The

First United Methodist Church 404 Azalea St. Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Inside this issue

August Birthdays ..…….…..….....… 2

Welcome New Members ..….…....3

Message for Children……………......5

Youth News …………...………………...6

Submerge Fall Schedule..……..…...7

Don’t Miss It!

Young camper’s “Note of Appreci-ation” (page 2)

New Beth Moore study coming soon (page 3)

Summer Camp Pictures (page 4)

SS Teacher Training (page 5)

August Youth Spotlight - Bryce Wintjen (page 6)

Youth July Events Recap (page 7)

August 5, 2015 Volume 45, Issue 8

ARE YOU A THERMOMETER OR A THERMOSTAT??

Do you know the difference between a thermostat and a thermometer?

A thermometer merely tells what the temperature is in a particular area.

If your thermometer reads seventy degrees and you place that thermometer in a room that is currently eighty degrees, the thermometer will change to register whatever the room temperature is. It won’t be long before the thermometer reads eighty degrees. It always adjusts to its environment.

The thermostat, however, adjusts the room temperature. If the thermo-stat is set at seventy degrees and the room is eighty degrees, the temperature of the room changes to conform to whatever the thermostat is reading. The room will become seventy degrees.

It strikes me that we all live our lives as either a thermostat or a ther-mometer. We can either blend in with the crowd, or we can change the crowd. We are either influencing others, or they are influencing us.

The Apostle Paul puts it this way, “Do not conform to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may prove what the will of God is…His good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)

God Bless!

Lynne

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AUGUST 2:

Ralph Hendricks

Leroy Linder

John Settlemyre

AUGUST 3:

Jerry Hawkins

AUGUST 4:

Judy Morrow

McKenna Leigh Cravey

AUGUST 5:

Robin Johnson

Bob Patton

Carol Escuriex

Margie Miles

AUGUST 6:

Sandy Reinhart

Colton Lackey

AUGUST 7:

Kori Seiwell

Archer Goldman

Rogers Michna

Laura Clapp

AUGUST 8:

Lisa Gibson

AUGUST 9:

Peggy Wille

Kailey Aycock

Ann Orr

AUGUST 10:

Marvin Merchant

Dolly Stallings

AUGUST 11:

Robert Reyna

AUGUST 12:

Michael Tummins

Drew Cameron

AUGUST 13:

Jack Miller

Bill Kees

Kristina Johnston

AUGUST 14:

Dr. Frank Grady

AUGUST 15:

Jeff Fry

Brad Miles

Brenton Reimschissel

AUGUST 16:

Robin Pelton

AUGUST 17:

Monica Overman

Megan Overman

Clydene Kees

Billy Easter

Anne Hanson

AUGUST 18:

Amanda Wood

AUGUST 19:

Valerie Larson

AUGUST 20:

Nina Kirk

AUGUST 21:

Pam Rester

AUGUST 22:

Jackson Solyom

David Rios

AUGUST 23:

Bobbie Nell Higgins

AUGUST 24:

Cheryl Wood

Bob Hanson

Chris Edinger

Phyllis Strong

AUGUST 25:

I.G. Finley

AUGUST 26:

Alice Lentz

AUGUST 27:

Ron Stanford

Bill Brown

Kayli Seiwell

AUGUST 28:

Ed Munson

James Carter

AUGUST 29:

Michael Lee

in AUGUST

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11AM

4th Wednesday of each month

at the home of Linda Neumann

132 Lily

Donations have been made to FUMC in memory

of Evelyn Marvin by each of the following:

Frances Snelgrove

Cindy Snelgrove

A new Beth Moore Bible study for women, “BREATH OF LIFE”, will begin on

Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 10am. This is a new 6-week lecture

series by Beth Moore reflecting on the person, the works, and the power of

the Holy Spirit.

For more information or to register for the study, please call Trena Moses

297-2829 or Bobbie Nell Higgins 798-7122.

All ladies are welcome to join the study!

Friday, August 28th

5:30 PM

Main Street Steakhouse

Danbury, Texas

Contact Mary Helen Israel for more information

297-6968 or mh-israel@sbcglobal.net

Newest members of the FUMC family…

BENJAMIN & YVONNE

COOK

My grace is sufficient for

you, for my power is made

perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9

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OPERATION

KID-TO-KID

For our mis-

sion project

during VBS

week, we col-

lected over

$400 for the

purchase of

Bibles for

children in

Thailand.

Way to go

kids! We are

reaching oth-

er countries

for Christ!

Thank you to all who

contributed to the

Easter Offering

earlier this year. Your

generosity enabled

the children of FUMC

to attend summer

camp and everyone

had a blast!! Activities

included games,

archery, ‘color wars’,

swimming and more.

Much fun was had by

all campers and

counselors.

Thank you to John

Cannan and Kimberly

Bowers for serving as

camp counselors for

our FUMC kids!

and

Saturday, August 15

Clute Pool and Park Pavilion 4:30 - 6:30pm swim

6:30 - 7:30pm time to eat!

Hot dogs and trimmings will be provided; Bring

chips, drinks or desserts to share

PROMOTION PARTY during Sunday School hour

August 23 10AM - 10:35AM

Wesley Hall

Games Snacks Crafts Wear your favorite Bible hero costume for a contest!

NOTE: Parents should pick up children from

their new SS classroom at 10:50.

