MarvinLifeEarly JunE 2010

A M A r v i n U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h U r C h P U b l i C A t i o n

300 West erwin street

tyler, texas 75702

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Vacation BiBle School vacation bible school is 9 a.m. to noon June 7-10. register on the web site or in the Welcome Center.

Contact the Children’s Ministries office if you can help.

Student Building team“to design and execute a plan to fulfill the strategic vision for a student-oriented (youth and college) facility.” that is the mission statement of the newly formed student building team, created in response to results of the long range Planning study. the building of a student ministry center would fulfill three of the strategic priorities: Youth Ministry, College/Young Adult Ministry and Facilities.

this team is comprised of the following members: elizabeth Murphy (chair), stephanie vasso, John Murphy, Kari bersano, John horton, roe buckley, bryan Montgomery, Joe Freeman, and staff representatives Jake Womack, Gary Godfrey, rev. Marty dunbar, and AJ roberts. this team has been researching other student centers and developing a plan to present to the church in the fall of this year. if you have any questions please feel free to ask the chair or any member of the team.

We need:

• volunteers for decorating

• set up and take down

• sack lunches for st. Paul kids

• music helpers

• recreation helpers

• snacks for workers

• pillows with white cases

• empty water bottles with lids.

contemporary WorShip FacilitieS teamduring our long-range planning process, church members chose contemporary worship as one of the strategic initiatives we should focus on during the next few years. A committee is forming to evaluate facility needs of contemporary worship, as we have out grown our space at 11 o’clock services. this is a nationwide trend in growing churches for this style of worship.

this committee will be addressing two of the four long-range initiatives: contemporary worship and facilities.

Committee members include thomas Clyde, drew Greene, diane hawkins, david nelson, Jill ramey, lianne sanchez, ron schoenbrun, Mary dale thomas, steve Wilson, rev. Paul bolding and rev. Marty dunbar. More information will be shared as this committee moves forward with selection of a chairperson and multiple research projects.

WElcomE aJ AJ roberts is our new associate student minister. he comes to Marvin by way of richmond, virginia. he has spent the last three years as student worship leader and also as the interim associate to students the past six months at Christ Church richmond.

his duties will be oversight in creative elements and worship. AJ is finishing his last semester at virginia Commonwealth

University where he is studying graphic design. he is very gifted in many areas including as a musician, worship leader, teacher and relating to students. You have already seen his work around and may have not known it. he created the youth materials for the past six months as well as the new contemporary worship bulletin. We are pleased to have his passion and talents on board. Please take time to welcome him to Marvin with great hospitality as he has made a huge leap and trust in the lord to move to a place so far from home.

A Marvin team walked and ran in the susan G. Komen race for the Cure in May.

Welcome ouR neW membeRS

eRic, GRAydon, chAnce And melindA FindlAy

emily, elizAbeth, mAttheW, SARAh And mike StARR

JASon SchneideR

John And PeGGy beRRy

mARvin united methodiSt chuRch300 West erwin street, tyler, texas 75702

Phone: 903.592.7396www.mumcfamily.com

WoRShiP With the mARvin FAmilytRAditionAl services in the sanctuary 8:45 and 11 a.m.contemPoRARy WoRShiP services in herd Auditorium 8:45 and 11 a.m.SundAy School 9:45 a.m.eveninG WoRShiP services in the Chapel 6 p.m. on all second and fourth sundays of the month

WorShip SchEdulEtraditional worship, 8:45 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuarycontemporary worship, 8:45 and 11 a.m. in herd auditorium

dAte tRAditionAl contemPoRARy

June 6 dr. John robbins dr. doug bakerJune 13 dr. John robbins rev. Marty dunbar

StEWardShipdate attendance SteWardShipMay 2 1,016 $51,110May 9 1,159 $50,445May 16 1,855 $55,099

miSSionS

mARvin miSSionS unWRAPPed Come and learn how you can get involved in making a difference! each sunday in June, this class will be held at 9:45 a.m. in the Connection room.

June 6 — Mission Week: Faith + Work = helping led by Mission Week leaders

June 13 — to russia with love led by George brigman

June 20 — Youth With a Mission (YWAM) and MercyWorks led by debbie lascelles, co-director of YWAM

June 27 — Mercy ships led by the Marvin Mercy ships committee and special guests

muSicMusic splash Week is a fun week of ringing, singing, music making, recreation, treats and splash day. Come sail with us on the Uss Marvin July 26-30.

rEcrEationthe explore east texas day camp for children going into third, fourth and fifth grades will be Aug. 2–5. it will be four fun-filled days exploring all east texas has to offer. We will explore Caldwell Zoo, east texas Gators and Wildlife Park, tiger Creek Wildlife refuge and the texas Freshwater Fishery. We will have lunch at each location and explore what Jesus has to offer us. registration ends July 16 and the cost is $50 per child. to register go to the recreation office. space is limited so sign up early.

