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Christ United Methodist Church June 2012 Newsletter
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In this issue:2 Celebrating Christ UMC New Members Coffee with the Pastor Communion Offering Financials
3 Children’s Ministries Youth Ministries4 Events Music Ministry VBS
5 Mission Opportunities6 Summer 2012 Studies7 More Opportunities
NEW DIRECTOR OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP
I am happy to announce that the Rev. Becky Hand will be joining our staff as the Director of Adult Discipleship.
Becky has been serving as Associate Pastor at Tennison United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant, Texas for the last 10 years. She is an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church with degrees from SMU and Louisiana Tech. Becky has been married to her husband David for 20 years and they have two children, Claire (currently a student at A&M) and Peter (attending Belmont University in the fall). Becky will be starting on June 18. I know you will love getting to know her and seeing the fruits of her ministry here at Christ UMC.
We are also excited to welcome Kevin Rund as our new Middle School Coordinator.
Kevin hails from McKinney, TX and is joining us from Grace Bible Church where he interned in the youth program. Kevin and his wife Lauren graduated from Texas A&M in 2010. Lauren is a teacher in Anderson.– James Faith, Executive Director of Program Ministries
NOTES FROM JERRY
I want to encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors
to worship this summer as we make our way through a 13-week sermon series titled “Let Me Tell You A Story: The Parables of Jesus.”
Each week, we will be talking about a different parable Jesus told, and explore what it is Jesus is wanting to communicate to us today through the timeless stories He told.
Come worship with us this summer. I look forward to worshiping with you as we spend some time with the stories of Jesus.See you Sunday,
A monthly publication for the members and friends of Christ United Methodist Church, College Station, TX
Inside Christ UMC June 2012
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Rev. Jerry House Jr., Senior Pastor
Work is progressing in the Annex on the HVAC system update. Eight units have been replaced; there are three left to finish the project. The new system should be operational by the end of June.
Please, Pardon Our Mess: It’s summertime! Keep the
heat out of your kitchen and join us for dinner! We’ll be serving up good ol’ summertime fare — hamburgers and hot dogs! Cost is $6 per person, not to exceed $15 per family!
1st Wednesdays @ Christ UMC
June 6 @ 6 p.m.,
Fellowship Hall
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Children’s Ministries
DIG Kid’s MinistrySince September we have been working our way through the Bible! We have made our way into the New Testament and have been learning about the miracles, teachings, and life of Jesus. This summer we will continue through our timeline to learn about the church! We are excited to continue through our stories. Please join us any Sunday you would like!
First Sunday Family Movie MatinéeJoin us the first Sunday of every month for a family movie premiere in BiG House! Every first Sunday come as a family to watch a movie, eat some popcorn, and fellowship together! Be on the lookout for the “coming soon” movie poster outside of BiG House as we get closer to this event!
to the newest members of the Christ UMC family!
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Celebrating Christ UMC
Irene Keating, Lay Leader
Summer is here and families are figuring out what the children will do with their time. Many church events are directed to children and youth during the summer. If you are able to help with VBS please let Rachel South know. Many grandparents host their grandchildren during VBS and Camp Narnia. It’s a great way to enjoy them and have wonderful entertainment for them too.
The task force to move the capital campaign forward will be forming in June, so if you’re asked to serve please pray about it and I hope you’ll accept the opportunity. This will be a 15 member group and we want to represent the church demographics as much as possible.
June marks the completion of the new HVAC system in the Annex. If you’ve been in there lately you’ve seen the work and also noticed some rooms are hot and others are cold. This will greatly reduce our utility costs too!
The Annex conference room has been moved into the space that was the original bookstore and also known as “the well.” James Faith has moved into the old conference room. Several new staff members are joining us so please come by and welcome them. Graham Michel (front) is the new Youth Director and Kevin Rund (back) is the new Middle School Coordinator in a part time role.
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Hosting JUMMP at Christ UMCJune 10-15Christ UMC is hosting JUMMP, June 10-15, 2012 (This is not to be confused with Christ UMC middle school youth attending JUMMP June 18-22.) We have an incredible opportunity to host approximately 140 youth who will serve the Bryan/College Station area helping those in need. We need your help supporting the youth attending this camp throughout the week! If you are interested in providing snacks or loaning tools, ladders, lawn mowers, etc. to the camp please contact Julie Johnson at [email protected] or 979-777-9699.
UM ARMYJuly 8-14, North TexasJoin UM ARMY (United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth) as we serve those in need in North Texas. UM ARMY is open to all high school youth who have completed 9th-12th grade by June 2012. Cost is $215. For more info, contact Kelli Davis at [email protected].
