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The Messenger
First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Inside this issue
September Birthdays ........... 2
Welcome New Members ...... 2
Sympathies & Memorials ..... 3
Children’s Ministry .......... 4/5
Youth/Submerge News .... 6/7
Women’s Ministry................ 8
Finance Update & Message from Heartspring.................. 9
Habitat Build 100 ............... 10
Family First Fridays ............ 11
September 7, 2016 Volume 46, Issue 8
I am so excited to introduce Lindsay Pulido, our new
Children’s Ministry Director to you. As you know, Kimberly
Bowers has retired from that position and will be ending her
time with us at the end of September. Lindsay will come on
board on September 1 to learn the ropes before Kim leaves
(actually, she’s not leaving…she’ll be our # 1 volunteer!)
I asked Lindsay to put together a short biography for you
to get to know her. Come this Sunday, September 4th, when we
will introduce her in the worship services. Lindsay writes:
I am a former Second Grade teacher and currently a stay at home mom. I’m
originally from Oklahoma and have been a Texas resident since 2003. I began working
for the Boys and Girls Club as an after school Site Director while attending Brazosport
College. I received my Associates in Early Childhood Education at BC. I continued
working for the BGCBC while pursuing my Bachelor’s degree at the University of
Houston Clear Lake. After commuting for a million years (really only 2), I achieved my
Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary studies and my Texas Educator Certificate. I
then taught at Bess Brannen Elementary as a second grade teacher for five incredibly
fulfilling years. After lots of prayer and debate, my husband and I decided it would be best
for me to be a stay-at-home mom. Apparently, God had other plans!
My husband, Jacob Pulido, and I have a 3 year old son, Preston. We live in Oyster
Creek. My husband works for DOW and attends classes at BC. He’s on course to graduate
this December (Hurray!). Our family enjoys fishing, gardening and camping. My son,
Preston, attends School for Little People. That is how we heard about FUMC and began
attending last winter. We have been overwhelmingly blessed with all the new friends we
have made here. I’m so thrilled to have the opportunity to work with all our amazing
volunteers to help strengthen our children and family ministries. I am looking forward to
getting to know everyone in the congregation and hope to add more children and families
to it!
Welcome, Lindsay!!
Grace and Peace!
Lynne
9/8 - 9/15 - Habitat Build100 Project
9/14 - Life Line Screening 9/9 - Family First Friday
Dance Party & Potluck Dinner
9/16 - 9/17 - Women’s
Retreat 9/25 - 3rd Grade Bible Day 9/25 - Spaghetti Dinner
Youth Fundraiser for Alisha Cannan
10/7 - Family First Friday
Mystery Dinner Game Night
Lindsay Pulido
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SEPTEMBER 1:
Pat Diehl
Martha Leavitt
Gene Parks
Bob Seiwell
Sharon Zimmerman
Kathleen Connolly
SEPTEMBER 2:
Kevin Anderson
Wayne Harrison
Pamela Brandt
SEPTEMBER 3:
Linda Neumann
Isabel Duarte
SEPTEMBER 4:
Mary Funderburg
SEPTEMBER 5:
Phyllis Motes
Bryan Hoskins
SEPTEMBER 8:
Freddy Benn
Noella Barron
SEPTEMBER 9:
Sue Wood
Robert Hazlitt
SEPTEMBER 11:
Doug Barron
SEPTEMBER 12:
W. O. “Bill” Biggs
Frances Parks
SEPTEMBER 14:
Duane Boston
SEPTEMBER 15:
Kaden Schuelke
SEPTEMBER 16:
Colleen Connolly
Jacquetta Rickaway
SEPTEMBER 18:
Barbara Miller
Steve Strong
SEPTEMBER 19:
Fran Leatherwood
Ann McClendon
Collin Pelton
SEPTEMBER 20:
Dr. Donna Baker
SEPTEMBER 21:
Robert Orr
Barbara Davis
SEPTEMBER 22:
Jackie Brewer
Belinda Barr
Cole Luster
Kim Copeland
Chris Copeland
SEPTEMBER 23:
Barbara Cuneo
Madlyn Sutton
Jane May
Louise Carter
SEPTEMBER 24:
Casey Brandt
Jean Good
Elizabeth Diehl
SEPTEMBER 25:
Jann Tracy
Barbara Faseler
Robert Aycock
SEPTEMBER 26:
Christine Anderson
Myra Brown
SEPTEMBER 27:
Myong Coogle
Robert McClure
SEPTEMBER 28:
Amanda Atkins
SEPTEMBER 30:
Ida Pearl Rotureau
Sue Scott
Newest member of our FUMC family…
Lindsay Pulido
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On the death of:
LOIS ELIZABETH KERR Condolences can be sent to her son:
Tommy Kerr 218 Sleepy Hollow Dr.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
SYMPATHIES……….
Brazos Mall 979-297-4002
Bring in your church bulletin on
Sundays or Wednesdays to receive
10% off your bill
AND
Our church can get back another
10%!
Just ask your server
for more details.
MEMORIALS ……….
