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In the next couple of weeks our church will take part in a congregational survey. This is an online survey to gather input from the people in our church. It is short (29 questions) and easy to use. The results will provide the Healthy Church Initiative (HCI) Consultation team valuable perspectives about our church. Please take a few minutes and follow the instructions below.
1. Address: The link for the survey tool is;
2. Goal: More than 50% of our people to complete the survey. The more the better!
3. Deadline: The survey will open on Sunday, November 2, and close on Sunday, November 16. All data submitted through the online survey is anonymous and completely confidential . Each adult and youth in the family should complete their own survey. Due to the labor intensive nature of collecting the data, this survey is intended to be done
online. If you are unable to complete the survey online a paper copy can be made available. It is important that each question be answered. If you are unsure of an
answer, it is recommended that you choose “neutral” or fill in the blank with “none” for text answer questions.
The results of the completed surveys will help the HCI Consultation team develop a plan of action (prescription) for WUMC to become a healthier church.
The pastor will be provided with a copy of the report generated by the survey, following the consultation.
Note: If there are any additional questions you have regarding the online survey, please
contact the church office 972-442-5835 or email Debbie at [email protected].
Congregational Survey
Wylie United Methodist Church
October 29, 2014
Worship Services 8:30-8:45 Holy Communion Served
9:30 Traditional with Hymns, Organ and Choir
10:45 Contemporary with the Filthy Rags Band
Tuesday 7:15 pm Spanish Language
Wylie United Methodist 1401 FM 1378 (Country Club Rd.)
Wylie Tx 75098 Office Phone 972-442-5835
Fax Number 972-442-7695 Church Website www.wylieumc.org
Church Office Hours Monday ~ Thursday, 8:30am - 5pm
Fridays 8:30am - Noon
W U M C S t a f f Kathryn Strempke, Senior Pastor [email protected]
John Taylor, Associate Pastor [email protected]
Chuck Church, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected]
Scott Wilson, Director of Music [email protected]
Linda Nelson, Accompanist [email protected]
Randy Mitchell, Praise Band Coordinator [email protected]
Colleen Driggers, Director of Children & Family Ministries [email protected]
Sherry London, Director of Preschool Education [email protected]
Jan Beamer, Director of Child Care [email protected]
Debbie Willis. Church Administrator [email protected]
Vickie Jones, Financial Administrator [email protected]
Debbie O’Neal, Administrative Asst. [email protected]
Table of Contents
3-4 Kathryn’s Kolumn
4 Mission Market
5 College Care Ministry 6 John’s Epistle
From the Mailbag: Providence Place
7-10 Photos: Trunk or Treat
11 Filthy Rags Volunteers Needed Christmas Decorators Needed
12 John Scanlan
13 Poinsettia Order Form 14 Operation Christmas Child Garnet Hill Volunteers Needed
Alzheimer Support
14 New Members
Birth
Marriage
Thank you
To place information in the next edition of
The Witness, email articles to Debbie
Articles for November 12 edition are
due Sunday, November 9.
" My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and make melody.
Awake, my soul!"
- Psalm 108
I have now had Scott Wilson as the director of a choir I'm singing in longer than any other choir director. That's saying quite a lot since I've been in choir since 3rd grade! Scott is a talented and generous leader, and it's not only fun to sing with him, it's fun to sing with the choir members who love to sing as part of their ministry to our church.
I've been in choir non-stop since 3rd grade. I love to sing, and singing is one of the most personal ways I praise God. I love to sing in the choir, and singing in the choir is of the most connected ways I serve God in the church.
The biblical book of Psalms is the "hymn book" of the bible. Imagine how important singing must have been to those who assembled the bible to dedicate 150 chapters to songs of praise!
And when is music more important to us than during the Christmas season? How could we have an Advent season without a Music Sunday? Or how could we have a Christmas Eve service without singing "Silent Night"?
So now's the time to contribute YOUR talent and enthusiasm to praising God. Both the choir and the adult Filthy Rags praise band have started practicing Christmas music. The choir needs singers; the band needs drummers and guitar players; the worship service needs PowerPoint creators and sound booth workers.
The church needs YOU.
Come make melody to the Lord. The choir rehearses Wednesday nights; the band re-hearses Thursday nights; childcare is currently available Wednesdays and can be available on Thursdays. Contact me, and I'll put you in touch with Scott or with band leader Randy Mitchell: [email protected] or 972-442-5835.
Come sing and make melody!
