First United Methodist Church

204 North Marshall

Henderson, Texas 75652

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School’s In, It’s BackPack Time!

We are beginning our fifth year of the BackPack Ministry for children attending Wylie Primary School.

This is our church-wide mission project, and over the past five years, we have had the opportunity to

help more than 150 less-fortunate children in our community. All of this has been due to your love

and generosity of time and donations.

We hear so much about hunger in different parts of the world when in fact, hunger is a reality right here in our own community.

According to recent statistics, one in four East Texas children is at risk of hunger. When a child does not have enough food to meet basic

needs, he or she is considered to be “ food insecure”.

The BackPack Ministry provides meals and snacks to children whose primary source of food is the school cafeteria. By providing a

backpack with food items to help sustain them until returning to school for a meal, their nutritional and overall well-being needs are met.

Each week, on a scheduled day, usually Thursday, a church volunteer travels to the PALS Food Bank in Henderson on Jacksonville Drive.

The volunteer picks up the pre-packed food that has been delivered from the East Texas Food Bank in Tyler. Once the food is picked up,

it is delivered to the Wylie Primary Campus. A school representative then assists the volunteer with unloading the food packs. The

backpacks are discreetly distributed to the children each Friday afternoon and the last day before an extended holiday vacation such as,

Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break. The food provides them with nutritious meals throughout the weekend. The cost of providing

backpack meals for a child the entire school year is $162. Donations can be made for the full amount or for a portion of the cost, and any

amount given is greatly appreciated!

For more details about this worthwhile ministry contact Brenda in the church office at 903-657-8664.

Sharing the Joy of Jesus Christ with Others

September Sermons

September 7th

“Happiness In Hunger”

Matthew 5:6 & 8; Proverbs 4:20-27

Importance of pursuing God’s righteousness

and purity; being uncluttered,

unadulterated, in our purpose.

September 14th

“Happiness In Foregiveness”

Matthew 5:7 & 9; 18:21-35

True peace is experienced as I live as

one who offers and accepts forgiveness.

September 21st

“Happiness In Persecution”

Matthew 5:10-12; Hebrews 11:32-40

Standing for Jesus Christ brings

the greatest joy to my life.

September 28

“Thirsty People”

John 4:1-14

We have numerous “thirst” in our lives.

Our membership vows—and our stewardship

campaign focus points—help us remember those

“thirst quenchers” that draw us closer to God:

prayer; worship; giving; serving.

Newsletter

September 2014

Celebrating Ministry!

On September 2nd, we will meet with 12 sister

United Methodist Churches from our area in what

is known as a “Charge Conference.”

Charge Conferences are annual gatherings held to

give us an opportunity to reflect on ministry

celebrations from the year gone by, and to

challenge us to think about ministry opportunities

for the year ahead. There is much to celebrate.

And there are always great opportunities awaiting

us.

Our District Superintendent, Reverend Chuck

Huffman, will be with us to hear our celebrations

and our anticipations. He will also share with us a

personal challenge regarding our moving forward

in God’s Kingdom work.

I hope you can join us Tuesday evening at 6:00

p.m. in our Great Hall.

Come for the fellowship.

Come for the celebrations.

Come for the challenge.

Happy and blessed to be in ministry with you.

David

Pastor’s Message for the Month

MOVE FOR LIFE

MOVE FOR LIFE will resume September 8th

. We meet from 9:00 am to 9:45 am in the Great Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This is an adult exercise class that addresses flexibility, range of motion and strength. It is non-aerobic. It is slow, gentle movement that involves all the muscle groups and aids circulation. Both men and women are involved. It is great for our bodies and a time of fun and fellowship. If you have never participated before and would like to join or know more about the class, please call Mary Schoomer at (903)657-6447. We hope to see you there!