SummeR houRSthe Family Ministries Center is now open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays since Wednesday bible studies are finished for the summer. hours are: Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; tuesday and thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m; closed on saturday and sunday.

volleybAll A group meets at noon on Fridays to play volleyball in the gym. this is for all ages — if you like to play, come join the fun. We may begin a beginner’s volleyball league. Contact Amy elliott (aelliott@marvinumc.com or 903.592.7396) if you are interested.

zumbA FitneSSMarvin now has the Zumba Fitness dvds for you to check out! the Zumba program fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. if you would like to check out one of the dvds just come by the recreation Ministry office and ask about it.

childrEnChildren are invited to bring the following items to help Marvin’s Mission Week: bottled water, Gatorade and pennies for popsicles. You can win a texas rangers jersey! You’ll get one entry for every item you bring (package of water, package of Gatorade or 100 pennies). the drawing will be June 27.

SummeR miSSionSsizzlin’ summer Mission days will be from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each Wednesday in July for kids entering kindergarten through fifth-grade. each week we will help a local charity and have some fun. Project sites include Military Care packages at Marvin, Mercy ships, east texas Food bank and Meals on Wheels. each project day includes lunch and ends with a splash. Cost is $15 per day and registration is required. space is limited. Contact shannon Pogue for information.

AnGel Roomthe Angel room is available during 8:45 and 11 a.m. worship. it has comfortable furniture and a television that shows the sanctuary services live. the room gives parents a place to enjoy worship even if their babies or little ones are not ready for the church nursery. room 101 is located directly under the sanctuary.

SPeciAl needS clASSJoin Carol smith, who has more than 20 years of experience at the st. louis school, for this special sunday school class for children with special needs. Children can stay in the class during 11 o’clock worship.

maturE adultSthe program for our Grown-ups luncheon June 17 is “Make a Joyful noise.” Come hear some of our best young Marvin musicians and have a delicious meal at 11:30 a.m. in Pirtle hall. Make reservation in the Welcome Center or on the web site.

AlzheimeR’S SuPPoRtthe Alzheimer’s Caregiver support team will meet at 2 p.m. June 13 in the Adult lounge. this group is for anyone who has loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. they meet the second sunday of each month. For more information contact Jean Mueller (903.534.1725) or rev. Allison thompson (903.592.7396).

mEnthe Monday Morning Men’s Group meets from 6:30– 7:30 a.m. in the Wesley Center. Come at 6 a.m. for donuts and fellowship.

laymen’s lunch meets from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each Wednesday in Pirtle hall to study various topics.

SinglE adultSJune 5 — Mid-age single adults will have a movie night and dinner at Julian’s at 6 p.m. Contact daniel olson (danielolson@peoplepc.com) for information.

June 10 — Young single adults will have dinner at sonoma Grill at 7 p.m. Contact Janie Coker (janie8254@yahoo.com) for information.

June 13 — Methodist Munching for all single adults is June 13 at Fish City Grill. Come at 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

June 19 — Mission Week project for all single adults is located on donnybrook. Contact brenda byerly (bbyerly@marvinumc.com) for information.

June 24 — All single adults serve our community by preparing food at the Mission Week neighborhood Festival. We’ll gather in the parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Contact brenda byerly (bbyerly@marvinumc.com) to get involved.

WomEnCancer support Group for women with any type of cancer will have a quilting bee on June 2. We will make quilts for either the children’s Advocacy Center of for children with cancer.

the group meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the Adult lounge. For information contact suzanne daniel (903.312.4114) or Gwendolyn brown (903.525.9399).

holy homemAkeRWe are offering the popular holy homemaker again! there will be three sessions, one a month, over the summer. register for one, two or all three. each session is $10 and includes a short cooking lesson, a bible study without homework and a meal from the cooking class.

session one, “soups, salads and soaking with lessons from the savior—Quiet times,” will be from 6-8:30 p.m. tuesday,

June 15, at 2312 s. Chilton. register on the web site or at the Welcome Center. each session is limited to 16 participants.

communion offEringYour June Communion gifts June 6 will be dedicated to Mission Week. this annual project is set for June 18-26 and involves hundreds of volunteers putting faith into action in our community.

fan clubWe’re collecting new box fans for PAth all summer. they will be given to families without air conditioning. bring donations to the Welcome Center or to PAth (402 W. Front).

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mid-WEEk mEditationtake a break in the middle of the week. Come to the chapel at 12:05 p.m. each Wednesday for Mid-Week Meditation, a 30-minute service of prayer, scripture reading and Communion.

thE biblE in 90 daySthis program helps people read the entire bible by offering a daily reading plan and weekly small groups. Marvin will offer the bible in 90 days beginning Sept. 8. if you’re interested in leading a small group (just facilitating the meetings—teaching is not needed), contact dr. doug baker (dbaker@marvinumc.com or 903.592.7396). For information visit www.biblein90days.org.