Island in the Son UNITED

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1 October 2015 Island in the Son UNITED METHODIST CHURCH World Communion Scholar Sees Dreams Come True Elsa Noemi Meza and her family were considered second- or third-class citizens. She and her siblings survived by selling eggs, fruits, and ice cream on the streets of Lima, Peru. An American missionary baptized Meza, and after 30 years of saving, she and her daughter made her dream of living in the United States a reality. CORPUS CHRISTI,, TEXAST It was a gift from God. Until that scholarship, I had no money or resources. I now see my vocation as serving others, specifically immigrant Latina women. (Meza is second from left in photo.) Nelson Mandela said, Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world. And the people of the United Methodist Church believe that all of God s children have been created and gifted to build the kingdom Jesus ushered in. Your communion offering on World Communion Sunday, October 4, will help put the most powerful tool to change the world in more hands. Will you give generously to help them become the world-changers God created them to be? Betty Thomas, Worship Team Chair A victim of domestic violence, Meza volunteered at the Latin Women in Action, a Chicago group that helps women in abusive situations. The Lord gave me the spirit to make something good out of my bad experience, she says. Meza earned bachelors and master s degrees, and her pastor told her that she had the qualities needed to be a pastor. He suggested she apply to a United Methodist-related theological seminary, and thanks to a World Communion Sunday scholarship, Meza has completed her first year. If it hadn t been for my scholarship, I would not have been able to go to school, she says. - continued - NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 6 6 PM The Nominations Report (committees and teams for ), goals for 2016, lay speaker (now called lay servant ) reports, and pastor compensation must be completed before and voted on at the October 6 Church Council meeting so it is ready to be presented for our November 8 Cloud 2 Charge Conference. Reports from Trustees, Finance, and other ministry teams will be required to be submitted to the church office no later than October 26 to be included in the charge conference packet that we provide to our District Superintendent, Rev. Eradio Valverde, Jr.

2 Beach Treasures Page 2 October 2015 CLOUD TWO NOV. 8 The 2015 Cloud Two Charge Conference, which includes all the Corpus Christi churches of the Coastal Bend District (that includes IITS UMC!), has been scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 3 PM at Grace United Methodist Church (14521 Northwest Blvd.). All clergy and lay members (previously referred to as lay delegates for IITS, that is Cheri Tomscha, with Bev Firmani as an alternate) are required to be present for these charge conferences. The Island in the Son UMC Care Team collects canned goods/nonperishable items on the 1st Sunday of each month to help supply the Timon s Ministries Crisis Pantry. Bring your donations to IITS and drop them in the Timon s basket in the foyer. Timon s Ministries Crisis Pantry Timon s can always use the following items to give to their Crisis Pantry Clients: 1 lb. packages of 100% whole grain rice & pastas 1 lb. packages of beans Small canned meats for weekly packages Pop-top, ready to eat individual servings of food/soup Small Deodorants and Razors Timon s Ministries is located at SPID (in Flour Bluff next to Pizza Hut) Friends, If you are moved to reach out to help others... If it breaks your heart to learn families have lost everything from a natural disaster... If you are able-bodied and have some time available to volunteer... Maybe you can train to be prepared to help the next time. UMCOR's model equips people to be of the most help immediately after a disaster by deploying Early Response Teams. We work in the aftermath of floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and even explosions to offer hope to survivors. Coming soon to a church near you: on October 24, FUMC Corpus Christi will host the ERT Training from 8 AM until 4:30 PM. Brochures with more information are available on the Opportunities table and on the foyer bulletin boards. Space is limited REGISTER EARLY. ERT certification includes background check, ID badge, Team T-shirt, manual and lunch. Recertification is required every 4 years. If you have deployed as an ERT volunteer and your badge is expired, it can be renewed on-line without attending the day-long class. Register or Renew on-line at Riotexas.org under Mission Vitality/Outreach. In Christ's Joy, Rev. Beth Tatum Mathis First United Methodist Church or cell

3 Beach Treasures Page 3 October 2015 We were happy to welcome Will and Ruth Dunn into the membership of Island in the Son UMC on September 6 by transfer from another United Methodist Church Please be sure to introduce yourself to Will & Ruth if you have not already done so! The Christian Women s Club invites you, your friends, and neighbors to the 5th Annual Culinary Extravaganza Luncheon on Tuesday, October 6 at 11:30 AM at the Corpus Christi Country Club (6300 Everhart Rd). Cost is $17 per person. Bring your Culinary Contributions and shop the Silent Auction at 10:30 AM luncheon to follow. Reservations are required Contact Sharon ( ) or Joan ( ) no later than noon on Friday, October 2. Air Conditioner Replacement Fund We re not done yet! Please don't forget to give to the A/C fund for your birthday, anniversary, or whatever you feel like celebrating! While we were able to replace 2 of our A/C units back in June, we still need to replace the Office/Sunday School wing unit. Any loose change you may have on Sundays can also be placed in the jug at the front of the Celebration Center. The Finance Team thanks you for all your support in this endeavor. Please specify A/C fund on the memo line of your check or on the envelope for your donation. Our sympathy and condolences go to: Sandy Harvey & Mike D Orazio on the death of Sandy s son and Mike s brother, Isaiah Boucher, on September 26 in Connecticut. Isaiah has been on our prayer list for many months and is now in God s loving care may his family find peace in that knowledge. October 2... James Baker October 6... Abigail Jackson October Eileen Moeller Barry Trautman October Jerry Lowden October Carol Eckles October Shirley Roberts October Mary Porter October Jeff Porter Cheri Tomscha October Stan & Diane Gierhan October Mark & Kathy Sanders God is like BAYER ASPIRIN He works miracles! Next Meeting: Wednesday Oct. 14, 10AM The Island in the Son UMC United Methodist Women will have their next monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 AM at the church. All ladies are invited.

