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Fountain The APRIL 2018

A PUBLICATION OF NEW FOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

In This Issue:

Pg. 1-2 Joy Notes

Pg. 2 Medina Co. Job Corps Benefit

Pg. 3 UMW, Music Notes, College Care Packages

Pg. 4 MYF Update

Pg. 5 Lenten Clothing Drive, Great Give Away, Seasoned Saints Luncheon

Pg. 6 Areas of Service, New Classes

Pg. 7 Memorial, Thank You, Birthdays & Anniversaries

Pg. 8 Financial Report , Communion Rail Offering, Cookie Bake

Pg. 9 APRIL 2018 Calendar

Joy Notes by Pastor Joyce McCormick

You may have noticed in the church bulletin and E-notes that we had a Charge Conference scheduled for the purpose of considering one of our young adults, Katie Toalson, as a

candidate for ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church. I am so pleased to announce that the Charge Conference voted unanimously to support Katie as a candidate for ordained ministry, and to bless her continued journey toward this goal.

Katie has been discerning her call to ministry since high

school. She completed her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M and continued to search for God’s plan for her life. This past August, Katie attended a Candidacy Summit in Kerrville with other candidates for ordained ministry. She was part of a candidacy group that met monthly from August through

January of this year to discuss their understanding of ordained ministry and what their gifts and grace for ministry might be.

In February, Katie met with the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee here at New Fountain UMC to answer questions that candidates for ministry in the Methodist

denomination have been asked since the time of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. She was articulate, clear, and honest during the interview, and the S/PPRC voted unanimously to move her along to the Charge Conference for further approval.

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Gospel Singer,

Cynthia Clawson,

will be in concert on

Saturday, April 7th, 7 PM

at the First Baptist Church Hondo.

Admission is free;

a love offering will be taken.

Medina County Job Corps Benefit

(continued from page 1, “Joy Notes”)

Next, Katie will interview with the District Committee on Ordained Ministry to be considered as a Certified Candidate for ministry. She was accepted to all the seminaries to which she applied, and has chosen to attend the seminary at Duke University in North Carolina. She will move and begin her coursework this coming fall.

It has been the practice of this congregation to financially support seminary students in the past, and it is our privilege to do so again. Brett Beard offered the devotion at the March Administrative Council, and his topic was sacrifice. He commented that parents, grandparents, and other family members make sacrifices for the sake of people they love. He also said that parents, grandparents, and people of the church make sacrifices for the sake of the whole

church. His topic could not have been more timely, because he also tied it in to Holy Week and the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf.

The Administrative Council subsequently established a “Seminary Education Fund.” This fund is not specifically for Katie, but for anyone who is approved as a candidate for ministry out of this congregation and attends an accredited and approved seminary. If you wish to donate to

the “Seminary Education Fund”, please indicate that in the memo line of your check. PLEASE, do NOT specify that the donation is for Katie. That could cause tax ramifications for both Katie and the church.

The journey leading to ordination takes time, dedication, and resolve. It is my prayer that we will support Katie by our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness as she prepares

to do the same.

I look forward to seeing you in worship and Sunday School.

Peace and grace,

Pastor Joyce

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A big THANK YOU to the MYF and leader, Jennifer

LaPorte, for the invitation for lunch and to see the

movie “I Can Only Imagine”. Also, thanks to the

volunteers who drove us. Those who attended

from the UMW were Mary Heiligman, Imogene

Meyers, Doris Saathoff, and Fanelle Bohmfalk.

Thanks for a very special afternoon.

Our next meeting is Wed., April 4th at 2:00 PM in the Wisdom of the Word (WOW) classroom.

Tina Stiles will bring our program, A Sacred Space for Grief & Hope. Our hostess will be Doris

Saathoff.

On April 15th at 3:00 PM, we are to help with the service at Community Care.

In Christ’s Love,

Fanelle Bohmfalk

United Methodist Women

Since April has a 5th Sunday, we will gather at

New Fountain UMC Sanctuary for Singspiration

at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 29th.

Singspiration is always filled with good music,

but April's gathering will be even more special.

We are hosting the Singing Women of South

Texas, in lieu of our typical music lineup. This

wonderful group will share their musical

excellence just as their mission states: "to glorify

God and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ

through music."

