Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
This Sunday, February 24, our Special Needs Ministry, Wylie Stars, will be spotlighted during
both Worship Services.
Wylie Stars is a ministry that began at Wylie United last March, under the
direction of Marvel Peterson. It is designed to reach out to the families of
special needs adults who have aged out of the school system. The special
need family member has an evening of developing social skills and fun with
friends. The parents gets a break once a month. There is no charge to the
family.
Wylie Stars meets on the third Friday of every month from 6pm - 9pm. The
success of the program depends on the volunteers! If you are interested in
helping with Wylie Stars, please contact Marvel at 972-914-9534 or
This Sunday there will be a video presentation and special music provided
by participants from The Coventry Reserve, which is a day program for
special needs adults, located in St. Paul, Texas.
Sunday Morning
1401 Country Club Rd., Wylie TX 75098
Office Phone 972-442-5835 Fax Number 972-442-7695
Church Website www.wylieumc.org Church Office Hours
Monday ~ Thursday, 8:30am - 5pm Fridays 8:30am - Noon
Our Mission: Love God. Love Neighbors. Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Our Vision: Everyone Connected. Everyone Serving.
Core Values: We are United by The Word of God; Worship; Relationships; Generosity; Service; Missions
W U M C S t a f f Wally Williams, Senior Pastor; ext. 30 [email protected] Scott Wilson, Director of Music [email protected]
Linda Nelson, Accompanist
Patrick McGarity, Praise Team Coordinator [email protected]
Colleen Driggers, Director of Children; ext. 25 and Family Ministries [email protected] Jan Beamer, Director of Child Care; ext. 36 [email protected] Sherry London, Director of Preschool Education; 972-429-0801 [email protected]
Beth Snider, Assistant to Director of Preschool; 972-429-0801 [email protected]
Bobby ; ext. 24 [email protected] Debbie Willis, Church Administrator; ext. 23 [email protected] Vickie Jones, Financial Administrator; ext. 22 [email protected] [email protected]
To place information in the next edition
of The Witness, email articles to
Articles for the March 6, 2019 edition are due
Sunday, March 3, 2019.
Table of Contents
3 Important Staff Announcement
Young at Heart
Reminder: Pledge Cards
Relay for Life Fundraiser
Pot Luck for Patrick
39ers Pot Luck in March
6 Shrove Tuesday
7 United Methodist Men
8 Relay for Life
9 Youth News
10 United Methodist Women
Photos: Scout Sunday
11 Learning Academy Preschool
Family Promise Thank Yous
11 Rebecca Jowers
12 Volunteer Opportunities
14-15 Leadership & Committees
16 Church Organizational Chart
17 Birthdays and Military Prayer List
From the Finance Committee Page 3
Our Mission
Love God.
Love Neighbors.
Make Disciples
of Jesus
Christ for the
transformation
of the world.
Our Vision
Everyone Connected. Everyone Serving.
Core Values
We are United by
The Word of
God; Worship;
Relationships;
Generosity;
Service;
Missions
TO: Wylie United REFERENCE: Important Staff News It is with gratitude and more than a little sadness that we announce the
retirement of Scott Wilson. To say that Scott has been a blessing is quite
an understatement. Scott has spent more than 20 years as Music Director
with Wylie United and 16 years prior to that in other churches. He and
Pam have been anticipating this move for a few years. Now with family
changes, not the least of which is that out-of-state grandchild, they are
ready to take the leap! He plans to finish his ministry with us after the
Advent and Easter season on May 5th, 2019. So, any of you former choir
members who wish to enjoy one last singing season with Scott – it’s not
too late! We look forward to celebrating Scott and his family’s time with
us on May 5th.
In a related note, Patrick McGarity, faithful leader of our praise band,
Filthy Rags, is stepping down as Praise Band coordinator. Patrick also
cites family time is a factor in his decision. We are fortunate in that he
loves performing with the Rags, as he has since their inception, and will
continue to do so on a somewhat limited basis. Thank you, Patrick! We
will celebrate Patrick with a pot luck meal after the second service
on March 3.
