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The Messenger
First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Inside this issue
February Birthdays …………... 2
Sympathies & Memorials .....3
Welcome New Members..…..3
Children’s Ministry Events…..4
Message for Children…….......5
Youth/Submerge News .....6/7
Women’s Ministry …….…......9
Don’t Miss It!
FirstYouth Valentine’s Day Pancake Supper (page 2)
‘Family First Fridays’ Game Night (page 8)
Reminder to sign-up for Altar Flowers (page 8)
Meet your 2016 FUMC Leadership Team (page 10)
A message from Heartspring (page 11)
Ash Wednesday Service information (page 11)
2016 Communion Offerings (page 11)
FirstYouth Superbowl Sub Sale (back cover)
February 3, 2016 Volume 46, Issue 2
LENT The season of Lent is a very important time in the Christian year. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent — that season of 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays) in which Christians are encouraged to reflect upon the quality of their relationship to God. During this time people are invited to take on a new spiritual discipline, go out of their way to do something for another person in the name of Christ, or give up a bad habit that has been standing in the way of their relationship with God. Let me offer you some suggestions to make your Lenten experience more meaningful:
1. Begin your Lent by attending our joint Ash Wednesday service on February 10th at 7:00 pm at Chapelwood UMC.
2. Get involved in one of our ongoing Bible Studies or Cove-nant groups.
3. Participate in our Holy Week experiences.
4. And, of course, make Sunday School and worship attendance a priority. Even Jesus found the need to gather regularly with the people of God for worship and study. “Jesus went to the synagogue, as was his custom…” (Luke 4:16)
See you in church on Sunday!
Lynne
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FEBRUARY 1:
Jean Clements
FEBRUARY 2:
Linda Martinez
FEBRUARY 4:
Tina Moore
Kelly Colosimo
FEBRUARY 5:
Caleb Edinger
Gavin Lambert
Patty Pierson
FEBRUARY 6:
Staci Stallings
FEBRUARY 8:
Paula Matzke
FEBRUARY 9:
Woody Diehl
FEBRUARY 13:
Daniel Poundstone
FEBRUARY 14:
Joel Reyna
Piper Marie Cravey
Misty Hankinson
FEBRUARY 15:
Lisa Long
Flo Yarbrough
FEBRUARY 16:
Randall Day
Eric Grady
FEBRUARY 17:
Betty McClure
FEBRUARY 19:
Taylor Pelton
Karen Bowman
Christi Cameron
Logan Atkins
Andrew Cannon
FEBRUARY 20:
John Stallings
Debbie Schuelke
Aaron Zimmerman
Billie Bryant
FEBRUARY 21:
John Colosimo
FEBRUARY 22:
Gerald Andrews
Jim Cooper
Jim Phillips
FEBRUARY 23:
Fred Martinez
FEBRUARY 24:
Ryan Hemphill
Eric Kilbourn
Nikki Cannon
Jo Conway
FEBRUARY 25:
Emma DeAtley
Betty Miller
FEBRUARY 26:
Kaden Hollen
FEBRUARY 27:
Diane Hester
Bert Smith
FEBRUARY 28:
Bruce Neumann
Mary Helen Israel
FEBRUARY 29:
Kelly McClendon
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Youth Valentine’s PANCAKE SUPPER FEBRUARY 14
5 -7pm in WESLEY HALL
What are you doing on Valentine’s night?
Here’s an idea...
Come and support FirstYouth during our annual Pancake Supper.
All donations will go to the Angel Tree Fund as we continue
Suzanne’s tradition here in our youth group. In December, we were
able to purchase more than $600 in gifts for several area children.
Come and enjoy blueberry pancakes, strawberry pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes and of course,
heart-shaped pancakes. We’ll even have a drawing for a Valentine’s gift. Don’t miss it!
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On the death of:
MARVIN MERCHANT
Condolences can be sent to his wife
Katherine Merchant 109 Fir Dr.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
SYMPATHIES……….
Donations have been made to FUMC in memory of:
GLADYS SHIPMAN
by: Laura Griffenberg
Mike & Leslie Lowrey Mary Helen Israel Margaret Allen
George & Kathryn Johnson
MEMORIALS ……….
MARVIN MERCHANT
by: Mary Helen Israel
Newest members of our FUMC family…
Darlene Sullivan Letha “Lee” Kuck Robert Saxton
The church office will be closed on Monday,
February 15th for President’s Day.
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The children’s choirs are starting up again and all children
are invited to come and join in the music.
Sunday School Singers (K thru 3rd grade)
meets every Sunday in the Chapel
10am - 10:15am
Sweet Voices Choir
(3rd grade thru 6th grade)
meets every Wednesday in the Asbury Room
3:30pm - 4:15pm
JUNE 6 - 10
Choir Camp at Lakeview
JUNE 27 - JULY 1
South District Church Camp at Lakeview
JULY 11 - JULY 15
Vacation Bible School at FUMC - “Cave Quest”
Say a prayer for all our
confirmands who will be
attending camp February
5th - 7th at Lakeview. Pray
for safe travels and that
they will all grow closer to
God through this wonder-
ful experience.