Love, Pastor Kathryn Strempke
A donation was given to the Honorarium/Memorial account in memory of ... Wayne Hudec by Mr. & Mrs. Glen Eastep Cas Sommerfeldt by Terri Sommerfeldt
A donation was given to the abundant needs account in honor of Bill Ballard’s 95th birthday by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Ballard.
Kathryn’s Kolumn Page 3
Mission Market Page 4
Mission Market Starts THIS Sunday
Make Christmas about Jesus. Give gifts that reach out to
Jesus by reaching out to "the least of these [his] brothers
and sisters" (Matthew 25:40). Buy a gift at the Mission
Market November 2 and 9; you give the certificate to your
friend or relative; your monetary gift goes to one of the
following places where our neighbors are in need.
Heifer Project International sends animals and accompanying education into areas
of hunger. Texas Ramp Project builds to disabled community. WUMC’s Abundant Needs fund provides financial assistance to our Wylie-Sachse-
Murphy area neighbors who need help with a bill. United Methodist Committee on Relief offers disaster relief all around the U.S. and
the world. Stop Hunger Now helps us bag 15,000 meals this year to go to our hungry
neighbors around the globe. Family Promise is a coalition of churches in Collin County who house homeless
families and help them get back on their feet. In addition to gift certificates from the above missions, you may buy tamales from Christ’s Foundry United Methodist Mission to support this Hispanic congregation in the Love Field area of Dallas. And you may buy soup-in-a- School class which will benefit our B.I.G. Feed summertime feeding program right here in Wylie.
Shop Mission Market, and make this a Christ-filled, meaningful Christmas.
Wylie UMC's college kids are over halfway through their fall semester, and we would love to send them something extra special as they work hard before finals.
We invite you to continue to help our college students stay connected to Wylie UMC by being involved in our College Care Ministry. Our College Care Ministry will send care packages and letters to our college students. This is a won-derful ministry maintaining contact with our college stu-dents by letting them know that our church loves and cares for them.
We will be sending letters and care packages soon, and here are some examples for a care package items we will be collecting:
If this is something you would like to help out with please contact Chuck or Michelle Church at or 972-302-2580.
God bless,
Chuck Church,
Wylie UMC Youth Director
Cookies - Keeble, Nabisco, Chips Ahoy..
Crackers - wheat & cheddar,
peanut butter, Cheez-its...
Chips - Fritos, Lays, Ranch Doritos...
Pretzels
Little Debbie snacks
Candy Bars, M&M's, Reeses, Licorice
(snack size, fun size or full size)
Candy - Jolly Ranchers, Skittles,
Starburst, gummies
Trail mix
Rice Krispie Treats
Boxes of raisins
Granola bars, Trail bars
Gum & Mints
Microwave soups
Microwave popcorn
Slim Jim meat snacks
Hot drink mixes, cocoa, tea, soup, cider,
chi tea, cappuccino
Note pads, Post It Notes
Stress balls
Pencils/Pens with motivating phrases or
words
College Care Ministry Page 5
From the Mailbag Dear Wylie UMC, Thank you for your gift of $235.23 [communion rail offering from September] to Providence Place [Methodist Children’s Home in San Antonio]. Your compassionate support makes it possible for our ministry to reach out and touch the lives of birth parents, adoptive families, and young adults with disabilities. Your compassion and generosity make it possible for us to minister and help positively impact lives on a daily basis. LeClair Reaves is a licensed foster mother working for Providence Place who has provided temporary care for 200 babies since 1990. She feeds, bathes, diaper, and rocks the babies in her home
until they go home to their permanent families. She takes care of healthy babies and special needs babies. Some babies might need surgery, apnea monitors, feeding tubes or oxygen. They are all precious, and they are all loved. For adoptive parents, she is a godsend not only because she is a great help, but because she makes it easier for them to bond with their baby. Your kindness touches and tranforms the lives of so many. With your generosity and the loving guidance of God’s love, we can continue to help build families and futures for generations to come. Together we are giving God’s children a faith, a family, a future.
