First UMC‑McAllen, TX
ISSUE OF February 6, 2009
Second Sunday After the Epiphany
Sunday, January, 18, 2009
8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship in Social Room
9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service in Fellowship Center
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in Fellowship Center
Dr. Ray Kiser preaching during 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services.
Sermon: “Power in Sabbath Places”
Scripture Lesson: Mark 1:29-39
Rev. Cathe Evins preaching during 9:00 a.m. service.
Sermon: “Lost and Found”
Scripture Lesson: Luke 15:1-10
The flowers are given by Jerry Box in loving memory of his wife, Deanna.
Nursery provided at all services.
WEAR RED TO CHURCH FEBRUARY 8
Join us on Sunday, February 8th as we wear red in support of “Go Red for Women”, a national movement led by the American Heart Association to increase awareness of heart disease in women. February has been designated as American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular disease, how if affects women, the risk factors for CVD and what we can do to reduce those risks. Heart disease claims the lives of 460,000 women in our country annually. It is the #1 killer of American women. Nancy Fox led two informational meetings this week to help educate us on this disease. Learn more about efforts to reduce death caused by cardiovascular disease at www.americanheart.org.
The language is changing. Legislation by our General Conference last year becomes effective with the beginning of this year, 2009.
A crucial detail of the legislation changes the language in the front of our United Methodist Hymnal— the language you often hear Cathe, or Ken, or me using as we welcome new members, and the language of our congregation's response.
The meaning of the change is something I have long understood and advocated: that our vow of loyalty is not just to the church or to a denomination, but through the church as disciples of Jesus Christ. In other words, we are vowing our loyalty to Christ as his disciples, and that loyalty includes faithful membership in Christ's church, the Body of Christ.
A second change includes an addition that may take some of us long-timers a while to remember. We have long spoken of our support through our prayers, presence, gifts, and service. Now we also vow our support with “our witness.”
“As members of Christ's universal church, will you be loyal to Christ through The United Methodist Church, and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries?
I will.
“As members of this congregation, will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presences, your gifts, your service, and your witness?
I will.
(Congregation's Response) We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.”
These words and this particular congregational response will become our new language for receiving new members in all our worship gatherings.
This Sunday, February 8, at our 8:45 am and 11 am worship services, and on February 15 at our 9 am service, I will invite the entire congregation to a renewal of our Baptism and church membership vows incorporating this new language.
May God help us to receive this change in a hospitable spirit, finding this not only to be an improvement in meaning, but a new occasion for deepening our commitment.
The new membership vows and ritual (complete with explanations) are now available on the General Board of Discipleship worship website at www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp/act=reader&item_id=46866&loc_id=9,824.
Grace and peace,
Ray Kiser
OUR MISSION GOES ON
Grateful thanks go to the McFirst Disaster Response Mission Team of Dan and Carol Dearth, Jim and Terry Miller, Don Anderson, Dave Hiemel, Kathy Lord and Ken Boyle for their work in Roma on Friday & Saturday, January 23 & 24th. Unfortunately, we did not get finished. A return trip has been scheduled for Friday & Saturday, February 21 & 22. All volunteers are welcome. Come join the fun! Contact Susan Hellums at the church, 686-3784 or at shellums@mcfirst.com or Ken Boyle, jakcboyle@yahoo.com .
For anyone interested in becoming a member of FUMC McAllen
or learning more about United Methodism
Led by Ray Kiser
Sunday, February 8 and 15
9:45 a.m. in Social Room West
Sunday, February 22
9:45 a.m. in the Koinonia Room
All new FUMC McAllen members are encouraged to attend this informational class to learn more about our church, its ministries and the many opportunities offered here.
*Missions and Social Concerns Meeting*
Monday, February 9
5:30 p.m. Room #202
Fifteen junior high youth and one junior counselor led by Shane Mullin attended Midwinter Youth Camp at Mt. Wesley in Kerrville during the weekend of January 23-25. They all had a fantastic time and spent their weekend engaged in what it means to be a part of Jesus Christ’s Revolution of grace, hope, and love.
