The Messenger. Lynne TWELVE SYMPTOMS. Twelve Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening. God Bless,

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1 First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX February 4, 2015 Volume 45, Issue 2 The Messenger TWELVE SYMPTOMS In one of my former churches we had a 12 step recovery program for teenagers that met after school every day to help support the kids in their sobriety. After she had been in the program for a while, one of the students wrote Twelve Symptoms of a Spiritual Awakening. I want to share it with you, because I m hoping that as you are involved in our Companions in Christ small groups or in other ministries of the church, you are seeing these symptoms in your own life. Enjoy! Twelve Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening 1. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen. 2. Frequent attacks of smiling. 3. Feelings of being connected with others and nature. 4. Overwhelming episodes of appreciation. 5. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fear based on past experience. 6. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment. 7. A loss of ability to worry. 8. A loss of interest in conflict. 9. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others. 10. A loss of interest in judging others. 11. A loss of interest in judging self. 12. Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return. God Bless, Lynne Inside this issue Finance Committee Update..2 February Birthdays Leadership Team... 3 Women s Ministry... 4 Memorials... 4 Handbell Choir Info.. 4 Membership Directory Info...5 Member Care Team Report.5 Submerge Events...6 Children s Ministry Events... 6 Message for Children... 7 Guide Book Directory Info... 8 Don t Miss It! SLP job opportunity (see page 2) What to do with your Food King receipts (see page 4) Last chance to signup for membership directory pictures (see page 5) You Rock Valentine Party for Children & Joy Ministry (see page 6)

2 Finance Committee Update - For the first time in many years, income exceeded expenses for the year 2014! We recognize that God is doing wonderful things in our church and, for this, we are very grateful! Thank you to our church leadership and staff, and thank you all for your generosity, which enabled our financial condition to improve tremendously. Because of your faithfulness and, as a result of the commitments you ve made for providing support this new year, we have successfully established a balanced budget for Your prayerful support is vital and appreciated as we seek ways to continue making a difference for Christ in the Lake Jackson community. Blessings to you all! Tom Crawford Finance Chairman School For Little People The School for Little People is currently looking for substitutes and teachers for our pre-school program. Teaching certificate or teaching experience preferred but not required. If interested, please bring resume to the SLP office between 9:15am and 2pm Monday thru Friday. in february FEBRUARY 1: Jean Clements FEBRUARY 2: Linda Martinez FEBRUARY 4: Tina Moore Kelly Colosimo FEBRUARY 5: Caleb Edinger Gavin Lambert Patty Pierson FEBRUARY 6: Staci Stallings FEBRUARY 9: Woody Diehl FEBRUARY 13: Daniel Poundstone FEBRUARY 14: Joel Reyna Piper Marie Cravey Misty Hankinson FEBRUARY 16: Randall Day FEBRUARY 17: Betty McClure FEBRUARY 18: Mathew Wilsey FEBRUARY 19: Logn Atkins Christi Cameron Taylor Pelton Karen Bowman Andrew Cameron FEBRUARY 20: Billie Bryant Aaron Zimmerman John Stallings FEBRUARY 21: John Colosimo FEBRUARY 22: Jim Phillips Gerald Andrews Jim Cooper FEBRUARY 23: Fred Martinez FEBRUARY 24: Ryan Hemphill Jo Conway Nikki Cannon FEBRUARY 25: Emma DeAtley Betty Miller FEBRUARY 26: Kaden Hollen FEBRUARY 27: Bert Smith FEBRUARY 28: Bruce Neumann Mary Helen Israel 2

