First United Methodist Church of Johnson City Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors First United Methodist Church 105 North LBJ Drive PO Box 207 Johnson City, TX 78636 830-868-7414 Website: www.fumcjctx.org Angela Bacon secretary @fumcjctx.org * Carrie Anders Youth Coordinator youth@fumcjctx.org * Ronnie Birck Education Director Education @fumcjctx.org * Cindy Leonard Wesley Nurse Mo-Thu 7-12 & 1-6 512-771-8783 CLeonard@mhm.org ************************* Pastor Lee Romero pastor@ fumcjctx.org Cell: 361-205-5421 ************************** Worship Services 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service 10:50 a.m. Traditional Service Sunday Christian Education Classes 9:40-10:30 a.m. Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God John Wesley Kids Lunch Club JUNE 2017 Teams are recruited, food is bought, now all we need are hungry children to join the Kids Lunch Club and eat nutritious meals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in June and July, starting Monday, the 5th. Our own volunteers are joined by more from the Johnson City Woman s Civic Club, First Baptist Church, Community Church of the Hills, and First Christian Church plus individual volunteers. We could use one or two more volunteers for some support jobs, so it s not too late to help. Menus start with Frito pie on the first day and run to soft tacos on the last day, and in between are such kid-favorites as spaghetti, pizza, sloppy joes and chicken nuggets. And lemonade. And ice cream. And yes, we do seconds, as long as the food holds out. Along with feeding the bodies, we feed their minds, too, through a donated library where children can choose books that interest them. If they bring em back, we ll cycle them around again; if they love the book and want to keep it, that s OK, too. We started the program to feed low-income children who depend on the school lunch program for meals, but who lose those meals in the summer, when school s out. As we went along, though, we found that including other children was a real benefit, because it takes away the feeling some kids have that this is a charity program. A mix of children helps lift that stigma. The Play on Wednesday kids will eat with us one day, and the VBS gang will be invited to stay for lunch the day we share the Activity Building. Any others who wander in will be welcome, too, on those or any other days. Besides, it ll earn them an invitation to the free pool party at the end of the summer.
As members of this congregation, we pledge to faithfully participate in its ministries by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service and our witness. Our Prayers...Lord Hear our prayers: for those who are ill, grieving, or facing difficult times; for those persons in nursing homes, assisted living and homebound; for our military and civilian men and women serving in harm s way and their families; for our leaders, and children everywhere. Our Presence 1st Service Our Gifts 2nd Service SS 104 109 74 Mat 14th May 21st 74 91 68 78 55 66 May 28th 59 71 46 May 7th Year to date as of May 27, 2017 Budget Requirements $123,375 Tithes Received $137,047 Harriet Wheatley Scholarship Congratulations to Taylor Buck, Kyle Porter, Payton Scott, Drew Taylor, and Quaid Thompson. They are the 2017 recipients of the Harriet Wheatley Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 1974, through the generosity of Mrs. Harriet Wheatley, to help young people who exhibit Christian leadership qualities to further their education. Taylor plans to attend Texas A&M University College Station, Kyle plans to attend Blinn College; and Payton plans to attend The University of the Southwest. Drew plans to attend Texas A&M University Galveston, and Quaid plans to attend TSTC Waco. Our blessings go with each of them. Treats for Troops We have an address to send our Treats for Troops boxes to: SSG Julie Wallace Myles Task Force Leopard/PAT OB Fenty APO, AE 09497-9997 Boxes in the mail by Flag Day, June 14, should be in the hands of Task Force Leopard in time for the 4th of July, as reminders that while we re enjoying the fireworks and cookouts here at home, we haven t forgotten the folks working away from home who make our freedom possible. Just a little thanks for the sacrifice they make for us. We have a list of suggested box contents you can choose from, or come up with your own ideas (we can t think of everything). You can fill your own box or contribute to the boxes our church children will fill. Contributions of items or cash will be welcome.
