Reverend Terrence Kenyon Hayes and Family

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1 In This Issue Page 1 Welcome Rev. Hayes and Family Page 5 Children s and Family Ministry Windcrest United Methodist Church Welcomes... Reverend Terrence Kenyon Hayes and Family Page 2 Publication Schedule WUMC 50th Anniversary Corner Page 6 WDS/CDC Summer Camp Page 3 Mission and Ministry Page 7 Wesley Nurse Volume 16 Issue 7 July 2014 I cannot say a lot about my wife of twenty-five years except to say that she is the air I breathe and a very tolerant person. She is an educator, mathematics specialist in middle school and has taught most of her adult life and a native of Washington D.C. and consented to travel through the rings of United Methodism without murmur or complaint. We have two daughters; Karolyn "Janee" who is a senior at Xavier University in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She works two to three jobs. She loves San Antonio and was imported with her younger sister from Nashville Tennessee at the age of four years old. Francis "Cecilia" was two years old when she came to San Antonio and she is a rising sophomore at Wiley College in Marshall Texas (Home of the Great Debaters). Her current debate is to get her first car. Hmmmmm She is majoring in Sociology and on to graduate school to become a counselor. I love people and want to be involved encouraging and motivating them, mentoring youth, and networking people to help them find their dreams. I have been part of varied non-profit boards, agencies, general commissions and other designations for the better part of my teen and adult life and have served locally, nationally and internationally. While in Nashville, I served with the General Board of Discipleship as a National Stewardship Associate and later became a member of the National Evangelism Unit. I have travelled extensively within the United States and abroad connecting with mission personnel and field staff in numerous countries on the continent of Africa. For our local district mission teams, who made eleven trips New Orleans and three trips to Galveston Texas, I worked to raise money. I identified disaster and response specialists for our district and designed an evacuation strategy from the Golden Crescent of South Texas with mission teams annually. While at the General Board of Discipleship, I assisted in the design of varied National Schools of evangelism as well as new church development and transformation. Moreover, I served with the Offering Christ Today Schools, Methodist Health Care Ministries as a board member, with institutions locally, and participated in disaster relief efforts for victims of hurricane Katrina in the city of San Antonio. I worked with the Red Cross and other government response agencies. I have worked with the hearing impaired; the Creek Nation of Southern Alabama; designed two National Native American schools of Evangelism, and support the Advance in my current role of District Superintendent and dean of the cabinet. My wife Kay and I have respected and admired the Windcrest Family for the near twenty years that we have been in the state of Texas. You are a special group with a freedom to explore and engage in exciting ministry. All I have ever heard has been about the warmth and family experience that the Windcrest families share with the communities of San Antonio and beyond. Page 4 Church Office Page 8 WUMC Info/HCI Initiative

2 COMMUNICATOR PUBLICATION SCHEDULE Monthly Issue Deadline Mailout August 2014 July 15 July 23 September 2014 August 15 August 27 October 2014 September 15 September 24 November 2014 October 15 October 22 December 2014 November 15 November 26 January 2015 December 15 December 23 Happy Anniversary, WUMC! This year, on October 11, 2014, WUMC will celebrate its 50th anniversary. About the Theology of our Sanctuary Design The channels of our roof sweep upward, creating the impression of a continuous upward movement, emphasizing the traditional orientation of the One who is above and beyond us, yet always present among us. July