September

1 Labor Day—Offices Closed

2 Charge Conference 6pm

6 Lemons Class to Newgate 6am

8 Move For Life Begins 9am

15 Monday Nite Quarterback 6:30pm

Children of the Day 6:30pm

20 Men’s Breakfast

October

3 - 4 Youth Dynamix’s Lock-In

13 Columbus Day—Offices Closed

19 Hymn Sing

26 Fall Fest 3-6pm at Kat Creek Please check calendar to see the full schedule of church activities.

New Bible Study Opportunities

MONDAY NITE QUARTERBACK

Starting on September 15th, Rev. David Luckert will

lead a new men’s bible study group called, “Monday

Nite Quarterback.” The group will meet each Monday

night at 6:30pm, on the 3rd floor of the education

building, to look into and response to Sunday’s sermon

topic and scriptures.

"You are children of the light and children of the day.

We do not belong to the night or to the darkness." 1

Thessalonians 5:5

Join us for Beth Moore’s

Children of the Day

We will walk the shores of Thessalonica with Beth

Moore in this verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2

Thessalonians. We will gain an assurance that the

circumstances and conditions of our lives are not

coincidental. God's timing is impeccable! Whether we

face family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship

troubles, doubts, or fears, we will receive

encouragement for living the Christian life now and

hope for when Christ returns. Cammie Thrasher will

facilitate this 9-week study beginning Monday,

September 15th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. We will meet

on the 3rd floor of the education building. The cost for

the study is $16. Please contact Debbie Tipps at 903-

657-6588 or dtipps@fumchenderson.org to register for

the study. Childcare provided by advance registration

only.

Bring Your Appetites for a

Good Ol’ Fashion Breakfast

on September 20th

Cooking at 7am and Eating at 8am.

A program will be presented after the meal.

Altar Flowers

If you would like to provide altar flowers for the traditional worship service in honor or memory of someone

or in celebration of a special event, please contact Barbara Brown

at (903)657-6888.

Jane Clotiaux Lynn & Yolanda Smith Budget Fund David & Pam Brown Memorial Charles & Laurie Perricone Memorial Bill & Nancy Preston Organ Fund Brian & Margaret Ballard Memorial

Daryl Cravey Gloria Smith Memorial

Ora Griffin Ann & Kimble Harris Memorial

Virginia Lee Ann & Kimble Harris Memorial

Doris Jean Nix Joel & Barbara Hale Memorial

Melinda Orr Ann & Kimble Harris Memorial

Wayne Perry Billy & Patsy Black Memorial Monty & Tes Bonner Memorial Ann & Kimble Harris Memorial Bill & Carolyn Cochran Capital Fund Brian & Margaret Ballard Choir Fund Clovis & Pam Glenn Capital Campaign Nancy Drake Memorial Tommy & Linda Strong Endowment Cyndy Willard Choir Fund Don & Virginia Gage Endowment Charles & Laurie Perricone Memorial Rick & Pam Hanning Memorial Gloria Smith Memorial Joan Propes Capital Fund Van & Mary Massengale Memorial Larry & Linda Stelmach Local Missions David & Pam Brown Memorial Joel & Barbara Hale Capital Fund Pals Sunday School Class Endowment Billy & Margaret Moseley Endowment Jerry & Elizabeth Moore Choir Fund John Lynn & Kay Nan Duran Capital Fund Clara Braswell Memorial Mary Schoomer Endowment Johnny & Linda Foster Capital Fund Phyllis Alford Memorial Mike & Mary Lou Smith General Fund Don & Dorothy Deason Memorial Miriam Powell Memorial Scott & Brenda Lee Local Missions

Roger Wylie John & Kay Nan Duran Memorial Billy & Patsy Black Memorial

Memorials Wilton Perry

Jerry & Elizabeth Moore Choir Fund John Lynn & Kay Nan Duran Capital Fund Ann & Kimble Harris Memorial Bill & Carolyn Cochran Capital Fund Don & Virginia Gage Endowment Gloria Smith Memorial Jean Colley Capital Campaign