Tuesday, February 17
5:30 p.m. in the Social Room
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The Mission and Social Concerns Committee will be hosting a MISSION FAIR and CELEBRATION during the Sunday School hour on Sunday, March 1, 2009. We will have this upstairs for all of the Adult/Youth Sunday School Classes. We will celebrate the mission and service opportunities that our Church in which our church is involved. This will not only be a learning and awareness opportunity, but also a time of celebration. We will have many booths that will offer information about the all the various missions and ministries our Church is involved in locally, nationally and internationally. We will also offer information about the general United Methodist Church and the missions and ministries that we support through our Apportionments. We hope that you will all plan to come to this event. Since this will be during the Sunday School hour, we ask all Adult/Youth Sunday School Classes to plan to use this as your Sunday School lesson for the day and help us celebrate as we look at how we can and are joining in God’s mission for our world.
The McAllen District is sponsoring a Leadership Training Event at FUMC McAllen for all chairpersons, members of committee, task force groups/boards, and all clergy in the McAllen District. Presentations will focus on the following areas: SPRC, Trustees, Finance, Leadership, Calling Youth Into Ministry, and Disaster Preparedness.
God has called us into leadership in our churches. The district wants to support your role in the local church. Come and learn how you can make a difference and lead with confidence. If you have been in the same position before, please come and be renewed! Mark you calendars today!
Men’s Walk – March 20-22
Women’s Walk – April 17-19
More information about this weekend retreat
and sponsorship packets can be found in the church office.
Dedication of Lucille Hendricks Elementary School
The McAllen Independent School District
Board of Trustees and Administrative Staff
Together with the Faculty and Staff of
Lucile McKee Hendricks
Elementary School
invite you to a
Dedication
Sunday, February 8th, 2009
1:30 p.m.
3900 Goldcrest, McAllen
Open House and refreshments to follow
As of January 30, 2009
In the hospital…
Janet Alphs is in Doctor’s Hospital Rehab in McAllen.
Reuben Dixon, father of R. T. Dixon, is in the hospital in Oklahoma City.
James Faires, brother of Keith Faires, is in St. Luke's Hospital in Houston.
Bob Henderson is in Comfort House in McAllen.
Lois Leahy is in Rio Grande Regional Hospital.
Donna May is in Legends in McAllen.
Janelle McElree, aunt of Karen Herrera, is in the hospital in Dallas.
Jeanne Claire Miller is in Edinburg Nursing and Rehab Center.
Blanche Tyner, aunt of Tory Walker, is in the hospital in Houston.
Betty Wilson is in Life Care Hospital in McAllen.
In our thoughts and prayers…
Jorge Alfaro, father of Carlos Alfaro
Jan Baldwin, mother of Aaron Baldwin
Helen Bleibdrey, mother of Carole Macheska
Mike Bopp, son of Milt and Genny Bopp
Hazel Carson, mother of Byron Lewis
Manuel Cavazos, father of Sonny Cavazos
Bob Chandler
Norman Cobb, brother of Joy Phenix
Tom Cook
Jane Cozad
Sheri Dahlberg
Valda Dowell, mother of Bob Dowell, is in the hospice in Mineola, Texas.
Gary Ebert, brother of Gloria Crum
Russell Ellington, uncle of Johnny Walker
Bill Ewing
Dario Garcia
Luis Garcia, father of Mario Garcia
Marvel Gardner
Helen Garrett
Sylvia Garza
Don Gayken
Shelagh Gillard
Luke Goff, great-grandson of Betty Rutledge, son of Shannon and Michael Goff
Melvin Greenhill
Steve Grimes
Manuel Guerra
Earlene Guess, mother of Carol Ann Dixon
Arlin Gully
Michelle Gully
James Guthrie, son of Alice Berard
Bob Hartness
Mary Heimel
Myrtle Hendrickson, aunt of Carole Macheska
Hazel Hill, mother of Joyce Hawkins
Bert Holp, Steve Manwell’s aunt
Joyce & Dick Hull, Holly Kinsolving’s parents
Daryl Hury, friend of Susan Hickey
Becky Ice, friend of Peggy Trom
Tate Jarvis, son of Pat and Glenn Jarvis
Chandler Jones, daughter of Keesha and Todd Jones
John Keller
Luther Kersey
Ed Krueger, friend of Larry Smith
Frances Lackey
Beverly Levermann
Robert Lewis, father of Byron Lewis
Maddy Lord
Olga Marroquin, sister-in-law of David Marroquin
Brooks McCleery and Jen Love, son and daughter-in-law of Larry and Lori Smith
Daniel McKenna, Sr.
