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JANUARY 2016
EL BUEN PASTOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH—EDINBURG, TEXAS
October 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Choir
Practice
7PM
2
Rev’s Bible
Class 6:00
Bible Study
7:00 PM
3
Coffee With the
Pastor Bible Study 10:00 AM
4 5
6
10:00 am Super Sunday
11:00 am Worship Service
Communion FINANCE MEETING
7
UMM/UMW MEETING @
6:00 PM
8
Choir
Practice
7PM
9
Rev’s Bible
Class 6:00
Bible Study
7:00 PM
10
Coffee With the
Pastor Bible Study 10:00 AM
11 12
13 10:00 am
Super Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service
14
UMM/UMW MEETING @
6:00 PM
15*
Choir
Practice
7PM
16
Rev’s Bible
Class 6:00
Bible Study
7:00 PM
17
Coffee With the
Pastor Bible Study 10:00 AM
18
19
20 10:00 am
Super Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service
21
UMM/UMW MEETING @
6:00 PM
22
Choir
Practice
7PM
23
Rev’s Bible
Class 6:00
Fields of
Faith
6:30
24
Coffee With the
Pastor Bible Study 10:00 AM
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Church Reserved 2-6 p.m.
27* 10:00 am
Super Sunday 11:00 am Worship Service
28
UMM/UMW MEETING @
6:00 PM
29
Choir
Practice
7PM
30
Rev’s Bible
Class 6:00
Bible Study
7:00 PM
31
EBP’s Fall Festival 5:00 p.m.- 8:30 PM
*Rev. Piña and Priscilla Patterson will be meeting with the Board of Ordained Ministries in
San Antonio on October 15th.
*Culto Unido will be held on October 27th at La Trinidad in Pharr at 6:00 p.m.
705 E. University Dr.
Edinburg, Texas 78539
Phone: 956-383-2515
[email protected] [email protected]
rosarodriguez217.rr @gmail.com
CONTACT US EL BUEN PASTOR UMC
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OFFICE HOURS:
Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Extended Hours on
Tues., Wed., & Friday
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Secretary Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SUNDAY:
Sunday School
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Worship
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
WEDNESDAY:
6:00 & 7:00 p.m.
For Newsletter Article:
Contact: Pastor Norma
On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see whether perhaps he would find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. He said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it. And when evening came, Jesus and his disciples went out of the city. In the morning as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. Mark 11:12–14, 19-20
Jesus was hungry and saw a fig tree in the distance. The tree was easy to spot since it was covered in leaves. Jesus approached the tree expecting to find fruit but He found none and cursed it. The next morning, as they were passing by the same tree, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots.
This incident causes some problems to its readers and raises many questions. One of the questions is, why did Jesus expect to find fruit if it’s not season?
While some translations (NET) present a Jesus looking for fruit when it was not the season others say, “It was too early in the season for fruit.” (NLT).
Looking at the context we find that chapter 11 starts with Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Then in chapter 14, Jesus is being anointed for His burial. By looking at these two events we can place the fig tree story to have happened just a few days before the crucifixion of Jesus.
Now, we know that Jesus was crucified on the day of Passover when the lamb was sacrificed for the sins of the people. Looking at the Biblical calendar we can say, that it was during the Spring when these events occurred and a fig tree should have immature fruit on it during that season.
They would be immature dry figs; nevertheless, they would have the taste of figs. As we can see, the fig tree had leaves so fruit was expected, even immature fruit, anything. Lets not forget what 2 Timothy 4:2, says, “Preach the word; be diligent in season, out of season.” (KJ 2000).
I say Jesus was correct by demanding fruit from the tree even if the fruit was
small. But He was standing before an unproductive tree. A self-serving tree. A tree that was consuming the nutrients from the soil but it was not producing anything.
How do we apply this incident to our lives? Just like Christ did with the barren fig tree, He comes to us and looks for fruit in us. Will He find fruit in us or will it just be leaves? Rev. Isidro Piña
A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR
The Shepherd Newsletter
El Buen Pastor United Methodist Church
Edinburg, Texas
Our Mission is to “Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Our Vision is to “Embrace all with the light of faith, hope, love, and life.”
OCTOBER 2019
In This Issue:
PASTOR
APPRECIATION
EBP CHOIR
EBP KIDZ CHOIR
2
UMW 5TH ANNUAL MEETING
3
FALL FOR JESUS FALL FESTIVAL
4
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1049
EBP PRAYER VIGIL
FIELD OF FAITH
5
FINANCE REPORT
EASY WAYS TO GIVE
WOMEN’S HOSPITALITY CORNER
6
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES
7
OCTOBER CALENDAR
8
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EBP Adult Choir Practices for the Christmas Cantata on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome!!!
