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Island In The Son United Methodist Church

Beach TreasuresBeach Treasures

October 2012

Changing the World, One Life at a TimeChanging the World, One Life at a Time

On Sunday, October 7, we will observe “World Communion Sunday,” a church-wide Special Sunday of the United Methodist Church. Designated offering envelops will be placed in the seat-back pockets. Your generous gifts on World Communion Sunday support: � World Commun ion Scholarships ,

administered by the General Board of Global Ministries (with at least one-half of the annual amount for ministries beyond the United States); and,

� Ethnic Scholarship and Ethnic In-Service Training programs related to the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Receiving Discipleship awards this year at the District Celebration on September 15 were Lisa (top photo), Sarah and Ben Lankford (bottom photo). Also recognized in a new “Ministry” award category was the Island in the Son UMC Beach Cleanup Program (sorry, no pictures available). Diane Gierhan was recognized as the coordinator of this ministry. Pictured with the honorees are District Superintendent Rev. Eradio Valverde, Jr., SWTX Conference Bishop Jim Dorff, and Jay Brim, SWTX Conference Lay Leader.

Beach Beach

CleanupCleanup

ProgramProgram

delivery is scheduled for

Saturday, october 6 at 4 pm.Saturday, october 6 at 4 pm. Please join us at the church to

help unload the truck! The pumpkin patch will be open from

October 7 through 27.

Sign up at the Opportunities table if you’d like to host the

patch. This is not only a fundraiser for IITS but

also an opportunity for us to reach out to our Island community.

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The next UMW meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 9. ***Note the change of day and time from our regular schedule.***

Meet in the IITS church parking lot at 9 AM to carpool to St. John’s United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi (5300 S. Alameda). We will join their morning unit for a meeting and program. Our exchanges with St. John’s UMW are always fund and worthwhile! We have shared many good ideas.

For more information, call Secretary Alice Marks, 361-749-7163, as our President and Program Chair will be out of town during October.

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Our group will not meet on Tuesday, October 9 so members may attend the UMW meeting at St. John’s UMC.

You are invited to join us for an hour of Psalms and prayers for our church and congregation members any other Tuesday at 10 AM in the Youth Room.

Flowers are funFlowers are funFlowers are funFlowers are fun, whether you were a “flower child,” you are an amateur horticulturist, or you like to play in a field of Texas bluebonnets. And freshly cut flowers or potted plants can enhance the overall appearance of the Celebration Center and add to our worship experience. The flowers will provide us an opportunity to celebrate spe-cial occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, gradua t ions, and o ther achievements; to remember loved ones who have passed on; and to honor someone or something special. The Worship Team will set up a calendar to coordinate dates for those wishing to participate. Please have flowers at the church by 9:15 AM on Sunday and remove them after morning worship unless you make arrangements with the pastor or the Worship Team.

Shirt, Trouser Donations Sought

The first hours out of prison are important in how former inmates appear to the public and how they feel about themselves. Inmate Release Clothing, a program supported by Kairos volunteers, First UMC Beeville, and other organizations, provides clothing to men who need them on that important day. IRC is allowed to provide only one shirt and one pair of trousers to each man. No white clothing, sweat pants, or wind pants are permitted. Shirts must be collared, and due to the starchy diet, most men need XL, 2X, 3X, or 4X shirts. Trousers must be long with waist sizes 34 to 44.

You can help by donating these items or by giving to the IRC for purchasing them. We also encourage you to speak to dry cleaners about clothing never picked up and to thrift stores about these sizes they cannot move and are willing to donate. Please bring donations to me at IITS on Sunday or call me at 361-980-8544 to arrange pickup. Thanks!

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IITS Kairos LeaderIITS Kairos LeaderIITS Kairos LeaderIITS Kairos Leader

LEADERSHIP TEAM LEADERSHIP TEAM

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LUNCH BUNCH will gather on the 2nd Tuesday of the month,

October 9, at 1 PM at Crazy Super Buffet (10241 SPID, in Flour Bluff, next to Bealls). We hope to see YOU there!

Sign-up at the Opportunities table.

Coastal Bend Emmaus Community Walks

Women’s #1679: October 11-14, 2012 Please keep the pilgrims and teams on these walks in your prayers.

