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First United Methodist Church February Edition Newsletter 2021
In Person Worship and Online Worship
8:30 AM Sunday morning, Traditional Service 10:00 AM, Celebration Service
https://www.facebook.com/FUMCBrenham/
The Traditional Service is broadcast each Sunday on Brenham Radio KWHI/AM 1280 at 11:00 a.m.
and Channel 96 Cable TV at 11:00 a.m.
Our congregation is the charter organization for a Cub
Scout Pack and we’re proud to continue the tradition of
partnerships between BSA (Boy Scouts of America) and The
United Methodist Church. We’re pleased to announce that
soon we will also be the charter organization for a BSA Troop
for Boys and a BSA Troop for Girls.
If you’re interested in becoming involved with the scouting
ministry at First UMC Brenham, please contact Pastor Bobbie
Maltas or Mr. Howard Tomlinson through the church office.
Dear Friends and Members of FUMC Brenham, On what will we build a foundation when we feel shaken to the core?
In whom will we place not only our trust but also our obedience when
the truths of human kingdoms do not align with the truth of God’s reign?
What will be our legacy of faith to future generations? These are
questions we must answer as individuals and as a Christian community
of faith. Each of us would likely answer the questions differently but I
propose to you that common ground can be found, regardless.
In Paul’s letter to the Romans he wrote, “ And not only that, but we also
boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and
endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope
does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our
hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”
God in Christ has showed us through his life, death and resurrection that
through surrendering to the will of God our suffering is transforming.
Through it, like Christ, we gain endurance, character born of integrity,
and ultimately hope that cannot be extinguished. While the reward of
hope is wonderful, the transforming process is painful.
Submitting to God’s will and allowing God to transform our hearts and
minds requires that we examine our preconceived world view and the
assumptions we hold. The Holy Spirit is able to bring us through the
process, much like Jesus was brought through the great temptation in
the desert. Jesus confirmed but also taught us in that example that our
foundation, our trust, our obedience, our truth must be in God.
Unlike Jesus, none of us are perfect; all of us have “sinned and
fallen short.” Yet we continue to take one step at a time, make a little
progress, do the very best that we can, especially when pressed by
evil, unrighteousness, and wickedness. How can we be victorious and
realize God’s hope? Paul advises that we practice the fruits of the spirit:
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and
Self-Control.
Remain strong in your faith, disciple. Strive to be Christ-like. Allow God
to make you perfect, not in the ways of humanity, but perfect in love.
Grace & Peace,
Pastor Bobbie Maltas
We have opening in our After school classroom: 5-12yrs of age, 4yr old room, infant classroom 6 week to 11 months. We are looking to hire two staff to work in our 1 yr. old class part time 1:00-5:45pm and a part time floater.
Fundraising Time: We will be selling Popcorn and candy/ snacks. You are welcome to place order in the school office or church Office from Feb.15- March 1st . Checks need to be made out to MWCDC. We would like to wish everyone a happy Valentine’s Day.
Methodist Weekday Childcare Development Center
New Mission Opportunities Coming Soon
Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those
who take refuge in him! Psalm 34:8
It has come to the attention of the Mission Committee that there
are many in our congregation who possess the Spiritual Gifts of
cooking and hospitality. We currently are looking at ways to be in
service to our community. There are so many people in our com-
munity that need both good food and good company. We are look-
ing at ways to do both even in the midst of the pandemic. If you are
interested in volunteering your time, talents and/or resources to
this effort. Please contact Perry Ratcliff or Pastor Greg through the
Church Office.
Ash Wednesday Services
February 17th
at 6:00 p.m.
in the Sanctuary.
This meaningful service will
include the imposition of the
ashes.
Worshipers will be able to
choose whether the ashes are
imposed with contact or no
contact.
Children’s Corner
What We did in January We took a quick, regrouping break this January! We still received emailed family Sunday School lessons that helped to extend the sermon’s message. Be on the look out for fun things coming soon! Family Movie Night: We had a fantastic turn out for our family movie night in December! We watched The Star on December 21, and we had the chance to look for the Bethlehem star shining bright!
Vacation Bible
School 2021
Planning meeting
Sunday, February 21,
11 AM, in the
Activity Center
Contact
Lenten Family Boxes will go home following church services on
February 21! These will be similar to the Advent boxes! There will be daily and weekly activities for you and your family to complete during the Lenten season! You may also pick up the Lenten box in the church office during the week following February 21.
Kid’s Science Moment!
Children’s Church
beginning in February Has your child loved the Science
demonstrations during Children’s time
in church? In February, we will let the kids try their hands at the
experiments! Each child will have their own supplies. Families will be
given discussion questions to help facilitate a deeper discussion
about the sermon and how the activity correlates. Perfect for Sunday
lunchtime conversation!
PK through 1st grade: during church- immediately following the
Children’s Moments. We will travel to the playground outside
while the adults listen to the sermon. We will rejoin the congregation
during the Tithes and Offering time.
2nd through 6th grade: from 11:00 to 11:15 AM,
immediately following Celebration, we will meet in the playground.
March 17th
Family Movie Night at
Westbrook Cinema!
RSVP to
A HUGE Happy Birthday to our Favorite
FEBRUARY Kids!
Cuatro Masser (2/9)
Ophelia Phipps (2/10)
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
Sunday, January 3, 2021 Offering: $3,181.00 Sunday, January 10, 2021
Offering: $16,852.00
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Offering: $44,772.00 Sunday, January 24, 2021
Offering: $13,342.00 Sunday, January 31, 2021 Offering: N/A YTD One Time Gifts Included Above: $46,700.00
2021 Budget: $657,012.00
Offering Needed Each
Bob Dorow from Kay and Gary Ivy, Carol Ann and Tom Post,
Debra and Rick Eckert and Mary and Don Wilhelm.
