May 2016 Come expectantly seeking Jesus. Follow Him boldly. Go witness intentionally. Tuesday, May 17 Meal at 6:30 pm bring a dish to share Church-wide Luncheon Honoring our Graduates Sunday, May 15 after the 11 am service. The program will be Roy Faubion sharing An Old Radio Broadcaster's Memories. A collage of experiences, all true, some funny and some not so funny. North X Northwest District Camp ALL the day long! Registration for Choir Camp Campers and Counselors is due May 1 Contact JoAn White for details. June 20-24, 2016 Contact Taylor Ory for registration instructions. Camperships available for a large percentage of the cost. Vacation Bible School June 27-30, 2016 Volunteers needed. Don t miss this unique opportunity to touch the lives of nearly a hundred Quitman area children. Contact Michele Dobbs or Christi Emmert for more info.
A note from our pastor Dear Friends, May is a special time of the year. We celebrate Mother s Day and Memorial Day. But it is a time for other celebrations. We celebrate High School Graduation, the Confirmation Class joining the Church, and the Annual Conference. An important time at Annual Conference is when the new ministers are Ordained. Each year I repeat my vows with the new ministers. I encourage you to do the same May 22 th at 9:30 Liberty worship service and 11:00 am at First UMC, Quitman worship service when the Confirmation Classes join the Church. Reaffirm you commitment to Christ and His work in your life. Grace and Peace, Dick White Dear Congregation On behalf of all of the youth who participated in our annual DNOW event March 4-6, I want to say a huge thanks. Many of you prayed, volunteered or donated to ensure that this event would be one that served as a spiritual catalyst for our students; I can assure you that your efforts were not in vain. It is because of investments (both monetary and non-monetary) like this that lives are changed, and to invest in the life of a teenager is to invest the future of our church and our world. I thank you for your support of our youth ministry and hope that you continue to remember the youth and those influencing them in your prayers. Sincerely, Taylor Ory May Ushers 8:30 Service Mike & Tammy Gilmore Annette Wilbourn 11:00 Service Carolyn Manning Melissa Bashioum Wyatt Bashioum Kevan Burroughs Ben Burroughs Gary Thompson Diane Thompson USHER? Ushering at our worship services is an easy way to serve the church, especially when we have plenty of helpers on each team. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Darrell or Debby Slabaugh at 903-383-2392. Intercessory Prayers for: Cary Bargas, Jim Barnett, Bert Blair, Marcia Chewning, Toni Cole, Joan Collins, Dell Cox, Joseph & Ann Crawford, Gary & Margaret DeArmond, Nelda Deer, Emmett Dixon, Arlene Donaldson, Don Edwards, Roy Faubion, Kathleen Forrest, Gus Grider, Dee Hurley, Edna Hurley, Billie Kleebauer, George Rosewall, James Taylor Precious friends, Communion Rail Offerings April Offering $502 for UMCOR One Great Hour of Sharing May Communion Rail Offering to C S Food Pantry Thanks for the prayers, cards, and hugs in memory of my sweet momma. She gave her life in service to God and the Methodist church and she did it with grace and love. I am blessed. Mary Ann Nichols and family Page 2
Weekly @ FUMC Sunday 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 4:30 pm Youth Bible Study (does not meet Mother s Day) Monday 9:00 am n-joy Line Dancing 11:30 am Prayer Group Tuesday 1:30 pm Tuesday Bible Study ends May 10 Wednesday 3:30 pm Notes of Praise Rehearsal 5:15 pm Wednesday Night Live Meal ends May 18 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Live Classes ends May 18 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday 7:00 am - Men s Prayer Breakfast at Tea Room 9:00 am n-joy Line Dancing 5:15 pm Joy Ringers Rehearsal Book Club 2:00 pm, Monday, May 9 In the Life Classroom We