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Crosby United Methodist Church 1334 Runneburg Road • P.O. Box 1385 • Crosby, Texas 77532
281-328-2616 • www.crosbyumc.org
MARCH 2016
STAFF
Pastor Jamie Lea 832-472-3575 cell
281-328-2616 office 281-462-0328 fax
Kim Barnes Children/Youth Director
281-787-7681 cell [email protected]
Paula Harrison
Director of Music Ministry [email protected]
Sara Barrington
Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Gwen Moyle-Pabst
Accompanist
Cassie Manning Nursery Attendant
Office Hours
Mon. thru Thur.: 8am — 3pm
Closed for lunch 12 –1 pm Fri.: 8 am—Noon
Easter Services 2016
The Great Three Days—sometimes called the Triduum or Pasch—from sunset Holy Thursday through sunset Easter Day are the climax of
Lent and the whole Christian year and a bridge into the Easter Season. These days proclaim the Paschal mystery of Jesus Christ’s passion,
death, and resurrection. During these days, the community journeys with Jesus from the upper room, to the cross, to the tomb, and to the garden. They should be seen as a great unified service beginning with the a service of Holy Communion on Holy Thursday and concluding
with the services of Easter Day. These services may be connected with a prayer vigil lasting from Holy Thursday evening until the first service
of Easter and may be accompanied by fasting. (BOW #320)
Please Join Us This Lenten Season!
Palm Sunday - March 20, 2016 at 10:00 am Maundy Thursday - March 24, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Sunrise Service - March 27, 2016 at 7:30 am Easter Service - March 27, 2016 at 10: 00 am
Greetings from the Parsonage Family, I pray that you and yours have had a revealing and enlightening Lenten Season thus far and are preparing for a wonderful Holy Week and Easter. I know that when taken fully in all its reality the Len-ten Season can be a sometimes heavy thing, but as you have become aware of by now I take seriously the possibilities of the enlightenment of the journey when experienced in all its possibilities. I look for-ward to a joyous first Easter experience in this place with all of you. We are in the midst of planning an alternate service to begin the first of April. The details and timing of this Service in conjunction with other Sunday activities is still being worked out by Worship and interested parties with more details to follow but if you are interested in participating we will be meeting each Thursday at 6:30pm to brainstorm, plan, and practice. We will be beginning a short term study on “Five Marks of a Methodist,” by Steve Harper in the near future so be on the lookout for details coming soon. Also by now you should have received some information on stewardship. We know that this is coming in a somewhat hurried manner but with the changes and adjustments necessitated by the move late last year please understand and participate as God leads you. Now back to Easter. The defining event in the Christian life is the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No event is more foundational to our hope than an empty grave. Without Easter, what would be the hope or the promise? We would have no assurance of a resurrection and of eternal life. We would have nothing. With it we have everything. I had a close friend call and tell me I had to see a new movie, “Risen.” They said if I did not like it they would even give me my money back. It got me to thinking about those first Christians and non-believers that experienced the Resurrection. Imagine the rollercoaster ride of emotions of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Morning. All hope stripped away then an empty tomb. God’s mon-ey back, satisfaction guaranteed Hope, in a Resurrected Jesus. Kandace and I are getting our footing under us in this place and you have been more than gra-
cious in that process. We are excited about the ministries we will be doing together and the transfor-
mations coming for all of us. God has a Preferred Future planned for this congregation. A future of joy,
hope, transformed lives, and unimaginable opportunities with a satisfaction guarantee. The only ques-
tion we each must ask is, “Will we be part of it?” I pray the answers are yes.
Pastor’s Pen
God’s Peace - Pastor Jamie, Kandace, James, Kasondra & John, Frankie, and Johnnie
March 2016
Children ages 3 to 7 are welcome to join us every
Sunday following the Children’s Message. Children
can be picked up in the Soda Shop following worship.
We have an opening for a volunteer beginning May
1st. If you are interested in serving in this ministry
once a month, please contact Kim.
Please drop all egg and individually
wrapped candy in the container by the
youth table in the Narthex on Sunday
or in the office during the week.
Thank you!
Join us Easter morning, March 27,
2016 for an egg hunt, interactive
prayer stations , and worship. The egg
hunt is for ages 10 and under. It will
begin at 9am (in place of Sunday
School) in the fellowship hall on the
back side of the building. Prayer
stations will begin following the egg
hunt. Worship begins at 10 am.
Coming June 20—24, 2016 Watch for more information!
Who: Students graduating 3rd
grade through graduating 12th.
When: June 27 - July 1, 2016
Where: Lakeview Methodist Conf.
Center in Palestine.
