BIBLE STUDIES & SMALL GROUPS

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1 Thank you for worshipping with us. We hope that you found our service meaningful and inspiring and our people warm and welcoming! We would love to see you again! OUR MISSION: The mission of Windcrest United Methodist Church is to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the Week of March 4, rd Sunday of Lent Like us on Facebook: Here are a few things to know about our church: We believe in grace. We believe in the forgiving grace of God. We also believe in extending grace toward one another. That means that we can be authentic about who we are and the things about which we struggle. In a world that admires getting ahead, we believe Christ is the one who makes us whole. We are all equal in our need for him. There are many places in our church life where you can receive and extend grace - retreats, small groups, worship services, Sunday School classes, mission trips, ministry opportunities. We love to study. We have several Bible Studies being taught both in the evenings and in the day time. Some are topical: others focus on a particular part of Scripture. You don t need to be a member of our church to join any of our studies. We love kids! We feel very strongly about providing for our children and youth everything they need to develop a strong faith and be equipped to face the world. Our children s ministry uses a variety of ways to instill the Word of God into the heart of a child. It dramatically shapes a child's life and it is just plain fun! There is a place for you. It doesn t matter where you have been or what you have done. You may feel far from God or closer than you have ever been. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to be a part of what God is doing in us and through us. We thank you for visiting. 16/March 4, 2018 Worship Services: Sundays Traditional 8:15 & 9:30 am Contemporary Praise 11:00 am Wednesdays 6:15 pm BIBLE STUDIES & SMALL GROUPS 9:30 am The Inquirers-McClung Bldg., 302 Millennium Miracles (M&M)-McClung Bldg., 303 The Searchers-McClung Bldg., 305 am Builders Class-McClung Bldg., :00 am Good News Bible Study-McClung Bldg., 303 The Procrastinators-McClung Bldg., 305 SENIOR PASTOR S BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays 10:00 am Bayless Hall MEN S BIBLE STUDY Mondays 7:00 pm - room 305 Palm Sunday Worship Service, 3/25 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am No service on Wednesday 3/28/18 Maundy Thursday, 3/29/18 7:00 pm Good Friday, 3/30/18 7:00 pm Easter Sunrise Service, 4/1/18 6:30 am Easter Worship Service, 4/1/18 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Coming Soon An Evening of Songs and Their Stories March 18 A Walk Through Holy Week March Midcrown, Windcrest, Texas \March 4, 2018

2 IN THIS ISSUE Special Events 1 From the Office 2 Family Lent Devotional 3 Meet & Greet/Happy Birthday 4 Mission & Ministries 5-6 An Evening of Songs and Their Stories 7 Calendar 8-9 March Mission Focus/Easter Lilies 10 Windcrest United Methodist Women 11 WUMC Children & Youth 12 Windcrest Day School 13 Word Search 14 Prayers & Praise 15 Bible Study 16 By the Numbers Worship and Sunday School Attendance based on usher head count February 25, 2018 From the Church Office Worship Services Sunday School 8:15 am 50 Children 31 9:30 am 159 Youth 20 11:00 am 91 Adults 69 TOTAL 300 TOTAL 120 Ash Wednesday Worship February Thank you for visiting our church, if you have any questions or need assistance please visit our information booth in the Gathering Place. We look forward to seeing you next Sunday. 2/March 4, /March 4, 2018

3 Family Lent Devotional Family Lenten Devotional Week 3 Week of March 4: A Place of Worship Scripture: John 2:13-22 Symbol: Coins Discussion & Activity: As you read the Scripture, pass coins from one person to another. While this may be a familiar story for you, it may also feel out of place. We are used to this being part of what we consider during Holy Week. In the Gospel of John, it is placed early in Jesus ministry. Luke 19:46 contains this verse: And he said, My house shall be a house of prayer ; but you have made it a den of robbers. We often have interesting reactions to money. On the one hand, money helps us obtain shelter, food, and things we need for living. It enables us to take care of the poor, feed the hungry, and give so that others may come to know the love of God. On the other hand, money can also end up being the source of worship instead of God. Jesus is reminding us that the purpose of the temple isn t for the exchange of goods. It is for worship of God. Do you have a place in your home that helps you worship God? Maybe it s the table where you place a family Bible. Maybe it s a chair near a picture that reminds you of God. Maybe it s a worship center where you have placed a cross. If you don t have a place in your home that reminds you to stop and worship God, together decide on a place that will help you do so. Put something in the place you ve selected to remind you of God: a Bible, a cross, a picture of Jesus, a poster of a Bible verse. Decide on a project -- either through your church or that you can do on your own -- that helps those in need. Collect money for the remainder of Lent to give to this project. Make a container in which to place the money you will donate. Take time for family members to say how they are doing with what they have added to and given up in their life. Prayer: Dear Lord. Help us in our worship of you. Help us have places where we can recall the stories of your love, think about your son, Jesus, and all that he taught us, and give thanks for the world you have created. Help us see ways to aid those in need. Amen. 14/March 4, /March 4, 2018

