The Messenger - First United Methodist Church

JULY 2016
The Messenger
Chronicling the Ministries of First United Methodist Church
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Ministries—2016
JULY—2016
The Ministry of VOLUNTEERS for Children
The church’s language about ministry refers to service. To serve another in the name and
spirit of Jesus is to be in ministry. All of God’s people are called to be ministering persons. Our
abilities are important resources for others. Ministry happens in a wide variety of settings: some
within the church, and some outside its immediate scope. (Making Disciples by William H.
Willimon, 1990). This article is part of a series of articles that will feature God’s people from
FirstChurch who are answering the call.
If you were fortunate as a child to participate in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School or summer
camp, then you probably have very fond memories...of paper bag puppets, singing “Kum By Ya” and
“Jesus Loves Me,” crayons, glue, and skits about Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors or Moses in the
Bull Rushes and much, much more!
Today’s children at FirstChurch continue the tradition
as they, too, Walk the Way, learning about Jesus, discipleship, helping others, and much, much more. Monday,
June 27th, FirstChurch 2nd floor was filled with over 100
children, ages 4 years to 5th grade ages, and many more
adults! The sounds of “where do I go,” “I want to go
there!” “but I don’t want to go home now!” and much,
much more echoed throughout the halls.
One of the exciting parts of this blessed event was the
spontaneous and generous response of the volunteer
workers who were present to greet, welcome, enroll, escort, comfort, hug, encourage, teach, sing, help, feed, and,
most of all….personally demonstrate the love of Jesus
Christ throughout the halls and classrooms of this church.
Amanda Fahnestock, Children’s Director, eagerly awaited the first arrivals, noting that T Shirts
had been ordered, supplies were laid out, and workers had signed on. To her delight, even though
she had ordered more than expected, she had to order even more T Shirts after the first night! Even
more delightful...more volunteers arrived than
had signed on initially! “What a wonderful problem to have!” announced Amanda.
The VBS children have adopted
“Soles4Souls” as their “mission” and shoes are
filling the collection boxes. If you have some gently used shoes or would like to offer new ones, the
“Soles4Souls” box is located on the second floor
across from the elevator and near the office entrance.
Amanda wanted to list every worker but the
list is almost endless; however, she particularly
wanted to recognize four ladies who have been
instrumental in the planning and organization
of this memorable event: Anne Hardegree, Jovan Cosper Pickett, Lisa Wegner, and Katherine
Pearce. Remember to thank God in your prayers for these dedicated teachers and workers:
creating fond memories and building a strong
faith in our children!
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Children’s Ministries
JULY—2016
VBS HAPPENINGS
VBS children are collecting and donating shoes to
children and adults who need them. Help the children as they work to serve! Bring your gently worn
shoes or new ones will do! There is a box on the 2nd
floor across from the elevator near the office for
collections. This shoe drive will end July 17th.
Our Church Family
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JULY—2016
MEET OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!...
Look these folks up! Make them feel welcome to our family
of faith. Invite them to Sunday School...help them find the
nursery, or a classroom. Share a bite in FirstPlace Café.
We are truly blessed to welcome...
Caroline Kathleen Kovar, daughter of Casey and Melody Kovar was
baptized on June 19 by Dale Weise in the 11th Hour Service. Caroline’s grandparents Donnie and Kellie Kovar and Preston and Sharon Miller were in attendance along with big brother Colton Corey
Kovar.
In
Memoriam
A Big Welcome to San Angelo and our Methodist
Churches...newly appointed ministers:
Jody Armstrong
June 24, 2016
Beloved Member of
First United
Methodist Church
“When Jesus spoke again
to the people,” he said, “I
am the Light of the World.
Whoever follows me will
never walk in darkness,
but will have the Light of
Life.”
John 18:11-13
St. Luke’s UMC— Rev. Charlie Baskin
Wesley Trinity UMC— Rev. Charles Stephens,
and
Bethel UMC—Rev. Arul Valle
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Generosity through Gifts
JULY—2016
JUNE MEMORIALS
IN MEMORY OF:
Dorrice Beck
Roger Norall
Zolly Jones
Jody Armstrong
Ray & Louise Tisdale
IN HONOR OF:
Koste Belchef
Sharon Alexander
GIVEN BY:
Sterling & Judy Morgan
Birdie Pool
Roger & Martha Dolliver
Tomas & Rosaura Gonzales
Lamar & Beth Kopecky
Roger & Martha Dolliver
Polly Waterhouse
Maxine Harrison
Robert & Carol Hall
Mary & Don Bongfeldt
Robert & Terinell Tisdale
GIVEN BY:
Jack & Ann Moore
Jack & Ann Moore
FUND:
Spirit Youth Fund
Mature Adult Ministries
Handbell Choir
Mature Adult Ministries
Cokesbury Choir
Methodist Assistance
Care Portal Fund
Endowment Fund
Chancel Flowers
FUND:
Cokesbury Choir
Food Pantry
More wonderful volunteers for VBS!