For all children ages Nursery—4th grade and Joy Ministry
Registration forms available in church office and Children’s hallway.
Parents: Plan to drop off your kids and have a night out on your own.
GAMES CRAFTS PIZZA FUN
5th & 6th graders and Youth are invited to sign up to help out!
Please contact Kimberly Bowers for more information.
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Imagine with me for a moment...what would the world be like if we cooperated with each other? Would there be fighting? Would we get projects done? Would we change someone's life? Would we be friends with everyone? Cooperation is working together to do more than you could do alone. Cooperation is so big! It's important! When we cooperate we can build more, learn more, and do more. God made each of us to need other people. We also need Him. So we are on this a Earth to do more together than what we can do on our own. Every leader, every parent, every child- explore Ecclesiastes 4:9
"Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do." The Bible has many stories about cooperation. Let's explore together! Week 1- Israelites building the tabernacle. Exodus 28,31,35,39 Bottom Line: We can work together to get God's work done. Week 2- Joshua battling the Amalekites. Exodus 17:8-13 Bottom Line: We can work together to help someone else succeed. Week 3- Paralyzed man and his friends. Luke 5:17-26 Bottom Line: We can work together to change someone's life. Week 4- early church working together. Acts 2:42-47 Bottom Line: Working together can point people to Jesus. We can make a difference in this world if each parent, leader, and child really tried to work together. Think about what our church, schools, families, and community could accomplish if we just cooperated with each other! Think how we could change the world! Praising God Always, Kimberly Bowers Children's Ministry Director First United Methodist Church
Cooperation - Changing the World
Hey kids! (ages K - 3rd grade) Come join us for Children’s Church - Sundays during 9am service The focus of our prayer teachings for February 7 & 21 will be: God is happy to talk to us / God is in control
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First Youth - February & March Events
K I M C O P E L A N D
Y O U T H D I R E C T O R
832-741-3932
February 7th: No Youth Group
ANNUAL SUB SALE : Meet at 7am at church for our annual sub sale
that will take place before and after all worship services.
February 14th - Annual Pancake Supper 5-7pm
February 21 and 28 - Easter Cross Project 5-7pm
Last year we assembled and painted white crosses.
This year we will be assembling rugged wooden crosses, painting them and writing
‘He Is Risen’ on them.
March 6: Putt Putt in Galveston: Drivers Needed - 3:30 to 7pm
January Youth
Mission
Work Woodlake
Nursing Home
Thank you to Woodlake
Nursing Home for
welcoming our youth
group. Our youth cleared
dinner dishes, sang, played
dominoes, visited with
residents and helped with
some special care bags for
the homeless.
FEBRUARY 7th
SUPERBOWL Sub Sandwiches
On Sunday, February 7th, the youth
will be having their annual sub
sandwich fundraiser for UM Army
fees and supplies. Plan to get your
Superbowl Sub sandwich before or
after worship. Donations are
appreciated.
Apr 22-24: BreakThru Youth Retreat:
7th-12th Grades
May 1: Senior Sunday
Honoring High School
Graduates at 9 & 11am
May 15: Confirmation
Sunday at 9am
June 5-9: Choir Camp at
Lakeview
June 12-18: UM Army in
Silsbee, TX: 8th - 12th grades
June 27: July 1: Lakeview District
Camp
February 2016
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January Youth Pics
February Submerge Events: February 14 - 3:45 to 4:55 Valentine’s Project at church -
Pickup is at 4:55 but you are invited to come to the Youth Pancake Supper at 5pm in Wesley
Hall with your family
February 28 - Mission Event: Details will come out soon via email
& Other
Guy’s Night Out
AllStar Kickball & Pizza Doing Work around the Church
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MARCH 4 6pm Wesley Hall
GAME NIGHT
Bring your favorite board games and a snack to share!
Pizza will be provided.
Everyone is invited to come join in the fun!
(nursery will be provided)
“Striving to serve & connect people to Christ
by providing opportunities for families
to grow stronger!”
Are you celebrating a birthday or a wedding anniversary? Do you want to honor someone or remember a loved one?
Be sure to sign up for Altar Flowers on the calendar located in the Narthex or call the church office to reserve a date. The cost is $45. You can choose to take the flowers home with you after the Sunday service (please return the vase), or have them delivered to a (local) person of your request, or be given to church members who are in local area nursing homes or hospitals.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY 11AM 4th Wednesday of each month
at the home of Linda Neumann 132 Lily
If you like to knit or crochet, join us to make prayer shawls for folks who are sick, lonely, or just need a reminder of
God’s love. [email protected]
Friday, February 27 5:30PM
Denny’s (new location in Lake Jackson)
Contact Mary Helen Israel at
297-6968 or
The purpose of the Women’s Ministry here at FUMC is to foster relationships among the women of our church
through fellowship events, missional outreach and spiritual growth opportunities. We invite you to join us!
“CRAFT AND CROP”
March 14 10:30AM ASBURY ROOM
If you like to sew or scrapbook, bring your own project and enjoy fellowship as you work with friends.