Lydia House from Caroline Kemper.
Mark Hyatt’s Mother from Kay and Gary Ivy, Mary and Don
Wilhelm.
Harold Pool from Kay and Gary Ivy, the Faith Builders’ Class,
Deborah and Gerald Muckleroy, Mary and Don Wilhelm,
Barbara Sue Reese Dinges, Stokes and Marti Raschke and
Smitty Hinners.
Glenn Amerson from the Faith Builders’ Class.
Lori Garrison, Pastor Greg’s sister, from Kay and Gary Ivy
December 2020 and
January 2021
Music Ministry Notes:
As we continue to practice social
distancing our music ministry activities
remain on hold.
Anyone who would like to lend their
musical talents in any form during this
time of social distancing, please contact
Matt at [email protected]
Newsletter Deadline
Your next newsletter deadline will be
Thursday, January 21st by 4:00 PM.
If you have a submission for the newsletter, please email
your written article to [email protected]; or submit a handwritten
article to the church office.
This is the best way to make sure that all the information for your article is accurate.
ONLINE WORSHIP
Is always available
Sunday mornings 8:30 AM Traditional
10:00 AM Celebration Services https://www.facebook.com/
FUMCBrenham/
The Traditional Service is broadcast each Sunday
on Brenham Radio KWHI/AM 1280 at 11:00 a.m.
and Channel 96 Cable TV at 11:00 a.m.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Members
Otto Janner
Martha & William Lee
Beverly Leyrer
Shirley & Earl McIntyre
Jean & Harold Pool
Red Powell
Tom Rogers
Edna Rote
Jody Tyson
Ron Walberg
Doyce Wells
Linda Winstanley
Faye Wubbenhorst
Cindy Mullins
Bob Purl
Jack Purl
Lloyd Pieper
Carrie Polwart
Karen Presley
Sue Quin
Stan Royal
Barbara Scates
Jim Sockwell
Marissa Spangler
Susan Stollman
Brylee Waltrip
Barbara & Lloyd Wilganowski
Mary Winkelmann
Lois Albright
Peggy Bosse
Rick Fitzgerald
Sue Gibson
Don Gore
Melissa Hale
Dianne Hall
Julie & Ed Hardin
Kathi Ivy
Sharon & Fred Ketcham
Don & Ray Manchester
Susan McMurray
Ernestine Moore
Ron Wayne Mills
Mary Burgess
Virginia Collier
Wanda Curbo
Beverly Duree
Susan Ebel
Ellen & Jim Ellison
Marshia & Bud Foster
Scott Gilpin
Glen Goodman
Joycine & Louis Hannath
Luene Harmer
Juanita Hickey
Virginia & A.W. Hodde, Jr
Others
Welcome Back
to Worship
Angel Tree and the
State Supported
Living Center
Thank you to all the wonderful members of our congregation who shared the love of this wonderful Christmas
season. This year we celebrated with 16 families who are caring for 54 children in addition to 40 residents of the Brenham State Supported Living Center. The incarcerated parent of the children is not able to say a personal “Thank You” to you. However, please know that the caregivers have said how very much it means to them and the children that there is this continuation of the connection.
First UMYF
of 2021
hosted by
the
Behrens
UMYF in the Backyard! To keep with social distancing & safety
precautions we are meeting in youth family
backyards. If you would like to sign up to host the
youth in your backyard please contact via email
Jennifer at
The Lion’s Club of Brenham would
like to thank the congregation of
FUMC Brenham for their generous
donations of eye glasses which are
recycled. Over 30 pairs from our
congregation have been recycled to
date to help those who have been in
need. Anyone who would like to contribute can drop
them off to the box in the office.
Thank you,
David Brodhead
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10:00 AM
Bible Study/AC & ZOOM
8:30 AM
Traditional Service/Sanc
10:00 AM
Celebration Service/AC
11:00 AM
Kids Science Moment/Playground
5:30 PM
Super Bowl Party/Stroechs’ home
9:00 AM
Card Group/MH
5:00 PM
Board of Stewards/FR
& ZOOM
6:00 PM
Joy Group II/FH
8:30 AM
Traditional Service/Sanc
10:00 AM
Celebration Service/AC
11:00 AM
Kids Science Moment/
Playground
5:00 PM
UMYF/TBA
10:00 AM
Bible Study/AC & ZOOM
1:30 PM
MWCDC Board Mtg/AC & ZOOM
10:00 AM
Program Staff/FH
8:30 AM
Traditional Service/Sanc
10:00 AM
Celebration Service/AC
11:00 AM
Kids Science Moment/
Playground
5:00 PM
UMYF/TBA
8:30 AM
Traditional Service/Sanc
10:00 AM
Celebration Service/AC
11:00 AM
Kids Science Moment/
Playground
5:00 PM
UMYF/TBA
10:00 AM
Bible Study/AC & ZOOM
4:00 PM
Newsletter Deadline
9:00 AM
Card Group/MH
5:00 PM
Board of Stewards/FR &
ZOOM
11:30 AM
Book Club/FH
6:30 PM
Wesley Foundation/FH
New Office Hours
8:00 a.m.—Noon
1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Monday—Thursday
10:00 AM
Bible Study/AC & ZOOM
10:00 AM
Program Staff/FH
10:00 AM
Program Staff/FH
6:00 PM
Ash Wednesday Service/
Sanctuary
10:00 AM
Program Staff/FH
6:30 PM
Wesley Foundation/FH
6:30 PM
Wesley Foundation/FH
6:30 PM
Wesley Foundation/FH