For those who were not able to come to the Ash Wednesday Service, this was truely a powerful service and so inspiring. Kenny Stephens was at his best at the organ, as he usually is, and the message given by Horace was very meaningful. I am thinking we should start taping the entire services for our shut -ins and those who would like to purchase the tapes- here is something to think about for the Youth Fund. Lorraine Cooke
The youth christmas party will be at Tony and Sharon Medauer’s house at 7:00pm on the 19th of December. Pizza, drinks, desserts, and fun provided. Bring a present (no more than $15.00) and share in the joy of the birth of our savior!!!!
For our Men and Women in Military Service:
Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, Jerry Sebastian, and Scott Williams.
For our Friends, Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Debbie Williams, Ruth Wilson , Jerry Byers, J. C. Foster, Ruby Faye Sipe, Robert Roysden, Edna Hill, Betty Conley, Bonnie Owens,Vickie Guest, Lorene Barbee, Marie Fisher, and Shayla Seymore.
Marilyn Roysden reports that Robert has now been transferred to the Sears Methodist Center, Room 328. 3233 S Willis, Abilene, 79605 He would like cards of visitors.
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2007 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
The collection site for OCC is First United Methodist Church in Abilene, located at 202 Butternut. Collection dates are November 12 - 19. They hope you will fill shoe boxes for OCC again this year. If so, they want you to know that the DECO shoeboxes are here.
Call Donajean Caffey - 3235-673-6769. The supply is limited again this year. FAX: 325-673-7039
E-MAIL : dcaffey@fumcabilene.com
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CELEBRATION KIDS( After School Program)
Hey Kids!!!
It has been exciting to have each of you with us on Wednesday. Hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have. Remember to give a BIG HUG to those who help us out each week. Let them know how special they are forgiving their time.
Now that we have found a routine to meet all ages this will be our (normal) routine. NOTE: The schedule will be flexible on special days.
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Refreshments
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Recreation
4:00 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. Singing
4:30 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. Chimes, Puppets, etc.
(Rotation)
Rotation Schedule:
4:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
4:50 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.
5:10 p.m. - 5:25 p.m.
5:30 p.m.- Dismissal
DON’T FORGET THIS WEEK-BRING A FRIEND!
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CHOIR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM:
Prime Time Christmas, Sunday Evening, December 16, 7:15 p.m. ADULTS, If you are willing to assist us by bringing refreshments and /or serving refreshments, please Call the church office. This will be a blessing you will never forget! Remember this, the Pastor said this. LC
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WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAYSUNDAY , OCTOBER 7TH, 2007
Communion Servers:
Del Van and Chris Cox
Randy and Taresia Griffith
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CHILDREN / YOUTH SUNDAYSUNDAY , OCTOBER 14, 2007
On this day, our children and youth will be leading worship. Everyone is encouraged to be in worship with us. Give the kids your support. Remember, they are the future of our church!
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KID’S SLEEP-OVER
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 13, 2007
This will begin at 7:00 p.m. Kids, please watch for further announcements.!
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BELIEVERS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
The Believers Sunday School Class will be having a Cook-Out at the fellowship on Saturday, October 6th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This will bean exciting evening and all members are encouraged to be present.
If for some reason you are not a member of another class (and would be interested in finding out more about our class) then we invite you to come. Come and see what we are all about!
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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
OCT. 3: John Clark
OCT. 4: Rodney McClintock
OCT. 14 Trent Campbell
OCT. 24: Brack Jones
OCT. 31; Cathy Blue
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STORYBOOK ANNIVERSARIES
October 17, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. David Carter
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OCTOBER ACOLYTES SCHEDULE
OCT. 7TH Kelsey Blue & Gilbert Borrego
OCT. 14TH Andrew Sanchez & Conner Gorby
OCT. 21ST Shyanne Gorby & Lexi Smith
OCT. 28TH Emily Cox & Truby Borrego
Others on the schedule to serve are Corbin Gorby, Noah Bean, Josh Bean. Please allow the office of others who may wish to serve as acolytes.
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MEMORIAL GIFTS
In loving memory of Woodrow Clark: Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Leeson
In loving memory of Margaret Sandusky: Mr. and Mrs. Travis Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cutler
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COMING UP: GARAGE AND BAKE SALE
OCTOBER 5TH AND 6TH, at the First Baptist Church and hosted by both churches to benefit nearby road repairs .
COMING UP: FALL HARVEST AUCTION NOVEMBER 3RD. THIS IS THE BIG ONE FOLKS!
CHARGE CONFERENCE 2007
Charge Conference for 2007 will be held on Sunday evening, December 2, at 3:00 p.m. at the Southwest Drive United Methodist Church in Abilene. We would like to see at least 10 people from our church to support our church family.
We ask that all committees of our church begin making preparations, if you have not already done so, for our necessary paper work. Chairperson (s)need to be certain your committees meet, make decisions that may affect your area of ministry, and /or sign all necessary documents.
Therefore: If your committee has not yet met, please call the church office so we can plan and put your committee date on the calendar (and the phone tree).
MEETINGS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
*Lay Leadership (nominations)-Monday –October 1 .at 7:00 p.m.
