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You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14

Monthly Newsletter of the First United Methodist Church ǀ Beeville, Texas

The Beacon Pronunciation: /ˈbēkən/a source of light or inspiration

January 2013

Larry

Happy New Year! I am looking out my office window at the cold and dreary weather that has greeted us these first few days of 2013 and I can’t help but remember my

grandfather whom we called Daddy Bill. He was a farmer by profession and was a staunch believer in the annual predictions of the Farmer’s Almanac. I remember him

reading it almost as faithfully as his Bible and taking great hope in the fact that if it was cool and rainy on January 1, it meant we would have a “wet” year. He relied

heavily on the annual predictions and by most accounts was a fairly successful farmer, so perhaps there was some reliability to his beliefs and method. Let’s hope for a

wet year nonetheless!

As I look forward to the year ahead of us, I wonder where we will get our facts; what annual predictions will we place our hope and trust and faith in. Upon what will we

rely in 2013? I am not one to make New Year’s resolutions, but I think all of us deep down desire to do better than we did the previous year. Maybe this is the year we

stop that bad habit, or start that new exercise regimen. Maybe this is the year we put aside differences and seek to be truly reconciled to one another in grace and love.

Maybe this is the year we stop relying on gossip and innuendo and listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit instead. Just maybe this is the year we truly open our lives to

receive God’s calling upon us as a faith community in this time and place.

2012 was a good year for FUMC Beeville. A lot of changes were implemented across the board and we are beginning to see the payoff for risking something new and do-

ing something different. Our financial giving was strong and looks to be even stronger this year; our worship attendance is growing, especially at the 9AM service; mem-

bership increased significantly with the addition of 36 new members; the creation of The Table Fellowship, Worship on Wednesdays (WOW) and a renewed focus on

Christian Education is reaching many new people in our community; a successful Confirmation journey and the hiring of a Director of Student Ministries has all had a

huge impact on the mission and ministry of the church and our community is taking notice. Even my colleagues comment, “There is always something going on at your

church!” It makes me proud to be the pastor of a church that is not afraid to step out and step up.

By now you have probably seen or been told about our goals for 2013. They are printed in this copy of the newsletter as well. You will also begin to see them posted

around the church at strategic points and it is my hope and prayer that you will begin to avail yourself of how you can be the best disciple of Jesus Christ in this new year.

How will you exercise radical hospitality? How will you participate in passionate worship? How will you practice intentional faith development? How will you get in-

volved in risk-taking mission and outreach and how will you give extravagantly and generously? How will you best serve God’s kingdom by serving God’s church?

Maybe this will be the year….

God’s blessings upon you and yours! See you in church!

http://www.beevillefumc.com/#/home


Letter From Our Pastor

1

Announce-ments

2

Ministry Focus

3

Youth Spotlight

4

Family Corner

5

Helping Hands

6

Calendar of Events

7

Inside this

issue: Upcoming Events!

Attention FUMC !!

Please send your email address to

[email protected] to be included in our monthly

E-Newsletter mailing.

Also, if you have a skill (carpentry, handyman, etc.)), job

(notary public, etc.) or item (to sell or buy) please include that

information in your email. We are going to have a church clas-

sified ad in the newsletter. For instance, there are always fami-

ly’s in need of a baby sitter, especially with the holidays around

the corner, that could be something placed in the Classifieds!

Many Thanks!

Food Distribution Jan. 12 @ 8 AM

Please Help! VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED!!!!

Martin Luther King

Jr. Walk and Prayer

Service

Meets at the

Courthouse

@ 12 PM

Light meal and

Prayer Service

Following walk

The Table is “set” for January 19th.

Please join us!

Administrative Council

Will meet

Thursday January 10 at

6:30 PM

Emmaus Walk

If you would

like to sign up,

please contact

Gilbert Gonzalez

@ 361-319-6011

April 4-7 –Men’s

walk,

Or Kelly Sowell

@ 361-652-9698

Women’s Walk is

October 10-13.

