Axe Memorial UMC News

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1 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Axe Memorial UMC News 29 June 2014 PRAYER LIST Friends and Family: Thomas McGee brother-in-law of Grace McLeroy Billy Copeland friend of Ann Flynt Brenda Williams friend of Jo Slater Aranea & the Horn Family friends of Beate Hall Axe Church Family: Alice Griggs Imogene Stroope Marilyn Woolsey Glynn Higgs Mary Gooch Sally Killion Elissa Norris Jane Bach Betty Flynt Shirley & Dennis Geerts Ray Lasater Bill & Betty Pierson Bill Ballard Carol McKenzie May Belle James Tammy Malone Matthew Morrison Do you need the newsletter in another language or a larger print? Axenews@axeumc.org to request a special copy in Spanish, large print, etc. via . Hello! We the people of Axe Memorial would like to welcome you to join us live and in person in church for worship! We are a body of Christians united by the Holy Spirit who are called to celebrate and share the joy of Christ. We hope you ll join us! This week at Axe: Sunday 06/29 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:00 PM Farewell Dinner 5:00 PM UMYF KFC Drum Ministry 6:30 PM Girl Scouts Monday 06/30 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Tuesday 07/01 Wednesday 07/02 7:30 PM Choir Thursday 07/03 Friday 07/04 7:00 PM Servicio Saturday 07/05 Sunday 07/06 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 12:30 PM Merger Celebration and dinner 5:00 PM UMYF KFC Drum Ministry 6:30 PM Girl Scouts 1700 W. Kingsley 9:30 AM Sunday School* Garland, TX :45 AM Worship* *Child Care provided facebook.com/axememorialumc Axe_MemorialUMC

2 AXE UMC NEEDS YOUR HELP BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Do you buy groceries? Do you eat yummy foods that are sold with box tops for education? Turn them in to the box in the Narthex to see them go to Southgate. It s an easy way to help get things for the school. Some schools have funded whole computer labs on the funds raised using box tops for education. Southgate also collects Campbell Soup Labels. They also accept used ink cartridges. They can all be turned into the same box. We are in need for a Statistician and a Financial Secretary. Both positions work under the finance committee direction. Both positions require a working knowledge of bookkeeping, excel spreadsheets, data input and general computer operation. The amount of time involved changes from week to week. It will mostly be determined by your organization and timely updating of information. Training will be provided. Office space will be provided. For more information, please contact John Duncan at or media@axeumc.org We really need your help! We really need your help! LAY SPEAKING MINISTRY: UPCOMING COURSES IN THE NORTH TEXAS CONFERENCE (COURSES ARE OPEN TO ALL LAITY) August 16, 2014 at Wesley UMC Greenville CLASS: Prepare to Teach Sherry Nash shnash@usa.net October 4 & 11, 2014 Contact: at FUMC Garland CLASS: Basic Contact: Susan Grant susanlgrant@aol.com October 4 & 11, 2014 CLASS: Basic Site TBA in the North Central District Contact: Leslie Maynard leslie_maynard@sbcglobal.net October 18 & 19, 2014 CLASSES: Basic, Preaching at University UMC, Wichita Falls, Contact: John Dunlap jsdunlap@roadkill.org Fall 2014 CLASSES: Basic, Planning Worship Site TBA in the East District Contact Lori Massey lori.mass@yahoo.com Please plan to attend the Farewell Luncheon for Pastor Javier on June 29th following the worship service in McGee Hall, and also plan to attend the Axe Merger Fellowship Celebration on July 6th following the worship service in the Fellowship Hall. The Merger luncheon will be a cover dish luncheon so bring your favorite dish!