3 Monthly Mission Focus: San Antonio Fisher House Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. WUMC has been able to support the local Ft Sam Fisher House for over 15 years. This year we hope to be able to provide gift cards to those staying at Fisher House during Christmas. If you would like to donate to the Fisher House, please mark your donation as Fisher House or come by the Scrip table in the Gathering Place to find out how your purchase of gift cards for your own use will benefit others. Loving and Caring for Everyone How Christ works through this wonderful ministry Jesus loves each and everyone of us and this is one way we can show our love. Please contact Doris Bristow to get involved and be a member of one of our L.A.C.E. Teams. Call for more information. New members coming into our church and long time members are welcome to get involved and meet and work with other church members. LOVE is an ACTION word. We show love to families when they are grieving. The families can come together again to have a meal, and talk before they have to go their separate ways. We all have gifts, what better way to use them than volunteering here at our church. Please call Doris for more information. L.A.C.E. The Agape Ministry The Agape Ministry, Inc. is a cooperative ministry founded in 1998 to meet a growing need in northeast San Antonio for a Christian organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance to local families. The Agape Ministry, Inc., is supported primarily by its member churches of numerous denominations. These member churches provide financial support, volunteers, food and clothing. Agape will accept the following donations: Clothing clean with no holes or tears Kitchenware pots/pans, plates, glasses, utensils Small Appliances blenders, coffee pots, clocks, radios Food Decorative Items vases, knickknacks, crystal, figurines Lamps Framed Pictures not personal Books and CDs/Videos (in original case) Accessories jewelry, purses, shoes, scarves, belts Linens sheets, blankets, bed spreads, comforters Curtains and Wall Hangings Toys and Games gently used How Can You Help? Volunteer a few hours each week as a: telephone receptionist, records receptionist, interviewer, food pantry worker, clothing sorter worker, administrative worker Donate food and clothing (bin is located in the Fellowship Hall hallway) Participate in food drives held by local churches and schools The Agape Ministry has a work day scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at 9:00 a.m. If you are able to help, please call Loretta at or her at agape11@att.net. July

4 Messages from the Church Office As a reminder, our custodians spend a great deal of time with set up and prepping to make sure that your space is clean and ready for your event. At the conclusion of your event, please ensure you leave the space clean and neat! Food handling & storage safety regulation, : All food stored in the refrigerator or in the freezer must be labeled re: code 21CFR101 and dated re: code 9CFR381 or it will be thrown out. Kitchen should be cleaned after each event. As a safety measure for the office, please make sure when you leave any of the main campus buildings that you make sure that the doors are fully shut and locked. WUMC Financial Update: Budgeted Actual Expenses Net % Apportionments 2014 YTD Income Income Income Paid Jan-May $ 322, $ 297, $ 282, $ 15, % Feeling low, lost, no direction, or feel you don t have a purpose? Have we got an answer for you! FOR A SUPER CHARGE GET PLUGGED IN TODAY July

5 Children s and Family Ministry Vacation Bible School 2014 As I write this article, Wilderness Escape Vacation Bible School is in full swing. The children and volunteers alike are having a blast pretending to be Israelites being led by Moses through the wilderness toward the Promised Land. We have been there while God parted the Red Sea, provided food and drink each day to His people, and gave us His best rules the Ten Commandments. Everyone learned that God is with us; God gives us what we need; God gives us strength; God saves us; God guides us; so.trust God! By the time this newsletter reaches you, Vacation Bible School will be but a memory. All of the decorations will be put away for another year, snacks will be eaten up, friendships will have been made and plans will probably already be in the works for next year s VBS! But Vacation Bible School 2014 can t be filed away until the thank you s have been said. First of all, thank you to all of the awesome volunteers who shared their time and talents with us all week. Some of them were first-time VBS volunteers and weren t real sure what to expect! We are so thankful for all of you because VBS can t happen without you. Thank you as well to all of the persons who made donations to our VBS. As you all know, we stepped out in faith this year and did not ask or receive any budget monies for Vacation Bible School. This decision was made after lots of prayer and consideration. But God was faithful and we were given money through donations and fund-raising events to fully fund our program. We have been so blessed! Most of all, thank you to God for laying out before us the opportunities to serve Him through all of the missions and ministries here at Windcrest Church! Announcing: Wednesday Night Family Nights!!!! The Children and Family Ministries Team has planned eight fun nights of family meals and activities during July and August. Everyone is invited to come, eat, and participate in the fun. See below for a full schedule of activities and menus for each Wednesday night. If you have any questions, call the church office and speak to Marcy or her at m.williams@windcrestumc.org. See you on Wednesday nights! July 2 God Bless America Night! Menu: Hot Dogs/Beans/Chips/Apple Pie Everyone brings a plain white t-shirt. We are going to paint our t-shirts! July 9 Family Game Night! Menu: Fried Chicken/Mashed Potatoes/Veggie/Cookies We re playing the old family standards: Charades, Races, and maybe some Monopoly! July 16 Family Movie Night! Menu: Pizza/Salad/Popcorn Get ready for the movie. Bring your favorite chairs, blankets or whatever you want to sit on to watch the movie. We re going to spread out and watch the newest favorite Frozen!!!!! July 23 Family Step Night! Menu: Meatloaf/Macaroni & Cheese Wear your dancing shoes! We re going to learn how to line dance!!! August 6 Family Movie Night! Menu: Hamburgers/Chips/Popcorn/Snacks That s right It s another movie night. Bring your favorite movie-watching chair or blankets. This time we re letting the boys choose and they chose The Lego Movie!!!! August 13 Family Carnival Night! Menu: Corn dogs/cotton Candy/Popcorn/Snow Cones, etc. On this night we are playing carnival games. Be ready to toss bean bags, go fishing, bowling and there will be some surprises! August 20 Family Scrapbook Night! Menu: Potluck We ve been taking a lot of pictures through the past few weeks and on this night we are going to bring out the scrapbooking supplies and make some fun scrapbook pages to turn our Family Nights into Family Memories! Everyone is asked to bring your scrapping supplies and we will have some fun! The fun each Wednesday night begins with dinner from 5:30-6 pm in Fellowship Hall. Then at 6 we will clean up and immediately begin the activities. The fun time will end no later than 7:30. Registration is required and forms are available in the Gathering Place at the Children s and Family Ministry Information Table. There is a suggested donation for each week of $2 per person to cover supplies. July

