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The Winterfield
Witness
A monthly publication of Winterfield United Methodist Church, Longview, Texas
October 2012
Volume 137 Number 10
Go, Share God’s Love, help those in need, and make Disciples of Jesus Christ
We would like each Sunday School Class to start thinking
about games/booths they would like to do. Each year we get
bigger and bigger that requires more volunteers to help
out! This is a great way for our church to reach out to the kids
and families in our community by providing a safe and secure
environment for them, but it can’t be done without your
assistance. We need volunteers to:
• Man/work Booths
• Runners to assist supplying booths candy/prizes
• Relieve someone for a break
• Help with the concession stands
• Set up and clean up
• Help with registration table / information booth
• Be greeters for the church by welcoming and inviting them
to visit with us. Help answer any questions they may have.
Below is a list of items that we need:
• Volunteers
• Individual Wrapped Candy
• Cupcakes
• Pumpkins
• Monetary Donations
• Hay Bales
• Bottled water for volunteers
Items for Concession Stand:
• Hotdogs / Buns
• Chili
• Grated cheese
• Hamburger meat
• Lettuce / tomatoes
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Individual bags of chips
Individual bags of Fritos
Cookies
Mustard / Ketchup
Monetary Donation
In the past few years, we served over 300 and ran out of food
in the pass two years. Hotdogs (look for them on sale) and
hamburger meat (cooked) can be purchased early and placed in
the freezer. Candy will be accepted anytime and all other items
will be needed by Thursday, October 25th, except cookies and
cupcakes that can be brought on the 27th.
Come and decorate your car trunk! The kids parade to
each car, and we adults pass out candy to them. Just
like at our houses on the 31st of October, but we sit by
our car trunks and they come all at one time. The kids
love this concept of treating and we get one last chance
to interact with them and their parents. Great way to
share info about the church. Individual wrapped candy
is needed for this too, which can the placed in
collection barrels at anytime.
We encourage you to invite your family and friends out
to this community event. We are mailing out postcards
to neighbors around the church, looking at doing an ad
in the paper and running it on the community cable
channel.
Regina McWhorter and her Fall Fest
Committee have been working hard to plan out the
festivities for everyone to have a great time. Here are
some of the highlights they have planned:
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Lots of games and booths
Happy T. Clown w/ magic show and balloons
Glitter Roo with fun washable tattoos
Face Painting
Bounce House
Hay Rides
Children’s Praise Team
And so much more!
Contact Doris Rowland, 903-295-1789, in regards to
food for the concession stand and Regina McWhorter,
[email protected] or 903-234-9573, for all
other Fall Fest questions. We need your help! Please
volunteer for a few hours on Saturday, October 27th!
Winterfield United Methodist Church (903) 753-4825
Fax: (903) 757-2841
Pastor’s E-Mail: [email protected]
Church E-Mail: [email protected]
website: www.winterfieldumc.org
WUMC
A Note From Our Pastor
Rev. Jay Barnes
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Dear Christian Friends,
Three questions:
Why do people need Christ?
Why do people need the church?
Why do people need Winterfield United Methodist Church?
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Adam Hamilton, pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in •
Leanwood, Kansas asked these questions as he started what is
now one of the most influential congregations in the United
Methodist Church. They help us focus our efforts and our
daily walk as Christians together.
Our Annual Charge Conference date has been changed to
Thursday, November 1st at 6:00 pm. We will be in charge
coordinating a covered dish dinner among the other
participating churches. If you would like to help, please
contact Becky in the church office.
Wanted: Kerry Dawn Green is looking for large glass jars
w/lids (large pickle jar, 1/2 gallon size or larger. Please
bring them to the nursery room.
Announcing the new name of the recently formed
community 4-H club. They are now the “Rockn' J 4H
Club.” President-Kristopher Saul, VP-Olivia Branham,
Sec-Emily Branham, Treasurer-Rachel McCarty, ReporterJesse Green, Council Delegate-Delana Holt. Continue to
invite kids 8-18 to join them on the 2nd Thursday of each
month.
UMW’s October Circle group meeting will be at 6 pm on
Tuesday, October 2. Program: Poverty General board
meeting will be Tuesday, October 18th at 6 pm.
There will be a special called Admin Council meeting on
Monday, October 22nd at 7:00 pm. Topic will be to
approve the Pastors Salary package and the 2012 Church
Leadership and Committee members for Charge
Conference.