JULY Food Drive
Please bring canned meat, Mac & Cheese, soups, travel size toiletries, toothbrushes and
toothpaste . Green collection boxes are located in the FirstPlace Café and the Church Office.
Send monetary donations to Juanita in the Church Office, with checks payable to First UMC
and marked “Food Pantry” or place in the Offering plate.
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Worship
JULY—2016
First Family Services
Rev. Sam Hunnicutt
Senior Pastor
Rev. Sheree Harris
Associate Pastor
Rev. Dale Weise
Associate Pastor
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
In the Sanctuary…
8:30 a.m.
Traditional
10:45 a.m.
Traditional
In Celebration Hall...
11:00 a.m.
Contemporary
Worship Notes
10:45 Traditional service broadcast on KWFR 101.9
Childcare available during all services
Children are always welcome in worship. Worship activity bags are
outside the sanctuary.
Hearing Assistance Devices are available in the narthex.
FirstPlace Café & Info Desk
The open area next to Celebration Hall is our home to coffee and donuts, connections with our members and guests, and information about our
ministries.
The Info Desk is located in the main area near the entrance to the Education wing off of Beauregard Street.
Holy Communion
We celebrate Communion in all services on the first Sunday of each
month. We believe this is the Lord’s Table, and all are invited to participate in
this Sacrament.
Intinction—Each person is given a piece of bread and then dips it in
the juice before eating.
In Homes—We will take communion to the homebound.
655-8981 to schedule
OTHER SERVICES FOR WORSHIP AND FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Sunday School…
Classes for adults, young couples, youth, children and infants/
toddlers are held every Sunday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Brochures are available throughout the church to point you in the direction you wish to attend or
check online: firstmethodist.net, or call 655-8981 for more information.
Special Seasons and Events….
Morning Glories, a women’s prayer and study group, meet every
Tuesday morning at 10:00 am in the Journey Sunday School Classroom.
Studies are led by various members and include mission projects, prayers
and active discussions. An annual retreat highlights this group’s devoted
study and communion.
Other study groups are held throughout the year. Our online site will
list those courses that are available: firstmethodist.net or you can call the
office at 655-8981 for more information.
Lectionary Scriptures
JULY 3
Seventh Sunday
After Pentecost
2 Kings 5:1-14
Ps. 30
Gal. 6:1-6, 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Freedom Sunday
JULY 10
Eighth Sunday
After Pentecost
Amos 7:7-17
Ps. 82
Col. 1:1-14
Luke:10:25-37
JULY 17
Ninth Sunday
After Pentecost
Amos 8:1-12
Ps. 52 or 82
Col. 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42
JULY 24
Tenth Sunday
After Pentecost
Hos. 1:2-10
Ps. 85
Col. 2:60-15, 16-19
Luke 11:1-13
JULY 31
Eleventh Sunday
After Pentecost
Hos. 11:1-11
Ps. 107:1-9,43
Col. 3:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
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Faith Development-Study and Growth
JULY—2016
Make Sunday School a Faith-led Habit!
Adult Sunday School Studies—JUNE 2016
If you are not involved in Sunday School, you are missing a vital part of your spiritual journey.
Study and learn with your Christian friends. There is a class for you.
3RD FLOOR ABOVE CELEBRATION HALL
The Harmony Class - Half Truths by Adam Hamilton—
Teacher– Rita Hale.
The Journey Class—John. Led by David & Laura Huckaby
The Bayith Class—Adult Bible Studies Series: Tests of Faith—Teacher—Richard Evans
Cheers— “Daniel” — Teacher—Johnny Fender
1st FLOOR—Library
The Bible Class—Jeremiah: “Jeremiah wasn’t a bullfrog!”: Adult Bible Studies.
Teacher—Romonda Ballard.
2ND FLOOR
Ruth-Parlor (first floor)— Adult Bible Series: Tests of Faith—
Teachers—Fran Sentell, Ann Dixon, Rosa Gonzales.
