The Messenger. Lynne. Welcome, Lindsay!! Lindsay Pulido

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1 First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX September 7, 2016 Volume 46, Issue 8 The Messenger Lindsay Pulido I am so excited to introduce Lindsay Pulido, our new Children s Ministry Director to you. As you know, Kimberly Bowers has retired from that position and will be ending her time with us at the end of September. Lindsay will come on board on September 1 to learn the ropes before Kim leaves (actually, she s not leaving she ll be our # 1 volunteer!) I asked Lindsay to put together a short biography for you to get to know her. Come this Sunday, September 4 th, when we will introduce her in the worship services. Lindsay writes: I am a former Second Grade teacher and currently a stay at home mom. I m originally from Oklahoma and have been a Texas resident since I began working for the Boys and Girls Club as an after school Site Director while attending Brazosport College. I received my Associates in Early Childhood Education at BC. I continued working for the BGCBC while pursuing my Bachelor s degree at the University of Houston Clear Lake. After commuting for a million years (really only 2), I achieved my Bachelor s of Science in Interdisciplinary studies and my Texas Educator Certificate. I then taught at Bess Brannen Elementary as a second grade teacher for five incredibly fulfilling years. After lots of prayer and debate, my husband and I decided it would be best for me to be a stay-at-home mom. Apparently, God had other plans! My husband, Jacob Pulido, and I have a 3 year old son, Preston. We live in Oyster Creek. My husband works for DOW and attends classes at BC. He s on course to graduate this December (Hurray!). Our family enjoys fishing, gardening and camping. My son, Preston, attends School for Little People. That is how we heard about FUMC and began attending last winter. We have been overwhelmingly blessed with all the new friends we have made here. I m so thrilled to have the opportunity to work with all our amazing volunteers to help strengthen our children and family ministries. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone in the congregation and hope to add more children and families to it! Welcome, Lindsay!! Grace and Peace! Lynne Inside this issue September Birthdays... 2 Welcome New Members... 2 Sympathies & Memorials... 3 Children s Ministry... 4/5 Youth/Submerge News... 6/7 Women s Ministry... 8 Finance Update & Message from Heartspring... 9 Habitat Build Family First Fridays /8-9/15 - Habitat Build100 Project 9/14 - Life Line Screening 9/9 - Family First Friday Dance Party & Potluck Dinner 9/16-9/17 - Women s Retreat 9/25-3rd Grade Bible Day 9/25 - Spaghetti Dinner Youth Fundraiser for Alisha Cannan 10/7 - Family First Friday Mystery Dinner Game Night

2 SEPTEMBER 1: Pat Diehl Martha Leavitt Gene Parks Bob Seiwell Sharon Zimmerman Kathleen Connolly SEPTEMBER 2: Kevin Anderson Wayne Harrison Pamela Brandt SEPTEMBER 3: Linda Neumann Isabel Duarte SEPTEMBER 4: Mary Funderburg SEPTEMBER 5: Phyllis Motes Bryan Hoskins SEPTEMBER 8: Freddy Benn Noella Barron SEPTEMBER 9: Sue Wood Robert Hazlitt SEPTEMBER 11: Doug Barron SEPTEMBER 12: W. O. Bill Biggs Frances Parks SEPTEMBER 14: Duane Boston SEPTEMBER 15: Kaden Schuelke SEPTEMBER 16: Colleen Connolly Jacquetta Rickaway SEPTEMBER 18: Barbara Miller Steve Strong SEPTEMBER 19: Fran Leatherwood Ann McClendon Collin Pelton SEPTEMBER 20: Dr. Donna Baker SEPTEMBER 21: Robert Orr Barbara Davis SEPTEMBER 22: Jackie Brewer Belinda Barr Cole Luster Kim Copeland Chris Copeland SEPTEMBER 23: Barbara Cuneo Madlyn Sutton Jane May Louise Carter SEPTEMBER 24: Casey Brandt Jean Good Elizabeth Diehl SEPTEMBER 25: Jann Tracy Barbara Faseler Robert Aycock SEPTEMBER 26: Christine Anderson Myra Brown SEPTEMBER 27: Myong Coogle Robert McClure SEPTEMBER 28: Amanda Atkins SEPTEMBER 30: Ida Pearl Rotureau Sue Scott Newest member of our FUMC family Lindsay Pulido 2

