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The Joy of Being Your Pastor
In Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth he makes the following
statement: “When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that our faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.” - I Corinthians 2:1-5.
You would think as powerful a personality as Paul would revel in his ability to lead a church. You would think he would have an air of confidence in his ability to persuade people to come to Christ. You would think he would say, “Look at me, I have been ordained by God to carry His message, which means I’m good otherwise He would never have trusted me to preach His Word.”
However, Paul didn’t say that. He said I’m weak, fearful, unworthy and ill-equipped for this task. He said I need supernatural power to pull this off. I can’t do it within my own abilities; I need help. Help that only God can give me. Throughout his writings he says he was the “Jew of all Jews.” He knew the law backwards and forwards but it was all for naught. Paul knew without the power of the Holy Spirit behind his messages his preaching and writings would accomplish nothing.
I would never want to compare myself with Paul but I discovered early on in my ministry I couldn’t do what God called me to do without the power of the Holy Spirit. It was the Spirit that would woo the people and change their lives, not the
June 2012
Good Things
Happening With
New Beach
Cleanup Program!
Our concentration has been on publicity, and it's paying off. We made the front page of "The Island Moon," a program brochure has been prepared, the other Island churches have been contacted, a flyer was handed out at the Padre Island Business Association (PIBA) luncheon, and personal contacts were made at the PIBA mixer.
Kay Plut has not only been busy with trash pickup, she is also following up on a new and fun addition to the program. We may be able to take training to become turtle patrollers at Padre Balli Park to assist the maintenance crews when they run the big equipment. Also, Kay was able to get the Parks Department to agree to assist with trash bag pickup beyond Access Road 6. Good works do multiply!
eloquent preaching of Ken Houston. Frankly, I’m glad I learned that because it takes all the pressure off of me. I believe God called me to do two things and that is preach the Word and love the people. I have done my best to be true to that calling.
Thanks for the love and support you have shown Lynn and me. It has been a joy to serve as your pastor. If you are ever out in West Texas come and see us. You are always welcome in our home. I love y’all.
Keep the “Son” in your eyes,
Ken
Kay Plut picks up trash with a reusable mesh bag.
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Diane Gierhan picks up trash with the help of Sassafras (standing behind Diane) and Razza-ma-tazz (at left, heading for the nearest trash bin). Inset at left is a few minutes’ worth of “treasure” collected from the beach in yellow, reusable mesh trash bags.
We also have some good news/bad news to report. The good news is that we have t w o H U G E trash bags of aluminum cans r e a d y f o r recycling that came directly off the beach. You know the bad news: we have two HUGE...Seriously, though, there is good news. The crews already report that less trash is left on the beach and more walkers and runners are personally joining the effort to do some pickup while they use the beach. Anything we pick up we keep out of the Gulf!
Several people passed out trash bags to beachgoers on Memorial Day weekend. This was our first opportunity to meet and greet the people where they play. Special nametags were prepared that highlight the church rather than the individual. IITS was seen by many over the weekend in a very positive way.
The ultimate benefit is service to God and His creation.
Next Meeting:Next Meeting:Next Meeting:Next Meeting: On Summer Break until September 12, 2012
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IITS UMW ended their year with a potluck luncheon on May 9. Secret Sisters exchanged gifts and members turned in Green Award points, with several women qualifying for the District Green award.
Meetings will resume on September 12 with a reorganizing focus. UMW activities will continue throughout the summer, including the Book Nook and visits to nursing homes. The membership pledged to support the new beach cleanup ministry with the purchase of bottled water. Women also are collecting colorful fabric pieces to be cut into quilt squares by St. Luke’s UMW, whose members are making quilts for orphaned children in the Philippines. Fabric may be placed in a bag on the left bottom shelf of the tallest bookcase in the Book Nook on or before June 3. Fabric will be taken to the UMW District luncheon. Four members of IITS group will represent our unit at this luncheon: Nancy Benson, Carol Eckles, Alice Marks and Nina Young.
Book Nook
Heartfelt thanks from UMW to all of you who are making the Book Nook such a success by contributing and buying books. This enables our unit to finance its mission projects with a monthly portion going to the church. We’ve had a request for large-print books.
Methodist Men’s Methodist Men’s
Fellowship BreakfastFellowship Breakfast SATURDAY, JUNE 16
8:00 AM at Island in the Son UMC!
