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The Steeple Bi-Weekly Newsletter March 27, 2015

PALM SUNDAY—March 29

Children are invited to wave palms during worship at

8:30, 8:50, & 11 a.m.

Sunday School (all ages) 9:45—10:45 a.m.—Children will

enjoy The Easter Story using Resurrection Eggs, Crafts &

Snacks, and egg hunt!

Egg Hunt Times & Ages

10:00 – 10:10: Nursery & 2’s – Playground Area w/

Sandbox- just outside Nursery

3’s & 4’s – Playground Area w/most Climbing Equipment

10:20 – 10:30: Kinder – 2nd Grade – Entire Playground

3rd – 5th Grade – Courtyard

LENTEN DAY RETREAT—Wednesday, April 1,

9 am—3 p.m. Join us at the Cramer Retreat Center as

we draw nearer to the cross this Holy Week and step away

for a time of peace and reflection. Come for an hour or the

entire day. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks provided. Contact

Adult Ministries for more information.

HOLY THURSDAY WORSHIP & COMMUNION—

April 2, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP, "Sanctuary," A Cantata of Hope and Peace—April 3, 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. An

inspirational service of scripture and music.

EASTER WORSHIP - April 5 (Remember to bring flowers to decorate the cross!)

6:30 a.m. - Youth Led

8:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Services in the Sanctuary

8:50 a.m. - Contemporary Service in the Activity Center

No Sunday School

Holy Week and Easter

This Saturday, March 28, 2015

8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Courtyard Room

Dr. Keith Jenkins speaking on "Cinematic Theology"

Men’s Advance—All Invited! I prayed this poem this morning and it

seemed a good thing to see if you might

pray it as well.

For a New Beginning

by John O Donohue

In the out of way places of the heart Where your thoughts never think to wander

This beginning has been quietly forming

Waiting until you are ready to emerge.

For a long time it has watched your desire Feeling the emptiness grow inside of you

Noticing how you willed yourself on Still unable to leave what you had outgrown.

It watched you play with the seduction of safety And the grey promises that sameness whispered

Heard the wave of turmoil rise and relent Wondered would you always live like this.

Then the delight, when your courage kindled, And out you stepped onto the new ground,

Your eyes young again with energy and dream A path of plenitude opening before you.

Though your destination is not clear You can trust the promise of this opening;

Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning That is one with your life’s desire.

Awaken your spirit to adventure

Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk

Soon you will be home in a new rhythm For your soul senses the world that awaits you.

I am looking forward to preaching among you this weekend

as we celebrate Palm/Passion Sunday. I am excited for you

about the beginning that Marty Dunbar and his family bring to John Wesley. Keep them in your prayers and they make

this transition and come to serve among you.

Grace and peace,

Jim

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PRAYER FOCUS—ETERNAL

…He became the source of eternal salvation for all who

obey Him. (Hebrews 5:9 NIV)

Sunday, April 26, 6 pm

“Sing Them Over Again To Me”

Your favorite hymns with Chancel Choir and Orchestra.

Reception to follow concert.

Endowment Concert

Friday, April 10, at John Wesley UMC

Pre-registration is required.

Early detection is key to prevention. Preventive health

screenings can detect your risk for serious disease. To

register for your appointment and to receive a special $10

discount, please call 1-888-653-6450 or visit

www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

Life Line Screening

June 15—August 21

For children 15 mos.—5th grade

Brochure & Registration at www.jwumc.org

Families with multiple

children receive a 10% discount per child enrolled.

-day camp (8 a.m.—1 p.m.) ................... $120 per week

Full-day camp (8 a.m.—5:30 p.m.) ............... $195 per week

Summer Fun & Adventure Camp

Habitat for Humanity Build Date—April 11

Thursday, April 16

7:00 p.m. Presentation, Welcome Center

All are invited to hear guest speaker Kelly McCann,

Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer’s Association Houston

& S.E. Texas Chapter. Ms. McCann’s presentation will

cover the important differences between the two terms. It

will explore the various types of dementia and the

science behind Alzheimer’s. Attendees will gain a better

understanding of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

progression, and available treatments and medication. A

question and answer period will follow her presentation.

Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia

June 8—12, 3:00—6:00 p.m.

Ages 3 yrs. (by Sept. 2014) - 5th Grade

Online registration opens April 6! Cost $25

This year’s theme is Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was

a Kid! This will be an amazing exper ience that will help

kids (and adults) explore Jesus’ hometown through the eyes

of his mother, Mary. Volunteers needed! Contact Courtney

Brown (courtneyrtr@gmail.com ) to volunteer.

Vacation Bible School 2015

New date

& time!

Fill the NAM Food Pantry

Manual can

openers are

also needed!

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FAITH CIRCLE: Will meet on Saturday, March

28th, in the church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and carpool to

the Winkel Farm in the Bellville/Sealy area (about 1-1/2

hr. drive). Randy Thompson will be meeting with us.

JOY CIRCLE: Will meet on Thursday, April 16th, at

7:00 p.m. in the Courtyard Room for Part 2 of the "Bad

Girls of the Bible Series" on UMW Reading List.

HOPE CIRCLE: Will meet on Tuesday, April 21st, at

9:30 a.m. in the Courtyard Room. Rev. Glynden Bode

will give the program on Prayer and Prayer Beads.

UMW READING LIST: Please let Gale Sidenblad

know if you have read any of the books on the list at

lsidenblad@gmail.com or 281.580.2237.

UNCOMMON GIFTS: There will be UMW

representatives in the Welcome Center on March 29.

They will be giving out information pamphlets and will

answer any questions you have on this wonderful mission

project.