District Camp @ LakeviewJuly 16-20; Registration closes June 24Cost: Students: $260; Adults $200District Camp is for any youth who will be in 4th-graduated senior as of this September. During the week students will engage in worship, small groups, games, and fellowship. Registration closes June 24. For more information contact Rachel South at [email protected] (4th, 5th or 6th grade as of this September) and Graham Michel at [email protected] (7th-graduated senior as of this September). Registration is available online.*Two male chaperones are needed for District Camp. Email Graham for more information.*
Dave, Tina, & Richard Frankel
June Youth Calendar
* If you would like to receive Christ UMC’s Youth Weekly email, please contact [email protected]
Welcome
Coffee with the Pastor will resume in August. If you are being led to take your visitor status to the next level, this is an opportunity to meet our Pastors in an informal, per-sonal setting to learn more about our church community.
Communion Rail OfferingsEach month on Communion Sunday we are given the opportunity to give a special offering to one of the many missions of Christ UMC. So far this year, Christ UMC has supported the missions in the following way:
April 30, 2012 Financial Report
Go to http://www.christ-umc.org/#/resources/financial to view the April 2012 financial reports. Should you have a question, please
contact the finance office.
April Methodist Children’s Home $3,942March SOS Ministries $1,029February PET $2,617 * Special Offering for the Brazos Valley Food Bank raised $3,057
Thank you for your generosity!
May Crestview Methodist Retirement Community - $7,222
John, Raeger, Rylee, & Renee Cass
6 No Recharge Bible Study
10 Common Ground – YR 9:30-10:30 a.m. Common Ground – S109 11 a.m.-noon Youth Band Practice – YR 4-5 p.m. Refuel – Welcome Confirmands! 5-7:30 p.m.
10-15 Hosting JUMMP at Christ UMC
13 Recharge Bible Study – YR 6-8 p.m.
17 Common Ground – YR 9:30-10:30 a.m. JUMMP Commissioning 11 a.m. Common Ground – S109 11 a.m.-noon No Refuel – Happy Father’s Day!!!
18-22 JUMMP Mission Trip
20 Recharge Bible Study – YR 6-8 p.m.
24 Common Ground – YR 9:30-10:30 a.m. Common Ground – S109 11 a.m.-noon Youth Band Practice – YR 4-5 p.m. UM ARMY Adult Meeting 5:30 p.m. Refuel – YR 5-7:30 p.m.27 Recharge Bible Study – YR 6-8 p.m.
David Bourquin holding Cameron Nerren; Jessica Harrington holding Avery Nerren
(back) Laura & Grover Jones(front) Casey & Hannah
YR (Youth Room); S109 (Sanctuary)
During June, the Connection Center will showcase the artistic talents of the children from our “DIG” children’s ministry. Please take a moment to stop by and learn more about our children’s programs. This effort is a reminder of what valued things the children learn and study on Sunday mornings.
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Events
On Sunday, February 26, the youth choir passed out tubes of M&Ms and asked that after eating the M&Ms the container be brought back with a dona-tion in support of their summer youth choir tour to Atlanta and Gatlinburg.Currently, 81 of our youth are traveling across the Southeast, sharing God’s love through music and service projects. Follow them at www.youthchoirtour.blogspot.com where you will get exciting daily updates, photos and videos from our River worship leader Aaron Amador!
Camp NarniaJuly 23-278:30 a.m. - noonMark your calendars now for this week-long summer fine arts camp. Camp Narnia is an opportunity for children who are interested in the fine arts to explore several areas. Each area will be taught by the best and brightest teachers from the Brazos Valley.Each day the children will rotate through the different arts. They will learn basic drama techniques, music, dance, and build and create their own costumes and sets. The week will end with a production of a play which is open to the public. The script for the produc-tion has been written especially for this camp. The cost is $75 for the first child and $40 for each additional child in the family. Limited scholarships are available. Registration is available online.
Vacation Bible SchoolAdventures on Promise IslandJune 25-June 29, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Come join us for Adventures on Promise Island –where kids discover God’s lifesaving love! Amid the sway-
ing palm trees, exotic wildlife, and welcoming sunshine, kids will learn of God promises: I am with you, I care about you, I give you what you need, I will save you, I will answer you.
