This month at Russell (September 2014)

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Allow me to share withyou a "glory sighting." Ifyou haven't heard thisterm before, it simply is atestimony to howsomeone has seen God atwork in the events ofeveryday life. On Mondayof this week, Nancy sentan email to thecongregation regarding aperson in the communitywho was struggling withthe heat and in need of awindow unit airconditioner. Within 24hours of that email, an airconditioner (brand new,not used!) was sitting inthe church. A very shorttime after that, the airconditioner was at theperson's home andhelping to bring relief

from the summer heat. Iwas blessed to watch it all

Children and youth (pg. 2) Thank You Cards (pg. 3)

Important Dates (p. 4) Calendar (p. 5)

Vol. 10, No. 9 September 1, 2014

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In this Edition

On Sunday, September 14, join us in welcoming David Carroll, ChiefOperations O cer for Gospel For Asia. David will be sharing with usthe mission and e orts of this organization during both worshipservices that morning. We wanted to let you get to know a littlemore about David himself and how he began with Gospel For Asia: When David and his wife, Debi, rst heard of the ministry of Gospel

for Asia, they immediately began sponsoring a national missionaryand praying for the ministry.In January 1992, after learning of the need for sta in GFAs homeo ce, David and Debi sold their CPA practice and moved their familyto Carrollton, Texas, to serve with GFA.David works in several capacities, but his primary responsibility is forthe overall operation of the U.S. headquarters. He also presents thework and vision of GFA to churches and ministries across America.David has been to the mission elds of Asia and has seen rst handthe work of GFAs national missionaries. His heart is truly brokenwith the reality that half of the world has not yet heard the preciousname of Jesus Christ. Thats why he passionately challenges Godspeople in America to become radically involved in winning Asia toChrist.I have seen the work God is doing in the lives of thousands of hope-lessly lost and perishing people, David reports. I was gripped bythe faces of the people whose eyes told of their su ering and des-pair. I can still see them clearly in my mind, making their way to localtemples to worship hideous and hateful idols. Most of these peoplehave never heard of Jesus love or forgiveness.My heart burns within me to send them the Gospel and allow themto experience the joy of knowing Jesus.


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We are back!!Starting

Wednesday,September 3,K5 Kids willresumemeeting from6-7pm. Dontmiss the fun,fellowshipand FOOD!

The Youth Group is gearing up for anawesome year! We will begin meetingWednesday, September 3rd from 6 -7p.m. Youdont want to miss out on all the fun. Bringyour friends for a great time with us! K5 Kids Choir

will startpracticeWednesday, September 3rdat 5:30 p.m.Come lend your

voice to our wonderful choir, then stay for thefun at K5 Kids! We look forward to seeing you!

K5 Kids

The youth had a great

time at their Back toSchool lock in!


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Thank You Cards Dear Church Family,

It is with grateful hearts that our family thanksyou for your prayers, love and support. Wecould not make it these days without yourprayers. Also, thank you for your cards, phonecalls, and food during these past few months. Love, Judy Powers and Family

With Our Thanks, Words seem inadequate to express my sincerethanks to each of you for the many expres-sions of love through your constant prayers,cards, calls and words of encouragement formy sister, Jane Webber, since her diagnosis ofcancer and surgery. To those of you who havewalked in her shoes, a special thank you foryour words of encouragement to both of us. In Christian Love, Lucy and Jane

With Our Thanks, Over the course of seven months since Macksstroke, the Christian love shown to us has sus-

tained us and kept us focused on the unend-ing grace of God in Jesus Christ. Your ferventprayers, loving thoughts, encouraging cards,phone calls, and visits have been greatly ap-preciated by each of us. With Deepest Gratitude, Lucy Hill, Mack Waller and Family

Dear Russell Memorial UMC, Wills Point ISD would like to thank you for thewonderful cookies you provided for the teach-ers and sta ! We greatly appreciate your sup-port and involvement with our schools. Youare a light in this community! Way to ShowYour Stripes! WPISD

Attention Supper Club Members

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September13, our rst get together this fall. Hosts willbe calling you to invite you to theirhomes. We meet from 6:30 -9:00pm, the 2 nd Saturday of each month. We always welcomenew folks to join us, so invite someone youknow, and ask your host to include them. See

UMW Meeting The UMW will hold a business meeting onSunday, September 7 th , directly after the

traditional worship service. We hope to seeas many ladies as possible attend! Lunchwill be served if you would like to bringsomething, please let Gerda David or There-sa Turner know.


