The Campanile

March 31, 2015 Volume 20, Issue 7

St. Philip’s United Methodist Church

P a s t o r ’ s P e r s p e c t i v e

Celebrate the Resurrection

April 5, Easter Sunday

Bring fresh cut flowers to place on the cross

throughout the morning.

6:30 am Youth Sunrise Service on the front

lawn – Breakfast to follow.

8:45 am Contemporary Worship Service.

11:00 am Traditional Worship Service.

Wow! It has been quite a month. We finished up our five week Soup for

the Lenten Soul program (thanks to all who prepared soup and helped

serve and to Diane Hollingsworth, Joe Little, Mary Pena and K.C. Creamer

for leading our study.) We began our upward soccer season (thanks to

Mike and Deanna White for coordinating this great ministry.) We have

walked with families through the loss of loved ones, cared for each other

during illnesses and celebrated a marriage. We celebrated Palm Sunday

with the waving of palm branches on Sunday morning and hunting Easter

eggs that afternoon (thanks to the music ministry for a great worship cel-

ebration and to Kathy Greenhill and crew for wonderful Easter Eggstrava-

ganza.) This week promises to be just as “full” with the chancel choir’s

offering of “Whispers of the Passion”, our Good Friday prayer vigil and, of

course, Easter Sunday. It is you who have made it all possible as you have opened your hearts, your

minds and your doors to serve others.

I sometimes get tired thinking about it, and we haven’t even gotten to the summer months. But it is a

“good tired.” It is evidence that we are living into our vision statement: “We are a vibrant, intergenera-

tional and culturally diverse community of faith whose purpose is to bring people into relationship with

Jesus Christ.”

I thank you for all you have done to make this past month a “life touching” experience for so many, and I

thank you in advance for the many ways you will continue to serve Christ in the future. Lisa Callaway

Easter Eggstravaganza on Palm Sunday March 29!

P a g e 2 T h e C a m p a n i l e

UMW DAY CIRCLE-FHO April 14, 2015

United Methodist Women will host Deven Shei from

the Wounded Warrior Project at 10:30AM in fellowship

hall overflow. The Wounded Warrior Project is dedi-

cated to making sure that the military members and

their families have the support they need. They pro-

vide housing, plane fares, special equipment, counsel-

ing and any other needs that will allow the military

and their family dignity and care. They do not want

their sacrifice to be forgotten.

Manna Bag Assembly March 22, 2015!

On March 22nd, we made a bunch of MANNA Bags

(a little less than 100)! Everyone together became

the branches that are joined by the Vine”! It was a

Holy time and we were clothed with compassion for

our brothers & sisters. Jesus was beside us & I ‘m

sure He was smiling! To the Youth, Elders, and all

the in betweeners—Thank You! Mother Theresa

said, “We can do great things, only small things

with great love”. Paul wrote: “Pray for us that the

message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be

honored.” 2 Thessalonians 3:1

I love you—Trina WIlliams

Lakeview District Camp June15-19, ‘15

Southwest • Central South • Central North

Lakeview Methodist Conference Center

400 Private Road 6036 Palestine, TX 75801

Early-Bird Registration

March 1-April 15

Cost: $275*

*Includes district bus transportation. Student registration

after May 15 requires age-level camp director approval.

Parents, If your child will have completed 3rd

– 12th

grade this

coming Summer, they are eligible to attend summer camp at

Lakeview . It is always a great experience and I think your child

would really enjoy it. Let me know if you are interested in your

children or youth attending and/or if you are interested in be-

ing a counselor. Lisa Callaway

Late Registration

April 16-May 15

Cost: $325*

Faith Night Circle

The Faith Circle met Tuesday, March 24th. A

presentation was given by Marilyn Rambo to show

us how much can be accomplished by writing let-

ters to our Representatives and our Senators. The

Bread for Life program has been instrumental in

combating hunger throughout the world. The em-

phasis this year is on hunger here in America, with

a focus on child nutrition programs. The Federal

government provides 19 out of 20 grocery bags

that feed people who are hungry. Only one bag is

from churches and charitable food programs. It is

vital that the people who are in control of the gov-

ernment programs see their importance and know

that we support them.

On the last Friday of the month, we deliver softly

used magazines, books, & clothes to V.A. as well as

cookies, 3 in a bag. Contact Jon-Ann Andrews at

713-665-8213 if you can help.

Getting ready for the EGG Toss at Easter Eggstravaganza!

EGG Toss in action!

A Big Thank You!

