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PrimeTimers –Prime Timer’s Coffee Break is every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 am. Luncheons will
resume in the fall.
Shepherds will not meet again until August.
Stephen Ministers will not meet during the summer.
Groups Meeting This Month
Finance will not meet in July. Trustees: will meet Monday, July 28th at 6:30 pm
in the library.
Connections July 2014
Volume 4 Number 7
Salado United
Methodist Church To continue the journey of seeking, serving, and
Monday Morning Bible Study meets every Monday Morning at 10:15 am in Room 117 and continues to study
Proverbs. If you are interesting in participating, please contact Trenaise Engleking or Diane Morgan for more information.
Staff meets every Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Library.
Monday Club We will not meet in June, July, or August. Meetings will resume on September 8th at 2:00 pm.
Choir and Handbells Schedule
Choir: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 in Chapel
Youth Praise Band: Sundays 2:00 in YAC
Handbells: Wednesday 6:00-7:00 in Portable #3 (will not meet during the Summer)
Weekly Meetings
United Methodist Women will not meet during the summer.
Men’s Emmaus Group meets at Johnny’s every Wednesday at 7:00 am.
Women’s Emmaus Group meets at the Salado Patio every Thursday at 7:30 am.
Greeters
July 6: 9:00: Cheryl Powell, Karleen Martone; 11:15: Bridges Family
July 13: 9:00: Terry & Juli Bergstrom; 11:15: Christi & Drew Rich
July 20: 9:00: Jerry & Elaine Herrick; 11:15: Fariss Family
July 27 : 9:00: Jim & Judy Hodgin; 11:15: Womack Family
Ushers
July 6: 9:00: Herb & Janice Taylor, Jack & Weeta Evans; 11:15: Dale &
Charlotte Douglass
July 13: 9:00: Mark Brooks, Milton Carroll; 11:15: Jay & Linda Crowley
July 20: 9:00: Ken Horak, Brianna Lane, Joyce Barker, Lyn Alley;
11:15: Steve & Shirley Meler
July 27 : 9:00: John & Nancy Konzen, Tommy & Robin Hale;
11:15: Womack Family
JULYJULY
Salado UMC Young Adults Study Group meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm in the YAC.
A Grace-Filled Invitation to Exploration A New Sermon Series and “Sack Lunch” Discussion
The highlight of my last few months was being in relationship with our
confirmation students, exploring questions of faith and coming to under-
stand more fully what it means to live as disciples of Jesus Christ within
a grace-based tradition! They brought to the table great enthusiasm,
keen insights and thought-provoking questions. Conversations that be-
gan in confirmation often continued into the week, not just with the stu-
dents, but with their mentors too! It was a rich time of learning about
diverse expressions of faith and discovering what is blessed and unique
about our branch of Christian faith. In response to requests to offer a
teaching opportunity for adults, and explore some of these areas in wor-
ship, I want to invite you to share in a new opportunity starting July 13.
For eight weeks we will explore Wesleyan-based discipleship through a
sermon series I’m calling “The Wesleyan Way.” They will be connected
sermon offerings that will also stand alone (in case your vacation plans
take you away a Sunday or two).
I’ve based this series
on a book by Bishop
Scott Jones called “The Wesleyan Way: Faith That Matters.”
It has been described as an “exciting and inspiring new study,
(in which) Scott J. Jones helps seekers and believers to envi-
sion and practice discipleship as a way of life. Presenting
Christianity from a Wesleyan perspective, Jones invites partici-
pants into a deeper, more thoughtful, more active commitment
to Christ. “ I think you will really enjoy it!
As part of this offering, I want to invite you to join me on
Tuesdays from 12:00–1:00 pm in room 113. We will use a
short video segment (8-10 min) from the series and a study
guide to continue the conversation that started with the sermon
two days earlier. Bring a snack or sack lunch if you’d like and
use the lunch hour to nourish your heart and mind as we ex-
plore even deeper the work of God in our lives. If you’d like a
copy of the Jones’ work, we will have them available to you in
the church office after the 4th at a discounted price of $11.
They will also be available at the first “Sack Lunch” Discus-
sion Group. I look forward to sharing with you what I hope
will be blessed and sacred time of learning together.
Peace and grace, Pastor Lara
Salado United Methodist Church
650 Royal St./ PO Box 771 Salado, TX 76571
254-947-5482 Website: www.saladoumc.org
Facebook.com/saladoumc
Sunday Mornings 9:00 am Worship (Traditional)
10:00 am Sunday School 11:15 am Worship (Contemporary) Communion is served the first Sunday of
every month. All are welcomed.
