Summer Youth Intern April Kelly - First United Methodist Church of

The Pflame
First United Methodist Church of Pflugerville
www.pflame.org
www.pflame.ccbchurch.com
June 15, 2014
500 East Pecan Street, P.O. Box 560
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 251-2575 Office Phone
[email protected]
Wade Lindstrom, Senior Pastor
(903) 413-2415, Pastor’s Cell
Valerie Vogt, Associate Pastor
(714) 253-2669 Pastor’s Cell
Summer Youth Intern
April Kelly
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the youth of First United Methodist Church of
Pflugerville this summer! I am constantly amazed at how God opens doors at just the right time! I
have been involved in ministry in many aspects throughout my life, but students hold a special place
in my heart.
High school was a time when God placed Christian role models in my life that helped awaken
me not only to His love but to my own potential as a leader. I remember looking up to them;
observing them in their walk with Christ. I attended college at Truman State University in Kirksville,
MO and those four years were some of the most formative for my faith. I served as an intern, a
worship leader, and a small group leader in my campus ministry. I learned the importance of
discipleship. I learned how to communicate my faith in both words and actions. During my time at
Truman, I felt God nudging my heart to pursue youth ministry. I thought He meant as a volunteer
and I am forever grateful to a wonderful woman who challenged my thinking by asking “Why can’t
you be the youth pastor?”
Since then, God has given me many opportunities to minister to students. He has given me
a desire to build relationships with them, to build them up and to provide opportunities that will
awaken their hearts to the transforming love of Christ. I am excited to work with such a supportive
staff and congregation. Thank you all for the way you are serving our students and please keep us
in your prayers as we pursue Christ together!
NOTE:: Due to difficulty we had with publishing someone's name and medical condition in the newsletter and thereby making that
information available on the web, we have decided to only include in the newsletter the names of those in need of prayer. We trust
that God already knows the specifics of each need. Thanks for your understanding. Pastor Wade
June 1 - Please pray for Donna as she recuperates from a fall. For Johnnie starting radiation treatment and then chemo. For Kim
praising God for hearing our prayers on my sisters. For Mark King family over the loss of his passing. For Kay Walker admitted in
Seton Williamson Hospital. For Joe Scruggs and family over the loss of his father in El Paso. Celebrating Denise Monzingo new
position as superintendent in Rockdale, they will be moving soon. For Jeff & Sandy Monzingo celebrating their 30th anniversary.
June 8 - Please pray for Margaret Karp’s sister, Judy, as she goes through her stem cell transplant. For Johnnie who has a blood clot
in his right leg an infection in kidney with the return of stage 3 cancer. He’s in the hospital for tests. For a friend’s daughter,
Samantha, cancer has spread to her brain. For Theresa Perkins’ father, Jack, had surgery for liver cancer. For Sarah King and family
over the loss of her husband Mark. For the SWTX Conference in Corpus Christi and the pastors and delegates traveling to attend.
For the new Texas Rios Conference. For continued prayers of healing for Jim Walker. For Happy Brymer’s daughter, Kim and family
as they travel. For the Scruggs family over the loss of Joe’s father in El Paso. For Kay Shout’s great grandson having seizures.
Celebrating our son, Michael Kevin Karp, graduated from Chico State University in California. For the wedding of Trey VanCleave
and Brandi Bishop, may they enjoy many happy years together. For a friend who got married. For the baptism of Amelia Rose
Ramirez. For Jim & Bess Norton’s grandson, Austin, visiting from Kansas for the summer. For Aunna Detrick graduating from PHS.
June 15 - Please pray for my wife and her two sisters, in regards to their late father’s estate. For Johnnie – surgery on Monday to
install a stent for Chemo and blood clots in both legs. For the family of Aggie Thompson. For Lucile Davis, healing from knee
replacement surgery, entering rehab. For Donna Baldwin doing better now. For Naomi, a coworker’s mom of Carolyn Sill’s, and her
family as she battles Stage 4 Breast/Lung cancer. For a dog lost all night and has been found. For Marsha with cervical cancer in
Seattle. For sister of Gloria’s neighbor taken to hospital on Saturday night. For Tim’s Uncle Charlie who lost his wife. For safe travel
for families traveling this vacation season. For children coming here from Central America, that they are treated well. Celebrating
Michael Pursley’s sister, Karen and brother-in-law in worship today. For Happy Brymer’s son-in-law here from Kuwait, with her
grandchildren. For everyone having birthdays this month. For Rain! For Fathers! For VBS coming soon, June 23-27. For Christmas in
July on July 26th.
Coming to the First United Methodist Church of Pflugerville
June 23rd & 24th
Women who live in Central Texas, including low-income and uninsured, now have improved access to breast cancer
screening with the arrival of Seton’s new mobile mammography unit - The Big Pink Bus. Seton has been offering
mobile mammography for 25 years. In 2011, the unit provided more than 1,827 women with breast cancer screening
who would otherwise not have access to these services.
