Fountain JULY 2018

A PUBLICATION OF NEW FOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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Join us for a

Bar-B-Que and Silent Auction

Lunch will be served at 11:30 am

Browse the items on the tables

lining the FOLC and place your bid on

the bid sheet beside that item.

The proceeds from both these events will go to our

Seminary Education Fund.

In May 2017, the Administrative Council adopted some church-wide goals for 2017-2018. The five basic areas for these goals are: Hospitality, Worship, In-Depth Bible Study, Missions/Service, and Generosity/Stewardship. The Administrative Council identified two specific goals that we would concentrate on during 2018 which were: recruit and promote Volunteers-in-Mission (VIM) teams to go to the area impacted by Hurricane Harvey on a quarterly basis, and to provide stewardship information, sermons, and practices for the congregation. We also agreed that we would work on the other list of goals as feasible, since ALL the goals work together in harmony to make us a more faithful and service-oriented congregation.

As I looked over the list, I was pleased to see that we have made progress in four of the five basic areas during the past year. That includes: establishing a Hospitality Committee which has implemented several ideas from the group; adding occasional worship dramas to our worship services;

increasing the number of short-term Bible studies offered at the church; and, having volunteers go through the Volunteers-in-Mission training, and sending a team to work in the Rockport area.

I am thankful for the time and commitment of the many people involved in helping to meet these goals, and for finding ways to refine or tweak the goals based on new circumstances. At the July meeting of the Administrative Council, we will revisit the 2018 goals and see which ones we need to give more time and effort to help meet. I would ask for prayers for a renewed enthusiasm and interest as we go about the task of being “light and salt” in this part of God’s kingdom on earth.

Enjoy your summer! Be careful in your travels! Remember that the work of the church continues each and every day! I look forward to seeing you in worship and Sunday school.

Peace and grace,

Pastor Joyce

Joy Notes By Rev. Joyce McCormick

Global Leadership Summit

New Fountain UMC and First UMC Hondo are Partner Organizations with the Global Leadership Conference which will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on August 9-10, 2018. This event is open to anyone in a leadership position – at work, at the church, or in one’s own family. The cost to attend is $109 per participant. Businesses and organizations all around the Hondo area have seen the value of having their employees and leaders attend this faith-based conference on best practices in leadership. One of the core statements from the Global Leadership Summit is: “When leaders get better, the whole organization improves.”

Pastor Joyce will be going again this year and is ready to get anyone registered who would like to go. It is well worth the investment. Partial scholarships are available.

THE CHURCH BELL The vestibule and the steeple with bell tower were added onto the

north end of the church during the pastorate of J. A. Pauly, who served

from 1878-1879. Until that time, the sanctuary was just a rectangular

room 46 feet long and 28 feet wide with walls 18 inches thick. The men

used oxen to haul the rock and building materials just as when the church

was built in 1872. In the belfry, hangs the bell that was cast by Henry

McShane and Co., Baltimore, Md. in 1880 with the following inscription in

German:

Ebenezer Kirchen Glocke

M. E. Church S. 1880

Seiein ruf den armen sundern

Ein mahnung Gotteskindern

Amen!

In English, this means:

Ebenezer Church Bell

Methodist Episcopal Church South 1880

A call to the poor sinner

A reminder to God’s children

Amen!

After the bell was installed, the pastor would ring the bell on Saturday evenings at about sunset

to remind parishioners about church service the next morning. Because there were no telephones, the

bell was also used as a way to communicate disaster, fire, death, or gatherings. Pre-arranged signals

would be repeated 3 times to make certain that everyone heard the signal correctly. The bell could be

heard by all homes within a mile or so of the church.

According to Bill Wheeler, son of Rev. W.

B. Wheeler, minister in the early 1940’s, his father

had researched and learned that the bell is the

oldest Protestant bell west of San Antonio.

In the recent past, the bell was rung every

Sunday morning at the beginning of the worship

service. In addition to the standard clapper, there

is a special hammer for striking the death toll.

When a funeral service was held, the toll

hammer was struck once for each year of the

deceased person’s age.

Over the years, climbing the ladders up to

the bell has been a challenge than many teens

and young adults could not resist. Today’s

climbers to the bell might also be interested to

see the signatures of the long ago visitors on the

wall.

UMW Members Sharing Sacred Space

With our Sisters in Christ

Food, Fun and Fellowship at First UMC Hondo was had by all who attended the June 6

th UMW meeting!

UMW members from Hondo, Yancey and New Fountain participated in a baby shower for Blessings Boutique at Providence Place. Janice Highsmith, UMW President for First UMC, did a great job of coordinating the many “shower” activities. Members played games, then feasted on an array of delicious salads and desserts. Fellowship abounded as did the gifts for Blessings Boutique! (see photos)

Congratulations to Annie Wiemers our most recent Special Mission Recognition Pin recipient! Annie has donated hours of her time cutting, sewing, serging and fray checking feminine shields and liners for young women in Ethiopia. (see photo) Thanks to Annie and other volunteers, we are on our way to reaching our goal of 2000 shield kits!!!