Windmill Emmaus Community We have 5 pilgrims on the October 4-7 Women’s

walk. Please also keep them in your prayers:

Dottie Brumit, Tracey Weber, Sandy Harvey, Missy Trubatisky, and Judy Murray.

Don’t see your special day

mentioned here? It just means we don’t have it on record. Please

OCTOBER OCTOBER Happy Birthday! toHappy Birthday! to::

15 ....Barry Trautman

24 ....Carol Eckles

28 ....Erika Barnett

30 ....Mary Porter

31 ....Jeff Porter

Cheri Tomscha

Beach Cleanup ProgramBeach Cleanup Program The summer crowds are gone, but work on the beach cleanup at Padre Bali Park continues.

Susan Gaczewski and Stan and Diane Gierhan handed out trash bags to a smaller number of beach goers on Labor Day, but smaller numbers meant more time to visit with individuals. With the number of new people moving to the area, we have an increased opportunity to bring people to worship with us. The program is accomplishing the work of actual beach cleanup, and it is keeping Island in the Son more visible in the community, but we're not yet making a difference to individuals. Is it time to offer a Bible study/worship opportunity at the beach?

Community involvement in the actual beach cleanup has been disappointing, but that just means we'll be trying harder. We are working to develop other opportunities for businesses and individuals that would help keep some of the trash from even getting to the beach. We will need your prayers as we also begin asking for help and support from local government.

The Texas Adopt-a-Beach cleanup was conducted in September with some IITS members participating. In October, we are hoping to schedule a Saturday morning to pick up trash at Padre Bali Park. The cleanup would include the access roads, parts of the dunes, and of course the beach. The Parks Department will start spreading sand that was blown into the dunes back onto the beach to build it up so there will be trash that will be unburied during this process.

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One of our Associate Member/Winter Texans, Jackie Jeffries, created a beautiful quilted cross wall hanging that she presented to Island in the Son UMC last April. It is now displayed in the Celebration Center. Thank you, Jackie, for this beautiful gift!

SPIRIT FESTSPIRIT FEST --Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi--

Saturday November 10, 2012

12:00 Noon at Whataburger Field

Featuring: Switchfoot, MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, David Crowder and MORE! General Admission advance purchase tickets $25

@ www.spiritfestcorpuschristi.com.

A sign-up sheet will be on the Opportunities table for those interested in carpooling to this event.

Contact Judy Murray, 361-774-6184

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2 Prayer Geese—10 AM

TRUSTEES —6 PM

3 Timons

AP Checks/Payroll

6:15 PM—Praise Team Rehearsal

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Al-Anon—7 PM

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6 PUMPKINS scheduled to be delivered at 4:00 PM

Please come help unload the truck!

7 9 AM Small Groups 10 AM Worship

8 Bank Holiday

9 UMW 9 AM-meet at IITS parking lot to go to St. John’s UMC Lunch Bunch— 1 PM

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Al-Anon—7 PM

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AP Checks/Payroll


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Al-Anon—7 PM

19 Timons

MOVIE NIGHT @ IITS

Showtime at 7:15 PM

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Rev. Laura Silva Preaching Potluck LuncheonPotluck Luncheon

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Al-Anon—7 PM

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AP Checks/ Payroll


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CBEC Women’s Walk #1679

Thursdays, 7 PM (in the Portable Building)

Contact Cynthia Riewe, 361-949-1788

The first names listed are “greeters” and the second names are “clean up.” You may trade with other greeters, or if you need a substitute or have questions, please contact Marge Foster at 361-949-2489.

October 7: Brent Curtis & Estella Curtis Bruce & Nancy Benson October 14: Mike & Patty Baker Cheri Tomscha & Judy Murray

October 21: Steve Black & Theresa Sharpe Brent Curtis & Estella Curtis October 28: Kay Plut & Marge Foster Jack Marley & Sandy Harvey

Team meeting dates and times are based on information available at

printing time.

