DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER!!! Don t forget to SPRING FORWARD Sunday, March 13th!!! P. 1 Rev. D. Jeff Gage P. 2 Children & Students P. 3 Ministry & Worship P. 4 Events & Birthdays
Dear Lanes Chapel Family, Rev. Carolyn Moore, the pastor of Mosaic United Methodist Church in Augusta, GA, was a seminary classmate of mine. Recently, she wrote an article in the Asbury Seminary Alumni Newsletter about the nature of the church and how we as Christians, as members of the body of Christ, the church, need to consider, What is your view of church? Do you view church as a noun Are you a noun or a verb? She made some very good insights, and I want pass them on to you for you to ponder. Church as a noun says I go to church. Church as a verb says I am the church. Are you a noun, Church as a noun says someone somewhere is supposed to provide the programs and I am supposed to come to them. Church as a verb says I am a functioning part of a body, together with a whole lot of others, and a partner in shaping my own spiritual growth. Are you a noun Church as a noun says someone somewhere is supposed to provide me with mission opportunities. Church as a verb says what motivates me ought to motivate me. Are you a noun Church as a noun says the church owes me something. Church as a verb says if anyone owes anyone anything, I owe Jesus not to earn my salvation, but because of what he s done for me. My mission is defined by what Jesus has done for me. Are you a noun Church as a noun is always looking for what we used to have. Church as a verb is looking for what s ahead. Are you a noun Church as a noun says you come here and we ll show you Jesus. Church as a verb says we ll come to you and be Jesus. Are you a noun Church as a noun says, Let s go to church. Church as a verb says, Let s just go. Are you a noun Church as a noun says, Going costs too much. Can t we just send a check? Church is a verb says, Go! Make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And lo, I will be with you always. Church as a verb says, When God moves, we move whatever the cost, whatever the commitment- because it is only in following the Spirit, in moving with the Spirit, and embracing change, that we find our pleasure, passion, and purpose and so bring pleasure to God. These are all very good points to think over, and I am glad she raises the question. As you read through this list and think about her examples, I ask you to be honest with yourself. Are you a noun In Christ, Rev. D. Jeff Gage Senior Pastor 1
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Saturday, March 19th from 10:00-11:30 Lleyton Durrett Baseball Field Games, Prizes, Egg Hunt! Please put candy donations in the marked containers in the church foyer. Sunday School & Children s Church Sunday School Children meet for Sunday School at 9:00 every Sunday morning. The theme for March is Jesus is crucified and raised from the dead. The key verse for the month is He is not here! He has risen! Luke 24:6. PK-5 th grades meet in room 109/110 for singing and the Bible lesson. Then children divide into smaller age-level groups to learn more about the Bible reading. Children's Church for Pre-K and K meets following the Children's Sermon. Children and teachers gather in room 109 for their own worship service. The purpose of Children s Church is to prepare Pre -K and K children to take part in Sunday morning worship. The preparation this month will include learning the Lord s Prayer. Puppet Sunday March 13 th is PUPPET SUNDAY! Our puppet friends will be with us for the children s sermon during worship and again during children s church following the children s sermon. Children may be picked up in the Family Life Center immediately after worship. Children of all ages may join us during this time on puppet Sunday. Wednesday Nights Children s Choir: 6:00-6:45. Grace Notes ages 3-5; Half Notes K-2 and Whole Notes Grades 3-5. We will be learning new songs to share at worship time. Thank you for supporting us!! Adventure Kids: 6:45-7:30. Bible study followed by games. MARCH 4 Friday Fun Night 6:00-8:30 RSVP by March 1 March Activities MARCH 19 Easter EGGstravaganza 10:00-11:30 MARCH 20 All Children s Choirs sing during WORSHIP! I guess spring is officially here. There has been pollen on my car each morning when I have gone outside. While I love the weather that spring brings, my allergies are not a fan of that nasty yellow stuff. Hopefully it won t last long this year. Wednesday Night Bible Study The month of March will feature something that has never happened in a Student Ministry that I have led. I am handing over the Wednesday night teaching responsibilities to a student. Eli Gage has conceived and written four Bible studies around the theme of The Avengers. He has worked really hard and I am excited to learn under him. If you know of a student that is not a part of our Wednesday night program please send them our way. We eat each week a little before 6pm. Our program runs until approximately 7pm and we leave the building open until about 7:30pm. Sunday School Our Sunday mornings are going great. We still have donuts, kolaches, and Yoo-hoo the 2 nd and 4 th Sunday of each month. We have an ever growing crew on Sunday Mornings. Make the commitment to get up a little earlier each Sunday so that your teenager can be a part of learning the foundations of the Bible alongside of other students their age. Planet Wisdom February 12 th -13 th 2016 Our student ministry had a great trip to Irving for Planet Wisdom in February. The