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The Messenger of Munholland United Methodist Church
1201 Metairie Road, Metairie, Louisiana 70005 (504) 834-9910
February 2016
Pastor
Rev. Dr. Tim Smith Pastor
Rev. AnnaKate Rawles Pastor
Staff
Rev. Janet Davis Minister of Spiritual
Formation
Morgan Clark Youth Minister
Jessika Horner Children & Family
Minister
Nora Huete Business Manager
Mishell Dykes Membership, Worship
Slides, & Bulletin
Darlene Brown Communications, Messen-
ger, Web, Facebook
Frank Ruholl Safe Sanct. Point Person
MaryBeth Bonin KDO Director
Kim Smuck KDO Associate Director
Music Staff Jan Schluter Music Director
Julianne Korn, Music
Ldr at 9:30/Section Ldr
Section Leaders:
Ford Dieth, Jr.
Caitlin Brown
Phil Sparks, Organist
Contacting the Church- Phone – 834-9910
Fax – 834-9913Web Site:
www.munhollandumc.org
One of the practices of Lent has been to give something up during the season. It’s a form of fasting as we deny ourselves some small pleasure or indulgence and offer that up to God as a part of our worship. Through self-denial, we draw closer to Christ for Paul realized that it was in his suffering that he came to know and commune with Jesus the most. Instead of just asking what you are giving up, why not also ask what you can do during Lent? Here are some suggestions to consider and alternatives to take on according to God’s Word:
Give up electronic devices (television/computer/iPAD/cell phone) one evening a week!
Instead, spend time with your family or friends. Or better yet, visit someone who is lonely or sick. Give someone the precious gift of your time! Philippians 2:1-5, Joshua 1:8
Give up 10 to 15 minutes of sleep!
Instead, use that time for prayer, Bible study and personal devotion. 1 Thess. 5:16, Phil. 4:8
Give up buying anything but essentials for yourself!
Instead, give the money to those most in need: the hungry, the homeless, those living on a fixed income. Acts 20:35
Give up time serving yourself whether that be a workout, a massage or a nice meal out!
Instead, go serve someone in need. Galatians 5:13-14, John 13:14
Give up grumbling!
Instead, "In everything give thanks." 1 Thess. 5:18. Find three things each day to give thanks for, and if it involves someone else, tell them.
Give up finding faults with others!
Instead concentrate on their best points and look at them as children of God. Galatians 3:26
Give up speaking unkindly!
Instead, let your speech be generous and understanding. Build others up with your words. Ephesians 4:32
Give up your anger and dislike of anyone or anything!
Instead, learn the discipline of love. "Love covers a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:8
Give up your worries and anxieties!
Instead, trust God with them. Anxiety is spending emotional energy on something we can do nothing about: like tomorrow! Live today and let God’s grace be sufficient. 1 Peter 5:7, 2
Corinthians 12:9
Give up judging by appearances and by the standard of the world!
Instead, give up yourself to God. There is only one who has the right to judge, Jesus Christ. Matthew 7:1
Rev. Dr. Tim Smith
United Methodist Women
Tuesday, February 2nd UMW General Mtg 10:00 AM Fellowship Hall Join us for our Call to Prayer & Self Denial Pro-gram and soup lunch. Love offering for programs that empower women to earn a living.
UMW Day Circle Meeting There will be no circle meeting this month. We will host the UMW Hope Valentine Party.
UMW HOPE LODGE VALENTINE PARTY
Monday, February 22, 2016 Address: 2609 River Road at Labarre
UMW members & Munholland volunteers Arrive: 4:00 - 4:30 PM Dinner at 5:00 PM
LABYRINTH WALK Tuesday, March 1, 2016
at Lafreniere Park & lunch out (Meet at the Elmeer parking lot - 10:00 am)
Barbara Harris 504-388-2464/[email protected]
Hope Circle There will be no circle meeting this month. Instead, we will join the Day Circle in hosting an evening at Hope Lodge from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
Pam Eversmeyer 662-801-8020 or [email protected]
United Methodist Men Meeting Thursday, 2/11/16 7 PM Room 211
Steve Zansler 957-6902 or [email protected]
Thank you, Munholland United Methodist Thank you, Munholland United Methodist Thank you, Munholland United Methodist Thank you, Munholland United Methodist Women and Church FamilyWomen and Church FamilyWomen and Church FamilyWomen and Church Family
I want to express to you my deepest appreciation for your support for our 2016 UMW Sunday. We have had many positive comments and it could-n't have happened without your help and pray-ers. Sarah Kreutziger's message about Lydia was a special blessing and she delivered it with such grace and finesse.
