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First United Methodist Church
2600 East Main Street Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-2520
Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage Paid
Gatesville, TX
Permit No. 74
Change Service Requested
SP TLIGHT First United Methodist
Gatesville March 2018
The mission of our church is to raise up disciples of Christ through love, service, and example.
My Word
What is it that makes a family a family?
When I pray with an individual recovering from a surgery or illness in the hospital, I usually close my prayer with the hope that this person will soon return to his/her family at home and in church. I won-der if that confuses the person I’m praying for. The family at home is easy to understand: mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter. Like it or not, they are family. But what about the church? Are we really a family?
There are some church members that I look up to and wonder if there is any way I can be adopted into their family. Then there are those with whom I have nothing in common. Are we family? What about members of other denominations in other cities. Are we related too?
To be a part of a family is to be united by blood as well as choice. I know of families that argue at the drop of a hat but as fast as the argument started it is over and life goes on as if nothing happened. It means that no matter how much they yell or disagree over little things like politics, house rules or money, when it comes to the important things like health, safety and security, they are there for each other. And if anything or anyone threatens one member of the family the other members are quick to respond no matter how recent or severe the last disagreement.
The same is true for the children of God and the brothers and sisters of Jesus. We will fuss and fight from time to time. We will disagree over issues, both serious and silly – money, politics and even the-ology. But when we hear of the plight of one of our brothers or sisters in other parts of the world, we don’t bother asking what church they attended or for whom they voted before we extend a helping hand. At least that’s the way it is supposed to be.
Matthew writes of a time when Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him. Jesus posed the ques-tion, who is my mother and brother. He looked around at those who had been following him and said, “whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother." Matthew 12:50
We are brothers and sisters, mothers and daughters, sons and fathers of each other because we are related by choosing to do the will of the Father as well as through the blood of Jesus Christ.
I’ll see you at the family reunion this Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:30.
Rev. Gene Gurley
Into the city I’d follow the children’s band, waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand.
Birthdays 1 Ann Gurley
2 Doris Nichols
3 Leola Shoaf 4 Linda Lovelace
5 Harrison Smith
7 Clayton Gregory
7 Bennie Hansson
12 Marilyn Decker 15 Rhysa Smith
18 Delaney Lee
19 Carol Smith
20 Julie Gardner 20 Robin Sweazea
23 Brooke Brown
25 Bonnie Latham
28 Jane Harvey
29 Larry Miles
Attendance
February 4
Sunday School 79
8:30am Worship 50
10:30am Worship 108
February 11
Sunday School 59
8:30am Worship 30
10:30am Worship 63
February 14 Ash Wednesday 70
February 18
Sunday School 75
8:30am Worship 43
10:30am Worship 99
February 25
Sunday School 92
8:30am Worship 41 10:30am Worship 108
Prayer Concerns
Angie Alhf Karen Arnold
Pat Aslin
Zula Ayers
Sue Bandy
Amelia Bogard
Jeanette Brooks
Bobby Cole
Barby Daniel Layla Evetts
Joe & Carolyn Floyd
Calvin Ford
Phyllis Head
Sally Jund
Laurline McCullough
Barbara Miller Terry Norman
Lilly Paxton
Karen Reaves
Tookie Schamber Treasa Telle
Casey Shirley
Kay Silver Stan Sugg
Tom Theaker Linda Ussery
Ilene Whitte
Mr. & Mrs. Wagner Our President
Military
Brandon Durham
Shane Clark Tom Cushing John Decker Dusty Dossman
Than Dossman Dylan Hartmann Robert Miller Larrett McCoy
Matt Mohler Joe Patterson
Anthony Pemberton
Fredrick Ralls Wesley Reay
Stephan Sowders
Jacklyn Stribling
Jeron Tarpley
Eric Ward
March 4
8:30 W. Wall 10:30 G. Sadler
March 11
8:30 V. Riddle
10:30 H. Theaker
March 18
8:30 A. Daze
10:30 R. Sweazea
March 25
8:30 R. Jones
10:30 M. A. Leib
MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials LiturgistsLiturgistsLiturgistsLiturgists
JOYCE EDWARDS
Marty Bates
Greg & Kelly Miller The Oaks/Welcome Rm. Eugene & Linda Shirley
Karen Kindrick, Diane Sikes, Donny & Laura Kindrick Lynn & Penny Massingill Mary Mitchell
ROBERT CAVANAUGH
Betty Brown
Kenneth & Velva Riddle
Donnie & Patsy Smart
BEN SILVER
Eugene & Linda Shirley
DONALD SMITH
Eugene & Linda Shirley
Melinda Anderson Ivy
Helen & Tom Theaker Bob & Carolyn Brown
Jon & Judy Brown
Dede & Dina Powell Donnie & Patsy Smart Joyce Pruitt & family
JEFFREY ARNOLD
Pat Miller Henson
Betty Brown
Melinda Anderson Ivy
GHS Class of 1955
Bob & Carolyn Brown
ZULA AYERS
Kenneth & Velva Riddle
Anne Ramminger AMANDA THOMPSON
Kenneth & Velva Riddle
Thank your for your generous contribution to the Gatesville Care Center. We appreciate your support in helping the needy in our com-munity. This money will be used wisely toward meeting the needs of our clients.