Reminders Page 4
The finance team would like to thank each of you who have taken the time to turn in your 2019 pledge commitments. We are in the last steps of finalizing the 2019 budget and bringing it to a vote. Currently we are about 20 pledge cards short of last year’s number. Our church family and outreach programs rely on you and your giving. Please contact Vickie Jones, our Financial Administrator, if you have any questions or would like a pledge card mailed to you. There are cards available in the back of the worship center and on the Welcome table, also. Again, if you have already turned in your pledge card… THANK YOU. If not, please find in your heart to pledge.
Date: Saturday, February 23
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Place: Wylie UMC Room 204
Contact: Kara Johnson at to coordinate food
, 5-9pm
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant 701 Hwy 78, Wylie
Drop your receipt in the Relay for Life box. A portion of the receipts will go to our
Relay team!
Help celebrate and all the years he
has been part of the Praise Team, with a
meal, after the second service, on .
Bring side dishes and desserts to share!
Potlucks! Page 5
Pancake Supper! Page 6
On Tuesday, March 5, from 6-7 pm Wylie United will
celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a special Pancake Supper
prepared by the United Methodist Men.
Arrive at 6pm with the WHOLE family and enjoy pancakes,
a craft and a short Lenten message from Pastor Wally.
This is a perfect opportunity to bring friends and neighbors for a
low-key FREE fellowship time. Make an effort to kick off this
Lenten season with a new tradition for your family!
United Methodist Men Page 7
“Come and See” Our first Gathering of 2019 occurred the evening of February 10th. Fourteen men came together to lift up joys and concerns, to share prayer and a devotional, and to discuss what the Lord has in store for us in 2019. Our “theme” for the year is to become more “invitational” as individuals and as a group of men who love the Lord. Jesus showed us how to be invitational by the calling of Simon and Andrew (Matt. 4:18-20) when he said, “Come, follow me and I will send you out to fish for people”. The same words, “Follow me”, were spoken to Matthew (Matt. 9:9), to Levi (Mark 2:13-14) and to Philip (John 1:43). Philip then invited Nathaniel (John 1:46) with the words, “Come and see”. In John 4:27-30 we learn that the Samaritan woman at the well invited others to “Come, see a man….”. The Bible provides us with many other examples of being invitational. Jesus was not bashful about this. He even invited himself to Zacchaeus’ home (Luke 19:2-5)! Perhaps Jesus’ greatest invitation was extended to Peter when He asked him three times, “Do you love me?”, followed by “Feed my lambs”, “Take care of my sheep”, “Feed my sheep”, and “Follow me!” (John 21:15-19). Brothers, each of you have a standing cordial invitation to “Come and See”, not to come and see us… but to come and see Jesus! He is at work amongst us by our fellowship, by our shared prayers, by our activities and by our shared love for Him and for each other. With this invitation extended, no doubt there are some of you who would prefer a personal invitation. It is our goal to do that, but, if we don’t connect please seek us out. Our Board members are: Larry Johnson (President); Mark Robinson (VP); Steve Oliver (Treasurer); George Whitley (Membership); and Mitch Swan (Recorder). We typically Gather the 2nd Sunday evening of each month, 7pm, Room 204, at the church for 1 hour. Activities vary during the year. Our upcoming activity is Shrove Tuesday, March 5th, 5pm, in the church kitchen, at which time the pancake flipping will begin. Come and See!
Relay for Life Page 8
It is that time of the year to start thinking about
joining our Relay for Life team! Relay for Life is
an event sponsored by the American Cancer
Society where we raise money to go towards
fighting for a cure! Cancer is personal. We have
members among us celebrating clear scans as
others anxiously continue to fight. We all have
seen the ugliness and the aftermath of what Cancer does to families.
