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XXXV No. 18
November 29, 2010
The Hardy
Heartline
Dear Church Family and Friends,
This morning as I write this article, even though it is cold outside,
warm light is streaming in through the windows of my office. Light reminds us of the presence of Christ.
Each Sunday acolytes light the candles on the altar. We will be lighting Advent Candles each Sunday.
“Let us walk in the light of the Lord…in Him was life, and the life was the light of all people, and the dark-
ness has not overcome it…O send out thy light and thy truth, let them lead me…the Lord is my light and
my salvation…Thy Word is a light to my path…believe in the light, that you may become children of the
light…
In my office, I have some very healthy potted plants that I brought over from the old location. I cut them
back but they have already grown pretty large. It is because they are watered and have the sunlight on a
daily basis. When you and I have the SON light on a daily basis, we grow as well. This Advent, I hope you
take the time to let the light of Christ feed your heart and soul, so you can walk in the light of the One
who is truly life!
See you Sunday!
Rev. Garry Masterson
FROM MICAH
Last month I wrote about depression and how it affects non-believers and how we as believers can help those folks by being
bright lights for Jesus in this world. An interesting issue was raised by the last article and was brought to my attention by a
fellow church member. How do Christians deal with issues like depression? Can a Christian really be depressed? The answer
is simple: yes, we can.
Remember that Jesus promised we would have troubles in this world. Being a Christian does not mean we are immune to
disease, sickness, or mental health issues. However, as Christians we have something the world does not have: the Holy
Spirit. God living within our hearts can give us the strength, hope, and joy we need to make it another day…especially when
we are not feeling well.
Does this mean Christians can just “believe” their way out of all sickness? Nope. God uses doctors, nurses, and other health
professionals to work in our lives just like he uses preachers and Sunday school teachers to help us understand His word. So
as we think about these issues, especially during this holiday season when depression can be an issue for many, let us be
thankful for God’s grace and mercy in our lives and for the people He places in our lives to help us deal with living in this bro-
ken world.
We’re the church
with a warm heart
WE UPHOLD OUR VOWS
By Our Prayers: All Hardy homebound members, all nursing home residents, all our brave service men & women & their families, Buddy Nettles, Delphia Seitz, Sara Vickers, Lil Miller, Jean Godfrey, Kathleen Flournoy, Johnie Butler, Martha Miller family, Jennie Fedric, Gloria Miller, Blanche Arnold, and Louise Womack. For more details go to www.hardyumc.org and click on “Prayer”.
By Our Presence: Month ending November 28, 2010 Sunday School 188 (monthly Morning Worship 222 average) Evening Worship 51
By Our Gifts: Month ending November 28, 2010 2010 Budget Received in November Received to date $434,061 $35,421 $392,281
Apportionments Paid to Date Balance $52,642 $46,142 $6,500
Hardy Memorial United Methodist
Church Texarkana, Texas
Phone: 903-793-1116 Fax - 903-793-6663
Rev. Garry Masterson Pastor
Home: (903) 794-7746 Cell: (713) 906-2537
Mary Lou Thornton Director of Education
Cindy DoBell Church Secretary
Mary Ann Resecker Financial Secretary
Micah McBay Director of Music Ministries
Dee Dee Williams Director of Youth Ministries [email protected]
Sharma Castillo Director of Children’s Ministries
David Favors Director of Maintenance
903-556-3372
Sue Jones Nursery Director
903-838-4665
USHERS Mark Patterson, Ken Markham, Bpb
Weber, Troy Hornsby, Steve Hackett, Mike Whitehurst, Chris Carroll CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Dec 5—Joy Richardson Dec 19—Bonnie Miller Dec 12—Shelly Whitehurst Dec 26—Makki Currie
ACOLYTES Dec 5-Kaitlyn Biggar, Caden Vo Dec 19-Hailey Bagley, Audrey Mohan Dec 12-Hailey Bagley, Audrey Mohan Dec 26-Miller Hornsby, Drew McBay
Welcome, New Member We would like to extend a warm “Hardy“ welcome to our newest members, Nancy, Greg, Tyler, Emily, and Hunter Smith, who united with our “Family of Faith” recently. We are excited to welcome them as our newest members. Please add them to your directory. Nancy, Greg, Tyler, Emily, and Hunter Smith
7205 Stonewall Drive Texarkana, TX 75503
Hardy Christmas ornaments will
be on sale each Sunday morning
in the foyer
Chancel Choir Presents:“Peace on Earth”
This Christmas cantata will be presented on Sunday, December 19
during the morning service. You won’t want to this beautiful music.