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Wisdom is finding out what you should do and doing it. Some adults call it ‘discernment’. Whatever we call it, it's not always easy. Making decisions in life can be hard. Should I do the right thing? Should I choose the easy way out? In the Bible, it says that Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Don't you want to grow up and say I can trust GOD no matter what! I know I do. Come join us this month as we explore God' s stories!! Memorize: Proverbs 8:10-11 "Choose my teaching instead of silver. Choose knowledge rather than fine gold. Wisdom is worth more than rubies. Nothing you want can compare with her. Week 1- 1 Kings 3:4-15 Solomon If you want to be wise,ask a God for wisdom. Week 2- 1Kings 12:1-15 Solomon's sons If you want to be wise, hang out with wise people. Week 3- Proverbs 12:18 Solomon's words If you want to be wise,think before you speak. Week 4- Proverbs 22:3 Wise people If you want to be wise,look before you leap. Week 5- Luke 2:52 God's wisdom If you want to be wise, find out what Jesus said. Repeat after me...I can trust GOD no matter what. Now shout it to everyone. I CAN TRUST GOD NO MATTER WHAT!!! Believe in what you say. GOD is that important!!! Praising God Always, Kimberly Bowers FUMC Children Ministry Director

Is Wisdom Important?

Children’s Sunday School

August 9 12noon - 2pm Asbury Room For all SS and Children’s Church teachers/helpers who will be working this Fall.

Lunch will be provided; curriculum discussed; ideas shared. Please RSVP to Kimberly Bow-

ers. If you feel God calling you in to children’s ministry, this is a great time to come check

us out! We’d love to have you on our team!

August 23 9am & 11am

Hey Kids - bring your

backpacks to church

that day for a special

blessing from Pastor

Lynne during morning

services.

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LIKE

our

youth@ljfumc.org

832-741-3932

.

Bryson Wintjen is our

Youth of the Month for

August. Bryson will be a

Sophomore at Brazoswood

High School this year. He

plays football and did

weightlifting last year.

Bryson plays the ukulele

and is also learning to play

the guitar. He has been a

member of First UMC for

about 10 years and is very

active in FirstYouth.

I chose Bryson because he is

a great role model in the

youth group. He makes

EVERYONE feel welcome at

our events. Bryson also

attended UM Army for the

first time this summer. He

worked really hard and was

recognized as a leader among

the students. He was one of

the few students that was

asked to deliver the morning

devotional during the week.

Bryson was also inspired

by the music at UM Army

and has helped to startup

the FirstYouth band again.

Thank you, Bryson, for all

you do for FirstYouth and

for being

a great

young

Christian

leader.

Thank You, Wes

August Youth Spotlight - Bryson Wintjen

K I M C O P E L A N D — Y O U T H

D I R E C T O R

W E S S C O T T — S U M M E R I N T E R N

We are now on Instagram

at firstyouthlj youth@ljfumc.org

Very soon, Wes Scott will be going back to A&M and his time as our

summer youth intern will be over. We have kept Wes very busy this summer. In addition

to helping with all the regular weekly events at FirstYouth, Wes also:

Brought music back to our youth group

Taught a Wednesday night Bible study in July

Worked with Bryson and Chris to start up the FirstYouth Band again

Helped the trustees with multiple Youth Center projects

Hosted a cookout at his house during the lock-in

Helped with VBS and played in the Praise Band

Taught some Sunday School classes

Helped with Submerge

Hosted ‘Where’s Wes’ in June and MUCH MORE!!

This summer would not have been the same without you, Wes. Come to the youth group

anytime you’re home for the weekend or holidays.

A U G U S T E V E N T S

Aug 2

Kayaking & Boating

at the Bachman’s

4:30-7pm

Aug 9th

Wes’ Choice

5-7pm

Aug 15 Saturday

Churchwide Pool Party

at Clute

4:30—7:30pm

Aug 16th

NO Sunday Night Youth

Aug 23

Movie Night in the Youth

Center -

God’s Not Dead

5 - 7pm

Aug 30

Girls’ Night Out

Girls Meet at 114 Lily

Guys Meet in the Youth

Center

5-7pm

July Beach Cookout and

Parables with

Chapelwood UMC

July Lock-in

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July Youth Activities

The July Lock-in was a Success!

(except the Youth Director didn’t bring enough food!!)

UM Army in Beaumont was a Success!

SUBMERGE FALL DATES

5th & 6th Graders

Aug 15 - Churchwide Pool Party at Clute - 4:30 to 7:30

Sept 13 - Submerged in Friendship - Pool Party - 3:45 to 4:55

Sept 27 - Submerged in GagaBall & Games 3:45 to 4:55 in Wesley Hall

Oct 11th - Submerged in Duck Tape - 3:45 to 4:55

Oct 25th - Submerged in the Fall Festival - Helping with Games from 3-5pm

Nov 8th - Submerged in Thanksgiving - Service Project 3:45 to 4:55

Dec 13th - Submerged in Snow - 3:45 to 4:55

Upcoming Fall Events: Ropes Course,

Church Under the Bridge, Fall Sr. High

Beach Retreat

Details Coming Soon…

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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: ljfumc@ljfumc.org

Visit us online - www.ljfumc.org

Pastor:

Dr. Lynne Settlemyre - pastor@ljfumc.org

Administrative Pastor -

Rev. John Settlemyre - johns@ljfumc.org

Children’s Director:

Kimberly Bowers - children@ljfumc.org

Youth Director:

Kim Copeland - youth@ljfumc.org

Choir Director:

Laura Mays

Contemporary Music Director:

Jordan Goldman

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