Cancer has touched all of us in some way and we want to stop this disease
in its tracks. We’ll spend the next few months fundraising for the American
Cancer Society. Then, on the day of the event, we’ll honor the lives lost to
cancer, celebrate survivors, and support the caregivers who so selflessly
help others. We will do this by walking as a team!
To sign up Google “Relay for Life of NE Communities”, then click on the purple box that says “JOIN this RELAY.” Click on create an account. If you have been on our team in the past then just sign in using your email and password. Look for the team “Wylie United Methodist Church and Friends.”
We would love to have each and every family sign up to help support our team.
The event will take place Saturday May 11, 2019, at Murphy Central Park Amphitheater from 4pm to 10pm.
Our next team fundraiser spirit night is Thursday, February 28, from 5-9pm at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant in Wylie, 701 Hwy 78, Wylie, come join in the fun!
Together, we’ll be part of making a difference in this important cause.
Team Captains Patty Celis & Jeana Crews Please contact Patty Celis or Jeana Crews if you need help signing up or to make a donation! 214-558-4622 or [email protected]
Youth News! Page 9
Join us for fellowship, games, fun and food ALL NIGHT LONG!! Date: February 22nd-23rd
Cost: FREE What to wear: Comfy clothes What to bring: Your Friends! Snack type food (Chips, cookies, etc.) Sleep-ing bag, pillow & blanket in case you get tired. No air mattresses.
Go the church website www.wylieumc.org. Click on Youth under the Connect tab. Scroll down and you will see both sign ups!
Date: June 16-22 Where: Commerce, TX Cost:$50/student - No charge for adults Registration online:
Sundays 6-8 pm: Snack Supper, Worship, Games & Message Wednesdays: 6-7 pm: Small Group Wednesdays: 7-8:30 pm: PBJ youth praise band practice February Calendar 2/10 - 6-8 pm Sunday Night Youth 2/17 - 5-6 pm Mission Trip & Parent Meeting for all youth & confirmands 2/17 - 6-8 pm Sunday Night Youth 2/22-2/23 - 7pm-8:30am Youth Lock-In 2/24 - NO Youth Activities
United Methodist Women Page 10
The following ladies have volunteered to serve WUMW for 2019 as we work to build the
women’s ministry outreach in our church. Our purpose is to serve God with the United
Methodist Women through “Faith, Hope and Love in Action” and the WUMC Mission of
“Love God, Love Neighbors and Make Disciples for Transformation of the World.”
President/Communications Judy Brewster
Vice President/Spiritual Growth Gayle Whitley
Secretary/Education Kara Johnson
Treasurer Debbie Brown
Program Coordinator Rose Mary Hoschstein
Membership Nurture & Outreach Debbie Crow
e would love to invite you to our next WUMW meeting on Sunday, March 10, at
12:15pm, in Room 204. Our program will be presented by Rose Mary Hochstein
with time to enjoy friends and fellowship with other women from our church.
Learning Academy Preschool Page 11
Registration for fall preschool has started for church members and current families!
Open registration for new students will start February 25. Paperwork for the
2019-2020 Learning Academy Preschool year is now available. There is an envelope
of packets available at the Welcome Desk on Fridays and Sundays.
Please see Debbie O. in the front church office to pick these up Monday-Thursday.
Call the preschool office with questions and to schedule a tour at 972-429-0801.
Thank you Wylie United,
I have had the grand pleasure to meet some of the finest people here. James Ramsey
plus many more were a true reflection of a shepherd and God’s love. It reminds me
why I love this town so much. Thank you for remembering us even down to blessing
us on our way.
Thank you – Aquine and Boys
Thank you, for a safe place, great food and good conversation.
Latifa & Tainia
Rebecca Jowers Page 12
Wylie United Methodist Women Welcomed Rebecca Jowers to Wylie United Church
Rebecca Jowers, Founder and Executive Director
of Poeima Foundation presented “Human Trafficking
101” sponsored by Wylie United Methodist Women to an
audience of approximately 40 on Sunday, February 17th.