Sincerely, Jennifer Sample President and CEO
"Daylight Saving Time" is over (Sunday). Don't be late or early or whichever it is! Fall is almost over - did it ever come? As Kathryn reminded us Sunday this is Texas, yu'awl, and our weather does its own thing!! The pumpkins will disappear after Thursday, and the reason for their having come will be over Friday night. WHS and WEHS football is exciting, and Cowboy fever is raging stronger than the 1990's (or the 1960's if you're anywhere near as old as I am!!). Don't forget the church! It, too, is an exciting place to be. The mission market, morning worship led by United Methodist Men, perhaps a new reminder that we are one in grief and in joy. Thanksgiving may be a federal holiday, but it is constant prayer of the church. We are united in prayer, in concern, in celebration, in Christ. Sunday morning worship has always energized me - that's the church gath-ered, God's people thanking God and listening for God's Word of direction. The church is a gathering of people seeking meaning and new life, living strong together. I hope you are remembering prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness - those are our promises. Grace and peace. Pastor John Taylor
John’s Epistle Page 6
Thanks to all of you who made this year's Trunk or Treat a HUGE success! 20 cars participated in the event which means the Children's Ministry will donate 400
meals to STOP HUNGER NOW in honor of these folks coming out and helping the children enjoy a festive evening!
Trunk or Treat Page 7
Trunk or Treat Page 8
Trunk or Treat Page 9
Trunk or Treat Page 10
Do you play drums, guitar, piano or bass? Have you ever had an interest in running sound
or helping with the slides for worship on Sunday?
If so, now is your time! Filthy Rags Praise and Worship team is looking for you!
We are looking to grow our program with committed, Christ centered individuals.
If you play drums, guitar, piano or bass OR
are interested in learning how to run our sound board OR
can help with the powerpoint slides we use in worship, please prayerfully consider contacting me at
469-323-2919. We can use your help! Thanks.
Volunteers are needed to decorate the church at Christmas. We have the trees, the wreaths, the lights, the ornaments. What we don’t have is a group to be responsible for putting them out … and taking them down and putting them away. If you would like to be part of that group, please call or email the church office.
972-442-5835 or [email protected]
CAN YOU HELP? Page 11
John Scanlan December 13, 1941 – October 20, 2014
John Scanlan died at his home in St.
Paul on Monday, October 20, 2014.
John joined Wylie United Methodist
Church April 7, 2002, by profession of faith.
John immediately moved into guiding the
church with leadership skills that adapted into
many of the “official” roles of the church. He
served as Lay Leader of the church which
meant he served on the Administrative Board,
the Staff Parish Relations Committee, the
Finance Committee, and the Council of
Ministries. He was the church’s lay delegate
to Annual Conference for many years, and he
was a regular, active usher.
John was a guiding member of the
Tuesday Night Men’s Bible Study, the Wesley Sunday School Class, and the True Grit
Men’s Saturday morning group.
His love of the bible, love of the Church, and
love of Christ also influenced his leadership on
the St. Paul City Council and the Radio Testing
Club. When St. Paul was incorporated on Decem-
ber 4, 1971, John Scanlan was one of the original
council members. John once again became a
councilman for the Town of St. Paul in 2007 and
held th position until his death.
John had a vision of the future of Wylie
UMC that those of us now left with the responsi-
bility hope we can maintain and move into.
Wylie United Methodist Church offers our
condolences and love to John’s wife, Paula, and
all the rest of his family.
IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD
It’s not easy letting go
Because I love you so.
But I know you’re in the arms of the Lord.
And tho’ I must say goodbye,
And I cannot help but cry,
I know you’re in the arms of the Lord.
It’s a part of God’s plan
Even if I don’t fully understand,
And you’re safe in the arms of the Lord.
You’re in my broken heart
Where you’ve been from the start.
Even now you’re in the arms of the Lord.
But He’s carrying me through this pain
Until we’re together once again,
And we’ll both be in the arms of the Lord.
Paula Scanlan, read at John’s funeral
John Clifford Scanlan Page 12
We would love for you to order poinsettias to adorn the Worship Area for $12 each. You may also make a separate personal order that you may take home upon delivery. These plants will be delivered Friday, December 5, those specified for the Worship area will remain in the Worship Area through Christ-mas Day. You are encouraged to take your plants home after the 11:00pm Christmas Eve Service. Please specify below if the plants you are purchasing for the Worship Area are in memory or honor of a loved one. The last day to turn in orders is Sunday, November 9. Proceeds will go towards the summer student mission trips. Name of Purchaser: ____________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Quantity of each color: ___________ _____________ ____________ Pink White Red
Please specify if order is for worship area or for home. Fill out separate order forms for each. ________ Worship Area ______ Home In Memory Of: _____________________________________________ In Honor Of: ______________________________________________ Please turn in orders and money at the poinsettia table in the foyer or contact
Beth Snider @ 972-754-5289 or [email protected].
