The week of May 3, 2009

MARVIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Welcome to Marvin―We are glad you’re here! If you’re visiting today, please register your attendance so we can give you a warm welcome. Sunday School for all ages is offered at 9:45 a.m. See the back cover for a class listing. Child care is available for infants through 4-year-olds. Parents of newborns are invited to use the Angel Room, a cry room with live video feed, located off the first-floor foyer under the sanctuary. Wireless hearing devices are available for sanctuary services. Please check with an usher.

Children―Children are always welcome in the worship services. Special children’s bulletins are available at the entrances. For the safety of the children, parents are asked to accompany them when they leave the sanctuary.

See us on television―Each Sunday the traditional service airs on CBS 19 (Tyler cable channel 11) at 10 a.m. Sermon audio from all services is available on our web site.

Clergy on call―To reach clergy after hours, please call the main church number (903.592.7396) and follow the prompts.

Church family picnic

Following late services today!

Caldwell Park (a block south of church) Come for games, a pie bake-off and fellowship!

All food is provided!

Do you know of job openings

in the community?

Please let the church office know!

We will share the information with members of our

Job Care Support Group.

SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICE

We welcome again

Pastor David Brown

preaching at 6 p.m

Wednesday, May 20 in the sanctuary

This week at Marvin Sunday, May 3 Worship ............................................................................................... 8:45 & 11 a.m. Rise ....................................................................................................... 9:45 a.m. Marvin Family Picnic ......................................................................... 12:30 p.m. The Shack book discussion .............................................................. 6 p.m. Monday, May 4 Body Reborn ...................................................................................... 9 a.m. LIFE Circle .......................................................................................... 10 a.m. UMW General Meeting .................................................................... 10:30 a.m. Robinson Handbells .......................................................................... 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 Women's Tuesday Morning Bible Study ....................................... 9:30 a.m. Pilates Class ........................................................................................ 10 a.m. Noon Basketball ................................................................................ 11:30 a.m. Trustees ............................................................................................... noon Alleluia Singers Rehearsal ................................................................ 3 p.m. Companions in Christ ....................................................................... 5:30 p.m. Men's Basketball League ................................................................. 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 Body Reborn ...................................................................................... 9 a.m. Job Care ............................................................................................ 9 a.m. Prayer Warriors ................................................................................... 9:30 a.m. Laymen's Lunch and Bible Study .................................................... 11:30 a.m. Noon Basketball ................................................................................ 11:30 a.m. Mid Week Meditation....................................................................... 12:05 p.m. Wednesday Night Dinner ................................................................ 5 p.m. Women's Ministry Team Meeting .................................................... 5:15 p.m. Children's Bible Study ....................................................................... 6 p.m. Middle School Bible Study ............................................................... 6 p.m. Dr. Robbins’ Bible Study ................................................................... 6 p.m. Chancel Choir ................................................................................... 7 p.m. Herd Worship Rehearsal ................................................................... 7 p.m. High School Bible Study ................................................................... 8 p.m. Thursday, May 7 MOPS ................................................................................................... 9:45 a.m. Dr. Robbins' Bible Study .................................................................... 10 a.m. Noon Basketball ................................................................................ 11:30 a.m. Men's Basketball League ................................................................. 6 p.m. Sunday, May 10 Worship ............................................................................................... 8:45 & 11 a.m. Rise ....................................................................................................... 9:45 a.m. Middle School MYF ........................................................................... 5 p.m. Sunday Evening Chapel .................................................................. 6 p.m. Senior High MYF ................................................................................. 7 p.m.

Please remember these Marvin members and friends in your prayers: Libby Adcock, Laverne Browning, Vivian Rodgers, Mark Smith, Bettie Ward, John Wooten.

Congratulations to: Alan and Mary Elizabeth Jackson on the birth of a granddaughter, Katherine Belle Jackson, April 14. She is the daughter of Brent and Ashley Jackson of Oklahoma City. Big sister is Addison. Great grandparents are Jack and Reva Jackson.

Stacy Hirt, daughter of Johnny and Cathy Hirt, and Eric Gillett who were married April 18.

Jack Jackson who received the Justinian Award from the Smith County Bar Association.

Sympathy to: Vergil and Vivian Rodgers on the death of their son-in-law, Charles Fuller of Ruston, Louisiana, April 23.

Martha Weems on the death of her sister, Kathryn McCarson of Hernando, Mississippi, April 26.

Joe Ripka on the death of his wife, Ella, April 28.

Welcome new members: Marcia Lester joined by transfer from another denomination (photo not available).

Roger and Kathy Strain joined by transfer from Lindale United Methodist (photo not available).

Marvin’s Family

News to note

Communion gifts—Today’s Communion offering will benefit the Bethesda Clinic.

Cookbooks on sale—MOPS cookbooks are on sale today in the atrium for $10 each. They contain 300 great recipes and make great gifts.