Treats for Troops This is our program to send "goodie boxes" to troops from Ft Hood who are stationed abroad as a reminder that their sacrifice is remembered and appreciated by the folks back home whose freedom they are protecting. We will mail the boxes on in June, to arrive in time for them to enjoy 4th of July. The post office will provide free boxes in three sizes, each of which mails for a flat rate ($6.80, 13.45, or 18.75), no matter what it weighs. They also provide mailing labels and customs forms (which are required by the host country). Then you fill the box with what you think would be useful, appreciated, and a reminder of home. And mail 'em. (We don't have the budget for mailing.) Or you can pick up a bag or box of something and we'll consolidate it with others, or just leave a check and we'll do the shopping. What to put in? This list is unofficial and no doubt incomplete, but it can start you thinking. If you come up with other ideas, please let us know and we'll pass them around to other folks. Food items Not fruit/grain/granola bars, dry drink mixes, or pop tarts) Non-meltable candies Chewing gum Baked goods, especially cookies (include a slice of white bread to keep items fresh) Cans/jars of Peanut butter Jellies and jams Cheese Meat Preserved meats (Slim Jims, jerky, sausage etc) Single-serving bagged chips, crackers, cookies (protect against crushing) Trail mix, seeds, chex-mix, nuts, pretzels Drink mixes (cocoa, energy drinks, lemonade, tea, flavors) Coffee (Maxwell House available free; others appreciated) Ramen noodles Dips Microwave items (popcorn, etc) Fruit -- juice, canned, dried Condiments (mustard, ketchup, seasonings, salsa) Can opener Personal items (No aerosol cans, toothbrushes) Toothpaste, dental floss Eye drops Lip balm moleskin Soap (especially fancy soaps, body wash) Deodorant/antiperspirant (not stick) Baby powder Foot powder Hair-care products (shampoos, gel, conditioner) Q-tips, cotton balls Personal wipes Razors and blades (not disposables) Shaving cream/gel in tubes Feminine hygiene products Skin care products (moisturizer, lotions) Sunscreen Topicals (Ben-Gay, etc) Toilet paper Mouthwash Anti-acids Band-Aids Hair brush, comb Neosporin Miscellaneous items Paperback books (used are fine) Magazines Bibles and devotional materials Playing cards Febreeze Deodorizers Sanitizing wipes Writing materials Movie DVDs (especially comedy or action) Music CDs (especially pop-rock or country) Toys (frisbees, balls, hacky-sacks, stuffed) Seasonal decorations Cards, letters, pictures White or green socks Electronic games Thumb drives Puzzle books AA and D batteries Stickers Sports team items (pro, college, JC Eagles!) Small LED flashlight Squirt gun Zip-lock bags Sewing kit Pictures and notes from the box-packers
Thoughts from the Center Office The Annual Conference of the Rio Texas Conference is fast approaching. Annual Conference is June 7-10, this year. We will be gathering in Corpus Christi at the American Bank Center, as has been our tradition for quite some time. You will be represented by James Sultemeier (Lay Delegate) and myself (Clergy Delegate). Annual Conference is always a good time to catch up with old friends and acquaintances. It is a time of gathering, worshipping, business and teaching. Over the years we see it change in format and function as we change Bishops. Bishop Schnase focuses on mission, outreach and teaching. I will ask that you be in fervent prayer for our Conference and our churches. This year we have, as of this writing, 30 announced clergy retirements from churches, extension ministries and medical and other types of leaves of absences. This means that there will be a lot of churches and people in transition. Not only are we facing this significant quantity of pastoral changes, we will also be discussing things that are important to the conference and denomination moving forward. There is a special called session of the General Conference, essentially the governing body of our denomination, for February of 2019. I expect we may hear a bit about that session. 22 And God has put all things under the authority of Christ, and he gave him this authority for the benefit of the church. 23 And the church is his body; it is filled by Christ, who fills everything everywhere with his presence. Ephesians 1:22-23 I look forward to seeing you after Annual Conference and giving you an update on the event and information. Blessings, Pastor Lee