JR Patterson Ann & Kimble Harris Memorial

Melba Taylor Don & Dorothy Deason Memorial Charles & Laurie Perricone Memorial Billy & Patsy Black Memorial Bill & Nancy Preston Organ Fund Mike & Sharla Worthington Budget George & Marty McDonald Organ Fund Billy & Margaret Moseley Endowment Tommy & Linda Strong Endowment Ann & Kimble Harris Memorial Bill & Carolyn Cochran Capital Fund Monty & Tes Bonner Memorial Anne Sipes Pals SS Class David & Betty Wallace Memorial Gloria Smith Memorial Phyllis Alford Memorial Jean Colley Capital Campaign Clay & Beth Wilder Memorial John Lynn & Kay Nan Duran Memorial Milton & Sharla McGee Memorial Malcolm & Jo Ellen Graham Memorial Troy & LaNell Toon Memorial

Honorarium

Betty Tyson & Brenda Lee

Nelwyn Gray Capital Fund

Music Notes

Our 45th Year of Preschool

is off to a Great Start!!!

Preschool

Place

“To clap or not to clap…that is the question.” That’s not exactly the way

Shakespeare said it but the paraphrase serves an important purpose in this

article. So often in church services the folks in the pews aren’t sure whether

they should clap or not clap after certain parts of the service. My word on

this is let the Holy Spirit guide you. I have had soloists in both this church

and other churches tell me that they would prefer not to have applause after

they have sung. I have had others that have not commented on the subject

which I assume means that applause does not bother them. So what do we

do about it? Here’s what I do…if I am greatly moved spiritually by music,

or drama, or scripture reading, or sermon, and I feel the desire to applaud,

then I do. At other times, the music, drama, scripture reading, or sermon,

have been equally as moving, but I do not applaud since it would take away from the overall experience. Sometimes

complete silence after a solo is more meaningful than spontaneous applause. Never feel that you need to applaud

because the person beside you is applauding. If the Spirit leads you to, then by all means do so. And never feel that

applause is expected…after all, God is the only TRUE spectator in a worship service!

My thanks go to so many this month…

Linda Pool, Sarah and Gerald Roper, for helping me with the quartet on the last Sunday of our

Cokesbury emphasis.

Ann Harris for the beautiful medley arranged so professionally by Ouida Henson.

Cyndi Walker for the moving rendition of “Jesus Paid It All”.

Nancy Preston for being our soloist for the choir anthem, “More Love”.

The first Wednesday in September will be the start of rehearsals for “Hanging of the Greens”. We will rehearse the

music for this program from 7:00-7:45pm each Wednesday, and then you will be dismissed while the Chancel Choir

continues to practice for Sunday worship services. We won’t stop you if you decide to stay!! It would be such a

boost if we were to fill the choir loft for this event.

Grace to you all………..Jack

PRAISES

Gerald and Sarah Roper

on their

Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Holly (Yates) Kidd & Chad Kidd

are proud parents of a new baby boy,

Keller Lake Kidd, born August 1.

His proud grandparents are

Margie & Hollis Yates.

Welcome New Members

Jason, Mindy,

Faith & Grace

Rucker

Join Our Pray Text Group

Just text the one word message “PRAY” to the group's dedicated

number 86677.

Other than your own cell phone charges, there are zero fees to participate.

Aug

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Common

Ground Service 86 62 74 115

Traditional

Service 105 119 112 163

Total: 191 181 186 278

~ Our Presence ~

Join Us On Sundays

8:45 AM

Common Ground Service

10:00 AM

Sunday School

11:00 AM

Traditional Service

Have You Moved?

Have You Changed Phone Numbers?

Do You Use A Different Email Address?

WE WANT TO KNOW!!!

Contact the Church Office or go to

www.fumchenderson.org - News & Media - Stay Connected,

to Update Your Information!

www.facebook.com/fumchenderson

This Ministry Touched My Life…

This Ministry Gave Me The Opportunity To…

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Stories can be submitted to the church office.

FUMC Wants You

To Tell Us

Your FUMC Ministry Story

2014 Annual Budget

$758,000

Received thru

August 24

$447,093

Needed

thru August

$505,000

Dear FUMC Family,

Our hearts were deeply touched by your many expressions of love and kindness in the recent

loss of our father, Wayne Perry. Your cards, visits, and food were all greatly

appreciated. We consider ourselves fortunate to be part of a caring church family.