*Trustees—-Wednesday , October 3—7:00 p.m.
*Finance Committee–Wednesday, October 3–7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 10–7:00 p.m. Other extended meetings may be necessary.
PLEASE REMEMBER–All necessary reports need to be in the church office no later than October 22, 2007. The Administrative Council will be meeting between November 5th and 11th.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION 2007 Committees
TRUSTEES COMMITTEE; FINANCECOMMITTEE
1. Lillian Jones, Chp. 1, Chris Cox, ViceChp.
2. Del Van Cox 2. Tammie Stephens
3. Jay Campbell 3. Brack Jones
4. Betty Coker 4. Mac Sipe
5. Marilyn Roysden 5. Sharon Medauer
6. Ken Hogan 6. Gary Shipman
7. Tom Watson 7. Poly Campbell
8. Gary Hicks 8 .Lorraine Cooke Ex-Officio
LAY LEADERSHIP (nominations) P.P.R.C.
1. Horace Abbott, Chp. 1. Brad Banner, Chp.
2. Brack Jones 2. Ronny Doan
3. Randy Griffith 3. Angela Head
4. Chris Cox 4 . Kenny Stephens
5. Taresia Griffith 5. Jane Watson
6. JoAnn Mashburn 6. Robbie Hicks
7. JoAnn Mashburn
8. Kenny Hogan
CALENDER OF EVENTS
OCT : 1 7:00 p.m. Lay Leadership (Nominations)
OCT: 2 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice
OCT: 3 7:00 p.m. Trustee’s Meeting 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee
OCT: 6 7:00 a.m. Methodist Men 9:00 a.m. Methodist Women 6:30 p.m. HP Sunday School Class Party
OCT: 7 :
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45: a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship
World Communion
5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study
6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback
7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
OCT: 8 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
OCT: 9 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice
4:00 p.m. Fortnightly Club
OCT: 10 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee
OCT: 13 7:00 p.m. Kid’s Sleep Over
OCT: 14:
9:30 p.m. Prayer Time
9:45 p.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship
Children / Youth Sunday
NOON 2nd Sunday Luncheon
5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study
6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback
7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
OCT: 16 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice
OCT: 17 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
7:30 p.m. Administration Council
OCT: 21:
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship
5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study
6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback
7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
OCT: 23 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice
OCT: 24 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
OCT: 28:
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Morning Worship
5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study
6:15 p.m. Pastor’s Quarterback
7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
OCT: 30 4:30 p.m. Adult Chimes Practice
OCT: 31 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
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ADULT CHIMES Guess what: That’s right-we will soon be
Starting rehearsals. We will be practicing Tuesdays, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is exciting to have you with us. If you know of anyone that is interested in being with us, call the church office and let us know.
An new church email list has been started at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/merkelumc/ , You can join at the site or send me an email at bldarter@gmail.com and I will add you to the list. Right now I need all the email addresses that I can get to add to the list.
Brad
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
August 12, 2007 11th Sunday after Pentecost
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Kenny Stephens
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott *CALL TO WORSHIP
“I Will Enter His Gates” (1x)
” I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I willenter His courts with praise. I will say, “This is the day thatthe Lord has made. I will rejoice for He has made me glad.”"He has made me glad, He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad. He has made me glad. He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad.”
“Great is the Lord” (1x)
Great is the Lord, He is holy and just, by his power we trust in
His love. Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true, by His mercy
He proves He is love.
Great is the Lord, and worthy of glory.
Great is the Lord, and worthy of praise.
Great is the Lord, now lift up your voice, Now lift up your voice;
Great is the Lord! Great is the Lord!
“Glorify Thy Name” (1x)
Father, we love You, we worship and adore You,
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Glorify Thy name, glorify Thy name,
Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
*WORDS OF PRAISE Delbert Dearing
Leader: God has sent us a sign,
All: A sign which is an invitation to hope.
Leader: God has invited us to make room in our hearts,
All: Even when there is no room in the inn.
Leader: When we are too busy,
All: Calmness. Leader: When we are lost,
All: Salvation.
Leader: When we are sad,
All: Joy.
Leader: When we are bitter,
All: Love.
Leader: When we are at war,
All: Peace.
Leader: May we see the signs, read them, but not misread them,
All: And make room for the One who is Coming!. Amen.
*HYMN OF PRAISE “My Hope is Built” UMH #368
JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing
Pastoral Prayer /The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power, and glory forever. Amen.
CHILDREN’S TIME Horace Abbott
As the children come forward, join in singing “Jesus Loves Me #191As the children return, join in singing “This is the Day #657
GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Delbert Dearing
Offertory Prayer/Doxology #95
SCRIPTURE READING James 1:1-12 NT 212 Delbert Dearing
MESSAGE “How to Face the Trials of Life” Horace Abbott
*HYMN OF INVITATION “What a Friend” UMH #526
*BENEDICTION Horace Abbott
*DISMISSAL “Shalom to You” UMH #666
*POSTLUDE Kenny Stephens
*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable
FOR THE RECORD: August 5, 2007 Attendance 74 Offering $2327.65
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 12:
9:30 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:50 a.m. Morning Worship
6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
August 15: 9:00 a.m. Kids Wacky Wednes.