3RD FLOOR
CHI RHO-Room 302— “Route 66: We’re on a Mission from God.” An overview of
every book of the Bible. Teacher—David Lourash
Union-Room Room 305— Hollywood Jesus by Matt Rawle—
Teacher Tim Hunnicutt
Fellowship-Room 303—II Corinthians—Teacher—Buster Peek
S.T.E.R.-Room 304—Half Truths by Adam Hamilton — Teacher—Howard Coleman
CHURCH OFFICE Conference Room
Seekers— Half Truths by Adam Hamiliton— Teacher—Alan Gregston
BASEMENT
Companions-Lighthouse Room — Bible Study Teacher—Stanley Holik
New Class-Eagle Room— Before Amen by Max Lucado—Led by Various Class Members
Is your class starting a new study, or have information to share? Submit
your very brief information to Sherrie Walker at [email protected].
Sunday School Brochures are available at worship entrances and give information regarding enrollment and location of rooms. Classes meet from 9:3010:30.
United Methodist Women
Meetings are held at 9:45 in the Library the 1st and 3rd Thursday of
the month. FMI contact the Church Office.
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Mission and Service
JULY—2016
KIDS EAT FREE!
July 5—August 19, 2016
Kids Hunger doesn’t
take a Vacation…..
4.8 Million
Texans
Battle
Hunger
THANK YOU! Everyone who have signed on to cook or
drive during KIDS EAT FREE! We are ready to begin on July
5th! What a generous church family, you ARE! Many thanks
to Dana Bollinger and Cindy Harper, who have offered their
hands, feet, and backs to oversee the kitchen and purchase
most of the groceries.
This year we will also prepare meals for Bethel United
Methodist Church. This is their first year to participate in the
program and we eagerly anticipate about 25 children will
come to eat at Bethel. We will welcome back over 150 children and their care givers when they come to Immanuel Baptist and Calvary Baptist Churches.
Sadly, Tom Green County has more than 60% of all students receive free or reduced meal
benefits while in school. One out of every 4 families with children had times this past year when
there was not enough money to buy food. That represents 5,400 households in San Angelo!!
Fortunately, FirstChurch will receive help once again from St. Luke’s UMC and Emmanuel
Episcopal Churches. Each church team will prepare meals in our kitchen for 2 weeks each.
FirstChurch is responsible for 3 weeks.
Your Prayers are most needed to support and encourage all our workers.
If you are cooking or delivering, we are most appreciative. You will be doubly blessed as you
work with your church family members in serving these precious children.
This is a critical year since donations have been down. If you are able, monetary
1 in 4 children donations through our Memorials will help cover the costs of this ministry. We
have been fortunate in the past to not have to rely on funding from outside
in Texas are
groups.
This has always been a totally church supported endeavor. We strive to
food-insecure
keep meals at less than $1.50 per plate. Your help in any way is most appreciated.
FMI call 374-8798, Betsy Sadler.
Valley Mission
This mission trip has been postponed
until next summer. Don’t forget!!!
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Church Family Prayers, Praises and Concerns
JULY—2016
Amen to FirstFamily
Amen to Dana Bollinger and Cindy Harper who are taking on most of the responsibility for Kids
Eat Free!. They have already inventoried the pantries and sorted, thrown out, and organized food
items. Be sure and say a big AMEN to these ladies who will shop for groceries and oversee the
cooking certain days of the week. Amen to all those who have signed on to cook and deliver during our Kids Eat Free! Ministry.