RSVP to Ed Puzig at 361-960-2983 or via email ([email protected]) what you would like to bring for the breakfast.
Cindy Frank hands out trash bags to beachgoers on the Memorial Day Holiday.
“IITS Community Bulletin Board” Post your items to sell or give away, services you offer, or other non-church-related info on this bulletin board in the
foyer, to the left of the church office door.
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JUNE
Happy Anniversary! toHappy Anniversary! to::
11 ... Karl & Sandy Harvey 13 ... John & Jackie Jeffries 24 ... Bruce & Nancy Benson 25 ... Lowell & Denice Crane 26 ... John & Pam Burnette 29 ... John & Shirley Forrester Barry & Joyce Trautman
Happy Birthday! toHappy Birthday! to:: 1 ..... Brent Curtis 3 ..... Emma McNatt 11 ... Butch Smith 12 ... Steve Weakley 19 ... Diane Gierhan 23 ... Mike McDowell 24 ... John Jeffries Steve Utley 27 ... Pam Burnette Don McGloon 28 ... Susan Gaczewski
Don’t see your special day
mentioned here? It just means we don’t have it on record. Please let us know the date so we can update our database.
JUNE ISLAND IN THE SONISLAND IN THE SON
AT THE MOVIES!AT THE MOVIES! 3rd Friday of the month:
June 15 Show time: 7:15 PM
AT THE CHURCH
NOW SHOWING:
We provide popcorn & soda -
BYOC (bring your own candy).
Sponsored by the Education Team Karl Harvey, Chair
“The grace card” Everything can change in an instant…and take a lifetime to unravel. Can two policemen, one angry at God over the loss of his son, and one a rising star on the force who is also a part-time pastor somehow join forces to help one another when it's impossible for either of them to look past their differences—especially the most obvious one?
Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal deep wounds by extending and receiving God's grace.
Never underestimate the power of God's love.
PrayerPrayer GeeseGeese
During June, July and August, Prayer Geese will meet monthly instead of weekly. Meetings will be the second Tuesday of the month at 10 AM. New members are invited to join us during the summer to “try out” the group!
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETLEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGING
TUESDAY ~ JUNE 12 6:00 PM
Please send a representative of your team or area if you
are unable to attend.
Betty Bundy’s Turning 90!Betty Bundy’s Turning 90! The family of former member Betty Bundy is planning a 90th birthday celebration for her
on June 23 (her birthday is on June 22). Please see the flyer on the bulletin board in
the foyer for more information or visit http://bettybundy.evoitnow.com. To join in a card shower for Betty, please send cards to her in care of Wayne Bundy, 2202 Ave. C,
Grand Prairie, TX 75051.
THE PRAISE TEAM THE PRAISE TEAM
needs some more volunteers to help run slides on Sunday mornings. Requirements: (1) being at church at 8:45 AM on your assigned Sunday mornings, and; (2) pushing a button.
No real computer knowledge required. If willing to give it a try, please call Cindy Frank at 361-949-7318 or 361-813-5485.
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SunSundayday MonMondayday TuesdayTuesday WednesdayWednesday ThursdayThursday FriFridayday SaturdaySaturday
1 Timons
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3 9 AM Small Groups 10 AM Worship
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TRUSTEES— 6 PM
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Timons
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Al-Anon—7 PM
8 Timons 9 SWTX Conf. UMW Luncheon 12:15 PM Amer. Bank Ctr.
10 9 AM Sm Grps 10 AM Worship Guest Speaker Lowell Thomas
11 AM Conf. Wor-ship, Selena Audi-torium; all invited
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12 Prayer Geese—10 AM
LEADERSHIP —6 PM
13 Timons
AP/Payroll Checks
SPRC—6 PM
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Al-Anon—7 PM
15 Timons
MOVIE NIGHT @ IITS
Showtime at 7:15 PM
16 8:00 AM
17 9 AM Small Groups 10 AM Worship FINANCE— after worship
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20 Timons
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Al-Anon—7 PM
22 Timons
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24 9 AM Small Groups 10 AM Worship
Rev. Houston’s Rev. Houston’s Farewell SundayFarewell Sunday
& potluck& potluck luncheonluncheon
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27 Timons
AP/Payroll Checks
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Al-Anon—7 PM
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Methodist
HURRICANE SEASON
begins June 1. Make your plan
now!
Pastor’s Moving Day
UMC-Southwest Texas Annual Conference ---->
Thursdays, 7 PM (in the Portable Building)
Facilitated by Cynthia Riewe
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.