3 2015 FUMC LEADERSHIP TEAM Administrative Board Don Cameron - Chair Jay Gibson Dr. Lynne Settlemyre Rev. John Settlemyre Andy Wheeler Jerry Higgins Alan Edwards Sandra Boston Boyd Schiller Debbie Wintjen Paul Moses Chloe Taylor Jim Gauntt Tina Moore Darrell Copenhaver Kevin Anderson Trena Moses Mary Helen Israel Dave Copeland Bobbie Nell Higgins Kathleen Lindsey Mike Pelton Mike Hampy Don Petersen Teri Corwin Kenneth Barr Ron Bachman Theresa Cravey Fran Leatherwood have not sought the high place, but who have been drafted into service because of their ability and willingness to serve. know where they are going, why they are going, and how to get there. Curly Leshikar Kelly Colosimo JoAnn Collier Bob Patton Ronnie Tribble Deana Wheeler Lay Leadership Team Jim Snyder Dorothy Morris Roberta Hemphill Board of Trustees Wayne Freeman Barbara Faseler Mike Walz Josie Overman Mike Hankinson Kim Schiller Jim Snyder Wayne Harrison - Chair Janet Steffler know no discouragement, who present no alibis. know how to lead without being dictatorial; true leaders are humble. seek the best for those they serve. Bob Doerr Tommy Kerr Sharron Shockley - Chair Barbara Tribble - Chair Andy Wheeler Delia Hoskins Sandy Reinhart Karen Bowman Alan Edwards Jerry Higgins Staff Parish Relations Committee Andy Wheeler Aaron Zimmerman Kye Han Lee Ministries Coordination Team Kim Cannon Tiffany DeAtley Debbie Wintjen Suzanne Sargent Kelly Colosimo Wayne Harrison Tom Crawford School for Little People Board of Directors Serena Andrews Roberta Hemphill Carol Escuriex Sharron Shockley Aaron Zimmerman Sharon Zimmerman Jim Hemphill Kim Bowers Kathleen Lindsey Debbie Kerr Sue Scott Finance Team lead for the good of the most concerned, and not for the personal gratification of their own ideas. develop leaders while leading. march with the group, interpret correctly the signs of the pathways that lead to success. have their heads in the clouds but their feet on the ground. consider leadership an opportunity for service. Author unknown Tom Crawford - Chair Dr. Lynne Settlemyre Rev. John Settlemyre Jerry Higgins Don Cameron Sharron Shockley Wayne Harrison Jim Hemphill Andy Wheeler Patti Polasek Kelly Colosimo Joe Morris Sandy Reinhart Kristina Johnston James King Jim Hemphill Gerald Andrews Ranelle Hampy Robert Orr Margaret Bachman 3

4 Do you shop at Food King in Lake Jackson? Every Monday (during school year) 9:00am Wilson Parlor All you need to bring is a prayerful heart. Friday, February 27 Wurst Haus 5:30pm For more information and/or reservations time, call Mary Helen or mh-israel@sbcglobal.net Did you know that Food King supports the Society of St. Stephen by providing cash back on store purchases? Please save your Food King receipts and turn them in to the church office. Doing so will provide much needed assistance to people in need who are living in the Brazosport community. Thank you for your support! Given by: M E M O R I A L S Donations have been received in memory of: Given by: PAT JOHNSON CUMMINGS Helen D. Hawkins MARGURITE VERRETT Bob & Wilda Patton Andy & Deana Wheeler John & Phyllis Motes Wesleyan Seniors Sunday School Class The Bells Are Ringing Again... Colossians 3:17 ESV And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Fear not...as the Bible says in many passages! As we revive the handbell program at FUMC, YOU are needed! Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 in the Handbell Room, located upstairs above the Choir Room. Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary! We have plenty of bells! For more information, contact Ruth Seiwell at or by at ruthseiwell@sbcglobal.net. 4

5 Join us as we CONNECT our families! Growth involves making a Connection - Connecting individuals Connecting families Connecting each other Please be a part of our new directory - we need YOU to make our family album complete! We ve chosen to partner with Lifetouch for professional photography that will connect our members and tell our story. NOTE: The last opportunity for portraits is Wednesday, Feb 11. If you ve not already done so, please schedule your appointment now as times are limited. We have a link on our website for easy scheduling or you can call the church office to set up your appointment time. Each family will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and a directory just for participating. Prayer is the instrument and means that God has chosen to communicate and direct His will in our lives. Did you know? During 2014, our Member Care ministry team: Delivered 175 bouquets of flowers to 117 families and 38 poinsettias to 38 members who are shut-in or reside in a local nursing home. Sent 245 birthday cards to FUMC members celebrating age 70+ birthdays. Mailed prayer cards Mailed get-well, sympathy, and thinking of you cards to 280 people/families. Sent out 3-4 prayer chain messages each week which included 8 to 10 people, touching the lives of nearly 2,000 people. 1 Peter 4:10 - As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 5