UMW—The UMW general meeting will be Monday, May 4, with speaker Stacy Welk. The meeting and new officer installation begin at 10:30, and the program begins at 11. It is too late to make meal reservations, but you may come for the program.

Recreation—Summer T-ball—register children ages 4 to 6 by May 4. Games will be played on Saturdays beginning June 13. Men’s and co-rec softball—register by Monday, May 18. Games will be played on Mondays starting June 8 at Lindsey Park. Contact Mark Gilbert (mgilbert@marvinumc.com or 903.592.6671) for information.

Men—Come for breakfast, Bible study and fellowship, 6:45-7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the Sleep Inn, 555 S. Donnybrook (across from Premier Fitness). Cost is $5.

Grownups—The Grownups Lunch is set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, in Pirtle Hall. The program is the history of the Rose Festival with Jill Ramey. Make reservations in the Welcome Center or on the web site by May 18.

Youth—Register now in the youth office for these activities: May 25–30, college mission trip, Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans $200; June 9–12, help with VBS from 9 a.m. to noon; June 22–26, middle school mission project with Mission Week, $125; July 19–25, senior high mission trip to New Orleans, $325.

Vacation Bible School—We need volunteers for Camp Edge June 8–12. The kick off is at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, and VBS will meet from 9 a.m–noon Tuesday–Friday. Registration begins May 17. Contact Shannon Pogue (spogue@marvinumc.com or 903.592.7396).

Women—Two programs are planned for this summer. Holy Homemaker Bible Study begins June 9, and a Wednesday Night Bible Study begins July 8. Register at the Welcome Center or on the web site.

Brian and Amy Pearson, Curt and Luke joined by transfer from Wesley United Methodist in Beaumont.

James and Ashley McCain joined by transfer from another denomination.

Memorials and Honorariums April 18–24 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY In memory of Connie Crisp(grandmother of Jay Olive) Mariden & Marvin Massey

MARVIN CONCERT SERIES In memory of Sadie Hughes, Dr. Robert Joe Ray and Hatton W. Simpson (father of Michael W. Simpson) Ron & Mary Gammell In memory of Dr. Robert Joe Ray Bill & Mary Kay Lust

MEMORIAL FUND

In memory of James A. Cox, Sr. Myra W. Holcomb In memory of Rebecca Lovelady Craft Eunice Chancellor Marcia & David Edge In memory of Sadie Hughes (mother of Cliff Hughes) Polly Richardson In memory of Worth Johnson Ruth & Roe Buckley

MISSIONS FUND In memory of Hatton W. Simpson

Betsy Adams

NOAH FUND In honor of Dr. Chip Swinney David Murphy In memory of James W. Fair Al & Nancy Stover In memory of Sadie Hughes Jim & Carol Pendleton

PRAYER MINISTRY In memory of H. L. Walker (brother of Zelda Hightower and Peggy Scott) Bette King

300 West Erwin, Tyler, Texas 75702 • 903.592.7396 • www.marvinumc.com

Welcome Center: 903.592.7396 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday

Family Ministries Center: 903.592.6671 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon., Tue. & Thurs; 6 a.m.–5 p.m. Wed. & Fri.; 9 a.m.-noon Sat.

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Intercessory Prayer Room: 903.531.9350, e-mail prayer@marvinumc.com

Marvin United Methodist Church pastoral staff Dr. John C. Robbins, senior pastor Dr. Doug Baker, senior associate pastor

Rev. Marty Dunbar, Rev. Ward Livingston, Rev. Allison Thompson, associate pastors

Sunday School classes (get more information at the Welcome Center)

Adult classes Builders, 50s-60s, Room 241 Century, senior women, Room 114 Chapel, mixed ages, chapel College, 18-25, Room 349 Crusaders, senior adults, Room 225 Disciples, 40s-60s, Room 232 Faith, 30s, Room 240 Freedom, singles 40+, Adult Lounge Friendly, mixed ages, Herd Genesis, 30s-40s, Room 234 Journey, mixed ages, Room 103 New Covenant, mixed ages, Parlor New Life, 40s-50s, Room 342

Pairs & Parents, 50+, Room 229 Seekers, 50+, Room 235 Soul Café, young singles, Room 222 Trinity, 30s-50s, Room 242 Unity, 40s-50s, Room 233 Young Couples, 20s, Connection Room 223

Children and youth classes Infant, Room 122 Toddlers, Room 127 Twos, Room 128 Three A, Room 134 Three B, Room 132 Four A, Room135 Four B, Room 133 Kindergarten A, Room 106 Kindergarten B, Room 104 First grade, Room 102 Second-fourth grades, Room 324 Fifth grade, Room 341 Sixth-12th grades, third floor

Contemporary Service Order of Worship

Real

Welcome

Our God Saves, A New Hallelujah

Offering Whatever You’re Doing (Something Heavenly), David Dickerson

Message: Firsts part 4: “Rode a Bike,” John 20:24–29 Rev. Marty Dunbar

Communion Never Let Go

Invitation How Great Is Our God

Rev. Paul Bolding, director of contemporary worship