Sunday School Classes FELLOWSHIP led by Bill & Elaine Swiss. The class is studying Hollywood Jesus. New members and visitors are welcome to join in. The class meets in Fellow Ship Hall, located near the Sanctuary. JOHN WESLEY led by Barbara Hudson. John Wesley Class will be studying The Prodigal God Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith. NOMADS Nomads class will be watching and studying a 9 session series by Anne Graham Lotz titled Expecting to see Jesus. Based on Anne s book and Bible study I Saw the Lord, this study will feature a new message delivered from the Mount of Olives. Anne will give us a wake-up call using the signs of Jesus return. Everyone is welcome to join this study. We meet in the middle room across from the church office. SEEKERS The Seekers class is studying God is Good He is Better Than You Think by Bill Johnson. All are invited to join. LIFE WITH GOD - Young Adult/College Age Sunday School Class. It is for single or married adults, college age into their 20 s. As we start out we will do a video/discussion relative to Christian life, in a sometime confusing world. The class will be dynamic and those attending can shape it to the desires of the group. The discussions will initially be led by Pastor Lee. The class meets in the former Nomads room of the Activity Center. If you are not involved in a Sunday School class and you are college age or a young adult, come join us. YOUTH - Join us in the Youth room to study Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. All 6th 12th graders are invited. JUNE LECTIONARY June 4, 2017 Day of Pentecost [White or Red] Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (UMH 826) 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 7:37-39 June 11, 2017 1st Sunday after Pentecost [White] Peace With Justice Sunday Genesis 1:1-2:4a Psalm 8 (UMH 743) 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 June 18, 2017 2nd Sunday after Pentecost [Green] Father s Day Genesis 18:1-15 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 (UMH 837) Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) June 25, 2017 3rd Sunday after Pentecost [Green] Genesis 21:8-21 Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 or PS 17 (UMH 749) Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 Please remember and pray for our nursing home residents, those in the hospital and shut-ins: CHILDREN The curriculum used for Nursery, PreK-5th Grade is Planting Faith, Growing Faith. All classrooms are accessed from the hallway by the church office. Delores Bozeman Bernice Casparis Anna Lou Felps David Freer Elnora Kneese Yvonne Leonard Melrose Sultemeier Alice Wadsworth
Volunteer builders Our volunteer builders have gotten busy, after a quiet break. We went to Llano and built a wheelchair ramp for an 81-year-old man who had his foot amputated. Now we re starting a series of light projects for the Crisis Center in Marble Falls, the refuge for women who need to get out of abusive situations in a hurry. They have a lot of maintenance chores that need doing, although none of them is very big. Lot of painting. Good opportunity for those who don t think they have construction strength or skills. Remember that trip to the Valley Lee made in April? He was on a team that built a house in a week (OK, it was eight days, but that s close enough). Now our volunteers are signed up to work with the House-In-A-Week program on a house to be built in the Valley in January. (If you have to do physical labor in the Valley, January is the time to do it.) You re welcome to join the team if you have construction skills, or are willing to learn. Or you can work on the team support side, such as helping feed the crew. Can t give it a whole week? No problem; we can use partial weeks. Like most mission volunteering, the big step is to show up it gets easier after that. A Note from your Wesley Nurse A big thanks to the wonderful women that baked, cooked, and helped with the lunch I served to the Housing Authority residents. I am so blessed to have so many folks that come forth when needed. We will start The Daniel Plan classes on June 1 st. I am very passionate about The Daniel Plan. This is not a fad. It is about eating real food, being healthier, and doing it for the Grace of God. It is Summer time again! Have fun but please protect your skin from the Sun! God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10 NIV Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types of skin cancer basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are highly curable, but can be disfiguring and costly to treat. Melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is more dangerous and causes the most deaths. The majority of these three types of skin cancer are caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can penetrate and change skin cells. The three types of UV rays are ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC) More UVA rays reach the earth s surface than the other types of UV rays. UVA rays can reach deep into human skin, UVA rays can damaging connective tissue and the skin s DNA. Most UVB rays are absorbed by the ozone layer, so fewer of them reach the earth s surface compared to UVA rays. UVB rays, which help produce vitamin D in the skin, don t reach as far into the skin as UVA rays, but they can still cause sunburn and damage DNA. UVC rays are very dangerous, but they are absorbed completely by the ozone layer and do not reach the earth s surface. In addition to causing sunburn, too much exposure to UV rays can change skin texture, cause the skin to age prematurely, and can lead to skin cancer. UV rays also have been linked to eye conditions such as cataracts.
