SHEP’s Connection Corner - February Newsletter
SHEP’s Connection Corner
February 2025
GIVE ME THE SCOOP
We’re already Here!
So no one caught that the last newsletter still said 2024? Hahaha! What did 2024 mean to you? Are there things you are carrying over into 2025? The Bible, particularly in Isaiah 43:18-19, encourages letting go of old things and embracing new by saying, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.".
Sometimes changes come through like a storm. it’s how you react to the storm. How do you navigate when pressure is applied? new members join SHEP regularly for help in their storms. We don’t just help through your s.o.s call (By the way, SOS began as a morse code distress call meaning “save our souls” or “save our ship”. let’s put some praise on it and declare “savior oh savior”!) We also nurture involvement and inclusivity in the community.
With the cold and storms in january we had to postpone our january game day. we were really looking to see who was going to be the victor. Have no fear! Another game day is near. we are having games with sweeties for our february event, saturday the 15th. it will be early enough in the day where you will still have time to go out with your ultimate sweetheart if that’s your heart’s desire. It’s fun to gather with shep friends as well to spend time and show love.
There are more details below.
Did you catch that one of the “did you know” facts last newsletter said that Tulsa, Oklahoma is the center of the universe? Wow! That really blew our socks off! For all you friends sitting at the center of the universe, we will be doing an event soon in Tulsa. Be on the lookout! it may be a chat and gaming activity or maybe even bowling. Contact us and share your thoughts!
Spring is near, maybe not near enough, but it’s near! which means more ssp (support service providers) trainings. If you have questions about what it takes to be a ssp, don’t be shy! we get excited to hear from you. contact amanda@shep-ok.org.
What's going on?
Games and Sweeties
when- February 15th
10am to 1pm
where- OSU
the John Kirkpatrick Building, Room 128 on the first floor
400 N Portland Ave. OKC, OK
Riddle me this
What did the pepperoni say to its Valentine?
Answer: You got a pizza my heart!
Who has a “pizza” your heart? share their names and or pictures with us and we’ll give them a social media shout out to the community on your behalf. What a way to spoil someone!
Challenge of the month
We challenge you to share your pictures with us to be featured as the pic of the month! Respond to our post on FB or email us at humanresources@shep-ok.org.
Connect with us!
Did you know?
In the Southern Hemisphere, February is a summer month, similar to August.
Slugs have four retractable noses that they use for smelling, seeing, and touching. Talk about senses!
Bananas are true berries, but strawberries and raspberries are aggregate fruits.
The highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth was in Moore, Oklahoma on May 3, 1999.