Children will learn that God’s promises never change! Register to help or attend at: http://vacationbibleschool.com/christumc
Youth Choir Tour
For more information visitwww.christ-umc.org
www.Youthchoirtour.blogspot.com
VBS is in need of borrowing items to decorate for Adventures on Promise Island. If you would like to lend an item, please bring it to the church office in the Annex Building during the week, or drop it off on Sunday morning.Please put your name and contact information on the item(s), and we will be happy to return them to you after VBS.If you have questions please contact Marque Mathis at [email protected] or cell 979-229-5323. Below are the items we need:
Blue tarpsSandPalm trees or large plants Silk or plastic greenery Live preserversFishing netsOarsSand bucketsBright colored silk flowers
Real or imitation pineapples, bananas, or assorted fruit Bright colored birds or Parrots Large Green stuffed frogs “Rocks”Life jacketsBeach balls Beach towels Sea Shells
Happening Now! June 3-9
Stop by the Connection Center, or contact Della Stephenson for [email protected] or 979-693-0548
Project Hope Lunch ProgramEach Sunday Help us collect:• 35 large jars of peanut butter • 35 large boxes of fruit snacks, and • 35 boxes of cerealPlease drop donations off in the Connection Center.Help us pick up and distribute the grocery sacks each Sunday.
Southgate Village ApartmentsVolunteers are being scheduled to provide and distribute sack lunches to the children at the Southgate Village Apartments. Boxes of unsweetened cereal are also being collected for distribution. These items may be left in the red shopping cart located in the Narthex.
Summer Lunch & Cereal ProgramsJune 5-August 23
Go to Christ UMC’s Facebook page and check out the photo album!
As Told by Tommy Myrick: Now the story about the plumber. Bethlehem UMC has been meeting at a funeral home the last four weeks waiting for us to finish the project. The hold-up has been issues finding a plumber.
Over the past couple of months, folks have been working hard to make necessary repairs and upgrades to this 143-year-old church. One of
the biggest hurdles to completing this project was finding a reliable plumb-er. Trust me, this church needed some major plumbing done!
Bethlehem UMC, Hempstead, TX
Divine Intervention: Here’s the part you haven’t heard
I contacted three different plumbers. Each time I had to
make an appointment to meet, wait for the appointment, then they surveyed the job and told me when they would start. Then I waited for the start date only to: 1. After a week receive a high quote we couldn’t afford, 2. After another 10 days the second plumber didn’t show up or return phone calls, and 3. After another ten days
we finally got someone who said they would help, and I spent three hours with him last Thursday making sketches and materials list. He was going to start this Thursday [May 17]. Tuesday he called and said he was not going to do it. Needless to say I was frustrated and the church was frustrated. Thursday morning I went to check on a lead for a fourth plumber with no results.
I started driving around, praying. I thought I would drive around until I saw a plumbing truck and follow the truck then beg for help. As I was praying
God put in my spirit to go to the plumbing section at Lowes and I would find a plumber. I went to Lowes and walked to the plumbing section to get the plumber. As I approached I saw a couple from the Christ. I asked the guy if he was a plumber and told him God told me to come there. He wasn’t a plumber so I told him he must be there to delay me until the plumber shows up. We talked and as he walked away another guy from Christ walks up. I asked him if he was a plumber and told him the story and he said no, he’s a contractor and could call his plumber. This is 11:30 yesterday morning [May 17]. The plumber owns H&A Plumbing, has seven crews and is booked beyond belief. BUT he can meet me in Hempstead at 1:00 if I can make it. I make it. He looks the job over, we go get a permit from the city and he says he can start Friday morning but his crews are tied up. Everybody ready to praise God? He brought two trucks and put down totally new plumbing from the meter. He had everything roughed in and the inspector passed it. We left at 6 p.m. tonight [May 18]. I told one of the women there, when we left, that he was an angel. There’s no doubt in mind God sent him. Praise the Lord! Yes, Amen! Thank you for sharing, Tommy.
Meal Team VolunteerBecome a meal ministry volunteer and cook 1 to 2 meals a year for church members struggling with a serious illness or loss of a loved one.
Contact Theresa Lineberger at [email protected]
We are the church.We go beyond the walls and past the programs. We are the church. We are not defined by which service we attend, but by
the love we show each other and the world. We are the church. We grow stronger in unity as we worship together and serve in mission. We are the church. It is our privilege to be the hands and feet of God, to bring hope to our neighbor and comfort to the hurting.
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Open Door Reunion GroupSundays, 9:30 a.m. , Room A112, Annex BuildingThis group is a prayer & accountability group following the Fourth Day format from the Walk To Emmaus. It is open to all ages regardless of whether you’ve attended a Walk to Emmaus. For more info, contact Liz at [email protected]
We have a variety of Bible Studies to choose from! Registration for all of these classes is available on our web-site under Events, or contact Jodi Warner at 979-690.4673 x144 or [email protected]. Childcare is available with registration. http://www.christ-umc.org/#/events/bible-studies
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Bible Studies & Sunday School
Women’s MinistryJune 20, July 20, August 20, 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall, Annex Building
Join the Women’s Ministry of Christ UMC for an interactive, fun evening. Remember to bring your prayer book with you. If you don’t have one, we will have one for you. All women of Christ UMC are asked to come. For more information, contact Kasey Lobb at [email protected]
Like us on Facebook, and, while you’re there, tell us what you’d like to see in the newsletter.
