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Volume 9 Issue 5
May 2018
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As United Methodists this is our mission: to make new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Worship Times
Sunday School - 9:15 AM
Sunday Worship - 10:30
As you probably know by now, our Music Minister, John Fuss, has submitted his resignation effective as of the end of June. John has ministered to us for almost 25 years. He has left a lasting mark on the ministries of our church. He has contributed much to the City of Roswell. He, and we, have much to be proud of and to celebrate as John ends his ministry to us.
John is in the process of considering what the next phase of his ministry and mission will be. I know you will join me in keeping John and Karen and their family in your thoughts and prayers as
John transitions to his next calling.
The SPRC sub group of the Administrative Council will be considering how to pro-ceed with the music ministry position on a going forward basis. Please keep them in your prayers as they consider what is the best way forward for our church and its ministry to the City of Roswell.
Rich Olson Chair, Administrative Council
May 20th is Confirmation Sunday. For the past 8 months, 7 of our youth have gathered for weekly classes to learn and discuss what it means to be a person of faith. Simultaneously, they have met with adult mentors from our congregation who have supported these youth on their important faith journey.
For Pastor Laird and I, the 2017-2018 Confirmation Class has been a blast! I am amazed at the intelligence, curiosity, and spiritual maturity
these special young people have demonstrated throughout our time together. Each confir-mation class is a hoot. One minute, I’m nagging the “kids” to finish stirring their hot chocolate so they can come back to the table and get going on the lesson, the next minute I’m blown away by a depth of insight that a questioning teenager shares with our group. This has been a fantastic class, and I’m honored to have been allowed into their lives for this time. Honestly, I’m pretty sure that I’ve learned more than our youth!
If you haven’t had an opportunity to visit with or congratulate our confirmation class members, I highly encourage you to seek out any of these young people and spend a few minutes visiting with him or her. I think you will be impressed and filled with hope as you interact with those who are the future of our church and world. I also want to offer a special thank you to those who have served as mentors to these youth. Below is our list of confirmands with their mentors.
Sarah Durwin - Gene & Lynn Moore
Sophia Durwin - Patsy Miller
Ava Duer - Kelly Cockrell
Aiden Henderson - Curt Tarter
Julie Martinez - Jana Lessard
Claire Seley - A. L. & Wanda Rose
David Stephenson - Paul Lessard
Be sure to come to church on May 20th to celebrate with our confirmation class.
See you in church.
Pastor Tina
2018 Summer Conference Camp Opportunities
Sacramento Methodist Camp & Conference Center
June 8 - 10 - King’s Kids Camp - Entering Grades 2-4
June 11 - 15 - Jr. Horse Camps - Entering grades 4-6
June 18 - 22 - Sacramento Youth Camp - Entering grades 7– graduate
June 25 - 29 - Jr. Horse Camp for Girls Entering grades 4-6
July 2 - 6 - Sacramento Family Camp - For families of ALL ages
July 8 - 13 - Music On The Mountain Camp - Entering grades 7- graduate
July 9 -13 - Promise Seekers Camp Entering 4-6
July 20 - 22 - Family Horse Camp - For families of ALL ages
July 23 - 27– Youth Horse Camp - Entering grades 7-graduate
July 30 - Aug 3 - Camp Sunshine - For those w/mental challenges (ages 16 plus)
For information on the above camps, you may contact
Stella Martinez, Laird Cross or Tina Cross at 622-1881.
REMEMBER...THERE IS A $15 REGISTRATION FEE AFTER MAY 15TH!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CAMP, PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL THE OFFICE SOON!
Landsun Homes “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
Isaiah 66:13
Mother’s Day serves as an opportunity to remember and honor special women who have loved and cared for us. Every year, more and more older adults outlive their financial re-sources. It’s only with the continued generosity of families, friends, and congregations to the annual Mother’s Day Offering, that Landsun Homes’ residents can stay in what has become their home. With your generosity, they experience lives full of grace, dignity and pur-pose.
