FAMILY FEUD. series is called Family Feuds of the Bible. Do any of these stories speak to you?

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1 First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX Volume 48, Issue 6 June 13, 2018 FAMILY FEUD Have you ever seen the TV game show Family Feud? I imagine that you ve run across it somewhere along the way. The program had its debut in 1976, and has been shown off and on for the last 42 years! It s a fun game show, but you know why I think folks are attracted to it? Because of the name. We all know what it s like to find ourselves right smack dab in the middle of a family feud whether it s over where to eat dinner or who inherits grandma s favorite quilt. series is called Family Feuds of the Bible. Do any of these stories speak to you? June 3 -- Cain and Abel: It All Started Here June Abraham and Lot: The Geographical Solution June The Prodigal Brothers June Sarah and Hagar: My Kid is Better Than Your Kid! July 1 -- Saul and Jonathan: The Man Who Would Not Be King July 8 -- Jacob and Esau: All I Need or Want July Joseph and His Brothers: God Meant It For Good Join us as we explore Family Feuds of the Bible! God Bless, Dr. Lynne Settlemyre Pastor Inside this issue: June Birthdays 2 Habitat for Humanity News 2 Sympathies & Memorials 3 Children s Ministry News 4,5 Youth Ministry News 6,7 Finance Committee Report 8 Society of St. Stephen News Perry Scholarship News 9 Women s Ministry News 10 Library Trivia 10 Special Points of Interest 75th Anniversary Planning Committee Information - pg. 3 9 If you ve ever found yourself in conflict with anyone, but especially a family member, you ll want to come to worship this summer. Our sermon July Mary and Martha: Make Her Help! July Jesus Mother and Brothers: It s All In The Family Are You Smarter Than The Average Methodist ( Dad s Edition ) Quiz - pg. 11

2 P a g e 2 T h e M E S S E N G E R Jackson DeAtley 2 Darryl Cragar 3 Barbara Franklin 4 Pat Gauntt 5 Matlin Sain 5 Jeri Masterson 6 Brenda Reixach 7 Evan Bissett 7 Destiny Basurto 8 Mark Corwin 10 Sarah Grace Hankinson 11 Janice Day 11 McCall Sain 11 Eulalie Carter 12 Richard Coogle 14 Thresa Stallings 15 Hailey Edinger 15 Natalie Anderson 15 Theresa Cravey 15 Robyn Cooper 16 Chandler Faickney 17 Linda Cragar 17 Jake Abel 18 J.C. Joy 19 Alisha Cannan 19 Allison Orr 19 Valerie Martinez 22 Wynama Wheeler 22 Mary Lou Janecek 22 Susan Pope 23 Daniel Easter 23 Kim Bowers 24 Dan Colosimo 24 Ty Lambert 24 Misun Jang 25 Dave Copeland 27 Michelle Carr 27 Dillon Martinez 29 If you have a birthday this month and do not see your name listed, please call the church office so we can update your record. The Habitat for Humanity volunteers have been very busy lately, with new builds in both Angleton and Freeport. A group of them are pictured here standing in front of their latest build, House #107, in Angleton. (House #104 is also visible in the background to the left where red vehicle is in driveway). This is the 3 rd house built this year and the 107 th Habitat house built in our local area since You may recognize some of these hardworking volunteers who are also members of our active church family: (left to right) Mark Frels, Don Dyer, Jill Dyer, Margaret Bachman, Vicki, Tip Masterson, Megan Harper (prospective homeowner), Tom Crawford and Ron Bachman. A note of thanks received on May 14th: Dear Everyone, Thank you so so much for receiving us in the past two years. We ll move to Pennsylvania in the middle of next week. We have so many fond memories of LJFUMC because of you!!! Thank you! Jane Zhang & Mark Liu

