First United Methodist Church ~ 301 Church Street ~ Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482 Phone: 903.885.2185 ~ Fax: 903.885.4540 ~ www.ssfumc.org

May God’s Blessings

Fall upon you like the

Leaves of Autumn

October 2014

Church Staff

Rev. Pete Adrian Senior Pastor

Rev. Dean Libby Associate Pastor

Carol Allen Director of Worship Arts

Jason Dietze Youth Director

Adrienne Lilley Children’s Director

Jill Dietze Nursery Director

Paul Glover Business Administrator

Jennifer Philo Media Services

Nancy Kirkpatrick Administrative Assistant

Mike Dodd Handbell Director

Ken Hanushek Pianist

Deanna Spraggins Organist

Sam Gilbreath Building Maint. Supervisor

Billy Elam Custodian

Virginia Massey Weekend Custodian

Cassie Webb Nursery Attendant

“Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these

members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each

member belongs to all the others.

Romans 12:4-5

PETE’S PLACE

DEAN’S DESKTOP

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Most of us know that Sunday is the most segregated day of the week. But what you may

not know is that it is also the most violent day of week according to the experts. Do-

mestic violence is a big part of the problem. Our Bishop is asking all North Texas United

Methodists, lay and clergy, young and old to come together to say no to domestic vio-

lence. Domestic violence is something we cannot ignore. It affects our families. It affects our

children. It prevents us from living into the fullness of the loving and grace-filled commu-

nity Christ calls us to be. Here are some of the statistics in Texas:

2,632 Texas women have been killed in family violence since 1990

223,000 Texans called family violence hotlines in the past year

79,000 people, mostly women and children, sought services from family violence

programs last year

27% of young Texans have been victims of physical dating violence. When emo-

tional and verbal abuse are included, the percentage rises to almost 50%. In the US:

1.3 million are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year

$5.8 billion is the cost of intimate partner violence each year

$4.1 billion is spent for direct medical and mental health services for family vio-

lence victims

Twice as likely are the chances that boys who witness domestic violence will

abuse their own partners and children as adults.

The Bishop concludes by asking us to lift up domestic violence, get involved, and make a

difference and perhaps save a life. Let's join the movement to make NorthTexas a safe

place for women, children, and families. For a downloadable list of resources, go to

northtexasumc.org/pdfs/Domestic-Violence-Resources-2014.pdf

Grace and Peace

Pete

On the first Saturday in September we sent 24 dedicated volunteers out to the streets in

order to share the love of Jesus with members of our community through the simple

kindness of a cold bottle of water. Even though we ran into a few roadblocks along the

way we did our best to refresh, bless, and invite. Thank you to all those who donated

their time, cases of water, and/or the use of their wheeled coolers!

I am crazy excited about the first few weeks of the re-launched Ignite service! The ener-

gy in the room is amazing. The team is proud of the work we are doing. The chairs are

filling up. Lives are being transformed. God is good! To quote my friend Carol, “The best

is yet to come!” We’d love to have you worship with us on Sunday morning in the Fami-

ly Life Center. And when you come see us, bring a friend with you!

I look forward to seeing all of you in worship and in ministry this month!

Peace,

Pastor Dean

Current & Pressing

Prayer Requests Jill Barclay

Holly Dougan

Kathy Crowson

Phoebe Carmody

Carson Bryant

Beverly Morgan

Robert Fox

Matthew Clover

Barbara Sheldon

Rachel Draper

Roxanne Pelton

Eisley Henderson

Henderson Family

Mike & Billlie Viehe

Jessie Weaver

Angela Schillereff

Paul Gaskell

Jeff Brantley

Billie Rushin

Sonya Bolton

Duncan Graves

Vince Phillips

Gary McLarry

Elliott Ashlock

Dalton Clover

Alexis Tolly

Tacey Raulerson

John Boles

Ceely Stout

Kathy McGee

June McGrede

Colleen Hines

Truman Gist

Toliver family

Tara Dybas

Johna & Cody Blount

Huel & Juantia Hammond

Mary Parker

Health Concerns R.B. & Judy Narramore

Andy Underwager

Richard Clement

Henry Preuss

Jackson Bouquet

Becky Graves

Sandy Martin

Don Carbonneau

Morris Abercrombie

Sympathy We express our heartfelt

sympathy to: Gail Boles and family on

the passing of her mom Grace Trieb Marilyn Holt and family,

Susan Watson and family and Amy McGrady on the

passing of their mom Alice McGrady Ginger Brooks and family

on the passing of her broth-er Rick Evans Brian Toliver and family on the passing of his father