I found the answer to question 1 in John 6: 68-69 when
Simon Peter says to Jesus: “Lord, to whom can we go? You •
have the words of eternal life. We have come to know that
you are the Holy One of God”. I found the answer for
question 2 in my life’s journey. I agree with Bill Hybels of •
Willowcreek Community Church of Chicago when he says:
“No one can beat the church when the church is at its best.”
My answer for question 3 is Winterfield is the setting where I
can study, know and follow the risen Christ in a community
of other disciples. Winterfield United Methodist Church is
where I find the “words to eternal life in Jesus Christ”.
Winterfield United Methodist Church is where with others, I
can love God, help others, and make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Winterfield is where the church, ai at its very best.
The Winterfied BBQ was a great success. We enjoyed the
On Sunday afternoon, October 28th, Bishop Janice Riggle fellowship, introduced many new people to our Church, and
Huie will be at Winterfield United Methodist Church to hold ate a lot of great food. Although it is too early to tell how
a meeting for the North District. She will ask three questions much money we made for the Church, we believe the time and
of the audience:
effort was well worth it, and will keep you posted on the
How are you becoming a vital growing congregation?
results.
How are you investing in the leadership of the
We would like to thank all of those that participated by
congregation and the United Methodist Church
organizing, preparing food, cooking, cleaning, greeting
especially young people?
guests, etc. Special thanks to Sunday School classes that
Are you in partnership with a local public school and are
donated provisions and their time. We would also like to
you including it in the ministry of your congregation?
thank all of those that purchased tickets for their friends and
To answer the Bishop’s questions, we need to answer for family. You made the 2012 Winterfield UMC BBQ a success.
ourselves the first three questions. It reminds us of our focus
Frank Weedon, 2012 BBQ Chairman
as Christ-followers in the local church.
The new Rockn' J 4H Club would like to thank Winterfield
Here is your homework assignment. Have your answers Trustees and congregation for allowing us to meet monthly at
ready by October 28, 2012.
the church.
From the Heart!
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Jay
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 20th. This will be
the next Missions Work Day. The Missions Committee is
looking for projects. If you or someone you know is in need of
yard work, light home repairs, etc.. please contact Larry Day,
Missions Chairman so projects can be lined up. This is a great
time to prepare for the fall and colder weather. As they say,
many busy hands make for lighter work!
LONGVIEW COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
MEMORIALS
We are collecting the following
items for October 2012
...and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have
finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award me on that day—and
not only me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:6-8
Peanut Butter
Tuna
Soup
Mac and Cheese
Canned Vegetables
Cereal
All Hygiene Items Needed:
Razors, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lotion,
shaving cream, shampoo, combs, hair brushes
Please leave in the basket in your classroom, bring by the
church office or leave in LCM collection barrel.
FALL CITYWIDE CLEAN UP
Saturday, October 6, 2012
8 am—12 noon
Kickoff: 8:00-9:30 am LGV Public Library
Tire Recycling: Car or Truck, no rims, No large truck or
commercial types of tires will be accepted.
8 am to 12 pm across Cotton St from the Library.
bring water bill to show residency.
Yard Mulch: Mulch for your yard when available. Up to
2.5 cubic yards per week.
When: Saturday, October 6 8 am to 4:30 and
Open Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 –4:30
Where: Compost site, FM 2087 to Danciger Rd.
Follow signs. Bring water bill to show residency.
Chuck McGregor
Jerry & Becky Butler, Kent Rose,
Frankie Herrin, Joan Pinkerton, Discovery Class, Tommy &
Pan Vaughan, Charlotte A. Ware, Jim Betts, Charles & Wanda
Gray and Pat Lehrling
Burley McCullogh
Hoy & Frankie Herrin, Joan
Pinkerton, Fellowship Class, Charles & Wanda Gray, and
Archie & Barbara Williams
HONORARIUM
Sandra McGregor
Discovery Class
Jack Crawford
Archie & Barbara Williams
FLOWER & BULLETIN CALENDAR
October
07
14
21
28
Flowers
Taken
Open
Open
Open
Bulletin
Open
Open
Open
Open
Event
Communion Sunday
Pastor/Staff Appreciation
Laity Sunday
Cost of the Sunday bulletin, just $5. Please call the church
office, if you would like to sponsor the Sunday Morning
flowers or bulletin.
LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY
FREE! HEALTH FAIR
Thursday, October 11th
8 am—1 pm
Solheim Arena
See brochures located around the church
WINTERFIELD BOOK CLUB
2012 PUMKPIN PATCH FALL MARKET
St. Luke’s UMC, Kilgore
Saturday, October 20th 10 am—3 pm
October book:
“Home”
by Toni Morrison
Great fun for the whole family!
booths, games, food, pumpkins to buy and
a great place for fall photos in the pumpkin patch!
HWY 80 MISSION
Hwy 80 is seeking holiday volunteers to help prepare
and serve Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner and help
with other special projects that are being planned for the
holiday season. They are also in need of supplies for these
meals. A complete list is in the church office and will be
posted in the November newsletter. For more info or to
volunteers contact Hwy80 at 903-759-8101.
HWY 80 plans a special service and banquet to honor
veterans who have bravely served our country on Monday,
November 12 from 12 to 1 pm. If you would like to help or
to attend contact Gary Crim, 903-759-8101.
August book was the “From Black Heels to
Tractor Wheels” by Ree Drummond. We'll
meet October 8th at 6:00 pm at Winterfield.
You are encouraged to bring a dish from the
book to share with the group.
UM Men’s Breakfast, Sunday, October 14th 7:30 am.
All men are invited to attend
BISHOP’S OFFICIAL AREA VISIT
Bishop Janice Huie will be stopping in
Longview on Sunday, October 28th during her
official Conference visits. Winterfield has the
privilege of hosting her visit at 2:00 pm in the
Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to attend
and hear her message.
The church will provide a reception in her
honor. If you would like to help with this reception, please
call the church office.
U.S POSTAGE PAID
N0N-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
PERMIT 168
LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75602
WINTERFIELD UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
2616 Tryon Rd
Longview, TX 75605
“Hear my prayers, O Lord
God Almighty; listen to me,
O God of Jacob.”
Psalm 84: 8
UPCOMING EVENTS
FOR THE CHURCH FAMILY
Winterfield UMC
Staff
Pastor
Rev. Jay Barnes
Administrative Secretary
Becky Whitenack
Financial Secretary
Frances Day
Music Director
Claire Bates
Accompanists
Harlene Welch
John Carrington
Director of Children’s Ministry
Maria Weedon
Director of Youth Ministry
Jackie Thompson
Nursery Workers
Kerry Dawn Green, Director
Ashley Malone,
Custodian
Brian Whitenack
Missionary
Becky Harrell
October
Each Tuesday at Noon—Lunch Bunch Study
Each Thursday at 6:00 pm Disciple II Study
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3
6
7
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11
13
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20
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23
Worship and Trustees
UMW Circle Group and Nominating
Committee mtg
WOW Events
Newgate Breakfast & City Wide Clean up
World Communion Sunday
Book Club
Growth & Nurture
LeTourneau University Free Health Fair
and Rockn’ J 4-H Community mtg
CPR Class
Pastor and Staff Appreciation Sunday and
UMM Breakfast
Finance
UMW General meeting
Mission Workday
Laity Sunday and Go Group
Endowment Committee mtg and
Called Admin. Council
Missions
Check Sunday’s bulletin for updates!
Tuesday, October 23rd
6:00 pm
Olive Garden
All ladies of the church and friends are
invited to attend our monthly meeting for
some girl time and fellowship. Please call
the church office by noon so we will know
how many to setup for.
Thursday, October 25
Prayer Concerns
We are called to pray for each other (James 5:16). Listed below are those
people we are aware of who need our prayers. If there are others you
know about please fill out a prayer request card located in the pews or call
the church office (903) 753-4825.
Please keep in mind when adding someone to our prayer list,
that you have their permission to do so.
Home From the Hospital / Out Patient /
or to Rehabilitation
Joyce Irvin — Hospice Care
Dortha Elliott—Highland Pines Beth Dennis-Home
THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you to all of you who were so generous in your
donations to our fundraiser at Christ Fest. We are pleased to
announce that we have raised enough money to purchase our
keyboard and proceed with our Music Ministry. We could
not have done this without you.