6 It s summer! Let your child beat the heat by attending Windcrest Day School Summer Camp. Spaces are available during the month of July for children age 1 through 5 th grade. Summer camp hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. We have 2, 3 and 5-day options available. We are offering some fun activities for the children: Monday Amazing Science Tuesday Arts and crafts Wednesday Chef for a day Thursday Math Madness Friday Splash day or water fun Some of these activities will vary due to the ages of the children. If you are needing some me time and want to give the kids something fun to do, call to learn more about availability and pricing. Linda Wilcoxen WDS/CDC Director July

7 Greetings from your Wesley Nurse: Dawn Gonzales, R.N. I want to say hello to everyone and also to briefly mention the Wesley Nurse programming for July which will include a physical activity class called Chair Yoga for Adults and a health education program on The Health Benefits of Prayer. Both of these Wesley Nurse programs are very meaningful and will provide you with knowledge and activity to help you live a healthier life! Come join the fun and learn something new!! For more information about these Wesley Nurse programs, please see my monthly calendar of events that is posted on my Wesley Nurse board in the Fellowship Hall at Windcrest UMC. Also, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. As your Wesley Nurse, I am able to provide health screens, education and referrals. If you are interested in meeting with me to address your specific health needs, please call me to schedule an appointment to be seen. I look forward to reaching, teaching and serving you! July is Eye Injury Prevention Month July has been officially recognized as Eye Injury Prevention Month. For this reason, a focus is placed on protecting your eyes in various environments. Eye injuries of all types occur at a rate of more than 2,000 per day. In particular, an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces alone. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that almost 70% of the eye injuries studied occur from falling or flying objects, or sparks striking the eye. The best ways to prevent injury to the eye is to always wear the appropriate eye protection. It is estimated that over 90% of eye injuries are preventable with the use of proper safety eyewear. For more information on this topic, please visit webpage: American Academy of Ophthalmology- or contact your Wesley Nurse: Dawn at (210) , Ext # 142 Blessings, Your Wesley Nurse, Dawn Gonzales, R.N. July

8 Worship With Us Sundays: 8:15, 9:30, 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:30, 11:00 am Wednesday Evenings: 6:00 pm Check out our new and improved website! Visit us at Healthy Church Initiative Corner: Mission, Vision & Core Values Mission: To make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Vision: God calls us to be a Christ spirited, praying community serving and celebrating the diversity of creation. Following the Great Commission, we will use all of our resources to expand God s kingdom by tearing down walls and building bridges. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will communicate the life changing message of Jesus Christ. We will provide clear pathways of discipleship and servant leadership development for new and seasoned believers and most importantly those who do not yet believe. Core Values: A.. Live God, love others always We value that the reign of Gospel love known through Jesus Christ is to be shared outwardly to the world community and inwardly to the faith community. B. Join the Jesus journey We value intentional instruction and energetic encouragement of disciples toward grace-filled living and leadership. C. Spirit led service We value being adaptable and flexible in the use of spiritual gifts so to reach our diverse community through the power of the Holy Spirit. July