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Volume 9, Issue 10
December 2016
WORSHIP/SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES
8:45 am Contemporary Worship Service
9:45 am Sunday School
10:55 am Traditional Worship Service
Church Office (936) 564-8308
Fax (936) 564-8582
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fumcnac.org
NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER
03—CHRISTMAS OPEN
HOUSE
4 pm TubaChristmas
in the Sanctuary
5 pm Santa in the Parlor
5 pm Music of the
Season in Sanctuary
5 pm Wassail in the
Bell Tower
6 pm Youth Live
Nativity on the Front Lawn
6:30 pm Watch the
Parade from our Front
Lawn
04-JOURNEY TO
BETHLEHEM at 9:30 am—
FLC
08—CALLED CHARGE
CONFERENCE/CHURCH
COUNCIL MEETING at 5:30
pm—Parlor
11-AN EVENING OF JOY at
6 pm—Sanctuary
12-Primetimers Meeting at
10:30 am—FLC
16—PRESCHOOL
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM at
9 am –Sanctuary
18-Trip to Natchitoches—
meet here at 3:30 pm
21—SERVICE OF HOPE at
6 pm—Sanctuary
24—CHRISTMAS EVE
CANDLELIGHT
COMMUNION SERVICES at
6 pm and 11 pm
25—ONE SERVICE ONLY at
10:00 am
JANUARY 2017
08—Welcome Reception for
Rev. Lorraine Brown at
9:45 am—Gathering Area
First United Methodist Church 201 E. Hospital Street, Nacogdoches Texas 75961
Office Hours: Mon-Thur: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Closed for lunch 12:00 -1:00 pm
First United Methodist Church invites you to Join Us for Advent
Welcome Rev. Lorraine Brown Associate Pastor
Rev. E. Lorraine Brown comes to us from Faith United Methodist Church Dickinson, TX. She is an Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. She is the proud mother of three sons, and the grandmother of seven granddaughters. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Medicine from Prairie View A&M University. Masters of Divinity from Perkins School of Theolo-gy, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
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Sunday, November 27
All-Church Party at Skate-O-Rama
5:30 - 7:30 pm—1208 Douglass Rd
Come and enjoy an evening of skating, games, pizza
and family fun.
Saturday, December 3
TubaChristmas Concert at
4:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Featuring Dr. J. D. Salas and Euphonium players from all over
East Texas. This continues a long tradition begun in New York's
Rockefeller Plazain 1974. Come enjoy a low-brass Christmas
Musical Feast. Continued on page 3
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A Note From The Pastor Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. The United Methodist Hymnal, #196
One of my favorite songs of the Christmas season is Come Thou Long Expected Jesus. It is a song about waiting and while I love the song I am not very good at waiting. And so we
enter that season in the church year where we wait and prepare. Advent is the season where we prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming. The dates of Advent vary each year but the season always contains the four Sundays before Christmas day. During the season the sanctuary is decorated with holly and ivy and the beautiful Chrismon tree. Dur-ing each Sunday of Advent we will light a new candle on the Advent wreath. The wreath has four candles in a perfect circle and one candle in the center, the Christ candle. The first candle we will light is the candle of hope. Then the candles of peace, joy, and love. Finally, on Christmas Eve we will light the Christ candle, symbolizing the light of Christ coming into the world. I hope that throughout the month that you will take time each day to think about the hope, peace, joy, and love of this amazing time. Come, thou long expected Jesus. In the midst of our busy lives and a hectic season we still expect the Christ child to show up.
Peace,
Continued from page 1—Welcome Rev Lorraine Brown—Associate Pastor Active in the Community of Dickinson: Serve on the Board of the M. I. Lewis Social Services Organization, Dickinson, TX Serve on the Board of the City of Dickinson Fair Housing Group Member of the Dickinson Ministerial Alliance Member of the Dickinson Police Academy Active on Conference Committees: Member of the Board of Ordained Ministry in Texas Annual Conference Chair of Clergy Mentor Active in the Emmaus Community: Serve as Spiritual Director on Walks in the Houston West Emmaus Community and The Bay Area Emmaus Community Most of all she is a committed servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Please join us as we welcome Rev. Lorraine Brown on Sunday, January 8 at 9:45 am
in the Gathering Area.