The Mother’s Day Offering is one of the most significant sources of funding that assures these beloved older adults will remain in their Landsun Homes home, and receive the care they need, no matter what challenges they face. Now more than ever, the seniors who have cared for us need us to care for them. We pray that with your help in 2018, we can provide appropriate care for all in need. For talking points and questions, please contact Marsha Drapala, Executive Director at 575-234-5809 or [email protected].
SUNDAY BRUNCH
MAY 20TH
Join us on Sunday, May 20th to
help honor our graduating sen-
iors and our Confirmation Class
during worship. After Worship
there will be a Sunday Brunch in
their honor.
Hope to see you there!
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Cowboy Bell In Memory of Amy Johns By: John and LeNora Correia By: John and Margaret Lackey In Memory of Kitty Zukowski By: Tom and Joellen Belding By: John and Margaret Lackey In Memory of Ted Schrimsher By: John and Margaret Lackey In Memory of Henry Lucero By: Bill and Kay Owen In Memory of Joanne Harvard By: Lee Harvard In Memory of George Smith By: Lee Harvard In Memory of Doris Stewart By: Lee Harvard In Memory of Keith DeNio By: Bill Bonham By: Dick and Pat Goodwin
In Memory of Geneva Gwartney By: Dick and Pat Goodwin In Memory of Janet Trotman By: Dick and Pat Goodwin In Memory of Rosemary Preston By: Dick and Pat Goodwin
General & Music Memorials
In Memory of Amy Johns By: Patricia Miller In Memory of Rosemary Preston By: Nanette Schumacher By: Judy Armstrong In Memory of Geneva Gwartney By: Judy Armstrong In Memory of Janet Trotman By: Judy Armstrong In Memory of Keith DeNio By: Judy Armstrong
Entrées’
May 2 - Smothered Pork Chops
May 9 - Teriyaki Chicken
May 16 - Buffet
May 23 - Hamburgers
Time: 5:00 PM
$6.00 per Adult - Children Eat Free
Everyone is Welcome!
(The 23rd is the last scheduled Wednesday
dinner, but be watching for special summer
events!)
FUMC Acknowledges the following:
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
JUNE 13-15, 2018
Annual Conference is just around the corner and we need
your help collecting items for the Conference Mission Project.
This year the conference is collecting items for Hy-giene Kits. They are very specific on some of the items, so if you right click
on the following link and open, you will find a list of the many items that are needed. You may bring to the office the week before conference and our pastors and lay leaders will see that they are transported to conference. UMCOR Supply
Saturday, May 5, 2018
8:30 AM
Pecos Valley Horse Arena
2503 Railroad
Youth will be serving donuts and coffee!
Habitat for Humanity of Roswell is start-
ing another new house. The partner family
will be a single Dad, Daniel Orosco and his
4 children; Remy, Selena, Nina and Dan-
ielle. Daniel’s mother, Frances, is also part
of the household. Are you surprised that we need to build a 4-
bedroom home?
Once again, this congregation will partner with habitat in this
build. You may want to help frame, paint, or trim. On Sunday,
May 6 YOU can take part in a 2 x 4 signing. Bring some dol-
lars, fives, or twenties. Sign your name and your positive mes-
sage on a 2 x 4 that will become a part of the home. We will be
next to the sanctuary at 9:00, 10:15, and 11:30. All proceeds of
this “Fun-Raiser” will be used to reduce Daniel’s mortgage for
the new home.
NON PROFIT ORG.
US POSTAGE PAID
ROSWELL, NM
PERMIT #58
FIRST NEWS
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
200 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
ROSWELL, NM 88201
Phone: 575-622-1881 - Fax: 575-622-6751
Church Email: [email protected]
Church Web Site: www.fumc-roswell.org
Return Service Requested
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FUMC STAFF
Ministers:
All Members & Participants of FUMC
NWT. Conf. Bishop Rev. W. Earle Bledsoe
Dist. Superintendent: Rev. Jane Vaughan
Rev. Tina Cross [email protected]
Rev. Laird Cross [email protected]
Director of Music: John Fuss [email protected]
Director of Youth & Children: Stella & Jaime Martinez
Youth Intern: Michaela Gallegos [email protected]
Director of Operations: Don Armstrong [email protected]
Business Manager: Kati Yates [email protected]
Office Manager: Kay Motto [email protected]
Organist: Michelle Olson [email protected]
Receptionist: Pat Goodwin [email protected]
Cowboy Bell Secretary: Kati Yates [email protected]
FUMC E-mail [email protected]
SAVE for
THESE M.A.D.