Applications are

also available at

the Church.

Concerts and Happenings:

January 4– 7:00 PM Intimate N.O.W.

Beeville Community Center

January 6– 6:00 PM

The Prowell FamilyFashing UMC

As part of our 150th Birthday Celebration in

October, 2012, Beeville FUMC families

were invited to bring small crosses to add to

the two large wooden crosses in the Wel-

come Center. These small crosses represent

our church family united in the call of Christ

in our community and the world.

If you are new to our congregation or have

not yet brought your family cross, there is

always room for more. The crosses should

be approximately 3 x 5 in. Mark and Debbie

Parsons have a selection at Hogue’s Jewelry

or you may choose one from another source.

Bring the crosses to the Church Office. They

will be blessed by Pastor Larry and added to

the wooden crosses.

For more information, call Jonnie Jordan at

358-1915.


“As for God, His way is

perfect; the word of the Lord

is tried. He is a Shield to all

those who trust and take

refuge in Him.”

2 Samuel 22:31

Pastor Larry McRorey and the Stephen Ministry Leadership Team wish to congratulate and welcome David Morgan, George

Schinn, Sandy Benavidez, and Stacey Morrison as the first ever Stephen Minister Trainees at First United Methodist Church,

Beeville. We believe that the ministry these gifted individuals are preparing for is one of the most important in our congregation.

David, George, Sandy, and Stacey will be serving others in Jesus’ name by bringing Christ’s care to those who are hurting. We

thank them for answering this call. Jesus said “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of

my family, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:40 NRSV). What a high privilege it is to serve our loving Lord in this way. Stephen

Minister Training will begin during the second week of January, 2013, and continue for approximately 20 weeks. Your Stephen

Leaders ask the congregation of FUMC to be in constant prayer for both the Ministry Leaders and the Trainees, asking that God

will make us worthy of His call and will fulfill by His power every good resolve and work of faith, according to the grace of our

God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

REACHING OUT First United Methodist Church of Beeville Community Ministry Programs

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plane’s arrival at the end of the rainy season this spring.

Learn more about United Methodist aviation ministries

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Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness and

What He Wants to Do with You

Wofford Sunday School Class

10-week study led by Jonnie Jordan

January 13 – March 17, 2013

Sunday mornings, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to join us in the Adult Sunday

School area

for this insightful and thought-provoking study

of the calling of the Twelve Disciples

For more information, call Jonnie Jordan,

358-1915.

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First United Methodist Church Beeville

Goals for 2013 Primary Focus on the Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation

Radical Hospitality – We will strive to continue and strengthen the minis-tries already in place at FUMC. These include 1. The Table Fellowship on the 3

rd Saturday of every month

2. WOW (Worship on Wednesdays) 3. The annual Fall Festival, open to the community 4. The annual Pumpkin Patch, open to the community including schools

and other church groups

Passionate Worship – We will focus ourselves toward reaching the un-churched and the de-churched through relevant worship and work toward a 20% increase in worship attendance in both Sunday morning services.

Intentional Faith Development – We will move toward the creation of new small groups with specific target populations (for example, reaching peo-ple with full time jobs and busy lives through the use of the Right Now in-ternet study series for a more efficient delivery). We are also developing a comprehensive discipleship model with a goal to involve 50% of our mem-bers in small group study.

Risk-Taking Mission Service – We would like to see 10% of our members involved in mission activities outside the physical walls of FUMC (Mission Trips for example), and 25% involved in “in-house” Mission Projects.

Extravagant Generosity – We will examine the Missions Budget of FUMC to ultimately approach 20% in giving outside of the church.

Mission Statement:

First United Methodist Church will fulfill the mission of the Church by expressing God’s love in Jesus Christ through effective, Bible based ministries of worship,

education, service and fellowship that will meet the spiritual needs of God’s peo-ple in our church and community. We will share the joy of our faith and raise the

expectations of each other as disciples of Christ.