3 SYMPATHIES. On the death of: LOIS ELIZABETH KERR Condolences can be sent to her son: Tommy Kerr 218 Sleepy Hollow Dr. Lake Jackson, TX MEMORIALS. Donations have been made to FUMC in memory of: EDRIE BURKETT by: Mitchell, Carol & Lindsey Escuriex Dwayne & Lisa Pesek Mary Florence Platt Russell & JoAnn Holt OLIVEA SUAZO by: Tom & Pat Patterson Chloe Taylor Brazos Mall by: BETTY FARMER Susan & Rex Cade Kristen Schwertner Bring in your church bulletin on Sundays or Wednesdays to receive 10% off your bill AND Our church can get back another 10%! Just ask your server for more details. by: by: by: TOMMY JENKINS The Mardis Family LAURA CLAPP J. E. Buster Brown MARGARET BREWER Ruth Munnerlyn formerly known as Jerry's Food King Will still be honoring receipts. On your next trip there, please keep your receipt and turn it in to the church office. We will get the receipts back to Arlan's who will then donate a percentage of the total purchases back to our church. 3

4 All 3rd graders are invited to come on to the 9AM service on September 25 and receive a new Bible as a gift from First Church. Please contact Kimberly Bowers if you plan to attend so that we can make sure to have a Bible for YOU! Sweet Voices Children s Choir If you are a student in 3rd through 6th grade, come help us make a joyful noise! every Tuesday in the Asbury Room 3:45pm - 4:30pm After-school snacks are just part of the fun! directed by Laura Mays and Misty Hankinson 4

5 TRUST = CONFIDENCE Depending on people is hard. Life is hard. So the only person we can totally trust is God. Come join us in Sunday School as we learn to trust God just like God's people did long ago. *Abraham moved to follow God's wishes * Elijah trusted God * Jesus even trusted God while he was on the cross Putting our trust in God is not easy! So our memory verse this month is: Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding. It is easier to choose our own path, instead of listening to God's plans. Our Bible stories will show us how to trust GOD! Week 3 - Genesis 41 Joseph and Dreams Bottom Line - When the pressure is on, you can trust God is with you. Week 4 Genesis Joseph and his brothers Bottom Line - You can trust God no matter what. I don't know about you, but I want to put my confidence in someone I can depend on and that person is GOD. I can trust God no matter what. May God be with you and your family in the future and may you learn to depend on Him! Thank you for allowing me to serve your family and First Church. Your children are a precious gift from God! Love you all!!!! Week 1 - Genesis 37/ 39:1-2 Joseph and Jacob Bottom Line - When you think you're alone, you can trust God is with you. Praising God Always, Kimberly Bowers Children's Ministry Director First United Methodist Church Week 2 - Genesis 40 Joseph's story continues Bottom Line - When life doesn't make sense, you can trust God is with you. 5

6 Summer Intern Memories #loveourvannysa September 2016 K I M C O P E L A N D Y O U T H D I R E C T O R youth@ljfumc.org youth@ljfumc.org Spaghetti Fundraiser for Alisha Cannan s Medical Expenses Sept 25 at Noon Since I ve been at First UMC, I ve seen many church youth and families be supported and lifted up through prayer, guidance, blood drives, church ministries, car rides, meals, and occasionally even through financial support. We now have an opportunity to support one of our teenagers in a very important way. Last month, Alisha Cannan fell and had some serious injuries to her teeth, jaw, and face. Her family is facing enormous medical bills from the surgeries and recovery. On Sunday, September 25, our youth group is having a Spaghetti Fundraiser for Alisha. Immediately after the 11am service, head over to Wesley Hall for a delicious spaghetti lunch. We will be accepting donations to help support Alisha s family with her medical expenses. For your donation, you ll receive spaghetti with homemade sauce, salad, bread, a drink, and a bite of dessert. You may also get a container of spaghetti if you want to take it to go. We ll start serving right after the 11am service and continue until 1:30. Youth and volunteers will start cooking and preparing at 11am. Donations may be left in the Wesley Hall receptacles even if you don t want to eat. Your donations are tax-deductible. You may also write a check, payable to the church, and put Alisha in the memo line. In His Love, Kim Copeland youth@ljfumc.org Cell Our Alisha God s Promise September Youth Events September 4th - Jesus Go! Scavenger Hunt & Yard Dice Games 5-7pm September 11th - Gagaball/Yard Dice Games/Hulk Smash & Worship 5-7pm September 18th: Youth Outreach 5-7pm September 25th - Spaghetti Fundraiser 11am-1:30pm October 2 - Lasertag - Time TBD 6

7 CONFIRMATION 2016 Classes have started. If you have a 6th grade student next year and have NOT received an yet about Confirmation, please contact Kim Copeland at youth@ljfumc.org or Initiating our newest Youth Members Sept 25 - Reflection Time with Confirmation Mentors 3:45 to 4:55 in the Blue Submerge Room Wor- Wor- 5th & 6th Graders September Schedule Initiating our newest Youth Members Sept 11 - Submerged in Gagaball and Indoor Games 3:45 to 4:55 in Wesley Hall August Youth Pics Dem First Youth and First On UMC our way is hosting to UM Army Faith in Action Friday, October 28 - Saturday, October 29 (6pm Friday to 7pm Saturday) On our way to UM Army Dem 6th -12th Graders Welcome Lauren & Chris at their worksite in Dew, TX Adult Volunteers Needed - More Information Coming Soon YOUTH COKE MACHINE I believe our church has had a long and interesting history with this Coke machine. We just had it serviced and it is supposed to be working better now - $1.25 for 20 oz. bottles of water, Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite and Diet Dr. Pepper. Proceeds go to the youth group. 7