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Saturday, December 3
Christmas Open House
In the Sanctuary
4:00 pm TubaChristmas Concert
5:00 pm Music of the Season featuring "Christmas Pianists" students of Linda
Parr, Heart-to-Heart Chorus, FUMC Bell Choir and FUMC Children’s Choir
In the Parlor
5:00 pm Santa and Mrs. Claus with
“Christmas Pianists" students of Linda Parr
In the Bell Tower
5:00 pm Join us
for a cup of Wassail
On the Front Lawn
4:00 pm Petting Zoo
6:00 pm Youth Live Nativity
6:30 pm Watch the Christmas Parade from our Front Lawn
Sunday, December 11
An Evening of Christmas Joy at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Music provided by our Children’s Choir and Chancel Choir
Sunday, December 18
Join your church family and friends on a fun filled evening in
Natchitoches, Louisiana for some of the best Christmas lights in
the country. On Sunday, December 18th
we will travel by charter
bus, have dinner at the famous Merci Beaucoup Restaurant, and
walk along the river among the beautiful lights. Cost for the trip is
$15 per person or a $45 family maximum and includes dinner and
the bus ride. There are only a limited number of seats on the bus so
sign up now—reservation forms can be found outside the Sanctu-
ary or by calling the church office, 936-564-8308. We will meet at
FUMCNAC at 3:30 pm.
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Wednesday, December 21
Service of Hope
6:00 pm in the Sanctuary
The magic of the holidays is often missing for those suffering grief and loss. Bright lights and the sounds
of Christmas Carols do not always lift heavy hearts. If you or someone you know is experiencing the
loneliness and sadness of loss, you are not alone. On December 21 at 6:00 pm, the longest night of the
year, First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches will have a worship service honoring and
remembering our losses in a place of faith, hope and love, where prayers, music and messages will
comfort and uplift you.
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services at
6:00 pm and 11:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Sunday, December 25
Christmas Day Service at 10:00 am
Christmas Wishes (Dec 4-16)
This year our angel tree will be supporting children in foster care here in
the Nacogdoches community through the Court Appointed Special Ad-
vocates (CASA) of Deep East Texas. The angels will be available for you
to choose from on Sunday, December 4, and gifts will need to be returned
no later than Friday, December 16. Please put unwrapped gifts in one gift
bag per child, along with the child's angel tag hanging on the bag. We are
excited to reach out to this special group of children in our community. For
more information contact Jenny Johnston at 936-462-3056.
Continued from page 1 & 3—Join Us For Advent
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CALL AND NOTICE FOR
A CHARGE CONFERENCE OF
THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Charge Conference of the First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches, Texas has been called to a Special Session to meet in the Parlor of the Church on December 8, 2016 at 5:30 pm. TO APPROVE: 1. Candidacy Annual Recommendation by Charge Conference for Continuation of Candidate
for Ministry—Daniel Rigsby
2. Salary of the Associate Pastor
E/CALL AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
Many of you have had a study with Rev. Adam Hamilton in your Sunday School Class, now you can join him as he leads a fascinating and in-spirational journey following the last of the Paul’s missionary voyages. Sailing from Rome, we will explore the lands and ex-perience the life and ministry of the great Apostle. Deploy your every sense as we soak in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Mediterranean world. Sur-rounded by ancient hills and rolling seas, the truth of scripture will spring to life dur-ing times of practical Bible study, power-ful worship, and fun-filled fellowship. More than the places we visit, though, the people with whom we visit will make all the difference during this holy experience – more than a vacation, this will be a pil-grimage that will touch and change your life forever. The trip is October 6-17, 2017. The first discount deadline is De-
cember 6th. Brochures with sign up information are available in the church office.