2.1-3

Middle

School Mid-

winter

2.22-24

High School

Midwinter

3.22-23

30 Hour

Famine

Mark

Your

Calendar

the Youth

This past month of December has been an interest-

ing one.

We began advent with a gospel liturgical text from the Book of Luke (21:25-36)

which consisted of apocalyptic proportions and holding faith.

It has so seemed adamant and important because this month has been a month of

destruction, we saw our middle school get broken into, we have heard whispers a

flurry about the upcoming end of the world via the Mayan apocalypse prediction,

we have felt pain the shooting of Newton.

This has been an interesting time for us and no doubt our fellow friends, have

felt a sense of uncertainty about the future. Maybe this uncertainty is from ques-

tions of the coming to the end of the world, maybe this uncertainty is from the

pain and suffering that they feel that our country has recently felt, maybe we are

starting to realize that we do not control as much as we think and we cannot pro-

tect everything.

We as Christians have faith, hope, and love.

As the gospel text said to begin advent. “Now when these things begin to take

place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

We may not know when exactly our King will return to make things right, but is sooner

than it was yesterday. Let our faith stand out, and redeem a scared community.

I need midwinter registration by the 22th, the earlier the better.

Clay

Youth News


My name is Nathan Brewer, and I am a local worship musician. Over the past several years God has placed a

passion in my heart for deep, intimate worship. God has given me a vision of a community of believers coming

together to dig deep and seek God’s face in a place that is relaxed, comfortable, inviting, and not restricted by

time constraints. I know that at times it can be challenging to find the spiritual balance between ministering to

the believer and nonbeliever in a Sunday service. That is why the design of this event is geared towards the be-

liever. Please understand, however, that ALL are welcome!

This vision is to facilitate a night where God can take the reins and everyone can come together and worship

through different avenues.

· Music

· Communion

· The Word

· Personal repentance

· Surrendering and leaving things at the foot of the Cross

· Reconciliation and restoration

The night will revolve around music, but there will be areas set up to facilitate each area of ministry that I men-

tioned above. People will be free to sit, stand, sing, and spend time in any of the worship areas as the Spirit

leads. We are surrendering the night to God, praying and expecting Him to really work in the lives of those who

are there in such a way that Beeville would begin to change and bring glory to His Name--breaking down walls,

healing hurts, and bringing restoration to broken relationships.

As I have shared this vision with some of my family and friends, I am encouraged and feel confirmed that God

is saying, “Go. Now.” So with the support of my family and friends, we have been planning and letting God

lead us as we put together this Intimate Night Of Worship—Intimate N.O.W. I would love to see the whole

Greater Beeville area come and worship in one place outside of any single church denomination, but simply as

the body of Christ, therefore we will be using the Beeville Community Center building to hold the event. We

have people involved from several churches in the area, and our desire is that everyone feel welcome. There is

no other agenda other than loving our Abba Father intentionally and intimately.

Friday, January 4th, will be the first of hopefully many more nights like this. We would love to see you and

your congregation there to begin the New Year seeking God together and igniting a passion for Jesus that can't

be contained. We plan on starting at 7 p.m. and continuing in worship as the Spirit leads. Everyone will be free

to come and go as they feel led.

I am not asking for you or your people to commit to anything. What I am asking is simply that you help spread

the word to your congregation and others, and that you prayerfully consider supporting this endeavor with your

presence and helping us bathe the event in prayer.

There is more information online at http://www.facebook.com/IntimateNow. Feel free to contact me for any

additional information or if you would like to be involved. I would love to talk with you if you have any ques-

tions or concerns.