The National Weather Service and the Environmental Protection Agency developed the UV Index to forecast the risk of overexposure to UV rays. It lets you know how much caution you should take when spending time outdoors. Tanning and Burning Ultraviolet (UV) rays come from the sun or from indoor tanning (using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get tan). When UV rays reach the skin s inner layer, the skin makes more melanin. Melanin is the pigment that colors the skin. It moves toward the outer layers of the skin and becomes visible as a tan. A tan does not indicate good health. A tan is a response to injury, because skin cells signal that they have been hurt by UV rays by producing more pigment. Protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the beach. UV rays from the sun can reach you on cloudy and hazy days, as well as bright and sunny days. UV rays also reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow. Indoor tanning (using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get tan) exposes users to UV radiation. How Can We Protect our Children From the Sun? The hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Daylight Saving Time (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard time) are the most hazardous for UV exposure outdoors in the continental United States. UV rays from sunlight are the greatest during the late spring and early summer in North America. Just a few serious sunburns can increase your child s risk of skin cancer later in life. Kids don t have to be at the pool, beach, or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they re outdoors. Seek shade. UV rays are strongest and most harmful during midday, so it s best to plan indoor activities then. If this is not possible, seek shade under a tree, an umbrella, or a pop-up tent. Use these options to prevent sunburn, not to seek relief after it s happened. Cover up. When possible, long-sleeved shirts and long pants and skirts can provide protection from UV rays. Clothes made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection. A wet T-shirt offers much less UV protection than a dry one, and darker colors may offer more protection than lighter colors. Wear a hat. Hats that shade the face, scalp, ears, and neck are easy to use and give great protection. Baseball caps are popular among kids, but they don t protect their ears and neck. If your child chooses a cap, be sure to protect exposed areas with sunscreen. Wear sunglasses. They protect your child s eyes from UV rays, which can lead to cataracts later in life. Look for sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as possible. Apply sunscreen. Use sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and UVA and UVB (broad spectrum) protection every time your child goes outside. For the best protection, apply sunscreen generously 30 minutes before going outdoors. Don t forget to protect ears, noses, lips, and the tops of feet. Take sunscreen with you to reapply during the day, especially after your child swims or exercises. This applies to waterproof and water-resistant products as well. Follow the directions on the package for using a sunscreen product on babies less than 6 months old. All products do not have the same ingredients; Your baby s best defense against sunburn is avoiding the sun or staying in the shade. Keep in mind, sunscreen is not meant to allow kids to spend more time in the sun than they would otherwise. Try combining sunscreen with other options to prevent UV damage. Cindy Leonard, RN, is a Wesley Nurse with Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM). MHM s Wesley Nurse program is a faith-based, holistic health and wellness program committed to serving the least served through education, health promotion and collaboration with individual and community in achieving improved wellness through self-empowerment. Learn more at www.mhm.org.
Anna Lou Felps June 1 Mitchell Liesmann June 1 Will Dahmann June 3 LeAndy Pletcher June 3 Mary Frances Madison June 4 Holdyn Helen White June 5 Lu Cydne Wittkohl June 5 Barbara Price June 6 Paul Watt June 6 Bonnie Holland June 7 Norman Roe June 7 Avery Hubenak June 8 Will Liesmann June 9 Deak Odiorne June 9 Karen Freer June 10 Samantha Jacks June 10 Jimmy Moore June 11 Ryan Keith June 12 Jeri Chilson June 13 Randy Holland June 13 Jerry Ann Buck June 14 Happy Birthday! B. J. Sultemeier June 14 Terry Wiemers June 14 Skipper Scott IV June 15 Brittani Roberts June 18 Haden Fox June 19 Kendra Turner June 20 Janey Wiemers June 21 Yvonne Leonard June 22 Beckie Morris June 22 Zane Bible June 26 Katie Klepac June 26 Scott Christensen June 27 Sim Moreno June 27 Zachary Millican June 29 Ashlyn Millican June 29 Noah Millican June 29 Rose Schwartz June 29 Brooke White June 29 Elaine Swiss June 30 Happy Anniversary! Tex & Chelita Riley June 2 Chris & Terry Wiemers June 3 Bill & Janey Wiemers June 4 Paul & Kim Radich June 4 Brett & Linda Bray June 5 Tom & Louise Koch June 5 James & Dottie Deal June 6 Ty & Katie Klepac June 6 Roland & Doris Hartmann June 7 Melanie & Troy Anderson June 8 Hank & Syd Lynn June 10 Ronnie & Debbie Batchelor June 10 David & Susan Hamm June 13 Rev. Norman & Margie Roe June 18 Steve & Sandy Knecht June 18 Doug & Traci Smith June 19 Rob & Carol Reynolds June 21 Merlyn & Nina Saxton June 22 Casey & Brooke White June 23 Earl & Leila North June 24 Jimmy & Margie Kneese June 27
A Place to Grow in Christian Love First United Methodist Church PO Box 207 Johnson City, TX 78636 Return Service Requested Hand folded and sealed with love especially for... JUNE 2017 The mission of the Congregation of the First United Methodist Church is to continue to be a committed fellowship of disciples sharing the love of God through Jesus Christ and furnishing a place of Christian worship, programs, services and facilities for its members and the people of the Johnson City area. Worship Services 8:30 a.m. - Contemporary Service 10:50 a.m. - Traditional Service ---------------------------------------------------- Christian Education: 9:40-10:30 a.m. *************************************************** The church office is open: Monday - Thursday 9 am - 12 & 1-4 pm Office Phone: 830-868-7414 Pastor Lee s cell 361-205-5421 Pastor s email: pastor@fumcjctx.org Secretary s email: secretary@fumcjctx.org Youth Coordinator: youth@fumcjctx.org Education Director: education@fumcjctx.org Visit our Website: www.fumcjctx.org