Floris Milam
Sonny Miller
Susie Miller, sister-in-law of Jim Miller
Kristin Mills, granddaughter of Pat Mills
Gloria Moore, sister of Patsy Gayken
Penne Moore, sister of Stan Marley
Jan Morris
Gloria Moya
Martha Murray, Chuck Murray’s mother, in Lufkin, Texas
Marjorie Naylor
Sally Neary
Mike O’Hern, teacher and friend of Dean Wooldridge, III
Queenie Pemelton, friend of Cathe Evins
Phil Salvati
Rachel Seago, grand-niece of Catharyn VonEnde
Phyllis Schroeder, mother of Sally Neary
Polly Schultz
Michael Standard, friend of Johnny Walker
Harvey Stewart, friend of Mary Killoran
Helen Strother
Katy Travis, 8 yr. old great-granddaughter of Dot and Bob Strehlke
Nancy Turner, friend of Donna Gibson
Tory Walker
Jack Warren, father of Leigh Wooldridge
Betty and Allan Weinkauf have moved to 100 E. Main St., #422, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186.
Bruce Weinkauf, son of Allan & Betty Weinkauf
Beth White, friend of Peggy Trom
Iva White
Sue Wilson
Judy Wong, sister of Anita Yee
Joella Wyant
Our Sympathy to …
Susan Schane and family following the death of her husband, Clinton Schane, on Monday, January 26, 2009 in McAllen. Susan’s address is 500 Wichita #83, McAllen 78503.
Ron Lindman and family following the death of his wife, JoEllen Lindman, on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in McAllen. Ron’s address is 100 East Hackberry #25, McAllen 78501.
Congratulations to …
Johnene and Robert Holcomb following the birth of Landry Elizabeth on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Landry has two proud big sisters, Kennedy and Presley. The Holcombs live at 3001 San Esteban, Mission 78572.
Sunday, February 8 – Go Red Sunday
8:45 a.m. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE in the Social Room
9:00 a.m. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fellowship Center
9:30-9:50 a.m. Holy Grounds Fellowship hosted by the Unity Class,Office/Stair area
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes
9:45 a.m. Prospective Member Class, Social Room West
11:00 a.m. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fellowship Center
12:00 noon Lawn Fellowship
6:00 p.m. Depart from FUMC parking lot to Viper Basketball Game
Monday, February 9
5:30 p.m. Back to the Bible with Dr. Bob, Room #205
5:30 p.m. Missions & Social Concerns Meeting, Room #202
Tuesday, February 10
9:00 a.m. Exercise Class, Social Room East
12:00 noon Tuesday Noon Women’s Bible Study, Koinonia Room
6:00 p.m. Young Adult Basketball, Fellowship Center
Wednesday, February 11
10:00 a.m. Disciple I Bible Study, Room #210
12:00 noon Wednesday Noon Bible Study for Moms, Room #201
1:00 p.m. Cards/Boardgames, Keystone Room
3:15-5:30 p.m. WOW- Word on Wednesday
3:15-4:30 p.m. Snacks by the Playground
4:00-5:30 p.m. Children’s Music, Bible Study, & Recreation
6:00-7:00 p.m. Midweek Feast for Jr. & Sr. High Youth, Social Room
6:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study, Koinonia Room
7:00-8:00 p.m. Confirmation Class, Room #207
7:00 p.m. Holy Communion, Keystone Room
7:30 p.m. Motet Choir Rehearsal, Room #211
Thursday, February 12
9:00 a.m. Exercise Class, Social Room East
12:00 noon Brown Bag Bible Study, Koinonia Room
6:00 p.m. Young Adult Basketball, Fellowship Center
6:00 p.m. DISCIPLE I Bible Study, Room #210
8:00 p.m. Fishers of Men DISCIPLE I Bible Study, Social Room West
Friday, February 13
7:00 a.m. Sr. High Breakfast Club@ El Pato, North 10th
8:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth to Midwinter Camp
Sunday, February 15
8:45 a.m. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE in the Social Room
9:00 a.m. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fellowship Center
9:30-9:50 a.m. Holy Grounds Fellowship hosted by the Unity Class,Office/Stair area
9:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes
9:45 a.m. Prospective Member Class, Social Room West
11:00 a.m. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE in the Fellowship Center
12:00 noon Lawn Fellowship