4 Windcrest Day School & Child Development center is delighted to share with our church family that we were awarded another five-year term of accreditation with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). I am very proud of the hard work from the teaching staff, and their dedication to our school and the field of early-childhood education. In order to achieve this our school had to meet ten NAEYC program standards that are based on the latest research in education. We had to meet 100% of the required criteria and 80% of other criteria upon which we were assessed within each standard to achieve NAEYC accreditation. These standards are: Join us for Cake and punch in the Gathering Place on Sunday, March 4, to celebrate Ruth Grubbs Parker s 100th Birthday. 1. Promoting positive relationships between children and teachers. 2. Implementing a curriculum that supports learning. 3. Teaching that supports curriculum goals. 4. Establishing a system of assessment for children s learning. 5. Promoting the health of children. 6. Employing teachers who have a professional commitment. 7. Maintaining relationships with families. 8. Identifying community resources to support goals. 9. Maintaining a safe physical environment. 10. Having program management follow policies to maintain high-quality experiences for children, families, and staff. We are delighted to offer our community a high quality early-childhood program. Linda Wilcoxen, Director 4/March 4, \March 4, 2018

5 Annual Easter Egg Hunt PUPPET Practice today! Meet in room 306 following the 11:00 service. Puppeteers are encouraged to attend the 11:00 service! This year, our Easter Egg Hunt will take place as part of A WALK THROUGH HOLY WEEK. We have plenty of eggs and need wrapped candy/small toys that would fit in a plastic egg. Donations can be dropped off in the Gathering Place or the church office. Registration forms for A WALK THROUGH HOLY WEEK are in the Gathering Place at the Children & Youth Ministry table. 12/March 4, 2018 Save the date! A Walk Through Holy Week Friday, March 30th 9:30 am to 1:00 pm We will bring to life some of the stories of Holy Week through interactive experiences, games and crafts. Children participate in activities related to the Easter story by visiting stations that feature a short lesson based on a Bible verse, followed by activities. We will also have an Egg Hunt! Children 4 yr. thru 6th grade. Pizza lunch $3.00 (Children that are 3 years old may attend when accompanied by an adult) Summer Mission Camp June We are heading to Mount Wesley! There are forms in the Gathering Place to reserve your spot! This is open to all youth 7th-12th grade. $250 See Dawn for more information! 2 s/3 s Sunday School: 9:30-10:30 am Godly Play: 9:30 10:30 (Pre-k 2nd grade) -308 & 309 Club 34 (3rd & 4th grades): 9:30 am 10:30 am 208 Tweens Sunday School (5th through 6th grades): 9:30 am 10:30 am 307 Student Sunday School: (7th through 12th Grade): 9:30 am 10:30 am 105 Nursery Care (Infant 5 yrs): 11:00 am-12:00 pm 201 &202 Take Off Pounds Sensibly Thursdays Meetings 7-8pm (weigh-ins 6:15pm-6:55pm) meets in Bayless Hall Are you ready to stop dieting and start making real changes? TOPS can help you reach your weight-loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support, and accountability you need to be successful. Weekly meetings provide a supportive, educational environment where people are encouraged and not judged. TOPS does not sell foods, endorse products, or push a one-size fits all meal plan. On the TOPS meal plan, we encourage you to choose foods you enjoy in moderation. The flexible guidelines help you control calories while eating real food that you make at home or order in a restaurant. Your first visit to any chapter is free! Meets every Thursday at Windcrest United Methodist Church in the Hilliard Bldg., room 105. Anyone May Attend A.A. Open Meetings Anyone may attend open meetings of A.A. These usually consist of talks by a leader and two or three speakers who share experience as it relates to their alcoholism and their recovery in A.A. Some meetings are held for the specific purpose of informing the nonalcoholic public about A.A. Doctors, members of the clergy, and public officials are invited. Closed discussion meetings are for Alcoholics only. 5\March 4, 2018