The Mission of the Foundation is to educate the public
and bring awareness to the 2nd largest criminal activity
in the world only behind drug dealing and to prevent
human trafficking and other forms of sexual exploita-
tion. They also provide a safe house for victims of
human trafficking.
Her message included information of how their Foundation helps human
trafficking survivors begin a new life with God’s love and support. Ms. Jowers also
shared research of basic information concerning how children are recruited into
the system, their vulnerabilities and statistics on frightening numbers of thousands
of missing children in Texas alone, many of them identified as human trafficking
victims. She shared personal stories (without any identifying information) of many
human trafficking victims their Foundation has helped… from Garland, Rockwall,
Allen and Dallas. She was well received and stayed after answering many questions
from parents and grandparents of ways to protect their children.
There is information on what human
trafficking is, facts and statistics for our
country, state and community, as well as, how
to recognize a victim. The Foundation also has
many volunteering opportunities available and
if anyone is interested in joining this ministry
they are encouraged to contact the Foundation
through their website,
or by email at
Volunteer Opportunities Inside & Outside! Page 13
Would you enjoy the opportunity to serve your
church family and fellowship with them at the
same time? Do you like making people happy?
If you do, come serve coffee and donuts with
us! Volunteers are needed to help with Sunday
morning coffee and donut service once or twice
a month for an hour. This light duty service
opportunity involves setting up, maintaining the service area during Sunday morning
worship, or cleaning up. Sign up at www.wylieumc.org under the Serve tab.
If you have questions, contact:
Jeana Crews at [email protected] or 469-323-9745
Or Pam Wilson at [email protected] or 972-989-7765
Wylie United Committees Page 14
Administrative Council Chair: Steve Oliver
Steve Oliver, Chair Wally Williams, Sr. Pastor Kyle Craighead, At Large M.L. Toler, At Large
Sherry Betts, VC Debbie Willis, Administrator Pam Wells, At Large Judy Brewster, At Large
Terri Sommerfeldt, Rec. Sec Vickie Jones, Financial Admin Leola Wright, At Large Brad Parker, At Large
Jenn Smith, Ministry Rep Dennis Fuson, Finance Chair Mitch Swan, At Large Karen Hallman, At Large
Beth Snider, Trustee Chair Endowment Chair Patty Celis, At Large Merrill Young, At Large
Christy Samuel, SPRC Chr Kim Johnson,Lay Lder/Mbr Ann Conf Eric Bates, At Large Larry & Kim Johnson, Usher
Linda Shanahan, 39ers James Ramsey, Family Promise Larry Johnson, UMMen Jack & Joan Harris,Welcome
Kim Johnson, BIG Feed Clark & Ann Sutton, Missions Jeff Gray, Door Step Pam Waters, Young@Heart
David Stevens, Boy Scouts Marvel Peterson, Spec. Needs Hospital/New Baby Meals ?? Bobby Harrington,Youth Dir
Jan Beamer, Child Care Dir Cary Betts, Stephen Ministry Sherry Betts, Funeral Meals Maddie Smith, Youth Rep
Jan Beamer, Childrens Council Judy Brewster, UMWomen Debbie Brown, Girl Scouts Brianna Beamer, Youth Rep
Colleen Driggers, Child. Dir Jack & Joan Harris, Cong. Care Sherry London, LAP Dir.