FYI Sunday, July 15th will

be our opportunity to visit the Hondo Rehabilitation facility on 30

th street!

Our unit will be on holiday July 4th, but will resume

again August 1st

. Treasurer, Mary Heiligman, will lead our Pledge Service. Members will learn about how the unit’s money is appropriated. We will meet in the Wisdom of the Word Classroom at 2:00 p.m.

Wishing you a happy and safe 4

th of July

from our unit!

God Bless America!

United Methodist Women

Join us on 1st Tuesdays

(Widows, Widowers, and Single Senior

Adults)

Next Luncheon is

Tuesday, July 10th at 11:30 am

In the Fountain of Life Center

Stay for games after lunch

Welcome New Members

Kristin Muennink (and Swyn) 2835 CR 651, Devine Tx 78216

Pam Muennink 2835 CR 651, Devine Tx 78216

Mindy & Eliud Plata 445 CR 4614, Castroville, TX 78009

Laura Ward 413 W. Keanahalululu, Bastrop TX

78602

Celebrating . . .

The birth of Winton Haby

in June 3,2018 to

proud parents,

Warren and Gabrielle Haby.

The baptism of

Wade Allen Muennink and

Jack Franklin Muennink

on Father’s Day, June 17.

S i n g s p i r a t i o n !

The fifth Sunday of the month is

always Singspiration.

Sunday July 29th

in the Sanctuary at 6:00 pm

The July Communion Rail offering is going to

The Seminary Education Fund.

New Men’s Study

The Monday evening Men’s Bible study

will begin a new study on July 16.

“Renovate: Building A Life With God”

is an eight week study based on the

Old Testament book of Nehemiah. This

is a great study for men of all ages. The

first chapter is titled

“Never Too Late for a Renovation.”

Copies of the book are available in the

church office for $10 each.

The Rock

Sunday School class

will begin a study

on marriage

beginning July 8th

during the

Sunday School hour. Pastor Joyce will be

facilitating this study, which should last 6 weeks.

Father’s Day

Congratulations to our

Father’s Day honorees.

A donation to Texas Ramp

Project was made in their honor.

Andrew Muennink

Kelly Dickens

Maurice Kinsey

Clyde Parsons

All the men of New Fountain UMC

New Men’s Study

The Monday evening Men’s Bible

study will begin a new study on

July 16. “Renovate: Building A

Life With God” is an eight week

study based on the Old Testament

book of Nehemiah. This is a great

study for men of all ages.

The first chapter is titled

“Never Too Late for a Renovation.”

Copies of the book are available in

the church office for $10 each.

Sunday Service Reminders

• Shawls are available for those

who are warm. Please ask one

of the ushers if you need help

• Fans are available for those who

are warm. Please ask one of the

ushers if you need helps

• As an act of hospitality to

others, please wear your

nametag for worship.

• We invite your child (birth to 4

years of age ) to our nursery.

Please ask an usher for

assistance

Areas of Service

July 1 - 9:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: Laurie Graff

Acolyte: Nolan Riff

Greeters: Rita Richards & Betsy Vannatta

Ushers: John Fink & Lyle Riff

Children’s Message: Ashley Lowe

Nursery Volunteers: Cindy Stein & Karen Riff

Video Ministry: Colin Graff

July 8 - 9:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: Tayler Hobbs

Acolyte: Jorden Bendele

Greeters: Rita Richards & Betsy Vannatta

Ushers: TBD

Children’s Message: Crystal Riff

Nursery Volunteers: Michelle Keilman &

Sydney Simpson

Video Ministry: Beth Allen

July 15 - 9:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: Ken Graff

Acolyte: Grace Wilson

Greeters: Rita Richards & Betsy Vannatta

Ushers: TBD

Children’s Message: Jinny Mangold

Nursery Volunteers: Georjean Burnell & TBD

Video Ministry: Brett Riff

July 22 - 9:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: TBD

Acolyte: Railli Ruiz

Greeters: Rita Richards & Betsy Vannatta

Ushers: Lance& Gina Muennink

Children’s Message: Jackie Muennink

Nursery Volunteers: Debbie Muennink & Jill Haertner

Video Ministry: Beth Allen

Areas of Service

July 29 - 9:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: Youth

Acolyte: Youth

Greeters: Youth

Ushers: Youth

Children’s Message: Tayler Hobbs

Nursery Volunteers: Melany Ohlhausen & TBD

Video Ministry: Beth Allen

Year-To-Date Financial Report Ending May 31, 2018

2018 Approved Operating Budget 372,500

General Operating BBQ Pit Fund 2,708.72

Income 149,620.66 Income 4,137.00

Expenditures (152,770.27) Expenditures (1,962.86)

(3,149.61) Balance 4,882.86

Building Fund 5,733.08 Sanctuary Renovation (4,468.63)

Income 2,743.50 Income -

Expenditures - Expenditures -

Balance 8,476.58 Balance (4,468.63)