Donations have been made to FUMC in memory of:
OLIVEA SUAZO
by: Tom & Pat Patterson
Chloe Taylor
BETTY FARMER
by: Susan & Rex Cade
Kristen Schwertner
TOMMY JENKINS
by: The Mardis Family
EDRIE BURKETT
by: Mitchell, Carol & Lindsey Escuriex
Dwayne & Lisa Pesek Mary Florence Platt Russell & JoAnn Holt
LAURA CLAPP
by: J. E. Buster Brown
MARGARET BREWER
by: Ruth Munnerlyn
formerly known as Jerry's Food King
Will still be honoring receipts. On your next trip there, please keep your receipt and turn it in to the
church office. We will get the receipts back to Arlan's who will then donate a percentage of the
total purchases back to our church.
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All 3rd graders are invited to come on to the 9AM service on September 25 and receive a new Bible as a gift from First Church. Please contact Kimberly Bowers if you plan to attend so that we can make sure to have a Bible for YOU!
Sweet Voices Children’s Choir
If you are a student in 3rd through 6th grade, come help us make a joyful noise!
every Tuesday in the Asbury Room
3:45pm - 4:30pm
After-school snacks are just part of the fun!
directed by Laura Mays and Misty Hankinson
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Depending on people is hard. Life is hard. So the only person we can totally trust is God. Come join us in Sunday School as we learn to trust God just like God's people did long ago. *Abraham moved to follow God's wishes * Elijah trusted God * Jesus even trusted God while he was on the cross Putting our trust in God is not easy! So our memory verse this month is: Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding. It is easier to choose our own path, instead of listening to God's plans. Our Bible stories will show us how to trust GOD! Week 1 - Genesis 37/ 39:1-2 Joseph and Jacob Bottom Line - When you think you're alone, you can trust God is with you. Week 2 - Genesis 40 Joseph's story continues Bottom Line - When life doesn't make sense, you can trust God is with you.
Week 3 - Genesis 41 Joseph and Dreams Bottom Line - When the pressure is on, you can trust God is with you. Week 4—Genesis 42-45 Joseph and his brothers Bottom Line - You can trust God no matter what. I don't know about you, but I want to put my confidence in someone I can depend on and that person is GOD. I can trust God no matter what. May God be with you and your family in the future and may you learn to depend on Him! Thank you for allowing me to serve your family and First Church. Your children are a precious gift from God! Love you all!!!! Praising God Always, Kimberly Bowers Children's Ministry Director First United Methodist Church
TRUST = CONFIDENCE
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832-741-3932
832-741-3932 [email protected]
832-741-3932
832-741-3932
K I M C O P E L A N D
Y O U T H D I R E C T O R
832-741-3932
September Youth Events September 4th - Jesus Go! Scavenger Hunt & Yard Dice Games 5-7pm
September 11th - Gagaball/Yard Dice Games/Hulk Smash & Worship 5-7pm September 18th: Youth Outreach 5-7pm
September 25th - Spaghetti Fundraiser 11am-1:30pm
October 2 - Lasertag - Time TBD
Summer Intern
Memories
#loveourVannysa September 2016
Spaghetti Fundraiser for Alisha Cannan’s
Medical Expenses – Sept 25 at Noon Since I’ve been at First UMC, I’ve seen many church youth and families be
supported and lifted up through prayer, guidance, blood drives, church
ministries, car rides, meals, and occasionally even through financial support.
We now have an opportunity to support one of our teenagers in a very important way. Last
month, Alisha Cannan fell and had some serious injuries to her teeth, jaw, and face. Her family
is facing enormous medical bills from the surgeries and recovery.
On Sunday, September 25, our youth group is having a Spaghetti Fundraiser for Alisha.
Immediately after the 11am service, head over to Wesley Hall for a delicious spaghetti lunch.
We will be accepting donations to help support Alisha’s family with her medical expenses. For
your donation, you’ll receive spaghetti with homemade sauce, salad, bread, a drink, and a bite
of dessert. You may also get a container of spaghetti if you want to take it to go. We’ll start
serving right after the 11am service and continue until 1:30. Youth and volunteers will start
cooking and preparing at 11am.
Donations may be left in the Wesley Hall receptacles even if you don’t want to eat. Your
donations are tax-deductible. You may also write a check, payable to the church, and put
“Alisha” in the memo line. In His Love, Kim Copeland
832-741-3932 Cell
Our Alisha
God’s Promise
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Wor-Initiating our newest Youth Mem-
bers
On our way to UM Army
Dem
August Youth Pics
Wor-Initiating our newest Youth Mem-
bers
On our way to UM Army
Lauren & Chris at their worksite in
Dew, TX
Dem
5th & 6th Graders
September Schedule Sept 11 - Submerged in Gagaball and Indoor Games
3:45 to 4:55 in Wesley Hall
Sept 25 - Reflection Time with Confirmation Mentors
3:45 to 4:55 in the Blue Submerge Room
CONFIRMATION 2016
Classes have started. If you have a
6th grade student next year and
have NOT received an email yet
about Confirmation, please contact
Kim Copeland at [email protected]
or 832-741-3932
First Youth and First UMC is hosting
Faith in Action Friday, October 28 - Saturday, October 29
(6pm Friday to 7pm Saturday)
6th -12th
Graders
Welcome
Adult Volunteers Needed - More Information Coming Soon
YOUTH COKE MACHINE
I believe our church has had a long and interesting
history with this Coke machine. We just had it
serviced and it is supposed to be working
better now - $1.25 for 20 oz. bottles of water,
Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite and Diet
Dr. Pepper. Proceeds go to the youth group.