We invite all from the community to come and be

blessed.

As usual, refreshments will be served afterward,

so please bring finger food or a dessert to share.

Music Notes

College Students’

Care Packages

The United Methodist

Women are sending

“care packages” to all

of our college students

this April.

The list we have of college students is:

Allyson Bermea Branden McGuire

Chloe Ruiz Justina Graff

Brady McGuire Heath Ruiz

Rachel LaPorte Maegan McKay

Angela Taylor Walker McKay

Andrew Toalson

If we have missed anyone, please contact the

church office (830-426-4219). Thanks!

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April 2018 MYF Update

Sunday, April 8, 2018

• 10:00 a.m. — Breakfast Fundraiser

following worship

• 5:30 p.m. — MYF Meeting

• Senior Pictures for Slideshow due

by today!




• 9:00 a.m. — Youth to help with worship

service


Monday, April 30, 2018

• St. John’s Lunch hosted by NFUMC

(held at St. John’s Parish Hall)

Toxic Relationships

At the end of this past month, our lesson

was on “Toxic Relationships.” While we

are called to love God and love others, we

also need to understand all that the Bible

tells us about how to handle unhealthy or

dangerous relationships. In addition to the

plethora of scriptures in Proverbs regarding

relationships, our two primary scriptures

from this lesson were:

• 2 Corinthians 6:14 which says, “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what

fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?”

• 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 which says, “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.”

We further discussed what to do when we find ourselves in a relationship that is not in God’s best

interest for our lives, by setting boundaries and, in some cases, ending the relationship all together.

Finally, we spoke about handling it with grace, love and forgiveness.

Our March Outing with UMW

We had a wonderful outing in March as a group of 25 people including youth, chaperones and ladies

from our UMW went to San Antonio for the afternoon. We enjoyed a nice lunch together and then went

to see the movie “I Can Only Imagine.” I would highly recommend this film about a young man trying to

come to grips with the deep damage his father has done to him. This movie is about faith, redemption,

and forgiveness and I believe many of us were a little teary eyed by the end.

Seniors:

PLEASE remember that April 8th is the deadline for submitting pictures for the Senior Slideshow that is

shown annually in May. Please send your pictures to Kim Freehauf or Jennifer LaPorte by April 8th. This

can be submitted by email or by putting your pictures onto a labeled USB or a CD/DVD.

Just a reminder for May 6th, this is the day we will be honoring our Seniors during the worship service

and showing the Senior slideshow, as well as the date of our Senior Luncheon. Details will be shared as

the date approaches.

Upcoming in April

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Lenten Gently Used Clothing Drive

was a Huge Success !

If you happened to see all the clothing, belts, and

shoes that were stored in the prayer room recently,

there is little doubt you would be impressed. Once

again New Fountain UMC stepped up to the challenge.

We partnered with the 7th Day Adventist and other

churches to collect clothing items to be sorted,

sanitized and made ready for those in need after

any disaster that causes them to be displaced.

Volunteers came to move all those clothes from

the prayer room to the “loading dock” in front of

the FOLC. Below you can see the truck they sent

to pick up the items from all the participating

churches. It was quite a sight!

The Great Give-Away

will be Saturday, April 14th

at the Loading Dock in Hondo.

If you have items to donate,

call Sandi Schweers (830-931-4123)

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Join us for the

Luncheon

Tue, April 6th

11:30 am

In the FOLC

Areas of Service

April 1 - 8:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: Glen Riff

Acolyte: Cannon Riff

Greeters: Morris & Ellen Stevens

Ushers: Adam & Ashley Lowe

Children’s Message: Ashley Lowe

Nursery Volunteers: Cindy Stein & Karen Riff

Video Ministry: Beth Allen

April 8 - 9:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: Diane Cosgrove

Acolyte: Ruby Joyner


Ushers: Alan & Karen Muennink

Children’s Message: Brandy Bendele

Nursery Volunteers: Michelle Keilman &

Sydney Simpson


April 15 - 9:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: Ronnie Muennink

Acolyte: Nicholas Riff


Ushers: Brett & Crystal Riff

Children’s Message: Crystal Riff

Nursery Volunteers: Janet Rothe &

Cathy McGuire

Video Ministry: Brett Riff

April 22 - 9:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: Tim Hardt

Acolyte: Nolan Riff


Ushers: Lyle Riff and TBD

Children’s Message: Jackie Muennink

Nursery Volunteers: Debbie Muennink &

Jill Haertner


April 29 - 9:00 a.m.

