nl -February, 2011

The Winterfield
Witness
A bi-weekly publication of Winterfield United Methodist Church, Longview, Texas
February, 2011
Volume 136 Number 2
Go, Share God’s Love, help those in need, and make Disciples of Jesus Christ
As you know, the Church has undertaken a capital campaign to consider expansion of our
facilities. The purpose of the campaign is to determine the financial viability of the
Church to build a multi-purpose building on the Church grounds for use by the
congregation. The campaign is devoted to being inclusive of all congregants, and
transparent in the manner in which commitments are secured and decisions are made to
proceed with construction.
Please make note of the following important dates:
•
Saturday, January 29, 2011. Members of the Church are asked to pray to seek God’s guidance with regard to the
capital campaign. Certain members have volunteered to pray at all hours continuously throughout the day. In
addition, there will be weekly 30-minute prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in the Open Forum Classroom
beginning on February 2. Please pray for God’s discernment.
•
Sunday afternoon, February 13, 2011. Members of the campaign committee will be making visits to you at your
home to deliver a packet of information concerning the capital campaign. Pledge cards will be contained in the
packet to be completed and delivered later. The package will be left on your door step if you and your family are
not present.
•
Sunday, February 20, 2011 and February 27, 2011. Sunday school classes are asked to participate in a
coordinated Bible based study to discuss God’s call for our church and the campaign. To prepare for the classes,
Sunday school leaders will receive information from the campaign committee.
•
Sunday, March 6, 2011. The Church will celebrate a church-wide event, with lunch following the late service.
Lunch will be provided, and we will engage in fellowship, with highlights of the capital campaign and God’s call
for Winterfield.
•
Sunday, April 10, 2011. Commitment Sunday. During the services, the congregation will be asked to deliver
commitment cards to the altar.
•
Sunday, April 17, 2011. First Fruits. A celebration honoring God’s provision for Winterfield will be held while
congregants bring their first fruits for the new building.
Following the Celebration of First Fruits, a final conference will be held to further discuss the matter and determine
viability of the project.
The Church asks that you stay in prayer regarding God’s will for the future of Winterfield, and that you
seek his guidance when considering your commitment. We desire that the members of the congregation
be informed of the progress of the campaign, and that in turn, the Body of Christ grows through our
commitment to carry out His will.
Capital Campaign Communications Committee
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
From the Heart!
Dear Winterfield Family,
Your loving prayers and support during the years of Joe
Van's illness (and before, of course) have sustained and held
us during the difficult days, and you have rejoiced with us on
the good days. Joe Van loved the church, the choir and
everyone at Winterfield. Thank you for all you have
done. Your cards and visits and prayers have made a
difficult journey easier.
You fed us physically and
spiritually, and we all thank you.
The Smitherman Family
Dear Christian Friends,
Thank you for your prayers, calls and cards I received
during my sister, Mary Williams illness and death. I
appreciate and love each and everyone of you.
In Christian Love, Jackie Chapman
NEW MEMBER WELCOME
A social will be held on February 6th at 9:15 til 9:45 so that all
of the church members can meet and greet our new members
to Winterfield. We will be serving snacks and drinks. The
Evangelism committee hopes that all members will put this
date on their calendars and plan to attend. We want each of
our new members to have a chance to meet everyone in the
church and made to feel at home.
•
Just a note...when the Pastor’s door is closed, please do
not go and look in to see who is in the office or bother
the Pastor when you know there is someone in the office
or if they are on the phone. Closed door meetings
should not be disturbed unless there is an emergency.
While most of these meetings may be church related,
some of these meeting could be counseling sessions and/
are private meetings that should be confidential. We ask
that you please consider and respect the privacy of
others that are in the office. Thank you.
•
Please contact Becky in the church office, before
scheduling any meetings, Sunday school social events,
etc.. in the church. This will save on any conflicts that
might arise.