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PRECIOUS JEWELS
FUMC Women’s Retreat September 16 & 17 The Cenacle Retreat House 420 N. Kirkwood Houston, TX 77079
$90 per person (includes breakfast & lunch on Saturday)
Optional dinner on Friday at 5:30 for an additional $10 Registration forms now available! Contact church office for more information.
MOM’S PRAYER GROUP
Every Monday (during school year)
9:30am Wilson Parlor
“All you need to bring is a prayerful heart.”
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY September 28th - 11AM
at the home of Linda Neumann
132 Lily
If you like to knit or crochet, join us to make prayer shawls for folks who are sick, lonely, or just need a reminder of God’s love.
Friday, Sept 23 @ 5:30pm
Fuddrucker’s
Contact Mary Helen Israel at
297-6968 or
The purpose of the Women’s Ministry here at FUMC is to foster relationships among the women of our church
through fellowship events, missional outreach and spiritual growth opportunities. We invite you to join us!
“CRAFT -N- CROP”
Monday, October 10 ASBURY ROOM 10:30AM - 3PM
If you like to sew or scrapbook, bring your own project and enjoy fellowship as you work with friends. Contact Amy Haase, [email protected]
CIRCLE MEETING at CARRIAGE INN
3rd Monday of each month
9:30AM Do you enjoy an “old-fashioned” ladies
circle meeting? If so then join us. Contact
Karen Bowman, [email protected]
Women’s group meets in Wilson Parlor
1st & 3rd Sundays 5:15pm
Childcare available
But now, this is what the LORD says
- the one who created you, the one
who formed you,
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed
you; I have called you by name;
you are mine…
For you are precious and honored in
my sight, and I love you.
- Isaiah 43:1,4
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“Labor Day” - Opportunities to Share
Each September we celebrate Labor Day as a time to recognize and celebrate the
economic and social contributions of workers. This month, take a minute to con-sider the economic and social contributions our church has made to the community. Show your support by volunteering a bit of time for the 100th Habitat for Humanity build between September 8th & 15th. It
is being called the "Faith Build" as area churches are providing both funds and volunteers as a witness to Christ. Or perhaps you may be called to set up an endowment to support a new project or area of need that fits your passion. For more information about supporting our church, contact Heartspring Methodist
Foundation at 713-533-3780 (800-521-9617) or [email protected].
A message from….
Finance Committee
Update
2016 Communion Offerings Amount Given
January — Pastor's Discretionary Fund $ 673
February – Freeport Port Ministry $ 703
March - UMCOR $ 997
April - UM Army $ 1,227
May - Golden Cross $ 631
June - Prison Ministry $ 604
July - Crystal Crafters $ 624
August - Habitat for Humanity $ 2,857
September - Back Pack Buddies
October - Society of St Stephen
November - Food Basket
December - Christmas Offering
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV
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Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screen-ings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings here at First
Church on 9/14/2016. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to:
blocked arteries, which is a leading cause of stroke abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta
hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of
heart disease
atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat, which is closely tied to stroke risk
a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis
Register for a Wellness Package, which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off
any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit:
www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners
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“Serving & connecting families to Christ through
family-oriented activities”
“FAMILY DANCE NIGHT”
and
POTLUCK DINNER
SEPTEMBER 9
6pm to 8pm
Wesley Hall
Love never
gives up,
never loses
faith, is
always
hopeful, and
endures
through
every
circumstance.
1 Corinthians 13:7
“MYSTERY DINNER GAME NIGHT”
Everyone invited to come join the fun and use detective
skills to help solve a mystery!
Meal will be provided - bring a dessert to share
OCTOBER 7
6pm to 8pm
Wesley Hall
‘FAMILY POTLUCK SOCIAL”
NOVEMBER 4
6pm to 8pm
Wesley Hall
“TALENT SHOW”
DECEMBER 2
6pm to 8pm
Wesley Hall
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PERIODICALS #954360
LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566
First United Methodist Church
404 Azalea St.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: 979-297-3046
Fax: 979-299-6612
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us online - www.ljfumc.org
Pastor:
Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - [email protected]
Administrative Pastor -
Rev. John Settlemyre - [email protected]
Children’s Director:
Lindsay Pulido - [email protected]
Youth Director:
Kim Copeland - [email protected]
Choir Director:
Laura Mays
Contemporary Music Director:
Jordan Goldman
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First Church strives to be like Jesus!
Praising God!
Teaching God’s Word!
Loving One Another!
Strengthening Families!
Sharing the Good News!
PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY!