6 The M & M Sunday School Class starts a new Series TODAY and will continue for 4 weeks in Room 303 at 9:30. Take Hold of God's Vision for Your Life. A Life that is Greater! Based on Steven Furtick book "Greater" Rev. Furtick shows you how to apply "greater" principles from the prophet Elisha's Life. Burn the Plow Make a decisive break with your old life Digging Ditches Start small and make practical preparations Upon Further Review Live in the knowledge that faith is never wasted Strike the Water Step out to live the greater life God promises Come and visit us for this exciting series. 9:30a.m. Room 303. M & M Sunday School Class Visit for updates and information on other activities Windcrest WUMW will be offering the Linda S. Short Memorial Scholarship to first year college, technical, or vocational students from our church. The cost of higher education is quite expensive, and scholarships are a wonderful way to assist promising and deserving students with the costs of their education. The youth of our church have been so helpful in any way possible to us all, and these scholarships will help show our love and appreciation to them. The funds for these scholarships come from UMW activities held each year that raise money for mission work, however we are always thankful for any donations. If you feel led to contribute to this fund, no matter how small, please contact Sue Strickland, President of WUMW. Scholarship applications will be available a the UMW table located in the Gathering Place beginning the first Sunday in March. You can also pick one up in the church office or from the Youth Director, Dawn Crews. UMW Social Corner As we prepare to vote in the Primary Election this Tuesday, March 6th, let us think of this excerpt from Franklin Graham: Spaghetti Sauce Dear Church Family, The Food Pantry would like to thank you for all the donations you have given us. At this time we have a supply of canned pasta, soup & vegetables. We are in need of Spaghetti Sauce, Jelly (plastic jar please), & Peanut Butter (15oz or 16oz please). Praying for those in authority means that we are constantly asking that the Lord will open their hearts to the truth of the Gospel message, and receive Christ as their Savior. Born-again leaders have the indwelling person of the Holy Spirit to guide them as they seek to govern. I can t help but ask myself if all Christians had fulfilled this admonition and been faithful to pray for our leaders, would our nation even our world be different today? Can our diligent, heartfelt prayers make a difference for the future? Most certainly. Prayer is the Christian s greatest weapon in a world that seems to be coming apart around us. Praying for Those in Authority is a Biblical Command By Franklin Graham September 30, 2014 Marilyn Olivarez, Social Action Chairman WUMW All of the above items can be purchased at the Dollar Tree or the.99 Store. Thank you again for helping our Neighbors. If you feel led to help out, please consider these donations when you are out doing your grocery shopping. They will have a table or cart in the Gathering Place each Sunday to collect the items and stock the shelves of the pantry. Thank you so much for your help and support of our Neighbors Helping Neighbors ministry. To see video please go to or the Church Facebook. HELP US KEEP OUR PLANET GREEN RECYCLE Ink cartridges, cell phone, ipad, tablets, iphone There is a box on UMW table in the Gathering Place. Help us keep electronic waste out of our landfills and water source. 6/March 4, \March

7 March Mission Focus Methodist Healthcare Ministries Mission s has chosen a new ministry for our March Mission Focus. It is Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) of South Texas, Inc. They own and operate two primary care clinics at two locations Wesley Health & Wellness Center (formerly Wesley Community Center) and the Bishop Ernest T. Dixon, Jr. Clinic. The clinics address the medical, dental and behavioral health needs of people who cannot afford health insurance. Services are provided on a sliding scale fee based upon ability to pay, household income and family size. MHM also provides two School Based Health Center location in Guadalupe county. Additionally, Methodist Healthcare Ministries offers health care services and programs throughout its 74-county service area including community counseling services, Community Health Worker program, Get FIT prevention program, parenting support groups and the Wesley Nurse program. If you feel called to support this ministry, please mark your check MHM. Easter Lily Sales March 18 & 25 With Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 6:30 pm Windcrest United Methodist Church Sanctuary Come be lifted up by the sharing of talents of these composers and hear the stories that inspired their anthems. A free will offering will be accepted. It s that time again! Start making plans to order your Easter Lily! The Altar Guild will take orders for lilies on Sunday, March 18 and 25 in the Gathering Place. Prayer Stations: March 28, 2018 from 5-7pm There will not be a Wednesday service on March 28, There will, however, be an opportunity to experience prayer and worship in a unique way. From 5pm-7pm there will be prayer stations set up in the Gathering Place & Sanctuary. These are self-led and each station will provide all the instructions. These stations will be based on The Lord s Prayer. Communion will be provided. Please come and use these prayer stations to enhance your Holy Week experience. 10/March 4, \March 4, 2018