With digital mammography screening and an onboard exam room, the unit will being
breast health service to clinics and community organizations in seven counties throughout
Central Texas.
For more information about Seton’s mobile mammography program,
please call 512-324-1199 or 866-294-4923.
Appointment is required.
It's time for an upgrade!
Our music department is officially kicking off efforts to fund the purchase of a full grand piano for
our Sanctuary. The new piano will enhance our worship in many ways, including giving a fuller,
clearer voice to Michael Schneider's impeccable playing. It also serves to give greater clarity to the
hymns, will serve us better for recording purposes and will attract a high caliber of guest
musicians. The current piano is staying as well, allowing for the great musical opportunities that
multiple instruments can bring.
We are seeking a total of $25,000 to purchase, service
and move the new piano. This week we'll begin our
"Adopt A Key" campaign. We've divided the full sum of
the cost into $285 per piano key, but even the smallest
amount will help to get us closer to our goal. Keep an
eye out for our progress banner as we work our way towards filling in all 88 keys!
For questions about the new piano and how to donate,
please contact Trevor Shaw or Michael Schneider.
Trevor Shaw - [email protected] or Michael Schneider - [email protected]
5th Sunday Combined Service
Capital District
Lay Speaker
Servants
June 29th
Musical Worship
OUR NEXT LAY SPEAKER SERVANT
COURSE WILL BE
Saturdays, September 13 & 27
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Faith United Methodist Church
2701 South Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
Never lose a chance
of saying a kind word.
-William Thackeray
Special guests - VBS Children
Join us
for an
Ice Cream
Social
after worship.
June 2014
Issue 43
PAULA’S
FOOD PANTRY
NEWS
H-E-B Help End Hunger
May 7 - June 25
At H-E-B and Central Market stores all across Texas, you can
help end hunger by adding $1, $3 or $5 donation to your final
grocery bill. Tear-off coupons are available at every register.
Funds from Austin-area H-E-B stores will benefit the Capital
Area Food Bank of Texas.
We have a GREAT bunch of folks who volunteer for our Food Pantry & Clothing Closet. We can’t
thank them enough for their time, concerns and energy.
If you would like to help in the Food Pantry please contact
Rhonda Hawkins 512-923-6083 or [email protected]
Clothing Closet
Marlene Eck 1-561-635-2209 or [email protected]
Our volunteers come on Mondays to help organize the grocery load from Capital Area Food Bank,
load the bags for our clients, getting the clothing out and prepare for Tuesdays. Tuesdays they
are busy helping clients from 9am til noon.
2012
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Total Households
549
463
440
458
560
Total Individuals
New Clients
2160
78
1717
87
1689
60
1641
53
2108
55
2013
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Total Households
534
580
576
730
432
Total Individuals
2138
2337
2355
3025
1706
47
61
34
39
34
New Clients
2014
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
461
Jul
670
Aug
584
Sep
427
Oct
570
Nov
689
Dec
457
YTD
6328
1995 2563 2206 1615 2169 2720
61
94
51
61
72
61
1835 24418
48
781
Jun
Dec
496
Jul
557
Aug
593
Sep
539
Oct
663
Nov
818
1893 2207 2442 2171 2605 3252
35
Jun
43
Jul
43
Aug
42
Sep
42
Oct
90
Nov
462
YTD
6980
1817 27948
33
Dec
543
YTD
Total Households
418
551
499
656
392
2516
Total Individuals
1656
52
2263
35
2003
35
2660
48
1511
37
10093
New Clients
207
Christmas In July
Community Dinner
Saturday, July 26
5 – 6:30
Christmas Trees with Non-Perishable
items needed for the dinner are located on campus.
PLEASE TAKE AN ORNAMENT/ITEM(S), PURCHASE ON YOUR NEXT GROCERY TRIP
AND RETURN THE ITEMS ANYTIME IN JUNE.
As a reminder, this outreach ministry provides a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to
FUMC and other local food pantry clients, specified subsidized communities, Drive A Senior
Caregiver clients and the fire and police staff.
Please keep this ministry in your prayers.
Questions? Contact Wendye Mire ll [email protected] II 512.413.8855
Allen & Patricia Swicegood joined our church on May 25, 2014. Allen works
for Parkway Systems as a territory salesperson. Patricia makes and sells craft
items at craft shows and festivals, her web site is www.etsy.com/shop/
CrimsonCactus. Allen enjoys hunting, fishing and woodcarving. Allen calls
Statesville, N.C. his hometown and Patricia’s is St Louis, MO hers.