Nominating Committee Chair: Wally Williams
Judy Douthit Elizabeth Macarthy Tena Oliver
Mark Robinson Judy Brewster Jena Crews
Patty Celis Doug Moses Elizabeth Wiseman
Kim Johnson, Lay Leader Debbie Willis, Administrator Wally Williams, Sr. Pastor
Finance Chair: Dennis Fuson
Lynne Tinsley Diann Brown Dennis Fuson, Chair
Steve Dickerson Jamie Pierson Brent Wilson
Frank Pecorino Beverly Lenoir Roger Toler
Kim Johnson, Lay Leader Steve Oliver, Admin Brd Chair Christy Samuel, SPRC Chr
Beth Snider, Trustee Chair Kim Johnson, Lay Del Ann Conf Wally Williams, Sr. Pastor
Vickie Jones, Finance Admin Jenn Smith, Ministry Rep
Trustees Chair: Beth Snider
Tony Aspden, Rec. Sec. Dave Hahn Rick West
Pam Waters Danny Chappel Will Lamoreaux, Vice Chair
Bob London Beth Snider, Chair Martin Barberini
Debbie Willis, Administrator Vickie Jones, Financial Administrator
IT Group (Trustee subcommittee)
Mitch Swan (chair) Ben Brown Dan Smith Tony Driggers
Staff Parish Relations Chair: Christy Samuel
Mark Robinson Tena Oliver Shirley Jones
Cary Betts, Vice Chair Christy Samuel, Chair Scott Hallman
Ben Brown Beth Craighead, Rec. Sec. Dale Ramirez
Wally Williams, Sr. Pastor Kim Johnson,Lay Ldr/Mbr Ann Conf
Who’s Who at Wylie United 2019 Leadership & Committee Members
Continued on page 15.
Intentional Generosity Team (Stewardship)
Chair: Wally Williams, Sr Pastor (members selected by Pastor)
Wally Williams, Sr Pastor, Chair
Patrick McGarity Kim Johnson
Missions Coordination Team Chair: Clark Sutton
Clark & Ann Sutton Roy & Teri Harrington James Ramsey
Morgan Heard Alyssa Janson
Endowment Chair:
Carol Barry Dixie Burns Will Clayton
Tena Oliver Sue Bradley Tom Byers
Beth Snider, Trustee Chr Steve Oliver, Ad Cncl Chair Dennis Fuson, Finance Chr
Wally Williams, Sr Pastor
LAP Council Chair: Sherry London
Sharon McVay Linda Staller Kristi Sanders Jessie Swendig
Diana Pecorino Melissa Hammer Dana Burdett Janna Bowling
Sherry London, LAP Dir Vickie Jones, Financial Adm Secretary: LAP Elects
Colleen Driggers, Child Dir Wally Williams, Sr. Pastor
Children's Council Chair: Jan Beamer
Jan Beamer, Chair Anna Wilson Melissa Johnson Amanda Cortez
Colleen Driggers Heather Maher Camille Madrid Yvonne Barberini
Sherry London Christa Berry Beth Snider
Youth Activity Council Chair: Bobby Harrington
Bobby Harrington, Youth Riley Samuel Hannah Scarborough Brian Beamer
Brianna Beamer Morgan Heard Marshall Gray Jenn Smith
Madalyn Smith Alyssa Janson Naomi McKay Christy Samuel
Worship Team Chair: Wally Williams,
Wally Williams, Sr Pastor Scott Wilson, Music Director Donna Allen, Communion Larry & Kim Johnson, Ushers
Roger & Linda Shanahan, Altar Steward
Bobby Harrington, Band Dir. Amanda Cortez, Acolytes
Colleen Driggers, Children Music
Tony Driggers, Audio/Visual
Peggy Wilson, Lay Reader
United Methodist Men United Methodist Women
Larry Johnson, Pres. Judy Brewster, Pres.
