This Month at Russell (November 2015)

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A Reason for GratitudeWhile it is

alwaysa good time tofocus on the blessings ofour lives, this seems to bethe time of year when weare more intentionalabout being thankful.Many people will posttheir reasons for gratitudeon social media each dayin November. I think thatis a great discipline,

though admittedly I willnot practice it. Beingintentionally gratefultends to increase our joyin life. As I look at theSundays of November andour focus for worship, itbrings to my mind a fewthings for which I givethanks.

November 1 is

All Saints Day, a timewhen we remember thosewho have nished theircourse in faith and nowrest inChildren and youth (pg. 2)

Methodist Day School (pg. 3)Important Dates (p. 4)Calendar (p. 5)

Vol. 10, No. 10 October 1, 2014

(cont. on pg. 6)

In this Edition

Vol. 11, No. 11 November 1, 2015

Youth Group sponsoredRummage Sale will beSaturday, November 7! Bring allof your treasures you no longerneed and donate them for agreat cause, our kids! You canbring your items to the church

Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am2:30 pm, or bring them Sundaymorning and well help you unload! Then come out and shop with us!Thank you!

Youth Rummage Sale

C.A.S.A.Did you know that in 2014 there were 191 children from Van ZandtCounty in the foster care system due to abuse and neglect? These

children are often overlooked and can get lost in that system. Court

Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides committed

volunteers who will take the time to know them and advocate for

their needs. In just a few hours a month you can make a dierence

in the life of a child. There will be a New CASA Volunteer Training in

Canton, Texas on December 1, 3, 8, and 10, 2015 from 9:00 am to 1:00

pm. If you have a heart for children and want to know more, contact

Kathy Clark at 903-597-7725 or [email protected].


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The Youth Group meets every Wednesdaynight, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This year,they are starting a band! Come join us for thefun, fellowship and FOOD (dinner is servedeach Wednesday!)

K5 Kids Choir & K5 Kidsare o to a great start!Join us on Wednesdaysfor choir, then stay fordinner and devotionaltime from 5:30 p.m.until 7:00 p.m.

Did you know that by taking amoment to cut out a label from

some of your grocery items ourlocal schools can receive moneyto obtain items they need? Simply look for theBox Tops for Education label found on a varietyof products (i.e., cereals, paper products, oce/school supplies, produce, clothing, etc.), cutout the label, drop it at the church oce, andour local schools will receive $0.10 per box top!

Youth Service Project

Our Youth Group is looking for ways to serveour congregation with possible serviceprojects. If you have any small jobs you mayneed done, please contact Jerry Don Hu 214-458-2004. Thank you all for your support!

Donations WelcomedThe Youth are looking for donations of soda to

help ll their machine in theDeen Building. If you would liketo help, please bring some of thefollowing: Coke, Diet Coke, CokeZero, A&W Root Beer, Sprite,Pepsi, Dr. Pepper and/or Diet Dr.Pepper. Your support is greatlyappreciated.

Food Drive

We are sponsoringthe Middle School backpack program onceagain. This vitalprogram sendsbackpacks lled withfood home eachweekend withstudents in need.Items should be easily

opened and consumedby a child (nothing requiring a can opener).Small containers and single-servings arehelpful, as well. I was hungry, and you gaveme food. (Matthew 25:35)


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Memorials

In memory ofArbee McKnight

Given byDr. & Mrs. Bob Gilbreth, Tommy & Linda

Malone, Herschel & Linda LyBrand, CharlotteBodin, Ted Deen, Sr., Ted & Dianne James,Friendship Sunday School Class, & Class of

1963.

In memory ofVic JordanGiven by

Jean Miracle, Betty Pratt & Vicki Arnold, JudyPowers, Chancel Choir, Tommy & Linda

Malone, Dollie Stone, Putney/Hester Family,David & Robin Berry, Joan Berry, M.H. Castle-berry, Cotton Miles, Larry & Theresa Turner,

Johnnie B. Malouf, Sara Bullard, Keith & JackieRagland, Ken & Rosa Davis, Adele Monning,

Billy & Dorothy Bruster, Sally Mitchell,

Margaret Bardin, & Mary Sue Webb.

In memory ofBobbye Thurman

Given by Adele Monning.

Supper Club Fellowship

Supper Club is a ministry of Russell Memorialthat provides an opportunity for buildingrelationships. A group of around 8-10 willgather in the home of a church member, sharea meal, then a time of relaxing fellowship. Inthe past we have arranged Supper Clubgatherings during select months in the autumnand spring. We are working to arrange a roundof Supper Club gatherings in November, so staytuned for more info. If you would like to learnmore about supper club, please call MarylinRoddy at 972-551-2152 or call the church oce.

Methodist Day School

October Methodist Day SchoolWe now have 74 children enrolled.

Because of some vandalism, the day school has been advised by the trustees to park the churchbus under the awning between the Sowers building and the church. A police report was made anda glass company has ordered glass for the bus.