Pam Eversmeyer's and Jessika Horner's Child-
rens time based on the Lydia story was delight-ful, and Jan Schluter's "Down to the River to Pray" song was the perfect accompaniment. What great little actors, too. Some serious talent brewing there!
Julianne's singing of "The Lord's Prayer"was so beautiful it made our spirits soar.
Phyllis and I would not have been able to tell our stories if not for each and every one of you mak-ing them happen. It's easy to tell good stories when we have such good material. And thank you to our pastor and staff who supported us in making it all happen.
So for all those who were there and performed a role, thank you. For all those there who wore purple, thank you. For all those who could not be there but who have supported UMW and kept us in your prayers, thank you. I am so proud to be part of such a loving, creative, talented and hardworking community of Christian women and I thank God for each of you.
Love in Christ, Pat Mitchell
On May 19, 2015, a team of more than a dozen people began meeting to discuss the possibility of starting an alternative style worship experience to minister to peo-ple Munholland currently is not reaching. After sev-eral months of work, a proposal was made to the Church Council in August and was resoundingly af-firmed. Work on the launch of the service continued through the end of the year.
When the results of the 2015 Stewardship Campaign were received in December, it became apparent that it was not fiscally possible for Munholland to begin the new worship service at this time. While we are disap-pointed, we are not dismayed as we feel this service is critical to the future of Munholland. As a result, we are postponing the launch of the service until funding is available.
Please continue to be in prayer for the guidance of the Holy Spirit regarding the resourcing, timing and for-mation of this new worship experience to reach new people for Jesus Christ.
Thank you for your prayers and support. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me.
Rev. Dr. Tim Smith
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Contemporary Worship Service Update
IN CELEBRATION OF THE END OF THE HEROES’ SERMON SERIES AND MARDI GRAS:
WE ARE INVITING YOU ONCE AGAIN TO WEAR YOUR FAVORITE SUPER HERO COSTUME ON SUN-DAY, FEBRUARY 7TH AT THE 11:00 WORSHIP SERVICE…
“SWEETS FOR YOUR SWEETIE”
Sunday, February 14th
St. Andrews Class is having a bake sale!
Baked goodies for your Valentine will be sold after all three worship services in the Ministry Hall.
If you have any questions, please call Phyllis at 504-701-3622.
It’s that time of year again! The parade rolls down Metairie Road beginning at 12 pm and people begin lining up on the road around 10 am. It’s the perfect time to share the love of God with people who are literally at our front door by handing out water to the parade goers and by handing out invites to the Church-wide Easter Party.
We are asking for donations of bottled water, and for each small group to sign up for a 20 minute shift in handing out water and invitations. Last year, we had dozens of people come to the Easter event and learned about our children’s ministry through this parade! Please sign up on the form provided. This year we will have food trucks in the Metairie Road parking lot so that Munholland members and our visitors can have lunch!
RECYCLE MARDI GRAS BEADS & SMALL THROWS/TOYS
Help Children’s Ministry touch the lives of citizens with special needs in our area.
It started out as an idea in 1953, now known as Arc of Greater New Orleans, the organization and its services have flourished over the
years to now serving some 1000 children and adults in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines and St. Tammany parishes. Arc pro-
vides various services throughout the entire community including Family Services Coordination, Respite, Personal Care, Employment/Habi-
tation and Supported Living Assistance.
We are now collecting beads and throws through Sunday, February 21st. Bins are located in Ministry Hall by the Elmeer entrance and on
the 1st Floor near the elevator.