3 V o l u m e 4 8, I s s u e 6 P a g e 3 Sympathies Carolyn Pruett, passed away on May 11 th. Condolences may be sent to her husband, Tom Pruett, PO Box 293, Lake Jackson, TX Also, Dora s sister, Gloria, passed away on May 6 th. Condolences may be sent to Dora Riojas, 317 Shady Lane, Clute, TX Joe Willie Kees passed away on May 2 nd. Condolences may be sent to his wife, Clydene Kees, 106 Mimosa St., Lake Jackson, TX Prayer and Praise Notes: To request prayer through our Intercessory Prayer Team, complete the Prayer Request form on ConnectCard in your Sunday bulletin or contact the church office at or ljfumc@ljfumc.org. John Long passed away on May 19 th. Condolences may be sent to his sister, Barbara Faseler, 113 Waterlily St., Lake Jackson, TX Lupe Rios passed away on May 14 th. Condolences may be sent to her son & daughter-in-law, David & Terry Rios, 242 Caladium St., Lake Jackson, TX Sylvia Holloway passed away on May 20th. Condolences may be sent to her sister, Patty Hazelrigg, 55 English Oak Ct., Lake Jackson, TX Psalm 103:13 As you can see, there are many in our church family who are grieving the loss of loved ones at this time. Please keep each one of these families in your thoughts and prayers. Memorials Donation received in memory of: Given by: Barbara Davis James & Susan Everitt Congratulations! to David & Terry Rios on the birth of their new little granddaughter. Lily Renee Rios was born on Thursday, May 17 th. The proud parents are Craig & Kristen Rios. Brazos Mall 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. It s not too late to join in on the planning for this upcoming event. The next meeting will be Monday, July 9th in the Asbury Room at 7PM.

4 P a g e 4 T h e M E S S E N G E R We made it! The preschoolers Preschool Bible Another school year will be studying one Verse: Coming Up June 17th Happy Father s Day! July 14th VBS Decorating Day July 16-19th VBS! July 20th VBS Clean-Up August 10th 7pm - 9pm Family First Pool Party Lake Jackson outdoor pool August 26th Promotion Sunday in the books and summer fun ahead of us! This summer our elementary classes will be taking a break from our usual curriculum and spend some time learning the order of the books of the Bible with Minute to Win It games! We will be using fun games, rhymes, and music to help even our kindergarteners and first graders learn some of the names of the books of the Bible. We will look at the overarching themes in each book and apply that to each lesson. of my favorite Bible heroes, Moses! They will start at the beginning when baby Moses was floated down the Nile River to escape the jealous Egyptian Pharaoh. Using a pretend fire, preschoolers will experience the burning bush and learn about the 10 Commandments. With dramatic play, they will also learn how Moses was able to free the Israelites from Egypt and escape by parting the Red Sea. And God said to Moses, I Am who I Am. (Exodus 3:14) ************** Elementary Bible Verse: Every part of scripture is Godbreathed and useful in one way or another - showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God s way. (2 Timothy 3:16) ************** Thank you for your continued support of Children and Family Ministries. Much Love, Isn t it awesome Lindsay Pulido to see our little ones discover the true power of God?

5 V o l u m e 4 8, I s s u e 6 P a g e 5 Looking Back Family First s Cuatro de Mayo cookout was a blast! Our church family getting together for food and fellowship is what it is all about. We have some excellent cooks in our church. Thank you to everyone who brought a dish! Thank you to Misty Hankinson for coming to rescue Mike and I when we were locked out of the church while trying to set up (yes, I am to blame for that one). We are always guaranteed at least one good story when our FUMC family is together. We hope to see you at our next event! Mrs. Laura Mays is such a blessing to our church. She spent extra time every Sunday to prepare our sweet kiddos to sing on Mother s Day. They did a fantastic job!

6 P a g e 6 T h e M E S S E N G E R GRADUATION SUNDAY June & July Sunday Night YOUTH SCHEDULE 7th-12th Graders June 17th NO SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH Happy Father s Day Congratulations to our 2018 First UMC Graduates: Lauren Aycock, DC Cameron, Seung Jang, Dillon Martinez, Becca Moore and Bryson Wintjen. They were honored on May 6th at our church and youth group. The moments that we ve had with these young men and women are priceless. The lasting impression they ve made on me and so many others in our church and community is something that should make them proud. In His Service, Kim June 24th 2nd Annual Iron Chef Competition 5-7pm July 1st THE BIG REVEAL of our Youth Group Surprise 5-7pm July 8th Slip and Slide Kickball 5-7pm July 15th Team Games 5-7pm MISSIONS & MORE Activities this Summer June 20 (Wednesday) - 1:30 to 3:30 - Crystal Crafters June 21 (Thursday) - 8am Tree work at the church June 27 (Wednesday) - 1:30 to 3:30 - VBS prep work On Wednesday, July 11th, any student that has attended at least one Missions & More event (June 20, June 21, or June 27), will be invited to celebrate with us for an afternoon of Putt-Putt and other games.