Bailey Toliver Lonnie Fox and family, Maleta Reynolds and

family, Mike Fox and family, Gene Watson and family

on the passing of Louise Fox

PRAYER CONCERNS

Oct 1

Frances Charlton

Sherry Gann

Lauren Humphries

Mike Watson

Oct 2

Will Fain

Oct 3

Duncan Graves

Oct 4

Gene Watson

Oct 6

Addison Caddell

Kathy Hipkins

Marilyn Holt

Michael Rawson

Oct 7

Lou Jane Bonner

Jeromy O’Dell

Jim Rooks

Oct 8

Chad Cable

Dorothy Minter

Joe Moore

Oct 11

Annada Jones

Susan Kennon

Nash Littleton

Adam Thompson

Oct 12

Danny Burnett

Oct 13

Susy Kramer

Johnny Lennon

Caitlyn Libby

Oct 14

Huel Hammond

Audrey Lutz

Oct 16

Ralph Brown

Oct 18

Mattie Bridges

Henrietta Correia

Charlotte McLeroy

Robert Stidham

Oct 19

Jill Barclay

Oct 20

Rickie Elliott

Julie Halstead

Oct 21

Jason Dietze

Sarah Maddux

Oct 23

Jay Looney

Ricky Reynolds

Oct 24

Baylor Funk

Ashley Moran

Oct 26

Natalee Foster

Gage Penson

McKenzie Pheiffer

Oct 27

Carol Bridges

Susan Smith

Oct 28

Lena Lou Cherry

Oct 31

Pennye West

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS Wednesday night suppers have been a great success. It is our hope this has eased some tension

of getting everyone fed and to their church activities on Wednesday. Please note that

reservations for Wed. meal has to be made by 12:00 pm on Monday, of every week. We

want as many as will come but we need your reservation. Visit the web site

http://www.ssfumc.org/form.php?pageID=61) or call the church office (903-885-2185).

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:45 am Son Rise Grp 9:30 am Beth M Study 10:30 am Pete’s Bible S 12:00 pm Dinner Bell 5:30 Wed Night Supper 6:00pm UMYF 6:00pm M&M 6:00 pm Adult Bible St. 6:30 pm Covenants 6:30 pm Choir 6:30 pm Disciiple II

2 12:00pm Rotary

3 6:45 am Coffee with the Coaches 6:00 pm Rehears-al\Dinner

4 7:30 pm Wedding

5 Fellowship Sunday

8:30 am Celebrating God’s Majesty

9:45 am SS Classes 10:45 am Ignite 10:45am Celebrating God’s Majesty 4:00 pm DivorceCare

6

9:30 am Staff Meeting 5:30 pm Stephen

Ministries 7:00pm NETCS

7

9: 00 am Respite Care 9:00 am CBS 1:00 pm Prayer Group 2:00 pm Bible Study 5: 15 Cluck Hens Grp 6:00 pm Bible Study

8

6:45 am Son Rise Grp 9:30 am Beth M Study 10:30 am Pete’s Bible S 12:00 pm Dinner Bell 5:30 Wed Night Supper 6:00pm UMYF 6:00pm M&M 6:00 pm Adult Bible St. 6:30 pm Covenants 6:30 pm Choir 6:30 pm Disciple II

9 12:00 Rotary

10 6:45 am Coffee with the Coaches 2:00 pm Parlor in use

11

12

8:30 am Celebrating God’s Majesty

9:45 am SS Classes 10:45 am Ignite 10:45am Celebrating God’s Majesty 4:00 pm DivorceCare

13

9:30 am Staff Meeting 5:30pm Stephen Minis-

try Training 7:00 pm NETCS

14

9: 00 am Respite Care 9:00 am CBS 1:00 pm Prayer Group 2:00 pm Bible Study 5: 15 Cluck Hens Grp 5:15 pm Trustee’s 6:00 pm Bible Study 6:00 pm Missions