Island in the Son UMC

PIBA Monthly Luncheon

District Profess-ionals Meeting at Ingleside UMC

PUMPKIN PATCHPUMPKIN PATCH



Windmill EC Women’s Walk

IITS Health Watch Our “health” report for

FOR AUGUST 2012

Prayers: We celebrated many answered prayers and joys in worship, including: the beginning of a new school year; overseas trips; out-of-town visitors in worship; the Leadership planning retreat; Bo Lankford’s military service and retirement; the return of members and friends from summer absences; health improvements; successful surgeries; clean medical reports; a great Vacation Bible School; Olympic victories; birthdays; and visiting friends and family.

Presence: August average attendance: Worship 89 Sunday School 10

Gifts: August Received $ 17,881 Expenses $ 10,944 Net income $ 6,937

Building Loan Payment (YTD): $ 32,059

Loan Principal Balance: $114,367

Total donations designated for building loan payoff (YTD): $ 17,219

% Apportionments paid (YTD): 13%

% Apportionments on hold (YTD): 35%

Service: Lunch service to Timon’s ministries; beach trash cleanup; Vacation Bible School.

ISLAND IN THE SONISLAND IN THE SON

AT THE MOVIES!AT THE MOVIES! 3rd Friday of the month:

October 19 October 19 Show time: 7:15 PM

AT THE CHURCH

NOW SHOWING:

We provide popcorn

& soda - BYOC

(bring your own candy)

“The encounter” Stranded in the middle of nowhere five strangers find themselves marooned in a deserted roadside diner. An arrogant

businessman, a lonely single woman, a couple on the verge of divorce, and a youthful runaway all come face to face with a diner owner who serves them more than temporal nourishment. This genial host is a certain Nazarene, who knows all of their secrets and possesses the answers to all of their problems – if only they would trust him. It is a miraculous Encounter

that will leave them all changed.

We were happy to welcome another long-time visitor, Jack Marley, as well as David Tomscha, husband of member Cheri, into the membership of Island in the Son UMC on

Sunday, September 2nd. Jack joins us by profession of faith and David by reinstatement. Please take the opportunity to introduce yourself to Jack and David if you have not done so already!

1st Sunday .............Sandy Harvey 2nd Sunday ............Jack Marley 3rd Sunday .............Tom & Michelle Gardineer 4th Sunday .............Brent Curtis 5th Sunday/Subs ...Jack Marley, Cheri Tomscha, Betty Workman

Dinner Bunch Ends

The DINNER BUNCH as we have known it over the past several years has been disbanded. Some of those

who participated regularly still plan to get to-gether occasionally for some friendly food and fellowship - it just won’t be as a “church-sanctioned” group. Everyone is invited - ask around for time and place!

October 7, 2012 October 7, 2012 –– World Communion Sunday World Communion Sunday Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 1:1-4; Mark 10:2-16 Sermon: “Demand And Mercy” Theme: A Special Commitment

October 14, 2012October 14, 2012 Scripture: Amos 5:10-15; Mark 10:17-31 Sermon: “First Priority” Theme: Called To Follow

October 21, 2012October 21, 2012 Guest Preacher: Rev. Laura Silva, Associate Pastor, FUMC-CC Scripture: Mark 9:30-37 Sermon: “When The Disciples Get It Right” Thesis: So many times in the Gospels the disciples were clueless about what Jesus was teaching. They were slow to understand Christ's fundamental purpose here on earth. This week we delve deeper into our role in history, as disciples in Christ, and what that means as we live out our lives in our individual and social constructs.

October 28, 2012 October 28, 2012 –– Emmaus Emmaus Sunday Sunday

Email ............. [email protected] Website ........ www.islandintheson.org Office Hours .. Monday-Thursday, 9AM—2PM Ministers .......................... All Members of the Congregation Pastor .............................. Rev. John Smith Bookkeeper ..................... Annette Chapman Administrative Assistant .. Connie Harris Maintenance .................... George Costanzo

Island in the Son United Methodist Church 10650 Highway 361 Corpus Christi, Texas 78418 (361) 749-0884

The “Beach Treasures” monthly newsletter is EMAILED to the majority of our recipients. To be added to the email list or to get a mailed copy, please call the church office. Thank you for helping us save resources and the environment. DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES IS THE 20TH OF THE PRECEDING MONTH; please email to [email protected].

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Celebration Worship Service at 10 AM Sunday School/Small Groups at 9 AM

The mission of Island in the Son UMC is to be a place where all can come to meetmeet, knowknow, and serveserve Jesus Christ.

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