January 2008 Newsletter
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday January 13
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:40 a.m. Believers Class
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
12:00 noon 2nd Sunday Lunch
4:00 p.m. Trustee’s Meeting
6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback
Tuesday January 15 4:30 p.m. Chimes Practice
Wednes. January 16 10:00 a.m. Ladies Luncheon
3:30 p.m. Celebration Kids
7:00 p.m. Joint Ad Board
and Finance Committee Meeting
Youth Fellowship to be announced
Sunday January 20
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:40 a.m. Believers Class
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship
12:00 NOON ABC Dinner
Persons A - G
6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback
Wednes. January 23
3:30 p.m. Celebration Kids
7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
Sunday January 27
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:40 a.m. Believers Class
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
12:00 NOON ABC Dinner
Persons H - O
6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback
Wednes. January 30
3:30 p.m. Celebration Kids
7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
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JANUARY USHERS
Tony Medauer, Tom Watson, Gary Shipman, Ronny Doan
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LET US REMEMBER IN PRAYER….
Our Men and Women the Military Service, For our Country, For our Leaders, For our Church, For our shut-ins.
For Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nicols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, Jerry Sabastian, and Scott Williams.
For Alyce Carter, Kathy Crocker, Lou Ella Hughes, Debbie Williams, Ruth Wilson, Della Henslee, Debra Gates, Ruby Fay Sipe, Robert Roysden, Betty Conley, Shayla Seymore, Gene Amerine, Jack Syfers, Ruth Hogan, Laverne Fortner Betty Jane Tittle, Walter and Barbara Whisenhunt, Pat Wilburn and
Anthony Williams.
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JANUARY ACOLYTE SERVERS
January 13: Josh Bean and Noah Bean
January 20: Gilbert Borrego and Trubi Borrego
January 27: Lexi Smith and Emily Cox
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WOULD YOU LIKE A RIDE TO CHURCH?
Thanks to Tony and Sharon Medauer, we now can provide rides in the Church Van for those who would like to ride to church . Please allow us your names to the church office. Thanks. LC.
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Loving Gifts given in memory of L. S. Tipton, Stacey Ann Leverich, Waymond Hicks, and J. McPherson by
Loucile Wilson
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CHILDREN’S TIME MINISTRY
Sunday, January 13 Horace Abbott
Sunday, January 20 Jean Blue
Sunday, January 27 Brack Jones
SPECIAL WORD OF THANKS
My wife and I would like to extend words of appreciation for the special gifts we received from you this Christmas. The food, cards, and monetary gifts were so thoughtful. Thank you for remembering us this Christmas Season.
Horace and Mary Abbott
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WORD OF APPRECIATION
Dear Brother Horace and Members of First United Methodist Church,
Thank you for the generous donation of @125.00 that you gave to the Merkel Pastor’s Association back in August to help the Merkel flood victims. Your help and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.
Jesus said, “Inasmuch as you did it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, you did it unto me.” Your gift and that of others helped 12 families get back on their feet. Again thanks for your concern and support of our residents in Merkel. Sincerely yours,
Jimmy Griffith
Pastor, First Baptist Church
P.S. I apologize for not getting this to you sooner. Thanks again for helping out our Merkel flood victims.
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MUSIC IN MINISTRY
ATTENTION-ATTENTION-ATTENTION
IT’S HERE- HOT OFF THE PRESS
“A CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN”
THE GREATEST SHOW ON HEAVEN AND EARTH
F IRST UNITED METHODIST, MERKEL
SUNDAY, MAY 4TH
Get your newsletter now—-Read all about it !!!
Yes, rumors are spreading that a “Circus” is coming to town. There will be live animals, clowns, zambinies and much, much more. Keep your eyes open and watch for further details. Tell your neighbors and friends about this special NWTC News Report.
****All kids interested in being a part of this special event are invited to our Celebration Kid’s after-school program each Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:S30 p.m. Don’t miss this spectacular upcoming event !!!
_______________________________________________ HANDBELL NEWS
We extend words of thanks to our Tuesday Chime Ringers for the special music you provided to our church and Merkel ISD during the Christmas Season. You are each special people, with special talents. We look forward to hearing you again this Spring.
***Remember, if there is anyone who would like to contribute to our handbell fund, for the purchase of new handbells, please document your check “handbell fund”.
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HE CHOSE THE NAILS
What God Did To Win Your Heart
Study Begins Sunday, January 13th
9:40 a.m. Believers Sunday School Class
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SPIRIT WIND 2008
Youth Choir of the Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church
June 8th to June 22nd, 2008
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL INTERVIEWS
January 19: FUMC, Lubbock
January 26: St. Paul UMC, Abilene
Alternative possibilities, an audio cassett tape of cd must be sent to Bert Bostic by January 28, 2008. If weather or family emergency prevents your scheduled interview, please mail your tape as soon as possible. Sprit Wind cost to members is $225.00 registration , includes concert clothing, group picture, cd, all meals at Camp Butman, and tour transportation. Fee does NOT include snacks, lunches on the road, transportation to Camp Butman, or home from Midland. The 225.00 is due as follows: $ 75.00 due with registration; $75.00 due by February 22; $75.00 due by Spring Rehearsal (March 7-9 in Midland.