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Our Presence and Our Gifts July 27 August 3 August 10 August 17

the early service 43 44 49 59 Sunday School 93 84 70 82 Traditional Worship 114 99 96 107

$7,602.00 $5,544.25 $4,784.00 $6,436.50

Dates to Remember!

September 1, Labor Day, Church o ce closed.

September 3, 5:30 p.m. K5 Choir, 6:00 p.m. K5Kids and Youth, 6:00 p.m. HandBells, 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

September 13, Supper Club Resumes September 14, David Carroll from Gospel for

Asia will bring the message at both services SAVE THE DATE:OUR AUCTION WILL BE OCTOBER 4TH

September Worship Assistants

Altar Guild: Sara Bullard (Chair), Becky Hardy, Judy Powers, Lucy, Sharon Lumsden Ushers: Ernie Fields (Head), Fields family

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Happy Birthday! Sandra Smith 9-1

Robert Greenwald 9-3 Sandy Brown 9-5 Charlie Ellis 9-5 Don Hollister 9-6 Bret Wortham 9-14 Kerin Wortham 9-14 Damon Davis 9-14 Shane McBride 9-15 McKenzie Roberts 9-16 Ben Carter 9-18 Mike Lang 9-19

Darya Ross

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Dean Rogers 9-22

Natalie Hullum 9-23 Karl Lybrand 9-23

Danny Brown 9-23 Makenzie Fincher 9-28 Lopez Miles 9-30

Community Outreach Program Neighbor to Neighbor Lunch

11 am-1pm Fourth Saturday of each month

Deen Building - George Hall OPEN TO ANYONE

WHO CHOOSES TO COME

Please contact Gerda David fordetails (214-538-0192).

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1Labor Day

Church officeClosed

2 35:30pm K5 Kids

Choir6:00pm K5 Kidsand Youth6:00pm Bells7:30pm SanctuaryChoir

4 5 6

78:30 am EarlyService9:45am SundaySchool11:00am Worship12:00pm UMWMeeting

810:00 am PrayerGroup6:00pm Trustees

9 6:45pm BeeKeepers

105:30pm K5 KidsChoir6:00pm K5 Kidsand Youth6:00pm Bells7:30pm SanctuaryChoir

11 12 13

Supper Club

14 8:30 am EarlyService9:45 am SundaySchool11:00 am Worship

15 10:00 am PrayerGroup6:00pm Finance

16Cub Scouts inDeen Building

17 Birthday Girls5:30pm K5 KidsChoir6:00pm K5 Kidsand Youth6:00pm Bells7:30pm SanctuaryChoir

18 19 20

21 7:30am UMMBreakfast

8:30 am EarlyService9:45 am SundaySchool11:00 am Worship12:00 pm ChurchCouncil3:00pm Crestwood

2210:00 am PrayerGroup

6:30pm DaySchool

23 2410:00am SunshineCircle

5:30pm K5 KidsChoir6:00pm K5 Kidsand Youth6:00pm Bells7:30pm SanctuaryChoir

25 26 27

Neighbor to NeighborLunch 11 am 1pm

288:30am EarlyService 9:45 am SundaySchool

11:00 am Worship12:00pm Potluck

2910:00 am PrayerGroup

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come together, clearly convinced that God was at work to meet a needthrough His people called the Church.