Bring your friends and family for this special service!
MISSION MOMENT
DECEMBER MISSION PROJECT: HEIFER INTERNATIONAL Heifer International’s mission is to work with communities in an effort to end world hunger and poverty. This organization
makes it possible to give families in Third World Countries a hand-up, rather than a hand-out and by doing so to turn lives of
hunger and poverty into self-reliance and hope.
Consider giving a donation to Heifer International as a Christmas gift. Donations help to provide livestock, seeds, and training
to struggling families, each gift giving an opportunity for self-reliance to a struggling family.
Your check may be made payable to Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church with notation: For Heifer International.
It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas
As part of our outreach here at Hardy, our congregation collects supplies for the Child Protective Service’s RAIN-
BOW ROOM. These items help the CPS caseworkers meet the critical needs of abused and neglected children in
our town. Collection areas are located at each of the side entrances by the balcony staircase under the Charlie
Brown Christmas trees. For the month of December, we want to help with all needs. This includes diapers, cold
weather need (gloves, socks, windbreakers, underwear, sweaters), school supplies, etc.
UMCOR School Bags for the Needy Hardy’s Mission Committee is in search of seamstresses who would like to make school bags for UMCOR Sager-Brown.
Whether you can sew or not, there is a job for you. Contact Joyce Bell, Carolyn Fant or the church office if you are interested in
this opportunity to serve.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GIFT-WRAPPING
Each year Texarkana’s Domestic Violence Prevention program provides a Christmas gift-
wrapping booth at Central Mall. This year Hardy’ Memorial will be wrapping from 1:00-6:00pm
on Thursday, December 16. If you would like to volunteer your time, please let the church office know. You
may designate a two-hour timeslot which is best suited to you.
SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS?
Remember to check out the display of “My Pan” products in the foyer. In order for us to
receive the items in time for Christmas, the deadline for ordering is Sunday, December
5. Keep in mind that proceeds from this sale will go toward Hardy’s playground equip-
ment.
COMPASSION FUND
Hardy’s Compassion Fund is very important in the life of the church. This fund helps to defray ex-
penses incurred when the church provides a meal for a bereaved family and also makes it possible
for us to help the needy. Please consider the Compassion Fund when making donations to memori-
als, etc.
We’re on the web:
www.hardyumc.org
“We’re The Church With The Warm Heart”
Hardy Memorial United Methodist Church
6203 N. Kings Hwy.
Texarkana, Texas 75503
Phone No. (903) 793-1116 Return Service Requested
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TEXARKANA, TX
New Horizons
Fun time for over 55ers
Each person should bring a salad, veggie or dessert of your choice. This group will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 12:30pm on Decem-ber 20th. BINGO is played every month.
Hardy Dinner Club No December Dinner Club Gathering
Dec. 2—Peggy Harris Chelsea Quinn Dec. 5—Richard Reynolds Dec. 6—Shawn Christie Dec. 8—Jonathan Fant Dec. 9—Meredith Edwards Royce Thornton Anna McConnell Dec. 11—Deanna Harding Carson Castillo Dec. 12—Nita Christie Dec. 13—Kaitlyn Biggar Dec. 16—-Julie Peek Brian & Molly Pate
Dec. 20—Jordan McConnell Dec. 22—LaNelle Claussen Herman Gilliam George & Kristi McCasland Dec. 23—Keith Barham Lou Pickens Dec. 24—Flora Quinn Dec. 27—Garry Reynolds Dawson Woods Bob & Kathy Koon Richard & Carolyn Fant Dec. 28—Opal Peek Patty Younk Tommy & Patty Younk
JOIN US FOR WEDNESDAY DINNER!—MENU * A LITTLE SOMETHING SPECIAL *
Dec. 15 — Prime rib, horseradish sauce, twice-baked potato, steamed vegetables, cheese cake
Our Master Chef Sonny McBay is “kicking it up a notch” for that particular evening to celebrate a very successful
2010 midweek fellowship and, more importantly, to celebrate the special season. Set prices will remain the same,
but you are welcome to make your pleasure known by donation as you will.
