Connection 15th Sunday after Pentecost week of September 6, 2015

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1 Connection 15th Sunday after Pentecost week of September 6, 2015 We are inviting all who would like to join us on Wednesday evenings to practice from 7:30 to 8:30. You do not have to read music. All you need is the desire to make a joyful noise to the Lord! Some of the things we have planned in the next few months are: The Book Sale on October 17th. We plan to get together for dinner (date, time, and place to be announced) Donut Sunday! Yumm! (once a month) TOP TEN REASONS TO JOIN CHOIR 10. You're running out of clean clothes and the robe saves on laundry. 9. The church is usually crowded and you want to make sure you always have a seat. 8. You've just been selected for jury duty and you want to get used to sitting in a large group of people. 7. The collection plate is never passed in the choir. 6. There's a clock in the back of the church and you want to know when one hour has passed. 5. You've always wanted to know who sits in the back of the church but were afraid to turn around and look. 4. You've been known to nod off during the service and you don't want the minister to catch you. 3. The minister cannot look right at you during the sermon, so you never have to feel guilty. 2. The chairs for the choir are padded and are the most comfortable chairs in the church. 1. Actual singing is optional. PLEASE BE IN PRAYER FOR THIS MINISTRY AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN CONTACT THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: BRIANA DUNN- CHOIR DIRECTOR - brianadunn89@gmail.com LORETTA MORSE - PRESIDENT MATT HOCH - VICE PRESIDENT IN THIS ISSUE Special Events 1 From the Office 2 Understanding Apportionments Part 9 3 Children & Family Ministry 4 5 September Mission Focus 6 National Back to Church 7 Calendar of Events 8-9 Sunday School Classes 10 Mission & Ministry 11 Senior Activities 12 Health and Education 13 Bible Study 14 Prayer & Praise 15 Senior Care Centers 16 16\September 6, \September 6, 2015

2 From the Church Office PRAYER & PRAISE REQUESTS By the Numbers Worship and Sunday School Attendance based on usher head count Sunday - August 30, 2015 Worship Services Sunday School 8:15am 53 Children 29 9:30am 167 Youth 16 (est) 11:00am 146 Adults 66 TOTAL 366 TOTAL 111 September 2, 2015 Wednesday Worship: 26 The WUMC Foundation board has granted funds for restroom renovations. Please pardon the mess. It will definitely be worth it! Employment applications now being accepted for the following positions: 1. Church Administrator (full-time) 2. Youth Minister (part-time) Please submit resumes to s.odom@windcrestumc.org. Applications available in the church office. On September 20, over 30,000 churches across America are expected to join together to invite their communities back to church---windcrest UMC included. Last year 26,400 churches participated and they are praying that more churches will become part of this movement for spiritual renewal in our communities. Please give some thought and pray about people to invite. Printed invitations will be available in the Gathering Place and church office beginning Aug. 30. In addition and facebook invites will be available for you to share YTD FINANCIAL STATUS July 2015 Budget Actual Budget Actual Total Operating Income 57, , , , Total Operating Expenses 64, , , , YTD Contribution to Global Mission and Ministry 9, , , , \September 6, \September 6, 2015

3 Bible Study Pastor s Bible Study: Tuesday, 10:00 am, Fellowship Hall Please join us for a time of sharing and getting into the word. Understanding Apportionments Part 9 Ecumenical Causes $55, per 1,000 of operating expenses Purpose Help churches and Christians of all denominations to work together for common goals. $19,859 goes to the Texas Conference of Churches and $35,169 goes to the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund. Men s Bible Study: These funds allow for a United Methodist presence in ecumenical bodies both in Texas and Nationally. The funds are used: All men are invited to this ongoing Bible study which meets Monday 7 pm in McClung building, room 305. Come learn, grow and be encouraged in your faith journey to encourage understanding and cooperation between religious groups. To encourage common worship endeavors. into the word. To emphasize the areas of belief that unite Christians rather than those that divide us. Student Ministries: Wednesday Night Small Group 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Our students enjoy a variety of programs designed to encourage and challenge them to connect with God and pursue His identity for their lives. 1/2 of every apportioned dollar goes to Ecumenical Causes 14\September 6, \September 6, 2015