GATESVILLE CARE CENTER
Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for the many prayers, hugs, and concerns that were given to me during such a difficult time in my life. I’m thankful to have such a caring pastor and church.
Darlene Stephenson
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
The United Methodist Women will meet Tuesday, March 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the Banquet Room. Doris Nichols will present the program Climate Justice Part 4–Chapters 7 & 8. Hostesses are Elizabeth Thomas and Patsy Smart. All women are invited.
BLANKET CUTTING AND TYING
Anyone who is interested in cut-ting/tying blankets for the Rain-bow Room, please contact Linda Klontz, by text at (937) 206-6418 or by e-mail at [email protected]
BAPTISM RENEWAL SERVICE
On Sunday, March 11th we will hold a baptism renewal service during both worship services. From time to time someone will ask to be re-
baptized in the church. It usually follows a conversion or born again experience, or simply because they can’t remember their baptism as an infant. However, as United Methodists, we believe that baptism is an act of the Holy Spirit and as such is a ‘forever’ thing. It doesn’t need to be done again. We believe that through baptism, we become members of God’s uni-versal church.
The service will follow a sermon on “When Je-sus Went to the River”, a part of the “Going Places with Jesus” series. Everyone who has been baptized before is welcome to participate. If someone has not been baptized before, they might consider being baptized at this time. BULLETIN BOARD MANAGER
Don’t wait for someone else to volunteer; they are wait-ing on you. We are looking for a person who will update the church bulletin board peri-odically with news of the members of the church and
news about upcoming events in the area. For more information contact Rev. Gurley.
CHURCH SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST WANTED
Must have experience with MS Office, basic bookkeeping, filing, record keeping, social media and phone etiquette and operations. Complete job description available on request. Send resume to United Methodist Church, 2600 E. Main St., Gatesville, 76528 or [email protected]. Must be able to start on Apr 2,2018.
Sunday, March 11th
Upcoming Events
March 15 Game Night @ Dairy Queen 6:00 p.m.
March 28 Dinner & Passion Play @ UMHB
April 20 “1940’s Radio Show” @ Temple College
SUNDAY SCHOOL K-3
Sharon Sullins & Jane Harvey 4-6
Debbie Martin, Amanda Martin & Kayla Sellers
Bible stories each week: March 4 Mary Honors Jesus
John 12:1-8
March 11 Bartimaeus Shouts to Jesus
Mark 10:46-52 March 18 Jesus Breaks the Bread Mark 14:12-26 March 25 People Welcome Jesus
Mark11:1-11
LEARNING THE
BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
(4y-3rd grade) Jane Harvey Singing praises (Gospel Bluegrass Music) to God in the little chapel with David Nauert.
WEDNESDAY WORD
Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. $3 Adults
$ 2 Kids 12 & under $8 Family cap
Bible Study from 6:00 until 7:15. Guest Chefs & Menu
March 7 Becky and Bruce Necessary
Baked potatoes, fixings and dessert March 14 No Wednesday Word Meal Spring Break
March 21 Gaye Sadler, DeDe Powell & Anne Ramminger Sub sandwiches, baked beans, potato
salad, chips and cake
March 28 No Wednesday Word Meal Walk With Jesus Easter Event — FLC
Jane Harvey & Linda Klontz
March 7 The Sower; Matthew 13:23
March 14 Spring Break
March 21 The Mustard Seed; Mark 4:32
March 28 Walk With Jesus Easter Event — FLC
GLEN LAKE SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
Family Camp
# 1 (June 8-10) # 2 (July 22-24) K-3rd w/family $ 100.00 each
Trailblazer # 1 (June 17-22) #2 (July 15-20) 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grade $ 375.00 each
Expedition #1 (June 24-29) #2 (July 8-13) 6th, 7th & 8th grade
$ 375.00 each
Pathfinder (July 1-6) 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th
$ 375.00 each
Trek (July 20-22) 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade $ 160.00 each
Please contact Children’s or Youth Directors if you plan to Attend.
WALK WITH JESUS EVENT A free Holy Week Event where chil-dren and families Walk with Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem. This is a community
wide; one hour event, rotating through five stations. We are asking for wrapped candy donations. Please put in Ms. Jane’s office. Thank you!!!