Sarah Jones joined our church on May 2, 2014. Sarah has a little boy, Alex,
age 9. She is a jeweler with Premier Designs Jewelry, she enjoys photography,
working out, bowling and singing. Sarah homeschools Alex and he is finishing
up the 3rd grade, he enjoys collecting post cards, Legos, Minecraft and is a
huge Star Wards fan. Sarah calls El Paso her hometown.
JOIN THE WORSHIP SUPPORT TEAM AT
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
AND SUPPORT THE SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES
WORSHIP SUPPORT TEAM
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PowerPoint Development - type presentation materials and new songs for worship.
Band Practice - meet with band when they practice to ensure song presentation is
correct version and will match what the band is singing at worship service.
Sunday Service Presentation - set-up, run, and shut-down the computer during
Sunday service.
Sound Board Support - support the speakers, band, and choir by
running equipment checks and sound board during service.
For more information, contact
Linda Miles
[email protected] or 512-252-8300
BLAKESLEE, MONZINGO & Co.
Certified Public Accountants
Imaginations
(formerly Pflugerville Country Gallery)
P.O. Box 2029
203 Railroad Ave. N.
Pflugerville, TX 78691-2029
Jeff Monzingo, CPA
Ph. (512) 251-5668
Fax (512) 990-5391
www.jeffmcpa.com
[email protected]
Pflugerville Motor Co.
Used cars & trucks, Sales
Skip & Georgia Duncan
305 E. Pecan St.
251-8059
Donna Baldwin &
Britta Herzog
Fine Silver Jewelry,
Paintings & Local Artists Creations
301 Pecan St.
Pflugerville, 251-5329
10:00 - 6:00 Tues - Sat.
Email:
[email protected]
8:00-6:00 Mon-Fri
8:00-4:00 Sat.
www.pflugervillemotorco.com
LaPoint
A/C & Heating
Air Conditioning, Heating & Water Softeners
Scott LaPoint
633-9154
7 days per week
24 hour service
Lynda Day
Handcrafted Items and Collectibles
Available at these fine shops:
The Book Spot - Round Rock - juliesbookspot.com
Ta’s Coffee & Gift Shop, Marion, TX - on Facebook
Wink Boutique – Pflugerville - winkboutiquetx.com
Contact Lynda - (512) 788-2124
Phone: 512-310-1060
Fax: 512-248-8620
www.fiasenioraccess.org
[email protected]
2498 E. Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
Senior Transportation for
Pflugerville and Round Rock
We are volunteer
driven. Call today
to volunteer.
Are you a member of
FUMC Pflugerville?
Do you own or
manage a business?
Drop off or email your
business card and we’ll
advertise it for you FREE!
This business ad section
is included in the
newsletter every quarter.
[email protected]
July 19
Theresa Parker
Bryson Prior
Meredith Cook
Danny Owens
July 20
Alexia Isenberg
July 1
Denise Monzingo
Stattler Mood
Margaret Maxey
Alesha Lester
July 2
Rhonda Hawkins
Laura Humple
Justin Wester
July 3
Caden Barker
Devon Jorgenson
July 5
Sydney Moore
July 8
Bethany Vaca
John LaSalle
Samantha Winchell
July 10
Kristy Wilson
Sandra Carey
July 11
Linda Miles
Gloria Shinkawa
Joe Somers
Brylen Adams
Shelly Barber
July 12
Dale Loyd
July 14
Mary Brinkman-Brown
July 16
Keith Reynolds
July 17
Marissa Moore
Paige Moody
Zachary Cooper
Robin Ellison
Michael Carey
July 18
Rachel Langham
Patti Walker
Kate Abernethy
Cam Suchil
July 21
Jessie Petermann
Trevor Mood
July 22
Ira Robinson
Mary Duron
July 23
Brandi Bishop
Carolyn Wallace
Megan Baschnagel
Greg Hecker
Cara Howell
July 24
Leah Ullrich
Jill Vaca
Carl Carper
Karen Keiper
July 25
Matt Spangenberg
Valerie Vogt
Brandi Love
Rebecca Spann
July 26
Kay Shout
Mason Rieger
July 27
Donna Baldwin
Jacob Davis
Emily Blum
Landri Andersen
July 28
Gordon Morris
July 29
Garrett Robins
Lucie Rutkowski
Steve O’Neal
July 30
Patrick Scruggs
Mike Williams
Jerod Williams
Brett Mullins
July 31
Clay LaPoint
Susan Tressler
Caleb Wolf
Andrew VanDeWater
Jill Abernethy
of First United Methodist Church of Pflugerville
Kindergarten
Hand’s on curriculum in a Faith based environment.
School will follow the Pflugerville ISD school calendar.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tuition rates: $500.00 per month
Low Staff/child ratios ~ Spanish ~ Art ~ Music
More information available by calling 251-2977 or visit our website at:
www.pecanstreetchristianschool.org
VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL
June 23 - 27
5:45 - 8:00 p.m.