Our Prayers and Concerns
HEALTH CONCERNS
Aiden Snyder
Leukemia
Al Herrington
Health Concerns
Bill Sims
Health Concerns
Carolyn Weatherfby (mother of Jay
Weatherby)
Health Concerns
David Lourash
Health Concerns
Edward Rivas
Health Concerns
Ernest Lopez (son of Consuelo Lopez)
Health Concerns
Hadlee Holik (family of Stanley Holik)
Health Concerns
Joddy Jones
Health Concerns
Jonathan Taylor (grandson Tommy &
Car Accident
Lisa Lesosky
Health Concerns
Margaret Norman
Rehab Therapy
Mary Hankins
Health Concerns
Mike Bodine
Health Concerns
Nelda Von Gonten
Recovering from Surgery
Pat Brown
Health Concerns
Richard Barnes (father of Paulette
Schell)
Health Concerns
Sheila Tusha
Health Concerns
Thomas “T-Byrd” Byrd
Health Concerns
Todd Sanford
Cont.’d Recovery from
surgery
Brenda Chapman)
Those affected by the tragedy in
Orlando
The Family of Barbara Gregory
D. 6/6/2016
(mother of Pastor Sam’s sister-in-law)
The Family of Joan Nobles)
D. 6/23/2016
The Family of Jody Armstrong
D. 6/24/2016
CANCER
Ann Horn
Barry Kleypas
Bill Humble
Bob Barnes
Dr. Bruce Heare
Charlie Fleming
Cheryl Brazerol
Cindy Powell
Clinton Hodges
Connie Weems
Dawn McMinn Jackson
Dennis Frost
Dick Benson
Eddie Glasscock
Ellen Ely (remission)
Fred Buck
Fred Gudmundson
Goldie Horrall
Haylee Owen
Rev. Helen Brock
Jennifer Cooper
Jerry Tindel
John Dolliver
Kathy Robinson
Katie Ball
Kay Kennemer
Kevin Halfmann
Kim Hunter
Kinsley Baker
Lisa Larremore
Melissa James
Michaela Rigsby
Nicole Kleinsmith
Sheryl Bragg
Rev. Tina Carter
Tina Grant Whites
Ours Serving in Military
Ryan Gandy
Johnny Goldthrite
Randall Tye Graham
Mica Greenwood
Zane Jarvis
Josh Mort
Chris Mullen
August Pfluger
Danielle Pozun
Joshua Rodriguez
Jon P. Rogers
Phillip Santos
Yvonne Santos
Brian Sheffield
Ryan Tallant
Cory Tusha
Cameron Walker
Gina Webber
USAF
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Clerical Cogitations and Pastoral Ponderings
JULY—2016
News about “Holy Conversations”
If you were one of the 127 interested persons who were at an open invitation
meeting on Monday, June 13th in Celebration Hall this article probably won’t
be news to you. But if you were not present we want you to be informed.
In late April, our church leaders met in consultation with Rev. Steve Purdy,
our District Superintendent. Out of that meeting came a decision to invite Rev.
John Thornburg of the Texas Methodist Foundation to come bring the church
information about a process available to us, whereby we can work with the Holy Spirit to move the
church forward in terms of long range planning for ministry.
The process is called “Holy Conversations.” Rev. Thornburg leads churches in a process of prayer and discernment and information gathering and assessment, the goal of which seeks to find
where God is at work and discerning how it is that God is calling us, the church, to partner in the
work that God is already doing. If a church participates in this consultation and if the church
chooses to buy into the results of the process, the door can be opened for spiritual and temporal
revitalization and transformation, both in the church and in the lives of church members.
The cost of the consultation is three thousand dollars and typically takes six months to complete.
A diverse team of 8 – 12 church members representing the congregation is appointed to work with
Rev. Thornburg throughout the process.
Our Church Council will meet in regular session of July 11th at 5:30 in Celebration Hall (Note the
change in location from Cheers classroom). All church meetings with the exception of Staff/Pastor
Parish Relations Committee are open to all members and constituents. Voting is the responsibility
of duly elected Church Council members. The Council will engage in discussion and a vote will be
taken to determine if we enter into the Holy Conversations process. If the church votes to move
forward with the process, a tentative plan would be for the Council to prayerfully enter into a selection process to appoint the team members and have that team in place by the end of August. The
Holy Conversations process would begin in September with Rev. Thornburg’s first in a series of
consultation visits.
While there were mixed responses from attendees at the Monday night meeting, it seemed clear
that people want the church to be “different” than it currently is. There seemed to be a consensus
that if Holy Conversations can be the catalyst to initiate that difference then the church should
move forward. Your Messenger staff will strive to keep you informed as new developments happen.
Want to hear Rev. Thornburg’s presentation “Holy Conversations”
made June 13?? Our website has a recording available: FirstMethodist.net/News.
There will be a S/PPRC meeting, Tuesday, July 5, 5:30 pm in the Office Conference Room.
Church Council meets Monday, July 11 at 5:30 pm in Celebration Hall.
Children’s Ministries
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JUNE—2016
Under the Sea—July 8
Friday, July 8 is Kids’ Night Out...we’ll have Under the
Sea games, snacks and crafts!
Who: Ages 6 wks to 12 years
When: Friday, July 8—6pm
Where: FirstChurch, 37 E. Beauregard, enter through glass doors in alley
Cost: $10 per child or $25 per family
What to Bring: An evening meal for your child. We will provide the drinks, snacks and fun!