4 Now is the time to sign up you and your family for our Family Camp Out. The dates are September at Palmetto State Park, near Gonzales. The Children/Family Ministries and Student Ministry Teams are hosting this event. It is open to anyone it s a church-family gathering! There is more information at our display in the Gathering Place, however, here are some details that didn t make it into the registration brochure: Children & Family Ministry If you plan to stay in the RV Park, you MUST make your own reservations. We have only reserved the Group Camp and Pavilion. Also, payment for RV space is separate from the cost to the church. Our fees do not cover overnight stay in the RV Park. We apologize for this inconvenience and confusion. If the fee is a problem for you, please don t let it be the reason you do not attend. Please call or Marcy and we can work something out. And, if you are in need of camping gear, let me know. We have a lot of families within our church who may be willing to loan out camping gear. We are so excited about this Family Camp Out. There will be fun, games, worship, and a whole lot more! Please join us for this great weekend of fellowship and fun! HURRY! The deadline for registration is September 6. You may be able to register later but you get not get a t-shirt. Plus, knowing ahead of time how many persons are coming will help us when we are purchasing food. Thanks! Health & Education Ministry WN Monthly Article-September 2015 Greetings from your Wesley Nurse: Dawn Gonzales, R.N. Hello to everyone! I would like to provide an update about the Wesley Nurse programming that is scheduled for September to include my WN physical activity class called: Chair Yoga for Adults. I will also be providing WN health education on Diabetes. This WN health education program is impactful and filled with health information that will empower you to live a healthier life! For more information about my Wesley Nurse programs, please see my monthly calendar of events that is posted on the Windcrest UMC website. Also, please feel free to reach out to me, if any questions. September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Get the Facts. Recognize the Signs. Ovarian Cancer is one of the most deadly of women's cancers. Each year, approximately 21,980 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In 2015, approximately 14,270 women will die in the United States from this disease. It is estimated by the World Health Organization IARC department that there are over 238,000 new cases diagnosed annually and nearly 152,000 deaths worldwide. This cancer typically occurs in women in their fifties and sixties with the median age being 63. Many women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a genetic history that may include carrying the BRCA mutation gene and having a strong family history of ovarian cancer. The arrival of Fall can only mean one thing..pumpkins!!!! That s right you read it correctly the pumpkins are coming! They are scheduled to arrive on Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 p.m. Of course, we all know that date and time are subject to change; however, please go ahead and reserve that date on your calendar and be here to help us unload the truck! In the meantime, we will have the sign up sheets in the Gathering Place on Sunday, September 6, for everyone to reserve their favorite shifts to work the Patch. Also, we have online sign up at again this year. We are looking forward to 100% participation from our faithful Church family this year! Remember, the Pumpkin Patch helps fund all Children and Family Ministries programs! So, start thinking pumpkins and let s get ready to host the best Pumpkin Patch ever!!!! Children in grades 3-6 are invited to come and be part of the Children s Choir! We begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 16 from 6:15 until 7p.m. The Choir will be led each week by Ms. Marcy and Ms. Dawn with occasional help from Ms. Kristin! We will learn some fun songs to sing in worship services and will begin working on this year s Christmas program very soon. See you all there! Unfortunately many women don't seek help until the disease has begun to spread, but if detected at its earliest stage, the five-year survival rate is more than 93%. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often subtle and easily confused with other ailments. Symptoms may include: Bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, urinary urgency or frequency Other symptoms may include: Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhea, extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, backaches, and/or weight gain There is no adequate screening test of ovarian cancer at this time which is one of the reasons that this cancer is often discovered in later stages. Talk to your doctor if symptoms last more than 2-3 weeks. You are your best advocate. For more information on this health topic: Please visit the website for OvarianCancerAwareness.org Or contact your Wesley Nurse: Dawn at (210) , Ext # 142 Blessings, Dawn Gonzales, R.N. WUMC Wesley Nurse 4\September 6, \ September 6, 2015

5 Senior Activities Children & Family Ministry ROOTS (Royal Order of Terrific Seniors) Meets from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on the third Monday of each month in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome regardless of age. Come and bring a friend or make a friend. We always have a great potluck & good speakers. Our motto is Life is short, Eat Dessert First and we do. For further information contact Norman & Ruth Graham, or the church office at Hey folks! We have sad news. Our Wednesday night dinners ALIVE! have ended due to low participation. However, we also have GOOD NEWS! The Children and Family Ministry Team are happy to host a new weekly event Family Picnic Night! Every Wednesday night, beginning September 16, you and/or your family are invited to bring a picnic dinner and come to the church Fellowship Hall and enjoy your dinner while having some great fellowship with one another! You ll meet new people and renew old friendships. Families are welcome to bring brown bag dinners you ve made at home, or stop on your way and pick up your favorite fast food! Take a break from cooking and come join the rest of us for some simple fun and fellowship. The Fellowship Hall is open from 5-6:10 p.m. and we ll have some tea, lemonade and water available to you. And, I ve heard from a very reliable source that there may be some delicious dessert as well! Then, at 6:15, walk on over to the Sanctuary and enjoy the mid-week prayer service with a short message. Don t forget, we will begin the fun on Wednesday, September 16 from 5-6:10 pm. J olly Jubilee Jammers Come join the JJJ s and have great fun as a performing member of the band!! No prior experience needed. No musical talent required. Also known as The Kitchen Band, we entertain with songs, dances, homemade instruments (no need to read music). The JJJ s share God s love by reaching out to the community through music and fellowship. Every Tuesday, either morning or afternoon, we are somewhere in the city. Come join us. For more information, contact Eileen at (210) New members are always welcome. SENIOR GAMES DAY! We play in the Fellowship Hall on the second and fourth 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Come and enjoy games with us. We play Cribbage, Bridge, Pinochle, Rummikub, Mexican Train, Hand & Foot & Scrabble. Other games are available if we can get a table together. Bring a group of friends and play with us in a nice place. For information, call Norman & Ruth at or call the church office at On August 24th we had a total of 40 players! Make sure to join us on Monday, September 14th. 12\September 6, \September 6, 2015