Mark Robinson, VP Gayle Whitling, VP
Steve Oliver, Treasurer Kara Johnson, Secretary
George Whitley, Membership Debbie Brown, Treasurer
Mitch Swan, Recorder Rose Mary Hochstein, Programs
Debbie Crow, Membership
Wylie United Committees, continued Page 15
Organizational Chart Page 16
Ho
ly Spirit
¶2
01
the ch
urch
is un
der th
e
discip
line o
f the H
oly Sp
irit
Sen
ior P
astor
¶
30
3 lead
ership
of th
e peo
ple o
f Go
d
thro
ugh
min
istries of W
ord
, Ord
er, Sacram
ent an
d Service
R
epo
rts to A
dm
in. C
ou
ncil &
SPR
C
Lay Le
adersh
ip
¶
25
8 d
iscerns
need
s and
no
mi-
nates laity fo
r lead
ership
Staff P
arish
Re
latio
ns
¶
25
8.2
discern
s n
eeds fo
r staffin
g th
en h
ires and
evalu
ates Pasto
r an
d Staff
Truste
es
¶2
53
3
legal oversigh
t of
the ch
urch
’s real
pro
perty
Missio
ns
¶
25
4
discern
s ne
eds,
insp
ires giving an
d
send
s peo
ple to
serve
Yo
uth
A
ctiviti
es
Co
un
cil
¶2
56
.3 reco
mm
end
s acti
vities, p
rogram
em
ph
ases and
setti
ngs
Finan
ce
¶
25
8.4
stew
ardsh
ip o
ver
fin
ancial reso
urces
Pe
rman
ent
End
ow
me
nt
& P
lann
ed
Givin
g ¶
25
3.4
receives, in
vests, and
ad
min
isters all b
equ
ests mad
e to
the lo
cal chu
rch
Ch
ildre
n’s
Co
un
cil
¶2
56
.2
plan
nin
g, vision
ing
and
advo
catin
g fo
r child
ren
LAP
Co
un
cil (W
eekd
ay Min
istry B
oard
)
¶2
56
.2c
guid
e weekd
ay m
inistries fo
r faith
develo
pm
ent
and
Ch
ristian
ed
ucati
on
The U
nite
d M
etho
dist C
hu
rch th
rou
gh B
isho
p an
d C
abin
et o
f the N
orth
Texas C
on
ference
Ad
min
istrative
Co
un
cil
¶2
52
sets vision
and
oversee
s min
is-try o
f nu
rture, o
utreach
, and
witn
ess alo
ng w
ith ad
min
istratio
n
Stew
ardsh
ip
¶
25
8.4
insp
ires an
d teach
es th
e practi
ces of
genero
sity
Wo
rship
Team
Wylie
Un
ited
Meth
od
ist Ch
urch
– Organ
izatio
nal C
hart fo
r Lay and
Staff Le
ade
rship
A
DM
INISTR
ATIVE C
OM
MITTEES
Army
Army National Guard Rev. Will Pasieczny
Clayton Whitney
Air National Guard Colin McGarity
Air Force
Marines
Navy
Matthew Betts Mitchell Katosic Jared Webber
Joe Webber Jonathan Wilson
Blake Brown
Logan Edge
Carter Haynes
Jonny Moody
Cole Whitney
incarcerated or in prison
Tyler Bradley J.W. Dickerson Dustin King
Birthdays, Donations, and Prayers Page 17
February 24 Shirley Harrold Andrew Vogeley
Brent Wilson
February 25 Dylan Haynes
February 26 Jayden Norman
February 27
Elizabeth DeRobio Bobby Brown
February 28
Jack Harris
March 1 Nicole Wilson Jodi Thomas Anna Wilson
March 2 Bruce Rickert
Pamela Donovan Peyton Pecorino
March 3
Ginger Dittrich
March 4 Barbara Green
Gilbert Gonzales Jena Aspden Jonathan Cox
March 6 Patty Celis
Kaylea Norman
March 7 John Dunlap Caden Biltz Lillian Gray
March 8
Cathy Hutchinson Kim Zachary
Corey Hoegger Gatlin Jones Cash Reed
March 9
Charlie Crews
Quinn Baskin
Wylie United Methodist Church 1401 Country Club Rd Wylie, Texas 75098 Address Service Requested
Love God. Love Neighbors. Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world.
Everyone Connected. Everyone Serving.
We are United by The Word of God; Worship; Relationships;
Generosity; Service; Missions.