DATES CAMP!
JULY 9TH
THROUGH
JULY 15TH
CALLING ALL YOUTH - JOIN US FOR A “FREE” CONCERT!
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018
INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS
INTERESTED?
Contact Stella at
or
Michaela at
We have 15 “free” tickets, so hurry to claim yours! All you will need is
$10 for meals.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1
10:30 AM Women's Bible Study/Rm 110
7:00 PM Troop2/Scout Hut
2 3:30 PM Staff Meeting 5:00 PM FellowshipDinner/FH
7:15 PM Chancel Choir
3
5:15 PM Weight Watchers
4
12:00 PM Al Anon/Room 111
5
8:30 AM/Cowboy Church Youth Serve Donuts @PVA Arena
6
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship
7
6:45 AM Men's Breakfast @ Cerritos
8 10:30 AM Women's Bible Study/Rm 110
1:00PM CommunityKitchen/Rm 110/Bill Cooper
7:00 PM Troop2/Scout Hut
6:00 PM Children Activities 6:00/Bell Concert/FH7:15 PM Chancel Choir
10
12:00 PM Emmaus Reunion Group/Rm 111
5:15 PM Weight Watchers
11
12:00 PM Al Anon/Room 111
13
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship
14
6:45 AM Men's Breakfast @ Cerritos
11:30 AM Walker Museum/Rm 110
15 10:30 AM Women's Bible Study/Rm 110
1:00 PM Prayer Shaw Ministry/Room 110
7:00 PM Troop2/Scout Hut 7:15 PM Chancel Choir
17
12:00 PM Emmaus Reunion Group/Rm 111
5:15 PM Weight Watchers
18
12:00 PM Al Anon/Room 111
19Armed Forces Day
20
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship
21
6:45 AM Men's Breakfast @ Cerritos
22
7:00 PM Troop2/Scout Hut7:15 PM Chancel Choir
24
12:00 PM Emmaus Reunion Group/Rm 111
5:15 PM Weight Watchers
25
12:00 PM Al Anon/Room 111
26
27
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Worship
286:45 AM Men's Breakfast @ Cerritos
Office ClosedMemorial Day (Observed)
29
7:00 PM Troop2/Scout Hut
31
12:00 PM Emmaus Reunion Group/Rm 111
5:15 PM Weight Watchers
Jun 2018S M T W T F S
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30
2 PM/Silver Chords/Choir Rm
2PM/Silver Chords @ Sunset Villa
2PM/Silver Chords @ Casa Maria
2PM/Silver Chords @Mission Arch
9:30 AM /Silver Chords to RCC in Hagerman
UHS Graduation GHS Graduation RHS Graduation
30 3:30 PM Staff Meetings
23 3:30 PM Staff Meetings 5:00 PM FellowshipDinner/FH 5:45/Praise & Worship/Yth
16 3:30 PM Staff Meetings
5:00 PM FellowshipDinner/FH 5:45/Praise & Worship/
9 3:30 PM Staff Meetings
5:00 PM FellowshipDinner/FH 5:45/Praise & Worship/ Yth Room Downstairs/All Welcome
5:45/Praise & Worship/Yth Room Downstairs/AllWelcome6:00 PM Children Activities6:05 PM Kaler Bells/Bell Rm
Room Downstairs/All Welcome6:00 PM Children Activities 6:05 PM Kaler Bells/Bell Rm
Room Downstairs/AllWelcome6:00 PM Children Activities
7:15 PM Chancel Choir
Confirmation Sunday Sr. Sunday
12
Youth @ Kutless Concert in Ruidoso