Contact Amy Haase, [email protected]
CIRCLE MEETING at CARRIAGE INN
9:30AM
3rd Monday of each month
Do you enjoy an “old-fashioned”ladies circle meeting? If so then join us. Contact Karen Bowman, [email protected]
Do you know of a family in need of meals? Remember,
our Women’s Ministry has made “ministry meals”. They
are located in the Wesley Hall kitchen.
Lift up those in need with food, love and prayer!
Women’s group meets in Wilson Parlor
on 1st & 3rd Sundays at 5:15PM Childcare available
Every Monday
(during school year)
9:30am Wilson Parlor All you need to bring is
a prayerful heart.
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2016 FUMC LEADERSHIP TEAM
Administrative Board
Jay Gibson - Chair
Dr. Lynne Settlemyre
Rev. John Settlemyre
Andy Wheeler
Jerry Higgins
Max Mays
Darrell Copenhaver
Aaron Zimmerman
Trena Moses
Mary Helen Israel
Dave Copeland
Bobbie Nell Higgins
Kathleen Lindsey
Mike Pelton
Mike Hampy
Don Peterson
Teri Corwin
Kenneth Barr
Ron Bachman
Theresa Cravey
Kim Copeland
Fran Leatherwood
Janette Sciba
Terry Rester
Mike Hankinson
Shelby Benn
Dwayne Pesek
Yvonne Cook
Rob Kelley
Dennis Wood
Tim Daeschner
Kimberly Bowers
Lay Leadership Team
Lynne Settlemyre
Andy Wheeler - Lay Leader
Jim Snyder
Dorothy Morris
Roberta Hemphill
Josie Overman
Kim Schiller
Mike Hankinson
Kelly Colosimo
Ron Mertz
Sandra Boston
Board of Trustees
Wayne Freeman
Barbara Faseler
Mike Walz
Jim Snyder
Wayne Harrison - Chair
Janet Steffler
Ron Bachman
Beverly Barnhart
Ronnie Tribble
Staff Parish Relations Committee
Andy Wheeler
Aaron Zimmerman
Kye Han Lee
Serena Andrews
Roberta Hemphill
Carol Escuriex - Chair
Boyd Schiller
Mike Hampy
Sharon Doerr
School for Little People Board of Directors
Debbie Kerr Sue Scott Kathleen Lindsey
Finance Team
Tom Crawford - Chair
Dr. Lynne Settlemyre
Rev. John Settlemyre
Margaret Bachman - Treasurer
Jerry Higgins
Jay Gibson
Carol Escuriex
Jim Hemphill
Andy Wheeler
Patti Polasek
Kelly Colosimo
James King
Gerald Andrews
Ranelle Hampy
Robert Orr
Debbie Wintjen
Anna Ross
Mike Pope
Ministries Coordination Team
Barbara Tribble - Chair
Andy Wheeler
Delia Hoskins
Sandy Reinhart
Misty Hankinson
Deana Wheeler
Janet Steffler
Wayne Harrison
Lisa Gibson
Barbara Franklin
Jennifer Cannon
Rosa Mertz
Staci Stallings
Jerry Higgins
Kim Copeland
Kelly Colosimo
Tom Crawford
Carol Escuriex
Kevin Anderson
Ann Anderson
Jim Hemphill
Robert Orr
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The Lord will give strength unto His people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11
2016 Communion Offerings
January -Pastor's Discretionary Fund
February - Freeport Port Ministry
March - UMCOR
April - UM Army
May - Golden Cross
June - Prison Ministry
July - Habitat for Humanity
August - Crystal Crafters
September - Back Pack Buddies
October - Society of St. Stephen
November - Food Basket
December - Christmas Offering
Join us at
Chapelwood UMC on
Ash Wednesday, February 10th at 7pm
as we worship with their congregation to
begin our observance of Lent.
Members of our congregation will be participating in the liturgy.
This promises to be a truly meaningful
experience that you won’t want to miss!
What’s Your Plan? As you review your resolutions for the year, make sure updating your will is on the list. Under Texas law, every man,
woman and child has a will. You either have the one you wrote, or the one the state will write for you. If you have not decided how your estate will be divided and who will have custody of your children, the state will decide those things for you. Every Christian's stewardship goals should include careful planning around these decisions, and updates should be considered at least every 3-5 years. Check on your will today.
A message from….
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PERIODICALS #954360
LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566
First United Methodist Church
404 Azalea St.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: 979-297-3046
Fax: 979-299-6612
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us online - www.ljfumc.org
Pastor:
Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - [email protected]
Administrative Pastor -
Rev. John Settlemyre - [email protected]
Children’s Director:
Kimberly Bowers - [email protected]
Youth Director:
Kim Copeland - [email protected]
Choir Director:
Laura Mays
Contemporary Music Director:
Jordan Goldman
The Messenger is published monthly by the First United Methodist Church, Lake Jackson, TX 77566.
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First Church strives to be like Jesus!
Praising God!
Teaching God’s Word!
Loving One Another!
Strengthening Families!
Sharing the Good News!
FEBRUARY 7, 2016
The youth will be selling sandwiches
Sunday morning before each service.