Children’s Ministry
We’re Having BIG Adventures at Hardy! Children’s Choir
We are only offering BIG three weeks in December. Regular schedule will resume in 2011. Please send your children to participate in these three weeks as we prepare for Christmas! We will be working on Christmas music and Christmas skits in preparation for our program on the evening of December 19. All children are welcome to participate. The schedule for the three weeks will be:
Drop off 3:30 Come for any portion or for the
BIG program 4:00 entire time. Thanks for letting us
Pizza supper 5:30 work with your wonderful children!!
Children’s choir 5:45
Pick up no later than 6:30
Church Playground We are almost at our goal to begin construction of our playground! We are still taking donations. Please make your donation to the Hardy Playground.
3rd Annual Christmas Celebration Saturday, December 4, 9:00-10:30 AM
It’s time for Hardy’s “Kids in the Kitchen” morning where Hardy’s kids and their parents are invited to come dressed in their pj’s (if they wish) to eat pancakes, have hot chocolate, decorate cookies,
stories and much, much more! It’s a fun-filled morning of celebrating the holiday season that your kids won’t want to miss! Please let the church office (903-793-1116) know if you and your friends will make it or e-mail [email protected].
Parents Day Out—December 4 following “Kids in the Kitchen”. Check Youth Page for details.
Sunday Youth Helpers:
Date Children’s Church Balcony Offering
December 5 Hanna Pate Emilee Carroll Morgan Williams Price Eubanks
December 12 Dawson Woods Sydee Russ Hanna Pate Alex McBay
December 19 Laura Miler Meaghan McBay Alex Quinn Dawson Woods
December 26 Jenni deBie Sara Grace Little Meaghan McBay Sydnee Russ
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Mark Your Calenders—December 19th
Youth Singing at the Sterling House—2:00 PM
Delivering Angel Tree Presents
Having Dinner at CiCi’s Pizza
Youth Christmas Party and LOCK-IN at the Youth Lodge
It’s time again for the Youth Post Office. Let the youth deliver your
Christmas cards to all your Hardy friends. Drop box will be in the foyer.
Parents Day Out: Saturday, December 4th immediately after “Kids in the Kitchen”
Youth will entertain your children in the Youth Lodge between 10:00-1:30 PM,
lunch will be provided. Please register with Dee Dee to reserve your spot.
Announcements Sanders' Family Christmas
Gospel Musical at Hardy
December 2, 3, 9, 10 at 7:00 pm
December 4 and 11 at 2:00 pm
WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP!
Please let Mary Lou know if you can volunteer to hand out programs or pick up
tickets: [email protected] or 903-793-1116.
Poinsettia Display
As always, Hardy will be decorating with beautiful red poinsettias for
Christmas. If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in memory or honor
of someone, please let the church office know. A form will be placed in
the bulletins on December 5 and December 12 on which there will be detailed pricing and you
Small Group Studies in 2011
One of Hardy’s priorities in 2011 is to offer more opportunities
for small groups to study and spend time together. If you have a
particular study or a specific type of concern group you would like to see offered, please let Mary
Lou know at [email protected]. We will also be seeking group leaders, so please con-
tact the office if you would be willing to be a group leader.
New Studies Begin in 2011
Beginning on January 9, Lisa McBay will be leading a study on the book of Romans. This study
will be held each Sunday afternoon beginning at 4:00pm. Sign-up sheets will be available in the
foyer throughout the month of December for you to register in order for resources to be ordered.
Women’s Bible Study
Cindy Masterson will again be offering a women’s study on Tuesday mornings beginning in Janu-
ary. Registration for the study will be conducted in the church foyer in December. More informa-
tion will follow.
A Thank You from United Methodist Women
The Hardy UMW really tipped the scale this year! It was a “bumper crop” as far as proceeds were con-
cerned. Thanks go to the entire church family for all the help. As always, it was a concerted effort un-
der the leadership of Barbara Means, who has directed this major project for twenty-one years. Pro-
ceeds will be directed to various mission projects.
Sympathy is extended to former member Louise Womack upon the death of her husband George.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