Please donate proceeds to Youth’s Name: ____________________________________
Poinsettias to Adorn the Worship Area Orders due by November 9
It is time to order your poinsettias in honor or in memory of that special
someone(s) or to decorate your home or office. Orders will be taken until Sunday, November 9. That only gives you two Sundays, so please
do not delay! Proceeds will go toward student mission trips this summer. Give orders to Beth Snider or Chuck Church, and
please include the payment with the order form.
Poinsettias Page 13
United Methodist Women are participating in Operation Christmas Child and invite you to bring items to help fill the shoe boxes:
Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed ani-mals, kazoos, harmonicas,
yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
Non-Liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.
Accessories: t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc. We will pack the boxes on November 23. Please leave any children's shoebox gifts on the shelves in the foyer.
BIBLE LESSON AT GARNET HILL WUMC continues to serve the residents of Garnet Hill each Tuesday morning from 10-11 am with a short message or devotion, a song, and a prayer. It’s a wonderful time for fellowship with the 3-10 residents who attend each week. There are currently 5 active WUMC members volunteering, but an additional 3 would help strengthen the program and allow everyone to serve only 1 hour, every 2 months. Please consider if you can join us for this ministry. Talk to Elizabeth McCarthy, Sue Clayton, Gayle Whitley, Kitty Price or George Whitley to learn more, or call the church office at 972-442-5835.
There is a relatively new facility in Sachse that has several services. This is not meant to be an advertisement, but if you’re beginning to deal with Alzheimer’s, then these folks might be a place to start asking questions.
Oxford Glen Memory Care offers day stay and respite programs in addition to an Alzheimer’s support group and 24-hour care.
Alzheimer's support at (214) 998-0363
Oxford Glen Memory Care 4546 N. Bunker Hill Road Sachse, TX 75048
WUMC Page 14
Rick and Janiece West introduce their new granddaughter, Adelynn Ruth Shipman
Uzoukuu “Oji” & Pauline Oji, Oji's mother Ihuoma Oji, Daughters Daniella (in arms),
Favour, Erica, and Emmanuella. Joined at the 10:45 service October 19.
Congratulations to Airman First Class Jonathan Wilson and his bride, Alex! They celebrated
their marriage with friends and family at Wylie UMC on Sat, Oct 18. Jonathan is currently
stationed in San Antonio, Texas at Lackland Air Force Base waiting his first assignment.
Thank you from Dodd Elementary to our
Reading Buddies!
Members & Family Page 15
Please lift the following men in faith-based prison dorms up in celebration of their birthday this week and pray for them in their spiritual journey.
Sergio S
Cody S
Jason B
Brandon S
Anas A
Artis Y
Isaac S
John D
We give thanks for our church friends and Neighbors serving in the military
Army Blake Brown Steven Solaja Cesar Cavasos Jerad Christy Chris Cutliff Logan Edge Brandon Kinslow Jonathan Mix
Jonny Moody Caitlin Plumlee Josh Reynolds Lauren Shackelford
Army National Guard Clayton Whitney
Air Force Sean Acre Steve Duffy Casey Plumlee Matt Schoomaker Jared Webber Joe Webber Mitchell Katosic Jonathan Wilson
Marines Tyler Bradley Michael Delpey Zane Dickerson
Navy Cody White
Happy Birthday
November 3 Tina Thibodeaux
Micah Clayton
November 4 Gabriel Ess
November 5 Victoria Aparicio
November 6 Donna Lewis
Michael Winslow
November 7 Tate Nickell
November 8 Barbara Wilson Karen Ramsey
Georgia Christian
November 9 Debbie Manning
Jared Swan Lorelei Cortez Luke Beckham
November 10 Jim Rice
Michael Roblin Sally Flores
Helayna Trask Reagan Venditto
November 11 Tony Driggers Darlene Nickell
Blake Rutherford Aaron Wiggins
November 12 Jacob Cortez
November 13 Debbie Willis
November 15 Carol Hudgens Kara Johnson Tuesday Goers Becca Wilson
Kevin Gyasi-Frempah
November 16 Vickie Jones
Bryn Bergstrom Aidan Matthews
Ava Hardy
Prayers for... Page 16
Wylie United Methodist Church 1401 Country Club Rd Wylie, Texas 75098 Address Service Requested
Wy li e U ni ted M ethod i st Chu r ch S u n d a y M o r n i n g W o r s h i p
8:30 - 8:45 Holy Communion Served
9:30 Traditional with Hymns, Organ & Choir
10:45 Contemporary with the Filthy Rags Band
Tuesday at 7:15 Spanish Language Service