7 V o l u m e 4 8, I s s u e 6 P a g e 7 UM Army in Port Neches, TX June 3-9 As this newsletter is going to print, 15 students and 6 adults are headed to Port Neches, TX for UM Army. This is the 40th year of the UM Army organization. Our youth group and church are proud to be part of such a long history of mission and ministry. Look for pictures on our website and in the next newsletter. Find us on: at First Youth Lake Jackson and at firstyouthlj The students and leaders attending UM Army are shown here just before setting out on their journey on Sunday, June 3 rd. Pictured left to right: (standing) Dillon Martinez, Amy Lee, Misun Jang, Courtney Danford, Terry Rester, Drew Cameron, Luke Abel, Seung Jang, Caleb Edinger, Michael Lee, Mike Abel, Jared Pearson, Kim Lee, Becca Moore; (kneeling) Kimberly Bowers, Vannysa Vega, Noah Hankinson, Bryson Wintjen, Kim Copeland, Kaden Baldridge, Natalie Anderson. We are now offering a class for new high school graduates, college students and young adults on Sunday morning at 10am in Room 39 (between the kitchen and the youth center). Friend are welcome. There will always be coffee and sometimes food. Topics to be discussed include Bible verses, dealing with college, time management, world issues and culture, being homesick, friend issues, and keeping faith as the most important part of your life. For students that will be in 6th grade next year, mark your calendar for Sunday, December 2nd. This will be Confirmation Sunday during the 9am service. Confirmation classes will be on Sunday mornings at 10am once the new school year begins. We will have a Faith in Action camp and other activities for our confirmands in the fall. More information is coming soon.

8 P a g e 8 T h e M E S S E N G E R 2018 Communion Offerings Amount Given January Pastor's Discretionary Fund February Freeport Port Ministry March - UMCOR April - Easter Offering May - Golden Cross June - Prison Ministry $ 1,453 $ 688 $ 2,132 $ 10,824 $ 633 $ 547 Stewardship Report as of 5/31/2018 Budget needs weekly... $ 13,372 Budget needs to date... $ 289,708 Budget receipts to date... $ 278,009 Insurance Policies: Hidden Treasure? Most of us do not realize the financial potential of insurance policies. If you have a policy that was bought for a purpose that no longer exists - perhaps to protect a business investment that has matured or benefit someone who has since passed away - it can be a very effective gift to the church endowment. It's also possible to buy a policy on your own life, give it to the church, take a tax deduction for the premiums, and in five or six years have it paid off. Thus, for an investment of a few thousand dollars, you might leave the church $50,000. For more information, contact Heartspring Methodist Foundation , or office@heartspringmethodist.org. Do you have news you would like to share in our monthly newsletter? Contact the church office at ljfumc@ljfumc.org or

9 V o l u m e 4 8, I s s u e 6 Society of St. Stephen Even though there are more opportunities for employment in the Brazosport area, there continue to be emergency situations in which our help is needed. Rent continues to be very high, and many are not able to save for unexpected situations. Last week Society received a call from a client requesting immediate assistance. The lady had been abused in a domestic situation and her job did not pay enough to support her rent. She was evicted and moved, with her two sons, to a motel until she could find other living arrangements. Once she found another place to live, we were able to help with her first month s rent. We also networked P a g e 9 with The Food Basket to provide her with some food. We will continue to work with this client to help try to create a stable situation for her and her sons. The Society of St. Stephen is a group of people from the First United Methodist Church, Chapelwood United Methodist Church, and Christ Lutheran Church who are committed to providing emergency or temporary assistance to local people in need Scholarship Presentation May 6 th was such a blessed day for our congregation and our graduates. Our church presented the first ever Vergel and Anita Perry scholarships. Even better was that Vergel and Anita s daughter, Patricia Hatinger, was there to present the scholarships. Recipients were (pictured below left to right) Becca Moore (plans to attend Brazosport College with intent to transfer to Sam Houston State University), Lauren Aycock (plans to attend Texas A&M University), Bryson Wintjen (plans to attend Brazosport College with intent to transfer to Sam Houston State University) and Seung Jang (plans to attend Baylor University). These four students were selected because of their active roles in our youth group and church, and they will each receive $500 from the Perry Endowment fund to be used for tuition or fees. We are so grateful to the Perry family for leaving such an important and lasting legacy for our youth and our church. The flower committee is in need of small vases for their ministry! Following most Sunday worship services, the flower committee takes the altar flowers and divides them into smaller arrangements, which are then delivered to people who are in the hospital, are homebound, in a nursing home, or others who may need just a little extra TLC to brighten their day. If you have any vases to donate, please bring them by the church office. For more information on the flower committee here at FUMC, or if you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Ethel Tracy or the church office.

