Live Oak United Methodist Church P.O. Box 709, Watson, LA (225)

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1 Live Oak United Methodist Church P.O. Box 709, Watson, LA (225) liveoakumc@aol.com Sunday Worship - 8:00 AM., 10:00 AM., 11:30 AM. Sunday School - 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM Pastor Dr. Mark Crosby Associate Pastor Rev. Dickie Davis Pastoral Care Director Rev. Tom Bergeron Asst. Pastoral Care Rev. Rita Chiasson Special Ministries Rev. Sam LoBello Youth/Missions Director Rev. David Orges Assoc. Minister/Worship Leader Rev. Trent Barnett Music Director Melanie Rushing Asst. Music Director David Easley Education Director Terrie Crosby Administrative Asst Cathy Bermes Treasurer Jim Otken Maintenance David Drake Organist Carol Justice & Vickie Arbour Keyboard Brittany Bruce, Sammi Rushing Sarah Rushing

2 Living by Faith Monthly Newsletter of Live Oak United Methodist Church April 2013 IN THIS ISSUE Pastor s Desk Nuggets from the Bible Men s Prayer Breakfast Partners on the Journey Coming in Awana Volunteers Journey Loss &Grief Refuge Blood Drive Scholarships Prom 2013 Thank You VBS Honor/Memory NUGGETS FROM THE BIBLE From the Pastor s Desk A special thanks to the Live Oak UMC family for making the Easter season so very special. God blessed us in so many ways during this season with reports of His Amazing Grace reaching into the lives of so many. We are looking forward to April and the amazing weather that we usually enjoy in April. My prayer is that as we enjoy the beauty of God's creation we will praise Him for His marvelous creation. Many are also enjoying the History Channel series "The Bible." According to the ratings it is one of the more popular series playing on television. Due to the popularity of this series, there are many questions that people are asking about the Bible. Many ask Is it credible, relevant, and true? Others ask How was it collected (put together) and why do followers of Jesus refer to it so often? In the month of April we will be looking at how "God has spoken." We will address how God has revealed His will, character and instruction to us through His Creation, His Word and His Son. I hope you will join us for this new series in April, which will hopefully inspire and inform you on how God has revealed Himself to His creation. I hope to see you Sunday! Mark Crosby

3 Nuggets from the Bible John 3:16 God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. As believers we are saved forever by grace through faith, forgiven, accepted, beloved of God, walking in newness of life, baptized into Christ Jesus, the temple of the Holy Spirit, clothed with Christ, holy, blameless, at peace with God. We are born again partakers of the divine nature, empowered by God, children of promise, one in Him, the body of Christ, seated in heaven, kingdom citizens, a royal priesthood, vessels of honor, salt of the earth, light of the world, soldiers of Christ, fishers of men, ministers of reconciliation, victorious, alive forever. Saturday, April 13th 7:30-9:00 am Come hear Dr. Mark Crosby share his personal testimony! This will be a great time of fellowship for men of all ages. Come and spend some time with our Pastor as well as other men who have a heart for God! Food will be served at 7:30. This event will conclude by 9:00 am.

4 Partners on the Journey A seven week Christian marriage enrichment series designed to strengthen and build a sound marital house. Partners on the Journey is for married couples of all ages and at any point along their journey. When Thursday, April 4-Thursay, May 17 Group meets every Thursday from 6:45 until 8:15 p.m. At Live Oak United Methodist Church Nursery Provided Registration fee $20.00 Will be taught by Chris Permenter and Paula Poirier. Both are completing their Masters in Counseling at Southeastern Louisiana University. Chris has her BA in Christian Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. She has been married for 28 years, raised three children and is a grandmother of two. Paula is married and works as project manager at AT&T. To enroll, contact Chris at chris.permenter@selu.edu or call (985) Coming in Awana AWANA Store April 24th...Cubbies May 1st...Sparks May 8th...TNT May 15th...AWANA Awards Ceremony (End of AWANA year) May 22nd...AWANA Worker Appreciation Dinner (Papi s)