Reservations HIGHLY recommended! Please email Karla ([email protected]) with
the name and age of each child to reserve your spot. If they are a toddler, please let us
know if he or she is potty trained. We look forward to seeing you on Friday!
Facebook.com/FUMCKidMin
Children’s Camp
Date: J uly 31—August 4, 2016
Location: Butman Methodist Camp
Open to children who will be going into 3rd,
4th, 5th, and 6th grades in the fall, 2016.
Pick up an information packet in the Church
Office or at the Registration Desk.
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 15, 2016
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Youth Ministry
JULY—2016
Godspell at FirstChurch—Thank
You Youth!!!
By Tony Walker
Welcome to Youth new Confirmation families! You have joined us on the back side of the youth
2015/16 calendar year. We have our annual youth parent meeting about the time school begins
where you will receive more youth information for the year ahead 2016/17. To everyone, I hope that
all are having a great summer so far on this first day of Summer. I know that many of have taken off
for summer camps and vacations, thanks for the kind words from many of you regarding your kids
Spirit tour experience, thanks to those that attended the Godspell worship service and thanks to
those of that provided input regarding your summer schedules, it has been helpful!
The youth Summer Sunday School schedule will follow the children’s schedule the next two
Sundays. There will be NO Children or Youth Summer Sunday School on July 3. Summer Sunday School will return to its normal schedule on July 10. If you’re in town, come join us!
There is another service opportunity for youth and their families this summer. The Kids Eat
program could use some volunteer chefs (cooking assistants) for head chef Betsy Sadler. Betsy
makes it easy! If you can follow directions, have a heart for service and would like to give your
time to the Kids Eat Program you can volunteer any morning or multiple mornings. First Methodist will be responsible for filling slots to help cook for the first two weeks of July and first
week of August. Other churches have volunteered their services to help with the rest of the summer meals. We host the meal preparation at First Methodist and transport the meals to the host
feeding site. Contact Betsy Sadler or fill out the information at church in your worship service
or FirstPlace Café. Betsy is at [email protected] or 374-8798.
I’m headed to the mountains for a few vacation days next week. You will hear from me when
I return. In the meantime everyone enjoy your summertime it will go fast and please feel free to
contact me if you have any questions.
Tony
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Opportunities for Faith Development
Morning Glories Studies
JULY—2016
Starting Tuesday, July 19 - “Laughing in the Dark: A Bible Study on the Book of Job”
Join the Morning Glories on Tuesdays at 10 am ass they begin “Laughing in the Dark” by author and
comedian Chonda Pierce. She looks at Job through the lens of a woman, and parallels her life and
many women’s experiences to Job’s struggles and enduring fith. Chris Sarbach will lead the study
and workbooks will be $8.50, available Sunday July 10 or at the first class session. FMI contact
Sherrie Walker in the Church Office.
Join the Morning Glories for this study, led by Chris Sarbach, on Tuesdays at 10am
which begins July 19th. You are welcome to join us!
GriefShare Support will begin on Mondays at 5:30 starting July
11—October 10th. Register in FirstPlace Café. This is a most
helpful and supportive step in dealing with grief and sadness due
to a loss or death.
Cokesbury Christian Singers Wowed 11th Hour!
Director: Koste Belcheff
Director Koste Belcheff and the Cokesbury Christian Singers preformed a beautiful melody of tunes
at the 11th Hour worship service on Sunday, June 19, 2016. Soloists included Chester Bobo, Lanny
Kiest, and Roger Dolliver.
CCSingers will take June 30 to August 18 off for the Summer Break. Rehearsals will resume August
25th. Have a great summer!
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JULY—2016
Prepare and serve lunch to 350 campers &
sponsors at Lake Brownwood Retreat
in Brownwood, TX on TUESDAY, JULY 19.
Leave at 8am, return at 3pm.
Ride in church van or take your own car.
SIGN UP IN THE FIRSTPLACE CAFÉ
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Ministry and Service
JULY—2016
COSTA RICA MISSION 2016
July 30—August 6, 2016
Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you
wherever you go.