How: Reserve your spot today by
emailing [email protected]
Cost: $325.00 per camper
Registration to open soon! Children, obey your parents, for this
pleases the Lord. Colossians 3:20
Youth R.I.O.T. Ephesians 3:17-18
DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb 7- Feb 28 - Envelope fundraiser
March 4 – Winter Jam, $10
Spring Break Activities (Volunteers needed)
March 11 – Lock-in 7pm—8am
March 14 – To CUIC for Mission Monday
March 15 – Kemah $35 – 9am-5pm
March 16 – Game night 5-8 pm
March 17 – Cedar Bayou games! - 11am - 3pm
March 27— Help with Easter Prayer Stations
and Egg Hunt @ 9am
April 2 – Engage Conference @ Moody UMC
April 10 - District Event @ St. Mark’s Bay-
town 4:30 - 7:30pm: Wayne Kerr Band, $3.00
May 5 – National Day of Prayer
June 6-10 – Choir Clinic; See Paula for prices
June 20-24 – Vacation Bible School (Youth
working)
June 27 - July 1 – District Church Camp $325;
Regular registration ends May 1; $375 late
registration ends May 23
July 10-17 – UM ARMY $275; Registration
ends March 16.
July 17-24 – Host UM ARMY
July 24 – Youth Sunday
July 27 – 31 – Big House $140; Registration
ends March 30th.
Mid-Winter Camp fun!
Spring Break We have lots of fun and fulfilling activ-ities planned for Spring Break this year. You MUST participate in Mission Monday to join us at Kemah. Tickets will be ordered for Ke-
mah on February 29th. Any late additions will have to pay full price ($70). We will need some cookies to take to Cedar Bayou for the St. Patrick’s Day party. Please get signed up
today!
M A R C H
Kim Barnes—Youth Director
281-787-7681
Contact Kim for more information
Many hundreds of years ago, when wealthy Europeans lived in dark, drafty castles with thick stone walls, tapestries were woven by the women to warm both their homes and their churches. These tapestries told stories; either of family history or stories about Jesus. On Maundy Thursday, March 24, the Chancel Choir will present “Tapestry of Darkness”, the story of Jesus’ last week before he was crucified. This work uses music, scripture, and candles to weave a Ho-ly Week experience into a tapestry that we can experience today. Please plan to join us in the Sanctuary on March 24, at 7:00pm.
See you in the loft! ~Paula
Music Notes By: Paula Harrison Music Director
JOB OPENING:
Crosby United Methodist Church is currently seeking resumes for the position
of Director of Music Ministries. This position will officially become open on
May 31st
, although we plan to have someone on board prior to this date.
We currently have a Chancel Choir, a youth bell choir, “Rebellion,” and an adult
bell choir, “Celebration Ringers”. This position is ideal for anyone wanting to
grow a music program as the Church and community are experiencing growth
on the east side of Houston and around the Lake Houston area.
A full list of responsibilities and hours are available from our Church Office
but we would like to see resumes first to make sure we are talking to the best
candidates. Compensation will be commensurate with the experience our
applicants bring to the table as well as the energy and potential we see in
them.
If you are interested please send your resume to Pastor Jamie Lea at
Crosby UMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Attendance January 31st - 139 February 7th - 130 *Ash Wednesday
*February 10th - 101 February 14th - 158 February 21st - 136
United Methodist Men (UMM) Sat. Breakfast March 19th @ 8 am in the FLC. All men are invited to
join! This group meets every third Saturday of the month. This group
provides and cooks meals for the church
throughout the year.
United Methodist Women (UMW)
Please come and join us on the First Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am in room 110. Our
next gathering is on Wed.,
March 2nd. All women are
invited to join us for
Christian fellowship,
service, and activities.
“Lunch Bunch” The Lunch Bunch is open to everyone. We meet every third Tuesday of the
month. The next Lunch Bunch get together is on Tuesday, March 15th at 11:30 am at Cheddar’s in Baytown. Hope to see everyone there!