Winterfield Youth
Concerns for Members & Constituents
Anonymous Members
Jackie & Morgan Chapman
Beth and Troyce Dennis
Nancy Dewey
Billie Duncan
Helen Everett
Daisy Head
Joyce Irvin
Pat Lehrling
Marilyn McClain
Sandra McGregor & Family
Shirley Patterson
Mary Sandberg
MaryAnn Spier
Jeannie Wallace
Windy Weaver
Our New Building
Norma Boddie
Matthew Cole
Dale Dewey
Tony DiBella
Dortha Elliott
Marcus Gross
Jess Ingram
Jamie Koon
Richard Mann
Norma McCullough & Family
Karen Munn
Virginia Russell
Matthew Satterwhite
Grady Tallent
Jim Ware
Winterfield UMC
UPCOMING EVENTS AND DETAILS
Sept 30
Youth Sunday
Oct. 6
City Wide Clean-up
Oct 13
Corn Maize (Dixie Maze—Shreveport)
Oct. 27
Youth will be having two booths at Fall Fest.
Also - the Flamingos are coming in October! See Youth or
Jackie Thompson for order forms. Watch bulletin insert for
more info.
Nov. 9th - Cardboard Box City - Fundraiser for LIHN - if
someone wants to sponsor one of our youth or need more
information they can contact me.
Concerns for Family and Friends
(Due to space, names will only appear once in the newsletter)
Howard Jones
Alan Perkins
Scurlock Family
Glenna Smelley
Brenda Nelson
Carolyn Peterman
Jay Sinterfeit & Family
Shelton Weathersby
Praise and Joy
Sheila Satterwhite and Steve Hickeson who were married
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Deepest Sympathy to the Family & Friends of…..
Wilma Jean (Billie) Richardson-Clark
W. B. “Burley” McCulloch, Jr.
Chuck McGregor
Serving Our Country
Dana Armantrout
Chris Briggs
Peter Johnson
Brandon Neely
Stefan Shaffer
Jonathan Taylor
Marcus Bennett
Jeff Holland
Jonathan McCarter
Stephen K. Russell
Jeffery Smitherman
Ruth Younger
Please keep us updated on those currently serving and those going into active
duty. This list is for all family and friends of our Winterfield family.
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
Sunday, October 7th
CPR CLASS
Saturday, October 13th
10 am—3 pm
Because we care about the safety and well
being of the young children that is in our
care during nursery time, we are providing a CPR training
class for our staff and members who like to be trained and
certificated in CPR. This class is only $40 per person. We
ask that you please call the church office to reserve your spot
by Monday, October 8th. Bring a sack lunch and snacks to
cut down on the cost of this event.
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Winterfield will be hosting our Annual Charge Conference on
Thursday, November 1st at 6:00 pm. We will need set up the
Fellowship Hall for a light dinner and provide cover dishes.
If you would like to assist in this event, please call the church
office for more details.
JOB WANTED
Jesse Green is looking for odd fall and winter jobs to
do around your house. She is willing to rake leaves,
put out Halloween, fall and Christmas decorations.
Cleaning jobs, water plants and pet sitting during your
holiday vacation. Jesse is homeschooled, so timeframe
is workable around your schedule. Call 903-220-9369
for pricing and details.
We are in need of a Nursery Worker. If
you or someone you know would be
interested in helping care for our newborn –
4 years olds, please stop by and visit our
Nursery Director, Kerry Dawn Green. This
is a paid position and you need to be able to
work Sundays, Wednesdays, some holidays and meeting times
when needed. Reliable transportation a must. Must be 18
years or older and a background check is required.
From Our
Financial Secretary
Frances Day
FINANCIAL REPORT—AUGUST
BUDGET
Contributions
Expenses
ACTUAL
$ 34,417
$ 34,417
$ 32,890
$ 33,630
Special Offerings:
Asbury House
$156
Newgate
$ 10
Longview Community Ministries $292
Campaign Commitment to date
$ 90,030
Current Mortgage Balance
$432,288
ATTENDANCE AT WINTERFIELD
WORSHIP SERVICE—September
09/02
09/09
09/16
09/23
183
191
163
184
Communion Sunday
Winterfield On Wednesday’s
and Fellowship Dinners
A member recently made a comment that they wished we
had more “Fellowship Dinners” like what was done in the
past. A covered dish social once a quarter, where everyone
came together to visit and catch up on things in the life of
the church and in the life of their friends. Afterwards, I
started working on getting together something for our WOW
dinner and realized that instead of having a “Fellowship
Dinner” each quarter this church is providing one each week
with a dinner for you and your family for only $3 a person.