•
Souper Bowl of Caring is a National event to raise
awareness of those in need of food. Each year
Longview Community Ministries participates in this
program to collect canned goods or money for our local
food panty. Last year, Winterfield won first place in the
church competition. We need your help in collecting as
many cans of food between now and Sunday, February
6th. Collection barrels are located around the church for
you to place them in.
Help fight hungry...donated today!
UMM’s Annual Sweetheart Banquet
Rita’s Reflections
Friday, February 11th 6:30 PM
Fellowship Hall
A message from Rev. Rita Sims
“Welcome one another as Christ has
welcomed you.” (Rom. 15:7) This is the
admonition that the Apostle Paul gives us. I
hear from most people who visit at worship
that members have made them feel welcome. I also hear
reports from many of our new members that they feel
welcomed as well. Occasionally, however, I hear different
reports from our guests and new members. They do not feel
welcomed. Hebrews reminds us that we may miss a blessing
if we do not welcome strangers as it is stated, “Do not neglect
to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have
entertained angels without knowing it.” (Heb. 13:2) So, I
admonish and encourage you to welcome the ones that the
Lord sends our way and that we go out to get. After all, we
have decided with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and of the
scripture that Winterfield is called to, “Go, share God’s love,
help those in need and make disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Grace and Peace,
Dinner will include your choice of
chicken or roast beef, potatoes, veggies,
roll and dessert
Live entertainment
$13 per person
RSVP: John Durst 903-452-3288
by Monday, February 7th
UPCOMING EVENT
Capital Campaign
Sunday School program
Sunday, February 20 and Sunday, February 27
All members of the church are asked to attend their Sunday
School class on these two important dates and participate in
this special Capital Campaign event. Don’t belong to a class?
Just drop in and check one out, you may decide to join the
class.
MEMORIALS
LONGVIEW COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
We are collecting the following
items for February 2011
Canned Meats
Mac & Cheese
Cereal/Oatmeal
Tuna
Peanut Butter
Canned Fruit
...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
Joe Van Smitherman
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.
LONGVIEW INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY
NETWORK (L.I.H.N.) ANNUAL EVENT
Island Paradise
March 25th 6:00 PM
FUMC
Tickets $35 each or tables starting at $350
Dinner, plus Live and Silent Auction
Contact Frankie Herrin 903-643-3228
for tickets and more info.
Kent & Norma Rose
Margaret Crews
Joan Pinkerton
Caroll & Nancy Flournoy
Jerry & Sure Zerkel
Jim & Peggy Lawson
Bernice Birdsong
Charles & Bille Huffman
M/M Kenneth Duncan
Wallace & Ellie Bardwell
Morgan, Mary Ann, Lynn, Lloyd
McWhorter
Charles & Wanda Gray
Jack & Georgia Crawford
Hoy & Frankie Herrin
Rick & Debbie Grubbs
Dennis & Connie Wilson
Connie Farrow
Mark & Carla Lammert
Charlotte Hawkins
Jerry & Mary Miller
Jean Walden
Norman Boddie
CTC Foundation
WESLEY MCCABE UMC
Celebrates 12 Years!
Saturday, February 5th
7:00 PM
$5 donation
“Sonrise Ministry”
a music and Christian Comedy Group
LAY SPEAKER SCHOOL AND CLM TRAINING
February 26th and 27th
Lakeview Baptist Retreat
Lone Star, TX
CELEBRATION
a woman to woman ministry
Saturday, February 19
10 am-12pm
Hardy Memorial UMC Texarkana
“I Survived”
Register w/ Lay Speaker School Director, Theresa Fagan, 903628-2381. If you have questions regarding these training
sessions, contact Rev. Rita Sims, 90.3-753-4825
Theresa Fagan, hear her powerful story of suffering
and hardships and how through the Grace of God she
survived. Powerful message, inspiring music, healing
prayer ministry.
CAPTIAL CAMPAIGN PRAYER TEAM
Each Wednesday night
5:30 pm
February 2—March 16
Open Forum Classroom
Basic and Advance Lay Speakers Course , Cost: $40
CLM Module II, Cost: $20
FLOWER & BULLETIN CALANDER
February Flowers
Bulletin
Event
06
13
20
27
open
open
open
open
Communion Sunday
Boy Scout Sunday
taken
taken
open
open
March
Flowers
Bulletin
Event
6
13
taken
open
open
open
Event 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.