Nathan Brewer

(361)542-8588

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/IntimateNOW

http://www.facebook.com/IntimateNow#!/IntimateNow

http://www.facebook.com/IntimateNow#!/IntimateNow


Ministry Workshop 2013 Training for

Ministries of the Church

Sponsored by the Leadership Development Team of the

Corpus Christi District, United Methodist Church

Two Dates to Choose from:

Saturday January 19, 2013

Three Rivers FUMC Corner of Church & Cave Street, Three Rivers

8:45a.m to 12:30 p.m

OR

Saturday February 9, 2013

Grace United Methodist Church 14521 Northwest Blvd. (New Location)

8:45a.m to 12:30 p.m

These workshops are for EVERYONE!

Looking for new ministry ideas?

How to help start or sustain a ministry? Resources?

Encouragement!

Training for leaders and committee members of

Pastor Parish/Staff Parish, Trustees, Finance, & Treasurers

Plus info on United Methodist Men and Lay Servant Ministry

Mark YOUR calendar NOW! & Plan to Attend

Sessions offered at Ministry Workshop 2013

The Role of the Trustees in the Local Church (Session 1) What exactly are the Trustees supposed to do? Are they the ones that “fix things around the property?” How do the Trustees, the Church Council/Administrative Board, and the Pastor work together? Learn about responsibilities of being a Trustee, including the Annual Report that must be prepared for Charge Conference. (For all Trustees in the Church) PPRC/SPRC Role & Responsibilities – (Session 1) Rev. Eradio Valverde, Jr. The Discipline of the United Methodist Church states that the PPRC/SPRC shall “Confer and counsel with the pastor and staff in making an effective ministry, keeping the pastor and staff advised concerning conditions within the congregation as they affect relationships between the pastor and the people. In this session, PPR/SPR chairpersons and committee members will learn the role and responsibilities of the Pastor/Staff Parrish Relations Committee. (For members of the PPRC/SPRC committee)

Adopt a School Programs – (Session 1) Gini Christian The Adopt A School Program is based on the principle of volunteerism and participation for education. This program has become a catalyst for churches to offer many gifts and talents from their congregation to the schools in their area. The workshop will offer infor-mation on how to reach out to an elementary, middle, or high school offering resources to a teacher, classroom, student, band, the list goes on with enormous possibilities. Discover how your church can do small projects that offer a huge benefit for the teachers and students. (Ministry Ideas)

Real Men of The United Methodist Church – (Session 1) - Johnny Davis We all need to know more about the Real Men of the UMC. Discover the exciting purpose, how to begin a unit, where to find help, the vari-ous projects that are typically UMM, and how to encourage growth and interest as we help others become the Real Men of The United Methodist Church. (Ministry Ideas)

Practicing the Presence of God – (Session 1- Three Rivers Only) Mary Tom Hefte All of us need to learn how to live in the Presence of God. Attend this session and learn more about how to practice living in God’s presence and being able to see God’s glory in every area of life. (Spiritual Growth)

Helping our Aging Community and their Caregivers - (Session 2) - Wilma Williams This workshop

focuses on five ministries that can be done in your church to help the aging community and their caregivers. In-formation on ministries that may be needed in your community and how to develop and sustain them will be giv-en at this session. (Ministry Ideas)

Lay Servant Ministries – (Session 2) - Mary Linda Moore What can you do for your church or communi-ty? This session covers how to become a Lay Servant Minister. How to get started, what Lay Servants do, and why you may want to become one. (Ministry Ideas)

Communicating the Gospel Digitally – (Session 2) - Brian Crowe This session will examine technolog-

ical advances in communications and the most effective, economic means of sharing the Gospel to their congre-gations and beyond. Topics within this session include tools of the trade, maximizing volunteer resources, chan-nels of communication, how to audit your current method of communications, and more. Brian Crowe of World Web Resources, with over 21 years of experience communicating the gospel through the transitions in technolo-gy will facilitate this session. (Ministry Ideas)

Finance and the Local Church (Session 2) Rick Dyke This session will provide an in depth look at

local church finances and will help church treasurers, Finance Committee chairpersons, and members under-stand the duties and responsibilities of this important committee. (For Finance committee members and church treasurers)

Parent’s Helping Parents – Selene Garza (Session 2) This session explores how your church can part-ner with Methodist Healthcare Ministries to offer Parenting classes in your community. Come and investigate how to the program works and how to get it started. (Ministry Ideas)


Schedule Back AGAIN !!!

