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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
OF CORSICANA
December 27, 2017
“Our FUMC Children did such an outstanding job on December 3rd telling the Christmas story through drama and song!”
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FUMCs Next Sermon Series
Fixer Upper If you have ever tuned into HGTV’s hit show Fixer Upper, then you have had the chance to get to know Chip and Joanna Gaines. They have this incredible talent of partnering with people and helping them create their dream home. They go through and find these houses that may seem run down, or unwanted, and then they renovate. They restore. They rebuild. How much does that describe our life with Christ? God is always working to show us grace. God is always looking for someone who is willing to open up their lives. Throughout this new series, Fixer Upper, we are going to be talking about just that. In our walk with the Lord, we go from being lost to being found; although our sin ruins, God restores. We want to learn about how if we turn to God, God can rebuild us. Together we can recognize the beauty of how God works in our lives, that is, from the inside out. In the midst of that, God keeps working on us. We may continue to struggle, but God continues to restore and sanctify. And finally, the big reveal. Just like in the show, Fixer Upper, the family has the opportunity to be surprised by the work that has been done. We are able to look back at what God has done in our lives and we will be amazed. We would love it if you would join us for this new series starting on January 7th.
Date: Scripture: Sermon: Special Day:_________
January 7th Matthew 2:1-12 Lost and Found Epiphany and Baptism of our Lord
Food Pantry Sunday
January 14th Genesis 3:1-15 Sin Ruins, God Restores
January 21st Hebrews 11:8-1- God Can Rebuild Us UMW Mission Luncheon 12:00 pm
January 28th Acts 9:1-9 Rebuilt from the Inside Out
February 4th Acts 9:10-19 God Keeps Working Food Pantry Sunday
February 11th Mark 9:2-9 The Big Reveal Transfiguration and Scout Sunday
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Financial Update
2017 Budget: $805,564.00
2017 Budget received to date: $697,383.16
Connectional giving this year is: $81,376.00
We have paid $29,500 towards our Connectional giving leaving
a balance of $51,876.
“The Christian Adult Sunday School Class received a ‘C’ Award from CISD for their generous support of Special Education at CISD. Way to go, Christian Adults!”
Christian Adults Sunday School Class
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Children’s Ministries News
Glen Lake Camp is beginning their Registrations for Summer Camp. They have family camps where 3rd grade and under can go with their family and have quality family time through camp activities and worship. You can register online at www.glenlake.org. There are several camps listed for each age group (grade level for fall 2018). If you register before Feb.1 you save $25 with their early bird special. If you register online please let me know.
Vacation Bible School will be on July 9-12 from 9:00-12:00. I know a lot of parents
are already signing up for camps this summer. Please save the second week in July for
Vacation Bible School. Our theme this year will be “Rolling River Rampage”.
Preschool had a wonderful Christmas Performance. The children acted out the Christmas Story through a play
while the music of “I Believe” was played. Santa Claus came at the end to the excitement of the children.
We will begin the Fish Reward Program in January. You will get a Fish for attendance to Sunday School, Children’s Church & Cherub Bells. The more fish you collect the bigger the prize. We will have a chart to help you save your fish for the bigger prizes.
We are starting a Playground Campaign. We are wanting to raise money to build a bigger playground across the driveway and behind the preschool house. The current playground is for the younger children. The new playground will have a play structure for older children. We are wanting to also have picnic tables and benches. The bulletin board has envelopes that you can take out a card and turn in the amount of money that is on the card to Dawn Clay, Donna Jackson or Belinda Taylor. We are also taking any donations.
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Festival of Plum Pudding “Sandwiches, nachos, delicious Plum Pudding (and what about that sauce you pour on it!), trumpets, fellowship around tables, Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa. What a wonderful evening we had at the Festival of Plum Pudding this year!”