U.S POSTAGE PAID
N0N-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
PERMIT 168
LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75602
WINTERFIELD UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
2616 Tryon Rd
Longview, TX 75605
Our Greatest
Purpose In Life
Is To Glorify God.
Winterfield United
Methodist Church
Staff
Pastor
Rev. Rita Sims
Administrative Secretary
Becky Whitenack
Financial Secretary
Frances Day
Music Director
Claire Bates
Accompanists
Harlene Welch
John Carrington
Director of Children’s Ministry
Maria Weedon
Directors of Youth Ministry
Jodi Griffin & Pat Thompson
Nursery Director
Hattie Rodgers
Asst Nursery Director
Joyce Silvertooth
Nursery Workers
Robin Camp & Jessica Thacker
Custodian
Brian Whitenack
UPCOMING EVENTS
FOR THE CHURCH FAMILY
Each Sunday
Each Tuesday
Wednesday
Each Thursday
D-I Study, 1:15
D-I Study, 6:00
Prayer Team, 5:30
Beth Moore Study 11:30 am
and D-4 Study, 6-8
Each Thursday Zumba Class, 6-7
February
4-5
Youth trip to Texarkana
6
Souper Bowl Sunday
New Member Reception, 9:15-9:45 am
8
Caring Committee mtg, 10 am
11
UMM’s Sweetheart Banquet, FH, 6:30
13
Boy Scout Sunday and luncheon
Deliver CC packets to homes
20
Sunday School CC study
23
Sterling Club
25
Youth Concert, Shreveport
26
UMM’s Chicken Cook
26-27 Lay Speakers School, Lone Star
27
Sunday School CC Study
Program Staff luncheon
March
4
World Day of Prayer
6
Event Sunday w/ luncheon
Watch weekly calendar or check our website
for actual times and locations.
DATES TO KEEP IN MIND
February 6
Clean out your pantry and bring your
canned goods for Souper Bowl Sunday.
February 11
Sweetheart Banquet, 6:30, $13 per person
RSVP by Monday, February 7
February 19
Zumba-thon, 10 am—1:00 pm, contact
Becky Canter to sign up. Invite everyone!
February 26
UM Men’s Chicken Cook, orders must be
placed by Wednesday, February 23rd.
Order forms will be in classrooms and
around the church
March 8
Fat Tuesday w/ pancake supper
March 9
Ash Wednesday w/ service at 6:00 pm
March 26
UMW Craft Show and Plant Sale, contact
Doris Rowland for booth info
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.
UMYF NEWS
“Let us not give up meeting together, as
some are in the habit of doing, but let us
encourage one another—and all the more
as you see the Day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)
In The Hospital
Regional.........................................Marcus Gross, Monnie Scott
YOUTH MEETINGS
Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
Concerns for Members & Constituents
Invite a Friend!
Shannon Alejo
Geraldine Arnold
Claire Bates
Matthew Cole
Billie Duncan
Burley McCulloch
Eleanor Morgan
Louise Paul
Dottie Rush
Jeannie & Jerry Wallace
Anonymous members
Teressa Ashcroft
Bill & Wanda Bagley
Frank & Julia Bland
Tony DiBella
Jamie Koon
Wilburn & Montine Martin
Mary Orr
Virginia Russell
Sherri, Josh & Kasey Vickers
Winterfield UMC
Capital Campaign
Serving Our Country
Dana Armantrout
Chris Briggs
Jeff Holland
Peter Johnson
Brandon Neely
Stefan Shaffer
Jonathan Taylor
Ruth Younger
Marcus Bennett
Michael Bynum
Zachary Hollis
Jonathan McCarter
Stephen K. Russell
Jeffery Smitherman
Shane Weaver
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.