DATE: Wednesday, March 28, 2018
SHOW TIMES: 5:30-6:30, 5:42-6:42, 5:54-6:54, 6:06-7:06 & 6:18-7:18
DEBBIE HILL NEW NURSERY DIRECTOR
Congratulations to Debbie Hill as she steps into the role of Nursery Supervisor. Debbie is no stranger to the nursery. She has worked there during the Wednesday Word Program for nearly three years, and has filled in on Sunday mornings when needed. She is loved by the chil-dren in the nursery already. As the number of young families continues to increase, so does the need for a nursery on Sunday as well as special services during the week.
Debbie has been a member of First Gatesville since 2004. Please welcome her in her new role.
Palm Sunday
Morning Worship 8:30 am
Procession of the Palms 10:30 am
MorningSong Concert 6:00 pm
Maundy Thursday Holy Communion Service 6:30 pm
Good Friday
Tenebrae Service 6:30 pm
Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service at CCC 7:00
Service of Resurrection 8:30 & 10:30
WALK WITH JESUS MEETING
We are having a meeting after church Sunday, March 4th at 11:45 a.m. for the Walk With Jesus Easter Event for Families. If you would like to partici-pate, please make plans to attend. If you are not already Ministry Safe trained, please get with Ms. Jane before this event on Wednesday evening March 28, 2018. We are asking for the members to donate wrapped candy. The public is invited.
COMING THIS SUMMER!!! June 25-29, 2018
See details in The Flashlight and the Spotlight.
MARCH 2018
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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6:30 AA
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8:30 Worship
9:30 SS
10:30 Worship
4:00 Oaks
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6:30 AA
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5:30 Wednesday
Word Meal 6:00 IMPACT
6:00 Prayer and
Bible Study
6:00 Choir 6:30 AA
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Noon-6:00
Carter Blood Drive
9
6:30 AA
10
Robert Cavanaugh
Memorial Service
11
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
8:30 Worship 9:30 SS 10:30 Worship
12
6:30 AA
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5:30 United Methodist Women
14
NO WEDNESDAY
WORD MEAL
6:00 Prayer and
Bible Study
6:00 Choir 6:30 AA
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6:30 AA
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8:30 Worship 9:30 SS 10:30 Worship
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6:30 AA
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5:30 Wednesday
Word Meal 6:00 IMPACT
6:00 Prayer and
Bible Study
6:00 Choir 6:30 AA
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6:30 AA
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Palm Sunday
8:30 Worship 9:30 SS 10:30 Worship
6:00 Evening of Lenten Music @
FUMC
26
6:30 AA
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28
5:30 Walk With
Jesus Easter Event —FLC
6:30 AA
29
6:30Maundy Thursday Service
30
6:30 Good
Friday Service
6:30 AA
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I.M.P.A.C.T. News
Wednesday Word IMPACT is now studying Fathom a youth directed biblical study.
Sunday School meets @ 9:30 a.m.
THANK YOU !!! IMPACT would like to say thank you again for all the support on the "Soup"er Bowl Sunday Fundraiser! We hope everyone enjoyed the soup.
We love hearing ideas for the youth! If you know of any needs that the youth can help with, please let us know!
Youth Council: Gene Gurley, Mary Minshew, Jackie Williams, Lisa Bankhead, Tabatha Grace and Lute Sullins.
Check out The IMPACT Bulletin Board in the hallway for pictures, news, and sign-up sheet!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 8 Toby Mac Concert in Belton
Wednesday nights we are doing the bible study Fathom and on Sunday mornings we are joining the Way Sunday school room for The Case For Christ.
During this month we will be picking up the trash on the streets around the church for Keep Gatesville Beautiful and will try for an outing over spring break. We look forward to the Easter program this month. We are making plans to attend the Easter Pageant at UMHB.
YOUTH ON A MISSION
The Youth Missions Camp committee is preparing for a great week this June. They will spend each day focusing on a mission project either at one of the area agencies or at the home of a person who needs help. They are currently lining up job possibilities. If you, or someone you know has a project, such as minor repairs, painting clearing out brush or something similar, please contact Lisa Bankhead at 223-2396 and give her your information. If your project is selected, you will be notified of the start date that will take place sometime during the third week of June.
PRAXIS INTERSHIP IN PASTORIAL LEADERSHIP
The Praxis Internship provides college students an opportunity to experience pastoral ministry through a ten-week, paid summer internship in a local church. In his second letter to Timothy, the Apostle Paul reminded him to "fan into flame the gift of God" (2 Timothy 1:6, NIV). Through a guided experience of action and reflection (Praxis), we help college students explore and discern how God might be calling them into ministry and ‘fan into flame’ their passion to serve God.
Each intern is matched with a mentor pastor who guides them during the summer. Praxis is designed to provide a range of experiences related to pastoral leadership. For more information or to apply, go to ctcumc.org/praxis.