Parenting 101: How Am I SmartWednesdays, 6-8 p.m.June 6 - August 29 , Room 108, Annex BuildingCurrent study will go thru JulyJoin us as we study the book How Am I Smart?: A Parent’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences by Dr. Kathy Koch. Register online or for more information, contact Kristin Schaefer at [email protected]
To see the latest Bible Studies and Sunday School studies going on, be sure to check out our website at http://www.christ-umc.org/#/events/bible-studies.
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No Other GODS(Ladies Study)Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., S110, Sanctuary BuildingJune 13 - August 15 Discover the freedom in surrender, the healing in worship, and the joy found in exchanging everyday gods for the one true God.
Thursday Night YAM (Young Adult Ministry) GroupThursdays, 6:30 p.m., Off-campusYoung adults and college-aged individuals who are interested in growing closer to Christ through community are invited. For more information on any YAM events or classes, or to be added to the email list, contact [email protected]. There is a list of Summer YAM Events in the Connection Center.
Faith and DeedsSundays, 9:30 a.m. current study will go thru JulyFaith and Deeds blends traditional Bible study, the Church in contemporary society, and how to live as a Christian in today’s world in their curriculum choices. New faces are always welcome.
Men’s Ministry Summer SessionJune 11-July Monday evenings
from 7-8:30 p.m.
Please remember to use the Global Out-reach Prayer Calendar to pray for the mis-sions in which Christ UMC is involved. Each
mission has a specific prayer that goes along with it. Please download a prayer calendar online on our website under Global Outreach.
Dear Lord, bless the members of the GO Team as they reach out to all members of this church and dedicate their time, prayers and service to as-sist with missions. Give them Your strength, grace, insight and love as they walk with You in their service. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Prayer for the Global Outreach (GO) Team:
Mission Prayer Calendar
Dedication for the Young family’s new home is June 30 at 11 a.m. Check weekly emails and the website for more information.
The Drum family in Peru have just published their latest newsletter!http://www.drumsforchrist.org
Dave and Shannon Goran’s Missionary Newsletter can be found at http://www.christ-umc.org/#/global-outreach/news-on-missionaries
Family PromiseThere is good news that two families from the Family Promise program will soon move into their own houses. The families are in need of various household items. Both families are starting over, and need everything. There is a wish list for the first family moving and it is available at the church office in the Annex Building, or by contacting Anne Boyle at [email protected] you are spring cleaning and have anything to donate, you can bring it by the church and we will see that it gets to the families. Please be in prayer for these folks and those on the waiting list to join us. The next Family Promise program begins on June 24th.
Life Lessons Learned on the Golf course. Based on the book and movie Seven Days in Utopia.Led by our men’s ministry with special guests including former professional golfers.
Off Campus Event: “Parenting Your Parents”Speaker: Jim Comer, author of When Roles ReverseThursday, June 7, 10:30 a.m., First UMC, Heritage Room6 p.m., George Bush Presidential Library (repeat)Find great joy in being there for your parents! For more information contact Eva Hutton, Community Outreach Coordinator for Crestview Retirement Home, at 979-774-6953.
www.faithfulwarriors.eventbee.com
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church
Do you feel broken beyond repair? Even the woman who looks like she has it all together may secretly
believe she has messed up (or been messed up) so badly there is no hope for healing. But that is not what
the Bible says!
more opportunities
Sanctuary ClassSundays, 9:30 a.m.Room S108, Sanctuary BuildingThis class offers scripture-based study, with a focus on the New Testament. Most members are adults with children in the high school to young adult range. Leader: Jim Wild. Contact: Jim Locke, [email protected]
Christ United Methodist Church4201 State Hwy 6 SouthCollege Station, TX 77845
Summer Sermon Series ScheduleDon’t miss a Sunday! We stream each Sunday service live! Click on the "click to join us live" link at www.christ-umc.org
June10 The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
17 Old & New Wineskins (Matthew 9:16-17)
24 The Wise & Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25: 1-13)
July1 The Wedding Feast (Luke 14: 7-11)
8 The Unforgiving Debtor (Matthew 18:21-35)
15 Weeds Among the Wheat (Matthew 13:24-30)
22 The Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 30-37)
29 The Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-8)
August5 The Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21)
12 Three Parables of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-46; Mark 4:26-29; Mark 4: 30-32)
19 Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)
26 The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14)
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