HOT HEARTS EVENT
February 4-5, 2011
Texarkana, TX
Worship and Guest Speakers
If you are planning on attending, contact Pat Thompson
so reservations can be made.
Pink Flamingos
Contact Jodi or Pat
Mid-Winter Retreats
Junior & Senior High “Ignite” weekend
February 25-27, 2011
February 25-25, 2011
March 4-6, 2011
Huntsville
Lakeview
Huntsville
Deadlines:
Postmarked before February 7 cost - $100
Late, postmarked February 8-21, cost - $150
Additional information and links to fliers and forms are
available at www.txcumc.org/youth
North/Northwest District Camp 2011
June 27—July 1
Watch for more inro
Thank you for supporting our wonderful youth group!
Thursday, February 17
Winterfield On Wednesday
5:15
6:00
6:30
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY
February 6, 2010
Praise Team/Children’s Choir
Dinner
Program and Activities
for Adults and Children
Program: “When Christian Get It Wrong”
All are invited to attend!
A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
FOR THE NEW BUILDING
Winterfield has been our church home for all of our married
life. Mine since birth and Morgan's since he was a young
teen. We feel now is the time for all of us to step forward
and build to make our church the one God has used in the
past and will use in the future. With the new schools being
placed on our doorsteps, God has given us a new chance to
minister to the community as we have done the past 135
years. Our opportunity to once again step out on faith has
arrived. A 3-year financial commitment is what we feel God
has called us to do as a church to make the future of Winterfield a reality. We have come across many obstacles, yet we
know with faith and prayer God will once again see us
through.
In Christ Love, Morgan & Mary Ann McWhorter
UMM’S CHICKEN COOK
Saturday, February 26th
Orders need to be turned in by
Wednesday, February 23
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
On February 16th is a defensive driving course will be
offered to all church members, family and friends. Class
will be 9 am—2:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Note: This
does not cover traffic tickets. Contact Doris Rowland, 903295-1789, to sign up or for more info.
CARING COMMITTEE
BOY SCOUT SUNDAY
AND CHURCH-WIDE
LUNCHEON
February 13th
Following the 10:45 service on Scout Sunday, February 13th
the Boy Scouts of Troop 620 would like to show their
appreciation for our church membership’s support. The Boy
Scouts would like to invite you to a Chili Supper with all the
fixin’s in the Fellowship Hall. Come as you are and please
all the Boy Scouts and their leaders to show their gratitude.
Part of the dinner will be a presentation of our Scouts and
Leaders hiking the Vicksburg Memorial Cemetery, and in
part a memorial for Joe Van Smitherman.
FROM THE MISSIONS COMMITTEE
There will be a Caring Committee meeting on February 8th
at 10 am in the Fellowship Hall. All members are asked to
attend this meeting.
ATTENTION ALL CHURCH COMMITTEES
Just a few reminders for our new committee leaders.
• Select a vice–chair and/or secretary for your
committee. Notify church office who they are.
• Get current contact info including email address for
each member. Give copy to Becky in the church office.
• Minutes from your meetings needs to be submitted to
the church office within a week of your meeting.
• Each committee has a mailbox in the church office.
• Committees are not requited to meet monthly, every
other month or quarterly may suffice.
• Submit newsletter/bulletin articles to the church office
at [email protected]. (best way).
Becky Canter is hosting fund-raiser(s) for the
Russia Mission Trip in July. Friday, February
18th will be a concert in the Fellowship Hall. On
Saturday, February 19th, Becky will be doing a
Zumba-Thon 10 am—1:00 pm in the Fellowship
Hall. Family and Friends are invited. For more
info contact Becky Canter, 903-238-1149.
The date has been set for the Missions Annual
Garage Sale, Saturday April 2nd. Start saving
your old and discarded items. Remember, please
donate items that are clean and working. If you
think it needs to go into the trash, then trash it.
They need items that can be sold for a good
price. They will start collecting items on Wed.,
March 30th. Contact Perry Hurley, 903-6633109 for more information and large items for
pickup.
Winter arrives at Winterfield