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More Pictures from the Childrens Chirstmas Program
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January 7th – No Youth January 11th – Bible Study 6:00 pm January 14th – Overflow – Grantham / Nutt January 17th – Bible Study 6:00 pm January 21st – Overflow – Rodriguez / Smith January 24th – Bible Study 6:00 pm January 28th – Overflow – Tobola / Bell January 31st – Bible Study 6:00 pm
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Jesus: The Greatest Life of All A FUMC|MEN Bible Study
Jesus Christ. He is, without question, the most influential person in history. Millions of people claim the truths of the religion that bears his name. But who exactly is Jesus? A popular religious teacher? An ancient martyr? Many today are unsure. Even scholars debate whether the Jesus of history is the Christ of faith. Now, more than ever, we need a clear understanding of the person and work of the man millions call Savior. This study will introduce you to the carpenter from Nazareth as you have never seen him before. Filled with historical and biblical insights, you will be taken on an unforgettable journey through the complex and provocative life of Jesus of Nazareth. His unique birth. His astonishing power. His controversial teaching. His shocking death. And his world-changing resurrection. Whether you are just curious about Jesus or a longtime follower of his life and teachings, you’ll experience his life in a new way through this study.
Jesus: The Greatest Life of All is a 4-week Bible Study on Thursday mornings, beginning January 11th. Schedule: 5:30 a.m. – Show up early if you’d like to help cook breakfast.
6:30 a.m. – Breakfast (and it’s great!). 7:00 a.m. – Bible Study. 8:00 a.m. – Dismiss.
Pastor’s Power Lunch – The Bible Book By Book Mondays from 12 to 1 p.m. | Martin Hall | Beginning January 22nd
“Pastor’s Power Lunch: The Bible Book by Book” provides a fresh overview of every book of the Bible. Sometimes we can be so immersed in the details of a particular passage or verse that we do not realize the purpose and importance of each Bible book. This study will provide the big view through each book's summary, outline, key teachings, and its great relevance for today. Join Pastor Steven Bell from 12 to 1 p.m. on Mondays, beginning January 22nd in Martin Hall at FUMC. Bring a lunch, and encounter God during this time of Bible Study.
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Christmas Music Service “What magnificent services we had on December 10th, led by our Children’s Choir, Grace Notes Flute Choir, Adult Handbell Choir, Current Band, Sanctuary Chancel Choir, and FUMC Music Staff. A special thanks goes to Christopher Price for the vision he had in putting this masterpiece together. We also thank Robert Herod, Chris Cofer, and Ann Bell for addressing the technical sides of the services; and Jaelyn Bergey and Ned Easterling for the meaningful drama that preached such a powerful sermon to us.”
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LORI CANNELLA
ISAIAH JOHNSON
This month’s Young at Heart group was treated to a Christmas program by the FUMC Preschoolers! What a treat! Join us January 9th. The program will be by Dr. Neal Green.
Not Pictured, New Members, Julie, Whitney, and Wade Green
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January 7th, 2018
We would like to invite anyone interested to join the new UMW book club. We will be exploring 13 steps to Sustainability, www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/sustainability There isn't a book to purchase, this time, just review the video and handouts before we meet. We will meet immediately following the 11am service in the Genesis classroom. A light lunch will be provided so please RSVP to Amy Young, [email protected] or Lisa Dillman, [email protected]
Our Fall semester comes to a close with fifteen students on the roll. The Spring semester will begin on January 10, 2018, and will continue each Wednesday, with the exception of Spring Break. These ladies provided cookies for us this fall and we thank them so much: Anne Shelton, Joan Summitt, Peggy Herod, Vicki Winningham, Lynda Sloan, Judy Connally, Ann Stites, Jan Noblett, Judy Dunavant, Silvia Becerril, Kay Hable, Donna Jackson, and Nancy Rhoden. If you are able and willing to bake 3 dozen cookies any Wednesday this spring, please call Lana Stites at 903-872-2264. Please help us spread the word in any way you can and continue to pray for these students and teachers! Our teachers are exceptional, and our curriculum is very appropriate. We are pleased with the progress we see in our hard-working students.
Navarro College Choir Concert at FUMC
“The Navarro College Choir, under the direction of Christopher Price and accompaniment by Amanda Hughes, performed to a packed Sanctuary on December 3rd with their concert entitled, ‘Good Night.’”
Beginning Wednesday, January 10th, at 6:00 pm. Confirmation classes are for students 6th grade through 12th that are interested in learning more about their faith journey and the Methodist Church. Classes will be led by Pastor Zach Stiefel. Please contact Donna Jackson at [email protected] for details and to register your child for classes.