David and Cathy Luckert

FUMC Children

Coming Up!

Sept. 3 - Wed. program

Sept 10 - Wed. program

Sept 17 - Wed. program

Sept 24 - Game Night

Oct. 1 - Wed. program

Oct 8 - Wed. program

Oct 15 - Wed. program

Oct 22 - Game Night

Oct 29 - Reverse Trick

or Treat

Nov 5 - Wed. program

Nov 7-9 - CHAMPS Fall

Retreat

Nov 12 - Wed. program

Nov 16 - CHAMPS

Bake Sale

Nov 19 - Wed. program

Dec 1 - Hanging of

the Greens

Dec 3 - Wed. program

Dec 10 - Wed. program

Dec 17 - Break for

Christmas

Wednesday Nights

N2Y

(Pre-K & K)

5pm-6:15pm

Friends

(1st—3rd)

5:45pm-7:15pm

C.H.A.M.P.S.

(4th & 5th)

5:45pm-7:15pm

We will serve a snack supper

at 5:45pm and the cost for

supper is $2.

Wednesday Night Kid’s this Fall

Friends (1st—3rd)

C.H.A.M.P.S. (4th & 5th)

Join us on Wednesday nights as we continue learning about our

neighbors around the world. Our September bible study will focus

on how acting with courage and responsibility can make a

difference in the lives of others. We will meet at 5:45pm for a

snack supper, singing with Mr. Jack, crafts , games, and hands-on

mission activities. The cost for supper is $2.

N2Y

Never Too Young! Children ages 4 years to K will meet from 5 to 6:15pm to explore

favorite bible stories through music, crafts, and games! We will

also share a snack supper with the children of Friends &

C.H.A.M.P.S. The cost for supper is $2.

Calling all children ages 4th & 5th grade!

Register now for the

C.H.A.M.P.S. Fall Retreat November 7th—9th at

Hey kids! Let’s get away from the busyness and distractions of the world,

and focus on those things that are truly most valuable. We will dig deeply

into God’s word while experiencing the most amazing adventures

imaginable. We will have time to focus on our Creator in the midst of

climbing, swinging, jumping, competing and making noise. We will

experience the reality of the love of God through the coolest counselors you

have ever met and experience the craziness of the friends you bring, meet,

and make every day. The cost for the weekend is $50. Please contact Debbie

Tipps at 903-657-6588 or dtipps@fumchenderson.org to register.

Stay Up to Date with the Youth through Text!!

Middle School text the phrase “MSYOUTH” to the number 86677. High School text the phrase “HSYOUTH” to the number 86677. Standard Data and Messaging rates apply.

What’s Happening

Sept. 3 - The Crossing

Sept 10 - The Crossing

Sept 17 - The Crossing

Sept 25 - SYATP

(See you at the pole)

Oct. 1 - The Crossing

Oct 3-4 - Fall Lock-In

(Group Dynamix)

Oct 8 - The Crossing

Oct 15 - The Crossing

Oct 22 - The Crossing

Oct 29 - Night of Prayer

Nov 5 - The Crossing

Nov 12 - The Crossing

Nov 14 - Gungor

Nov 19 - The Crossing

Dec 3 - The Crossing

Dec 10 - The Crossing

Dec 17 - The Crossing

Dec 31 - New Years Eve

Party

Wednesday Nights

The Crossing

6th—12th grade

6PM—8PM

YOUTH

Wednesday nights at FUMC are full of fun, fellowship, and bible study that is all centered around Christ and the Cross. “The Crossing” is our youth fellowship and bible study for all students 6th –12th grade. There will be games, bible study, and small group discussion’s for middle school guys, middle school girls, and high school students. There has never been a better time to get involved and connected to our youth group. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24

Fall Lock-in @ Group Dynamix

Indoor ropes course, archery tag, zip-lines. These are just a few of the things you’ll experience at our fall lock-in at Group Dynamix. We will leave Friday Oct. 3rd and return Saturday Oct.4th. Space is limited so register early at fumchenderson.org. Cost: Free