5 There are many day to day tasks in our church carried out by volunteers. They do this not for personal gain but because they have a servant s heart. It is a service they do for God and their church. The Thrift Shop has over 20 volunteers. Listed below are some other volunteer opportunities. If you know of someone participating in these areas, please tell them thank you. Please let me know of any that have been left out. (Peggy Langlois ). Thrift Shop Vacation Bible School Security Newsletter Church Sign Maintenance Bulletin Quilters Sunday School Food Panty Father/daughter dance Usher Trash Bash Mother/daughter tea Greeters Valentine Banquet Audio Choir Decorations AWANA DVDs Pie Ministry Men s Breakfast Bells Money Counters Military/Veteran Home Acolytes Attendance Forms Communion Preparers Prayer Chain Fall Festival Offering Envelopes Visiting Bereavement Food Communion Stewards Missions Special Ministries Administrative Board Trustees PPR Committee Finance Committee Children Church Correspondence Nominating Committee There are people who are not able to volunteer but help our church by praying for it. Thank you to all who pray and/or volunteer. I believe this goes a long way in making our church the church that it is. Sign up for our enewsletters right in your inbox! Visit our website and click on Newsletter

6 The Journey of Loss and Grief (A place to share with others) Facilitated by: Jennifer Thomas, RSW, LPC, LMFT, Rev. Rita Chiasson Location: Live Oak United Methodist Church Library When: Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. on March 5th & 19th Generations Hospice and LOUMC are offering grief support to anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. This group seeks to assist individuals in expressing, understanding, and coping with their emotions. For more information contact Jennifer Thomas at (225) , or Rev. Rita Chiasson at (225) REFUGE Addiction Recovery Groups Thursdays at 7:00 PM These are Christ centered groups helping people that experience a variety of different addictions. At REFUGE people will meet to share and learn together. As a result they will have the opportunity to experience God s presence, comfort and strength. Men and women meet together initially and then separate into genderspecific groups. Donate Please! Bloodmobile will be At Live Oak United Methodist Church On Sunday, April 21st Please sign up in Foyer of Sanctuary At Information Center With each donation, donors receive a free total cholesterol test and a special gift.

7 Scholarships Available at LOUMC The Earline Easterly Malcolm Memorial Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is a member of Live Oak United Methodist Church. A recipient shall be selected annually by a committee whose members are determined by a trust instrument that establishes the guidelines for the scholarship. The Committee shall choose a member or members of LOUMC attending an accredited college or university in the State of Louisiana and shall consider the applicants grades, needs, goals and character. The selection shall be made on or before June 1 st of each year. One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be awarded annually and disbursed in five hundred dollar ($500) increments in August and January of the subsequent year (assuming the continued eligibility of the student). To be eligible the student must complete the application and return it and the documents requested to the Pastor of LOUMC by April 30 th. The Mullen-Fraser Memorial Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is a high school graduate or who is attending an institution of higher education and is a member or active constituent of Live Oak Methodist. A recipient shall be selected annually by a committee whose members are determined by a trust instrument that established the guidelines for the scholarship. The Committee shall consider the applicants grades, needs, goals and character. The selection shall be made on or before April 30 th of each year. One thousand dollars ($1,000) will be awarded annually and disbursed in five hundred dollar ($500) increments in July and January of the subsequent year (assuming the continued eligibility of the student). To be eligible, the student must complete this application and return it and the documents requested to the Pastor of LOUMC by April 24 th. Mary Gladys Kennard Webb Memorial Scholarship (J.B. Kennard Scholarship) Application deadline is April 1 st. Scholarships awarded May 1. Funding for this scholarship was provided with the intent to help underprivileged young people go to a post-secondary institution. Must be under 80% of the area s median income (according to HUD). Required in the application: name; address; address; completed high school/ged; high school GPA; name of college/university attending (must include proof of acceptance to institution listed); degree pursuing; start date; anticipated graduation date; hours enrolled; hours completed; hours remaining; last semester GPA; overall GPA; cost of upcoming semester; amount of other anticipated scholarship(s)/grant(s); approximate household income (copies of tax returns for applicant, parents and/or guardians); how often attend Sunday services at LOUMC; involved in other ministries at LOUMC (give list); discuss need for financial assistance; 3 references with addresses, phone numbers, addresses (professional, academic, personal, etc.); relation to reference/years known. Live Oak United Methodist Church Seminary Scholarship Active member of LOUMC - Authorization to review academic and financial information. Name; address; phone; address; name of seminary attending; degree pursuing; start date; anticipated graduation date; hours enrolled; hours completed; hours remaining; last semester GPA; overall GPA; previous institution attended (HS/college/trade); degree pursued; overall GPA; degree completed Y/N if not list why; cost of upcoming semester; list of amount of other anticipated grant(s); specific ministry preparing for; state call to ministry; 3 references (professional, academic, personal, etc.) with relation to reference; years known; address; phone number; address.