Wednesday Evening
5:15 pm Fellowship Meal 6:00 pm Adult Study
6:00-7:00 pm Children’s Programs 6:00-7:30 pm Jr & Sr High Youth
6:00 pm Texas Ramp Project 7:00-8:30 pm Choir
Sunday, July 13 Sermon title: “Following Christ is the Way of Life”
Scripture: Matthew 22: 34-40
Sunday, July 20 Sermon title: “Love Ultimately Wins”
Scripture: John 1: 1-14
Sunday, July 27 Sermon title: “It’s a Good World with Issues”
Scripture: Psalm 51
Sunday, August 3 Sermon title: “Turn Your Life Around with Grace”
Scripture: Luke 15: 11-32
Sunday, August 10 Sermon title: “You Are Not Alone”
Scripture: Acts 2: 1-21
Sunday, August 17 Sermon title: “Transform Yourself and the World”
Scripture: Romans 12: 9-18
Sunday, August 24 Sermon title: “Invite Others on the Journey”
Scripture: Mark 8: 31-38
Sunday, August 31 Sermon title: “Christ No Matter What”
Scripture: Romans 8: 18-39
Announcements & Upcoming Events
MUSIC NOTES
I am thrilled to be joining SUMC as your Director of Music and Fine Arts as Sean and Mary transition to their new home in Arlington. He has built a wonderful program of so many people from every age and stage, and my hope is to continue to build upon that as I partner with you in the "work of the people" that is worship. I often tell my UMHB students that being a new director is like cooking Christmas dinner for someone else's family. Everyone but you knows what to expect and whether the mashed potatoes should be lumpy or creamy. My hope is that we enjoy our weekly "meals" to-gether and collect many incredible memories of gathering to sing the Lord's praises in every season of our lives as His Church.
Salado Food Pantry- Thank you for your terrific support and donations! We are in need of canned corn and green beans, spaghetti sauce, canned meat, canned fruit and soups. The work day is the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:00-3:00 pm at First Baptist Church. If you are interested in helping with the distribution of food on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, contact Pat Scarborough at 512-635-4924.
Last Chance!! Camera Donations Needed for Kenya AIDS Orphans. During the July Kenya mission trip, Jennifer Wynne is going to be teaching AIDS orphans and street children basic photography, then have them capture images of their lives to be used in a non-profit book. We need donations of digital cameras you no longer use. The cameras need to work. Chargers and memory cards are a plus!! Mark your checks Kenya Mission Photos. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer at 254-630-2017 or Andrea at 947-5482.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
SUNDAY SCHOOL—
Sunday Mornings
from10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
SUMMER PROGRAM
PreK-Grade 2
Grades 3-5
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
M&M Kids
NEW SUMMER FUN SCHEDULE
Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
July Schedule
July 2– Wet Sponge Tag
July 9– Snow Cones
July 16– No activities due to VBS
July 23– Bikes, Skates, and Scooters Night
July 30– Dinner and Fun Night VBS 2014
July 14-18
9am-Noon
VBS is open to participants age 4 (as of Jan. 1 2014) through
completed 5th grade.
Register participants and volunteer online through the Children’s
Ministry Events page, or in the atrium.
Don’t forget: All adults over the age of 18 must be up to date on
background checks and Safe Sanctuaries training.
Snack supply donations are due by July 6 unless otherwise noted– thank you so much for donating goodies to make our VBS
fun.
Thank You
2013-2014 Acolytes:
Maddy Bourland Jay Bonnett
Kimberly Kendall Anne Marie Gilmore
Amy Manning Drew Gilmore
Reese Preston Wrook Brown
Jennie Bonnett
Thank you so much for your dedication this past year. Acolytes for 2014-15 will begin in September. All children grades 2-6 are invited to participate. Keep an eye out for training dates– coming in late August/early September.
Mission Trip to Sager Brown, Baldwin, LA: Three slots remain for anyone interested in the November 30-December 5 mission trip to the UMCOR-Sager Brown depot in Baldwin, LA. Contact Rolly, Laura or George—or the church office-- for more information regarding this opportunity to provide a Christian presence in the U.S. and around the world. A brief orientation program will be held in the early autumn.
Jessie Laverdiere
Women’s Ministry Group (WGM) is raising money to purchase backpacks as part of the Salado Family Relief back-to-school program. This is the fifth year that WMG has sponsored this project and this year the Monday Club is joining in to help. Members of WMG will be taking donations before and after services at SUMC beginning Sunday, July 15 and concluding on Sunday, July 29. A tax-deductible donation of $25 will purchase a high-quality backpack for a Salado student. Please join us in making our goal of 60 backpacks. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 947-5482.
Swim Night at Lion’s Junction Water Park in Temple, Sunday, July 20 7-10 pm. Everyone is welcome! Salado UMC has reserved the park exclusively for the church family and guests this night. Come fellowship in a fun, family environment! This year the event is free! Concessions are available– so bring your money!!. Bring a friend, or two, or five!
Nathan Cahoon
William Johnson Heidi Kelley
Hunter Howton
Eric Oas (Eric was also baptized on June 8.)
Jacob Tindell
On June 8, we celebrated as the 2014
Confirmands confirmed their faith and
became members of the Salado UMC.
The Wednesday Night Book Study of Love Does by Bob Goff will continue at 6:00 pm in room 101.
Mission Gathering: Informal Conversation about Local Church Mission Opportunities on Thurs, 24 July @ 7pm at SUMC: The purpose of these informal gatherings is to provide a vehicle for exploring how churches plan for an entire year of mission and to share information about denominational resources and opportunities. You can also find the information on the CTC website at http://ct.brickriver.com/files/oFiles_Library_XZXLCZ/Mission_Gatherings_-_summer_2014_3SECE7WT.pdf. Please feel free to share the information and invite any interested persons. RSVP to me a minimum of 3 days prior to the event so we can prepare enough resources.