June 3: Kay Plut & Marge Foster Jack Marley & Sandy Harvey June 10: Jean & Sara Schey Karen Poynter & Joyce Tagliaferro
June 17: Bruce & Nancy Benson Pam Burnette & Donna Satterwhite June 24: Cheri Tomscha & Marlys Gonzalez Mike & Patty Baker
Children’s Sunday School Class - 9 AM 1st - 5th grade
Team meeting dates and times are based on
information available at printing time.
Island in the Son UMC
“Beachcombers
“Beachcombers for Christ”for Christ” Youth (Grade 6-12) Sunday School Class
9 AM
PIBA Monthly Luncheon
Annual Conf.
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IITS Health Watch Our “health” report for
FOR APRIL 2012
Prayers: We celebrated many answered prayers and joys in worship including: our Texas heritage; visiting family members; wedding anniversaries; volunteers in training; health improvement and the medical person-nel/caregivers who make it possible; new births and birthdays of those not so new!
Presence: April average attendance: Worship 127 Sunday School 25
Gifts: April YTD Received $ 22,589 $ 83,449 Expenses $ 15,708 $ 65,530 Net income $ 6,881 $ 17,919
Building Loan Payment (YTD): $ 7,420
Loan Principal Balance: $137,671
Total donations designated for building loan payoff (YTD): $ 16,642
% Apportionments paid (YTD): 7%
% Apportionments on hold (YTD): 32%
Service: Lunch service to Timon’s ministries; beach trash cleanup; congregational care.
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Padre Island Lions Club will host a Spring Green Thumb Fund Raiser in conjunction
with Gill's Nursery and Landscaping. The Lions Club will sell $20 gift cards provided by Gill’s. Each card sold will provide $5 to the Li-ons Club to support Lion's Charities. These are cash cards and there is no expiration date for their use (1 gift card per visit, please). Beautify Padre Island and the surrounding area while supporting your local Lions Club. To get yours, contact Ed Puzig, 361-949-1338 or [email protected].
Planning is underway for IITS Vacation Bible School, to be held in the evenings of August 5 through 9. This year’s curriculum is developed by Group Publishing and is titled “Sky: Everything Is Possible With God. (Mark 10:27).” This program is designed to help kids (and adults) explore God’s boundless love for his children. There will be a need for lots of volunteer help to make this a fun and inspiring VBS for all who attend, so we hope you will pray about where YOU can fit in!
In partnership with First United Methodist Church-Corpus Christi, several IITS members participated in a VBS fundraiser during Buc Days; we’ve received our share ($319.50) of the profits, so we’re off and running!
Pictured above helping with the Buc Days fundraiser (from left): JoAnn Smith, Lisa Lankford, Connie Jennings (from FUMC-CC), Jayne Marburger (from FUMC-CC), Carol Eckles and Karl Harvey. Other volunteers not pictured: Betty Workman, Roy & Cynthia Riewe, Butch Smith, Diane Gierhan, Ed Puzig.
lunch BUNCH and Dinner Bunch will be taking a break
this summer. We’ll see you in September!
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Email ............. [email protected] Website ........ www.islandintheson.org Office Hours .. Monday-Thursday, 9AM—2PM Ministers .......................... All Members of the Congregation Pastor ..............................Rev. Ken Houston 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.
June 3June 3 .............. “The Mystery of Unanswered Prayer”“The Mystery of Unanswered Prayer” ..........................2 Corinthians 12:72 Corinthians 12:7--99
June 10June 10 ............................................ “Why I Go Back”“Why I Go Back” .......................... Lowell Thomas, Guest Speaker Lowell Thomas, Guest Speaker
June 17June 17 ....................................................FatFather’s Dayher’s Day .............................................................. “Faith of Our Fathers”“Faith of Our Fathers”
June 24June 24 .................... “The Joy of Being Your Pastor”“The Joy of Being Your Pastor” ........................................ 1 Corinthians 2:11 Corinthians 2:1--55 June 24 will be Rev. Ken and Lynn Houston’s last Sunday at IITS. The Staff-Parish Relations
Committee (SPRC) is planning a farewell worship service followed by a potluck luncheon. If you would like to contribute to a gift for Ken to remember his IITS family, please place your donation
in an envelope marked “Pastor Gift” and drop in the offering bucket (or mail to the church).