Lay Reader: Sawyer Rhodes

Acolyte: William Rothe

Ushers: Trent Keilman, Rylee Ohlhausen,

Logan Kindred, Ashlee Riff

Greeters: All remaining youth

Children’s Message: Tayler Hobbs

Nursery Volunteers: Melany Ohlhausen & TBD


Contact the church office if you are interested (830) 426-4219

Men’s Bible Study to Begin April 16 Chris McCormick is leading a Men’s Bible study beginning Monday, April 16. It will be based on the book, “Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master

Shaped His Disciples for Greatness and What He Wants To Do With You”, by John MacArthur. The books are available in the church office.

• When: Mondays, 7 PM, beginning April 16

• Where: Unity classroom (church office bldg.).

New Member Class Pastor Joyce will be offering a class during May for those who are interested in becoming a member of New Fountain United Methodist

Church. The class is open to anyone, but especially those who have found a church home here and want to know more about Methodism and New Fountain UMC.

• When: Sunday mornings, after worship,

beginning May 13

• Where: Sanctuary

We will plan on receiving new members during worship on Sunday, June 10th!

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Memorials

In Memory of

Rhandee Lewis

By

Hondo Hermann Sons Victory Lodge #161-3

Bruce & Sydney Simpson

APRIL

BIRTHDAYS:

Rachel LaPorte – April 1

Melisa Joyner - April 1

Amanda Clark – April 3

Colin Graff – April 3

Nan Fritsch - April 7

Joseph Bermea – April 7

Glen Harrison – April 9

Colby LaPorte – April 9

Stephanie Northern – April 11

Doris Saathoff – April 15

Delroy Dietert-April 18

Glenn Muennink – April 19

Benjamin Mendoza—April 20

Andrew Muennink – April 22

Cody Muennink – April 22

Genna Beth Chernak – April 24

Sarah Brown – April 26

Kendall Bain – April 27

Andrew Chernak – April 27

Michelle Keilman – April 27

Michael Brown – April 28

Jim Benton – April 29

ANNIVERSARIES:

Bobby & Mary Ward – April 1

Andrew & Gena Chernak – April 2

James & Farrah Neuman – April 2

Burl & Janie Brock - April 6

John & Brandy Bendele - April 12

Melisa & Michael Joyner - April 19

Bob & Chris McCoy – April 24

Russ & Eve Renaud - April 26

Thank You

Dear Friends,

Thank you for the generous gift we

received from you today. The support from

New Fountain UMC enables us to provide those

we serve a nurturing, Christian community and

the greatest gift of all, a personal relationship

with Jesus Christ.

Since we do not receive church

apportionments, we depend on the voluntary

gifts from friends like you. Your generosity

makes a difference! The contributions you make

to this organization are a tremendous blessing

and enable us to meet the ever-increasing needs

of those God has entrusted to us. Thank you for

enabling us to improve the lives of the young

people we serve.

Sincerely,

Allison Crawford

Methodist Children's Home

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KAIROS COOKIE BAKE

We bake up to 36,000 cookies for a

typical Kairos weekend. Cookies are a

tangible expression of Christian love

and an indication of God's concern for a

group of people who seldom encounter

either in the course of their daily lives.

The men who receive these cookies are

incarcerated. Kairos Prison Ministry is

to share the transforming love and

forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the

hearts and lives of incarcerated men,

women and youth, as well as their

families, to become loving and

productive citizens of their

communities.

What is Cookie Bake? Volunteer to help bake cookies at the Medina County Nutrition Center

Place: 808 Harper, Hondo, TX

When: Saturday, April 7, 8:00 AM to noon

How: Call the church office (830-426-4219) and we will sign you up.