6 September Mission Focus Mission & Ministry Even though the temps are still in the 90 s now, it won't be long before the cooler weather arrives. Donating during the month of September allows the CWS to prepare in advance for those sub-32 weather. The Cold Weather Shelter is an emergency shelter provided at Bethany UMC for the men and women in the areas of Walzem Road, Austin Highway, Eisenhauer Road, Salado Creek and Rittiman Road (both sides of IH 35) who have no home to go to when the temperature drops below 32. Upon determination the temperature will be at or below 32, a gold flag is displayed by placing it in the Bethany UMC signpost at the corner of Eisenhauer Rd. and Austin Highway which indicates the shelter is open that evening. Volunteers are then contacted to fill in 3 shifts: 5 pm - 9 pm 9 pm - 1 am 5 am - 8 am 1 am - 5 am (Covered by Haven for Hope volunteers) The Shelter opens at 5 pm and closes at 8 the next morning. Shelter guests are provided with: *A safe, warm place to congregate, worship and sleep in the Bethany Fellowship Hall. *Food to include a hot supper, hot breakfast, snacks and a sack lunch for the next day. *Miscellaneous items including personal hygiene items, hats, gloves, socks and other cold weather needs. We are a community of Christ-centered faith-in-action believers committed to sharing God s love with all people. This has been the guiding force behind the Shelter. The CWS is staffed completely by volunteers from several churches in the area. Without the help of many, the Shelter could not open. We have all been blessed by this ministry! The CWS needs the items listed below; or your financial support will allow them to procure these items. If you have items to donate, please place them in the large bins labeled CWS located in the Gathering Place near the Usher table and the Fellowship Hallway during the month of September. If you have a large load to donate or have questions about the CWS, please contact Maureen Barnes, , or moinsatx@gmail.com. Razors Lip balm Small flashlights with batteries Reading glasses White cotton tube socks Gloves Underwear Flannel shirts Hooded sweatshirts Coats Boots/sneakers Decks of cards Paperbacks Puzzle books Dominos Brown lunch bags Sandwich bags Disposable plates Disposable hot/cold beverage cups Toilet paper Paper towels Peanut butter and jelly Bags of chips and cookies for lunches Decaffeinated coffee Powdered creamer/sugar JEANS!! Microwave popcorn Chips and salsa Well it s that time a year when we need volunteers to start building our next Habitat house. You don t have to be a carpenter. Some people paint trim or there are many other jobs anyone could do. Men, women and youth 14 & up are welcome. The build begins Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 and continues every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 24. Lunch is provided. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please call Ron Wood at or Bob Jones at Each week we have to turn in the names of volunteers by Tuesday so put it on your calendar and join us. We have maps and a 13-day build schedule we can to you. 6\September 6, \September 6, 2015

