Echoes Across the River

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1 April 2018 Volume 6, Issue 4 Echoes Across the River New Life, New Hope, New Directions Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new creation. The old life is gone, the new life has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17) The miraculous, awesome news of Jesus Christ s resurrection from the dead gives us hope for a better tomorrow. Our sin, our death, our brokenness, our separation from God have all been swallowed up in the victory of Jesus Christ. We have hope that we can rise beyond our human limitations and become more like Jesus every day. We have new life in Jesus, so let us throw off the old self and dive into the new self. Let us no longer linger in the darkness, let us move fully into the light. Let us no longer live with fear and doubt but share the awesome love of God with joy and expectation. New life has come! Jesus is risen from the dead! We have new life, new hope, and can move in a new direction! Kerrville First United Methodist Church is and will be a church that embraces the new life of Jesus Christ. We will grasp onto the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit and lean into the will of God. We will show a radical submission to His will and give glory to God for the amazing things that happen. We hope you will be a part of it too! Blessings, INSIDE THIS ISSUE Adults Children... 4 Youth..4 Staff Roster....3 Outreach...3 UM Missions WORSHIP SERVICES Traditional Worship 8:15 & 10:45 a.m., Sanctuary Traditional & Communion Worship 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary Contemporary Worship 11:15 a.m., Fellowship Hall CONNECT WITH KFUMC Web: Facebook: Phone: 830/ Fax: 830/ Radio: KERV 1230 TV: KVHC Cable Channel 10 (Channel 79) Sundays, 1 PM Wednesdays, 9 PM David E. Payne david.payne@kfumc.org 321 Thompson Drive Kerrville, TX 78028

2 APRIL SERMON SERIES Services: EASTER SUNDAY April 1 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 AM Traditional 11:15 AM Contemporary And Can It Be April 8: Amazing Love April 15: Tis Mercy All April 22: I m Free (10:45 Traditional and 11:15 Contemporary services will be combined and will be meet at 11 AM.) April 29: Special guest Bishop Amooti, Rwanda April events will include: VBS Kick-off (April 15) Confirmation (April 22) Wednesday Evening Meals Every Wednesday, 5:15 PM, Fellowship Hall Chef: Marcus Willis Music Dr. David Baker April 14, 9 AM 3:30 PM, Fellowship Hall Spring Ring will be held this year at KFUMC The conference provides workshops and classes from some of the best teachers and clinicians in the country and offers a great way to network with other ringers and directors. If you would like to attend, or if you are interested in learning more about handbells, contact Jeanne Stacy at Saints Alive Choir Saints Alive Choir meets every Tuesday morning at 11 AM. They enjoy singing both secular and spiritual songs. In addition to having fun, they enjoy sharing their music with residents in local nursing homes. If you enjoy singing, you are invited to join the group. Saints Alive will sing in worship on Sunday, April 8th. Discipleship Laura Rhodes S.A.L.T. Shakers Game Day, Thursdays, 2 PM, Fellowship Hall (now meeting every week) Join the S.A.L.T. Shakers (Senior Adult Life & Times) for an afternoon of table games and lots of fun and fellowship. All senior adults are welcome. Emmaus Gathering, Monday, April 9, 6 PM, Gym; 7 PM, Sanctuary Join your brothers and sisters in Christ as we praise God together. The meal will be potluck. Bring your favorite dish! We hope to see you there. De Colores! Men s Emmaus Walk, April 26-29, Mt. Wesley Methodist Encampment Applications are now being accepted. Contact Laura Rhodes at for more information. There are a few more openings. Pastor David Payne will be Spiritual Director, and Clay Corder will be lay director. Wednesday Bible Studies: Pastor s Study, Wednesdays, 6:15 PM, Fellowship Hall The Gospel Study Group, Wednesdays, 9:30 AM, Ed Bldg 218 Spice of Life, April 15, 2 PM, Education Lunchroom Learn how easy salsa can be, as well as, what fresh herbs and essential oils to add to your dishes for added health! Cost: $20 (take home a kitchen item and your freshly made salsa) Contact Nicky at nicky.casey@kfumc.org to reserve your spot. 2 KFUMC 101, Sunday, April 15, 9:30 AM, Ed Bldg 200 New members and anyone interested in learning more about KFUMC are welcome. Contact Laura at Spice of Life: Learning how to make bread