By Brenda Stone
"¿No te lo he ordenado Yo? ¡Sé fuerte y valiente! No temas ni te acobardes, porque el SEÑOR tu Dios estará contigo
dondequiera que vayas." Joshua 1:9
This very special passage from Joshua is our theme for the 2016 Mission Trip to Costa Rica. God
has called 19 of His servants to Costa Rica this summer to be strong and courageous, to not be frightened or dismayed because we know our Lord will be with us. We have prayed and worked diligently
to prepare our minds, our hearts and our bodies for this trip. We ask you to be in prayer for: Karena
Doss, Drew Dozier, Colby Grimes, Kevin Grimes, Sarah Hall, Matt Hardegree, Sam and Julianne
Hunnicutt, D’Ann Kuhlmann, Kevin Porche, Steve and Vickie Purdy, Ray Stubblefield, Mary Slatton,
Courtney Stinson, Brenda Stone, Jimmie and Nelda Von Gonten and Kelly Von Gonten.
We have worked hard to earn the funds needed to go on a trip of this magnitude. We have had a
pancake and sausage breakfast and hosted the FABULOUS “Pura Vida Coffee House” event where
we listened to wonderful music and enjoyed coffee and lemonade along with wonderful sandwiches
and desserts prepared by some of your very hands! At this event, we also auctioned off some fabulous art painted and donated by local artists for this mission. We sold really awesome Pura Vida coffee mugs to remind us to live with the “Pura Vida” lifestyle in mind and heart. Yes, we have been diligent! We have also received financial support for some of our church family and we are forever
grateful for your support.
On July 30th, we will board a plane together as we travel to San Jose, Costa Rica. While there, we
will do construction work on the Methodist Children’s Home in Coronado, Monday through Thursday. After we work at the construction site, we will travel to area churches later in the afternoon to
lead Vacation Bible School for area children. Unless you’ve experienced it first hand, I can’t tell you
the heart- warming feeling you get when those precious children start to arrive for VBS. Some we
will remember from years past and others will see our faces for the first time and us theirs. While we
won’t know until we get there what we’ll be working on while at the construction site, I believe we
may be working on the multi-purpose building that is a work in progress. Two homes we have previously worked on are now full of the laugher of children!
For Vacation Bible School, we will be prepared to show the children the love of God through the
stories of Daniel and the Lions’ Den and also using a butterfly craft, the story of being a New Creation in Christ. We will also have other craft activities and an outdoor activity for them. Each day, we
go prepared for 100 children. There may be on 30 or there may be over 100. We go prepared and
ready!
Each evening, after dinner, devotionals will be led by team members and we will all have the opportunity to share “where we saw Christ at work today”. For me, it’s one of the hi-lights of the day.
We do indeed, work, pray and worship together! Each team member has a secret prayer partner for
whom they are praying. We pray as we hold a small cross in our hand with the name of the person
engraved on the side, lovingly made by Kevin Porche. On our last evening before we leave to come
back home, we will reveal whom we have been praying for and give them their cross. To God be the
Glory!
Most mission trips aren’t complete without a bit of fun and relaxation. So, we will also play together! Following our work week, we will enjoy La Paz Waterfall Gardens with the most beautiful
waterfalls in Costa Rica and over 100 species of animals.
We are so grateful to our church family for the support you have given us and will continue to give
us. We thank you for your prayers and we thank you for your financial support. We could never embark on a mission such as this without both! Pura Vida and God Bless you!!
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Announcements
Won’t you help us serve?
Shut-ins want to participate in
Communion. Join a special
group who visit and offer communion to shut-ins. Sometimes
once a week and only for a few hours. Call
Carol Santry, 944-5524.
Honor or memorialize someone or
something by placing flowers on the
Chancel. Contact Dori Wegner at
[email protected] or 254-718-6189.
Surprising San Angelo Coffee Table
Books
Surprising San Angelo coffee table books
are available for purchase at the help desk in
FirstPlace Café. Check out our write up on
page 101!
These make great “coffee table” books or
gifts to friends who live in or outside of San
Angelo. The information is most helpful!
Come by and take a look…$39.95
First United Methodist
Church
37 E. Beauregard
JULY—2016
GAME DAY will be on Tuesday, July 19, 2016-3:00—5:00
p.m. in FirstPlace Café.
Sponsored by the Mature
Adult Ministries Council, this
is a fun group who play for
fun but winning is good too! Game Day is
held every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Many
games are available, but dominoes seems to
be very popular. Here’s your chance to enjoy fellowship, food, friends, and a fun time
in FirstPlace Café. Come join us!
ESTATE PLANNING
When was the last time your will had a
check up? Does it express your desires?
Does it include your church that means
so much to you?