You can’t make a covered dish for that amount unless you
just open a can of veggies. Our WOW program on
Wednesday night is open to all members and guest of our
church, it’s not just a night for kids, but for all of God’s
children. We offer time for fun, food and great Fellowship.
A time to visit with your church family and get to know
each other. Check out what is going on in our after dinner
WOW studies below. If one of these studies doesn’t interest
you, please suggest one to Becky Canter and she will look
into it. But more than anything, come out on Wednesday
nights for dinner starting at 6:00 pm. We will be looking for
you!
WOW ADULT STUDIES
WOW! Lots of work has been going on inside
of our new building. Insulation and dry wall has
been put up and the rooms have taken shape. Plumbing work
is still being done. So much is coming together. On Sunday,
September 9th the church met for a financial update and a tour
of the building. Jack Jennings informed the church that it
looks like it will be after the first of the year before we will be
able to move into our new building. Lots of work still needs
to be done but things are moving along.
WOW MEALS FOR OCTOBER
3
UMM
Fiesta Night
10
UMW
Hamburger/Noodle Casserole
17
Staff Parrish
Chef Surprise
24
Seekers
Pizza, Salad, Bread and dessert
31
No WOW this evening—Have a safe Halloween!
Now till October 3:
Forgiveness Finding Peace
through Letting Go
Rev. Jay Barnes is leading us in Adam Hamilton's newest
study called Forgiveness. Hamilton walks readers through
the challenges that come with learning to forgive and ask
forgiveness. Freedom, grace, reconciliation, and joy are all
promised to those who embrace forgiveness.
October 10 - November 14:
Faithbooking/Album of
Hope Movement—Need to pre-register ASAP
Supply fee is $50 per person includes
• 8x8 Album with pages (12 pages, 24 sides, front & back)
• 8x8 Page Protectors (12 protectors – 1 for each page
• Paper Stack with 32 double sided papers and 4 sheets of
diecut embellishments w/girl and boy themes
• Tape Runner dispenser with permanent, photo safe tape
• Dual Tip Journaling Pen, Black permanent, photo safe
November 28 - December 26: When God Comes Down
by James Harmish
This Advent study will be lead by Rev. Jay Barnes
Jan 9 - March 1:
Financial Peace
We plan to bring Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
FAITHBOOKING CLASS
to WUMC! This is something we have wanted to do for
If you are interested in doing an afternoon Faithbooking class several years and with so many exciting things going on at
on Wednesday’s at 3:00 pm, contact Becky Canter, 903-238- WUMC, 1213 IS the year!
1149. The lady leading the class would be more than happy to
If you have any questions on the studies contact Becky
come early and do any afternoon and evening class on the
Canter, WOW Program Chair.
same dates.
Winterfield United Methodist
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MOTHER’S DAY
OUT PROGRAM
The MDO committee is having a silent auction fundraiser
during fall fest this year. If you have an item to donate for
this please contact Maria Weedon, Regina McWhorter or
Kerry Dawn Green. Here are a few things that have already
been donated for the Auction, still looking for more items:
* A ring donated by Glenda Perkins
* Wall Art by Reflections Designs
* Jewelry by Paparrazzi Jewelry
* Scentsy products
* Thirty-one product
* 6 month Longview News Journal subscriptions
* restaurant gift card
* Chicken Spaghetti by B&B
* Cake
* Dessert by Carla Lammert
* Flora Arrangement by Casa Flora
* Spa package by BeautiControl
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Winterfield is now participating in the Scholastic book club.
Scholastic orders earn us points to use towards books for the
upcoming MDO program library and/or classrooms. If you
would like to order books for your children or grandchildren,
please stop by the nursery for an order form. You can also
order a book to donate to the program or make a donation for
the books in honor or in memory of someone.
FALL BAZAAR
(benefits Mother's Day Out)
Saturday, November 17th
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Vendor booths available $25
Booths w/ electricity $30
Booth includes 1 table and 2 chairs extra table $5,
depending on availability.
Vendor forms are located in the church office and around the
church building. If you or someone you know would like to join
this Bazaar, please send them a form.
Does not have to homemade items and crafts.
For more info contact Kerry Dawn Green or the church office.
