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The Messenger
First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Inside this issue
Finance Committee Update ……..2
February Birthdays ...................... 2
2015 Leadership Team ................ 3
Women’s Ministry....................... 4
Memorials ................................... 4
Handbell Choir Info……………..……4
Membership Directory Info……....5
Member Care Team Report……….5
Submerge Events……………………...6
Children’s Ministry Events .......... 6
Message for Children .................. 7
Guide Book Directory Info........... 8
Don’t Miss It!
SLP job opportunity (see page 2)
What to do with your Food King receipts (see page 4)
Last chance to signup for mem-bership directory pictures (see page 5)
“You Rock” Valentine Party for Children & Joy Ministry (see page 6)
February 4, 2015 Volume 45, Issue 2
TWELVE SYMPTOMS
In one of my former churches we had a 12 step recovery program for teenagers
that met after school every day to help support the kids in their sobriety. After
she had been in the program for a while, one of the students wrote “Twelve
Symptoms of a Spiritual Awakening.” I want to share it with you, because I’m
hoping that as you are involved in our Companions in Christ small groups or in
other ministries of the church, you are seeing these “symptoms” in your own life.
Enjoy!
Twelve Symptoms of Spiritual Awakening
1. An increased tendency to let things happen rather than make them
happen.
2. Frequent attacks of smiling.
3. Feelings of being connected with others and nature.
4. Overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
5. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fear based
on past experience.
6. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
7. A loss of ability to worry.
8. A loss of interest in conflict.
9. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
10. A loss of interest in judging others.
11. A loss of interest in judging self.
12. Gaining the ability to love without expecting anything in return.
God Bless,
Lynne
FEBRUARY 1: Jean Clements
FEBRUARY 2:
Linda Martinez
FEBRUARY 4: Tina Moore
Kelly Colosimo
FEBRUARY 5: Caleb Edinger Gavin Lambert Patty Pierson
FEBRUARY 6:
Staci Stallings
FEBRUARY 9: Woody Diehl
FEBRUARY 13:
Daniel Poundstone
FEBRUARY 14: Joel Reyna
Piper Marie Cravey Misty Hankinson
FEBRUARY 16:
Randall Day
FEBRUARY 17: Betty McClure
FEBRUARY 18:
Mathew Wilsey
FEBRUARY 19: Logn Atkins
Christi Cameron Taylor Pelton
Karen Bowman Andrew Cameron
FEBRUARY 20:
Billie Bryant Aaron Zimmerman
John Stallings
FEBRUARY 21: John Colosimo
FEBRUARY 22:
Jim Phillips Gerald Andrews
Jim Cooper
FEBRUARY 23: Fred Martinez
FEBRUARY 24:
Ryan Hemphill Jo Conway
Nikki Cannon
FEBRUARY 25: Emma DeAtley
Betty Miller FEBRUARY 26:
Kaden Hollen
FEBRUARY 27: Bert Smith
FEBRUARY 28:
Bruce Neumann Mary Helen Israel
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The School for Little People is currently looking for
substitutes and teachers for our pre-school program.
Teaching certificate or teaching experience preferred but not required. If
interested, please bring resume to the SLP office between 9:15am and 2pm
Monday thru Friday.
School For Little People
in february
Finance Committee Update -
For the first time in many years, income exceeded expenses for the year 2014!
We recognize that God is doing wonderful things in our church and, for this, we are
very grateful! Thank you to our church leadership and staff, and thank you all for
your generosity, which enabled our financial condition to improve tremendously.
Because of your faithfulness and, as a result of the commitments you’ve made for
providing support this new year, we have successfully established a balanced budget
for 2015.
Your prayerful support is vital and appreciated as we seek ways to continue making a
difference for Christ in the Lake Jackson community.