Practice for EBP Kidz Christmas Musical, “The Next Noel” (under the direction of Dolores Anzaldua) are on
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Kidz from ages 4-11 are welcomed. If you have any questions, please feel free to call/text Monise Chavez, coordinator @ (956)292-5663.
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October Birthdays
October Anniversaries
Francisco & Elizabeth Lopez - October 1st
Alejandro & Cynthia G. Gomez– October 6th
Hugo & Alma I. Garza—October 15th
Angela Flores 10/02
Eric Vasquez 10/02
Blanca Piña 10/03
Jose Saldivar 10/03
Jahrius A. Garza 10/03
Aaron Perez 10/03
Ryan Gorena 10/05
David Lopez, Jr. 10/05
Meghan A. Ponce 10/05
Samuel Hernandez 10/06
Alejandro Gomez 10/06
Matt R. Anaya 10/09
Adrian S. Arevalo 10/09
Efrain S. Arevalo 10/09
Rosario Garza 10/09
Amalia Reyes 10/09
Jorge Balderas 10/09
Frank O. Alvarado 10/10
Seferino Villanueva, Jr. 10/10
Marisol Villanueva 10/10
David Flores 10/10
Isaac Zamora 10/11
Norma L. Ruiz 10/12
Nelda Garza 10/13
Abigail Reyes 10/13
Jorge Betancourt 10/14
Elisa E. Garcia 10/14
Janie Lopez 10/16
Ada Gomez 10/17
Luis Gonzales 10/17
Dora Reyes 10/19
Eloy Gonzalez 10/19
Rene Garcia 10/20
Hugo Garza, Sr. 10/20
Esteban Garza 10/20
San Juanita Lopez 10/22
Emanuel Fiscal 10/22
Gabriella Avila 10/23
Sofia Velasquez 10/23
Gloria Ortiz 10/24
Veronica Quintanilla 10/24
Abelina Molina 10/25
Javier Martinez 10/29
Emmy Cerda 10/29
Gloria Olivarez 10/29
C.J. Quintana 10/30
Pedrito Saldivar 10/30
John D. Garza 10/31
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August 2019 Finance Report
Income Expenses Difference Support Budget: $17,602.31 $19,664.42 ($2062.11) Savings Account: Balance as of 8/31/19: $52,553.72 Rio Texas Apportionments: Balance as of 8/31/19: $15,921.00 Texas Methodist Foundation Loan: Principal balance as of 8/31/19: $243,918.41 If additional information is needed, please call Leonor Zarate at 318-1160 (H) or 330-8773 (C)
Martha Olivarez started a hospitality corner in the women's restroom at EBP. She is asking for help with donations to help keep this going. Anything will help and is greatly appreciated.
Suggestions: Hairspray, Lotion, Mouth wash, Dental floss, Feminine products, Bobby pins, Hair ties, Wipes, Band-Aids, Lint roller, Mints, etc. Contact Martha with any questions or to give donations.
EBP’s Finance Team meets on a monthly basis. If you have any questions that you would like presented at the next meeting,
please submit them to Jaime Solis, Finance Chair, at [email protected]
EBP’s Annual Budget is currently $266,432.00
In order to meet our monthly expenses, our monthly income needs to be
$25,000.00
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The Rio Texas Conference United Methodist Women held their 5th Annual Meeting on September 27th & 28th at St. Mark United Methodist Church in McAllen. Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño was the Keynote Speaker on Saturday. Bishop Joel Martinez was also in attendance. The El Valle District UMW worked diligently all year preparing for this event. Those who attended enjoyed great fellow-ship, food, and fun along with encouraging words and reminders of God’s faithfulness to the UMW!
The UMW continue to have our Program Book Studies and The Women of the Bible studies.
Join us on Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm.
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Thursday, October 31st
5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Activities for Children of All Ages!
Costume Parade, Cake Walk, Fishing Pond, Hay Rides,
Duck Pond, Basketball Throw, Hot Dogs and More!
Donations are being accepted:
For more information, contact Dolores Anzaldua 867-2751 or
Alma Garza 289-9159. To donate cakes, contact Mary Alice Ponce 534-5927.
Bottled Waters Individually Wrapped Candies (no chocolate)
Juice Packs
Cakes Monetary Donations Individually Packs of Chips
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Girl Scout Troop 1049 Participates in
5th Annual Edinburg Girl Scouts' Patriot Day Tribute to
First Responders
EBP Prayer Vigil November 9th
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please sign up with Noemi Perez
to pray in the sanctuary or from home.
