Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: In 1985, Nettie White was approached by Enoch Kelly Haney, State Representative about creating a quilt of the Oklahoma state flower, the Gaillardia, sometimes known as Indian Blanket. Haney wanted a quilt that would represent the state flower and honor Oklahoma’s Native American heritage. White was at the time teaching Home…
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Capitol visit brings back memories
Recently, residents took a tour of the Oklahoma State Capitol building. They took in all the renovations that were completed in 2022. On the second floor in the Hall of Governors, Resident Mona Mae Waymire took a moment to pose by the bust of her father, Governor Raymond Gary. Gary served the state as the…
It’s Back to School Time – by Carolyn Taylor
This is the day that the Lord has made.Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 School has started! This summer has gone by so fast, but with the much earlier starting dates than what I remember (usually after Labor Day), there really isn’t much summer, as we used to have it. I…
Recipe for Joy by Resident, Dianne Weber
Shout for JOY to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness;come before him with joyful songs. — Psalm 100:1-2 I had the privilege the last 38 years of my teaching career to teach at a Christian school in Edmond in the Kindergarten and Pre-K Departments. During my tenure, teachers took turns teaching…
Hopeful Joy! by Rev. Laura Glover
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 This month we are going to celebrate “Joyful June!” My prayer this Pentecost was for the HolySpirit to reinvigorate my joy in life. I invite you…
Knowing your Neighbors – by Resident Don Frost
When Gail and I moved into Epworth Villa from Arkansas over nine years ago, we knew no one here. We selected Epworth because we were impressed with the friendliness of the residents. We thought, “that’s the atmosphere we want to live in.” And we have not been disappointed! We found such an exciting variety in…
Making a difference!
These two dynamic ladies recently visited our neighbors at Scissortail Edmond Elementary and read to students. Ms. Norma is a retired educator and Ms. Peggy is a retired RN who worked until she was 80 years young! It looks like these two are coming out of retirement Thank you ladies for continuing to pour into…
A More Excellent Way – Rev. Jimette McLean
We invite you to head over to our YouTube channel and watch Resident Rev. Jimette Rose McLean’s sermon from Vespers last Thursday. Epworth Villa is so blessed to have such vibrant, enthusiastic, talented residents such as Jimette. She is truly a gift! Get ready to be moved and have some laughs. We guarantee this will…
Neighbors Who Stitch
“Neighbors Who Knit” was organized by Chaplain Laura Glover and a small group of Epworth Villa residents in the spring of 2021 as an offshoot of the Religions Life Committee. As there were members of the group who preferred to crochet or do machine quilting, the name of the group was changed to “Neighbors Who…
Epworth Villa Celebrates 20 years at Brill Chapel
This isn’t just a Sunday chapel. This is an everyday chapel for people that live here. When I walk by this chapel, I just seem to be uplifted. This chapel is a highlight in our lives and provides a season of contentment in our retirement years. -Rev. Marilyn Williams, Chair, Religious Life Committee The 20th…