15

6:45 am Son Rise Grp 9:30 am Beth M Study 10:30 am Pete’s Bible S 12:00 pm Dinner Bell 5:30 Wed Night Supper 6:00pm UMYF 6:00 pm M&M 6:00 pm Adult Bible St. 6:30 pm Covenants 6:30 pm Choir 6:30 pm Disciple II

16

12 :00 pm Rotary

17 6:45 am Coffee with the Coaches

18

19

8:30 am Celebrating God’s Majesty

9:45 am SS Classes 10:45 am Ignite 10:45am Celebrating God’s Majesty 4:00pm DivorceCare

20 9:30 Staff Meeting 10:30 am Young at

Heart 5:30 pm Stephen

Ministries Training 7:00 pm NETCS

21 9: 00 am Respite Care 9:00 am CBS 1:00 pm Prayer Group 2:00 pm Bible Study 5: 15 Cluck Hens Grp 5:15 pm Finance 6:00 pm Bible Study 6:pm Evangelism

22

6:45 am Son Rise Grp 9:30 am Beth M Study 10:30 am Pete’s Bible S 12:00 pm Dinner Bell 5:30 Wed Night Supper 6:00pm UMYF 6:00pm M&M 6:00 pm Adult Bible St. 6:30 pm Covenants 6:30 pm Choir 6:30 pm Disciple II

23 12:00 pm Rotary 6:00 pm FH in use

24 6:45 am Coffee with the Coaches

25

Hopkins County Stew Contest

26 8:30 am Celebrating

God’s Majesty 9:45 am SS Classes 10:45 am Ignite 10:45am Celebrating God’s Majesty 2:00 pm Jared Swartz

Songs of Travel 4:00pm DivorceCare

27 9:30 am Staff Meeting 5:30 pm Stephen Minis-try Training 7:00 pm NETCS

28 9: 00 am Respite Care 9:00 am CBS 1:00 pm Prayer Group 2:00 pm Bible Study 5: 15 Cluck Hens Grp 6:00 pm Bible Study 6:00 pm Care & Nurture Committee Meeting

29 6:45 am Son Rise Grp

9:30 am Beth M Study 10:30 am Pete’s Bible S 12:00 pm Dinner Bell 5:30 Wed Night Supper 6:00pm UMYF 6:00pm M&M 6:00 pm Adult Bible St. 6:30 pm Covenants 6:30 pm Choir

6:30 pm Disciple II

30 12:00 pm Rotary

3 6:45 am Coffee with the Coaches

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MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS In loving memory of Annie Lou Dickerson

By: G.V. & Sharon Hughes

In loving memory of Patsy Bennett

By: G.V. & Sharon Hughes

In loving memory of Modene Huggins

By: G.V. & Sharon Hughes

In loving memory of Gena Caruthers

By: G.V. & Sharon Hughes

In loving memory of Jaylee Sue Cooey

By: Tom & Pam Sellers

In loving memory of Tony Highfield

By: G.V. & Sharon Hughes

In loving memory of Louis McGrede

By: G.V. & Sharon Hughes

In loving memory of Jessie Faye Walker

By: G.V. & Sharon Hughes, Phil & Beverly Morgan,

Tom & Pam Sellers

In loving memory of James Perkins

By: G.V. & Sharon Hughes

In loving memory of Kaden Blount

By: Amy Smith, G.V. & Sharon Hughes, Tom & Pam Sellers, Phil

& Beverly Morgan, Morris & Barbara

Abercrombie, Steve & Elaine Rutherford, Rex & Barbara O’Dell,

James & Annada Jones

In honor of Beverly Morgan

By: G.V. & Sharon Hughes

In loving memory of Clara Mattison

By: Phil & Beverly Morgan

In loving memory of Doris Williams

By: Phil & Beverly Morgan

In loving memory of Alice McGrady

By: Mary Gray, Steve & Elaine Rutherford, Pat Johnson.