8:45-9:15 a.m. Registration RESOURCE TABLE 9:15

a.m. Worship in Sanctuary of books used in the sessions and 9:45

a.m. -11:00 a.m.—SESSION I guidelines for Ministry on Sale that day 11:00

a.m.—11:15 a.m. Break Cash or Checks ONLY 11:15

a.m. -12:30 p.m.—SESSION II Lunch not included

Registration Form—Ministry Workshop 2013

Name: _________________________________________________________ Church: _________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________

Local Church: ___________________-----_____________Position Held (if any) ______________________________________

Register me for Ministry Workshop at Three Rivers – Jan 19, 2013 Grace, Corpus – Feb. 9, 2013

Workshop Choices (Please Check the Session or Sessions you will Attend)

SESSION 1

PPRC/SPRC Role & Responsibilities Practicing the Presence of God

Role of the Trustees Real Men of the United Methodist Church

Adopt A School Program

SESSION 2

Finance and the Local Church Communicating the Gospel Digitally

Parents Helping Parents Helping Our Aging Community & Caregivers

Lay Servant Ministry

NOTE: Pre Registration for this event by Jan.10, 2013 will ensure sufficient handouts and help in se-

lection of room size for the class.

Use this form OR go to the website

http://www.ccdistrictumc.org under REGISTRATION and fill in form.

We hope you will PRE – REGISTER. But registration is not mandatory.

Mail registration to: Rev. Linda Morrow, Corpus Christi District,

3510 Gollihar Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78415.

You may fax your registration to 361-852-3370; or e-mail your registration to [email protected]

Any questions? Please call the District Office—361-852-8268 or Linda – 361-215-9970

http://www.ccdistrictumc.org

mailto:[email protected]


Classifieds for our Church Comunity

HELPING HANDS

Babysitting Jobs Needed: Family with 5 darling chil-

dren would like to find a babysitter that would be availa-

ble when needed. Please call Stacey at 361-318-5343 if

interested.

_____________________________________________

Notary Public Available! Will travel!! Call Marla Scott

to make an appointment! Time and travel fees assessed.

361-683-9325

_____________________________________________

Carpenter/Handy Man: Call John Keller if you need

any work done on your home or land. 361-318-2295

_____________________________________________

Looking for a PART TIME job, I need a position that is

20 hours or less a week, preferably where I can sit. I

have many years of clerical and cashier experience.

Please call Marla Scott at 361-683-9325

_____________________________________________

Lindscap Photography– SPECIALIZES in professional

family friendly photography. Every one needs a current

Christmas family picture!!!! Call Lindsey for more in-

formation– 325-518-1201

_____________________________________________

Volunteers Needed for the Front Desk at

FUMC::Please contact Paula in the church office for

more information 358-3350

Help Wanted:: Part time, light house cleaning help

needed for an elderly woman. Needed 2-3 days a week.

Please call Marjinal Whitenton if interested. 361-358-

5734

_____________________________________________

Help Wanted:: Strong backs available during the week

to move items out of a shed for an elderly lady. Please

call Marjinel Whitenton if available to help. 361-358-

5734

_____________________________________________

Want to add to the

FUMC

Classifieds??? Please

email your

request to [email protected]

Poinsettias for Sale!! Please contact Paula in the

church office to purchase! 358-3350

_____________________________________________

Pampered Chef for Sale! If you are interested in pur-

chasing some QUALITY kitchen ware and cook ware

from Pampered Chef, contact Cathey McRorey.

_____________________________________________

Adult Babysitter Available. I will prepare one square

meal a day, and visit with them as needed. A warm heart

and kind soul to be a reliable friend to your elderly

loved one. Call 361-683-9325.