6 Come and join the fun and fellowship again this year! Upcoming Events: March pm Asbury Room Rock-n-Roll Easter Party For both Children s & Joy Ministries Games - Crafts - Snacks - Devotional - EASTER EGG HUNT March 29-9 & 11am Palm Sunday Our children will be waving palm branches during the morning worship services. June Lakeview District Choir Clinic Come learn about music with all your friends from our church district. June Vacation Bible School: Hometown Nazareth Come find out about how Jesus grew up! July 6-10 Lakeview District Summer Camp Come have fun with others from our church district. Fun - Games - Swimming - Bible Study - Singing Submerged in Hearts Friday Feb 13 5:45-8pm Meet in Wesley Hall We will be volunteering to help at the children s Valentine party at church. Submerged in Games Feb 22 3:45-4:55pm Meet at Mrs. Kim Copeland s house, 114 Lily for Foosball and other games Submerged to Spring into Service Feb 22 3:45-4:55pm Submerged in Easter Saturday Mar 28 1:45-4pm We will be volunteering to help at the Rock-n-Roll event at church. Submerged in Glitter Apr 12 3:45-4:55pm Submerged in the Theater Apr 26 3:45-4:55pm Submerged in Summer Fun May 17 3:45-4:55pm More details about these events will be sent out to all 5th and 6th grade families via . To get on the distribution list, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Copeland at copeland.kim@att.net or Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 February pm You Rock Valentine Party Asbury Room For preschool thru 4th Grade, as well as our Joy Ministry friends. Games - Crafts - Pizza - Dancing - Fun!!! Volunteers needed to help with the fun. Call Kimberly Bowers if interested in attending and/or volunteering. 6

7 Kool Acts of Kindness Every now and then you hear about people doing kind deeds. *A young person helping the elderly *An anonymous person paying for someone's meal * A friend helping another friend But the big news is that Jesus demonstrated kindness all the time. He showed kindness to all people: children, beggars, the sick, and the outcast. So this month, let's explore what the Bible says about kindness. Luke 6:31 - Do to others as you want them to do to you. My parents always taught me to be kind to everyone. A great reminder of what Jesus said about kindness is in the Bible. Week 1 - Mark 10:13-16 Jesus and the children Bottom Line - There's always time to be kind. Week 2 - Ruth 1/2 Naomi/Ruth Bottom Line - Be kind to your family and friends. Week 3 - Matthew 25:35-40 Jesus and the least of these Bottom Line - Be kind to people who are overlooked. Week 4 - Acts 9:26-30 Saul and Barnabas Bottom Line - Be kind to people who aren't kind to you. Kindness is important in our world and when we show it to others, we are showing others the heart of Jesus. So as we celebrate Valentine's day this month, let's think of ways that we can show kindness to our kool friends, family, and even people we don't know. Praising God Always, Kimberly Bowers Children's Ministry Director Children s Choirs - It s Not Too Late to Join! SWEET VOICE SINGERS Wednesday afternoons 3:30pm - 4:15pm Asbury Room Grades 3rd thru 6th SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGERS Sunday mornings 10:00am - 10:20am Chapel Grades K thru 3rd 7

8 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: Kimberly Bowers - children@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 FUMC, 404 Azalea, Lake Jackson, TX First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX First Church strives to be like Jesus! GUIDE BOOK DIRECTORY Advertising Opportunity We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book & Directory for the church. This book will contain everything pertinent to our church: the various ministries, organizations, committees, activities, functions and events plus a complete directory of all members. This book is being provided and direct-mailed to each family at no cost to our church, and it is again being subsidized by local businesses that advertise. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the church office. Praising God! Teaching God s Word! Loving One Another! Strengthening Families! Sharing the Good News! ========================================== ***UPDATE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION*** If you have not already informed the Church Office about changes to your record, please let us know so that the information in the Guide Book & Directory is correct.