8 PROM AFTER PARTY Under the Sea APRIL 6TH Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Ends at 2:00 a.m. IN FAMILY LIFE CENTER $5.00 cover charge All 11th & 12th grade students Free A Very Special Thank you to our Church Family! To our wonderful church family: Your prayers and concerns during Charlie s battle with cancer were priceless to us. Your expressions of sympathy with prayers, food, phone calls, and cards following his death are greatly appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love in Christ Aundre Garrison Mark Your Calendars! June 16 th thru June 19 th Live Oak United Methodist Hwy 16 Watson, LA loumc.org liveoakumc@aol.com

9 Thank You Westminster Presbyterian Church Member Barbara Stallcup Dear Friends: Thank you for coming to the aid of Westminster Presbyterian Church in the aftermath of the devastation caused to our church home by the February 10, 2013 tornado. In our hour of need, we are truly blessed and grateful for your compassionate response and generous action. With God s help and with your prayers and continued support, our church family will rebuild our beloved Westminster. It will again stand proudly as a sign of His spirit at work in the world. Please know we value your friendship and you caring outreach to us. Your concern reminds us all of the wonders of our Savior s goodness and grace. Thanks be to God for our loving neighbors. Yours In Christ, Barbara Stallcup

10 Ministries We have so many ministries to choose from! Take this opportunity to look at our Ministries page on our website and choose the right ministry for you and you entire family! Age doesn t matter, there is a place for you! loumc.org

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12 In Loving Memory of 3/3/13 R. L. Fontenot: Lillian & Richard Thompson, Jim & Doris King, Mary Ann Allen Susan Fontenot: Charlie & Aundre Garrison Tommie Thompson: Richard Thompson Mabel & Buster Facundus: M/M Warren M. May Bobbie Underwood: Scott & Nancy Underwood My Aunt Lillian Butler : Doug & Marie Simoneaux 3/10/13 Charles Garrison: M/M Hal Rasberry, Richard & Lillian Thompson Frances LeFleur: Lucille Babin Garrett Arnold: Leslie Wyatt Kennedy, M/M Warren May 3/17/13 Charles Garrison: M/M L.W. Arnold, Christine Fugler Douglas, Fay Fugler Hill, Linda Johnson, Ernest & Nancy Kelly, M/M Jim King, Mike & Pat McCumsey, Pat Neufeld, Tom & Susan Pittman, Roger & Linda Roy, Bay & Bull Stevens, Mary Womack, M/M Warren W. May, M/M Jim Otken, Thrift Shop Ben & Sallie Fugler: Fay Fugler Hill Jerry Fugler: Fay Fugler Hill R.L. Fontenot: Gloria Carroll Garrett Arnold: Leslie & John Kennedy In Honor Of 3/17/13 Peggy Molcany on her Birthday: Taylor & Baleigh Billy Arnold: Scott & Julie Smith