JOURNEY’S OF PAUL CRUISE (Oct 6 –17, 2017)
CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE/CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
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MEMORIAL GIFTS
Memorial Gifts were given:
IN MEMORY OF: Dick Voigtel FROM: Axley & Rode, LLP, Robert C. Mann & Charlotte Y. Kroeker, Cleatis & Wilma Williams, Joan Johnson, Annunciation Orthodox School, Pat Mullen, Sarah Jo Lackey, Allen & Shelia Smith, Carolyn Ericson, Joe & Juanita Pyle, Bill & Lynn Teague, Floyd & Wonda Jopling, Jimmy & Jan Griffin, Doris Havard, Pat Almany, Dick & Pat Rayne, Mildred Rosamond, Alma Ploch, Harold Bogan, Calvin & llaverne Bowden, Donna Walton & Kelly Flores, J.E. Kingham Construction Co., Milton & Judy Pitts, Mr. & Mrs. Dahmus, Tiffany Smith, Betty Carter, Ed Cole, Emmie Peacock Smith, Claire Gilmore, Megan Schroeder, Dr. TA & Carolyn Alhashimi, Billy & Carol Willis, Upper Room SS Class, Martha Sullivan, Tom & Debra Bankston, Mr. & Mrs. Tommy L. Attaway, Charles Grimland, Margie Curry, Dr. Larry L. Walker, Pete & Frances Jones, Danny & Leta Weaver, Augusta Bible Study Members, Jacqueline Kieschnick IN MEMORY OF: Dianne House FROM: Ed Cole, Floyd & Kittie Dobbs, Katherine & Steve Whitbeck IN MEMORY OF: Aline Drawhorn From: Ed Cole, Mary Jo Bobbitt, Jackie & Jasper Long, Wayne & Brenda Ford, Claire B Collier, Emmie Peacock Smith, Laverne Creech, Katherine & Steve Whitbeck IN MEMORY OF: Katherine Beckwith FROM: Ed Cole, Joyce Hancock, Edward & Dianne Baker IN MEMORY OF: Dr. Curtis Richard Haley, Sr. FROM: Dr. Larry L Walker IN MEMORY OF: Opal Cotton FROM: Katherine & Steve Whitbeck IN MEMORY OF: Katherine Beckwith FROM: Katherine & Steve Whitbeck IN MEMORY OF: Roxie Rasco FROM: Katherine & Steve Whitbeck IN MEMORY OF: Jim Havard FROM: Katherine & Steve Whitbeck IN MEMORY OF: Ruth Marie Baker FROM: Katherine & Steve Whitbeck
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FUMCNAC CALENDAR
CHURCH EVENT FORM If you are planning to reserve a room in the church for a meeting, gathering, etc., or would like an offsite church-related event to be published on the official church calendar, a request can be made by completing a Church Event Form that can be found in the Workroom or online at www.fumcnac.org. Scroll down to the bottom of the home page and click resources, church event form. For more information contact Jim Jenkins at 936-564-8308 or email - [email protected] ACCESS ACS To obtain an ACCESS ACS user ID, log on to www.fumcnac.org, click the ACCESS ACS link at the bottom of the page. For more information, kindly contact Sharon Bright at 936-564-8308 or email [email protected] Articles Due for Next Newsletter The next Newsletter will be dated Monday, January 2, 2017. Arti-cles for this issue should be submitted using the online form available on our website—www.fumcnac.org, scroll down to the bottom of the page, click resources and select “Announcement Request Form” by 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 14, 2016. BULLETIN and E-News DEADLINE Please submitted your requests using the online form available on our website—www.fumcnac.org, scroll down to the bottom of the page, click resources and select “Announcement Request Form” for our weekly Bulletin/E-News by 3:00 pm on Tuesdays.
Regularly-Scheduled Meetings
Mondays:
Heart-to-Heart Chorus at 9:00 am in the Choir Room and performances at Nursing Homes at 10:00 am (1st & 3rd
Mondays)
HRT Emmaus Reunion Group meets on Mondays at 5:15 pm - Barbara LaFour’s
Tuesdays:
Celebrate Service Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Wednesdays:
Christian Writers’ Fellowship at 5:30 pm - Library
Sr. High Youth Ignite - Doors Open at 6:30 pm and Ministry Program is at 7-8:30 pm
Men’s Basketball Fellowship at 6:30 pm - Conference Room/Family Life Center
Bell Choir Rehearsal at 6:00 pm in Room 207
Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the Choir Room.