We would like to thank the Mother’s Day Out Teach-

ers, Ms. Patty Sommer and Ms Doreen Mullins for

planting and making out flowerbed at the cross so

beautiful. We would also like to thank Ms. Trina

Williams, one of our substitute teachers for the

beautiful Butterfly plants that was also planted at

the Cross. Thanks! Teresa Burnett

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Please remember these persons in your prayers:

For Healing: Steffie Odle, Nelda Rhyne, Brian

Whalen, Jerrlyn Vinnett, Donnie Krejci, Jerry Honan,

Tammy Brinkler, Adam Newcomb, Molly Nichols,

Sky Patton, Elaine & Gary Shelton, Gabriel Burnham,

Bradley Walling, Anita Robinson, Jose Benandez, Ma-

ria Ortiz, Zelda Comer, Marilyn Curtis, Peggy

McGowan, Sarah Jane Seward, Linda Canterberry,

Lynne Tupper, Francelle Ward, Virginia Frazier and

Bob & Leanna Ellis.

Sympathy to: The Pettus family in the loss of

Charlyne Pettus and to Jesse & Diane Jacobs in the

loss of their only child.

For Protection: Abby & Scott. Members of the

armed forces: Ann Behrends, Andy & Danielle

Greenhill, Jennifer Barentine, Thomas Tomaini, Aus-

tin Meyer, Ron Schoonover, Jeffery Wells, Dalton

Dottie, Walter Coffee, Rochelle Fuller, Iris Vance &

Robert Rueter.

For Our Homebound Members: Cliff Ater, Pennie

Butler, Jerry Corken, Ava Duncan, Marshall Hatch,

Ruby Jurden, Earl & Dixie Kirk, Ann Link, Daryl

Nooner, Lea Oliver, Vivian Oliver, Lee & Ann

Schrock, Betty Spargo, Eddie Valverde, Wilma

Vandevere, Gladys White and Christina Wilkinson.

First Responders: Christopher Szkody, J. D. Nor-

man, Ruben Johnson, Barry Curtis, Seth Cappen,

Roslie Hutchison, Joanna Abad, Anthony Vale & Lau-

rie White.

Have a prayer request? Please call Prayer Ministry

Chairperson Marcie Gruetzmacher at (713) 775-9880 or

call the church office with your request at 713-666-2175.

The Sunday after Easter,

April 12, 2015 St. Philip's

will be honored to host

the duo Cring and Clazzy.

Cring and Clazzy will be

performing "567: go tell it

from the Mount", on Sun-

day, April 12th, 2015 at

the 8:45 a.m. and 11:00

a.m. services.

The musical "567" is a meshing of the great

thoughts, and feelings from the Sermon on the

Mount, found in Matthew 5,6,7, mingled with cur-

rent insights and even an occasional contemporary

twist.

Cring and Clazzy join together to leave the audi-

ence laughing, crying, and having entangled them-

selves in a great goulash of entertainment and inspi-

ration. With musical stylings ranging from Dixieland

to hints of pop, "567: go tell it from the Mount" is an

inter-generational, entertaining musical and theatri-

cal journey into the heart and purpose of each and

every human.

April 12th, 2015 , 8:45 & 11:00 a.m. services.

The ponies arrived at Day School on Thursday March 26, 2015

The Tiny Texan Photograpy group came to school and took photos of the children on “Ginger” the brown

pony and then they got a ride on “Tony” the white pony.

For the most of the month of March, the Mother’s Day Out, Preschool and Pre-K have been talking about

farms, farm animals, and seed planting. Ms Trina brought us 2 beautiful Cran-Razz Butterfly Bushes to be

planted around the cross. The children eagerly await watching the monarch butterfly life cycle.

5501 Beechnut Street

Houston, Texas 77096

Voice 713.666.2175

Fax: 713.666.2349

Church Staff

Lisa Callaway, Pastor

Barbara Jennings, Director of Music Ministries

Shelley Foreman, Administrative Assistant

Marc DeRome, Youth Director

Deanna White, Treasurer

Theresa Burnett, Day School Director

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Youth Garage Sale April 18th 8am-1pm

Youth Garage Sale Summer Mission Trip Fundraiser, Sat-urday, April 18th, 8am - 1pm. Not only do we make money from the youth selling things, but we also make money from renting out "spots" in the parking lot. Each spot is $25. Snacks and drinks will also be sold. I will arrive at 6 am that morning to get things going. Folks can start arriving any time after that. Also the week of the garage sale, we will accept donations at the youth room –Room 109 from 5-6 pm, April 12-16. Call the office to sign up and pay for a table. For more information call Marc DeRome 832-687-0458.

Easter Sunday, April 5th

at 8 pm on NBC the series

A.D. The Bible Continues begins. It is journey through

chapters 1-10 of Acts. If you are interested in partici-

pating in a 12 wk. Bible Study based on this series,

call the office—713-666-2175.

Waving Palm Branches during

8:45am service-Palm Sunday!

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