8 The purpose of the Women s Ministry here at FUMC is to foster relationships among the women of our church through fellowship events, missional outreach and spiritual growth opportunities. We invite you to join us! Friday, Sept 5:30pm Fuddrucker s Contact Mary Helen Israel at or mh-israel@sbcglobal.net Women s group meets in Wilson Parlor 1st & 3rd Sundays 5:15pm Childcare available PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY September 28th - 11AM at the home of Linda Neumann 132 Lily If you like to knit or crochet, join us to make prayer shawls for folks who are sick, lonely, or just need a reminder of God s love. blneumann@hotmail.com CRAFT -N- CROP Monday, October 10 ASBURY ROOM 10:30AM - 3PM If you like to sew or scrapbook, bring your own project and enjoy fellowship as you work with friends. Contact Amy Haase, amyehaase@gmail.com CIRCLE MEETING at CARRIAGE INN 3rd Monday of each month 9:30AM Do you enjoy an old-fashioned ladies circle meeting? If so then join us. Contact Karen Bowman, KRNbowman@comcast.net MOM S PRAYER GROUP Every Monday (during school year) 9:30am Wilson Parlor All you need to bring is a prayerful heart. PRECIOUS JEWELS FUMC Women s Retreat September 16 & 17 The Cenacle Retreat House 420 N. Kirkwood Houston, TX But now, this is what the LORD says - the one who created you, the one who formed you, Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine For you are precious and honored in my sight, and I love you. $90 per person (includes breakfast & lunch on Saturday) Optional dinner on Friday at 5:30 for an additional $10 Registration forms now available! Contact church office for more information. - Isaiah 43:1,4 8

9 A message from. Labor Day - Opportunities to Share Each September we celebrate Labor Day as a time to recognize and celebrate the economic and social contributions of workers. This month, take a minute to consider the economic and social contributions our church has made to the community. Show your support by volunteering a bit of time for the 100th Habitat for Humanity build between September 8th & 15th. It is being called the "Faith Build" as area churches are providing both funds and volunteers as a witness to Christ. Or perhaps you may be called to set up an endowment to support a new project or area of need that fits your passion. For more information about supporting our church, contact Heartspring Methodist Foundation at ( ) or office@heartspringmethodist.org. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV Finance Committee Update 2016 Communion Offerings Amount Given January Pastor's Discretionary Fund $ 673 February Freeport Port Ministry $ 703 March - UMCOR $ 997 April - UM Army $ 1,227 May - Golden Cross $ 631 June - Prison Ministry $ 604 July - Crystal Crafters $ 624 August - Habitat for Humanity $ 2,857 September - Back Pack Buddies October - Society of St Stephen November - Food Basket December - Christmas Offering 9

10 Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings here at First Church on 9/14/2016. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries, which is a leading cause of stroke abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat, which is closely tied to stroke risk a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis Register for a Wellness Package, which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call or visit: 10

11 FAMILY DANCE NIGHT and POTLUCK DINNER SEPTEMBER 9 6pm to 8pm Wesley Hall MYSTERY DINNER GAME NIGHT Serving & connecting families to Christ through family-oriented activities Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7 Everyone invited to come join the fun and use detective skills to help solve a mystery! Meal will be provided - bring a dessert to share OCTOBER 7 6pm to 8pm Wesley Hall FAMILY POTLUCK SOCIAL NOVEMBER 4 6pm to 8pm Wesley Hall TALENT SHOW DECEMBER 2 6pm to 8pm Wesley Hall 11

12 First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX PERIODICALS # LAKE JACKSON, TX Phone: Fax: Visit us online - Pastor: Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - pastor@ljfumc.org Administrative Pastor - Rev. John Settlemyre - johns@ljfumc.org Children s Director: Lindsay Pulido - children@ljfumc.org Youth Director: Kim Copeland - youth@ljfumc.org Choir Director: Laura Mays Contemporary Music Director: Jordan Goldman Address Service Requested The Messenger is published monthly by the First United Methodist Church, Lake Jackson, TX Periodicals Postage paid at Lake Jackson, TX POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FUMC, 404 Azalea, Lake Jackson, TX First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY! First Church strives to be like Jesus! Praising God! Teaching God s Word! Loving One Another! Strengthening Families! Sharing the Good News! 12