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Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development 2018
Lay Leader: Neal Green, Jr. Lay Members to Annual Conference: Laura and Paul Osiecki Church Council: All Staff Chairperson: Les Leskoven Secretary: Debra Preston SPRC Chairperson: Stan Miles Trustees Chairperson: TBD Finance Chairperson: Keith Burres Church Treasurer: K. C. Wyatt Lay Member to Annual Conference: Laura and Paul Osiecki Lay Leader: Neal Green, Jr. UMW President: Ann Stites Youth Ministry Rep.: Jack Blanton Scout Rep.: Mark Dillman Sunday School Superintendent: Jason Smyrni Business Administrator: Dawn Clay Class of 2018: Class of 2019 Class of 2020: Lana Stites Matt Jackson Carol Palma Jeff Smith Janet Coble Wrenda Freeman Casey Gordon Angie Prim Missy Grantham Ken Cook Joe Walker Mike Dunavant Joy Dill Jane Ray Joe Vinson Dr. Neal Green Stan Nirider Carole Wossum Fredda Clock Sandy Miles Glenda Burres Candace Wyatt Lisa Dillman Jerry Head Scott Thompson Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development (258.1): Steven Bell Chairperson: Dr. Steven Bell Lay Leader: Neal Green, Jr. Vice Chairperson Belinda Taylor Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Class of 2020: Ann Stites Belinda Taylor Tracy Watson Cheryl Blanton Randy Dill Lana Stites Cindy Humphries Pat Hudson Brad Richardson Committee on Staff/Parish Relations (258.2): Steven Bell Chairperson: Stan Miles Annual Conference Rep.: Laura and Paul Osiecki Lay Leader: Neal Green, Jr. Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Class of 2020: Amy McMath Jim Palma Kathy Campbell Tom Purifoy Joe Brooks Lynda Sloan Sharon Richards Stan Miles Clint Montfort
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Board of Trustees (258.3): Steven/Zach/Dawn Chairperson: TBD Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Class of 2020: Frank Murchison Taylor Moebius Robert Herod Lynda Green Jack Lester Beverly Back Leah Blackard Denna Green Joe Walker Ex. Officio: Rudy Carroll Committee of Finance (258.4): Steven/Zach/Dawn Chairperson: Keith Burres Stewardship: Dr. Neal Green, Sr. Treasurer: K.C. Wyatt Senior Pastor: Dr. Steven Bell Associate Pastor: Rev. Zach Stiefel Lay Member(s) to Annual Conference: Laura and Paul Osiecki Church Council Chairperson: Les Leskoven SPRC Chairperson: Stan Miles Trustees Chairperson: TBD Lay Leader: Neal Green, Jr. Business Administrator: Dawn Clay Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Class of 2020: Karen Leskoven Buster Brown Lyle Scholten Paula Cook Leslie Leerskov Keith Burres Russell Hudson Sandra Curtis Jane Booher Worship Committee: Steven/Zach Chairperson: Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Class of 2020: Karen Compton Brett Blanton Rodney Haedge Don Gibson Tracy Watson Tiffany Morgan Robert Herod Lisa Dilllman Hartley Young Jerry Rozelle Christopher Price Amanda Hughes Shirley Nussbaum Andrew Cerda Missions Committee: Zach Stiefel Chairperson: Belinda Burkhardt Disability Concerns: W.T. Gregory Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Class of 2020: Mark Dillman Joy Dill Sandy Miles Sandra Mahood George Winningham Patti Miles Charlie Washburn Ann Stites Ned Easterling Jane Booher Joe Walker Hilda Bonilla Jane Ray Chuck French Evangelism Committee: Steven Bell Chairperson: Sylvia Green Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Class of 2020: Lynda Green Gary Campbell Dr. Karen Becker Don Gibson Pat Granger Rick Talkington Mike Dunavant Lisa West Charlie Washburn Sahvanna Johnson Chuck French Crystal Richardson Charlie Shearer
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Facilities Committee: Ed Erwin Sharon Richards Tim Stites Jennifer Snyder Mark Dillman Robert Herod Cheryl Blanton Chris Cofer Jarod Gordon Lary Reed Dr. Steven Bell Age-Level Councils: Children’s Council: Donna Jackson Chairperson: Laura Green Youth Council: Mateo Martinez
President: Jack Blanton Vice President: Ashely Paulk Young Adult Council: Mateo Martinez Chairperson: Brandi Raymond College Ministries: Mateo Martinez Chairperson: Rev. Meredith Bell Endowment, Wills, and Legacies: Chairperson: Lyle Scholten Stephen Blackard Lyle Scholten Vicki Winningham Hartley Young Les Leskoven Frank Murchison Parsonage Committee: Chairperson: Vicki Winningham Sharon Richards Steve Morgan Rudy Carroll Lynn Murchison Vicki Farmer George Winningham Hartley Young Jane Booher Vicky Oldenbuttel History and Archives: Chairperson: Jan Noblett Special Projects: Co-Chairpersons: Billie and Rudy Carroll House of Refuge: FUMC Representatives to the House of Refuge Board (’17-’19) Carol and Charlie Shearer
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The Wesley Center at FUMC
Meredith, Antinaya, Alexis, and I welcome you to visit us on the third floor. We are so thankful and excited to begin this
adventure with FUMC. Meredith, Steven, and I have been talking about Corsicana outreach from the first time I met them
before they even arrived at FUMC. We continued to visit for two years casually about how the Methodist Church across
America was focusing outward in their communities and re-purposing their churches to face outward. Steven and Meredith
introduced me to a nonprofit group called the Missional Wisdom Foundation, which grew out of White's Chapel in
Southlake, TX. Please visit their website, the read is so inspirational.