Accepting kids
entering
Kindergarten
to entering 5th
grade.
Registration opened
April 1st.
Sign up on
www.pflame.org
$10 donations per
child are welcome
but not required.
Volunteers are essential to make this event a success!
Please prayerfully consider where you can help!
Set Up, Music, Team Leader, Crafts, Snack,
Games, Service Projects, Faith Skills.
Volunteer Registration Forms can be found on our web site
www.pflame.org
“I FORGOT”BUNCH
Austin Aquarium
Thursday, July 17
Cost - $13 per person
Leave Church at 10 a.m.
PLEASE RSVP by July 6th
Questions??
Ken & Karen Reynolds
512-251-7816
[email protected]
Nephew of Robin & Daniel Jalufka’s
Matthew Mathis
HHB 1-14
APO AE, 09304
Family Friend of James & Brenda Allen
PVT Carson, Melinda
225 BSB B Quad
Box 223
Schofield Barracks, HI 96857
A fellowship of mostly retirees,
but all are welcome!
HN Cruz, Kaylee
PSC 482
Box 57
FPO, AP 96362
Walking Meter
Short
↑
Long
(estimated walking distance)
Creekside
Gathering
Dear Family of Faith,
We appreciate the many expressions of love and
kindness shown during the loss of our husband
and father, Mark King.
In Christ,
Sarah King, Terry King and Shelly King-Carver
A come as you are worship experience.
Pray & Crochet Group
Contemporary
Christian
Music
Prayer Stations
Coffee Bar
Scripture
Art Tables
Maybe it’s just what
you’ve been looking for.
This class is open to beginners and seasoned crafters. You are
welcome to share in prayer concerns and fellowship.
Wednesdays
2:00-3:30 in Room 113
Music! Music!
By James A. Brunner
Many years ago, I had the privilege of singing in an excellent
church choir. One year, the director of a college came to give us voice
lessons.
I learned that when middle C is struck on the piano, the bones
of the inner ear vibrate exactly 256 times per second. Our ears open
to receive the music in and around us. We think as many as 50,000
thoughts a day. When we walk, we use about 200 muscles. The
mystery of our birth, the mystery of the love we feel, the mystery of our
identity are unfathomable. Each of us is an incredible example of
creation. We are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Everyday life isn’t
everyday. The surface of what we see and hear isn’t all there is. When
we laugh, when we cry, when we feel something happening inside, we
open ourselves to the possibilities of seeing God more deeply. The
potential of the life that we have been given is breathtaking — when
we pay attention. The possibilities are endless. The music of the presence of God is everywhere. If we open our ears, we can hear it. Yes,
God is near.
Listen to the music of God’s presence.
Drive a Senior
Volunteers in Motion
Volunteers providing Transportation and
Support Services for the Elderly in Pflugerville
(512) 310-1060
www.faithinactioncaregivers.org
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Driving an older adult to the doctors, grocery store, beauty shop or errand.
2. Providing handyman services helping with minor home repairs.
3. Telephoning a senior once a week to see how they are doing.
All our volunteers schedule their own time to volunteer and are provided with training to help understand the
population that you will work with. We are supported by contributions from corporate donations,
foundations, grants, sponsoring congregations and individuals. There is no charge for services. Volunteers
provide services free of charge.
KNO
United Methodist Men's
Fellowship
3rd Saturday every month
8:00 am breakfast
July 12th
4:30-9:00 p.m.
Next Meeting June 21
Come join us for a fun-filled evening of age
appropriate, GAMES, CRAFTS, DINNER
and the “MOVIE OF THE MONTH”!
Open to all Methodist Men - Questions ??
call Coe Groce, President UMM
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Would you be
available to drive for
Meals on Wheels?
Please contact
Pat LaSalle
at 670-7761
or
[email protected]
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Ages 14 months - 12 years
$20.00 per child / $10.00 per sibling
Dinner & snack provided
To register: Fill out envelope, add payment and
place in black mailbox. Information sheets
must be filled out and turned in to office when
registering. Fees must be paid at the time of
sign-up as spots fill up fast!
Childcare Coordinator - Robin Jalufka
[email protected]
Sunday Worship Services
8:30 a.m. - Morning Glory Worship Service in the Sanctuary
10:45 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. - Creekside Gathering Contemporary Worship Service in the Family Life Center
Physical Address:
Mailing Address:
500 East Pecan Street
P.O. Box 560
Pflugerville, TX 78691
(512) 251-2575 Office Phone
(512) 989-2536 Fax
[email protected]
Wade Lindstrom, Senior Pastor
(903) 413-2415 Pastor’s Cell
[email protected]
Valerie Vogt, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
(714) 253-2669 Pastor’s Cell