THROW US SOMETHIN’ BACK!! TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
2016 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 13TH – 17TH 8:45 AM – 12 NOON
A wonderful event open to children 3 ½ (3 by 12/31/15 & potty-trained) through 6th
grade (completed). There will be a $30 VBS Fee. Forms can be found in the Welcome Center. More information in the next Messen-ger. Early registration for Volunteers Needed Church Members in February
Jessika Horner [email protected]
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ULSTER PROJECT
The Ulster Project, an International Mission of Mun-
holland, will be holding an informational meeting for parents and teens on Sunday February 21st in the
Senior High classroom at 9:30 am.
During the project month of July, teens from New Or-
leans host teens aged 14-16 from Northern Ire-
land and participate in a variety of activities in support
of the Ulster Project mission: to provide a safe environ-
ment for Christian future leaders from Northern Ire-
land and the U.S., Catholic and Protestant, girls and
boys, to become peacekeepers by practicing uniting
skills and participating in group activities.
More information and photos are available at www.ul-
sterproject.org.
If you have questions, please contact Ed Davis at 504-
456-6475.
ATTENTION FAMILIES/CLASSES/GROUPS:
13th Annual Disciples Sunday School Class
If you would like to donate items to the sale, items may be placed on the stage in the Fellowship Hall beginning Mon-day, February 15th. Take this opportunity to do some "Spring" cleaning! Assistance in moving larger items is available.
You too can raise some funds – spaces are available for $20 each to families/classes/groups/committees who would like to participate. Deadline for reserving a space is Sun-day, February 28, 2016. To reserve a space or if you have any questions, contact Paula Lucas at 504.832.9103 or [email protected].
Please join us on Saturday, March 5th for some great bar-gains!
United Methodist Women would like to invite the Munholland family to our annual
VALENTINE PARTY Monday, February 22nd Hope Lodge 5:00 pm
Our UMW sponsors a party for the guests of Hope Lodge every year. We share a meal, craft projects, and fellowship with the cancer pa-
tients and their families. Every guest receives a gift, whether it is a chemo cap made by our volunteers, festive balloon, or a hug!
Come join us for a fun filled evening. evening Hope Lodge is located at 2609 River Road, New Orleans (near Ochsner Hos-pital).
For more information, contact Pat Mitchell 504.444.2314 or Pam 8020. Eversmeyer 662.801.8020.
The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice
Sundays, begins March 6, 2016 4:30 – 6:00 pm Parlor $16 10 sessions Led by Rev. Janet Davis
We are all born in the image of God, but living out the like-ness of God is a choice. Guided by Rabbi Rami Shapiro, you will explore Judaism’s Thirteen Attributes of Loving-kindness as the framework for cultivating a life of good-ness.
Registration forms can be found in Ministry Hall or con-tact Janet Davis, [email protected].
Camp Istrouma Mission Opportunity Tuesday, March 8th – Saturday, March 12th
Camp Istrouma is a United Methodist Retreat Center used mostly by youth groups, but also for some adult gatherings. Over the years it had fallen into disrepair. Many churches, including Munholland have spent time helping to renovate it and the changes are amazing. There are still tasks to be performed, so we will continue working. Camp Istrouma is located near Greenwell Springs, north of Denham Springs. It is about a 1.5 hour drive away from Munholland.
Still waiting to get involved with a mission pro-ject? Don't wait any longer. Munholland is sponsoring a work week this spring, and anyone can help out. Ac-tual projects are still to be determined, but will likely include easy tasks such as cleaning, medium jobs such as painting & small repair work, and harder jobs such as construction. (Last year we built two wilderness cab-ins!)
How can you help? Join us for the whole time, one day, or an afternoon. Sign-up sheets will be available soon. Overnight participants can stay in one of the camp cabins (dorm style, bunkbeds, with heat/AC). Food is provided.
If you can’t attend the mission trip, please consider do-nating some money towards the project. If you are una-ble to donate, please pray for the participants.
For more information, contact any member of the Mis-sion Team or the church staff at 834-9910.