Thursdays:
Grace Emmaus Reunion Group meeting at 8:30 am in the Library
Sundays:
Youth Praise Band practice at 4:30 pm in the Youth Lounge
Common Ground Bible Studies in the Fall and Spring (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
Jr. High Ignite (7-8 graders) 5:30-7:30 pm - Family life Center
27—All Church Party at Skate-O-Rama at 5:30 pm 29—Board of Trustees Meeting at 5:15 pm—Library DECEMBER 03—Christmas Open House
4 pm TubaChristmas Concert—Sanctuary
5 pm Santa in the Parlor * Music of the Season in the Sanctuary * Wassail in the Bell Tower
6:00 pm Youth Live Nativity
6:30 pm Watch the Christmas Parade from our Front Lawn
04—Journey to Bethlehem at 9:30 am—FLC
UMW Circle VIII at 6:00 pm 05—Heart-to-Heart Chorus rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir Room followed by performance at Willowbrook
Journey to Bethlehem at 9:30 am—FLC 06—UMW Circle VI AM Meeting at 11 am—Library 08—Evangelism Committee Meeting at 4 pm—Library
Called Charge Conference/Church Council Meeting at 5:30 pm—Parlor
11—An Evening of Joy at 6 pm—Sanctuary 12—Primetimers Meeting at 10:30 am—FLC 13—UMW Circle VI Meeting at 6:00 pm - Parlor 16—Preschool Christmas Program at 9:00 am—Sanctuary 18—Trip to Natchitoches LA 19—Heart-to-Heart Chorus rehearsal at 9 am in the Choir Room followed by performance at Magnolia Court
UMW Circle III Meeting 6:30 pm 20—UMW Circle I Meeting at 9:30 am–Library
UMW Circles II & IV Meeting at 9:30 am
UMW Circle VII Meeting at10:00 am-Parlor 21—Service of Hope at 6:00 pm—Sanctuary 24—Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services at 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm in the Sanctuary 25—One Service ONLY at 10:00 am CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Dec 23-27
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED Jan 2 and 16 JANUARY 03—UMW Circle VI AM Meeting at 11:00 am—Library 08—Welcome Reception for Rev. Lorraine Brown at 9:45 am in the Gathering Area 10—UMW Circle VI Meeting at 6:00 pm—Parlor 16—UMW Circle III Meeting
PRAYER CONCERNS—UPDATED, Monday, November 21, 2016 (9 am) Mike Willingham (Tip and Nanny’s son-in-law), Bobbie Forsythe, Laura Wrench (Lisa and Richard
Wrench daughter), Craig Thomas, Peggy Thorsen, A. L. Mangham, Emmet Doan, Suzi Sipes,
Martin Houser, Samantha Hein (requested by Sue Law), Tim Kenner (Jerry and Mary Lynne
Andis’ son-in-law), Bob Palm, Johnnie Johnson, Norma Barnhart, Richie Courvelle (Audry Quick’s
grandson), Carlotta Garza, David Scott (requested by Al and Terry Smith), Brandi Hunt (Jan
Griffin’s sister-in-law), Gene Milford, Rev. Lani Rousseau, Robert Orr (Betty Yarbrough’s brother),
Bill Larison, Mazie Farmer, Barbara Kimbrough, Jacob Vohs (Leon Dorsey’s grandson), Ruth Wil-
liams (Gale White’s step-mother), Claudia Whitley, Ronie Kiss (requested by Randy Setterberg),
Lynn Carter (Ray and Judy Hartenstein daughter), Sammie Smith, Joan Pennebaker, John Bates
(Helen Brown’s brother), Rheanna Watson (requested by Gale White), Judy Williamson, Bill Lewis,
Brynn Law, Charlene Hubbard (Carla Coffee’s mom), Steven Russell (Lynn Teague’s brother), Jim
Hall (requested by Bill Teague), Corey Jones (requested by Kathryn Salas), Lawton Miller
(requested by Becca Anthony), Hannah Hopson, Richard Buxton (Al Smith niece’s husband),
Charles Warlick.
Military Personnel in Combat Zone
Jake Trotter
Our Hearts Go Out to
Helen Grout and family on the passing of her husband, Jarrell Grout
Jill and James Koerner and family on the passing of their grandson, Colton Cavazos
Milton Pitts and family on the passing of his sister
Steve Adams and family on the passing of his wife, Mary Adams
The family of Mel Montgomery on his passing
Jill Payne and family on the passing of her mother
Names will remain on a published prayer team list for 90 days. The prayer team appreciates current updates on requests. Please email your requests and updates to [email protected] If you know of a member of FUMC who is in the hospital or who will be having surgery, kindly contact the Church Office - 936-564-8308.
Our Staff
DR. JEFF McDONALD Senior Pastor [email protected] JEFF CAMPBELL Director of Youth Ministry [email protected] ELSA JORDAN Director of Children’s Ministry [email protected] LISA LABOSKY Director of Preschool [email protected] BECCA ANTHONY Asst. Director of Preschool [email protected] DR. TOD FISH Director of Music Ministry [email protected] TERESA POWELL Praise Team Leader [email protected] DR. ANDY PARR Organist [email protected] SHARON BRIGHT Office Manager [email protected] KATHY THOMAS Financial Secretary [email protected] JIM JENKINS Building Manager [email protected]
The mission of the First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches is to make disciples through
Christ-centered service and outreach. With God’s help, we will do this through witnessing,
teaching and loving.
First United Methodist Church
201 E Hospital Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
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