Fast forward a year, Steven, Meredith and I met with the Missional Wisdom Foundation team. Fast forward two years,
which is today, we have toured White Rock Methodist's The Mix and Owenwood, both in White Rock Lake area in
Dallas. The Mix is located in their basement and Owenwood is being completely re-purposed. I invite you to read and
explore their websites.
The Wesley Center is built on these models and our vision is to be a community catalyst where our neighbors of all ages
connect with their neighbors, learn to lead, and make changes that strengthen the community where their family lives.
Our Community Development Model is simple, but powerful. It requires a commitment and collaborative effort with local
organizations, churches, residents, and stakeholders. Our stakeholders are our neighbors. We use an ASSET-BASED
approach that aims to build on the strengths and capacities of the community. We feel everyone has an asset they can share
with another and then another.
Monday, I met with Diane Frost, CISD Superintendent. Our relationship with CISD, along with our commitment to the
mentoring program, is truly a blessing.
Today, our Read Together program is reading to 49 Fannin students. Fannin needs 25 more reading mentors if anyone has
not signed up or would like to sign up. We are launching our program to Carroll Elementary 2nd graders next semester and
will recruit 75 mentors. Please consider asking your neighbors or co-workers to become part of our team and community.
We will begin to partner with our local factories, company’s, banks, and chamber, etc. to recruit.
Today at Fannin, Principal Karen Kopp reported that one of our 2nd grade mentees was reading at kindergarten level at the
beginning of the school year and just recently the student tested (after having the student’s reading mentor) on grade level.
That is truly amazing and awe-inspiring.
Please come visit us on 3rd floor, you may see Alexis Enriquez or Antinaya Higgins. Both are students at Navarro College
and a vital part of the United Christian Fellowship (UCF Wesley Foundation at Navarro College). We are so happy and
fortunate to have them as Wesley Center interns (these internships are supported through a grant acquired by the UCF).
Meredith and I daily are so blessed and honored to be a part of FUMC and Wesley Center. Have a Merry Christmas and
we look forward to working with and seeing you all at The Wesley Center.