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2016 Munholland Church Council Members
PASTOR – Rev. Dr. Tim Smith ASSOCIATE PASTOR – Rev. AnnaKate Rawles-Trepanier MINISTER OF SPIRITUAL FORMATION – Rev. Janet Davis CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTER – Jessika Horner YOUTH MINISTER – Morgan Clark DIRECTOR OF MUSIC – Jan Schluter CHURCH COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON – Ernest Hui CHURCH COUNCIL SECRETARY – Paula Lucas LAY LEADER – Nancy Miller
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS: Executive – Rev. Dr. Tim Smith Finance – Tim Scandurro Staff/Parish Relations – Mike Lepper Trustees – Tina Brockmann
COORDINATORS: Safe Sanctuary – Frank Ruholl Children’s Church – Pam Eversmeyer Children’s Education Co-chairs – Karen Zollinger & Linda Hui Elementary Children – Jessika Horner Youth – Debbie Holman Adult Council – Janet Davis Nursery Supervisor – Tammy Davis
WORK AREA CHAIRPERSONS: Evangelism – Ernest Hui Missions – Betsy White & Anne Cutrer United Methodist Women – Pat Mitchell United Methodist Men – Steve Zansler Church Historian – Sarah Kreutziger
Members at Large:
Terms Expiring in 2016: Cherie Thompson, Bobby Carey, Melissa Eversmeyer, Mary Jo Sapp, Angela Guillot, Jack Boelte, Julie Lloyd, Laura Schneidau, Louis Richardson, Marc Chevis, Kay Wittenberg, Elizabeth Hayes, Rob DeViney Terms Expiring in 2017: Paula Lucas, Mark Krulisky, Susan Richards, Mary Ann McQueen, Will McQueen, Steve Lloyd, Ashley Salge, Randall Schexnayder, Keith Kreutziger, Penny Whitehead, Barbara Harris, Janet Dellacroce Honorary Member: Bill Ryan
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Rev. Dr. Tim Smith (C) Tina Brockmann Rev. AnnaKate Rawles-Trepanier Ernest Hui Mike Lepper Nancy Miller Tim Scandurro
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Rev. Dr. Tim Smith (SL) Tim Scandurro (C) Linda Watson Mark Chevis Rob DeViney Nancy Cashio
Carmen Sunda Steve Barone Keith Chunn Larry Sisung Nora Huete
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: Rev. Dr. Tim Smith (C) Paula Lucas Nancy Miller (LL) Karen Zollinger Louis Richardson Frank Ruholl Betsy White Phyllis Zansler
TRUSTEE COMMITTEE: Tina Brockmann (C) Skip Holman Sue Drecktrah Peter Torsch Mickey Spencer Sara Scandurro Steve Zansler David Webber
STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Mike Lepper (C) Jennifer Heebe Bill Hornsby Debbie Holman Art Johnson Jeremy Zollinger Cherie Moore Fran Sisung Pat Mitchell EVANGELISM COMMITTEE: Rev. Dr. Tim Smith (SL) Ernest Hui (C) Rev. AnnaKate Rawles-Trepanier Pam Eversmeyer Sarah Kreutziger Jeff Pellegrin Patty Muehlemann Mary Jo Sapp Richard Horner MISSION COMMITTEE: Betsy White (C) Jeannie Bischoff Anne Cutrer (C) Barbara Harris Steve Lloyd Phyllis Zansler Art & Alice Johnson Frank Ruholl David Seay
CHILDREN’S COUNCIL: Jessika Horner (C) Linda Hui Tammy Davis Kim Smuck Jan Schluter Karen Zollinger Pam Eversmeyer
KDO STEERING COMMITTEE: Ellen Hawkins (C) Betsy White Rev. Dr. Tim Smith Susan Richards Mary Beth Bonin Jessika Horner Pam Eversmeyer Carl Calamia Emily Burke Ami Falterman Kim Smuck
Children & Family Ministry We are passionate about creating an environment where children can learn of We are passionate about creating an environment where children can learn of We are passionate about creating an environment where children can learn of We are passionate about creating an environment where children can learn of God’s great love & grace for them. We exist to glorify God by partnering God’s great love & grace for them. We exist to glorify God by partnering God’s great love & grace for them. We exist to glorify God by partnering God’s great love & grace for them. We exist to glorify God by partnering with parents and families to develop lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. with parents and families to develop lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. with parents and families to develop lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. with parents and families to develop lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. WeWeWeWe have lots of have lots of have lots of have lots of fun through our various events for Nursery through 6fun through our various events for Nursery through 6fun through our various events for Nursery through 6fun through our various events for Nursery through 6thththth GradeGradeGradeGrade.