Our Day School participated in Boo on the Bricks by doing Trunk or Treat, October 31 indowntown Wills Point. They had their fall party October 30 at 10:30. Their Thanksgiving celebrationwill be November 18.

Report on Spaghetti Dinner

Money raised by the Spaghetti Dinner, DessertAuction and TV Rae will go toward paying othe renovations on the Sowers Building.Thanks to all of you for all the hard work anddonations, we raised:

Spaghetti Dinner: $2,422.00

TV Rae: $1,475.00

Silent Auction: $504.00Total: $4,401.00Expenses: $462.52Total Prot: $3,938.48


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Our Presence and Our Gifts

Oct 4

Oct 11

Oct 18

Oct 25

the early service 61 61 63 54Sunday School 87 96 99 brunchTraditional Worship 90 113 85 80

$8,887.00 $6,827.00 $1,799.50 $3,211.00

November Worship Assistants

Altar Guild: Fritz Gilbreth (Chair), Theresa Turner, KathleenBobbitt, Linda Malone, Nelda Currie

Ushers: Gerda David (Head), Denny McCormick, Linda Malone,Kellie Caldwell

CalendarofE

ventsforNovember

Dates to Remember!

Sunday, November 1, 12:00pm UMW Meeting

Friday, November 6, 8am-

5pm, Estate Sale 123 Spears Lane

Saturday, November 7, Youth Rummage Sale, Estate Sale 8am-5pm 123 Spears Lane10:00 a.m. Cake at Crestwood

Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14, Conrmation RetreatSunday, November 15, 7:30am UMM Breakfast, 12:00pm Church Council

Wednesday, November 18, Day School Thanksgiving CelebrationSunday, November 22, 12:00pm Hanging of the GreensThursday, November 26, Thanksgiving DaySunday, November 29, First Sunday of Advent

Happy Birthday!

Fritz Gilbreth 11-2Elizabeth Blasingame 11-6Shirley Reed 11-6Arthur Galope, Jr. 11-7Maggie McDonald 11-8Judy Powers 11-16Kathryn Kulwicki 11-21Je Aston 11-22Marilyn Roddy 11-23Lynn Rowe 11-24Dalton Hu 11-24Erin Galope 11-26

Kelly Miracle

11-27

Community Outreach Program

Neighbor to Neighbor Lunch

11 am-1pm

Fourth Saturday of each monthDeen Building -George Hall

OPEN TO ANYONEWHO CHOOSES TO COME

Please contact Gerda David fordetails (214-538-0192).


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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 All Saints Day

8:30 am Early

Service9:45am Sunday

School11:00am Worship12:00pm UMWMeeting

2

10:00 am Ladies

Prayer Group6:00pm Trustees

3

4

5

12pm-2pm

Art Class

6

7

Youth Rummage

Sale

10:00am Cake atCrestwood

6:00pm SmallStudy @ Bobbitts

8 UMW Sunday

8:30 am EarlyService9:45am SundaySchool11:00am Worship

9

10:00 am LadiesPrayer Group6:00pm DaySchool Board7:00pm FinanceCommittee

106:30pm SmallStudy @ Kellers7:00pm Small

Study @McCormicks

115:30pm K5 Choir6:00pm K5 Kids/Youth Group6:00pm LadiesHand Bells7:30pm Adult Choir

12

12pm-2pmArt Class

13

5:45pmConfirmationRetreat

14 8:30amConfirmationRetreat


Drake/BradshawWedding

15

7:30am UMMBreakfast8:30 am EarlyService9:45 am SundaySchool11:00 am Worship12:00pm ChurchCouncil2:00pm Crestwood

16

10:00 am LadiesPrayer Group

17

6:30pm SmallStudy @ Kellers7:00pm Small

Study @McCormicks

18

Day SchoolThanksgiving5:30pm K5 Choir6:00pm K5 Kids/Youth Group6:00pm LadiesHand Bells7:30pm Adult Choir

19

12pm-2pmArt Class

6:30pm Disciple-ship Pathways @Ron Turners

20

5:00pm SpaghettiSupper

21

9:00am Craftingwith Christ


22

8:30 am EarlyService9:45 am Sunday

School

11:00 am Worship12:00pm Hangingof the Greens

23


24

25 26Thanksgiveing

27

28

Neighbor toNeighbor

Lunch 11 am1pm

29

8:30 am EarlyService9:45am SundaySchool11:00 am Worship

30


Estate Sale

Dont miss out on this opportunity! Estate saleincluding items from 1910-present. 123 SpearsLane Wynne Addition, Wills Point. Friday,November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 8:00a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Shop this sale AND theyouth rummage sale for all your treasures!

Art ClassesPatt AuBuchon is hosting an art class onThursdays from 12pm-2pm. All skill levels arewelcome. Its going to be fun!


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the presence of Christ. Remembering their lives may bring sadness, andfor good reason. Not only have they been deeply loved by those closest to them, they have also

been deeply appreciated for the ways in which they have pointed us toward Christ. I am thankfulfor the many saints of God who have helped to keep me on the path of faith. Perhaps you will takesome time to remember those who have done the same for you.