Why do I consider this an occasion for praise? First, because someone not only saw the need, butwent the next step in opening the doors of possibility in hope that the need would be met. Oftenthe needs of those around us are obvious, yet we may not actually give thought to the possibilityof doing something about those needs. God is the author of endless possibilities. We just need tokeep those doors open to see how God might work. Secondly, I consider this an occasion forpraise because someone actually took the opportunity to respond. In our society we are inundatedwith opportunities to help worthy causes. The term "compassion fatigue" is a fairly new concept inour culture. So often we respond to invitations to help with the attitude of "I just can't help witheverything." While for most of us that is true, it is also true that from time to time God puts anopportunity right in front of us. In this case, someone essentially said, "I can help with that." And,might I say, they helped with generosity. Lastly, I am quick to give praise because I had theprivilege of seeing the joy in the person receiving the air conditioner. I'm not much of a cryingperson, but I feel a tear while writing this as I remember the smile I saw (and the big hug that Ireceived) in response to this compassionate act. When a life is touched in such a basic yetmeaningful way, how could we not o er praise for the way God is at work through ourcongregation?

In Matthew 14 we read the familiar account of the Feeding of the Five Thousand. There is a verse inthat account that I have long considered a powerful reminder of God's purpose for the Church.Seeing the large crowd and perceiving the great need, the disciples wanted Jesus to dismiss thecrowd so they could go fend for themselves regarding their evening meal. Jesus' response in verse16 was clear: "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." You give them something

to eat. I'm sure we can appreciate how the disciples felt in response to that statement. There is somuch need; how can we make a di erence? It may be true that we cannot solve every problem inour community. We may not be able to meet every need. But let us be reminded that God is asource of abundant resources. Because of that truth, we can do much more than we often thinkwe can do. So continue to think extravagantly about how we are called to serve our community.There are so many more glory sightings yet to come. Let's keep the doors of possibility open.

Grace and peace,

Pastor Dave=

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Remember in Prayer: Miller Family Vaught/Bennett Family Bennie Scott Bill Lacy Billy Bobbitt Billy Bruster Bo & Maxine Clopton Bobby Spears Bret Wortham Connie Watsons Dad Cotton & Lue Miles Chris Cagle Chuck Currie David Cartwright

Dennis Basham Don Hollister Elizabeth Blasingame Gail Groover Garrett Matlock

Gary Keller Ginger Hess Grace Kosub Grady Cloud Methodist Church (RMUMC) Helen Lawrence Inez Wade Our World Jack Clark Jane Webber Jennifer Langford Jerry Bell Jim Lathem Johnny & Laura Bates John & Meredith Neil

Joni Tunnell Judy Powers Ken Davis Lana Burnside Hughes Londell Green

Mack Waller Margaret Butler Margaret Butlers brother Merle Penney Nadine & Charles Mills Nancy Stearns Norma Hundley Our Armed Forces/America Phil Looney Rick Lutzinger Robert Ruckart Sandra & Mark Brown Shirley Reed Students & Teachers Sue Davis

Tom Richardson

Memorials

In memory of James Lawrence

given by Larry & Theresa Turner.

In memory of Weldon Powers Given by Larry & Theresa Turner and

Jimmy & Melody Blasingame.

In memory of Joyce Cornwell Given by F. G. & Becky Hardy.

In memory of Chuck Johnson Given by Class of 1947.

Help Jana on Her 3 Day Journey Jana Davis, and

her husbandDamon, will walkin their 2nd 3 Day60 mile journey inNovember to raisemoney for breastcancer research.They are walkingin memory ofLinda Glover. Ifyou would like tohelp them meettheir fund raisinggoal, forms will be available at the church oryou can donate online at the3day.org. Keep aneye out for more opportunities to give to thiscause.


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The Russell Report

Russell Memorial United Methodist Church A Family Rooted in Christ and Reaching Out in Love 201 S. Fourth Street P. O. Box 335 Wills Point, TX 75169

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Rev. David Cartwright, Pastor Dr. Bob Gilbreth, Music Director Nancy McDonald, O ce Administrator Fritz Gilbreth, Organist Theresa Turner, Ladies Hand Bells Director Mary Keller, K5 Kids Coordinator Denise Ross, Pianist Jackie Cockerham, Financial Administrator

O ce Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday -Thursday

Join us Sunday Morning! Contemporary Worship @ 8:30 Sunday School @ 9:45 Traditional Worship @ 11:00

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