Belinda and Meredith
missionalwisdom.com
wrumc.org (Owenwood and White Rock UMC)
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Ellen Jeanne Adair Michael & Debra Hill
Lula Carroll
Bob & Willa Kral (Preschool)
Ellen Ford Bob & Willa Kral (Preschool)
Carla Gates (Prayer Card)
Patsy Fulton Bob & Willa Kral (Preschool)
Kay Hicks
Shirley & Joe Nussbaum Jake & Neoma Allen (Perm Endowment)
Linda Fricker (Altar Guild) Geral & Bobbie Nichols (Stained Glass)
Mike & Judy Dunavant Ron, Tracy & Brady Watson (Stained Glass)
Bob & Willa Kral (Preschool)
Bobbie Johnson WM G. Johnson
Lila McClendon
Bob & Willa Kral (Preschool)
Carmen Mower Bob & Willa Kral (Preschool)
Clara Poehl Community National Bank
Monty Scholten
Shirley & Joe Nussbaum (Prayer Card) Dr. Neal & Sylvia Green
Tom & Margie Purifoy (Stained Glass) Bob & Willa Kral (Preschool)
Stan & Peggy Nirider
Gloria Shaw Bob & Willa Kral (Preschool)
Noel Tardy Joe Brooks
Memorials To My Fellow Church Member, We have received a good number of pledge cards for the coming year! However, we would still like every member who supports the church financially to proceed with turning in your pledge card. Remember that it is only an estimate of giving. It can be altered if your circumstances change. The cards merely give us an idea of what ministries we can afford for our members and our programs, such as the wonderful Christmas music we experienced on December 10, 2017. Please get your card to the church office before the end of December! Neal Green, Sr., Stewardship Chair
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January Birthdays
1 – Meredith Bell, Jared Morgan
2 – Tammy Carter, DaiZee Currey
3 – Phil Paschal, Timothy Thomson
5 – Brad Richardson
6 – Lanny Coble, Jerry Rozelle, Belinda Taylor
8 – Isabella Back, Alaina Skinner
9 – Aimee Barton
10 – Michael Back, Brett Blanton, Anna Carter, Matt McGinnis,
Bryan Smith
11 – Oscar Galvan, Patty Miles
13 – Vicki Cochran
14 – Kirstin Griffiths, Floyd Rucks
15 – Martha Collard, Lee Ann Tullos
16 – Phillip Halcomb, Tim Lucas, Rachel Wossum
17 – Chris Morris
18 – Brandy Sewell, Jack Summitt
19 – Tom Connolly, Matt Jackson, Nickolas Rogers
20 – Susan Campbell, Lori Cannella, Ivy Jaynes
21 – Jason Snyder
22 – John Carver, Shana Owen
23 – Steven Green
24 – Brian Campbell, James Carter, Claire Naylor
25 – Danna Barstow, Jacie Boyd, Todd Daviss
26 – Billie Carroll, Carson Casaday, Ross Robinson
27 – Dan Johnson, Tanner McGill
28 – Ethan Cofer
30 – Tammy Minze, Sarah Updegrove
31 – Beverly Back
January Anniversaries
1 – Jessica & Michael Moe,
Belinda & John Taylor
15 – Rusty & Debbie Bryan
18 – Jason & Lori Ray
21 – Paul & Lynda Green
22 – Don & Deborah Brantley
24 – Taylor & Erin Moebius
25 – Steve & Glenda Terry
28 – Lary & Sue Reed
31 – Billy & Sharon Richards
January 1 – Church Office Closed
January 4 – Red Cross Blood Drive
January 7 – FOOD Pantry Sunday
January 9 – Young @ Heart
January 10 – Confirmation Classes Start
Wednesday Night Supper Returns
January 11 – FUMC Trustee Meeting
January 15 – Church Office Closed
January 16 – FUMC Finance
January 21 – UMW Mission Luncheon
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First United Methodist Church 320 North 15th Street Corsicana, TX 75110 (903) 874-5656 Fax (903) 874-2026 Email: [email protected] Visit our web site: www.fumccorsicana.org
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Our Ministry Staff Dr. Steven Bell Senior Pastor [email protected] Rev. Zach Stiefel Associate Pastor [email protected] Martin Orzoco Pastor Iglesia JEME [email protected] Christopher Price Choral Director Brett Blanton Praise Team Leader [email protected] Karen Compton Hand Bell Director [email protected] Amanda Hughes Accompanist / Organist Tiffany Morgan Choral Assistant [email protected] Mateo Martinez Youth & Young Adults Director [email protected] Donna Jackson Children’s & Preschool Director [email protected] Dawn Clay Business Manager [email protected] Sherry Andrus Administrative Coordinator [email protected] Jane Ray Email Ministry [email protected]
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TEXAS Permit No. 84
• Children’s Christmas Program
• New Sermon Series
• Financial Update
• Christian Adults Award
• Children’s Ministries News
• Preschool Christmas Program
• Festival of Plum Pudding
• Pics of Christmas Program
• Youth News
• FUMC Men’s Bible Study
• Pastor’s Power Lunch
• FUMC Christmas Music Service
• Welcome New Members
• Young @ Heart
• Navarro College Choir Concert
• UMW Book Club
• ESL News
• 2018 Confirmation Class
• 2018 Nominations & Leadership
• Memorials
• Birthdays & Anniversaries
• January Calendar
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