Blessings to you all! Tom Crawford
Finance Chairman
2015 FUMC LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Administrative Board
Don Cameron - Chair
Jay Gibson
Dr. Lynne Settlemyre
Rev. John Settlemyre
Andy Wheeler
Jerry Higgins
Alan Edwards
Sandra Boston
Boyd Schiller
Debbie Wintjen
Paul Moses
Chloe Taylor
Jim Gauntt
Tina Moore
Darrell Copenhaver
Kevin Anderson
Trena Moses
Mary Helen Israel
Dave Copeland
Bobbie Nell Higgins
Kathleen Lindsey
Mike Pelton
Mike Hampy
Don Petersen
Teri Corwin
Kenneth Barr
Ron Bachman
Theresa Cravey
Fran Leatherwood
Lay Leadership Team
Curly Leshikar
Kelly Colosimo
JoAnn Collier
Jim Snyder
Dorothy Morris
Roberta Hemphill
Josie Overman
Mike Hankinson
Kim Schiller
Board of Trustees
Bob Patton
Ronnie Tribble
Deana Wheeler
Wayne Freeman
Barbara Faseler
Mike Walz
Jim Snyder
Wayne Harrison - Chair
Janet Steffler
Staff Parish Relations Committee
Bob Doerr
Tommy Kerr
Sharron Shockley - Chair
Andy Wheeler
Aaron Zimmerman
Kye Han Lee
Serena Andrews
Roberta Hemphill
Carol Escuriex
Ministries Coordination Team
Barbara Tribble - Chair
Andy Wheeler
Delia Hoskins
Sandy Reinhart
Karen Bowman
Alan Edwards
Jerry Higgins
Kim Cannon
Tiffany DeAtley
Debbie Wintjen
Suzanne Sargent
Kelly Colosimo
Wayne Harrison
Tom Crawford
Sharron Shockley
Aaron Zimmerman
Sharon Zimmerman
Jim Hemphill
Kim Bowers
School for Little People Board of Directors
Kathleen Lindsey Debbie Kerr Sue Scott
Finance Team
Tom Crawford - Chair
Dr. Lynne Settlemyre
Rev. John Settlemyre
Jerry Higgins
Don Cameron
Sharron Shockley
Wayne Harrison
Jim Hemphill
Andy Wheeler
Patti Polasek
Kelly Colosimo
Joe Morris
Sandy Reinhart
Kristina Johnston
James King
Jim Hemphill
Gerald Andrews
Ranelle Hampy
Robert Orr
Margaret Bachman
Blessed are the leaders who have not sought the high place, but who have been drafted into service because of their ability and willingness to serve. Blessed are the leaders who know where they are going, why they are going, and how to get there. Blessed are the leaders who know no discouragement, who present no alibis. Blessed are the leaders who know how to lead without being dictatorial; true leaders are humble. Blessed are the leaders who seek the best for those they serve. Blessed are the leaders who lead for the good of the most con-cerned, and not for the personal gratification of their own ideas. Blessed are the leaders who de-velop leaders while leading. Blessed are the leaders who march with the group, interpret correctly the signs of the path-ways that lead to success. Blessed are the leaders who have their heads in the clouds but their feet on the ground. Blessed are the leaders who con-sider leadership an opportunity for service.
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Friday, February 27
Wurst Haus 5:30pm
For more information and/or res-
ervations time, call Mary Helen
Israel @297-6968 or email
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Every Monday
(during school year)
9:00am Wilson Parlor
All you need to bring is a
prayerful heart.
M E M O R I A L S
MARGURITE VERRETT Given by:
Bob & Wilda Patton Andy & Deana Wheeler John & Phyllis Motes
Wesleyan Seniors Sunday School Class
Donations have been received in memory of:
PAT JOHNSON CUMMINGS Given by:
Helen D. Hawkins
Colossians 3:17 ESV
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
The Bells Are Ringing Again...
‘Fear not’ ...as the Bible says in many passages!
As we revive the handbell program at FUMC, YOU
are needed!
Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 in the Handbell
Room, located upstairs above the Choir Room. Everyone is welcome!
No experience is necessary! We have plenty of bells!
For more information, contact Ruth Seiwell at 979-236-4736 or by
email at [email protected].
Do you shop at Food King in Lake
Jackson?
Did you know that Food King sup-
ports the Society of St. Stephen by
providing cash back on store pur-
chases?
Please save your Food King
receipts and turn them in to the
church office. Doing so will pro-
vide much needed assistance to
people in need who are living in the
Brazosport community.
Thank you for your support!
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Join us as we CONNECT our families!
Growth involves making a Connection -
Connecting individuals Connecting families Connecting each other
Please be a part of our new directory - we need YOU to make our
family album complete!
We’ve chosen to partner with Lifetouch for professional photography that will connect
our members and tell our story.
NOTE: The last opportunity for portraits is Wednesday, Feb 11. If you’ve not already done so, please schedule your appointment now as times are
limited. We have a link on our website for easy scheduling or you can call the church
office to set up your appointment time.
Prayer is the instrument and means that God has chosen to communicate
and direct His will in our lives.
Each family will
receive a
complimentary
8x10 portrait and a
directory just for
participating.
Did you know?
During 2014, our Member Care ministry team:
Delivered 175 bouquets of flowers to 117 families and 38
poinsettias to 38 members who are shut-in or reside in a
local nursing home.
Sent 245 birthday cards to FUMC members celebrating age 70+ birthdays.
Mailed 300 - 325 prayer cards
Mailed ‘get-well’, sympathy, and ‘thinking of you’ cards to 280 people/families.