Are Called to Rise by Laura McBride @FUMC May @ FUMC 5/1 Sunday 1:30 pm Trustee Meeting 5/1 Sunday 3:30 pm Confirmation Class 5/2 Monday 2:00 pm Quitman Quills Writing Club 5/8 Mother s Day 5/9 Monday 7:30 am Tyler Food Bank 5/9 Monday 2:00 pm Book Club 5/11 Wednesday 10:00 am Wesley House Communion 5/13 Friday 9:00 am Food Bank Senior Box Delivery 5/15 Sunday noon Senior Sunday Celebration 5/17 Tuesday 6:30 pm United Methodist Men 5/18 Wednesday 10:00 am Heritage House Communion 5/20 Friday 11:00 am Savor the Word Bible Study 5/22 Sunday Confirmation 5/26 Thursday QISD Senior Breakfast 5/29-6/1 Texas Annual Conference in Houston 5/30 Monday Memorial Day, Office Closed Final Class on Sunday, May 1, 3:30-5:00 pm 2016 Confirmation Sunday, May 22 National Day of Prayer at Church on the Rock Noon, Thursday May 5, 2016 Weekly @ Liberty Sunday 8:30 am Early Risers Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am Brunch Bunch Sunday School Tuesday 9:30 am Liberty Prayer Circle Thursday Liberty Bells Rehearsal Friday 10:00 am Women s Bible Study @Liberty May @ Liberty 5/5 Thursday 10:00 am Crafty Christians 5/11 Wednesday 6:00 pm Trustee Meeting 5/12 Thursday 6:30 pm Church Council 5/19 Thursday 6:00 pm Fellowship Dinner with Liberty Bells Page 3
Please join us for a church-wide lunch to honor our graduating seniors after the 11 am service on Sunday, May 15. We will enjoy a special presentation and a chance to get to know each student better. You are encouraged to send each senior a note of congratulations directly to their home. River Asmussen 415 Nathan Quitman TX 75783 River has been attending, serving, and leading at FUMC Quitman since he was just a little 5 year old boy. From singing and dancing at every VBS to hammering and sawing at every UM Army, River has been extremely involved in the children's and youth ministries of this church, which has no doubt helped shape him into the young man of God he is today. Allie Medlin 202 Elm St Quitman TX 75783 Allie has attended FUMC since she was very young and has been active in our children's and youth programs. She has participated in youth mission trips, DNow, Pathway to Discipleship Ministry and WNL. Plan for next year: Texas A&M Univ-College Station Julianne Hampton 1048 W State Hwy 154 Quitman, Texas 75783 Julianne spent her youngest years at FUMC as one of Ms. Marilyn's kids. She has been involved in UM Army with trips to New Orleans, Moore, Ok, and Huntsville, TX along with several local mission outreaches. She has also participated at See You at The Pole, DNow and been a youth leader. Trace Otto 398 CR 3170 Quitman TX 75783 Trace has been seen around FUMC since his nursery days with Ms Brenda. He is very active with the youth, UM Army, and other mission work. Plans for next year: Tyler Junior College Jhett Jackson 330 CR 4105 Quitman, TX 75783 Jhett was born and raised here at FUMC Quitman. He has been very active in the children s and youth program assisting with VBS, Trunk or Treat, and various mission trips, as well as attending WNL, Sunday School, and serving as an usher during Sunday Service. Plans for next Year: Either Weatherford College or Tarleton State University Raelyn Peek 920 CR 3234 Quitman TX 75783 Raelyn has been a member of First United Methodist Church all of her life. You may have seen her working in the nursery on Sunday mornings. Plans for next year: The University of Texas at Austin Page 5
