life! Patsy to Patsy features the music of Patsy Cline with over 12 of her favorites. This show is hosted by Ermal "John Wayne," adding to the country flare of this show. Music and tidbits of this country music legend coupled with fun from the "Duke" and interjecting music from another country music legend, Patsy Montana, and a little taste of yodeling from Paula, 8-time world champion yodeler.
• Hughes Music Show: Is a culmination of over 40 years of experience and effort. It is the biggest production The Hughes Brothers Theatre has ever seen. A cast of 50 uniquely talented entertainers brings you an experience you can't miss. These actors, dancers, comedians, instrumentalists, and singers of all styles will work their way into your hearts forever. The Hughes Music Show is astonishing audiences with its crisp harmonies, explosive energy, impressive instrumentals, and multi-layered musical arrangements. The show will astound you as you hear the best in pop, rock, R&B, country, classical, Broadway, patriotic, and even gospel music. It's a big list, but it's also a big show. And that's a promise! The Hughes Music Show defines excellence. The Hughes Brothers, their beautiful wives, and two generations beneath them bring you a production like no other. The innovative lighting, award-winning live band, state -of-the-art sound, and original choreography will take you through a live music show experience that you will want to share with the whole family.

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