3 Planning on submitting to the newsletter? The deadline for articles and information is on Tuesday s at 5:00 PM. Anything submitted after that is subject to the editor s discretion and ability to fit it in. HEARTS AND HANDS MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday (24) and Tuesday (22) Hearts and Hands helped 46 clients with food boxes that average about 40 lbs. That is over 1,800 lbs. of food given away to people in need in just 2 days. Over 60 25lbs. Per day pick up free produce and goods we receive from NTFB, Life Message, Walmart, and local churches for an average of 3,000lbs. for 2 days. Thank you to the entire Axe congregation for your support in making that possible. A BIG thanks also goes out to all our dedicated volunteers. A BIG thanks to Orchard Hills Baptist for the cases of peanut butter donated Tuesday. Come by some Tuesday or Thursday and see what the fuss is about and what is really being done on your behalf. OHBC brought the peanut butter, but what s peanut butter without jelly? There is still a need for jelly. Put a spare jar in the donation bin in the education wing today. STEPHEN MINISTRY Do you need someone with whom you can talk and share about life? We have a Stephen minister who is ready to listen. Know someone who is trying to bear some burdens alone? Contact John Duncan or Bea Knagg to learn how a Stephen Minister might help. MEET THE WORSHIP TEAM! Chair: Joan Poarch Team Members: Brooks Flynt Lu Hester Christian Ramirez Sandy Freeman Winona Fitzgerad Ed Wallick John Duncan Teri Knagg Julian Reed Co-Chair: David Rivera Guillermo Ramirez Pablo Gomez Peggy Land Cathy Arrington Susan Wyatt Don Woolsey Frances Olson Bill Flynt James Minor AXE MOVIE AND GAME NIGHT The next Axe movie and game night will be July 25th at 6:30 PM. We hope you ll join us for fun, games, and a film. VBS Volunteers, Thanks again. It wouldn t have been possible without you. God provides what we need! -Beate

4 THE SUM- MER PRO- GRAM IS IN NEED OF MANY VOLUN- TEERS!!! PLEASE SEE SHEENA FOR PLACE- MENT!!! BIG WEEK AHEAD Axe has a big week ahead. The church will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the first service on Tuesday, July 1st. What s your favorite memory, story, picture, or tall tale involving Axe? Share it with us on Facebook or Twitter tonight and tomorrow and it just might be the memory of the day on Tuesday. KIDS/ YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS KFC Drum Ministry Most Sunday evenings 5:00PM to 7:00 PM Grades K-5 Rising Stars Summer Program June 30 to August 1 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Want to send a card to Josh? His mailing address is: Rev. Joshua A. Kouri 3400 S. Jackson Amarillo, TX Sing His Praises! Worship in Song June 29th 10:45AM Sing to God, sing praises to His name Lift up a song to Him who rides upon the clouds. His name is the Lord be exultant before Him. Psalms 68:4 Summer Nutrition Program June 30-August 1 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Come to AAA in July on the 14th. We will be meeting in McGee Hall and have sandwiches & ice cream sundaes. The program will a patriotic one by Rosemary Rumbley. Hope to see you there.

5 UMYF Every Sunday, meet in the gym! 5-7pm ****************** YLT Meeting July 20th at 4:00PM in Conference Room ****************** Splash into Summer Food & Fellowship! Our youth will enjoy UMYF off campus hosted by members of our church family. Hope you brought your crayons, markers, and creativity. In the spirit of taking a week off from the children s programs and all, use this space to draw your favorite bit of God s creation. All doodles, drawings, artistic masterpieces, and pictorial equivalents of a joyful noise unto the Lord can be submitted to Beate. July 20: Open (see me if you would like to host) August 3: The Arrington s ****************** Youth Service Project In partnership with the Hearts & Hands, Youth assist by unloading goods on Monday 4:30 PM & Wednesday 5:00 PM In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth. -Genesis 1:1 Record of Stewardship June 22, 2014 And I will be loyal to the United Methodist Church and I will support it with... My prayers My presence My gifts My service My witness Prayers Please see prayer list Presence Sunday School 87 Worship 110 Visitors 4 Gifts For general operation fund: $5, YTD receipts for general budget: $119, YTD General Budget $141, Service There s an opportunity to serve as financial secretary! Don t miss out! Witness Opportunities to witness that are ongoing: Hearts and Hands Ministry Stephen Ministry Upcoming opportunities Rising Stars Program Upcoming Events Rising Stars Summer Program June 30th through August 1st Back to School Program Garage Sale and Christmas in July July 19th

6 ELECTRONIC GIVING DOESN T TAKE VACATIONS This summer, if you can t make it to church due to travel or other commitments, we encourage you to automate your regular donations. Axe UMC relies on the consistent financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give on a recurring basis. Simply visit axeumc.org and locate the donation link. We thank you for your continued support! THE CHURCH OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 3:30 PM CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor: James Minor pastorminor@axeumc.org Home (972) Cell: (214) Children and Youth Ministries Director: Sheena Logan sheena@axeumc.org (214) Music Director: Frances Olson fran@axeumc.org (972) Church Membership Secretary: Grace McLeroy gmcleroy@verizon.net (972) Newsletter: Beate Hall axenews@axeumc.org (817) Receptionist: Jo Slater axe@axeumc.org (972) Visual Worship: John Duncan media@axeumc.org 6