10 P a g e 10 T h e M E S S E N G E R LADIES COVENANT GROUP **June 24th** 5:15pm in Wilson Parlor Childcare available MOMS in PRAYER GROUP 9:30am Wilson Parlor Meets every Monday morning (during school year) PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY 3 rd Wednesday of each month 11am Contact Linda Neumann blneumann@hotmail.com WOMEN S MINISTRY DINNER June 24th 5:00pm Asbury Room GIRLS NIGHT OUT Friday, July 13 th 5:30pm Location TBD Contact Mary Helen Israel, or maryhisrael@gmail.com Did you know the answer to last month s library trivia question? Who formed the first public lending library in America? 1. Benjamin Franklin 2. George Washington 3. Thomas Jefferson 4. John Adams answer: Benjamin Franklin - he is probably best known in the library community for founding the Library Company of Philadelphia in It was America's first lending library and can lay claim to being the predecessor of the free public library. Here s this month s trivia question: (watch for the correct answer in next month s newsletter) This librarian worked at the Library of Congress before becoming one of the most influential people in the US in the 1950s and 60s. Who was he? 1. John Kennedy 2. Lyndon B. Johnson 3. J. Edgar Hoover 4. Martin Luther King

11 V o l u m e 4 8, I s s u e 6 P a g e 11 A r e You Smarter Than The Average M e thodist? (Dad s Edition) 1. Joseph, Jesus earthly father, has no recorded words in Scripture. True False 2. A pastor in the Church of England, what was the name of John Wesley s father? Charles Samuel Edward William 3. Which dad was the longest serving bishop in the United Methodist Church? Bishop Escrivao A. Zunguze Bishop Elias Galvan Bishop Emilio de Carvalho 4. When were the first United Methodist father and daughter ordained together? The first Father s Day church service was held at a Methodist Church. True False 6. What Methodist daughter first proposed an official day to honor fathers? Ann Jarvis Sonora Smart Dodd Frances Willard 7. Which of the following is true of the Father of the United States, George Washington? He is recognized as the Father of the American Foxhound He owned more than 30 dogs His dogs included three named Tipsy, Drunkard, and Tipler All of the above 8. What is the oldest Methodist structure in Pennsylvania, named after one of the church s founding fathers? Asbury United Methodist Church Boehm s Chapel Hamorton United Methodist Church Barratt s Chapel 9. Who is remembered as the Father of Methodist Missions? Thomas Coke Francis Asbury Charles Wesley Richard Whatcoat 10. Which U.S. president signed the law making Father s Day a federal holiday? Calvin Coolidge Dwight D. Eisenhower Lyndon Johnson Richard Nixon This quiz was produced by United Methodist Communications. Special thanks to the General Commission on Archives and History. Answers: 1. True - Joseph plays a vital role in Jesus life and the four Gospels, yet none of his words are recorded in the Bible. 2. Samuel - Samuel Wesley was clergy of the Church of England, a noteable poet, and father to John Wesley who founded Methodism. 3. Bishop Emilio de Carvalho - he was an active Bishop in his native country of Angola from 1972 to On June 1, 2016, the Rev. Alan Nagel was ordained at the same time as his daughter, the Rev. Tiffany Nagel Monroe. 5. True - The first Father s Day church service was held at Central United Methodist Church in West Virginia. 6. Sonora Smart Dodd - She celebrated her widowed father who raised her and her five siblings on his birthday in June All of the above - George Washington was recognized by the American Kennel Club for his continuous work with dogs. 8. Boehm s Chapel - The chapel is named after Martin Boehm who became a leader of the United Brethren of Christ, a predecessor of the United Methodist Church. 9. Thomas Coke - He was president of the Methodist Church in Ireland and first bishop of The Methodist Episcopal Church in America. 10. Richard Nixon - Although many presidents had a hand in creating Father s Day, President Nixon signed it into law.

12 First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX Phone: PERIODICALS # LAKE JACKSON, TX Sunday Worship Service Times: 8am - Classic - Chapel 9am - Contemporary - Sanctuary 11am - Traditional - Sanctuary 10am Sunday School - all ages! We re on the web! ljfumc.org 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 404 Azalea St., Lake Jackson, TX NEXT NEWSLETTER WILL BE PUBLISHED: July 11 th Our Staff DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING ARTICLES: Monday, July 2 nd by Noon 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 Ministry Assistant: Vannysa Vega Choir Director: Laura Mays Contemporary Music Director: Jordan Goldman Church Secretary: Kelly Colosimo ljfumc@ljfumc.org Membership & Finance Secretary: Patti Polasek membersecretary@ljfumc.org Custodians: Dora Riojas Santiago Cavazos