Cheddar’s 4530 East Fwy,
Baytown, TX 77521 (281) 421-7596
MARCH BIRTHDAYS March 01: Amanda Schriewer
March 02: Cheryl Omtvedt
March 03: Makenna Vincent, Bobbie Lamb
March 04: Tyler James
March 05: Janet Ladner
March 06: Paula Blomstrom, Calli Hall
March 07: Joyce Burleson
March 08: Lisa Silverman, Paula Huggins
March 09: Tommie Leissner, Mark Ewell
March 11: Rusty Hollingsworth, Pat Reaves,
Meredith Williams
March 12: Brooks Rundzieher
March 13: Greg Fawcett, David Sutton, Coy Hearn
March 14: Wes Towles, Sandy Chitty, Helen Hangee
March 16: Kim Barnes, Connie Schexnayder, Wesley Case
March 17: Katherine Law, Kelly Rudnzieher, Cori Roberts
March 18: Boyd Lamb, Chris Black
March 19: Madison Criddle
March 21: Curtis Walton, Larry Wiggins, Randi Giles
March 23: Kyle Claunch, Alex Jensen
March 24: Pete Johnson, Sawyer Wallace
March 25: Linda Payne, Damon Huggins, Jason Kelley, McKenzie Roberts
March 26: Doug Harrison
March 27: P. J. Ramsden, Kevin Orr, Nathalie Crain
March 28: Vi Fleming, Gabby Greenwade, Macie Day-Lockwood
March 29: Bob O’Brien
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
March 14: Shane & Marni Welch
March 20: Tim & Blanca Corman, Larry & Suzanne Ellzey
If we missed anyone’s birthday or anniversary, we do
apologize. Please let the office know so we can make the
correction needed for future use. [email protected]
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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27 28 29 30 31
Crosby United Methodist Church
March 2016
Altar Flowers 6th -Robert & Sue Hernandez
13th-Bob & Joyce Boyles
20th-Larry & Suzanne Ellzey
27th-Sandy Roden
Scouts F/H,
Room 110
Scouts F/H,
Room 110
Scouts F/H,
Room 110
Scouts F/H,
Room 110
Scouts F/H,
Soda Shop
Worship
Committee
Meeting 6:00 pm
in Room 110
Trustee Meeting
7:00 pm
Sunshine Rm
Admin Council
Meeting
7:00 pm
Room 110
Scouts F/H,
Soda Shop
Lunch
Bunch
11:30 am
Cheddars
Finance
Meeting
7:00 pm
Room 110
Scouts F/H,
Soda Shop
UMM
Fellowship
Breakfast in
the FLC 8 am
Lake Shadows
7:30 am
Sunday School
8:30 am
Worship Service
10 am
Rebellion 11:30a
Lake Shadows
7:30 am
Sunday School
8:30 am
Worship Service
10 am
Rebellion 11:30a
Lake Shadows
7:30 am
Sunday School
8:30 am
Worship Service
10 am
Rebellion 11:30a
Lake Shadows
7:30 am
Sunday School
8:30 am
Worship Service
10 am
Rebellion 11:30a
UMW 11:30 am Room 110
Handbell Practice
5:30 pm Choir Practice
6:30pm
Youth R.I.O.T. 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Bible Study
6:30 pm
Handbell Practice 5:30 pm
Choir Practice
6:30pm Youth R.I.O.T.
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Bible Study 6:30 pm
Handbell Practice 5:30 pm
Choir Practice
6:30pm Youth R.I.O.T.
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Bible Study 6:30 pm
Handbell Practice 5:30 pm
Choir Practice
6:30pm
Youth R.I.O.T.
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Bible Study 6:30 pm
SHUT IN
MEALS
Wednesday Night Meals
5:00 to 6:00 pm $3 per person
3/2 Spaghetti
3/9 Tacos
3/16 Hamburgers
3/23 Sandwiches
3/30 Pizza
Scouts F/H,
Room 110
Special Sundays:
6th - 4th Sunday
of Lent
13th - 5th Sunday
of Lent
20th - 6th Sunday
of Lent & Palm
Sunday
27th - Easter
Scouts F/H,
Soda Shop
Scouts F/H,
Soda Shop
Handbell Practice 5:30 pm
Choir Practice
6:30pm Youth R.I.O.T.
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Bible Study 6:30 pm
SPRING BREAK
HOLY WEEK
Maundy
Thursday Service
7pm
YOUTH R.I.O.T Please check out the Youth
Page for all the Spring Break
Activities that Kim has
planned. Don’t miss out!
Youth Lock In
7 pm to 8 am
WEEKDAY SCHOOL Lisa Walker—Director
281-328-5460
Weekday School News
Our Weekday School students have been staying busy learning about Ameri-
can and our Presidents. We are looking forward to our upcoming unit on Texas
and the rodeo. And of course, we will soon focus our attention to all things
Easter!
We have been taking advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoying some ex-
tended recess time!
Upcoming Registration:
We will begin registration for the 2016-2017 school year in March. Look for the
registration forms on the website soon. Packets will also be available in the
Weekday School and church offices.
We are considering adding some additional hours to our schedule – most likely
this would be in the form of additional time before and after our regular school
day of 9am – 2pm. If you have any comments or wish to have input into what
hours would be beneficial to your family or families that might be interested in
our school, please feel free to email [email protected] or speak
to Lisa Walker.