Joe & Lucy McCorkle, Brenda Allen, Marilee Fisher, Billie Grace

Reynolds, Patsy Bradford, Kelly Grimes

In loving memory of Ricky Evans

By: Steve & Elaine Rutherford

In loving memory of Joan Mohnssen

By: Pat Johnson

In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Cooksey

By: Steve & Elaine Rutherford

In loving memory of Bailey Toliver

By: Steve & Elaine Rutherford, Paul & Cerita Glover, Ace & Janet

Hamner, Jerry & Kati Voss

In memory of Louise Fox

By: Joe & Lucy McCorkle, Billie Grace Reynolds

In loving memory of Elizabeth Tatom

By: Billie Grace Reynolds

In loving memory of Grave Trieb

By: Jackie Brice

Prayer Makes a Difference 1 Timothy 2:1-8 After observing some of the trends in our nation, we recognize need for

change. But God’s solution for our predicament is surprising. Paul instructs

Timothy to establish some priorities in the church, and first on the list is prayer

“for kings and all who are in authority” (1Timothy 2:2). The reason for our peti-

tions is so that we can live tranquil and godly lives and thereby have unhindered opportunities to tell others about the

Savior. Paul wouldn’t have given Timothy this instruction unless he believed the prayers of the church would make a differ-

ence in achieving God’s purposes for their nation. Our problem is not with the Lord’s promise or capability, but with

our lack of faith. By focusing on the enormity of the problems or the power of those in office, we lose sight of our

sovereign God who waits for us to request His intervention. Political policies and legislation are not ultimately determined in conference rooms and governmental chambers, but in

prayer closets. The voices that shape the direction of a nation are not necessarily those that ring out in legislative

halls, but those that approach the throne room of God with bold faith (Heb. 4:16). As the church believes and prays,

the Lord will respond. Knowing that God can change a country, you may be wondering why He has waited so long. Maybe He is asking you

a similar question: “Why have you waited so long to pray?’ Every authority on earth can be touched by the power of

prayer if we are willing to ask and believe God.

Sweet Hour of Prayer, invites you to join them for time of prayer every Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the Prayer

Room. The room is on the 2nd floor of the educational area. The room is open any time the church is open and is a

special dedicated room offered to you for a place for prayer. Also, there are cards in every pew in the sanctuary for

prayer requests. Use them for a specific person or situation and we will lifted your request in prayer.

PRAYER MAKES A DIFFERENCE

NOTHY TRIP

State Fair of Texas—Thursday, Oct. 9th

Our annual trip to the land of all things deep fried and

wonderful! The cost of this trip is $10 for seniors (any

one under the age of 65 receives $6 admission by

bringing an empty Coca-cola bottle)

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THE BEST IS YET TO COME, OCTOBER 26TH Quite a number of years ago the idea for a Fine Arts Series be-

came a fairly regular topic of discussion among a small group of

people. As some of us would travel to Dallas and places beyond

to go to performances in other church’s Fine Arts Series, we

would come home with the renewed desire to have something like

that happen at our church. The ideal would be shared, the talk

would be positive and inevitable, but busy schedules and lack of

time would see it by the wayside for one more year. This past spring, I had the opportunity to go to the Fine Arts Se-

ries performance at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Dallas. The fea-

tured performer was Bass singer, Jared Schwartz. It was an after-

noon of music I’ll not soon forget. Jared, accompanied by the

amazing Mary Dibbern, sang and danced and acted for his audience

with gusto and energy and beauty! It was spectacular! During this

trip to hear Jared the idea came again to start a Fine Arts Series at our church. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone of

Jared and Mary’s caliber could come? Well, the long and short of it is Jared Schwartz and Mary Dibbern are coming to

SSFUMC for the inaugural performance for our Fine Arts Series. Please save the date Sunday, October 26th, 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary. The cost is $10.00 per person. Seating will

be limited so you may call the church office to reserve your ticket (903-885-2185). A reception will follow so you will

have the opportunity to visit with Jared and Mary. We are so excited to have this wonderful young performer come

to Sulphur Springs.

Carol

SAVE THE DATE! Friday, November 7th

Hamilton Bake Sale Saturday, November 8th

Stew and Chili Dinner followed by the live and silent auctions Much more information to come soon!

Any questions, call Steve Lilley at 903-243-8519

MOTHER’S DAY

OUT AT FUMC!

Starting in October

Mondays, 8:30 am—12:00 pm

Children 1-3 years old

$75.00 a month

Call the church office to reserve your space!