7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship
7:30 p.m. Ad Board Meeting
BELATED AND CURRENT BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
August 4 Lila Cox August 10 Cindy Sipe
August 6 Del Van Cox August 13 Marion Shelton
August 7 Scott Motley August 16 Tom Watson
WE REMEMBER IN PRAYER Our Men & Women in Military Service , for Our Country, Our Church, and our shut-ins.Tony Medauer, Michael Dickerson, Jeremy Harris, Robert Nichols, Bo McInroe, Cody Creager, David DuMenil, Adam Donner, and Jerry Sebastian .Alyce Carter, Travis Farmer, Sebastian Family, Kathy Crocker, Stacy Leverich, Lorene Barbee, Lou Ella Hughes, Debbie Williams, Ruth Wilson, Della Henslee, Joe Griffith, Jerry Byers, Sandy Clark, Debra Gates , J. C. Foster and Ruby Faye Sipe.
BY OUR SERVICE
Pastor Horace Abbott
Lay Leader Delbert Dearing
Youth Director Randy Griffith
Choir Director Brack Jones
Organist Kenny Stephen s
Pianist Jean Blue
Head Usher Randy Griffith
Secretary\Treasurer Lorraine Cooke
Acolytes: Gilbert Borrega and Kelsey Blue
Ushers: Randy Griffith, Corky Cox, David Carter, Gary Hicks
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
August 5, 2007 10th Sunday after Pentecost
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Jean Blue
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Horace Abbott
*CALL TO WORSHIP “I Will Enter His Gates”
” I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I willenter His courts with praise. I will say, “This is the day thatthe Lord has made. I will rejoice for He has made me glad.”
“He has made me glad, He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad. He has made me glad. He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad.”
*WORDS OF PRAISE Delbert Dearing
Leader: Let everyone who thirsts come and drink deeply!
All: Here, all who hunger may satisfy themselves freely.
Leader: Why should we spend our money for that which is not bread?
All: Why do we labor for that which cannot satisfy?
Leader: Here you may feast on the goodness of the Lord.
All: Now those who hunger and thirst for righteousness shall be filled.
Leader: It shall be to the Lord, a memorial.
All; And for us an everlasting sign that we shall not be cut off.Amen.
*HYMN OF PRAISE UMH#622″There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood”
JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing
Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespassagainst us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power, and glory forever. Amen.
CHILDREN’S TIME Horace Abbott
As the children come forward, join in singing “Jesus Loves Me #191As the children return, join in singing “This is the Day #657
GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Delbert Dearing
Offertory Prayer
*Doxology #95
*HYMN OF PRAISE UMH#616 “Come, Sinners To The Gospel Feast”
SCRIPTURE READING Delbert Dearing
1 Corinthians 11: 17-26 NT 163
MESSAGE “Names Of The Sacrament” Horace Abbott
THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION UMH# 12
During Communion, we invite you to come to the altar to receive the elements and return to your pew for a time ofmeditation. If you are unable to come, please let the usher know and we will come to you and serve you.
*HYMN OF INVITATION UMH # 98″To God Be The Glory”
*BENEDICTION Horace Abbott
*DISMISSAL UMH #557 “Blest Be The Tie That Binds”
*POSTLUDE Jean Blue
*Indicates congregation standing, unless unable.
The trip to Schlitterbahn by the youth has been postponed from Friday Aug 3rd until Sat Aug 11th tentatively. Keep watching this spot for any changes. Schlitterbahn was closed earlier this week due to high water in the river from recent rain. More rain was expected through the weekend of the third.
Brad
The purpose of this blog is to communicate with the people that attend our church ( and those that don’t).
We will be posting our church newsletters and bulletins. Please forgive the strange formatting in the first ones we post. Copying and pasting from Word and other word processoring programs results in strange formatting. Until we learn how to do things correcting, we ask for your indulgence.
Photographs can be posted in this type blog and we intend to do so. Several things I have learned in the past couple of days while learning how to use this blog include:
Here are some links to the wordpress FAQ which give some tips on posting images.
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Many thousands of other tips on using this blog are found at the wordpress FAQ
We hope to keep the upcoming events area and prayer list as up to date as we can. We will need everyone’s help in doing that. Categories for posts that you can’t see yet because there are no posts in them include:
If you have anything you want to contribute to the blog or if you want to help in maintaining the blog, please get in touch with the church office or me and we will figure out how to get in on here.
Brad Banner
UPCOMING EVENTS
January-tentative ice skating TBA
Sunday, February 3-during Sunday School-pretzel making
Saturday, February 9-Sock Hop 6-8 PM
Sunday, March 16-Palm Sunday and Jesus His Story in Abilene
Wednesday, March 19-NO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM (due to Spring Break)
Sunday, March 23-Easter Egg hunt
Sunday, April 13-Flying Kites (weather permitting) or movie
Sunday, May 4th-Children’s Program
Mark your calendar for VBS 2008-June 23-27