4 Beach Treasures Supplement October 2015 Fabulous Fall Arts & Crafts Sale THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED WITH THIS EVENT!

5 Beach Treasures Page 4 October 2015 Island in the Son UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Timons 3 Sep 15 Oct AM-Sun Sch 5 6 CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 PM 7 Timons 6:15 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 8 9 Timons AM-Sun Sch 12 Connie Harris on jury duty Bank Holiday Timons UMW 10 AM AP/Payroll Chks 6:15 PM PT Reh 15 Rev. Smith to District Meeting at Hebronville FUMC 16 Timons AM-Sun Sch POTLUCK LUNCHEON Timons 6:15 PM Praise Team Rehearsal Timons 24 Early Response Team (ERT) Training at FUMC-CC 25 9 AM-Sun Sch 26 Deadline for Team Reports for Charge Conference Packet Timons/Comm AP/Payroll Chks 6:15 PM Praise Team Rehearsal 29 Connie Harris on vacation 30 Timons 31 The first names listed are greeters and the second names are clean up. You may trade with other greeters, or if you need a substitute or have questions, please contact Marge Foster at Oct 4: Oct 11: Ken & Kathy Merchant Brent Curtis & Estella Curtis Larry & Kathy Bassett Ann Gariepy & Joyce Tagliaferro Oct 18: Oct 25: Bev Firmani & Marge Foster Pam Burnette & Donna Satterwhite Deanna Byers & Sara Hinojosa Mike & Patty Baker

6 Beach Treasures Page 5 October 2015 The CARE team invites you to join in an ongoing effort to provide food to area school students who won t eat on the weekends without our help. Donations of healthy, nonperishable, food and snack items (no peanuts) or money/heb/walmart gift cards are greatly appreciated. Checks can be made payable to Island in the Son UMC; all donations will go directly to this project. Donations can be placed in the designated container in the church foyer. For more information, contact Karen Poynter or Kay Plut. Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support at Al-Anon meetings. Thursdays, 7 PM FMI contact Cynthia Riewe, Continuing... Change is prompted only when an organism decides that changing is the only way to maintain itself. Margaret J. Wheatley Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World, 2nd edition (San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler, 1999), 78. IITS Health Watch Our health report for August 2015 Prayers: We celebrated many answered prayers and joys in worship, including: a successful VBS at another UMC that our children could participate in; the pilgrims and team on the Men s Walk to Emmaus #1800; and wedding anniversaries. Presence: August average attendance: Worship Sunday School... 6 Gifts: August General Offering Received YTD: As of 8/31/15... $113,891 % of 2015 offering goal % Monthly Income & Expenses Received... $ 14,342 Expenses... $ 11,101 Net income... $ 3,241 Apportionments paid YTD: 77.8% Service: Congregational and community care; lunch service, school supplies/clothes for the children in our adopted family; Feed the Kids Project; food pantry, and communion for Timon s Ministries. U N I D O S MAGAZINE FOR THE NEW RIO TEXAS CONFERENCE Interested in subscribing to this online newsletter, formerly the printed newspaper Witness? Contact the church office at islandintheson@yahoo.com to receive a link directing you to the sign-up page. Third Sunday Potluck Luncheon Immediately following worship on October 18, All are invited bring a dish to share!

7 Island in the Son UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Highway 361 Corpus Christi, TX (361) Website... Handicapped Accessible Office Hours... Monday Thursday, 9 AM -2 PM Ministers... All members of the congregation Pastor... Reverend John P. Smith Administrative Assistant.. Connie Harris Maintenance... George Costanzo SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Celebration Worship Service at 10 AM Adult Sunday School at 9 AM The Beach Treasures monthly newsletter is ED to the majority of our recipients. To be added to the list or to get a mailed copy, please call the church office. DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES IS THE 20TH OF THE PRECEDING MONTH; please to the church at address islandintheson@yahoo.com. Beach Treasures Page 6 October 2015 October 4: Who Is On The Other Side Of The Door? 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 The Great Barrier October 11: The Call Mark 10:17-31 Submit to God s Rule October 18: The Right Ambition Job 38:1-7, 34-41; Mark 10:35-45 The Misunderstanding Disciples October 25: Beside the Road Jeremiah 31:7-9; Mark 10:46-52 The Final Healing Outside Jerusalem