8 SUNDAY MARCH 4 MONDAY MARCH 5 WEDNESDAY MARCH 7 THURSDAY MARCH 8 7:00 am Sager Brown Breakfast Fundraiser BH/Kitchen 10:00 am UMW Mission Team Meeting 303 8:00 am Library Reserved 7:00 am Neighbors Helping Neighbors BH/303/302 8:00 am GP: Children & Youth Ministries Table 2:00 pm Line Dancing Class BH 9:30 am Crafty Christians 303 9:00 am Sit and Be Fit GP - UMW Table 5:00 pm Walk to Health BH 9:30 am Elizabeth Circle 105 5:00 pm Walk to Health BH - Meet & Greet 6:30 pm Council on Ministries :00 am MOM s Club of San Antonio NE 303 6:15 pm TOPS (Take Off Pounds Seriously) BH 8:15 am Traditional Worship Service Sanctuary 6:30 pm Girl Scouts BH/105 10:30 am Chair Yoga BH 7:00 pm AA Meeting 105 9:30/10:45/ 11:00 am SS-All Campus 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service 11:00 am Contemporary Worship Service 2:00 pm Neil DuVernay Memorial Service Sanctuary 2:00 pm Neil DuVernay L.A.C.E. Reception BH 7:00 pm Boy Scout Parent Meetings 302 7:00 pm Men s Bible Study 305 TUESDAY MARCH 6 9:00 am Sit & Be Fit BH 10:00 am Senior Pastor s Bible Study BH 10:00 am Ron s Bible Study :00 am Grief and Life Change Support Group 105 6:00 pm WVFFA 305 6:15 pm Wednesday Worship Service Sanctuary 6:30 pm Bells Rehearsal Bell Room 6:30 pm NAMI Class 105 7:00 pm Lent Bible Study BH 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 7:00 pm Praise Team Rehearsal Sanctuary 7:00 pm TOPS BH FRIDAY MARCH 9 8:00 am LifeLine Screening BH 7:30 pm Grand Squares FH/Kitchen SATURDAY MARCH 10 6:00 pm Altar Guild Meeting 303 2:00 pm USAF Band of the West Sanctuary/GP 6:30 pm Church Council 305 MEETING LOCATIONS 6:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 157 BH BH Bayless Hall formally FH formerly Fellowship Hall Hilliard Bldg. GP Gathering Place Sanctuary 105 Rooms Hilliard Bldg. 200 s Rooms Jones Bldg Rooms McClung Bldg. MARCH 2018 Volunteers needed every 2nd Thursdays of every month from 7:30 am to approx. 11:30 am. Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a ministry started at Windcrest UMC for the people who came to our church almost every day looking for help. We provide emergency assistance to individuals and their families in our community in the form of prayer, food, a Wesley nurse, and the listening ear who is part of the Body of Christ. For more information contact the church office. Every 2nd Thursday of the month WUMC Neighbors Helping Neighbors provides worship, breakfast, assistance with other needs. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Line Dance Classes 2:00 to 3:00pm Walk to Health 5:00 pm to 5:35 pm Sit & Be Fit Senior adults light exercise 9:00am Grief & Life Change Support Group 10am. 105 Chair Yoga 10:30 11:30am Sit & Be Fit Senior adults light exercise 9:00am GP Walk to Health 5:00-5:35pm Line Dance Adv. Classes 10:00 to 11:30 pm All events will be in Bayless Hall unless otherwise designated. For more information please call /March 4, Midcrown, Windcrest, Texas \March 4, 2018