Sent out 3 - 4 prayer chain messages each week which included 8 to 10 people, touching the lives
of nearly 2,000 people.
1 Peter 4:10 - As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minis-ter the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
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Upcoming Events:
March 28 - 2 - 4pm
Asbury Room
“Rock-n-Roll”
Easter Party
For both Children’s & Joy
Ministries
Games - Crafts - Snacks -
Devotional -
EASTER EGG HUNT
March 29 - 9 & 11am
Palm Sunday
Our children will be waving
palm branches during the
morning worship services.
June 8 - 12 - Lakeview
District Choir Clinic
Come learn about music with
all your friends from our church
district.
June 22 - 26 Vacation
Bible School: Hometown
Nazareth
Come find out about how Jesus
grew up!
July 6 - 10 Lakeview
District Summer Camp
Come have fun with others
from our church district.
Fun - Games - Swimming -
Bible Study - Singing
Come and join the fun and fellowship
again this year!
Submerged in Hearts Friday
Feb 13 5:45 - 8pm
Meet in Wesley Hall
We will be volunteering to help at the chil-
dren’s Valentine party at church.
Submerged in Games
Feb 22 3:45 - 4:55pm
Meet at Mrs. Kim Copeland’s house, 114 Lily for Foosball and other games
Submerged to “Spring” into Service Feb 22 3:45 - 4:55pm
Submerged in Easter Saturday Mar 28 1:45 - 4pm
We will be volunteering to help at the Rock-n-Roll event at church.
Submerged in Glitter Apr 12 3:45 - 4:55pm
Submerged in the Theater Apr 26 3:45 - 4:55pm
Submerged in Summer Fun May 17 3:45 - 4:55pm
More details about these events will be sent out to all 5th and 6th grade
families via email. To get on the email distribution list, or if you have any
questions, please contact Kim Copeland at [email protected] or
832-741-3932
February 13 - 6 - 8pm Asbury Room
“You Rock” Valentine Party
For preschool thru 4th Grade, as well as our Joy
Ministry friends.
Games - Crafts - Pizza - Dancing - Fun!!!
Volunteers needed to help with the fun. Call
Kimberly Bowers if interested in attending
and/or volunteering.
Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
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Children’s Choirs - It’s Not Too Late to Join!
Every now and then you hear about people doing kind deeds. *A young person helping the elderly *An anonymous person paying for someone's meal * A friend helping another friend But the big news is that Jesus demonstrated kindness all the time. He showed kindness to all people: children, beg-gars, the sick, and the outcast. So this month, let's explore what the Bible says about kindness. Luke 6:31 - Do to others as you want them to do to you. My parents always taught me to be kind to everyone. A great reminder of what Jesus said about kindness is in the Bible. Week 1 - Mark 10:13-16 Jesus and the children Bottom Line - There's always time to be kind. Week 2 - Ruth 1/2 Naomi/Ruth Bottom Line - Be kind to your family and friends. Week 3 - Matthew 25:35-40 Jesus and the least of these Bottom Line - Be kind to people who are overlooked. Week 4 - Acts 9:26-30 Saul and Barnabas Bottom Line - Be kind to people who aren't kind to you. Kindness is important in our world and when we show it to others, we are showing others the heart of Jesus. So as we celebrate Valentine's day this month, let's think of ways that we can show kindness to our kool friends, family, and even people we don't know.
Praising God Always, Kimberly Bowers Children's Ministry Director
Kool Acts of Kindness
SWEET VOICE SINGERS
Wednesday afternoons
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Asbury Room
Grades 3rd thru 6th
SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGERS
Sunday mornings
10:00am - 10:20am
Chapel
Grades K thru 3rd
PERIODICALS #954360
LAKE JACKSON, TX 77566
First United Methodist Church
404 Azalea St.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone: 979-297-3046
Fax: 979-299-6612
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us online - www.ljfumc.org
Pastor:
Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - [email protected]
Administrative Pastor -
Rev. John Settlemyre - [email protected]
Children’s Director:
Kimberly Bowers - [email protected]
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GUIDE BOOK DIRECTORY
Advertising Opportunity
We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book & Directory for the church. This book will contain everything pertinent to our
church: the various ministries, organizations, committees, activities, functions and events plus a complete directory of all members. This
book is being provided and direct-mailed to each family at no cost to our church, and it is again being subsidized by local businesses that
advertise. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the church office.
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***UPDATE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION***
If you have not already informed the Church Office about changes to
your record, please let us know so that the information in the Guide Book & Directory is correct.
First United Methodist Church
404 Azalea St.
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
www.ljfumc.org
First Church strives to be like Jesus!
Praising God!
Teaching God’s Word!
Loving One Another!
Strengthening Families!
Sharing the Good News!