students want to say Thank You to the church for making it possible. I want to say Thank You to my wife, Leah Huffstetter, and Jennifer Lemke for serving as leaders on the trip. You helped make this trip one of the best I have ever been a part of in ministry. Could the Student Ministry be the Place for You? Our student ministry continues to grow. It is exciting to see all of the new faces that are a part of all of the things that we do. To help with growth of our ministry, we need some more help. Right now we are in need of someone to help with teaching on Sunday Mornings. If you are interested in being a part of the Student Ministry, please contact me and I can tell you all about the ways you can help out. Mark Your Calendars Lakeview Camp June 20 th -24 th Middle School Summit Mission Project: July 27 th -30 th Grace and Peace Love & Prayers, Mrs. Viki Stephen 2
March 2016 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Lanes Chapel UMC provides a variety of ways to give your tithes and offerings. Below is a list of available options: Sunday Mornings: Simply place your offering in the offering plate during the service. Fill out ACH debit form to give directly from your checking account. (Form is located on our website and in the office) Giving Centers: There is a virtual terminal located in the Worship Center foyer that accepts credit and debit cards. Online: Debit and Credit cards can be used on our website for one-time or recurring donations. Mail: Simply mail your check to the Stewardship Office at 8720 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, TX 75703. Offering envelopes are mailed out upon your request. If you have any questions, please contact Jo Ann Hall. Blessings, Jo Ann Hall Director of Finance Chancel Choir Do you like to sing? Do you enjoy all kinds of music? Are you joyful? That s all that s required to join our Chancel Choir. We meet each Wednesday in the worship center from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Child care is available and your gift of song is needed. Come join us! Contact Kevin Pierce for more information. kevinlpierce@hotmail.com Sweet Hope Singers Come join us if you re a singer who enjoys the old style/ southern gospel music. This happy group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in room 217. We sing southern gospel and revival hymns. Come pat your foot and tap your toes with us! Contact Carey Ponder for more information. caponder1955@yahoo.com Children s Choirs Children 3 years to 5th grade meet in a graded choir program each Wednesday at 6 p.m. Children s choirs are currently preparing special music for Palm Sunday. Bring your child to sing praise to the King! TJC Wesley Foundation Pretty weather, good food and friends sharing Gods love. That's what happens at Wesley House. Our next meal will be March 15. Come join us for a fun day! God Bless, Johnice Weisinger Contact: weisingerj@embarqmail.com March 6 Fourth Sunday in Lent Lent: A Time of Lament March 13 Fifth Sunday in Lent Lent: A Time of Sacrifice March 20 Palm Sunday Lent: A Time of Death March 24 Maundy Thursday Special Service of Holy Communion begins at 6:30 PM as we remember the betrayal of our Lord Jesus. March 25 Good Friday 6:30 PM Good Friday Drama: Two Faces in the Shadows This drama portrays an interaction between Peter and Judas in the Upper Room during events of Good Friday Afternoon. Heath Huffstetter will portray Peter, and John Lamb will portray Judas. Our production is directed by Mrs. Megan Pierce. March 27 Easter Sunday Easter: A Celebration of Life!!! Did you miss last Sunday? Or the Sunday before? Or maybe you want to hear a sermon again??? Go to www.laneschapel.com, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on THIS WEEK S MESSAGE to watch church services. 3
The Cheer Leaders Ministry will be having their Annual Rummage Sale Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th. If you have items you would like to donate to be sold or if you would like to help in the rummage sale please contact Lil Sweeney at 903-920-6559. All proceeds from the sale go towards local community outreach and to other ministries within Lanes Chapel. Thank you! We are having a pruning party on Sunday, March 20 th. Bring your gloves, pruning tools, a ladder, rakes. We have a lot of shrubs that need a haircut. Bring your lunch and we will provide tea, water & lemonade. Need to have the outside looking good for Easter, then come on Easter and let God work on the inside. Please contact Bob Green if you have any questions. 903-561-5703 bob@laneschapel.com Basket Ministry Would you like to know more about the basket ministry??? Would you like to be involved in this ministry? We would love to have your help and ideas!!! Contact Jan McLarty with your interest & questions!!!!! 903-312-4733 janmclarty@att.net Cathy Mitchell 3/1 Anne Payne 3/3 April Sikes 3/3 Joan Crone 3/3 Lisa Burkett 3/3 Evan Payne 3/7 Dalton Pevehouse 3/8 Gracie Blackmon 3/8 Randy Staples 3/10 J. P. Duran 3/11 Margie Turner 3/14 Madge Dean 3/15 Ted Brumble 3/16 Gertrude Lamb 3/17 Kim Dickson 3/17 Debbie Evans 3/19 Nathanael Phillips 3/19 Stephen O'Neal 3/19 Doug Skinner 3/20 Countice Allen 3/22 Bobby Crone 3/23 Greg Barker 3/25 Lou Ann Evans 3/25 Wayne Larson 3/26 Charm Pierce 3/27 Esther Grant 3/28 Doris Brumble 3/29 Jesse Oller 3/31 Lanes Chapel UMC 8720 Old Jacksonville Hwy., Tyler, TX 75703 903.561.5703 * www.laneschapel.com * lanes.chapel@laneschapel.com Summer Office Hours 9:00-5:00 M-Th Sunday School 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM 4