January 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New Year’s Day

Church Offices Closed

2

3

5:30 PM– Finance Meeting

4 11:15 AM– B.A.L.L. Luncheon

7:00 PM– Intimate NOW Wor-

ship Service (see Family page for

details)

5

6 Epiphany Sunday 9:00 AM - Worship Service

10:00 AM - Sunday School

11:00 AM - Traditional Service

7

8 8:30 AM—Mother’s Morning Out

9:00 AM– Senior Exercise

9:30 AM– UMW Executive Board

12:00 PM– Emmaus Reunion Group

(Women)

1:00 PM– Writing Group (Parlor)

5:30 PM– Zumba

8:00 PM– Men’s Basketball (GYM)

9

8:30 AM - Mother's Morning Out 12:00 PM—Bee Area Social Service Coalition 12:00 PM– Emmaus Reunion Group (Women)

5:00 PM - Handbells 5:30 PM - Zumba 6:30 PM - AA

6:30 PM - JR HIGH YOUTH 6:30 PM - Praise Team Reheasal 6:35 PM - NOOMA Study 6:35 PM - Methodism 101 Study

7:00 PM– Emmaus Reunion Group (Mixed) 7:15 PM - Chancel Choir

10 8:30 AM - Mother's Morning Out

9:00 AM - Senior Exercise

12:00 - AA

5:30 PM - Zumba

6:00 PM - AA

6:30 PM– Administrative Council

11 5:30 PM - Zumba

8:00 PM - AA

12 8:00 AM- Monthly Food

Distribution

10:30 AM– AA

13 9:00 AM - Worship Service



14 11 AM– Prayer Shawl Ministry

12:00 PM– AA

5:30 PM– Zumba

8:00 PM– Emmaus Reunion

Group (Mixed)

15 6:30 AM—UMMen– Taqueria Vallarta

8:30 AM—Mother’s Morning Out




(Women)


5:30 PM– Zumba


16

8:30 AM - Mother's Morning Out 12:00 PM– Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) 12:00PM—UMW Wednesday Luncheon Group

5:00 PM - Handbells 5:30 PM - Zumba 6:00 PM- W.O.W.

6:30 PM - AA 6:30 PM - JR HIGH YOUTH 6:30 PM - Praise Team Reheasal 6:35 PM - NOOMA Study

6:35 PM - Methodism 101 Study 7:00 PM– Emmaus Reunion Group (Mixed) 7:15 PM - Chancel Choir



12:00 - AA

5:30 PM - Zumba

6:00 PM - AA

7:00 PM– Emmaus Community

Gathering at Brush Country

Cowboy Church

18 5:30 PM - Zumba

8:00 PM - AA

19 10:30 AM– AA

11:00 AM – The Table




21Martin Luther King Jr. Day 11 AM– Prayer Shawl Ministry

12:00 PM– AA

12:00 PM– MLK Service

hosted at FUMC (meet at

Courthouse)

5:30 PM– Zumba


Group (Mixed)






(Women)


5:30 PM– Zumba


23

8:30 AM - Mother's Morning Out 12:00 PM– Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) 5:00 PM - Handbells

5:30 PM - Zumba 6:00 PM—W.O.W. 6:30 PM - AA





12:00 - AA

5:30 PM - Zumba

6:00 PM - AA

25 5:30 PM - Zumba

8:00 PM - AA

Deadline for inserts to the

February Beacon!!

26 10:30 AM– AA

Called Session of the Annual

Conference at UUMC




28 11 AM– Prayer Shawl Ministry

12:00 PM– AA

5:30 PM– Zumba

5:30 PM– Finance Meeting


Group (Mixed)






(Women)


5:30 PM– Zumba


30

8:30 AM - Mother's Morning Out

12:00 PM– Emmaus Reunion Group (Women) 5:00 PM - Handbells

5:30 PM - Zumba 6:00 PM—W.O.W. 6:30 PM - AA





12:00 - AA

5:30 PM - Zumba

6:00 PM - AA


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