903-885-2185

October Calendar:

Wed 1st UMYF (6pm-8pm) *Bring $3 for dinner (5:30-6:30)

Sun 5th Sunday Night Studies (SnS) ( 6-7:

Wed 8th Fields of Faith @ Prim Stadium

* Drop off and pick-up at stadium (6pm-8pm)

Sun 12th SNS (6:.00-7:30)

Wed 15th UMYF (6:00-8:00)

*Bring $3 for dinner (Served from 5:30-6:30)

Sun 19th SnS (6:00-7:30)

Wed 22nd UMYF (6:00-8:00)

*Bring $3 for dinner (Served from 5:30-6:30)

Sun 26th SnS (6:00-7:30)

Wed 29th UMYF (6:00-8:00)

* Bring $3 for dinner (Served from 5:30-6:30)

Who’s Getting Older This Month:

2nd: Will Fain

16th: Mason Maeker

26th: Natalee Foster and

Gage Penson

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CHRISTMAS CARE PACKAGES FOR KIDS IN HAITI We will be collecting and assembling care packages for children in Haiti on Wednesday, October

15th. The items needed for the care packages are:

2 bars of soap, size 4.5 to 5.5 oz unpacked and sealed separately in a small Ziploc

2 Pkgs. of sugarless gum 1 tube 4 oz. toothpaste

2 Pkgs. of Lifesavers (or similar) 1 toothbrush (packaged)

2 Tootsie Roll Pops 1 washcloth

1 spoon (not plastic, they often have to eat the rice & beans without utensils)

* Optional– stickers and other small fun toys.

Anything you can and want to help with would be greatly appreciated. This goes for anyone reading this, not just

youth families. We will assemble the packages if you want to bring any of the above items by October 15th.

WEDNESDAY OCT. 8TH–6-8 PM Come help us Pack-the-Prim

as we gather with all the youth

(and adults too!) of our community for a night of stu-

dent-led worship and prayer for our schools, communi-

ty and country. This is a great night to join with our

brothers and sisters from all our churches (and those

who do not belong to a church) to unite as one. I hope

all students and parents will plan to be at the football

stadium on this evening. Youth are to be dropped off and picked up at the stadi-

um (or better yet, parents stay and join us!) Invite all

your friends! Call Jason with any questions.

DISCIPLE NOW WEEKEND FRIDAY, NOV. 14TH-SUNDAY, NOV. 16TH I’m very excited about our upcoming Disciple Now

Weekend with the two churches we did Camp

Anakainoo with this past summer. (Wesley Greenville &

FUMC McKinney). A D-Now Weekend is basically an in

town retreat (although it will be out of town for us.)

Kids will be divided into small groups that will be staying

in host homes (FUMC-McKinney families) But there will

be all group activities throughout the weekend, worship

experiences, service opportunities, etc. It will be in

McKinney on Friday, Nov. 14th –Sunday 16th. Cost will

be around $50; more details and registration forms will

be coming.

I know there are some possible conflicts with this date if

(when) our varsity football team makes the playoffs, but

we will cross that bridge when we get there. I just want-

ed you to have the dates.

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WEDNESDAY Night: M&M and M&M Minis Wednesday night M&M and M&M minis are off to a great start! The elementary age kiddos are really enjoying their

Worship Arts, thanks to Sharon Burney (dance), Mike Dodd (handbells), Christi Funk (art) and John Little & Ross Funk

(woodworking). And our preschoolers (minis) are enjoying learning about courage and the story of Esther through

their Veggie Tales curriculum, thanks to Kaci Crowson. If you want to experience the M&M fun, come join us on

Wednesday nights, 6:00-8:00, upstairs in children’s world!

The A-Team We had a wonderful Blessing of the Acolytes in the 10:45 service

September 14th, where we were thrilled to introduce the children

who carry in the Light of Christ each week. We are very pleased

to welcome a new class of Acolytes to the Acolyte team (A-

Team)! Pictured here are new acolytes Caitlyn Libby, Caroline

Prickette, Lorelai Lilley, Rebecca Tamsma, and James Goggans.

Not pictured are Austin Chaney, Carter Charlton, Addison

Graves, Elise Lane, Rafe Penson and Anna Williams. Thank you to

all of our acolytes and acolyte families for serving the church in

such a special way!