November 8 is United Methodist Women Sunday, and the women will be leading theworship services. Betty McCormick will be bringing the message that day, and she always providesgood spiritual meat for our nourishment. I am very thankful for the women of the church, who formany generations have provided faithful leadership and service for the Kingdom. It will be a greatblessing to have them lead our worship.

Veterans Day comes this month, and we will celebrate it in worship on November 15.We will honor veterans during the worship services and give thanks for those who serve on behalfof our country. (If you don't know the history of Veterans Day, take a few minutes to look it up. It'seasy with a computer!) Coming from a family of veterans, I am very grateful for the service they

and many others have given. Perhaps you will have a chance to join a Veterans Day celebration onNovember 11 this year.

The fourth Sunday of November is "Christ the King Sunday" on the liturgical calendar.It is the last Sunday in the Christian year, as the following Sunday begins a new year with the rstSunday of Advent. The Christian year ends with the celebration of our risen Lord seated in powerand glory, anticipating the day when He shall return. In a world that often seems to be out ofcontrol, I am grateful to be reminded that God is on the throne of heaven, and with sovereignauthority governs all of creation. No matter how things seem, the people of Christ are to livevictoriously in this life, for we know that our Savior has been given dominion over all things (Eph.1:20-22).

Thanksgiving Day will be here in less than four weeks. On that day you may have

someone ask you to name something for which you give thanks. If we are honest, most of uswould have to admit that we have been blessed beyond measure by our loving Heavenly Father.For what do you give thanks? Name those blessings, and express your gratitude while you havethe opportunity.

Pastor Dave

(cont. from pg. 1)

Opportunities to Dedicate

Are you looking for a special way to honor or memorialize a

special person or people? We have a great way to do justthat! You can donate a 1/2 pew ($300), a hymnal ($30), and/ora Bible ($15) in honor/memory of your loved one(s). Contactthe church oce if you are


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Remember in Prayer:

Haskell Berry Family

Wynell Wiloughby Family

Allen ThompsonAnnette ClemmonsAudrey CairnsBennie ScottBilly & Dorothy BrusterChris CagleCody ClarkMembers @ CrestwoodDaisy BatesDavid Cartwright & FamilyDean & Martha Hesse

Debbie White

Mr. CoryDenise ReedDennis & Beth BashamDesiree Ramirez

Gerda DavidRMUMC

Harry Reaves

Henry McNairJean AllredJe & Margie AstonJim & Diane SandiferJohn BungtonJohn NeilJonny Wade & FamilyJoy BillsKen & Rosa DavisLawson & LaNell WhiteLiz Ellis

Loulie Hunsecker

Mack WallerMargaret & Ron ButlerMark Bachtel & FamilyMary Helen Castleberry

Mike BenuietMimi Miles

Missionaries in Iraq

Molly Curtis CaseNancy PrideNelda CurrieNoah DusekNorma HundleyOur Armed Forces, AmericaOur WorldMark BrownPat MitchellSarah DeanStudents, Teachers & Admin.

Theresa TurnerTricia WyattWindy HowardThomas RoddyWade Arnold

Thank Yous

A word of thanks to Pastor Dave, who was atthe hospital in Dallas early morning the day ofmy surgery, giving comfort to me & my family.

Thanks to our wonderful congregation andchurch family who has sent get well cards andprayed for me and my family during my crisis.Love,Dean Hesse

Dear Shawl Committee,Thank you so much for the beautiful prayershawl. It truly does bring me peace andcomfort knowing it was made to do just that. Ihave had a hard time with 4 hip surgeries, but I

feel I do see a light at the end of the tunnel :)Thanks again for thinking of me with such athoughtful, beautiful gift.Sincerely,Mimi Miles

Angel Tree Food

December will be here all too soon! We arecollecting peanut butter and canned fruit, allsizes and quantities are welcomed!

Sanctuary Leaders

Carolyn Hawkins and Barbara Lamb have beenrecruiting people to serve as ushers, commun-ion stewards, or on altar guild. If they havemissed you and you feel lead to serve on any of

these please call them. If you already serve inone of these positions, you will still be servingunless you contact them to take you o thatcommittee. Ushers, contact Carolyn (903-873-2796), Communion Stewards or Altar Guild,contact Barbara (214-298-1896). Thank you!


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The Russell Report

Russell Memorial United Methodist ChurchA Family Rooted in Christ and Reaching Out in Love

201 S. Fourth StreetP. O. Box 335Wills Point, TX 75169

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Rev. David Cartwright, Pastor Dr. Bob Gilbreth, Music DirectorNancy McDonald, Oce Administrator Fritz Gilbreth, OrganistTheresa Turner, Ladies Hand Bells Director Kelli Hu, K5 Kids CoordinatorDenise Ross, Pianist Jackie Cockerham, Financial AdministratorAmy Skinner, K5 Choir Director Jerry Don Hu, Youth Director

Join us Sunday Morning!Contemporary Worship @ 8:30 Sunday School @ 9:45 Traditional Worship @ 11:00

Oce Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday

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