2016 FUMC Contacts Back Pack Program Kevan Burroughs 903-850-2919 Bridge/Evangelism Mary Ann Grider 903-967-2846 Caring Ministries Nan Vance 903-878-2502 Children s Programs Christi Emmert 903-243-2917 Church Council Chair Jack Robinson 903-763-5555 Crafty Christians Donna Guvernator 903-763-4314 Cub Scouts Kristie Nichols 903-573-0849 Adult Choir Spencer Emmert 903-243-2917 Endowment Chair Darrell Slabaugh 903-383-2392 Fellowship Chair Annette Simpkins 903-763-4260 Finance Chair Beth Aikman 903-878-2184 Handbells JoAn White 903-763-8309 Church Office office@fumcquitman.org 903-763-4127 Newsletter Mary Wilson 903-763-4127 Missions Chair Gloria Jean Rosewall 903-769-2335 Taste and See and Tuesday PM Bible Study sharronnthomas@yahoo.com 903-765-3137 Trustees Chair Lynn Emmert 903-763-5087 Savor the Word Julia Gary 903-878-2772 Staff Parish Relations Randy Bennett 903-763-5242 United Methodist Men Chauncey Nealy 817-946-5322 Youth Programs Taylor Ory 903-763-4127 Worship Chair Sandy Jackson 903-878-2921 -any others Mary Wilson 903-763-4127 Thank You Thank you for your generous donations at the bake/ craft sale! Your help supports children and adults attending choir camp, FUMC youth attending district camp, and the FUMC youth mission trip. Many of the participants could not go without your support. THANK YOU! JoAn White & Taylor Donations Needed for Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes Item for May: Toothbrushes Items may be dropped off in boxes outside the Church Office or at the entry to JOY Hall. Thank You! Debbie Main 204 CR 1449 Quitman, TX 75783-4372 817-296-2429 The Rye Family Tate, Ashley, Spencer, Jacob, and Abby 1699 CR 4150 Quitman, TX 75783 903-975-5712 And Kim Wilson 11562 CR 3402 903-258-6102 Page 6
LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH : AN OLD CHURCH WITH A STRONG HEART Lines from Liberty..May 2016 Being an imperfect human, I find that my mind is often empty when it comes time to write these Lines and it has happened again. Christmas is long passed, Easter is also gone, though various activities are ongoing but are not stimulating my thoughts. Clearly, the problem is with me because on April 3 we held the Choir Camp Benefit Concert, Bake and Craft sale at the Liberty Hall. The Quitman Rings, The Liberty Bells, The Joy Ringers, supported by the Children s Choir and solo presentations from Becki Wimp and Sophie Asmussen. This was a big deal, well attended and greatly enjoyed. On April 21 we held our monthly fellowship dinner with entertainment by Johnny Magic and special invitations to friends and neighbors outside of the Liberty and First UMC congregations. Good food and good times. And even in these summer days, attendance remains high and we will soon have our Independence Day Celebration upon us. We should WAKE UP! Just following JESUS is a full-time activity, full of joy and daily anticipations! But Prayers are Always in Need.. Freida Stroud is hospitalized. So is Billy Bradshaw. Several others have had. or are about to have, serious surgeries. Some have recently improved but others have declined. We all (probably) have weaknesses in our Faith. Ask GOD for His help in all that we do. Page 7
(L) Liberty UMC 5/1 Lynda Gibson Sarah Roberts Patsy Webber Stella Lundy 5/3 Garrett Peek Michelle Dobbs 5/6 Julia Gary 5/7 Corey Backer George Sinopoli Dr. Mark Young 5/11 Carol Denson Bryan O Neal 5/13 Chip Emmert 5/15 Mike Kostial 5/18 Ray Andrews 5/19 Teresa Fulce May 2016 5/20 Jayna Irwin 5/21 Daisy Bennett 5/24 Michael Beverly Andrew Marcee Barbara Coleman (L) Spencer Capps 5/26 Nelda Dodd Addison Marcee 5/27 Elaine Asmussen George Rosewall Clay O Neal Ricky Cameron Adriana Smith (L) 5/29 Melanie Poppenhusen Don Heinert 5/30 Joyce Duke (L) Stephanie Smith (L) 5/31 Anna Todd First United Methodist Church 406 E. Lane Street 903-763-4127 Early Worship 8:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Youth 4:30 6:00 pm Liberty United Methodist Church 2581 E. Hwy 154 903.967-2510 Sunday School 8:30 am Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am HAVE YOU MOVED OR HAVE A NEW PHONE NO? If so, please contact Mary Wilson in the church office so she can update the records. Call her at 903-763-4127. First United Methodist Church P O Box 1643 Quitman, TX 75783 Non-Profit Org. US Postage Paid Permit No. 14 Quitman, TX Transforming God s Children Into Disciples