Bruce and Joyce Scoggins
1807 Hughey D LGV 75601
903-753-3169
[email protected]
Joined August 26, 2012
10 COMMANDMENTS OF PARENTING
(1) Never call your child a bad name. Speak respectfully to
your child. Most of the time, if you speak respectfully to your
child, he or she will learn to speak respectfully to you.
(2) Do not compare your child to another child, weather it is
a sibling or another child. Each individual child has her or his
gifts and talents and challenges. Celebrate each child’s talents.
Help your child overcome his or her challenges by gently
reminding him or her that perhaps that is not the best way to act.
One way of encouraging your child to do better is simply by
saying in a kind voice, “I know you can do better than that.”
(3) Watch that language! As adults, we live in a world that
uses inappropriate language frequently. We hear it on TV, in
the car, or in normal conversation. However, as a parent, your
child will listen to the words you use and will respect them.
Use words that speak kindly to others (including your children)
- and to God. Show love an respect to God, and your child will
also.
(4) Show your child that you love and respect God by going
to church and Sunday school on Sunday. God should be the
number one priority in your family’s life. Going to church
comes before sports and other activities. Helping your child
develop a faithful lifestyle will help her or him much more than
winning a soccer game!
(5) Treat your own parents with love and respect. If you are
fortunate enough to have your parents still alive, keep your
relationship with them viable, and let your child be a part of it,
if it is possible. Call, send greetings and if possible, visit. Let
your child witness you showing respect and caring for your own
patents.
(6) Do not kill. While this may seem like a simple law,
because you do not kill others, this commandment means to
show respect for life. Show respect for your own life by taking
care of yourself physically. Take care of your child’s health as
well. If there are animals in the household, encourage your
child to participate in their care.
(7) Show love and respect your partner. Your child will
witness that love and respect, and hopefully, he or she will do
the same thing when he or she is married. Loving each family
member is not an easy task because we are all human, but
asking God to be a part of our family’s life is a way to begin.
God will be with you to help you in the process.
(8) Do not steal. Very few of us openly steal, but we often
steal in small ways. Perhaps you have tried to pay less for
something, arguing with a store clerk—your child might have
witnessed this. Learn to be honest and fair in all your dealings.
Remember to be the person that you would like your child to
grow up to be.
(9) Do not lie. Don’t lie to your child. The child, however
young, will properly be able to catch you in your lies. Be
honest and forthright in your dealings with others and with your
child. Of course, there will be situations which are not
appropriate for your child to know about or for you to openly
discuss, but there is no need to lie about them. Simply tell the
child that is something she or he does not need to worry about.
(10) Be happy and gratefully for what you have. Explain to
your child that you have much to be thankful for, and express
your gratitude to God in front of your child. Do not covet the
new cars or technological devises your neighbors or others
have. Show appreciation for what you are able to have, and
teach your child stewardship by taking care of your resource.
Kerry Blackwood
Oh No….
It’s Pink Flamingos!!
Caldwell Zoo in Tyler just announced the arrival of some new additions to the zoo. The
Chilean flamingos have been nesting and laying eggs in recent months. After spending time in
the zoo’s incubator to assure the safety of the eggs and the unborn chicks they were returned to
their parents for hatching. If you go to the zoo, you will see the cute fluffy white flamingo chicks
running around. Did you know that it could take up to a year for the new flamingos it reach
their full pink color?
A new Chilean Flamingo at the Caldwell Zoo.
Photo taken from the Caldwell Zoo website.
caldwellzoo.com
Since the arrival of new flamingos over in Tyler, it seems that some Pink Flamingos have once
again migrated to the youth room! The Youth are trying to keep them under control, but they
are eager to get out and enjoy our East Texas weather! If you would like to help us, you may
make a donation and choose a yard for our pink feathered friends to hang out in! If a flamingo
lands in your yard, no worries, a donation to the “Flamingo Recovery Team” (FRT) and a new
address will move them on their way! Or a donation could be made to insure a “Flamingo Free
Zone” . This is costly because your house could actually be a money maker for the Youth, so
donate BIG!
Get in on the fun and help the Youth raise funds for mission trips, community projects and
other youth activities. “You’ve Been Pinked!” forms are in Sunday School rooms, around the
church or contact a Youth member. Make checks payable to: WUMC and in memo put
“PINK”. Return forms and money to a youth member or our Youth Director, Jackie
Thompson. For more info call 903-738-5986.