Year-To-Date Financial Report Ending Feb 28, 2018

2018 Approved Operating Budget 372,500

General Operating BBQ Pit Fund 2,708.72

Income 59,731.56 Income 1,961.00

Expenditures (65,407.27) Expenditures -

(5,675.71) Balance 4,669.72

Building Fund 5,733.08 Sanctuary Renovation (4,468.63)

Income 1,496.43 Income -

Expenditures - Expenditures -

Balance 7,229.51 Balance (4,468.63)

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The Communion

Rail Offering for

April

Mission:

Border Hope,

A Hill Country

District Advance

APRIL 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Satur-

day

1

Easter Sunday

8:00 AM Easter Worship

Service followed by release

of butterflies (FOLC)

9:15 AM Easter Breakfast

2

2:00 PM Stephen

Ministry (WOW)

7:00 PM Worship

Committee Mtg.

(WOW)

3

11:30 AM

Seasoned

Saints

Luncheon -

FOLC

7:00 PM

SP/PRC

Mtg. (WOW)

4

2:00 PM UMW

(WOW)

6:30 PM Prayer

Meeting (Prayer

Room)

7:30 PM

Connected

Practice (FOLC)

5

9:00 AM HANK

Stitchers (WOW)

6:30 PM Handbell

Practice

7:00 PM Women's

Bible Study

7:45 PM Joyful

Noise

6 7 8:00 AM Kairos Cookie Bake 7:00 PM Cynthia Clawson Concert (FBC-Hondo)

8

MYF - Deadline to submit

photos for Senior

Slideshow

9:00 AM Worship Service

(FOLC)

10:00 AM MYF Breakfast

Fundraiser (FOLC)

10:15 AM Sunday School

5:30 PM MYF Youth Group

(Youth/F.H.)

9

2:00 PM Stephen

Ministry (WOW)

10 11

6:30 PM Prayer

Meeting (Prayer

Room)

7:30 PM

Connected

Practice (FOLC)

12

9:00 AM NEW BEE

Quilt Group

(WOW)

6:30 PM Handbell

Practice

7:00 PM Women's

Bible Study

7:45 PM Joyful

Noise

13

7:30 PM

Emmaus

Gathering

@ St. Paul

Lutheran

14

15


(FOLC) - Join us for coffee

and donuts following the

service


3:00 PM Nursing Home

Visit (Comm. Care)

16

2:00 PM Stephen

Ministry (WOW)

5:30 PM Spiritual

Formation Comm.

(WOW)

7:00 PM Men’s

Bible Study (Unity

Classroom)

17

7:00 PM

Unplugged

Craft Group

(WOW)

18

6:30 PM Prayer

Meeting (Prayer

Room)

7:30 PM

Connected

Practice (FOLC)

19

6:30 PM Handbell

Practice

7:00 PM Women's

Bible Study

7:45 PM Joyful

Noise

20 21

22




service



(Youth/F.H.)

23

2:00 PM Stephen

Ministry (WOW)

7:00 PM Men’s

Bible Study (Unity

Classroom)

24 25

6:30 PM Prayer

Meeting (Prayer

Room)

7:30 PM

Connected

Practice (FOLC)

26

6:30 PM Handbell

Practice

7:00 PM Women's

Bible Study

7:45 PM Joyful

Noise

27 28

29




service


11:00 AM MYF Salad

Luncheon


(Youth/F.H.)

6:00 PM Singspiration

(Sanctuary)

30

2:00 PM Stephen

Ministry (WOW)

7:00 PM

Celebration Task

Force (WOW)

7:00 PM Men’s

Bible Study (Unity

Classroom)

1

11:30 AM

Seasoned

Saints

Luncheon -

FOLC

2

2:00 PM UMW

(WOW)

6:30 PM Prayer

Meeting (Prayer

Room)

7:30 PM

Connected

Practice (FOLC)

3

9:00 AM HANK

Stitchers (WOW)

6:30 PM Handbell

Practice

7:00 PM Women's

Bible Study

7:45 PM Joyful

Noise

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10:15 a.m. Sunday School

Address: 2980 FM 2676

Hondo, TX 78861

Phone: 830.426.4219

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.newfountainumc.org

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Hondo, TX 78861

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Fountain The · FountainThe APRIL 2018 A PUBLICATION OF NEW FOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH In This Issue: Pg. 1-2 Joy Notes Pg. 2 Medina Co. Job Corps Benefit Pg. 3 UMW, Music Notes,