7 9:30 am Quest Class-McClung Bldg, 306 Join us as we discuss various books of the Bible, dissecting and gaining understanding of each part of the Scriptures. Get ready for in-depth study and lively discussion! Contact Charles Greene at (210) The Inquirers-McClung Bldg, 302 Do you have an inquiring mind and heart? Are you seeking spiritual growth? Then this is the class for you! Come join us for study in the scriptures to see how they relate to our lives today. We enjoy fellowship through prayer and the exchange of ideas and beliefs. Visitors are always welcome. Millennium Miracles (M&M)-McClung Bldg, 303 Starting Sunday, August 30th Ray Vander Laan, renowned teacher and historian, will guide us through the land of the Bible. In 5 sessions he will illuminate the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. Come join us at 9:30 in Room 303 of the McClung Bldg. This is Ray Vander Laan s newest series. Filmed on location in the Middle East, That the World May Know series, will transform your understanding of God and challenge you to be a true follower of Jesus. We will be there-hope you will too for lively discussions. Sunday School Classes am Builders Class-McClung Bldg, 301 Join with the Builders this morning in Room 301 of the McClung building at 10:45 am for fun, fellowship, hymns and lessons." We will be continuing to study the book of Joshua. This coming Sunday we will be covering Chapters 17 and 18. Everyone is invited. See you there. 11:00 am Good News Bible Study-McClung Bldg, 303 The Good News Bible Study is studying the books of the Bible focusing on the New Testament. Come join us and enrich your personal study as you gain valuable insights into the truths of God s Word. Call Al & Kitty Baccus at (210) The Procrastinators-McClung Bldg, 305 God gave an assignment to His people thousands of years ago: Bring "lost sheep" back into the love and safety of His kingdom. It's still our task today. Join us as we travel through the Holy Land with Ray Vander Laan as he illuminates the historical, geographical and cultural context of the Scriptures to help us understand Israel's Mission and our own. All are welcome. Children s Sunday School (2 yrs. through 4th grade): 9:30-10:30 am Children s Sunday School (2 5 yrs. old only): 11:00 am-12:00 pm Tweens Sunday School (5th through 6th grades): 9:30 am 10:30 am Student Sunday School: (7th through 12th Grade) 9:30 am 10:45 am National Back to Church Sunday National Back To Church Sunday 09/20/2015 On September 20, over 30,000 churches across America are expected to join together to invite their communities back to church---windcrest UMC included. Last year 26,400 churches participated and they are praying that more churches will become part of this movement for spiritual renewal in our communities. Please give some thought and pray about people to invite. Printed invitations available in the Gathering Place and church office. In addition and facebook invites will be available for you to share. The Searchers-McClung Bldg, 305 Search with us! A searcher is an adult of any age and stage who seeks to grow in Christ. All you need to join is a desire to search the Word of God. As we finish a unit of study, the class collectively decides the next area of study. Call Dan Reese at (210) \September 6, \September 6, 2015

8 Church Calendar Church Calendar Sun., 9/06 8:00 am GP: Children & Family Ministries Table 8:15 am Sunday School Nursery Rm 201 & 202 8:15 am Traditional Svc 9:30 am Traditional Svc 9:30/10:45/ 11:00 am SS-All Campus 9:30 am Godly Play (1st 2nd Grades) :30 am Godly Play (Pre K-Kinder) :30 am O.S.O.M. Tweens 307 9:30 am Sunday School 2 s/3 s :30 am Sunday School Club :30 am Student Ministry SS :00 am Contemporary Service 11:00 am Sunday School 2 s/3 s/4 s Class 203 Mon., 9/07 All Day Office closed in observance of Labor Day Wed., 9/09 8:00 am Library Reserved Thurs., 9/10 8:00 am NHN FH & 303 Tues., 9/08 9:00 am Sit and Be Fit FH 9:30 am WDS Chapel Sanctuary 10:00 am Grief and Life Change Support Group :00 am Senior Pastor s Bible Study FH 11:30 am Staff Meeting 105 5:30 pm Country Line Dancing - FH 6:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 157 FH Contact Francyne Underwood NHN needs donations for the following items: Toothpaste Deodorant Toilet tissue 9:00 am ESL Classes Rm 302, 303, 305 9:30 am WDS Chapel Sanctuary 9:30 am Crafty Christians :30 am Chair Yoga for Adults FH 6:15 pm Worship Service Sanctuary 6:30 pm Bells Rehearsal Bell Room 7:00 pm Praise Team Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Fri., 9/11 9:00 am Sit and Be Fit GP 5:00 pm Walk to Health FH 7:30 pm Grand Squares Dance FH Like us on Facebook: September Please notify the church office or Pastor Hayes if your would like to schedule a Baptism. Come join the Windcrest United Methodist Men Sunday, September 20 at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship. Our guest speaker is Nathan Rainy from Youth for Christ. This is National Back to Church Sunday. Invite a friend and stay for church service. I would like to extend a special invitation to the young men of our church to come join us for breakfast and fellowship. Come get some of our Lay Leader (Dan Reese) famous homemade biscuits and Lay Leader (Larry Shanklin) sausage gravy and grits. The Fall Bazaar will be here pretty soon and we are gearing up for our annual Book Sale! We will accept books, vinyl records, cassette tapes. We will have a children's section as well. Please feel free to drop your books off at the choir room. If you would like to help on the day of the sale please contact Loretta Morse at Family Camp 20 National Back to Church Sunday November Church wide talent show and Thanksgiving Dinner (more details to come) Israel Trip 8\September 6, Midcrown, Windcrest, Texas \September 6, 2015