3 In-Reach Rev. Dr. Donna Magee Wednesdays, 3:30-5 PM, Education Bldg 205 GriefShare is a grief recovery support group where you can find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one. Beloved Faith Friends, Monday, April 9, 2 PM, Keystone Room Beloved Faith Friends is our ministry to widows. We will have a special guest who will share her faith story followed by a devotional & fellowship time with refreshments. All widows are invited to join us. (Please note the changes in the date and location.) Training for Volunteers In response to God s call to care for the vulnerable, the Rio Texas Annual Conference is committed to the well-being of every person entrusted to its care. For us at the local church level, we are entrusted with the care of our children, youth, and vulnerable adults. The policy adopted at Annual Conference in June 2017 outlines the minimum mandatory requirements for screening and training clergy, laity, staff, and volunteers. KFUMC will host a training on-site May 15 from 6-8 pm. Please contact the representative of your ministry area regarding your need to be trained. If you plan to attend this training, you will need to register online at riotexas.org/safe. Locate the training at KFUMC and complete the application form. Also, complete the first of the online Safe Gatherings trainings. If you need assistance with the process, please contact Tina Box at or tina.box@kfumc.org. Remember, this is God s call upon our lives and the training is a way to help protect you, those entrusted to our care, and the church. In Memory Nina Langford Moller Jack Cockrill OUR STAFF Clergy Rev. David Payne, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Donna Magee, Associate Pastor Program Staff Dr. David Baker, Director of Music & Worship Matt Ratliff, Assistant Director of Music Dr. Sabrina Adrian, Organist/Pianist Paul Trejo, Director of Contemporary Worship Outreach Beth Palmer April 3: Bucket Verification Work Afternoon, 10 AM, Disaster Warehouse Inter-Agency Meeting, Noon, Fellowship Hall April 14: CSI (Community Service Infusion) 9 AM - Noon Come and work in the Disaster Warehouse again to verify flood buckets. Kyle Kendall, Associate Youth Director Patti Hutte, Children s Ministries Director Nicky Casey, Mother s Day Out Coordinator Laura Drane, Children s Ministries Assistant Brock Bomkamp, Youth Director April 17: CPS (Child Protective Services) Luncheon, 11:30 AM, Fellowship Hall April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. RSVP to Kellie.Early@house.texas.gov April 19: Mobile Mustard Seed April 20: Bunco for Babies, Friday evening April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27: Mustard Seed Ministry, 1-3:30 PM, Gym April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Families & Literacy Classes, Education Building Beth Palmer, Outreach Coordinator Theresa Standage, R.N., Wesley Nurse Becky Crunk, Children s Ark Director Sharon Kubenka, Children s Ark Business Manager Matt Evans, HCYO Executive Director Administrative Staff Tina Box, Program Coordinator Sara Lohmeyer, Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor Pat Browne, Communications Director Cathy Robertson, Treasurer Cheryl Feuge, Finance/HR Secretary Rosalyn Daugherty, Data Base Coordinator Laura Rhodes, Christian Education Asst. Awesome Mustard Seed servants! Bucket Verification volunteers Healthy Child Classes, Theresa Standage, RN, Wesley Nurse will hold My Healthy Child classes every Wednesday in April. This is a parenting class, and those who participate will receive 50 diapers for each child at the end of each class. Anyone interested in joining the class may contact Theresa at to register. Wednesdays in April, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Keystone Room Judy Miner, Music Admin Assistant Robert Wilson, Facilities Manager Catarino (Jr.) Garcia, Custodian Pete Garcia, Asst. Facilities Manager 3

4 Children Patti Hutte April 2018 JAM (Jesus and Me), Weds, 6 PM, Education Building (Last day for Wed. activities for this semester: April 25) KidsConnect, 11:25 AM 12:15 PM (age 4 years 3rd grade), Gym Offered to children in the Contemporary Service for praise, prayer, and play with Bible stories. Please go by the table at the back of FH to sign in your children at the beginning of the service. Mother s Day Out begins registering for our Summer and Fall Programs on April 9 th. Time: Mon. & Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (3 months up to Kindergarten) Go to kfumc.org/kidsyouth/mothers-day-out for registration forms or call at Kids Club, April 14, 9 AM-1 PM (3 months to 4th grade), Drop the kids off for a morning of fun! Crafts, games, movies, outdoor and gym play. A pizza lunch and snacks included! $10/child ($25 max/family) JAM Family Luau Night, April 25, 6 PM Join us for some luau games, snocones, fun and fellowship! Children s Ark Summer Day Camp: June 4-Aug 17 Kindergarten through 5th grade children are invited to register. Field trips and activities are planned. Call for more information. Vacation Bible School June (Ages 4 years to 6 th grade) VBS Kick-off: April 15 Go to the KFUMC website at to register your child online. Forge Youth Brock Bomkamp Bake Sale: April 15 (after each service) to raise funds for the Youth Israel trip. Please stop by the tables in the narthex and Fellowship Hall! Confirmation Retreat: April Confirmation Sunday: April 22 Summer Intern: Sarah Weinmann has been hired as the new Youth summer intern. She is currently a freshman at University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX. We are looking for a place for her to live this summer while she is in Kerrville. If you can help out, please contact Brock at brock.bomkamp@kfumc.org Easter Egg Hunt- March 25 United Methodist Women Susanna Wesley Circle, 2nd Thurs., 7 PM UMW Unit Meeting, Monday, April 9, 1:15 PM, Parlor Kathy Holloway will present the program. Ladies are invited. United Methodist Men UMM Breakfast Meeting, April 3, 8-9 AM, Cracker Barrel The April speaker will be Stuart Cunyus, Kerrville Public Information Officer. His topic is Kerrville 2050, and he will review three proposed scenarios for growth in Kerrville. Ongoing Men s Bible Studies Tuesday Noon, Rio Ranch Café (led by Jim Cox) Wednesday Morning, 7 AM, Ed Lunchroom Other Ministries Threads of Love, 2nd Thursday, 9 AM, Keystone Room Prayer Quilt Group, 4th Tuesday, 9 AM, Keystone Room Rug Hookers, 1st Monday, 10 AM, Sr. High Room Flower Ministry, Mondays Contact Pat Jackson at if you are interested in arranging and delivering flowers to homebound and hospitalized members. Feed My Sheep This group meets weekly to bake casseroles to deliver to those who are recovering from illness or experiencing hardship. For more information, contact Karla Douglass at OUR NEWEST MEMBERS Robert and Geneen Lannom united with KFUMC by transfer from St. Peter s UMC in Katy, TX. Robert is a retired petroleum engineer, and Geneen is a retired Biology teacher. Lynnette Cooper united with KFUMC by transfer of her membership from another denomination in Kerrville. She is a retired purchasing agent and church secretary. Sherri Fuller joined KFUMC by transfer from another denomination in Austin. She is retired. David and Suzie Bartels united with KFUMC by transfer from the First United Methodist Church of Portland, TX. David is retired, and Suzie is a dental hygienist. We are excited to welcome back returning new members. Kay Hudler comes from the Hilda United Methodist Church, Hilda, TX. Max and Elsa Hennig are transferring from another denomination in Kerrville. WELCOME!

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