Sunday School Classes 9:30 – 10: 30 am
Nursery Rm 101 3rd & 4th Rm 204 Prek-K Rm 107 5th & 6th Rm 203
1st & 2nd Rm 205
Children’s Church During 11:00 worship service
Ages 3 – 1st grade Dir. Pam Eversmeyer
Pre-K & K ages 3-5
Elementary I Elementary II 1st & 2nd grade 3rd & 4th grade
Young Youth (Yo-Yos) 5th & 6th grade
https://www.facebook.com/munhollandchildrensmin-istry?fref=ts
- Stay Connected - Get Sunday School Notifications - Check out Event Info
- Helping parents engage chil-dren in conversation https://twitter.com/MUMchildren
For information contact Jessika Horner, Children & Family Minister at 729-7069 or [email protected].
FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary CCCChoir Schedulehoir Schedulehoir Schedulehoir Schedule
Littlest Angels - Wednesdays Choir Time 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Altar Choir - Wednesdays
Choir Time 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Chancel Choir - Wednesdays Choir Time 6:45–8:15 pm
Handbell Choir Thursdays at 6:15 pm in Rm 111
Sundays at 5:30 pm in Rm 111
KIDS DAY OUT
February theme: My Community
Mardi Gras Holiday Feb. 8th – 12th
Happy Valentine’s Day & Mardi Gras
If you have any questions, contact Mary Beth Bo-
nin or Kim Smuck at 834-0920.
MUNHOLLAND METHODIST YOUTH
Middle School�Wednesdays �6:30–7:30 pm�Rm 201
High School�Sundays �6:00–8:00 pm�Rm 200 Sunday mornings: 9:30-10:30 am
Check out our Website:
http://www.munhollandumc.org/youth Morgan Clark, Youth Minister
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“THE MESSENGER” OF MUNHOLLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1201 METAIRIE ROAD METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70005
Contact us:
Phone: 504-834-9910
Fax: 504-834-9913
E-mail submissions for the Messenger to [email protected].
“The Messenger” is published once monthly.
“The Messenger” was mailed out on Thursday, January 28, 2016. If you receive your copy after
February 4th, please contact your local US Post Office.
If you would like to place an article in the March Messenger, please contact
Darlene Brown at 834-9910 or email the article to [email protected] before February 15th.
The Cross.
In Jesus’ time it was the ultimate symbol of shame and defeat, the Roman form of cap-ital punishment for the worst criminals of the day. One can imagine how his followers must have felt when he called them to pick up and carry their cross.
That call is still present for us who follow Jesus today. The cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in. It’s not just what Jesus did for us. It is what Jesus invites us to. It is a way of life and the Crux of following Jesus.
In this Lenten message series, we’re going to consider what it means to really follow Jesus and the cost of the cross to which he calls us. I hope you’ll join us.
THINK ABOUT IT
“I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out – plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans
to give you the future you hope for”. (Jeremiah 29:11- Messenger) We don’t know the answers to every question we have about the future. Will I succeed? Do I have
enough money/brains/time/education/connections and all the rest? None of us knows. In fact, we haven’t even thought of all the questions! We don’t even know what we don’t know! But wait --- there IS someone who knows what we don’t know, and that is God Himself. If we had all the answers to our
questions about the future, we’d have no need of God. Our limitations serve to make us dependent on Him, to bring us back into intimate relationship with God, our Creator and our Father.
What we know is valuable, but it’s not as important as WHO we know. If you know God through faith in Jesus Christ, it will be the sure foundation of a life lived for His Glory. He holds your future and He will guide every step you commit to Him that will fulfill your destiny.
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