The Methodist Men would like to thank all of our wonderful congregation
for their generosity and support of the Scouting Ministry. The proceeds
from the BBQ luncheon, dessert auction, and private donations totaled
$1200.00. These revenues will be generously applied back to Scouting
program needs, Eagle Scout projects, mission projects (such as
G.O.Y.D.), and/or emergency needs of the community.
The members of the Methodist Men also support and are active in the
many duties and ministries of our church including Kids Hope, "Get Off
Your Donkey", board members, or on the various other committees that
help this church function. It's such a great blessing to see our church
pull together for such worthy causes. Thank you all again, and may Gods
peace and blessings be with you all. Amen
Thank You Notes
Crosby United Methodist Church, I want to thank all of the wonderful ladies who prepared meals for my mother-in-law, Mary Ann Brady. Until she became so very sick and you be-gan bringing meals to her, I had just never thought about all the effort and love that you put into the is ministry. This is a beautiful blessing! Not only for the meals but because it came from her church that she dearly loved. Thank you Again, Sandy & Luther Brady
A HUGE THANK YOU to all the Trustees that have been working
diligently to maintain and repair our facilities here at
Crosby UMC! We Appreciate All of You!
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for
you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Thanks to all of you who continue to support the CUMC Memorial Fund.
Through your generous giving we have used the funds to enhance many areas of
our church buildings. Some outside improvements have been made also. The
gifts you give become a lasting memorial
of family and friends.
Listed below are some of the improvements made over the years:
1.Foyer: furniture, paintings, mirror, greenery
2.Narthex: furniture, flower arrangements, pictures, display cabinet, $1,000 on
the floor tile.
3. Sanctuary: refurbishing of candlestick, cross, plates, Paraments, Christmas
greenery, ribbon, etc. Audio & Visual System.
4. Choir: robes, refurbishing of bells
5. Love Room: furniture, paintings, carpet, etc.
6. Bathroom: Adult & Children - pictures, etc.
7. Family Life Center: foyer furnishings, plants, &plaques
8. Office: furniture, crosses, greenery, etc.
9. Parsonage: sprinkler system, partial landscape
10. Outside: black metal benches, all trees trimmed, partial irrigation system,
rocks, mulch, plants, labor for area of 3 crosses.
11. Giving $2,000.00 to outside lighting
One other important detail - please make sure to make checks out to
CUMC Memorial Fund.
Thank you,
Pat Walton
CUMC Memorial Fund
In Appreciation Note Card Thank you so very much for making a donation to the CUMC Memorial Fund in memory of my mother-in-law, Mary Ann Brady. I can’t think of anything that would have meant more to her than your contribution to the church she loved. Sincerely, Sandy & Luther Brady
On behalf of our Scouting Ministry I want to thank the whole congregation, families, and friends that were here Scout Sunday. It was a fantastic Sunday seeing the young men in service and wouldn't have been possible without all your support. I especially want to thank the Methodist Men for all hard the work they did to provide, cook, and serve the wonderful BBQ luncheon and oversee the dessert auction. There's so many personal
thanks I'd love to give here but it would take up the whole page. I will thank you individually though. Most of all though I give all praise, honor and glory to the 3 of hearts,
God the father, his son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Thanks again, James Malac
Pack/Troop 264
Blue & Gold Banquet February 20, 2016
Most Cub Scouts celebrate Scouting Anniversary Week in February with a "birthday party" called the blue and gold banquet. In nearly all packs, the blue and gold banquet is the highlight of the year. It brings families together for an evening of fun and cheer. It's often the pack meeting for February. The Scouting Program started February 8, 1910 by William Boyce.
The purpose of the blue and gold banquet is to celebrate the pack's anniversary, thank pack leaders and other adults who have helped the pack, and inspire the leaders, Scouts, and parents. Packs often like to invite former members and other Scouting or community leaders to take part in their blue and gold banquet.
Center Welcome
Pastor Jamie & Kandace Lea
CIA (Christians in Action) Sunday Am Bible Study Come Join us at 8:30 am Sunday Mornings in Room 110.
Sunday School 8:45 am Sundays. Come Join Us!
Proverbs 22:6 (NRSV)
Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.
TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL
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Sunday’s Schedule
7:30 am Service at Lake
Shadows Pavillion
8:30 am Small Groups
10:00 am Worship
Wednesday’s Schedule
Meals: 5:00—6:00 pm
Youth: 6:00 pm
Bible Study: 6:30 pm
Hope to see you there!
1334 Runneburg Road Crosby, Texas 77532
P.O. Box 1385 Crosby, Texas 77532
Phone: 281-328-2616 Fax: 281-462-0328
Email: [email protected] www.crosbyumc.org