Memorials

In Memory of

Roy Miller

By

Douglas Riff

In Memory of

Weldon McCormick

By

Alan & Karen Muennink

Yvonne Nations

Bruce & Sydney Simpson

Janice Waits

In Memory of

Herman Murray

By

Glenn & Debbie Muennink

In Memory of

Verlie Nietenhoefer

By

Bruce & Sydney Simpson

July

BIRTHDAYS:

Letha Garrison - July 1

Eddie Boettcher – July 2

Sawyer Rhodes - July 5

Rebekah Rhodes - July 5

Tyler Drew Elkins – July 7

Levi Wilson – July 7

Elysia Lynn Bermea – July 10

Baylee Muennink - July 11

Colton DeCock - July 12

Brian Riff – July 13

Cindi Smith – July 13

Connie Stuart – July 14

Fred Carrijo—July 14

Kris Dickens – July 16

Chris McCoy – July 16

Lonnie Lanning - July 17

MaryJane Hobbs - July 17

Tina Stiles – July 17

Melody Muennink – July 23

Joyce McCormick - July 24

Beth Allen – July 24

Adrian Fredriksson – July 24

Farrah Neuman – July 24

RJ Zerr – July 26

Brayden Bendele – July 26

Eve Renaud - July 27

Clayton DeCock - July 27

Ken Graff – July 30

Ashley Lowe - July 31

ANNIVERSARIES:

Garry & Beth Allen – July 1

Claude & Diane Cosgrove – July 3

Garrett & Abby Wilson - July 10

Roland & Kim Ruiz – July 12

Alan & Sonya Toalson – July 20

George & Patti Taylor – July 23

Lonnie & Yvette Lanning – July 27

Rob & Jennifer LaPorte – July 27

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat-urda

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1 9:00 AM Worship Service (FOLC) - Join us for coffee and donuts following the service 10:15 AM Sunday School 11:30 AM Independence Day BBQ & Silent Auction (FOLC)

2 3 4 Independence

Day Church Office

Holiday 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting (Prayer Room) 7:00 PM Connected Practice (FOLC)

5 6:30 PM Handbell Practice 7:00 PM Women's Bible Study (Youth/FH) 7:45 PM Joyful Noise

6 7

8 9:00 AM Worship Service (FOLC) - Join us for coffee and donuts following the service 10:15 AM Sunday School 5:30 PM MYF Youth Group (Youth/F.H.)

9 6:30 PM Trustees Mtg(WOW). 7:00 PM Men's Bible Study (Unity classroom)

10 11:30AM Seasoned Saints Luncheon - FOLC 7:00PM Worship Committee Mtg. (WOW)

11 4:00 PM Ramp Project Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (FOLC) 7:00 PM Connected Practice (YouthHall) 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting (Prayer Room)

12 9:00 AM NEW BEE Quilt Group (WOW) 6:30PM Handbell Practice 7:00 PM Women's Bible Study (Youth/FH) 7:45 PM Joyful Noise

13 7:30PM Emmaus Gathering @ FUMC --Devine

14

15 9:00 AM Worship Service (FOLC) - Join us for coffee and donuts following the service 10:15 AM Sunday School 4:00 PM Nursing Home Visit (Hondo Rehab)

16 7:00 PM Men's Bible Study (Renovate: Building A Life With God) -WOW Class-room

17 7:00 PM Unplugged Craft Group (WOW)

18 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting (Prayer Room) 7:00 PM Connected Practice (FOLC)

19 6:30PM Handbell Practice 7:00 PM Women's Bible Study (Youth/FH) 7:45 PM Joyful Noise

20 21

22 9:00 AM Worship Service (FOLC) - Join us for coffee and donuts following the service 10:15 AM Sunday School 5:30 PM MYF Youth Group (Youth/F.H.)

23 7:00 PM Men's Bible Study (Renovate: Building A Life With God) -WOW Class-room

24 7:00 PM Admin. Council Mtg(WOW)

25 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting (Prayer Room) 7:00 PM Connected Practice (FOLC)

26 6:30PM Handbell Practice 7:00PM Women's Bible Study (Youth/FH) 7:45 PM Joyful Noise

27 28

29 9:00 AM Worship Service (FOLC) - Join us for coffee and donuts following the service 10:15 AM Sunday School 6:00 PM Singspiration (Sanctuary)

30 7:00 PM Men's Bible Study (Renovate: Building A Life With God) -WOW Class-room

31 1 2:00 PM UMW Meeting (WOW) 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting (Prayer Room) 7:00 PM Connected Practice (FOLC)

2 9:00 AM HANK Stitchers (WOW) 6:30 PM Handbell Practice 7:00 PM Women's Bible Study (Youth/FH) 7:45 PM Joyful Noise

3 4

July 2018

Join Us For Worship

9:00 a.m. Service of Worship (Fountain of Life Center)

10:15 a.m. Sunday School

Address: 2980 FM 2676

Hondo, TX 78861

Phone: 830.426.4219

Email: newfountainumc@gmail.com

Website: www.newfountainumc.org

New Fountain UMC

2980 FM 2676

Hondo, TX 78861

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