UMW WORK DAY: Will be on March 31st at

NAM'S resale shop, Treasure's of the Heart, from 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. You may ask for Jack or just go in and say you

are a volunteer. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a lunch

and you can come and go. They appreciate as much or as

little time that you can give them. We do this once or

twice a year and they really appreciate us

COUPONS: UMW sponsors coupons for Home Place.

John Wesley volunteers transport the magazines to Home

Place. The young adults there cut them out of the

magazines, trim them, sort them by month, and bag them.

Our volunteers pick them up and take them to Cypress

UMC who sends them overseas to support 13 military

communities of 290 families. Coupons may be left in

front of the Welcome Center or in the hall in front of

church office.

United Methodist Women

Don was born in Houston and has lived

in Pasadena, Texas and Austin. He

attended Texas Christian University in

the mid 1950’s. He is married to

Beverly who is also a Stephen Leader.

He has 5 children, Lori, Debora,

Regina, Donald Jr and Russell.

Don was commissioned as a Stephen Minister in 2008

and as a Stephen Leader in 2010. He is also involved in

Sunday School and Church Council at JWUMC. When

not at work, Don enjoys gardening and keeping up with

current events. He has volunteered for the Kairos Prison

Ministry as well. A little known fact about Don is that he

has sung in church choirs, with the Clear Lake Chamber

Singers, and the Houston Choral Society.

When asked why he got involved in Stephen Ministry

and leadership, Don answered that he wants to both serve

and train others to serve.

Meet Don Burton, Stephen Leader

United Methodist Women—Carolyn Milby, Chair/President

Amy Thompson, Carolyn Jackson, Marie Shelor, Sallie

Helm, Judy Barker, Gale Sidenblad, Lois Thomson, Gail

Berry, Jane Peterson, Liz Warman, Cindy Bell, Gail

Witt, Charlene Himburg, Cindy Butler, Joyce McMoran,

Maureen Fries

Staff .................................... Sue Highfield, Janet Jackson

Age Level Ministry Councils

Save the Date! Exploring Membership

Sunday, April 19 Courtyard Room

Congratulations to Webelos Cub Scouts

Mitchell Gannon, Jackson Hensley, Josh Sabrsula,

Jake Sakolosky, and Boy Scout Tripp Hensley on earning

the God and Family religious award. The boys and their

parents were recognized at a Court of Honor hosted by

Boy Scout Troop 1276. The God and Family program

was facilitated by John Wesley members Griff Danheim,

Mark Danheim, and Kathy Woodward and Boy Scout

Troop 1276.

God and Family Religious Award

Save the date! Women’s Friendship Tea

Saturday, May 2, 2—4 p.m.

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Our Church Family

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Peggy Coleman

13115 Holston Hills Dr., Houston, TX 77069-2608

281-440-1749

Peggy1.coleman@comcast.net

Josh and Leslie Long and children Maggie and Tilly

18019 Mahogany Forest Dr., Spring, TX 77379-3914

253-951-5011

Leslie.long74@yahoo.com

Bob and Pat Mead

1922 Sugar Pine Circle, Houston, TX 77090-3628

281-836-5102

patmead@sbcglobal.net

SYMPATHY TO:

Maxine Dorman and family on the death of her

husband and JWUMC member, Jim.

Evelyn Greenwood and family on the death of her

brother-in-law.

Susan Pine and family on the death of her brother-in-law.

Vivian Kromer and family on the death of her

husband, Jim.

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

James Burnham

Will Rathert

Margie Poole

Maggie Hahn

Lloyd Adamson

Sue Highfield

Shawn Thomas

Dan Cole

Gen Stephens

Beverly Driskell

Dean May, III

Lee Jacobs

Richard Adams

Bernice Hooper

Jim Cassady

Bill Schroeder

Staff of John Wesley, Jim and Rosemarie Foster, our

future pastor, Rev. Dr. Marty Dunbar, and family

Yeager Elementary

Our military

Attendance

3/15/15:

Worship—438

8:30–129; 8:50–67;

11:00–242

SS—240

3/22/15:

Worship—539

8:30–165; 8:50–101;

11:00–273

SS—297

Stewardship Report— For additional financial information, go to

http://www.jwumc.org/church-business

Received through

3/15/2015

$499,906.81

Expected by

12/31/2015

$2,480,000.00

Expected by

3/31/2015

$620,000.06

New Infant Celebration!

Introducing Margaret

Grace Reding, daughter

of Matt and Theresa

Reding. Little Maggie

was born on February 17,

2015. She weighed 8 lbs,

4 ozs. and measured 20-

1/2 inches long. Also

welcoming Maggie are

her big sister, Scarlett,

and her grandparents,

John Wesley members,

Debbie and Philip

Reding. Little Maggie

was born on Philip’s birthday!

As you can see in the photo, this precious child has a

tiny, sweet face framed by lots of dark hair. I was

fortunate to be able to visit her shortly after her birth and

she completely warmed my heart with her radiant smile.

She lay nestled comfortably in her mother’s arms as I

presented her with the Methodist Holy Bear that signifies

God’s love and our care as a congregation.

What a joy to welcome this baby into our midst. We at

JWUMC are enriched by the abundance of Christ’s

blessings. As a church family, we recognize that this tiny

bundle of love is a huge part of His grace bestowed on us.

We pray Christ’s richest blessings upon this family as

they raise their child in the glow of Jesus’ love.

Temple Couch, Caring Ministries

New Infant Celebration

Received through

3/22/2015

$528,625.96

Expected by

12/31/2015

$2,480,000.00

Expected by

3/31/2015

$620,000.06